The Isle

Aka: Seom
Director: Kim Ki-duk
Release date: 2000
Language: Korean
Subtitle: English (Soft-subbed included in mkv container)
Genre: Drama, Mature 18+

Starring:
Jung Suh - Hee-Jin
Yu-seok Kim - Hyun-Shik
Sung-hee Park - Eun-A
Jae-hyeon Jo - Mang-Chee
Hang-Seon Jang - Middle-aged man
Yeo-jin Kim
Won Seo

Synopsis:
A depressed and suicidal man goes to a fishing resort where he forms an unusual relationship with the prostitute/caretaker that works there.

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Curiosities:
There are some controversial scenes in the movie. Not surprisingly, the two scenes involving attempted suicides with fish hooks caused audiences and some critics to cringe. There are also numerous scenes involving cruelty to animals, which according to the director Kim Ki-duk, were all real.

Brussels International Festival of Fantasy Film 2001: Golden Raven - Ki-duk Kim

Cinemanila International Film Festival 2001: Best Actress - Jung Suh

Venice Film Festival 2000: Netpac Award - Special Mention Ki-duk Kim; Nominated - Golden Lion - Ki-duk Kim

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