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Spring of Korean Peninsula(Bando-ui bom)

Director : Lee Byong Il

You go on home.

O.K. You won't be home today?

- Chunhyang, you waited long? - No.

O.K. Cut!

That was a keeper.

That was a keeper.

Is that O.K?

You want me to start?

My father will go back to Seoul tomorrow.

What?

Father called me earlier...

Arrive at 3pm Today

'Yongsan', 'Kyungsung', 'Seosomun'

How are you?

How was your trip?

How are you?

You must be busy.

Let me get that.

Junghee, you must be tired.

No.

Why don't you stay for a few days before Toyko.

I'm going to Akatzki tomorrow.

Why do you want to be there so early?

Stay here for a couple of more days.

I can't. l have a school to go to.

- We are here. - Is that right?

- How are you, sir? - We have a guest.

Come on up. Come on.

This is a nice place.

Give us three bowls of cold noodles.

Yes, sir.

You have lots of books.

Nothing good though.

When you get to Tokyo send me some good books.

O.K. I will.

I have a favor to ask you.

She wants to study filmmaking.

Filmmaking, huh?

She studied Music and theater at the school.

I don't know.

She insists on being an actor?

What do you think?

Well.

I was going to send you a letter but

I brought her with me.

Would you look after her?

It may not be a bad idea

but now?

How about the one you're working on?

Well, it's on progress.

It's too late for her.

How about this?

She can wait on filmmaking.

Let her study music first, what do you think?

Yes. What do you think?

Well.

If Junghee is O.K with it.

How about letting her

learn music at the record company I work for.

Well.

Is that possible?

I think so.

- Letter! - Yes.

Good new for you?

Yes, my noble won the prize for the newspaper.

Dong Ah Record company, Kyung Sung Branch

This is Ms. KIM Junghee.

He is chief manager, Mr. Han.

I heard about you from Mr. Lee here.

You graduated from school in Seoul.

Yes.

How old are you?

Nineteen.

Any hobby?

Music and Movie.

That's very modern.

Sir.

O.K.

Welcome.

Kyungsook, let me introduce her.

This is Kim Junghee from Pyongyang.

Hi, my name is Kyungsook.

She expects learn a lot from you.

Well, I don't know much either.

Is it O.K?

Up to the right little bit more.

It went way up.

O.K. That's fine.

- It's O.K now? - Yes.

I bet Pyongyang has changed a lot.

Yes, it has.

The last time I was there was eight years ago.

Is that right?

I graduated from Pyongyang girls' school.

Are you, too?

Yes.

Who is it?

- It's you. - Excuse me.

Come on in.

Have a seat there.

You have a radio here.

You must be rich.

Don't be silly. I have ten month payment for it.

You shouldn't have bought all these for me.

It's nothing.

Sorry. The room is too small.

No that is fine. Don't worry.

Have this please.

How is your filmming go?

I'm still shooting.

Anna is starred in?

Yes, but... we have a problem.

What did she do in Tokyo?

She said she learned proper dance at Tokyo, but it seems

like she just danced for money.

I thought so.

Here it is.

Thank you.

This has been soft music.

Naniwabusi is coming up at 8:30

Wait for two minutes.

Anna didn't get along very well with the chief manager?

- Yes, It seems that way. - I kind of noticed.

Here.

We have a day off tomorrow.

Let's go someplace with us.

O.K. Where do you want to go?

Fifteen cents for this? The price went up.

What? Fifteen cents? That's expensive.

Make something delicious.

Something delicious?

- Yes. - Yeah.

Ooops?

It got rotten.

Rotten?

Get a new one for it.

They tricked me.

Why me?

Gyeo su!

How are you?

Is the film director here?

Sit on this.

How about the rent?

I'm sorry, but can you wait a little longer?

Longer?

Forget the rent.

I've never met anyone like you.

I won't waste my time. Get out of my house now.

I can't believe this crap.

Artist Official Room

Hi.

I'm planning to let Junghee sing this song for record,

- What do you think? - Junghee?

She has a pretty face.

She sings well, too. She has potential.

Mr. Han seems to have eye on Junghee.

Yes, he seems like it.

To Junghee?

She's not going to fall for him.

Why not? Because of Young il?

No.

She is not like bimbos these days. She is different.

But you know Mr. Han is very good.

It depends on whom he deals with.

You will see.

Kyungsook.

You're about to leave?

Yes.

You want me to give you a ride?

No, that is O.K.

Let me give you a ride, Junghee.

- Well. - Something wrong?

Would you like to have dinner with me?

- you have some time to eat? - Yeah.

Anna.

