Friend
친구
“Four friends. Two rivalries. Only one choice.”
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.
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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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"Friend" Music Video (Trailer)
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-01-02
Top Cast
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Yu Oh-seong
Joon-seok
Jang Dong-gun
Dong-soo
Seo Tae-hwa
Sang-taek
Jung Woon-taek
Jeong-ho
Kim Bo-kyung
Jin-sook
Ki Joo-bong
Mustache
Joo Hyun
Joon-seok's Father
Jeon Young-woon
Dong-soo's Father
Lee Jae-yong
Scar-Eye
Kim Hyun-ji
Tall Woman
Yoo Seung-il
Child Joon-seok
Jeong Hee-ryong
Child Dong-soo
Kim Joon-beom
Child Sang-taek
Kim Seong-bok
Child Joong-ho
Kang Shin-il
Sang-taek's Father
Kwon Nam-hee
Sang-taek's Mother
Park Nam-hee
Joon-seok's Mother
Lee Eun-joo
Sin-ae
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$44M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kwak Kyung-taek
- Screenplay & Story
- Kwak Kyung-taek
- Original Score
- Choi Man-sik, Choi Sun-shik
- Original Title
- 친구
- Country of Origin
- South Korea
- Spoken Languages
- Korean
- Runtime
- 1h 58m
- Worldwide Gross
- $44M
- Production Studios
- Cineline 2, Korea Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kwak Kyung-taek
Kwak Kyung-taek
Choi Man-sik, Choi Sun-shik
Hwang Ki-suk
Park Gok-ji
Hyun Gyeong Lim, Kim Dong-joo
Department Leadership Roster
Kwak Kyung-taek
Director
Kwak Kyung-taek
Writer
Choi Man-sik
Original Music Composer
Choi Sun-shik
Original Music Composer
Park Gok-ji
Editor
Oh Sang-man
Production Design
Hyun Gyeong Lim
Producer
Hwang Ki-suk
Director of Photography
Ok Su-gyeong
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Friend
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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.
Who stars in Friend?
The principal cast of Friend includes Yu Oh-seong, Jang Dong-gun, Seo Tae-hwa, Jung Woon-taek, Kim Bo-kyung.
When was Friend released and how long is it?
Friend was released in 2001 with a total runtime of 1h 58m.
How much did Friend make at the box office?
Friend grossed $44M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Friend?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Friend was composed by Choi Man-sik, Choi Sun-shik.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Friend?
Friend holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.).