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Friend

Action • Drama • Crime • 2001 • 1h 58m

Friend movie poster

RATING★ 3.5

RUNTIME1h 58m

LANGUAGEKO

STATUSReleased

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📖 Synopsis

Despite their different family backgrounds, four friends grew up together in the wearisome years of the 70s. But as time goes by, each of them takes a different life path.

🎥 Production Details

Tagline: “Four friends. Two rivalries. Only one choice.”

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Release Status

Released

Genres

Action, Drama, Crime

Director

Kwak Kyung-taek

Original Language

KO

🎭 Cast

Yu Oh-seong

Yu Oh-seongJoon-seok

Jang Dong-gun

Jang Dong-gunDong-soo

Seo Tae-hwa

Seo Tae-hwaSang-taek

Jung Woon-taek

Jung Woon-taekJeong-ho

Kim Bo-kyung

Kim Bo-kyungJin-sook

Ki Joo-bong

Ki Joo-bongMustache

Joo Hyun

Joo HyunJoon-seok's Father

Jeon Young-woon

Jeon Young-woonDong-soo's Father

Lee Jae-yong

Lee Jae-yongScar-Eye

K

Kim Hyun-jiTall Woman

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What is Friend about?: Despite their different family backgrounds, four friends grew up together in the wearisome years of the 70s. But as time goes by, each of them takes a different life path.
Who directed Friend?: Friend was directed by Kwak Kyung-taek.
When was Friend released?: Friend was released on March 31, 2001.
How long is Friend?: Friend has a runtime of 1h 58m.
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