Seoul, October 4th, 1944 Japanese colonial rule
IM Pictures Presents
Production WYNN Entertainment
Distributed by CH Entertainment
Executive Producer CHOI Wan
I apologize, sir...
For interrupting your evening.
You have 5 minutes.
I know where to find the 'Light of the East'.
30 years have past since Seokguram's excavation.
Countless people have searched for the 'Light of the East'.
The last king of Silla, King Kyung-soon searched for his son, Prince Mai in...
The story of Prince Mai is nothing but a legend.
Winners make history and losers make legends, sir.
'Origin of Silla Records'?
If you ignore Prince Mai's story, there is no diamond.
Do you know why, sir?
Prince Mai was not one man...
But two.
Legend says when Silla surrendered to Goryeo,
Prince Mai was so ashamed...
He went up to Mt. Geumgang and died of starvation.
But this book records 2 out of King Kyung-soon's 8 sons...
Lived in Yong-moon temples in Yang-pyung.
It also says Prince Mai's cane was struck into the yard at the temple.
And it became a 1000 year old ginkgo tree.
Striking a cane symbolizes losing something great.
Thus, it means that the prince who left Silla died.
The ginkgo is the symbol of Silla's 1000 year reign, 'Light of the East'.
The diamond must be there with the prince's remains.
It better be!
Or you'll pay the consequences!
Found it!
It's a real diamond, sir.
Now for the final test at Seokguram!
PARK Yong-woo
LEE Bo-young
KIM Soo-hyun, SUNG Dong-il
KIM Yong-soo, AHN Gil-gang
CHO Hee-jong, KIM Goo-taek
LIM Hyung-joon, KIM Myung-soo
Produced by KANG Hyun-woo
Screenplay by CHUN Sung-il
Associate Producer KIM Seong-min
Director JEONG Yong-ki
Long live the Emperor of Japan!
Japanese Empire forever!
Hurrah! Hurrah!
Seoul, July 21st, 1945
Koreans and Dogs Restricted
Sir Kanemura!
Your table, sir.
How's business these days?
Enjoy your evening.
Thank you, sir.
Sir!
Why'd you come out here?
Heard anything, yet?
No.
Why aren't they contacting us?
I'm frustrated, too.
- Hey. - What?
Someone sat on you when you were young, right?
Aye or nay?
# After a long day
# Looking exhausted
# You sit down
# And with weak eyes
# You look at me
# Down the lonely path
# Tired from the world
# But I won't stay
# Forever still
# Like this again
# It's okay if I'm alone
# It's okay 'cuz I'm alone
# I don't need anything
# I'm going my way
# I love you
# With all my heart
# In search for my dreams
# I fly to the sky
# Though I may fall
# And get bruised, I won't regret
# My beloved dream
# My way
Colonel Yamada!
Have a seat, Haruko.
Did you enjoy the song?
Yes...
Well, enjoy your evening, then.
Sir Kanemura!
Guess what's inside.
What is it?
I don't know. I didn't open it.
How did you do that?
Now, make a wish.
Going to Russia and opening a jazz bar.
A wish fit for the best singer in the country.
A pearl necklace!
It's absolutely gorgeous!
I went to Russia on business and thought of you.
Allow me, Haruko.
I'm going away on business for a few days.
How about accompanying me?
Thanks for the pearls.
There is a man named Kanemura who comes to the bar.
Find out who he is.
Something suspicious about him?
Yes, sir!
The Emperor of Japan gave it to the king of Baekje 2000 years ago.
From generation to generation the kings of Baekje bowed before it.
It was called 'The Sword of Loyalty' to the Emperor of Japan.
A true warrior's sword must not rust for thousands of years.
Only you, boss,
Are its true owner.
The Sitting Buddha Sculpture from the Three Dynasties era.
The Buddha sculptures from Korea are quite exquisite.
And they are highly recognized throughout the world.
I've heard of your great reputation sir and rushed over.
Thank you for your time.
My man.
Business going well these days?
Not bad...
What brings you here, sir?
Drop the formalities.
But you're a customer.
How's the relics excavation going?
Good. There're too many to dig up.
The relics contain our national spirit.
