Original subtitles

[World Sales Finecut]

[An Iron Package production]

[Executive producer Kim Woo Taek]

[Summer, 1969]

Good.

Have a drink.

Why don't you take it?

Bastards...

I think that's enough now.

Okay then!

Hero of the Goboi plains!

Stand up, Kim Jin Pyong!

Bottoms up!

Pass it down! Pass it down!

Bottoms up! Bottoms up!

Commander, I'm abstaining from alcohol.

Abstaining?

You fool!

The late chief exchanged drinks

with every one of his men in that!

Drink up!

Bottoms up! Bottoms up!

Good!

There you go! Good, good!

That's it!

Every drop!

That's great!

[Producer Kim Dae Woo, Park Dae Hee]

Timing and Subtitles by iFlixAsia

Fuck, whatever!

I'm sick and tired of Goboi Plains.

What again?

Always sticking up for Kim Jin Pyong for being his son-in-law.

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

But you've never even been in battle.

Still, Kim Jin Pyong is 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...

What did you hear?

It's about Kim Jin Pyong.

You can't tell this to anyone.

I won't, just spill it!

No, you're a big mouth.

Hey, that's not true.

I shouldn't be saying this...

[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 least once.

That's impossible

because 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 installed a heater in the office.

To get rid of humidity.

A heater?

In Vietnam?

Imagine how many air conditioners they must have needed in that hot country.

Was it three big ones?

Three, right?

Yes, sir.

Commodore Park spoke highly of this friend at every gathering.

You sure are clever.

Not really...

You're from Busan, but have no accent.

I never spoke with an accent since I was little.

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.

That way, we'll get attention and be more helpful to our husbands.

Don't you agree, honey?

Come sit down.

Hurry up.

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

She's brilliant.

Yeah?

Don't you want to know?

What is it?

The Nightingale Society!

Isn't it just grand?

The day after tomorrow, we're going to start volunteer work following the opening ceremony,

so please give a commemorative speech.

Do I have to go?

You must.

That way, our Nightingale Volunteer Society will have authority.

More than anything, the Korea Defense Daily is doing a report,

so you have to be in the photo.

Who do you think I'm doing this for?

What are the circles on the calendar for?

Oh, that?

Those are the dates of ovulation the doctor told me.

Oh my, what day is it today?

Oh my...

Oh!

Wow...

Oh...

Honey, that's good.

That's good!

You were great!

That was great.

You keep

getting better and better.

I was so feeling it today.

How long do you have to stay like that?

About an hour.

The new sergeant couple

moved into the house in front of ours.

The captain seemed

so happy to be near us.

He really seems to admire you.

Really?

The wife is Chinese.

They're also childless.

I noticed from his papers.

We were the only childless couple in this residence.

Maybe that's why I like her.

Do you like her?

She seems very shy.

Or maybe she is uneasy around people.

But she must love birds.

She has more bird cages than luggage!

Chinese people like birds.

Oh no... This is all wrong.

The bird doesn't like that.

I apologize.

Don't you like birds?

No, it was just for fun.

I'm sorry.

It's okay, as long as 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 curable.

However, delirium...

Seeing the Vietcong is a symptom of delirium

and this is even more serious.

It happens only once in a while.

Still...

What kind of dreams do you have?

My dreams?

In my dreams,

I'm always at that jungle.

It's strange since I don't feel any guilt.

What about alcohol?

With all of your nagging, I stopped.

When I do drink, I throw it all up.

Alcohol is strictly prohibited.

Got it? I said never.

Okay, got it.

See ya.

I said never.

Did you tell anyone...

about me?

No.

I'm sorry.

[Diagnosis - Influenza]

You darling, stay there.

And you love, move down.

You two... Yes, switch places.

Can I stand behind the colonel?

Stop talking and just move.

- Let's see. - I think we're good now.

No, the first line has to be presentable.

Now we're done.

Oh? 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 Colonel Choi.

Wow, she's just like Jacqueline Kennedy.

