Original subtitles

Hello, everyone, I'm Hyunjae.

I'll be turning seven soon.

I'm the youngest in my family.

My family is very big; Grandparents, mom and dad,

and uncle, a 3 generation family.

So, it's a very rare case of a big family and...

That's why people envy us.

But granddad's got a disease

of waking up very early.

Grandma says

it's a sickness due to missing his loved ones.

Wake up!

Wake up!

Wake up! And hurry!

Don't you realize what time it is?

Hey, son, don't waste your time!

I don't wanna see our train leaving without us!

You better move fast too!

What are you doing, hurry up!

Not before daybreak!

It already is!

- Go where? - Look, the moon is still out!

- Please calm down. - Put down your bag!

- Let me go on my own! - Put down your bag!

Your so obstinate!

I wanna go home!

Uncle, are you drunk again?

You smell awful!

Father!

Please, don't worry at all about me!

I'm not a kid any more.

Don't look at me that way! I hate that!

Welcome home, drunken adult, kid!

- So - Yeah, husband

Don't know when to quit?

What're you doing at this hour? Let's go to sleep.

Of course.

- Mom, I love you! - But I don't!

Have a good sleep!

Hyunjae, come back to sleep.

Husband, come in.

What's going on up here, man

No insect free certificate?

We have big trouble without that!

I know but...

But what? Did you drink at work or something?

No, sir.

- Do it again! - Yes.

- You know what I mean? - Yes.

What's that ugly creature for?

After work...

Damn,

I don't want to see it.

Hello?

You sneaky jerk, you changed your number without telling me?

Don't get me wrong, I need less expensive...

I need rat poison!

Don't even think of hiding your ass, ever!

I am so busy at work, so let me talk to you...

You're dead if I don't have my money

back by the end of the month.

So, I filled it out. It looks fine?

I got a feeling that it's gonna work out this time, sir.

And a true heart is needed to make my dream come true.

I feel, too. I'll see my family in the north...

Hey, Superdick!

I'm thirsty.

Again, ma'am?

I said, now!

Oh not again, so soon!

Just do as you're told to, I'll feed you.

Wait, ma'am,

I need to take a shower then.

I mean it, I can't wait!

You ungrateful pig!

Cut!

The Director said 'cut'!

You call yourselves actors?

You two just did an awful job!

You get away!

You, be my assistant again, forget about being an actor.

How crappy!

And you, not bad!

You used to be an actress, right?

- On stage, sir. - I heard of it.

But you've got to act more from deep in your heart.

Show how into HIM you are!

See. Everything OK, but

Just do this part, slap him on the cheek. 1, 2, 3!

Hello, mom?

What?

Oh Jungshim!

Honey, Soonja.

I don't get it, who's 'Soonja'.

His 2nd wife in the north, y'know.

Stop it!

Then he has two wives?

Who knows? Maybe a bunch of them.

Having two wives is 'cool'?

It's a modern version of polygamy!

In 3 months?

He's got cancer.

He told me not to tell you,

but you should be prepared.

Just be the best as you can, as his days are running out.

The 11th family reunion from South and North will be...

Not a day went by without him missing his family in the north,

Now he'll go soon without ever seeing them again.

What a miserable guy!

Damn! I wish I could unify Korea!

I think this is the last chance of being a good son to dad...

I can create a kind of fictional drama as a last gift to him.

So, just $10,000 would be

enough to cover this realistic drama.

Mom,

you got any secret money or something?

Let me do this!

I've got two words; 'grow up'!

Hello?

Myungsuk, this is Mr. Uhm, the lawyer.

How are you doing?

Can I see you tomorrow?

This is your father's will.

He's got property to inherit.

Inherit?

Well, it's no big deal,

he bought some land a long time ago.

I don't think it's a lot of money, but...

I know he prepared it for his family in the north, but...

I don't believe he can see them alive, so...

Something he should decide on, concerning the land.

Something?

The property goes to his family in the south,

only if Korea is reunified

If not, it goes to the ministry of unification.

Well, the real estate market is up and down...

So it's worth 4.5 million at most.

Okay, just give this matter to me.

I'll take care of everything.

Trust me, it'll be 5 million in 3 months!

Father, how are you feeling?

Not bad.

I met your lawyer,

He told me about your will.

He should've kept his mouth shut!

I would like you to...

Forget it, I know what you're going to say.

Dad, sorry but...

Be real,

it's not likely you're going to see the unification...

- And my business is down, so... - Oh my daughter,

Jungshim, forgive your dad.

Jungshim

Grandma, whose is this?

Granddad's.

