Original subtitles

Mister?

Can you hear me?

Mister?

If you're not dead, answer me!

Where's south?

What?

Which way is south?

Hey, Mister?

Did you escape from North Korea?

The hell.

- Isn't there an island around? - What?

What island?

One that's not mapped.

There's a storm coming.

Go back, sir!

Can't!

What?

I ran out of gas!

SOUTH BOUND

ls your dad home?

No, he isn't.

Where'd he go?

Dad left on a far journey

to an island in the south.

After building a house and field...

- and it's time for harvest... - Stop.

He'll come back for you?

This is the last warning.

FINAL NOTICE

Tell him to pay for electricity

within this month or it'll be cut.

He said to take cable TV off.

We don't watch TV.

You have a TV, right?

Dad says government workers

are informants and hates them.

There!

Come here again and you'll get smashed, too!

And that the country is

constantly lying to the people.

The national pension is an advanced

system that helps retirees.

MS. LA?

That's up to the individual,

not the country's concern.

You don't want to be old

and die pitiably, do you?

A civil worker trying to threaten me?

No.

It's a citizen's duty?

Then, I won't be a citizen.

What?

Are you immigrating?

No, I'm living here,

but I'll stop being a citizen.

What do you mean?

Just because I live here doesn't mean I must be a citizen.

He says the country educates the people for easier rule over them.

And once brainwashed, people can't

accept others who think differently.

Quiet down. It's too loud.

This is the Korea-Japan final qualifier game!

So?

Aren't you Korean?

No patriotism?

Damn

patriotism comes around every 4 years?

- Why you! - Patriotism, my ass!

Dad said people's misfortune comes from...

having enough, but always wanting more.

So, our family motto is...

'Don't have. Don't learn.'

Na-rae? Did your mom or dad come?

Mrs. CHOI.

She must've heard strange things somewhere.

She didn't say anything wrong.

Where is the lady owner here?

She went to her daughter's class recital.

Who are you?

A new worker here?

No.

I'm her husband's

hometown friend.

Oh, I see.

Bong-hee?

Mrs. CHOI!

Bro?

Remember me?

I'm Man-deok.

- Let's go play. - I can't.

- That's my lesson fee. - Come here!

You wanna die!

Stop it!

What did you just say?

I said, stop it!

Then, will you pay for him?

Pay what?

The fool made me lose my items in a game.

It's worth $100.

So, you'll pay?

A grade 6 boy doesn't have money.

Then, stay out!

You can't help him!

Na-ra!

You Okay?

The son of the teahouse.

Dad's an ex-con who is always in and out of the substation.

Your family's called subversives

and have no customers.

Know what subversives are?

Folks who can't stand others living well.

You're chicken with boys your own age.

Isn't it embarrassing to rip money off kids?

You wanna die!

Your father's back Come home early

Mr. LEE?

All finished?

Yes.

Why're you surprised to see me?

Why'd you Come?

Take it to daddy.

Sorry, ma'am.

I'll only stay for a few days.

It's fine. Our home is yours.

Still live in that house on the hill?

Yes.

The graves were moved

and the land became the country's.

How's that government land?

It's a long story.

Your grandpa donated that land to the island.

But with talk of development,

they searched for the owner.

And since it's listed under just Deul Island...

they just took it from us.

It was cooked up by

Congressman KIM Ha-soo.

KIM Ha-soo...

Sick of hearing that name.

Hey, Son!

Long time no see.

Come and have some rice wine.

Na-ra!

Turn around.

Na-ra!

Did you fight someone?

I told you to hit'em with an iron rod first,

then you win!

Who carries an iron rod around?

I did, when I was your age.

How about a baseball bat?

Forget it.

You're no help.

Decide if you're going to fight or run.

It won't end like that.

That's puberty talking.

Already?

Kids these days are different.

I peeked over when he was pissing once.

He had penis hair...

Already.

The surveillance camera is broken.

You should call the city and ask it to be fixed.

My dad smashed it.

What?

Why?

Says being watched gets on his nerves.

Dad should've been born in the primitive ages.

You're unique because you're like your dad?

I take after Mom.

Then, your mom must be unique, too.

Well, she married someone like Dad.

Why'd you come, Mr. LEE?

What teacher wouldn't worry about

a student who quit high school?

That's it?

Yup...

As you can see I'm fine,

so don't worry.

I'd better go.

Bye.

Sis!

Na-rae?

I gotta sleep here now.

Dad's back.

Stop reading and sleep.

Lights out, soon.

Hey, sis.

Na-ra has penis hair.

Dad said that?

Go to bed.

There's never anything on Deul Island.

- Mister? - Yeah?

Were you a good fighter?

Never fought before.

But I rowed since I was a boy,

so I'm strong.

I was in middle school, then.

As soon as your sister was born,

they arrested your dad.

Your dad's like an independence

fighter in the past.

Guess they didn't like paying taxes either.

What?

Forget it. I'm sleepy.

Know what your dad's nickname was?

CHOI Guevara.

You know?

He never stops bragging.

I don't believe someone

who brags so much.

Don't believe him, too.

KIM Ha-soo

11:35 am, everyone out

Yes, sir. It's Man-deok.

Yes, I found the house.

Look at his damn hair and beard.

What's he up to these days?

Currently, he's not involved in any group or organization.

Some film director. He makes no money.

He's practically a bum.

That's better.

If they're mixed up in things, it's a headache.

Loners are better.

- Right? - Of course, sir.

She is stained red like CHOI.

When she looks so nice...

Don't be fooled by her looks, sir.

She's one tough cookie, sir.

Really?

Her college nickname was

Joan of Arc.

Do your jobs right.

No need to always follow them.

Just keep them wiretapped.

Your families...

do they know what you do?

They just know I'm working for the country.

And you?

They think I'm a special agent.

Dismissed.

Mr. CHOI'S FAMILY TREE The elections are soon.

They need it upstairs, so get everything right.

Yes, sir.

