All language subtitles for 12.12.The.Day.2023.1080p.AMZN.WEB-D

Executive Producer HONG JEONGIN

Produced by KIM WON-KUK

This film is inspired by actual events

[Gun shots]

-How did this happen?
-[Foot steps]

Has the war started?

[Foot steps]

[Dramatic music]

I think the war has broken out.

How did this happen?

Excuse me.

General.

Col. Kang, what’s going on?

I’m not sure either.

Are we under attack?

No, the front lines are fine.

This way.

The Prime Minister’s here.

- What’s going on?
- Later, sir.

[Incoherent chatter]

[Dramatic music]

A short time ago,
President Park passed away.

This is heartbreaking news.

-What?
-When did this happen?

Let us offer a silent tribute and
open an emergency Cabinet meeting.

[Sombre music]

As appointed by the acting President,
I’m the new martial law commander.

The investigation into the
shooting of President Park

will be led by General Chun
of Defense Security Command.

“To change the world...”
Is that why you killed him?

Did you want to become
president so much?

No, how many times must I say it?

Did you think it’d work?

Did you go see a fortune teller?

Look outside.
Nothing has changed.

[Dramatic music]

The world is the same.

[Dramatic music]

[V.O]
The dictator of 18 years was gone.

[V.O] But the hope for
new era did not come.

[V.O] Those who craved
the vacated seat of power

[V.O] ushered in an even
greater darkness.

The story of that winter
has been completely hidden.

[Dramatic music]

After the gruesome death
of our President Park,

the whole country is in shock.

Hey.

How’s that speech? Too serious?

No, you sound very dignified.
Don't stress.

You could try being a a little less nervous.

Do I look nervous?

If I’m relaxed it’ll send a wrong message.

The whole country will
be watching me on TV.

General Chul the Joint
Investigation Commander

will brief you on the
president’s assassination.

After the shocking death
of our President Park,

the whole nation must be sorrowful
and curious about the incident,

so we issue this interim report.

Kim asked,

“How could you run a country with
such greedy people by your side?”

Then Dir. Kim drew a gun and shot
the Security Chief first and after that--

Gen. Lee Tae-shin is here.

Go in.

General!

Why was Chief Jeong at
the scene of the shooting?

Let me make it clear the Chief of
Staff is not currently under suspicion.

I heard General Chun feels
uncomfortable around you.

Is that true?

I thought that was all in the
past. But I’m not sure how he feels.

What do you think of Hanahoe?

I think private groups should
have no place in the military.

You wrote an interesting paper
when you were director of research.

It was about focusing on
military intelligence,

and getting rid of the power hungry
Defense Security Command, right?

I was a Lieutenant Colonel then,
but I was scolded so much

-that I erased it from my memory.
-[Chuckles]

Sir, I’d like to know
why you called me today.

I want to make you Capital
Garrison Commander.

Everyone wants that post...

so I’ll give it to someone
who’s not driven by greed.

The army generals tell me

you’re old-fashioned,
but you know your duty.

They say you don’t care about politics.

That you’re a real soldier.
Come, sit.

You’ll do it, right?

I’m truly grateful, but may I ask
the reason for this excessive offer?

Are you turning down the
offer to be CGC Commander?

Yes, I am.

Something on your mind?

No.

[Incoherent chatter]

-I know.
-General Chun is coming.

I know you people are very busy.

Sorry the trouble.

Sorry to call you here.
Please sit.

Please seat! Good!

I wanted to call
the administrators too,

but as you can see,
my office is tiny.

[Chuckles]

-Colonel. Start the meeting.
-Yes?

Yes, sir.

- We'll start with Foreign Affairs.
- No, no.

Home Affairs, first.

Yes .

As you wish.

- Vice Minister Yang?
- Yes.

Let's listen.

General Chun regarding your order...
Hearing each department’s report,

Chun laughed and said,
“This is just like a Cabinet meeting!”

That’s what I heard.

What's going on?
Just look at him.

He thinks he’s the king.

This is what scares me.

As for my personal comments, I hope
our troops can be reborn through this

opportunity to meet the
expectations of the people.

That’s it for now.

General Chun! General Chun!

One more question.

It seems our society will take
big steps toward democracy.

What are your thoughts?

Answer, Mr. Chun.

Which newspaper?

Haven’t we always
been a democratic nation?

As we move past this national
crisis, I wish for our military to focus

on its core mission of
national defense.

However,

if there are people here more concerned
about politics other than military.

I am terribly worried, and
believe it to be dangerous.

He is looking out for the country.

How can this be?

How ridiculous.

- Is he talking to us?
- Worried about us?

Better worry about himself.

Be quiet, will you?

[Foot steps]

That was a great speech.

Glad you think so.

[Clears throat]

Are you sure about making
Lee the CGC Commander?

He’s not bad, but the Garrison
Command guards the nation’s capital.

[Clears throat]

The commanders
today were worried...

What’s your point?

It’s not because he
isn’t a KMA graduate,

but he can be headstrong which
is not right for times we live in.

The job needs someone
more sophisticated.

Like who?

What about Gen. Roh Tae-gun?

Don’t I have the authority
to appoint personnel?

What?

Do I need your permission
to make decisions?

Perhaps you misunderstood, my point is--

I’ll pretend I didn’t
hear your point, okay?

Chief shouldn’t
talk to you that way.

Lee doesn’t know his
place to accept that job.

That’s enough.

[Foot steps]

Hello, General Lee.

Congratulations.

For what?

I was so happy to hear it.

- Now that you’re the CGC...
- You are mistaken.

You’re turning it down?

You must be busy with the
DSC and the investigation.

Our service means nothing
without self-sacrifice, right?

Everyone is concerned to an
extent where they will lose their hair.

[Laughter]

How’s the investigation of Kim going?

We’ll get it done before the trial.

