This movie is the story about when 10 days before Gwangju Democratization Movement.
And the 90% of this story is just a fiction.
May 7, 1980
What are you going to do about this crisis?
Um... I...
I don't have anything to say for myself.
Since last year's fall league,
We lost to Anam-dong 3 times out of 3.
Even if we win the Nationals,
if we lose to Anam again, your neck is on the line.
All right, so we lost this time What are we going to do from now on?
After CHOI Dong-won graduates next year, what are you going to do?
Uh, well, there isn't any one pitcher
who really stands out among the high school seniors.
Wait!
I heard there's one who plays for Gwang-ju First High.
What was his name?
Korea's Best High School Athlete Award - Pitching ace SUN Dong-yeul!
Gwang-ju Ace SUN Dong-yeul, No Hits, No Runs
A Star Pitcher is Born!
Do you mean SUN Dong-yeul?
Yes, yes, SUN Dong-yeul!
I saw him at the National High School Baseball Tournament;
he was very impressive.
Yes, well,
he is the best pitcher in the nation for sure, but...
Well, you see...
He already started negotiations with another school last year.
No way.
Anam-dong, is it?
Scout him! No matter what it takes!
Scout
Whew! That stuff's toxic. Can't open my eyes.
The quality of Korea's tear gas bombs is recognized worldwide.
They're even exported!
Did you get a gift?
Yeah, I got what you suggested. A bra from Vivian's.
Carnation. You told me to get a real one, right?
Yes. That's what's in these days.
Beaches in Mangsang, Mukho, and Donghae. Whoa, that stuff's driving me nuts.
Ms. KIM, go to the Accounting Department
and get the traveling allowance we requested.
- Okay. - Chief, are you going somewhere?
What about you? Are you going somewhere?
I'm going to use up all my yearly and monthly vacation.
My respiratory system has gotten bad,
so I'm going to get some rest.
Chief
You hate me, don't you?
Good for you.
I bought you a gift for Parent's Day but I left it at school.
You're just saying that aren't you?
Ah, I can't believe I completely forgot!
I left it right on top of my desk.
I'll give it to you as soon as I get back from vacation.
Yeah, whatever.
Don't hang out with bad people
and please think about getting married.
What are you going to do if I get married?
You have a boyfriend or something?
I can't even date because of you.
Mom, get the phone! Ugh. Who's calling so late?
Ah, I knew that old car was too dangerous to drive.
How bad was the accident? Are you badly hurt?
Don't asK. My legs are broKen,
and I can't even budge.
Hey, go to Gwang-ju instead of me!
What? I'm on leave.
I have plans I already bought my ticKets.
How can you talK about vacation at a time liKe this!
Hey, you don't know how serious this situation is at all,
do you, huh?
Don't even think about coming to Seoul
until you meet SUN Dong-yeul, got it?
Hey, if you do this job real well,
I'll give my used car to you, all right?
Wow!
Gwang-ju's baseball fields have light stands?
Are you from Seoul?
Don't put down Gwang-ju.
It's going to be a city run by the central government, soon.
Congratulations MVP SUN Dong-yeul
You came 'cause of Dong-yeul, right?
Well, not just to see Dong-yeul
I came to see some others, too.
Ugh! Your shoulders are opening up too much!
But I think Dong-yeul has already decided on a school.
Well, nothing's final until the papers are signed.
Why didn't you catch that? Ah!
Crazy fools, don't know what they're doing!
Can I meet Dong-yeul?
Coach... Coach!
Holy cow, Young-gil! Can't you do it faster?
Your lower body strength's too weak!
Please, let me meet Dong-yeul.
He ain't here.
Pitchers train somewhere else and don't get back until training ends.
Even if you're giving them 'hell training,'
going to a deserted island is extreme.
That's how it's always done
It ain't called 'hell training for nothin'.
When are they coming back?
Well, I guess they're coming back when they run out of food.
But if they feel like they need more practice,
they may just make do with snakes and deer for food
and stay there longer.
Well then, coach...
When Dong-yeul gets back give me a ring at this number.
I can't go back to Seoul, unless I meet him,
- so please. - All right.
Aren't you going to look at any of our other players?
There are many good ones.
No, it's all right. Unless it's Dong-yeul.
May 9
Yeah. Didn't you say Hyun-gon lived in Gwang-ju?
- That's Gwang-ju in Gyeonggi Province - In Gyeonggi Province?
Then who between our fellows is from Gwang-ju in Jeolla Province?
Is it Se-young?
- Se-young? - Yeah, KIM Se-young!
Class of '72, KIM Se-young?
Hey, weren't you two close?
Close? Nah.
No?
Why is she here?
- That's her hometown. - Hey, I know that.
But doesn't she work in Seoul?
I heard she went bacK home.
She worKs at the YMCA or YWCA... Something liKe that anyway.
- All right, thanks. - OKay.
Title: Tattoo. Written by SEO Gon-tae.
In my clueless years, my body was a canvas.
The first thing I drew was a stray dog.
That was to swear my undying loyalty to my gang brothers.
The next thing I drew was a cat.
I meant to draw a tiger but messed up.
But after I met you, I got rid of all the animals.
I vowed never to draw on my body again.
I wanted to be seen as a pure man to you.
But the one thing I missed
was the arrow of love that you sent my way.
It struck my heart and became a deeply engraved tattoo.
