Original subtitles

This movie is based on the testimonies...

of 'comfort women' who were victimised by the Japanese army.

So after you disclosed your past...

how did the people around you react?

Well, most people praised me for my courage...

in coming forward with what I've been through. That's all.

I felt so ashamed...

but nobody treated me any differently. There was none of that.

- Do you still feel ashamed? - No, not at all.

I see.

How long did you suffer the brutalities of the Japanese army?

I was taken when I was seventeen.

I can't recount the incidents one by one.

- So much went on in there. - Yes.

I was taken away by the Japanese army.

It's simply impossible to recount each and every thing they did to us.

What I've been through is beyond description.

We would be having our period but the soldiers didn't care.

They just carried on abusing us.

They'd drag us around like a piece of luggage...

and use us in whatever way they fancied.

We'd be considered broken once we fall sick.

They'd either throw us out or kill us.

That was how it was back then.

- I don't even know where to begin. - I see.

How were rations such as food or...

♪ Come out, come ♪ ♪ out, wherever you are ♪

♪ Are you ready? ♪

1943, Geochang South Gyeongsang Province

Not yet.

♪ Come out, come ♪ ♪ out, wherever you are ♪

Hey, aren't you girls a little too much?

I told you it's no fun if you go too far.

Have you heard?

Uncle Du-sik from the next village was taken by the Japanese policemen.

Really?

My father said he's going to war to become a soldier.

If you become a soldier, does that mean you become Japanese?

Are you an idiot?

A Korean being a soldier doesn't make him Japanese.

Hey, mind your language.

Do you remember what our teacher said?

"We're all loyal subjects of Japan."

Remember?

It's no fun playing like this. Shall we place a wager?

What will you wager?

If you girls win...

I'll...

I'll give you this.

Wow, it's taffy.

What would you girls give me?

Forget about the other things.

- I want that. - No, not this.

She's right. My mother said we're not allowed to give this away.

Forget it then.

Do you have any idea how rare these taffies are?

You won't be able to get a piece of it even with ten of those charms.

I'll be generous and give one back. Here.

Return mine too.

My mother told me never to give this away.

I can't give both back.

That good luck charm is supposed to keep me safe.

If I give it away, I'll be cursed!

Who told you such an absurd lie?

We'll be doomed if my mother finds out about this.

Whatever. See you!

- Sister! - Jung-min!

♪ Ari-ari-rang, Suri-suri-rang ♪

♪ Ara-ri-ga-nat-ne ♪

Father...!

Father!

Look who's there!

- It's my precious little darling. - Father...!

If you hit your head on the carrier, you'll get a bump.

Gosh, my little darling. You've grown so much heavier now.

♪ Look at me ♪

♪ Look at me ♪

♪ Look at me ♪

♪ Look at me like you would a flower ♪ ♪ blooming in the middle of winter ♪

♪ Ari-ari-rang, Suri-suri-rang ♪ ♪ Ara-ri-ga-nat-ne ♪

♪ Going over Arirang Hill ♪

♪ Ari-ari-rang, Suri-suri-rang ♪ ♪ Ara-ri-ga-nat-ne ♪

Did I keep you waiting, dear?

Jung-min, come over here.

- What's the matter? - Be quiet.

What did you take from Mi-sun?

No, I didn't take anything from her!

I won it fair and square.

Give it to me.

Now!

Take this and give it back to Mi-sun.

Hurry up and return it to her!

What are you waiting for? Come in.

What did I tell you?

What did I say about stealing?

If you do that, no one will marry you! Didn't I say that?

Oh my.

Father...

Goodness me.

Kids her age tend to be naughty. Don't be so hard on her.

She's so wild because you've spoilt her.

Oh, come on.

Don't you know how scary the world is right now?

They say the soldiers are coming up and taking people away.

Rumour has it that those taken were never heard from again.

I heard they're all dead.

She's just a child, she'll be safe.

But you need to be more careful.

How are we going to survive if they take you away?

