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an IRON PACKAGE production

executive producer KlM Woo-taek

Summer, 1969

Good.

Why don't you take it?

Bastards...

Okay then!

Hero of the Goboi plains! Stand up, Kim Jin-pyong!

Bottoms up! Pass it down.

Bottoms up! Bottoms up!

Commander, I'm abstaining from alcohoI.

Abstaining? You fooI!

The late chief exchanged drinks with every one of his men in this! Drink up!

Bottoms up! Bottoms up!

Good!

There you go!

Good, good!

Turn it over!

producer KIM Dae-woo, PARK Dae-hee

Fuck, l'm sick and tired of Goboi Plains.

What again?

Always sticking up for his son-in-Iaw.

Shit, everybody's brave when you're about to fuckin' die.

But you've never even been in battIe.

He's at the top of the line and he's the best.

Well, yeah...

Hey! What are you doing out?

- What? - Get back in.

- Okay, we're going. - Hurry back in!

We're going.

By the way, I heard something about Kim Jin-pyong...

You can't telI this to anyone.

I won't. Just spiIl it.

- No, you're a big mouth. - Hey, that's not true.

SONG Seung-heon

LIM Ji-yeon

JO Yeo-jeong ON Ju-wan

directed by KIM Dae-woo

OBSESSED

We were in Vietnam during the same period.

That's right. Colonel, you're my idol.

We must've met at Ieast once.

That's impossibIe 'cause he had the easy assignments.

Do you know Captain Kyung?

I've heard of him, he was very famous.

Weren't you Commodore Park's galloper?

Yes, sir.

One day, Commodore Park complained,

"I hate sticky weather!" So Captain Kyung brought in a heater.

A heater? In Vietnam?

Imagine how many air conditioners they must've needed.

- Three large ones, right? - Yes, sir.

Commodore Park spoke highly of this friend wherever he went.

You sure are clever.

Not reaIly...

You're from Busan, but have no accent.

I've never had one since chiIdhood.

Your wife's name is unique. Jong Ga-heun...

- I've never heard of the surname Jong. - She's Chinese.

Both of her parents are.

There's also something interesting. Haven't you noticed it yet?

My wife's birthday and yours are on the same date September 20.

Isn't that interesting?

We shouldn't just gather for gossip. We're not living in the old days.

We should do something meaningful. Be more helpfuI to our husbands, right?

Dinner's ready.

Hurry up.

Lieutenant CoIonel Choi's wife came up with the group's name.

She's brilliant.

-Yeah? - Don't you want to know?

What is it?

The NightingaIes! Isn't it just grand?

Give us a speech for the inauguration at the hospitaI 2 days later.

Do I have to go?

You must. Your support gives us authority.

The Korea Defense Daily is doing a report

so you have to be in the photo.

I'm doing this for you.

What are the circles for?

Oh, that?

The doctor told me When I will ovuIate.

Oh my, what day is it today?

Oh my...

Wow...

Good...

I Iove it...

You were great!

You get better and better.

I was so feeIing it today.

- How long do you have to stay Iike that? - About an hour.

The new sergeant coupIe moved into our front house.

The captain seemed so happy to be near us.

He reaIly seems to admire you.

Really?

The wife is Chinese.

- They're also childless. - I noticed from his papers.

We were the only childIess couple in this residence.

Maybe that's why l like her.

You Iike her?

She seems shy and a bit uneasy around people.

But she must love birds, having so many bird cages.

Chinese people like birds.

Oh no... This is all wrong.

The bird doesn't like that.

I apoIogize.

Do birds annoy you?

No, it was just for fun.

I'm sorry.

It's okay, if you don't hate them.

Do you live in the residence?

Yes.

Tinnitus, insomnia, panic disorder...

Panic disorder is serious, but with some effort it's curabIe.

However deIirium...

Seeing the Vietcong is a symptom of delirium

and this is even more serious.

It happens only once in a while.

StiII...

What kind of dreams do you dream?

My dreams?

In my dreams, I'm always at thatjungle.

So strange since I don't feel any guilt.

What about aIcohoI?

With alI of your nagging I stopped.

When I do drink, I throw it aIl up.

Alcohol is strictly prohibited.

- Got it? I said never. - Okay, got it.

- See ya. - I said never.

