Basketball(2013)

Basketball is a Korean historical drama set during Japan's occupation of Korea and the years leading to the nation's division. It chronicles the country's first and only unified national basketball team, which made history by reaching the quarterfinals of the 1948 London Olympics. Against a backdrop of political turmoil and uncertainty, the series follows young athletes who find hope and purpose through sport. Their journey interweaves personal struggles, romantic tensions, and moments of solidarity as they navigate a pivotal moment in Korean history. Basketball captures both the triumphs and heartbreak of athletes determined to represent a nation on the verge of profound change, using the sport as an escape from the darkness surrounding them.