Jeju-do is the largest of Korean islands and lies between Korea and Japan. There, for hundreds of years, women dive without breathing apparatus, to the ocean floor and collect shellfish, octopus, and urchins that they sell. The divers are in their sixties and seventies and their daughters do not want to inherit their work, lifestyle, and health problems that go with diving. As a filmmaker I was privileged to meet many of these women and dive with them. Their stories of hardship and pride confirmed my desire to record this unique and ancient tradition.
Genre: History, Documentary
Stars: Barbara Hammer
Crew: Barbara Hammer (Director), Barbara Hammer (Producer), Barbara Hammer (Director of Photography)
Country: United States of America
Language: English, 한국어/조선말
Studio: Barbara Hammer Productions
Runtime: 25 minutes
Quality: HD
Released: Jan 01, 2007
IMDb: 10
