Sumbisori(2025)
The warmest breath shared across three generations of haenyeo
Hae-jin, 29, struggles to adapt to life in Seoul and returns to her hometown of Jeju. There, she reunites with her mother, Ok-ran, and her grandmother, Kang-ja, who has spent her life as a haenyeo. Hae-jin decides to become a haenyeo, but Ok-ran strongly opposes it. The conflict between them intensifies, while Kang-ja is diagnosed with dementia.
Movie: Sumbisori
Top 3 Billed Cast
Koo Hae-jin
Ok-ran
Kang-ja
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