The Prison (2017) — AI Story Visualization

Plot Analysis Summary

A prison kingpin recruits a fallen former police officer into a hidden criminal system and gradually reveals his ruthless ambitions.

Story Structure — 4 Plot Phases

The Prison Without Walls

The prison is presented as a hidden center for flawless criminal operations. Prisoners leave its walls at night and commit crimes across South Korea.

Key Events

• Prison Crime Institution — The prison has become a hub for flawless criminal operations. Characters: Jung Ik-ho, Prisoner Location: The prison
• Nighttime Prison Departures — Prisoners leave the prison walls at night to conduct criminal operations. Characters: Prisoner Location: The prison
• Perfect Crimes Nationwide — The prisoners commit apparently flawless crimes across South Korea. Characters: Prisoner Location: South Korea

The Kingpin's Domain

Jung Ik-ho is established as the undisputed kingpin of the prison underworld. His authority governs the criminal institution operating from inside the prison.

Key Events

• Ik-ho Rules the Underworld — Jung Ik-ho is established as the prison underworld's undisputed kingpin. Characters: Jung Ik-ho, Prisoner Location: The prison
• Yoo-gun's Police Reputation — Song Yoo-gun is introduced as a former police officer with a perfect arrest record. Characters: Song Yoo-gun Location: South Korea
• Charges Against Yoo-gun — Yoo-gun faces charges of hit-and-run, evidence tampering, and bribing police. Characters: Song Yoo-gun Location: South Korea

A Fallen Policeman Arrives

Former police officer Song Yoo-gun enters prison after facing serious charges. His perfect arrest record contrasts with the accusations that brought him into the prison system.

Key Events

• Yoo-gun Enters Prison — The former officer becomes a newly incarcerated prisoner. Characters: Song Yoo-gun, Prisoner Location: The prison
• Fearless Temper Emerges — Yoo-gun's fearless attitude and hot-tempered nature distinguish him inside prison. Characters: Song Yoo-gun Location: The prison

Recruitment Into Darkness

Yoo-gun's fearless and hot-tempered nature attracts Ik-ho's attention. Ik-ho then draws him into criminal schemes while gradually exposing his ruthless ambitions.

Key Events

• Ik-ho Notices Yoo-gun — Yoo-gun's character quickly catches the attention of the prison kingpin. Characters: Jung Ik-ho, Song Yoo-gun Location: The prison
• Recruitment Into Schemes — Ik-ho begins pulling Yoo-gun into his latest criminal schemes. Characters: Jung Ik-ho, Song Yoo-gun Location: The prison
• Criminal Operations Expand — Yoo-gun becomes connected to the prison's nighttime criminal operations. Characters: Jung Ik-ho, Song Yoo-gun, Prisoner Location: The prison and South Korea
• Ruthless Ambitions Revealed — Ik-ho's recruitment gradually exposes his ruthless ambitions. Characters: Jung Ik-ho, Song Yoo-gun Location: The prison

Story Breakdown

• Hidden Criminal Institution — The prison functions as more than a place of confinement, becoming a hub for organized criminal operations.
  • Prison Crime Hub — The institution is described as a center for flawless criminal operations.
  • Nighttime Operations — Prisoners leave the prison walls at night to commit crimes.
• Nationwide Perfect Crimes — The prison's criminal activity extends beyond its walls and reaches locations across South Korea.
  • Crimes Across Korea — The prisoners conduct operations across South Korea.
  • Flawless Execution — The criminal operations are characterized as perfect crimes.
• Ik-ho's Underworld Rule — Jung Ik-ho controls the criminal order inside the prison.
  • Undisputed Kingpin — Ik-ho is identified as the prison's undisputed power and kingpin.
  • Criminal Authority — His authority defines the prison's hidden underworld.
• Yoo-gun's Criminal Fall — Song Yoo-gun enters prison despite his previous identity as a highly successful police officer.
  • Former Police Officer — Yoo-gun previously worked as a police officer with a 100 percent arrest rate.
  • Serious Charges — He is incarcerated for hit-and-run, evidence tampering, and bribing police.
• A Dangerous Newcomer — Yoo-gun's personality makes him noticeable after entering the prison.
  • Fearless Attitude — Yoo-gun is described as fearless inside the prison environment.
  • Hot Temper — His hot-tempered nature contributes to Ik-ho noticing him.
• Recruitment Into Schemes — Ik-ho draws Yoo-gun into the prison's criminal operations while revealing a more ruthless agenda.
  • Ik-ho's Recruitment — Ik-ho begins pulling Yoo-gun into his latest criminal schemes.
  • Ruthless Ambitions — The recruitment gradually exposes Ik-ho's ruthless ambitions.

Directed by

Na Hyun

Key Cast

• Han Suk-kyu — Jung Ik-ho
• Kim Rae-won — Song Yoo-gun
• Jung Woong-in — Prison Director Kang
• Jo Jae-yun — Hong-pyo
• Shin Sung-rok — Chang-gil