| The First Lap | |
| Director: | Kim Dae-hwan |
| Producer: | Song Hyeon-yeong Jang Woo-jin |
| Screenplay: | Kim Dae-hwan |
| Starring: | Kim Sae-byuk Cho Hyun-chul |
| Editing: | Kim Dae-hwan |
| Studio: | Bomnae Films |
| Runtime: | 99 minutes |
| Country: | South Korea |
| Language: | Korean |
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.[1]
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]
| Year | Award | Category | Recipient | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Best Emerging Director | Kim Dae-hwan | ||
| Junior Jury Awards | The First Lap | |||
| Silver Astor for Best Screenplay | Kim Dae-hwan |