Grandma, Da-young boast

her quick-board, received by father.

Anniversary present

What?

Quick-board

Oh, please,

lend me some more.

I'll pay you back soon.

How much? As much as you can.

Ok. I will buy one for you

Oh, no!

My husband is in big money trouble, so...

That's okay.

Oh believe me, bro.

My scenario is better than perfect! He'll buy it for sure!

As a result

The bottom line is just give me $1,0000 then...

Speaking of which...

It's his one and last wish ever, so...

Right...

And actually he's dying and we're running out of time.

You do it, I'll support it. Let's be good boys.

But I want you to understand...

even if it's not working as planned.

You guarantee it's perfect!

Sure, I do.

I don't want to hear any of that shouldn't have shit!

Mom, the key is our love for dad, no more no less.

Just forget about what's 'true or false'.

Dad is sure to be happy and...

This could be the best, the best...

The...

The present!

Absolutely, the last present for dad from his loving family.

How impressive, man!

Unification or universe, whatever, let me stay out of it!

Honey, our kids are becoming insane!

Soonja, Jungshim, oh...

5 million!

So, you just do what I tell you.

Remember, this is only between you and me, huh?

$12,000?

I told you, $9000 is the maximum!

In terms of quality, anything less than that, and we don't have art!

We're film makers,

not artists!

Got it?

What we need is drama!

But it should be well made!

Well!

Well-what?

Just do what you're good at, I don't wanna hear any art shit!

One more disappointing thing is...

You billing for being an assistant and an actor as well.

How selfish, I thought we're more than that!

I came up with the film title!

'Unification-out of our hands'

Is it your idea?

Sure, I am smart.

You guys really get to me. Please do 'something'

Cut the crap, $9,000 period!

Look at me, man!

I told you, look me in the eyes.

$9,000, got it?

- This is a title - Yes.

'Unification, out of our hands? ' What a stupid sounding title!

'Out of our fingers' is better.

That sounds odd, 'out of our fingers'?

It doesn't. 'cause it's art.

You win!

Never mind, it's one of my men's crude ideas.

$12,000?

You're telling me it costs too much?

Just one wedding costs $9,000!

Now you think it's too much to do a 'unification' of a country?

You can't find any director that's up to this job.

Make it with $10,000!

Then you're okay with crap? Not well made?

I don't give a shit!

$12,000 is all I have, so don't charge me any more.

Do your job right, got it?

Deal!

So, what do you expect us to do as his friends?

Remember, your part is crucial.

You just visit him sick in bed, and give him prep words and...

The moment our mission kicks in, the regular TV show is interrupted.

And our 'well made' show on the unification begins.

Don't miss the key moment and start to adlib on our own.

You just make him feel the excitement.

I got it, we're like real actors. Then we'll need a script at least.

Let me show you something.

Oh my God!

It's uni... 'fiction'!

Hello, sir.

Just eat this candy, and don't say a word until it all melts.

He has survived another critical moment, but the end is near.

Come on in, guys.

What a shabby studio!

It's not as bad as it looks!

Look this space can be the stage.

And we'll make room for editing.

And install a computer.

Then this is the radio booth?

Sure. Hey, Choonja, stand on the stage.

Just imagine you're under a luxurious spotlight.

Ready, action!

One two three,

this is MTV, Pyongyang.

How ridiculous! MTV reporting political news?

Try again

The South and North governments at last...

came to agree to peaceful unification.

Cut! What a spooky girl!

I was scared to death!

Just do what you can do.

Feel free to do it naturally.

Two governments at last came to an agreement...

Cut. Hey, that's way too casual.

Guess what? They finally did it!

For the historical event...

How touching this move is!

You shouldn't be lying like this!

Right!

- Get up - Do well!

You finally can get back home!

Good, good

There'll be breaking news!

You right

At what time?

At three, I think.

OK, three o'clock...

Right, then we should turn on the TV.

Here, Dad, your glasses.

Breaking news!

Breaking news!

I'm thrilled and honored to say this.

The two governments of Korea finally...

agreed to the peaceful unification of Korea.

- What? - Finally!

We have more details from the Blue House.

Today is the greatest day of our lives ever.

As of today,

Jan 14, 2005...

there is no more South or North in Korea...

I declare the official unification of Korea to the whole world!

Your dream came true, Dad,

I can't believe this!

So there's no more DMZ, no more war,

We're one again after 50 years!

In a shorter time, we can visit south and north at any time.

Joongyup!

Don't cry.

You can go home!

Your lifelong dream finally comes true.

Why do you cry?

And recover

your strength and walk home!

Come on, dad.