The world now is so...

Yes, you're right.

You're right, my dear.

Jung-min.

All I want is for you...

to grow up well and marry a good man.

You know that, right?

- No...! - We don't have time. Hurry up.

Just get on with it.

No, you can't do this. This doesn't make any sense.

What the hell is he saying?

You can't just show up here and take her away.

No, you can't do that. Please!

Are you...

Jung-min?

- Take her away. - Yes, sir!

No...!

You can't just take her away!

- Father...! - Dear...!

Please spare us. I beg of you, please let us go.

Hurry up, move it!

Listen carefully.

You see these clothes?

Stop crying and look!

I've hidden some money in the hem.

You've learnt Japanese in school, right?

Use this money in times of emergency. Get someone to bring you back to Geochang.

Is that clear?

What do you do with this money?

Get someone to bring me back to Geochang.

That's right...

Goodness me, you're still a baby. What should we do?

You've never even been out of this village before.

What will I do without you? What should we do?

Listen to me carefully.

No matter what happens, you'll be fine if you keep your head.

All right?

Here.

It's not very pretty.

But keep it with you.

It'll bless you with good luck and keep you safe.

Make sure you keep it on you all the time.

What the heck are you doing? Hurry up! Move it!

Don't forget our names and where your home is, all right?

Jung-min!

Jung-min!

Jung-min...!

Jung-min...!

Jung-min...!

Jung-min...

1991, Dumulmeori, Yangpyeong County, Gyeonggi Province

What a young visitor.

Is that your mother next to you?

Yes.

Who told you about this place?

My husband came here once before.

And where is he now?

I see, he's no longer with you.

An ex-convict broke into our house the day he was released...

And that's when your daughter stopped talking?

- My husband was... - He got tangled up...

with a life which was about to end.

But why did you...?

You should have stayed strong.

I'll keep your daughter here.

- But... - There's no need to worry about her.

She won't make it out there. She'll only be ridiculed.

Hello.

I'm Ae-ri.

What's your name?

Mum.

- Ae-ri. - Yes?

Are you getting along with Eun-kyung these days?

Eun-kyung?

Yes, ma'am.

Has there been anything unusual going on?

I was startled by her several times when she woke up crying at night...

but other than that, everything seems fine.

- Oh, but sometimes... - Yes.

She mumbles to herself as if she's talking to someone.

- Like a lunatic? - Yes, that's right! Like a lunatic.

♪ Oh, Your Majesty the King... ♪

♪ please bless Gong-sun Temple ♪ ♪ which originated from Namsan... ♪

♪ for our current and ♪ ♪ future generations ♪

Hey.

Hey!

We need to clean all these.

Like this.

Excuse me.

Yes? Are you talking to me?

Are you looking for someone?

No it's okay.

It's enough that I got to see her. I'm leaving now.

Do you know her?

Yes, I know her well.

But who are you, my dear?

Excuse me.

An old man asked me to give you a message.

Are you talking to me?

I have a message from an old man in a white shirt and grey pants.

A white shirt?

He wants me to pass the message now because he has to leave soon.

What?

He said he wrote a message for you...

on the inside of the old wardrobe.

He said you must read it before it gets thrown out.

Who...

Who told you that?

Honey?

Dad?

Dad!

Dad!

Dad!

Hyang-sil.

Hyang-sil.

I'm sorry I put you through so many hardships.

Dad...

Please convey my gratitude to your husband as well.

Dad!

Dad!

Dad...!

Dad!

So...

does anyone know where we're going?

I don't know. They just dragged me from home.

Why are you all crying?

You're making me upset.

I heard we're all going to a shoe factory.

But why aren't they telling us anything?

I'm scared.

Where are you from?

- I'm from Sangju. - I'm from Geochang.

Are you all right?

Why are you shivering?

You're burning up with fever.

Come here.

What's this?

It's a good luck charm.

My mother made it for me.

Don't touch it. This is my amulet to ward off evil.

It won't work anymore if you touch it.