It was tailored in a hurry.

Oh my! She's even humble.

Then what does that make us who prepared for a month?

Country girls?

Excessive humility is arrogance.

Enough!

My husband,

Colonel Kim Jin Pyong.

- Darling, you go up. - Me?

And Ga Heun...

Let's see.

Good!

Tilt 15 degrees.

Cheese!

Cheese!

This is exciting!

We look like nurses.

Madam, you're like the head nurse.

Settle down.

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

Please do something.

Stop crying. Did somebody die?

Kimchi?

I thought he was fasting. Great going...

They do all kinds of things.

Let's take a picture!

My husband.

He's flustered.

None of the women listened to him.

Maybe because he speaks so softly.

Can I ask a personal question?

Why I don't have a child?

I also hate that question the most in the world,

but I'm curious.

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

I thought you weren't having one on purpose.

Like American-style...

Let's be friends.

You're just too gentle 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 pleasure.

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

Well, I can't do anything about it.

But it's really amazing.

It sometimes itches where I used to have a leg.

Like I have it still.

That's called phantom pain, right?

You're well-informed.

Could you help me up?

Of course.

Slowly... slowly...

Fucking Vietcong! I'll kill you all!

Hey! What are you doing?

Put the knife down, now!

Put it down and talk with me.

What is this?

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!

No!

Bastard! 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.

Why are you lying?!

We're in Korea.

There are no Vietcong.

I'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.

Calm down...

Spare me...

Spare me... please...

Spare me...

It's all over.

It's all over.

You're fine.

Please... spare me.

Don't worry.

Don't worry...

What are you doing?!

Vietcong! Vietcong!

Are you okay?

Doctor! Doctor!

Are you okay?

Let me see.

I think I lost 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. I'm okay."

Did you hear that bullshit?

Really? Who does she think she is?

Putting the Colonel in trouble...

Goddammit!

Acting calm and all...

Also,

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!

Maybe it's because she's Chinese.

When you go to Chinese restaurants,

they speak slightly informally to guests.

You're right! That's it!

Oh, you're so sharp!

Anyway, she's in trouble now.

I'll be watching her.

What? "I think I lost my earring"?

How dare you? You bastard!

Crazy asshole.

Alright, alright.

What is all this?

Sir!

Are you aware that

he's a patient?

Just making sure he's not lying.

You know you get a feel

when you beat someone up good.

So?

Is he lying now that you've beat him up?

I'm not sure.

But more importantly,

I was mad about

troubling you.

It'll never happen again, sir!

Well, anyway...

It was my fault too,

so I'd like to apologize to your wife in person...

As you wish, sir.

I don't need medicine.

Why are you here?

Can't a mother visit her 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 take 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 familiar with flowers...

If they're left like 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 spare 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.

By the way...

This.

What is it?

What you lost 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.

It's okay. Here?

That day, when you

pointed your gun and told him to let me go,

you were really cool.

Timing and Subtitles by iFlixAsia

Do you still go to that music room in town?

Pardon?

What are you thinking about so intently?

Do you have any worries on your mind?

It's nothing.

But... what were you saying?

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

Do 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 Hercules.

He blocked three of us. We're fucking lost all of them. Son of a bitch!

Officer Kim.

Let's ask a favor.

I've met him before since I go to the music room from time to time,

and it's his first offense.

Let him off the hook.

What do you mean all of a sudden? I can't.

There were officer wives in the group.

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

Whatever.

Not beaten enough? Hey.

He fought in Vietnam

and served as a master sergeant.

Is that true?

You're just saying that to get him out.

You were a petty officer.

You're my senior, then. What year are you?

You should be ashamed.

What are you thinking? A former search troop sergeant dancing with housewives...

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

Let's not meet again over these kinds of things.

You're free to go.

But if you're a regular customer,

maybe you've danced a few times, too, Colonel.

Watch your tongue!

Yes, sir.

Beer tastes best in the summer.

Were you beaten a lot?

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 feel lonely.

