Born in a poor family Tae-su learns that the power is the most important thing in life and decides to become a prosecutor the biggest symbol of power in the 90's. After entering the most prestigious law school experiencing democratic resistance in Korea Tae-su finally reaches his goal of becoming a prosecutor but his life is no better than a salary man. By chance he joins a clique of the powerful prosecutors with wealth and authority. He finally gets a taste of a life of the top hierarchy but as he enjoys the sweetness of supremacy he also sees the cruel side of it.