This feels strange.
A few days ago, I was in Myeongjeong as a government official,
and now I'm going there as an independence fighter.
That's one of many aspects of your changing circumstances.
How you perceive those around you, the places that you're in.
I suppose you're right.
Ōoka's someone you'd best be mindful of, then delivering the money should go well,
and you'll be safe when you return to Gyeongseong.
Ōoka's actually that… that dangerous of a person?
I did mean my words before.
A great many aspects of your situation are changed.
You must long after your home. After Japan.
All the time.
I even went there in a dream recently.
My family and I saw the city's cherry blossoms all together.
Hey, you asshole!
How dare you trick me?
Do you wanna die?
Tell me! What trick did you pull?
Am I supposed to believe that you honestly won five times in a row?
I didn't cheat you. I mean it.
Please, I didn't.
What are you saying?
Hey, how do you idiots not know how to speak Japanese?
Lay your gun down, sir.
In Myeongjeong, it is illegal to use your gun.
Who the fuck are you?
Just the commissioner with the Consulate General of Japan.
Ōoka, at your service.
So why not just set your gun down?
This asshole swindled me out of my money!
Swindling at cards.
It's contemptible.
Still, you can't use a weapon here,
so put it down.
And should I refuse?
Officers at the Consulate? Who the hell cares?
How dare a lowly policeman tell a soldier of the great Emperor's Army--
Here in Myeongjeong,
the orders you must adhere to are mine alone.
Should the whole world become embroiled in war,
our town, Myeongjeong, will stay peaceful and without incident.
That's the only way
I get to return to the country I love.
Here in Myeongjeong, you see…
…the law is what I say.
Keep your head down.
Must have been a long journey.
It's nice to meet you. Call me Nam Hee-shin.
At your service, lady.
Oh God, I started talking like a slave again.
Yes, it's Seon-bok. Hi. Kim Seon-bok.
"Seon" meaning kind, and "Bok" meaning good fortune.
Good fortune will come to me since I--
I'm talking all night, and you're both tired. Let's go in.
Come on. You must be exhausted, hmm?
Gosh, you're so beautiful. In we go.
SONG OF THE BANDITS
Here you go.
Take your time. Make yourself at home. Get comfortable.
Oh goodness.
What is this? What is up with your face? What?
You're too pretty! So gorgeous, gosh!
I wanna take your skin and put it over mine, you know?
Don't be alarmed. I'm only kidding! Go on and laugh, huh?
I got in touch with the ones who can assist you.
Don't be anxious from now on. The Independence Army will come.
-Okay. -Get some rest, then.
I'm much obliged.
Ah shit.
What's the matter now?
"The matter now"? Right up there, that girl.
I'll find you a carrier for the independence funds.
I'll do it because it's you asking me to, and you know that.
I just do not have the greatest feeling about all this.
Yoon, what we are now doing is a whole lot more criminal
than selling guns under the radar.
You know what it means to get involved with them.
That is how we will die.
I can only put my trust in you, Noonim.
Oh God, this is-- Oh!
Oh my. Honey, did you need any? I… I mean, Miss… Miss Nam.
You must be tired.
Why didn't you rest any longer?
I couldn't sleep.
The time was short, still.
Many things occurred, and I received so much help from you.
Thank you for all you did.
Don't worry about me any longer now.
Go home where I'm sure they need you.
You and your friends will all be living here together for a long time.
I wouldn't like to come in between you and the others or cause greater pain.
I can't, not at the moment.
The person who is pursuing you is a very tenacious man.
He's not apt to turn and abandon this.
Are you…
and that officer acquainted with each other?
He used to be my master.
He took in my younger sibling and I after we lost our parents.
Then the Gabo Reform let us be friends.
Then Japan wanted young soldiers, and we enlisted together.
Now, I'm not sure anymore what we are.
If you don't mind saying, what was it that caused your parents…
Well, my mother died young when she gave birth to my younger sibling.
And my father…
…he was executed by our fellow countrymen.
