Switzerland / Aug 09, 2025 / Locarno Film Festival
1h 25min
Overall average
5.0/10
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Plot
A dying merman asks a friend to give his remains to his daughter, hiding amongst the humans. Tasked with this dangerous journey, the merman secretly heads to the land of humans. He is chased by a new civil servant recruit fueled by curiosity and hatred.
Genres
FantasyScience FictionThriller
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | 지느러미 |
| Original language | 한국어/조선말 (KO) |
| Spoken languages | 한국어/조선말 |
| Production countries | South Korea, Germany, Qatar |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | Moonstone Pictures, Seesaw Pictures, Essential Filmproduktion |
| Release date | 9 agosto 2025 |
| Production | Park Sye-young, Oh Hee-jung, Philippe Bober, Anne-Claire Martin, Solal Coutard, Kang Sarah |
| Writer | Park Sye-young |
| Editing | Park Sye-young |
| Cinematography | Park Sye-young |
| Assistant directors | Park Sye-young |
| Camera operators | Park Sye-young |
| Additional photography | Park Sye-young |
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| Production design | Lee Yun-seo |
| Art direction | Lee Yun-seo |
| Set decoration | Lee Yun-seo |
| Music | Park Sye-young, Yeon Ye-ji, Ham Seok-young |
| Sound | Park Sye-young, Yeon Ye-ji, Ham Seok-young |
Release dates
Premiere
Bosnia & Herzegovina / Aug 18, 2025 / Sarajevo Film Festival
Germany / Oct 03, 2025 / Filmfest Hamburg
Lithuania / Oct 06, 2025 / Lokys, liūtas ir šakelė
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Thailand / Oct 10, 2025 / Bangkok International Film Festival
Spain / Oct 16, 2025 / Sitges Film Festival
Hong Kong / Nov 01, 2025 / IIA / Hong Kong Asian Film Festival
Taiwan / Nov 11, 2025 / Taipei Golden Horse Film Festival
Serbia / Nov 22, 2025 / Auteur Film Festival
Qatar / Nov 27, 2025 / Doha Film Festival
South Korea / Nov 29, 2025 / 15 / Seoul Independent Film Festival
India / Jan 20, 2026 / Pune International Film Festival
Finland / Mar 14, 2026 / K-16 / Helsinki Cine Aasia
Austria / Apr 24, 2026 / Red Lotus Asian Film Festival
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