Like they're the only ones abandoned.

That's the time

they go to the beauty salon.

They do their hair,

put on a pretty dress,

and gather here.

And...

they dance.

"Oh, the waltz!"

They forget everything.

They submit themselves to the men's lead.

And flow 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?

Right...

Captain Kyung is amazing.

He knows exactly what we like.

He gave make-up to the other wives.

Lancôme, Chanel... So generous...

But he judged us differently from the rest.

Asking us on a picnic...

He read us like a book.

Wow, so quick-witted...

He's really quick-witted.

What are you thinking about so much?

Huh?

Nothing.

Is it because you don't want to go on a picnic?

No.

I was thinking about something for a second.

How do I look?

Good.

You look like a French woman.

Hurry up and get ready.

Smoking again...

Goodness...

Gosh!

When did you prepare all of this?

Look at the sandwiches!

I want to try it.

Yummy spam...

Honey, you try this sandwich, too.

I ate too much fruit.

But, Captain Kyung,

what did you do in Vietnam?

I'm a total sham.

I kissed up to senior officers

and stayed cool under the air conditioners.

I see...

You had an easy job.

I can say this now,

but Colonel Kim was a legend back then.

Whenever the guys got together,

we only talked about Colonel Kim.

Like what?

Especially about how

his battalion was completely besieged,

and he stayed until everyone else escaped

and got out on the last helicopter.

A Vietcong division kept shooting

at the helicopter he was on!

- Why don't you try...? - It didn't go down,

but most of the soldiers on board were killed.

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

Anyway, his search battalion was really famous.

Even their tattoos of a winged skull made the Vietcong shake with fear.

They pulled out the guts of the Vietcong and hung them on trees like laundry—

Enough!

The Vietcong was the one

who did that to our side first.

We didn't start it.

We just...

did what they did to us.

I'll get more beer from the car.

Oh, I need to go to the restroom, too.

Honey, excuse me.

- My legs hurt from sitting. - Do you want a piggyback?

You are so naughty.

That type of talk was a bit...

I'm sure you were offended.

They started it.

Have some more.

For people who smoke a lot,

peaches are supposed to be good.

Okay.

I was wondering...

if you could dance the waltz?

Pardon?

I learned it in school once.

Why?

Just curious...

I asked a stupid question out of the blue.

I also...

have a stupid thing to tell you.

You came to visit me at the hospital,

and you brought flowers.

For some reason, I keep thinking about it.

I guess...

I enjoyed your visit.

I enjoyed how you fed me the cake,

and the flower arrangement you made...

was a little messy, but I liked that, too.

Yes.

I keep smiling while thinking about it.

I must sound quite silly.

I think about it all day long.

I think about you all 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? - Pardon?

It's not that I get it or anything.

In Vietnam, during the war,

the American soldiers had small radios.

I heard music like this,

and I liked it.

I used to wonder why people listened to this type of stuff before.

Then...

appreciating classical music is your hobby.

I wouldn't go so far as to say I appreciate it.

But

why do you listen to a record player

that isn't even Hi-Fi?

If it's a music room,

it should have a Tannoy or a McIn.

What's McIn?

I mean, McIntosh.

Do you have any hobbies?

Not having one is my hobby.

What about your wife?

Hers?

Raising birds?

I really don't like birds.

The sound quality is terrible.

Oh, Captain Kyung,

you even listen to music at a place like this?

Yeah.

I'm with my training sergeant.

He's a regular here.

Commander...

Don't you remember me?

- Haksu! - Commander!

I missed you.

Hey, 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 at your home.

But here you are.

- I'll be right back. - Okay.

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

You didn't know he was back?

Did I not tell you?

This guy...

You have the body of a Western actress.

Slender and...

Oh!

With a tiny waist

and plump buttocks.

Who is your husband trying to

show you off to by putting you in these clothes?

I guess he needs it.

He's one strange husband.

This is something that would usually piss them off.

But your husband asks you to wear it first.

Does he want to brag about you?

