The Jokers Films has acquired French distribution rights to Barunson E&A’s “ The World of Love ,” the top-grossing independent Korean film at the 2025 local box office.

The acquisition deal was negotiated between Manuel Chiche, founder of The Jokers Films and head of Asian acquisitions, and Sylvie Kim, head of international business at Barunson E&A.

The feature surpassed 150,000 admissions in Korea as of Nov. 30.

Directed by Yoon Ga-eun, acclaimed for “The World of Us” (Berlinale 2016) and “The House of Us” (BFI London 2019), the drama centers on 17-year-old Lee Jooin (Seo Su-bin), an unpredictable high school student whose angry outburst creates ripple effects throughout her world.

The title has gained traction on the festival circuit, world premiering at Toronto’s Platform competi

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