AGAINST FINGERPRINTING Investigations should be done

Investigations should be done

on presumed innocence, right?

But fingerprinting is like saying

'You are criminals!'

FINGERPRINTING MAKES US CRIMINAL S

FINGERPRINTING MAKES US CRIMINALS It's stigmatizing them

as those who'll commit crimes.

You can't say that! That's not it!

Where are you going? The film's not over.

Who are you?

The director of this film.

Just to the bathroom.

Come back quickly.

Hey!

That's not the bathroom!

Damn lying people.

THE 3rd INTERNATIONAL DOCUMENTARY WINNER SCREENING

Will the 3 new members come up?

Introduce yourselves, please.

All men.

Nice to meet you.

I run a fried chicken shop.

Watching this film,

I realized I've been lied to a lot.

I used to work in insurance

before I watched his film.

Now, I quit and am unemployed.

Young man wasting time here. That's why he's jobless.

Then, why blame the country?

I'm a girls high school language arts teacher.

Watching this film...

- The title was... - 'Rip Your ID Cards'.

I'm so...

shocked now, I don't know what to say.

The director's coming! It's Director CHOI!

Where is he?

The director left.

- Is that a message from him? - Yes.

Then, please read it out loud.

I know my movie is boring, too.

Still, if you're going to

sleep through it...

the hell did you make a fan club for?

- CHOI Hae-gap! CHOI Hae-gap! - Cheers!

I know you meet because you're lonely.

So, go and guzzle down a round of drinks.

Not normal, that's for sure.

I'm curious what's inside his head.

That's how it all begins.

Then, you join his fan club.

He's like a cult leader.

He's a commie to the bone.

- Don't let him get to you. - Yes, sir.

Sir! He's coming!

Don't move. He'll walk past.

What a nice breeze.

I saw you in the theater.

I'll give you my autograph.

- Get it out. - Pardon?

Your ID card. All my fans rip 'em.

A beer so early?

You can't drink.

Who says? I can drink.

$1.75, please.

DIRECTOR CHOI HAE-GAP'S FAN CLUB

- How in the world... - Your father is amazing.

No, he's not!

Don't let CHOI Guevara get to you!

You'll go weird!

Mr. LEE!

Oh no!

Hey!

What are you going to do!

I brought the money.

Shit!

Why!

Here's $100.

He is a loser.

When you come next year, you can join our team.

Be thankful, fool!

You! Apologize!

Apologize for calling my family

subversives!

You wanna die!

- Get him! - You bastard!

Die!

Die! Die!

- Die! - Stop it! Stop!

Shit!

He's really dead!

Let's run!

Hurry HP!

Come on!

He's dead, he won't answer.

You bastard!

It's him!

- What? - He's not dead!

We're saved...

We can go home now.

Yeah?

Who's this?

It's Na-ra.

Well, talk if you called.

I'm not coming home today.

Then, when?

Don't know.

Maybe never...

Fine.

Aren't you worried about me?

You called, why would I worry?

Put Mom on.

Nope.

Put her on!

No way!

If you miss her, come home! Bye!

Wait! Then, put Man-deok...

This is so good.

Bong-hee, you're the best!

Is great tea

your secret to staying young?

No wrinkles at all.

Sir?

Got any tea that helps us sleep?

The country's such a wreck,

I can't sleep.

He's really clever and different

from how we used to fight blindly.

How'd you meet Man-deok!?

The man I work for represents...

the same region as KIM Ha-soo.

That's how I found out about him.

So, you called him up to Seoul?

I called him up to talk about Deul Island.

Talk about what with him?

Didn't Man-deok tell you?

Mr. KIM claims to develop Deul Island...

but gave building rights to his

brother to take it all over.

So, what can you guys do for Deul Island?

Bring him down!

So, it'd be nice for Man-deok to meet him as the island's rep.

If we meet him,

Why're you out here?

It can be heard political...

Why?

Hows Man-deok going to meet him'?

Man-deok! Come here!

What will you do by meeting him?

You'll let him meet?

Go on up!

Well, Man-deok can...

But what's with you, pal?

I smell something.

The rotten stench from the gutters politicians give off.

- Like this young fool! - Look!

Why're you acting up and trying to pick a fight?

Shit!

Hey. Bong-heel

- Bong-hee? - What's with him?

Don't call my wife like she's just a girl!

Come on! We're comrades!

I'm not your comrade!

Like you ever fought!

- Stop him! - Sir!

Stop. You'll get hurt.

If you use Man-deok, I'll kill you!

- Shit! - Let it go.

- What's up with that jerk? - Let it go.

He's like that.

Who's KIM Ha-soo?

A forth-term congressman.

He owns 5 high-rises in the city.

Should we investigate?

Just look him up on the Internet.

Why should we investigate a congressman?

Our target is Mr. CHOI. Just him!

Yes, sir...

Rolling

Life

What's with Dad?

That's his way of relieving stress.

My Way

Who was the guy in the black suit?

- Why? - Well...

Dad seemed to be most angry at him.

- You think? - Yup.

Was there something between you and him?

No way!

Come on. Tell me.

He used to have a crush on me.

Dad's jealous?

How cute...

Didn't you know?

Your dad has a cute side.

Whatever.

Dad! Be quiet!

That's life

Money

I owe you one.

Honor

Love

All gone

Green

Mount...

Going somewhere?

To meet KIM Ha-soo?

No, bro.

A friend called.

Go back to Deul Island.

Okay.

I know what you mean.

Green

mountains

Forever stay

The same

But our

Lives

Daily...

Mister?

You awake?

You really came.

How'd you come?

I know my way around the subway now.

Where's Hyuk?

He went home saying his mom's worried.

Said to tell ya he's sorry.

Why're you cryin'?

I ran away from home,

but my parents don't look for me.

Eat up.

What do you think of my dad?

What?

Don't look for a son who ran from home.

And say you don't have to go to school.

Can you do that?

I only went to middle school,

so I regret not learning.