I heard the DSC is locking
people up indiscriminately.

Is that true?

Everyone is looking forward
to a so-called Seoul Spring.

So why arrest and torture
people not related to the case?

We all know you love our country.

Just don’t be so intimidating.

I understand what you’re saying.

-But I’ll decide how to handle that.
-Yes.

I’m sure you will.

And moving around in a pack,

it doesn’t look good.

General Lee, you know,

I am honestly thinking maybe
you and I should get closer.

We could benefit from being
on the same side at this difficult time.

Everyone in the Korean
Army is on the same side.

Wow. You think so?

See you around.

[Dramatic music]

How many times must I ask?

I think you should find someone better.

I’m really sorry, sir.

Stay for dinner.

It’s almost prepared.

Some other time.

You can’t come all this way
and leave without dinner!

Please, stay.

I think I’d better go.

If I wanted someone to do
politics, I wouldn’t ask you!

After Chun took over the
DSC and the investigation

he got his hands on
all the intelligence,

and he’s been acting
like the whole world is his.

Will you let Hanahoe
take over this post as well?

It’s a critical time
for our nation.

By myself...

I can’t...

I can’t do anything.

I need you to protect our country.
That’s all I need.

As the Army Chief of Staff,
I entrust you with this mission.

[Dramatic music]

Troops, attention!

Present arms!

Salute!

[Up beat music]

With the inception of
CGC as the commander

I swear to carry out my duties.

for the safety and
prosperity of the capital,

and to faithfully serve my country.

Colonel Jang Min-gi!

Everyone knows Jang
is a Hanahoe member.

Yes.

Col. Won, the Military
Police Commander too.

He’s wily and full of tricks.

Colonel Won Gyung!

Colonel Jin Young-do.

The 33rd Division Commander,
and an infamous Hanahoe member.

Colonel Jin Young-do!

I'll need your help the most.

Yes, sir!

They’re pledged Hanahoe members,
we can’t expect them to cooperate.

So, they might
disobey my orders?

Answer yes or no.

I will be loyal to the army.

I will give my life for
my fellow members.

Nothing compares to the glory of Hanahoe!

I will respect Hanahoe
until my last breath.

To my last breath, I will
fulfill my duty for the army.

Sir, salute.

It’s run under such
a cloud of secrecy,

they themselves don’t
know who’s in the group.

- At ease.
- Sir.

- I pledge my life, sir.
- Alright, alright.

Come here.

[Foot steps]

Come, sit.

Are you afraid?

Sit easy.

No, sir. I’m not afraid.

Then sit.
Think of it as your seat.

From now on, you’re me.

And I’m you.

[Dramatic music]

[Opens door]

[Closes door]

Yesterday, the US State
Dept. wired the US Embassy.

A brief message, it says
“Keep an eye on General Chun.”

We don’t need Eom or Jeon.

Hopefully all our members
will be promoted to generals.

I spoke with the Chairman.
It’s a done deal.

Also, I made the reorganization
plan you asked for.

What do we do
about Chief Jeong?

Make him Minister of Defense?

Take him out.

Sir, maybe you should
talk with Chief Jeong.

- To be on good terms...
- Shut it!

No point in talking
to that stubborn fool.

There was 9 lakh in the
president’s secret vault.

We gave 6 lakh to
President Park’s eldest daughter,

left 1 lakh for us
at the Joint Investigation,

and we have 2 lakh here for you to use.

Treat them as your money.

Shouldn’t that money go
to the National Treasury?

Yes, that is customary.

But then things can get messy--

So what people say is true.

you have the KCIA, Presidential
Security, and the DSC all in your pocket.

Excuse me?

Who’s saying these absurd things--

It’s not about who.

You should think about why they say it.

[Clears throat]

[Foot steps]

You’re supposed to report
these things to me before...

not afterward.

Did you expect praise?

First I need to know who’s
spreading these absurd rumors.

- General Chun.
- Yes?

You still don't know
what you did wrong?

To be honest...

I don’t think I did anything wrong.

I want the Joint Investigation
to report to me all

acquired intelligence every
day, once every 3 hours.

If you wish, sir.

You’re dismissed.

[Foot steps]

[Opens door]

[Closes door]

Get him awake, quickly.

Yes, sir.

-Bring me that.
-Yes, sir.

[Dramatic music]

Did I sign this
investigation report?

Yes, two days ago, sir.

What was the conclusion?

That Chief Jeong is under
no suspicions of conspiring.

Are you a judge?

The assassin called Jeong
to the safe house that night.

Jeong was there when
our President was shot!

Isn’t it suspicious?

[Muffled screams]

It sure is to me.

Find out how they
conspired together!

Why he went all the way
there just to eat dinner!

Is Jeong involved?

I really want to know, Col. Lim.

[Foot steps]

Sir.

Yes?

We must hurry and disband
the Joint Investigation.

I said we’ll do it next spring.
The trial’s not even over.

This is today’s morning paper.

Take a look.

Looks good to me.
What’s wrong?

What’s wrong is that Chun
is telling them what to write.

He’s beating and threatening
people with no relation to the case.

Sir we can't allow Chun--

We can’t leave him be.

But he has many supporters too.

Exactly, you know
Hanahoe is the real problem.

They’re young men.

Press them too hard,
and they’ll fight back.

Sir, did Chun offer you something?

Who, me?

Who’s saying such nonsense?

That’s outrageous.

I said no, but he
shoved it into my pocket.

I haven’t even
opened the envelope.

You can have it if you want.

Minister, sir.

Alright, do as you want.

The martial law commander
has decided, so what can I do?

When we reassign command
at the end of the year,

I want to send him
to the East Coast Defense.

That far away?

- Minister, everyone’s waiting.
- Okay.

Come!

Listen.

General Roh is here.

You’re being sent to
the East Coast Defense.

