Overview
Smugglers is a 2023 South Korean crime film directed by Ryoo Seung-wan, starring Kim Hye-soo, Yum Jung-ah, Zo In-sung, Park Jeong-min, Kim Jong-soo, and Go Min-si. It was released theatrically on July 26, 2023.
Premise
Set in the 1970s, the story revolves around an action crime of haenyeo who gets caught up in smuggling against the background of a peaceful small sea village.
Synopsis
Haenyeo lost their jobs overnight when a chemical plant was built in the peaceful seaside town of Guncheon. Chun-ja (Kim Hye-soo) is a fighter looking for a way to make a living. It is said that you can make a lot of money just by lifting an object thrown into the sea. She learns about the world of smuggling and makes an attractive proposal to the leader of the haenyeo, Jin-sook (Yum Jung-ah), who made a bold decision to make a living despite knowing that it was dangerous. As she meets Sergeant Kwon (Zo In-sung), the national smuggling king, she falls in love with smuggling. Then one day, a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to make a fortune arrives.
Cast
Kim Hye-soo as Jo Chun-ja, a smuggler.
Yum Jung-ah as Um Jin-sook, Chun-ja's best friend and the eldest sister of the smuggler who is the leader of haenyeo.
Zo In-sung as Sergeant Kwon, the national smuggling king.
Park Jeong-min as Jang Do-ri, the youngest child.
Kim Jong-soo as Lee Jang-chun, a customs officer.
Go Min-si as Go Ok-bun, the youngest hidden card who runs a coffee shop.
Park Kyung-hye as Dok-soon, a haenyeo
Kim Jae-hwa as haenyeo
Park Jun-myeon as Yang Geum-ne, a haenyeo
Joo Bo-bi as Lee Eok-cheok, a haenyeo
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