Road Number One
Episode 12
This program has received production support from Korea Creative Content Agency (KOCCA).
This drama spans the first year of the Korean War,
which broke out on June 25, 1950 and raged for three years.
Most of the events of the Korean War have been dramatically recreated
and do not reflect any actual individuals or troops.
Unni!
My baby...
I'm going to find Su Yeon and leave with her.
You know the reason why I came to Pyeongyang very well.
My decision will always remain the same.
After you run away, then what?
Would you be able to take care of Kim Su Yeon?
Did you forget?
You're the one who tore up my transfer request.
I, myself, am seeking the chance to forgive Kim Su Yeon.
I'm sorry, baby...
I'm sorry... I'm sorry.
Jang Woo... Jang Woo...
Noona, don't cry.
Noona, eat this.
You eat, too.
Why? You don't think it'll be any good?
Probably not. In Suk noona said I needed seaweed...
have some anyway.
I had a dream.
You and I were in a field full of dandelions by a river.
We played in the water and ate yummy food.
You did?
I'll make some seaweed soup tomorrow, so you'll get all better and we'll go do that.
Okay. Let's do that.
I want some, too. Me, too... me, too...
Eat a lot. Oh, you're a cute one.
Shall we take some pictures?
Harris, take one over here.
Okay, here we go. Let's take a picture.
I can't stand to see that.
What's wrong? Thanks to him, we get new uniforms and have our pictures taken.
Is taking pictures important when Chan Shik got shot and almost died?
We shouldn't say things like that. It was an order from the higher ups.
Hey! I just don't like it.
You guys, hurry up.
It seems to come natural for the 3rd Platoon Leader. I'd be too embarrassed...
First Lieutenant Shin!
Give me that.
No, that's fine. It's my job.
How's the work?
It's too hard, so I'm thinking about quitting.
But I'm curious to find out how difficult it can get, so I'm going to try it a bit longer.
You've become tough.
Not really.
I throw up several times a day and I can't eat when I see serious wounds.
It makes me wonder how Unni became a doctor. But then Unni was always...
Have you seen your sister since coming to Pyeongyang?
No. I've been searching everywhere for her, but haven't had much luck.
Really?
Huh? Unni! It's Unni.
Do you know where this is?
It's right here. In front of the shelter!
When was she here?
How could I have missed her?
When was this picture taken?
In Suk, have you seen Myung Ho?
I'm sorry? He was sleeping.
Isn't he in the study?
He's not there either. You didn't see him leave?
Do you have any seaweed?
What?
Seaweed. The kind you make soup with...
Kid, how could we have something like that?
Go over there for some milk powder.
If it's not seaweed, I don't need it.
Little boy, are you okay? You don't look well...
Should we take some pictures with this child?
Oh, yes. Let's do that. Hey kid, come here. I'll give you something yummy.
I'm sure she'll come back here... to get some medicine.
What will you do when you see her?
Myung Ho!
Myung Ho... wake up. Myung Ho!
Noona...
You're still very sick. You shouldn't be wandering around like this.
Do you know how worried I was because you disappeared without saying anything?
I couldn't get any seaweed. Just this...
I wanted some seaweed to make soup for you...
No matter how hard I tried to find it, I couldn't.
You dummy! Who asked you to get that?
You have to hurry up and get well, so we can go play in the water.
And when it snows, we can have snowball fights.
I'm all better now. So you have to get well too, okay?
I will.
Get on my back.
Wait a second.
What's wrong?
Do you work at the hospital, by any chance?
Pardon?
I... um...
Have you ever seen this woman? She's a doctor.
Her name is Kim Su Yeon and she came from the South.
I don't know her.
I've never seen her.
I'm sorry.
If there's nothing else, I'll be on my way.
If you need more, let me know. If I tell the American soldiers, it's no problem.
I can't believe I'm actually benefitting from knowing the 3rd Platoon leader. Thank you.
What is all this?
That Harris fellow is very generous.
We should have received your permission before accepting it.
