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In May 1980, the Korean military massacred innocent citizens who wanted democracy.

There were 4,122 confirmed casualties, the highest since the Korean War.

As a result, the military's top officer became South Korea's 11th president.

This movie is a work of fiction based on these historical facts.

Does it have a range of over 100 meters?

No.

Competition air rifles don't have that kind of range.

I guess you didn't believe me.

You forced me to make it regardless.

So I had no choice.

I already had the money deposited in my account.

It's a scaled-down industrial compressor.

If you use this to compress the air, it'll work.

The compression will take some time.

It takes five seconds.

It won't be that powerful if there isn't enough air compressed.

At the same time, too much air will make it explode.

One,

two,

three,

four.

Fuck!

LAUGHTER WILL BRING GOOD FORTUNE.

MAY 1980, GWANGJU

"Sun" means kind and fine.

"Sook" means clear.

"Young" means flower.

"Lim" means forest.

"Mi" means beauty.

"Jung" means righteous. "Jin" means treasure.

"Jin" also means progress.

-Grace... -That's it.

-I like that one. -What? Which one?

-Jin? -Yes, Jin.

Mi-jin.

Mi-jin Shim.

Not the Jin that means treasure.

-What was the other one? -The one that means progress?

Yes, that's it.

It's not just a lovely name,

but also has a good meaning.

It means looking towards the future like you hoped...

Sun-hwa!

What happened?

Sun-hwa!

Sun-hwa!

Sun-hwa!

Sun-hwa!

What is all this?

Sun-hwa!

Damn it.

Where the hell are we exactly going?

-I don't know. -Damn it.

Hurry up and get off!

Let's go, Gap-sae. They want us to get off.

-One, two, one, two. -One, two, one, two.

-Get out! -Get out!

-Get out! -Get out!

Jung-hyuk.

-Get out! -Get out!

There are soldiers.

-What? -Wow.

Fire!

Jung-hyuk!

Run!

Hurry!

Kill them all!

Come quickly!

Su-jin, hurry up.

Su-jin.

Are you okay?

Su-jin.

Jung-hyuk.

You can go by yourself, right?

I don't want to.

Commie insurgents!

Come here! Die!

Quickly.

You go ahead.

I'll follow you soon.

They're still alive! Get them!

Let's go, kid!

Get every one of them!

Commie!

Where are the rest?

Where are they?

Su-jin!

There's another one! Get him!

Su-jin!

Su-jin!

What have I done?

What did I do wrong?

Aren't you ashamed?

You're a military officer.

Attention, team!

Damn commies!

Damn commies!

Damn commies!

-Damn commies! -Sang-ryul!

Sang-ryul!

Hey, man!

What are you doing?

No!

Where is he?

Mom.

Where is he?

Honey.

Oh, no.

What should we do?

Honey!

Mom.

Honey!

Mom.

Don't cry.

-How will we live by ourselves? -Mom.

Evil bastards.

You evil bastards!

As the 11th president elected into office,

I would like to thank the people of the nation

along with the members of the National Conference for Unification.

What did I tell you before?

My goodness. I'm sorry.

YEAR 1983

-I'm sorry. -Hey, lady!

You're mentally ill, so you should stay home!

I'm pretty sure that's the law!

I'm sorry.

-I'm sorry. -I'll let it go this time.

I'll forget what happened earlier this month and today.

So don't come starting tomorrow.

Ma'am.

-I'm sorry, ma'am. -The president

visited the market in Cheongjin-dong.

-Stop apologizing already. -He supported the merchants.

How many times are you going to be sorry?

How many times has it been?

In modest clothes,

he inspected the cleanliness of the alleys in Cheongjin-dong.

Hey.

Where is her son?

His name's Jin-bae, right?

Mom.

-Mom. -The president

-Mom. -revealed his support

for the economic advancement of the merchants.

As someone leaving it all behind,

YEAR 1988

I don't have any regrets or desires left.

Dad, Seoul is way better than Gwangju, isn't it?

That's why we're moving, right?

Let's ride a cruise ship in Seoul, okay?

He will go down in history as the president who did his best.

Fucker!

Stop!

Here.

YEAR 1997

Be careful on your way.

You'll have another chance next spring.

What's with your father?

The former president received a special pardon

and was released from prison today after two years.

He apologized to the citizens...

Why is that on the news?

-Chief. -Yes?

Doesn't it remind you of the final scene in a mafia movie?

Goodness.

That's true.

Hey, but don't you think he did a pretty good job?

He saved the economy.

We even hosted the Olympics. Don't you agree?

Hey, sir.

Give me a cigarette.

It's cold.

Hey, sir.

Got a light?

Let's go.

Assholes.

The bus headed to Seoul is leaving. Please board.

The bus headed to Seoul is leaving.

-No special pardon! -Punish the one in charge!

Some citizens are refusing to accept the pardon

and are showing it by staging a protest.

-In particular, his hidden assets... -National unity?

-Fuck you! -My goodness.

Take your dad home.

Just kill me, fuckers.

Shoot us all to death, you fuckers.

I missed spring training again.

