Barefoot Ki-bong () is a 2006 South Korean comedy drama film written and directed by Kwon Soo-kyung, starring Shin Hyun-joon, Kim Soo-mi, Im Ha-ryong, Tak Jae-hoon, and Kim Hyo-jin. It was released theatrically on April 26, 2006.
Plot Ki-bong is a mentally challenged forty-year-old man who lives in a rural village with his aging mother. After accidentally winning a local race, Ki-bong finds himself training for the National Amateur Half Marathon so that he can buy his mother some false teeth with the prize money. Despite being coached by the head of the village, Mr. Baek, the villagers remain skeptical about his chances of winning, all except for the girl who works in the local photo shop.
Cast Shin Hyun-joon as Um Ki-bong, an old bachelor in a rural village who suffered from a fever at the age of 4 and lost his intelligence at the age of 8, but loves his mother more than anyone else. Kim Soo-mi as Kim Dong-soon, Ki-bong's mother. Im Ha-ryong as Baek Yi-jang, the mayor who served 20 consecutive years in the village. Tak Jae-hoon as Baek Yeo-chang, Yi-jang's immature son. Kim Hyo-jin as Jeong-won, a kind-hearted woman who runs a photography shop. Ji Dae-han Jo Deok-hyeon Yoo Min-seok Do Ji-won
Production The film based its story on the real person Um Ki Bong, a disabled person who gained attention through a documentary that locally aired in the country for his filial piety and running capabilities. The film was filmed in Namhae.
Release Barefoot Ki-bong was released in South Korea on 26 April 2006,"The Best Selling Films of 2006 ". Koreanfilm.org. Retrieved on 14 December 2008. and on its opening weekend was ranked second at the box office with 362,023 admissions."Korean Box Office" (Week-end 2006.04.28 ~ 2006.04.30). HanCinema. Retrieved on 14 December 2008. It went on to receive a total of 2,347,311 admissions nationwide, making it the ninth biggest selling Korean film of 2006, and grossing (as of 28 May 2006) $11,968,478."South Korea Box Office May 26–28, 2006". Box Office Mojo. Retrieved on 14 December 2008.
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