That's all right. Set aside a case for me.
Pardon?
See? Who doesn't like American stuff? No one.
Our Captain is just like us.
First Lieutenant Shin!
Oh Captain, do you have some free time later?
Come on in, everybody.
Look, Harris is my friend. He invited me.
Don't you know me?
Oh!
The hero!
This is a club for the American officers and Korean soldiers are not allowed in.
These guys must have recognized me from the newspapers.
This is the important meeting you were talking about?
I'm going back to the unit.
I wanted to buy a drink for the Captain and the Platoon Leaders who worked so hard.
And you have to think of Harris' feelings.
Don't you think so, Captain?
And there is something important I wanted to talk to you about.
Let's go in. This way, Captain.
First Lieutenant Shin, let's go in and have a drink. Come. Come.
Hi Harris.
Sit down.
Are you making any progress?
About Kim Su Yeon.
I thought if I just came to Pyeongyang, I'll find her right away.
I can sense her near, but I don't know if we will meet.
What about you?
Not yet.
If you find Kim Su Yeon, would you tell me?
If you find her first, would you?
You're planning on not telling me.
It'll probably be better to not tell each other.
Still harboring hard feelings, I see.
Harris wanted to take pictures of the South Korean soldiers in battle action.
So I said, why couldn't you?
He said he'd be happy if we can make that possible for him.
What are you talking about? Take pictures of what?
It's not a big deal.
We just go to the outskirts of the town and shoot a few rounds with our guns, that's all.
It will be picked up by NewsReel. Please help us.
Did you hear? I'll be on American news.
You're saying you're going to put on a show.
Hey, it's not like it didn't happen.
If our company is shown on American news, isn't that an honor?
Lieutenant Ma, isn't that right?
Uh, yes.
Without permission from above, that will be difficult.
I'll take care of that.
Does that mean we have your permission?
Just take the 3rd platoon.
Captain!
That will be enough. That will be good enough.
You're really the person that was in the paper?
Yes.
The General here said he wanted to buy you a drink and take a picture together.
Okay. Okay. No problem. Harris! Please take a nice shot of us.
Chang Gil, let's go.
Don't be nervous and act natural.
Let's have a drink together again. I had a nice time tonight.
That chick. She's crazy about me.
Behave in the manner befitting an officer.
Fine. I got it. Friends are worse sometimes.
Get in. I'll take you to the base.
Okay, Harris! Captain, why don't you get in?
Thank you, Harris.
Go ahead and get in. I'll walk.
No. You get in. I'll walk.
Friend, get in. Come on. Let's go.
Unni, it's me.
What happened earlier today?
Do you know what a fit your brother had when he heard you went out to look for Myung Ho?
He's still this bad?
It's gotten worse.
We need medicine...
In Suk, have you been drinking?
Uh, no. Of course not.
Uh... some soldier was looking for you.
A soldier?
He knew your name and showed me a drawing of you.
The drawing was so exact that it startled me.
I thought we were going to be captured, so I said I didn't know you.
Who is he?
Su Yeon, I can feel you, very near.
Let's meet each other very soon. And let's never part again.
After you run away, then what?
Would you be able to take care of Kim Su Yeon?
That looks good on you.
Stop teasing. I'm embarrassed already as is.
I don't know what we're doing. I can't believe this...
Oh yeah, Cho is the one from North Korea, so how can you look more like you're from the North, Go Man Yong?
Please stop already... oh, man.
Why don't you cheer up? That scowl on your face...
Hey, hey!
Why is he looking so miserable?
He hasn't been able to find his sister yet.
He went to their home and it was a pile of ashes.
What?
Go where with you? You're the one that's heading this.
I have somewhere to do.
Hey, 1st Platoon Leader! Don't you recognize an order from the Captain?
Let him be. You go and put on a great show. I can't do things like that.
Please, please, please.
It would be good enough with just us, but if we had a sergeant among us,
it would make for a better show.
I'll set aside extra cigarettes and whiskey for you.
