Take Off (2009) | Streaming Guide & Showtimes
Take Off (2009) — Cha Heon-tae, a Korean-American, was adopted with his sister to American parents. Streaming on Amazon Video.
Take Off (2009) Storyline
Cha Heon-tae, a Korean-American, was adopted with his sister to American parents. He appears on a Korean television program in search of his mother. Since Heon-tae is a trained alpine skier, he is approached by Coach Bang who wants to recruit members for a new national ski jumping team for the approaching 1998 Winter Olympics.
Full Cast & Crew
- Ha Jung-woo as Cha Heon-tae
- Sung Dong-il as Coach Bang
- Kim Ji-seok as Kim Bo-seok
- Kim Dong-wook as Choi Heung-cheol
- Choi Jae-hwan as Ma Jae-bok
- Lee Jae-eung as Kang Bong-gu
- Lee Eun-sung as Bang Soo-yeon
- Hyun Jyu-ni as Wang Soon-deok
- Lee Hye-sook as Cha Heon-tae's Mother
- Lee Han-wi as Ma's Father
- Cho Jin-woong as Commentator
- Kim Soo-ro as Boss
- Son Bum-soo as Announcer (uncredited)
- Joe Seo as Translator (uncredited)
- Kang Je-kyu as Airplane Passenger (uncredited)
Why Watch Take Off?
The Vibe: Take Off is a lighthearted, hilarious, and uplifting comedy movie that firmly establishes itself as a must-watch from 2009. The pacing and atmosphere are perfectly calibrated to keep you engaged from start to finish.
Fan Reception: While holding a polarized score of 6.2/10, it retains a dedicated audience who appreciate its specific stylistic choices and unique premise.
Who Should Watch It: Highly recommended for those looking for a fun, stress-relieving watch. If you enjoy character-driven arcs layered with comedy-specific tropes, this deserves a spot on your watchlist.
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