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While this film was inspired by a historical event, the detailed depiction of such event and the portrayal of characters are fictional.

Presented by MKB an MK Pictures production

President Park Chung Hee

has ruled Korea for 18 years since his military coup in 1961.

October, 1979. Students and civilians gather in great numbers

to protest Park's oppressive rule, and to call for democracy.

But Park's military forces

easily crush the protestors.

The nation is under a false peace, the people in silent fear.

Then out of the blue, Park Chung Hee is shot dead.

The President's Last Bang

October 26th, 1979, Seoul

She said she woke up early in the morning

to find him gently stroking her body.

Mumbling, "beautiful, so beautiful".

He continued to do this, over her entire body.

She opened her eyes and smiled bashfully

embarrassed, he began to gather his clothes.

She dared not lie there...

So she urged him to dress as she helped him, naked.

Stark naked...

He couldn't resist holding her again.

He's unbelievable...

Especially at that age.

As he held her tight,

he told her to visit again, to come see him again...

That's enough!

My blood pressure's getting worse...

I apologize for intruding on The Blue House.

I'm not asking for compensation.

I know it puts you in a difficult position,

but I have no choice. Please consider his feelings.

What he wants! What makes him happy!

It'd be a big mistake to ignore her...

Mistake, my ass...

You damn bitch...

And you call yourself a mother...

Fuck... how has the world come to this?

Get up!

Get up, you bitch!

Look here! I deserve some respect!

During the revolution, there were no bridges,

just ferry-boats and muddy landscapes...

Mr. President, the change must make you quite emotional, sir.

So what happened to my seal testicles?

Yes, sir. During the boat trip,

someone swiped the seal's testicles.

It's worthless now, sir.

Minister Jung was behind it?

No, but no one else could have done it, sir.

- Anyway, he's unbelievable... - It's his personal philosophy

life's so fucking short, so enjoy it to the fullest.

He's never picky with women... What a slimeball...

Never make a big deal over

what goes on below the belly button.

A real man would never do so...

Director of Korean Central Intelligence!

You know a lot of top secrets.

This government won't last long like this.

So resign... get some rest.

Once this brutal regime ends, things could get better...

Shouldn't you return then?

Your liver is no better than a fifth of a normal one,

causing chronic afternoon fatigue, bloating, gas.

And you're not thinking straight, right?

You've got a good excuse. Get some rest!

He doesn't think I should rest.

"Why live long and happy by yourself?", he says

Anyway...

A true samurai never leaves loose ends!

Prepare to leave!

Samurai, my ass!

Next stop, KCIA headquarters. Lead the way.

- Colonel Min. - Yes, sir.

Well? Does it smell really bad?

Well, I've been smelling it for ages, sir.

It's not your normal bad breath,

but a stink from sick organs.

For over a year, I've been suffocating the president.

I feel bad for him.

But sir, people stink.

It's not a big deal.

For Korean-Japanese, especially pro-North sympathizers...

The defense security guys can easily claim they're spies.

If I say I like North Korea's "no tax" policy?

Clause 3, section 2: Praising the North Korean communist party!

If you're just being polite and say, "I see, yes, of course."

Clause 3, section 3: Encouraging, glorifying and congregating.

Asking news to be passed on to your hometown in South Korea?

Secret instructions, clause 4, section 1!

If that person enters South Korea, it's an infiltration.

A visit to your hometown is collecting information.

Taking a flight back to Japan is a getaway.

A phone call saying that your hometown has the best dog meat

is contact, communication and reporting back.

And there you've got your espionage conviction under

the anti-communist law.

That's why the defense security guys

are always staking out Kimpo Airport,

checking the list and picking out their victims.

Those fuckers all got their big breaks doing that.

Earning a special rank promotion to general.

- The president will be here... - Is Director Kim coming with him?

No, Presidential Chief Bodyguard Cha cut Director Kim before they left.

How come?

Cha told Kim that the helicopter's full.

How come you're all shriveled up?

You call those dicks?

How can a democracy or revolution matter with those dicks!

First, get yourselves some manly dicks, you dickheads.

So, you own a Picasso?

Yes, a small printing... I bought it cheap...

Did you know Picasso was a member of the Spanish communist party?

What, Picasso? You mean, Pablo Picasso?

You look like you need more water!

I didn't know he was a member of the communist party!

Hear that?

If we tell them to, we can put you away!

- Then, put us away. - No, mom!

Sir, let us go. We won't say a word.

Morons...

Do you people know what love is? Do you?

