Correction L l I i
Over 450 years, East Timor was colonized by Portugal.
9 days after its liberation in 1975, however, Indonesia invaded
this island nation and 60,000 were killed.
In the next 24 years during the occupation, 200,000, a quarter of the population died.
In 1999, Indonesia withdrew
under the pressure from the international community.
However, as the pro Indonesian militia rioted against their independence...
thousands of people were killed and more lost their homes as a result.
In 2002, East Timor finally became independent but hatred and conflicts still remain.
This film was inspired by amazing true events about a Korean soccer coach
...and his young players from East Timor.
2003, Sumatra, Indonesia
This is crazy! Now Indonesia rainy season.
Many, many rains.
Korean rain, nothing compared to here.
The Jungle is a dangerous place
A snake bite. You die here. And a crocodile bite you. You die too.
Hey, we got a gun. Why scared?
Whatever you say, those crocodiles are mine.
So go ahead! Go! Go!
Rain. It will rain any minute.
This is the shortcut to the heaven if you continue.
To make money, you gotta go where no one else dares.
Go ahead. Let's hunt some crocodiles
Go! Go!
That son of a bitch runs out on me?
C'mon. C'mon.
What I lost from lumber business,
Executive Producer RYU Jeong-hun
I'll make it up from hunting crocodiles I will.
Co-Producer PARK Un-kyoung The noodle’s ready.
Producers KlM Tae-kyun RYU Jeong-hun
Producer KlM Jun-jong Damn, it's hot!
Screenplay by KlM Gwang-hoon
Directed by KlM Tae-kyun
Medan Hospital in Indonesia
I'm serious, sis. I got a burn and Malaria
I'm not kidding.
The creditors are after my ass. I gotta get outta here.
PARK Hee-soon Who? Shin?
That's Woo-suk's matter.
GO Chang-seok
What?
SHIMIZU Kei
How can you call your only Brother a con man?
Hello? Don't hang up. Hey!
It didn't go through. I'm done.
Director of Photography CHUNG Han-chul Lighting by PARK Gun-woo
Production Designer KlM Hyun-ok Recording by JEON Sang-jun
Stay away!
Mr. Kim Won-kwang!
Hi
Do you know me?
That was 1983... Junior Cup in Qatar, right?
The Korean team was eliminated in the first round.
But that team was full of talent.
Were you in soccer?
No, I remember you when you were with the Hyundai Motors team.
Of course, you wouldn’t know me.
I'm YOO from Yonhap News Agency.
Well, I'm Kim Won-kwang.
I said I know who you are. You're kind of famous.
-I WASN'T EVEN THAT GREAT AS SOCCER? -EVERY KOREAN IN INDONESIA KNOWS ABOUT YOU
who barely survived in the Sumatra jungle.
Don't you have anything better to cover?
So the damn money... I wanted to make money so I quit playing.
I tried everything but nothing worked.
I quit soccer but I was a ball player all my Life
How was I going to make money? With what?
So what are you going to do now?
Wait, wait. I'm not done yet. So I borrowed money to start...
Yes, you borrowed money and started a factory in Indonesia.
But you got cheated and went bankrupt.
How do you know?
-YOU JUST TOLD ME MINUTES AGO. -REALLY?
But what about now?
Well, what should I do?
What are they doing here?
Mr. KIM, have you heard of East Timor?
East what?
The 1st independent state of the 21st century.
Since they got nothing, it's a start.
Dili, East Timor
Or should l say, since it's a start, they got nothing?
But l think that place has one thing for sure.
Hope.
Hope. Yeah right.
Mister, which car?
No thank you.
Which car? Mister?
I don't have a car.
Get lost!
I appreciate it but... You didn't have to push him that hard.
That's too much.
Hey, are you okay?
Hey! Mr. Kim!
You...
Me, James!
You James?
Show it to me.
You look...
Yes! Me, James! Yes!
Different... Nice to meet you.
Welcome to East Timor!
Get in the car!
Hey, hey, hey! Get away from my car!
Mister, one dollar... One dollar, Mister.
Get the fuck off!
Mister. One dollar! One dollar.
Mister, one dollar.
Give me a dollar. Damn it.
