
Synopsis
Mark (Ma Dong Seok), an adopted Korean-American arm wrestling champion working as a bouncer, returns to South Korea after 30 years, hoping to find his biological mother. Guided by his friend Jin Ki (Kwon Yool), Mark discovers his mother has passed away but finds unexpected family in his step-sister Soo Jin (Han Ye Ri) and her children, Joon Hyung (Choi Seung Hoon) and Joon Hee (Ock Ye Rin). As he connects with his newfound relatives, Mark's long-standing loneliness begins to heal, and he prepares for an upcoming arm wrestling tournament with renewed purpose and support. This heartwarming journey helps Mark rediscover his roots and find a sense of belonging he has long missed. "Champion" is a 2018 South Korean sports comedy film directed by Kim Yong Wan.