But I know this...

folks should learn till they die.

Your dad means,

it doesn't have to be at school.

Let's eat up.

Na-ra?

Can you help me just once?

With what?

Who is it?

Sorry, my ball went into your yard.

Let him in.

Be quiet!

Next time, go play in the park.

I'm sorry.

Quiet!

Good job!

- Easy? - No way.

There are two lion-sized dogs.

Two of 'em?

That's all you need help with?

Yup.

- Want me to do it again? - No.

I'll do it from now on.

I owe you.

Forget it. Who lives there anyway?

A legendary monster!

A monster?

This is our little secret.

O Kay?

What's this?

Father and Child Camp?

- This is from school? - It's Na-rae's.

It's camping out one night with fathers.

I didn't tell you because I know you won't go.

You're back?

Bro!

Did you eat?

Just one day?

Should've lasted at least a week!

Come here you!

Let me go!

How was it?

Like sleeping outside?

Ow! It hurts!

Then, beat me.

I wanna see if you're

strong enough to sleep out.

Hey! He's strong!

I gotta wash up!

If you cry, I'll let go!

Don't ever run away again, got that?

Just cry and end it.

Sig!

Going somewhere?

She's moving in with a friend

to work on her graduation piece.

You're running away like Na-ra?

It's called living on my own.

- It is? - Then...

Do you have to leave this house?

I can't design in this environment.

What's wrong with here?

Take care.

Run away when you're older.

Can I come with you, please!

No! Just beat Dad.

- See ya. - Bye, Sis!

Make sure you eat well.

Why'd you buy me so much?

You'll have use for

all that stuff.

It's pretty. I'll share with my friend.

This...

one's mine to use

when I come over.

You're acting weird these days.

It must be my friend.

- You'd better go. - Hey!

I should meet your roommate.

- Dad? - Min-ju.

Mom said to bring you some food.

Nice place!

Your friend must be

from a bourgeois family.

You go to the same academy? You wanna be a designer, too?

He's my teacher...

- Yes... - Your teacher?

Really? Why make house calls

to a girl's place! You jerk!

- Dad! - Mr. CHOI! Please!

Old fool playing house with my kid!

Dad! Dad!

I'm a member of your fan club!

Your fan club!

My fan club?

He's right!

And he's my high school teacher.

What are you a gangster?

You never stop!

So embarrassing.

- Why's he here? - I'm a fan.

How's Min-ju's place? Is it nice?

It's better than ours.

- Bong-hee? - Yes?

Remember Min-ju's

homeroom teacher before she quit?

The tall, single man?

What's he like?

I'm not sure.

He seemed really upset when Min-ju quit.

Why? Did you meet him?

Yeah.

Where?

At Min-ju's place.

- What? - She's not living with him.

He said he came by to see if Min-ju is okay.

Why?

It's weird, right?

So pretty-

What great skin you have.

You have greater skin, Principal PARK.

I get facials done.

I brought some tea.

Do you like Jasmine?

Yes, of course!

MS. OH?

We can't take this, right?

She runs a tea shop.

I dried it myself.

How precious!

This too, please.

Not this.

You kids are weak because of instant food like this.

- Next. - But I'm the tallest in my class.

Being tall and skinny is useless.

Mom?

You wear glasses from eating this stuff.

Your parents must be crushed

you have unhealthy eyes.

Next!

Whose dad is that?

He's so weird.

Hey. kids!

While you all drink the same milk...

and eat low quality food...

whose wallet is getting fatter?

- Curious? - Yes!

That person is very close by.

- Principal PARK? - Yes?

Do you know how many students don't have fathers here?

What?

Even if they do,

some fathers work nights.

Some work in the country or are sick.

How can they go to the 'Father and Child Camp'?

If you see only the bad sides,

we can't hold any events.

Do you know how many fathers loved the camp?

But what about the children

who can't go and will be hurt?

Well...

It's not something I can change

based on one parent's opinion.

But I understand what you mean.

Ms. OH? Will you escort her?

I'm busy.

I wasn't going to say this...

Principal?

Who paid for your facials?

I heard you even went on a free cruise trip.

What are you, the police!

Is she really a parent here?

How dare she make such accusations!

I want to meet the principal!

Why would you?

- What's happening? - I have a right to see her!

- Let go! - Get out!

- Lock the door! - Yes!

If you lock it, he'll smash it.

Get out!

Hurry up! Lock the door!

And the kids' food is crap! I must ask her!

Call the police!

Let go!

Call the principal out!

Get him out of here!

Is he a parent or a gangster?

You're the one who hit me first.

You caused a scene first!

He's a regular here.

How do you expect your child

to go to school now?

Are you aware there are problems in that school?

Don't investigate me, go ask...

Be quiet!

Name?

Don't know my name?

CHOI Hae-gap...

ID number?

It's too long to remember.

Give me your ID card.

There's a film called, 'Rip Your ID Cards'

There's a scene where they cut ID cards with scissors.

100 of 'em were cut then.

I cut mine first as the director.

It was so refreshing.

Run a background check.

Here...

- Your fingerprint, please. - Fingerprint?

Are you out of your mind!

I refuse!

Let's go.

My ball went over.

What is it?

Probably...

Looks like his birdie came over playing badminton.

I'll tell him to go away.

- Don't let him in. - Sir?

The dogs are out. Send him away.

We can't let you in. Just go, Mister.

I'm sorry. Just this once? Please?

Kid! Not this time!

Stop playing around here!

- It's a kid? - Yes, sir.

If it's a kid, let him in.

Tell 'em not to play here.

Those little rascals!

Wait.

Throw a bucket of water on'em!

How'd you come here?

Hurry in.

Go! Run home!

I left you a gift. I wrote it in my letter.

Hurry! Go!

Yes, sir!

Let's go!

Man-deok!

Man-deok!

Mister!

I'm not fingerprinting.

Not again!

Dear!

Na-ra's in trouble.

Why?

He was taken to the police station.

