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RACE TO FREEDOM - UM BOK DONG (자전차왕 엄복동)
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Completed - KOREAN - Drama - 117 minutes

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In the Japanese colonial period in Korea, a champion cyclist Um Bok-dong defeats countless Japanese cyclists. Desperate to crush growing Korean morale, the Japanese prepare the ultimate race to stop Um’s winning streak.

Year of production : 2019

Director(s) : Yusung KIM
Cast : Jihoon JUNG , Sora KANG , Hiewon KIM , Changsuk GO , Sieon LEE , Hyorin MIN , Tiger LEE

Producer(s) : Tiger LEE

Synopsis

During the Japanese colonial period, Japan hosts the “All Korea Bicycle Races” in order to prove their dominance in the sport and vanquish the pride of the Korean people. However, with the appearance of Um Bok-dong (Jung), the first Korean to defeat top Japanese cyclists, the scheme fails miserably. With his repeated wins Um becomes a national hero who stirs the hearts of Koreans throughout the country to have new hope. Along with attacks from independence fighters the Japanese feel threatened and prepare the ultimate race to stop Um’s winning streak and crush growing Korean morale.

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Country(ies) : KOREA (South)


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