Pacemaker

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.

Cast

Kim Myung-min

as Joo Man-ho

Go Ara

as Yu Ji-won

Ahn Sung-ki

as Park Sung-il

Jo Hee-bong

as Jong-soo

Choi Tae-joon

as Min Yun-gi

Choi Jae-woong

as Joo Sung-ho

Lee Yool

as Gyeong-sun

Abu Dodd

as Bong-Jo

Lee El

as Dr. Choi

Lee Yu-ha

as Sung-ho's wife

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