Farewell, Friend (1986): cast, story & where to watch
1986 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 1986, Farewell, Friend is a notable film directed by Shūji Kataoka, running about 57 minutes.
What it’s about. Wataru and Makoto are two singers and on their way from a performance to an interview when they are ambushed. Their attackers, who identify themselves as the "Noblemen Squad" take Makoto hostage and leave Wataru and their female manager behind. Luckily, the manager's brother (Ren Osugi, here working under the pseudonym Kyoji Saeki) drops by and starts training Wataru so he can rescue his partner.
Who’s in it. Farewell, Friend stars Jun'ichi Aoyama, Shingo Kawasaki, Jun Hoshi and Ren Osugi, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, Farewell, Friend has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Farewell, Friend page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Farewell, Friend (1986)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Farewell, Friend change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Farewell, Friend worth watching?
- Farewell, Friend holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Farewell, Friend?
- Farewell, Friend stars Jun'ichi Aoyama, Shingo Kawasaki, Jun Hoshi, Ren Osugi and Takashi Tsukasa.
- When was Farewell, Friend released?
- Farewell, Friend was released in 1986, with a runtime of about 57 minutes.