I envy you.

I don't have a mother.

She died giving birth to my brother.

Really?

How old are you?

I'm fifteen. What about you?

I'm fifteen too.

We're the same age then.

- Shall we be friends? - Sure.

Before I was taken away...

I had always wanted to travel to Gyeongsang by train.

Really?

I have five younger siblings and the youngest is only one year old.

I got so sick of them.

I have no siblings. I'm the only child.

Really? You're so lucky!

Your parents must have doted on you.

No way! My father's fine...

but my mother's very strict with me.

I wish I had a mother to tell me off.

Really?

Didn't your mother make that for you?

Yes, she did.

I know.

Every time after she had caned me, she'd stroke my legs and apologise.

I know that.

She'd touch my chest when I was asleep and tell me I'm growing up fine.

- Are you crying? - No way! I don't cry.

My mother said if I can keep my head, I'll be able to find my way home.

I envy you.

I'll let you wear it for a while.

Return it to me when we get off the train.

No, it's fine. Keep it.

I got separated from so many girls I've talked with on the way here.

If we get separated, I'll regret being so mean to you.

So just put it on.

Thank you so much.

Get off, hurry...!

- Hurry up! - Hey, you.

You girls over there.

You, you and you there.

Get up.

Hurry up!

Come on!

Move it!

1943, Mudan River, Jilin, China

Stop dawdling! Move it!

Move it!

Welcome...

- Oh my! Look who's here! - How have you been?

So the bad dream I had last night was to warn me of your visit.

You're courting trouble, teasing a shaman.

Well, I've lived a long, long life.

I have no qualms tempting fate.

I'm here to make some new hanbok (traditional Korean dress).

- You can still sew, right? - Oh, you!

Where's your son?

He has gone to the market.

By the way, who is she?

- A new shaman at our temple. - I see.

- Can you make a hanbok for her too? - Sure.

- There... all done. - Okay.

- Her? - Yes.

Auntie, can you measure me too?

Your mum didn't say you needed new clothes.

All the more you should take my measurements.

Why does Eun-kyung get to have new clothes, but I don't?

I'm older than her.

Give me that.

Hand it over now!

This journey has been hard on you.

This is where you'll be staying from now on.

Sit.

You'll converse only in Japanese from now on.

You will call me "Father"...

and this lady, "Mother."

But...

where is this place?

This is...

- You speak Japanese, don't you? - Yes, I do.

How old are you?

One, two, three...

I'm sixteen.

How old are you?

I'm fifteen.

How old are you?

Fourteen.

Let me go! What are you doing?

Where are you taking me?

I'm only checking to see if you're healthy.

Hey...!

Stay still or you may get hurt.

It's okay. Go back to work now.

A fourteen-year-old virgin?

Nice.

Long live the Emperor! All hail the Emperor...!

Hey, I like you.

Come and sit here.

It's okay.

Come over here.

Everything's going to be all right.

Come here.

Yes, that's it...

That's how a young girl should react.

Very spirited. You're worthy of being offered to the Great Imperial Army.

(Mandarin) Please, I beg of you.

(Mandarin) Please let me go!

(Mandarin) Please, I beg of you. Please...

Hey, it was you. Wasn't it?

The one who asked where we are.

Why bother asking?

We're all doomed to die here anyway.

We're in hell.

Are you all right, my dear?

Are you all right?

Where am I?

Where's Ae-ri?

I'm so glad you're all right. Thank goodness.

We couldn't wake you up so Uncle Il-gyu brought you here.

- Don't you remember anything? - Not at all.

I see.

What are these?

These are...

these are good luck charms.

When I touch one...

I see butterflies... and soldiers.

Soldiers?

What kind of soldiers?

Soldiers armed with knives and guns.

I think I saw something just like this in my dream.

- Yoshio. - Yes, sir.

Hey, Tanaka.

- Yes, sir. - Yes?

Enemies! It's a surprise attack!

Charge!

Go...!

Retreat!

Kill them all!

