The Isle
섬
“A beautiful yet dangerous place...”
Synopsis
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
The Isle (2000) trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-01-19
Top Cast
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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
Choe Min
Dae-hwan
Woo Seung-yeup
Detective #2
Jeon Seon-hwa
Young Lady #2
Choi Hye-kyeong
Young Lady #1
Kang Jeong-sik
40-Year-old Fisherman
Bae Joong-sik
Guy
Kim Jeong-hyeon
Diver
Park Jeong-gi
Diver
Release History & Theatrical Window
Filmasia Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
October 12, 2009
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$50K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$25K
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.5x
-$25K deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kim Ki-duk
- Screenplay & Story
- Kim Ki-duk
- Original Score
- Jeon Sang-yun
- Original Title
- 섬
- Country of Origin
- South Korea
- Spoken Languages
- Korean
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Budget
- $50K
- Worldwide Gross
- $25K
- Production Studios
- Myung Films, CJ Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kim Ki-duk
Kim Ki-duk
Jeon Sang-yun
Hwang Suh-shik
Kyung Min-ho
Lee Eun
Department Leadership Roster
Kyung Min-ho
Editor
Kim Ki-duk
Production Design
Lee Eun
Producer
Joo Eun-jung
Costume Design
Kim Ki-duk
Writer
Kim Ki-duk
Director
Jeon Sang-yun
Original Music Composer
Jang Seong-ho
Visual Effects Supervisor
Hwang Suh-shik
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Isle.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Isle
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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 principal cast of The Isle includes Kim Yu-seok, Suh Jung, Seo Won, Son Min-seok, Cho Jae-hyun.
When was The Isle released and how long is it?
The Isle was released in 2000 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Isle?
The Isle had a reported production budget of $50K and grossed $25K at the worldwide box office (0.5 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for The Isle?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Isle was composed by Jeon Sang-yun.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Isle?
The Isle holds official age classifications: CA: 18A; DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.).