Ah, Young il.

How are you?

How are you? Are you going shopping?

Yeah, I have to buy something.

Young il, you have time for a tea?

The director is waiting for me for a meeting.

You don't have to run away from me like that.

You always do.

You always try to blow me off.

I'm not gonna let you go whatever happens.

The record business needs new face like you, Junghee.

Keep up the good work.

I'll help you.

Thank you very much.

You said you like movies?

Actually, it's me who invested money on 'Chun Hyang'

Would you like to play in the film?

What would I know...

Besides, you are a fine singer.

Please let me know if you need anything any time.

I'll help you.

Young il, you don't know my feeling for you.

Don't say that.

You have Mr. Han.

Mr. Han?

Don't make me laugh.

He is not very affectionate.

I'm never going to see him again.

I will take care of myself.

Really.

I may leave far far away.

Are you trying to scare me?

The work is that important to you?

Let's go. It's getting late.

If you want to go you go.

You talk too fast. Speak slowly.

- O.K? - Yes.

And you! Write down everything they say for the record.

Don't cry.

My heart collapses if you cry.

Don't worry, my mind is made up

and it won't change even if a mountain becomes flat.

A man's word won't change even if a mountain becomes flat.

Sir, I have kept this ring since I was a little girl.

Please take this with you and keep your honor ...

She went out yesterday and didn't come back yet.

Didn't come back yet?

Damn it.

We're in deep trouble.

- What is going on? - Anna hasn't been back.

- We can't shoot without her. - What, Anna?

I sent Kim to her house and he said she hasn't been home.

We've been looking everywhere for her but can't find her.

What?

I'm going crazy.

Let's wrap today.

This is crazy.

If she was not Mr. Han's woman I would love to smack her face.

Don't say things like that.

If she refuses filmming we are in really

big trouble.

Hi.

What the hell happened?

I'm sorry.

I'm here to quit.

Something happened?

- I got a job. - What? Why?

Because I want to.

Why you little!

Don't be so mad.

The reason is simple.

Mr. Han and I are over.

I got fired and I have to make my living.

So I got a job at a bar, and I had a drink.

Is that so wrong?

I'm begging you.

You know better than anybody. If you quit, we are finished.

We can't afford that.

Please just for two weeks.

We will take care of your living expenses somehow.

Somehow?

No thanks.

I can't go on shooting just drinking water.

What!

Watch your mouth,

I'm sorry that I need more than water.

It's O.K.

I never paid you.

We never had a contract.

If you want to quit,

suit yourself.

Who was it? She looked good.

Kim Junghee. What do you think?

- She has a pretty face. - Well, Yes.

What do you think?

Very good.

Let's have exclusive contract with her.

Thank you.

She is really good.

She will make us proud.

That is right.

I'm sorry Mr. Han, but I need to ask you a favor.

You need money again?

Yes, you got it.

Why don't you be more frugal?

I really need it this time.

We are six months behind with our rent.

We are about to be kicked out.

I'm not really interested in that kind of problem.

But you have to support us

until shooting is over. Don't you?

I am not responsible for it.

You are. Isn't that obvious?

You started this with your money.

If you are not responsible for this, who is?

But you said from the beginning

that you are an artist and

all you wanted is to make a film, nothing else.

But now you are asking me to cover your living expenses, too.

Don't you think it's a bit excessive?

Why do I have to give you money for your personal need?

But we can't work with our bare hands.

That is just an excuse.

I can't give you money.

We have to stop shooting for a while.

Don't be so disappointed.

I can't go on working like this.

I know but..

He is a bastard.

This is not the first time.

- What would you like? - Coffee?

- Two cups of coffee. - Yes.

We need to build a film company.

Isn't there any way to continue shooting?

If we quit now, we can't live with it.

How much will it take for you to continue working?

At least one thousand Won.

What? One thousand?

I'll have it for you.

You go on with your work.

Can you do it?

Yeah, don't worry.

Thank you.

I'm sorry that you wait so long.

I have another favor to ask you.

Favor?

I need someone to replace Anna.

Who?

Junghee.

Junghee?

She looks good, but

I don't know if she can act.

Junghee came to Seoul to

become an actress.

Oh, Really? I need your help on this, too.

All right. I'll do it.

It's done.

Look at you.

Aren't you pretty?

Thank you.

I got a letter from my brother.

What did he say?

He asked how you were doing.

He also told me not to bother you too much.

Did he really??

Hurry up.

She's ready.

Looks good.

Her acting will be better.

Sir, the shooting trailer is here.

Let's go out and see.

O.K. Let's go.

