Original subtitles

This drama is fictional. Characters, places, and events are creations.

Child actors were filmed under supervision.

My name is Kang Hanna.

[chuckles]

I've always wanted to meet you.

I find it insulting that I know you, but you don't know me.

How old is your son?

You want to know when it started, huh?

He's nine years old.

Junik's mother says he's just like Junik was at that age.

You want to play LEGOs with me?

[Hanna] He loves drawing and is good at singing.

He always looked forward to playing soccer with his dad on weekends.

Even though he only saw him once or twice a week,

he loved him more than anyone in the world.

But now,

he's in play therapy.

Because his dad was shot to death

at the church where he sang in the choir…

And he saw it happen.

He saw that?

Eunseong sings in the Little Tree Boys Choir.

MASS FOR PEACE

ENTRANCE HYMN THE LITTLE TREE BOYS CHOIR

What's wrong?

It's nothing.

[Hanna] Every day, I wonder.

Would I still hate you this much

if my son hadn't seen it happen?

Since that day, your grief has been displayed across the nation.

You handle grief so gracefully.

You have a beautiful profile.

This picture of you, in particular, is heartbreaking.

How is it that the tears in your eyes never fell until the end?

People say you grieve with such dignity,

but I was clutching my chest and wailing when it happened.

[clamoring]

[gunshot]

[screams]

[gunshot]

[Hanna] While they marveled at your composed grief,

- I was running around… - Junik!

…like a madwoman trying to protect my child alone.

[Munju] To the day, my husband,

Assemblyman Jang Junik, tragically lost his life fighting…

[Hanna] And while you were telling the world

you'd carry on your husband's legacy…

[Munju] …traveling here by train while sitting on a bomb,

I have been running toward this moment.

[crowd cheers]

[Hanna] I was so devastated,

I couldn't even bring myself to touch the jacket he left here.

What do you want?

I got the DNA test results.

I'll be filing a paternity lawsuit soon.

I'll tell everyone who will listen

that Jang Junik's secret son is claiming everything that was taken away from him.

[chuckles]

And,

it's Junik's grandmother who's backing us in this lawsuit.

She's the one who suggested we move in with them… [chuckles]

To show everyone we have the family's support.

Tomorrow, we're moving into the house where Junik used to live.

[scoffs]

This is on Junik.

He should've asked me for a divorce.

Sometimes, he was selfish like that.

I can give your son more than what he's entitled to by law.

Let's keep this as quiet as possible. It'll be better for him that way.

It's just like Junik said.

Nothing gets to you.

But unlike you, I have zero patience.

I only put up

with everything because I loved him.

You think I'm doing this for the money?

I want to blow this up,

make sure the whole world knows

that the ones Junik really loved was me

and our child,

and that your grief is nothing but a show.

[chuckles] There's no such thing as graceful grief.

Real grief is ugly.

It makes you scream and thrash like a wild animal.

Where's that?

Malmö, Sweden in 2022,

when I was six.

It looks great.

Do you want it?

Thank you.

I have plenty more.

I've traveled a lot.

This must be your first time losing someone you love.

It's my third.

Grieving takes a lot of energy.

It starts with anger, then humiliation,

then resentment, regret, and self-blame.

And once you've gone through all that,

the real grief finally sets in.

The real grief

is excruciatingly quiet and as heavy as a rock.

- So don't wear yourself out just yet. - [sobbing]

You'll need your strength to take care of your child.

[crying] Junik was miserable

because of you!

You never loved him, did you?

When was the last time you made love to him?

You know,

I wanted to save the man I love from his awful marriage.

Junik was the one drowning, clutching a rock as he sank!

I don't normally fight the weak,

but if I have to, I won't back down.

Pull yourself together, Ms. Kang Hanna.

Even after you make it through something this terrible…

There's no guarantee it won't happen again.

[Hanna] Did you know

I designed this necklace?

It's the most popular design in the past 2,000 years.

Apparently, it's been the most popular design

for the past 2,000 years.

