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CELLTRION ENTERTAINMENT Presents

A CELLTRION ENTERTAINMENT Production

This film is a fictional dramatization inspired by true events

After the Japan-Korea Treaty of 1910,

Japan tried to justify the forced annexation

and display progress and development in Korea

by hosting ‘All Korea Bicycle Races' in Yongsan.

Sponsored by Seoul Bicycle Association and the Governor-General,

welcome to the exciting race of top Japanese and Korean cyclists!

Japanese cyclists have a strong lead!

Korean cyclists are struggling greatly!

Hey, Korean loon!

Try to follow!

Saw that? That's cheating!

Bastard.

Not again!

Go to the side!

They just chase the Japanese' butts!

Ride faster!

That's it! Go Korea!

What the hell!

Morishita! Go!

Will this be Morishita's sixth win?

Seventh, sir.

Your Majesty.

I thought this time,

a Korean would finally win.

It's a pity.

Morishita!

Korea fails to win against Japan again!

How naughty, sir.

What?

Koreans can never win.

Let's go drinking.

Morishita! Morishita!

He cuts through the wind

My mom said the Japanese are bad!

But Morishita is amazing! He won the bicycle race again!

Morishita!

Morishita! Morishita! He cuts through the wind!

The bicycle is quite popular.

Now, even the children

sing songs about Morishita, the Japanese fool.

It's not just the children.

When the bicycle races are held,

even His Majesty goes to watch despite bad weather.

Let's call all righteous army members throughout the land here to Seoul!

We can't crush the Japanese with just our army.

If we rise up, all 20 million Korean will join us!

Stop.

Seeing how much the people love the races, how can you say that?

So we should get rid of the bicycle races first!

We can't do that.

Why not?

Didn't you see the sense of defeat in our people's eyes at the races?

There is no battle to be won with an army low on morale.

Beating the Japanese in the bicycle games will...

Nonsense!

What bicycles, when we've lost the country!

The bicycle race benefits just your company!

Winning the race will raise our people's fighting spirit?

It's not killing the Japanese that's important now,

but awakening our people to seek independence!

Hwang Jae-ho!

Enough!

Why are we fighting?

I have to go, sir.

Tell Chief Ahn,

using guns and swords is not the only way to change the world.

RACE TO FREEDOM: UM BOK-DONG

Water seller! Water seller!

Silly kids!

Good morning, ma'am!

Bok-dong! I already bought water.

Gwang-sik was just here.

Okay, then.

I'll put them here.

Hey, Bok-dong!

I already got water today.

Why didn't you come earlier?

Gwang-sik was already here.

I'll come tomorrow.

Hello!

- It's a bicycle! - Wow!

I'm not the average dealer you see everyday.

Get to a 10-day trip on foot in just 1 day with the bicycle!

You can go anywhere in the world with two wheels!

You can easily carry 2 sacks of rice with the bicycle!

Now, who's brave enough to try riding the bicycle?

Don't be scared. Anyone can try it.

Anyone brave enough to try it?

Don't worry. See these?

Just press the pedals with your feet.

That's it, sir?

Yes!

Ready! Go!

You're a natural!

Wait! Slow down! Press the brakes!

No! Wait!

Mister!

Oh no!

I'm so sorry!

No!

Watch out, sir!

Lad! Are you all right?

- He's alive? - Yes!

Look here, father.

Gyeongguk Public University.

Dean of Law School.

Well done, son.

Have a drink.

It'll get rid of being tired from your trip here.

Father? He doesn't want it. Can I have it?

Why you!

Watch it.

Drink it down before it cools.

You'll be a judge! You need meat to study well.

Is it good?

Gwi-dong. Take it.

What's this?

Father?

Did you sell the land?

You said that's for me when I get married.

Registration is months away, why'd you sell it?

It's all right. I have to pay it anyway.

I don't want to hear it.

- Yes. - I'm home!

Brother!

Gwi-dong! When did you come?

Not too long ago.

How's life in Seoul?

Not bad.

There's meat! Come and eat.

Where did we get meat?

Since your hands are dirty anyway,

go clean the rice sheaves in the back, then eat.

Yes, sir!

Gwi-dong. Put that away.

I've never seen anyone do that under the moonlight.

When did you come?

Seeing the moon reminds you of Haeng-soon, huh?

No way.

Then what was my older brother thinking about?