Can't seem to erase it. Can't seem to erase it.
Are you that moved?
I was enlightened by the works of
poet KIM Soo-young based on your recommendation.
So I just kind of wrote without thinking much.
How long has it been?
7 years.
7...
Wow, it's already been 7 years since Bruce LEE passed away.
I... I thought you were working for a publishing company in Seoul.
I quit last year and came home.
What brings you to Gwang-ju?
I came to meet SUN Dong-yeul.
SUN Dong-yeul? Who's that?
That's still playing in theaters here?
Snake in the Eagle's Shadow...
It's showing late.
It's not that new of a release anymore.
Did you see it? You like Chinese films.
Jackie CHAN has a long way to go to be as good as Bruce LEE.
Still, Jackie CHAN is...
Man, tear gas bombs are more toxic here than in Seoul. Ugh.
Inhale this through your nose. You'll feel better.
You carry toothpaste?
That guy was my commanding officer when I was in the army.
Our unit had a sports day and we had a soccer match.
He was the goalie for the other team.
I dribbled the ball and managed to pass 4 guys
to end up end up one-on-one with him.
I shot the ball straight into his face.
Both his nostrils started bleeding
Man, I froze because I was scared.
But all he did was get up and say,
Are you being soft because I'm your commanding officer?
Just treat me as if I were a lowly private.
Now that was a real man.
Oh, right. You don't like that man very much.
I'm not saying I like him politically.
I'm just saying he's pretty attractive as a man.
How is an old, bald-headed man attractive?
Se-young
How many times do you think of me a day?
Let's see.
Three or four times?
I think of you only once a day.
I think of you more, then.
I think of you as soon as I wake up and I don't stop until I go to bed.
That's why it's just once.
Oh.
Bring it, bring it, bring it.
All right, all right, all right! This way!
Okay, okay, okay! Shoot!
Good, good! Hey, come up, come up!
All right, all right, all right!
Okay, okay. Okay, okay!
He's new.
Goal!
- Ho-chang! - Yeah.
Hey! Ho-chang! What are you doing here?
Well, I heard they were looking for a teacher for the sports class,
so I said I'd do it.
What?
Aren't you going to back to Seoul?
Well, I think that may take awhile,
so this is just temporary.
This won't be uncomfortable for you, right?
Well, there isn't anything to be uncomfortable about.
Hey, this...
I washed it I washed in my motel room.
Hey, over here, over here, over here!
All right! Everyone spread out!
So you are Se-young's old classmate from college.
You two must have been close.
Hey, bring it out this way!
What's up with you! I don't even have the ball.
A real defender blocks his man!
Do you have hard feelings toward me?
What are you talking about?
You're my girlfriend's old college senior classmate.
Fair. Play.
You can play offense that way, sir.
If it's a lie, you're gonna get whooped!
I'm going to do it for real!
Hey kid!
What's your name?
Jong-bum.
You seemed like a good athlete when we played soccer.
I think you'll be good at baseball as well
Want to try?
I don't have a glove.
If you had one, would you want to try?
You want to try baseball?
Work's just taking a bit longer, Mom.
Okay, I'll take care of it when I go home.
Laundry?
I take care of it just like back home So don't worry about that.
Okay, mom. Talk to you in Seoul. Okay, good-bye now.
Okay, hang up the phone, this call's expensive! Okay! Bye!
I used one local call.
Put in 20 won. You used long distance!
Your mom isn't in Gwang-ju!
Are you dating these days?
What? Why do you ask?
You know that guy, what's his name?
SEO Gon-tae?
Yeah,
he said he was your boyfriend.
But just at a glance, there's something suspicious about him.
He even has a tattoo on his shoulder.
But he's pure of heart, so don't say that.
Meet someone normal for once! Huh?
Meet a regular salary man, and get married!
Mister, are you giving me advice?
Why can't I?
I'm your senior from college, and your senior in life.
And although it was only for a while, we...
Well, thanks but no thanks.
I don't need advice from mindless people like you.
How am I mindless?
Look at the way you talk.
Are you saying that
because I said I liked JEON Doo-hwan?
And you!
You may think you're doing something great these days.
You guys say you work for citizen advocacy campaigns,
but aren't they really just for show?
Stop.
I don't care whether you date that thug or not,
Then mind your own business!
What I'm saying is that don't go hurting an innocent guy!
Let's say you date him because he's innocent.
Why did you go out with me?
Why did you go out with me! I'm totally mindless, you know!
Why did you go out with a guy who only knew to throw balls!
Did you lose your taste for me?
Is that why you spit me out, huh?
Is that why you spit me out!
Hello
You son of a gun!
I was originally a member of the Suh-bang Gang.
KIM Tae-chon became famous after the New Democratic Party incident.
But if I hadn't gone to reserve forces training,
shit, I'd be in his place.
I grew the mustache first, too.
Hey, fry some dried anchovies and bring 'em here.
Without the heads.
Yes, boss.
I ate fermented soybean soup with Se-young today.
We aren't a couple that keeps things formal
and goes out for steak at some fancy restaurant.
Soon we're gonna be comfortable enough to fart in front of each other.
But after you came along, our relationship has come to a sudden halt.
There hasn't been any progress. We're at a stop.
Se-young is just someone I know...
I heard you two dated in college.
Yes.
- But, uh, that... - So...
Did you guys kiss?