[Hanna] I'm a jewelry designer.

Guess what I prayed for while I was carving this.

That you'd feel

the same pain I do.

God answers prayers in mysterious ways.

I know you don't see me as a threat.

But I will make you weep.

I will see those tears hit the ground.

Ma'am.

I'm okay.

TEMPEST

How long have you known?

I guess she found a way to meet you.

I want to know how long you've been making a fool of me, Mother!

She's an expert.

She deliberately went after Junik and used him.

I had everything handled before the election.

I offered her a good amount of money, and she agreed to move abroad.

This is infuriating.

I lost my chance forever.

The chance to look Junik in the eye and tell him I'm leaving him.

I wish I could bring him back to life just to divorce him!

I know.

It feels like you're falling off a cliff upside down.

But you know what?

This won't kill you.

Right now, it feels like your world has turned upside down.

But by tomorrow morning, you'll realize it isn't all that bad.

And one day,

you'll see that it made you stronger.

I should know. I've been through it many times.

Why did you tell me to run for president?

To humiliate me in front of everyone?

You knew, didn't you?

That the mistress was going to come forward.

Honestly, this is an opportunity for you.

Don't you see?

A chance to step out of Junik's shadow and run as your own person.

A chance to show your vulnerability and let people embrace you for it.

A chance to prove that she can't break you,

and that you'll keep moving forward,

no matter what.

Sometimes, you sound completely deranged.

From this moment on,

I'm cutting ties with you.

You can't become president without me.

I don't want to win like this.

"…SHALL BE OWNED BY LIM OKSEON"

I'm terminating our contract.

You really think you can get away with this?

I made sure to take only one thing when I left this place.

The jewelry box you gave me.

Remember?

Fill this up with pieces from Junik over the years.

They will be your happiness.

Mother, this is tax evasion.

What are you talking about? This is a perfectly legal tax reduction.

[Munju] I didn't think jewelry would make me happy.

So instead, I started collecting your secrets.

What's the matter with you?

Ever since you married her, you've been acting strangely!

[Junik] She has nothing to do with this, so don't blame her.

I refuse to be part of any accounting fraud.

[Munju] Because I thought they would protect me one day.

20071ST QUARTER

FINANCIAL STATEMENT ACCOUNTING FRAUD

Thanks to my collection, I could join hands with you without fear,

despite knowing exactly what kind of person you are.

Now, make sure that woman stays silent.

I don't want to hear about her anywhere ever again.

You never had the decency to visit me, so here I am.

So, you've met my dear boy, huh?

Did you see how precious he is?

He's just like his father, isn't he?

Do you realize now what a terrible woman you are?

You almost let Junik die without a child as precious as that.

We'll be living together soon.

We should've done it sooner while Junik was still alive.

[line rings]

Hi, Miji.

Remember the list we made for donating my entire inheritance?

I want it executed immediately.

Ma'am, I don't know what you're talking about.

Is this voice phishing?

[line clicks]

What's wrong?

Did you promise Hanna a share of my inheritance once you got it?

[scoffs] You seem deeply shocked.

[sighs]

Do you know any place

where I won't have to see…

Or hear anyone?

There's something I want to do.

So this is what it feels like.

[Sanho] When you're shooting for the first time,

the hardest part is handling the recoil.

[gunshot]

Good job.

You're off to a good start.

You stood your ground this entire time

without wavering.

[door closes]

Mr. Paik.

I think I finally understood today

what kind of protection you offer people.

You got me through this day.

Does it hurt?

Shooting often causes muscle tightness.

[Dujin] Here's the current situation on the Korean Peninsula.

In the skies,

the number of US reconnaissance flights has increased significantly…

And more than three carrier strike groups are heading toward the region.

The US is deploying its full range of strategic assets

including bombers, fighter jets, advanced weaponry, supplies, and troops

closer to the peninsula.

[missiles whirring]

"THREE YEARS OF US MILITARY RULE:"

"WHAT REMAINS IN OUR SUBCONSCIOUS?"

What do you think this means?

