"The film is inspired by the life of Yi Deokhye..."
"...the last imperial princess of the Korean Empire"
"Incidents and persons portrayed do not reflect historical facts"
"Son Yejin"
-Morning, sir. -Morning.
"Park Haeil"
Hello.
-Morning, Chief. -Morning, sir.
"Yoon Jemoon"
"Ra Miran"
Reporter Lee, I haven't seen your stories lately.
-Review this. -Yes, sir.
"Jung Sanghoon"
Thank you, sir!
The new administration announced...
-Hello. -Hey, Chief Kim.
Chief, you've got a call from Japan.
Put him on Chief's line.
Yes, it's me.
We found him! We found Prince Yeong!
Are you there?
Where is he now?
I understand. I'll call you back.
They found him?
That's wonderful!
You should go instead of me.
Thanks.
You owe me a drink!
My baby.
This new year will bring only happiness.
-Yes, Your Majesty. -Yes, Your Majesty.
I'll take the picture on three.
One,
two,
three.
"Deoksu Palace, 1919"
-Your Highness! -Your Highness!
Rumor that you denied the Korea-Japan annexation...
...has reached the Japanese emperor.
So?
I'll arrange for your visit to Japan.
To kneel before the Japanese emperor?
And you call yourself my servant?
I am now a servant of the Heavenly Emperor.
I've never acknowledged the Korea-Japan annexation.
Consider the good of this country and its people!
Korea will prosper under the Japanese rule!
Indeed, you've all prospered.
You were awarded 150,000 won and you, 100,000 won by the Japanese!
You must be one of the richest men in Korea!
To know nothing but money is one thing,
but to sell your country for it is another!
Your names will go down in history forever!
Father!
No, Your Highness!
Father, hide me!
Come here, baby.
You dispatched a secret agent to the Paris Peace Conference.
That was foolish.
You should apologize to the emperor.
I'll die before I do that.
Step aside, impertinent scoundrel!
Yes. Step aside.
You leave for Shanghai tonight?
Mother!
Try to find me.
Yes, Your Majesty.
I'll inform them of your determined will.
Take prudence as this is the last chance.
-Yes. -Did your nephew come with you?
Yes, Your Majesty.
Bring him in.
Yes.
Come closer.
You're a good-looking young man.
Who is he?
"Jang" as in letter, and "Han" as in country.
My name is Kim Janghan.
"Jang" as in letter, and "Han" as in country.
Your name is Janghan?
Yes, Your Majesty.
You are the son of General Kim of Manchuria's Liberation Army.
I'm sorry to hear about your father's passing.
My uncle has looked after me like his own.
Why did you decline my offer to be my son-in-law?
I wish to devote myself to the independence movement like my father.
I'm planning to defect to Shanghai.
The whole world will learn of Japan's tyranny.
But if the attempt fails,
I don't know what will happen to the princess.
I intend to protect the princess from the Japanese no matter what.
You are still at a tender age,
but I'll find an auspicious date for you and Deokhye to marry.
Your Majesty, persimmon punch is served.
Bring it in.
Father!
Look, Father!
Look at the painting I made.
What are you doing on the floor?
Don't come near me.
Don't!
Father?
No!
What's the matter?
No...
What's wrong, father?
My baby...
Father, what's wrong?
Wake up, father!
Father!
Father, what's wrong with you?
Wake up, father!
Father!
Gojong's funeral was conducted in accordance with Japanese customs.
Suspecting assassination by poison,
there were nationwide protests against the Japanese colonial rule.
"The Last Princess"
"Gwanmulheon Changdeok Palace, 1925"
Your Highness!
Come in.
Master Janghan is here to see you.
How have you been?
Good day, Your Highness.
I haven't heard from you in so long,
I thought you'd forgotten about me.
Do you want to give it a try?
This is a song I wrote called 'Mouse.'
Just follow me.
You play well.
Counselor Han sent this for you to wear tomorrow.
What should we do?
Shall I burn it?
No.
Let's wear it this time.
It's the princess!
Hello, Your Highness.
Welcome.
Hello.
This way, please.
This is really uncomfortable.
It's like wearing a straw mat.
This will be over soon.
Stop taking pictures!
Your Highness, what do you think you are doing?
Is something wrong?
Do you know who is here with us today?
Did you intend for a princess of the Korean Empire to wear a kimono?
Boksun, you stupid woman.
Doesn't she look pretty?
Let's go, Boksun.
Yes.
Don't I look pretty?
