Years of Upheaval (1991–…): Season 1, Episode 17 - Episode #1.17 - full transcript
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- Jeju Police Station -
- Episode 17 -
Originally Aired on 11/27/1991
Yes, Jeju Police Station speaking.
What?! Where?
Saenghwa-ri?
Soonae!
Soonae!!
Yes!
Your grandfather's been arrested!
Hurry up and come!
Grandpa...
Grandpa!
Grandpa...
Grandpa!
It's just a tiny boat, there's no
way they could make it with that.
We noticed navy patrol,
and they're ransacking the shore.
He refuses to speak,
no matter what we subject him to.
- So I...
- You twat, what did I tell you?
Didn't I say not to let even
a single raft get out?
But there's no way they could land...
And what will you do if landing
ashore is not what they're after?
What if they've got someone
waiting for them at sea?
I thought you were kidding when
you said we'd meet at sea.
It's hardly a joke,
when one has to risk his life to get through
the stronghold of the Japanese navy.
I guess you've come for
these documents, not for us.
Are these the documents that put our
air force and navy into action?
You will find out it's impossible
to land in Jeju Island.
The Allied Forces can't massacre
200,000 residents of the island...
unless Allied Forces are ready
to have the same casualties.
Well, if that's true,
some of the decisions will have to be
changed during the next chief's meeting.
What's the situation now?
Looks like we'll be landing in September.
- Wait...
- That's enough.
Let's just stick to our own duties.
Let the specialists make those
kind of decisions.
Today, you two guys relax.
Mister Jang.
You should look after that arm of yours.
Okay. Rest today, and what's next?
- Landing in Incheon.
- Where?!
Incheon.
According to this map,
the closest port from Gyeongseong.
Right?
Gyeongse...
Again?!
There's somebody you have to see there.
You'll be glad when you see this person.
There's a fancy restaurant called Gukilgwan.
It's the best in Gyeongseong.
Your first duty will be to show up
there dressed in your best suit.
You should look for a geisha, Choseon.
Your next assignment will
be delivered by her.
- Gukilgwan -
(Gyeongseong)
Welcome.
- Is it just the two of you?
- Yes.
So this is the famous Gukilgwan, the one
people call the best in Gyeongseong?
My... This must be your
first time here, then?
You can say that again, this place brims
with the three finest things in life.
The best food, drinks, and of course women.
My name is Wolhyang.
{\a6}*albeit substantially different, gisaeng and
geisha mean the same (female entertainer)
I was told there is a gisaeng*
named Choseon here...
I see words travel fast.
Where did you manage to hear about her?
Let's not waste time with idle chatter.
We don't have all day, so call her.
Yes.
- You really never heard of her?
- Never.
My name is Maeran.
My name is Choseon.
Now that's peculiar.
She keeps insisting she won't spend
the night with our customers,
and yet she seemed smitten
by you at first sight.
The women you find here at the
Gukilgwan are not your ordinary gisaeng.
If this were the Joseon Dynasty,
we'd only serve high ranked courtiers.
Anyhow, you better be prepared to pay
a hefty price for a night with Choseon.
It surprised you, didn't it?
I told them not to tell you it
would be me on purpose.
I just thought you'd think of it as
a burden, if you knew it was me.
I never imagined it'd be you...
I hoped it wouldn't be you myself.
Of all people they could
have me work with...
Your baby...
That man you came with is
called Park Ilguk, right?
His mother is looking after him.
- Was that Hialty's doing?
- Yes.
That Hialty feels like some
kind of hand of destiny.
At least when it comes to
you and I, Miss Yoon.
The last time we met in Saipan,
you weren't bothering with honorifics.
It's just that I don't really know how
I should address someone like you.
The first time we met, you just looked like
a poor compatriot and nothing more.
One hell bent on protecting
her baby at all cost.
And I didn't look any better even
when we met at that POW camp.
And yet, look at us now,
meeting at a place like this.
I have orders for you,
regarding our next task.
No, just a moment.
Let's just spend a moment for ourselves.
I'm just worried they'll grow suspicious,
if we keep the lights on.
That woman from Japan you talked about...
