The Book of Fish

In 19th century Joseon era South Korea, a scholar Jeong Yak-jeon finds himself exiled to Heuksando Island during the Catholic Persecution of 1801. To pass the time, he decides to write an encyclopaedia about fish, seeking help from a young and conservative fisherman, Chang-dae. Through their exchange of knowledge, the two men form an unlikely bond, but their differing motivations eventually lead them down separate paths.