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Movie poster: Step Back to Glory (2013)
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Step Back to Glory

2013 · 125 min Drama Action
5.8 / 10 · TMDB

A true story of the unrelenting endurance and perseverance of a group of passionate teenage girls, in a film that firmly grasps audiences and tugs at the heartstrings with an emotionally charged story of tug-of-war, “Step Back to Glory”, stands out from all of the other Cinderella-story movies in its faithful portrayal of a real-life event. The film, directed by Zhang Bo-rui, tells the story of a group of young teenage girls from the Jingmei Girls High School tug-of-war team and their arduous journey from failure to success.

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📋 Film Details

Original Title 志氣
Year 2013
Country Taiwan
Genre Drama, Action
Director Ray Chang Bai-Yui
Runtime 125 min.
Rating TMDB: 5.8/10 (10 votes)

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The director constructs the narrative around the visceral physicality of the sport, contrasting the girls' youth with the grueling demands of tug-of-war. It relies on the true story's integrity, exploring themes of collective perseverance and social mobility through sheer, synchronized effort.

What lingers after the final pull is a profound respect for the discipline and sacrifice behind any glory. The film is a testament to the idea that victory is earned not by talent alone, but by shared resolve. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Ray Chang Bai-Yui

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