He enlisted in the army to guard our country,
but he was framed for stealing war supplies.
He was betrayed by the people he was intended to protect.
Have you ever thought about
searching for whoever framed your father?
Your parents' killer is near.
Gando, that's what I heard.
Gando is still quite vague. Should I find out exactly?
I thought about it, naturally.
That was all I did in the end.
Bringing my parents justice, holding grudges, and all that.
My big plans for revenge seem so utterly useless to me now, you know?
None of that's meant for those of us in my station.
We can be deprived of our country.
Our parents can endure betrayal and murder, and that's it.
We just have to live with it as life flows by.
Learning our will is irrelevant.
Tossed here and there by the world.
But as I accepted that kind of life…
I realized I'd become the same kind of person
as those who had killed my parents.
Killing my countrymen with my own hands,
deserting the people I needed to protect.
That's why I came all this way to Gando.
Other than disappearing or being killed,
there were no more options there.
You don't have to bear the pain of these times completely alone.
It ought to be shared…
with others who are like us,
who suffer the same sadness as us,
who are withstanding the times side by side.
Hands up.
Hey! Don't move!
To hell with you, you fucking Joseon bitch.
Arrest her!
Yes, sir!
Enough.
Why come back here to Myeongjeong?
Whoever took the money has to die, that's why.
If that's the case, you should tell me who has it.
Now, if I were to do that,
then you'd just go out and catch that person, right?
If you do that…
well then, I will die instead.
Choose not to tell me, I'll make yours a painful death.
Are you still not going to tell me?
Nanam Division Command, Major Miura Shohei.
Call him. Get him here.
Am I speaking with Major Miura?
Good evening.
This is Gando Superintendent Ōoka calling for you.
Yes? Why are you calling?
We have brought in a woman to the station,
and I would like to ascertain the truth of a few things with you, Major.
According to her story, the reason she came to Myeongjeong
is because you ordered her
to find and kill the carrier of the stolen railway Bureau funds.
Is what she says true?
I need your honesty regarding such a serious subject, you see.
As you know, Myeongjeong is in Chinese territory.
Executing such an order on foreign soil,
that would likely cause a diplomatic incident.
Don't suppose I could… I could converse with her personally?
I'd like to check for myself who she is.
Yes?
Don't talk much.
Are Yoon and whoever the money's with in Myeongjeong?
Yes.
And that Ōoka, the superintendent whoever, is trying to outwit us, isn't he?
Don't tell me you spilled our information.
Please. I wouldn't.
You're certain of that, are you?
Listen, you mess up, and my work's wasted, you understand?
I swear to you. I didn't tell.
Please come and get me out fast.
How can I do what you told me to
if I'm stuck here in a prison cell?
I'll talk to Ōoka. Just bring him back.
Go ahead, sir.
-I really don't know who she is. -Huh?
-But you were-- -It's the first I've heard of such things.
I don't know that woman, and I don't know what she's talking about.
Nor am I currently pursuing anyone suspected of carrying stolen funds.
I think it's quite likely that she's crazy.
Then are you saying that we are permitted to do as we will?
Yes, you're permitted.
Do what you see fit regarding the girl.
Understood, Major. Very sorry to bother you.
When did we last execute an Independence Army soldier?
A little over a month ago, sir.
It's been a while, hasn't it?
Yamada won't need to know until it's done. We'll execute her tomorrow afternoon.
Yes, sir!
Wait. Wait!
What reason do you have for this, Ōoka?
Tell me what he said!
Hey! Miura, what did he say? Hey!
Major, sir. The heavy weapons platoon, and the mounted officers,
and the infantry that we requested have made it.
We're gonna put an end to this promptly but cleanly,
the way it was supposed to go.
First thing, we'll find out who they are before Superintendent Ōoka does.
And make sure to kill all the rebel bastards.
Wait, Major, have you thought this through?
A diplomatic incident with China is almost certainly…
All right, what's your brilliant idea?
I'm trying to avoid us both being shot to death, you idiot!
