The Elephant on the Bike (2007)
The Elephant On The Bike is a coming-of-age drama about a man whose childhood has been overcast in painful memories due to his disability. It's a candid story about one man's internal struggles as he makes the transition from adolescence to adulthood, carrying the psychological wound caused by his physical deformity, plus the impact of his disability on his family. Despite the constant social and family conflicts that dampen his already disheartened soul, a glimmer of hope arises as he discovers the ultimate joy of life - loving someone and being loved. In his feature-length debut, Kwon conveys the message that not all physically challenged protagonists end up miraculously overcoming their hardships. A poignant tearjerker minus the superficial themes, The Elephant On The Bike offers realism throughout its heartwarming tale.
Cast
- Yang Jin-woo - Dong-gyu
- Oh Kwang-rok - Dong-gyu's father
- Park Hyo-ju - Yoo-ri
- Kim Jung-hwa - Ha-Kyung
- Cho Seong-ha - brother-in-law
Screenplay
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Elephant on the Bike about?
- The Elephant On The Bike is a coming-of-age drama about a man whose childhood has been overcast in painful memories due to his disability. It's a candid story about one man's internal struggles as he makes the transition from adolescence to adulthood, carrying the psychological wound caused by his physical deformity, plus the impact of his disability on his family. Despite the constant social and family conflicts that dampen his already disheartened soul, a glimmer of hope arises as he discovers the ultimate joy of life - loving someone and being loved. In his feature-length debut, Kwon conveys the message that not all physically challenged protagonists end up miraculously overcoming their hardships. A poignant tearjerker minus the superficial themes, The Elephant On The Bike offers realism throughout its heartwarming tale.
- Who directed The Elephant on the Bike?
- The Elephant on the Bike was directed by Kwon Yong-kook.
- Who stars in The Elephant on the Bike?
- The Elephant on the Bike stars Yang Jin-woo, Oh Kwang-rok, Park Hyo-ju, Kim Jung-hwa, Cho Seong-ha.
- How long is The Elephant on the Bike?
- The Elephant on the Bike has a runtime of 1h 37m (97 minutes).
- What genre is The Elephant on the Bike?
- The Elephant on the Bike is a Drama, Romance, Family film.