Out Live (2000) - full transcript

Yuan, the Mongolian Empire ruled
by the descendants of Genghis Khan.

Controlled China, but anti-Yuan
forces were growing in number.

Taewon Entertainment

Associate Producer: Yoo, Jeong Ho

Co-Producer: Park, Sung Keun

With the assistance of China Film
Co-production Corp & Shanghai
Film Studio

Financing & Distribution
Cinema Service, Co., Ltd.

Shin, Hyun June

Kim, Hee Sun

Jung, Jin Young
Jang, Dong Jik

Original Story: Kim, Hye Rin



Producer: Jung, Tae Won

Directed by Kim, Young Jun

Bichunmoo

Mother!

My name is Sullie. Sullie.

And you?
- Jinha.

My name is Sullie. Sullie.

And you?
- Jinha.

Here. From today, you can
practice with a real sword.

My father is finally coming.

But what's the use?

Mother is so sick...

Whatever may happen
stay with me always.

You said I start with
the sword today?



Out of the way!

Insolence!

Leave him. We must press on.
- Yes, General.

A fine-featured lad.

What is your name?

I... I'm of lowly birth
and have no family name.

My name is Jinha, sir.

Father, we should go now.
We should be at her deathbed.

Jinha, bring me some water.

We're going to Shao Xing.

Mother's body isn't even cold yet.

I'll ask the officials to
take care of the funeral.

I'm not leaving.
- You're my daughter.

You go with me.

I don't want to!

Let go of me!

Let go!
- Sullie!

Sullie!
- Jinha!

Brother!

Don't!

If he dies, so do I!

Jinha! Jinha!

I'm sorry.

I have to leave.

I won't leave you.

Listen! Every full-moon day, I'll wait
at Yu Hua Pagoda in Shao Xing.

You have to remember.
Yu Hua Pagoda!

Shao Xing. Taruga Manor.

Young lord, just as I heard
you do carry a joke too far.

But isn't it so?

I can't find any serviceable women.

No beauties like Yi, Su Yon of old...

Did it cost too much for you to get
beauties like that, General?

My lord.

What's the matter? Drink up!

Ah, do you lack music?

Who dares interrupt my music?

Quite pretty for a Mongol's servant.

What's your name?

A proud one, aren't you?

Don't you want to change your lot?

Quiet!

You should have slapped him
some more while you were at it!

Fool! No one in Shao Xing can survive
after provoking a Namgung lord!

Why don't you just crush them
like the House of Yu in North Ho?

Shut up!

Why should descendants of the
great Mongols kowtowto that
kind of Han scoundrel?

I said shut up!

Do not mention the Namgung lords
or the House of Yu ever again!

It's been six months already.

Let's leave for Shao Xing now.

Forget about Sullie!

Uncle!

Once you perfect
the Bichun Secret Arts,

there are things that you must do.

I will go to Shao Xing
with or without you.

You almost got yourself killed!

Would Sullie even look at you?

She may be a concubine's child,

but she's the daughter of a rich
and powerful Mongol general!

Wealth and glory are
stretched out before her.

Look at yourself!

You have nothing!
- Stop it!

We had a hard time finding you.

Give us the Bichun Secrets!

You'll have to kill me if you want
even a glimpse of it.

Uncle!

Jinha...

Uncle!

You must be exhausted.

Why did you insist on coming here?

There is something I must show you.

This was once the greatest manor
in North Ho.

The great House of Yu.

The master swordsman Yu, Jangok
was neither a Mongol nor a Han.

He was from Koryo(ancient Korea),
a Koryo.

He was a hostage from Koryo
the Crown Prince's bodyguard.

His wife Yi, Suyon, a Koryo woman
was the greatest beauty in North Ho.

The bloody murders were said to be
a strike against anti-Yuan forces.

But actually they were after
the ultimate Secrets held by Yu.

Master Yu!
- Go, quickly!

Master Yu!

Most tragic of all was Mistress Yi.

After a desperate escape,

she had to abandon the last Yu heir.

And tragically...

Why are you saying this, Uncle?

Young Master! I am not your uncle.

