The First Lap (Korean: 초행; RR: Cho-haeng) is a 2017 South Korean drama film, written, directed and edited by Kim Dae-hwan. It made its international premiere in the Filmmakers of the Present Competition at the 70th Locarno International Film Festival and won Best Emerging Director as well as received a Special Mention in the Junior Jury Awards.[1]
| The First Lap | |
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| Directed by | Kim Dae-hwan |
| Screenplay by | Kim Dae-hwan |
| Produced by | Song Hyeon-yeong Jang Woo-jin |
| Starring | Kim Sae-byuk Cho Hyun-chul |
| Edited by | Kim Dae-hwan |
Production company | Bomnae Films |
Release dates |
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Running time | 99 minutes |
| Country | South Korea |
| Language | Korean |
Synopsis edit
Ji-young (Kim Sae-byuk) and Soo-hyun (Cho Hyun-chul) have been living together for six years. Now, they have to deal with an unplanned pregnancy and also pressure from their families to get married.[2][3][4][5]
Cast edit
- Kim Sae-byuk as Ji-young
- Cho Hyun-chul as Soo-hyun
- Gi Ju-bong as Ji-young's father
- Jo Kyung-sook as Ji-young's mother
- Jung Do-won as Min-hyuk
- Moon Chang-gil as Soo-hyun's father
- Gil Hae-yeon as Soo-hyun's mother
Awards and nominations edit
| Year | Award | Category | Recipient | Result |
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| 2017 | 70th Locarno International Film Festival | Best Emerging Director | Kim Dae-hwan | Won |
| Junior Jury Awards | The First Lap | Special Mention | ||
| Mar del Plata International Film Festival | Silver Astor for Best Screenplay | Kim Dae-hwan | Won |
References edit
- ^ Conran, Pierce (18 August 2017). "THE FIRST LAP Earns Best Emerging Director Prize in Locarno". Korean Film Council. Retrieved 25 November 2018.
- ^ Conran, Pierce (7 August 2017). "Locarno 2017 Review: THE FIRST LAP, Stellar Cast Warms Up Strong, Low-Key Drama". Screen Anarchy. Retrieved 25 November 2018.
- ^ Kiang, Jessica (11 August 2017). "Film Review: 'The First Lap'". Variety. Retrieved 25 November 2018.
- ^ Schindel, Daniel (1 April 2018). "The First Lap - Locarno in L.A. 2018 Review". thefilmstage.com. Retrieved 25 November 2018.
- ^ "The First Lap (2017)". Korean Film Council. Retrieved 25 November 2018.
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