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- Episode 12 -
Sergeant Baek!
Sergeant!
We can't do this to him.
We can't go back all by ourselves.
Just do it. It was an order from the sergeant.
That's just an excuse. What we're doing now is running away.
We're abandoning him and the other boys, and running away.
I'm going back.
I'm going as well.
I'm in, too.
I mean... Let's try to reflect first before we do anything.
- If we don't go now, it'll be too late to act. - It's already too late!
Just turn around, we'll deal with it ourselves.
Give it a rest.
Do you want to die that bad?
Shouldn't at least one of us make it back alive?
Did you just come here to get slaughtered?
So, what, we should save ourselves at the rest of our team's expense?
Even if we do go back, who can guarantee you that we'll be able to rescue them?
If we can't, then we'll just die together.
And why?
What would be the point of that?
Sergeant Park!
We put our lives at risk to fulfill this mission.
And now we're reporting to base as ordered.
What's there to fault us for?
Is it the fact we're coming back alive?
Keep your mouth shut and row.
You might be feeling the urge to go back now,
but let just a night pass, and you'll be thankful for making it back alive.
We're going back to base.
You're a disappointment.
What?
I never imagined I'd hear that from you. What's gotten into you, all of a sudden?
Did fear finally make its mark? Would you rather survive like a coward?
- You little... - Is it not the case?
People might think you're a fearless, seasoned veteran,
but in truth you only fight in a frantic rage to keep yourself alive.
And that is exactly why you never trust anyone,
or always subjected the boys to brutal treatment.
Shut that trap!
If there is a coward who can't even be honest about his own fears,
that's exactly you.
What did you just say?
Sergeant...
That's right.
What about the rest of our squad?
They headed out safely.
Then... You came back alone just for us?
Sergeant!
I'm proud of you. Any injuries?
Private Park's leg looks pretty bad, it keeps swelling.
It must be because of the rust on that bayonet blade.
Private Jeong!
Anyone in?
Anyone?
Who could it be at this hour...
Private Jeong!
I apologize for that. Please, help us out.
We really need your help...
One of our men is injured.
Don't let this scare you, we have no intention of bringing you harm.
What are southern forces doing here?
Have you started pushing forward again?
No.
We infiltrated up here for a mission, but then got stranded.
We need your help.
Because of his injury, we couldn't go on any longer.
All you need to do is hide us for a little while.
Fine, then.
I'll go get you something to eat.
Don't even think about it!
Private Jeong!
Put it down.
Do it!
Is it just the two of you?
We do have a son, but he's at the front now.
Then...
He's a People's Army soldier.
There's no way back now.
We can die here just as you wished for.
Before you die, you'll pay the price for what you said to me.
Eagle One, huge PLA contingent ready to be deployed.
They never got back to base?
They reported that the mission was a complete success.
Yes, the mission was.
We got air confirmation from US recon fighters as well.
But it seems that part of the squad turned back on lifeboats and headed for the beach.
What's that supposed to mean?
Only five out of nine made it to the boat before they turned back.
Seems like they went back to get the rest of their squad.
Say what? How could anyone be so careless?
They're in enemy territory!
Their superior tried to convince them, to no avail.
I ought to...
It might be hard for them to make it back alive, this time.
Oh my... I don't even know why I got myself into this mess.
If I had just kept my mouth shut,
we'd be sitting on the back of a truck heading back to base by now.
So why join us? I told you not to bother if you didn't want to.
Tell me about it... Must have gone batty for a moment, there.
You know, ever since joining the army I've developed this condition...
It's not the bullets that scare me, it's finding myself all alone.
But where did all those hordes of NKPA soldiers go?
Did they send the whole damned army on leave, or something?
Don't move!
Taeksu...
I feel cold... So cold...
It's so cold...
Taeksu.
Come on in.
I couldn't find you at the infirmary...
I woke up a while ago.
Are you feeling all right?
How about the supply base?
It was completely wiped out.
Special Ops was disbanded as well.
How about our men?
They've already been deployed yesterday.
Get me a car, I will join them.
Yes, comrade.
Just in case you'll need them...
Thanks.
Forgive me. I tried all I could, but...
No. You did fine.
Excuse me.
But...
What happened to those southern infiltrators?
Were they... executed?
No, we lost them.
If you'll excuse me...
- 3rd Shinheung Concentration Camp -
My congratulations, comrades.
At last, you've been liberated from the oppression of the Japanese imperialists...
and the southern puppet regime.
We extend you our sincerest welcome.
Here... Let's give them an applause!
So, after a very simple investigation, you will be sent to your quarters.
See you again, comrades.
Off with their clothes.
Strip immediately.
Are you deaf?
- I said strip! - You little...
Not this picture.
