Hockey Dreams movie poster

Hockey Dreams

February 9, 2022 1h 44m 6.0/10 (1 votes)

Released 4 years ago in 2022. Hockey Dreams is a documentary film. directed by Janne Niskala.

Starring Jim Paek, Seung-Jun Yang, and Mong-Won Chung

Synopsis

As the host country for the 2018 Winter Olympics, South Korea’s national ice hockey team was automatically given a spot in the Olympic hockey tournament. The team would play at the highest level for the first time, facing the top countries in the sport. The skill gap between them and their opponents was huge, as South Korea had just 180 professional hockey players. Failure and defeat weren’t acceptable results, as losing face is considered the worst thing that could happen in Korean culture. But how to avoid humiliation, when defeat seems certain?

Quick Facts

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Release Date February 9, 2022 3 years ago
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Runtime 1h 44m 104 minutes total
User Rating 6.0/10 Good (1 votes)
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Language FI Original language
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Country Czech Republic + 3 more

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
FI

Production Companies

  • Emerald Gate Industries
  • Vaski Filmi

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hockey Dreams about?

As the host country for the 2018 Winter Olympics, South Korea’s national ice hockey team was automatically given a spot in the Olympic hockey tournament. The team would play at the highest level ...

Who directed Hockey Dreams?

Hockey Dreams was directed by Janne Niskala.

How long is Hockey Dreams?

Hockey Dreams has a runtime of 1 hours and 44 minutes (104 minutes total).

When was Hockey Dreams released?

Hockey Dreams was released on February 9, 2022 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Hockey Dreams?

The main cast of Hockey Dreams includes Jim Paek, Seung-Jun Yang, Mong-Won Chung, Juhani Tamminen, Kalervo Kummola.