Special show follows

to commemorate this awesome moment.

25th, June, 1950

The day is a tragical day of our

Cheers!

Cheers!

Father...

Joongyup!

Father, now...

How happy you're, dad!

Now, you can go the hometown

Hang on, buddy!

Joongyup,

you're gone like this?

Don't say anything.

What are you saying?

Korea is unified!

Oh my god!

Don't worry, he's saying worthless crap, because he's dying!

Wait a moment, doctor.

Oh, no!

My brother!

Yes, father.

What did he say?

Just send back the stupid quack.

How happy you are!

Cheers! Unification!

Cheers!

Cheers!

Even though it's just a forged unification,

Grandpa is so touched and crying out of excitement!

But he'd be crying out of sadness 'cause it's a lie, maybe not.

Cheers

You did a great job!

Well done, Myungkyu!

I'm so flattered, don't say that!

I haven't gotten any compliments like this in my whole life.

So my mission is completed!

No regrets, as Dad's wish comes true.

You did an amazing job

- as a director - Spot it!

- Produce a film with just $9,000? - I said stop!

Let's sing a song, and get out of here!

For a bonus, I wanna give you my credit card.

You want a camera, so buy one.

How generous!

I won't say no, if you're insisting.

Santa Claus or something? Being nice is good only when you can make it.

- Honey - Yes.

- More soup, please. - Sure, honey.

Wait, mom.

Mom, I'll buy you a much better house,

just wait.

Did you win a lottery?

You'll see.

Oh my God!

Let me join you!

What?

Nothing, Joongyup.

It looks like I need to quit being a doctor.

And stop alcools

I'm on your side.

The doctor called it

'unexplainable recovery'

Uncle called it 'an unforeseeable recovery. '

Which was not produced by the director.

You know where Kim Myungsuk lives?

Well, I've got no idea.

How are you doing?

What a jerk!

Where are my glasses?

The ministry of defense reported on two North Korean patrols ships...

which trespassed our territorial waters at 4 am.

A day doesn't go by without those stupid commies making trouble!

I can't imagine how agonized Dad would be...

Dad shouldn't see this!

Anything special, since the unification?

N~~~O!

Dad!

2 North Korean patrol ships trespassed...

Dad, no!

Is it Myungkyu?

Yeah, dad, how are you feeling?

The TV just went out!

The whole town, the power is off.

Why?

Since the unification...

we've sent power to the north and...

So, we're running out of power.

I see, we're sharing resources.

We're one nation and we share the burden.

It's so strange nothing's happening?

No kidding!

Nothing's quiet!

The solders fire...

Yeah, fireworks and...

It's all for the commemoration

and they are getting wild!

You know what soldiers are like!

I'm so happy to be alive to see all this.

Granddad, here's the newspaper.

Thanks sweetie, where're my glasses?

On the shelf!

I'll get them for you.

Oh, no!

What did you do?

Watch out!

- They're like his eyes! - Oh my God,

they're shattered!

Don't worry, I'll get new ones tomorrow.

Don't worry, I'll read it aloud for you.

- Oh my God! - What?

South north soldiers near the DMZ, I mean former DMZ...

They're having a ball, a big party.

Y'know, national separation is history!

And... nothing special.

What?

And the high ranked officers officially declared...

they will go nude for public photos.

Nude?

Being naked, they're taking photos of.

What for?

It's just a metaphor!

So...

They'll take off not clothes but 50-year-long hostility.

It'll be an incredible performance!

And let's see, what else...!

Now what?

Yeah, father...

Korea as one team from the unification,

will participate in the world table tennis match

It's a matter of time we'll be the best when we're one!

Now we're one, and nothing's gonna stop us from being the best.

You right!

It's all for today.

That's all for the headlines, dad.

Dad, you're feeling well?

Sure, I feel like living forever.

Myungsuk!

Check out the bus schedule for the north Korea.

Pardon?

I wanna go home to the north

Sure.

I already did, but it takes time, they said.

We as civilians should wait to get there.

Did they say 'when'?

Not sure, but at the end of this month.

Then don't forget to make a reservation.

Sure, father.

What happened to the barbed wire at DMZ?

Well...

Hundreds of thousands of people just demolished it like angry lions...

I was shocked to see they're 'made in USA.

Anyway, when is the table tennis match of South North joint team.

What match?

Table tennis!

Tomorrow.

You're such a loser!

Your thoughtless words have made an incredible mess!

I just did my job reading the paper and creating stories!

Don't blame me!

You driving me insane!!

Luckily it's not a soccer match! That needs a bunch of people!

OK!

Cut!

