Underplayed Gems

Oyster Village (1972)

Oyster Village poster
Original title
석화촌
Directed by
Jung Jin-woo
Genre
drama film
Country
South Korea
Runtime
1h 36m
Rated
18
Rating
10.0 of 10 from 1 voters
Elsewhere
IMDb
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How it feels

In a rural Korean coastal village, the lives of oyster farmers are shaped by daily labor and family ties. A man struggles with personal loss and the expectations of his community.

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What happens

Oyster Village (Korean: 석화촌) is a 1972 South Korean drama film directed by Jung Jin-woo. It was awarded Best Film at the Blue Dragon Film Awards ceremony and was nominated for the Golden Bear at the 22nd Berlin International Film Festival. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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