Dad's Friend (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 2016, Dad's Friend is a romance film directed by Kook Man-joong, running about 75 minutes.
What it’s about. Seok-ho whose wife passed away 10 years ago, doesn't have children and is living a simple life on the outskirts of Seoul running an agricultural agency. . On his 55th birthday, his one and only friend Byeong-sik invites him to his house and makes him a birthday dinner. There's Se-hee, Byeong-sik's daughter who's all grown up now and Seok-ho feels funny at the sight of the full-grown girl. Meanwhile, Se-hee and her boyfriend make plans to get their hands on Seok-ho's money and succeed in approaching him. However, her boyfriend betrays her and she witnesses her divorced father having an affair with someone else. She decides to go bad but she has no where to go. Then she thinks of Seok-ho who is always on her side. She starts to feel more than comfort for him and so does Seok-ho but he still misses his wife and he can't do that to his friend so he tries to ignore her...
Who’s in it. Dad's Friend stars Lee Soo-min, Wang Hoon-ah, Lee Yul-eum and Lee Hyeon-jeong-II, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Dad's 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 Dad's Friend page.
If you liked it. Fans of Dad's Friend tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Your Name., Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge and Cinema Paradiso.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Dad's Friend (2016)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Dad's Friend change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Dad's Friend worth watching?
- Dad's Friend holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Dad's Friend?
- Dad's Friend stars Lee Soo-min, Wang Hoon-ah, Lee Yul-eum, Lee Hyeon-jeong-II and Lee Soo-min.
- When was Dad's Friend released?
- Dad's Friend was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 75 minutes.