Take Off

"Take Off," a 2009 South Korean sports drama film, tells the story of a group of misfit athletes who form Korea's first national ski jumping team to compete in the 1998 Winter Olympics. The team, led by a Korean-American adoptee named Cha Heon-tae, must overcome their personal struggles and limited training facilities to achieve success. Through their journey, the film explores themes of national belonging, identity, and family, particularly for its adoptee protagonist navigating his cultural heritage and sense of belonging.