In post-war Japan, a small-time gangster seeks treatment from an alcoholic doctor after a clash with rival criminals, only to discover he's struggling with tuberculosis. As the doctor helps him recover, their uneasy friendship forms. However, the gangster's former boss is released from prison, intent on reclaiming his territory. As the gangster's health worsens, he's forced to confront his former boss in a deadly showdown.

Drunken Angel
A rough-around-the-edges doctor and a notorious gangster forge an unlikely friendship as they navigate their respective struggles with addiction and illness.