Why did you invite us if we can't take pictures?
Your Highness!
Thank you.
You all know the song that Her Highness wrote, right?
-Yes! -3, 4!
♪Lalala
♪Round and round
♪Little mouse!
How cute...
Idiot!
You said this would be great for promoting Japanization.
Yet you let that girl make a fool of us.
I'm sorry.
Public appeal is rising for the princess, sir.
She's critical threat.
Good news from the Imperial House.
Her Highness has officially been accepted into Japanese royalty.
Congratulations.
Congratulations, Deokhye!
All thanks to you, Counselor Han.
I'll make arrangements for her studies in Japan.
She is now a part of the Japanese Empire's royalty.
She must receive her education at the royal school.
Your Majesty, the princess must stay in Korea.
She is engaged to the man King Gojong arranged for her.
Lady Yang, this is no place for you to intervene.
Her marriage is a matter that will be overseen by the colonial government.
What are your thoughts, Deokhye?
Are you not going to honor the late King Gojong's wish?
Your Majesty.
Escort her out!
Prince Imperial Yeong was taken to Japan too and never came back!
It's not education! They're taking her hostage!
Take heed, Your Majesty! Please protect her!
Counselor Han!
You must have lost your mind.
I won't go.
But don't you care what happens to Lady Yang?
What are you saying?
Lady Yang's safety cannot be guaranteed.
Are you admitting to poisoning my father?
Your father passed away from illness.
It's an order from the Imperial House.
If you refuse,
it could threaten the very existence of the Yi Dynasty.
I'll send a new kimono.
Don't be foolish this time.
Did you know I used to be responsible for washing the King's face?
Mother...
...I want to do something for you, and you can't decline.
I wanted to wash your feet.
Can't you tell them again that you won't go?
I'll return as soon as I finish my studies.
Don't worry about me.
Princess, you must come back.
No matter what, you have to return home.
I promise I will.
Mother...
...please call me Deokhye.
Please?
Let me hear you call me by name. It is my wish.
Carry this flask with you at all times.
Take extra caution even when you drink a simple cup of water.
Remember how your father passed away.
Yes, mother.
I will return soon.
-Your Highness! -Your Highness!
"Haneda International Airport, 1961"
Over here!
Janghan!
How long has it been?
30 years exactly.
Janghan...
And we meet again in Japan.
Let's go.
This way.
"Yi Bangja (Nashimoto Masako), Wife of Prince Yeong"
After the war,
the Korean government confiscated all of our estate.
Life has become very hard ever since.
His Majesty has always missed his country.
I learned recently of the princess' disappearance.
Do you know of her whereabouts?
His Majesty...
...avoided talking about her.
He feared she'd be a laughing matter to the others.
He used to send money to her every month...
...but kept it a secret, even from me.
Please find her!
"Akasaka Prince Hotel, Prince Yeong's former residence"
Do you have a reservation, sir?
Is it okay if I just look around?
Of course.
Thank you.
Second Lieutenant Kazuma Eito of the Imperial Army reporting.
"Prince Imperial Yeong, Son of Gojong"
We've been expecting you.
This is my newly appointed aide.
Deokhye.
This is Princess Deokhye.
It's an honor to meet you.
And this is my wife.
I'm Masako. It's a pleasure to meet you.
You must be that Korean officer who graduated second in his class.
I am, sir.
I'm Han Taeksoo, the minister of the Office of Yi Dynasty.
Such a pity.
If you were Japanese, you could've graduated summa cum laude.
My loyalty to the emperor isn't any less than my peers.
Let's have dinner.
Shall I prepare tea as an aperitif?
Your Highness.
I am Janghan.
What are you doing here?
You look dashing in a Japanese military uniform.
I prepared sashimi especially for you, Minister.
I hope you enjoy it.
Thank you, Your Highness.
This is amazing.
How come you aren't eating?
I still haven't gotten used to raw food.
It's ridiculous that a soldier of the great Japanese Empire cannot eat this.
You should try one.
Eventually you'll come to like it, like me.
Well?
It's delicious, ma'am.
I'm glad to hear it.
Maybe I'll grow to like it like you do, Minister.
Her Highness still can't eat sashimi.
Why is my return to Korea being delayed?
I finished school.
Now, you should keep your promise.
Deokhye, let's talk about it later.
"One Country".
Korea and Japan are one now.
So, what's the point in going back?
I'll ask the Imperial House to find a suitable match for you.
You are carrying your joke too far.
