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MulJil: Diving

Yoo Young-eun

Korea
2026
26min
Documentary
color
A

SYNOPSIS

MulJil: Diving is a quiet yet deeply moving portrait of 77-year-old Haenyeo(female diver) Yang Young-sam, who has spent her life in the sea. Now living with Alzheimer’s, her memories slowly slip away. Yet every day, she returns to the ocean, drawn by instinct and devotion. Though her mind may forget, her body remembers the rhythm of a lifetime beneath the waves.

NOTE

MulJil: Diving is a cinematic exploration of the lives of Haenyeo, Korean female divers who have lived in harmony with the sea for generations. As this unique tradition faces extinction, the film seeks to preserve not only their labor but also their presence. Blending documentary and fiction, it moves beyond conventional storytelling to create an immersive experience.

[Yoo Young-eun, Director]

DIRECTOR

Yoo Young-eun

Yoo Young-eun is a South Korea–based director whose work captures real lives and cultural narratives. Raised in New Zealand, she developed a lasting interest in the relationship between people and nature, a perspective that continues to shape her cinematic vision.