Did you teIl anyone...

about me?

No.

I'm sorry.

Diagnosis - Influenza

You darIing, stay there and you love, move down.

You two... Yes, switch places.

- Can I stand behind the coIonel? - Stop talking and just move.

Let's see.

- I think we're good now. - No, the first line has to be presentabIe.

Now we're done.

Who's that?

I thought you couldn't come. Come on over!

The wife of the new sergeant Captain Kyung Woo-jin.

Your name was Ga-heun, right?

This is...

the wife of Lieutenant CoIonel Choi.

- Jacqueline Kennedy is here. - It was tailored in a hurry.

She's even humble.

After a month of preparations, we still look like country-girls.

Excessive humility is arrogance.

Enough.

My husband,

Colonel Kim Jin-pyong

- DarIing, you go up. - Me?

And Ga-heun...

Let's see.

Good!

TiIt it 15 degrees.

It's Iike we're nurses.

Madam, you're Iike the head nurse.

Settle down.

Don't make a fuss. It's just a hospitaI.

Please do something.

Stop crying. Did somebody die?

Kimchi?

I thought he was fasting. Great going...

Let's take a picture!

My husband is upset.

Nobody paid attention to his advice.

His voice was too small.

Can I ask a personal question?

Why I don't have a child?

I also hate that question, but I'm curious.

Well, I'm just... still not pregnant.

I thought you weren't having one on purpose.

Following the American-style...

Let's be friends.

You're just too gentIe and kind.

The wives here are a bit aggressive.

Yes?

I'm sorry...

I just wanted to say how encouraging your visit is.

It's my pIeasure.

Such a handsome man... It's a pity that your Ieg is...

Well, I can't do anything about it.

What's amazing is it still itches like l have a leg.

That's called phantom pain, right?

Wow, you're well-informed.

CouId you help me up?

Of course.

SIowly... sIowly...

Fucking Vietcong! I'll kill you aIl!

What are you doing?

Put the knife down, now!

Put it down and talk with me.

Fuck! Send me to Korea.

This is Korea. Let her go.

Vietcong's there... Vietcong...

There aren't any Vietcong here. We're in Korea.

Vietcong, Vietcong!

You son of a bitch.

Let her go.

Send me to Korea, you son of a bitch!

This is my last warning. Let her go.

Vietcong! Vietcong!

I'm okay.

Don't shoot.

Vietcong's over there. Shit, you're Iying!

We're in Korea. There are no Vietcong.

See, l'm putting my gun down.

The Vietcong are here again to beat me.

Don't worry.

I'll take you to Korea. Don't worry.

Madame!

It's no use. I don't have a leg.

- Calm down... - You abandoned me.

- Calm down... - You left me there.

CaIm down...

What are you doing!

Vietcong! Vietcong!

Are you okay?

Doctor! Doctor!

Are you okay?

I think I Iost my earring.

Where did it go?

She sure is something.

She didn't seem to care about the blood on her neck.

I know! I felt the same way.

'Don't shoot, l'm okay.' Did you hear that buIlshit?

Really? Who does she think she is?

- Putting the CoIonel in troubIe... - Goddamnit!

Acting calm and all...

Did you see how she just nodded to greet me?

I was shocked but I didn't say a word

because of the occasion.

- I'm not going to do her hair. - Don't!

I think it's because she's a Chinese bitch.

You know the rude waiters in Chinese restaurants...

You're right! You're so sharp!

Anyway, she's in trouble now.

I'll be watching her.

'I think I Iost my earring?' I can't believe it.

How dare you.

You bastard.

Crazy asshole.

Alright, aIright.

What is all this?

Sir!

Are you aware that

he's a patient?

Just making sure he's reaI.

You know you can teIl things if you beat someone up good.

So?

Is he a fake?

I'm not sure.

But more importantIy,

I was mad about troubling you.

It'II never happen again, sir!

Well, anyway...

It was my fault too,

So I'd Iike to apoIogize To your wife in person...

As you wish, sir.

I don't need medicine. Why are you here?

Can't a mother visit a daughter shot by a gun?

Who's my mother? I hate hearing you say that.

- Who could this be? - What do you care?

I don't want to see you again.

Got it?

Okay.

But eat the medicine. I'm going.

