The Isle (2000)
In the remote Korean wilderness, Hee-Jin lives a solitary life as a mute clerk at a fishing resort, where she sells bait, food, and sometimes her body to tourists. Her world takes an unexpected turn when she encounters Hyun-Shik, a fugitive fleeing from the law. In a moment of desperation, he attempts to take his own life, but Hee-Jin intervenes, saving him with a fish hook. As their paths intertwine, a complex romance blossoms amidst the backdrop of their troubled lives.