Who cares? When you're short on cash.
Got my goods?
Goods? Oh that...
Of course not. They're not easy to find.
Come on. There's nothing you can't get.
You don't want business with me?
Well...
I'm not used to doing business with someone so lofty as you, sir.
Good day, sir.
Take it.
No need, it's 100% pure gold.
Made in Korea.
There's no Korean gold around. It's all shipped to Japan.
The goods?
Young folks these days have no manners.
Whatever you say.
What are you trying to sell off this time?
You'd be shocked, if you knew.
Haedanghwa
Ichiban's chairman Yimamoto's house...
The curator of the national art museum's house...
And now the military police colonel's house has been robbed!
Very sorry, sir.
We're putting all our forces to...
I want the thief caught, now!
We are doing the best we can.
I have an appointment with the prosecutor.
Look, you fool!
AHN Joong-geun! The pride of the AHN family!
What other fool would cut their fingers and do such a thing?
Dr. AHN Joong-geun is...
He's no doctor!
He's a violent terrorist and murderer!
Yes, sir...
But...
His family origin's from Soon-heung. I'm from the Duk-poong AHN family.
Who cares? You're all the same compatriots!
There's no proof you're not Haedanghwa!
Is there!
I've arrested Haedanghwa and got a full confession.
The culprit is a descendent of the terrorist AHN Joong-geun.
His fingers were intact to confuse the investigation and...
Inspector Hasekawa!
How many Haedanghwas have you arrested so far?
17, sir.
And how many of the stolen goods were retrieved?
None.
That's why you Koreans will never get anywhere!
Don't create a Haedanghwa! Go catch him!
Koreans...
Send 'Light of the East' to homeland
Send-off Party for 'Light of the East'
Mr. Kanemura!
What brings you here this morning?
Haruko!
Sir Kanemura?
It's unbelievable.
But you've become even more ravishing since I last saw you.
Really?
I've been invited to the send-off party for 'Light of the East'.
How about going together?
Good. I've been invited, too.
I knew that.
So we'll be going together, then.
What's all the fuss about the 'Light of the East'?
It's a 3000 karat diamond.
3000 karats?
It's worth more than 10 crates full of gold.
Really?
Of course.
Hello?
Well, if it isn't my little Choon-ja!
Please, it's Haruko.
You know I hate that name.
Okay, Haruko. Hold on.
Come on in.
You're glowing. Seeing someone these days?
Not with money bragging sly guys coming to the bar.
How's the business there?
It used to be packed but not so much these days.
Why's that?
They're all gone to the Southeast front line.
Did you get what I asked for?
Of course.
It wasn't easy.
But why are you in such a hurry to get a pass?
I'll tell you when I get back.
Attention!
Independence!
At ease!
Is there a mission or not?
- There is. - Really?
Get rid of the Chief of State,
And seize the 'Light of the East'.
What? Two jobs at once?
That's insane!
This is why young folks these days don'tjoin the independence army.
The Buddha statue at Seokguram had a diamond this big on the forehead.
It was the light to shine our nation to the world.
But the Japs are planning to take it away!
Damn bastards!
Damn it!
Chief KIM Koo is fuming mad!
So he ordered us to get it back!
Can't we just steal the diamond and kill the man next time?
But he's going back to Japan in 2 days! It's our only chance!
But the operation should have some flexibility.
That ain't right.
Attention!
Who are we?
The only men of the independence troops' action corps in Seoul!
Right.
Fool...
- Your dad was in the Liberation army. - So?
He must be a region chief by now, huh?
No, he's still a henchman.
Really? He's been a henchman for long...
Who cares if you're a henchman or the boss in the independence army.
The chief said we're the light and hope of our people, regardless.
Didn't he?
That's right!
The light and hope! That sounds nice!
So, is there a plan?
There is
This is the banquet hall.
You infiltrate in this way and scurry on down to here.
And at exactly 9 pm, you blow the fuse box.
I'll shoot the chief during the commotion.
Then I'll steal the diamond and run away in the dark.
They can't do a thing to stop us!
Sounds too easy.
You got it!
Just go here and pull the lever down.
Everything ready?
It will be a lavish banquet with airtight security.
