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Pacemaker

2012-01-18 · 124 min · ★ 7.5

Drama

Man-ho is a pacemaker for Korean national marathon team. His purpose is to stay ahead of others until the 30km mark. But he gradually grows a desire to run for the victory.

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Directors
Kim Dal-joong
Production companies
Studio Dream Capture, Lotte Entertainment, Vantage Holdings, Cinergy House
Countries
South Korea
Status
Released

Top Cast

Kim Myung-minKim Myung-minJoo Man-ho
Go AraGo AraYu Ji-won
Ahn Sung-kiAhn Sung-kiPark Sung-il
Jo Hee-bongJo Hee-bongJong-soo
Choi Tae-joonChoi Tae-joonMin Yun-gi
Choi Jae-woongChoi Jae-woongJoo Sung-ho
Lee YoolLee YoolGyeong-sun
Abu DoddBong-Jo
ELELDr. Choi
Yuha LeeYuha LeeSung-ho's wife
Jo Young-jinJo Young-jinDirector
Kwak Jin-seokKwak Jin-seokWooyuki
Kwak Ja-hyungKwak Ja-hyungLoan shark
Park Seong-taekPark Seong-taekCoach
Sung Tae-joonMinistry of Foreign Affairs staff
Jeong Joon-wonJeong Joon-wonYoung Sung-ho

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