Diving Women of Jeju-do

Overview

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.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

January 1, 2007

Original language

English

Spoken languages

English, Korean

Countries

United States of America

Production

Barbara Hammer Productions

Cast

Barbara Hammer

Director

Barbara Hammer

Producer

Barbara Hammer

Cinematography

Barbara Hammer

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

Homepage

Official site

IMDb

tt4332566