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~ WITH S2 Presents ~ C O M R A D E S
~ Starring ~ CHOI Sujong
LEE Taeran
LEE Deokhwa
KIM Roeha ~ IM Wonhee
NAM Seongjin ~ HONG Gyeongin ~ PARK Sangwook
LEE Seunghyo ~ RYU Sangwook ~ AHN Yongjun
KIM Myeongsu ~ JUNG Taewoo ~ LEE Inhye
Have you made up your mind?
Yes, General.
~ Episode 3 ~
We can't go on like this for much longer.
Don't worry. It could go better than you think.
Fearing American air raids, the PLA hides in the woods by day.
So by the day, this might be much safer than using mountain passes.
Still, can we just escape enemy lines like this?
Just trust me. Every war brings chaos and disorder.
And if it doesn't work?
You would still have nothing to lose.
I'm still your POW, anyway.
It's the PLA.
What should I do?
Remain calm.
Just act normally, and it'll do.
It's an NKPA comrade.
Comrade! Comrade!
See?
It will all go well.
Fall back! Fall back!
Seems like our forces are being attacked nearby.
Allow us to support them.
Wait at least until recon is back.
We don't have time for that!
You still need to wait.
If you go out now and get caught, you'll expose our hideout.
Then, it's a one-way trip to the otherworld for everyone here.
General.
I can't do this any longer.
What's wrong with you?
We're almost there.
That gunfire you hear comes from nearby.
That only means our forces will not be far from here.
Still, I'm trembling.
If they find out...
If we continue a little longer and head for the mountains, we can get there.
Still...
Be quiet. It's a jeep.
If anyone's sitting beside the driver, you must salute him.
They're coming back!
Remain calm.
Comrade, who is this prisoner?
Just someone from the Defense Forces.
But he looks like a high-ranking officer?!
Is he an enemy general, by any chance?
I... I... don't know.
I just... found him...
Come on board, Comrade. He said to bring you to headquarters.
- Quick, bring them in! - Yes, Sir!
Hurry up, Comrade!
Comrade!
Private Cheon. Get a hold of yourself.
Let's go. That way.
General. What do we do now?
Private Cheon.
Yes.
Don't you worry.
We're almost there.
Also, you did well earlier on.
General.
Private Cheon. Let's keep it together a little longer.
Are we clear?
General...
You'll keep your promise, right?
Private Cheon.
I put my life in your hands.
You don't need to worry.
I can't give you a medal, but I still owe you my life.
Thank you.
Here... Let's go. It's time. Come on.
This is not the...
Hands up!
I said hands up, you southern puppet!
Who's that?
*from the Korean "Joseon," how China defined North Korea
Looks like it's a Chaoxian* soldier?
I'm from the People's Army.
He's my prisoner.
I caught him!
He's an officer of the Defense Forces!
The hell is he saying?
Guess he caught a prisoner.
I mean it!
He's my prisoner!
You really did us proud, Comrade.
I will accompany you to our headquarters.
What?
HQ.
Isn't that what you were looking for?
You're bringing them a high-ranking officer, so you'll probably get a reward.
We were looking all over for this enemy general last night,
so you can imagine how hectic it was.
He's not that general, is he?
By the way...
You speak Korean really well.
Ahh... I'm a Korean-Chinese.
Isn't it ironic?
We're all Koreans.
But you fight with the People's Army,
this comrade here is with the southern Defense Forces,
and I'm with the People's Volunteer Army.
Let's go. We've arrived.
This is the PVA's headquarters.
We're forced to hide here because of American jet fighters.
You can go inside that tent and wait there.
I'll take the prisoner to my superiors.
What is it?
He's a prisoner, might be a high-ranking officer.
That's...
the enemy general?!
Wow... What a pleasure to meet you!
We met each other during my 8th Route Army days,
and look who Lady Luck brings to my door again!
That's right.
Have a seat.
Yes.
Your name?
Yes... Cheon Seongil.
Come from the south?
Yes...
Then, the Volunteer Army?
Yes... I volunteered.
But why are you alone?
That...
As my unit kept falling back because of UN troops,
we ended up hiding in the mountains,
and after I lost the way...
It's the truth.
Is that so?
Comrade Cheon Seongil.
How did you capture your prisoner?
Yes... I was hiding in the mountains,
and the enemy officer passed by with a few men,
and after attacking them, I captured him alive.
All by yourself?!
Yes... I was hiding,
so I shot a few of his men, and the others ran away.
That's why.
I see.
You did something remarkable.
We'll obtain precious intelligence from him.
Yes, Comrade.
I'm glad we're fighting together.
I'm sure you're well aware already,
but thanks to your support, our republic is back on the counteroffensive.