♫ I'll say it's the seed of tears ♫

Mom here is so naive.

Where are my pants?

You're embarrassing me in front of the president's chief secretary.

Secretary Yang, isn't that your report?

- Chief Bodyguard Cha! - Yes?

Just tend to your duties as the president's chief bodyguard.

How dare you interfere in matters of the president's chief secretary!

I'm not sure what you'd think... Oh, what the hell, I'll be honest.

Secretary Yang...

Weren't you appointed as the president's official bartender?

The president's drinking buddy... Secretary of Entertainment!

Myself, the president, you... We all know it for a fact.

The president... is lonely. Truly lonely!

To be his drinking buddy... Is extremely important.

So there's no need for you to file reports like...

Yes, Mr. President! Yes!

Yes, he's here with me!

Five bundles of a thousand dollars, and a hundred of half that.

I'll take that. And you have the rest.

And spend a little less!

I'm here, sir.

Who's the girl who sings Japanese "Enka" songs well?

Ah, yes.

I feel like listening to her sing today.

Yes sir. Should it be at the KCIA safehouse?

Sir, there will be a dinner party at the KCIA safehouse tonight.

A big one...

Again?

Call General Chang, army chief-of-staff.

Operator! Get me General Chang.

Hey ma'am, get out.

Let's not bump into each other again, okay?

Now get out of here.

Take good care of your mother. And have her watch her mouth.

If I see you again, I'll... You'll be in deep shit!

- Do you know where we are? - No! Let's go.

Oh my head. My legs are shaking.

Hurry and get up!

It doesn't take much to be a good lay!

Make them think they're fucking your brains out!

Men can't tell! They'll think they're the greatest fuck...

Hey!

Stop...

Just don't go overboard,

or you'll end up in history books as a crazy whore.

What are you doing up there?

Cut the crap, you bitches.

He must've heard everything.

Attention!

Yes, I'll have a last word.

Without ensuring the security and protection of the president,

national security means nothing!

The president is the country!

The national anthem! Continue to play!

Hey, can we cross during the national anthem?

Of course, let's cross...

No!

No fucking way!

Let's go.

Fuck this... I have to go... come on!

What is wrong with them?

What will you start with?

Steamed roots and ginseng marinated in honey.

But I can't come up with a main dish...

It's cold today...

Hey, kang! Turn up the boiler!

Hey, is that fresh?

- Get them out of sight. - Yes sir.

The president is coming.

- Be at the next block. - Yes sir!

Let's go!

Chief Cha, sir!

Huh? What?

It's against regulations. Please arm yourself.

The president hates the sight of a gun when he's drinking.

Get a small cute one and give it to him.

Hello? Yes... oh...

Honey! Company call. Company?

Yes?

But I'm off-duty today...

Yes, okay.

I'll be there by five. Okay.

Awe shit!

I'll whip you something to eat.

Sorry. I'm sure I'll be free tomorrow.

So what's the deal today?

The president is coming. Hurry and get ready.

Again?

Secretary Yang is here!

- Park the car, way inside... - This car will be leaving.

Secretary Yang is here. He's passing through the front gate.

When the army chief-of-staff arrives, have KCIA Deputy Kim host him.

And tell the general I was suddenly summoned by the president.

I'll be back as soon as I'm done with the president.

Yes, sir, but will it end so soon?

It will.

Colonel Min...

Yes, sir!

What do you think of me?

I have total respect for you.

- Do you trust me? - Yes sir.

You're a good soldier.

Someone like you should be in the battlefields...

Then send me to the battlefields!

Bastard...

Quite a few parties lately. He should be exhausted.

It's because he's lonely.

It's been getting worse.

I know. I wish I could find him a nice widow...

But heartless as he is, he can't open up easily.

I know. He can be quite cold.

I have an appointment with the army chief, General Chang...

but I guess appointments must follow rank. Let's go,

the president will arrive soon.

- Hey, look who it is! - Greetings, General Chang, sir.

This way, sir.

Do you know what the former KCIA director did?

During a demonstration at Seoul National University.

He called the university president and said,

one more demonstration and he'd send tanks to raze the school.

Do you know how happy that made the president?

I've given a presidential report on Chief Bodyguard Cha's interfering.

He'll receive word soon I guess...

Would such passive measures work?

He's crossed the line...

I'll teach him a lesson!

The president is here!

Director Kim! Director Kim!

Cha is just a puny army captain.

We Generals should be more tolerant!

Greetings, sir!

Good evening.

Mr. Shim, we meet again.

