The First Lap

The First Lap (Korean: 초행; RR: Chohaeng) 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
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	29 April 2017 (2017-04-29) (JIFF) 7 December 2017 (2017-12-07) (South Korea)
Running time	99 minutes
Country	South Korea
Language	Korean

Synopsis

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

• 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

Year	Award	Category	Recipient	Result
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