Ramos
UN gives money soon.
Once they get the money, there's so much to do.
We gotta build houses. New roads.
We gotta build factories.
God, there's gonna be so much happening.
I'm so glad to be working with a fellow Korean.
Drink it.
The quality of coffee here is excellent.
We're going to be rich soon.
Rich soon?
Very very rich!
You really do have a vision.
Me?
Yes!
So, the coffee mountain is... nearby?
No, no, no.... Oh, you just rest today.
Tomorrow, your life will change forever.
The smell of money. Smell the money.
Hey! James!
Oh god!
Long time.
How are you doing, Mr. PARK?
UN is after your ass.
Get lost, you slimy weasel.
You want me to make a call?
James. Who?
Why are you hitting my head?
See you!
See you my ass.
James!
Did he talk about coffee again?
That son of a bitch never changes his repertoire.
Sorry. I'm Park from the Korean Embassy.
You arrived today, right?
Coffee or construction, there's nothing for you here.
There are two types of Koreans who come here.
Either you get conned by someone like James or you con others.
Please just go back.
There's absolutely nothing.
You gotta be kidding me.
Good morning! Did you check out already?
Let me give you a ride.
No thanks. There are plenty of cabs.
C'mon. Please accept a fellow Korean's offer.
I'm alright.
Please. Let me take you to the airport.
You're afraid I may not leave?
No, that's not it. It's still dangerous here.
Sometimes, there are gunfights and explosions once in a while.
Isn't it my job to protect our citizens in such a dangerous place?
Sorry.
Tua
Where are you going?
Not bad.
Stupid! You good for nothing.
I'm gonna kill you.
Ramos, you're dead meat.
What are you doing here? Let's go.
I'm not leaving here.
It won't work, $60? Are you crazy?
This would cost 6 bucks back home.
Hey, this is Nike.
And it's a knock-off.
A knock-off?
It's got the logo and everything.
I'm sure it's not that hard to fake them.
You see the kids here playing soccer all the time?
Balls and shoes will eventually wear off.
This is a sure thing for business, I'm telling you.
Wonder why there's no sports store in East Timor?
So that's why we call it monopoly.
Got it? Put it over there.
Mr. ambassador, let's take a picture.
I want to put it up here.
Let's see.
Yes, you can stand there.
PARK, you stand there.
Marjo, take it.
Make sure the store sign is in the frame.
Welcome to the store.
Welcome..
These are soccer shoes.
60
Special discount, $35.
See you again.
See you what?
That family should do wrestling, not soccer.
One pair in 2 months, man!
Name, phone number and address.
Lastly you write down your signature here.
It would be 300 dollars a month.
If you're late 3 months,
we take the car back. Monthly...he's good.
Here's your key.
He knows how to run business. Not like someone...
Like who? Get away.
Drive safely!
Everyone seems to want jeeps.
Oh, it looks delicious. Thank you.
Mr. PARK guarantees so I lend you money.
Me? Guarantee?
I don't do that to people with no monthly income.
It's so delicious Fish casserole is the best.
Everyone look over here. Attention please.
You got them all?
This is how you pay.
Motavio
Why are you late?
I'm talking. Later.
In your language, the zizilan system.
It's a credit installment to be precise.
How do you say it in English?
Trust, something like that.
Anyway, it means I trust you.
I give them to you.
And what do you do? Take them.
And this is... hey, pay attention.
It's important.
And you donate $1 a day to me.
What did I say?
You give one dollar to me everyday.
Just like that.
Two months and done. OK?
Might be more expensive than if you just buy them.
But you can't afford,
so it's a good choice, right?
Listen and repeat. Good choice.
Good choice!
I say Good, you say Choice.
Good.
Choice.
Good!
Put them on.
Jon, you can't even stop him?
Good job!
With the cleats on, you now play good.
Nice. Very good.
Well, today is the first day you pay me a dollar, remember?
One dollar.
Riki...and next Ata, You atta bo!
Ricardo, Abebi, Good!
Next. Abai. And you pay, Siku.
Okay, who's next? Dinu.
Why is he staring at me like that?
Who's next? Motavio.
Hey, you. Come over here.