Fuckers...

I missed it because of you.

Just die, Dad.

Hurry up and go.

I won't charge you today since I'm in a good mood.

Why?

My son is being discharged from the military today.

Go home.

-Really? -Just hurry up and go.

-Oh, my. -I'm leaving then.

I'll clean up quickly.

Is he coming or not?

THE FORMER PRESIDENT ARRIVED AT HIS HOUSE AS HE WAS WELCOMED BY PEOPLE.

THE FORMER PRESIDENT ARRIVED HIS HOUSE AS HE WAS WELCOMED BY PEOPLE.

No.

Gosh.

You haven't changed at all, Mom.

You're exactly like how you were before.

You haven't changed at all.

Not at all.

Go get him.

YEAR 2003

-Fuck! -What is he?

What's with that guy?

-What is this? -Come on, punks!

My leg!

Stop!

Fucker!

Hey.

Do you have a death wish?

What, fucker?

Goodness!

-I'm at a loss for words. -He's crazy.

Let's talk man-to-man.

We're in the same business. We don't have to do this.

What do you mean the same business?

You thugs are driving me insane.

I'm sick of this!

What is so difficult about it?

You have wheels on your cart.

Just push it and go!

Stop making speeches. Did I get shot in the head?

Why would I leave a good location?

My mom started here ten years ago!

Do you have shit in your ears?

Listen while I'm still being nice!

Do what you want, you son of a bitch.

You can even split me open if you want to!

Who is he calling a thug?

Fuckers.

My eel is probably burned.

I'll kill you all!

Suho Gang?

As for Gwangju,

insurrection occurred when rioters took up arms.

There was no choice but to invoke martial law.

-Welcome... -Of course,

politics should come to a standstill.

Are you really all that?

Wow.

The world is shitty enough to make me sweat just sitting here.

Gwangju people shouldn't fight amongst themselves.

I just came to try the noodles.

Wow.

The broth is great.

When it comes to power,

the key is to have balance.

You can't survive on guts alone!

Hey, don't look at me like that.

I'm not a lowlife.

You should come visit my place next time.

I'll buy you a drink, okay?

-Six, seven, eight, nine. -Next report.

The former president is in court again after six and a half years.

In response to the judge's request to reveal his assets,

the former president stated that his total net worth is 291,000 won.

Take a look at my savings account.

-The total balance is 291,000 won. -Son of a bitch!

Fuck!

Goodness!

Damn it!

It's so damned hot.

Hey, Jung-hyuk.

Just relax.

Here.

Focus and push the button at the right time.

Got it?

-Yes. -It's easy, right?

Gosh, I can't believe this.

He's just going to play badminton. Why order the police around?

I feel sorry for you.

Why?

In the beginning,

it feels like being raped.

What do you mean?

You'll find out soon.

-Entering Seodaemun. Change the signal. -Here they come.

YEAR 2005

Here they come.

Change the signal.

POLICE OFFICER WORK NOTEBOOK

Jung-hyuk.

Are you hungry?

Hurry up and eat.

Su-jin.

Now that I became a police officer,

there's still nothing...

Damn it.

There's nothing I can do.

Life is so harsh.

It's so unfair.

I'm sorry.

I'm so sorry.

Su-jin.

Su-jin.

Hey, come here.

What's going on?

Are you leaving again?

-I have to go quickly. -Hey, Won-bin.

Why are you going?

Jung-hyuk is supposed to be on duty.

Is he sick?

I don't think Jung-hyuk can handle this.

What are you talking about?

He never says anything,

but I heard his sister died during the Gwangju Uprising.

That makes sense. Go ahead.

Please go.

-You shouldn't be here. -Hey.

Don't work at places like this.

-Go home! -You go home.

It's dangerous, so go home!

It's more dangerous for you! Just quickly leave!

Aren't you really going?

Sir.

You'll get arrested if you drink here.

Sir, listen to me.

Sir.

Sir, what...

What is that?

-Don't! -Sons of bitches!

What are you doing?

-Hurry! -Put out the fire!

Come out.

Gwangju is still in pain.

It's dying in agony!

Come out and apologize!

-What the hell? Get him! -Come out, you bastard!

Hey!

-Come out, fucker! -Stop him!

Grab the bottle!

What's going on?

Don't move!

Get the fire extinguisher!

Put the fire out!

-Get something to cover him. -What are you doing? Leave!

-Take care of him. -Quickly!

Take care of it quickly!

Call the local police.

Mi-jin.

Your name is Mi-jin.

Mi-jin.

So you can move forward with courage.

Do you know who named you?

Your mother.

She's the one who chose your name.

After your mother died,

we moved to Seoul.

I wanted to take the chance to start a new life with you.

It's the truth.

Dad.

YEAR 2006

TWENTY-SIX YEARS LATER

He seized power with a coup d'état.

He is a convicted felon who was sentenced to death.

In addition, he was fined 220 billion won, but said he only had 290,000 won.

He has yet to pay it.

Many of our listeners have probably forgotten about it,

but he still lives a luxurious lifestyle and still has power to this day.

Thank you.

