In “The Isle” the beauty of the landscape is geographical only on the surface, while also providing a fitting mirror to the character’s emotions and sexuality, which might also explain the change of seasons and weather during the film’s action. Harmony, a lush landscape and violence go hand in hand in the narrative universe of Kim Ki-duk, a notion already present in previous features like “Birdcage Inn” or “Crocodile”. Above all, Kim Ki-duk is an artist walking a thin line between beauty and gruesomeness, often blending both aspects as you can observe in the bloody, yet somewhat metaphorical nature of some of the more violent scenes of the film. However, it might be necessary to take a look at “The Isle” also within the thematic context of the director’s work which – up to this day – has been defined by issues like human interaction and its shortcomings, minimalism and the relationship of man and violence. Although he pushes her away and abuses her, both of them realize the powerful connection between them.Ĭonsidering the controversial nature of the film itself, you may be inclined to view Kim Ki-duk’s work through the lens of this particular framework. Out of curiosity, Hee-jin attempts to find out more about this strange newcomer who she finds crying in his cottage once and who seemingly has no interest in fishing as well as the company of the other men. However, the harmony at the resort is disrupted with the arrival of Hyun-shik (Kim Yoosuk), a man who has killed his wife and seeks refuge in one of the cottages. Despite the noisy men renting the cottages, she lives a quiet life, not bothering anyone but also undisturbed by others as well. Her tasks include renting the various floating cottages on the lake as well as taking care of the needs of the costumers from fishing hooks, to booze, to the occasional sexual intercourse.
A young, mute girl named Hee-jin (Suh Jung) is the caretaker of a fishing resort.
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