Gwi-dong? Have you ever seen a bicycle?

A bicycle?

Yes.

I rode it in Seoul.

They have big races with bicycles in the capital.

People of all ages love watching them.

They race with bicycles?

Yes.

Really?

What about bicycles?

Well...

I thought it'd be nice if our family had one.

I can deliver water faster with it, and make more money.

That's true.

Right?

Bong-sun!

- Geeze! - What?

What are you two scheming?

We're not scheming anything!

Talked about Haeng-soon who got married, right?

How'd you know?

There was nothing between us!

- No way! - Why you!

That hurts!

Gwi-dong? Did you eat?

I was about to.

Where's father?

He's sleeping inside.

Bong-sun's looking for you in the backyard.

Really?

What do you want to nag about this time?

Bok-dong!

Like it?

What's that?

Gwi-dong spent a fortune.

You spent your tuition money?

I don't register for many months.

Work and pay me back.

- Go on? Try it! - Yes! Ride it!

Hurry up!

Thirsty men should find the well.

Why do we put these up?

Because I'm the thirsty man!

Why look for cyclists in the village?

Let's just go.

Can't you put it up properly?

It's for the good of our country.

Don't slack on the job.

Hello!

Is anyone here?

Yes!

Anything you're looking for?

There!

I'll take those!

You'll make me go deaf!

Are they for you?

No! My father, sir.

But they're really expensive.

It's okay.

Take care, sir!

- Did you see my bicycle? - No.

- My bicycle! Did you see it? - No.

Did you see a bicycle?

You worthless bastard!

Father!

Father!

Father! Please stop!

- Father! - No!

Please stop!

Stop it!

You rotten bastard!

- Father! Please! - Move!

It's all my fault!

It was my fault not his!

You idiot!

That money was our last hope!

The brewery is hiring a deliveryman!

Many bonuses! Introduction fee, just 2 won!

Introduction fee, just 2 won!

The brewery is hiring a deliveryman! Earn 20 won a month!

Any nationality!

No education needed!

Me!

Me!

Can you ride a bicycle?

Yes, I delivered water on a bicycle.

Come here.

It's okay.

Hurry, I don't have time!

Good.

Got a guarantor?

Do I need one?

Where are you from?

Pyeongtaek, sir.

Pyeongtaek!

You're in luck!

I'm from Pyeongtaek!

Since you're from my hometown, I'll introduce you.

Thank you!

No problem, pal.

5 won!

I'll do it for 5 won.

I only have 3 won.

Give me that for now.

Hurry. Let me see it.

What?

Damn.

What the hell!

Fine, I'll do it for 3 won! You're from my hometown!

Thank you!

Here's the address. Go there.

Thank you very much!

- Work hard. - Thanks!

Go this way!

Open your eyes wide and run!

You have to run in the capital!

That's how you'll survive! Run!

- Mister? Where is this? - That way.

Thank you!

Hi, handsome!

- Come and play. - I'll treat you well.

Come here! You came to the right place.

This is the place, right?

Damn.

It's the right address, but get lost!

- Not again! - Wait! Come back!

- I paid the introduction fee. - What?

Get lost you, idiot!

That money is important to me!

My bicycle was stolen in Pyeongtaek. I came here to make money!

Are you out of your mind!

Why do these jerks keep coming?

Myung-ja! Throw some salt!

What are you doing?

Going somewhere?

They're building railroads in Manchuria.

If I go and work for 6 months, we can live well for 2 years.

You can't go to Manchuria!

You can't leave us too!

Don't go! Not you too!

I'll be fine. I'm strong too.

- 2 for plastering! - Me! Me!

Pick me!

Mister! Pick me!

I'll do it!

Mister! Please!

Another dead day!

Let's just go watch the bicycle race in Yongsan!

The Japan-Korea Treaty secures peace in the East forever.

As it promotes happiness for the people of Japan and Korea,

it was made upon Korea's request.

With the Japan-Korea Treaty, the Governor-General

actively introduced modern Japanese cultural acts

to protect and manage fisheries, forestry, and businesses.

Natural disasters caused by landslides have decreased.

To meet increasing demand of supplies in industrial products,

light industrial factories are also being built in Korea.

New businesses are booming.

The Governor-General's administration leads to modernize Korea.

It's hot!

I'm so sorry!

Are you all right?

Am I all right?

Useless Korean loon.

