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The Book of Fish
Born as noble, one dreams to be humble. Born as humble, the other dreams to be noble.
2021·2h 6m·★ 7.8
Korean original
When the scholar Jeong Yak-jeon is exiled to Heuksando Island during the Catholic Persecution of 1801, he decides to write a fish-based encyclopaedia.
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A focused choice when you want a story with a clear identity and enough detail to make the choice feel intentional.
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Commitment
Standard sit-down · 2h 6m
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