Have you all eaten?

Someone is here to see you.

Who?

I don't know.

We're closed.

I know.

I know you from somewhere.

I guess you still remember.

I met you at your father's funeral.

You're not from around here.

What can I do for someone like you?

Is it that difficult for you to say it?

What is it?

Do you want me to kill someone?

Wow, I guess it's true.

I don't know what it is.

But whatever it is,

just settle it and move on.

Okay?

Okay, I'm done.

Take care.

It's someone

you know as well.

Here, take one.

Coming all the way here must have been hard for all of you.

My name is

Gap-sae Kim.

Thank you for coming.

My name is Joo-an Kim.

I'm the chairman's secretary.

This is Jung-hyuk Kwon.

He's a police officer.

This is Mi-jin Shim who is a member of the national shooting team.

-This is... -Gwangju thug, Jin-bae Kwak.

What a random group.

All of you here

are survivors of the Gwangju Uprising.

Although we don't know each other well,

I thought we could all work together on this.

Just a moment.

Let's put the kids aside for now.

What is your story?

Why would someone like you do this?

I'll answer that on behalf of the chairman.

I didn't ask you.

What? Are you a survivor too?

-No. -Then?

I...

I was a soldier.

This is ridiculous.

I can't just let this go.

Let me confirm something then.

Have you ever...

killed someone from Gwangju?

Above all,

as a soldier involved in the Gwangju Uprising,

I would like to apologize first.

I'm sorry.

In May 1980, I was...

That's enough.

Let's make a distinction between our curiosity and what we need.

I don't care about anyone here.

I don't care if he was a soldier who killed Gwangju people.

As long as we have the same goal, that's enough for me.

You're really something else.

I'm in.

Are you really going to kill him?

I just want him to apologize and to regret what he did.

All I want is to see him beg for forgiveness.

Everything else will depend on his attitude.

Me too.

I'll do it too.

Shit.

Are we going to make a blood pledge now?

I don't know if it will taste like how it did before.

It's not my restaurant, so I couldn't find kimchi.

This is enough. What more could I ask for?

Thank you for everything.

I never thanked you.

But...

I'm sorry.

There is something I need to do.

Please let me go.

You need to do something?

What is it?

I'm sorry,

but I can't tell you what it is.

Have you forgotten?

I'm also a thug.

And you're my family.

You have to give me a reason.

I'm going to Seoul

to buy cigarettes.

You little punk.

DATA RESEARCH

I'm sure you already know

that he has armed guards and police escorts

whenever he goes on his outings.

He looks familiar.

At times,

he also has personal security guards depending on the situation.

That's why we can't estimate the scale of his security detail.

LOCATION WHERE MI-JIN'S FATHER KILLED HIMSELF

The residences nearby are either vacant or used for security purposes.

There could be several other buildings used for security other than these.

If we include the suspicious buildings,

this is the estimated scope.

It's impossible to enter his home or apprehend him outside of it.

Oh, right.

This place

was built with the same layout as his mansion.

Approach while he's out. Infiltrate his house.

-Hello. -Hello.

-What the heck? -Look over here.

-Sir. -Click.

What are you doing?

First,

let's start by shaking up the guards.

The entrance is blocked off

with uniformed officers and personal security guards.

They check all cars and people passing through.

Those who do not have prior permits cannot access the premises.

Once, college students were arrested for attempting to enter the premises.

There were several failed attempts.

Every time such incidents happened, they increased the number of officers.

That's how its security was strengthened.

It's impossible to infiltrate directly.

We need to have a sophisticated and detailed strategy.

See you later.

If we charge in recklessly,

-we'll never be able to move even a meter. -Hey, it's me again.

-It's me. -What?

-What? -Stop!

-You! -Stop!

Gosh, that little...

Leave!

Stop stretching and just go!

Just go!

What is he doing?

Go!

-What is he doing? -Goodness!

One more time!

-What was that? -Gosh, he's crazy.

Hey!

-One more time! -What is he doing?

What?

Who the hell is that? Get him!

Two hundred ninety thousand won!

Come out, fucker!

Shut him up first!

Shut him up first!

Why is it so noisy on a residential street?

-Shut it. -What are you doing?

Who are you?

Are you the one in charge?

I didn't ask for you.

Is the old man inside?

Today's the day he dies. Does that bastard even know that?

Fuck!

-Is he unarmed? -Mr. Ma.

Let him go.

Did I come unarmed? Fuck, yes.

Why are you doing this?

Would you take the hint

if I say it's for my father who died in Gwangju 26 years ago?

You shouldn't underestimate this place.

You're pretty strong, aren't you?

I'll call it a day for now.

But make sure to let him know.

I'll come back and kill him.

-So don't die and wait for me... -Bastard!

Go toss him somewhere.

What?

Let's hand him over to the police.

Throw him out.

This is his final schedule that's been confirmed.

Joo-an? It's Jin-bae.

I did a little cleaning up in the alley today.

When I woke up from a nap,

-those jerks... -What do you see around you?

-Here? -Yes.

I see something pointed.

It's hot here, so hurry up!

