The Seaside Village

The Seaside Village

1965 · 91 min · ★ 6.4 · Drama

A remote fishing island is home to a largely female-population. Men are frequently lost to the ocean as stubbornly going out to sea in the face of great danger. Young widows are made and quickly learn the hardships of life.

Directed by Kim Soo-yong · Written by Shin Bong-seung

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