I'm at a substation,

my son's at the big station?

Then, just do it and go.

Mister!

Damn!

Not the bag!

What a couple!

Aren't you going after 'em?

Na-ra!

Mom...

Mom's here.

Everything's okay.

Coming here so early.

It's not so bad.

Not you again.

How's your health?

Good, thanks.

From now on...

you'll promise not to make films

that embarrass our country.

You will not send your films to international film festivals.

You will discard all your films.

If you accept, put your thumb print here.

If you don't...

AGREEMENT your son and wife will

also be charged.

What about Man-deok?

He'll live.

And KIM Ha-soo?

Not a scratch.

So, what'll it be?

Ink pad!

NAME: CHOI HAE-GAP

The country boy couldn't do it.

Kim Ha-soo cried in repentance

with the dynamite to his face.

Man-deok's been fooled.

You boys get tricked so easily.

A government dog your whole life, you got no right to say that.

Just twirl 3 times and bark.

Then, you'll get your snack!

Hae-gap'. What happened? Hows Man-deok?

Tell us

so we can report it to the press and stuff.

Shit!

Bong-hee! Talk to me!

Get away.

Hey, kid!

You went to the big house with Man-deok, didn't you?

Tell us what happened.

Yeah!

Need some money?

Are you okay, sir?

What did you tell Man-deok to do?

Why use an innocent fool for your gain!

All we did was telling him

an address he asked for!

- Like hell that's it! - Sir!

How can you do that

to your old comrades!

I told you not to say comrades!

What's with you!

Why use Man-deok to get to him!

Forget politics!

You power-hogging bastards!

Let's go!

You bastard! Still think you're CHOI Guevara?

That fool's out of his mind!

What'll happen to Man-deok?

Will he get executed?

No way.

Not a good fool like that.

There are others who really deserve to die.

It'll just take time to see him again.

Don't worry.

The school called.

They want to see us tomorrow.

Forget a school like that.

Damn school!

Where were you fools?

Our target was Mr. CHOI, sir.

So?

You didn't know about Man-deok?

No, sir.

Did you even tap 'em?

Yes, sir.

Bring all the recordings now!

But it got broken and...

It...

didn't record?

- Agent KIM. - Yes, sir?

Step outside.

And lock the door.

Yes, sir.

You know...

I tried hard not to do things

the old way.

Man-deck, that fool!

I...

I told you we should

watch him, sir.

Sir?

Is our job of watching Mr. CHOI over?

Of course it's not!

He is our prey, not the police!

Not after all our work!

You get beat up and still don't get it?

Dad! Dad!

Some men came by.

Tell 'em I went on a journey

far, far south.

I did,

but they gave me this.

FORECLOSURE NOTICE POWER SUPPLY DENIED

Dad?

Everything's tagged.

There's nothing for us to take.

Na-ra.

What should we eat after selling this?

Let me have it then.

What do you need that for?

Let's begin an interview with Mr. CHOI.

What kind of person do you want me to be?

Anyone but someone like me.

Why?

You fight good, don't work, and always play.

- It's great. - Why you!

Na-ra!

Deep inside me...

there's an uncontrollable bug growing.

When it gets mad and starts to squirm...

I'm not myself.

So, don't be like me.

I have that bug, too.

Though it's still a larva.

Why you little!

Take care, Mrs. CHOI.

Thank you for everything.

Good bye.

- Take care, Na-rae. - Bye, Na-rae!

Na-rae!

- Write to us. - I will.

- Bye everyone. - Bye!

There it is.

See that?

It's pretty!

We're almost there.

- Are we there yet? - Just a bit more.

- It's just past that. - Let's go!

This is Man-deok's house?

It's old, but still standing strong.

Let's go in.

It's dang hot.

But there's a cool breeze.

Are we living here now?

Looks like someone broke the place down.

Really?

Mommy! There's a mouse!

- Mouse! - It's staring at us!

It's huge!

It's coming!

- It's okay. - Mommy!

- Na-rae? - Yes?

- Wash up here, too. - Okay.

That's enough.

Here.

Clean up.

- That's cold! - So cool!

Hey! Stop it!

Hold still! Last one!

All done!

Refreshing, isn't it?

Kids these days don't know.

- Isn't the water sweet? - It's cold.

This is a great land.

Anything can be farmed well here.

Why?

This used to be a graveyard.

Graves?

The soil is made with

our ancestor's skin and bones.

So, that's good water.

Like broth...

Man!

It's been a long time since we slept together like this.

Damn mosquito.

Mom? Do you hear the wind?

It's whistling

from the graveyard.

Who's whistling?

It's the graveyard ghosts

singing you a lullaby.

- Stop it! - I'm scared!

It's okay.

How can we live here without electricity?

I'll turn the generator on from 7 to 9 PM.

So, we sleep at 9 o'clock?

That's up to you.

We're not getting a bill from the government again.

We're truly free now!

- More like primitive. - Why you...

Mommy?

Where'd they go?

Dad!

Mom!

It's beautiful!

- So pretty! - Isn't it?

Ma hm?

Don't worry about Man-deok

and rest in peace.

There they are! Look!

Mommy!

Did you two sleep well?

Yes.

Na-rae? Let's go to school

after breakfast.

Okay.

Na-ra, try the pumpkin leaves I picked.

This is really fresh. Try it.

We'll have fish for dinner.

You're going fishing?

You're coming, too.

I can't fish. I never tried before.

Then, learn.

Man-deok's letter said he left you a gift.

Oh, right. What is it?

You'll never guess.

NEW WORLD

When'd you learn to steer a boat?

When I went to Cuba, I learned from Castro.

Who's Castro?

A great revolutionist.

You lie.

Let's go!

Dad! Look!

Hold tight or you'll fall in.

Try moving it slowly

back and forth.

Dad!

Somethings moving!

You caught one! Reel it up!

Slowly! Reel it in!

It's a red sea-bream!

- I caught it! - See? It's easy!

You learn fast.