It's true. Everyone will look at you.

So what if they look?

They're all 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 will 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 straight up.

What's important then is that you stretch out your left arm.

Look. See how straight the arm is?

And then you just swing.

It's the swing of an athlete.

Wow!

That was more than cool. It was beautiful. Right, honey?

I agree.

You're an all-around athlete.

Later, when I learn to play golf,

I'd like to get coached

by you directly, Chief of Staff.

But, that lady in red,

who is she?

Who is it?

I mean, isn't she a crazy bitch?

Isn't she?

Bitch, she 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 call 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 still flutters when I see such a beauty.

Wow, you're still young!

- You think so? Not foolish? - Not at all.

According to Colonel Kim, your husband is an elite

who studied in the U.S.

Captain Kyung Woo Jin.

Your husband is also dashing. He looks very ambitious.

It's an honor to meet you, Sir. 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! A captain 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 very shy.

Hurry up and go.

Come, let's go.

Colonel Kim, go change the music to something good for dancing.

When did he get so drunk?

Sound testing, sound testing.

Attention!

Colonel Kim Jin-pyong.

On this special occasion with the chief of staff present,

I will sing a song, even though, I'm not any good at it.

Kim Jin Pyong! Who asked you to sing?!

It's a slow-dance time! Sing later!

No, sir!

I'd like to dedicate this song to the chief.

Loyalty!

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

Then let's go.

Everybody come out!

I looked for you everywhere.

You did that on purpose

to get me out of an awkward situation, right?

I was a bit drunk. I'm sorry.

I tend to be slow-witted and...

Thank you.

I mean, what a fox.

She was throwing herself to the chief for her husband.

You saw her, didn't you?

I was actually grateful she stopped my husband from making a mistake while drunk.

Wow, you're very kind.

But, you know,

I met someone who knows that couple.

That woman is as good as a war orphan.

Really? No wonder...

During the war, her father took the whole family and fled to the mountains.

You know, Chinese people were being suspected as collaborators with the Chinese army.

But her father got dysentery in the mountains.

With nothing to eat and an ill husband,

what can you do? The mother ran away.

Not long after, her father died.

It was summer, and the body began to rot.

But that determined little bitch,

she stayed next to the corpse for a week

before she came down from the mountains.

That's so sad. Poor little thing...

Let me have some more condensed milk.

What's sad? She gives me the goosebumps.

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

She was raised like their maid. No, she was their maid.

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

Hitting on someone who's basically her brother and later marrying him.

She's no ordinary person.

Nobody was against the marriage?

Her mother-in-law seems to have backed the marriage.

Didn't you say she was their maid?

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

I think she raised her like her own daughter,

in the end.

I like her, too.

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

By the way, Young Chul's mom,

could you come over and make some kimchi?

Pardon?

Kimchi?

I bought some cabbage, but 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 little kimchi.

I guess you don't want to.

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

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

Should I also make white kimchi while I'm at it?

That's for you to figure out.

Don't ask me about every little thing.

You ask so much.

I'll also make white kimchi then.

Un, deux, trois... Un, deux, trois...

Un, deux, trois... Un, deux, trois...

No, no.

Not again!

Relax the shoulders.

And the most important thing is loving me.

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...

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

Wait, nature calls. Just a second.

What do I always say?

You improve most when practicing by yourself.

Try to feel it.

You've gotten better. It's good!

One, two, three.

Can you feel it?

I'm half a beat later than you.

This is the key.

The woman is led by the man.

You have talent, Commander.

It feels good to be complimented.

But I think...

you like someone.

I can tell now that I'm a dance teacher.

If not, I apologize.

What?

You can tell those things?

How can I not?

Your body is full of life.

Again...

Yes, sir.

Un, deux, trois.

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So you boil it like this?

No, but later you'll see the water going up.

And the coffee will brew.

The aroma is so good.

This is so amazing!

I just love this atmosphere!

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

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

Wow, it's really going up!

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

- I'm so picky. - You're like an American.

