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Barefoot Ki-Bong

2006·Movie
1h 40min
56
DecentGoodWatch score

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A , comedy: but never childish, .

Good for family movie night · friends night · party vibe

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Ki-bong is a man who suffered brain damage as a child and who has the emotional maturity of an 8-year. The village people call him 'Barefoot Ki-Bong' because he runs barefoot with food he has begged and serves his mother before it gets cold. Running is Ki-Bong' greatest skill. It is his mother that Ki-bong loves the most. Ki-bong decides to take part in the National Amateur Half Marathon' in order to buy artificial teeth for his mother with the prize money, and works hard looking forward to the day of the race. Mr. BAEK, the head of the village, volunteers to be Ki-bong's trainer. The village people realize what family and love between family members mean to them when they see Ki-bong, who is considered a non-entity, working hard for the competition. The village gets changed by the efforts of Ki-bong and Mr. BAEK.
Korean CinemaInspirational StoryMentally Challenged ProtagonistFamily DramaSmall Town CommunitySports FilmOvercoming ObstaclesHeartwarming

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Questions about Barefoot Ki-Bong

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Where can I stream Barefoot Ki-Bong?

It streams in 2 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Barefoot Ki-Bong worth watching?

56
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 56 (IMDb 5.5).

Is Barefoot Ki-Bong okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will Barefoot Ki-Bong make me laugh?

A touch

Not much for a comedy: the title analysis gives its humor 1 of 4.

Is Barefoot Ki-Bong plot-driven or character-driven?

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Mostly character-driven: it leans on pathos (8 of 10) and character depth (7 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Barefoot Ki-Bong in English?

Korean

No, it was made in Korean.