- Bring the net. - Okay.

Way to go, Son!

Man-deok? Is that you?

Who's in Man-deok's boat?

Sir! It's me, Hae-gap!

Hae-gap? You're Hae-gap?

Yes, sir!

Hae-gap! Good to see you!

Who's that?

This is my son.

Good looking boy. Looks just like you.

Go on ahead.

- I'll visit later. - Okay, then.

- See you later! - Bye.

How many fish do you think they caught?

- Lots!

Mommy! It's a goat!

It's half black and white.

- Ma'am? - Yes?

Is that your goat?

No, somebody left it when he moved away.

Poor goat...

- Wanna take it home later? - Yes!

I'll come back for you soon!

DEUL ISLAND SCHOOL - Here? - Yes.

- Hi, girls. - Hello.

We moved into the house up the hill.

- Man-deok's house? - Yes.

- Na-rae? Say, hi. - Hi, I'm CHOI Na-rae.

Na-rae? I'm Jin-mi.

I'm Yun-soo.

You have new friends.

Are you the only kids here?

Yes. We're the only kids in the village.

- Fun, wasn't it? - Yup. Let's go again.

Let's take your mom and Na-rae, too.

You caught a lot of fish!

Great fishing here, right?

- They're everywhere. - What?

Staying at the store's rental room?

Didn't you come to fish?

I live on this island.

What?

You moved here? Where?

Up there.

The light's on!

You did it.

Daddy!

- Isn't daddy great? - Yup.

- Na-rae? - Yeah?

- Not scared anymore? - Nope.

- Even if it whistles? - Nope.

Look at the stars.

Ever seen such bright stars in Seoul?

Nope.

So pretty-

That one's moving!

That's not a star. It's a firefly.

- Know what a firefly is? - Yup.

Pretty, isn't it?

Feel it turn?

- You're a natural. - Go slowly.

Beyond the horizon, there's an island your grandparents went to.

What's the island's name?

If it gets known, people will fight over it.

So, it's not on the map and doesn't have a name.

When you're a bit older, we'll leave to find the island.

And leave us?

No!

You believe that?

He's kidding.

No, I'm not.

- Hello, sir. - Freeze!

This is an extraterritorial area.

Can't enter in that dumb suit!

Get out!

Stand there and talk.

He's the Youth Chairman of the island.

I thought Man-deok was

the Youth Chairman.

I'm the new chairman, DOE Yoon-tae.

This'll soon be torn down.

They're building a heliport.

Construction will start soon.

Says who?

This is a state-owned land.

And TBRO Construction bought it.

Who says it's state-owned?

My grandfather gave this land

to the islanders!

Don't you know?

There is no legal flaw in

buying this land from the country.

No legal flaw?

Country fool acting smart.

So, you're the fool who helped

outsiders rip up the island?

Watch what you're saying!

It's all for the island's development!

- Where's your house? - What?

Did you sell off your house, too?

He lives on the mainland. His office is there, too.

You don't even live here! Some Youth Chairman!

But everyone moved out.

Who?

Can't you see the seniors?

You're just a dog to politicians!

Watch it!

Get lost.

I don't have time for pathetic fools like you!

Get lost!

Like he knows anything!

- I don't believe this!

Let go!

- This is crazy! - Sir?

Any news on Man-deok?

Why do you care?

You're just like him.

No, sir! I was close with Man-deok.

If you were, then don't mix with him.

And don't wear that dumb suit

when you come over.

Then, we'll have drinks.

Good day, sir.

JOB BOARD Cell phone reception goes on and off here.

There's a place like that?

But we don't totally hate it here.

Really?

Dad's working so hard here.

He fixes the house and catches fish on a boat.

- You're lying. - It's true!

My turn!

- Sis! - Na-rae!

- How've you been? - Great.

We even have a goat.

I named it Yammy.

Don't you miss us? Come visit.

Ride the boat with us.

I got my design and work to do.

I'm busy.

I'll talk to you guys later. Bye!

- Bye! - Take care, sis!

Bye.

I came to apply for a job.

Which one?

Dang. We came so far.

I need to lie down.

Did you come to fish?

Folks don't come out here much these days.

We came to fish for a few days.

We had many rental rooms before.

But only the store rents out now.

Thank you.

You'd better go fish now.

- The tide is perfect! - No way.

I'll tell the store to have a room ready.

We need to rest first.

No, sir. Timing is everything in fishing.

Hold on. There's a boat going out!

Mister!

Are you going out to fish?

Mind taking these folks along? They came to fish.

Please?

Hop on.

He says to hop on. Go on!

Hurry up and get on!

Hurry!

All the other boats are out.

Come on.

You're in luck.

I'll put your bags in your room.

Thank you, sir!

Have fun!

You'll have lots of sushi tonight!

You two!

I've seen you somewhere.

I don't think so.

I'm sure.

Over the fields

Running

Life

Put the bait on before the tide goes out.

Sir? We caught enough fish.

Can we go back now?

No way. Catch more! Hurry up!

Where should I go?

Feeding the fish?

They're getting a feast!

I'll make a necklace and send it to Min-ju.

This is too big.

Use soft ones for a necklace.

- Have some rice wine. - Pour it on!

Let's eat.

- Play after you eat. - Okay.

Hey!

- Tada! Looks good? - Noodle!

Yes!

- Let's clean up and eat. - It looks good!

They're burning!

- Enjoy! - Thank you!

Would you like some?

- What's all this? - It's a party.

Now, this is the life!

Thank you.

To health!

We arrived on time, but suddenly had to fish.

Not because we wanted to, sir.

Yes, sir. Everything's in order.

There's no reception. It's remote here.

Would you like some?

The fishy smell still churns my stomach.

I'm starving.

I ate black bean noodles.

Noodles?

Where?

Would you like some?

Enjoy.

It's good, Jin-mi.

Your grandpa was the best!

He cut off a huge bamboo tree.

He beat the Japs' knees with it

and flung them into the sea.

