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How to Dive with Dolphins

How to Dive with Dolphins

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How to Dive with Dolphins

2024

0h 18m

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Overview

Time has passed since the contaminated water from Fukushima was released into the ocean. Youngnam flies to Jeju Island to clean up his old house. There, he is reunited with his old friend Yurim, who is cleaning up marine debris with her colleagues.

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2 featured cast members

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Woo Young-nam

Woo Young-nam

Young-nam

Jeong Eun-seon

Yu-rim

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Directed by: Seo Yun-su
Written by: Seo Yun-su

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