A Barefoot Dream

Overview

Retired soccer star Kim Won-kang's dreams of wealth crumble when he visits East Timor and discovers children playing soccer barefoot on rocky fields. Spotting a potential business opportunity in the absence of sporting goods stores, he aims to sell athletic shoes to the impoverished kids. Reality sets in when he realizes that even with installment plans, the $60 price tag is far beyond their reach. As his venture falters, he finds himself coaching a scrappy team of 10-year-olds, facing the harsh truth that his quick riches may never materialize.