The Isle (2000)
A beautiful yet dangerous place...
Mute Hee-Jin is working as a clerk in a fishing resort in the Korean wilderness; selling baits, food and occasionally her body to the fishing tourists. One day she falls in love with Hyun-Shik, who is on the run from the police, and rescues him with a fish hook when he tries to commit suicide.
Director: Kim Ki-duk
Genre: Drama, Thriller
Runtime: 90 min
Release Date: April 22, 2000
Cast
- Kim Yu-seok - Hyun-shik
- Suh Jung - Hee-jin
- Seo Won - Eun-ah
- Son Min-seok - Dal-soo
- Cho Jae-hyun - Mang-chee
- Jang Hang-seon - Middle-aged Man
- Han Ji-Sun - Jeong-ah
- Yoon Hee-won - Fisherman #1
- No Jin-won - Fisherman #2
- Yang Young-Jo - Detective #1
Screenplay
Music: Jeon Sang-yun
Cinematography: Seo-shik Hwang
Editing: Kyung Min-ho
Production: Myung Films, CJ Entertainment
Country: South Korea
Language: 한국어/조선말
Budget: $50,000
Box Office: $24,963
Original Language: ko
Themes
In the Shadow of an Obsessive Girlfriend, Secret Envy and Twin Rivalry, Being Marooned and Escaping the Island
Keywords
island, prostitute, jealousy, card game, eroticism, sadomasochism, liquor
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Isle about?
- Mute Hee-Jin is working as a clerk in a fishing resort in the Korean wilderness; selling baits, food and occasionally her body to the fishing tourists. One day she falls in love with Hyun-Shik, who is on the run from the police, and rescues him with a fish hook when he tries to commit suicide.
- Who directed The Isle?
- The Isle was directed by Kim Ki-duk.
- Who stars in The Isle?
- The Isle stars Kim Yu-seok, Suh Jung, Seo Won, Son Min-seok, Cho Jae-hyun, Jang Hang-seon.
- How long is The Isle?
- The Isle has a runtime of 1h 30m (90 minutes).
- What genre is The Isle?
- The Isle is a Drama, Thriller film.
- What is the budget of The Isle?
- The Isle had a budget of $50,000.
- How much did The Isle gross?
- The Isle grossed $24,963 worldwide.
- Where was The Isle produced?
- The Isle was produced in South Korea.
- What are the themes of The Isle?
- The themes of The Isle include: In the Shadow of an Obsessive Girlfriend, Secret Envy and Twin Rivalry, Being Marooned and Escaping the Island.