Since then, no Japs

ever came around here.

But it was no use!

Under the Japs' rule,

they came and arrested him.

But your grandpa escaped.

Came back here to say goodbye.

Gave out all his land, then left.

Later, your parents left

to find your grandpa.

You came, had a baby, then got arrested.

What an unusual family.

Did the others sell their land and move out?

No, ma'am.

Some just left it empty

because the school closed down.

Man-deok worked with

environmental groups to file suit.

It was rejected upon insufficient proof of environmental damage.

We're waiting for the second ruling.

But odds are against us.

Damn TBRO!

Go tell KIM Ha-soo!

Mr. CHOI is back to protect the island!

He's working way too hard these days.

I know.

What's our job again?

Maintaining public order and peace.

Why do you ask?

To tell that to my family.

That's 100 times better than the truth.

It's nice to be out.

Going home?

No...

I need to buy something.

You could've asked me.

Well, I miss the mainland.

I also need to take out some cash.

Only first-class ones used to tail me.

What?

CHOI Min-ju

- How much? - $18, please.

Here you are.

DEUL ISLAND RESORT DEVELOPMENT

DEUL ISLAND RESORT DEVELOPMENT What is this, Las Vegas'?

A yacht club below our house?

The island's changing to that?

Crazy fools!

What'd you buy?

INSTANT NOODLES

Come here you!

What are you staring at?

What?

Shit. The hell did you look me up and down for?

You a cop?

No.

Sir? Let's go break 'em, then go.

What's with the stupid sunglasses?

Can't tell where he's looking.

Let's go.

What did I do? Damn bastards.

Sir!

Come down. Let's go pick watermelons.

I'm almost done.

Last one to tie down.

There's a typhoon coming!

Come down, sir!

- Down, sir! - Is this the house?

Yes, sir!

Smash it!

What are you doing!

Stop!

- Who are you!

- Scram! - Who sent you!

Why didn't you leave when they told you!

Why're you breaking our house!

- The hell! - Stop!

IN \ \ \!

You don't look like one.

If you're a cop, I'm the President!

Think you can threaten me!

- Oh no! - Get out!

- We won't stop at this next time! - Mister!

- Don't make me come back! - Are you okay?

- Let's go! - Yes, sir!

Bring the ladder!

Those damn fools!

Hurry!

Pm dying up here!

What this?

What happened?

- Na-ra! Are you okay? - Yeah.

Sir? Are you hurt?

I'm okay. But go get those fools.

Who did this?

The gangsters from mainland came again.

Where's Na-rae?

Not back from school yet.

Where are you going?

There was a boy and an elderly!

No need to apologize to me!

How can the Youth Chairman say that!

I'm reporting this to my superiors!

Where are the fools?

They're gone.

No use going after 'em.

They came on a speed boat.

Man-deok couldn't catch 'em, either.

Well...

I don't think they went far.

I saw the boat.

The motor's missing a piece.

Our boat engine stopped

coming from Deul Island.

Hello?

Hello?

Over here!

Over here!

It's okay. A boat just came.

You're a life saver. Thank you!

With the sun going down, we almost died out here.

IN \ \ \!

- Is it them? - Yes.

Calm down, sir.

Throw your cell phones over.

- Our phones? - Throw 'em over!

Alright. Okay.

I'll cancel your help call to the coast guards.

What?

- We're sorry. Forgive us! - Help us!

- We're sorry! - You got lots of time to reflect.

Try rowing to the mainland.

It'll take 2 days.

Wait, sir!

You'll need this!

- Good luck. - Wait!

You can do it!

Have fun!

Row! You fool!

Fix it!

We're dead!

Hurry up and row!

Watch it! It's sinking on my side!

- Isn't it pretty? - Yes!

Na-rae sent this.

Really?

And...

Tada!

It's pretty!

She sent this for our whole class.

Where did Narae move to?

- Deul Island. - The school is closed down,

but Mom teaches us.

I'm having fun here with new friends.

When they build the resort,

they'll break all the homes here.

Dad says he won't move

and is chasing the builders out.

I miss everyone in the class.

I hope no one forgot me.

You have good design sense and talent.

But your schooling...

You didn't even graduate from high school.

Why's schooling so important!

This sucks!

Hi, sis! I made this for you. I miss you! From Na-rae

Sis!

Na-rae!

Long time no see.

Mommy! Min-ju's here!

Min-jug

You didn't forget us?

I thought it'd be a run-down hut.

It's like a cottage!

CHOI Min-ju.

You were born in this house.

It's a pirate!

I could tell as soon as she came off the boat.

I'm sorry. Come on in.

No, ma'am. I should go.

And I'm dressed in this.

Have fun.

- Thank you! - Bye.

Let's go in!

They're building a hotel on this tiny island?

That's insane.

First time you two agreed.

Good.

The family should be one in conviction first.

Comrade.

Still, I hate protests.

- Wow! - Tada!

How do I look?

Min-ju made that?

- Mommy's so pretty. - Wow!

Min-ju's pretty good.

She needs heels.

Buy her nice shoes, Dad.

My Princess!

I didn't know you were this good.

But can I wear it? It's your graduation piece.

It's okay.

Mom, you're too pretty

to live on an island.

Yammy thinks so, too.

Quiet Yam my!

You're right! Designer CHOI!

Try pouring me a drink again.

When did I pour you drinks before?

You did when you were a toddler.

Aren't you making films?

I'm a farmer now.

And a fisherman.

Can I have some?

The whole family is together! Cheers!

I would've liked it more

if you made other clothes first.

Dad's clothes?

Yes.

He doesn't have many.

You're such a big fan of his.

I missed everyone so much.

Seeing the necklace Na-rae sent,

I had to come.

Mom.

Welcome home.

Rest up and go.

I will.

DEUL ISLAND DEVELOPMENT CANCELLATION APPEAL REJECTED It's game over sir.

There's no one left to protest.

With their appeal rejected,

we can push on ahead.