A US attack on North Korea is imminent.

War will break out

within the next few days.

Sir.

What are you talking about?

I've lived

my whole life fearing war.

But

I've never been as afraid as I am today.

The signs of war I had only imagined

have suddenly appeared all at once over the past couple of days!

Yeah, okay. But what exactly are you suggesting we do?

There's nothing we can do, is there?

We have to do something!

We need to take to the streets

and stand against war,

hold candlelight vigils for peace, pray in churches, temples, wherever we can,

and appeal to politicians and the international community…

That we do not want…

War on our land.

[Miji] Here are the donation organizations I e-mailed you about.

I've reviewed their tax disclosures, financial reports, and audit statements.

I selected ones that allocate at least 85% of their total revenue

to public service projects.

There are 20 organizations in social welfare…

"PRESIDENT CHAE RETURNS FROM CHINA VISIT"

"MEETING WITH CHINESE PRESIDENT CANCELED"

…15 in research and scholarships, 10 in education,

six in health care, four in arts and culture, and five…

[person] Dr. Im.

Whose side are you on?

I'm on the side of our people.

My wish is to see peaceful reunification in my lifetime

so that we can all live without worry…

[grunts]

You're spreading rumors about war breaking out and inciting riots.

What are you, a spy?

[grunting]

You bastards talk too much.

If you're so scared of war,

then just die already and stop crying for attention.

Dr. Im. What happened to you?

Oh, Munju.

We're running out of time.

Listen to me carefully.

Something

happened in Beijing.

[vice president, in English] Well, President, it's time for you to choose.

Will you lose the North to China?

Or will you win this war and unify the peninsula during your term?

[Dujin, in Korean] I think the US convinced Chae Kyungsin

that a first strike is the only option.

War is coming soon.

There are three clear signs.

First, bunker busters designed to destroy North Korea's underground bases

are being stockpiled in Okinawa.

A significant portion of that has already been deployed.

Second,

the US strategic nuclear submarine,

USS Michigan.

Not long ago,

a Russian reconnaissance satellite detected it departing from Yokosuka Port.

BUNKER BUSTERS SSBN USS MICHIGAN

And the final, most definitive sign

is the evacuation of US civilians.

If AFN, the US military radio, plays Frank Sinatra's

"Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas,"

then it's really over.

That means the bombing will begin within 12 hours.

["Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas" playing]

Is this information reliable?

I wish it were wrong.

Ma'am, we have to go. People are coming.

The second-to-last bed over there.

Dr. Im, come with me. I'll take you somewhere safe.

No…

I no longer have any power.

You're the only one who can stop this, Munju.

You must stop this. Go get the word out.

Do whatever it takes.

[Sanho] What's going on?

We're carrying out official duties. Please step aside.

I'll need to see a warrant.

We

Are not required to present a warrant.

This is clearly an illegal arrest.

- Dr. Im has done nothing wrong. - [agent] Arrest him.

Step aside.

Come on.

[people clamoring]

[agent screaming]

What the hell are you doing? This is a hospital!

They're with a criminal. [Panting]

- We're arresting a spy. - Hey, stop them from taking photos!

[agent 2] No photos. Stop!

- Hey, stop them! - Wait, hold on.

- Let's go. - Dr. Im.

Can I get a wheelchair?

[tires squealing]

[phone buzzes]

Hi, Miji.

Ma'am, I figured it out.

What do you mean?

This is the forensic report

of the text messages from Mr. Jang's secret phone.

Here.

[Munju] What are these?

[Miji] They look really suspicious, right?

Almost like some coded messages from North Korea.

So I Googled it, and it turns out

a lot of people have gotten messages like this.

It's just a system error from the telecom provider.

You know, like those automated texts that flood in

right after you activate a new phone.

But when I looked closer, I noticed slight differences,

just a character or two.

That's when it hit me.

The SincereMail password is 15 characters long.

[Anderson, in English] Dear Junik, it all started about a month ago,

when three crew members from a North Korean submarine

defected to the US.