What're you doing? Dancing in the air?

Please do your job.

Hey, you keep control!

This isn't working.

Let me serve.

You receive it, ok?

It sounds great!

Don't you know the basics of table tennis?

Listen carefully.

Shoulders, waists and knees, 3 in one!

How?

Three in one!

If you do it like Jungsook, it looks like kids play.

At the third ball...

Don't think and hit the ball

And you hit it, at the 3rd ball, okay?

OK!

- Camera, ready? - You do your job,

I'll do mine!

Myungsuk!

Choonja, you look great, one more time.

You hit the ball to the table floor!

Please 'do' play!

The ball should hit the table first!

Hit the table first!

First!

- Come on. - Now let me serve to you.

Great! Just keep doing that.

Here it goes!

Hit, hit

Fighting. It's great!

OK! I hit

Ignore it, keep doing, Hurry!

Here it goes!

Now, toss~

Right.

Choonja, form is the key to sports!

All right!

Father

Funny enough, since the unification, all channels have united to one!

Then, this button,

Just press this button.

Then the TV show comes right on.

How simple!

I only watch one channel?

Correct.

How stupid and inconvenient! One channel!

Temporarily...

- Just temporarily. - Sure.

That's a problem.

If it goes on, it's terrible.

OK! Now start.

You don't see well, without glasses! Let me help you.

These guys in white are our Korean team.

These in red are Chinese. What

bastards they were in the Korean War!

I know, China.

Wang Chao is receiving it!

The Korean team scores first. Give a big hand!

Korea is crushing China!

Fantastic match!

I don't get it. I don't see a ball!

Me, either, dad. It's natural.

They're literally the best of the best!

Their ball is unbelievably fast!

If you see the ball moving,

it means they are not the best.

The game is getting hotter!

Look at that! It's a sky serve!

What are you saying in North Korea?

China gives a long serve.

And Korea defends well.

It'll score, I bet!

Our National Team...

They are at duce! Duce!

We must make a win!

- It's set 5! - Kim Inchul is preparing to serve.

OK! Return

Inchul, you can do it!

Inchul, you're our hope, representing Korea.

Inchul, play tough and gutsy!

You did it, Inchul!

We'll win!

Look at the face

We'll win! We'll win! We'll win!

Inchul, it's your call. You're a hero.

OK! Good! That's right!

You just look awesome!

Finally, we win! Our One Korea win!

Father! We win!

We win

Oh my God I forgot something

I got a phone call from the Korean Red Cross.

For what? A blood drive?

No, I'm serious!

Father's name is on the list for the family reunion.

Let me see,

did they say when?

In 2 weeks.

Dad, remember this is your will, right?

Sure I do.

Speaking of which, the lawyer called and suggested...

You consider changing the will as Korea is unified.

Now I can say that I am sorry I kept it a secret

No, I totally understand.

You have no idea, how much I've been missing my family in the north.

Now

I can go there and see them.

So, the will should be changed as well.

Now I'll divide the property for you all on an equal basis,

Just call the lawyer to come here.

Well, I've got a better idea.

Let me get the necessary papers and you can change it here.

Whatever, then you can do it.

Okay, then, good night dad.

Hey, son.

Yes, Dad.

Don't tell me I am dreaming, son.

Not at all, don't worry, Dad.

When will he back to work?

In 10 days?

No, that's okay.

No problem,

Then I will call him then, thanks

Something's wrong?

He's out of the country,

He'll be back in 10 days.

What?

10 days.

Thank you for all your work

I appreciate it.

- Bro? - Yeah?

Hey, what's that under your hat!

What're you talking about?

Father's will? He's got something to inherit?

Just be straight, I'm his son too.

Don't get me wrong!

Let me ask you something,

was this stupid stuff started on the up and up?

So, that's a...

Or are you a slave to money or something?

It's not what you're thinking.

Bro!

How could you say it's the last gift for dad?

How funny!

You said, 'for dad'?

Okay

let me clear this up, just calm down, man.

You got a visitor!

More than that!

It's me.

Long time no see! I hope you remember me.

Park, working for the 'Paybackloan. Com'.

You thought I lost you, bastard!

Don't get me wrong,

I didn't mean it.

- In fact... - Hands off!

Wait, wait...

- Let me tell you about the will! - I don't give a shit!

You're on your own!

You started this damn thing, you can end it as well!

- Please, listen to me. - Jerk, I'll tell dad the truth.

Everything we done

- Wait! - Mr. Kim!

I'm not moving my ass out of here until I get my money.

What are you, pig?

Choonja!

Myungkyu!

Don't get away, ass!