Have you heard any news of her?
I have.
Looks like she's been executed.
A Japanese detective was
behind my enlistment,
and I guess she killed him.
Then she gave birth while in prison,
and was executed a few days later.
The child is mine.
She's my daughter.
I'm sorry.
I shouldn't even have asked.
I never imagined she'd
be capable of that...
Then again, just a look at you and one would
understand how strong women can become.
Once you find someone to
stake your life for,
be that a man or a child...
It must be survival instinct.
Lie down.
Get some rest for tonight.
You've changed.
Sleep.
I'll be here by your side.
- Ertang -
Shanxi Province, China
Their guard is weak at best.
Two men up front for the whole company.
Wouldn't it be wiser to
contact our back unit?
Prepare to deploy.
We're dealing with a single
ordinary company.
And by the time backup arrives,
they will already have spotted us.
Is making a name for yourself
all you care about?
We barely got any sleep the last month.
- Are you really...
- Last I checked, I was in charge!
If you're that afraid of dying,
you can run away right now.
Let's move!
How are you doing, Sir?
What the hell is wrong with you?
What are you doing?
Answer!
Where are you going?
Come back here!
They said it's the landlord's residence.
Looks like he was all too eager
to have them serve the Japs.
Their daughters are in there,
so they're begging you not to hurt them.
Sir, they took all our village's women.
You must bring them back to us.
- Is that the landlord?
- Yes.
Sir...
How could you kill my daughter?
Give me back my daughter...
How could you kill her?
You son of a bitch...
- Eighth Route Army Command -
Yenan, China
What you did was foolish.
Don't you know how much regard for their
people the Eighth Route Army has?
Say you'll reflect on your
mistakes before it's too late.
Comrade Choi Daechi?
Yes, Sir.
On the eighth, did you kill female
civilians at that village?
What we did on the eighth was
wiping out an enemy company.
But were any Chinese killed in the process?
There were no casualties on our side.
But were there civilian casualties?
Yes, Sir.
Did you set fire on that house despite
knowing that innocent women were inside?
I was ordered to do so,
so I had no other choice.
But I've been told a civilian was murdered
well after hostilities came to an end?!
Yes, he was the first to attack us,
and we feared he could incite a riot.
But would that have happened if you hadn't
killed those women with such disregard?
I suppose so, Sir.
Did you make no effort as a commander of the
Eighth Route Army to protect those people?
None.
Because it wouldn't have mattered.
Imperial soldiers never surrender, so it
would have given them time to retaliate.
That would have led to heavy
casualties on our side.
Are you telling me a few Chinese women are
more important than my fellow Joseon soldiers?
Does that suggest you would do the
same thing, should this happen again?
Yes.
Just one more question.
What's your relationship with Yoon Hongcheol?
He's my father-in-law.
- How shall we deal with him?
- Let's discuss it with Comrade Kim.
- Comrade...
- I suggest we look deeper into this before we act.
What's your fiancee's name?
Answer.
Her name's Yeook.
Yoon Yeook.
Yoon's daughter came here
a while back, is this her?
She disappeared right after coming here,
and according to our sources,
she joined an American unit afterwards.
Be more specific.
When you met and when you
last saw each other,
not to mention who this woman really is.
Looks like your past merits
made a mark, anyhow.
The disciplinary committee will announce
their verdict later in the afternoon.
Why didn't you tell me?
I thought I was the only one who knew
about you and Yoon Seonsaeng,
but when it comes to intel,
the Eighth Route Army is impressive indeed.
Did you see Yeook?
From afar.
So why didn't you ever tell me?
It was for your sake.
Don't you get it?
How did she look?
- Did she look in pain?
- No.
I never imagined she'd be still alive.
She actually looked very strong and wise.
Did she...
have a child with her?
No, she came alone.
Comrade Choi Daechi.
For defying orders and murdering civilians,
you reneged on your duties as commander.
Judging you unfit for command, this committee
has decided to deprive you of your rank.
You will be demoted to private, so use this
experience to reflect on your mistakes.
Anything left to say?
Comrade Choi!
Comrade Choi!
