Marathon (2005)
His race with the world begins.
Cho-won is an autistic but happy young man who loves to draw zebras and run. His mother wants him to feel normal by accomplishing a feat that no one thought his son could achieve. With the help of a coach in exile, she trains him to become a marathon runner.
Director: Chung Yoon-chul
Genre: Drama, Family
Runtime: 117 min
Release Date: January 27, 2005
Cast
- Cho Seung-woo - Yoon Cho-won
- Kim Mi-sook - Kyung-sook
- Lee Ki-young - Coach Son Jung-wook
- Baek Sung-hyun - Yoon Jung-won
- Ahn Nae-sang - Hee-geun
- Jo Young-kwan - Young Cho-won
- Kim Min-ki - Young Jung-won
- Kim Sun-jae - Teacher
- Tak Yong-shin - Principal
- Jeon Su-ji - Se-Yeon
Screenplay
Editing: Nam In-joo, Hahm Sung-won
Production: Cineline 2, Showbox
Country: South Korea
Language: 한국어/조선말
Original Language: ko
Themes
The Great Sports Triumph of the Underdog, Marathon Running and Beyond Limits, Olympic Spirit and Sports, Olympic Marathon: Endurance and Grit
Keywords
sports, autism, marathon, live, running
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Marathon about?
- Cho-won is an autistic but happy young man who loves to draw zebras and run. His mother wants him to feel normal by accomplishing a feat that no one thought his son could achieve. With the help of a coach in exile, she trains him to become a marathon runner.
- Who directed Marathon?
- Marathon was directed by Chung Yoon-chul.
- Who stars in Marathon?
- Marathon stars Cho Seung-woo, Kim Mi-sook, Lee Ki-young, Baek Sung-hyun, Ahn Nae-sang, Jo Young-kwan.
- How long is Marathon?
- Marathon has a runtime of 1h 57m (117 minutes).
- What genre is Marathon?
- Marathon is a Drama, Family film.
- Where was Marathon produced?
- Marathon was produced in South Korea.
- What are the themes of Marathon?
- The themes of Marathon include: The Great Sports Triumph of the Underdog, Marathon Running and Beyond Limits, Olympic Spirit and Sports, Olympic Marathon: Endurance and Grit.