How was the ceremony today?

It was cold. It's a good thing you weren't there.

Shim! What's the menu today?

- Still fussing over side-dishes? - Don't be so picky. Sit!

So your major is drama and film?

I'm just sitting in some classes.

- Why? - Nothing...

You don't have to worry about me.

I'm a cool gal.

- A what gal? - A cool gal!

Well ain't you so goddamn smug!

What's your problem?

The president has arrived. Everyone to KCIA HQ.

I'll be there in 10 minutes.

Sorry to call you so often...

Hey, cool gal! You know who she is, right?

You think I'm stupid?

I heard you were at the U.S. embassy yesterday?

What did that jerk, Ambassador Gleysteen, say?

The same old stuff.

That bastard, Carter...

He's so stupid, it's mind boggling!

How would a peanut farmer know better, sir?

Everyone's making a fuss about democracy...

But how many countries are actually practicing it?

In North America there's the U.S. and Canada.

Here there's Japan, Australia, and New Zealand.

None in Africa and the Middle East...

And Western Europe... A few there.

And not a trace of it in the French constitution...

At least I have an opposing party...

So why's everyone on my back for Christ's sake!

Thailand's Piapong is the Secretary of Interior,

Army General, and even President of the National Bank...

What else? Anyway, he's controlling everything!

Taiwan's still under martial law.

The key is nuclear arms...

That'll silence those yankee bastards...

Director Kim, you know Bhuto, right?

Pakistan's illiterate dictator, Bhuto.

You know what he said?

I may have to eat grubs,

but I still choose to have nuclear arms.

Understand?

Car 31. Open the gate. Two oysters coming up.

Two oysters? How vulgar!

You may get out of the car.

How have you been?

You're so popular lately. I see you a lot on TV.

You look like a bunch of black crows...

You dudes make such a big deal out of these things.

Good job... the girls look good.

Why should the KCIA take care of shit like this?

The president's bodyguards should be doing this shit.

- We've done our share. - Hey, where are you going!

What's the mood inside?

How's Director Kim doing?

The old geezers... why can't they fucking get along?

What calls for today?

Okay. Go back to work.

Shit, it wouldn't kill you to give me a goddamn answer,

Chief Bodyguard Cha, the army chief-of-staff, is here.

He's dining with Director Kim.

It's no big deal teaching those demonstrators a lesson.

But, the younger generation should have some fire in them.

That I worry about.

What are you talking about?

During my manchuria military school days,

I received beatings everyday.

For being a trainee.

Or for being a Korean.

Once, I even got beaten for being short...

They were merciless.

Once I was beaten so bad, I couldn't eat for a week.

Beatings make you stronger.

The KCIA needs to intimidate!

But all you do is dance around with your investigations!

The KCIA's not doing their job right.

You're supposed to beat and scare the shit out of people!

Hand me your jacket, and sign this.

Okay.

You can put your signature right there.

Can we read it first?

Sir.

I gave them instructions.

- Hey, Chief Agent Ju - Yes sir.

Come here.

You piece of shit!

Take care of things so word doesn't get around!

How could you let that old hag and her girl enter The Blue House?

And how come the bony chick's so ugly?

Lose the gum in your mouth...

I should just whack that son-of-a-bitch...

Hey!

I'm too old to put up with this kind of shit!

I'm sorry but the tall one's not a TV talent...

Shut up!

She's a college student.

Welcome, I specially asked for you. I love your singing.

I am miss Cho.

Cho? What's your family branch?

I don't know of such things.

Oh shut up you wench!

I hope she hasn't upset you... Kids are like that these days...

Yes... please don't be upset!

It's time for the news, sir.

Okay... sit... sit...

Sit, sit.

Nothing seems to be going right today.

- Fucking assholes... sir... - Come in. It's okay.

It doesn't smell. I failed.

Sir, I really need to quit handling shit like this.

I'm handing in my resignation.

Everything sucks these days, doesn't it?

Situation changes.

So does life. Everything changes.

So will today.

Does this have to do with the army chief-of-staff's visit?

You're one smart chap... See you later!

The sea wall completion ceremony

appeal for people to unite under

the new community movement for a better industrial nation.

Next is the opposing party's group resignation in protest...

Those opposing party bastards...

Who would want to renounce their assemblymen titles?

It's all a show!

The people I met today seemed happy with their humble lives.

In Busan, some punks were raising havoc.

I know.

If only the KCIA had taught those punks

a lesson, this would've never happened...

You should never be easy on punks like those.