What's your name?
Tua
Tua!
You want them?
One dollar! Next, Motavio!
Yes, pass it through. Shoot!
What are you doing?
You gotta make the through pass right away.
What are you doing?
Shoot! You might as well hand it over to the goalie.
And you miss it?
Is this some comedy club?
Marjo! Stop watering and catch the flies.
I'm not Marjo. I am Major.
Big difference.
Make the through pass quickly.
Shoot! Right!
Good! Good!
You gotta do the pass play. Pass play.
Good. Hey, don't dribble. Pass, center the ball.
Right, that's how you play.
Nice. Nice.
And what's that?
What the hell is that? On a sacred field.
You Korean, leave!
What? Who is this punk telling me what to do?
You, why bother the kids?
Bother?
Yes.
Don't take the money from the kids.
Ah, you must've thought...
The money isn't for the field. It's for the cleats.
It's a misunderstanding.
For the cleats?
Yeah, you moron.
Don't come back here again.
Do you understand?
An annoying bastard like him. They are everywhere.
Why do they have to be in my way?
It's another hot day.
Looks delicious.
Mr. KIM, I heard you made a big hit
by leasing soccer shoes to children.
My interest. Where's my monthly interest?
Good sales but no income?
But I'm okay
because Mr. PARK guaranteed.
Oh, Mr. KIM,
doing a sports business in Dili... I don't think it's a good idea.
Because you gotta have money. Even with soccer and baseball.
You need money to play sports.
Here, everybody poor.
They have to work.
But the kids here just play ball.
And no work.
No money, no soccer and no future.
Fish-looking slimeball.
Who says you can't play ball if you're poor?
He says he'll pay the interest on time every month.
By the way, no casserole?
It's almost ready.
One dollar! One dollar!
You're Siku, right? You never skipped. Great.
You gotta be like him. Dinu, you also paid on time.
You kids are bad. How can you skip on payments?
Ata. Attaboy!
What's this?
You can't just return the worn shoes.
I can't believe you guys.
Mr. KIM!
I raised it.
It's bigger than other roosters. Lots of meat.
Please, don't take away my shoes.
Oh, man. Put them down. Put down the shoes.
It's alright.
If not today,
tomorrow. Or the next day.
If not,
whenever you've got the money.
It's alright. Whenever you have it.
POONG, this is an investment. Investment.
KIM, what are you doing over there?
This is really the last time.
It's not looking good here, either. Not good.
I got it.
Hey, I can't hear you. Hello? Hello?
Never mind. Take care.
Hello, is it Sangchul?
I started a new business and it looks promising.
Final term?
Oh, you should go back to study.
I'll hang up. Sorry to distract you.
And please tell mom I called...
Even with the shoes,
we can't play on the field.
And one dollar a day is too much for me.
Hey, you!
Hey! Mr. Kim. Welcome, welcome.
You wanna buy this? 15 dollars for seven fish.
Okay. Mr. Kim?
Okay I'm not.
My kids are happy
with their new shoes
and why are you bothering them?
Bothering? I never bothered them.
I just tried to stop you from tricking them.
Trick them?
How?
Playing soccer barefoot is ..dangerous.
You gotta be well equipped in sports.
And the technique..gets better...
Upgraded.
So this isn't your scam to sell soccer shoes
but you're here to improve them?
That's right.
You're pretty smart.
Prove it to me.
Prove?
Show me the proof you mean that.
OK. Then, let's play a match.
What?
Your team and my team, let's have a match.
If you win, I'll leave the field.
But...
If we win, mind your own business.
Okay, okay. Mr. Kim. When do you wanna do it?
10 days...
I need some time.
10 days later.
Okay. But let's also bet a pig.
OK. Bet as many as... one pig is good.
You're really doing it?
I don't know. I really don't. Don't ask me any more.
So you act first and think later.
It was nonsense from the moment you decided to sell cleats in this poor country.
This wasn't gonna work.
Why didn't you say so before?
I did tell you every time I saw you.
Shut up! How much is a pig here?
A pig? I guess $300?
What? Why is it so expensive?
There are pigs everywhere on the street.
What costs them so much? Fetch me two balls.
