The Last of Women the Sea 2024 Torrent

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In The Last Women of the Sea, an extraordinary band of fierce granny warriors persevere against the great threats of the ocean. The haenyeo divers of South Korea’s Jeju Island, often referred to as true mermaids, are known for diving to the bottom of the ocean without oxygen for centuries to gather seafood for a living. Today, with most haenyeo in their 60s, 70s and 80s, their traditions and way of life are in imminent danger. But these fierce, funny, hard-working women refuse to give an inch, helped by the younger generation’s struggle to revive the lifestyle of their ancestors on social media. Looking at what drives the Haenyeos young and old alike, this moving documentary spotlights their close friendship, wise independence, and infectious sense of empowerment in a heartwarming tale of women taking on the world’s powers to protect and breathe new life into their beloved ocean. generations.