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[Video] Taking a deep look into a long-term relationship isn't easy in the first trailer for "The First Lap"

"The First Lap"'s trailer shows the comfortable couple crossing new obstacles found uniquely in their situation. They have been dating for years, pregnancy is in the mix, and societal and parental expectations weigh down on them. Because of the longevity of their relationship, these expectations are exacerbated, giving this couple a lot to overcome together.

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"The First Lap" (2017)

Directed by Kim Dae-hwan

With Kim Sae-byuk, Cho Hyun-chul,...

Synopsis
The first step of starting a family, the first step of facing the family you have run away so far.
 
Soo-hyeon, a teacher at a private art institute and Ji-yeong, a contract worker at a small network enterprise have been living together for 6 years. To his surprise, Soo-hyeon finds out that Ji-yeong is late on her period.
One evening, the couple heads to the new home of Ji-yeong's parents in Incheon. The housewarming party dissolves in ill humor when Ji-yeong's mother strongly urges the couple to get married. At the end of a long day, the couple tries to sleep.
As Soo-hyeon decides to reunite with his family he had been avoiding for some time, the couple sets off for Samcheok at the far end of the east coast.

Festival
71 Locarno Film Festival

Release date in Korea : 2017/12/07
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