According to their statements…

[in Korean] That submarine was a 10,000-ton class, not 3,000 tons.

It wasn't just some modified old Soviet diesel sub.

[Anderson, in English] The new submarine being built in North Korea

is not an upgraded version of the Romeo-class as initially believed…

[in Korean] The hull was black, at least 140 meters long.

[Anderson, in English] …but actually a highly advanced 10,000-ton class SSBN.

…140 meters long, maybe 10 meters across.

[crew, in Korean] It carried a crew of about 160.

[in English] Space for 160 crew.

[in Korean] And it had small wings on either side of the bow.

It had 16 vertical launch tubes, arranged in two rows of eight.

They appeared to be for large missiles, with a diameter of around two meters.

[in English] Arrayed in two rows of eight, 16 vertical instruments on the bridge,

large-sized models with a diameter of around two meters.

[panting]

[Anderson] The whole agency was upended,

and everyone started poring through all available satellite images of North Korea.

Eventually, they identified an object in a few of those images,

just a shadow, but enough to start planning the operation.

It's an exact match. This confirms the submarine crew's statements.

Well, we'll have to authenticate it,

but this does suggest a high probability that they're the same.

Then we must take immediate action.

Well, of course, why hesitate when the evidence is so clear, huh?

[Anderson] I didn't believe it.

How could anyone build a submarine without so much as a whisper leaking out?

[Junik, in Korean] What if the North Korean defectors are lying?

You guys made a similar mistake during the Iraq War.

[Anderson, in English] That's what I've been saying.

So I wanted to hear the story from them directly.

But then something happened.

- Put your hands up on the wall. - No…

[clamoring]

[grunts]

[Anderson] One crew member shot the other two

and then turned the gun on himself.

[soldier] See if they're dead. See…

[Anderson] But the whole incident was swept under the rug.

[chief] The three aircraft carriers, Roosevelt, Reagan, and Carl Vinson,

will deploy to Korea to face a potential crisis on the peninsula.

[Anderson] Preparations for a strike on North Korea are still underway,

and the only evidence we have are the crew's statements.

Mr. President, may I have a word?

Mr. President, we have to ascertain whether these submarines are real.

We can't move forward based on the testimony of three dead witnesses!

Sir!

Junik,

I decided to take matters into my own hands

and find out whether that submarine really exists.

Thank you.

I've been scouring records, trying to find out

who's been buying submarine components.

Hey, I'm still missing 2021.

As I suspected, I came up with nothing.

There wasn't a shred of evidence

indicating that North Korea is building a 10,000-ton nuclear submarine.

However…

There was one name I kept coming across

over and over again.

Somebody who imported structural steel plates from Poland…

Precision sensors from Switzerland…

And engineers from Sweden.

The name was Stella Young,

an American arms lobbyist.

Wait, this Stella Young is saying

the North Koreans have the capability to build a nuclear submarine?

I heard a rumor that for the past five years,

she's been claiming that North Korea does have the capability

to build a 10,000-ton submarine. So I started looking into her.

PASSPORT SCAN

STELLA YOUNG, USA

[Junik, in Korean] Can a passport without a photo be issued?

[Anderson, in English] I've seen it once before.

The passport of a Romanian asset I saw had no picture.

[Junik, in Korean] Is Stella Young an American agent?

[Anderson, in English] Well, according to her immigration records,

she entered South Korea ten years ago

and never returned.

I suspect she's still in South Korea.

Please find her, Junik.

It's the only way to solve the mystery behind this submarine.

[Miji, in Korean] And this is the last e-mail

that Mr. Jang sent him.

[Junik, in Korean] Dear Anderson,

I think I know that woman, Stella Young.

I'll e-mail you once I sort things out.

[Munju] And two days later,

Junik was killed.

Do you think Stella Young was behind it?

[reporter] The US Navy's Ohio-class strategic nuclear submarine,

USS Michigan, will arrive at

the Busan operational base shortly.

It is highly unusual for the US Navy

to dock a submarine at a foreign military port

and openly disclose it.