Yes, sir. I'll see you on the island.

Hey you!

Come along.

We're escorting the lawyer to Mr. CHOI house.

We need a witness.

Never know what that fool could pull!

Let's go!

I'm a TBRO Construction company lawyer.

I've come to read

your final warning.

One!

TBRO Construction owns the land

on Deul Island 11-1.

We demand illegal residents, CHOI Hae-gap and family...

to vacate at once.

Two!

Should they not comply,

legal procedures will follow.

The buildings on the premises

will be torn down.

Any physical or human damage that may arise...

- Shut that goat up. - Yes, sir.

Is not TBRO's responsibility.

Three!

Should the construction be delayed

from protests, you will be charged.

July 28th, 2012.

Notice by Chairman KIM Joong-su.

Notice delivered by attorney YOON Sung-ju.

Notice given to CHOI Hae-gap.

There. I delivered it.

We don't know about anything that happens from now on.

Don't know?

Then, I'll show you now.

See this?

Damn!

We gave you the final warning!

You saw it?

You saw it, right?

Officer! You saw it, right?

Did you see it or not!

Everyone here is a witness.

KIM Ha-sods trying to eat up the island.

I'm not taking one step till that fool comes.

See what'll happen if construction

starts without an explanation.

He's out of his mind.

Know what they did in the past when fools like you came?

Shit!

Devil go away!

Be gone!

Crazy fool!

There's salt all over me!

It stings! Damn it!

Where'd that monster come from?

Don't delay, sir.

It could be trouble.

The elderly are all on his side!

That's enough!

Listen.

- Finish this off soon! - Yes, sir.

Don't send losers this time.

Those idiots

almost died at sea,

- if it wasn't for me. - Anyway...

The construction will start soon.

We'll bring in men and machines.

Turn up the air conditioning.

All the way!

Why would you come here?

Fine, Mr. LEE. Do whatever you want.

I gotta go.

Thank you.

It's no problem at all.

Isn't the store's phone working?

It's not that.

That couple's partner was on the phone so long...

We're not a couple!

Good day.

Good day.

Come by any time you need the phone.

Then...

- Have you had sushi yet? - Yes, I had lots.

Thank you.

I see.

Isn't she cute?

She's cute but too plucky.

Seeing an old man...

Can't tell a girl just from looks.

How'd you know she's seeing an old man?

Ow, my stomach.

Good day.

Mr. LEE?

Hello? Deul Island...

Yes.

What?

Mister!

Mister!

Come in! Hurry!

What is it?

TBRO's sending in machines to tear his house down!

Hurry HP!

What?

TBRO's sending machines!

They'll crush your house!

Hurry!

Aren't you going?

Giving me the tip proves worth

of being Man-deok's friend.

Stay out of this.

This is my fight.

Sure you'll be okay by yourself?

How'd you end up meeting a fool like Hae-gap?

What's he doing at home alone?

I don't know.

He said to sleep here so we are.

Park the machines here.

Let's end this for good.

This is your final warning.

Mr. CHOI!

Dismantle the barricade

and evict from here.

This is my paradise.

And this land belonged to our ancestors.

- Watch the kids. - See this beautiful land!

- See this beautiful sea! - You stay here.

But you'll turn this into a heliport?

Politicians! Capitalists!

You rotten fools!

That crazy bastard!

I won't let you have your way here.

This is easy! Just crush it down!

- Why you! It's their house! - Go back, sir!

How could you!

- It's for the island's development! - No way!

- Why You! - Stop it!

I won't stand for this!

Tear it down!

Thought I'd

just sit and do nothing?

Know how much excavators cost!

Must've dug all night! How could you!

No machines can come in here.

Now, it's a fist fight!

Come on!

Crush him!

Get him!

Crush everything!

Dad! Dad!

Hold him down! Crush him!

This is insane!

Dad!

Dad!

Dad!

Shit! It's raining!

Come back and crush it tomorrow!

"Dad: Ar . e yo mm," “av?

- Honey! - Dad!

Are you okay?

- Are you okay? - Let's go down.

Na-rae? What's wrong?

Yammy's dead!

Yammy! Don't die!

- Yammy! Don't die! - Na-rae...

Yam my!

- Yammy! - Na-rae, it's okay.

- Yammy! Don't die! - Don't cry, sweetie.

Bong-hee!

Take the kids to town hall.

Let's come back tomorrow and bury him.

Let's go.

- Na-rae... - Let's go

Yammy! Don't die!

Sure you're okay?

I'm fine.

Go.

Congressman! - Long time no see.

KIM Ha-soo!

KIM Ha-soo!

Is everyone okay

from seasickness?

Are you okay, Congressman?

I'm fine.

I grew up here when I was a kid.

When the Wind's strong like this, boats can't go out.

But I took my boat out alone.

Then, I came back with a full load of fish!

Everyone to the school, please!

Follow me.

Wait! Congressman?

I'm sorry. A car can't go up there.

You know, sir.

I forgot. My mistake.

I'll promise you.

I'll set a cable car from here

to that mountaintop.

KIM Ha-soo! KIM Ha-soo!

Man-deck, that fool...

Let's get to work.

Isn't this kind of bad timing?

I'm sorry to CHOI

but we have to live.

How long will you stay?

Don't you wanna go home?

Of course I do, sir!

But if CHOI gets arrested now, it'll be hard to get out.

Min-jug

Director!

Min-ju...

Min-jug

Mr. LEE?

Are you okay?

And your family?

I saw your house and got worried.

Mr. LEE...

How can they do that?

Just tear down our house...

With kids there...

TBRO ISLAND RESORT

Thank you, sir!

Don't just stand there. Have some food.

Hello, Congressman!

Stop Deul Island development!

Hey!

Where's the money

that went into your wife's account?

Your wife is worse than you!

Right, big brother?

Give me my money.

Give me my money.

Why bring the sick man here?

It wasn't me!

My money!

You thieves...

- By the way. - My money...