You're in. Next.
Wow!
No. Next.
He's good. Why not?
Too short.
Are you recruiting a basketball team now?
Next.
You're a boy or a girl?
Boys only.
Next. Next.
From now on, you're on my team.
You are my team.
I'm your coach. You're my players.
Understood?
Yes, sir.
You do as you're told.
If not, no uniform.
And no cleats. OK?
OK.
Good.
You can't get soccer field back with this!
Soccer field. Think of a grass field.
You wanna play in the mud forever?
It looks hard.
Glad you're not doing it, right?
Let's take a break. Get some water.
How come we just run all day and don't play football?
I quit. What about you?
I dunno. I'm just tired.
Losers.
Weren't you all over him like beggars for the free shoes?
What?
Forget it. I don't wanna argue with a bum like you. Antonio?
The Day of the Pig-staked Match
Hey, what the hell is this?
This is my team.
They're not kids. They're all adults, you bastard.
Why? Something wrong there? It's my team.
That's not what we agreed on.
It's a match between your team and mine. Remember?
Why, you scared?
How dare you whisper into my ear? You slimy bastard.
Listen.
Riki, you just run.
Look around and pass it to him. Long pass. Okay?
Yo! Don't get scared.
You crying? Scared?
Are you out of your mind? C'mon. Let's go!!!
It's okay, it's okay. Let's go!
You gotta block him. Block him.
He's really good. He could play in the Indonesian pro league.
They have pro teams in Indonesia?
You didn't know? It's these kids' dream.
It's their ticket out if they could make it to Indonesia.
Park, can you lend me $200 and buy me a pig?
Bon appetite!
Mr. Kim, I heard you folded your business. Is that true?
You told him already?
No, I work.
Work?
I have 2 jobs until I get the pig back.
Two jobs?
You got 2 jobs, too. Sell cars and loan money.
You're doing it again?
Last time was a warm up.
If I train them hard, no one can beat us, even an adult team.
Soccer isn't about strength. It's about technique plus teamwork
Anyhow I won't give up until I get my pig back.
Ah, you're making me feel bad.
Soccer isn't about being good with the ball.
You gotta be big and tall. You're short and small.
Hey, you!
You should pass right away. Concentrate!
It's not like a national team.
Why don't you let him play?
When you're little, it won't matter.
But when he gets older and he isn't big or good enough.
That becomes miserable.
Now you're worried about their future.
Why don't you worry about the pig first?
Don't ignore my brother!
You stupid Korean.
Excuse me.
How do I find this place?
Go straight that way.
Thank you.
Ramos!
Anybody home?
Ramos!
Ramos, Hi!
Don't you wanna play with us?
Go. I ain't playing with you.
Hey, let me finish it.
Korean! What are you doing here?
I... I'm just... Calm down, please.
What's going on?
He was spying on us.
What are you doing here?
I'm not here for you. I have business with your brother.
He's so talented that I want to train him properly.
You train Ramos?
Yes.
You?
You train Ramos?
Stop dreaming!
I train him. Not you.
Next year, I will take him to Indonesia.
Pro? Do you know anything about professional football?
You know nothing.
Just stay out of it.
If you join us, I'll get you nice cleats.
Of course, it's free
Your brother may be a good player but he's not buying you shoes.
I offer them to you to recruit you.
I'm recruiting your brother.
This is the world of pro. The pro world is...
cruel.
Hey! Korean. I'm warning you.
You just wanna sell the soccer shoes to the kids. Remember?
Man, you keep annoying...
Ramos, it's up to you.
Tensions between east and west escalate. Grace period to register the assault weapons.
This is getting intense. It could get worse.
Many are hurrying home.
We have less than 10 Koreans left.
This could turn into a big riot.
What's there to fight about in this small land?
You got pepper sauce? Pepper sauce!
He's too good to be wasted.
What? Where is it?
What?
Pepper sauce.
It's somewhere.
This is for your dinner.
If I join you,
can I really go to an Indonesian team?
If you're good.
Promise me.
How can I promise such thing?
Ramos!
Good! Ramos!
You're doing good.
Do it right! Look at Ramos.
One more match for a pig.
Again?