Kill them all!

Kill them!

You filthy Koreans!

What are you doing?

I'm going to make one of the girls wear this.

You idiot.

Who are these people?

Calm down. It'll be your turn soon.

No. It's my turn now.

I'll arrange the best for you soon, sir.

You dirt bag!

Yoshimi's dead...

because of you filthy Koreans.

Fine. I'll let you in first.

Put this on.

(Mandarin) I'm sorry. It's my fault...

- (Mandarin) I'm sorry. - Put it on!

(Mandarin) I'm sorry. It's all my fault.

- (Mandarin) I'm sorry. - Put it on! Do it!

I told you to put it on, you stupid witch!

(Mandarin) I'm sorry.

(Mandarin) All right, I'll wear it...!

(Mandarin) Please don't be angry...

Welcome.

Wait..

Just sit down.

You can rest for ten minutes.

No, I can't. I'll get into trouble.

You need this, right?

I'll put the coupon here.

To be honest...

I came here because I was curious.

But I changed my mind after I saw you.

Why?

You look a lot like my baby sister.

I get that a lot.

Some say I look like their mother.

I can imagine.

Everyone's living in fear. We could die any time.

What's your name?

I'm Masako.

No, not that name.

What's your real name?

I don't know.

Hey, time's up!

No speaking in Korean.

Brother, come here.

Come down.

Come here.

Officer Kuroda!

You know she's not right in the head.

Please go easy on her.

I'll give you a special service later.

Could you give us ten minutes alone, please?

You won't stir up any trouble, will you?

You know how long I've been here.

I assure you we won't stir up any trouble.

So please give us some time alone.

All right.

- You better be good. - Yes, sir.

You fool!

You'll be the death of me.

- What happened to her? - It's a real sad story.

What happened?

Her brother from another unit came to the station one day.

- Sun-hee! - Brother...!

Let me go!

Brother, no...!

Brother...

And now she calls every soldier she sees "Brother."

She thinks that they're her brother.

Oh, the poor thing.

But we haven't had such great weather in a while, don't you think?

It's so nice and soothing.

Nice and soothing, my butt!

This wench can survive anywhere.

"It's so nice and soothing."

You're in the mood to be enjoying the weather?

Still, this is better than dark and rainy days, right?

Save that sharp tongue of yours for eating.

What's next?

Did you have to fart here?

You might as well take a crap while you're at it!

You wench, have you had eggs or something?

Gosh, the stink!

- It's freezing cold. - It's so refreshing.

Didn't you work at a courtesan house back in Pyeongyang?

Yes, I did.

Could you sing us a song before the soldiers come back?

Listen up then.

♪ Are you leaving? ♪

♪ Are you going away, ♪ ♪ leaving me behind? ♪

♪ How could I live on my own... ♪

♪ if you leave me behind... ♪

♪ all on my own? ♪

♪ What should I do? ♪

♪ Are you leaving? ♪

♪ Are you going away, ♪ ♪ leaving me behind? ♪

♪ I'd like to hold you back... ♪

♪ but I'm afraid you ♪ ♪ might leave me for good ♪

♪ What should I do? ♪

♪ Now... ♪

♪ my dear love ♪

♪ I'll... ♪

♪ let you go ♪

Moving on to our next report.

Following our interview with one of the comfort women, Madam Kim Hak-sun...

the government has announced new policies for the victims.

Over to you, Correspondent Kim Min-jung.

In order to provide better welfare for the women...

forcibly taken during the Japanese occupation...

the government has opened registration for these victims starting today.

These victims can register at either any public office nationwide...

or at the Korean Red Cross...

How may I help you, ma'am?

I'm... here to file a report.

What report?

- Are you here to file a change of address? - No...

I'm... not here for that.

We need to report the number of comfort women registered.

But we didn't receive any registrations in our jurisdiction.

Well, to be honest...

I expected this.

A woman would have to be crazy to reveal a past like that.

Don't you think so?

What's wrong, ma'am?

