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Breathing Underwater

Documentary

2016, Movie, 1h 17min

In Jeju Province, located off the southern coast of Korea, are the women of the sea, those who hold breath for life. These women still exist and they still dive the old way, without tanks. They go into the waters of 10- to 20-meter depth to harvest seaweed and shellfish to make a living. They make a living in the same sea, but each haenyeo’s sea of life is different. The community is divided into three tiers- Group A, B and C, based on skills and capabilities. One’s rank is determined by sum or breath. Sum, is pre-determined at birth. Therefore, sum is desired. However, the ocean is harsh. May you desire! But seek what is not yours, the ocean will devour you. Life, for these women of the sea, is about holding one’s breath, and containing and controlling one’s desire. The film is a six year record of the lives of the haenyeos in Udo, an islet in the province of Jeju, known to be the birthplace of haenyeo. It is a close look into the lives that stand on the boundary of life and death.

Country: South Korea,France

Director:

Koh Hee-young

Cast:

Koh Hee-young

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In the crystal-clear waters of Jeju Province, a group of women known as the 'haenyeos' have been diving for seaweed and shellfish without modern equipment for generations. Their lives are a delicate balance between life and death, as they hold their breath for long periods to make a living. The community is divided into three tiers based on skill and ability, with one's rank determined by their 'sum,' or natural breathing ability. But as they dive deeper into the ocean, they must also navigate the challenges of desire, ambition, and tradition. Through stunning visuals and intimate portraits, this documentary takes you on a six-year journey into the lives of these remarkable women who hold their breath for a living, and reveals the harsh realities of their existence on the edge of life and death.

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