The Depths (2011 Film)

The Depths (Korean: 심도, Japanese: THE DEPTHS) is a 2011 feature film co-produced by South Korea and Japan. It was directed by Ryusuke Hamaguchi, who also co-wrote the screenplay alongside Kouta Oura.

Promotional poster for The Depths featuring cast members — Promotional poster for The Depths.

Production and Release

The film was produced by Takashi Hara, Shim Yoon-Bo, and Lee Ji-Seung, with cinematography by Yang Keun-Young. It was backed by production companies KAFA Films and TUA, and distributed by CJ Entertainment. The movie has a runtime of 121 minutes and features dialogue in English, Korean, and Japanese. It was released in South Korea on March 17, 2011.

Plot and Cast

The narrative follows a Korean photographer named Bae-Hwan, played by Kim Min-Jun, and a Japanese hotel employee named Ryu, portrayed by Hoshi Ishida. The two characters collaborate on a photography series while navigating a relationship that shifts between friendship and romance, ultimately confronting personal emotional struggles through their artistic work.

Scene still from The Depths showing the main characters — Scene still from The Depths.