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Families of the World: Korea
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Families of the World: Korea

Jan 1, 1973
0h 24m
★ 0.0

Overview

This film documents a day in the life of a 12 year old Korean girl, learning to dive as a haenyeo on the island of Jeju.

Genres

Documentary

Production Companies

Journey Films

Cast

No Cast found.

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