Also known as: Chohaeng (from the cited Wikipedia lead)
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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.
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The First Lap (초행) — verified Korean film. Released 2017. 1 verified cast.
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Runtime (min): 99
Genre: drama film
Original language: Korean
Language: Korean
Year: 2017
Director: Kim Dae-hwan
Country: South Korean
Festival Premiere: 70th Locarno International Film Festival
The First Lap (Korean: 초행; RR: Chohaeng) is a 2017 South Korean drama film, written, directed and edited by Kim Dae-hwan. (Wikipedia lead; name cross-verified via Wikidata Q55105682 2026-09-04 11:48 UTC; Wikipedia The First Lap 2026-09-04 11:48 UTC; TMDB 466872 2026-09-04 11:48 UTC, as of 2026-09-04, via KoreaAPI).
When was The First Lap released?
The First Lap was released in 2017 (verified via Wikidata Q55105682 2026-09-04 11:48 UTC; Wikipedia The First Lap 2026-09-04 11:48 UTC; TMDB 466872 2026-09-04 11:48 UTC, as of 2026-09-04).
Who stars in The First Lap?
Cast includes Kim Sae-byuk (verified via Wikidata Q55105682 2026-09-04 11:48 UTC; Wikipedia The First Lap 2026-09-04 11:48 UTC; TMDB 466872 2026-09-04 11:48 UTC, as of 2026-09-04).
What is The First Lap's runtime (min)?
The First Lap — Runtime (min): 99 (verified via Wikidata Q55105682 2026-09-04 11:48 UTC; Wikipedia The First Lap 2026-09-04 11:48 UTC; TMDB 466872 2026-09-04 11:48 UTC, as of 2026-09-04).
What is The First Lap's genre?
The First Lap — Genre: drama film (verified via Wikidata Q55105682 2026-09-04 11:48 UTC; Wikipedia The First Lap 2026-09-04 11:48 UTC; TMDB 466872 2026-09-04 11:48 UTC, as of 2026-09-04).
What is The First Lap's original language?
The First Lap — Original language: Korean (verified via Wikidata Q55105682 2026-09-04 11:48 UTC; Wikipedia The First Lap 2026-09-04 11:48 UTC; TMDB 466872 2026-09-04 11:48 UTC, as of 2026-09-04).
What is The First Lap's language?
The First Lap — Language: Korean (verified via Wikidata Q55105682 2026-09-04 11:48 UTC; Wikipedia The First Lap 2026-09-04 11:48 UTC; TMDB 466872 2026-09-04 11:48 UTC, as of 2026-09-04).
What is The First Lap's year?
The First Lap — Year: 2017 (verified via Wikidata Q55105682 2026-09-04 11:48 UTC; Wikipedia The First Lap 2026-09-04 11:48 UTC; TMDB 466872 2026-09-04 11:48 UTC, as of 2026-09-04).
What is The First Lap's director?
The First Lap — Director: Kim Dae-hwan (verified via Wikidata Q55105682 2026-09-04 11:48 UTC; Wikipedia The First Lap 2026-09-04 11:48 UTC; TMDB 466872 2026-09-04 11:48 UTC, as of 2026-09-04).
What is The First Lap's country?
The First Lap — Country: South Korean (verified via Wikidata Q55105682 2026-09-04 11:48 UTC; Wikipedia The First Lap 2026-09-04 11:48 UTC; TMDB 466872 2026-09-04 11:48 UTC, as of 2026-09-04).
What is The First Lap's festival premiere?
The First Lap — Festival Premiere: 70th Locarno International Film Festival (verified via Wikidata Q55105682 2026-09-04 11:48 UTC; Wikipedia The First Lap 2026-09-04 11:48 UTC; TMDB 466872 2026-09-04 11:48 UTC, as of 2026-09-04).
What is The First Lap's released?
The First Lap — Released: 2017 (verified via Wikidata Q55105682 2026-09-04 11:48 UTC; Wikipedia The First Lap 2026-09-04 11:48 UTC; TMDB 466872 2026-09-04 11:48 UTC, as of 2026-09-04).
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