Sky, Wind, Stars and the Island (2025)
Documentary filmmaker Kim Myung-yoon, a former member of the Dokdo Police Security Detachment, relocates with his wife and son, Noah, to Kumi, a remote village in Japan’s Oki Islands. A UNESCO Global Geopark, the Oki Islands boast majestic natural beauty, but also serve as a politically charged symbol, with Japan asserting territorial claims over Dokdo, calling it, “Takeshima.” As Kim builds relationships with local residents and engages with their perspectives, he explores the histories, ecologies, and memories surrounding Dokdo and the Oki Islands.
Director: Kim Myoung-yoon
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 92 min
Release Date: September 19, 2025
Cinematography: Kim Myoung-yoon
Editing: Kim Myoung-yoon
Country: South Korea, Japan
Language: 日本語, 한국어/조선말
Original Language: ko
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Sky, Wind, Stars and the Island about?
- Documentary filmmaker Kim Myung-yoon, a former member of the Dokdo Police Security Detachment, relocates with his wife and son, Noah, to Kumi, a remote village in Japan’s Oki Islands. A UNESCO Global Geopark, the Oki Islands boast majestic natural beauty, but also serve as a politically charged symbol, with Japan asserting territorial claims over Dokdo, calling it, “Takeshima.” As Kim builds relationships with local residents and engages with their perspectives, he explores the histories, ecologies, and memories surrounding Dokdo and the Oki Islands.
- Who directed Sky, Wind, Stars and the Island?
- Sky, Wind, Stars and the Island was directed by Kim Myoung-yoon.
- How long is Sky, Wind, Stars and the Island?
- Sky, Wind, Stars and the Island has a runtime of 1h 32m (92 minutes).
- What genre is Sky, Wind, Stars and the Island?
- Sky, Wind, Stars and the Island is a Documentary film.
- Where was Sky, Wind, Stars and the Island produced?
- Sky, Wind, Stars and the Island was produced in South Korea, Japan.