Film

Life Line

1986 · 1h 45m · Drama

Only gods who understand the workings of nature would know the fate of the island

In 1921, while Korea suffers under the japanese colonial rule, wealthy Choi, owner of a small fishing fleet, dominates the economy of remote Nak-wol Island and rules over it like a tyrant. When his overfishing depletes the catches, Choi blames the water spirits which angers the local shaman. To earn more money, Choi becomes a loan shark, driving the villagers deep in debt. One resident, Jong-cheon, decides that he has had enough and starts to organize a rebellion.

Lee Hye-sook

Gwi-deok

Ma Hung-sik

Jong-cheon

Chae Hie-a

Cheong-baek

Brian Baek Hwang-gi

Yong-moon

Won Mi-won

Ms. Jang-seong

• Hah Myung-joongDirector
• Na Han-bongScreenplay
• Cheon Seung-seWriter

Release date

March 2, 1986

Status

Released

Original language

Korean

Runtime

1h 45m

Genres

Drama