Race to Freedom: Um Bok-dong (2019)

Other name: bicycle king uhm bok-dong

Description:

During the oppressive Japanese colonial rule of Korea, the nation's people are immersed in profound despair. Amidst this bleak reality, Jaeho strives to ignite hope and raise morale by aiming to win the prestigious cycle championship. He sees victory as a powerful way to inspire his struggling countrymen. Alongside him is Bokdong, who initially enters the world of cycling with Jaeho, not for patriotic ideals, but with the pragmatic goal of accumulating a fortune.

As the competition intensifies and the stakes rise against formidable Japanese cyclists, Bokdong's journey transcends his personal quest for wealth. With each powerful pedal stroke, he unexpectedly transforms into a beacon of resilience and national pride. His determined efforts to defeat the Japanese competitors elevate him into an inspiring symbol of hope for all Koreans, proving that even in the darkest times, the pursuit of freedom can manifest in many forms.

Director: Kim Yoo-sung

Country: Korean

Status: Completed

Released: 2019

Genre:Drama