May I be excused? I am not feeling well.
Please have some.
Princess Consort prepared this for you.
Please have some.
I miss Korean food more than ever tonight.
Stay strong, princess. We'll be going home soon.
And when we get there, I'll make hot kimchi stew for you.
"Prince Yi Wu, Grandson of Gojong"
Long time, no see, auntie.
I thought you were in Shanghai.
I got here a few days ago.
Have you been well?
How can I be?
I'm counting the days until I can go home.
Then, let's go. Let me take you to Korea.
You're here.
-Is everyone here? -Yes.
-Please come in. -This way please.
Sorry I'm late.
Hello!
-Did you have a safe trip? -Yes.
Great job.
This way, Your Highness.
This way.
Attention, please!
This is my aunt, Her Royal Highness, Princess Deokhye.
-Welcome! -We're students from Korea.
-Welcome. -Great to have you.
It's nice to meet you all. I'm Yi Deokhye.
Since everyone's here, we will start the meeting.
I visited personally.
The living conditions of the Korean workers...
...are much worse than reported in the newspapers.
They are kept in camps.
Even young children are forced into labor!
Many of them lost their fingers to machinery.
I even heard that the Japanese managers sometimes play with the cut fingers!
These workers are being treated like slaves!
Let's discuss how we can help our fellow Koreans.
You're here.
Is something wrong?
The police are heading this way.
They must've somehow obtained Intel.
The Japanese police are here!
Meeting's adjourned!
I'll go out and buy us some time.
Protect the Princess.
Comrade Kim!
-Come on, hurry. -Come with me.
Open this door!
Just a minute!
I think they went that way!
I'm sorry.
No, it's fine.
I was mistaken about you. I'm sorry about my behavior before.
You might need to pretend so, in the future.
Do you ever receive any news from Korea?
Only what I read in the Japanese papers.
I doubt they are genuine.
I've stopped getting letters from my mother this year.
Somebody must be intercepting them.
Let me see if there's anything I can do.
Unexpectedly, I seem to have someone on my side.
I'll be counting on you from now on.
Your Highness,
we're planning to defect Prince Yeong to Shanghai.
You should join him.
Princess, you must come back.
You have to return home no matter what.
Hello. Long time no see.
I'll show you to your reserved table.
I'll take it from here.
This is Army General Yoshida Tadao.
On the left is the one who will be the next Prime Minister,
Watabe Makoto.
They are both expected to attend the ceremony.
They are the main targets.
The key is getting fool proof explosives.
I'll make sure of that.
Why is the prince still undecided about asylum?
Because of his wife.
We can't take her.
She is a member of the Japanese royal family.
I believe she's currently...
...carrying a royal heir.
This is disastrous.
They're looking for a suitable consort for him in Shanghai.
That's ridiculous.
It's for the legitimacy of the Korean Empire.
His Majesty will never leave without her.
Commander, there's no other way.
You must convince the Provisional Government.
Fine.
This mission is sure to succeed.
I can already picture the day we reclaim our independence.
Yes.
You have a guest.
He's from the Shanghai Provisional Government.
Japan is farther away than I thought.
I'm back.
Welcome home.
I'm going back to Korea.
But the people need you in Shanghai.
I miss my mother very much.
I understand.
Janghan...
I have a favor to ask.
Ask away.
I'd like to establish a Korean school for the workers' children.
I felt ashamed of the royal family after meeting the students.
I want to help however I can.
-Hello, Your Highness! -Your Highness!
You're so pretty!
Hey! You got the wrong person!
She's not the princess.
-Over there! -She's on the other side.
-Your Highness! -Your Highness!
Hello, everyone.
Your Highness!
Your Royal Highness!
I appreciate all your hard work. Please get up.
You thought I was the princess?
Boksun,
does 'Bok' in your name mean luck?
Thank you.
So does mine.
-Here, take one. -Thank you.
-How old are you? -Thank you.
33.
So, you're older than me.
"Joseon Korean School"
Okay, I'm going to take the photo.
Why so solemn? Come on, smile!
Press this at three.
Smile! One, two, three!
Please forgive me for coming into your room without your permission.
Kim Janghan.
Your Highness, I hope this letter reaches you safely through Master Janghan.
I heard the wretches have been stealing the letters.
How difficult life in Japan must be for you.
Worries kept me awake at night.
As time goes by, I miss you even more.
Please come home and protect the royal family.
Please...
...stay healthy.
I will keep on praying.
