A Friend In Need
여의도
Synopsis
In bleak Yeouido, crowded by the political world, press and stock companies, section chief Hwang Woo-Jin works in a stock trading firm. He is a hard-working salaryman, but is the first to be laid off. With an outstanding private loan to pay for, hospital bills for his father and consistent conflicts with his devoted wife, stress gradually suffocates Hwang Woo-Jin. Finally, a junior staff member and a boss, who he trusts, conspire to kick him out. After finding about their scheme, Hwang Woo-Jin becomes desperate. In front of him, his friend Jung-Hoon, who does do anything for justice, appears. Under the influence of alcohol, Woo-Jin tells Jung-Hoon that he wants to kill them. The next day the junior staff member is found dead.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Song Jung-woo
- Screenplay & Story
- Lee Moo-Ryong, Lee Sun-Kyung, Song Jung-woo
- Original Title
- 여의도
- Country of Origin
- South Korea
- Spoken Languages
- Korean
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Production Studios
- Daydream
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Song Jung-woo
Lee Moo-Ryong, Lee Sun-Kyung, Song Jung-woo
Jung-Woo Song
Department Leadership Roster
Lee Moo-Ryong
Writer
Lee Sun-Kyung
Writer
Song Jung-woo
Director
Jung-Woo Song
Producer
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What is A Friend In Need about?
In bleak Yeouido, crowded by the political world, press and stock companies, section chief Hwang Woo-Jin works in a stock trading firm. He is a hard-working salaryman, but is the first to be laid off. With an outstanding private loan to pay for, hospital bills for his father and consistent conflicts with his devoted wife, stress gradually suffocates Hwang Woo-Jin. Finally, a junior staff member and a boss, who he trusts, conspire to kick him out. After finding about their scheme, Hwang Woo-Jin becomes desperate. In front of him, his friend Jung-Hoon, who does do anything for justice, appears. Under the influence of alcohol, Woo-Jin tells Jung-Hoon that he wants to kill them. The next day the junior staff member is found dead.
Who directed A Friend In Need?
A Friend In Need was directed by Song Jung-woo.
Who stars in A Friend In Need?
The principal cast of A Friend In Need includes Kim Tae-woo, Park Sung-woong, Hwang Su-jeong, Goo Seung-hyun, Ko Se-won.
When was A Friend In Need released and how long is it?
A Friend In Need was released in 2010 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.