The Isle

In the remote wilderness of Korea, Mute Hee-Jin works as a clerk in an isolated fishing resort. Among her many tasks, she assists travelers by selling bait, food, and occasionally offering companionship for those seeking solace from their everyday lives. As a quiet and introspective woman, Hee-Jin's life takes a dramatic turn when Hyun-Shik, a fugitive on the run from the law, arrives at the resort.Haunted by his past and pursued relentlessly by the police, Hyun-Shik has reached a breaking point and attempts to take his own life by the shore of the tranquil lake. It is here that Hee-Jin intervenes with courage and compassion, rescuing him from his despair using nothing more than a simple fish hook. Their unexpected meeting begins an unlikely bond between two lonely souls, each carrying their own set of burdens.As Hyun-Shik finds temporary refuge at the resort, he and Hee-Jin form a tender connection amidst the rugged landscape. Through shared moments of solitude and struggle, they discover that sometimes it is within the most unexpected encounters that we find our greatest strength and support.