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This story begins with 7-year old Man-bok,
when pukes in her dad's new car.
Man-bok, 7 years old
On her first field trip,
her motion sickness became unbearable,
and earned the nickname 'puker'.
She's a puker who pukes and pukes!
Man-bok, 8 years old
She puked whenever she was in a vehicle,
but she was fine physically.
Her dad did everything to help her,
but her motion sickness only got worse.
10years old So tired, I could drop dead!
Afterwards, she decided to walk everywhere,
and entered to a high school 2 hours away.
Ganghwalsland. Man-bok's school route
See you soon!
That's how Man-bok began her long journey to school today.
QUEEN OF WALKING
SHlM Eun-kyung
PARK Joo-hee
cinematography LEE Sung-joong production design PARK Ok-kyoung
editing HAN Yong-kyu music KANG Min-kook
Produced by RHEE Jung-hwan
Directed by BAEK Seung-hwa
Hurry!
Hurry! Run!
Help me out just this once...
CHAPTER 1: A Good Walker
2Y is 3X - 4,
and Y becomes 3X/2 - 2.
Okay?
To summarize the second Y,
2Y = X + 4.
Hey, why not take civil service classes with me?
Meh...
What'll you do?
Sleep...
Do you smell something?
Yeah, stench of stupidity.
X is the square root of Y!
Fat chance.
Summarizing the second Y...
Dreams and Passion: Only Path to Success
Wanna borrow it?
Nah, it's okay.
This is my favorite book.
It's a crucial period for you.
Anything can be achieved with dreams and passion, right?
Yeah...
But I feel that you have...
no eagerness.
Lackluster in class and late all the time.
I'm sorry.
You got penalized, so don't apologize.
It says you walk to school.
But you live in Mupovillage...
It's a weird circumstance...
What circumstance?
I get severe motion sickness.
But even so, it's not a walking distance.
We were thinking of moving, but mom's pregnant.
Pregnant?
Yeah, but it's not too bad.
It takes about 2 hours.
2 hours?!
Ms. Choi had a wild, and vivid imagination.
Imagination
It's a weird circumstance...
Imagination
Mom's pregnant...
It's not too bad, it takes about 2 hours.
So hungry!
Man-bok!
Is it really because of motion sickness?
If you don't have bus fare, I can help you with that.
It's alright, Man-bok.
You can tell me anything.
About what?
No, allow me to visit your home.
What time is it?
Ms. Choi!
What's wrong?
- Man-bok. - Dang.
Can't we just take a bus?
I can pay both of our fares.
I told you I can't ride buses.
And I got enough money.
We're almost there.
Yeah?
You should've said so!
How much longer?
Just over that hill.
I'm home!
Where's your teacher? Isn't she coming?
Well...
Hello there...
Ms. Choi, are you okay?
Yeah...
Ms. Choi.
Please enjoy, you must be so tired.
Not at all.
Sorry for dropping in like this.
By the way, what brings you here?
She thought I had no bus fare because we were so poor.
It's a routine family visitation.
She's doing really well in school.
- She's a trooper. - Right?
That 2-hour walk was impossible...
That's just an excuse.
When I was young, 3-hour walk was minimum.
Even so, we went to good schools.
Kids nowadays lack tenacity.
I walk because of my tenacity.
Walking to and fro isn't everything.
You have to study too.
Look here!
Learn 1 0 English words over a 2-hour walk,
imagine your vocabulary!
So did you learn English while you walked to school?
Me? I took the bus.
You can't read on a bus, you get sick.
No tenacity.
You little brat...
I told you not to eat the lettuce like that!
There's no wrong way to eat it, so long as I eat!
Of course there's a wrong way!
What are you doing! Give it!
Watch!
This is front, back!
I was eating that!
Your baby brother will belittle you!
"You can't even eat lettuce properly?"
You can't do anything right.
Lil bro! Don't come out! You'll be treated like me!
- Why you little... - What! What!
Shut your mouth and eat!
Go on, Ms. Choi.
Okay.
Go ahead.
You can take 08 bus from here.
Okay.
I'm sorry that I misunderstood you.
It's okay.
But you really did walk well.
It wasn't hard?
I'm so used to walking everywhere,
so it's not bad.
Alright.
Don't you worry.
