the mermaid from jeju

By: Sumi Hahn

A hauntingly magical story woven into real historical events often left out of Western history books

Junja, a young haenyo sea villager, is coming of age and falling in love when life on the island is forever upended by the chaos of occupational forces and political unrest.

• Set in post WWII, the Japanese occupation has left Korea only to be replaced by American forces

• A glimpse into the amazing haenyo (highly skilled female divers, food gatherers, and matriarchs) of Jeju

• Beautifully weaves hints of magic and Korean mythology into historical events and indigenous culture