Champion (2018)
There's nothing he can't knock down.
A former arm-wrestling champion raised in the U.S. returns to South Korea for a tournament that could return him to glory, but he finds his life complicated by the appearance of the biological family he never knew.
Director: Kim Yong-wan
Genre: Drama, Comedy
Runtime: 108 min
Release Date: May 1, 2018
Cast
- Don Lee - Mark
- Kwon Yul - Jin-ki
- Han Yeri - Soo-jin
- Choi Seung-hoon - Joon-hyung
- Ok Ye-rin - Joon-hee
- Son Sook - Mark's Mother
- John D. Michaels - Fight Announcer
- Carson Allen - Announcer
- Lee Kyu-ho - Punch
- Derek Chouinard - Club Goer
Screenplay
Music: Nam Dae-won
Cinematography: Yoo Ji-sun
Editing: Lee Ho-seung, Kim Chang-ju
Production: Warner Bros. Korea, Finecut, Core Corner, Huayi Tencent Entertainment, SM Life Design Group
Country: Hong Kong, South Korea
Language: English, 한국어/조선말
Box Office: $9M
Original Language: ko
Themes
Pregnancy News: Joy and Anxiety, Childhood Friends Reunited After Years, Sisterhood and Unexpected Betrayal, The Complex Bond Between Mother and Son, Friendships Born from Rivalry
Keywords
friendship, competition, bromance, family, family reunion, arm wrestling, strongman, heartwarming
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Champion about?
- A former arm-wrestling champion raised in the U.S. returns to South Korea for a tournament that could return him to glory, but he finds his life complicated by the appearance of the biological family he never knew.
- Who directed Champion?
- Champion was directed by Kim Yong-wan.
- Who stars in Champion?
- Champion stars Don Lee, Kwon Yul, Han Yeri, Choi Seung-hoon, Ok Ye-rin, Son Sook.
- How long is Champion?
- Champion has a runtime of 1h 48m (108 minutes).
- What genre is Champion?
- Champion is a Drama, Comedy film.
- How much did Champion gross?
- Champion grossed $9M worldwide.
- Where was Champion produced?
- Champion was produced in Hong Kong, South Korea.
- What are the themes of Champion?
- The themes of Champion include: Pregnancy News: Joy and Anxiety, Childhood Friends Reunited After Years, Sisterhood and Unexpected Betrayal, The Complex Bond Between Mother and Son, Friendships Born from Rivalry.