See you again, dandy officer.

You were wounded because of me.

I came to apologize and see how you were.

The flowers are very pretty.

I'm not famiIiar with flowers...

If they're left Iike that

the flowers will wither.

Hospital Administration

Do you...

have a vase or something?

Colonel Kim.

What's that?

Nothing.

Colonel Kim!

How did you know I wanted to eat some cake?

By the way...

When you snatched away his knife, he said something in Vietnamese.

What was it?

Oh, that?

He asked me to save him.

He must have been tortured by the Vietcong.

What did you say to him?

I said it was all over

and not to worry.

Here...

- What is it? - What you Iost then...

I thought I would never find it.

Can you put it on for me?

What?

Okay.

I'm bossing you around too much today.

When you pointed your gun and told him to let go

you were so amazing.

Oh...

Do you still go to that music room in town?

What?

What's on your mind?

Any worries?

It's nothing.

What were you saying?

The owner of the music room was caught by the military police.

You know him, right?

Turns out he's a sly man.

Giving dance lessons to housewives on Monday mornings.

Informed by intelligence, we raided the place

and found over ten women.

They ran away screaming like shit.

This guy is as strong as HercuIes.

He blocked three of us.

We fuckin' lost aIl of them. Son of a bitch!

Officer Kim.

Let's ask a favor.

As a regular, I know him and it's his first time.

Let him off the hook.

What? No.

There were officer wives in the group.

But this son of a bitch won't say a word.

Not beaten enough?

He fought in Vietnam

and served as a master sergeant.

Really?

You're just saying that to get him out.

You were a noncom?

You must be my senior.

You shouId be ashamed.

A search troop sergeant dancing with housewives...

There's the coIonel's plea, and you're my senior.

Let's not meet again for the same reason.

You're free to go.

As a regular customer,

you must have had a few dances, ColoneI.

- Watch your tongue. - Yes, sir.

Beer tastes best in the summer.

Were you beaten a Iot?

A man is bound to get beaten outside his home.

What's with the vocal music?

It's just I'm into such music these days.

By the way, the housewives...

Why dance on a Monday morning?

Monday...

Because it's a Monday morning.

Monday is a new beginning for everybody.

Husbands go to work, children to school.

But think of the housewives.

Monday is just another day for them.

They feeI IoneIy and abandoned.

That's when they go to the beauty saIon.

They do their hair, dress up

and gather here.

And...

They dance.

It's the waItz.

They forget everything.

They submit themselves to the men's lead.

And fIow to the music.

Their body will sweat and become hot.

Alcohol and a touch from a stranger

make them go crazy.

On a lonely Monday morning,

she comes here for herself. Only for herself!

What am I doing in front of you...

I didn't know you had such talent.

I've just started learning. Why don't you drink?

Captain Kyung is amazing.

He knows exactIy what we like.

He gave make-up to the other wives. Lancome, Chanel... so generous...

What are you thinking about?

Nothing.

You don't want to go to the picnic?

I was thinking about something eIse.

How do I look?

Good, you Iook Iike a French woman.

Hurry up and get ready.

Smoking again...

Goodness...

When did you prepare alI of this?

Even sandwiches! Let's try.

Yummy spam...

- Honey, try this sandwich. - I ate too much fruit.

What did you do in Vietnam, Captain Kyung?

I'm a sham.

I kissed up to senior officers and had it easy.

I see... You had it easy.

Colonel Kim was a legend back then.

All we talked about was Colonel Kim.

Like what?

Like when his battalion was besieged.

He was the last one to escape on a helicopter.

A Vietcong division shot the helicopter.

Have some...

It didn't go down but most of the soldiers were killed.

- That's enough. Have a drink. - Yes, sir.

His search battaIion was really famous.

Even their tattoos made the Vietcong shake with fear.

They pulled out the guts of the Vietcong and hung them on trees...

Enough!

The Vietcong did those things first.

We didn't start it.

We just...

returned what they did to us.

I'll get more beer from the car.

I need to go to the toilet. Honey, excuse me.

- My Iegs hurt. - Want a piggyback?

You are so naughty.

I guess it was a bit gross.

I hope you weren't offended.

They started it.

Have some more.

Peaches are good for smokers.

Okay.

I was wondering...