Fuck, my mouth is so messed up. I can't even taste the cigarette.

Why didn't you disguise yourself?

Why would I disguise myself? I'm not a kid.

I hope they move according to our plan.

Don't worry.

I took care of it.

I heard that the chairman is actually your father.

Yes.

What an impressive family.

Nice shot.

The incident a few days ago makes me uneasy.

I believe it's time to increase security.

Go ahead.

However,

I'm worried about what the public would think

if we utilize the police again.

I'll search for external guards this time.

All right, do whatever you'd like to.

The weather has improved.

Should I head out to the field?

Please do, Your Excellency.

Your Excellency...

What?

Worried about the public opinion?

Public opinion.

What?

Why did you let the thug go?

You're strange.

Why would you make us work twice?

It will be May soon.

Make sure the media doesn't find out.

We have to be careful.

Why are you so concerned about what the public thinks?

It's my job to manage them.

Besides,

recruiting external security is also within my jurisdiction.

So stay out of it.

Let's go by the system. This isn't the first time we're doing this.

Don't do anything stupid.

His Excellency's safety is on the line.

LITERATURE BOOKSTORE

I thought I'd buy a book.

I heard you worked hard yesterday.

It wasn't a big deal.

Wow.

Is this a rifle for competitions?

This is pretty cool.

If you have something to say, just say it.

Okay.

I understand how you feel.

But stay out of this.

You're young.

You're still in your 20s.

You should be living your life.

My life has nothing to do with you.

Right.

That's true.

It doesn't.

But getting yourself involved in this line of work is a waste

because you're too pretty.

It's a waste.

What a worthless advice.

I'm not looking down at you.

As someone older than you,

I'm giving you this advice.

Someone who died before me is more important to me.

Isn't it the same for you?

Hey!

What's going on?

-Boss! -What is this?

PROSECUTOR WOO-HYUK KANG

Beethoven?

You thugs have high standards.

It's Mozart.

Hey, Su-ho.

Where is Jin-bae Kwak?

Jin-bae?

Why are you looking for him?

Hey.

Blackmail and instigation are pretty serious.

Stashing him away won't solve anything.

His opponent is the former president.

You don't need a calculator to figure it out, right?

Hey.

Turn off the engine.

Do you finally get it?

Hand over Jin-bae Kwak and negotiate with us.

If you don't hand him over, you have to take the bullet for him.

I sent Jin-bae...

to buy cigarettes.

Jin-bae, Boss got arrested.

What are we going to do?

We lost our place in Gwangju.

Have you bought cigarettes?

I haven't bought it yet.

Jin-bae.

This thing that you're trying to do...

Is it really the only way?

Is it the right thing to do? I honestly don't know.

Even so,

at the very least because I never even considered it,

I deserve to be in here.

Until now,

I've been living in Geumnamro without any worries.

Now,

I feel guilty.

Shit.

I'm ashamed of the way I lived my life.

Boss.

Jin-bae.

Don't look back.

Look ahead and run like hell.

The building was purchased years ago for this purpose.

This person will be helping you, Mi-jin.

It's 600 meters ahead at two o'clock.

It's like a maze.

This is the best we can do.

Were you sad because I didn't visit every day?

I've been busy working in Seoul.

The doctor told me that you're much better now.

Let's go home once this is over, okay?

Oh, do you remember?

The soldier who killed your father.

He came by a while ago.

He was crying.

He asked for forgiveness.

He begged me for forgiveness while crying.

But...

I didn't cry.

All I did was look at him.

I couldn't cry at all.

Here you go again. Don't cry.

You've aged,

but you are still the same.

You've never changed.

You're still foolish.

Here is the material you asked for.

Good work.

It was difficult to obtain.

Jin-bae's gang suffered a huge blow.

As expected, the prosecution got directly involved.

But we haven't heard anything yet.

They must be trying to intimidate us without creating a big issue.

They moved faster than expected.

They're also getting help from the government.

We need to speed things up.

You're the one who killed my father?

You cried and put on a show for my poor mother?

You even begged her for forgiveness?

So...

Is that why you came to me?

For revenge?

You're trying to manipulate the son of the man you killed!

Fuck, is this what it's about?

Jin-bae!

Stop whining.

My father and I suffered as much as you did.

You're not alone.

I didn't plan to hide it.

I just didn't think it was the right time to ask for forgiveness.

You might find it ridiculous,

but I wanted to give us both a chance.

If you want to kill someone, make a choice.

Fuck.

Why is this so complicated?

Keeping this up won't give us anything.

What are you going to do?

I'm going to kill him.

Mi-jin.

Killing him isn't my goal.

My goal is to make him repent.

We have given him enough chances already.

It has been decades.

You were ordered for traffic signal control support before, right?

Yes, but I don't do that anymore.

Do me a favor.

It's simple.

Just stall for five seconds.

Die, bastards!

Sons of bitches.

My wife is dead.

Everyone is dead.

What is that? I'm going to kill you all!

Sons of bitches.

They already have everything. What about me?

Buy food instead of alcohol.

You should eat first.

