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Director: Kim Dae-hwan
Cast: Kim Sae-byuk, Cho Hyun-chul, Jo Kyung-sook, Ki Joo-bong
Between reproaches over past problems that were never resolved and the uncertainty of a future that is relentlessly coming closer, a young couple takes a trip that will leave them at the beginning of a new life.
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Fans of understated, character-driven dramas will appreciate the nuanced performances and thoughtful, naturalistic direction of Kim Dae-hwan in the 2017 film The First Lap. The film offers an intimate, reflective look at a young couple as they grapple with the challenges and uncertainties of their relationship, highlighted by the strong chemistry between lead actors Kim Sae-byuk and Cho Hyun-chul.
The First Lap 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.
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