You may not be studious, but you can achieve anything.
Like I told you,
passion and eagerness will take you to your dream.
- Okay. - Good, good!
If you want it bad enough, even the universe will help.
- The universe? - Sure.
Your folks will be worried, go on in.
Have a good night.
- Make sure to take 08. - Okay.
- Bye. - Bye!
- Hey, Man-bok! - Yes?
Have you ever done track & field?
Nope. Why?
Wanna try?
What?
Track! That's it!
It's perfect for you!
Why didn't I think of it before?
Track for Man-bok!
Ganghwa! High!
Let me be frank.
She's terrible in everything.
Her grades are poor, late all the time,
but she's amazing when it comes to walking!
Don't worry too much, I'll take care of her.
Thank you so much!
Man-bok! Good luck!
Good luck!
Miss, l...
What do I do?
- Good morning. - Hey there.
Lee Man-bok?
Yes.
So, I hear you're a great walker.
Yes, I walk to and fro school...
Okay, let's walk.
What?
- You want me to walk? - Back and forth.
- Just walk? - Yup, walk.
Um, okay.
Good.
Okay, okay, now walk backwards.
- Backwards? - That's right.
Good, keep going.
Like Michael Jackson.
Now, clap.
Good, just like that.
Okay, enough.
You're good.
Thank you.
There is an event that's perfect for you.
Race walk.
What?
Reason for applying?
I was recommended by my homeroom teacher.
Did you transfer?
No, I've been here... for a while.
Wait, I'm not done...
Not a former athlete...
Why did the coach accept you?
Walking is amazing!
All done?
I'm not done...
- Did you call for me? - Got acquainted?
What?
She'll race walk too.
Has she done track?
A good walker, I'm told.
Excuse me...
What's "race walk"?
It's quite simple.
Race walk = walking really fast
It's walking really fast,
Race walk = walking really fast
thus it's called 'race walk'.
As our only race walker, let's watch Su-ji's demo,
and go into it further.
But coach...
Just a little bit, she's watching.
Come on, just a tiny bit.
Very good.
Ganghwa High's Nam Su-ji, on your mark.
Bang!
Now, that's race walk.
If you run, you're disqualified.
Cool, eh?
So what's the difference between run and walk?
There are 2 important rules.
First, take a look.
Both feet cannot be in the air at the same time.
Rule 1: both feet cannot be in the air at the same time Both feet cannot be in the air at the same time.
Rule 1: both feet cannot be in the air at the same time
Not once, eh?
Never in the air together.
But they were.
Of course not, look carefully!
- But they were. - No, never.
Second rule is more important.
The forward leg must not bend.
Rule 2: forward leg must not bend
What are you doing?
Let's call it a day.
That's all there's to it.
Don't feel pressured, and give it a go.
- You got talent! - Seriously?
Sure.
Also, this is for purely academic reasons,
but do you know what Ms. Choi's hobbies are?
Is she single?
Hurry, hurry, hurry!
What if it's full?
No, no way, we're first!
- Pork sausage too? - Nope.
Come on, I'll buy.
No way, there's no time!
I didn't even eat breakfast.
Race walk?
Yeah, you know,
walking really fast.
What the differences between running and race walking?
I know.
You got time for that?
Yup, Ms. Choi recommended me.
She said I got talent.
You gave up cooking classes after 2 sessions.
I thought I'd eat tons of food, but I was so wrong.
But listen.
This is really different.
That stench...
What? What kind?
Scent of a genius?
Come on, let's go!
CHAPTER 2: Track & Field is Hard
Ganghwa! High!
Ganghwa...
Louder!
Ganghwa! High!
We can do it!
Out for a stroll? On your feet!
I'm sorry.
Freshman, right?
Yes.
Freshmen are in charge of tidying up and laundry.
What?
As the only freshman in track before Man-bok joined,
Jung-don had more talent in cleaning than track.
The laundry machine runs for 25 minutes.
While it's running, we tidy up equipment,
and habitually empty bins.
Mopping is a must, quickly too.
Hurry! Hurry!
With time leftover, we must hang the load.
It'll stink if we don't.
You'll crease it like that.
- Sorry. - It's okay.
So what's your event?
Me?
Race walk.
- Really? - Yeah.
So you'll train with Suparta?
Supar... what?