You want to lose the game Mr. KIM?
This game three pigs!
We have strong appetites.
Fine. Pick the time and day.
We'll be there.
You should practice if you don't want your ass kicked.
What's so funny about?
C'mon, take it from me!
Are you OK? Motavio! Motavio!
The wound is minor but I'm worries about his eyes.
His eyes?
He damaged his eyesight because of malnutrition.
Happens a lot here.
If you don't do anything about it, he may go blind.
Blind?
Write them down, POONG. Cyan Soft Capsule,
Coenzyme Q10.
These are eye nutrients.
Try to send them ASAP. And some vitamins.
Okay? Thanks, bro.
KIM!
I told you something might happen.
Hey, what are they? Watch out!
Korean diplomats. We're Korean diplomats.
Do they actually fire guns?
You think they're carrying toy guns?
What about my kids?
Who cares about the kids now?
Bro, let me come with you.
No, you stay here. Don't you come outside.
I'm coming with you. Please let me come.
Bro!
Don't you come outside.
Bro, let me come with you.
Let's just wait here for a while.
One false move and we're in big trouble.
Hey, that's my Ramos. Ramos!
What are you talking about? Why would he be here?
Ramos!
KIM!
Gosh, KIM!
Ramos!
Hey, Ramos!
Ramos!
This way!
Help me!
What's wrong?
What are you doing?
He's Korean.
What the hell are you saying?
I think a Korean got shot.
I would know every Korean here.
I heard him. He screamed in Korean!
This is insane.
Open it. Hurry up!
Someone's dying.
Please help me.
Oh, Mr. SHIN!
You know him?
He arrived yesterday.
Help me. I don't wanna die.
Ah, my head! Let go if you want me to help you.
Hey, Major!
You didn't go home?
Boss, I guarded our shop.
Hey!
Tua!
You like it?
Delicious.
Where do you live?
In a church.
Church?
You have no home?
What about your parents?
They died during the war.
Really?
My brother runs well. He's fast.
How much is it?
5 dollars.
Are you kidding?
It's expensive.
Are you sure this is it?
Is this Motavio's place?
Who is it?
Motavio, you scared the hell out of me.
Where have you been?
Soccer...
What about it?
Aren't we playing any more?
There are no kids.
Anyhow...
How's your eyes?
Pig, we have to get it back.
And the field, too.
Mr. KIM, let's go play.
You rascals.
Hey, Ramos!
Where's your brother?
Korean, what's up?
One more match for 3 pigs.
Anytime.
2 o'clock. Next week.
You're laughing?
Don't forget.
Ramos!
You're coming, right? You're a pro.
Motavio, pass!
Center the ball. Motavio, run!
You were late. Again.
Riki, center it.
Good. Once more. Idiot. You can't even do it.
Ramos, you go run 10 laps around the beach.
Motavio, back in your position.
Bring the ball. Bring it to me! You want me to do it?
Go!
Tua.
You want to play with your friends?
You really want to?
Okay. I'll let you play.
But since you're shorter than others, you have to work twice as hard. Okay?
Josephine..
Are you crying in front of your sister?
Riki! Centering number 2.
You get to it late.
Motavio, you gotta run faster.
Riki, imagine Ramos' position in your head. Okay?
Okay!
Well, good.
Good! Again!
The Day of the Rematch
Mr. KIM, we brought the pigs.
We'll give you discounts. Buy them.
You lousy sons of bitches.
Go away, my team will win. Go to the other side.
Ramos!
KIM, what have you done to the kids?
Wow! We're gonna win! We will!
Hey, you losers!
Right! Just like that!
Focus! Stupid!
It's so complicated!
I heard Ramos' brother got hurt by Motavio's family.
During the civil war, Ramos' uncle killed Motavio's father.
The problem just doesn't end there.
The kids will remember everything.
And they will seek revenge.
They barely got independent from Portugal and Indonesia.
They don't know who's the enemy and who's the friend.
Thinking I'd make money in this forsaken place,
where people are still shooting at each other.
How pitiful I am!
Mr. KIM, how about a match with the Indonesian Kids
in West Timor?
If you find a common enemy outside here,
I'm sure they will stop fighting each other and stick together.
