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Race to Freedom: Um Bok-dong (2019): Cast & Box Office

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Race to Freedom: Um Bok-dong is a 2019 drama directed by Kim Yoo-sung, starring Lee Beom-soo as Hwang Jae-ho, Rain and Lee Kyung-young. It runs 1 hour 56 minutes and earned $1.1 million worldwide.

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Race to Freedom: Um Bok-dong (2019) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 56m (116 min)
Director
Kim Yoo-sung
Genre
Drama
Original language
Korean
After the credits
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The story

What Is Race to Freedom: Um Bok-dong About?

The premise of Race to Freedom: Um Bok-dong without spoilers.

Set during the Japanese colonial era in Korea, this film follows Jae-ho, who seeks to uplift the spirits of his people by winning a cycling championship. Joining him is Bok-dong, initially cycling with aspirations of personal fortune. However, Bok-dong unexpectedly becomes a symbol of hope for Koreans as he overcomes challenges and defeats Japanese cyclists, inspiring resilience and national pride.

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Cast & crew

Race to Freedom: Um Bok-dong Cast & Characters

Lee Beom-soo leads the cast as Hwang Jae-ho, with Rain as Um Bok-dong and Lee Kyung-young as Uhm Sun-yang. Directed by Kim Yoo-sung; 25 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Kim Yoo-sung

One more film directed by Kim Yoo-sung: Hot for Teacher.

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Box office

Race to Freedom: Um Bok-dong Box Office

Race to Freedom: Um Bok-dong grossed $1.1 million worldwide.

2019 box office

Worldwide gross

$1.1M

International
$1.1M
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Race to Freedom: Um Bok-dong Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Race to Freedom: Um Bok-dong.

Race to Freedom : Um Bok Dong (2019)
Details

Race to Freedom: Um Bok-dong Also Known As

8 alternative titles, including “Uhm Bok-Dong” and “Bicycle King Uhm Bok-Dong”.

Also known as
  • Uhm Bok-Dong
  • Bicycle King Uhm Bok-Dong
  • Race to Freedom: Um Bok Dong
  • 자전차왕 엄복동
  • Race to freedom : Um Bok Dong
  • Ông Hoàng Đường Đua
  • 自行车王严福童
  • 鐵馬車王:駛向自由

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Race to Freedom: Um Bok-dong FAQ: Cast & Box Office

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, post-credit scenes and language of Race to Freedom: Um Bok-dong, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Race to Freedom: Um Bok-dong?

Race to Freedom: Um Bok-dong runs 1 hour 56 minutes (116 minutes).

When was Race to Freedom: Um Bok-dong released?

Race to Freedom: Um Bok-dong was released on February 27, 2019.

Who directed Race to Freedom: Um Bok-dong?

Race to Freedom: Um Bok-dong was directed by Kim Yoo-sung.

More films by Kim Yoo-sung

Who is in the cast of Race to Freedom: Um Bok-dong?

Race to Freedom: Um Bok-dong stars Lee Beom-soo as Hwang Jae-ho, Rain as Um Bok-dong and Lee Kyung-young as Uhm Sun-yang, among 25 credited actors.

How much did Race to Freedom: Um Bok-dong make at the box office?

Race to Freedom: Um Bok-dong grossed $1.1 million worldwide.

Does Race to Freedom: Um Bok-dong have a post-credit scene?

No. Race to Freedom: Um Bok-dong has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Race to Freedom: Um Bok-dong in?

The original language of Race to Freedom: Um Bok-dong is Korean.

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