A Woman Dancing on the Waves

Description

This documentary examines the life of Yoon Young-ja, a shaman and matriarch, who aspired to write a novel titled A Woman Dancing on the Waves. The film reveals her family's history through the lens of her declining memory, illustrating the challenges she faced while raising her family from poverty. As her granddaughter, Choi Se-dam, seeks to uncover the identity of the elusive 'woman dancing on the waves,' the narrative unfolds a unique blend of personal and cultural storytelling. As the film progresses, Choi engages with family members, including Kang Won-chun, Kang Mi-ra, and Kang Shin-hoon, to piece together fragments of their shared past. The documentary highlights their conversations about Yoon's life experiences and the impact of her shamanistic practices on their family. Through interviews and recollections, the film reveals how Yoon's aspirations intertwined with her family's legacy, leading to moments of both clarity and confusion in her recollections.