Heh, we weren't kids.
No, we haven't kissed. I tried to hold her hand.
What, her hand?
I tried.
I held her hand once.
Well, our hands brushed past each other.
Somehow I got near her and my hand just slightly brushed past hers.
Hey! Where are the dried anchovies!!
I'm taKing off the heads.
Se-young is quite modest you know.
That's right.
Ms. KIM is a very pure lady.
Yes. You're correct.
So you aren't going to get in between us any more from now on, right?
I'm going to head straight to Seoul as soon as
I get SUN Dong-yeul to sign the contract.
Want me to get the contract signed for you?
What?
When I was on active duty, getting people to sign contracts was my specialty
I didn't need red stamp inks. I just used fresh blood!
May 11
Glove I'll teach you baseball.
Here.
Throw slowly. All right?
And field balls with your glove right at your chest.
That's the most stable position, all right?
Throw slowly. I don't have a glove.
I'm sorry about yesterday.
Can't you hurry and go to Seoul?
I haven't even met SUN Dong-yeul yet.
Then go and be by his side.
I would if I knew where he was.
And I don't think this school's found a permanent teacher yet.
So I'll just be here until then.
The kids like me.
To be honest, you being here is a bit uncomfortable.
Shouldn't I be the one that's uncomfortable?
Mr. LEE, there's a phone call for you from Seoul.
SUN Dong-yeul, Will He Become Anam's Tiger? Oh, I'm gonna go insane. How can this happen?
No, the coach said SUN Dong-yeul's training on a deserted island.
He's not here.
A deserted island? Shit.
Anam's guys have already got him, stupid!
What are you saying?
I haven't seen one of their guys around here.
Wait!
Wait. Oh...
I wonder where I've seen him before It was that guy...
What? What guy?
No, nothing. Chief, I'll call you...
It was him...
Ow! Aw, shit!
Center!
He's not your coach, right?
JUNG Byung-whan!
LEE Ho-chang! Long time no see.
Where's SUN Dong-yeul?
Why do you ask?
You're class of 1970, right?
I'm class of 1969.
I know we went to different schools, but I'm your senior in baseball.
Show some respect, huh?
I repeated a year in high school.
So did I!
That's not something to brag about, idiot!
Guess you never regained your senses after I hit you with my beanball, huh?
I did. My whole life changed.
I was a shoo-in to make the Hanil Bank team
but my life as an athlete ended because of you.
So what? That's life.
Let's play fair here.
Fair play?
Think back to 4 years ago when you guys took CHOI Dong-won.
And Dong-yeul's already decided on our school
So give up.
You don't need a batter?
Take LEE Soon-chul from Gwang-ju Commercial High School.
Hey, get ready.
Hey!
When I hit you with that beanball.
Was it too obvious that I did it on purpose?
Ugh! You asshole!
You hit one of ours, too Don't you remember?
Don't even think about hanging around here!
If I see you one more time, things will get rough!
Hey!
Have a popsicle, huh?
Little brother, strike!
Oh, this is so refreshing.
Where's Dong-yeul? You know where he is, right?
Brother. Little brother.
- Come here, brother - Where are we supposed to find him?
Shoot They should've given us a picture.
It's all dark, I can't even tell.
- Can you? - No, I can't.
- Uh! - Oh, goodness!
Oh, this is me!
Wait. Let's talk about this! Huh? Let's talk this out!
This is a serious violation of my rights!
Shut it! We're gonna feed you, so just be patient for a few hours.
Ah. I'm really going to go crazy! Wait, brother! Brother!
Ah, I'm gonna go crazy!
Undo this please! At least let me see!
Forgive them.
Who are you?
I'm just the one who came here before you.
Huh? Unbelievable.
Aw, Hello I'm LEE Ho-chang from Shinchon.
What university are you from?
I'm from a Christian university.
A Christian university They have a baseball team?
Wait, which Christian university has one?
- Baseball? - No?
Aren't you here because of SUN Dong-yeul?
Who's that?
SUN Dong-yeul is...
Then why... What did you do to end up here?
Let's just say that I'm here because of man's original sin.
Then what wrongdoing got you here?
Well, I... I didn't do anything wrong I was just doing my job.
There's no one without sin in this world.
If that was the case,
then Jesus wouldn't have had to come here 1,980 years ago.
Just bear this in mind brother.
I don't know what you did wrong for you to end up here,
but Jesus came 2,000 years ago and died for everyone's sins.
I can guess where I am now.
They brought me to a prayer house Huh?
Ah,
I can't take this anymore.
Let's try to get the blindfolds offs.
The world is dark no matter what we do.
Mister.
Shalom, shalom, hallelujah.
Mister, come over this way.
Use your lips to get the knot off.
Father.
- Father, Father, Father. - Mister, where's your face?
Brother, this is sin...
Ugh, just stay still please.
Oh... oh yeah.
What are ya'll doin'?
I've untied my hands.
Whew. Ya'll are hungry, right?
It's gonna be tough from now on, eat up.
We ordered the specials.
Ugh, you psycho cult follower You messed with a married woman!
Well, you don't look like that good of a person, either.
What? What did you say? You son of a dog. You want to die?
Poke, poke! Poke him!
- Where? - His butt, up his butt!
I was going to just take this job easy and head for Seoul.
But I've changed my mind
So he wants a real fight, huh!
Where are you going brother?