Su-ji and Sparta, equals Suparta.
Track Monthly
She was a marathon hopeful in middle school.
Despite her lack of orientation,
she won 3 championship with sheer will.
I risked all.
With my life.
She risked her life to train, but that was it for her.
Why?
Injury!
The doctors said, her athlete career is over.
But she recovered like mad, and came back a race walker.
Do you know what she said upon her return?
I'll go for a run.
Sure.
Take Man-bok with you.
- Man-bok! - Yes?
I'd like to run by myself.
Seniors must lead the juniors.
You lack leadership.
The qualifier is next month, and it's not a laundry qualifier.
Do you agree?
What? Sure.
Come on, get your shoes.
Um, sure.
What are you doing?
Don't you ever do this?
If you capture a plane 1 00 times, your wish comes true.
It's gone...
What an idiot...
What?
You don't like studying, and no future either,
so sports looked easy, right?
What a piece of work...
Headback if you want.
You feel pain too?
Yes...
You promised me last year, that you'd quit.
You should look into something else.
Just not track.
Scared...
What did you say?
I'm scared...
Yes, this movie does indeed have romance.
Hyo-gil!
2 years ago
Where are...
the empty dishes?
Good afternoon!
Oh, hey.
Man... Man-sook? Man-joo?
It's Man-bok.
Right! Man-bok.
Watcha doing here?
I was on my way home.
From here?
There aren't any buses here.
Indeed... I get motion...
Actually,
I'm training.
I'm in track & field.
Really?
I was gonna give you a lift.
Wanna continue your training?
We can ride this together?
Yup. Wanna hop on?
So you'll go to the Olympics and stuff?
I'm not that good!
But still, it's so cool!
I may be a delivery boy in the boonies now,
but I'm gonna make it big as a rapper and die at 27!
What?!
They say all geniuses live like fire and die at 27!
So I wanna live passionately before I die!
I love those who work for their dreams, like you!
Thank you!
Not at all.
And when I'm sad...
I dance hip hop.
When 2X + 4 is 0...
Wake that girl up.
Sir, she's in track.
As you see...
Being in track had its benefits.
Man-bok was filled with hope.
Perhaps she really was talented,
Iike she was doing something with her life.
Su-ji, do I move my arms like this?
What do you think?
Dunno.
Su-ji! Su-ji!
- I don't know! - Do you use Facebook?
Can I friend you?
- Su-ji! - Holy crap!
I'll kill you!
You know, about the qualifier...
What qualifier?
Where athletes from all over the country come...
National Sports Festival?
Oh, so that's what it's called.
I heard race walk doesn't have many applicants.
But I still don't have a chance, right?
Nope, none.
Not even a little? Just this much?
Or even this much?
Or this small?
Half of a half of a half chance?
Maybe that much.
Are you okay? Let me help you.
Leave it, I'll pick them up.
Medical Assessment
Dang...
Hey! Don't look at that!
Is your...
What? The results are just preliminary.
Is your birthday 1 1.1 1?
What?
It says 1 1.1 1 on it, no?
Yeah. Why?
My birthday is also November 1 1!
So cool!
Holy cow! I got goose bumps!
What a coincidence!
What's your blood type? It's B, right?
Lee Man-bok is in 1 0th place.
She's picking up speed.
She surpasses a group of walkers!
Incredible speed!
3rd place!
2nd place! And!
Gold medal!
Ms. Lee, you won gold medal in race walk,
how do you feel now?
Hello everyone, I'm Lee Man-bok.
I never thought I'd win a gold,
thank you everyone for cheering me on,
there's someone who stuck by me all this time, thank you Miss Cow!
She always calls me Miss Cow,
but as you can tell from my voice, I'm a male.
Miss Cow, let's eat.
Did you forget me because I've been busy, sweet pea?
I'm a male.
How come you can't bear any calves?
Holy me...
Don't you worry, I got plans...
Assemble for qualifier at 7am, bus terminal
The bus terminal?
Bus?
Lee Man-bok! Come on!
Hey, close the window.
Hey!
What's that for?
The show's over!
Sir, just a moment! I'm so sorry!
Is there end in sight?
This is bad, we're running late.
- She's a piece of work. - Man-bok?
Coach!
Okay, sorry.