Comrade Choi,
where are you going?
- Yoon Hongcheol's Grave -
- Gyeongseong -
Don't. He just fell asleep.
How inconsiderate... His mother
is coming, and he falls asleep?
He's such a good boy, eating and
sleeping without ever making a fuss.
Looks like he knows how
important his mother's job is?
I found one of them.
One who would satisfy Hialty.
His name is Major Harada,
he's from the Intelligence Department.
I've heard he came here from
Tokyo a couple of months ago.
So he must be under the direct
orders of the imperial conference.
He's prudent to a fault, perhaps
because he deals with intel.
I met him over a few drinks, but even
then it felt as if he was forced to be there.
He's a man of few words, and
doesn't even like to sleep around.
I guess it depends on who
he's dealing with.
If an old fox like Hialty left you
such a huge responsibility,
wouldn't there be a good enough reason?
So he keeps refusing to
spend the night there?
Yes... So far...
So can't we find out when
he's coming next?
So that, what, we can catch
him once he shows up?
That'd be too dangerous, let's just...
Eonni, just a moment.
I'd like to ask you a favor...
This.
It's Choseon, all right!
But I see she's not as good when
it comes to picking men.
Forget Harada, he's no good.
Men need to save their strength
for the night.
That's why she keeps avoiding you.
Choseon likes gentlemen.
This is trouble.
Isn't there any damsel out there who
can fall for an honest man like me?
- Here... Cheers!
- Cheers!
Cheers!
Choseon, what are you doing?
Can't you see his cup is empty?
No, I'll have to call it quits for tonight.
What are you talking about?
We all gathered here tonight for you.
Because you know, Harada and
I share the same hometown.
Same hometown and same school.
We even enlisted together.
- Yamagata.
- But what the hell is this?
He's now part of the imperial conference,
and I'm stuck in this shithole they call Chosen.
You're drunk.
Give it a rest.
So what, you can't even accept a
farewell drink from me now?
A farewell drink?
Sure! That's why I said you
chose the the wrong man.
He's a busy man,
someone with places to go.
He'll be in Pyeongyang tomorrow,
and then where else?
Manchuria?
Tokyo?
He's busy working for His Majesty
the Emperor, that's what.
Will you watch your mouth?
You think he'd have eyes
for someone like you?
Dream on.
Mister Harada.
Will you accept this?
It doesn't really matter if you
end up forgetting me,
but be healthy wherever you go.
I thought you'd spend the night here.
I'm sorry.
- I'll treasure the handkerchief you gave me.
- Will you really?
I've never met someone like you.
You seem to understand Japanese men
quite deeply, at least for a Chosen woman.
- So tomorrow you're leaving for good?
- I'm a soldier.
And soldiers have no personal
life while on duty.
Then, let me see you off.
I guess you'll take a train to Pyeongyang?
- That's...
- I know.
Accompanying you to the station
would be awkward for you.
Maybe somewhere nearby your house,
I'll just look at you from afar.
Stop a moment.
Aigoo...
What did I do...
- Hey... Can you hear me?
- Get out of the way!
Where's the nearest hospital?
Hurry up!
Hey... Wake up!
What are you doing?
Hurry up and get on.
This is Captain Harada of the Japanese
Army HQ's Intelligence Department.
All of the information is
inside this briefcase.
The information that Major Hialty wanted.
More than he wanted.
It's the complete plans for the
defense of the Joseon peninsula.
If he wants more details,
ask this man.
By the way, do you know what's going
on about the Jeju Island landing?
He said you'd ask that question.
Well... How's the plan going?
I was told not to say anything about it. But
actually, I don't know anything about it at all.
- WithS2 Presented -
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E Y E S of D A W N
- Episode 17 -
- Starring -
Choi Jaesung (Choi Daechi)
Chae Sira (Yoon Yeook)
Jang Harim (Park Sangwon)
Lee Jeonggil (Kim Gimun)
Hialty (Dennis Christen)
Park Ilguk (Song Gyeongcheol)
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- Based Upon the Novel By -
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Written In The Heavens Subbing Squad
- Jeju Police Station -
- Episode 17 -
Originally Aired on 11/27/1991
Yes, Jeju Police Station speaking.
