Take Off

Directed by Kim Yong-hwa (김용화)

Written by Kim Yong-hwa (김용화)

137min | Release date in South Korea: 2009/07/29

Other title : "Ski Jump"
Synopsis
In 1996 a small Korean town is undergoing a large-scale construction in preparation for Winter Olympics bid. In the middle of the construction, the local committee receives a report that they do not have sufficient athletes to compete. they conclude to form a ski jump team in order to represent the event. Former American Junior alpine athlete Bob is an adoptee who came to Korea in search of his mother. With 4 other non-experienced athletes, he form the first Korean ski jump team. there’s no turning back, it’s a challenge they committed to.

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