In the 1970s, during the height of political corruption, Gangnam, the southern part of Seoul starts transforming into a developed area. Jong-Dae and Yong-Ki are childhood friends, who make a living by picking up paper and empty bottles. They get involved in violent political clashes for cash and then are seperated. Three years later, they are core members of two opposing gangster clans and must confront each other for political interest of their own clan.