Please help me out. Please?
Whiskey?
Yes.
How many bottles?
I'll give you a lot.
I didn't have anything better to do, so I'll go.
I can't believe what I'm being talked into. You owe me.
You punks, let's go!
The gods are on my side.
Are you reporting for duty here now?
You're here to see Kim Su Hee, right?
Su Hee! Someone's here to see you.
What are you doing here so early in the morning? You're here to see me?
Is it because of my sister?
Did you find her?
No.
I'm going to start looking for her now...
from here.
We're here. Get off.
Harris!
Those in North army uniforms will fight from inside the building.
Men in South army uniforms will start here and move toward the building.
We'll follow you with our cameras.
You guys have come a long way.
When would you have another chance to be on American news?
These are blanks, so shoot without any fear. Make it look real, got it?
Yes, we understand.
You heard it.
3rd Platoon, make it look real.
Do you understand?
Yes.
Move.
If I knew I'd be doing something like this, I'd have volunteered to patrol the city.
Then we'll be able to check out the girls.
Sergeant Cho, is your home close by?
It's 10 minutes from here.
Don't worry too much. I'm sure your sister is safe.
I don't think the heavens will be so cruel as to let you lose her.
At least you have someone you're looking for, unlike an orphan like me.
Ready?
Action!
Charge! Charge on!
Follow me!
We will capture Pyeongyang! Attack!
That sounded like US artillery... is that to enhance the action?
Does this look like blank shots to you?
Get down! Get down!
Everyone get out of there!
What's going on? That was real artillery!
How would I know? What are you doing? Get out of here!
At the sound of our gunshots, the US soldiers must have thought it was a real attack.
Get out of there!
Mun Ho, get out of there!
You didn't inform the American army about this?
In Suk, take care of him.
What are you going to do? You're not in any condition...
Our last hope is the American army medics.
Hopefully from their relief supplies, we can get medicine for Myung Ho.
It's too dangerous.
The South Korean soldiers are all over the place, where do you think you are going?
And your brother said to not let you go anywhere.
What I'm most afraid of right now is losing this child.
Myung Ho saved me in place of my baby.
If I can't save him, I don't know if I can continue on.
Don't worry. I'll be right back.
Wait here.
Yes, sir.
Enjoy your tea.
Hard work, isn't it? Please have some of this.
Thank you.
Yes.
You're not cold?
Is this right?
I spoke with the doctor and included some other types of medicine.
Thank you. Thank you.
But... haven't I seen you somewhere before?
I was here yesterday.
No. Long before yesterday. I know I've seen you before.
I hear that a lot. I must have a very common face.
Private Kim, was the tea okay?
That's strange... where have I seen her?
What are you saying?
The woman who just left, she was here yesterday, but left without the medicine.
But I know I've seen her somewhere before.
And she knew more about medicine than our army surgeon.
Sir, may I ask you a question?
Do you know who lives here?
What did you say?
Nothing, sir.
Here, take this.
One moment.
I'm not trying to hurt you. I only want to ask you something.
You know Kim Su Yeon, don't you?
Just tell me where she is.
I want to help her.
Lee Jang Woo.
Young Master.
Su Yeon...
where is Su Yeon?
Tell me!
Where is Su Yeon?!
You want to see her?
Thank you for staying alive.
Let me see her.
Please.
I thought you were here to capture us.
I only need to see Su Yeon.
You want me to believe you as you're holding that knife?
I'm sorry... Young Master.
Your hand is still the same.
Where is Su Yeon?
She's here, isn't she?
In that room.
You want to shoot me?
Then what about Su Yeon?
If you kill me, do you think she will forgive you?
Don't look for Su Yeon ever again, got it?
Even if they say men are all equal, I still don't like the likes of you.
I don't like you.
Please tell me you love me.
Answer me. You love me, don't you?
I have to take care of the child.
Tell me.
He's in critical condition.
Give me your answer!
Move.
Answer! Answer! Give me your answer!