It's nice to hear Korean music in a place like this.
Thank you for everything.
I will never forget your kindness.
Stay strong, Your Highness.
I'll come back.
That's alright.
I made this especially for you.
Gosh, it splashed everywhere!
"Kiss Me, Fire!"
The Princess can't drink.
Says who?
I know how to drink.
Go easy.
That's really strong...
It's delicious!
Can I get another one?
How about a margarita?
-A mild one. -Mild?
-Make it strong. -Strong?
Call me when you decide.
This is very beautiful!
I'm so happy that I could die!
I will get you a brand new one next time.
Isn't it a little too tight?
Not at all! It's a perfect fit.
Can you make some hangover soup?
I had too much to drink last night.
Yes, Your Highness.
Invite Officer Janghan too.
Pardon me?
What?
Sure.
I need a word with the Princess in private. Wait outside.
Leave us.
It's alright. You can go.
Yes.
What is it that you want?
There's been an uprising among the Korean workers at Daito Industry.
I think they could use a word of encouragement from the princess.
You want me to read this in front of workers drafted by force?
Drafted by force?
They all came voluntarily.
I cannot do it.
It's a request from the Imperial House.
Be precise.
Is it a request or a command?
If you reject a polite request,
then it becomes a command.
I won't do it.
If you do the speech, I'll let you visit Korea.
"Lady Yang is in critical condition"
Your Highness, you must not do this.
This pro-Japanese speech will crush everything you've fought for.
Do you think I don't know that?
Do not forget that you're the last pride of the Korean Empire!
Before I am an imperial princess,
-I'm a daughter to a sick mother. -Your Highness...
I'm tired. Please leave.
Next, we'll have a speech dedicated to the Korean workers,
who have been working diligently for the Empire of Japan.
Please welcome, Miss Yi Deokhye from Joseon Royal Family.
My fellow countrymen, who came from afar,
to reach the great Japanese country.
We, the citizens of Korea, must consider...
...what an incredible honor it is to contribute to the building...
...of a thriving East Asia...
Many of them lose their fingers to machinery.
They are kept in camps.
Even young children are forced into labor.
These workers are being treated like slaves.
My fellow countrymen,
I am the Princess of the Korean Empire, Yi Deokhye.
What is she saying?
She's just explaining in Korean.
As there is nothing I can offer for your suffering,
I'm greatly ashamed.
I can't imagine how difficult it is for all of you.
But please do not forget...
...that we have a home that awaits our return.
Never lose hope, for the sake of our families...
...who wait for us with all their hearts...
...even at this very moment.
Never give up until the end.
Spring will come again,
to the fields stolen from us.
♪Arariyo
♪Crossing over Arirang Pass
Send us back to Korea!
We want to go back!
I'm terribly sorry for this, sir!
We want to go back!
Please stay strong!
Take us with you!
I'll escort the Princess.
Yes, sir.
Let's go, Your Highness.
Come here!
How dare you! How dare you hit her!
Don't lay your filthy hands on her!
I'll rip you to pieces!
Get off of me!
This wench, are you crazy?
Minister.
-Back off! -Minister!
People are watching.
Your Highness!
Are you okay?
Han's conduct is growing more heinous by the day.
He even placed soldiers inside the residence, claiming security concerns.
Did he get wind of our plan?
It's for closer surveillance of the princess.
That's concerning.
Uncle,
I say we take him out.
Who is it?
Your Highness!
Your Highness...
...you can't sleep?
Don't worry too much.
She'll get better soon.
Boksun.
Yes, Your Highness.
I'm sorry.
I couldn't have managed without you.
My poor Princess...
Stay strong.
I'll always be by your side until the end.
You two were here together?
-Take her away! -Yes, sir!
Let go!
What are you doing?
I have an order to send Boksun back to Korea.
Who gave such an order?
-What are you waiting for? -Yes, sir.
-No! -Your Highness!
-Boksun! No! -Your Highness!
-Boksun. Boksun! -Your Highness!
Step aside! How dare you stop me?
-Boksun! -Your Highness!
Boksun!
Subdue the prisoner!
Boksun!
Come here!
Stop.
Please stop!
Boksun, I'll look into this.
Listen to Han for now.
Tell them to stop! Stop it!
Your Highness...
Boksun!
Go! I said go with them!
It's an order. Will you disobey me?
Your Highness...
...please always be healthy.
I will.
Now, go on.
I promise...
...when I return to Korea...
...I will find you.