Dang, this won't do!
Take a cab with her.
What? There aren't any here...
- Hold on. - Coach! Coach!
Anyone got cash?
What do I do?
Where is the rest? The motion sickness patch?
What?
Come on!
Are you feeling better?
Su-ji, I'm great.
I feel good too.
It's a dinosaur!
It's race walking.
Su-ji, look, a dinosaur.
Do you not see that?
A dinosaur...
Incheon Qualifier 10km Race Walk
Hey, Man-bok! Get it together!
Sorry, bro.
Your arm! Arm!
What's wrong?
Incheon Boyang High, please get ready!
Okay, okay.
Girls 1 0km race walk, a total of 20 laps.
Only 1 st and 2nd finishers will go to the national.
On your mark!
Man-bok!
Ah, okay...
Man-bok!
Hey, Man-bok!
Don't feel like eating dinner?
No...
I talked to your coach.
Quit tomorrow.
That walk or run thing.
No way.
You can't do a damn thing because of motion sickness!
Coach!
Coach?
Qualifier Results: Lee Man-bok: Disqualified
I know how you feel, but she's trying her best.
She's doing this because there's nothing better.
But she helps to build teamwork.
I'm a senior now.
You know how important this is to me!
Sure, I know how hard you're trying.
I refuse to train with her anymore.
Had the bus arrive late, all of us would've been DQed.
But we weren't late.
How could you be so cold?
Her heart was never in it to begin with.
She has no will, and only gets in the way.
Okay, but why not give her a little more time?
She could really turn things around.
No, she's useless.
Don't say that.
Man-bok!
You feeling better?
You okay?
Yeah, I'm fine.
Are you okay?
I'm really okay.
Listen, what Su-ji was saying...
I'm not good at this,
and I just get in the way, so I was going to quit anyway.
I'll tidy up here and go on my way.
You have to focus.
Do you know why you won't make it?
Giving it all isn't enough.
But you never take this seriously.
You'll achieve nothing.
Everyone's all-in, except you.
Like I said, passion and eagerness
will take you to your dream.
Right.
- Did you play music before? - Nope.
Wanna try?
You'd be perfect!
Seriously?
Why didn't l think of that before?
Yeah, music's the answer!
Man-bok went back to her old ways.
Wake that girl up.
Alright, who's got the next one?
X is Y square minus root of 2,
and A is the GCD of N, so the answer is 1 and 1/3.
How did she know?
Very good.
I'm taking extra classes.
Everyone's going places, except me.
Am I lagging behind?
Man-bok was filled with anxiety.
Summer Vacation!
Where you going?
Doesn't the break start today?
Supplemental classes.
Look where that race walk got you.
You only got left behind!
What?
Do you think the real world gives you breaks? Nope!
You should still eat.
What for? It's wasted on me.
What's with her?
Aren't you doing that fast walk thingy?
You quit track?
Yes...
Can I ask why you quit?
It wasn't really my thing...
Got something else planned?
I'm not sure...
Try again, I'll put in a good word for you.
I'll talk to the coach.
I really can't do it, I just get in their way.
But you must see it through.
It's a bad habit to quit half way.
There are things you can't do no matter what.
I actually tried quite a bit.
Man-bok...
There's no end to trying.
Independent Study
Why are you here?
You can't just decide to come back.
Track is a waste of time for you.
You can't do whatever.
You can't go or come back as you please.
But the coach said it was okay.
Why?
Why change your mind?
It's...
You were right.
I'm not smart, and sports looked easy.
But I'm not so sure anymore.
If I don't have this, I just feel...
Feel what?
Feel scared.
Fine, but there's a condition.
Get set!
If I were you, I'd do anything to win.
You ran.
Foul.
Sorry.
Know what's the hardest thing in race walk?
No...
Holding back your urge to run.
But...
that's better than losing.
Good job.
Go all-in.
Su-ji, l...
I'll risk it all too!
Let's eat ice cream!
Want some?
So cold! Who wants 2?
CHAPTER 3: Training in Hell
Man-bok dedicated her break to the training.
Track is simple, you reap what you sow!
Your work is shown in numbers.
Endure this training in hell! Persevere, and conquer!
I can do this!
Kid, if you want to win, train twice as hard!
Your feet are off the ground!