Everything's ready, sir.
Good. It will be quite a show.
I gained the 'Light of the East' in this war.
What did you gain?
I gained the honor of serving you, sir.
Can I count on you?
Yes, sir!
Do you believe in Japan's victory?
Yes, sir!
This war will end in Japan's defeat.
Massive bombs have been dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki.
The emperor will surrender soon.
It's all over.
Japan has lost this war.
It's not the Chamber of Commerce year end bash in Tokyo,
but it's nice.
Come to parties like this often, sir?
All too many to count.
But I don't always have the honor of escorting a beautiful woman like you.
I'll take that as a compliment.
Haruko!
- Someone you know? - No.
Shall we?
Good evening.
Find anything on Kanemura?
He's known as Kanemura Junichi a wealthy businessman from Osaka.
Rumor has it he has strong connections in the military.
- Find out more. - Yes, sir!
What magic will you show me, tonight?
It's a secret.
It's a big surprise.
I'd better prepare for my show. I'll see you later.
If I was a man... I'd strap a gun on,
And go out to fight for our country!
On this glorious day!
If only I was a man!
I should start by killing her.
An honorable calling...
- Good luck. - Just go!
Going out to the battlefield with guns and swords...
Man's dire wish...
Is it this way?
I think it's that way.
Stirring the town through and through
In excitement!
Matsui Hideo!
You are our heart and pride!
A man born in Gae-sung, Korea!
Twenty-one year old Matsui Hideo!
Our very own proud kamikaze!
Haruko?
Sir Kanemura?
You're Haedanghwa?
This is preparing for a show?
This was your big surprise?
Hand it over.
Damn it.
You're so dead.
Alright!
This can't be happening...
Where were you? The song already started.
# Everlasting light
# Our hope
# Now in your arms
# It is able to shine
# Everlasting road
# Our hope
# The road to happiness
# My heart is overjoyed.
# Across the sea to the high sun and blue skies
# It will go and silently become one in heart
# It will be forever
# To the burning sun
# As we firmly pledged
# The way we were then
# And we are now, forever
# It will be forever
# To the burning sun
# As we firmly pledged
# The way we were then
# And we are now, forever
With great war tactics and decisive actions,
He accomplished a monumental work in ruling the peninsula.
May the roads be smooth ahead on the Chief of State's return home.
Under the Chief of State's command...
Haruko!
Sir Yamada!
Is that all you can wear?
Excuse me?
I thought you only sold your songs. But you sell your body, too?
Sir Yamada!
Were you such a degraded lady?
Why must I listen to such words from you colonel?
Fine, I'm a degraded and filthy woman. Happy?
But I thought you'd...
I shall never sing again.
Now, the 'Light of the East' will...
Go to the Emperor of Japan and shine as a beacon to the world!
It's Haedanghwa!
Get him!
Nobody move!
Hee-bong...
He's so dead!
Fire!
- Don't move! - Stop!
'Light of the East' Stolen!
Damn...
Some independence trooper...
How embarrassing.
Instead of doing our mission, we start a fire...
There were fuse boxes everywhere.
I didn't know which one to cut.
I'm sorry, sir.
Forget it, kid.
No need for independence troopers to apologize to each other.
Damn it.
We've blocked off all the railroads and streets out of Seoul.
That'll do. The chief of police will take the case.
Let me handle it, sir.
Soldiers go to war while the police maintains public order.
That is the law of the great Japanese empire.
This is military police jurisdiction. I'll see to it being solved, sir.
This dog never failed me.
That's why he's still alive.
I pledge my allegiance, sir.
That won't be enough.
I searched for the 'Light of the East' for over 20 years.
It's all I have.
I'll find it even if it costs me my life.
I'll be watching...
To see if a second class like you has what it takes to be first class.
Yes, sir!
The 'Light of the East' can be stolen but not sold!
There is no fool on this land who'd buy it!
Go keep a tight rein on all trains and roads out of the city!
Yes, sir!
The chief of police must report on everyone who came to the banquet and...
We were ordered to consult together in running this case.
No need to consult. I'm heading this.
No, I am.
Soldiers to war and the police to public affairs.
That is the law of the empire.