Yes, Your Highness.
I promise you this.
Your Highness...
...will never set foot in Korea ever again.
It's me, Janghan.
Come in.
I'll risk going to Korea even if they stop me.
I'll smuggle myself if I have to.
I'm need to see my mother.
Your Highness...
...news arrived from Korea.
About Boksun?
Lady Yang...
...passed away.
When did she pass away?
Yesterday at 2.
Was anyone with her when she passed?
This is So Takeyuki, the Count of Tsushima Island.
He's an elite graduate of Tokyo University.
But Deokhye is still in mourning.
Besides, I'm planning to find a Korean husband for her.
I understand.
Your Majesty.
It's a match proposed by the Imperial House.
I'll go to Shanghai with my brother.
I want to do what I can for Korea's independence.
The Provisional Government will be thrilled by the news.
Has my brother made up his mind?
Not yet.
I'll try to convince him.
Asylum?
That is ridiculous! What will you do there?
Can they offer us money?
That's no way to speak, as a member of the royal family.
A member of the royal family can starve too.
Wherever we go, we won't be able to live better than we are now.
Am I wrong, aunt?
We're leaving because we don't want to live like this.
Minister.
It's you.
His Majesty is not feeling well so he went to bed early tonight.
He is not feeling well?
Minister,
I have something to talk about with you.
May I?
Your Majesty,
when Japan perishes one day and Korea regains independence,
what can we say about our part in the fight?
You must go.
When Japan perishes?
I was never part of this conversation.
I aspired to become a soldier when I was younger.
If the annexation happened 10 years sooner,
I would've joined the military academy.
Do you want to try it on?
No, I...
If I'd gone to the academy like you...
...how do you think I would've done?
Top of the class, sir.
Call me brother from now on.
Yes, sir.
We can't let them use us as their puppets anymore.
If we think only about ourselves again,
our people will never forgive us.
Your Majesty,
you must go.
The ceremony that will take place in Tokyo...
...will be attended by all of our targets.
The operation will commence at 1 PM, which is when the bomb will go off.
A bomb?
Is that really necessary?
It's to draw the attention of the world powers.
If you defect at the same time as we attack Japan's heart,
the world will know that the annexation was not voluntary.
We must escape the territory in the next 6 hours.
Even if they find out,
commencing a search will be difficult after sundown.
After changing into disguises at point one,
you'll be transferred into a cargo truck at point two,
which will be loaded onto a cargo ship.
For security reasons, we decided to keep it a secret...
...from Princess Consort until the day of the operation.
Will that be okay?
If she knows about it in advance, she's likely to refuse.
But if you tell her I left,
she'll definitely follow.
The surveillance on you is very tight.
Come to point one with Princess Consort on time.
Han Taeksoo will be the first to notice our absence.
We must take him out in order to buy us more time.
Can we count on the bomb?
Don't worry.
Why else would I be here?
I'm not gonna die in vain,
rest assured.
I'm sorry I can't be there for this operation.
You have an even greater mission at hand.
I'll see you in Shanghai.
Good luck to everyone.
To the independence of Korea.
To independence!
He's waiting for you.
Delighted to meet you again.
Likewise.
It's an honor to meet you.
I'm So Takeyuki.
You're taller than I thought.
Thank you for giving us the time.
Mic test. One, two, three.
Please take your seats after inspection.
You look dashing!
Right?
The suit becomes you.
Really?
Thank you, ma'am.
The ceremony will commence soon. Please take your seat.
I repeat, ladies and gentlemen,
The ceremony will commence soon. Please take your seat.
Did you have breakfast?
So much, I can die a happy man.
What are you doing here?
You're here, Minister.
This is my relative who lives in Tokyo.
He wanted to see the ceremony so much.
Is that right?
Loyalty towards the emperor extends to your entire family.
I've heard many good things about you.
The ceremony will start soon. Let's go.
The dress is ready.
How beautiful!
It will look lovely on you.
Do you mind helping me with this?
Of course.
Please welcome to the podium,
Duke Watabe Makoto from the Committee of Nobility,
and War Minister Yoshida Tadao!
Please be seated.
Asylum?
He would've never kept this from me.
Where is he now?
He's already executing the plan.
Is everything alright?
Yes, I'm fine.
Are you feeling unwell?
Just a moment.
Today is a very important day in our history...
...because today we celebrate the coronation of our first Heavenly Emperor.
Next, we'll award the Order of the Golden Kite.
We wish to celebrate with all citizens.
