The Isle (2000) | Region-Free (Blu-Ray) | Directed by Ki-Duk Kim

Cinema Dream Network Custom Region-Free Blu-ray/BD-R Release

Presented in 1080p with English subtitles

Title: The Isle (2000)

Alternate Title: 섬 (Seom)

Genre: Drama, Thriller

Plot Synopsis:
A mute woman named Hee-Jin operates a fishing resort in the Korean wilderness, where she sells bait, food, and occasionally her body to the visiting fishermen. One day, she becomes intrigued by Hyun-Shik, a man on the run from the police, and rescues him when he attempts suicide. As their relationship develops, they navigate a complex web of emotions, isolation, and survival in their secluded environment.

Cast and Crew:

• Director: Kim Ki-duk
• Writer: Kim Ki-duk
• Cast:
  • Suh Jung as Hee-Jin
  • Kim Yu-seok as Hyun-Shik
  • Cho Jae-hyun
  • Jang Hang-seon
  • Seo Won

YouTube Trailer:
The Isle (2000) | Trailer

IMDb Link:
The Isle (2000)

Reviews from Letterboxd:

1. Shaun – ★★★★☆
   “This is my first experience with Ki-duk, and it didn’t disappoint. Deeply romantic, to the point where even paintbrushes are enamoured with each other, but with bursts of violence that are hard to watch. The Isle is a contemplative, disturbing, and visually stunning film. Picture a cluster of small, wooden, floating houses on a peaceful lake in the South Korean countryside.”
2. Slig001 – ★★★★☆
   “Kim Ki-duk’s haunting tale of love and isolation seeks and finds a balance between beauty and horror. The setting—a group of floating houses on a lake—forms the perfect location for the tale of two lonely people finding solace with one another. The film is rich with atmosphere, and the director captures some truly mesmerizing images. The story itself is constantly riveting as it’s never clear where things are leading.”
3. gloomybookshelf – ★★★★★
   “I’ve watched probably 10 of Kim Ki-duk’s movies, and this one made itself different from any others. The Isle is a unique exploration of human emotion and connection, set against a backdrop that’s both serene and unsettling. The narrative is compelling, and the performances are deeply moving.”

Meta Description:
“The Isle” (2000), directed by Kim Ki-duk, is a South Korean drama-thriller that explores the complex relationship between a mute woman and a fugitive in a secluded fishing resort, delving into themes of isolation, love, and survival.