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Race to Freedom: Um Bok-dong

2019Movie1 h 56 min

Drama
62
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb5.8

A nostalgic, thrilling drama movie about history and sports.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Story

During 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.

Feels like

  • Korean History
  • Japanese Colonial Rule
  • Cycling Championship
  • Sports Drama
  • Patriotism
  • Underdog Story
  • Historical Drama
  • Hope and Resilience

Cast

24 of 25

Crew

Directed by
Kim Yoo-sung
Written by
Kim Yoo-sung
Produced by
Lee Sang-min
Music by
Choi Yong-rock

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Facts

February 27, 2019 · 1 h 56 min · Violence

Released
February 27, 2019
Runtime
1 h 56 min
Content
Violence
Genres
Drama
Original language
Korean
Made in
South Korea
Budget
$13 million
Box office
$1 million
Available in
8 countries

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Questions about Race to Freedom: Um Bok-dong

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Is Race to Freedom: Um Bok-dong worth watching?

62
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 62 (IMDb 5.8).

Is Race to Freedom: Um Bok-dong okay for kids?

Violence

Yes: its content advisories are violence, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Was Race to Freedom: Um Bok-dong a box office flop?

Budget$13 million
Box office$1 million

Yes: it cost about $13 million to make and earned $1 million worldwide, 9% of its budget.

Is Race to Freedom: Um Bok-dong in English?

Korean

No, it was made in Korean.