Marathon

2005
G
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Synopsis

Cho Won (Cho Seung Woo), an autistic young man, struggles with social interactions and self-control, finding solace only in running. His devoted mother Kyung Sook (Kim Mi Sook) seeks to help him achieve independence by enlisting the help of Jung Wook (Lee Ki Young), an alcoholic former marathon runner. Despite warnings about the potential dangers, Kyung Sook sets an ambitious goal for Cho Won to complete a full marathon in under three hours. After successfully placing third in a 10km race, Cho Won prepares for the ultimate challenge of running a full 42.195km marathon, pushing the limits of his physical and mental capabilities. Will he be able to overcome his limitations and achieve this seemingly impossible feat? This is a 2005 South Korean movie based on a true story, directed by Jeong Yoon Cheol.