 "A Dirty Carnival" is the story of Kim Byung-doo, a small-time gangster in his late 20s.Unable to acquire the money necessary to save his family from eviction, Byung-doo subverts his boss, Sang-chul, and takes a job directly from President Hwang, Sang-chul's boss, to eliminate Attorney Park, a public prosecutor who has been bothersome to President Hwang.On this job's completion, Byung-doo receives the money he was hoping for in addition to President Hwang's respect and a spot at his side.