Keep them on the ground! Feet on the ground!
Whenever she got nervous,
she trained even harder.
Yo!
Watcha doing here?
We were just training.
Your friend?
She's my senior. Her name is Su-ji.
What was that before? Awesome posture.
It looked so funny, teach me too.
Fuck, so childish.
I'm off...
Su-ji!
Wait for me!
Be calm, my heart.
- Great work! - Thank you!
Answer the phone.
Hello?
I'm Lee Man-bok.
What?!
What happened?
You know those white-haired girls?
Several athletes were caught for doping,
Toad extract Several athletes were caught for doping,
they were eating something weird.
Ground centipede Various home remedy they were eating something weird.
Ground centipede Various home remedy
Failed doping test
So they can recommend one person who didn't make the cut.
Since there are so few race walkers,
I made the cut!
Dang.
Thank you so much, this is all because of you!
This is fate, holy cow...
By the way...
the national is in Seoul.
Which means we have to take the bus.
Bus?
Can't you take something else?
I tried everything when I was a kid.
Every vehicle, boat, and cows too.
So, will you attend the national or not?
Will you attend or not?!
I will.
You have to, no matter what.
It's all willpower, nothing's impossible.
Okay.
1 st place!
Wow!
Lee Man-bok! Lee Man-bok!
- Worst concentration ever! - So disappointing.
Why bother?
- Worthless. - I'm just too tired...
For what?
Freshmen should stick with laundry.
Su-ji!
You're the worst!
- Hey. - What?
You're bleeding!
Thanks.
Did you pick your nose?
No way.
I'm not getting enough sleep because of dawn training.
You're a freak.
I gotta give it all.
Don't go overboard.
When people like you give it all,
you could really die.
Why do you say stuff like that?
Like what?
What's wrong with wanting to do my best?
Nothing's wrong.
I'm just worried...
Why do you care, I'm doing what I like.
You like it? Race walk?
Yup.
You just want to believe that.
Hope you spend all your life in the town office!
What's the big deal?
- Su-ji! I got it! - Got what?
How to get to Seoul without motion sickness.
How?
I can walk there.
You see here, it's 70km to Seoul.
A 40km marathon can be done in 2 hours.
What are you saying?
That's because it's a run, but walking could take all day.
Then I can skip a day and walk there.
No way.
Why not?
It's dangerous!
And you'll be in a bad shape.
Stop this nonsense.
There's no other way, should I not participate?
You overcame an injury to compete,
- I want to too. - But that's...
I wanna be like you!
I'm giving it all, like you.
I know I can achieve anything.
Right? Su-ji?
A sleep?
I got... something to say, could I see you?
What?
Sorry, I made you wait.
No, I should be sorry for calling so late.
I finished work just now.
- l... - l...
Go ahead.
Sure, okay.
The thing is...
this might sound very sudden...
Have you ever...
had a crush?
A crush?
Come on! This is nothing at all!
Jung Hyo-gil! Be a man!
- Actually, I felt the same... - It's about Su-ji!
That's her name, right?
She's my type.
Fuck, so childish.
So hip hop!
Rough but sweet, like a poisonous spirit!
I thought it over and wrote a song for her!
I just need to get her to listen!
This song's too good! So...
Could I get her number?
What?
Her number...
Man-sook, thanks so much!
Su-ji Man-sook, thanks so much!
Su-ji
I'll repay you with coupons and sweet and sour pork!
And fried shrimps too if it really works out...
- The number is 01 0... - 01 0...
- 3348... - 33...
- 3348! - 3348, okay.
- 4982! - 49...
4982!
Man-sook, you're so hip hop.
I owe you one.
He always gets my name wrong.
Wanna listen?
When I first met you, I was speechless
I was like a flat motorcycle tire
Rendered loneliness by hip hop and delivery,
you reignited my heart, Su-ji
We may have different dreams but we 're the same age
I wanted to tell you one thing,
'why have you appeared now? '
To introduce myself, I'm not a creep
I'm Jung to the Hyo-gil, 23 and single
I may be a delivery boy now, but I'll run straight to you
If you got a destination, I'll fly you in my scooter
I wanted to sing my love to you
I'll wait for your reply, come on!
Very sad story,
you listen?
Not leaving home PS. Feed Miss Cow properly!