What?! Where?
Saenghwa-ri?
Soonae!
Soonae!!
Yes!
Your grandfather's been arrested!
Hurry up and come!
Grandpa...
Grandpa!
Grandpa...
Grandpa!
It's just a tiny boat, there's no
way they could make it with that.
We noticed navy patrol,
and they're ransacking the shore.
He refuses to speak,
no matter what we subject him to.
- So I...
- You twat, what did I tell you?
Didn't I say not to let even
a single raft get out?
But there's no way they could land...
And what will you do if landing
ashore is not what they're after?
What if they've got someone
waiting for them at sea?
I thought you were kidding when
you said we'd meet at sea.
It's hardly a joke,
when one has to risk his life to get through
the stronghold of the Japanese navy.
I guess you've come for
these documents, not for us.
Are these the documents that put our
air force and navy into action?
You will find out it's impossible
to land in Jeju Island.
The Allied Forces can't massacre
200,000 residents of the island...
unless Allied Forces are ready
to have the same casualties.
Well, if that's true,
some of the decisions will have to be
changed during the next chief's meeting.
What's the situation now?
Looks like we'll be landing in September.
- Wait...
- That's enough.
Let's just stick to our own duties.
Let the specialists make those
kind of decisions.
Today, you two guys relax.
Mister Jang.
You should look after that arm of yours.
Okay. Rest today, and what's next?
- Landing in Incheon.
- Where?!
Incheon.
According to this map,
the closest port from Gyeongseong.
Right?
Gyeongse...
Again?!
There's somebody you have to see there.
You'll be glad when you see this person.
There's a fancy restaurant called Gukilgwan.
It's the best in Gyeongseong.
Your first duty will be to show up
there dressed in your best suit.
You should look for a geisha, Choseon.
Your next assignment will
be delivered by her.
- Gukilgwan -
(Gyeongseong)
Welcome.
- Is it just the two of you?
- Yes.
So this is the famous Gukilgwan, the one
people call the best in Gyeongseong?
My... This must be your
first time here, then?
You can say that again, this place brims
with the three finest things in life.
The best food, drinks, and of course women.
My name is Wolhyang.
{\a6}*albeit substantially different, gisaeng and
geisha mean the same (female entertainer)
I was told there is a gisaeng*
named Choseon here...
I see words travel fast.
Where did you manage to hear about her?
Let's not waste time with idle chatter.
We don't have all day, so call her.
Yes.
- You really never heard of her?
- Never.
My name is Maeran.
My name is Choseon.
Now that's peculiar.
She keeps insisting she won't spend
the night with our customers,
and yet she seemed smitten
by you at first sight.
The women you find here at the
Gukilgwan are not your ordinary gisaeng.
If this were the Joseon Dynasty,
we'd only serve high ranked courtiers.
Anyhow, you better be prepared to pay
a hefty price for a night with Choseon.
It surprised you, didn't it?
I told them not to tell you it
would be me on purpose.
I just thought you'd think of it as
a burden, if you knew it was me.
I never imagined it'd be you...
I hoped it wouldn't be you myself.
Of all people they could
have me work with...
Your baby...
That man you came with is
called Park Ilguk, right?
His mother is looking after him.
- Was that Hialty's doing?
- Yes.
That Hialty feels like some
kind of hand of destiny.
At least when it comes to
you and I, Miss Yoon.
The last time we met in Saipan,
you weren't bothering with honorifics.
It's just that I don't really know how
I should address someone like you.
The first time we met, you just looked like
a poor compatriot and nothing more.
One hell bent on protecting
her baby at all cost.
And I didn't look any better even
when we met at that POW camp.
And yet, look at us now,
meeting at a place like this.
I have orders for you,
regarding our next task.
No, just a moment.
Let's just spend a moment for ourselves.
I'm just worried they'll grow suspicious,
if we keep the lights on.
That woman from Japan you talked about...
Have you heard any news of her?
I have.
Looks like she's been executed.
A Japanese detective was
behind my enlistment,
and I guess she killed him.
