Rotten
For all the film's upbeat, motivational feel, the three protags' conflict between camaraderie and personal glory comes off as formulaic.
Maggie Lee, Variety
To the Fore
Attitude is everything.
2015 · 2h 5m · N/A
Action, Drama, Romance
Directed by
Dante Lam Chiu-yin
Overview
In the world of professional cycling, where teamwork demands individual sacrifice, the three leading sprinters of Team Radiant must confront their own egos and aspirations as the competition becomes increasingly tough. Arrogant cyclist Ming cares more about personal glory than the good of the team. His shy teammate Tian is unlucky in both love and sports. Finally, the third teammate, Korean Ji-won, is forced to confront the ethics of his manager.
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