Underplayed Gems

Barefoot Ki-bong (2006)

Barefoot Ki-bong poster
Original title
맨발의 기봉이
Directed by
Kwon Soo-kyung
Genre
drama film, comedy drama, athletics film
Country
South Korea
Runtime
1h 40m
Rated
PG12
Rating
5.8 of 10 from 5 voters
Elsewhere
IMDb
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How it feels

A man with a developmental disability, Kim Ki-bong, has a passion for running. He trains for a marathon, facing various obstacles with the support of his mother and friends.

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What happens

Barefoot Ki-bong (Korean: 맨발의 기봉이) is a 2006 South Korean comedy drama film written and directed by Kwon Soo-kyung, starring Shin Hyun-joon, Kim Soo-mi, Im Ha-ryong, Tak Jae-hoon, and Kim Hyo-jin. It was released theatrically on April 26, 2006. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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