To find SUN Dong-yeul.
I don't have a clue who he is,
but don't just seek him Seek Jesus first.
Don't do bad stuff, mister.
CHO Bong-gu!
May 12
Who?
I don't know where Dong-yeul is.
CHO Bong-gu!
Height: 6'3; weight: 200 Ibs
High school career batting average:227
Caught stealing percentage:420
Good at handling pitchers Has strong shoulders,
but is weak at hitting.
I've had my eye on you for a long time.
I was a good hitter when I was a freshman.
I was an average third baseman for the Hwarang baseball league.
You haven't decided on a college yet, right?
I want to scout you.
Really?
Oh, I'm just being scouted 'cause of Dong-yeul, right?
No, Dong-yeul's being scouted because of you.
I heard he's in a hospital.
I'm not sure which one though.
But his room's on the 7th floor.
There aren't many hospitals in Gwang-ju that have 7 floors.
Yes, this is South Gwang-ju Christian Hospital, right?
Excuse me, but how many floors do you have?
Yes, 3 floors. Yes, I see.
Honam Hospital
708
Hey boss, you want me to just get anything?
Aw, this will just take a moment.
He's not even sick, so why does he need an exam?
If he's not sick, why is he hospitalized?
Most favorite athlete? SUN Dong-yeul (Gwang-ju First High)
Wow, so soft. He's a born pitcher.
His thigh muscles, whoa.
They are like art. A masterpiece. Wow!
Ah... now... here... This patient's in serious condition!
If we don't move him now, we may lose him!
Doctors'rounds.
This here... fast... over here. Get what you can to...
What's this?
Oh, it's the next room.
- Whoa. - Wait.
Masse not allowed for those with 300 points or less - Owner
Wow. You haven't gone up to Seoul, yet?
Please help me just this once so I can go back to Seoul.
Nice cue!
That ain't much work for me.
If I make one phone call right now,
you won't be able to count how many will come running in 10 minutes.
Because there will be too many.
If I help you, you'll go to Seoul for real, right?
Yes.
And you won't linger around Ms. KIM, will you?
Dong-yeul!
Let's go!
- What is this. - Hey, block them!
Hey, turn off the switch!
Dong-yeul!
What's going on?
Oh! Yes! You succeeded! Thank you!
This is my limit You hurry on to Seoul now.
So this is fair play.
Go back!
I'm so tired of you.
This game's over.
Baseball is final when you get to the end of the 9th inning.
It already ended as a called game.
That's what you think.
This isn't going to work Let's change our strategy.
Without parental consent, the contract is worthless.
May 13
Mr. SUN!
What? You again!
Mr. SUN, allow me to marry your daughter.
Hey, she's still in college, what do you mean marriage?
Don't bother me.
Mr. SUN, please give me your daughter.
Stop annoying me, please! It's only morning.
Mr. SUN!
Whew. You want my daughter, too? Are you two rivals?
Give me your son.
What? Huh?
Mr. SUN, give me your daughter.
Mr. SUN, give me your son. You see, this time around, I...
Mr. SUN, give me your daughter.
I... I know him pretty well. So Mr. SUN...
- Mr. SUN, give me your daughter - If you give me your son,
- We will do our best. - They just want all of them.
- Mr. SUN, I just need your daughter. - Just take 'em all.
Just give me your daughter, Mr. SUN!
So are you a recruiter from that university?
Yes, Mr. SUN.
Oh no.
We've already started talking with that 'K university'a while ago.
Still, please listen to what we have to offer.
Whatever they offered you, we'll double it no matter what.
What?
Oh, so you're going to buy Dong-yeul, is that it?
No, it's not like that.
Go and prance on down the mountain. I keep my loyalty.
No, Mr. SUN. That's not what I meant.
We'll double the loyalty as well.
Oh, Mr. SUN. Wait!
Slowly
What's this crap?
Mr. SUN, please slow down.
Did I tell you to follow me?
I thought you used to be an athlete.
In winter, my boy Dong-yeul would go up and down this path 10 times a day.
No, it's because I'm dizzy.
Don't do this, Mr. SUN!
SUN Dong-yeul hurray!
Mr. SUN, there isn't much to scrub along the legs.
Should I look at your back?
This ain't gonna change anything.
Oh! That stung!
I have a pimple there. Ow!
Oh, that tickles!
Dong-yeul, stay by my side, where are you going?
Dong-yeul, I came to see you from Seoul
Dong-yeul, I love you...
Wow, he's real stubborn. How can you leave them there!
What if it rains!
There's no one in the office right now.
I have to bring them in by myself.
It's not like it's one or two boxes.
Ugh, all right If you're sorry, give us a discount.
All right, I got it. All right, bye!
Whew, damn! Whoa, you surprised me!
Why are you so surprised?
You caught me by surprise.
It's been awhile since I heard you speak with an accent.
That brings back memories.
Hey, mister! You wanna help me?
What's all this?
There are a ton of candles, ain't there?
Stop! Enough with the accent.
I thought they were something to eat.
Guess I used up all my power following Mr. SUN around.
I feel tired after moving those little boxes.
Where are you going to use all those candles?
They all have a use.
I'm from Gwang-ju.
The reason that I applied to be in the Library Science Dept.
Was because I thought I'd be able to read a lot of books.
Now that I've come to the school.
People say that this dept. Ain't that type of dept.
