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Bronze Medalist

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2009 · 120 min Drama
7.0 / 10 · TMDB

Lee Ji-Bong is a former Olympics bronze medalist for weight-lifting, but a career-ending injury from the games forces him into early retirement. Unable to find another vocation, he becomes destitute. Down and out, he ends up working at a shady nightclub passing out flyers until he is visited by his former coach who insists he begin a career as a coach at a high school. There, he forms a weight-lifting team comprised of a rag-tag group of outcasts.

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Original Title 킹콩을 들다
Year 2009
Country South Korea
Genre Drama
Director Park Gun-yong
Runtime 120 min.
Rating TMDB: 7.0/10 (6 votes)

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Director Park Kwang-hyun constructs a narrative that contrasts past glory with present hardship, exploring redemption through the unlikeliest of teams. It relies on heartfelt performances to sell its underdog formula, building emotional stakes around each lift.

What lingers after the credits is a genuine, uplifting sense that camaraderie can be forged in the most unexpected places. It’s a straightforward sports drama that finds its strength in sincerity. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Park Gun-yong

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