Return of the Mafia 2012
"Get ready to laugh, they are back"
In *Return of the Mafia (2012)*, director Jeong Yong-ki delivers a sharp-edged comedy that flips the script on the classic gangster tale.
Director: Jeong Yong-ki
Cast
Jung Jun-ho
Park Dae-suh
Kim Min-joung
Kim Hyo-jung
Sung Dong-il
Jang Seok-tae
Yoo Dong-geun
Jang In-tae
Park Keun-hyong
Jang Jung-jong
Park Sang-wook
Jang Kyung-tae
Kim Do-young
Madame Lee
Yoon Doo-joon
Jang Young-min
Son Na-eun
Eun Hee-jae
Hwang Kwang-hee
Choi Gyu-chul
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Return of the Mafia (2012) about?
*Return of the Mafia* follows the Three-J clan, a former mafia family turned legitimate business owners, as their fragile new life unravels when an outsider seizes control of their company. What starts as a story of redemption spirals into a comedic battle of egos and power grabs, testing the bonds of family and loyalty.
Who directed Return of the Mafia?
The film was directed by Jeong Yong-ki, a Korean filmmaker known for blending humor with socially relevant themes in his works.
Who stars in Return of the Mafia?
The cast includes Jung Jun-ho as the conflicted heir, alongside Kim Min-joung, Sung Dong-il, Yoo Dong-geun, and Park Keun-hyong in key roles.
Is Return of the Mafia (2012) worth watching?
While *Return of the Mafia* isn't rated on IMDb, its genre—crime-comedy—and Jeong Yong-ki's track record make it a solid pick for fans of lighthearted yet sharp-edged storytelling. The film's balance of humor and tension, coupled with a talented cast, offers a refreshing twist on the mobster-to-entrepreneur trope.
How long is Return of the Mafia?
The movie runs for 104 minutes.
About Return of the Mafia (2012) — Comedy Crime Where Family Betrayal Meets Redemption
In *Return of the Mafia (2012)*, director Jeong Yong-ki delivers a sharp-edged comedy that flips the script on the classic gangster tale. A decade after trading their criminal ways for legitimacy, the Three-J clan—a once-feared mafia family—now runs a thriving construction business. But their uneasy truce shatters when Dae-suh, the ambitious outsider they once adopted, ascends to company president over their own sons. As resentment simmers beneath the surface, the family's fragile alliances threaten to erupt into chaos, blending dark humor with the tension of betrayal.
Set against the gritty backdrop of post-reform Seoul, the film balances slapstick antics with biting satire, poking fun at loyalty, power struggles, and the absurd lengths people go to protect their turf. Jung Jun-ho leads the ensemble cast, bringing charisma to his role as the conflicted heir caught between family and ambition. With its irreverent tone and playful twists, *Return of the Mafia* is a comedic gem that pokes fun at redemption arcs while reveling in the chaos of second chances.