Do you know why I came all the way here?
Please answer me. Please answer me.
I... lost a baby,
Jang Woo's baby.
If I lose that child too, I will be left with nothing.
Please...
please move.
You were pregnant with Lee Jang Woo's baby?
You were pregnant with his baby?!
M-Myung Ho!
Myung Ho! No!
Don't mistreat my noona...
Please...
Please save this child.
Captain!
To the army hospital... army hospital.
To the hospital. Quickly!
Su Yeon...
Jang Woo...
Su Yeon... it really is you...
Why did you lose so much weight?
Let's go.
I knew it...
I knew we'd see each other again.
Medic! Byung Gu!
- Captain... - Where is the army surgeon?
- He's retired for the night. - Wake him up immediately!
He was completely exhausted.
Because of the accident this afternoon,
he had to take the injured to the headquarters medical facilities.
What accident?
You haven't heard? Master Sergeant Oh and Park Mun Ho were hurt.
We don't have much time.
This child might be bleeding internally and he's infected from the burn he suffered.
We must cut out the infected area.
The Captain has a knife wound near his right collar bone and needs to be operated on immediately.
But there is only one surgeon.
Call him in. This person will operate on the Captain.
What are you doing? Hurry up and take them inside.
Medic! Medic!
Go on in.
Please take care of this child.
Su Yeon,
you stayed alive.
I missed you.
Yes, Jang Woo. Thank you for staying alive.
Hang on just a little while.
I'll fix you right up.
Su Hee, I'm sorry.
We need to start the surgery.
How is the child?
We're doing the best we can, but it might not be enough.
Please. You must save him.
Thank you.
It's been hard on you, hasn't it?
What do you think would have happened if I came with you and Oppa?
Once I put on this uniform, I became afraid.
I didn't know what I would do when I saw you or Oppa...
I'm sorry...
No.
We saw each other like this and you tell me Oppa is doing well, so it's okay.
You've become an adult, our baby sister.
If it weren't for Lieutenant Shin, I probably wouldn't have survived.
I would have never made it here.
I like him.
I liked him from way back then, in spite of you.
He's a good man.
But in his heart, there is only you.
I just like him by myself... so far.
There's so much I feel bad toward you about.
It's okay. I forgave you for everything already.
Good or bad, we're sisters.
Jang Woo missed you a lot.
He searched so hard for you...
And this is how you two end up meeting.
He's become so skinny... than before.
But he looks at peace.
Here with you... he looks very peaceful.
How is the child?
It was too late.
It can't be...
we came all the way here... that can't be possible.
I'm sorry.
Where is he? Where's Myung Ho?
He's gone.
I must see for myself.
What is your name?
It's Lee Myung Ho.
I finished my homework.
I wanted to give this to you...
I'll make some seaweed soup tomorrow, so you'll get all better and we'll go do that.
Pretty Noona, let's see each other again.
Where's Su Yeon?
The child died.
It must've been too traumatic for her. She lost consciousness.
And she looked completely exhausted.
Don't worry. First Lieutenant Shin is with her.
Little Miss,
would you help me?
Captain Lee Jang Woo is asking for you.
He's awake already?
Yes. He said he had something urgent to say to you.
Unni...
It's some medicine and clothes to change into.
Thank you, Little Miss.
Hurry up and go. Hurry.
I'm sorry, First Lieutenant Shin.
Do you have any idea what you just did?
If the Captain and Su Yeon run away like that, it's the end for them.
I've missed you...
very much.
What about Kim Su Yeon, why are we leaving by ourselves?
Su Yeon won't be coming back.
Where is Lee Jang Woo?
You know where your sister is, don't you?
Where can we go now?
Let's go back home.
There was a baby, our baby.
What will you do when your find my sister?
Tell me. That's the only chance for all of us.
There will be a victory party held this Friday at the Officer's club.
I'll take care of this mission myself.
There is no other way!
I will go where I want to go now, with no regrets.
What do you mean her belongings?