The Distance

The Distance2021


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.

Released
30. 7. 2026
Runtime
65 min
Genres
Documentary
Certification
NO
Country, language
JP · EN