You begged like shit, when you asked for money and now what?

Let me take care of something urgent.

PNN news, Chairman Kim Jungil gave a big hand to...

the players on the first 'One Korea Marathon' and...

Chairman Kim Jungil?

- And he said... - What? You're spies!

You're damn spies.

An idiot said that.

- Nothing - Let me keep going, Kim Jungil said...

Gotcha! You got the right man!

Right, we got the right man!

- This is your spy camp and - Don't jump to conclusions!

- You spent my money on this! - Don't jump to conclusions!

What's going on at the station? There must be an accident!

Let me explain. Please shut up!

Give me a minute to explain!

I got damn spies!

- Mr. Park - I'll call the police!

Don't move your asses

- or you're dead! - Mr. Park

$30,000 per rat, let me calculate

The correct current time is...

The time of world is...

You know how sneaky North Korea is?

What?

They want to break the oral agreement.

What does that mean?

In our language,

they didn't sign the papers yet.

Then what?

The unification is still unclear, dad.

- Father! - Oh my God!

They changed

But they changed heir mind again, and signed, don't worry, dad!

No, the North raised a severe objection!

Don't play foolishly with unification!

That's what I mean.

Are you okay, hon?

Five...

5 million dollars?

The amount is not exact but...

Roughly about that.

The money goes to the Ministry!

What did they do to us?

Tell me about it!

What did your dad do to us?

Are you serious?

You went too far!

Anyway,

If it wasn't for Dad's well-being,

I'd stop this shit right away!

But you really disappointed me.

You are insane or something?

A unification project?

Just relax and wait.

I'll pay you all back when this works out.

Don't even think about fooling me, I'm not that easy, ass.

Let me check it out if it's faked or not.

And one more favor,

I need more money, could you...?

Are you serious?

The land is worth at least $5 million?

Okay, I'll lend you $20,000

When it's done, pay me back double.

Double?

No profit, no risky investment.

You're too much.

You said you need more for this shit!

You got another source?

No is acceptable, though.

Okay, I see.

OK

The money will be in your bank account tomorrow, just do your job.

I'm off, man.

Wait.

Why!?

Hello, everyone, south and north, north and south.

This is the United Channel of Korea.

Hello... this is PNN... Pyongyang.

Hey Cut

What's wrong with you?

You look like you're crying!

Director~

He needs training, or he'll ruin this.

Hey, you, take the stage.

I told you, I am no good at this!

I'm here with PNN, Pyongyang, not for enjoyment.

Look, it's true it snows a lot, in the north.

You can't imagine how thrilled people are here.

President Noh and Chairman Kim had a meeting...

to discuss after post unification issues over lunch.

They came to a conclusion that... to arrange the family reunion is

How impressive!

I am at the place where they're busy dismantling mines

I'm scared,

what if we see real mines?

Not only the mines but also the longstanding hurt and hostility.

This is the American Camp Wordsworth, 2nd division.

They agreed that...

And they has initiated diplomatic steps against Japan...

The U.S. Has officially announced

they'll withdraw their troops step by step

Hey, come on in.

I brought something to eat.

That makes me much happier.

This project is going wild.

You know how many letters there are in the alphabet?

Easy as pie, 26, period.

No, 11, count,

t- h-e a-I-p-h-a-b-e-t.

Very funny! But it doesn't make sense.

You just passed

the one in the 2nd position.

What place would you be in?

No, you're still in the 2nd!

What's going on?

What's the problem?

It looks like it's broken.

Again? We just had it repaired last week.

Husband

You know what? You must be bored watching TV all day.

How about taking a walk for some fresh air.

No, thanks.

I'll help you father.

I said it's okay

You need fresh air!

I think this show is funny!

Nothing is funny. I was bored to death!

It's been a while since you've been out like this!

Should I like this? It's freezing.

Hello, sir, you look much better.

Thanks, how's your business?

Still depressed.

I do all the deliveries to save the cost.

Try to cheer up. Just drive your business hard.

You'll have a lot more customers even from the north.

Now that we're one nation.

Father, hold still!

What's happening? Take it easy!

No, just for a change and more fun.

You like it, sweetie?

What? Unification?

Damn!

Hyunjae, you go home, first.

Hey!

Hey, deliver one tuna noodle to my house.

It's getting worse.

Oh, what should I do?

Double tuna noodle~

Hey,

what's the big hurry for?

My father needs more refreshing air.

He needs to release some heat!

What did you say? Unification? I don't get it.

Sir!

Mother!

Mother, watch out!

Clear the way!

Two tuna noodles.

Don't get in our way, please!

