Mad Dog (2017) — AI Story Visualization

Plot Analysis Summary

A determined investigator assembles a team to uncover the truth behind a plane crash that killed his family.

Story Structure — 4 Plot Phases

The Birth of Vengeance

Kang-woo forms Mad Dog team after personal tragedy, driven by grief and the need for truth.

Key Events

• Family Tragedy — Kang-woo loses his wife and son in the crash Characters: Choi Kang-Woo, Kim Beom-Joon Location: JH 801 Airplane
• Mad Dog Formation — Kang-woo assembles his investigation team Characters: Choi Kang-Woo, Jang Ha-Ri, Park Soon-Jung, On Noo-Ri, Cha Hong-Joo, Park Moo-Shin, Byun Guk-Jin, Choi Joo-won Location: Mad Dog Office
• Min-Joon Recruitment — Kang-woo recruits Min-joon to the team Characters: Choi Kang-Woo, Kim Min-Joon Location: Police Station

Unlikely Alliance

Kang-woo recruits Min-joon, discovering his connection to the crash and forming an uneasy partnership.

Key Events

• Min-Joon Recruitment — Kang-woo recruits Min-joon to the team Characters: Choi Kang-Woo, Kim Min-Joon Location: Police Station
• Brother Revelation — Min-joon reveals he's Beom-joon's brother Characters: Choi Kang-Woo, Kim Min-Joon Location: Mad Dog Office
• Initial Investigation — Team begins investigating the crash Characters: Choi Kang-Woo, Kim Min-Joon, Jang Ha-Ri, Park Soon-Jung Location: JH 801 Crash Site
• First Clue Discovery — Min-joon finds suspicious evidence Characters: Kim Min-Joon, On Noo-Ri Location: Evidence Lab

Chasing Shadows

The team begins their investigation, facing resistance and uncovering the first hints of a cover-up.

Key Events

• First Clue Discovery — Min-joon finds suspicious evidence Characters: Kim Min-Joon, On Noo-Ri Location: Evidence Lab
• Cover-Up Attempt — Hyun-Ki tries to stop the investigation Characters: Choi Kang-Woo, Joo Hyun-Ki Location: Government Building
• Team Division — Team faces internal conflict about investigation direction Characters: Choi Kang-Woo, Kim Min-Joon, Cha Hong-Joo, Park Moo-Shin Location: Mad Dog Office

Truth Revealed

The team discovers the truth about the crash, confronts those responsible, and seeks justice.

Key Events

• Critical Breakthrough — Team discovers crucial evidence Characters: Kim Min-Joon, Byun Guk-Jin, Choi Joo-won Location: Secret Archive
• Final Confrontation — Team confronts those responsible for the crash Characters: Choi Kang-Woo, Kim Min-Joon, Joo Hyun-Ki, Park Soon-Jung Location: Abandoned Warehouse
• Justice Served — Truth about the crash is revealed Characters: Choi Kang-Woo, Kim Min-Joon, Jang Ha-Ri, Park Soon-Jung, On Noo-Ri, Cha Hong-Joo, Park Moo-Shin, Byun Guk-Jin, Choi Joo-won Location: Courtroom

Story Breakdown

• Personal Tragedy — Kang-woo loses his family in the JH 801 crash
  • The Crash — JH 801 airplane disaster
  • Grief & Vengeance — Kang-woo's emotional motivation
• Team Formation — Kang-woo assembles the Mad Dog investigation team
  • Core Members — Ha-Ri, Soon-Jung, Noo-Ri, Hong-Joo
  • Unlikely Recruit — Min-joon joins the team
• The Investigation — Team uncovers evidence of a cover-up
  • Initial Clues — First discoveries at crash site
  • Resistance — Hyun-Ki attempts to stop them
  • Internal Conflict — Team disagrees on methods
• The Truth — Realization that the crash was not a suicide
  • Critical Evidence — Hidden documents reveal conspiracy
  • Final Confrontation — Team exposes those responsible
  • Justice — Truth brings closure to victims' families

Directed by

Hwang Eui-kyung

Key Cast

• Yoo Ji-tae — Choi Kang-Woo
• Woo Do-hwan — Kim Min-Joon
• Ryu Hwa-young — Jang Ha-Ri
• Jo Jae-yun — Park Soon-Jung
• Kim Hye-seong — On Noo-Ri