Han Suk-kyu
Goh So-young
DOUBLE AGENT
Workers' Party Anniversary at Kim Il-sung Square April 25, 1979
Produced by Koo Bon-han
Co-produced by Han Sun-kyu
Executive producer Park Mu-seung
Cinematographer Kim Sung-bok Lighting director Shin Hak-sung
Edited by Kim Sang-beum & Kim Jae-beum
Music director Michael Staudacher
First assist. Director Choi Chang-won
Original story by Koo Bon-han
Screenplay by Shim Hyae-won
Producer Park Min-hee
Directed by Kim Hyun-jung
June 1980, Checkpoint Charlie, East Berlin
Open the gate! I have to catch him!
Not without a permit.
He's a North Korean criminal!
I'm a South Korean agent.
Nice to meet you, I'm Lim Byung-ho.
Congratulations on your defection to the Freedom Land.
First, I'll take you to the nearest hospital.
One week later, Interrogation Room 102 at KCIA
Lim Byung-ho!
Sleepy?
You better not sleep, you bastard!
Get up, you Commie!
Hey Commie, talk.
Out of breath?
I could easily kill you, you know.
So hurry and talk.
Why did you defect?
Hey asshole, you should have a reason for coming down!
What?
Freedom.
I wanted freedom.
Freedom?
What freedom?
There's none of that here, too.
You worked for North Korean intelligence,
And you don't even know that?
Hey, breathe.
Want a taste of electricity?
Long live freedom.
Idiot.
As a N.K. agent in East Berlin,
He was in charge of collecting Eastern Europe intelligence.
19 of the 23 top secret files he brought over
Were confirmed accurate.
That is all.
Let's put him on a leash, and use him.
Chief Im.
I understand, sir.
Why did you defect?
If I answer, will you let me live?
It all depends on how you answer.
I came because I wanted to see actress Jung Yoon-hee.
Today, I will introduce a very special person.
Far from the North,
He struggled his way here for freedom.
For a brief introduction,
He was born in Nampo city in 1952.
After graduating from the People's School in Moranbong,
He joined the People's Army,
And became a top elite in the administration.
Now, for escaping North Korea's totalitarian regime,
Let's give a big applause to Lim Byung-ho
For coming to the Freedom Land.
Let's hear what Mr. Lim has to say.
Long live the Freedom Land!
Long live!
My name is Lim Byung-ho, and I came for freedom!
I came because I was very very hungry!
My South Korean comrades,
I'm very grateful for this warm reception!
Long live the Freedom Land!
Freedom!
Long live the President!
Long live South Koreans!
Long live the Freedom Land!
Long live free democracy!
Long live the Freedom Land!
Freedom!
You were great at that reception earlier.
Why'd you use your Northern dialect?
Because I thought I needed to induce the people's low spirits.
Is that what you were taught?
Yes, sir.
I was taught psychological warfare.
Psychological warfare...
Don't think that you can easily deceive people.
If you came here to live, I can help you.
If not, I'll shoot you to death.
1982 Christmas Eve, Spy Training Camp in Kangwon Province
Attention!
Remember this sound.
A 56 caliber Chinese rifle makes a unique firing sound,
So if you feel that you're within the gun's range,
Take cover immediately.
As far as 250 meters away,
Northern soldiers are trained to shoot the enemy's head.
Before more soldiers arrive, finish your mission swiftly,
And never leave anyone behind.
That is all.
That was "Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer."
This is our first Christmas Eve without the curfew year-round.
When the curfew was temporarily uplifted
On Christmas Eve in the past,
Many people crowded the downtown streets.
The day when people could stay up all night once a year
Will be a past memory now.
But maybe because of the white snow that falls on us,
The faces you see on the streets
Will like happier than on other Christmas days.
If there are people out there who'll spend a lonely Christmas,
While watching the snow fall, how about thinking about someone
Who may also be thinking of you.
Before I go, I'd like to play this last song for these people.
Bringing you classical music, this is Yoon Soo-mi.
How long have you worn that uniform?
Almost two years, sir.
I was getting used to seeing you in that uniform,
But I guess I won't anymore.
Pardon?
Starting January 4,
you'll be in charge of analyzing North Korean intelligence.
So rather than being just a trainer of spies to North Korea,
You're now an official agent.
Congratulations.
Two months later, National Security & Planning Office
Agent Lim.
Why is the army moving around?
For the Workers' Party's anniversary,
The main army is being sent to participate in the ceremony.
When it's over, things will return to normal.