Then you can drink.

SEODAEMUN POLICE STATION

Salute!

Why are you here?

Aren't you on support?

Well, I was told I didn't have to go.

No matter how I think about it,

I don't think this is right.

If ever Mi-jin gets hurt, our plans would be ruined.

-Jin-bae is the closest right now. -That idiot! Fuck!

He's departing soon. Take your positions.

He has departed.

He will be in Seodaemun in five minutes.

These police officers are working hard.

They're being rewarded accordingly, right?

Yes, Mr. Tak handles that.

He's passing the rotary.

He will be there in three minutes. Please stand by.

He has passed Namgajwa Intersection. Prepare the next signal.

Prepare Seodaemun Intersection. He will be there in two minutes.

Are you hot?

Why are you sweating so much when you're young?

It's nothing.

Hey, Jung-hyuk.

I heard you volunteered to be on duty today.

Why?

Isn't it tough for you to be here?

He's entering Seodaemun. Change the signal.

Change the signal.

What are you doing?

Change the signal.

-Hurry up and change the signal! -Change the signal.

He's passing through Seodaemun.

What are you doing?

Move it!

One.

Two.

-It can't be. -What's that?

Three.

Four.

Five.

-Damn it! -It's too weak.

No!

Let go, you bastard!

Hey!

-You punk! -Don't go!

One, two, three,

four...

Too weak again.

-You can't! -Hey! Let go!

-I can't! -You punk!

Out of the way!

One,

two...

Are you insane? Let go, you bastard!

Three, four!

Security!

Five, six!

Die.

Die!

Police!

Don't move!

You little punk.

-Check if His Excellency is safe. -Yes, sir!

Protect His Excellency!

Cover His Excellency! Hurry!

Damn it! Don't move!

Jung-hyuk!

It's okay.

Damn it!

What are you doing? Hurry up!

Dad, I'm sorry.

This is as far as I can go.

Damn!

Joo-an.

Joo-an.

Let it go.

Don't you understand?

I'm not doing this because of you.

I'm doing this for myself.

I'm doing this so I can live.

I'm risking my life so I can live.

Please don't stop me.

We have already come so far.

But not like this!

From now on, I'll handle things! I'll do this myself.

You can't do it alone.

What happened may have complicated things, but I know we can still succeed.

I'll take care of it.

What can you take care of?

We all have our own reasons!

We may die trying, but we can't go on living either.

You know that.

SEOUL SHOOTING INCIDENT BETWEEN RIVAL GWANGJU GANGS

He's right in front of me.

-Hey. -I'll bring him in.

Don't talk so much. Just follow him.

All right, I understand.

It was on the news yesterday.

What gangs?

You're great at making stuff up.

What is this?

What?

This is the guy from yesterday.

He came here not long ago.

-Let's eat first. -Okay.

In a one-horse open sleigh

Jingle bells, jingle bells

I see that you're finally awake.

But you shouldn't be up.

You should stay in bed. You lost a lot of blood.

-You will still feel dizzy. -How is my hand?

Well...

No guests were here.

Are you left-handed?

No.

You will be fine then.

Are you hungry?

We're ordering Chinese food. What do you want?

-That place? -Their jjamppong is great.

-That's it. -Seven bowls of jjamppong.

Eight dumplings as service.

Come out, you punks.

You even studied abroad.

Why would someone like you be so determined

to join the former president's security detail?

Aren't you satisfied with being number one in the field?

I may be number one,

but I haven't had the opportunity to work for an elite.

I think working for the president would help build the company image.

Right, you can't disregard status.

You've never played in the big leagues, right?

I happened to hear that you're increasing security.

There are more lunatics out there lately.

We need to move quickly at times like this.

But there are so many security firms.

-Excuse me. -The competition is fierce.

You crazy son of a bitch.

Do you want to die?

What a stupid bastard.

Wow.

I like that type.

I'm sorry for the delay, but here are your car keys.

So that's where my keys were.

There are several boxes of apples in the trunk.

Apples?

Apples are nice.

They are simple and traditional.

I also have a small gift for His Excellency.

Educated people definitely stand out.

I like you.

The lecture will begin soon.

We invite all guests to attend the lecture.

Once again, the lecture will begin soon.

We invite all guests to attend the lecture.

LECTURE BY THIS ERA'S GREATEST PRESIDENT

For the era's greatest president,

let us bow and wish him longevity!

Everyone, please step forward!

-We wish you longevity! -We wish you longevity!

-Thank you! -Please return to your seats!

Return to your seats.

BACKGROUND CHECK MI-JIN SHIM

-Did you find it? -Yes.

Let me see.

They don't appear to be connected.

Higher-ups are asking us to close the case.

Hey.

Doesn't something smell fishy to you?

What do you mean?

Look.

Her mom and his dad both died during the Gwangju Uprising.

So what?

Goodness.

Is that why Jung-hyuk...

Quiet, punk.

His sister died during the Gwangju Uprising.

Is that why the higher-ups ordered to disband the special investigation team?

Something must be really going on.

Hey.

Did you find the car at the intersection?

