The World of Us

The World of Us

A close-up on a child's world.

Directed by Yoon Ga-eun

Produced by ATO, Atnine Film

201695 min7.5 / 10

An intimate, close-focus portrait of childhood friendship tested by social cruelty, balancing warmth and vulnerability with the genuine pain of bullying.

A bullied girl becomes friends with a new kid during a break, but when classes start up again, their new friendship is nearly ruined when the bullying continues.

Questions people ask

  • Is The World of Us sad? Yes. More sad than 75% of films.

  • Is The World of Us scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 65% of films.

  • Is The World of Us violent? Not especially. Less violent than 64% of films.

  • Is The World of Us easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 62% of films.

  • Does The World of Us end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

86/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

There is almost nothing else like this.

Rarity81

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise88

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love88

How much audiences actually like it

The highest scores in the catalogue →

Ensemble

Like The World of Us

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as The World of Us

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like The World of Us, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like The World of Us, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like The World of Us, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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