We'll simply make an excuse
that we were chasing down rebels in the Hamgyeong area.
Just trust me.
Turn on the light!
There's a saying.
Don't bite the hand that feeds you.
The meaning of the saying is
that one must not forget the favors or the kindnesses they were portioned.
I'm charging you with one task.
Your mission is to find and capture all who have bitten our hand.
The ungrateful Joseon independence fighters
betrayed our great empire of Japan
after it modernized and developed Joseon land for them.
They have forgotten that Japan ended the 500-year Joseon dynasty
and freed them from its exploitation.
They are no more than rabid dogs!
Therefore,
you must not feel guilty.
Murder every Joseon dog.
-Do we understand? -Yes, sir!
Once again!
Yes, sir!
Good.
I'll be there soon
to kill you, Lee Yoon.
Here, here.
-Get the carriage ready. -Yes.
An Independence Army soldier can meet you in six hours.
Nearby to Mount Cheonbo is a railway construction site.
Go there.
Thanks.
At any second now, the Japanese could arrive.
For our people here, we need to stay alert!
Yes, sir!
Choong-soo!
We're in trouble. I spoke to Il-shik, who was scouting in Musan.
He said a proper Japanese army is headed here.
They're past the Duman by now.
Those men are making their way here. Is that what you're saying?
That's not it. Myeongjeong is where he suspected.
What should we do about boss?
Escaping an army is more than boss can manage on his own.
Asshole, saying that'll bring bad luck, so shut it.
Seems we are all caught in this battle.
The fight for independence.
To Myeongjeong!
Yes, sir!
-Is that Myeongjeong? -Yes.
I think that our best option is to make this sudden and quick.
Ishida, you take the cavalry.
-That's a good location there. -Sir.
-Tae-ju, bring the infantry and follow. -Sir.
Let's go.
We're prepared, sir.
Let's do this, then.
I guess this is really the end.
I can't thank you enough.
There's nothing I can really do to pay you back now,
but I will someday.
I wanted to assist you, so I did. You don't owe me a thing.
I hope you get to see Joseon's independence one day.
Also, that
you'll be happy as well.
It's time. Let's get going.
Let's go.
Is anyone inside?
What was that?
What are they doing?
Anyone inside?
Are they the ones you ran into on your way? Are they Master's?
Yeah.
Shit.
Stay here for a minute.
I'll go and threaten them, then we can get out of here.
How are you going to keep them away?
I think you should take her.
I'll lure the men away so you can run.
You know those independents. I don't.
What the hell are you talking about? Hey!
I can't throw them off my scent the whole way to Cheonbo Mountain like you can.
Don't even worry about it.
I'll go take care of it, okay?
Don't get hurt for me, all right? Understand?
Be careful.
What do you mean by that?
I am Seon-bok, aren't I?
There's not a damn thing in Gando I need to fear.
SEDITIOUS JOSEON PERSON
Listen up!
This girl here aided Joseon terrorists in their activities here in Gando
and is thus a traitor.
This imposter here who has been brought to her knees
is a soldier of the independence that you adore so much.
Excuse me?
Anybody here?
Nanam 19th Division Command.
Oh gosh.
How can I assist? Booking a room, huh? Is that correct?
Ah, not exactly. Nanam 19th Division Command.
Han Tae-ju is my name.
Goodness.
I'm here seeking Independence Army soldiers.
We have reason to think they are moving stolen funds.
According to the villagers, two outsiders rented rooms here.
-Not anymore, no. -Huh?
They picked up early.
This morning, they got up super early and left us.
They left early this morning? Are you positive?
Yes, of course. I'd know.
Hmm. Then you'll allow my soldiers to search the building?
-Oh no, I'm afraid not. -What?
Uh! What do you mean "what"? I said you can't.
We're not open. Our guests sleep very late. Yeah?
You know what?
I despise you Joseon dogs.
However, of all of you,
the independence fighters are who I hate the most.
Ungrateful traitors like this woman here.
Our plan has gotten complicated.
You should be ready for trouble.
