

Pacemaker
2012-01-18 · 124 min · ★ 7.5
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-minJoo Man-ho
Go AraYu Ji-won
Ahn Sung-kiPark Sung-il
Jo Hee-bongJong-soo
Choi Tae-joonMin Yun-gi
Choi Jae-woongJoo Sung-ho
Lee YoolGyeong-sun
ELDr. Choi
Yuha LeeSung-ho's wife
Jo Young-jinDirector
Kwak Jin-seokWooyuki
Kwak Ja-hyungLoan shark
Park Seong-taekCoach
Jeong Joon-wonYoung Sung-hoTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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