And I’m going to
the 56th Defense Division.

They’re sending all of us
to useless positions.

I knew this would happen when Lee
was named CGC commander.

What should we do? Is there a way?

All of us will end up kicked out.

Kicked out, my ass.

He’s not the only one with power.
I’m Director of the Joint Investigation.

So? You're gonna lock him up?

I could.

I’ve got control over
all the intelligence.

I can find out what
your cousins eat for dinner.

I can even turn your
dog into a communist.

Jeong, that dog, heard His
Excellency being shot with his own ears.

But he’s got nothing to do
with the plot?

Can you really not understand?

Doo-gwang, he’s the
martial law commander.

How can you outfox
the martial law commander?

Listen.

Look at this.

Black almost lost the game.

But...

with only one move,
the tables are turned.

You wanna do as I say?

You wanna flip the tables?

Are you insane?

Well then, I’ll go
to the East Coast.

You go sweat your ass off
at the Defense Division

and play some tennis, you fool.

Did we work so hard for this damn day.

Honestly, man, I think you
should go to Chief Jeong,

kneel in front of him,
and ask for mercy.

But I know you won’t do that.

Honey, aren’t you having dinner?

And so the vote
results were announced.

Among 2,549 total votes,

Choi Han-kyu received 2,465.

Before the election, President Choi
emphasized stability in times of crisis...

To hell with those clowns.

No turning back.

Only forward!

Wait, hold on.

Let’s think about this
a couple more days.

You idiot.

Just give up then!

You always have your way anyway!

[Foot steps]

Friend, do you remember?

When our President Park
carried out the May 16 revolution,

even then, nobody
knew how to react.

That’s when I stepped up.

I called up all the army
cadets to do a big parade,

it was like a big party!

Stop with that talk.

That was ages ago!

You think this is the same?

Then listen back then,

never for one second...

did I doubt our President would
achieve his great revolution.

So I’m telling you...

don’t dare tell me I might fail.

[Dramatic music]

[Laughter]

-Cheers, everyone!
-Cheers, everyone!

- We are...!
- We are...!

- One!
- One!

-Hear, hear!
-We are one!

Sit!

Sit, sit down.

Sir.

Sir!

There you are.

I had a flat tire.

Come, sit.

-Sir!
-Oh my!

Keep drinking.
Don’t stand up.

You come here.

Come, sit.

Hello! How are you?

Hello, sir!

How’ve you been?

[Laughter]

- Have a look.
- Sure.

We gathered today for this.

Read it over, carefully.

We focused on two
suspicions of criminal facilitation.

You shut it.

What proof do you have?

Ask me anything, sir.

I understand why you want to arrest him.

But what if it fails?

[Door slides]

[Door closes]

Sir.

This investigation is under military law.

So how can it fail?

This is completely illegal!

General...

then should I just crawl
away and leave the army?

It’s not that, sir.

We’re worried things can
get ugly while arresting Jeong.

Then it’d be a coup against the country.

Why not call it a
grand revolution, then?

What?

If we get the President’s approval,

there won’t be any problem.

But won’t we need to go
through the Minister of Defense?

I said, don’t worry about it.

Leave the approval to me!

Colonels and under, listen up.

You were all smart enough to
go to the best colleges, right?

But without money or connections,
you ended up at the Military Academy.

Now with all those brainless
cronies lining up in front of you,

your chances of promotion are shit.

Is that fair?

Listen to what I'm saying.

I’m saying, let’s fix our
army, and clear out the trash!

Generals.

In some days, you all will
have to leave the army too.

Can you go to Jeong, and ask him to
promote you instead of discharging you?

I’m sure you remember what
our President Park used to say.

“The night of revolution is
short, but its glory lasts forever.”

I will maintain that glory,

but I won’t keep it all to myself.

Please believe me.

Can you keep your word?

Do I need to write it in blood for you?

[Door opens]

Give it to me.

- Oh, I’m sorry.
- Thank you.

[Closes door]

Why do I feel...

like we just might
be able to pull it off?

If we do this...

when would it be?

The day before they
announce the new Cabinet.

December 12th?

What about Gen. Lee
and Gen. Gong Soo-hyuk?

Lee in particular,
he’s not going to listen.

This way.

This way. Col. Moon from
DSC is here to see you.

Why is he here?

General, sir.

We’ll fire two batteries
simultaneously for effect.

General Chun’s birthday?

He should spend
it with his family.

He’s invited Gen.
Gong, Gen. Kim, and you.

He wants to treat you
three to a nice warm meal.

Go tell him I’ll consider
myself already treated.

Sir, I don’t know if you’ve heard,

but there’s a rumor Gen. Chun
will be sent to the east coast.

And what did he say?

What do you think?
He’s not very pleased.

But he’s a man with a big
heart, so he just laughed it off.

General, we’re ready.

Anyway, before he leaves,

he wants to spend time
with the three of you...

Troops!

Ready guns!

- Fire!
- Fire!

[Artillery fire]

[Explosion]

You sure he’s coming?

I’m almost sure.

What? “Almost”?

I smell doubt.

I’ll make him come, sir.

Right. He’s a stubborn mule,
so you have to keep at him.

I still think we should grab Jeong
on his way to the residence...

No, let me explain it again.

Look, we’ll all gather
at the 30th Security.

Even if shots are fired
during the arrest,

most of CGC’s combat troops are here.

There are only two security
groups in this whole area.

So, if we set up our
base in the 30th Security,

-Sir!
-Sir!

no one can touch us.

From 9 a.m., it’s possible to
monitor all communication networks.

-Good afternoon, sir.
-Good afternoon.

You’re early.

Where is Gen. Chun? Isn't he here?

Hello!

Why wait out here?

At least you recognized me.

I thought since you didn't come
home, you must have forgotten me.

Come on.