With no battles, now you want to do my job?
Act like an officer of the great Japanese empire.
- Inspector Hasekawa! - Yes, sir!
Report on the case.
Different from Haedanghwa's past robberies,
There appears to be an accomplice and...
Stop Hasekawa!
Continue Hasekawa!
Make your report!
The only one to leave the banquet was...
Sit down, Hasekawa!
Who told you to sit down!
I'm your superior!
I won't stand you overriding my authority.
What will you do?
I'll arrest you for going against the empire's administrative order.
A Korean dares arrest me?
Changing your name won't make you a citizen of the emperor chief Suzimura!
What are you talking about!
Act like the mere Korean you are! HWANG Choon-duk!
If you were trained as the hunting dog by the empire,
Then go out and fetch the quarry!
That's the only way a third class like you can come up to second.
And don't forget. No one remembers a third class dog.
Come back here, Hasekawa!
No need to raise your voice, chief Hwang.
We're compatriots.
OH Duk-sool!
- Continue reporting. - Yes, sir.
We suspect Haruko to be Haedanghwa's accomplice.
We will bring her in to help catch the real thief and...
Who did you just say?
Haruko...
She's not that kind of lady.
If you dare speak of her again with that filthy mouth of yours,
I'll have your head!
- Understood? - Yes, sir!
She suddenly quit and disappeared.
Did she mention anything?
She said she'll never sing again.
Haruko!
Haruko! Where is that bitch!
- Sir Kanemura! - Get out!
- The bitch... - Sir Kanemura.
She's not here, sir. You gotta believe me. She quit.
Oh, really?
She's really asking for it!
I know she's here!
Haruko!
How dare you betray me!
Come out while you still can! Haruko!
Sir Kanemura, please calm down and...
You're with her, aren't you!
Where is she! Hand her over right now!
Koreans putting up, something like that...
What a phony suck up show!
I'm sorry, sir.
Sir Kanemura!
Sir Kanemura...
Please, not this. Our lives are on the line!
That is the symbol of the great Japanese empire!
Great what?
Whatever, you bastards!
How dare you mock the flag of the empire!
Why are you looking for Haruko! What is your relationship with her!
You! Do you know who I am?
You... Ouch!
You stupid imbecile!
I'll ask you again. Do you know who I am?
Must I know?
Sir Yamada!
I'm a colonel in the empire's military police.
Regardless of who you are, you'll be punished for mocking our flag.
So...
You think you can kill me?
Let's put the sword away, shall we?
Are you okay?
Banquet Hall
Liberated Korea Forever!
KIM Koo
Haruko! Where is she!
Guess, not here.
Going to Russia and opening up a jazz bar.
She won't be able to sell it in Korea so...
Russia.
Chief KIM Koo doesn't recognize us,
Instead we get a medal from the Japs.
Yeah, when will we get to do something real for independence.
For Christ's sakes!
We should be on the front line all the time.
But what about the bar?
We need to make a living.
You sell liquor to fund the troops.
Sir!
Do you think Chief KIM knows how hard we're working here?
Why?
It's not that I expect to get anything.
But if no one knows how hard we're working for independence,
What's the use?
Don't worry. We land this operation and Chief Kim will give us a medal!
What? Another mission?
It's nothing big.
We have to blow up the military train.
What?
They expect us to blow up a whole train ourselves!
Calm down, kid!
No! I'm not doing it!
Fine! Don't! I'll just report to the chief you wouldn't do it.
No! You can't!
We do what we're told to do!
You know why I'm fighting for independence, right?
Of course.
Fine, then.
So what's the plan?
Who needs a plan? Just go there and blow it up.
Sounds easy enough.
When do we go?
- Now. - Now? Then let's go.
- Everything's ready. - Okay.
Over here!
- Right here? - Yup.
- It'll choo-choo on over soon. - They're so dead.
It's backwards, fool.
Really?
They're so dead.
Going to Russia, the home ofjazz?
You have me mistaken for someone else, sir.
Stay in your seat, ma'am.
Give me the diamond and I'll let you go to Russia.
Your secret identity will be safe with me.
What diamond?
I guess you won't be going to Russia this time.