They're late...
We have no time.
Your hesitation could put him in danger.
Let us give three cheers for His Majesty, the Emperor.
Long live our Emperor!
Long Live our Emperor!
-Long live our Emperor! -Long live our Emperor!
Long live our Emperor!
Where's my wife and Deokhye?
They are on their way. Please change into the disguise.
The size of the explosion guarantees it was a success.
Who are you?
To the independence of Korea...
Han Taeksoo is alive.
Road blocks are being set up all along the route to the coast.
You must hurry!
We'll have them join us at point two. Let's go first.
Your Majesty, I'll bring Princess Consort and the Princess.
We must make haste.
Who are you?
You can't go in there!
What's going on?
We located the whereabouts of Prince Yeong and his wife.
We should hurry!
Something must've happened.
Janghan!
All routes to the coast are being shut down.
You must hurry!
Your Majesty, please get on the truck.
But my wife and Deokhye aren't here yet.
There is no time for delay.
Your Majesty!
Are you okay?
Comrade!
You must leave now.
Your Majesty!
This is your ID.
Your fake ID, ma'am.
Keep it with you at all times.
You must think about the greater cause.
This is the last chance at reviving the Korean royal family!
My wife and Deokhye still haven't arrived.
I'm not going anywhere without them.
You have to leave now!
They're closing in on us. Hurry!
Commander!
We're aborting the mission.
Inform Janghan that we're not coming to point two.
-But Commander... -That's an order!
Tell them you were kidnapped at the ceremony.
I'll see Korea's independence in the next life.
Janghan!
This way!
Let's just go!
I understand.
Be careful.
What happened?
Bokdong, find a boat.
We'll meet in two days, on the beach by the safe house.
A boat?
The operation failed.
Is His Majesty safe?
Yes, ma'am.
Your Highness, you must defect.
Let's go. We have no time!
I'll stay here.
Get inside!
Take care of yourself.
Please look after my brother.
Prince Yeong is on his way.
His wife and Deokhye are inside the building.
Seal off the area.
Check for other exits!
It's Princess Consort.
Where is she?
Sir,this way!
This way!
Hurry!
There seems to be no escape route.
You two go on.
I'll find the boat no matter what.
See you in two days.
Take care.
-You too, Your Highness. -Please be safe.
Kim Janghan, you bastard!
Kill them!
Are you hurt?
I'm alright.
"Independence Army Safe House, Shizouka Prefecture"
Your Highness, will you help me?
Yes?
Pour some antiseptic...
...and hemostatic.
Hang in there. Bear with it a bit.
Janghan, you need to stay awake.
Stay with me.
How are you feeling?
I'm better. Let me do that.
I'll do it.
I found some potatoes while looking around.
The water is cold. Let me do it.
Go inside and rest.
I want to do it myself.
It's delicious, Your Highness.
We used to drink this to keep ourselves warm.
It sure seems to help.
Your Highness.
I'm sorry for putting you through this trouble.
That's alright.
I'm managing.
The boat will arrive by tomorrow at noon.
Please endure for a little while more.
Fujiwara Miyuki.
It means beautiful happiness.
I made that name up,
with hopes your life will be filled with happiness.
When I get to Shanghai,
I want to teach hangeul to Korean kids.
Your Highness...
...have you ever tasted five-spice steamed meat?
I'll take you to a good restaurant in Shanghai.
Thank you.
Fortunately, there are three potatoes left.
We have enough to share with Bokdong.
Your Highness,
just a minute.
The sea breeze is cold.
Cease fire!
Stay down.
Duck!
Your Highness,
you should go on your own from here.
Follow this passage to the forest.
The beach is at the end of the forest.
Hide somewhere safe until the boat arrives.
No!
I won't go without you. Come with me.
I need to hold them off. I will be right behind you.
No matter what happens,
don't look back.
Just run straight ahead!
Your Highness, give me 10 minutes.
I'll come find you in 10 minutes.
I will find you and protect you.
Do you understand?
Hurry.
Hold!
Advance!
Over there.
Stop.
Over here.
Run!
Over here!
Bokdong! Over Here!
I'm here!
Your Highness!
Janghan!
No!
No...
No!
"Missing Person, Yi Deokhye"
Back then...
...I thought you got killed.
I was dragged to the South Sea Islands,
as cannon fodder.
That's where I saw Korea's liberation.
I'm sorry.
I'm so sorry.
It all happened because of me...
I'm so sorry, Janghan.