[I want to see you outside]

My husband is smoking again.

This house is clean and nice because nobody smokes.

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

- Ma'am! Ma'am! - Is it brewing? Let's see.

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 light, so wait.

Then I'll prepare the cookies.

[Tomorrow at two, Chinese Cathedral]

- We can drink it now. - Really?

Isn't the aroma really nice?

Where are the napkins?

My heart won't stop beating.

Is it because you're holding my hand?

I like 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.

Hold it and make a diagonal cut.

Place it in the front.

After placing it...

The U.S. advisory group is coming to Seoul.

And during their stay,

I'll be their translator and guide.

Isn't that something?

That is something.

At the last party,

the corps commander must've been smitten by me.

And the colonel

recommended me, too.

The colonel?

Yes.

I reckon he likes me.

I have to go on up for preparations.

Well, I think I'll be gone for a few days.

It could take longer, though.

Okay?

I'm off.

Who is it?

Oh... It's me.

I'm not going to open the door.

Pardon?

I don't think I should open the door.

Is something wrong?

Open up for a minute.

Why, all of a sudden?

You sent him away...

on purpose, didn't you?

My husband.

I wanted to be alone with you.

I'm so confused.

I feel like my head will burst.

I don't think this is right.

What we're doing...

And this...

I shouldn't keep it.

I'll give it back.

I'm sorry.

And they take off to become the first humans to land on the moon.

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

They even go to the moon, and yet,

seeing how they lose to the Vietcong in flip-flops...

that's amazing, too.

Why are you drinking so much?

Are you mad at me?

Why?

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

Actually,

Haksu arranges stereo imports for me,

but it seems like he's smuggling things in.

I didn't mention him to you because I thought something was off.

What's wrong with this?

That's better.

I like someone.

Now you're joking with me.

Who is she?

The wife of a subordinate.

But she won't meet me anymore all of a sudden.

I know I shouldn't be like this,

but I miss her like crazy.

Did you do it?

I can't tell you that.

So you did.

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

They're landing!

Shit.

There's nothing there!

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

All in fucking vain.

You opened the door so quickly.

What brings you here?

Your wife asked me to check on you.

It's your birthday tomorrow.

We made some seaweed soup for you.

If you didn't have a proper dinner,

we can warm it up for you now.

No, I'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.

Please, have some.

I try to sleep but can't seem to breathe.

It's agonizing not being able to breathe.

It feels as though...

as though I lived in vain.

I didn't know I was such a fool.

I had the same thoughts.

What kind of thoughts?

"I wish my husband would go away for work."

"I wish I can be alone with the colonel."

Those kinds of thoughts.

But because you made it real,

I suddenly got scared

and so confused.

I apologize.

Even I...

don't feel like myself.

You really...

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 it every day.

Being with you...

in this room.

Is this where you were shot?

Yes.

How did it feel?

It hurt.

What about you?

It hurt, too.

- Frag out! - Frag out!

[Closed for today]

I don't approve, but have a good time...

Polaroid instructions.

I think I forgot everything.

I've just started learning.

Un, deux, trois... Un, deux, trois...

What's un, deux, trois?

It's French.

Wow, you're really good!

Over there! There!

Before,

you asked me what it is like with my husband.

I think I was around 13.

He suddenly dragged me up to the attic.

It was an attic,

but it was lit up with sunlight.

He stripped me there,

and touched me.

Too roughly...

You must have suffered.

I was fine.

But...

it seemed like he was more shocked.

But now that we're married,

I hate being touched.

So I actually...

can't compare you.

You're everything...

and the only.

You're my universe.

It's me. How are things?

Yeah. Everybody's taking it easy.

- How is your cold? - Oh,

I'm better now.

- Oh, 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. What should I do?

Mother-in-law...

Aren't you here early? I called her.

I fainted and was shaking all over. I thought I was dying,

but I couldn't get a hold of 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 hospitals.

It hurt so much here...

How did you come together?

It was...

an emergency, so I asked him to drive me here.

