This compelling drama, "Three Friends," explores the pivotal moment when three young men face university entrance exams, tests that will irrevocably shape their economic and social futures within Korean society. One friend, a talented comic book artist, endures relentless plagiarism and humiliation across his school life, workplace, and military service. Another, burdened by a drunken father and aspiring to be a hairdresser, becomes a victim of gay bashing and exploitation by "chicken hawks." The third is an overweight, phlegmatic, and cowardly character who lives for food and videos. The film powerfully dramatizes their unwavering friendship and intricate family lives. It starkly reveals the crushing reality of limited opportunities that Korean society offers them, painting a poignant picture of their struggles against systemic odds.
Other names: 세친구, 俺たち三人組, 三个朋友, 三個朋友, Saechingu
Genres: Accident, Comedy, Friendship, Lesbian, Sitcom