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Run and Run

1985
Foreign Film
Unknown Source

Released in 1985 in North Korea by Shin Films, this feature tells the story of a young lumberjack who improves his physical strength through persistent training while doing his work. The main character, Yong Ho, is an ordinary worker who obtains the help of Mun Gyu, the principal of the branch school who gives him guidance in sports training from his childhood, and his close friend, Kum Ju, who becomes a researcher in the sports medicine. The state also helps him develop his sporting abilities by supplying various athletic gear. The training consists primarily of running back and forth from his work as his training, no matter how unfavorable the weather conditions. At this climax of this film he participates in an international marathon race, which he wins. The aim of this film is for young people to exalt the honour of their country and swell their national pride by showing that if people persevere with a firm resolve in their youth, they will achieve good results. This is a rare film without any know source at this time.

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