I'm Master Yu's swordsman, Kwakjung.

Once you perfect
the Bichun Secret Arts,

you must revenge your parents

so that they can rest in peace.

I only regret that I cannot
reveal who the enemy is...

Forgive my disloyalty over the years.

Uncle!

Uncle!

Uncle!

I heard you come here
every full-moon day.

If you're going back soon
why not join me?

I must wait here until sunset.

What do you mean?

Refuse his proposal of marriage?
- He's not my man.

I won't let you behave like a child
as you did in Shan Mei!

Is it the Bichun Secrets
you're after?

How about we stand-ins
fight with each other?

Thank you.

I hope I wasn't interfering.

I am Namgung Junkwang.

What is your name, great swordsman?
- Jinha.

I am Yu, Jinha.

Brother Yu, you remind me of someone.

Someone no longer of this world.

I myself have only seen her portrait.

Yi, Suyon of the old House
of Yu in North Ho.

When I was a boy
she was my first love.

You don't talk much, Brother Yu.

You seem to have traveled a lot.
Tell me some stories of the world.

Have you ever loved a woman
such that it drove you mad?

I adored her at first sight.

After a lifetime of wandering
a light has come to brighten my life.

I knew it the moment I saw her.

Does she love you, too?

I will make her love me.

Show this when you visit me
and you will be served courteously.

Be sure to drop by once
your business is finished.

I would like to hear
more of the world from you.

So you will.

Excuse me, can you tell me
where Taruga Manor is?

I think it's on the main street.

And the Namgung lord's manor?

Those two houses...
you must be going to the wedding!

A wedding?

You haven't heard?
It's the talk of the town!

Lord Namgung's only son is

marrying the daughter of
General Taruga's concubine.

What a great distinction
for a concubine's daughter!

Where do you think you're going?

Have you forgotten that young
Lord Namgung is coming today?

That is none of my concern.
- You will see to him courteously!

This was not my decision.

Is accepting me so difficult?

My lord, you and I are worlds apart.

Please do not mock me.

I never thought to beg
for love in such a manner.

Please accept my proposal.

Are you sure this Yu, Jinha is
of the North Ho House of Yu?
- Yes!

I should have recognized him
in Shan Mei.

But I'll end his life yet.
He defeated the men I sent.

He used the Bichun Secrets.
- Shut up!

Do you think he knows
about the Yu Manor incident?

Don't worry. If we dispose of him
and gain the Bichun Secrets
we will rule supreme.

Isn't that so, my dear in-law?

So this was the
Yu Hua Pagoda promise?

Defeat me.

Jinha

Take good care of her.

Search everywhere!
- Yes, sir!

Young lord, this is
not a place for you to be.

My betrothed is missing!

Who is the scoundrel?

I've told you several times
you've misunderstood.

Tell me who the scoundrel is!

The son of the ruined North Ho Yu's.
His name is Jinha.

He has taken my daughter
as vengeance, no doubt.

You mean the scoundrel
is Yu, Jinha?

Jinha!

Father will kill you! Run!
- My lady!

Let go of me!
You're not different from them!

You're the one who should
atone for your crime, Father!

Wasn't it enough to destroy
the House of Yu in North Ho?

Now you want to kill Jinha, too?
- Quiet!

Our fates are ill-crossed.

The General seems to want
the Bichun Secrets.

But not I. I can't endure
another man in her heart.

Defeat me. Then you can live.

If you are at a disadvantage
jump to the side.

We'll shoot arrows.

I don't want to fight you.

Sullie doesn't love you.

I will marry him.

Are you going to Ping River?

What did you say?

I said, are you going to Ping River?

Yes.

It'll take a while this time
I'm worried about you.

I don't know how Shao Xing
got so infested with assassins.

The other day, an imperial envoy
was killed in the street.

Mongolians are afraid to
go out at night.

Don't worry about me.
Just have a good trip.

I'll come back as soon as possible.

Don't change the subject
Lord Namgung!

Do you think the Namgungs who
were favored by the Emperor
will be left unscathed?

I haven't lived to this age
without learning that much.