Exactly, sir.

Chief Cha, why don't you just shut up?

Now, now... let's hear a song... That song...

- Remember that one... - Yes.

And you, have a drink.

That one's too strong. Should we get her a beer?

No, beer's too weak for me. Can I stick with this yellow one?

Why you cute little... Of course you can.

Tell Chief Agent Ju to come to the main hall!

I'll show you how terrible the KCIA can be!

You're all dead!

You're all dead!

You're all dead?

You called for me, sir?

Today's the day.

I'm getting rid of them.

If things go wrong...

you, me... we're all dead. What do you think?

When I start shooting inside, you take out the president's guards.

But there are so many today. It's too dangerous.

We've put this off for too long. Today's the day.

Pick three bright men!

Pick three to assist me, and stop being a sissy.

- Does this include the old man? - Include?

He's the primary target! Chief Cha is just a freebie.

For the sake of democracy... We're offering our lives...

Let's do it together, and take it on like real men.

Let's do it together!

Min, we're choosing our fate today, right?

Yeah, why not?

We've got nothing better to do anyway, right?!

Just look at them!

Hey... what's going on?

- We're using real bullets... - Yeah. I'm scared shitless...

Guard post! Guard post!

Answer me! It's Chief Agent Ju.

- Double the forces immediately. - Why sir?

- Do as I say, shithead! - Yes sir!

Yeah, put her through.

How are the kids?

I won't be coming home tonight. Pray hard today, okay?

No need to know.

I'll need a lot of help from your prayers.

Bye.

Hey, Sangwook! What's your IQ?

Sir?

Forget it.

I can see it sticking out. Are you stupid?

- Go get a pistol. - Yes sir.

What's Sangwook's military background?

- The marines, sir. - That punk?

Arm him and bring him to the annex backyard.

Fucking dumbass...

♫ They're all lies ♫

♫ Lies, lies, lies, lies ♫

♫ Love is a lie, laughter's all lies ♫

♫ They're all lies ♫

♫ Lies, lies, lies, lies... ♫

Perfect... Now...

- Smile, and say "kimchi"! - Kimchi!

- One more time. Hey. - I closed my eves.

- It's all your fault. - Hey, I think it was fine.

Let's try it again.

Ready...

Nice shot!

I think the first shot was better...

You know, all the president's guards were captured in this camera.

Chef, can't we take one more picture?

There's no more film.

I closed my eyes.

Hey, bring me some beer.

- Is it okay? - Of course.

I'm done with my official duties.

So, those two in the other room are on duty?

Let's have a drink and leave when the president's escort comes.

Sounds good.

Bring us beer over here.

First: stay here. Stick to the side and wait.

Second: you'll hear gunshots.

Crawl up and overpower the guards in the kitchen.

Third: if they resist...

Shoot them.

Any questions?

What do you mean, shoot them...?

It means that you can kill them.

This is a real situation.

Don't take this personally. It's not to humiliate you.

- Stick to the side. - Sir?

Stick to the goddamn side!

The lead president bodyguard inside,

he's a friend of mine, a classmate from the marines...

There's no need to get rid of them, right?

Are you serious?

Those men are sharp-shooters for the national team.

They'll put up a tough fight.

You mean the college girl in red?

I'm not interested in sluts like her.

- Join us. - No thanks.

It's best that I cover this place.

The lead bodyguard inside... our kids and wives are good friends...

It's weighing heavy on my conscience.

Don't fuck up!

What a goddamn tightass! Don't you fucking worry!

We're gonna be in deep shit.

I can't do this. Let's just leave.

Chief Agent Ju said we can grab a fortune...

We should abandon our dignity and leave.

Crazy son of a bitch, you'll be in deeper shit.

I'm just the fucking driver.

What? Are you going somewhere?

Need to take a piss?

Hey, can I talk to Director Kim?

- Chief! - Huh?

It's almost time for the president's ride to come.

Hey, dude! The old man's gonna stay longer.

When's the president's escort coming for him?

Yeah. They'll probably leave in the morning, right?

Have a drink.

Can I accept it after a couple of more songs?

Just accept when your elders offer you a drink.

What do you mean by elders! Let me enjoy my drink!

Give it to me.

None of us want to hear you sing, you know?

Good! When I fire the first shot, it's showtime!

There's three inside, right? We'll each take one.

I'll go first, and then you and you.

Use two shots... three, tops.

Don't worry.

In Cambodia, they've killed a million people.

In our case, it should be ten thousand... just ten thousand...