I plan to go home
today, even if it’s late.

Nice to hear you
say it at least.

You're not skipping
meals, are you?

They won’t let a general starve.

Come inside.

I’m sure you’re busy.

You go in.

Come on, have a cup of warm tea.

I brought new clothes, change into them.

Don’t embarrass me.

-Hello, ma’am. How are you?
-Hello!

- It's been a while.
- Yes.

Sir, we’re ready
to start the meeting.

- To make it to that dinner...
- Right, the one with Chun?

I’ll get going now.

General, sir!

General Lee will attend dinner tonight.

Great.

Turn the lights on.

I’ll brief on today’s plan.

Gen. Chun will get the President’s
approval at around 18:30.

At the same time,
Jeong will be arrested.

Colonels Ha and Yoon will
oversee the arrest of Chef Jeong.

They have troops
standing by now.

Just in case, we’ll keep these
three men occupied at the party,

so it’ll be hard for them
to mobilize their troops.

Most important...

is to get the President’s
approval at the time of arrest.

If we carry this out legally,
our plan will succeed.

Wipe those frowns off your faces!

I’ll wrap this up for sure.

Stop!

What’s wrong?

Chief Jeong wants to see you at Army HQ.

[Dramatic music]

[Foot steps]

Did he find out?

No way.

He could not dream of it.

Stay calm and go see him.

General Chun is here.

[Opens door]

[Dramatic music]

Hello sir!

Sir, you asked to see me?

I know what you’re
thinking, General.

Of course I do.

Yes.

You must’ve been upset,
hearing about your new transfer.

But this is what the
life of a soldier entails.

I hope you’ll do this for us
to help reform the troops.

Of course, sir.

Don’t you worry.

Anyway, I have a favor to ask.

Things have been chaotic lately, and
we’ve gotten less vigilant about the North.

Soon, everyone will be
focused on Director Kim’s trial.

I thought you might make
Kim mention the threat

of pro-communists
during his final statement.

That is a great idea.

Anyway, please wrap things up well.

Sir, one more thing.

I must report something to
you about the investigation.

Can I have my men visit you
at the residence tonight?

Can’t we do it tomorrow?

It won’t take long.

These judges are so impatient.

Why did he want to see you?

Give me a cigarette.

Looks like I picked the
perfect day for a party.

Report to General Roh.
We're sticking to the plan!

[Car engine sounds]

[Dramatic music]

[Dramatic music intensifies]

Where are we?

Does Chun drink at these kinds of places?

[Opens door]

Welcome, sir.

- Won Gyung?
- Yes, sir.

Why are you here?

Gen. Chun was called by the
Chief and is running a bit late.

He asked me to keep you company.

The host isn’t here?

- Let's just go.
- Pardon, sir?

You heard me.

Back to Garrison Command.

General, sir!

[Closes door]

Hello, General.

What's your business?

It’s General Chun.

[Dramatic music]

What's your business?

It’s the car of the
Director of Intelligence.

Identity confirmed! Let them pass!

[Barricade noise]

- Hello, General Chun.
- Happy to meet you.

-We meet after a long time.
-Yes, we do.

Come in.

[Dramatic music]

We’re relieving the guards.

It’s the new shift of
guards. Just let them in.

But...

I've no such order.

Am I lying to you?

We need to check
inside the vehicles.

Everyone step out, please.

[Window knocks]

Hey, no need for that.

Yes, I know.
But we have rules.

You little...

All four of you
will be seeing him?

This way, please.

Would you like to see
our girls perform, sir?

Is General Chun coming or not?

Well...

I’ll go call the Chief’s residence
to see when he’s coming.

Please sit.

Don’t bother.

Madame, where’s the phone here?

Sir, I’ll make the call.

You stay out of it.

Sir, I’ll check with
the Chief’s residence.

- Why don’t you just sit?
- He’ll be here soon.

- Won, go make the call.
- Yes, sir.

[Opens door]

[Foot steps]

Hello, sir.

Sir, sorry to bother
you at this late hour.

What brings you here?

Something requires
your approval right now.

My approval, at this hour?

Yes, I’m terribly sorry.

It is an urgent matter, sir.

Please, sit.

I’m leaving with my wife
soon, so make it quick.

It’s been a while.

Have a seat.

Sit.

You’re the DSC Head of Intelligence?

Yes, sir.

Gen. Chun said it’s urgent. What is it?

We need your statement
for Director Kim’s trial.

My statement?

What more do you need?

Just a few simple questions.

Really?

Well, whatever it is,
let’s take care of it here.

That’s not possible.

We’d like you to come
to where we can record it.

Record it?

Yes, sir.

You think I don’t know what that means?

Director Kim has a new statement.

What kind of statement?

A statement saying you received money.

That’s absurd!

I was confirmed to have no part in it!

It’s an order from our superiors.

Your superiors?
Listen here.

I give orders to your superior!

Who the hell sent you?

Unless it was the President.

The President told you to do this?

Yes, sir.

[Dramatic music]

It can’t be.

We spoke yesterday.

Adjutant! Come here!

Yes, sir.

Call the President immediately.
Tell him it’s urgent.

- Yes, sir.
- What's this? What are you guys?

Stop that call, now!

Answer me!

[Gun shots]

- What was that?
- Sir, come with us.

Don’t move!

Chief!

- Drop your gun!
- Guards!

Put your guns down!

[Gun shots]

Looks like Chun
won’t be joining us.

He summons all three capital
defense commanders to one place,

and makes us wait.

Listen, Won.

Yes, sir.

What happened to Chun?

He said he left the residence.
There seems to be a lot of traffic.

He'll take some extra time to reach.

[Gun shots]

[Drum beats]

Sir, let’s leave in 10 minutes.

Freeze!

Out of the way!

[Gun shots]

[Gun shots]

Stop firing!

