In “The Last of the Sea Women,” an extraordinary band of feisty grandmother warriors wage a spirited battle against vast oceanic threats.
Often called real-life mermaids, the haenyeo divers of South Korea’s Jeju Island are renowned for centuries of diving to the ocean floor —without scuba tanks — to harvest seafood for their livelihood.
Today, with most haenyeo now in their 60s, 70s and 80s, their traditions and way of life are in imminent danger. But these women refuse to give an inch, aided by a younger generation’s fight to revive their ancestral lifestyle through social media.
Peering into what drives haenyeo young and old, this documentary zeroes in on their tight-knit friendships, independence and sense of empowerment, unfolding into an uplifting tale of women taking on world powers to protect their beloved ocean and inspiring a new generation.
“The Last of the Sea Women” is directed and produced by Sue Kim. The film is produced by Malala Yousafzai through her production company Extracurricular Productions along with Erika Kennair.
Check out the trailer below.