I'm truly sorry.
Hi, Bokdong! Can I have a drink?
The beef tripe hot pot here is really good.
Really?
Welcome.
On 1931, May 8th,
Princess Deokhye married Count So Takeyuki,
son of the Lord of Tsushima,
upon the royal consent of Emperor Showa.
Koreans were outraged by the news.
One of the newspapers...
...printed their wedding picture with So's face erased.
And just like that, Princess Deokhye...
...began to fade from the public's memory.
"Takeyuki's House, Tokyo"
Shouldn't you eat something?
I've asked them to prepare Korean food.
You'll starve yourself to death.
I know you never wanted...
...to marry a Japanese man.
But to me,
you're neither Korean nor Japanese.
I just see you as my wife.
And for that reason...
...I'm going to do my best...
...to make you happy.
"So Takeyuki"
I'm a journalist from Korea.
I'd like to ask you a few questions regarding Princess Deokhye...
I don't want anything to do with that woman anymore.
You want nothing to do with her?
Isn't she your wife?
I beg of you.
You do know, don't you?
Please don't come again.
Hey!
What do you think you're doing?
Stop it!
What are you doing?
No! You're the one who should stop.
I'll call the police.
Why are you hiding her whereabouts?
Are you going to abandon her again?
You...
Who are you?
These are her belongings.
They helped me remember her.
That was her favorite record.
Our daughter's name is So Masae.
Her Korean name is Jeonghye.
A year after Deokhye and I divorced...
...she took her own life.
Did you say I abandoned her?
I...
I never abandoned her!
She left me.
She's the one who abandoned me.
"1945, August 15th"
Jeonghye,
the maples of Deoksu Palace were brighter.
It was lovely walking among the bright-colored trees.
That's why,
I always longed for autumn.
Like this?
Mom.
-Yes? -I'm hungry.
Okay.
Just a moment.
To our good and loyal subjects.
After pondering deeply the general conditions plaguing our empire,
we ordered our Government to communicate,
to the U.S., Great Britain, China and the Soviet Union
that we accept the provisions of their joint declaration.
Japan surrendered.
Mom?
Let's go.
We're going home.
"Port Shimonoseki"
Next, please.
This way, please.
Here's your pass.
-Next. -Why can't I go?
Let go!
Let go of me!
-Let me go! -Shut up!
Don't move keep your line!
Mom, can't we just go home?
I told you, dear. Japan lost the war.
Now, we can go back to Korea.
What about dad?
If the war is over, daddy will come home soon.
You must forget about your father.
From now on, you are no longer So Masae.
You're Jeonghye.
Your Korean name is Yi Jeonghye.
Understand?
They'll welcome us back in Korea.
I've waited twenty years. Twenty years.
Next.
Ms. So Deokhye?
Where's Mr. So Takeyuki, your legal guardian?
He's serving in the army.
What is your Korean name?
Yi Deokhye.
Are you Princess Deokhye?
Yes, I am.
Your entry has been denied.
What do you mean?
Your name is on the list of those forbidden to enter. Next!
Sir!
Why am I not allowed into my own country?
-I am Korean! -Next.
-I am Yi Deokhye. -Next!
-Wait! Why?
-Why am I forbidden to enter? -What are you doing take her?
Please! Wait! Please!
-Please! -Mom!
Why am I forbidden to enter?
-I'm Korean too! -Mom!
Mom!
Are you okay, mom?
Mom, are you okay?
-I'm Korean, I'm Yi Deokhye... -Mom.
I'm Korean...
Long time no see, Your Highness.
The world has changed yet again.
Korea has found the light once again.
How wonderful this is!
You must be Masae.
Look how big you've gotten.
-Step away! -Mom!
Didn't I tell you...
...that you'll never set foot in Korea again?
Are you Mr. Han?
Yes. My name is Han Taeksoo.
Please, come this way.
Mom...
Princess Deokhye made several more attempts to come home,
but President Rhee's administration,
banned the reentry of the royal family, fearing their reinstatement.
Yang Deokhye.
She's using her mother's maiden name.
No wonder it was impossible to track her down.
Why do you think she ended up like this?
She could've forgotten everything and lived happily.
Who could understand her sorrow?
What is royal family?
What is fatherland?
Do you have regrets?
About what?
About how your life turned out because of our country.
No.
What about you?
No way.
Yes, we have a patient named Yang Deokhye.
Really?
However, visitation isn't allowed without proof of relation.