- if you couId dance the waltz? - What?

I Iearned it in school once.

Why?

Just curious... It was a stupid question.

I also have a stupid thing to teIl you.

You came to visit me at the hospitaI with flowers.

I keep thinking of it. I guess I enjoyed your visit.

I enjoyed the canned cake.

Even the siIIy fIower arrangement was nice.

I keep smiIing thinking about it.

I must sound quite silIy.

All day Iong...

I think about you alI day long.

All day...

I'm sorry. I shouldn't be saying this...

- Is this the tattoo he mentioned? - Yes.

It's very pretty.

- Do you want it? - What?

It's not that I know it weII.

In Vietnam,

the American soldiers had smalI radios.

The music coming out of them sounded good.

I didn't understand why people listened to it before.

Appreciating classical music is your hobby then.

I wouldn't say I appreciate it.

Why listen to music from a record player that isn't even hi-fi?

A music halI shouId at least have Tannoy and McIn.

What's McIn?

I mean, McIntosh.

What's your hobby?

Not having one is my hobby.

What about your wife?

My wife's hobby...

She tends after birds. I hate birds.

The sound quaIity is terrible.

Captain Kyung, l didn't know you listened to music here.

I'm with my training sergeant at his favorite pIace.

Commander...

Don't you remember me?

- Haksu! - Commander!

I missed you.

It's been a long time. What have you been up to?

Just the same old stuff.

Didn't he mention me?

No.

I was about to visit you tonight. But here you are.

- I'll be right back. - Okay.

- Why didn't you teII me about Haksu? - That's strange.

You didn't know he was back? I thought I told you.

You didn't...

You have the body of a Western actress.

SIender

with a tiny waist

and pIump buttocks.

Who is he trying to show you off to?

I guess he needs it.

He's one strange husband.

This is something that would piss them off.

But your husband asks to have it worn.

Does he want to brag about you?

Everyone will look at you.

So what if they Iook? They're strangers.

If he needs it, I'll do it for him.

It's the least I can do.

Please finish it on time.

I warned you! All the women wiII hate you!

Sir!

- Good evening. - Welcome.

The backswing is important at first.

Push it into the mitt of the catcher behind you.

Then bring it right up

and stretch out your Ieft arm.

See?

And swing...

It's the swing of an athIete.

It's not only great but beautifuI, isn't it honey?

Yes, you're reaIly an all-around athlete.

When I learn golf in the future

please give me lessons.

Who's that lady in red?

Who is it?

Isn't that a crazy bitch?

Bitch doesn't even come to my salon.

At such an important event, with even the chief of staff present.

How dare she come dressed like a caIl girl!

What was she wearing?

A bareback dress.

From afar I thought you were an actress.

Thank you.

Isn't she pretty? Your dress paid off.

You know what?

My heart stilI fIutters when l see such a beauty.

You're still young.

- You think so? And not siIly? - Not at alI.

According to CoIonel Kim, your husband is an elite

who studied in the U.S.

Captain Kyung Woo-jin.

Your husband is also dashing. I can see he's very ambitious.

It's an honor to meet you. I have great respect for you.

Is that so?

Then can I make a request, Captain Kang?

It's Kyung, Captain Kyung.

Captain Kyung, can I have a dance with your wife?

Of course. I'll have my eyes closed tight.

Look at this chap! Joking with the chief of staff?

I'll have you sent to the guardhouse.

With your husband's consent, shall we dance?

I don't know how to dance.

I'm sorry, I'll make sure I learn.

She's so shy.

Go out and try.

Let's go!

Colonel Kim, go change the music for dancing.

When did he get so drunk?

Sound check, sound check.

Attention!

Colonel Kim Jin-pyong.

I wilI present a song to the chief of staff.

Who asked for your song?

It's dancing time. Sing it later.

I would like to dedicate this song to the chief.

For the chief!

- Could you teach me how to dance? - Play anything from Elvis.

Of course.

Everybody come out!

I Iooked for you.

You did that on purpose for me?

I was a bit drunk. I'm sorry.

I'm sIow-witted and...

Thank you.

What a fox.

She was throwing herself to the chief for her husband,

wasn't she?

I was gratefuI for stopping my drunk husband.

You are so generous.

I met a person who knows the couple.

That woman is as good as a war orphan.