Well, you, um…
Unless you cooperate, using force is my only option.
And I'm advising that you help us unless trouble is what you're after!
Oh, silly me! I'll cooperate!
I can be so… so brainless sometimes. I swear. Oh, I'm so sorry.
I should have realized those were threats. Sorry. I'll cooperate. Yes, yeah.
Just wait. Just wait a moment. Yes. Goodness.
Of course I'll cooperate with you, Officer.
Yes, of course.
Whoa.
What-- Ma'am, what are you-- Whoa. Just-- Whoa.
Whoa! Hey, hold your fire. Hold your fire.
Look, ma'am. Lower the gun.
Don't give me orders. Nobody does that anymore.
There's not a single person here in Gando that bosses me around.
No matter where you go in this world,
there is no land that belongs to your people.
And so, if any of you plan to continue living in Myeongjeong,
don't act out. Stay low.
'Cause even the slightest trouble, and you'll meet this same fate.
-Go ahead, do it. -Sir.
Do you even know how to shoot? Just put… put the gun down now!
Look at that. I'm a good shot, huh?
Guess I should have known better.
Now you boys run along,
else I'll land a bullet smack between your eyes.
You've aged a lot since I last saw you.
But you still make far too much noise.
And even still…
you're still so uncouth.
-Was that a gunshot just now? -In town, there's an army, sir.
A what? The warlords?
It's not them. It's the 19th Division Command.
The 19th.
Lock her back in her cell for now and keep an eye on her.
-Yes, sir! -Everybody else, follow me!
Yes, sir!
Move it! Move!
Hello again.
Yoon's inside, right?
Don't lie to me now,
or I'll be persuaded to beat some sense into you like old times.
Take your army and get lost.
Your time as my master is over and done now.
So Yoon is in there, then.
You're still truly hopeless at deception, huh.
You're obstructing business here, so get lost!
When Joseon was beaten, there was one thing that didn't sit right.
Do you know what it was?
Peasants like you act up since being liberated, you see.
But dogs like you and Yoon don't know how to live without collars.
All of you start trying to bite your owners, don't you?
So the gun goes down,
and you bring me Yoon.
Should you make a bad decision,
I'll kill you first and then raze this town to the ground.
Move!
I figured you'd do this.
Choose beating.
You, restrain her.
Yes, sir!
Be quick. Break in there immediately!
Squad one, squad two!
Yes, sir!
I can go out there myself.
They believe I work for the Joseon government for now, after all.
It could be worth a go.
I don't want you to be harmed because of me, all right?
He won't trust your words easily, miss.
If something happens to me, then you can go out
and say that I abducted you and held you against your will.
Blame me. You will need to make it sound convincing.
No matter what, you must condemn me.
I can't.
That's not something I can do.
You've been protecting me with your own life until now,
so how could I do that?
I'm just a passerby in your life.
Protect what's precious to you, miss…
and I will protect what's precious to me.
You're not going out there?
I sure hear a lot of shooting.
Shut up!
You're afraid, is that it?
You're scared to head out there, huh.
Shut up!
If you're that scared, just run away.
They're not going to thank you.
How many times do I have to say shut up?
I think it's over, Major.
Get in there, soldiers! Now!
Yes, sir!
What are you doing here?
You're clearly the consulate authorities.
I head the Nanam 19th Division.
Miura Sho--
It's my turn to ask what you're doing.
Leave this place immediately unless you wanna die.
Miura, you're a dead man.
I apologize.
However, I cannot do that.
I told you to retreat.
I can't do that.
Get the hell out of my town right now, jackass!
You're causing trouble, and I won't stand it.
I just told you I cannot do that.
If I tell you to piss off, then piss off!
Here in Myeongjeong, the rules are simple. The law is what I say.
You ought to be cautious.
No one, except His Majesty the Emperor, can say such things.
Just stay put, asshole.
You've got the gall to lecture me on Japanese loyalty, do you?
If you want to pretend to be Japanese,
you'd better learn to talk like us.