An international tournament? In where?
Hiroshima. What do you think? Isn't it a great idea?
Keep dreaming.
Dream! Yes, that's what they need.
They need to dream.
Dreams should be realistic.
In such a poverty-stricken country. Soccer should be just a pastime.
Hey, who says you can't dream big if you're poor?
I thought better of you.
No, I meant... how are you get them to Hiroshima?
See, that's why I came here to see you.
Me? Why?
Why? Why did I come see you?
The question is why. Hey, you're tense here.
This isn't a soccer association. This is an embassy.
I ain't the Minister of Sports.
Right, the Minister of Sports.
You could meet him. A great idea.
Shut up! You think it's some joke? Get out of my way.
The minister isn't someone you call up and visit.
Hey, I'm going. Really going there.
Then, are we flying there?
You wanna swim to Japan? Silly.
Now, you gotta work harder.
Don't fight each other.
You'll embarrass yourselves in front of the world, got it?
Okay.
We are one team. Team Timor-Leste.
Okay.
If you do well there, you could get recruited.
Understood?
Understood!
Are you out of your mind? You should say, yes sir.
I taught you that, didn't I? Anyhow..
Understood?
Yes, sir.
It's all English. Park, you should fill it in for me.
It's impossible for me.
Don't waste your time. I told you it's not gonna happen.
I have an idea.
You should just help me with the English stuff.
Do you spell your first name "Ki" or "Gi?" I'll pick "Gi."
You're a male, right?
What's this?
Coach PARK In-gi. Have you lost your mind?
Do I look like I'm on vacation?
I'm a diplomat from the Republic of Korea.
They said we needed 2 coaches.
Why don't you take a break? You work too hard.
No wonder you look older.
I can't do that..
I need to go to Korea... to have a blind date.
How are you feeling?
I'm alright. Thanks.
I brought the man you wanted to meet. Mr. KIM Won-kwang.
KIM Won-kwang? You're KIM Won-kwang?
How could he do this to me? I saved his life.
Didn't you borrow money from everyone in Indonesia for your lumber business?
Mr. SHIN is one of them.
No, it wasn't me. I don't know him. You know it. You saw it.
So you have to go back to Seoul and explain.
Your being here isn't resolving this.
Of course, our embassy won't or has any authority to send you back, Mr. KIM.
But because you're involved with the children here,
this could be a sensitive matter.
Frankly, it is in our best interest to recommend you return to Korea.
Stupid bureaucrats.
They're the same everywhere.
Mr. Ambassador was being considerate.
Considerate? You mean by asking me to disappear...
I got scammed, too.
If I knew how to swindle, why am I still broke?
I think you should return home quietly instead of getting kicked out
because of the rumor.
I thought I was finally off to a good start.
When I get older, I'll kill you.
No, I'll kill you before you have a chance.
Hey, you bastards, what are you doing now?
Sure, you don't deserve to play soccer. I kidded myself.
Go back home. Go fight or shoot at each other.
I don't care. Go back to your life.
Poong, remember that time...
when we were playing ball behind the Oscar Theatre?
Of course, I remember it.
If you think about it, it was the best time of my life.
We were just happy to play ball.
Hey, just come back if you're done there.
l have a school coaching gig for you. The pay is good.
What else are we good at?
Think it over. A chance like this doesn't come often.
Hey, are you listening?
Hey, did you fall asleep?
I'm a fool, right?
You're not exactly... Okay, it's all my fault.
Don't mind what I said in front of the Ambassador.
Just make sure you don't screw up again.
Do you know what my nickname was when I was playing back then?
Miss Ball because I missed the ball
whenever I had a chance for a goal.
You're not making any sense.
Let's go get some drinks.
I think...
I'm gonna back to Korea.
Do you really believe he's gonna make you a pro?
I'm just getting ready for the tournament.
People found out he was a crook
and now he is running back to his country.
It was just an act to sell soccer shoes.
Ramos, I told you.
We got each other.
Don't trust the foreigners.
Let's eat.
Ramos! Ramos! Ramos!
Ramos!
Be well.
Just give away the rest to the kids.
Thanks for everything, Major.
