The Distance
The Distance tells the unlikely and inspirational story of a charismatic coach named Yoshio Koide and his star long-distance running pupil, Naoko Takahashi, as they try to overcome decades of Japanese disappointment and heartbreak in the marathon with a run for the ages at the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games, resulting in a gold-medal win.
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Hyōe Yamamoto Director
United States release July 21, 2021 · Produced in Japan
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Five Rings Films
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Japan
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United States · July 21, 2021
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