Excuse me!

You left your bag.

Wait!

Attention!

Protect the Governor-General!

Escort the Governor-General!

Protect the Governor-General!

Get them!

Who are you?

Seal off the exits!

Take him away!

WINNER AWARDED 100 WON

10 people will race at a time!

You must ride one of those bicycles and do 10 laps.

Understood?

Hey, you with the bulging eyes!

Don't cut in line!

I was here but went to pee, ma'am!

Or is it, Miss?

Ma'am, it is.

Get in line!

I was right.

Ugly frog! You should talk!

Miss! Miss!

If I'm first here, will I really get 100 won?

What did you just say?

If I'm first here, will I really get 100 won?

No, before that.

Ah, well...

Miss?

Welcome! Come this way.

Don't I have to get in line?

Miss?

Know how to ride this?

- Where are you from? - Busan.

- I'm from Busan too! - Hey!

You know me, right?

The... introduction fee!

Ready!

Start!

You bastard!

My money!

Stop right there!

My money!

Give it back!

Give me the introduction fee!

- Go away! - Introduction fee!

Get back!

Uncle!

I like those two.

Give me my money!

Give me my 3 won!

Nice to meet you, sirs!

I delivered beer from the brewery on bicycles.

I hope to enter the race

and punch the lights out of the Japanese fools!

Come on!

I'm UM Bok-dong!

I was a water-seller in Pyeongtaek.

I have a father, brother, and sister.

Anyway, I'll do my best!

Seniors, lead the new recruits to adapt quickly here.

Yes, sir!

Brace yourselves.

Lee Hong-dae, sir.

All the best!

Hurry! Hurry!

Looks good!

- Yummy! - Enjoy your meals.

Enjoy your food, sir.

- What's with Kyung-ja? - Huh?

Ever heard of a badger hunting deer?

The success rate is high because it's easy.

First, it picks one that's away from the pack.

Then it chases the deer in a long race.

It doesn't matter if it loses it.

The deer's tracks,

secretions...

It trails the deer non-stop.

It chases the deer for days.

Then the deer's hooves wear out

and eventually, it can't run.

Know what's the secret to success?

Time.

Jang Jin-kyu.

Ready to talk this time?

Ma'am... Give me more meat...

Do you miss your father?

I tried but I couldn't remember what he looked like.

Seeing this, I remember now.

He was a great soldier.

So what? He passed away.

Though he may be gone,

he'll be very proud to see how you've grown so well.

Above all, he'll want you to be safe.

How about working for my company now?

I need you to work an abacus.

I'm not good at calculating.

Are you slighting me too for training cyclists when the country is at stake?

I know you do things for good reasons.

But I don't agree with changing the world with bicycles.

Take it.

I'll give it to Chief Ahn.

Hyung-shin?

Please be careful.

Who are you?

Thief!

Thief!

Thief!

You?

You...

Welcome!

Stop!

- Don't lose him! - Move!

Stand to the side!

Don't move!

Move away!

Over here, sir.

- Find her! - Yes, sir!

Follow me!

Out of the way!

When I... came... to clean... today,

it was empty, sir.

Anyone else with her?

She was alone, sir.

Kyung-hoon and Bong-su are dead.

I saw our wanted posters.

Wui Gyeong-seop is on the job.

Sakamoto.

They say Koreans' enemies are Koreans.

He's vicious. Be careful.

Mr. Hwang gives his regards.

He says not to slight him for training cyclists.

He can be a weak idealist.

The Japs are sending money to Manchuria.

They're after Manchuria too.

Are you all right, sir?

This stop is Seon-eun-jeon!

The new recruit is quite fast.

He's talented, but not strong enough yet.

He's unique.

He doesn't have any greed or bad ideas like the others.

He's like a child.

The Japanese are on to us.

They killed some of our members

and are after Chief Ahn and Hyung-shin.

Fools!

How dare you block our way!

May I help you, sir?

Are you in charge here?

Yes.

Who said they can ride bicycles here?

Of course,

I have permission, sir.

How dare you!

Hey!

You don't get it, do you?

He's the newly appointed Colonel Masao!

Who said you can ride here?

I'm sorry, sir.

We mean no harm, sir.

Bicycles are recommended by Japan.

Why you!

Enough!

I'm sorry, Col. Masao.

I had no idea, sir.

I'll formally introduce myself to you, soon, sir.

