The Isle

The Isle(2000)

"A beautiful yet dangerous place..."

6.9/10
351 votes
90 minApril 22, 2000

Overview

Mute Hee-Jin is working as a clerk in a fishing resort in the Korean wilderness; selling baits, food and occasionally her body to the fishing tourists. One day she falls in love with Hyun-Shik, who is on the run from the police, and rescues him with a fish hook when he tries to commit suicide.

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