My name's LEE Ho-chang. I'm class of 1970. I play baseball
I didn't know what this dept. Did And I'm not sure even now.
I don't have a library card.
- Are you done? Finish up. - Why, you're embarrassing me, man!
Who are you?
Your country accent was pretty heavy.
I'm working on fixin'it, but it ain't working so well.
Do you know the best way to fix your accent?
It's to date a guy without a country accent.
My family's lived in Jongno for three generations.
My dad and my grandfather are very fluent standard Korean speakers.
You know what I'm saying, right?
No, I don't.
What's this?
A library card.
I don't need this.
Well, let's see if you really don't or not.
One, Two, One, Two, One...
Rock, paper, scissors!
Why did you disappear?
Does there have to be a reason?
Guess I didn't like you anymore.
Yeah, that's what I thought. I guess that's enough.
Still, You should've at least said good-bye.
I'm gonna head out It's almost curfew.
Are you eating well?
Well, I order black bean noodles from the Chinese restaurant pretty much everyday.
People say the food in Jeolla Province is the best.
But I think the black bean noodles are better in Seoul.
Store bought food's always like that It can never be as good as homemade.
Bye.
Ho-chang!
Do you want to come and have some good food tomorrow?
May 14
- Ho-chang! You came. - Yes.
- Who's 60th birthday party is this? - It's my mom's.
Oh, then you should have said something I came empty-handed.
Oh, just get some good food.
Wait, where's a good spot?
Come here. Over there would be good.
No, I should get some vitamins or something.
- Oh, it's fine. - I should buy...
Here, here. Sit over here.
Hello, ladies
Oh, Se-young.
- She's LIM's first daughter. - Hey, my eldest daughter!
Do you know most of our members?
Oh, yes.
Wait, this is your first time seeing our new members, right?
This lady over here Well, she's, uh, that...
Oh, haha. Ah, yes.
I heard a lot from my mom.
Oh, really?
This is my senior classmate from college
He can eat with you ladies, right?
Aw, good for us. He's a bachelor. Come here.
- Hurry and come sit down over here - 'Oh, you can sit over there.
- Come here! - Hurry, go over there. Go and sit down.
Come sit.
Here.
Thank you.
This. Eat this here.
Eat it up.
A party in Jeolla Province just isn't a party without a thorn back.
So what do you do?
I work at a university in Seoul.
Are you a professor?
Oh, he can't already be a professor at his age.
Maybe he's an hourly lecturer.
No. These days people become professors when they're 30 years old.
Uh, are you a regular, full-time or irregular, part-time employee?
Full time.
Wow, he's a full-time lecturer He's a professor, then!
By the looks of it, that foxy girl Se-young
sat him down here to show him off.
She's a real fox, that one.
No, that's not it I... Se-young... I...
Goodness, don't worry. We'll put in a good word to her mother for you.
They don't invite just anyone to these He must be the future son-in-law.
- He's a full-time employee at a university. - That's right.
She's so lucky.
Please play well for me.
Hey, come on girls.
Okay, all right!
All right, let's go! Come on, new member.
Did you stock up on some nutritious food?
I stocked up on alcohol, that's for sure.
How come those ladies have such strong tolerance?
Did you get to talk to them some?
Why did you sit me over here? Did you have an ulterior motive?
Bachelor!
Hey you boy!
Come out!
You don't feel bad, do you?
It's not something to feel bad about I'm just puzzled.
Sorry. I didn't mean to.
Oh, what are you doing Professor Lee! They all want to dance with you!
Come on! Hurry up!
Oh, yay! What are you doing?
Hurry on over there and hug your mother-in-law.
You should earn some points in times like this.
I feel just overjoyed today.
Our Se-young brought home a decent fiance today!
Now I want to sing one more song with my new family to be.
Ya'II, give us your ears. Hey, you!
Go on. Hurry up.
# If people are warmhearted liKe doves.
# Let's build a house tangled with rose bush.
# Along the forest trail where echoes are clear.
Hey son. It's not a bad thing to throw up at a party.
Wow, you ate like a cow, didn't you?
I know who you are.
I've done this before for you, right?
Hey boy. What kind of manners are these in front of my house?
Se-young's not here. Go on home to Seoul.
You have an important game two days from now.
Good grief.
Mister, I can't go unless I meet Se-young.
Well, you know what?
It's normal for people of your age to date and break up like that.
Uh, Mister, I don't know why.
How can someone just say farewell like that and disappear?
- That's a basic courtesy problem. - What? Courtesy?!
How can a person break someone else's heart so badly, sir?
The one with the broken heart is my daughter, you idiot!
I still don't know why Se-young left me that way.
Sometimes things are better left unsaid.
I don't know why you came to Gwang-ju.
But let our Se-young go now.
I'm asking you as a father.
Dong-yeul.
Professor Lee.
You must be really drunk.
Guess I am. I'm sorry. I apologize.
I'm seeing ghosts now. Haha.
Your face looked like SUN Dong-yeul's.
Dong-yeul?
Well, he does take a lot after me. Compared to his dad.
What?
Aren't you talkin'about my Dong-yeul? My son?
Your son is SUN Dong-yeul?
You didn't know?
Now, I do.
I knew it.
May 15 You didn't look intelligent enough to be a professor.
Oh, can you turn down the heat and stir that with a ladle a bit?
- Oh, that big pot? - Yes.