- Could this be significant? - Yes.

USS Michigan is one of the largest strategic nuclear submarines in the world,

measuring 170.6 meters in length, 12.8 meters in width…

Everything is happening just as Dr. Im said.

"SIGNS OF WAR"

"U.S. CIVILIAN EVACUATION OPERATION NEO"

If those really are signs of war…

There's only one thing left now.

In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

[Munju] I know why you're here.

You must be in agony.

Is war coming soon?

Is it today?

Tomorrow?

Seo Munju.

- You… - I still believed in you,

even at the height of our undoing.

I thought we were both fighting to stop war in our own ways.

You always sent me memos before negotiations.

What we could compromise on and what was nonnegotiable.

So how could you back down?

What the hell happened

that you accepted the possibility of war on the Korean Peninsula?

As I walked into the church,

my whole life flashed before my eyes.

All the moments I nearly died.

If only I had died back then.

You'll never understand the agony

of having to choose between the lives and deaths of millions.

Consider yourself lucky.

I would never have chosen war, no matter the circumstances.

You don't know that.

You think you would've chosen any differently?

What could you have possibly done?

[Munju] Ambassador, may I have a moment of your time?

I could use your wisdom.

[in Mandarin] "Don't you see"

the Yellow River's waters descend from Heaven, rushing into the sea,

"never to return?"

"Don't you see the shining mirror, grieving in the high hall for your hair,

silken black at dawn, that dusk has turned to snow?"

[in English] Hello, Ambassador.

Your eyes have lost their usual serenity.

You seem worried.

They're wide with worry.

Are you concerned about tonight?

Is China aware of the situation, Ambassador?

Why would China tolerate a war in Korea?

You want this war?

Everyone wants it.

I see there's a reason behind this.

A reason driving this war.

Ambassador, have you ever seen the Yellow River flood with your own eyes?

No, I have not.

The water is vast and powerful.

It sweeps away everything in its path.

It's futile to resist it.

It's foolish to think that mere mortals can bend the will of the heavens.

You cannot fathom this, Ambassador,

because you have never seen something truly vast.

Now, I understand you wish to prevent this war,

but there's nothing you can do,

except pray.

Pray the war ends swiftly like a summer shower, fierce but fleeting.

Because if things go wrong, it could escalate to World War III.

[in Mandarin] "A small mountain can overshadow a great one,

simply because it stands closer."

[in English] What does that mean, Your Excellency?

It's an old poem written by a Korean man named Chong Yagyong

when he was seven years old.

I believe a small mountain can overcome a big one

because I'm young and naive like him.

So… I'll do what I can.

So stubborn.

So beautiful, so smart.

And yet, you will die.

SUYEONG BAY, BUSAN

SUYEONG BAY FIREWORKS FESTIVAL A TALK WITH CANDIDATE SEO MUNJU

[in Korean] My fellow Koreans.

The people of Busan on this Sunday evening.

Tonight, I won't speak about myself.

The reason I stand before you is to warn you

that war could break out before sunrise.

[crowd muttering]

War?

Let me say this again.

[watch beeps]

Within the next 24 hours,

the United States is likely to launch an attack on North Korea,

and there's a very real chance

the Korean Peninsula could go up in flames.

"THE US WILL BEGIN ITS ATTACK…"

Standing by for orders.

Two days ago, the President accepted the US notice

of an impending strike on North Korea.

It is now 7:02 p.m.,

and President Chae Kyungsin has likely

taken shelter in an underground bunker in preparation for war.

At 6:50 p.m.,

the official Blue House social media account

posted a photo of the president attending the People's Party convention,

but that photo is fabricated.

To those at the convention,

if any of you have seen the president after that time, please send proof.

Madam President, I just have one question.

When your people stand at the crossroads of life and death,

will you really remain hidden in a bunker?

Special ops have been dispatched and will arrive shortly.

It's time to make your decision now.

[agent, in English] Stand by until further orders.

Keep the target in sight.