Not with that uncivilized Joseon accent.
Speak that way once again,
you'll discover I'm not gonna stand for it.
Oh!
Come on, stay still. Shit.
What will you do, huh?
You are just a Joseon man pretending to be Japanese,
whereas I am a Japanese national.
What can you do?
It's ludicrous.
No matter how hard you try to be Japanese, you can't eradicate the stench of garlic!
You prick, shut your damn mouth!
-What the hell, you bastard! -Major!
Oh shit.
Enemy fire!
Hold your fire!
Don't lose her! Find the enemy!
Get the girl!
Kill that girl!
That Joseon whore! Don't let her live!
Shoot that woman now!
Get her!
Go!
Let's go, sir! Get up now, sir!
And why are you here?
Not to kill you today, so don't worry.
Is there a back door here?
A back door? I would've used it.
Our best chance will be killing them and walking out, then, right?
Uh-huh.
Shit.
Don't just stand there! Go!
Now go!
Not much choice, is there?
Well, let's do it, then. Let's do what we're best at, shall we?
Other than disappearing or being killed…
There's nothing else this bitch and this bastard can do.
Let's make them see that.
Second floor! Head to the second floor! Get going!
Shit.
-Grenade! -Run!
You demented jackasses. Shit!
Not the hotel!
No!
Hold her.
Get that fucking son of a bitch now!
Yes, sir!
And then, once you're done assembling your gang of outcasts,
what do you intend then?
Then we resist.
This is our way of defending Joseon.
I know we can't raise an army,
so we'll fight as bandits.
Bandits who rob and steal?
-Do you mean that kind of bandit? -No.
The kind who tell their stories with the sound made by swords.
Isn't it time we let the Japanese hear the song of the bandits?
There's no time to waste!
Let us annihilate
each and all
of those bastards!
Let's go, Major!
Let go! Let go, you assholes!
Oh.
-Hey! -Oh!
That jackass. Use the bloody stairs.
Oh! Geumsu!
Geumsu.
What is this? Now there's a whole bunch more of them!
Let's hurry and get this done!
They're doing great!
Oh shit. That bastard tied me up so bloody tightly, I can't--
Stop swearing! You'll get noticed!
-San-gun. What the hell? -Stay still, stay still.
-Stay still. Stay still, Seon-bok! -It's me, Kim Seon-bok!
Go, go.
You need to learn to use a gun.
You're so behind with that bow, old man.
It's not wise to underestimate an old warrior, you punk.
Not underestimating. Feeling sorry.
Ah! Sweating up a storm.
Just stop your bullshitting, be alert, and let's see this done.
All these insolent bastards. Hey, take this!
Be careful, be careful! Drop now!
Go, go! Go, go!
Yoon!
What the hell are you doing?
Hurry up. Take her to the Independence Army.
Don't worry about all this.
The time has come for you to fight for the country.
Now go!
I will take care of our family here.
They will hear the song of the bandits.
I'll be right back.
Here!
Be careful.
Come on, come on, come on!
Hurry.
Kill them all!
You all right?
It's all right.
You'll have to walk starting from here. I will get on my way.
I'm grateful.
Who's that? Hey, hey, hey, hey!
Hey!
The ones who came in this carriage, where are they?
Tell me!
They made it.
You should hurry.
And don't feel guilty about any of this.
You have to get to the other side safely
so that Joseon can have the future you dream about.
Last time we were running,
the words that you said…
Live, no matter what the cost.
As long as I live, you must survive.
I'll say the same to you.
Live, no matter what the cost.
For as long as I live, you must survive…
so that we'll meet again.
I'll go now.
Thank you for everything.
One more thing.
The next time we meet again…
please tell me your name.
Two years or 20 years.
However long it is, it doesn't matter.
Let us swear
that we'll meet again.
Lee Yoon.
My name is Lee Yoon.
Try to return with your life, Lee Yoon.
I will stay alive and come find you, Hee-shin.
Have we…
Have we met each other before somewhere?
No.
We've never met before.