Barefoot Ki-Bong
Originally released in 2006. Barefoot Ki-Bong is a drama/comedy film. directed by Kwon Soo-kyung.
Starring Shin Hyun-joon, Kim Soo-mi, and Im Ha-ryong
Synopsis
Ki-bong is a man who suffered brain damage as a child and who has the emotional maturity of an 8-year. The village people call him 'Barefoot Ki-Bong' because he runs barefoot with food he has begged and serves his mother before it gets cold. Running is Ki-Bong' greatest skill. It is his mother that Ki-bong loves the most. Ki-bong decides to take part in the National Amateur Half Marathon' in order to buy artificial teeth for his mother with the prize money, and works hard looking forward to the day of the race. Mr. BAEK, the head of the village, volunteers to be Ki-bong's trainer. The village people realize what family and love between family members mean to them when they see Ki-bong, who is considered a non-entity, working hard for the competition. The village gets changed by the efforts of Ki-bong and Mr. BAEK.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 26, 2006
19 years ago
Runtime
1h 40m
100 minutes total
User Rating
5.8/10
Mixed (5 votes)
Language
Korean
Original language
Country
South Korea
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- KO
Production Companies
- Taewon Entertainment
- Showbox
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Barefoot Ki-Bong about?
Ki-bong is a man who suffered brain damage as a child and who has the emotional maturity of an 8-year. The village people call him 'Barefoot Ki-Bong' because he runs barefoot with food he has begge...
Who directed Barefoot Ki-Bong?
Barefoot Ki-Bong was directed by Kwon Soo-kyung.
How long is Barefoot Ki-Bong?
Barefoot Ki-Bong has a runtime of 1 hours and 40 minutes (100 minutes total).
When was Barefoot Ki-Bong released?
Barefoot Ki-Bong was released on April 26, 2006 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Barefoot Ki-Bong?
The main cast of Barefoot Ki-Bong includes Shin Hyun-joon, Kim Soo-mi, Im Ha-ryong, Tak Jae-hoon, Kim Hyo-jin.