Know why Japan's empire is great

and Korea is inferior?

Because it's uncivilized and lazy.

How dare you think you can beat Japan with bicycles?

Let's go.

Consider yourself lucky.

Korean loon.

Let's go!

All march!

Don't you have pride, boss?

Bok-dong! Bok-dong!

Bok-dong!

Be quiet.

Why?

Hong-dae?

At least tell me where we're going and why!

Stop talking and just follow me.

Hurry! This way!

Hurry up! We're late!

- Hong-dae! - Hi! It's not over, is it?

It's here? I'll be right back.

Watch this.

Where are you going?

- I'll be right back! - Hong-dae!

Wait!

- Give me 2! - Here!

Number 3!

You make 10 times if you win?

Of course! Would I lie to you?

How much is a large bicycle?

A large one?

120 won, I think.

Hey! What are you doing!

If I win, I'll get 10 times this.

Good thinking, pal!

Let's go. We can do this!

- Bro! We'll register. - Okay!

No hitting or pulling!

No blocking!

If you fall and crack your head it's your loss. Okay?

Ready!

Start!

Why are you still here?

Uncle!

Bok-dong! Beg for forgiveness!

I can't quit now, sir.

I can't quit ever, sir!

Drag him away!

- Yes, sir! - Uncle!

Let's go!

Bok-dong!

Boss! Please!

Sir!

I'll never do it again, sir!

I'm so sorry!

Come here!

Sir!

Forgive me this once, please?

Please let me ride the bicycle?

I'll do anything, sir!

Please forgive me!

I'll do anything you say!

Please forgive me, sir!

Fine.

I have the perfect bicycle for a brute like you!

Thank you!

Thank you, sir!

Thank you.

Thank you...

Excuse me?

How long does Bok-dong have to ride like that?

No idea.

What's with you today? Did you do something wrong?

Of course not, sir! I'm pure and innocent.

That's a laugh!

What are you laughing about?

- Go practice. - Yes, sir!

Hyung-shin.

The Japanese claim to do surveys and are taking land across the country.

After losing their land and hungry, people are gathering to Seoul.

With usuries, the Japanese suck money from our people.

The pro-Japanese gain wealth and Sakamoto hunts us down,

but we must not stop.

Uncle!

How could you do that?

So, he did something wrong!

Why make him push the mill! That's for cows!

In riding the bicycle,

half the strength comes from the upper body.

It's to make him stronger.

Ahn Do-min and Kim Hyung-shin probably snuck out of Seoul.

Their wanted posters are set across the country.

But the killings have started up again here.

The victims are...

Sato,

Miura,

Yamada,

Watanabe,

Ganeda,

and Motoyasu.

I wonder who's next, sir.

Listen.

Bicycle...

designer.

Bicycle...

maker.

Who could be next?

Bicycle seller.

ORIENTAL COLONIAL COMPANY

I'd like to entrust some land.

How much land would that be?

About 98,000 acres.

Please wait a moment.

They both came at me.

So I punched them!

The hair must be slicked back.

This way, sir.

Well...

You've all worked hard through the tough training.

The cyclist to represent my company in the next bicycle race is...

Chun Byung-cheol!

Congratulations, sir!

There's one more.

It's Um Bok-dong.

What?

Bok-dong! It's you!

Bok-dong.

Here. Take it.

It's your uniform for tomorrow.

Now, you're an official cyclist.

You must run with all your might.

Yes, sir.

Thank you, sir!

Thank you very much!

I'll ride till I die, sir.

Uncle? Hi.

Bok-dong, you're here too?

Welcome to the bicycle race to commemorate the success of

the Oriental Colonial Company and the land survey project!

The exciting race between top cyclists will soon begin!

There are six Japanese and four Korean cyclists participating in the race.

Morishita of Japan, with his 11 consecutive wins,

is drawing attention as he rides for his twelfth win.

Also, quick-start Fujiwara

and power riders Sato, Kondo, and Shinkai

are expected to ride well with great teamwork.

Meanwhile, Chun Byung-cheol represents Il-mi Company of Korea.

Min Yong-geun and Moon Myung-hwan ride for Hanyang Company.

Those atrocious terrorists, sir,

what if they attack again today?

Perhaps the races should be canceled for a while, sir.

Korean loons would laugh.

If we stop the races just for that,

what would they think of me?