You're not going to see them?
It wouldn't be easy if I saw them.
You weren't gonna leave when I asked you.
Let's not talk about it, okay?
Let me know when you're in Seoul.
Take care.
Mr. KIM, Ramos is at the police station.
What?
Ramos!
How could they handcuff a kid?
It's just a car stereo.
Please step aside.
Wait! Wait a minute.
He had his car decked up with expensive stuff.
How much is that stuff?
It isn't just a car stereo. It's Bang and Olufsen.
So how much is it?
4 grand and he wrecked it as he was stealing it.
What the hell did you do that for?
Hey, don't do it.
Stay out of it.
Are you a thief?
I said, don't do it.
Mind your own business.
Why did you steal? For what?
I wanted to go to Indonesia for a tryout.
We can't go to Hiroshima any more.
I can't show the world how good I am.
Please forgive him.
I will work for you until I can pay you back.
Please forgive him.
Please.
With those limping legs?
Please take this. It's all I have.
He's only 11 years old.
And forgive him. Forgive him. Please.
Mind your own business.
Don't you dare show your false pride, son.
Ramos!
I'm sorry... for failing your trust.
Mr. KIM, please don't go.
Mr. KIM, I'll work harder.
Mr. KIM, please stay with us.
Mr. KIM, please don't go.
Don't leave us.
Mr. KIM, please don't go. Stay with us.
Man, I was so ashamed...
I couldn't look the kids in the eye.
They're good kids. I wonder what they see in you.
I guess so.
By the way, you'll pass it up? I heard about the coaching job in Seoul.
I'm only interested..
in coaching national teams.
The truth is... It wasn't like I was scamming people.
If I were that kind of a person, would I risk my life to save a stranger?
Huh, who asked you to save me?
You were bleeding and desperate for your life back then.
You grabbed my head so hard and my hair fell off...
No wonder they call you a fraud since you're so meddling.
And on top of that... you're trying go to Hiroshima?
How did you know?
Did you hire a private eye or something?
I placed a call to the Ambassador. Go visit him.
Excuse me? What for?
Aren't you going to meet the Minister of Sports?
Thank you, Osvaldo.
I'll be in touch.
At least we got the blessing from the Minister.
What good is that if you have a passport but no money?
Where's your spirit?
You silly boy.
Who poses like that for a passport?
Stupid.
Wilson
Tua
Motavio
Alexon
Antonio
Abai
Marito
Jon
Nelson
Ricardo
Ata
Ramos
Yes, 17 people.
From Dili to Hiroshima.
Money? No.
No, not a problem. Okay. Thanks.
Excuse me, Mr. Vic?
Nice to meet you. I'm Kim.
Here's the document for the kids here for the Hiroshima...
Soccer... Match... No airfare.
Their dreams...
Man, I'm going crazy.
Let's see how it goes.
Tua.
Why did you bring it here?
Ramos, you can do this.
Thank you.
Mr. KIM, I'm not sure if you can get the airfare this way.
I'm just trying.
I just do my best.
How about the broadcast rights?
Broadcast?
You're joking?
These are eye nutrients.
And these are vitamins.
Do not lose them.
That's not how you attract customers.
Gotta speak up.
Thirty fish for two dollars. Two dollars.
If we don't pay by tomorrow, the reservation is cancelled.
You would have your ass kicked anyway. There's next time.
It's raining. Get in.
It's raining.
It's raining!
It's raining. C'mon.
PARK!
Do you know why I'm trying so hard to go there when we have no chance of winning?
Yes, why?
I just wanted to finish something.
Finish what?
I would always start something but never finish them. Never.
I thought I could get to the finish line with the kids...
where I've never been alone.
Maybe...
I'm not meant to be.
The story of my life.
I don't know how to do this but...
In East Timor, the first independent state of the 21st Century...
What am I doing?
It's too hard.
No, no. Not everyone can write...
In East Timor, the first independent state of the 21st Century...
It's youth soccer team led
by a Korean coach...
they haven't been able to come with the airfare
and it's been a huge letdown for the kids...
Sangchul, can you hear me well?
Why sulking? You did terrible at the exam. So what?
You can do better next time.