It's my mother's picture, uh? It's the only one I have left.
You crazy little prick...
Give it back!
You little twat, what did you just say?
- Do you have a death wish? - Enough. Stop it.
Follow me.
Get moving!
Wait there.
Save for your rank and identification number, just make it all up.
Especially if you're well-educated or come from a good family.
Ahh... Never trust anyone in here.
It would also be wise to stop trusting each other from here on in.
She runs this place.
Be careful. She's a devilish wench.
Welcome, comrades.
Same division, I see.
Who's the highest-ranked soldier?
Me.
- "Me"? - You little...
Not bad.
You can come in first.
Start by filling that out, comrade.
Name: Park Ilkwon Rank: Sergeant, First Class
It's done.
Next.
Comrade, come in.
Everything all right?
What are they doing there?
Beating us up?
They did nothing.
But be careful, this doesn't feel right.
- He's done. - Next.
Next.
I don't know how to write?!
Skip him.
Take him to his cell.
Is that all?
It's his first day, so we're just introducing each other.
Hurry up and go in!
Over here... Have a seat.
Nice to meet you, I'm Gang Cheoljoong.
Park Ilkwon.
I'm Yoo Jiwon.
I'm Baek Seungjin.
We all come from the Mideast line.
Where were you deployed?
The 2nd US Division in Wonju.
How's the situation at the front?
Our last radio contact mentioned the PLA was preparing another major offensive.
Those Chinese bastards...
This war would have been already over, if it weren't for them.
What kind of place is this?
It's hell on earth.
What scares you the most here is starving.
At the very best, you're barely getting a little corn or a bowl of soup,
but don't expect to be fed so easily.
Then?
You'll find out soon enough.
Any way to get out of here?
Any escape is out of the question.
All those who tried paid with their lives.
There's only one way you'll get out of here, starving to death.
Or if you defect, of course.
If you become a People's Army soldier, that is.
It's work the People's Committee gives us.
When I'm done with these, I'll bring them to the POW camp down the valley.
Right next to it, there's an army hospital.
Sergeant!
It's the only way to get you treated.
Still, this...
I'll end up becoming like Seongil.
We may never get to see each other again.
I'll just endure it. I'm begging you, Sergeant.
You know better than me that it's tetanus.
Fail to treat it, and they'll have to cut off your leg.
I'll be keeping this.
Here... Let's go.
Let me have it.
It's dangerous.
Please, let me have it.
All right, but be careful where you keep it.
- Careful, uh? - All right.
Taeksu...
Don't you worry. We'll meet again.
Once your treatment is over, we'll be coming for you.
We're going nowhere without you.
Here... Let's get going.
It would be too dangerous to keep going.
I'll take him there by myself.
Yes, I leave him to you.
Say you were recruited in Seoul as a volunteer.
That after being injured, they were bringing you back,
but your truck was caught in a bombardment and you were the sole survivor.
Go.
Sergeant...
We'll meet again.
Whatever it takes, we'll get you out of there.
Let's go.
Wait, comrade!
Careful.
Over there are UN soldiers.
Whereas those are People's Army deserters.
And then it's us.
It's a three-way front.
Only those who win get to eat. They're slowly killing us all, in other words.
All these rules were made by that woman in purple.
We've been starving for three straight days.
Another day without food, and one more of us might starve to death.
Get up.
Get up and start fighting back, you prick!
Do it!
Let's wake up.
Stop it.
But who are those men wearing that band?
Looks like they're from our side?
They sure are.
They choose a few among the POWs, and make them their puppets.
They're even worse than the People's Army.
Much easier thinking of them as sons of bitches.
Especially him.
He's going down one of these days.
Get up... I said get up!
I enjoyed the fight.
Today's winners are Cell Three.
So go ahead and enjoy your meal.
Sergeant Jeong!
Forgive me.
I can't endure it any longer.
Sergeant Jeong!
- Defectors' Bell -
- Get him some corn. - Yes!
Get moving, you fools!
Fill it more... More!
Wait... Wait.
What the hell do you think you're doing?
Get back to work!
If you can't finish this by the end of the day,
you better forget about eating.
Seokho, everything all right?
I'm the crazy fool.
I should have just taken that boat back to the base.
And what's regretting it ever going to chance?
I just feel wronged, that's all.
All I can hope for is croaking after spending all day shoveling.
What do you call that? A decent way to go out?!
Give it a rest and work, if you don't want to deal with them.
Scared now, aren't you?
Seokho!
Seokho! Wake up.
Seokho...
Move!
Seokho...
Seokho!
He's dead.
Bury him.
You new arrivals, come here!
Seokho...
Seokho!
What are you waiting for? Get back to work!
That'll do it. Let's go.
- Attention! - Stop wasting my time and come!
