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Movie poster: Marathon (2005)
🎬 Movie
2005 · 117 min Drama Family
7.2 / 10 · TMDB

Cho-won, an autistic young man, finds his world in the rhythmic motion of running and the stark stripes of zebras he loves to draw. His mother, determined to prove his capabilities to a skeptical world, embarks on a mission to train him for a full marathon. With the help of a disgraced former coach seeking redemption, their journey becomes a grueling yet heartwarming testament to perseverance, reshaping the definitions of victory and normalcy through each step on the asphalt.

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📋 Film Details

Original Title 말아톤
Year 2005
Country South Korea
Genre Drama, Family
Director Chung Yoon-chul
Runtime 117 min.
Rating TMDB: 7.2/10 (59 votes)

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The film balances its emotional weight with a grounded, unsentimental performance at its core, making the struggle and triumph feel authentically earned.

What lingers after the credits is a profound sense of quiet victory—not just over distance, but over prejudice and low expectations. It’s a celebration of the extraordinary within the ordinary. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Chung Yoon-chul

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The steady rhythm of sneakers on pavement, the focused quiet of drawing, and the warm, determined glow of shared purpose.

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