 Two weeks after leaving the army, Dong-shik (Cho Hae-won), arrives in post-Korean War Seoul in search of his brother, Yeong-shik (Kim Hak-a), hoping to bring him back home to take care of their mother.The city is destitute, with few jobs, high crime, a huge American military presence, and a thriving black market economy.The next day, Dong-shik finds Yeong-shik at the market and chases him through the streets.