A Friend In Need (2010): cast, story & where to watch
2010 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 2010, A Friend In Need is a drama film directed by Song Jung-woo, running about 88 minutes.
What it’s 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’s in it. A Friend In Need stars Kim Tae-woo as Hwang Woo-jin, Park Sung-woong as Kang Jeong-hoon, Hwang Su-jeong as Wife and Goo Seung-hyun as Hwang Hyun-joon, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, A Friend In Need has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Friend In Need page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Friend In Need tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Friend In Need (2010)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for A Friend In Need change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is A Friend In Need worth watching?
- A Friend In Need holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in A Friend In Need?
- A Friend In Need stars Kim Tae-woo, Park Sung-woong, Hwang Su-jeong, Goo Seung-hyun and Ko Se-won.
- When was A Friend In Need released?
- A Friend In Need was released in 2010, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.