The World Before
첫세계
Synopsis
Jin has never left the island where she was born, with no road to the mainland, where the sea sets the rhythm of everyday life and everyone is bound to one another. When Dujae, her childhood friend, returns for his grandmother's funeral and stays on in her empty house, Jin finds small excuses to visit, and little by little, seeing him becomes part of her daily routine. As the summer unfolds, the island she thought she knew starts to feel unfamiliar, its known faces and places quietly shifting into something new. For the first time, Jin sees the island, and herself, differently. But summer, like everything else on the island, will not stay.
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THE WORLD BEFORE International TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2026-09-02
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Release History & Theatrical Window
São Paulo International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Yoon Dan-bi
- Screenplay & Story
- Yoon Dan-bi
- Original Score
- Lee Min-hwi
- Original Title
- 첫세계
- Country of Origin
- South Korea
- Spoken Languages
- Korean
- Runtime
- 1h 55m
- Production Studios
- Cheonggwa, Humanité
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Yoon Dan-bi
Yoon Dan-bi
Lee Min-hwi
Lee Seong-eun
Won Chang-jae
Yoon Dan-bi, Suzuko Hatanaka, Song Young-shin
Department Leadership Roster
Yoon Dan-bi
Writer
Yoon Dan-bi
Director
Yoon Dan-bi
Producer
Lee Seong-eun
Director of Photography
Won Chang-jae
Editor
Kim Young-tak
Production Design
Lee Ji-hye
Costume Design
Lee Min-hwi
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The World Before
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What is The World Before about?
Jin has never left the island where she was born, with no road to the mainland, where the sea sets the rhythm of everyday life and everyone is bound to one another. When Dujae, her childhood friend, returns for his grandmother's funeral and stays on in her empty house, Jin finds small excuses to visit, and little by little, seeing him becomes part of her daily routine. As the summer unfolds, the island she thought she knew starts to feel unfamiliar, its known faces and places quietly shifting into something new. For the first time, Jin sees the island, and herself, differently. But summer, like everything else on the island, will not stay.
Who directed The World Before?
The World Before was directed by Yoon Dan-bi.
Who stars in The World Before?
The principal cast of The World Before includes Sim Su-bin, Kim Eo-jin.
When was The World Before released and how long is it?
The World Before was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 1h 55m.
Who composed the musical score for The World Before?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The World Before was composed by Lee Min-hwi.