About 96.5
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96.5 Synopsis
In November 1985, the Kwangmyeong No. 87 returns to Busan Port after a long tuna fishing expedition.
On their journey back, they pass by a sinking boat. Despite legal prohibitions and diplomatic sensitivities leading up to the 1988 Olympics.
Captain Jeon defies orders and rescues 96 boat people, including a pregnant woman.
These refugees find themselves on a ship with a crew who are initially uneasy and suspicious of their presence. Among the crew members are
- Junho: A deck officer who is suffering from his past trauma from the Vietnam War.
- Mansu: An individual with a tough exterior, yet a vulnerable man who has not experienced love.
- Jungsoo: Raised by an abusive father, yearning for his mother’s affirmation, but still filled with compassion.
- Minki: A political protester who is on the run.
Together the crew and refugees discover love, hope, and healing, igniting dreams of a brighter future
The Meaning of 96.5
The title “96.5” signifies the number of refugees saved, with “0.5” representing the unborn child of the pregnant woman.
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