Wipe them out with a tank and that would do!

The fuckers should've just laid low and shut up...

Watch what you're saying. We have girls here.

Girls, you never heard a word here tonight, right?

- Hey! Chief Bodyguard Cha! - Yeah?

- Ten thousand? - Ten thousand!

Just yourself is enough.

What's going on!

It's Me!

Oh my god!

What are you doing?! Stop it! Stop!

Turn on the lights!

Don't move, asshole! Don't move!

What's going on? Don't move!

Drop your hands!

Dude, it's no big deal. Nothing. Just don't move.

What's going on? Drop your hands!

What the fuck's going on?

Don't move, you son of a...

Just freeze, motherfucker! Shut the fuck up!

Drop your hands! Drop them! Hands, you jackass!

Hey, think of your kids.

We're both gonna live through this, okay?

- Sir! - Shut up, asshole!

- I'll pump you with bullets! - How can you do this to me?

It's all over! Goddamn it, down!

- Sir! - Motherfucker!

For Christ's sake, dude!

Hey, did you shut off the fuse box?

- It's not a short circuit? - Turn it on!

What the fuck's going on?

Bring me a gun!

A gun! A gun! Bring me a gun! Gun! A gun!

Sir! Here's a gun...

Am I bleeding hard?

I guess he's okay?

Are you fucking kidding me? Come and help us!

You're brave girls. Wait here. I'll be back.

How could they leave us here like this?

Heartless bastards!

Hey girls! Where's Director Kim?

He's gone. Hurry and help us over here!

What, he's gone?

Hey, guards! Guards!

Shut the fuck up! Mister, have you gone mad?

Guards... guards...

Fucking loser.

How can the president's chief bodyguard not carry a gun?

Don't do it!

You kids get out.

Kim... gonna shoot me again?

Takaki Masao! When you die...

you're nothing but a pile of stinking shit.

I already had enough.

- We're clear. - We're clear.

Good!

When I say I'll kill you, I will kill you, right?!

Hey Shim... how're we gonna clean this place up?

My gun!

Army Chief General Chung! General Chung!

I had them check with the police.

The way I see it, it's not a misfire.

Not when it's rapid fire.

Besides, I'm positive they were gun shots.

They'll report back soon, sir.

The president must have heard it as well...

What the hell are they doing?

General Chung!

General!

It's an emergency!

Get him! Hoist him on your back!

I have to drive.

Be careful. Please be careful.

What the hell's going on! Just get in.

I'll tell you on the way no need to be so impatient.

Sir!

You did well! Everyone was great today.

What about the president?

Don't worry about him. Just clean things up.

But, sir!

Hey, who was in the car?

A VIP, but I don't know who he was.

- What's going on? - Go on, shithead!

He should've given instructions. What's the rush?

It's not like we've committed a crime...

Goddamn it!

Who's this man?

Chief Agent Ju! I'm begging you.

Whatever your excuse is, you can't leave him here...

How will you deal with the consequences?

Look, it's been settled with Director Kim.

Open the gate!

You, get in!

Jesus, what a motor mouth...

- He has... - Huh?

- He has... - What? How did it happen?

Yes...

- He has... - What happened?

I don't know for sure. Anyway, he has...

It'll be serious if our enemies find out.

- Where's this car headed? - To KCIA headquarters.

Why are we going to the KCIA! Let's go to army headquarters.

Director Kim, army headquarters, okay?

No civilians allowed inside. Turn you car around!

Look, it's me, your boss. Open up!

What?

I'm the army chief-of-staff. Open the gate!

What's going on?

He says he's the army chief-of-staff!

Tell him to leave!

Get the officer on duty over here!

Shit... he wants the officer on duty.

Tell him to fuck off!

Hear that?

I am dead serious!

General, you need to coax these guys, they're just kids...

I don't think so.

Hey! I'm the army chief-of-staff, open up!

Shit, I should've come in my own car...

You... you must do everything to save him!

Save him. You've got to. Whatever it takes!

This is the president's ward. This is unacceptable, sir.

I'm the president's chief secretary!

You've got to save this patient!

Prep him for an IV and hand me an epinephrine!

Can't you move on it!

And you men, I want you to stand guard here...

I have to go somewhere!

How could they not recognize me and refuse to open the gate?

Contact the minister of national defense,

all the chief-of-staffs, the navy, air force...

And the joint 2nd commander the 1st and 3rd unit commanders,

the state corps commander... hurry!

It's the prime minister, sir.

Yes, this is the army chief-of-staff.