You're new.

Korean loons must've given up completely, huh?

Ready!

With the referee's gunshot, the All Korea Bicycle Race has begun!

Japan's Morishita takes the early lead.

He's in great condition today!

This time, I truly hope a Korean cyclist wins.

How naughty, sir.

After the first three laps,

Morishita is in the lead!

Chun Byung-cheol and Um Bok-dong from Il-mi Company

are riding close to Morishita!

Um Bok-dong gets pushed by Morishita!

Other riders pass him!

It'll be hard for him to catch up!

- Welcome, sir. - Trunk!

Good.

- Be careful with my babies. - Yes, sir!

On the first, during the race,

attack at 4:00, then leave Seoul at 4:40.

Be careful not to get noticed.

Japanese cyclists are in first, second, third, and fourth!

Korea's Chun Byung-cheol is in contention!

Korea's Um Bok-dong trails the leading group.

He may be too far behind to catch up.

Morishita is still in the lead.

Um Bok-dong makes his way past two cyclists!

- He's here! - Block him!

To the left!

He makes it past them from the outside corner!

That Korean cyclist is not bad.

Um Bok-dong rides remarkably strong!

Such great intensity!

It's hard to believe it's Um Bok-dong's first race!

Now, it's down to 2 laps!

Morishita and Chun are neck and neck!

They hit each other!

Chun Byung-cheol falls down!

Go!

Hurry up!

It's the final lap!

Um Bok-dong trails behind Morishita!

What a matchup!

Bok-dong! Now!

What's that stance?

Um Bok-dong is off his seat and pushing at a great speed!

Um Bok-dong passes all the others!

Unbelievable!

What an amazing spurt!

All eyes in the arena

are on Morishita and Um Bok-dong!

Is it Japan's Morishita? Or Korea's Um Bok-dong?

The winner is Um Bok- dong of Korea!

Um Bok- dong stops Morishita from his 12th straight win!

It's finally getting interesting.

You'd like to entrust some land?

Your business here

is for something else.

Kim Hyung-shin.

You're finished.

Kill her!

Get her!

Move!

Go!

Get back!

It's a machine gun!

Watch out!

Hyung-shin!

Let's go!

Move!

Hyung-shin...

Tell Jae-ho...

I, Ahn Do-min, fought till the end.

Chief!

Kill him!

Go check!

Welcome, sir!

Enjoy the food!

Hello! Right this way, sirs.

Coming!

I found Um Bok-dong first.

- My name is Lee Hong-dae. - Hi.

When I first saw him at Seoul Station...

Mr. Um? How do you feel?

It feels surreal.

Your stance was unique. Was that planned?

- I just did what I was told. - Mr. Um?

Show us your legs?

- My legs? - Yes!

His thighs are like rock!

Mr. Um?

Do you think you can beat Morishita again?

Please!

He needs his rest. Please come and eat.

- Wait! Mr. Um! - Thank you!

Enjoy the food!

Enjoy the food!

Sir?

Thank you. I won because of you.

No, pal. It was your talent.

But keep your guard up.

I'll beat you next time.

- Congratulations, pal. - Thank you.

- Way to go! - Thank you.

Someone's here from the palace!

Put it here.

His Majesty was pleased.

He said Mr. Um's victory today impressed all 20 million Koreans,

and personally granted this award.

Um Bok-dong! Hurrah!

Hurrah!

Um Bok-dong! Hurrah!

Hurrah!

Hurrah!

- Um Bok-dong! - Hurrah!

Bok-dong?

Sir!

Why?

Can't sleep?

The moon is pretty, isn't it?

It's really bright.

You miss your hometown?

Yes.

My father, brother, and sister...

I miss them all.

Why don't you visit them after the next race?

Your father would be pleased.

Really, sir?

Do you think my father would be pleased?

Of course!

When he learns his son is the hope of our people, he'll start dancing!

Hyung-shin!

Chief Ahn...

He's dead.

Maybe he expected it.

I heard he went to you at Yong-san that day.

Thank you.

Let's eat!

Hey! Chew before you swallow! You pig!

The woman in the guest room is an independence fighter, right?

I thought independence fighters would be scary.

How would you know!

I know!

It says so in her eyes. Right, Bok-dong?

Quiet!

What do you know?

Don't go around saying that!

Not anyone can fight for our people with their lives like that.