Really? No wonder...

During the war, her family fled to the mountains

being suspected as collaborators with the Chinese army.

Soon her father got dysentery.

With nothing to eat and an ill husband,

her mother ran away.

Not long after, her father died

and the body began to rot.

But that dreadful little child

stayed next to the corpse for a week

before she came down from the mountains.

That poor Iittle thing...

Some more miIk?

What is there to pity? She gives me the goosebumps.

Captain Kyung's mother found the wandering girl and took her in.

She grew up as their maid.

- Then she grew up with her husband? - Isn't that devious, too?

Hitting on her step-brother and later marrying him,

she's no ordinary person.

Nobody was against the marriage?

Her mother-in-law backed the marriage.

Didn't you say she was their maid?

Well, I guess her mother-in-law really likes her.

She raised the girl like her own.

Later...

I Iike her, too.

I guess you have something in common. Misery loves company.

CouId you come to my pIace and make some kimchi?

What?

Kimchi?

I don't feel like making it myself.

I must be getting old.

You can make it with me. Let's do it together.

The whole residence isn't needed to make a littIe kimchi.

I guess you don't want to.

- Then I'lI do it myself. - No.

I was wondering about what kind of salted fish to use.

Should I also make white kimchi?

Just get it done.

Don't bother me about the details.

I'll also make white kimchi.

Un, deux, trois...

Un, deux, trios...

Not again!

Relax the shouIders.

And the most important thing is love.

Without it, it's not a dance. You're not giving me love.

- But what's un, deux, trois? - It's French for one, two, three.

We use French for cultural things. Now, along with the rhythm...

It would be better with music.

You're not at that stage yet.

I have to be strict at first. Now hold me.

Un, deux, trois,

un, deux, trois... Good! That's right, you can do it!

Wait, nature caIls.

What do I always say?

You improve most when practicing by yourself.

Try to feel it. You've gotten better, good!

Can you feel it? I'm half a beat later than you.

This is the key. The man leads the woman.

You have talent, Commander.

Feels good to be complimented.

I think you like someone.

I can see it as a dance teacher. If not, I apologize.

Does it show?

How can it not show? Your body is fulI of Iife.

Again...

Yes, sir.

Un, deux, trios.

So you boiI it like this?

No, later you'lI see the water going up.

And the coffee wiIl brew.

The aroma is so good.

This is so amazing! I just love this atmosphere!

It's Iike I'm in an American coffee shop.

- So this gIass... - It's hot.

Wow, it's reaIIy going up!

My uncle in the U.S. sends me coffee.

I'm so picky.

I want to see you, outside.

My husband is smoking again.

This house is clean and nice 'cause nobody smokes.

Isn't that right, Ga-heun? He needs to quit.

- The coffee... - Is it brewing?

Can you see it dripping?

This is really wonderful!

Oh my goodness, it's amazing! So can we drink it now?

It's still too Iight so wait.

Then l'll prepare the cookies.

Tomorrow at two, Chinese Cathedral

- We can drink it now. - RealIy?

Isn't the aroma reaIly nice?

Where are the napkins?

My heart won't stop beating.

Is it because you're holding my hand?

I Iike your hand.

I wanted to touch it while we were dining.

Commander, this is Jin-pyong.

The branch in your left hand.

And hold the scissors.

HoId it and make a diagonal cut.

Put it in the front.

After pIacing it...

The U.S. advisory group is comin' to Seoul.

And l'll be their translator and guide.

- Isn't that somethin'? - That is something.

At the party before...

The corps commander must've been smitten by me.

And the colonel recommended me, too.

The coIoneI?

Yep, I reckon he Iikes me.

I have go on up for preparations.

I'll be gone for a few days or more.

Okie dokie? I'm off.

Who is it?

It's me.

I'm not going to open the door.

What?

I don't think l should open.

Is something wrong? Open up for a minute.

Why, all of a sudden?

You did it on purpose.

Sending my husband away...

I wanted to be alone with you.

I'm so confused, my head is about to burst.

This is wrong.

What we're doing...

And this...

I shouldn't keep it. I'll give it back.

I'm sorry.

The Yankees are really something. They're actually going to the moon.

Going to the moon, yet Iosing to the Vietcong in flip-fIops...

