Original subtitles

Producer Kim Hyeong-geun Executive Producer Jo Hyeon-cheon

Based on the Story by Oh Young-soo Screenplay Shin Bong-seung

Filmographer Jeon Jo-myeong Lighting Sohn Young-cheol Art Bak Seok-in

Shin Young-gyoon Koh Eun-ah

Yi Min-jah Hwang Jeong-soon Jeon Gye-hyeon Yi Nak-hoon

Director Kim Soo-yong

Daeyang Film co. Ltd presents

By the deep, blue East sea

there was a small village shaped like a seashell.

When you look at the wrinkled faces of the old fishermen

who were brought up on the seas,

and are destined to die at sea, you can learn life.

There are also a lot of women who can't leave the sea

despite the temptation to do so.

This is the story of these people

who have to lead their lives fighting nature.

This story is as eternal as the waves lapping the shore line.

Chil-seong! Hey, stop there. Chil-seong!

Ouch! Stop right there.

Chil-seong! Chil-seong!

Chil-seong!

-You rascal! -What's the matter?

Chil-seong!

-Chil-seong! -What is it?

Listen to me.

Aren't you going to school?

You can't go fishing.

Why not? I can row and I can catch fish with a net.

I know you're doing this because you don't want to study.

You are too young to catch fish.

I'll be a fisherman anyway, why not get a head start?

I don't want you to end up like your father.

-Look, everybody's here. Let's go. -Okay. /-Father.

-Father. -What is it?

Father, if you don't give me money I won't go to school.

Suit yourself! I don't have any money.

She's got to buy some notebooks.

Wait a couple more days.

-Hang on. -After this fishing trip.

-Yes. -Listen to him.

-Ah... -What's wrong?

The baby is kicking me. You'll have a baby soon.

-Look, I had a bad dream last night. -Don't be silly. It'll be okay.

Be careful if you don't want to make your wives widows.

-You're not going? -No, I had a bad dream...

Don't talk about dreams. It's bad luck.

By the way, where are Seong-goo and his brother?

After he got married he became really lazy.

Umm.

-How are you? -Hurry up, okay?

-All right... -Look!

Where's Seong-goo? He'll come in a minute.

Damn it...

-Stop it! -Oh, my goodness!

-You should've knocked. -Hmm...

Hey, look, Seong-goo... Come out quick.

The sun is shining overhead.

Mother, mother.

-I'm going to work. -All right, take care.

-Ha ha... -What's so funny...

Hey, hurry. Don't look back.

-You're not coming? -I'm taking today off.

Go catch a lot of fish.

Dear, dear, take care.

Seong-goo, Hae-soon's here.

Do you see her bowing at the shrine?

Oh, dear. Hurry up.

It's strange. They should've been back by now.

Don't make a fuss.

I can hang on for another 10 years.

Seong-goo...

The weather looks threatening.

They put up a warning flag at the co-op.

I don't like this weather. Cut it out!

You won't be a widow.

Trust me.

-Look, look. -Oh, dear. What's going on?

-The storm... -We might be having a typhoon soon.

-Oh, my! What do we do. -Oh, my goodness.

Darn, a gourd spilt in half. Mother, look at this.

My, it's really windy.

Look, hurry to the shrine.

Dragon God! I'm begging you.

Look, hurry up.

-Mother. -Hurry up.

-What are you looking at? -What do you care?

-Dragon God! -Take care of them.

-Please, Dragon God. -Please.

I'm begging you, Dragon God!

Oh, my goodness... It's so windy.

Dragon God, Dragon God, Take care of them.

Did the boat come back?

Look! The boat!

-The boat is coming. -The boat is coming.

The boat is coming.

Oh, my God! The boat is back.

The boat is coming. The boat is here.

Come here, quick.

What happened? Where's Seong-chil?

Seong-chil, Seong-chil.

Oh, dear. My goodness. What happened?

Father... How am I going to live now?

-Seong-chil. -Look, move away.

What happened to your brother?

Father! What do I do? Father.