Yum. Smells good.
Goodness, what's wrong?
You've never seen a snake stew before?
Good grief.
No. Guess Mr. SUN has lost a lot of strength.
He looks pretty healthy though.
Naw, it's for my Dong-yeul.
You would feed snake stew to a high school student?
Dong-yeul's arms and body are all made from snake.
You want to try some?
No, thanks. I'm all right.
Are you pretty close to Dong-yeul?
Oh, so you're a sidearm pitcher.
Oh, Mr. SUN. Sorry about this.
- You want me to catch for you? - What?
No, Mr. SUN.
Throw that way.
Oh, your ball's slow!
I'm throwing slowly for you.
My son's ball is that fastest in the nation!
I catch everything.
So don't worry and throw fast as you want
Ah, I don't think you'll be able to catch it.
All right, this one's hard
May 16
- Professor Lee, are you there? - Yes, ma'am.
My heart's on your side, Professor Lee.
But Dong-yeul's dad is the one who has final say.
I'm just happy to hear that, ma'am.
If you have any more laundry or any nails to put in, just tell me.
I'll get all those done before I leave today, ma'am.
I can't say how thankful I am,
but I feel like I ain't being much help.
I think today will be my last day helping you.
I have to go up to Seoul tomorrow.
My boss is very upset,
and he said he's coming down here himself on his crutches.
Oh no. So today's the last day I'm gonna be seein'you?
Well, the nation's state of affairs seem a bit uneasy.
And I miss my mom as well.
Ma'am, even if Dong-yeul doesn't come to our school,
In my heart, I'm gonna root for him always.
Well. I don't know if this will help much.
Oh, and what is that, Mrs. SUN Kind ma'am?
At first, that other college said
they'd help Dong-yeul advance to the major leagues.
But when it came time to sign the contract, their offer changed.
So Dong-yeul's dad was pretty hurt.
On a side note, he's absolutely nuts about high quality Korean beef.
Oh boy. This meat is good.
Here, have some.
He went all the way to Hampyeong to get it.
Ah, is that right.
Here son, eat.
Mr. SUN, Dong-yeul's the kind of pitcher
that only comes around maybe once every 100 years.
A superb talent like that should be supported by the government.
I will be like the director of our cultural asset, our Dong-yeul,
and support and protect him in the best way possible, Mr. SUN
I'm the director, sonny.
Then, I'm the vice... vice director?
The vice director is me.
Then, I'll be the servant.
I'll be his servant and protect him.
And Mr. SUN, in the U.S., professional athletes
insure their body parts.
So now for Dong-yeul's shoulder, his right shoulder,
I will take out a 5 million won insurance policy on it.
You think pitchers just use their shoulders to throw balls?
Oh, then, all right.
His waist, butt, what else. His knees, ankles,
He can get insurance for all his body parts.
They sang and chanted in loud voices and disrupted the order of the city.
The government has announced a martial law cracKdown because of this.
What's going to happen to this country.
President CHOI Kyu-ha went to the Middle East
and will come back soon, I heard...
The government's decision was for the democratic good of this country...
- Resign! JEON Doo-whan!! - Resign! Resign!
- Release KIM Dae-jung! - Release! Release!
- End emergency martial law! - End it! End it!
Who would be coming at this hour?
Mr. SUN.
Hello, ma'am. It's me.
Uh! What are you doing here?
Mr. SUN, this guy's a crook!
Watch your words.
What, fool!
What with all this bickering in my home.
Come. Come, have a drink since you came.
Here, take a shot.
I will.
Here.
- Here. - Yes.
Oh, never mind.
All right, let's open up to each other about this topic.
It's not because Dong-yeul's my son I really...
I really think he's too big to only be playing in Korea.
Yes.
I didn't think my life would end up this way
when I was recruited to a good college.
What about you? You were pretty good in high school.
If you start regretting the past, your regrets will have no end.
Drink.
Idiot. You drink a lot more now.
Wait. How about this?
Let's drink and whoever can drink the most takes Dong-yeul.
Now you've given up on Dong-yeul for real.
All right! Let's do it!
Here, drink.
You drink first. Drink first.
What is this?
Here, the same amount, right?
Yeah, drink.
Let's just finish this in one round.
Let's drink two bowlfuls. Two. With these mixed. Two bowls.
You drink first.
- Two? - Yeah, that's right.
Wow, okay, okay. One more now, one more.
Drink.
Drink!
All right. That's enough.
Okay. If you don't drink this time, you...
I'm the winner, all right?
Here, drink.
You can have SUN Dong-yeul.
That's right.
I'm sorry.
I'm sorry I hit you with that beanball.
I'm really sorry, senior Jeong.
Mrs. SUN, call for a taxi, please!
Oh! You're still here?
I won't budge unless you approve.
Give me Dong-yeul.
Are you going to keep your promises?
You said you'd protect my son as if he was a cultural asset.
Sure thing, Mr. SUN. Of course I will.
And regarding playing in the United States,
I'll make that promise clear in the contract.
I've already gotten approval from the school.
Mr. SUN...
Hello? Yeah, Ho-chang.
What? What are you saying? I don't have to go down there?
You can't see me dancing right now, can you?
I got an approval from Mr. SUN.
Huh?
What, really?
Yes!
I'm going to meet him tonight and finalize the contract.
You didn't forget your promise, did you?