I was worried we'd suddenly have work on our hands.
How was it at Yangpyong district?
Any troublemakers there?
Since everyone is "naknak", they're listening well.
"Naknak"?
- It means they're tamed. - I see.
You must be having fun after Agent Lim arrived.
What are you gonna do with a North Korean dictionary?
Just wait and see.
When we reunify after Kim Il-sung dies,
We'll need it then.
Don't you think?
It's from the Intelligence Bureau.
Let's go, Agent Lim.
Agent Kim, I brought him over.
Oh yeah?
Come to think of it,
He's the first North Korean to come in here.
Anything checked out must be logged,
But prohibited to leave.
And keep in mind that it's your duty to maintain security.
Stop being so uptight.
Sir, what's in there?
It's top secret stuff, so it doesn't relate to you.
North Korean intelligence is over there.
I'm late, but you shouldn't have done it all by yourself.
It's no big deal.
Shall I pick a few good ones for you?
Before things change here, we should take some to remember.
How's this?
It's a unique one that arrived today and it has a fun message.
Nice picture, huh?
Is it Alaska?
It is unique, but it gives off a weird feeling.
Oh yeah, I heard you turned down doing the new program.
But I thought you wanted to do it.
I don't know.
I wanted to catch up on things.
And meet friends I haven't seen for a while.
How about this for later?
It would be nice to hear something new for a change.
So what does Mr. Baek talk about over drinks?
Why?
Just that I heard he was feared ever since he was in the army.
I feel nervous just by looking at him.
Agent Lim.
Yes, sir.
Subordinates get off earlier than their superiors.
What a great company.
Sang-wook, we'll go in my car, so you can go home.
But sir, I'll need approval if Agent Lim doesn't go with me.
It's okay, just go home and rest.
Okay, then good night, sir.
Good night.
I bet he's bothersome.
No, I don't mind him at all.
Let's go.
I know I told you this before, but you should get settled down.
She seems nice, so why don't you meet her?
Sir, you can't make me go to church because of a woman.
So why do you think people go to church?
I'm not sure.
The main reason why is that the church
Has a system that people want to live by.
But they are selfish to those who live outside the system.
So it's also the reason why you need to settle down.
Out of the 555 confined political activists,
250 of them were released today.
Since they've been released, it seems we'll be very busy.
I have something regretful to announce.
Our classical music program will be cancelled.
Kim Eun-sook's "Music Scent" program will start next week.
I'd like to thank our listeners for tuning in to our show.
Here is the last song of our program.
I have a postcard here from Mr. Jang Sang-soon,
Who hasn't sent one for a long time.
Mr. Jang, are you listening?
Thank you for the postcard.
His request is Mozart's 25th Symphony G Minor, number 183.
I'll bring you this song, and say good-bye.
This is Yoon Soo-mi for classical music.
Make first contact.
In January of 1981,
26 criminals were selected from Samchung Prison
And underwent training for two and a half years.
After fulfilling all espionage and infiltration training,
They've been transformed into the perfect espionage spies.
This is a display of how they'd face any attack.
Now let's proceed to the next demonstration.
Sir, how is your dictionary coming along?
Great.
Thanks to your notes last time, it's running smoothly.
Sir.
Can we stop by the radio station on our way back?
There's an album that I've been looking all over for.
Really?
You should've told me so.
It worked out.
I have a friend who works there.
You should've asked me before.
What did you say you needed?
Shall I call the person in charge?
No, that'll be fine.
I'll slowly look for it myself.
Okay, then have a look around.
- Let's go have some coffee. - Sounds great.
Yes, I'd like to speak to Yoon Soo-mi.
The Workers' Party and people praise your heroic achievements.
You've arrived faster than I thought.
Pleased to meet you Comrade.
You'll receive instructions through me from now on.
I will follow the orders of the Great Kim Il-sung,
And devote all my efforts to revolutionize the South.
A KCIA agent will arrive soon.
We have to change the way we meet.
You know Baek Seung-chul, right?
It's been hard to keep in touch.
Agent Lim, did you find it?
Yes, I'm done.
How do you do?
I'm glad you're here.
I thought you'd never come.
It'll be awkward at first, but you'll get used to it fast.
Oh right, I have someone I'd like for you to meet.
One moment.
So what changed your mind to come?
I was thinking about coming all along.
Now I finally have the chance to introduce you two.
This is Lim Byung-ho, the one I mentioned.
And this is Yoon Soo-mi.
Hello, I'm Yoon Soo-mi.
