As One (2012)

Other name: 코리아, Korea, Korean Ping Pong

Description:

The sports drama film As One tells the inspiring true story of the first unified Korean team formed for the 1991 World Table Tennis Championships in China Japan. South Korean table tennis champion Hyun Jung Hwa and North Korean star Li Bun Hee have both suffered painful losses to China's dominant PingPong Witch in past tournament finals. When politicians suddenly force them to join forces as a single team Korea, Hyun and Li initially clash, filled with deep mistrust and conflict that threatens their championship dreams. However, as the competition progresses game by game, they slowly build mutual trust and a genuine friendship. Just as they find their rhythm, shifting political tensions lead to a sudden announcement to disband the united team. Facing their ultimate challenge, these two determined young women must stand together to prove to their nations and the world that teamwork and unity can triumph over the painful shadows of political division and history.

Country: Korean

Status: Completed

Released: 2012

Genre:Drama; Friendship; Historical; Sports