- Colonel...
- Come with me.

Shots have been fired
at the Chief's residence.

Shit, who shot first?

And the Chief?
Did they arrest him?

Did they leave
the compound or not?

- What about General Chun?
- We need approval.

You should’ve informed
General Chun first!

He better have the President’s approval!

Keep quiet!
Please, let me figure this out first.

Wasn’t he...

cleared of all charges?

We must cross-examine him with
Kim to make sure he’s really innocent.

[Dramatic music]

Marines! Marines!
I’m the chief of staff!

Cover him up!

They’re kidnapping me!

Marines...
What’s going on?

It’s a special operation.
Back off.

You two!
Hold it right there!

Marines!

Chief!

-Let them go.
-Marines!

Chief!

[Gun shots]

[Gun shots]

[Muffled scream]

- Honey.
- What?

You scared me.

Who is it?

Are we at war?

What do we do?

[Dramatic music]

Sir! Listen to me!

There was a shooting
at the Chief’s residence.

I know. His wife called...

Stop!

Taxi!

Good evening, sir.

Where to?

Where’s Colonel Won?

He was using the toilet.
Hasn't come out yet.

Sir...sir...

Did they arrest...

Won Gyung.

What are you doing?

Come on out.

Right now!

Won Gyung.

Stop right there!

General Lee.

We have a situation
at the Chief’s residence.

Situation is bad.

What is it?

What?

As long as you authorize
it, there’s no problem, sir.

Chief Jeong is your
direct superior, and he’s the

martial law commander
appointed by the state council.

Come back tomorrow
with the Minister.

Tomorrow is too late.

Approve this now, please.

I said to wait outside.
Stay put.

[Telephone chimes]

Yes.

One minute.

So, you’re saying
the President is fine?

Yes, that’s right.

But...

Is something wrong?

Attention everyone!

The commander’s here.

Is everyone on the way?

The 30th and 33rd
Security are not responding.

Where’s the MP deputy?

Lt. Col. Heo is on his way.

- Is that him?
- Yes, sir.

Let me talk.

Lt. Colonel, it’s me.

Take the APCs and strike force,
and go to the Chief’s residence.

Sir...

[Foot steps]

Call the medical unit!

Take him to the hospital!
Why is he here?

Kwon, are you alright?

We were hit by the Security Command.

The DSC?

What about the Chief?

I just arrived at
the army bunker.

-I’ll look into Chun’s whereabouts.
-Okay.

Okay. I’m heading
to the Chief’s residence.

You search the DSC
and Prime Minister's residence,

and find that traitor Chun!

Then, we ask that
traitor his motive for...

Why are you still standing around?

There’s nothing I can do!

[Telephone chimes]

- I got it.
- Yes, sir.

This is Lt. Col. Lee
at the guardhouse.

This is the Provost Marshal.
What’s the status there?

The DSC commander
is visiting, but that’s it.

Chun is there now?

Yes, he came to see the
President sir about an hour ago.

Is something wrong, sir?

I’ve got one question.
Give me a yes or no.

Yes, sir.

Are you with Hanahoe?

What--

No. Not at all, sir.

Okay.

Listen to me carefully.

When General Chun
comes out, arrest him at once.

Pardon?

Get General Roh, now!

Chun abducted
our Chief of Staff.

You have to be discreet.
There’s no room for mistakes.

You may open fire if he resists.

Stop him at all costs.

[Telephone chimes]

- Presidential Security.
- Chief Kang.

It’s me, Roh.

Yes, General.

See one of our men there?

- You know, Lt. Col. Lim.
- Ah, yes.

Lim here, sir.

Get General Chun out of there.

He’s still with the president.

Go get him now!

Lt. Colonel, come here.

Tell me what’s happening, now!

Call me when you get
through to the Minister.

Mr. President, it’s urgent.
This cannot wait any longer.

Didn’t I tell you already?

By protocol, you must
consult the Minister first.

Protocol...

Sure, that’s important.

And that’s why I’m begging
for your decision on this matter.

Look, Commander.

I intend to follow the rules.

[Opens door]

Excuse me, Mr. President
for disturbing you.

The Security Command
is asking for the General.

Who is disturbing?

[Gun shots]

Sir, please stay low.

Is the Chief in there?
What’s his location?

It seems like he’s
not in there anymore.

What?

[Gun shots]

Hold your fire! Stop!

Why are they shooting at us?

33rd MPs and Marine Guards
are exchanging fire inside,

and the MPs say
they came as backup...

The Marines claim that the
MPs took the Chief away by force.

Since when did they have so many guards?

Halt!

[Foot steps]

They’re here to get me.

Turn off the engine, please.

I said, turn it off.

Turn it off.

We have the Commander’s car.

Good.

Disarm and arrest
them immediately.

[Telephone chimes]

General, come.

Come.

General Kim.

Listen, we have to arrest
the Security Commander.

Go.

Sir.

Go now.

- The gate’s closed.
- Hurry, damn it!

All personnel,
step out of the car.

Captain, do you know
who’s in the back?

Yes, step out
please. Driver first.

Now!

[Opens door]

Move away from the car.

-Get aside.
-Step out.

Step out, now.

[Telephone chimes]

Yes, sir.

This is the Vice Chief of Staff.
What’s the situation?

We have the Commander’s vehicle,
and we’re about to arrest him, sir.

What, arrest him?

Wait.

Look, don’t arrest him.
Just tell him to wait there.

But it’s the Provost Marshal’s order.

Who do you think
I was just briefed by?

Do as I say.

We must arrest him right now.

Listen, Captain!

Hold up!

The General stays inside?
Are we standing by?

Commander Lee!

It’s the Vice Chief of Staff.

- Yes?
- General Lee.

How did you issue an order of
arrest without my permission?

Sir, to find out where the Chief is...