But I cannot invest in
war funds again.

There is nothing left for Mongol
glory but to withdraw from
history's foreground

and go back to the prairie.

Merchants don't trust any rulers.

We only believe in
the ruling principles of life.

Since you're here
why don't you see your daughter?

Still no news from Lai?

None after a sighting
at the Tai Yang Lake battle.

I'm leaving. Say goodbye
to Lord Namgung for me.

You must be stronger than ever now
and live undaunted!

Forget about the
other half of your blood...

We won't see each other again...

You've grown old, General.

Do it!

Let's escape, Mother.

Let's escape somehow,

and go to Ping River
where Father is.

I'm going to revenge myself
on that killer, whatever it takes.

We've secured all of
Namgung's estate.

And, sir, this...

We found it in the storage room.

We saw the title
Yi, Suyon of the House of Yu.

It seems to be
your mother's portrait, sir.

You're dismissed.

Mother! Mother!

Go, quickly! Go, right now!

I said go!

Are you so undisciplined
that you fumble over a trifle?

You're the one who let the
Mongol girl stay in her room!

I should be entitled to that much.

And the child?

The boys are after him
so don't worry about the brat.

Brother, he's awake!

Where am I?

Who are you?

The wound isn't deep.

Jinha... what about Sung?

I beg you. Let him live!

He is everything to me,

the only reason I kept living...
- Enough!

Stop it!

Jinha, please...

He's our son, yours and mine!

Long years as a powerful man's wife

has made you this cunning, hasn't it?

The Ping River

You're sure this Jahalang is
son of the North Ho House of Yu?

Yes, sir.

Tai Yang Lake

Perhaps I should pay
Shao Xing a visit.

Splendid work, everyone!

A toast!

To victory!

Got that Mongol bitch
on your mind, Jahalang?

If not, mind if I take her
to my bedroom tonight?

You're requested at a meeting
in Lady Jin's room.

What kind of meeting is this?

Take a seat.

Since neither of us like being
in crowds,

Let us celebrate on our own.

If this is what you called me for
I'm leaving now.

There's something I want to know.

Jahalang, I know you well.

Now that you've fulfilled your aim,

the coming fight
will have no meaning for you.

Now what will you fight for?

The 'trophy' in the lady's chambers?

Or perhaps you could fight for me?

Not for you.

You shouldn't be outside yet.

You play very well.

I'm not that good.

Uncle plays much better...

You mean the man who saved me?

Alisu! Tell me who he is!
How can I see him?

He sometimes comes
to the cave behind the house.

He's there now... a

Thank you for taking care of him.
- You have quite a fate, Jinha.

A father who can't reveal
his face or voice to his own son.

Let me speak to him!

This must be fate, too.

My name is Namgung Sung.

I am grateful to you
for saving my life,

but I dare ask another favor of you.

Take me as your apprentice, Master!

I must take revenge on
a man called Jahalang.

Get out.

Sullie...

Get out.

I'm not the one you used to know.

What do you want me to do?

Everything ended the day
you came to me as a killer.

Sung is alive.

Once we take the Nan Xi River,

we'll never have to see
another Mongol in this land.

Jahalang, once again
we trust in your skill.

Call in Yeo Jin.

Once again, I put my faith
in you for this mission.

Remember each of your duties.

Welcome, Marshal Heo.

Greetings. I came to bring you news.

What is it?

Is it true you are interested
in the Mongol girl?

If so, it's such a tragedy.
She's dead.

A great fire swept through her room.

Everything is burned. You can't even
distinguish the bones.

I can't believe you came.

Did you do this?
- I wanted you so much!

Come away with me.
I'll abandon everything.

You... All I need is you.

You're the first to remain standing
after being poisoned with Mihon.

Seize him!

What did you say?

He crept in at night
to kill Jo, Baek Seung,

but was caught and executed.

The Mongols must have paid him off.

That's ridiculous.
- Do you continue to side with him?

Let's be frank.
I'll talk to the governor.

Now that the Ten Swordsmen
have no marshal,

we'll need a new one...

What do you think?

Not bad.

