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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.
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diver
post world war ii
woman director
jeju island
haenyeo
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Questions about Diving Women of Jeju-do
How long is Diving Women of Jeju-do?
Diving Women of Jeju-do has a runtime of 25m ( and 25 minutes).
Who directed Diving Women of Jeju-do?
Diving Women of Jeju-do was directed by Barbara Hammer and released in 2007.
What genre is Diving Women of Jeju-do?
Diving Women of Jeju-do is a History, Documentary film (2007).
Who stars in Diving Women of Jeju-do?
The cast of Diving Women of Jeju-do includes Barbara Hammer.
