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.
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.
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 Result2017 70th Locarno International Film Festival Best Emerging Director Kim Dae-hwan Junior Jury Awards The First Lap Mar del Plata International Film Festival Silver Astor for Best Screenplay Kim Dae-hwan
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