Why don't you go further?

Here we go!

A mushroom dish!

When did it happen, sir?

How come you didn't know about it?

Chicken fried rice!

Beef with broccoli!

Shrimp fried rice!

I didn't know being out could his much fun, sweetie.

Did I order this much?

What's all this about?

What we need is a party,

To commemorate the unification!

I wish unification happened every single day.

Think about our people starving in the north, we shouldn't do this!

But today can be an exception.

Yes, Dad.

You have no idea how happy I am to see this happening.

- Myungsuk - Yeah

Don't lose any time making a bus reservation for Pyongyang.

I see...

I'll go with you when I finish on-going film!

So forget about the bus.

Yeah, right, father, don't worry about a thing.

No one has pity on me, except a half of my husband.

Myungsuk,

you also miss your sister, huh?

Sure, more than anything.

What's wrong with you?

Nothing, I'm just dying to see my step sister, and first mother

It's natural

- It gives me aches. - You must be happy, father.

I've waited for as long as 50 years.

Jungshim, wait

I'll be there for you, with your brothers

My sister must be happy

Sis. Wait a moment I'll go there...

I've invested my blood money and you take a nap, damn unfair!

Move your ass!

You know!

My money is gone,

if this project is screwed!

Please stop

talking money shit, I am sick of it.

Without money, no project, no unification!

You couldn't be doing this shit

without my help. You know that!

I can't stand this shit any more.

Calm down.

He doesn't even know now how to spell 'art'.

But I'm afraid this project lasts too long.

Hey, let me get my jacket from under your butt.

Just wait, it'll end shortly.

You're saying 'shortly'? It looks like decades at least!

Please stop.

What is father doing?

Myungsuk!

Father,

where are you?!

What happened?

He's not here.

I can't see him anywhere.

Are you all right? Can you hear me?

Let me see him.

- Wait a moment... - What are you doing?

Who are you?

Hurry up

You know that story?

We don't know... What's that?

Hey, you wanna hear a funny jerk story?

I saw an idiot dressed really stupid.

He was wearing a tux.

No kidding!

I saw him, he was like a monkey in a cage!

I really...

I'm smoking, so what?

For the record, you don't see us smoking, alright?

Could you let me know how I can buy a ticket to Pyongyang?

Where?

I wanna buy a bus ticket for Pyongyang

but I don't know how.

Pyongyang?

You mean Pyongyang?

I haven't heard of the damn city name.

Don't worry, I know where there is a booth.

Thank you, son.

It's $50, one way.

Oh, I see.

I'll get you the ticket in a minute

so you just stay here.

Blind money for cigarettes!

Hey!

Buy round tickets.

Dad!

What're you doing here?

And you?

You're going on your own?

If you insist, just go by yourself.

But I am worried about your health!

What if something happens to you, on the way?

We promised, we would go with you.

We're your kids, too.

We love you and care for you!

Don't we even exist to you?

How come you do as if we're not...!

I just wanted to buy a ticket.

Dad!

Dad, it's so freezing and you shouldn't be here

Believe me, I'll go to the north with you.

You are home most of the time

no film going on?

I'm at work at home, you didn't know?

It's a killing cold. Let me carry you on my back.

Doesn't it sound great if we go to Pyongyang, right away?

Sound Good. Let's go

Okay, here we go!

Let's go to the hometown

Clear the way, I'm carrying Dad to where he got started!

Your idea sounds awesome, but...

I am afraid, it goes too far.

- So... - Stop!

I am from NIS, National Information Shop...

No, 'Service', whatever, for an undercover operation.

Operation?

It's called Virtual Reality Unification Operation.

To prepare for when we're really unified.

Germans were under great confusion

for not preparing the unification.

They were?

I bet! Speaking of which...

People from the north won't have any idea about the south.

Even how much they should pay for the bus ticket.

So, we need to practice in advance, helping them out!

How come you made a big fuss out of nothing!

The government should've done this earlier, it's great!

I'm afraid this is just a bother.

Let's stop nagging.

This is what democracy is for! We participate in the political stuff.

At least we need to be rewarded, or what would motivate us?

Don't you?

Good point,

that's what I'm gonna say for you.

There is a prize for the person with the highest score.

$10,000!

It's really something!

Enough to buy a new car.

Be kind and you can get a new car.

How many credits are needed to win the money?

I've got no idea.

Just act and talk as if we're united.

All will be credited.

That demands a lot of acting skills.

Your son is a director, right?

Your family must be good at it.

Goodbye

Without a doubt, we're more than good at it, I feel it.

Myungsuk!

Myungkyu!

