Marathon

Marathon

Release Date : 2004
Director: Jang Yoon Cheol
Writer: Jang Yoon Cheol

Cast:
Lee Ki Young ... Jeon Wook
Cho Seong Woo ... Cho Won
Kim Mi Sook ... Kyong Sook


Playlist URL

Alternate Playlist URL

Trailer

On The Set

Interview

Sypnosis:

Marathon is a moving story about an autistic boy, Cho Won, and his co-dependent relationship with his mother. The mother is so frustrated by the fact that Cho Won isn’t normal, that one day in his young life, she tries to lose him at an outing to the zoo. She’s guilt-ridden at her own insensitive actions and when she finds him again, she vows to always protect him and stay by his side. As he grows up, she becomes extremely overprotective of him. She feels like it’s them against the world and she defends him mercilessly against anyone who dares to insult him. Their lives become so intertwined, that she can’t live without him, and he can’t live without her.

One day, the mother realizes that Cho Won has a talent for running, so she sets a goal for him to run the Chuncheon Marathon.In order for him to reach this goal, he needs someone to coach him. She finds a man who used to be a professional marathon runner on the Korean circuit. Unfortunately, his glory days are long gone, and he has now turned into an irresponsible alcoholic. This doesn’t stop the mother from begging him to coach her son. He reluctantly agrees and important relationships develop between the three characters. Their efforts send them on an emotional rollercoaster and eventually the mother realizes she has to let her son lead his own life.

The son is played by actor Jo Seung-Woo and he does an amazing portrayal of someone sufferning from autism. Some people may think autists are mentally insane, but they just can't express themselves the way they want to. This movie heightens the audience's awareness of the diease.Marathon is a refreshing change from all the typical Korean movies out there about gangsters and macho men. It's a true story about love, relationships and succeeding against all odds.

Gallery:



photo credit : hancinema.net

Mutt Boy

Mutt Boy (Ddong Gae)

Release Date: 2003
Director: Kwaek Gyeong Taek
Writer: Kwaek Gyoeng Taek

Cast :
Jeong Woo Sung ... Chol Min
Kim Kap Soo ... Detective Cha


Playlist URL

Trailer

MV

On The Set

Sypnosis:

Life has been hard for poor Chol-Min. Forced to brave the trials of this world without the loving sanctuary of a Mother’s embrace; he and his Police Detective father cope with one another’s presence as best they can.

Early on in life Chol-Min is given the moniker of Ddong gae, a Korean slang term commonly used to refer to a mongrel dog or mutt, based on his stray, wandering ways, and his simple and innocent doggy demeanor. Much like a stray animal Chol-Min aimlessly wanders through this picture from one encounter to another, establishing friendships and enemies along the way.

Gallery:



photo credit : hancinema.net

Barefoot Gibong (Maenbal-ui Gibong-i)

Release Date : 2006
Director: Kwon Soo Keong
Writer: Jong Tae Won, Kwon Soo Keong

Cast :
Shin Hyeon Joon ... Gibong
Kim Soo Mi ... Omma


Playlist URL

Trailer

Behind The Scenes

NGs

MV

Behind The Scenes - MV

VIP Preview

Sypnosis:

Gi-bong, who suffered from a fever when he was a child, is commonly called a 'fool'. The village people call him 'Barefoot Gi-Bong' because he runs barefoot with food he has begged and serves his mother before it gets cold. Running is Gi-Bong' greatest skill. It is his mother that Gi-bong loves the most.

Gi-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 Gi-bong's trainer.

The village people realize what family and love between family members mean to them when they see Gi-bong, who is considered a non-entity, working hard for the competition. The village gets changed by the efforts of Gi-bong and Mr. BAEK.

Gallery:



photo credit : innolife.net