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Three Moons of Biyangdo

Synopsis

Follow the story of a disappearing, centuries-old tradition that encapsulates the delicate balance, and deep connections, between humanity and the natural world.

Kyung-Mi, Geum-Mi and Jeong-Mi Moon are three sisters, now in their sixties, Haenyeo "sea women", taking only what they need from the sea one breath at a time.

Details

Year
2022
Type of film
Features
Running time
82 min
Director
Jon Cleave, Lucy McIntosh
Producer
Jon Cleave, Jay Kim
Editor
Andrew Chambers
Screenwriter
Lucy McIntosh, Jon Cleave
Director of Photography
Daniel Smukalla, Donggi Kim (Underwater)
Sound
Jon Cleave
Composer
John Elliott
Principal cast
Kyung-Mi Moon (Eldest Sister), Geum-Mi Moon (Middle Sister), Jeong-Mi Moon (Youngest Sister), Choon-San Go (Mother)
Production Manager
Jayine Chung
Colourist
Simon Pearson
Online Editor
Simon Pearson
Sound Designer & Re-recording Artist
Thomas Edwards
Underwater Camera Assistant
Jeong Haeduk
Translator
Junho S. Kang
Associate Producer
James Cleave
Quality Control
Liz Hawyward
Woodwind performed by
Piers Lewin
Violin performed by
Elizabeth Estcott

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