Can I help you with anything?

I'm...

I'm...

one such crazy woman!

What are you going to do about it?

Are you okay?

My tummy hurts.

You shouldn't have wolfed down your food earlier.

Hang in there.

- I'll get you some medicine. - Thanks.

Hey, you.

Who are you?

What do you mean?

Aren't you Tamako?

It's me, Natsue. Get a hold of yourself.

Hey! Look.

They're already swarming around us like a pack of wild dogs.

You're done. Go.

Move it.

Come on.

Shut up!

You like it, don't you?

Miyoko.

You have a customer.

But I told you I'm having my period.

Bear with it.

Do you want the other girls to die because of you?

How do you like that...?

Hey, you girls!

I'm going down to the camp for a minute. Be good. Don't skive off.

- Sister. - Jung-min.

Are you all right? Are you hurt anywhere?

I'm so glad you're all still alive!

Are you all right? That must have hurt.

This is nothing compared to the bruise on your face.

By the way...

I don't see Man-duk around.

I heard that the girl who tried to escape the other night died.

Didn't you hear a gunshot that night?

That was the shot which took her life.

How do you know that?

Kodama told me.

You mean that Koguma guy who likes you?

His name is not "Koguma." It's Kodama.

He's... quite all right.

How could you develop feelings for those beasts?

He's one of those Japanese who tramples all over us.

That's not true. Kodama's different from the rest.

He said he'd bring me home and marry me when the war's over.

You idiot! How could you believe that?

Don't listen to him.

The war will be over soon.

We can't trust anyone but ourselves.

We've got to find a way to get out of here.

A way? But how?

Hey, over there!

Break it up. Get back to work!

- Oh no! - Move aside!

What's wrong with her?

Jung-min.

Doctor, you could tell just by looking?

When I first got here, I had a hard time telling whether it's menstruation.

But after looking at so many of them, I can tell right off the bat.

Doctor, please come quickly!

My little girl is all grown up.

Congratulations on becoming an adult.

Mother...

I'll show you how to wear this when you get up...

and how to wash it with salt.

Mother...

Look at you, calling me like a calf bleating for its mother.

You're no longer a child.

You fool!

I told you to keep an eye on her!

What's done is done.

I have to report this to the brass.

- Get this place cleaned up. - Yes, sir!

Name of patient: Young-ok

Please come in.

How are you, Doctor?

How have you been, ma'am?

So how's my condition?

Is it getting worse?

If you look here, the tumour got a little bigger.

- At this stage, surgery won't help much. - May I ask...

how much time do I have left?

I know it's a weird question.

- Coming from an old woman like me... - No, not at all.

Please take the medicine which I'm going to prescribe you.

And if you feel unwell, please come back any time.

Oh my goodness.

- Have a seat. - Oh my.

Must you make an old woman like me come all the way here?

What's up? You should have called me.

I just wanted to see you.

Goodness me, this is so heavy.

By the way, where are the kids?

Which one? Eun-kyung or Ae-ri?

Look at you! All you can think of now is Eun-kyung.

I have no idea where they are.

- Do they ever fight? - No way! They're closer than sisters.

Closer than sisters? Good for them.

What's wrong? You have a family of your own.

Yes, I do have a son.

An adopted one.

- Is there something wrong? - No.

So something is wrong.

Oh, I know that look.

I told you not to use your psychic powers on me.

I'm just reminded of my old friend when I see Ae-ri and Eun-kyung.

Are you talking about the past?

That's out of character for you.

I have a favour to ask of you.

- Did you come alone? - Yes.

That's great. I thought I'd never see you again.

This is the map of our camp.

Be careful.

It may not seem like it, but they've got eyes everywhere.

We'll survive.

We're not going to die. We'll get out of here alive.

But will Bun-seok really help us?

Don't worry. Just do as I say.

Now, we wait.

What was that?

Hey, come over here! One of the Korean girls has gone crazy!

Are you crazy? Shut up!

Hey, shut up!