It's an emergency situation. Please come down to the bunker.

You'll receive a full report upon your arrival.

It's the 1st unit commander, sir.

Terminate all operations and return to your posts.

Listen carefully.

Prepare for regular warfare.

Yes, this is a code 2 emergency situation!

I'll brief you later!

The prime minister and the other ministers

should be summoned as soon as possible.

We'll have a cabinet council right here.

It's the joint chief-of-staff, sir.

Do we have a gun with a silencer?

No, sir.

Bring me an M-16 then!

- What just happened? - Huh?

At first, I thought they were putting on a show...

A show, is that what you're saying?

You think he's dead?

Well he was shot point blank in the head.

We saw everything. You think they'll let us go?

Shouldn't we split...?

What is your fucking problem?

- Do it right! - You take it!

- Why are we shooting? - Cause we were told to.

- Will it be okay? - We're supposed to shoot!

- Are they really dead? - Come on...

Chief, you need to change your clothes.

- Have you ever been shot? - No... have you?

Where? In Vietnam?

How was it? Did it hurt?

Where were you shot?

Wanna see?

- Where? Here? - No, lower...

- You mean here, right? - Yeah... here, right there...

- You mean here? - Yeah.

- It must've really hurt... - I thought I was gonna die.

Let's shoot!

- Hey dude! - Who's there?

It's me, don't shoot!

Hey, I would never shoot you! Get up.

- Who did this to you? - I don't know...

- It couldn't have been spies? - Of course not.

- Not even demonstrators? - No!

Did someone drink too much? What happened?

Our people, come on out! It's all over!

It's over... let's go out.

Bullshit! You've seen what they've done?

Stay put. Stay put until the very end...

But we need a good excuse to proclaim martial law.

Yeah, okay.

Like a coup d'etat, or the assassination of the president...

We can say that national security is in a critical state.

Geez!

The Busan-Masan resistance and all the demonstrations have been resolved.

Security problems won't sound convincing.

And what do you mean by "we can say"?

- What do you mean? - I take that back.

The Soviet Union hid Brezhnev's death for a week.

The whole world never had a clue. We just need 2 days! 48 hours!

Are you saying a 2 day security control is impossible?

How can you even mention the Soviet Union?

When your job is catching communists!

If the North Koreans find out, it could mean war!

That's why we need security control.

In case of presidential adversity, the prime minister

should delegate presidential authority.

Why should it be when it's in the compendium of laws.

I'm positive it's in the constitution.

By the way, what does "adversity" mean?

That the situation is not in our favor.

That things have gone sour.

We'll immediately close all universities and high schools.

Let's just keep it to universities.

Then it'll be just universities.

Just for the sake of North Korea, we should inform the U.S.

As soon as possible.

U.S. General Stillwell's office has been calling me,

both at my office and home.

They must have smelled something already.

They're fast.

Until an official cabinet council,

we should keep a lid on this.

As top secret!

Don't worry about the Americans.

I met with the U.S. ambassador, Gleysteen, 2 days ago...

They've never been too keen on our president...

What are you saying?

That there has been previous discussions with the U.S.?

Something smells fishy...

Stop whispering and say it out loud!

Where are you going? I said, speak!

The prime minister has arrived. Order in the cabinet.

What did you do at The Blue House?

I met the prime minister and briefed him the situation.

How much did you tell him?

For Christ's sake,

was it necessary to take out the president!

A revolution's not a cocktail party.

It's a bloody war!

Anyway, it doesn't matter anymore.

The power shift has begun...

Let's go.

The stupid cabinet council has to proceed...

All the urgency made it clear he was a top VIP.

We did CPR on him.

So, who is it? Who got me here in the middle of the night?

I don't know, sir.

The president's chief secretary brought the patient here.

Who are they?

They say they're from the president's office.

But I'm not even sure if it's true, sir.

We know who this dead body is.

It's impossible for just the two of us to guard it.

This military hospital's an entire army unit.

The two of us can't possibly guard that dead body!

Stop, stop! You can't come in here...

What?

He's the hospital head, Brigadier General Kim.

Please put your guns away!

Put them away! Away!

And who are you?

We're from the president's office, sir.

The president's office? You mean, The Blue House?

Then you should know the president's attending physician.

Out of my way!

You can't do that...

No... how could the president...

How could he have been shot...

How could it have happened?

How could he have been shot...

This is what we'll do.

First, we need to confirm if the president's really dead.

No need for that. It's positive information.

Look here, Director Kim! How can you say that?

