Race to Freedom: Um Bok-dong
Watch TrailerDuring the Japanese colonial rule of Korea, while people are in despair, Jae-ho tries to raise morale by winning cycle championship. Bok-dong, who started cycling with Jae-ho just to make a forture, becomes a symbol of hope for Koreans by defeating Japanese cyclists.
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📋 Film Details
| Original Title | 자전차왕 엄복동 |
| Year | 2019 |
| Country | South Korea |
| Genre | Drama |
| Director | Kim Yoo-sung |
| Runtime | 116 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 6.7/10 (16 votes) |
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The film skillfully blends a sports drama with a historical parable, where personal victories on the track become a metaphor for national resilience. It focuses less on racing mechanics and more on the emotional power of an ordinary man who unexpectedly becomes a symbol.
What lingers after the viewing is a straightforward yet heartfelt narrative about overcoming odds, where sport serves as a universal language in the fight for dignity. It’s an uplifting, if conventional, tale of hope. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Kim Yoo-sung
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