Look, what happened to my husband? Father.

-Father. -He has been so happy so far.

Open the door. What happened to your brother?

Oh, dear!

Listen, where's your brother?

-Look, go get some water. -Wake up.

Look, open your eyes. You're home now.

Look! Bring some water, quick!

Seong-chil came back alive?

Seong-chil!

what happened to Seong-goo? Tell me. Where is he?

-Seong-chil. -What happened to Seong-goo?

-Have some water. -Can you drink water?

Seong-goo died, he died...

Seong-chil, you stupid idiot! Don't cry. You came back alive.

I don't think Seong-goo just disappeared.

Seong-chil! What happened to everybody?

I couldn't see anything because of the storm.

I tried to find him, I tried, but...

He was calling right in front of me but, I couldn't...

I couldn't find him.

Oh, my. Stop crying.

-Mother. I feel bad for her. -She's too young to be a widow.

Seong-goo was so happy when he got married.

-However, it didn't even last ten days. -Mother.

Look,

You hang on. Okay?

When your father-in-law didn't come back from a fishing trip...

Mothers. Smoke this.

I thought everything was over but, I had to survive.

Ha! That's the fate that we, wives of fishermen, have to accept.

Look! This is a terrible thing.

However we have to comfort Seong-goo's soul.

Stop it. Stop crying.

He won't come back to life.

Seong-goo. I don't understand why the Dragon God didn't take care of you.

Seong-goo, my son! Where are you?

-Please. -Cheer up.

-Calm down, please. -What can we do?

Dragon God, how could you?

Why did you take him? I can't live without him.

Look! Get yourself together.

We're not the only ones here who go through this. Stop crying.

Go get ready for the service.

Hey.

Damn it!

Don't touch that. You're making the deity angry.

Let it go.

I said, ''Let it go.''

-Oh, my! We aren't supposed to touch that. -Is she going to be okay after this?

-When are you coming back, leave tomorrow? -It will take about 3 days.

Then, I'll go diving and pick some seashells and seaweed.

Don't do that.

Pretty girl like you shouldn't get naked in front of people.

Do you understand?

You're mine. You're mine forever.

Seong-chil can't support the whole family.

so, after having the service for my husband, I'll go diving in the sea.

Listen!

You became a widow 10 days after you got married.

I don't feel right letting you go diving yet.

Mother, I grew up by the sea.

-A shaman is here. Let's go and see. -Yes.

Let's go and see.

Gang Dragon God in the East Sea. Gwangyiwang Dragon God in the West Sea.

Gangpaewang Dragon God in the North Sea. Gagheukwang Dragon God in the West Sea.

Dragon God's wife under the sea. Joochaedang Dragon God above the sea.

The Bak family is claiming the body you took.

Gahg Dragon God in the East Sea. Gwangyiwang Dragon God in the West Sea.

Gangpaewang Dragon God in the North Sea. Gagheukwang Dragon God in the West Sea.

Dragon God's wife under the sea. Joochaedahng Dragon God above the sea.

The Bak family is claiming the body you took.

-Dongrae-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do, -Right.

Icheon-ri, llgwang-myeon,

-Bak Seong-goo from the Bak family,

-Yes. Please send him back to the earth.

What are you doing? The spirit in the water is lamenting.

Look, I'm here.

I'm here next to my mother. Seong-goo, come up.

Get out of the water. Seong-goo, you're almost here.

Hurry up. We're here to get you. Come on here.

-The spirit in the water comes to the earth. -Seong-goo, hurry up.

Please, come up.

Hurry up. We're waiting.

Yes...

-The spirit in the water comes to the earth. -Seong-goo, please hurry.

Give it to me.

He's here.

Seong-goo, Your wife's here.

Let's go to mother.

Poor thing!

She's just too young to live without a husband.

That's what I'm saying. Mother, hurry up.

Seong-goo, you're here. Let's go home.

That's right. You're not going anywhere. You're home now.

Isn't this Seong-goo?

Look, everyone. Seong-goo's here. Okay, let's go.