Though we can't use guns, we fight with bicycles!

Sir? Please do not worry.

Morishita was careless last time.

It'll be different this time.

How will it be different?

Well, who's Morishita?

He's a first-class cyclist with 11 consecutive wins.

If he loses, will you commit hara-kiri?

Block him off!

Left! Right!

- Damn! - He made it through!

Morishita! You bastard!

Look up for Ahn Chang-nam's airplane

Look out for Um Bok-dong's bicycle

Inoki.

Yes, sir!

How many days have we been here?

1020 days, sir!

Any word from Japan?

Gwi-dong! Look at this!

It's your brother, Bok-dong!

Go.

Yes, sir!

Bok-dong!

You bastards!

Um Bok-dong here is his older brother.

We're so happy...

Gwang-sik!

You filthy Korean loon!

Look up for Ahn Chang-nam's airplane

Look out for Um Bok-dong's bicycle

Look up for Ahn Chang-nam's airplane

Look out for Um Bok-dong's bicycle

Look up for Ahn Chang-nam's airplane

Look out for Um Bok-dong's bicycle

Let me try!

What did you just say?

Don't you know Um Bok-dong the bicycle king?

Wait up!

Careful, kids!

- Where's Um Bok-dong? - Is that for him?

- Is something inside? - Yes.

Geeze!

Did you see a wheel around here?

Here it is!

You stupid idiot!

There're some fried beans. Want some?

No thanks.

How about yams?

I'm not hungry.

Potatoes?

How about corn?

I don't want any!

Okay.

Wait! Hyung-shin! Wait!

Can you tell me where we're going?

I don't mind being out here,

but we walked all day. I want to know...

Look up for Ahn Chang-nam's airplane

Look out for Um Bok-dong's bicycle

How embarrassing...

When Mr. Hwang said he'll change the world with bicycles,

we all laughed at him.

We thought why bicycles at a time like this?

But look at those children.

Promise me one thing?

Sure!

For the sake of the children, please keep...

winning.

I'll keep winning no matter what.

Koreans on strike at Wonsan Factory

sing the song about Um Bok-dong.

All throughout the country,

people young and old

are singing that song, sir.

Knight takes bishop.

Checkmate.

Miki? Is Katsura still the same?

Listen carefully!

We'll hold a bicycle race!

You!

He says there will be a bicycle race!

Col. Katsura says anyone who participates

will be exempted from working.

Col. Katsura says anyone who participates won't have to work.

You'll get a special holiday!

Raise your hand to enter!

Raise your hand to race!

Me!

Me!

Me too!

Me!

Damn luck.

Gather around!

Ready!

Start!

Didn't I tell you?

The losers will die!

Young-shik!

Gwi-dong!

We made it! Let's go home!

We're alive!

This is wrong!

This is wrong!

Bok-dong?

Is that you?

Bok-dong?

Mr. Hwang.

Thank you for your fatherly care. I'll never forget it.

I must keep my promise to our comrades.

From Hyung-shin.

[intense music]

Next up is the pride of the French circus band!

A hot, tempting, undeniable performance!

Witness the exciting cancan dance!

Die!

Call the police!

A man died in there!

You!

Stop!

It's that way!

Shoot!

Stop!

Where are they?

Find them!

Hold on Hyung-shin.

We're almost there!

Hyung-shin...

Hyung-shin!

Hyung-shin!

No!

Stay with me!

Hyung-shin!

No!

Hyung-shin!

No!

Hyung-shin!

- Seize him! - Yes, sir!

Let's go!

No! Hyung-shin!

Hyung-shin!

Hyung-shin! No!

Hyung-shin!

Not you too!

Damn sons of bitches!

With Kim Hyung-shin's death, Ahn Do-min's resistance group

has been annihilated, sir!

Sakamoto.

Yes, sir!

Know what's the most tedious work in farming?

It's weed control.

Weeds are sure to grow.

Good work.

Yes, sir!

The growth of independence groups is a headache.

But Um Bok-dong is a bigger problem.

Along with his wins and fame,

Koreans are banding together.

I request Um Bok-dong to be immediately executed!

You see the situation

far too simply, sir.

What?

If we kill Um Bok-dong now,

we'll just be fueling a fire.

Um Bok-dong's greatest advantage

is his pure yet intense drive to win.

The only thing that can beat that

is an even greater drive to win.

Um Bok-dong must be beaten during a race.

