The Last of the Sea Women
On the shores of Jeju Island, a fierce group of South Korean divers fight to save their vanishing culture from looming threats.
Critics Sentiment
Haenyeo demonstrate their traditional diving technique using only breath
Japan's decision to release radioactive water into ocean
The film drops significantly when covering the Fukushima radioactive water issue, which reviewers felt was inadequately explored despite its importance to the haenyeo's future.
The documentary starts strong with beautiful cinematography and compelling introductions to the remarkable haenyeo women, maintaining good sentiment through personal stories and community bonds. However, it loses momentum in the middle third when tackling complex environmental and political issues without sufficient depth, before recovering somewhat in its conclusion about the tradition's uncertain future.
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