The Brisa is mine!
Yes, all right. Okay. That old used car is yours. Have it.
Hey, be on your guard until that contract's sealed!
Okay?
Good going, Ho-chang! Yeah, Okay!
Hurray!
May 17
Didn't you know all classes have been temporarily canceled?
I resent this era which does not allow for literature.
Se-young?
Yes.
The day when I first called you 'Se-young'and not 'Ms. KIM,'
do you know how ecstatic I was?
It didn't even compare to the day when I first called my boss, 'my brother'.
I noticed that you seem nervous these days.
Whether it's because of LEE Ho-chang or whether it's because of society,
I'm all right.
Be shaken as much as you want and don't feel obligated to me.
I'll always be at the same place like a rock.
This is my newest poem.
It doesn't really rhyme because my emotions are quite intense in it.
Title: 'Rain and Light' Written by SEO Gon-tae
I'm 'Rain and Light'.
I'm not enough to compete In Go-stop, I'm an ugly ducKling that
doesn't get treated liKe other 'Light'cards.
I'm Rain and Light.
Although I'm a 'Light'. I have no real existence.
A 'Light of Misfortune'
Even the 'Two Pi'cards, the junK cards are more popular than I.
But my dear, please remember this.
When someone scores with 'Light'cards, I can save you from having to pay double.
Also, for you to collect all 5 'Lights,'you need me.
I'm Rain and Light.
A poor 'Light' for which importance
is realized when it's gone.
There's a rumor that martial law will be implemented nationwide.
I think the police will be extra tough today.
Because it is the last candlelight demonstration and all.
Se-young, don't lose ground!
It's chaotic here.
Ho-chang, you have to go to Seoul now. Fast.
Yeah, I came to say good-bye.
I thought that'd be the right thing to do.
Did everything work out with SUN Dong-yeul?
We sealed the deal on a contract. Thanks to you
When will I see you again?
Guess we'll meet at least once before we die.
Do you remember when Bruce LEE died?
Hey, LEE Ho-chang!
Yes.
- Congratulations, Ho-chang! - Way to go, Ho-chang!
- Huh, what's this? - Is this for real?
Fix the television, what's wrong with that screen?
- I think this is real. - No, it can't be.
So he died for real?
Bruce LEE, 32 this year,
was born in San Francisco, U.S. A...
Hey, finally. For this week's big game. Huh? For the big game.
I was chosen as the starting pitcher, today.
I will win for sure and dedicate my win to you.
What's wrong?
You... You... You are sad because Bruce LEE died today.
Did you like him a lot?
Let's stop seeing each other.
What?
Ho-chang
Ho-chang?
You are like a stranger to me now.
I don't want to ever see you again.
Why are you suddenly treating me like this, huh?
Why are you talking that way?
Have a good game.
Se-young.
Se-young, please come out for a minute. Huh? Se-young...
After our breaK-up, my big game ended up a disaster.
I couldn't focus.
I gave up baseball because of you. For real.
But I think I'm going to pick it up again.
I think I was the happiest then.
When I go to Seoul, I'll try out for business teams.
Good for you.
You look your best in baseball uniforms.
Except for striped ones.
Striped ones?
We traditionally wore plain blue.
I despised you once for a while.
But after seeing you again, it's not so bad.
JEON Doo-whan, resign! Resign!
Resign! Resign!
Emergency martial law! End it!
- End it! End it! - I have to get out.
How should I get out?
Whoa, this is dangerous.
Come here.
Ho-chang, are you all right?
Get up quickly.
Se-young, let's start over.
What?
Let's go back to how things were before.
Did you hear me?
Let's hurry.
Se-young, hide for now.
Ho-chang.
No one's answering the phone.
Ah. This is driving me nuts. Where did everyone go?
Let me... let me make the call.
Hey.
No one's answering.
How can you prove that you aren't one of
the demonstrators with this one ID from Seoul?
Who in their right mind would protest wearing a suit, detective. Honestly.
There are many from Seoul who come down
in their fancy suits to protest.
Let me try calling one more time.
Ah, no one's answering.
That man is innocent.
Oh! Teacher!
Tell them what I do, please.
I don't know what he does, but he's not a sinner.
We're all forgiven.
Work on yourself, idiot.
How can you say that when you've committed adultery?
Come in.
Hey, detective. Why do I have to come in here?
Huh? Detective...
Shut up.
This bastard is one of yours, right?
But he's trying to get out by himself
You know that girl, right?
You don't know him?
I've never seen him before.
Let's leave innocent citizens out of this.
Look at this act.
That idiot must be quite special to you for you to be protecting him like that.
Uh... they say they do have an employee named LEE Ho-chang.
He really did came down for SUN Dong-yeul.
- SUN Dong-yeul? - Yeah.
- SUN Dong-yeul from First High School? - Yes.
You got a verification?
Yes.
Whew. So why don't you believe what people say?
I've been telling you that all along!
I came to meet Gwang-ju's favorite son,
SUN Dong-yeul, who you're so proud of!
I came to scout SUN Dong-yeul!
I worked my ass-off to meet him!
Sorry.
I can go, right?
Let's go.
Hey lady. Don't go around protesting.
You're too pretty for that.
I'm supposed to go to finalize the contract.
Mind your own business. Don't stick your nose in others'.
I'm sorry.
Hey, you bitch!
I confirmed it with the candle factory already!