- Hyangdan. - Yes?

Do you see him yet?

No, not yet.

Miss!

Miss, he is coming!

Where?

Where? Where is he?

Between those pine trees. Can't you see him?

- you waited long? - No.

When you go to Seoul, just study hard. And when

you become a honorable man, come look for me.

I promise.

I will work hard and pass the exam. Then I will be back for you.

You are getting afar as you leave.

You will forget as you are getting afar.

How do I live after my love is far away to Seoul.

Chunhyang, don't cry.

We promised not to cry when we say goodbye.

I will give you this mirror as a promise that I'll never

forget you.

My mind will always be clear like this mirror.

And keep this with you

as if I'm with you all the time.

I've had this jade ring since I was a little.

Please take this with you

and keep your honor

clear like this jade,

and keep your heart constant like this circle of ring.

Don't worry.

My mind won't change even if a mountain becomes flat.

Sir.

What are you still doing here?

Just say 'goodbye' and let's go.

They are leaving already?

Of course. Let's go. It is getting late.

The master's palankeen has already left.

Well, it's time to go now.

Chunhyang we are apart only for a while. Don't be sad.

Sir.

I've never been lucky in my life.

If little master and Chunhyang would live together,

I would have an easy life. But he has to go.

Sir, let's go.

Sir even when you are in Seoul, do not forget her. And write her

as many times as you can.

Yes, I will.

Goodbye Chunhyang.

I'll take care of him until we come back.

Honey.

Look at you.

You too want a romantic separation

just like Little master and Chunhyang?

I won't be gone for long. Wait for me without a worry.

He is gone already?

That was superb.

Junghee, you were great.

It was perfect.

Put the camera here.

- Young il, Young il. - Hey.

- Why? - Come here for a second.

What did you do with money

that was supposed to pay for the score?

Why you want to know?

Mr. Hong just came by the office, he said he never got paid.

He was furious as hell.

He will sue you for embezzlement.

What?

Go to office, quick.

What happened after that?

We just can't use anyone.

How about her?

You mean Junghee?

She seems a bit weak.

She's not coming around with you.

Maybe. How about a drink?

Do you see Young il?

Knock it off.

He will be like this.

What do you mean?

Bad thing.

Tell me what happened to him.

He stole money from the office.

It's about money.

You can help him.

- No, I don't want to. - You are so heartless.

You are going to make him a criminal?

I don't care.

You have gone too far.

- But.. - I'll help him pay back

I can manage that much money.

Go ahead as you wish.

One good film can't not be made

just with artistic mind and passion.

It has to have

secured fund and meticulous plan.

Until today, for this film,

we overcame many obstacles.

Unfortunately, we are not able to see its completion.

It is unbearably painful.

But... our conscience will not allow us to sacrifice Young-il

to continue this production.

You're right. Let's stop it for a while and wait.

I'm sorry, Young il.

We didn't know you went such trouble.

No, it was me who have to apologize.

I thought

the newspaper company would send me the prize money on time.

Young il, we decided to stop the production.

What?

You can't stop the production. You have to be strong.

But we don't have a choice but to stop it.

It is not the first time we had a problem like this.

Stopping production for a thing like this

is not what you should do.

- My sacrifice will save us all. - Young il.

You have a bigger responsibility.

No matter what happened,

you have to finish this film.

Junghee, I'm sorry.

I don't mind. You just take care of yourself.

I had a dream about Changsoo last night.

You did?

Maybe, I will get a letter from him today.

Maybe.

Changsoo probably worries about us very much.

I wonder how he is doing these days.

You miss your brother?

Of course.

I could go to Tokyo after the film is done.

I'd like to go too.

If we go together, he will be really surprised.

Anybody here?

Are you Young il?

Yes, I am.

You have to come with me.

lsn't Director Huh here?

He just took off.

A detective came by and took Young il with him.

Han Gyeo Su

What are you going to do with all that money?

Please don't ask me. Give it back to me.

O.K I won't ask.

Junghee, I have a big favor to ask you.

Would you please marry me?

Marry you?

I'm not expecting your answer right away, but

if we just get engaged at least.

You may think it's not fair, but I can't give you this

if you say no.

Junghee, Will you say yes?

Junghee?

Don't give me then.

A lady is waiting for you.

Have a seat.

She paid your debt, but

that doesn't mean that you are exempted for the crime.

However, you have no criminal record

and we understand you have a

future ahead of you, so we decided

to let you go this time.

You are not coming back here

for something like this again.

Understood?

You're free to go.

Thank you.

Excuse us.

Kyeong Seong Jong Ro Police station

Are you O.K?