That's a mystery.

Why are you drinking so much?

Are you mad at me?

Why?

I didn't teIl you about Haksu and the dance lessons...

Actually, Haksu arranges stereo imports for me

but it seems like he's smuggling things in.

That's why I didn't mention him to you before.

What's wrong with this?

Better.

I Iike someone.

Now you're joking with me.

Who is she?

The wife of a subordinate.

But she won't meet me anymore.

I know l shouldn't,

but I miss her like crazy.

Did you?

I can't say.

I see you did.

Make that your Iast. You're not that kind of a person.

They're landing.

Shit, there's nothing.

Using all that money to go to such a place...

This is fuckin' vain.

That was fast.

What brings you here?

Your wife asked me to check on you.

I brought seaweed soup for your birthday tomorrow.

If you didn't have dinner, we can warm it up for you now.

No, l'll eat it in the morning.

Thank you.

- We'll warm it up for you. - We can warm it up.

It's also your birthday today.

It's seaweed soup. Have some.

I can't sleep or even breathe.

It's so painfuI.

It feels as though...

as though my life has been a waste.

I didn't know I was such a fooI.

I had the same thought.

What kind of thought?

Wish my husband is away.

Wish I can be with you.

That kind.

But since you made it real,

I got scared.

And confused.

I apoIogize.

Even I...

don't feel like myseIf.

You realIy...

couldn't breathe?

What you said... made me very happy.

That you couldn't breathe.

I thought it was just me.

I shouldn't be in this room.

I imagined this.

Being with you.

In this room.

Is this where you were shot?

Yes.

How did it feeI?

It hurt.

What about you?

It hurt, too.

- Frag out! - Frag out!

Closed for Today

I don't agree with you, but have a good time...

Polaroid instructions.

I forgot everything.

I've just started learning.

Un, deux, trios...

- What's un, deux, trois? - It's French.

You're really good.

You asked me what's it's like with my husband?

When I was about 13...

He dragged me up to the attic.

It was so bright there.

He stripped me,

and touched me.

Too painfulIy.

Must have been bad.

I didn't feel anything.

But...

he was rather shocked.

But now that we're married,

I hate being touched.

So I actually

can't compare.

You're the one,

and only.

My universe.

It's me. How are things?

Everybody's taking it easy. How is your cold?

Ah, much better now.

Captain Kyung's mother-in-law is in the hospital.

What?

I went to tell his wife but she wasn't home.

It seemed serious.

Mother...

You're here early. I caIled her.

I was shaking all over

but I couldn't get to you. So I called everyone.

She had a stomach cramp.

But it's not serious.

But who is...?

He's the training commander.

Isn't he...

so handsome?

We must have something with hospitals.

Always meeting in hospitaIs.

It hurt so much here...

How did you come together?

It was an emergency so I asked him to drive me here.

I apoIogize for the trouble.

Not at all. Then l'll leave you...

No, l don't have anything to do. So I can stay here.

CouId you wait for a moment and drive her back?

Is he the one?

What?

The one you like. Is it him?

I felt it Iast time.

That you are into someone.

I'm sorry.

Don't say such thing.

It's not a sin to like someone.

You know what I'm really sorry about?

Marrying you to an evil man.

Mother...

My son is evil.

Looks fine, but he is bad.

That's why I relied on you.

When you're a daughter to me.

Aren't I evil too?

Your mother-in-law must have thought it strange

that I drove you there.

She knew the moment she saw you

that I love you.

I couldn't...

hide my feelings.

There's no use lying.

It's the first time I'm in Iove.

How can she not know?

So...

what did she say?

To do as l pIease if I really love you.

She said she was on my side.

What do I do?

I Iove you so much.

But what she said...

It tears me apart.

What should I do?

I Iove you so much, but...

I won't see you anymore.

I mean it.

I'll try.

Can you also try?

For me?

Are you Iooking for something?

No, it's messy so I cleaned up.

I visited the Commissioner and found her there!

When I taIk with the Mrs., she'd cut in.

Each and every time.

What's wrong?

I need to Iisten to music.

I'll be out downtown.

At this hour?

Have some fruit. You barely ate at dinner.

I feel too stuffy.

I'll be back.

So, when do we go?

Where?

The Commissioner's!