What a poor thing! She's such a young widow.

Let's go. Let's go home. Let's go.

No, you're not going anywhere. I won't let you.

I'm taking you home.

You're not going elsewhere.

Oh, my! Seong-goo, where are you going?

Hurry up. We're almost home.

Look, we can see the house.

-That's your house, remember? -That's enough. Let's go.

Stop it. Let's go. Let's go home. That's right.

-Mother, hurry up. -We're almost there.

You took this path all the time, remember?

Seong-goo, let's go. Don't worry. We're almost home.

Look, this is where you live.

Seong-goo, we're home.

You can't go anywhere without me. No, you can't.

-Mother, I'm going to work. -All right.

Hae-soon, you're here.

-Yes, how are you? -I'm fine.

You're hard-working. Didn't you get any sleep?

I couldn't sleep.

I understand it won't be easy for you to sleep well yet.

-What are you doing here? -I'm so sick of carrying water.

-I wish there was an easier way to do this. -My thought, exactly.

-Do you want to drind the sea water? -What do you mean?

Your husband died in the sea.

If I die, who are you gonna depend on?

Cut the bullshit!

Aren't you embarrassed to fool around with each other?

There are plenty of men available.

I couldn't find anybody who turned me on.

-Don't lie to me. -What do you mean?

I know that you had a crush on Sang-soo.

-Let me carry it. -It's okay, don't worry.

I just want to help.

-Look, isn't she your brother's wife?

I'll go help her. All right, all right.

Mrs Hae-soon.

-Give me the water buckets. -It's okay.

-Give them to me. -I can carry them.

Dear, Seong-chil cares about you a lot.

That's good.

Don't try to lift them. You'll hurt yourself.

Why don't you go diving with us instead of staying home all day?

-I'll ask my mother-in-law. -Please do.

-Mother. -What is it?

-Instead of our husbands... -We've got to support the family.

That's the fate of women in this village.

-Wait for me. Who's that? -Is it Hae-soon?

Hae-soon's going to dive? Come, quick.

What's she doing here? Give me a cigarette.

-I think she's going to join us. -Mother let me start today.

-Look at your outfit. -What's wrong with it?

-Your skirt is too... -How could he die leaving you behind?

I don't like pretty girls like you getting naked in front of others.

-Look. -What?

Huh? Isn't that Sang-soo?

Get lost. What are doing here? Go away.

-Ha ha. -I said, ''Go away.''

-Hey, aren't you going to the beach? -I will.

-Then come on out. -Hurry up.

-Hae-soon, aren't you going? -I'm coming with you.

Then, hurry up. The others have left already.

What's the rush?

-Listen! Take care of Hae-soon. -Don't worry.

Why are you wearing a slip under your skirt?

We'll be around guys,

-That's why. -It's dark, nobody will notice.

More laundry for you later. Look at me!

I'm not wearing any underskirt.

-Let's go. -Right, let's hurry.

You got lucky last night, right? What are you talking about?

-Don't lie to me. I can tell. -She's right.

Pick one.

- Heave, ho! - Heave, ho!

Now, pull with all your strength.

Good.

Move.

Let me grab on.

Let it go.

Pull the other side. Use a little more strength.

Hurry up, everybody. Pull, pull.

You're creepy. I thought you'd like it.

Heave, ho! What are you doing? Give me some more.

Are you eating anchovies instead of rice?

Give me some more. I might sleep with you.

-Come on. -All right.

Uh! You're here.

Don't go yet.

Look at me. I'm the one who's giving you anchovies.

It's my turn.

What the hell is this?

Damn it.

Don't you think Sang-soo was acting a little differently?

He should've treated me better than this.

That's what I'm saying. We're over the hill now.

My thought, exactly. I think he's got somebody in mind.

Right, she's pretty, good-hearted and available.

-You guys, stop it. -Don't be so innocent. We all envy you.

-Good-bye. -See you later. -I'll see you guys later.

-Sang-soo grabbed your hand, right?

