The Distance (2021)
The Distance tells the unlikely and inspirational story of a charismatic coach named Yoshio Koide and his star long-distance running pupil, Naoko Takahashi, as they try to overcome decades of Japanese disappointment and heartbreak in the marathon with a run for the ages at the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games, resulting in a gold-medal win.
Director: Hyōe Yamamoto
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 65 min
Release Date: July 21, 2021
Cast
- Naoko Takahashi - Herself
Production: Five Rings Films
Country: Japan
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Hyōe Yamamoto
More Films in Genre: Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Distance about?
- The Distance tells the unlikely and inspirational story of a charismatic coach named Yoshio Koide and his star long-distance running pupil, Naoko Takahashi, as they try to overcome decades of Japanese disappointment and heartbreak in the marathon with a run for the ages at the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games, resulting in a gold-medal win.
- Who directed The Distance?
- The Distance was directed by Hyōe Yamamoto.
- Who stars in The Distance?
- The Distance stars Naoko Takahashi.
- How long is The Distance?
- The Distance has a runtime of 1h 5m (65 minutes).
- What genre is The Distance?
- The Distance is a Documentary film.
- Where was The Distance produced?
- The Distance was produced in Japan.