They already closed the case,

so I stopped investigating.

You punk.

Why?

The registration is fake.

That's obvious.

-Hey. -What?

Investigate internally.

Tell the guy trailing Jung-hyuk to keep quiet, okay?

Rest up.

You sure don't listen. I told you to lie down.

Move over.

Is this it?

This looks more normal.

It looks kind of complicated though.

It's supposed to have a range of 800 meters.

This is a modified M-16.

It must be automatic then.

Right?

Why did you insert it like this?

-Do you know how to assemble that? -Yes.

They teach you how to do this when you join a gang.

Were you scared? This place is filled with thugs.

I don't get scared easily.

You're great at scaring others though.

I'm sorry.

What matters is you know.

And...

thank you.

It's fine as long as you're aware of it.

Here.

So that's what you look like when you smile!

I better live righteously.

I suddenly want to live that way.

Jung-hyuk, all this time...

I wouldn't have agreed if I knew it would be like this.

Everything is ruined.

You're right.

I regret how things turned out, but we still...

Turn yourselves in.

All of you.

What?

I...

I'll make sure to get reinstated no matter what happens.

So

let's just end it here.

-I'll wait at the police station. -Jung-hyuk.

He met someone, but I'm not sure who.

See?

What did I tell you?

Anyway, don't lose him and just keep watching him, okay?

Good work.

Why don't we just conduct an open investigation?

We can catch him immediately.

We can't do that.

Just proceed as secretly as possible.

What exactly do you want from me?

If we keep covering this up and something happens later,

I'll be the one on the chopping block.

To put it bluntly,

will the former president take responsibility if I get fired?

My goodness.

This is so frustrating.

What are you doing?

Welcome, Jin-bae.

-Hello, Jin-bae! -Welcome, Jin-bae!

Please come in.

This way.

What is all this?

We just noticed that you're not eating properly.

That's why we decided to prepare some food.

Jin-bae.

Let us go with you.

Let's buy cigarettes together.

Stop saying nonsense.

Let's be honest here.

You need manpower.

What about the boss?

Jin-bae.

We went to see the boss this morning.

You should give him a chance.

And give us a chance too.

Isn't that right?

-That's right! -That's right!

Is Jung-hyuk out for good?

Yes.

He's such a coward. Is he out there starving?

We received word that a date has been set.

However,

the police are on high alert due to the previous incident.

That's why we need to create a huge diversion.

We need to distract the police.

I'll go.

I was planning to go anyway. I made a promise.

That's what I said to the head of security.

I promised him that I would be back.

But what about the escape route?

Can you escape safely without my help?

Let's eat.

I'm hungry, so come quickly and eat.

It's me. What happened?

I lost the car Jung-hyuk got in.

What?

I lost it.

How could you lose it?

-You're a police officer. -He stopped by a restroom.

I had to use the restroom too, but he was gone when I came out.

-It was Honam Expressway, right? -Yes.

He probably went to Gwangju. Just come back for now.

I can go back? I'll be on my way then.

-What? -Is Jung-hyuk there?

-Yes. -Okay.

-He looked awful yesterday. -He's here.

Is he okay?

Are you listening? Hello?

I...

I really want to succeed this.

My parents also died during the Gwangju Uprising.

In front of my eyes.

My current father raised me.

What happens after...

I'm not so sure.

I haven't thought about it.

I see.

I guess you only live for today.

You're just like me.

I'm starting to like you.

Why aren't you eating?

Hey, just eat first.

Here.

What will happen to me now?

I placed you on sick leave, so stop worrying.

Just come to work as usual, okay?

It's normal for people to make mistakes.

That's how life is. Don't you agree?

Why are you so kind to me?

We're colleagues.

YOOYOUNG CEMETERY

You're always running off.

That's my mom.

SUN-HWA KWON MAY 22, 1980

That's my dad.

DONG-HOON KWAK MAY 23, 1980

It's really strange seeing this.

I know.

It's like they all belong to one family.

This side and that side...

It really does seem that way.

Are you scared?

Just cry and let it all out.

You should do that at least once.

Later.

All at once.

SU-JIN KWON MAY 22, 1980

Over 5,000 survivors and politicians attended the commemoration

of the 26th anniversary of the Gwangju Uprising this morning

at the National Cemetery on May 18.

Following the commemoration,

a tribute was held throughout the day for those who died in the uprising.

Over 5,000 Attend the Commemoration Of Gwangju Uprising 26th Anniversary

SEODAEMUN POLICE STATION

What is it?

It's the car at the intersection.

Didn't you say the registration was fake?

Yes, but I looked into it.

It is frequently seen in this building.

-X-Cop? -Yes.

What kind of a company is this?

-Did you find out? -Yes.

It's known as a reputable company in the industry.

It's very well-known, and their finances are also solid.

Is that all?

You should be investigating the people.

I wrote it down.

What was the name again?

It's Gap-sae Kim.

That car belongs to the chairman's executive secretary, Joo-an Kim.

Identify the vehicle.

Yes, sir.

Go check.

Can I help you?

I have an appointment.

I'm Joo-an Kim from X-Cop.

