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In “The Last of the Sea Women,” an extraordinary group of fierce grandmother warriors wage a spirited battle against vast oceanic threats. Often referred to as real-life mermaids, the Henyo divers of South Korea’s Jeju Island are known for diving to the bottom of the ocean — without oxygen — to harvest seafood for a living. Today, with many haenyeo in their 60s, 70s and 80s, their traditions and way of life are in imminent danger. But these fierce, funny, hard-working women refuse to give an inch to help the younger generation’s fight to revive the lifestyle of their forefathers through social media. As Henio examines what motivates young and old, this moving documentary zeroes in on their fierce friendship, savvy independence and infectious sense of empowerment, in an uplifting tale of women taking on world powers to protect their beloved oceans and inspiring new ones. A story unfolds. generation