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Young-sook

This character is the daughter of the chief of the haenyeo collective. Her mother is trapped underwater and dies because this character could not save her. She marries a teacher and has four children. She becomes a widow when her husband is killed in a massacre.

Mi-ja

This character is the daughter of a Japanese collaborator. She goes to live with her aunt and uncle when her father dies. Her mother died when she was born. She marries an abusive man and has a son.

Sun-sil

This character is the chief of the Sut-dong collective until she dies when she is trapped underwater. She has six children.

Father

This character stays home and tends to the children while his wife dives for the collective. After his wife dies, he becomes a heavy drinker.

Jun-bu

This character has a sister who becomes mentally handicapped after a diving accident. He...

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