Hey!

Shut up!

Come on, move it...

Hey, Noriko.

Where's Katsuko?

I think she went out.

I'm sure she's somewhere around here.

So you're saying you don't know where she is?

- Find her! - Yes, sir!

There's an escapee! Catch the escapee...! Move it!

- Don't let her get away. - Yes, sir!

Where's Ok-boon?

Where did she go? Where did we lose her?

I thought she was right behind me.

Ok-boon! Where are you, Ok-boon?

Did you escape alone?

Answer me!

I came here alone. I came here on my own.

Let's head back for now. There may be enemy soldiers around.

All right, we'll return for now.

- I'll go back and check. - What the hell are you talking about?

Ok-boon will die if we were to leave now.

But Jung-min, we'll die if we go back.

You said you have siblings to take care of, you should go.

What about you?

Don't you miss your parents who are waiting for you at home?

I'm... leaving.

- Is it true that a girl escaped? - Yes, sir.

We've been searching for her...

but it got too dark, so I thought we should call it a day.

All right.

If anything comes up, report to me right away.

- I'm returning to my quarters. - Yes, sir.

Some commander he is.

I could smell the alcohol on him from a mile away.

Sir.

We found her in the woods.

We believe she has accomplices, but she wouldn't confess.

- Accomplices? - Yes.

We think there are other escapees.

- Come out here! - Out...!

Out... hurry up!

- Hurry up! Out! - Line up...!

Go stand there!

What's happening? What's the meaning of this?

Move it!

This wench...

was caught trying to escape.

She must have an accomplice in here.

Right?

So tonight...

I'm going to have some fun with you until I find her accomplice.

You.

Did you know she was going to escape?

No... I didn't.

That's the wrong answer.

- How about you? - I didn't know about it.

I really didn't know about it.

That's the wrong answer.

Did you or did you not know?

I had no idea.

You filthy wench. How dare you speak in Korean!

Look at me.

Sir.

- There's one missing. - Which one?

The Korean girl who was at the lieutenant's quarters.

- Ryusuke. - Yes, sir.

Torture these wenches all night and don't let any of them back in.

As for the escapee, lock her up.

Don't give her a single drop of water.

Yes, sir.

Everybody, stand up!

- Strip! - Take off your clothes!

Come on! Take it off.

Hurry up and take them all off.

You too. Hurry up and strip naked!

You too! You filthy wench.

You're not human beings.

You're only playthings for the imperial soldiers.

If this happens again...

I'll kill all of you.

- Let's head back to the quarters. - Yes, sir.

Where are they going?

That Chinese girl is always sick, she couldn't even entertain the soldiers.

They're going to get medical treatment.

Who did you hear it from?

The health officials said they can't be treated here...

so they're being transferred to a bigger unit.

We're setting off soon. So hurry up!

(Mandarin) Where are we going now?

I don't speak Mandarin.

Are you asking where we're being taken to?

(Mandarin) I'm farther and farther away from home.

(Mandarin) What should I do?

I never thought you'd be my source of strength.

Walk faster!

Stop right there.

- Bring them over! - Move it!

Come on, move it!

Kneel down.

Hurry up!

Kneel down!

Put your hands behind your head.

Hurry up!

Good.

Hirose, Matsuda, Tanaka, step forward.

Guns up!

Aim.

Fire.

Tanaka.

- Burn him with them. - Yes, sir.

Are you feeling all right?

I'm only telling you this.

This illness is actually made up.

It's nothing compared to what happened to me in the past.

Eun-kyung.

Will you be my granddaughter for as long as I live?

I don't recognise a thing.

The tree that was over there...

and the field over here are all gone.

- Granny! - I shouldn't have come.

This is no longer my hometown.

I brought a camera. Let me take a photo of you.

No, I don't want to take any photos.

- Come on. Just one. - I said no!

But we came all the way here.

Photos are the only way to keep memories alive.

Keep memories alive.

So they won't disappear?

Very well then.

