Post by Fritz on Sept 18, 2016 0:24:05 GMT
Actress Shim Eun Kyung (Tomorrow Cantabile, Seoul Station) is returning to the big screen in a youth comedy entitled Queen of Walking (걷기왕). This coming-of-age film features Shim as Man Bok, an ordinary high school student with a bright personality but without any dreams or career aspirations.
Despite living in this goal-oriented era when being the number one is strongly emphasized, Man Bok doesn't have anything she wants to do and has no idea what she wants to be. In addition, Man Bok suffers from extreme motion sickness. Even if she's on the bus for a moment, she vomits. Thus, she has no choice but to walk to school every day, although it is a two-hour commute by foot. Her father, played by comedic actor Kim Kwang Kyu (Marriage Contract), thinks her nausea is all due to a weakness of the mind. Her mother is played by Kim Jung Young (The Good Wife).
In order to prove to her family and to herself that she is good at something, she decides to sign up for a national walking competition. She is supported by her hometown teacher, played by Kim Sae Byuk (Informant), who believes a sincere heart and hard work are most important. Her coach, played by Heo Jung Do (W), guides Man Bok into finding the fun in training. Even her pet cow, Miss Heifer, cheers her on with enthusiastic mooing.
FT Island's Lee Jae Jin (Unstoppable Marriage) makes his movie debut as Man Bok's first love, a hip-hop-loving delivery boy. Yoon Ji Won (Cheese in the Trap) plays Man Bok's practical best friend, who wants to become a stable government worker.
The theme of the film is: "Even if you run, I will walk."
Queen of Walking premieres in Korea this October.