Beneath the Surface: The Women Divers of Jeju

Explore the remarkable story of the haenyeo, the women divers of Jeju Island, through Lisa See’s novel The Last Island of the Sea Women and the Apple TV documentary The Last of the Sea Women. Copies of the book will be available for checkout near the circulation desk—pick up a copy, read along, and join us for a discussion and viewing of this powerful story of tradition, resilience, and community. Discover the lives of these incredible women and the culture they have preserved for generations.

Parts of this film are in Korean and subtitles will be used.