Let's take some photos, Eun-kyung.

Let's do it.

Give me a big smile, Granny.

Say "kimchi"!

Are you all right?

Sister... are you all right?

Something's amiss, Sister. We need to get out of here.

But they told us to stay right here.

No, I saw what's going on.

The soldiers aren't fighting. They're retreating.

- There aren't any guards outside either. - What?

Come outside! Hurry up!

Hurry...!

Is there something wrong?

It's an order from the top brass.

- Get the women on the truck. - Yes, sir.

Hurry up! Move it!

Get off the truck!

- Hurry up! - Get off the truck!

- Hurry up! - Get off the truck!

Move it...!

Come on, move it!

Where are we going?

No! I'll get her to move.

Come on, move it!

Hurry up!

Hey! Move up to the front!

Sister, get a grip. We'll get out of here together.

- We will, all right? - Jung-min!

Sister, you know what this is, don't you?

If you have this, nothing bad will happen to you.

It's true.

Hold my hand.

♪ Hear me well! ♪

♪ Spirits of the deceased ♪

♪ You'd better listen ♪ ♪ to what I'm saying ♪

♪ Nobody is born in this ♪ ♪ world by their own will ♪

♪ It's only made possible by... ♪

♪ the grace of the Almighty ♪

♪ Men are born... ♪

♪ with the bones of their fathers... ♪

♪ and the flesh borrowed ♪ ♪ from their mothers ♪

♪ But now, you've died... ♪

♪ in a foreign land ♪

- ♪You have regained new life... ♪ - Jung-min.

- ♪Through the grace of the Buddha... ♪ - Sister.

- ♪ In Je-seok Temple. ♪ - Ready.

Aim!

Fire!

Retaliate!

Charge!

Forward...!

- Yoshio! Dispose of the women! - Yes, sir!

Charge!

Ryusuke!

We made it!

We got out alive!

Filthy Koreans!

I'll drag you to hell with me!

Are you ready to meet your maker? Go to hell!

Are you all right?

Yes, I'm fine.

Let's go home now.

Yes, let's go home.

Goodbye, Sister.

Jung-min...

Get up!

Jung-min, wake up!

Please open your eyes.

Don't close your eyes!

You're so loud you're hurting my ears.

It's all over now. Let's go home.

Go, I'll be right behind you.

No... let's go together.

Wake up...

Do you hear me? Wake up!

Jung-min!

Jung-min!

I... came back alone.

I'm so sorry. I'm so terribly sorry, Jung-min.

It's all right. I'm here now.

The day I left you behind...

I never really did leave.

My body may have returned...

but my heart never did, Jung-min.

It will all be over soon.

I'm grateful that you brought me home.

I've grown so old, haven't I?

Not at all. You're exactly as you were.

Thanks to your good luck charm...

I was able to go into hiding and I survived.

Sister, you don't have to hide anymore.

Really?

I couldn't find you. I didn't know where to find you.

Just wait.

I'll come to you as soon as I'm done here.

No.

There's no hurry.

Enjoy plenty of good food and experience life...

before you come to me.

Are you going to sleep?

Why am I so sleepy?

Lying here makes me so drowsy.

- Are you asleep? - Yes.

- Are you asleep? - Yes.

Are you asleep?

Let us begin.

It's the spirits' homecoming ritual.

She's paving the path for the spirits to come home.

Go and inform everyone.

Get some water, hurry.

- Hurry up! - Yes, ma'am.

Wake up.

It's time to go home, Sister.

- You're finally back. - I'm home.

Come and have your meal.

Let's tuck in.

- It's delicious, isn't it? - Yes, it's really good.

Here, try this.

Jung-min, have some more.

Hey, slow down. You'll choke on your food.

Drink some soup.

The eggplant is really good. Have some too, dear.

- It's delicious. - Isn't it?

Slow down, drink some water.

This movie is dedicated to...

all the 'comfort women' who were victimised by the Japanese army.

This movie was made using the donations from 75,270 Koreans.