Hello.
How come the weekdays go by so slow,
And the weekends fly by like this?
Will you be going to church again tomorrow?
Why?
It's nothing.
Just that I didn't expect for you to go so often.
How old are you Sang-wook?
Me?
I'm twenty-six.
You're the same age as my younger brother.
Then think of me as your younger brother.
Agent Lim...
Please stop it.
Take this.
Don't run away!
Easter Charity Fair
Can I have some more?
Please take some from Soo-mi.
It looks delicious.
Here you go.
Isn't inconvenient using matches?
I bought it at the charity, and I'd like for you to have it.
Please take it.
But why are you giving this to me?
Hearing you talk about North Korean food
Reminded me of my father.
I can't even remember his face now.
But I only remember that he used this type of lighter.
Sometimes Comrade Blue River tells me news about him.
Have you ever gone to the North?
I was born and raised here.
Is it strange?
Not at all.
My father would risk his life for the Workers' Party.
What is your father's name?
His name is Shim Jong-kil, and he works in state affairs.
Have you heard of him?
No, I've never heard of him.
It's very late.
Have a safe trip home.
I'll see you again next week.
16 of our spies disguised as fishermen
Will depart from Samchuk Port at 1: 00am on May 23,
And approximately at 3: 00am,
They will naturally enter North Korean waters.
Within three hours,
If the North's patrol boats seize it,
They will arrive at Wonsan Port at approximately 9: 00am.
As usual,
They will be deported through Panmunjom within two months.
Six of them will remain disguised as defectors.
Please, you don't have to.
Just take the medicine.
But you were so generous before.
Thank you.
Please don't, it looks like an expensive handkerchief.
It's alright.
What's this?
It's your favorite.
But you shouldn't have.
Good-bye.
Give her the medicine regularly.
Yes, thank you.
Okay, okay.
Let's go.
He did well.
May 27, 1982, 1:00am, Samchuk Port, Kangwon Province
It's been four hours since they went up,
but why is it so quiet?
Let's wait until the new satellite photo comes in.
Let me see it again.
If it goes as planned,
The North's patrol boats
Should've spotted them within a 100-mile radius an hour ago.
But so much time has passed.
Agent Lim.
Could the North have done something unexpected?
I'm not too sure.
Either they captured our boat faster than expected,
Or it's hard for our men to communicate with us.
Agent Lim.
The 16 spies to North Korea drowned to death.
How is it?
Why is it so bland?
Isn't she stingy on the salt?
You're supposed to eat that fish dish without salt.
It's your loss if you didn't know.
I heard the flatfish dish tastes good here.
Can you wrap some up for us?
Agent Lim, do you like baseball?
I'm not too sure.
This is my first time seeing baseball.
You're missing out on a lot.
Look at the ball and swing.
Have you batted before?
No, it's my first time.
Have you ever felt alone or scared?
Never mind.
You're not supposed to feel those things.
Do you remember what you said on your Christmas program?
Pardon?
Never mind.
Please go inside.
Don't worry about following up on the job.
Everything will be taken care of.
Good-night.
You were batting well for your first time.
Could it be because Soo-mi was watching?
Next time, let's take Soo-mi to Jamshil Stadium.
Okay, let's do it.
Oh yeah, Mr. Hwang wanted me to buy some chicken.
I completely forgot.
I'll go buy some, so please wait a sec.
Sure.
I'm always the errand boy.
Do you prefer Russian?
I'm an international reporter, my name is Sean Howard.
It smells great.
Mr. Hwang better pay me back for this.
I'm sick of cleaning up after him.
Doesn't seem like his daughter.
What a lucky old man.
June 2, 1983, near Daechung Reservoir North Korean Spies' Dubok 143 Location
Gentlemen!
It's raining, so why don't you eat and lodge at our place?
We're going before it rains harder.
But if you have pretty girls, maybe we won't, right?
Will it be okay?
Don't worry.
It'll look as if the information leaked from the navy.
There you are.
It's raining and it's late,
So I came to ask if you wanted to lodge at our place.
That's okay.
We're about to leave.
If you change your mind, then please tell me.
Why is it raining so hard?
Let's hurry.
What's wrong?
The bicycle is gone.
You go on ahead without me.
If I'm not back in 20 minutes, don't wait for me and go.
I want to go with you.
No, there's something for you to do.
If I don't return by then,
you have to take care of what's inside here.
Emotions can kill a person more easily than a gun.
Having no emotions will protect you.
Be careful on your way down.