The Fin

The Fin (2026)



지느러미

6.4 2026 84 min —

Director: Park Sye-young

Cast: Yeon Ye-ji, Kim Pureum, Goh-Woo, Jeong Young-do, Maeng Joo-one

A dying merman entrusts his final wish to a friend—deliver his remains to the daughter he left behind, who lives hidden among humans. Embarking on a perilous mission, the merman secretly ventures into the human world. But a relentless rookie civil servant, driven by a mix of curiosity and deep-seated hatred, sets out in hot pursuit.

More About This Film

The Fin is a Korean dystopian science-fiction thriller set in a near-future world where environmental collapse has transformed society. The polluted sea is sealed behind a vast barrier, while humans born with fins, known as Omegas, are controlled and exploited.

When one Omega escapes the restricted zone, government officer Su-jin is ordered to pursue them. The chase gradually becomes a confrontation with the social system she has accepted, turning the science-fiction premise into a story about discrimination, ecological catastrophe, and human identity.

  • Directed by Park Syeyoung.
  • The film runs about 83 minutes.
  • Produced by Seesaw Pictures.
  • The cast includes Yeon Ye-ji, Kim Pu-reum, and Goh-woo.
  • The film screened at international festivals including Locarno, Sarajevo, and Sitges.
([Korean Film Archive][15])

Where to Watch

Because the film is an international festival and art-house release, streaming rights may be introduced gradually in different territories.