Relay Race
이어달리기
Synopsis
Ten years have passed since the Sewol ferry disaster. The life of KIM Dong-soo, who came back alive from the disaster, has changed a lot from before. KIM Dong-soo, who used to live as a truck driver, lost his truck in a disaster and now guards the Hallasan trail everyday. He is repeatedly hospitalized and discharged from the psychiatric ward and suffers from pain all over his body. Still, he struggles to restore his daily life by participating in the marathon event. KIM Dong-soo's wife, KIM Hyung-sook, and his two daughters support him in his daily life. The eyes looking at KIM Dong-soo with a desperate expression, asking for help, revive every moment and shake his heart, but he still lives by holding the hands of his family who stand by his side.
Top Cast
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Korean Film Festival in Paris
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ko Hyo-ju
- Original Title
- 이어달리기
- Country of Origin
- South Korea
- Release Date
- 21/09/2025
- Spoken Languages
- Korean
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Production Studios
- Cinema DAL
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ko Hyo-ju
Ko Hyo-ju
Banpark Ji-eun, Ko Hyo-ju
Department Leadership Roster
Ko Hyo-ju
Director
Banpark Ji-eun
Editor
Ko Hyo-ju
Editor
Ko Hyo-ju
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Relay Race
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What is Relay Race about?
Ten years have passed since the Sewol ferry disaster. The life of KIM Dong-soo, who came back alive from the disaster, has changed a lot from before. KIM Dong-soo, who used to live as a truck driver, lost his truck in a disaster and now guards the Hallasan trail everyday. He is repeatedly hospitalized and discharged from the psychiatric ward and suffers from pain all over his body. Still, he struggles to restore his daily life by participating in the marathon event. KIM Dong-soo's wife, KIM Hyung-sook, and his two daughters support him in his daily life. The eyes looking at KIM Dong-soo with a desperate expression, asking for help, revive every moment and shake his heart, but he still lives by holding the hands of his family who stand by his side.
Who directed Relay Race?
Relay Race was directed by Ko Hyo-ju.
Who stars in Relay Race?
The principal cast of Relay Race includes Kim Dong-soo, Kim Hyung-sook.
When was Relay Race released and how long is it?
Relay Race was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.