The Last of the Sea Women — Official Trailer | Apple TV+

In “The Last of the Sea Women,” an extraordinary band of feisty grandmother warriors wage a spirited battle against vast oceanic threats. Often called real-life mermaids, the haenyeo divers of South Korea’s Jeju Island are renowned for centuries of diving to the ocean floor—without oxygen —to harvest seafood for their livelihood. Today, with most haenyeo now in their 60s, 70s, and 80s, their traditions and way of life are in imminent danger. But these fierce, funny, hardworking women refuse to give an inch, aided by a younger generation’s fight to revive their ancestral lifestyle through social media. Peering into what drives haenyeo young and old, this moving documentary zeroes in on their tight-knit friendships, savvy independence, and infectious sense of empowerment, unfolding into an uplifting tale of women taking on world powers to protect their beloved ocean and inspiring a new generation.

The co-production hails from Extracurricular, the production company of women’s rights activist and Nobel laureate Malala Yousafzai, partnering with Apple TV+ to create original programming, and A24, who is also collaborating with Apple on the upcoming highly anticipated Steve Martin documentary.
Yousafzai and Erika Kennair, Extracurricular's president of productions, will produce alongside A24.

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[뭐어쩌시게요]

My mom's side is from Jeju island. And my grandma who passed away was also a 해녀. She always say to us the sea is her friend. She goes to sea to hear the wave sound even before she got sick. This is such a breathtaking film. Can't wait to watch it with my mom. Thank you for making this wonderful film. I'm so proud of my 할머니. Miss her so much

[sungbaepark]

It’s great to see the my subtitle work in this channel! It really was a tough job because the ladies in the video had a thick accent and was very hard to understand what they were trying to say. But now I’m just happy to see my work here!😊

[nidhikmth]

Good to know that A24 is making documentaries and Malala is producing important stories. Always looking forward to the content on Apple TV

[bernardorodias]

There's a book named White Chrysanthemum by Mary Lynn Bracht about two Korean sisters separated by the second world war. One of them is a haenyeo. Its a great story for a movie

[garlic]

as a Korean this really breaks my heart. Hope we will be able to continue this culture/way of life for long time, and protect the ocean.

[monique]

It is an official selection of the Busan Int'l Film Festival! These women are fighters and protectors! Love and respect them.

[tarwen]

I’ve heard about the dwindling numbers of 해녀들 on Jeju Island for the last decade. It’s great there is this documentary to record and bring attention to the issue.

[AmonRaasdual]

The Japanese need to be accountable for dumping all the nuclear waste into the ocean. What about all the sea creatures and all the sea food we eat.?? The Japanese government should pay to help clean up, help these Women, and other neighboring seafarers their the cause of this insane pollution.

[Amandafusion]

I lived in South Korea for 13 years . I am a swimmer and my dream was to go to Jeju, which I did and spent some time with a group of ladies and went with them to help just for a day. I can not wait to see this as these ladies are amazing in every way.

[코난장인]

I hope this great documentary would be available in apple tv in Japan!

[Abkuyper]

Jeju island womans fierce. I remember when they were protesting about some Japanese naval ship, One of them even went inside the Sea and hugged the propeller of the ships saying "kill me if u can" they are badass although I was not against them they need to be respected, jewel of Korean

[Isaac-nmpv]

This reminds me of the character Sunja from pachinko which ironically is also on apple tv

[김대진-vh]

한국의 방송인이 내지 않는 소리를 애플 티비가 대신 소리쳐 주는군요.

[valentinussofa]

Great documentary. I love study about culture so I must watching this masterpiece❤

[nbacokr]

It is shame that Korea government(Yoon) exists for Japan. They just defend for Janpan not for Korean.

[tal]

Not long ago I read The Island Of Sea Women by Lisa See, and seeing this brought tears to my eyes. Can't wait for this documentary to come out!!

[stargazer]

I know about haenyeos from kdrama Samdal-ri and I'm excited for this documentary

[Pejfjr]

Thanks for this beautiful and meaningful documentary.

[fiestadancers]

I would watch this if I had Apple TV. Fascinating. I first heard of these women from a book about them.

[susanbrennan]

There was also a book called the island of sea women by Lisa See. One of my favorite books of all time. I can’t wait for this documentary!