Director Yoon Ga-eun's 'Master of the World' Expands Global Release to UK, Japan, and North America

Director Yoon Ga-eun's film 'Master of the World' is expanding its global release beyond Asia and Europe to North America.

According to distributor Barunson E&A, 'Master of the World' will begin its rollout in the UK this month, followed by Japan on December 11, and subsequently in the North American market later this year. The Japanese distribution will be handled by Bitter's End, known for releasing films like 'Parasite' and 'Drive My Car,' while the North American release will be managed by the U.S. arthouse distributor Kino Lorber.

Earlier this year, the film premiered in Hong Kong, Singapore, Taiwan, and France, achieving significant success. Notably, it ran for 15 weeks in Hong Kong and 11 weeks in France after its respective releases in January and May, attracting local audiences.

'Master of the World' tells the story of an 18-year-old high school girl who begins receiving mysterious notes after refusing to participate in a signature campaign involving the entire student body. The film was released domestically in October of last year and has drawn a cumulative audience of 210,000.

The film has also performed well at international film festivals. It was invited to the Platform competition at the 50th Toronto International Film Festival, making it the first Korean film to receive such an honor. Additionally, it won awards at the 47th Nantes Three Continents Festival in France, the International Federation of Film Critics Award at the 41st Warsaw International Film Festival, and two awards at the 9th Pingyao International Film Festival in China, receiving recognition at over 40 international film festivals worldwide.

Following its releases in the UK, Japan, and North America this year, 'Master of the World' is also set to be screened in Italy, Australia, and Israel in 2027. Currently, it is available for viewing through IPTV and VOD services in South Korea.