Gangnam 1970 (2015)

Other name: 강남 1970 강남 블루스 江南1970 Gangnam Beulruseu Land Gate Gangnam Blues Kang Nam 1970 Каннам 1970 Каннам-блюз Каннамский блюз غانغنام 1970

Description

In 1970s, during the height of political corruption, Gangnam, the southern part of Seoul is starting to be transformed into developed area. Childhood friends Jong Dae and Yong Ki struggled to get by, until their shanty homes are demolished by local thugs. Desperate for cash, they get involved in violent political clashes, and are separated during one for the skirmishes.3 years later, Jong Dae lives as an honest man with former gang leader Kil Su. Meanwhile, Yong Ki has joined Seoul’s most powerful criminal gangs organization, the Myeongdong-pa and as a member he has been entangled in a high stakes battle over lands in Gangnam, all in the name of putting together secret presidential election funds that drive up the value of the city. As the gangs fight over the rights to various plots, Yong Ki is captured and interrogated by a rival gang.

Country: Korean

Released: 2015

Genre: Action Betrayal Corruption Drama Gangster Mature Noir Tragedy