-No, he didn't. -That's the fun part of pulling the fishnet.

-Listen. -What is it?

-You want some of my fish? -I can't take it.

Why not? If Sang-soo finds out,

he might want to sleep with me.

So long.

-Mother.

-You're home. -I'm sorry I'm a little late.

Mother, I'll go wash up.

-Okay, hurry back, you look tired. -Okay.

Who's that?

Sang-soo, here. Don't come any closer.

Don't be surprised. I'm here to wash up.

Uh? Where are you going?

-Hae-soon. -Let go of it.

Are you gonna live alone for the rest of your life?

-Hae-soon. -Let it go.

Get out of the way.

I feel sorry for you. That's it.

Just do what I say.

Dear.

Dear.

Dear. Dear...

Damn it. Listen to me.

Stop thinking about Seong-goo.

Don't you think this is cooked enough?

Let's see.

Time flies. It's already anchovy season.

What, you don't want to get old? Just smoke this.

The lover who leaves me...

Good!

Look, don't you feel lonely?

What if I do, I've got nobody to fool around with.

-I'm here. Let me make you happy. -Stop it.

-Stop fighting. Should I boil the anchovies a little longer?

Oh, my goodness!

-What is it? -What's happening?

-Oh, dear! What the hell are they doing? -What is it?

Look at them.

Get out of the way. Let me see.

It's no use flirting with each other. You're both girls.

Did you get lucky last night?

I know.

You're a widow. Nobody's blaming you.

-Keep it down. -Are you talking about Sang-soo?

Don't worry about the gossip. Just have fun with him.

You might regret it after he leaves.

-Sang-soo's not from here. -Stop it.

Everybody knows about you two, except your mother-in law and Soon-im.

Ahh...

-What's wrong?

-Come, quick.

What's wrong with you?

-Are you in pain? -What do we do?

Your stomach hurts? What's wrong?

Chil-seong, you go get someone. All right.

''Aunty...''

-You stay with her. -All right.

Grandpa. Grandpa.

Grandpa. There's nobody. What do I do?

-What is it? -''Aunty'' Soon-im is dying.

Where is she? She's over there.

Let's go. Hurry up.

-Grandpa. -Yes. Yes. Would you come with me?

-You take her to the house. -All right.

That's good.

Hey, Look!

What is it? What's that?

Soon-im's gonna have a baby soon. Would you come and take a look?

Of course. We'll take care of her.

-Let's go. Let's go. -Hurry up.

-Let's hurry up. -I'm trying.

You don't have to come.

Stay here and keep the fire going. All right.

-Oh, dear. -Oh, my goodness.

-She's having a baby.

-I wish her husband had been alive. -Grandpa, don't go in.

It's okay. No, No.

you can't go in there.

Look, you put more logs in the fuel hole.

And you go get some seaweed.

Grandpa, you've got a grandson.

-Ha ha, it's a son. -It's a baby boy.

Thank God for giving me a grandson.

I need a light.

Oh, my goodness. Stop it?

-Hae-soon, live with me. -Go away.

Your husband died, you don't have to live alone.

Come with me to the mainland. It would be better living here.

Hae-soon, why don't we get married.

-Hae-soon, think about it.

-Get away.

-Think about it, okay? -No.

Let me go, let me go. Why are you doing this to me?

If you ever touch me, I'll stab you.

-I know you want this. -You shouldn't tell anyone about us.

-I won't, I promise. -Don't give the slightest hint to anyone.

I won't if you sleep with me.

I'll stab you, I'm not kidding.

Do it. Stab me right here.

I want you to stab me.

You're so mean.

If it's you stabbing me, I'll be happy.

Do you have any idea how much I liked you?

-Look, fire! -Huh? Fire?

Damn it!

Shit...

Oh, my goodness!

Hae-soon. Who's there?

Hae-soon! Is somebody there?

Who is it?

Who's there?

Nobody, I'm going to the bathroom.

You should go back.

What's wrong?

You don't want to go?

Get dressed.

People might see us.

Do you love me?