Are you in pain?

Are you O.K?

Please hurry to the hospital.

Young il has come back yet?

He has not. Have you heard anything?

Have you found him?

I can't find him anywhere.

Are you all right?

What time is it?

It's eleven.

I have to go now.

No, you are a patient.

Get some rest.

How did you know I was there?

I know that much..

How about money?

Don't you worry about that.

The powerful man of the film industry. The company of million Won.

Bang Chang Sik became the president.

Young entrepreneur, Bang Chang Sik studied film industry for years.

He took over Bando(Peninsula) Production as he planned.

He cooperated with many figures in the field and organized film company.

- Finally, It became a company. - Yes.

It is my honor as one of the founders

of Bando Film Company to take

this opportunity to thank

you for your help and effort

to make building this company possible.

As you know, managing film business is much

harder than any other business.

The people working in this field must have artistic mind all the time.

Every part of this company work together as a team to

keep the company in good shape.

Until today, Filmmaking in Korean Peninsula has

gone through a lot of trouble.

Now, the country is having a critical juncture.

We have to lead the public to the right way, and

modernize the society with principle that Japan and Korea is one.

Do not forget that we have very important job to

make films for the public to live up to their obligations

as proud people of Japanese emperor, and that is

why this company is built.

We will dedicate ourselves

to contribute to this country by making films for cultural

enlightenment for the people.

Lastly, I would like to thank the staff in the studio

for their dedication and endeavor for establishing

this company.

Thank you for listening.

What happened to Young il?

You want to go to the reception?

What would I do in there.

I don't see Young il anywhere. What's going on?

I'm worried, too.

We've been looking all over for him

but he's nowhere to be found.

The first film of Bando Production is completed.

- 'Chunhyang' is completed. - Is that right?

Come on in.

I still have fever?

No, you are O.K now.

The autumn has definitely come.

I'm sorry causing you trouble, Anna.

That's OK.

Being with you make me feel alive.

I miss everyone.

Young il, I wish I could take care of you always.

Silly, Aren't I?

'Chunhyang'

The line reaches to the station.

Is that right?

I would really be happy if people like the film.

Welcome.

It's a great success.

We have a seat reserved for you at the second floor.

Let's go.

Junghee, would you like to go?

Go with him.

Young il is not showing up.

Well, I wish I knew where he was.

We've been searching for him, but we can't find him.

Probably he is not in Seoul.

I don't know.

Young il, where have you been?

It's been a long time.

You have any idea what Junghee went through for you?

I'm sorry.

Junghee. Junghee. Junghee.

Kyungsook!

Don't cry. Don't cry. Please.

I'll see you later.

Go to your seat on second floor.

They put the garland around my neck

on the quayside in the blue moonlight

The heart of the person who leave

is full of hope

A gong is crying But

I'm laughing

On the horizon of May

Beautiful glowing clouds

Singing bird on the sea

What is your name?

Ribbons are hanging on the bow

Lovely ribbons

Boat whistle is crying But

I'm laughing

On the horizon of December

Bluebirds are friendly

Junghee. Junghee.

Get the car.

We have to take her to the hospital.

Would you take her to the hospital?

Young il. Come hurry.

Junghee passed out.

What, Junghee?

Go to hospital with me.

Let's go.

'No visitation'

Thank you sir.

How is she doing?

She will be fine if she gets some rest.

Come on in.

Young il.

Don't you have any feeling for her?

You still don't know Junghee is in love with you?

Junghee is like that all because of you.

You've been with Anna all these days?

Anna saved my life.

I wouldn't be here if it wasn't for Anna.

Then, it was Anna who paid the debt for you?

Yes. Not only the money. She saved my life.

Come on in.

I'm sorry, Junghee.

l just looked after Young il.

I liked him.

I thought I could do anything for him.

But I don't deserve to love him.

You are the only one who can make him happy.

Anna.

I'm sorry, Junghee.

I was wrong.

I doubted you...

No, take care of Young il.

Yeah.

Take care of yourself.

Young il.

Goodbye...

This trip of yours carries an important mission.

You are dispatched as represent- ative of Korean film industry.

You will visit every studio in Tokyo,

and find the way to co- operate with them in every way.

We are expecting fruitful result from you when you come back.

It is not much but this is our way of showing our belief in you.

I will accept it with gratitude.

Goodbye.

Goodbye.

Kyungsook is here.

Hi.

I worried that I missed you.

Here.

- You shouldn't have. - Take this.

Did you send a telegram to your brother in Tokyo?

I did.

- Let's go. - O.K.

I won't be long.

The end