The Distance

2021 1h 5m EN

Documentary

Synopsis

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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.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Naoko Takahashi
Herself

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Hyōe Yamamoto
Countries: Japan

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RUNTIME

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Tight 65-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.

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ERA

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Released 5 years ago.

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RUNTIME

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt15877174 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Hyōe Yamamoto directs. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in Japan.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

1Tight 65-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.
2Released 5 years ago.
3Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
4IMDB entry: tt15877174 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.