Legend of the Waterflowers
물꽃의 전설
Synopsis
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.
Release History & Theatrical Window
Busan International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Koh Hee-young
- Original Title
- 물꽃의 전설
- Country of Origin
- South Korea
- Release Date
- 30/08/2023
- Spoken Languages
- Korean
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Koh Hee-young
Jung Myung-sook
Department Leadership Roster
Koh Hee-young
Director
Jung Myung-sook
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Legend of the Waterflowers.
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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.
Who stars in Legend of the Waterflowers?
The principal cast of Legend of the Waterflowers includes Not specified.
When was Legend of the Waterflowers released and how long is it?
Legend of the Waterflowers was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.