Did you Iisten at aIl?

I don't pay visits like that.

You know me.

Your bosoms have changed.

- No, they haven't. - Yes, they've changed.

That's strange.

My hands are reaIly sensitive.

- I think I'll have to check. - Haksu...

Commander.

Help me.

What is it?

Tell me.

Hello, pretty!

I Iove Yankee stuff.

Who's there?

- Good evening, sir. - Put out the Iights!

We heard you smuggIed military goods in that container.

This went through customs. Turn off the lights!

We'll just check it.

Come and check it then.

I can't believe this!

Stop right there!

Stop, you son of a bitch!

- I said it reaIly ain't me! - How can l believe you?

Your father's smuggIing caused me grief all my Iife.

It realIy ain't me, ma...

I've asked for lil' stuff like cosmetics and cigarettes for gifts.

How can l smuggle in a whole container?

I ain't got the money!

- You must've borrowed it. - Borrow money? Me?

Hey.

Say something!

Then what about your name and the list of items?

I ain't got a clue.

I never heard of the fuckin' Myeongil trading company.

This is...

Strange.

Somethin's fishy.

So are you going to jaiI?

I dunno, fuck!

They'll let me off if I voIunteer for Vietnam.

But I just came back...

Ma... you know I was just about to get it going.

This ain't right. This is a setup!

It wasn't him, was it?

No...

He's lied to me many times, just like his dad

so I know when he's lying.

But this time he's not.

It's a setup.

I think somehow this is Iinked to you.

- Mother, I... - Don't say a word.

Get him out.

How gorgeous!

Madam, you look just Iike Sophia Loren!

With that body anything will fit.

It looks so good on you.

What's with calling me Madam? Just be comfortable as before.

What do you mean? To the new training commander's wife?

- One, two, three... - Madam!

Please!

What happens to Colonel Kim now?

He's waiting to be assigned.

It actually means they want him to quit.

What's the reason? Wasn't he at the top of the line?

Being so tight-lipped I never told you,

but every high-ranking official knows.

He's on medication.

A mentally ilI person can't command a troop.

He treated his subordinates welI.

He saved Captain Kyung. Captain Kyung must be reaIIy sad.

Captain Kyung? He didn't look sad.

He does all of my housework these days.

He's even ready to do my Iaundry.

My my.

What use is a war hero?

And that

Colonel Kim felIow...

is weak at human reIations.

Do you need to call him that?

You Iook pathetic right now.

What?

Should have sent a better present to the Commissioner.

You stupid fool.

Anyway, Colonel feIlow.

He's over.

Is it your stuff?

Yes.

- I'm sorry. - There's nothing to be sorry for.

My father told me as a child

never to bring your work stuff home

because it made you look very shabby.

- But I broke that promise. - You don't look a bit shabby.

- I'll wash up. - Wait...

Happy promotion to you! Happy promotion to you!

Dear Commodore!

Happy promotion to you!

What is this?

You've been promoted to a general.

Congratulations!

Congratulation, General!

General! GeneraI!

The president gave special orders for this promotion.

What?

The president, himself?

The president visited Vietnam and the front Iine.

My husband briefed him but it was too noisy.

And as you aIl know, Colonel Kim has a smalI voice.

I Iike that voice.

The president said "Speak up, l can't hear you."

My husband said "My voice cracks if I speak Iouder.

And l'll look like a fool to my subordinates."

How about a drink?

He talked back to the president.

But the president brought up his chair nearer.

So nobody could say anything.

The president must have remembered my husband.

So he gave special orders.

Right, honey?

Truth indeed wins out in the long run. Everything is set right in the end.

We feIt so bad being the only ones promoted.

That's okay.

The Assistant Chief of Staff is a key post,

mostly for two-star officers.

This is incredible!

- Let's have a toast! - Wait...

- I prepared some barbecue. - Captain Kyung!

Congratulations, Commodore Kim! You're the best.

So impressive!

Why don't you make a toast.

I have another announcement. It's nothing big,

but I'm pregnant.

My husband didn't know. I wanted to be carefuI.

You can congratulate me. I'm finally becoming a mother.

Congratulations!

It's a double ceIebration. She's pregnant!

Rumors had it you'd Iost your lead,

but I believed in you.

So did I!

Me, too!

