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.
Diving Women of Jeju-do explores themes of diver, post world war ii, woman director. A blend of History and Documentary, it is available to stream for free in HD on Ernax — no account required.
Genre: History, Documentary
Runtime: 25 min
Director: Barbara Hammer
Cast: Barbara Hammer
Country: United States of America
Language: English, Korean
Themes: diver, post world war ii, woman director, jeju island, haenyeo
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