| When the Red Devils stormed into the semi-finals of the 2002 World Cup, they carried with them the hopes and pride of a nation. Since then, the craze has died down, but South Koreans have held on to their affection for the sport, and the nation's professional soccer league, K-League, is one of the best in Asia. Directed by Lim Yu Cheol, Bisang, or Flight, is a low-budget, sensitively shot documentary about one particular K-league team, Incheon United. In 2005, Lim and his crew followed Incheon United for nine months, carefully documenting the team's games, practices, and backroom conversations, and the thoughts and experiences of the players. Lim chose the team because it was the underdog of the league, with a bad winning record, low morale, and badly paid, low-performing players. New coach Jang Woe Ryeong, however, has just come on board, and he's shooting for the championship.
The documentary plays out like a real-life inspirational sports film, as the team pulls together, finds their groove, and eventually emerge with the best record in the league. Bisang appeals to more than just sports fans though, with its universal and affecting story, as evident by the film's box office take which set a new record for documentaries.
This edition comes with interview, theatrical trailer, advanced screening, and other making of featurettes. |
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