He's a Vietnam War hero and the military academy's top student!

Nobody can win over the Commodore. I guarantee!

Nobody!

Commodore, don't forget me even if you leave!

Why are you outside?

It's more comfortable here.

Why are you drinking so much?

I toId Captain Kyung.

What?

To come with me to SeouI, as my aide-de-camp.

I'm going to treat him weIl

because I've committed a great sin.

But...

I'm not going.

Why not...

Because then...

I'll meet you.

Why can't we meet?

I toId you, I'm not seeing you anymore.

Then what about me?

I have no choice.

They need more barbecue.

- Stop, he sees us. - Talk to me!

What about me?

You've done welI, and wiIl continue to do so.

Thanks a lot, darling.

Then why?

If you were going to dump me like this

why did you make me want you?

Are you drunk?

Answer me!

I don't know what you're taIking about.

You don't know?

Don't know?

Why are you dumping me?

You're drunk, it hurts. Let me go.

Answer me, why did you...

- Stop it, sir. - Let go.

Why don't you stop it.

What?

You Iittle weasel! Shitty son of a bitch!

- Come here! - Colonel!

- Come here! - Hold him!

Let go!

Bring her here!

- Let go, you shit heads! - Take him to his room.

Let go, come back! Let go, you assholes!

I knew it from the beginning.

Bottoms up.

Go to Vietnam for a year.

They'll know, but it'll be better than here.

I'm sorry.

Don't be sorry.

There's a Japanese saying

that you can find no fauIt below the belt.

A man can make mistakes.

Do some refIection in Vietnam.

Don't you like Vietnam?

You were a hero. So it must fit you.

You humiliated my daughter, son of a bitch!

She's even pregnant.

You jerk, you were almost there!

Stupid son of a bitch.

Sook-jin says she'll see you when you're back. Just pack and leave.

I'll take care of the rest.

Pathetic bastard.

I have something to say to Captain Kyung.

He left for SeouI.

I need to apologize to you, too.

I'm sorry.

I heard...

you were going to Vietnam.

Be safe.

Good-bye.

Wait...

I just want to ask you one thing.

Don't worry.

Okay.

Did you...

love me?

Do you still...

love me now?

I...

I Iove you.

In fact, I'm not leaving for Vietnam.

I can't stay in the military like this.

Then what?

While serving in Vietnam, I visited Thailand.

There was this beach...

It was so peaceful and nice I vowed I'd come again.

I'm going there.

Don't.

Nobody will remember this after a year.

No...

This is the right decision.

So I was wondering...

if you couId go with me?

You don't have to answer now. You can join me later.

I'll write you.

So join me later?

I won't ruin you again.

And...

I can't give up everything.

I don't love you enough.

I see...

I didn't know. You shouId've told me sooner.

- I'm sorry. Bye. - Wait!

Wait...

You know what...

Actually...

I can't Iive without you.

I can't sleep.

I can't eat and...

I can't breathe.

It's so suffocating I can't Iive.

Then there's no pension?

Of course, he was dishonorably discharged.

Divorced and dishonorabIy discharged...

The poor Colonel...

What's to pity? It's a miracle he didn't die.

He missed his heart by a centimeter.

She surely lived life to the fulIest.

I can't imagine having a man die for me.

Do you think you wouId follow a man like that?

Are you crazy? That's nonsense...

What about you?

Two years later - Winter of 1971

Someone is here for you.

Ma'am...

Are you the wife of Major Kyung Woo-jin?

I'm Jong Ga-heun.

What's the matter?

The woman in this photo...

Is it you?

September 26, 1969 Renaissance Music Hall

This photo...

We're from Vietnam.

That man guided the special forces across the Laos border.

He was neither a soIdier nor a civilian.

During an infiltration operation,

he was shot and died.

But...

nobody knew his identity.

He had no belongings.

All he had was this photo in his pocket.

I asked around everywhere to return this to you.

Ma'am...

Look behind it.

My Love

Right before he died, he kept on pulling at his pocket.

So we took out this photo... wrapped in pIastic.

He died looking at this.

He even smiIed.

Jong Ga-heun

Let me write my name here.

Don't forget me 'til you die.

Promise?

I'll never forget.

OBSESSED

You Iook scared.

Take it easy.