- Hello - Oh, Dong-yeul, right?
Okay.
- I'm LEE Ho-chang. - Yes.
Ah! I'm finally meeting you!
- Where's your dad? - Uh...
Yes, he's running a bit late. He said we should go ahead and eat.
Okay. Sit down.
Hey, you picked a good school to come to.
Do you know how many cute girls go to our school?
Eat.
You're a good eater. You love meat, just like your dad.
Yes. I once ate 15 servings of short ribs.
Unbelievable.
Wow. The meat here is tender. Dad will like it for sure.
All right. Let me eat for real now.
Okay, okay.
- Here! - Yes?
Give us 4 more servings please.
Just the good ones.
Eat more after this, all right?
Huh? Did your uniform change?
Oh, our alumni got us these.
We just wear this for practice sometimes.
You looK your best in baseball uniforms.
Except for the striped ones.
- Hey, Chan. - Yes.
Go home and rest.
Oh, no. I'm fine.
- You're hurt pretty bad. - No...
Everyone listen up!
Take off all your emblems and numbers.
Why do we have to do that?
Hey, idiot Do you pay for your own tuition?
You retards. That's enough. Clear a path.
The idiots are usually the ones doing this.
Hey, what are you guys doing?
Aren't you guys students, too?
Hey, get 'em all out!
No, bastard! Don't hit him!
He's injured!
Don't hit him!
Shit. I said stop hitting him!
A day that I don't want to remember.
You were there.
Ah! Stop hitting him! I said don't hit him! Ah!
Ho-chang, Ho-chang
Hey mister, why aren't you eating?
Dong-yeul, just have a quick errand to run.
When you dad comes, ave some meat, okay?
Where are you going?
Oh, just right up here. Ust for a minute.
Then can I eat some iced noodles?
Sure, eat whatever you like.
Let's stop seeing each other.
Although each one of us s a match for 100,
taking over the police may be out of our league.
I counted on my way out.
But there were only about 10 officers.
That was it.
I think they're busy after going out for military support.
The front gate is too hard.
The back door is our only way in. But it's too brightly lit
I came to confess.
What crime did you commit?
I loved a lady too much.
Hey!
Tear down this place!
Find the keys!
Hey, we need backup! Let go! Ah!
Fellow protestors, the ones wearing.
Saemaeul hats are our guys.
- Ready! - Yes!
The 10 officers have become quite big.
- Saemaeul Division! - Yes!
I'm from Gwang-ju.
The reason that I applied to be in the Library Science dept...
Se-young!
Wake up! Wake up!
Are you all right? Are you hurt?
Why didn't you just live the way you are?
That was dangerous!
I'm sorry... Sorry.
Sorry.
I'm sorry.
Sorry.
Hurry and go. Hurry, hurry!
I'm going to take Se-young, all right?
Yes.
Ho-chang, you must go to Seoul today, okay?
If martial law is extended tomorrow, you may not be able to leave Gwang-ju.
Do you know that you just called me Ho-chang?
I did?
Let's hurry, Ms. Se-young.
- What are ya'll doing? - Yes, boss.
Let's get on that one.
I'll contact you from Seoul.
Be careful.
Uh...
I... you remember my favor, right?
Just please do me the favor.
You know what?
You're acting like the coolest guy by yourself.
Shit!
I'm 'Rain and Light'.
Yes, Mr. SUN. I had an emergency, so I had to step out for a minute.
If I head out now, I'll get to that rib restaurant in 10 minutes.
Yes, Mr. SUN. I'll be there soon.
Just wait a little while and enjoy the meat.
Come over here. You evil rat.
You idiot. How can you...
What are ya'll doing! Take him!
Get up, get up, get up
I'm a resident of Seoul, you know!
You son of a dog. Half of you go this way,
and the rest follow me.
- I have to go and meet SUN Dong-yeul! - Son of a dog.
- Oh, shoot! - Hurry, move fast!
I have to finalize a contract with SUN Dong-yeul's dad!
They're waiting for me at the rib restaurant.
To meet the wishes of our citizens,
I cannot help but give this declaration.
As president,
according to the regulations of our constitutional and related laws,
as of this date, midnight, May 17, 1980
The state of martial law in Gwang-ju will be implemented nationwide.
May 18, 1980
Temporary Closing May 18, 1980
After that day, the military came and put down the riot.
I don't Know whether he foresaw that coming or not.
But as he wished,
I was isolated for 10 tragic days.
He gave up on SUN Dong-yeul and saved me instead.
The star pitcher went to the rival university
and became Korea's best pitcher.
I never saw him again.
I hear news of him rarely, but we haven't seen each other yet.
If it wasn't for SUN Dong-yeul,
I probably wouldn't have had that sweet reunion in the first place.
The current score is 0-0.
There are runners on 2nd and 3rd.
Yes, a base hit!
LEE Jong-bum did it again!
The runner on 3rd base scores. The runner on 2nd base scores.
Team Korea taKes the lead.
Team Korea's pitching coach SUN Dong-yeul from
the Samsung Lions is coming out to the mound.
That means he's going to replace the pitcher.
That's right. The left-handed pitcher is being replaced with a right-hander.
There's a good chance that JEON Byung-ju will be replaced by KIM Byung-hyun.
Anyway, SUN Dong-yeul has timed the pitching change really well.
I thinK this will be a fast pitching change...