Friend: The Great Legacy (2013)
A gripping Korean crime sequel where old sins cast long shadows, and the children of enemies are bound by fate.
Friend: The Great Legacy - Movie Information
- Original Title: 친구 2
- Release Year: 2013
- Directed by: Kwak Kyung-taek
- Type: Movie
- Genres: Drama, Action, Crime
- Runtime: 2h 4m
- Original Language: Korean
- Spoken Languages: Korean
- Release Date (Theatrical): November 14, 2013 (South Korea - 19), December 13, 2013 (Canada)
- Alternative Titles: Friend 2: The Legacy (US), 친구2 (KR), 朋友2：继承者时代 (TW), 朋友2 (CN)
- Production Companies: Lotte Entertainment, Trinity Pictures, Michigan Venture Capital, JCONCOMPANY
- Production Countries: South Korea, United States of America
Friend: The Great Legacy - Plot
Joon-seok is sent to prison for his involvement in Dong-soo's death. He meets Dong-soo's son in prison, keeps his identity a secret, and agrees to join forces when he is released. All of their plans fall apart when Sung-hoon finds out the truth.
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The unfinished story of a fateful day.
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Friend: The Great Legacy - Cast & Crew
Director(s)
- Kwak Kyung-taek
Main Cast
- Yu Oh-seong
- Ju Jin-mo
- Kim Woo-bin
- Jang Young-nam
- Jung Ho-bin
- Ki Joo-bong
- Lee Cheol-min
- Lee Jun-hyeok
- Hwang Sung-joon
- Kang Hanna
Writers
- Seungun Han
- Kwak Kyung-taek
Producers
- Kim Byeong-in
- Kim Yong-gi
Friend: The Great Legacy - FAQs
Is Friend: The Great Legacy a sequel to another film?
Yes, Friend: The Great Legacy is the direct sequel to Friend (2001), also directed by Kwak Kyung-taek. The original film was one of the highest-grossing Korean movies of its time, and this sequel picks up the story a generation later, exploring the consequences of the original's tragic events.
Where can you stream Friend: The Great Legacy?
Friend: The Great Legacy is available on Kocowa (subscription), Amazon Prime Video (with ads), Tubi TV (free), Plex (free), and Mometu (free with ads). It can also be rented or purchased on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
What is Friend: The Great Legacy about?
The film follows Joon-seok, a crime boss imprisoned for his role in his former friend Dong-soo's death. Behind bars, he unknowingly befriends Dong-soo's son Sung-hoon. When the truth of their connection surfaces, the fragile alliance between them collapses into a dangerous confrontation of loyalty and revenge.
What role does Kim Woo-bin play in the film?
Kim Woo-bin plays Choi Sung-hoon, the son of Dong-soo — the man whose death sent Joon-seok to prison. Sung-hoon forms an uneasy alliance with Joon-seok inside prison, unaware of the older man's true identity, until the revelation tears their bond apart.
Who are the main actors in Friend: The Great Legacy?
The film stars Yu Oh-seong as Joon-seok and Kim Woo-bin as Choi Sung-hoon in the lead roles, with Ju Jin-mo, Jang Young-nam, Jung Ho-bin, Ki Joo-bong, Lee Cheol-min, Lee Jun-hyeok, Hwang Sung-joon, and Kang Hanna rounding out the principal cast.
Who directed Friend: The Great Legacy?
Friend: The Great Legacy was directed by Kwak Kyung-taek, who also helmed the original Friend (2001). Kwak co-wrote the screenplay alongside Seungun Han, continuing his exploration of male friendship, crime, and the weight of the past in the Busan underworld.
When and where was Friend: The Great Legacy released?
Friend: The Great Legacy had its primary theatrical release in South Korea on November 14, 2013, rated for audiences aged 19 and over. A Canadian release followed on December 13, 2013. The film was produced by Lotte Entertainment and Trinity Pictures.
What are similar films to Friend: The Great Legacy?
Viewers who enjoyed Friend: The Great Legacy may also appreciate Kundo: Age of the Rampant (2014), Escape from Mogadishu (2021), and Sea Fog (2014) for their intense Korean crime and action storytelling, as well as The Divine Move (2014) for its underworld drama and high-stakes tension.
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