Don’t you know we need the consent
of the martial law commander first?

How can we do that
when he's the one taken?

That doesn’t give you an excuse.

Chun called me, the Provost Marshal,
the Special Warfare Commander tonight,

and raided the Chief’s
residence at the same time.

To rescue the Chief, we
must arrest Chun--

Listen to me, General Lee.

Don’t jump to conclusions.
We could all get in trouble.

Just don’t stir things up.

- Sir, I didn’t start this.
- Yeah, okay.

Sir, please.
We can’t let this happen!

This is all a plot
by Chun and Hanahoe.

Gosh...

I'm the one to judge here.

I’ll take care of it, okay?

[Door knocks]

Get him to open the gate.

You two open the gate.

What are you saying?

Open the gate.

Move away from the vehicle.

Move now!

[Dramatic music]

Captain!

Captain! Come here.

-Yes, sir.
-Eyes on them.

I need you to open the gate.

Lt. Colonel? Stop!

Get out of the car!

Your gun...

Lt. Colonel! Turn off the car!
Get out!

Otherwise, I will have to shoot.

- Should we?
- Go now, quick!

Where are you going?

Step on the gas!

The consequences will be dire.
Stop them!

General Chun, are you all right?

Me?

I’m fine.

Take me to 30th Security quickly.

He got away?

I’m sorry, General.

How could you lose him?

Hey, it’s me.

You’re in no position to say that.

Isn’t 30th Security
under your command?

Yes, it is.

Chun Doo-gwang,
Roh Tae-gun,

and the whole gang were
gathered there since this afternoon.

How could you not know
that as its commander?

Do your job first
before you lecture us.

We can’t wait any
longer. Declare Defcon 1.

- Lt. Colonel.
- Yes?

Follow my orders exactly!

Those 33rd MPs inside, they came to
abduct the Chief and got stuck there.

Put two APCs close together,
and push your way in with Marines.

- Understand?
- Yes, sir.

Have all COs report to...

This is Commander Lee.

Issue arrest orders for Jang
Min-gi, Won Gyung and Jin Young-do.

You have permission
to fire if they resist.

Yes, open fire!

Understood!

The criminals who abducted
the Martial Law Commander

are gathered in the 30th Security

What’s going on?

...and ignoring
their superior’s command.

Our military condemn this action
as a Coup d'état led by the DSC,

and name the B2 Bunker as command center,

as we’re now in a state of war.

Today at 20:20, I declare
DEFCON 1 to all forces.

Yes, sir.

- Captain, move your men out!
- Yes, sir!

Move!

They want us
to send back the Chief?

It was a lost cause from the start.

Shit!

I told you this would happen.

Yeah, you're right.

We need to keep calm,
especially now.

Where’s Chun?
Did he get the approval?

I don't have the damn approval yet.

Sir.

Don’t worry.

We just need to find
the Minister of Defense.

Chun, did you not hear what happened?

How could you let it come to this?

Come to what?

You heard we successfully
kidnapped Chief Jeong.

Doo-gwang!

Don't yell.

They declared DEFCON 1.
Now we’re guilty of treason.

All of us are finished!

Seriously, gentleman.
Did you not expect this?

Fail and it’s treason,
succeed and it’s revolution!

We’re only...

What time is it?

It’s been only 90 minutes.

You want to surrender without a fight?

You, go find the Minister.

I don't care if you have
to get him from hell.

Are you okay?

Look here, Defense Minister.

Are you okay?

Yes, I'm okay. You tell me.

Why come here
instead of your office?

We can’t do anything
for you at this moment.

Mr. Ambassador.

All the people here.

All are communist.

The North can take this chance
to attack us, don’t you think?

We have no intel on their attacks.

That's why you should
leave Mr. Minister.

We’re using all our resources
to locate the Minister,

so we’ll find him soon.

Where the hell did he run off to?

He’s supposed to be
Minister of Defense...

-Where is he?
-[Telephone chimes]

He's hiding.

Jang speaking.

What are you doing there?
Didn’t you get my order?

Can someone...
answer this please?

- Who is it?
- General Lee, The CGC Commander.

Answer me.

Sir...

Answer me!

You do it.

General Lee, this is Han.

What are you doing there?

That’s not your unit.

I know.

Why don’t you come over
here, and listen to General Chun?

Is he there?

Put him on the phone.

I have something to say to him.

He wants to talk to you.

Chun, I know you can hear me.

Bring the Chief back
to the Army HQ now.

You don't know.

But the 30th Security
is under my command.

Let it be!

So return to your unit.

Especially my men,
Jang, Won and Jin,

report to me right now.

Lee, please calm down.

Who is this?

This is Lt. Gen. Bae, okay?

We too are concerned
about this country...

You brainless piece of shit.

- Is that why you staged a coup?
- Watch it, Lee.

All of you stay right there.

I’ll bring tanks myself
and crush your skulls.

[Chuckles]

How typical of his background.
He’s got a dirty mouth.

How can you laugh?

His troops are only
an hour from here.

If we don’t resolve this,
it’ll be our graveyard.

Why are you so scared?
Keep your mouth shut.

What?

Hee-chul.

Yes, sir.

I need the 2nd Airborne.

- Pardon?
- Hold on.

Once we involve Airbornes,
there's no turning back.

We’ll go to war then.

That’s different
from arresting the Chief.

The war already began
when we made that arrest.

Lee’s coming here with tanks.

He doesn’t make empty threats.

You want to die here?
Or take over Seoul first?

Commander Roh!

My unit is at the border.

Tonight, this is the border.

If Lee gets the upper
hand, we’re finished.

Listen,

what if the North invades while
the border is left unguarded?

Kim Il-sung has no plan
to invade tonight. Trust me.

Why trust you?

We got into this mess...

Keep calm.

[Sighs]

Tell me, Commander Roh!

