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Friend

2001-03-31 · 118 min · ★ 6.9

Action · Drama · Crime

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.

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Directors
Kwak Kyung-taek
Production companies
Cineline 2, Korea Pictures
Countries
South Korea
Status
Released
Revenue
USD 44,000,000

Top Cast

Yu Oh-seongYu Oh-seongJoon-seok
Jang Dong-gunJang Dong-gunDong-soo
Seo Tae-hwaSeo Tae-hwaSang-taek
Jung Woon-taekJung Woon-taekJeong-ho
Kim Bo-kyungKim Bo-kyungJin-sook
Ki Joo-bongKi Joo-bongMustache
Joo HyunJoo HyunJoon-seok's Father
Jeon Young-woonJeon Young-woonDong-soo's Father
Lee Jae-yongLee Jae-yongScar-Eye
Kim Hyun-jiTall Woman
Yoo Seung-ilChild Joon-seok
Jeong Hee-ryongChild Dong-soo
Kim Joon-beomChild Sang-taek
Kim Seong-bokChild Joong-ho
Kang Shin-ilKang Shin-ilSang-taek's Father
Kwon Nam-heeKwon Nam-heeSang-taek's Mother
Park Nam-heeJoon-seok's Mother
Lee Eun-jooSin-ae
Kim Jung-taeKim Jung-taeDoruko
Yoo Byeong-seokSmall Guy

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