Then she gave birth while in prison,
and was executed a few days later.
The child is mine.
She's my daughter.
I'm sorry.
I shouldn't even have asked.
I never imagined she'd
be capable of that...
Then again, just a look at you and one would
understand how strong women can become.
Once you find someone to
stake your life for,
be that a man or a child...
It must be survival instinct.
Lie down.
Get some rest for tonight.
You've changed.
Sleep.
I'll be here by your side.
- Ertang -
Shanxi Province, China
Their guard is weak at best.
Two men up front for the whole company.
Wouldn't it be wiser to
contact our back unit?
Prepare to deploy.
We're dealing with a single
ordinary company.
And by the time backup arrives,
they will already have spotted us.
Is making a name for yourself
all you care about?
We barely got any sleep the last month.
- Are you really...
- Last I checked, I was in charge!
If you're that afraid of dying,
you can run away right now.
Let's move!
How are you doing, Sir?
What the hell is wrong with you?
What are you doing?
Answer!
Where are you going?
Come back here!
They said it's the landlord's residence.
Looks like he was all too eager
to have them serve the Japs.
Their daughters are in there,
so they're begging you not to hurt them.
Sir, they took all our village's women.
You must bring them back to us.
- Is that the landlord?
- Yes.
Sir...
How could you kill my daughter?
Give me back my daughter...
How could you kill her?
You son of a bitch...
- Eighth Route Army Command -
Yenan, China
What you did was foolish.
Don't you know how much regard for their
people the Eighth Route Army has?
Say you'll reflect on your
mistakes before it's too late.
Comrade Choi Daechi?
Yes, Sir.
On the eighth, did you kill female
civilians at that village?
What we did on the eighth was
wiping out an enemy company.
But were any Chinese killed in the process?
There were no casualties on our side.
But were there civilian casualties?
Yes, Sir.
Did you set fire on that house despite
knowing that innocent women were inside?
I was ordered to do so,
so I had no other choice.
But I've been told a civilian was murdered
well after hostilities came to an end?!
Yes, he was the first to attack us,
and we feared he could incite a riot.
But would that have happened if you hadn't
killed those women with such disregard?
I suppose so, Sir.
Did you make no effort as a commander of the
Eighth Route Army to protect those people?
None.
Because it wouldn't have mattered.
Imperial soldiers never surrender, so it
would have given them time to retaliate.
That would have led to heavy
casualties on our side.
Are you telling me a few Chinese women are
more important than my fellow Joseon soldiers?
Does that suggest you would do the
same thing, should this happen again?
Yes.
Just one more question.
What's your relationship with Yoon Hongcheol?
He's my father-in-law.
- How shall we deal with him?
- Let's discuss it with Comrade Kim.
- Comrade...
- I suggest we look deeper into this before we act.
What's your fiancee's name?
Answer.
Her name's Yeook.
Yoon Yeook.
Yoon's daughter came here
a while back, is this her?
She disappeared right after coming here,
and according to our sources,
she joined an American unit afterwards.
Be more specific.
When you met and when you
last saw each other,
not to mention who this woman really is.
Looks like your past merits
made a mark, anyhow.
The disciplinary committee will announce
their verdict later in the afternoon.
Why didn't you tell me?
I thought I was the only one who knew
about you and Yoon Seonsaeng,
but when it comes to intel,
the Eighth Route Army is impressive indeed.
Did you see Yeook?
From afar.
So why didn't you ever tell me?
It was for your sake.
Don't you get it?
How did she look?
- Did she look in pain?
- No.
I never imagined she'd be still alive.
She actually looked very strong and wise.
Did she...
have a child with her?
No, she came alone.
Comrade Choi Daechi.
For defying orders and murdering civilians,
you reneged on your duties as commander.
Judging you unfit for command, this committee
has decided to deprive you of your rank.
You will be demoted to private, so use this
experience to reflect on your mistakes.
Anything left to say?
Comrade Choi!
Comrade Choi!
Comrade Choi,
where are you going?
- Yoon Hongcheol's Grave -
- Gyeongseong -
Don't. He just fell asleep.
How inconsiderate... His mother
is coming, and he falls asleep?
