A Touching Race Towards Triumph (With Enough Tissues for the Finish Line)

Dude, I wasn't expecting to cry so much at a movie about running. "Marathon" isn't just about some guy pounding the pavement for 26 miles (though props to him, that's crazy). It's about a mom who won't give up on her autistic son, and a son who finds his voice through the rhythm of his feet.

Kim Mi-sook as the mom? She's a powerhouse. Seriously, you can practically feel her love and determination radiating off the screen. She's like a lioness protecting her cub, pushing Cho-won to keep going even when it seems impossible. And Jae-hyun Cho as Cho-won? Talk about nailing the subtleties of autism. He captured all the anxiety, the quirks, the bursts of joy, and made me want to give him a giant hug (not in a creepy way, promise!).

The film might not be a breakneck thrill ride, but it's a slow burn that gets you right in the feels. Sure, the plot wasn't exactly a mind-bender. You kind of know where it's going. But honestly, who cares? The journey is so well-told, the characters so endearing, that you just get swept up in their story. You root for Cho-won, you celebrate his victories, and you empathize with his struggles.

P.S. Don't worry, there's enough running footage to satisfy any sports fan. And the music? Goosebumps-inducing good. So yeah, go watch "Marathon" already! You won't regret it.

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