It's so refreshing to be out early in the morning.

You can say that again.

How are you feeling today, sir?

Very well, thanks.

Your mom is from Pyongyang, too, right?

She has a plan to go to Pyongyang?

Pyongyang?

Sure, she does already

We even made a bus reservation for her.

I am happy for her.

Take care on your trip with her.

Have a nice day, sir.

Perfect! You just scored 10.

- And you're... - For the butcher.

How have you been?

Your business is doing better,

thanks to the unification?

Unification?

It goes without saying that we need it.

You're back, honey.

You kids are happy too, because of the unification.

Sure, our one and only wish was to be united.

We should be one, as we used to be, my teacher says.

You right.

We're unified?

Sure!

You must be lying.

I don't give a shit.

I hate unification.

Dad said that we're gonna have to pay more tax and...

You, come here

You stupid and senseless, brat

I told you, unification is the key to a better life, huh?

Your brain is full of stupid cartoons?

How many times did I tell you?

No big deal.

Why don't you try to think!

You're a pain in the ass!

You're minus 10 points.

Sir, how are you doing?

What's this?

This is real barbed wire of the DMZ.

How much is this?

Sorry?

The price varies, from where it belonged.

That from the west is $5, that from the middle $7...

And that from the east costs $10, per inch.

My recommendation is

that from the east.

You're interested?

Give me 10 inches of this.

Sure, sir.

Dad, you can buy that later.

How much is it in total?

It's $100.

Here you are.

Hello, what is that?

Barbed wires from former DMZ!

What?

Anything new?

What?

Since the unification, more or less work?

Sorry, but I don't get it.

Are you living on another planet or what?

Sir,

what are you talking about? Unification?

You stupid dickhead cops!

Freeze!

Dad, let's go home,

- Hyunjae, come on. - Have a nice day!

Now, our

Yes, Dad.

Hey, dad, you got something for us?

Myungsuk,

Myungkyu

Why don't we go to the Circus, from the north?

What?

Sir... What?

Circus!

You're killing me,

Pyongyang Art Circus?

I'm not up to that shit!

Let me get out of this, you take the stage!

How stupid I was to think that guy would be of any help.

This is an atomic bomb!

This is way worse than disaster!

Just think of this as an opportunity!

I'll take care of the money part.

Director?

I got some connections with a circus company.

What did they say?

Only part of the circus is available.

What about the rest?

I'll make an emergency call to those who retired.

I hope it works.

How impressive!

You did a good job.

Just think, this is the last big obstacle to clear.

We give it a full shot.

Hey, come here.

Cheer up

Ladies and gentlemen...

I've never been more honored

than this moment in my life

hosting the historical

circus performance.

I'd like you to welcome

Pyongyang Art Circus,

with love and warm heartedness.

You know what? It's show time!

They used to be much better than this!

You know...

they just arrived here in Korea, so...

Just consider they're still jet lagged.

What jet lag?

Yeah~

Does it mean that they're not from the north?

They must be from China... or...

China's former closest ally.

China...

Where the hell are they from?

Oh, no!

This is just crap! You said they're professional

There's an untold story.

What?

The real pros are on their way here.

The moment they arrive, this circus reaches a different level.

Open the door. It's stuck!

I even closed my shop for this, and it's not worth it.

Pyongyang circus doesn't have that. This is bullshit.

The real pro team is all stuck in a car accident!

Then just skip the aerial stunt!

NO way!

Dad has been patient with all this crap expecting that part.

If it's doesn't happen,

he won't believe us any more.

All I need is one person on the swing and another to hold me.

Scissors rock paper

Next, the unbelievable aerial stunt by the tiresome team.

It makes our history far reaching and full!

Is that Myungsuk, isn't it?

No way!

He's insane doing this crazy stunt just for money?

What a bold family!

He even risks his life just for the reward!

Oh, God!

Head down!

Reach out!

Let it go.

What the hell!

Choonja!

Help me.

What do you expect me to do!

Hold tight!

Please don't let me go!

It's slippery, wait, stay calm.

Do something.

Let go loose and jump.

That son of a bitch! It was him!

Hey!

You're dead.

Please hold tight!

Please hold tight! Slippery

My beloved people, the show is over.

I wish you have enjoyed our show you'll keep this in your hearts!

You're Kim Myungsuk?

We're from the National Information Service.

It's just a worthless case.

They were playing a con game?

Did your father apply for the family reunion meeting?

He did, he has a daughter and a wife in the north.

Then you're in big trouble.

What?

You're not allowed to go there until this case is closed officially.

Oh my god.