[sirens wailing]

[in Korean] The US wants to start this war because, a month ago,

they learned that North Korea was building a nuclear submarine.

They believe this is their last chance

to protect their country from a North Korean nuclear strike.

[in English] Secretary of Defense. Immediately.

[in Korean] But who will fight this war on the Korean Peninsula?

We will.

Tonight, we walked these streets with countless dreams.

But by tomorrow, we will all share just one.

That we, and the people we love, survive.

But what if the US is launching this attack based on false intelligence?

What if the submarine doesn't exist?

- Get the Zoom call going. Now. - Okay.

Let's hear from the US Assistant Secretary of State,

Anderson Miller.

Madam President.

[in English] Hello.

[in Korean] My name is Anderson Miller.

[Munju] Anderson, we're surrounded by the police right now.

But you must tell the truth, no matter what happens.

The submarine that the US is planning to strike tonight. Does it actually exist?

[in English] The only evidence that this submarine exists

comes from the unverified testimony of three North Korean defectors,

one of whom committed suicide after shooting his fellow crew members.

- We must not take them at their word. - [in Korean] Requesting entry order now.

We can't wait any longer.

[in English] Furthermore, I received the following video.

[in Korean] The truth is, I've never actually seen that submarine myself.

I've only heard rumors.

[phone ringing]

[in English] What?

[agent] Sir, I think you need to see this.

[investigator] Then how were you able to testify to it?

[in Korean] The chief engineer explained it in detail.

I memorized it on my way here.

[investigator] Why did your chief engineer tell you to give false testimony?

I guess he was pushing for war.

[alarm blaring]

[police] From this moment forward, this assembly is deemed illegal.

Disperse and leave the area immediately.

[agent, in English] The firecrackers are a sign.

Fire at the first bang.

[police, in Korean] From this moment forward,

this assembly is in violation of the law. Disperse and leave the area immediately.

We're going in.

- [engine revving] - What? What's going on?

[sirens wailing]

I hope I'm wrong.

I'd rather be labeled as someone spreading baseless rumors and inciting a riot!

Please make that the case

so that nothing happens tonight and we all wake up safely tomorrow.

Ma'am!

Please spread this message!

Let's work together to stop this war!

[vehicle approaching]

[people screaming]

[firecrackers banging]

[grunting]

I'm fine. It doesn't hurt.

Press this down for three minutes.

Sanho.

I'm really okay.

I'm not.

[Sanho] I'm going to keep talking to you, and I need you to keep responding, Munju.

I need to make sure you're breathing okay and staying alert.

[Munju grunting]

Were you shot too?

Just look at my face,

nothing else.

Okay.

I see a lot of tissue damage.

But it didn't hit your bones or nerves.

[grunts]

The next part is going to hurt more.

You need stitches.

Right now?

Who's going to do it?

I am.

No, wait.

What about anesthesia?

It'll be quicker than giving you anesthesia.

[breathing heavily]

So you don't hurt your teeth while clenching.

[whimpers]

[groans]

You did great.

You're a good patient.

I was cursing

in my head.

With this kind of injury in combat,

you only get one minute for first aid,

then you pick up your rifle again.

You're supposed to fire a gun with this arm?

Of course.

If you want to take down the one who shot you.

That bastard got lucky.

Which bastard?

The one who shot you.

Why's that?

If they had hit your bone…

I would've killed them.

[alarm blaring]

THE PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF KOREA

Tonight, I stand before you to address the concerns and uncertainties

surrounding the security of the Korean Peninsula.

It is true that the United States has suspicions

about North Korea's strategic nuclear submarine.

However,

I firmly believe that the US will not make any military decisions

until the existence of North Korea's nuclear weapons

is fully verified.

You once said that if you understand the other party's true intentions,

negotiations will always succeed.

I know what kind of president you wanted to be.

In the end, I'm sure you'll choose the path that prevents war.

"I CAN PROVE THE SUBMARINE DOESN'T EXIST"

This is my plan for tonight.

I'm putting everything on the line with this proposition.