I apologize for the trouble.

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

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

Could you wait for a moment and drive her back?

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- Is he the one? - Pardon?

The one you like. Is it him?

I felt it last time when I saw you.

That you like someone.

I'm sorry.

Don't say such a thing.

It's not a sin to like someone.

Do you know what I'm really sorry about?

Marrying you to a bad man.

Mother...

I know my son is bad.

He looks fine on the outside, but he's bad.

That's why I left him to you.

When you're like a daughter to me.

Aren't I a bad person, 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.

How can I hide...

my love for you?

There's no use lying.

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

How can she not know?

So...

what did she say?

To do as I please

if I really love you.

She said she was on my side.

What do I do?

I love you so much.

But what she said...

tears me apart.

What should I do?

I love you so much, but...

I won't see you anymore.

I mean it.

I'm going to try.

Will you try, too?

For me?

Are you looking for something?

No, it's messy so I cleaned up.

I visited the Commissioner and that sneaky woman was there already!

When I tried to talk with the Mrs., she'd cut in.

Each and every time!

What's wrong?

I suddenly want to listen 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 listen at all?

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 really sensitive.

- I can tell so easily! I'll have to check. - Haksu...

Oh, Commander.

Help me.

What is it?

Tell me.

Hello, pretty!

I love Yankee stuff.

Hey, who's there?

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

We heard you smuggled military goods in that container.

This went through customs. Turn off the lights!

We just need to check it quickly.

Come and check it then.

I can't believe this!

Stop right there!

Stop, you son of a bitch!

- I said it's not me! - How can I believe you?

Your father's smuggling caused me grief all my life.

It really not me, mom!

I've asked for little stuff like cosmetics and cigarettes for gifts to the higher-ups.

Think about it. How can I smuggle a whole container?

- Also, I don't have that kind of money! - You must have borrowed it.

Borrow money? Me?

Hey.

Say something!

Then what about your name and the list of items?

I have no idea!

I have never heard of the fucking Myeongil trading company or whatnot.

This is...

It's strange.

Something's fishy.

So are you going to jail?

I don't know! Damn it!

I was told they'll let me off if I volunteer for Vietnam.

But I just came back...

Mom, you know how important it is for me right now.

I've been set up. 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.

Strangely, I feel like this has something to do with you.

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

Get him out. I trust you will.

Oh! How gorgeous!

Madam, you look just like 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! You're too much!

But 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 ill person can't command a troop.

He treated his subordinates well.

He saved Captain Kyung. Captain Kyung must be really disappointed.

Captain Kyung? He didn't look it to me.

He does all of my housework these days.

He's even ready to do my laundry.

Oh my...

What use is a war hero?

And that...

Colonel Kim Jin Pyong fellow

isn't skilled at human relations.

Do you have to call him that?

You look pathetic right now.

What?

I should have sent a better present to the Commissioner.

You stupid fool! So stupid!

Anyway, that Kim Jin Pyong fellow...

It's all over for him.

Is it your stuff?

Yes.

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

My father told me when I was a child

never to bring my work stuff home, no matter what.

Because it'll make me look pathetic.

But I broke that promise.

You don't look a bit pathetic.

- 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! - Congratulations, General!

General! General!

The president gave special orders for this promotion.

Pardon?

What? The president, himself?

The president visited Vietnam and the front line when my husband was there.

My husband briefed him but it was too noisy since it was the front line.

And as you all know, Colonel Kim has a small voice.

I like that voice.

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

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

"And as the Commander, I'll look like a fool to my subordinates."

- How about a drink? - There was chaos since he talked back to the president.

But the president brought up his chair nearer himself.

So nobody could say anything.

The president must have given special orders recalling that time.

Saying, "What is his rank right now?"

Right, honey?

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

We felt so bad being the only ones promoted.

That's okay!

The Assistant Chief of Staff is a key post.

It's usually for two-star officers.

This is an incredible occasion!

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

- I prepared some barbecue. - Captain Kyung!