You're not on the list.

-Please check with your superiors. -Just a moment.

What should we do about the visitors from X-Cop?

-Let them in. -All right.

Let them in.

Welcome.

I heard you were coming from Mr. Tak.

-Right. -Come in.

Hold on.

You will have to be searched before you can enter.

-Is there a problem? -It's just our standard procedure.

This way, please.

Go ahead.

Nothing out of the ordinary.

Please enter.

What is that?

It's the chairman's gift for His Excellency.

We will have to inspect what it is.

Please show them what it is.

Open it.

Don't touch it, you punk!

Close it.

What are you doing to His Excellency's guests?

How dare you open a gift meant for His Excellency?

I'm sorry.

I apologize on their behalf.

Please come in.

Mr. Ma.

I personally vouch for them.

Open the door.

Should I give you some privacy?

There is no need for that.

It's okay.

You should freely talk to him.

We can just talk later.

This way.

Please wait here.

Attention!

Listen carefully.

Get your weapons out.

Put them down.

What is he talking about?

-Hurry up! -Put them down.

-Take it easy. -Remember.

You can't use your knives even if you die.

You can't injure anyone.

Got it?

We're not thugs today.

We're Gwangju's sons. Remember that!

Please go in.

Would you like to have coffee in my office?

No, thank you.

-I will just wait for the chairman here. -All right then.

When you're up there,

what you see is what you get.

That's the best we can do.

I know.

I will also pick the location.

I've done this more than a hundred times.

-It will be accurate... -Quiet.

After receiving and creating art,

I developed an eye for it.

But this...

This is...

a masterpiece.

I like it.

Thank you.

But why did you want to see me?

Please have a seat.

I see that you injured your toe.

You put a bandage on it because it hurts.

It's been 26 years.

I've encountered countless setbacks during that time.

It was painful,

but I was able to come this far because of it.

I made sure I would become the head of a major corporation.

That's because not just anyone can meet you.

And I had to meet you.

I came here today

because I need to hear your response.

My response?

Twenty-six years ago today,

in May of 1980, to be exact...

Do you remember what happened?

What?

Your attitude will decide if you deserve to live or not.

Why are you talking about such an old event?

I already addressed that.

Listen carefully.

The soldiers did that to defend themselves.

I wasn't aware of it until I heard a report.

The soldiers did it to defend themselves?

You were unaware?

I...

I was one of the soldiers.

Those were your orders.

Admit the truth, and ask for forgiveness.

Everything will end quietly that way.

It already ended quietly.

It may be over for you, but it hasn't ended for me.

In order to ascend the throne, you trampled on innocent civilians.

They all died because of you.

Even until now after 26 years,

you've never uttered a word of apology.

Hey, listen.

I'm getting bored of this.

Bored?

I wondered what this was about.

What is it?

The new security firm is called X-Cop, right?

The executive secretary is Joo-an Kim. The chairman is Gap-sae Kim.

I'm kind of uneasy since it is May 18 today.

That's why I've decided to go there. We're on our way.

Hello?

Hello?

Mr. Ma!

Damn it. Hey, step on it!

-Arrest him! -What is this?

-Block the entrance! -What is going on?

What is the matter? Why are you so serious?

I told you not to do anything stupid.

Wait here.

You're bored?

Like I said, it wasn't me.

Because of your orders,

I had to murder a lot of people.

Why are you still denying?

You should leave now.

Where did Mr. Tak go?

Because evildoers like you

prosper without remorse,

this society...

This society is corrupted.

You bastard.

I received special training.

Do you think a gun will scare me?

Listen, take out the guys from X-Cop. It's an emergency!

Bastard!

-People come and go. -Beg for forgiveness!

You should be ashamed of what you did.

Gap-sae Kim!

I secured an escape route.

I don't need it.

Okay.

-What is that? -What is it?

They're cops.

Shit.

-Follow them. Step on it! -Okay.

Hey brat, you better succeed!

Do you know each other?

I'm sorry, Your Excellency.

Why don't you catch up?

-Son of a bitch? How dare you? -What's going on?

Take care of it in the study.

Looks like young people don't like me that much.

I never did anything to them.

It's just the beginning.

-Hurry up and get off! -All right.

-What happened to Mr. Ma? -Hurry!

-He's not responding on the radio. -Block this area.

Block the alley over there!

-Channel 88! -Jung-hyuk, come here.

Our nation has become great.

What is that?

-Block the front! -What is that?

-Block them! Run! -Who are they?

It's probably Jin-bae Kwak.

A little more.

Long time no see!

Charge!

Stop them!

We need backup!

Just a little more.

Got you.

-What is that? -What is that?

-What is going on? -Hey!

Fucking charge!

I found it!

Did you get him? Answer me!

Are you all right?

-Freeze! -Shit.

Are you all right?

We have located the sniper. We will quickly take care of this.

The anchor is busted! We can't lower the crane!

Hey, get that door open!

Mr. Ma!

Arrest those rioters!

How can you let rioters get so close in broad daylight?

Rioters?

Don't call us that.