You don't know how desperate my Dad is about this!

My father has no idea what we've been doing...

Oh, please, sir.

How come those in the government don't like unification!

My dad had to swear that he wouldn't do anything more for unification.

Myungsuk, what's left for us to do?

I should've seen this coming,

you went blind for fucking money.

Blind for money?

Did I say anything wrong?

Watch your mouth, man.

You just became a slave to money and didn't see anything else!

You led all these innocent people

- to do a shitty job. - Shut up!

Your aim is...

You know, the truth hurts.

But you didn't care for dad ever!

You are right, bastard!

It was my fault.

Sorry,

those bad words just slipped.

I feel so heart stricken to see

Dad back sick in bed, so...

I thought we did the right thing seeing Dad so happy.

But now I feel even more guilty.

I don't know.

All I want is...

to see my sister in the north just once.

He must be heart broken not to see his family!

Yes...

Let's do something to make it work out!

I know how much you felt betrayed by us for this shit!

But Mr. Kim is literally dying wishing to see his family!

What you do doesn't help us,

but give him the last gift!

Sing on this, it's all we need.

- Hello, - Not interested!

- Please. - I said, no, jerk.

Go away!

Write down your name and address.

Please, sir.

I won't forget this, sir.

No sweat.

Thank you!

You do this too. It's for the good, you know.

Sure, right here. Sir.

Thank you.

I can't thank you enough.

How generous you are!

- Thank you - I just wish this helps.

Thank you.

Thank you so much.

14, 15, 16... I got this many!

Just imagine his 50 year dream came to pieces!

Let me see him!

Mr. Minster, please have a look what I have.

Hands off! He's supposed to be at the reunion meeting, but

Just a misunderstanding kept him from going there.

Please, give him one last chance.

The family reunion meeting will be

held at Mt. Kumkang 23 to 28.

143 people from the south will take buses...

Father, hang on.

Don't go like this!

I am sorry, dad.

Dad...

Hey, guys, it worked! The ministry called and

said we can go to the meeting.

- Really? We made it - Yeah.

OK, OK

How can I thank you?

I'll tell Myungsuk about this.

Dad, watch your step.

Watch out

That way, please.

How much older is our sister?

Well, almost 20 years.

You think we can recognize her?

Just find a woman who looks like dad.

And we got the number.

Yeah, six.

Oh my God, you're alive after so many years!

You're Jungshim?

I am... I'm Myungsuk,

Kim Joongyup's first son.

And I am the 2nd son, Myungkyu.

Glad to see you.

It took you long to be here.

No problem.

Just treat us as your younger brothers.

I am sorry but...

I am... I am not Jungshim.

I am...

I'm Kim Soonim, Jungshim's cousin.

She used to say to me that...

Someday...

She might have brothers or sisters...

if her dad remarried in the south.

And she really wanted to see them all.

But how come she's not here?

She was an elementary school teacher,

which exploded last year.

And she is...?

After the accident

Jungshim is not... She is not any more.

This is what

she used to keep for her brothers or sisters.

She mush have thought

they're just kids.

This is Jungshim.

She was 20 back then.

She was pretty.

Wake up, honey, please.

Father!

I am Jungshim.

Jungshim, I am sorry.

I am here for you, dad.

I haven't been happier than now.

Just cheer up!

Jungshim, I am so sorry,

I am sorry.

Mother... passed away last year.

She asked me to say to you, if ever...

how much she loved you.

What did I do to you?

I left you two here and ran!

Father!

Please forgive me, Jungshim.

Father...

I am awfully sorry.

Now we can see each other, and still have love.

This is for you, from your dad.

Myungsuk, Myungkyu

I heard of the con game you played.

At first I was angry but

then, during that time, I was so happy.

I know unification doesn't mean a lot to you.

But it does to me.

Just imagine not being able to see

your blood family.

Few things are sadder than that.

I have something for you to inherit.

You, the oldest kid,

take care of dividing it, and...

Donate the rest the way I wish.

I have never been happier

than these few weeks.

Your last gift to me,

it was more than amazing.

Granddad's last words were that...

If you are not allowed to see your loved ones, it's sad,

And leaving them behind is sadder than that.

But he added with a big smile.

He wishes the day will come,

when we won't hear of such sad stories.

I wish the day will come soon

- Mother - Yes.

Weather of this weekend will be best

Dinner time, Hyunjae!

How about a picnic!

I am begging you, we should go.

Hyungje, any place you wanna go?

So, where?

The aquarium!

- The aquarium? - The aquarium?

Hyunjae, don't go

Go to the picnic with your fiends

No, your uncle is liar

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