How can I believe what I haven't seen in a situation like this?

I need to see the president's body with my own two eyes!

Positive? Are you kidding me? Let's go.

What is it? What?

So Director Kim suddenly shot Chief Cha and the president?

One in the stomach and another in the head?

- Why are you telling us now! - He was right there, with a gun...

You really saw it happen?

You had a lot to drink, right?

Are you kidding? I've been scared sober!

One of Director Kim's men saw us enter this room.

You think it'll be okay?

Hey, Colonel Sohn! Is that gun loaded?

Are you kidding me!

Can't you see this is an emergency situation?!

You should protect me and send out another man!

Get me the army security commander and the provost marshal!

What's with this color?

I'm worried about Secretary Yang.

Shouldn't you accompany them to the hospital?

Power comes from the gun. Why chase after old men in suits?

Or perhaps you should go to our headquarters?

- Our car's standing by, right? - Yes sir.

Good. We just need control over the army headquarters.

Chief Agent Ju, it's me, Colonel Min...

The old man, how's he doing at the hospital?

Here? Director Kim's in control of this place.

Our men have sealed the military hospital, right?

If you fail at securing the place, we're all dead, understand?

- Hey! - Sir!

It's time to bring everything out in the open...

Fuck security...

I'll call you back.

You were the first to make colonel among your classmates, right?

Yes sir.

How are you feeling?

You're good enough to become army chief-of-staff one day.

You have your gun, sir?

But for that, you need to be in the battlefields.

They're not the president's escort...

They have no idea the president was here!

Don't open the gate to them! Even if it means full combat!

Guard post rooftop. The wall here.

Everyone else, go to your position...

I'm sure the gunshots came from this direction.

We're on emergency call, investigating the situation...

So then, we'll quickly survey the area.

You have no business coming in here!

Alright, then just sign this verification slip.

Verification slip? What do you mean?

It's just to verify that we were here.

We're all civil servants here. What's all the fuss?

- Civil servants, my ass. - We're leaving!

Chief! What now?

- I heard sounds from the annex. - What?

- I shot second rounds. - And?

I can hear voices... From the second floor...

I'm scared.

Son of a bitch...

- don't fuck with me! - Chief!

Shit, where is everyone? How can they leave us here?

I think those idiots have just forgotten about us.

Are you kidding me?

We've witnessed everything, they'll probably hold us here.

- And make us work as maids. - Maids?

They might just cast us out to North Korea.

They'll just get rid of us.

You know... I'm your greatest fan.

Drink up!

What have we here?

Attention!

Tonight's a real situation.

Load real bullets...

- And have your walkie talkies on. - Yes sir!

Director Kim!

Turn on the lights!

Director Kim!

What is it!

The army chief-of-staff wants to see the director.

What is it?

The army chief-of-staff wants to see you.

Director Kim has fully armed cars standing by...

While no one can find real bullets at army headquarters!

- They're coming, sir! - They're coming...

Director!

Stay there.

- Greetings sir! - The army chief-of-staff?

- He's at the bunker, sir. - Okay.

This way. It's the VIP entrance.

Let's go.

Colonel Min should come with me.

Yes, sir. Go get Colonel Min.

Is Colonel Min coming?

Get in, sir.

I'll wait outside.

Why don't you wait in the car?

I'm not leaving... tell Colonel Min to hurry...

Min!

Morons!

He just disappeared... I don't have a clue.

I think he might have been arrested.

Hey, Colonel Min!

I think I'm also in trouble.

Director Kim's calling for you!

Hey, Colonel Min! It's all over!

Look at that son-of-a-bitch...

Front gate! Stop the black car headed there!

That walkie talkie doesn't reach the front gate.

I repeat! Director Kim is missing.

Who is it? Come in!

The last confirmed position is army headquarters.

Have everyone focus on locating him.

What now?

I had the ladies cleaned up and brought over here.

Damn...

I'm here alone, without a clue as to what's happening...

Listen, everything's changed. The president's dead.

Don't talk too much. It's too dangerous, sir.

The world's gonna be a better place from now on.

Is that so?

Why won't you believe me!

Hey, easy, easy!

- Didn't I tell you to relax? - Yeah, I'm relaxing, I am...

The chief's gone home. Everything's under control.

Except for those on call, all return to your posts.

Girls, you must've been scared shitless.

So, go home, get some rest.

And keep your mouths shut.

Take this and treat yourselves.

What? Can't I smoke?

Go ahead. Hand me one as well.

Shit... I was expecting an incredible night...