Whatever it takes, we must unify our motherland.
So every man helps during crucial times like these.
Which is why...
...from this very moment on,
you must be reborn as a proud fighter of our People's Army.
- Is that clear? - What?
Yes, Comrade!
Once the PVA begins its offensive,
our men will lead the vanguard.
We will prove to our Chinese allies all our courage and determination.
This is exactly your new unit.
Don't ever think of deserting again.
Running away doesn't guarantee survival, and fighting will not mean sure death.
It's nice to see you, comrades.
Let me introduce a new comrade of ours.
His name is Cheon Seongil.
He's a heroic fighter who captured an enemy general all by himself.
Let's welcome him with a warm applause.
Everyone, come out!
What is the matter?
He's a Korean Army soldier.
They were fighting the Chinese PLA, and he was the sole survivor.
Colonel.
Do you know him?
Yes.
Sir.
We were looking from above,
but there were so many PLA troops, we couldn't help them.
Colonel.
- You... - 1st battalion, Sir.
I'm Sergeant Lee Hyeonjoong from 2nd platoon, 2nd company.
What happened to you?
General Park...
got lost inside... enemy lines.
Our 2nd battalion was deployed to rescue him,
and we were attacked by the PLA.
They annihilated us. All of...
They probably took him to enemy HQ.
Sergeant...
Whatever it takes,
you must re...rescue the general.
Can you?
Sergeant...
I'm... counting on you...
Colonel.
Colonel!
This is suicide.
How the hell can we do that by ourselves?
We just barely made it alive, where else are we going to risk our necks now?
Enough with that and get ready.
It's obvious we'll die, and you still want us to go ahead?
Then, why the hell did we even retreat?
Should have just gone there and croaked right away, why fall back?
We merely followed orders. Why, you don't know that?
And this?
Nobody ordered you to do this.
He just asked you as a favor!
Sergeant Kim!
Let's be honest, Sergeant. It wasn't an order, was it?
So why are you acting like this?
If you don't want to come, just stay here.
Nobody's forcing you.
Do you even want to survive, Sergeant?
Uh?!
Yeah, I want to live.
So?!
Live like a soldier should. That's all.
Ahhh... Really!
We're leaving first thing in the morning.
Ehh... Dammit... Ehh! Dammit!
Sergeant Kim.
I'm coming.
Who said anything?
The commander asked you to wait a moment.
Get out of the way.
Once I make up my mind, there's no stopping me.
He said wait.
Ahh... Can't even go croak in peace, dammit.
Father(-in-law), why can't you let me?
Can we just send them out there to die?
Just accompany them out and come back.
- Father! - Enough.
If we want to survive, we must protect our members.
All right. I'll do that.
Be careful and don't do anything stupid.
Why do you keep telling me to be careful?
I'd rather meet my husband instead.
Be careful.
All right.
What are you standing there for? Go with her.
I will.
But do you have a plan?
Once the PLA attacks, only a few men will be left behind to guard their HQ.
That's when we'll act.
But you'll still be dealing with significant numbers?
We are prepared for that.
By the way.
I'm just curious, that's all.
What's your relationship with the commander?
His daughter, maybe?
What do you care, anyway?
Uh? I just...
Sorry about that...
Sorry?!
I'm his daughter-in-law.
Uh?!
Didn't look like that, I bet?
Thought I was still a maiden, right?
Yes...
Then, where would your husband be now...
Ahh...
Dammit.
Here. That's as far as we're going.
If you take that ridgeline all the way down,
you'll find the valley marked on the map.
So, see you again.
Thank you for everything.
If you'd like to join us, be my guest.
Sounds more like you'd like me to?!
Go ahead.
Once they deploy, we'll get closer and find out where they're keeping the general.
Those bastards...
There sure is a shitload of them.
Let's go.
We'll lie in ambush near the entrance.
Hey.
Heroic Comrade.
What?
- Show me that bayonet. - Yes.
You'll find a whetstone over there, so sharpen it.
You're not going to kill anyone with that.
It'll only hurt your arm.
Sharpen it well, you might need it tonight.
Tonight?
We're being deployed tonight?
That's right.
We're leading the vanguard.
Get ready.
Dinner is ready.
What is this? Didn't you say we'd have rice?
Because of the bombardments, our supply lines have been compromised.
Have one.
I...
I need a moment.
I think I have an upset stomach.
You haven't had anything to eat, what upset stomach?!
I can't really explain.
- Get going. - Yes.
Look, Comrade.
Where are we going, all furtive and stuff?
I need to defecate.
I think I've got the runs.
Don't go too far.
Yes.
Don't move!
