After living separate lives, three men try to reset their former turf that is now infested with gangsters to its former glory.
Acting
MC Mong brings chaotic comedian energy; Oh Dal-su steals every scene.
Practical Effects
Brawny street fights with zero CGI—just dudes hitting dudes with pipes.
Director
Cho Beom-gu
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
MC Mong was one of Korea's biggest variety stars at the time; this was his attempt at serious(ish) action cred.
The 'neighborhood bar as sacred ground' trope peaked in mid-2000s Korean cinema, reflecting anxiety about rapid urban gentrification.