You're smart.

You must follow the current
to make your way in life!

I just lost my chief.

How can I trust a scoundrel
like Jo, Baek Seung?

Do as you please.

No one on earth can save you now!

If you wish to stay alive,

tell me where you keep
the Bichun Secrets!

So you were after the Secrets?

Why else would I take in
a Koryo like you?

It's not in his room.

Then go after his Koryo friend!

If Jahalang doesn't have it
then he probably does.

You know the place, don't you?
- Yes, sir!

Sajune, go with them!
Make sure it's done properly.

That's all the information you have?

He's alive but
you don't know where he is?

It's difficult, since
it's in Qing Chen Bang.
I'll look into it again.

No, I'll go myself.

What's going on?

Run, quick!
- Sir!

Remember, Sung!
You're of Koryo blood!

You must guard the master's
Bichun Secrets! Alisu!

Brother!

You're awake.

Good thing I came when I did,

but you're something else.

Alone against three men!

Brother...

You should leave now, sir.
- No need to stay for long in Shao Xing.

Do you think it's true
that Jo has killed Jahalang?

People have coveted
the Secrets for a long time.

I'm sorry, Lai.

I must leave to finish some task.

Please take care of yourself.

This is for Yu, Jinha!

It's remarkable that
he's still alive.

The poison has spread
throughout his body.

That's enough, you may go.
- My lady, it's too late to cure him.

You could get infected yourself.

That is none of your concern.

I wasn't able to
cure you completely.

If you use your sword before
regaining your strength,

the effects of the poison
will recur.

Please... wait until you recover.

They were hiding in a cave.

Brother!

Kill them!

Uncle! Uncle...

What did you call him?

Uncle? That's a lie!

That's Jahalang! Not my Master!

My master isn't a murderer!
- Please stop it!

You shouldn't treat him that way!

He...

He's your father!

The area is in chaos.

We must do something, quickly.

You've found the Mongols?
- Yes, sir.

Get the girl first,
in the name of revenge.

And Jahalang?

Once we have the girl,
he's as good as ours.

If all goes well, you will be
our next governor, my lord.

Are you awake?

Lady Sullie has killed
Jo, Baek Seung.

She's staying in the house
behind Yu Hua Pagoda.

You should rest.

Changlyong...

Thank you.

Look closely, Namgung Sung!

This is your master's true identity.

What are you waiting for?

Tell me. Did you do it to
punish my mother?

Your mother did nothing wrong.

I didn't understand the world then.

Listen to me well.

You are Namgung Sung!

Do you understand?

Follow me.

You shouldn't have come.

What do you mean?

I am your husband
and you are my wife!

We've lived together for 10 years!

You don't understand...

Why I made up my mind to live.

Sung is not your son.

I wanted to mix his bloodline
with the House of Namgung.

Because I hated my father...

and I hated you.

I knew that.

I thought that I deserved it.

I'll never forget his eyes when
I pushed him toward the cliff,

out of selfish desire
to have you for my own.

I never thought I'd be able
to speak of it...

I'm not sure about you,
but I was happy.

Come back as my wife, Sullie...

I'd rather you killed me.

Then we'd both be free of Jinha.

I wonder about the bond
between you two.

If there's such a thing as fate,
that must be it.

I wanted to say thank you.

Sung!

It's been a long time, Jinha.

Let's not stand on ceremony,
shall we?

If I die, take care of Sullie.
- Sullie is your wife!

Lift up your sword.

Lift your sword
and attack me, Jinha!

Now we can remain friends.

Welcome.

Jahalang's end is near, my lord!

You should see them, sir.
- No need.

I've ordered the men to stand by.

It's a personal matter.
We'll part ways here.

I can't do that.
- That's an order, Changlyong!

Yes, sir.

Take care.

Where is Jinha now?

He left.
- Where did he go?

He's looking for a place to die.

Go back!

Go back!

Go back!

What about Sung?

Who'll take care of him?

I'm sorry.

I'm leaving you again...

Sullie...

Sung...
Take care of Sung...

My name is Sullie. Sullie.
And you?

Jinha.