Congratulations, Commodore Kim! I love you!

So quick-witted!

Let's raise our glasses!

I have another announcement. It's nothing big,

but I'm pregnant.

My husband didn't know. I wanted to wait until I was far enough along.

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

Congratulations!

Congratulations!

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

Congratulations!

Rumors had it you'd lost 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 told Captain Kyung.

What?

To come with me to Seoul, as my confidential assistant.

I'm going to treat him well

because I've committed a great sin.

But...

I'm not going.

Why...

Because if I go...

I'll meet you.

Why can't we meet?

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

Then what about me?

I have no choice.

They need more barbecue.

- Stop, people will see us. - Just tell me one thing.

What am I supposed to do?

You've done well, and will continue to do so.

You're working too hard!

Then why did you do it?!

If you were going to do this, when you were going to dump me like this,

- why did you do it? Why did you make me want you? - Are you drunk?

- Answer me! - I don't know what you're talking 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 do it?

- Stop it, sir. - Let her go.

Why don't you stop now?

What?

You little weasel! Shitty son of a bitch!

- Come here! - Colonel!

- Come here! - Hold him!

Let go!

Bring her here!

- Let go, you shitheads! - 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.

The gossip probably spread there, too, but it'll be better than here.

I'm sorry.

Don't be sorry.

There's a Japanese saying

that you can find no fault below the belt.

A man can make mistakes.

Do some reflection in Vietnam.

Don't you like Vietnam?

You were a hero. So it must fit you well.

You humiliated my daughter, you 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 what you need and leave.

I'll have my men pack up the rest.

Pathetic bastard.

I have something to say to Captain Kyung.

He left for Seoul.

I need to apologize to you, too.

I'm sorry.

I heard...

you were going to Vietnam.

Come back safe.

Goodbye.

Wait...

I just want to ask you one thing.

Don't worry.

Okay.

Did you...

love me?

And now?

Do you still love me now?

I...

I love you.

Actually, I'm not leaving for Vietnam.

How can I stay in the military?

Then what?

While serving in Vietnam, I visited Thailand.

There was this beach...

It was so peaceful and cozy, I vowed I'd return.

I'm going there.

You can't.

Nobody will remember this after a year.

No...

This is the right decision.

So I was wondering...

if you would come with me.

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

I'll write you, so later...

Would you join me later?

I won't ruin you again.

And...

for that, to give up everything,

I don't love you enough.

I see...

I didn't know. You should have told me sooner.

- I'm sorry. Bye. - Wait!

Wait...

But, you know...

Actually...

I can't live without you.

I can't sleep.

I can't eat and...

I can't breathe.

It's...

so suffocating that I can't live.

Then there's no pension?

Of course, he was dishonorably discharged.

Divorced and dishonorably discharged...

The poor Colonel...

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

He missed his heart by a centimeter.

But she surely lived life to the fullest.

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

Do you think you would 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 is this about?

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 soldier 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 at the back.

[My Love]

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

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

He died looking at this.

He even smiled.

Also, without a dog tag,

he was wearing a chain.

I brought it here, too.

Jong Ga Heun

I'll write my name here,

so don't forget me until you die.

Promise?

I'll never forget.

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[Obsessed]

I scared you, didn't I?

Be careful.

♫ Some say love, it is a river ♫

♫ That drowns the tender reed ♫

♫ Some say love, it is a razor ♫

♫ That leaves your soul to bleed ♫

♫ Some say love, it is a hunger ♫

♫ An endless, aching need ♫

♫ I say love, it is a flower ♫

♫ And you, it's only seed ♫

♫ It's the heart, afraid of breaking ♫

♫ That never learns to dance ♫

♫ It's the dream, afraid of waking ♫

♫ That never takes the chance ♫

♫ It's the one who won't be taken ♫

♫ Who cannot seem to give ♫

♫ And the soul, afraid of dying ♫

♫ That never learns to live ♫

♫ When the night has been too lonely ♫

♫ And the road has been too long ♫

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