Fisherman's Fire (1939): cast, story & where to watch
1939 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1939, Fisherman's Fire is a drama film directed by Ahn Chul-yeong, running about 52 minutes.
What it’s about. Fisherman Choon-sam (Yoon Buk-yang) is suffering financially because of a prolonged scarcity of fish. Pestered by miserly Mr. Jang to pay back his debt, Choon-sam goes out to sea in hopes of a catch but meets a watery end instead. As payment for the debt, Mr. Jang tries to take Choon-sam's daughter In-soon as his second wife. Meanwhile, In-soon (Park Noh-kyung) is mutually in love with Chun-suk (Park Hak), but torn about the suggestion of Ok-bun (Chun Hyo-bong), who lives in Seoul, to join her in the city. In order to get a job and pay back her father's debt, In-soon follows Mr. Jang's son Chul-soo to Seoul, not knowing that he harbors illicit intentions toward her.
Who’s in it. Fisherman's Fire stars Bug-yang Yun as Kim Chun-sam, Seong-ae Gye as Wife, No-gyeong Park as In-sun (Wol-hyang) and Lee Hyeon as Man-su, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Fisherman's Fire has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Fisherman's Fire page.
If you liked it. Fans of Fisherman's Fire tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Fisherman's Fire (1939)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Fisherman's Fire change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Fisherman's Fire worth watching?
- Fisherman's Fire holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Fisherman's Fire?
- Fisherman's Fire stars Bug-yang Yun, Seong-ae Gye, No-gyeong Park, Lee Hyeon and Ung Na.
- When was Fisherman's Fire released?
- Fisherman's Fire was released in 1939, with a runtime of about 52 minutes.