In the film, Ji Seung Hyun plays Baek Sung-chul, a notorious veteran general of the Deoksu gang, who was sentenced to murder in revenge for his fiancee and had to flee for 15 years in China. With only 30 days left for prosecution, he decided to return to Korea, choosing to hide in the remote countryside of Susam-ri. To hide his identity, Baek Sung-chul disguised himself as the lost son of a lost old lady, forced to become a "mother's good son" among a poor village community.
From here, a series of funny and sad situations occurred when a notorious gangster had to play a gentle role, living in the trust of the people and being caught up in the movement of opposing the construction of dams to protect the ecological environment.
Gangster Returns Village was made by an experienced crew, directed by director Kim Heesung. The film combines martial arts and chess schools with a well- staged and charming feel and humanistic classes about awareness of conscience, humanity, and environmental protection awareness. Besides Ji Seung Hyun, the work also features Jeong Hyesung and veteran actors such as Han Tae-il, Kim Myung-kuk, creating a strong acting strength.
Before the premiere, the film premiere at a theater in Ho Chi Minh City on the evening of November 27 took place in a bustling atmosphere, with the participation of Ji Seung Hyun, actors, guests and a large audience who love Korean cinema.
Right after the early screening, the crew continued to interact and introduce the film through the cinetour program in Ho Chi Minh City on November 29, 2025, promising to give fans the opportunity to meet and fully enjoy the story of "gangster returning to the village" in the middle of the year-end film season.