Hi, I'm Man-sook's friend, listen to my song
Hip Hop and Delivery Jung Hyo-gil
What the hell?
Ji-hyun, Ms. Choi wants a chat!
So annoying.
So, what's important? Passion, of course!
You're close to Man-bok, right?
She's chasing her dreams, isn't it amazing?
Sure.
So what's your dream?
A civil servant.
No, nothing like that.
Why not?
You know, a real dream.
Something big and desirable!
Civil servant is that for me.
Maybe traveling the world?
Or become an idol or female president?
I wanna be a civil servant, check out at 5,
come home to a can of cold beer.
What?
I hate talks of dreams and passion.
I just want a normal life.
Ji-hyun, no...
You can't already settle.
If you endure a little bit, you can achieve big...
For what, though?
Why should I endure?
It takes so much to be a civil servant too!
Skipping school like Man-bok is dreams and passion?
Skip?
She said she had cramps...
I'm sorry, Man-bok...
The truth is...
Su-ji, have you ever been to Seoul?
Sure, of course.
This is my first time leaving our island.
Yeah? There isn't much to Seoul.
Where have you been?
The old palace.
I see. Where's that?
Seoul.
I'm sorry...
I should be the one sorry.
It looked like she's checking her texts,
and Su-ji's a smart girl, so they'll be okay.
Do you think I pushed her too much?
There was this phrase in a book I read:
"Life is track & field."
But I don't believe life is track & field.
A runner runs on a fixed course,
but life is...
our life is...
all about struggling to find one's own path.
So our children,
they should be allowed to roam the open field.
That's what I think.
Ms. Choi.
Don't worry too much.
They'll arrive safely.
Coach...
Ms. Choi...
Su-ji!
Wanna bet?
What kind?
Loser buys ice cream!
Hey!
Dang it!
I won. You're buying
That's weird, a big road should be here.
Hey! Where you going?
We'll never get there if I follow you.
The person you're calling is unavailable...
That brat, I'll go after her and...
Go after her? You know where she is?
I gotta do something...
So despite all the nagging, you still worry about her?
I... wanted to scold her...
You'll be the one getting the beat!
Her teacher said the race will be on cable TV,
so watch her on it.
Alright, fine.
Wait, she'll be on TV?
What's up?
Let's take a breather.
If we don't hurry, we'll be too tired for the race.
I hear you.
Shoes off when resting.
Resting is also training.
No, I'm okay.
What the...
- It's really nothing. - Take your socks off!
What happened here?
Since when was it like this?
Last... Iast week?
Why didn't you say something! Should've got it treated!
It's because of the national.
It doesn't hurt that much.
If it's serious, you may have to operate!
Why are you such a fool?
How could you let it get this bad?
Look for a hospital.
You can't compete like this.
It's all hard work for you,
and nothing but foolishness for me?
What?
What a hassle...
"It's all willpower, nothing's impossible."
That's what you said.
You crazy bitch!
- What are you doing? - Leave me alone!
Are you nuts? You can't compete like that!
What do you want me to do?! I can do this!
I worked so hard!
Su-ji?
Su-ji!
Are you okay? Are you injured?
Don't touch me! It's okay!
Please get up!
Su-ji...
This isn't your fault.
I've been hiding this injury for a long time.
So why did you walk with me?
Just because. I'm not sure.
Are you accompanying her?
What?
Go on.
FlNAL CHAPTER: Queen of Walking
Hey, Man-bok!
Are you alright?
Did you really walk here?
Yeah, I'm alright.
I feel good too.
- Can you do this? - Of course.
The event will start soon.
- Boys discus, out! - Yes, sir!
- Go on ahead. - Okay.
Man-bok, good luck!
Coach, I'm sorry.
I heard from Su-ji.
Let's settle this later and focus on the game, okay?
I'll come mid-way through, so maintain your pace.
Completing the race is more important than winning,
so don't worry about any gap.
How's your condition?
It's good.
Incheon
Nam Su-ji
Youths, who are running for a better future,
have gathered here to compete.
This is Race Walk event at 99th National Sports Festival.
Could you briefly explain this event?
It's simply race walking.
Running is an automatic DQ.
500m one way, so a lap is 1km.
A total of 10 laps to finish.
10 athletes from all over the country are getting ready at the start line.
