What to Watch in August
We’re finishing off summer with a lineup of films and series highlighting fantastical battles, family crises, and characters that wrestle with belonging, justice, and empowerment.
“The Last of the Sea Women” on the Legacy and Struggle of Korean Haenyeo Divers
The resilient haenyeo, Korean divers, of Jeju Island fight to preserve tradition, marine ecosystems, and cultural heritage in this Apple TV+ documentary.
“Pachinko” Rewards Those Who Wait
Based on the best-selling novel of the same name, “Pachinko” is a sweeping multi-generational historical drama series set in Korea, Japan, and the U.S.