We're not rioters.

Your men were the actual rioters.

Understand?

Stop! That's enough.

-I said that's enough! -Okay.

Can you see anything?

-Get rid of them! -Sang-ryul!

Get a grip, Sang-ryul! He isn't the one you should protect.

It's these kids.

We have to end it here.

Don't stop me, Sang-ryul.

-Don't speak that way of His Excellency! -Sang-ryul!

Have you forgotten what that bastard did?

Did you forget what he did to their parents?

Come to your senses!

His Excellency's history is just.

What fucking history?

It's just your disgusting lust for power.

How long will you rewrite history?

-Shut up! -Sang-ryul!

-Commie bastard. -Commie?

-Commie? -Joo-an!

My parents weren't commies!

But why did you kill them?

Why? Why did you kill them?

Why?

-Joo-an! No! -No.

Joo-an!

-Jin-bae, hurry! -Come here!

Out of the way!

Where is the backup? They're already climbing the wall!

Oh, they're here?

That's it!

It's Mi-jin Shim, right?

Get her!

Hurry up!

Joo-an.

Joo-an!

-Joo-an! -I...

I really...

Joo-an.

Dad...

Joo-an!

I'm sorry, son.

His Excellency is just.

That's enough, Sang-ryul!

Stop shooting people.

Mr. Ma!

What are you doing? Shoot him!

Don't give me orders!

What?

Don't give me orders.

Your gun...

Don't...

Don't ever give me orders again.

Do you understand?

-Fuck, what are they doing? -Jin-bae.

Shoot him.

That is the only way you will be forgiven.

Let's not set a bad example.

We have to end it here.

Shoot him.

Move aside, Sang-ryul.

Move!

Don't give me orders.

I promised my sister that I would be a good police officer!

Sister? You fucker!

Son of a bitch. Police officer?

What about you?

How have you lived? Tell me already!

I lived like a dog!

Shouldn't a police officer protect innocent civilians?

Is that bastard innocent?

Should the police protect a murderous bastard?

Get a grip, Jung-hyuk!

Son of a bitch!

Aren't you ashamed of yourself?

Don't you feel bad for your sister?

Mr. Ma.

Are you really going to shoot me with that gun?

Of course not.

You can't die.

You bastard.

Till the very end,

you need to live your life shamelessly

so I can be provided justice for what I did.

Do you understand?

Your Excellency!

Your Excellency.

Search inside!

I'm sorry.

Call an ambulance.

Keep moving.

Hey! Where are you going?

Load him in here! Hurry!

We can still save him!

You have to save him, okay?

Gap-sae!

Wake up!

Fuck, I have to be one to kill you!

You can't die like this!

Gap-sae!

Damn it.

Hey, Jung-hyuk!

Good work.

You got Jin-bae Kwak, right?

Come here.

Sir.

-The situation is still ongoing. -What?

You need to get over here.

What have you been doing?

-Shut it down quickly! -Shit!

The equipment isn't here yet! What can I do?

-Hurry up! -I'll handle things here.

Please hurry.

-His Excellency is furious. -Hurry up! Seriously!

Hurry!

Come quickly!

All right. I'll head over.

I guess this is how it ends.

Is this really it?

I'm so sorry.

I'm so ashamed.

That's why I'm so angry.

Yong-gu.

Have you eaten?

Joong-seok, have you eaten?

Guys, have you eaten?

-Yes. -Yes.

What the hell was that?

Did you get your fill?

-Yes! -Yes!

Then let's give everything we have until the very end!

Jin-bae.

Let's go ahead and use our weapons now!

Fine, do what you want!

Now, charge!

Hurry up!

What is going on? Are they on it again?

Don't just watch! Help out!

Is this the only entrance?

-Hey, Officer Park. -Yes?

Is anything there?

Over there!

-I'll take your bag. -It's fine. Let's go.

Son of a bitch!

Son of a bitch!

What is this, you fucker?

Die!

Die!

There's no time.

Fuck, there's no time!

Die.

You're in danger!

Jin-bae, what are you doing?

Hurry up and kill him!

-Now! -No!

Jin-bae!

-Officer Park! -I'm okay.

-Get out of there. -Are you okay?

What are you doing?

Shoot!

Hurry up and shoot! There's no time!

It's been 26 years!

Twenty-six years!

If we lose this chance, we'll never have another!

Don't be sorry.

Don't be ashamed.

Don't blame the fucking world!

Let's just shake everything off!

Get in position!

-What are you doing? -Hey, punk!

We already did everything we can! Let go!

If I don't stop her,

you and I are both dead.

Captain!

No.

It's dangerous.

You're in danger!

Don't think.

You will only lose if you think.

Mi-jin Shim!

Drop the gun!

Let's...

get this over with quickly.

Then we can go to the movies like normal people.

We can even go to an amusement park.

Fuck.

So hurry up and fucking shoot!

Mi-jin!

Jin-bae.

Fuck!

Think of your father who burned to death!

I'm happy I met you.

THIS MORNING

At ease.

We're done, so let's go.

Let's go.

Subtitle translation by Aileen Kim