[Dramatic music]

Move!

[Foot steps]

Their defense will be hard to break.

But we have the authority to command the 26th
and 30th Divisions in the North and the West.

The problem is the Airbornes
that joined the rebels.

The 2nd, 6th and 4th Airbornes
are led by Hanahoe key figures.

Not only are they close to Seoul,
they’re fast and highly capable.

The 8th Airborne Brigadier
isn’t one of them.

He’s an OCS graduate like me.

First, mobilize the 8th Airborne.

We’ll also bring the 30th
and 26th Divisions into Seoul,

while asking the Third Corps
for the Mechanized Infantry.

Then, the enemy will be cut off.

And the Tank Corps?
Any news yet?

I spoke to its commander,
but he’s Hanahoe.

He won’t budge.

- Gimpo Field Artillery.
- Yes.

Any Hanahoe members there?

There’s none.
You have their loyalty, sir.

Good.

Tell me, who’s with Hanahoe here?

[Dramatic music]

[Opens door]

[Closes door]

What a bunch of feeble-minded
cowards in the army.

You are one among them.

You wimp.

How can you say that?

I trusted you.

How could you say that to me?

Exactly...

My point exactly, you idiot.

That’s why I’m
asking for your help.

General Roh.

Let’s go back in.

I’m not a coward.

You know that, right?

Come on.

[Door opens]

I made my decision.

The train’s running at full
steam. Who wants to jump out?

My 9th Division...
- ...will send in two regiments. - What?

[Dramatic music]

If you want out, now’s the time.

When this door closes,
you’re with me to the end.

[Dramatic music]

[Foot steps]

[Door closes]

General Chun.

What can we do for you?

Let’s leave Roh in charge here, and
go back to the President for the approval.

[Foot steps]

- Destination Capitol Hall. Move.
- Sir.

Is it right to pull back
our men from the front?

If there’s a war tonight,
it’ll be here, understand?

I don’t understand, sir.

How can we pull
back the front line unit?

General Kim...

How many times
do I have to tell you?

The North won’t invade!

I guarantee it.

We’re lucky the capital’s top
commanders are all on our side.

We’re surely at an advantage.

How dare they...

That’s right.

General, we can try talking
to them and stall for time.

Then they’ll be exhausted
and give up the fight...

Sir, what are you talking about?
We need to react quickly!

You scared me.

General, you don’t have to
yell at me in front of everyone.

Sir, are you sure about this?

How many times do I say?

[Dramatic music]

Yeah, it’s me.

Get everyone armed.
We’re moving out.

Get your shit together
and open your ears!

The destination is...

Army HQ in Samgakji.

The 2nd and 4th Airborne
aren’t responding?

[Opens door]

Sir, CGC Commander’s on the line.

They’re all in it
together. Don’t trust them.

They’re all moving
in unison now.

So, I need you to send 8th Airborne
to the 30th Security immediately.

8th Airborne is now returning
to its base after training…

Call them in right now!

This is a greatly urgent matter.

Okay, okay.

I’ll do as you say.

Major Oh, still no response
from 2nd and 4th Airborne?

[Opens door]

General, sir.

The 2nd Airborne
is coming to Seoul.

What?

[Dramatic music]

Sir, this is Major Oh.

Please respond.

The Commander’s ordered
you to return immediately.

One says to move out,
the other, to return...

What the hell is going on?

- Should I turn it off?
- Sir!

[Engine sounds]

It’s on its way here?

15 km away, sir.

2nd Airborne?

What was the Special
Warfare Commander doing?

Hanahoe must
have given the order.

The situation in
CGC is no different.

- That’s outrageous!
- They’ll be here any minute.

We have no defense force here.
What do we do?

Sir, we need a strong
offensive action.

Like what?

Muster all available forces
and send them out now!

How dare they do this
under an elected president?

What did the Minister say?

We can’t reach him.

Abducting the army chief of staff
is clearly an act of insurrection.

You’re right.

I can’t agree more.
What do I do about them?

To stop the 2nd Airborne, we need the
Mechanized Infantry and 26th Division.

All right. I’ll give
them the orders now.

I’m counting on you.

Sure, don’t worry.

The Mechanized Infantry
won’t make it in time

to stop the 2nd Airborne
crossing the river.

Sir, they are incredibly fast.

Hold on, let me think.

Those traitors.

For them to enter Seoul...

[Dramatic music]

They must come through here.
Over the 2nd Hangang Bridge,

maybe the Seoul Bridge,

or they’ll go the long way around
and cross the 1st Hangang Bridge.

But it’d require a division to
block all Han River bridges.

No.

We’re not blocking them.

The citizens will.

Close all bridges in
my area of command.

Both directions entirely.

Stop the car.

All vehicles, halt!

[Dramatic music]

Just push through them.
Or go against the traffic!

Give me a smoke.

Who follows traffic
laws in a war situation?

The opposite lanes are
jammed with civilian cars too.

What will be we do next sir?

They can take 1st Hangang
Bridge or Seoul Bridge.

From here to 3rd Hangang
Bridge, all bridges are blocked.

Haengju Bridge.

CGC doesn’t control this one.

That’s right.

General, Haengju Bridge is
under your command, isn’t it?

I need you to block the
bridge to hinder their advance.

I understand.

We’ll bolster security
and cut off the passage.

If needed, I can back you up
with our artillery brigade.

No, it’s fine.

We have two companies
arriving shortly, fully armed.

Give us some time.

Thank you very much.

Everyone heard that?

If this bridge is
blocked, we’re screwed.

If the Airborne doesn’t
cross, you’ll be jailed for life.

Use all your connections
in the 30th Division

and find a way for me
to talk to its commander.

Tonight, it all comes down to
whose troops enter Seoul first.

They’ll block all lanes
and set up machine guns.

Okay, keep in mind.