- Spare me... - You're a deserter!
Comrade.
What took you so long?
Yes...
I just...
Did you eat that potato?
Yes, I did.
But, are we really being deployed tonight?
When the sun sets a little later,
we'll begin deployment.
Is he a deserter?
Attention!
This is what happens to deserters who betray our motherland!
Spare me... I beg you...
Here! March forward!
- The general? - I haven't seen him.
I haven't, either.
Maybe he's deeper inside the cave?
We couldn't enter the cave because of all the guards.
Seeing how deep inside they're guarding it,
he must be inside the cave.
We'll spread out, and all open fire on my signal.
With fire coming from the four corners, they'll think they're being surrounded,
and will leave the headquarters.
Then, Sergeant Kim and I will enter the cave,
and you provide covering fire for us.
Will the four of us be enough to make them think they're surrounded?
When they attack you at night, fear makes you see twice the enemies.
And all the soldiers guarding this place are NKPA troops.
They've been falling back for months,
so both morale and discipline will be scraping the bottom.
We have a chance to succeed.
All right.
What the hell, let's just do it.
Fine.
Move.
Our division leader ordered me to treat you with the utmost respect.
Should you need anything, feel free to tell me.
I'm fine.
But, it's gotten quiet outside.
Were troops deployed again?
That's right.
A mid-sized Korean Army division has been isolated,
so they've been sent out to annihilate them.
Is it our division?
Yes.
Care for a cigarette?
The war will soon be over.
American forces cannot stop our advance.
You can't win this war by simply banking on bombardments.
Cooperate with us.
Help us to end this war much sooner.
It will save many more of your men.
If you cooperate with us, our special forces will escort your family in Jeonju.
I see you've investigated my background thoroughly?
I've known about you for a while already.
You are more than worthy of the reputation you carry around.
Make a decision for the sake of our people.
You no longer need to be loyal to a government harboring Japanese imperialists...
like that of the south.
General.
1st platoon, listen well!
Our objective is that ridgeline.
Until the enemies launch their flares,
you must hold your fire.
- Is that clear? - Yes, Sir!
Charge!
Feels like talking to a brick wall.
I'm sorry.
But all the things you say don't really resonate with me.
Let's rest a moment.
I'll bring you some tea.
All right.
Thanks.
You seem like a southerner...
Did you cross the border?
Yes.
All this must be hard on you.
I've gotten used to it by now.
It's Chinese tea.
Yes.
Our battalion leader likes it.
Right... Back when I was fighting in China,
I often had tea like this.
Back then, I would have never imagined this would happen to us.
I thought that once we'd dealt with those Japs, everything would go well.
When we fought alongside Chiang Kaishek and the communists helped Mao Zedong,
we never thought things would get to this point.
It's sad.
My poor motherland's destiny...
It was only inevitable.
It's the price to pay for not achieving independence on our own.
And until our motherland is liberated, those scars will linger on.
Your decision can speed up that process.
- Here she starts again... - General.
Circle formation. Fire over the hills.
It's HQ! All units, return to HQ!
It's a sneak attack.
They're coming inside.
We're moving deeper inside.
Hands up.
Hands up!
Sergeant!
Did you come for me?
Yes, General. We're from Eagle 2nd battalion.
Right... Thank you.
Let's go.
Yes.
- Sergeant Kim. - Yes.
Quick! Hurry up!
Inside! Fall back inside!
Quick!
Don't spare a single one of them, kill them all!
All fire!
Hold fire!
Don't shoot.
We need the enemy general alive.
General.
You're completely surrounded.
If you surrender without resisting,
I will spare your men.
General.
Have faith in me, and save your men's lives.
She's lying, Sir.
Don't let her fool you.
You can't go.
No.
She's trustworthy.
Thank you for coming.
General!
It's all right.
I'm coming out.
First let my men walk out.
Once they're all out of harm,
I will surrender to you.
If you don't let them go,
I will take my life right here!
How does that sound, Captain Lee Sugyeong?
Agreed.
Raise your weapons above your heads,
and slowly head this way.
Come on, get going. Do it.
General!
Sergeant Yoon. Free the way.
Let them pass.
I'll arrest your leader.
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~ On The Next Episode Of ~ C O M R A D E S
- Goddamned pricks... - If you think you can make it, shoot.
It's a pack of cigarettes if you hit bull's eye.
Were you hiding there just to save yourself?
What are you doing?
In time, even Comrade Cheon will shoot like all the others.
Please, kill me.
What are you doing in command?
Why do so many men have to die under your watch?
- I'm sorry. - I'll even go by myself.
- You really. - Lie in ambush in front of HQ.
Once enemy troops come in, fire at will.
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