Legend of the Waterflowers (2023)
Hyun Soonjik is the oldest living resident in Jeju Island. A natural diver with good skills, she became a high rank Haenyeo at an early age and has led an astonishing career of diving for eighty-seven years. Though she looks more comfortable when she is under water than when she is at home, she quit diving in October, 2020, and goes to sea every day, missing her old life as a diver. When she does, Chae Jiae who has been disciplined by Hyun, accompanies her and looks after her. Together they head for Deulmoolyeo, a place that only Hyun can find, to see the water flowers that bloom under water.
Director: Koh Hee-young
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 92 min
Release Date: August 30, 2023
Country: South Korea
Language: 한국어/조선말
Original Language: ko
Keywords
jeju island, haenyeo
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Legend of the Waterflowers about?
- Hyun Soonjik is the oldest living resident in Jeju Island. A natural diver with good skills, she became a high rank Haenyeo at an early age and has led an astonishing career of diving for eighty-seven years. Though she looks more comfortable when she is under water than when she is at home, she quit diving in October, 2020, and goes to sea every day, missing her old life as a diver. When she does, Chae Jiae who has been disciplined by Hyun, accompanies her and looks after her. Together they head for Deulmoolyeo, a place that only Hyun can find, to see the water flowers that bloom under water.
- Who directed Legend of the Waterflowers?
- Legend of the Waterflowers was directed by Koh Hee-young.
- How long is Legend of the Waterflowers?
- Legend of the Waterflowers has a runtime of 1h 32m (92 minutes).
- What genre is Legend of the Waterflowers?
- Legend of the Waterflowers is a Documentary film.
- Where was Legend of the Waterflowers produced?
- Legend of the Waterflowers was produced in South Korea.