Plot
In the gritty aftermath of the events from the first film, "Friend: The Great Legacy" (2013) plunges us back into a world of underworld alliances and clandestine relationships, nearly two decades later. Our focus shifts to Choi Sung-hoon, the urban misfit son of Lee Han Dong, who navigates a turbulent life of petty crime and familial abuse, ultimately landing him in the grim confines of the same prison where Lee Jeong-suk is serving his sentence.
This poignant sequel to the 2001 film "Friend" reintroduces Joon-seok, a former gang member now sentenced to 18 years behind bars for his murky involvement in the demise of his childhood confidant, Dong-soo, who belonged to a rival gang. Joon-seok's path crosses with Sung-hoon, Dong-soo's son, in the harsh prison environment. However, he cleverly conceals his past ties with Sung-hoon's father, creating an aura of mystery around his true intentions.
As Sung-hoon grapples with his fractured life, his mother implores Jeong-suk, a childhood friend of his father, to shield her son from the prison's punishing realities. Touched by her plea, Jeong-suk agrees, stepping into the role of a much-needed mentor. Hungry for guidance and an escape from his troubled past, Sung-hoon is easily swayed by Jeong-suk's charismatic influence.
However, with Joon-seok offering Sung-hoon power and protection upon their release, the stage is set for an inevitable clash of loyalties and hidden truths. The story takes a dramatic turn as Sung-hoon teeters on the edge of a shocking revelation - the buried connection between Joon-seok and his father.
"Friend: The Great Legacy" is a gripping tale of survival, loyalty, and the haunting shadows of the past that shapes our heroes' destiny. This is a journey where hidden truths unravel, alliances are tested, and the legacy of friendship takes center stage, leaving viewers questioning - what will Sung-hoon do when he uncovers the real reason behind Joon-seok's sentence?
Where to watch Friend: The Great Legacy?
Friend: The Great Legacy is an action movie featuring Yu Oh-seong.
It is possible to buy Friend: The Great Legacy on Apple TV.