She is a Korean princess.
And this man is a journalist who flew in from Korea to meet her.
Let us at least see her face.
I beg of you.
Please. We beg you.
She hasn't had any visitors in years.
According to our records, it's a total of 15 times.
Where she tried to commit suicide.
Kill herself?
Please come in.
Let me out.
This is her room.
"Press Conference on Summit to Discuss Normalization of Korea-Japan Relations"
Prime Minister Ikeda expressed a positive position on the...
...Korea-Japan economic treaty.
More detailed discussions will follow.
We'll take questions now.
I'm Lee Jongho from The People's Daily.
Have specific dates been scheduled for further talks?
That should be the case...
...but no dates have been set at this stage.
We'll take the last question.
I'm Shin Taehyun from Dongho News.
Despite numerous attempts by the previous administration...
I'm Kim Janghan from Seoul News.
An important assignment before normalization of relations...
...is for us to recover our pride as a nation.
Did you know that the last surviving members of the Korean royal family,
are abandoned in Japan and have been forbidden to return to Korea?
We will only take questions about the economic treaty...
This is clearly shameful!
Will you just stand by and watch our royal family...
...lead miserable lives in the enemy's country?
Director-general!
Well done.
Running a story like this at this critical time?
I did what I had to as a journalist.
Don't you have patriotism?
Release him.
The Director-general wants to see him.
You went to the military academy too?
The 45th class?
And you fought for independence.
Are you willing to work for the revolutionary government?
I don't support this administration.
I admire your audacity.
However...
...why hasn't Prince Yeong been able to return?
Former President Rhee forbade the re-entry of all royal family...
...because he feared reinstatement of the dynasty.
Director-general.
They didn't go to Japan of their own free will.
They were forced.
Forbidding their reentry and abandoning them...
...is a question of national pride.
What is it that you want?
I want to restore Prince Imperial Yeong...
...and Princess Deokhye's nationality and allow them to return home...
...as soon as possible.
Princess Deokhye?
Who is that?
Welcome.
How did it go?
Drink up, everyone. Tonight's tab is on me!
Really?
Thanks!
Eat all you want!
"Patient: Yang Deokhye Guardian: Kim Janghan"
Be careful.
Please wait here while we process her release.
Your Highness.
Do you remember me?
It's me, Janghan.
Kim Janghan.
"'Jang' as in letter, 'Han' as in country."
Kim Janghan.
"Give me 10 minutes."
"I will come find you in 10 minutes,"
"Do you understand?"
"Don't look back. Just run straight ahead."
"I will find you again."
We have no time! We must get away now!
That's right. We'll get away from here.
Now you can go back home, Your Highness.
What took you so long?
It's been way over 10 minutes.
Do you know how long I've waited?
I'm sorry.
I'm so sorry, Your Highness.
I'm sorry I didn't protect you.
"1962, January 26th Gimpo Airport, Korea"
This way, please.
All right.
Your Highness.
You've finally made it home.
Your Highness!
Your Highness, you're back.
-Your Highness! -Princess!
It's been 38 years!
Your Highness!
Your Highness.
Your Highness, you're here.
Welcome back, Your Highness!
"Do not enter"
Your Highness,
I'll go get you your favorite soda.
Wait here for a moment.
Your Highness! Your Highness!
My precious baby.
You went through so many troubles, my little princess.
Deokhye.
Your Highness?
I lacked virtue as the princess of Korea.
No you're not, Your Highness.
No...
I failed to be the hope of the people.
I wasn't a princess who could give them strength.
Everyone thinks that way.
You have always been my hope...
...and the only strength that made me go on.
"Princess Deokhye's Last Writings"
"I want to live in Nakseon Hall for as long as possible"
"I miss you, Prince Imperial Yeong and Princess Consort"
"Republic of Korea, my country"
"Princess Deokhye died in Nakseon Hall,"
"on 1989 April 21st, at age 78"
"Although faded from the people's memory,"
"Deokhye remains in history,"
"as the last princess of the Korean Empire"
"Prince Imperial Yeong finally returned to Korea,"
"in November 1963, in a state of coma"
"He passed away in 1970"
"Yi Bangja moved to Korea with Prince Imperial Yeong,"
"and devoted the rest of her life to social work"
"Prince Yi Wu was killed during the bombing of Hiroshima in 1945"
"merely weeks before Korea gained independence"
"So Takeyuki went to visit Princess Deokhye in Nakseon Hall in 1972,"
"but his request was denied"