Barefoot Ki-Bong (2006): cast, story & where to watch
2006 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 2006, Barefoot Ki-Bong is a comedy and drama film directed by Kwon Soo-kyung, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. Ki-bong is a man who suffered brain damage as a child and who has the emotional maturity of an 8-year. The village people call him 'Barefoot Ki-Bong' because he runs barefoot with food he has begged and serves his mother before it gets cold. Running is Ki-Bong' greatest skill. It is his mother that Ki-bong loves the most. Ki-bong decides to take part in the National Amateur Half Marathon' in order to buy artificial teeth for his mother with the prize money, and works hard looking forward to the day of the race. Mr. BAEK, the head of the village, volunteers to be Ki-bong's trainer. The village people realize what family and love between family members mean to them when they see Ki-bong, who is considered a non-entity, working hard for the competition. The village gets changed by the efforts of Ki-bong and Mr. BAEK.
Who’s in it. Barefoot Ki-Bong stars Shin Hyun-joon as Ki-bong, Kim Soo-mi as Ki-bong's mother, Im Ha-ryong as Mr. Baek and Tak Jae-hoon as Yeo-chang, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Barefoot Ki-Bong has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Barefoot Ki-Bong page.
If you liked it. Fans of Barefoot Ki-Bong tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Barefoot Ki-Bong (2006)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Barefoot Ki-Bong change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Barefoot Ki-Bong worth watching?
- Barefoot Ki-Bong holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Barefoot Ki-Bong?
- Barefoot Ki-Bong stars Shin Hyun-joon, Kim Soo-mi, Im Ha-ryong, Tak Jae-hoon and Kim Hyo-jin.
- When was Barefoot Ki-Bong released?
- Barefoot Ki-Bong was released in 2006, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.