'The Owner of the World' Set for Hong Kong Premiere at the 22nd Hong Kong Asian Film Festival
The film 'The Owner of the World' has surpassed 40,000 viewers and is gearing up for its Hong Kong release. Director Yoon Ga-eun is confirmed to attend the premiere screening at the 22nd Hong Kong Asian Film Festival to engage with the audience.
Upon its release, 'The Owner of the World' claimed the top spot in the Korean independent film box office and has been officially invited to the 22nd Hong Kong Asian Film Festival ahead of its Hong Kong debut. Director Yoon Ga-eun will participate in a Q&A session.
'The Owner of the World' Set for Hong Kong Premiere at the 22nd Hong Kong Asian Film Festival
The Hong Kong Asian Film Festival is renowned for showcasing notable new works from across Asia as Hong Kong premieres, serving as a platform for Asian cinema exchange. 'The Owner of the World' has been selected for the Cineaste Delights section, which features major works invited to prestigious film festivals worldwide, garnering support from local audiences. With this, all three of Yoon Ga-eun's feature films, including 'The World of Us' and 'The House of Us', have been invited to the Hong Kong Asian Film Festival. The festival, which has shown particular affection for Director Yoon, praised 'The Owner of the World' as "a masterpiece that delicately explores genuine human connections while excellently portraying the complex and subtle world of adolescence." Director Yoon is set to attend the Hong Kong premiere on November 2, where she will meet with local audiences. Following the festival screening, 'The Owner of the World' will be officially released in Hong Kong under the title '若問世界誰無傷' (Is There Anyone in This World Without Scars?).
'The Owner of the World' tells the story of an enigmatic 18-year-old high school girl, Joo-in, who begins receiving mysterious notes after she alone refuses to participate in a school-wide petition. Since its release, the film has maintained its position as the number one Korean independent film at the box office. Having surpassed 30,000 viewers within five days of release and now nearing 50,000, 'The Owner of the World' has sparked a wave of support and relay screenings from industry peers. Additionally, audiences are engaging in a voluntary no-spoiler review challenge.