Koreans must see

their hero losing miserably for themselves.

Let's see how long you'll last!

Um Bok-dong.

You'll ride in your last race.

Katsura is the only one who can beat Um Bok-dong.

No one has crossed the finish line before Katsura,

and no one ever will.

Colonel!

They want you in Seoul, sir!

Extra! Um Bok-dong versus Katsura!

Extra! Um Bok-dong versus Katsura!

Extra! Um Bok-dong versus Katsura!

Um Bok-dong versus Katsura!

Extra! Um Bok-dong versus Katsura!

Um Bok-dong will face Katsura?

UM BOK-DONG VS. KATSURA!

Father!

Father! Look at this!

It's Bok-dong, isn't it?

I must go and see him!

It's Um Bok-dong!

Look! It's Bok-dong!

Katsura! Katsura!

Bok-dong!

Bok-dong.

Let's make history.

I don't care if I can't finish. I'm taking Katsura down!

Ready!

At last, the special race of top cyclists begins!

This race will decide the champion of the Orient!

There are 20 laps to go.

There goes Katsura!

He's speeding up!

Korea's Um Bok-dong is right behind him!

Instantly, the race picks up speed!

Other cyclists can't keep up with Katsura and Um Bok-dong's speed!

Katsura takes the lead with great intensity!

Um Bok-dong tails close behind!

Katsura and Um Bok-dong remain first and second!

The race seems to be about just the two cyclists!

No one has ridden past Katsura in this race!

Some cyclists catch up within 1 lap of them!

What an incredible speed!

Katsura!

I'm Korea's Lee Hong-dae!

Move!

Katsura pushes past the others!

Shinkai falls!

Um Bok-dong escapes danger!

Morishita pushes Um Bok-dong!

Chun Byung-cheol tries to stop him!

What a fierce race!

It's down to Katsura and Um Bok-dong!

Who will win the battle of the iron-legs?

Um Bok-dong speeds up!

He's pedalling strong!

Just 2 laps to go!

Um Bok-dong tries to pass Katsura!

Neither of them are willing to back down!

Katsura pushes Um Bok-dong away!

Um Bok-dong is injured!

Katsura takes a strong lead!

It seems impossible to catch up to Katsura!

It's the final lap!

Katsura, the great, is in the lead!

Katsura has crushed Um Bok-dong

and restored Japan's pride!

Um Bok-dong, Korea's last hope, trails miserably!

Promise me one thing?

For the sake of the children, please keep...

winning.

Um Bok-dong! Um Bok-dong!

Um Bok-dong! Um Bok-dong!

Um Bok-dong! Um Bok-dong!

Um Bok-dong is off his seat!

What an incredible last spurt with great power!

Um Bok-dong catches up to Katsura!

What an amazing come back!

Where is his great strength coming from?

They turn the last corner!

The pride of Japan and Korea is at stake!

Is it Katsura or Um Bok-dong?

The winner is about to be decided!

Is it Katsura or Um Bok-dong?

Is it Katsura or Um Bok-dong?

Is it Katsura or Um Bok-dong?

Who is the bicycle king of the Orient?

Um Bok-dong won!

Bok-dong!

Seize him!

Korean loon! Kneel!

Let's protect Um Bok-dong!

Let's protect Um Bok-dong!

Let's protect Um Bok-dong!

Let's protect Um Bok-dong!

Damn Korean loons!

Freeze!

Bok-dong!

Bok-dong! No!

Don't shoot!

Bok-dong!

- Not my son! - Father!

Stop!

Not my son!

Let's protect Um Bok-dong!

Let's protect Um Bok-dong!

Let's protect Um Bok-dong!

Until the East Sea and Mt. Baekdu run dry and worn away

May God protect our country Hurrah!

Beautiful flowers and splendid mountains

Let Koreans preserve our country forever

Fire!

Um Bok-dong's victories in ‘All Korean Bicycle Races' from 1913,

elevated national unity and pride when the country was lost.

Bicycle King Um Bok-dong's story conveys hope to the strength and pride of the people stronger than guns and swords,

and a record of history that overcame painful times in their respective positions.

JUNG Jihoon

KANG Sora

Tiger LEE

GO Changsuk

LEE Sieon

MIN Hyorin, LEE Kyeongyeong

PARK Jinjoo, SHIN Soohang

[Ending Credits]