Life has been hard for poor Chol-Min. Forced to brave the trials of this world without the loving sanctuary of a MotherâÂÂs embrace; he and his Police Detective father cope with one anotherâÂÂs presence as best they can.
Early on in life Chol-Min is given the moniker of Ddong gae, a Korean slang term commonly used to refer to a mongrel dog or mutt, based on his stray, wandering ways, and his simple and innocent doggy demeanor. Much like a stray animal Chol-Min aimlessly wanders through this picture from one encounter to another, establishing friendships and enemies along the way.