He's such a good boy, eating and
sleeping without ever making a fuss.
Looks like he knows how
important his mother's job is?
I found one of them.
One who would satisfy Hialty.
His name is Major Harada,
he's from the Intelligence Department.
I've heard he came here from
Tokyo a couple of months ago.
So he must be under the direct
orders of the imperial conference.
He's prudent to a fault, perhaps
because he deals with intel.
I met him over a few drinks, but even
then it felt as if he was forced to be there.
He's a man of few words, and
doesn't even like to sleep around.
I guess it depends on who
he's dealing with.
If an old fox like Hialty left you
such a huge responsibility,
wouldn't there be a good enough reason?
So he keeps refusing to
spend the night there?
Yes... So far...
So can't we find out when
he's coming next?
So that, what, we can catch
him once he shows up?
That'd be too dangerous, let's just...
Eonni, just a moment.
I'd like to ask you a favor...
This.
It's Choseon, all right!
But I see she's not as good when
it comes to picking men.
Forget Harada, he's no good.
Men need to save their strength
for the night.
That's why she keeps avoiding you.
Choseon likes gentlemen.
This is trouble.
Isn't there any damsel out there who
can fall for an honest man like me?
- Here... Cheers!
- Cheers!
Cheers!
Choseon, what are you doing?
Can't you see his cup is empty?
No, I'll have to call it quits for tonight.
What are you talking about?
We all gathered here tonight for you.
Because you know, Harada and
I share the same hometown.
Same hometown and same school.
We even enlisted together.
- Yamagata.
- But what the hell is this?
He's now part of the imperial conference,
and I'm stuck in this shithole they call Chosen.
You're drunk.
Give it a rest.
So what, you can't even accept a
farewell drink from me now?
A farewell drink?
Sure! That's why I said you
chose the the wrong man.
He's a busy man,
someone with places to go.
He'll be in Pyeongyang tomorrow,
and then where else?
Manchuria?
Tokyo?
He's busy working for His Majesty
the Emperor, that's what.
Will you watch your mouth?
You think he'd have eyes
for someone like you?
Dream on.
Mister Harada.
Will you accept this?
It doesn't really matter if you
end up forgetting me,
but be healthy wherever you go.
I thought you'd spend the night here.
I'm sorry.
- I'll treasure the handkerchief you gave me.
- Will you really?
I've never met someone like you.
You seem to understand Japanese men
quite deeply, at least for a Chosen woman.
- So tomorrow you're leaving for good?
- I'm a soldier.
And soldiers have no personal
life while on duty.
Then, let me see you off.
I guess you'll take a train to Pyeongyang?
- That's...
- I know.
Accompanying you to the station
would be awkward for you.
Maybe somewhere nearby your house,
I'll just look at you from afar.
Stop a moment.
Aigoo...
What did I do...
- Hey... Can you hear me?
- Get out of the way!
Where's the nearest hospital?
Hurry up!
Hey... Wake up!
What are you doing?
Hurry up and get on.
This is Captain Harada of the Japanese
Army HQ's Intelligence Department.
All of the information is
inside this briefcase.
The information that Major Hialty wanted.
More than he wanted.
It's the complete plans for the
defense of the Joseon peninsula.
If he wants more details,
ask this man.
By the way, do you know what's going
on about the Jeju Island landing?
He said you'd ask that question.
Well... How's the plan going?
I was told not to say anything about it. But
actually, I don't know anything about it at all.
- WithS2 Presented -
20th Anniversary Special
E Y E S of D A W N
- Episode 17 -
- Starring -
Choi Jaesung (Choi Daechi)
Chae Sira (Yoon Yeook)
Jang Harim (Park Sangwon)
Lee Jeonggil (Kim Gimun)
Hialty (Dennis Christen)
Park Ilguk (Song Gyeongcheol)
- Written By -
SONG Jina
- Based Upon the Novel By -
KIM Seongjong
- Produced By -
KIM Jonghak
- Translated and Timed By -
Anarchist
- Timing QC -
julier
- Editing -
langdon813
- Coordinators -
ay_link, mily2