If not, there's always the next one.
And the one after that and another one.
You know the story of Don Quixote?
Yes, you charge like Don Quixote!
Son, do you know how to say "cheer up" here? It's Porsa.
Sangchul, you're the man. Porsa, my son!
He's still there, huh?
KIM! KIM!
Has he gone mad or something?
It's all good. We're going, we can go!
Look at this.
After Mr. KlM Won-kwang's story came out,
Basic House decided to sponsor the air travel
of the entire East Timor youth soccer team
for their participation in the Hiroshima Rivelino Cup.
The local clothing co. has been sponsoring youth soccer for many years...
We did it!
Hey, are you about to cry?
You're gonna cry.
Why cry?
We're going.
We're going to Japan.
We're going.
Hiroshima, 2004
Let's cheer more.
It's only 2 goals. Okay?
Cheer up.
I don't expect us to win but scoring a goal would be nice.
It's freezing.
Mr. Dojo.
Are the kids okay in this weather?
They're alright.
Really?
Mr. Dojo, thank you.
Oh, sorry.
Hello, yes, yes.
Mr. David Please.
Hello Mr. Dojo.
Yes, yes.
We're good to go. Now connecting with Hiroshima.
Assist him!
Riki, center the ball.
The other side.
Is he okay?
Let's not wait for the second half. Let's replace him with Ramos.
Motavio?
How's your eyes?
Josephine, it's ready.
Riki, Ricardo, Ata, Siku, Dinu, Pendi.
Tua.
Ramos.
That's it.
Motavio!
You did good.
Boys, you don't have to win.
Just do your best with no regret.
We're not done yet, right?
C'mon, guys.
Chin up!
Alright, let's go!
Chin up!
Please.
I want to play.
Let me play.
I won't let you down.
Now, we're connecting with Hiroshima.
The second half is about to start.
Japan is leading 2:0.
Our players must be inexperienced...
and not adjusted to the cold weather.
But we expect our players to play well
in the second half.
Motavio!
Can you make it work?
You can't change the players on the fly like that.
We came all the way here. Let him play as much as he wants.
Look at the scoreboard. You've given up already.
Who asked you to come along?
Guess who picked me as a coach.
Ramos dribbles.
Ramos charges on the left sideline.
Motavio is near the penalty area.
Ramos! Pass it to Motavio.
Ramos fails to pass and dribbles forward again.
Ah, that was a perfect centering opportunity,
but they just missed it.
Let's go with the plan.
Motavio, first half. Ramos, second half.
If they get in to a fight, it'll be an international disgrace.
See. Look at them. Take one of them out.
Mr. Dojo who's at the game tells us...
our players are very good.
But they must be not ready for the international competition.
Ramos now possesses the ball again.
He's charging very fast.
Ramos just got knocked down
with a vicious tackle from Japan.
Great! Nice there!
Motavio's getting deep into the goal line!
Great pass could lead into a goal!
GOAL!
It's the first goal ever for an East Timor team
on an international stage.
I'm proud of the young players!
President, Xanana Gusmao
Tua tosses it over to Ramos.
Motavio charges in, too.
One-two pass between him and Ramos.
Now you're confident we can win the damn thing?
Winning's good.
But even if we lose, there's always the next time.
I'm just glad this isn't the end.
Remember I said before,
I could get to the finish line with the kids?
You said you weren't sure about it.
I am now.
Because they trust me.
That's all I need.
Now it's a tie game.
The people of Timor-Leste,
you should be proud of our players.
One more goal and the victory is ours.
Tua is charging again rapidly.
Toward the penalty area.
Foul! That's a foul inside the penalty area.
It's a penalty kick for Team East Timor.
There's one minute left.
You can do it! Come on Ramos!
He lost it! He lost it!
The injury time is almost over.
This is the last chance.
The last corner kick of the game.
There's not much time left. Time's almost up.
Shout big cheers for them!
The game's over. Team East Timor won!
Our young players did something unthinkable.
In March 2004, for the first time in the history of East Timor...
the youth soccer team participated in an international match
the 30th Rivelino Cup in Hiroshima..
Against all odds, they went on to win the championship
with 6 miraculous wins.