Nameless Gangster is a South Korean crime drama film directed by Yoon Jong-bin, and it was released in 2012. The movie features acclaimed South Korean actors Choi Min-sik and Ha Jeong-woo in the lead roles.
The story of the film is set in the 1980s in Busan, South Korea. Choi Ik-hyeon (Choi Min-sik), a customs officer with a corrupt reputation, is on the verge of losing his job. One day, he comes across a suitcase full of methamphetamine and decides to keep it. Choi Hyeong-bae (Ha Jeong-woo), a powerful gangster with connections to the Yakuza, learns about Ik-hyeon's score and takes an interest in him.
The two soon form a partnership, with Hyeong-bae supplying Ik-hyeon with cash from his illicit activities, and in return, Ik-hyeon uses his connections to help Hyeong-bae lobby the government. Ik-hyeon also starts his own business, a seafood restaurant, which becomes a front for their drug trafficking.
Just as their partnership begins to bear fruit, the government declares war on crime, and Ik-hyeon and Hyeong-bae's relationship starts to crack. They have to navigate their way through the changing landscape of the drug trade, which brings them into conflict with rival gangs and law enforcement agencies. The two have to rely on their wits and cunning to survive, but ultimately, their past sins catch up with them, and they are forced to face the consequences.
Nameless Gangster is a gripping and intense film that explores the murky world of crime and corruption in South Korea. The movie offers a compelling portrayal of the characters and their motivations, as well as an intriguing look into the criminal underworld of Busan. The performances of Choi Min-sik and Ha Jeong-woo are outstanding, and they bring a depth and complexity to their roles that make the film all the more engaging.