In the late 1930’s when Japan pressed its involuntary dependency Korea harder in order to keep Korea its colony longer, Kim Doo-Han defeated Hayashi, the Japanese gang leader, who tried to take over the Chignon District, the heart of Seoul. 
However, Doo-Han’s group was damaged severely too.  In addition, the police strong arrest movement drives Doo-Han’s group into a corner.  Outwardly, young Doo-Han is the No 1 leader among the Korean gangs.  But, there are some local old bosses who reject to follow Doo-Han.  This is another matter to be solved. 
After defeat, Hayashi has a good scolding from his master boss in Japan.  He looks out for a chance to counter attack Doo-Han with help of yakuza members from Japan.  Kim Dong-Hui, a Korean member, is eating his heart out between his loyalty to his boss Hayashi and his national consciousness. 
Doo-Han does his best to keep the Chignon district from the Japanese gang and the police. 

<AWARDS> 
 -the 12th Blue Dragon Film Contest :  Best Box Office sales among Korean movies