Taekwondo movie poster

Taekwondo

February 14, 1998 1h 32m

Originally released in 1998. Taekwondo is a feature film. directed by Moon Seung-wook.

Starring Ahn Sung-ki, Paweł Burczyk, and Ewa Gawryluk

Synopsis

South Korean Kim lives alone in Warsaw, Poland, where he teaches taekwondo. His wife and daughter live in Berlin, just six hours away by train, but he's been traveling around Europe for 10 years and hesitates to even send a birthday card to his daughter. One day, he finds the bag of a woman, Yola (Eva Gabriluk), who has been pickpocketed, and the two become close. Another chance encounter with a delinquent young man, Mihau (Pavogiu Bourcik), brings them together, and they become an important part of Kim's life. Through Yola, Kim reconnects with lost feelings of love, and the always-flirtatious and unruly Mihau reminds him of his own restless youth...

Quick Facts

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Release Date February 14, 1998 27 years ago
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Runtime 1h 32m 92 minutes total
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Language Korean Original language
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Country South Korea + 1 more

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
KO

Production Companies

  • KiHweck ShiDae
  • Daewoo Media & Filmed Entertainment
  • MS Films
  • Agencja Produkcji Filmowej
  • Komitet Kinematografii
  • Telewizja Polska

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Taekwondo about?

South Korean Kim lives alone in Warsaw, Poland, where he teaches taekwondo. His wife and daughter live in Berlin, just six hours away by train, but he's been traveling around Europe for 10 years an...

Who directed Taekwondo?

Taekwondo was directed by Moon Seung-wook.

How long is Taekwondo?

Taekwondo has a runtime of 1 hours and 32 minutes (92 minutes total).

When was Taekwondo released?

Taekwondo was released on February 14, 1998 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Taekwondo?

The main cast of Taekwondo includes Ahn Sung-ki, Paweł Burczyk, Ewa Gawryluk, Bartosz Opania, Michał Bukowski.