Divine Bow (1979): cast, story & where to watch
1979 · Film
Released in 1979, Divine Bow is a drama film directed by Im Kwon-taek, running about 93 minutes.
What it’s about. There is trouble in a fishing village on a remote southern island. The catch has been meagre and Wang-nyeoni, the local shaman, is on strike: she refuses to perform a ritual to turn fortunes around. In flashback we learn how she married into a shaman (dang-gol) family, tried her best to help her husband succeed as fisherman, but found both their lives blighted by Pan-su, the village boss and main ship-owner. After agreeing to return to duty, blessing the fishing fleet, Wang-nyeoni will serve up cold revenge in spectacular style.
Who’s in it. Divine Bow stars Yoon Jeong-hee, Kim Hee-ra and Bang Hee.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Divine Bow page.
If you liked it. Fans of Divine Bow tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Divine Bow (1979)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Divine Bow change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Divine Bow?
- Divine Bow stars Yoon Jeong-hee, Kim Hee-ra and Bang Hee.
- When was Divine Bow released?
- Divine Bow was released in 1979, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.