Let me finish what I have to say,

and I'll help you step out of the bunker.

No matter what happens, I will stay right here.

I will do everything in my power to stay as close to you as possible

and protect peace until the very end.

My great fellow Koreans.

Tonight, we must protect one another

more than ever.

Please continue your daily lives as usual.

Trust the government and follow our guidance.

That's as far as it goes.

I can't guarantee your safety.

No matter what happens, I never knew about your plan.

I warned you, right?

The Americans don't like you.

Be careful.

[door opens, closes]

[in English] My last question.

This couldn't have been easy for you.

Why put yourself through all of this?

Because the planned US attack against North Korea

was predicated on false information from the very beginning.

What if this leads to war on the Korean Peninsula

costing tens of thousands of lives, perhaps more,

and in the end, we find no trace of this supposed submarine?

I need a report on the impact of this Anderson interview

on the midterm elections on my desk in three hours.

If we'd attacked North Korea in 1994,

they wouldn't have a single nuclear bomb today.

We missed the same opportunity in 2006 and again in 2017. Why?

Because we're always so damn concerned

about some midterm election six months down the line.

If we eliminate the North Korean threat today,

America will be thanking us for goddamn decades!

Where are we going?

Catacomb has a cabin we can use.

I just realized I never planned the next step.

I guess I thought this would be the end.

- [bang] - [Munju shouts]

[water splashing]

Is it warm?

How long did you say it'd take for me to heal?

About three to four weeks.

I won't be able to wash my hair by myself until then, will I?

I'm afraid not.

[Munju] Can you shoot with one arm?

[Sanho] Even with only one arm and one leg, you can still shoot.

Even if you get shot in the heart,

you'll still have a few seconds before you die.

What do you think you should do in that moment?

[Munju] Shoot the bastard who shot me.

[Sanho] This gun has taken over 20 lives already.

It understands the human urge to kill the enemy.

I think this gun likes me.

I want you…

To become someone dangerous.

I don't think I've ever had this before.

In my hometown, people put bracken in chicken soup.

You seem to like it.

I think this is the first time in ten years I've eaten this much.

You must've been very hungry all those years.

I can recognize someone who's hungry.

I ate a lot of peaches ten years ago.

My morning sickness was so bad I couldn't eat anything else.

That's why I called the baby Peach.

I don't think I've ever felt that full since then.

A boy or a girl?

A boy.

He kicked so much when I was pregnant with him,

I thought he was going to love soccer.

So…

When I was in that house, I felt a little relieved

knowing Junik had a son who liked soccer.

Funny, isn't it?

That woman said she wanted to take everything from me, but…

[Munju] I felt like I'd trade everything I had

just to live that kind of life.

I never even thought I wanted it.

[child] Mom.

[chuckles]

Mom.

["Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas" playing]

[reporter, in English] Here's the weather forecast from the US military…

- [static] - …for tomorrow.

First up is Seoul.

Tomorrow there'll be clear skies…

[in Korean] We North Koreans

think war can break out any day,

so it wouldn't really surprise us.

It wouldn't surprise me either.

That day at the church,

we were the only ones undeterred.

While everyone was running away from death…

[gunshot]

[people screaming]

…you ran toward it.

What were you going to do if war broke out, Sanho?

If a nuclear bomb were to come,

I'd want to be with the person I love.

You said you had family in the North, right?

Did I keep you from them?

No.

Now I just want to be here.

That bullet…

I should've taken it instead of you.

Should I not say things like this?

I never wanted…

To feel happy again.

[static]

["Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas" playing]

We couldn't stop this war after all.

For one last time…

I want you to pretend…

This is just an ordinary day.

[music continues]

[sirens wailing in distance]

[announcer] Attention. This is the Civil Defense Alert Control Center,

Ministry of the Interior and Safety. This is not a drill.

As of 23:56, a nationwide preliminary warning has been issued.

All are instructed to immediately prepare for evacuation

and safely proceed to the nearest underground shelter.

[music continues]

Translated by Yoonjung Song