When will you meet the Chinese?

Hold your horses, brother.

Start construction.

Build everything.

Let it go bankrupt.

Suck up everything we can!

Then, I'll sell it over

to the Chinese!

They are pure evil!

They swindled innocent islanders

for their gains.

Our work is helping thieves like them!

It's CHOI!

They provoked the sleeping lion.

- What's that sound? - What was that?

There's an explosion, sir.

What's that sound?

That's the construction site.

What! What burned down?

I'll find out, sir.

That's burning money, fool!

If it's the storage house, you'll pay!

Come on!

- Follow me! - Come on!

I'm going home.

I have a bad feeling.

The waves are too rough for any boats, sir.

Then, call a helicopter!

What in the world is going on?

Why's it so cold here in the summer!

I'll catch a chill.

Bring me whatever I can use

- for covers. - Yes, sir.

Wake me up later.

- Yes, sir. - Enjoy your rest.

I need to pee.

The bathroom is out of order, sir.

It's okay.

I have a place to pee,

I went to school here.

It's okay. Stay here.

The vigor of the great,

green mountains...

How've you been?

Put your hands up!

How've you been?

Emergency!

CHOI Hae-gap has the Congressman

hostage on the school rooftop!

- Come to the school! - Hae-gap?

Min-ju? Watch the kids!

Mom?

Don't worry.

- Mom? - Mom?

Where is she off to?

You two stay inside.

No, I'm coming, too!

I wanna see daddy, too!

- Listen to me! - No!

Congressman!

Congressman!

Are you okay, sir?

Look, Hae-gap! Let's talk about this!

"Dad!

Nae-gap!

Repeat after me.

Let's talk this through!

Go talk in Congress.

Say, 'l sold off Deul Island.'

Come on...

Repeat what I say or you fall.

I sold off Deul Island.

Louder!

I sold off Deul Island!

I cheated the islanders.

I cheated the islanders!

I'm a rat

who only cares about money.

That gun's not even loaded.

No bullets?

I'm a rat who only cares about money!

The hell!

You rotten bastard!

You'll hit the Congressman!

Damn bastard!

Dad!

Brother! You wanna see me die!

Who cares about money! My life is on the line!

I care about money!

How can you say that!

Why can't I!

How humiliating!

You're no brother!

Look at him!

Dad! You okay?

CHOI Hae-gap!

Let Congressman go and surrender!

- Can you do that later? - Otherwise,

I can't guarantee your safety!

Promise!

To cancel Deul Island development.

If you don't...

I'll gloriously vanish

with him right here.

Brother! Promise him!

Is that so hard!

How can I!

Some older brother you are!

Wait till I get my hands on you!

That crazy bastard!

Ready to fire!

Are you okay?

Bong-hee!

Mom!

See? You can't do this without me.

Incompetent cops! Call the military!

Watch what you say!

Think you're the President?

- Get him out of here! - How dare you!

How can he think of money,

when his brother's in danger!

Put the fire out now!

Look closely.

This is the dynamite you brought to ruin this island!

That bastard!

I'll stop!

I'm not developing Deul Island!

- It's canceled! - Shut up!

- It's canceled! - Shut up!

Let me go, now! Please!

Fine.

Listen carefully.

As I count to 10,

all cops leave the schoolyard!

One!

Two!

Three.

Get back!

Move! Your fools!

Get back!

Bong-hee?

Get back!

Get back! You idiot!

Four!

- That fool! - Five!

Six!

Seven!

Eight:

Nine!

Ha-soo!

You two go on up.

Hurry! Go up!

- There's no one here! - What?

- Not even the Congressman? - Yes.

Only a bag and explosive remains, sir!

That way!

They escaped up the mountain!

Everyone up the mountain!

- Hurry! - Yes, sir!

Comb the island! Hurry!

Hurry!

- Run that way! - Yes, sir!

- They're not here! ... Keep looking!

Yes, sir!

- Spread out wide! - Yes, sir!

- Look in there! - Okay.

Damn fool! Where is he?

They'll be fine.

Look! I knew he'd be here!

Fool! Are you nuts?

Where are you going with the kids!

No, No!

I'm taking the kids to sleep at the store.

This is a state of emergency!

I told you to lock the kids

at town hall till they're found!

Damn fool. What are you up to!

Go on!

Lock 'em up!

You call yourself cops!

Locking up kids!

You bastards!

Who's this? Cuff him!

This is too much!

- For what? - Mr. LEE! Let go!

It hurts!

What the hell?

Are you out of your mind!

Go on.

Sir?

You still got it.

I had a feeling since I ripped my ID card.

It's about time we left this island.

After granny's breakfast.

Congressman!

He's not here.

It's not like he vanished

into thin air on this tiny island!

This is insane!

- Not here. - Let's go.

He") me!

We'll come back for you.

Don't take after me.

But don't become cowardly adults. Okay?

Doesn't matter if you're different.

You'll find someone who'll understand you.

Like mom?

But...

Grandpa's island really exists, right?

Of course.

We'll meet your grandparents and come back.

Sure you'll be okay without us?

Na-ra, Na-rae

We can manage, right?

Don't worry about the kids.

You've got us.

We'll all help out.

Find the island and come back for us.

Mom? Promise.

Promise.

Min-ju?

Take care of your siblings.

I will.

I'll make your clothes and wait.

I'll find someone who wears

clothes for 10 years like you.

- Heard that? - Yes, sir!

We're off!

Mom! Dad!

We love you!

We love you, children!

We love you!

CONFESSION OF CIVILIAN SURVEILLANCE We are national security agents.

- I'm JUNG Man-joon. - I'm KIM Won-seok.

He's very exhausted.

We're taking him down.

Be careful!

We're going down the mountain.

STOP DEVELOPMENT

I told you to practice spelling.

I'm going to check. Understood?

Then, it started to rain heavily.

The rain didn't stop and fell for days.

This is truly running away from home.

Come over.

We got lots of boats on our island.