Why are you crying? Don't cry!

Don't cry!

Fuck, we had no idea...

This is all a goddamn mess!

Okay. Okay...

You've had a hard day... Why are you crying?

Get in...

You haven't seen anything, okay?

It's Chief Agent Ju.

Hurry and check on our boys at the hospital.

Yes, sir!

Wait a second, they're not supposed to go that way...

Are you coming through, or not!

What's going on inside? Who just passed through?

Huh? Who are you! It's past curfew...

Jackass, would I be asking if didn't have the authority?

I'm KCIA Chief Agent Ju! What's going on inside?

What's going on over there!

He says he's from the KCIA...

When I'm finished, I'm going to the KCIA.

I need to know what the fuck is going on.

How am I supposed to guard this place by myself?

Hey, I'm the driver... I'll come back with backup.

It'll take less than 10 minutes.

You're just a driver. How will you get backup?

Mr. president!

- Mr. president! - Who has led us out of poverty...

What would happen if Kim Il Sung found out?

Now, now, there's no time for that.

Let's share a silent prayer in memory of our late president!

Ready, all bow!

There, there, the president has passed away.

For times like this, our constitution

designates the acting president.

And that will be Prime Minister Choi, acting president.

Everyone, salute the acting president!

Allegiance!

- Now please accept, sir. - Accept, sir.

I'm honored, but at ease, please.

Who did this?

Well... I'm not sure I'm in a position to speak.

It's no fucking secret! It was Director Kim...

What?

What was that shithead chief bodyguard doing at the time?

Well, the problem is...

Here, change into this!

Did you get into a fight? You've got blood all over you...

Send me to the army prison or the Seoul detention center.

What for?

When they find out I'm held here, my men will attack this place.

You'll be in danger as well.

We cannot have a war between ourselves.

Is that so?

You can't seem to take me seriously, can you?

Our men at the hospital cannot be reached, sir.

Chief! The army security commander is calling for you, sir.

I told you I shot him in the head, saying:

"when you die, you're nothing but a pile of stinking shit".

I had the heart of a beast when I shot him for democracy.

Understand?

Asshole, can't you see you're in deep shit? Stop lying!

Get up! Stop dawdling and get up, now!

Look, Captain Cho, I was a 3-star General...

Crazy bastard... he went crazy and shot everyone on his own, right?

I'm doing as you say...

So, what do you think of that man?

Does he look like a revolutionary freedom fighter?

Or a paranoid Don Quixote?

Rumors say that this man's last statement in court,

conveying his greatest desire for democracy,

was more than moving.

Perhaps... but for the curious, you'll have to find out for yourself.

Okay?

Whatever happens, you have to be strong...

Wake Sooryun. Go wake her!

Sooryun? It's dad...

Were you asleep?

Dad's so sorry...

Sooryun...

What grade are you in?

This man who was to be the future army chief-of-staff...

He got one trial and was executed by the gun.

Before he died, he shouted: glory to the Republic of Korea!

Glory to the Republic of Korea... my ass...

How naive...

This man wanted to testify to the president's philandering ways,

but never got the chance as Director Kim,

who was tried with him, stopped him from speaking.

Despite all rumors,

there aren't many who can confirm their authenticity.

At the execution stand, he fiercely sang glory to the lord.

Instead of despair,

I pray for you to lead us to believe in hope.

That we will see a new day.

Father, our lord,

thine is the kingdom and the power,

and the glory, forever.

Please be with us in such times...

Father!

Bastards!

Don't move!

I should have split when everything started... fuck!

These two were arrested,

but only the man involved in the shooting was executed,

while the other one was never indicted.

This man, in court,

complained of an ear infection.

He wished to see his family.

He didn't seem to understand he was just a man in distress

after following orders.

He was executed.

Honey, it's me. Is the baby asleep?

I'm sure I'll be free tomorrow... Let's go to Chuncheon,

and get some fresh air into our nostrils.

We'll pig out on your favorite spicy pan fried chicken,

Hey, don't cry...

Without knowing why, this man shot the dead.

Without knowing why, he stood in court.

He received the death penalty.

And without knowing why, he was put to death.

The president guard he purposely didn't shoot in the kitchen

survived to become the next president's chief bodyguard.

This man who silently watched everything that day,

went through harrowingly exhausting interrogation,

but was never indicted.

Word is that he was bludgeoned numerous times with a hoe.

But upon his release, he disappeared,

never to speak of this incident, to this day...

Lord, have mercy over your servant, Park Chung Hee...