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Plot summary

The story follows In-han (

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), Gi-joo (

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), and Doo-man (

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), three middle-aged friends whose lives take an unexpected turn when they become entangled in a criminal conspiracy. What begins as an ordinary day quickly escalates into a chaotic adventure that forces them to flee from both law enforcement and dangerous criminals. In-han, a down-on-his-luck everyman, finds himself at the center of the trouble when a case of mistaken identity leads to him being pursued by various parties. His longtime friends Gi-joo and Doo-man, despite their own personal struggles and reluctance to get involved, ultimately choose to stand by him as the situation spirals increasingly out of control. The trio's journey takes them across different locations as they attempt to evade capture while trying to clear In-han's name. Their pursuers include the determined Detective Lee (

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), who is convinced of their guilt, and Chief Ahn (

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), whose motivations become increasingly complex as the story unfolds. The friends also encounter various other characters, including a high school student (

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) who becomes inadvertently involved in their predicament. As the chase intensifies, the three friends must confront not only external threats but also their own personal demons and the fractures in their relationships. The film explores how crisis can both strain and strengthen bonds between people, as each character is forced to make difficult choices about loyalty, sacrifice, and redemption. The story builds to a climactic confrontation where the truth behind the initial incident is revealed, and the friends must use their wits and newly discovered courage to resolve the situation.

Cast

as In-han *

as Gi-joo *

as Doo-man *

as Chief Ahn *

as High school student *

as Detective Lee * Han So-young * Yuk Jin-soo * Bang Jun-ho as Tae-jeon * Park Woo-joon as Commando 4 * Ko Dong-wook as Jeon-bong

References

External links

* * 2017 films South Korean comedy-drama films 2010s South Korean films {{2010s-SouthKorea-film-stub