Salute!
You little...
Look at this prick...
Captain!
You have a death wish?
Get up!
I ought to just...
Get out of the way.
Deokgu. Forgot he saved your life twice in Chuncheon?
You can't even wait for us to bid him farewell?
Enough with the horseshit and get out of my way!
Deokgu, why don't you join him?
You...
Prisoners?!
That's right. They captured them all.
Didn't they take that lifeboat and leave?
I can't explain it, either.
I think they might have come back because of us.
Didn't you order them to report back to base?
I did, and even talked to Sergeant Park as well.
I told him to go back whatever the boys would say.
Think they would listen?
Then... What are we supposed to do now?
Can the three of us do anything to get them out?
That's beyond our possibilities.
Then?!
We'll have to find a way.
But, did Juyong get in safely?
I have a bad feeling about this all.
I fear he might eventually end up like Seongil.
Things keep going wrong.
We shouldn't keep getting separated like this...
So you've finally awakened.
So how are you feeling, comrade?
I'm fine.
It was your lucky day.
If you had waited any longer, we would have had to cut off your leg.
Thank you.
But where did that truck come from, when they bombarded you?
What?
The frontline...
The frontline where, comrade?
Gangwon Province, near the coast.
Gangwon...
Then, which division was it?
Comrade, which division?
Comrade...
2nd Division.
2nd Division, 17th Regiment.
We're in the same platoon.
Is that so?
But why didn't he answer me?
He's always been a little dull-witted. Try to be understanding.
And I wondered why he kept eating his words...
Anyhow, get some rest, uh?
Everyone's busy, so tell someone to disinfect you every day at 1500 hours.
Uh? Did I make myself clear?
Wh...What? Yes...
Han... Gyeongsu?
Right. Long time no see.
What happened to you?
You're in the southern army.
Tell me.
I got stranded.
Where?
Near the coast.
The coast?! And why were you there?
That's...
Never mind, then.
What would it matter, anyway?
Where did you find that uniform?
From civilians. They also told us about this hospital.
Quite clever for a simpleton like you?!
Anyhow, it was a wise move.
Putting on an enemy uniform always beats giving up your leg.
And you? Did you volunteer?
Volunteer?!
I was hiding, afraid the army would draft me,
and then the People's Army found me instead.
It's not like I cared about any of the two sides.
Are you still dreaming of becoming a priest?
Then ask the Lord, will you?
Why I'm forced to fight this goddamned war.
It's people who start wars.
Really? So what's your cloud being doing up there?
Enjoying the spectacle?
Guess I should just sleep.
Pay special attention not to let them spot your weapons.
The day has finally come, let's go for it.
I will tell you as well.
I'm Major Choi Hyeonsu.
I didn't tell them my rank.
We're escaping tonight. Join us with your men.
Is there a plan?
There's a full moon tonight.
When nights are bright enough, we're sent out for road repairs.
That's when we'll act.
If it's a labor site, there will be NKPA soldiers and that autonomous squad.
We'll take care of them, we have it all planned.
Sergeant Yoo will provide all the details, but first give me your answer.
Will you join us?
Yes, we're in.
Good, get prepared.
- Sergeant Yoo. - Sir.
- Give them all the details. - Yes, Sir.
Are we clear?
When do we set out?
Very soon.
Once those guards change shift, we'll proceed.
We're always summoned within ten minutes of the shift change.
We must make our move before that.
Coming!
Park Ilkwon, you've been summoned.
By whom?
By the State Security comrade.
Follow me.
There's no time, try to make it short.
Oh my... Of all the times they could have summoned him...
I brought him.
Leave us alone.
No worries.
All right.
Have a seat.
I'm fine as I am, Ma'am.
I see we're finally showing some respect.
Not the best atmosphere around here, right?
Why don't we get to the point?
I was thinking of entrusting something to you.
Take over the autonomous squad on behalf of our dead comrade.
It's a job everyone is trying to avoid.
They'll deride and despise you,
not to mention get the urge to kill you, like what happened today.
But someone's got to do it.
It will still be a huge improvement over letting my men deal with your squad.
Should I refuse?
What will you do to me?
You'll end up doing it even if you don't want to.
We'll make it official in the morning.
If you're done talking, I will leave.
Where are you rushing to?
Guess you must be busy somewhere?!
They're done.
- Here... Get ready. - Yes.
But Sergeant Park still isn't back?
We have no time. We're going without him.
Here... Proceed.
There's no need to worry.
Their attempt to escape will fail, anyway.
Problem is, everyone might suspect it was because you confessed.
- What? - What would it matter, anyway?
If you end up leading the autonomous squad,
everyone will be already cursing at you for being a traitor.
Congratulations, new captain of the autonomous squad.
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