Nah Ae-riand Lee Ha-ni are front runners of this event.
That's right.
They have won many competitions in the past.
On your mark!
Get set!
The runners are at the starting line.
I can do this, I can do this...
And they're off!
Incheon's #9 Lee Man-bok is catapulting to the front.
Is that power walking? I heard it's really healthy.
That bitch...
Huh?
That's... Man-bok...
She's really on TV.
Is she in 1 st place?
Your sister's on TV!
You idiot!
What are you doing?
I gotta let the entire town know!
She'll never be on TV again!
Good luck Lee Man-bok!
1 st place? She's 1 st!
Man-bok's leading!
- Lee Man-bok! Lee Man-bok! - She's really on TV?
Man-bok!
Race walk is an event in which self control is vital.
Right, Lee is leading from the very start,
that's her desire to win on display.
Turn to channel 37, my kid is on TV!
- Wow, what sport is that? - It's race walk, don 't you know?
1st! Really?
- Good luck! - Amazing! She 's on TV
Aren't we too far behind?
She won't last long like that.
One must walk steadily,
and when she over paces, she'll waste too much energy.
Despite that, Lee is increasing speed.
She looks tired.
Her posture is not great.
Her shoulders are raised more than the start.
It means fatigue level is very high.
At large events, walkers can unintentionally over pace.
Her desire to win got the better of her,
there by losing her own pace.
For this reason, they often don 't finish.
We 've now passed the half way mark.
Looking at her expression, Lee looks to be in pain.
She is still walking too fast.
Right, she may be overheating.
Dang it!
You idiots!
What's going on?
Others are increasing speed, it's Lee Ha-ni!
They still have a long way to go.
They mustn't increase speed, it could be catastrophic.
All walkers are picking up speed just over half way through.
This is not the proper way to go.
Is she passed out somewhere?
- There! There! - Where?
There!
- Man-bok! Man-bok! - Man-bok! Man-bok!
Is she alright?
Does she look alright?
How many laps?
How much longer?
Keep going! Go!
How many airplane clicks did I get?
I had a wish.
Why did I walk so fast?
Maybe it's okay this way.
Miss?
Hello?
Will you continue?
No, I'm done.
What's she doing? Get up, Man-bok!
Man-bok didn't race anymore.
Good evening.
Hello there.
What would you like?
Vodka! Vodka!
At once!
Are you...
Man-bok, right?
Yes, that's me!
I don't believe it! Oh my god!
QUEEN OF WALKING I was just reading your book.
Did you walk here from United Korea?
That's right. Thank you!
Could I get your autograph?
Sure, autograph! Okay, okay!
Vodka, vodka!
Man-bok!
Traveling Russia With Vodka
About 1 year later
Man-bok.
Time to go?
Yeah, class' over.
What will you do when the break starts tomorrow?
Me? I don't know.
There's a movie opening, called 'QUEEN OF WALKlNG',
would you like to go with...
Let's go! Rice cake shop will be packed if we're late!
Oh yeah!
I'm off! Wait for me!
I like rice cakes too!
Man-bok! Hey! Let me come with!
Wait for me!
Miss Cow, I'll be back soon!
18 years old,
Man-bok still can't ride a vehicle.
However, she can now go anywhere.
Su-ji! Where should we go first?
Well... Seoul?
I'm sick of Seoul, how about Busan?
How can we walk to Busan?
Since your orientation is shot, I'll just go alone.
You're so dead!
Stop it!
Past the corner store, and the crooked post,
I envy the baby on the stroller
Cool hat, new shoes, I wanna ride in a big airplane
We're told to endure but I wanna eat delicious things
What will I become? What will I do tomorrow?
Walking can be tedious, let's take it slow
Wherever we wanna go, we 'll go together
Did you enjoy the movie? Get home safely
Don 't forget your bag, wallet and cell phone
see you again soon
After quitting track, Su-ji became national team doctor
Jung-don runs the best cleaning service in town
Homeroom teacher and the coach wed 2 years later
Ji-hyun became a civil servant and blocked Hyo-gil
Man-bok's brother is Lee Mak-dong, weighs 3.3kg
Man-bok clicked the airplane 100 time and got her wish -
Miss Cow gave birth to a calf.
Dang.
THE END