---
title: "Covet: Island of Desire"
year: 2017
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/covet-island-of-desire-2017"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 458083
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 81
community_rating: 5.5
vote_count: 14
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Covet: Island of Desire (2017) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/covet-island-of-desire-2017

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

"Covet: Island of Desire" is a film that takes place on a fishing boat in a secluded countryside. The film's plot revolves around the characters' deep desires, which include money, sex, and power. As the story unfolds, the characters find themselves stranded on an uninhabited island, where they discover a body and another person. The film's central question is whether the characters can escape the island safely. The synopsis does not provide further information about the film's setting, characters, or plot beyond this point. The film is a part of the drama genre, and its release year is mentioned as 2017.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "Passengers on a fishing boat in a secluded countryside wake up to deep, uncontrollable desires."

### Why Watch
- Explores intense human desires like money, sex, and power
- Features a mysterious island setting with unexpected discoveries

### Caveats & Content Note
- The synopsis cuts off mid-sentence
- Limited plot details available
- Tone & Suitability: Contains mature themes exploring deep desires such as money, sex, and power.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: romance, suspense, dramatic

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Kim Jin-sung

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Han Jae Bum** as *Jong-soo (종수)*
- **Kim Hwa-yeon** as *Geun-ae (근애)*
- **Park Cho-hyeon** as *Moon-hee (문희)*
- **Bae Geon-sik** as *[Angler 1]*
- **Lee Min-Sik**
- **Yu Naang**

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: When was Covet: Island of Desire released?
It was released on 05/04/2017 in South Korea.

### Q: What is the genre of the film?
It is listed as a romance film.

### Q: What is the runtime?
The film has a runtime of 1 hour and 21 minutes.

### Q: What happens to the people on the fishing boat?
They wake up to a deep desire in their heart relating to money, sex, and power.

### Q: What is found on the island?
A body is found and another person is discovered on the island.

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