The Book of Fish (2021)

Name: The Book of Fish
Genre: History, Drama
Released: 2021
Duration: 126 min
Rating: 7.7
Cast: Sul Kyung-gu, Byun Yo-han, Lee Jung-eun, Min Do-hee, Cha Soon-bae

2h 6m South Korea

History Drama

Plot

Scholar Jeong Yak-jeon finds himself banished to Heuksando Island amid the turbulent Catholic Persecution of 1801. Isolated from society, he channels his experiences into an ambitious project: a comprehensive encyclopedia focused on fish. Through meticulous research and observation, Jeong explores the local marine life, intertwining his personal reflections and the rich culture of the island. As he delves deeper into his studies, the work becomes a profound journey of self-discovery and resilience, revealing the interconnectedness of nature and human existence.

Cast

Sul Kyung-gu Byun Yo-han Lee Jung-eun Min Do-hee Cha Soon-bae Kang Ki-young Ryu Seung-ryong Jo Woo-jin Kim Eui-sung Jung Jin-young Dong Bang-woo Pang Eun-jin Yoon Kyung-ho Choi Won-young Cho Seung-yeon