Sir.

[Telephone chimes]

-Tell me.
-Commander

Commander,
this is the DSC Chief Secretary.

I’m calling about the conversation
you just had with General Lee.

Who the hell are you?

How’d you hear our conversation?

Let’s just say we have
ears all over the network.

You’ll be sorry you said that.

- What’s your name and rank?
- No point yelling.

9th Division’s on its way.
4th Airborne, too.

Even if you block the bridge,
it’s only a matter of time.

How dare you!

You pulled back
the front line unit?

- Have you lost it?
- Many generals have already... joined this great cause.

Now it is your turn.

Damn you...

I’ll keep listening for the
wise decision you’ll take.

[Engine sounds]

Quickly!

This is your punishment.

Disarm them!

[Dramatic music]

[Engine sounds]

[Foot steps]

Attention!

Salute the President!

-Salute, sir!
-Salute, sir!

At ease!

You seem busy tonight, General.

I’m sorry, Mr. President.

The reason why we’re here is...

Stop!

What did you do to the Chief
that soldiers are being shot?

There was a small
disturbance, but as you can see,

the whole army is supporting the arrest
and the investigation of Chief Jeong.

So...

Do you have the
Minister’s consent?

How could you arrest the martial
law commander without due process?

Lt. Gen. Han Young-gu,
if I may, Mr. President.

If you delay the approval,

the situation could escalate
into civil war in no time.

Civil war?

[Dramatic music]

[Foot steps]

Hey, Captain.

I’m from CGC.
Where’s the control line?

We were ordered to stand down.

It’s your commander’s order.
Set up barricades now.

We were ordered
by the commander too.

- You sure it was him?
- Yes, sir.

There was a mix-up in communication,
but I can explain it to the Army HQ.

We need your approval first, though.

Enough!

Mr. President already told you to get
the Minister’s consent first!

Prime Minister, he’s gone missing.
What do you want us to do?

So, you threaten the
President with talk of civil war?

We never threatened him!

Who elected these donkeys?

General, what’s that attitude?

We’re not bullies, are we?

Mr. President, forgive
his rude behavior.

I’ve made myself clear.

You’re dismissed.

[Foot steps]

Shit.

[Dramatic music]

We’ll wait until you approve this.

Why did you tell
them to stand down?

I was just informed
by Janggok Checkpoint

that the 9th Division is coming.

What?

This is more serious than I thought, sir.

Plus, we can’t have all-out
war with 2nd Airborne...

That’s why we need to stop them.

If we don’t do anything, they’ll
march straight to Army HQ.

What can we do when they've
bugged the entire network?

I’m sorry.

General Roh called
in his front line troops.

How can they leave us
exposed to the North?

They must fear Chun
more than Kim Il-sung.

I’m more worried about DSC
listening in on our calls.

Attention, all soldiers.

The following men
may be shot on sight.

Put the call on speaker.

Gen. Chun, Gen.
Roh, Bae, Han and Do,

and convicted CGC officers
Col. Jang, Jin and Won,

DSC officers Moon, Ha and Lim

and anyone giving them
aid needs to be shot.

Where’s the 2nd Airborne?

Sir, I did what I could.

Answer me.

Did they cross the bridge or not?

Colonel!

Bring the barricades! Hurry!

You two bring those, now!

An update from Haengju Bridge.

2nd Airborne is at the bridge.

They’ll be crossing any minute.

Good.

Shouldn’t take long, right?

[Car engine sounds]

Colonel, listen to me.

This is the Vice Chief of Staff.

Return to base immediately.

The moment you cross the bridge,
we have no choice but to engage.

If it results in casualties,
I’ll court-martial all of you.

They’re not going to stop.

They’re on the bridge!

Wait!

Hey, what’s that?

[Dramatic music]

What does he want to do?

[Car engine sounds]

Please turn back.

[Car engine sounds]

[Dramatic music]

Hey!

Sir, he’s a general, two-star.

- Run him over.
- Sir?

Just hit the gas!

What if they really
court-martial us?

Let’s check first.

This is your Commander.

2nd Airborne, turn around.

Return to base, and
no one will be punished.

If you enter Seoul, it’s
all-out war, understand?

Return to your base now.

Who’s blocking them?
30th Division?

I’m not sure.

It’s... it’s one man.

One?

- Just one?
- What the hell? Give it to me.

- What’s going on?
- Give me the phone!

There’s a man standing
in the middle of the bridge.

Yes, General.

They’ve stopped in the middle.

Huh? They’re turning back.

They are going back
south of the bridge!

Are they shooting?

- No, they’re not.
- Then why?

Why are they going back?

How dare he disobey my order!

Okay.

You’re absolutely sure
they’re going back?

I’m watching it now.

[Dramatic music]

2nd Airborne has turned back.

We still must keep our guard up!

Get me something to drink.

That weirdo.

2nd Airborne’s turning
back from Bridge.

Goddammit!
Who ordered it?

Lee was blocking the bridge,
and the Army HQ got to them.

They've lost their mind.

Is Do Hee-chul still
at the 30th Security?

Yes, sir.

[Dramatic music]

Hee-chul.

[Chuckles]

-Why is he so happy?
-Come here, brother.

You go there yourself, okay?

Go bring the 2nd
Airborne. All of them.

You’re kidding.

Did you laugh?

What the hell?

- You think I’m kidding?
- Sir, stop.

Sir!

Sir stop!

I’m not shooting.
Let me go!

Hee-chul, come here.
Come right here!

Grab the gun.

Grab it!

If you don’t want to go...

shoot right through my heart.

Shoot me!

[Opens door]

I want you to start making
calls using all your connections!

Stop them from making any move.

If we fail, we’ll lose this war.

[Telephone chimes]

Try to understand.

[Dramatic music]

[Phone chimes]

Pick up.

Let me ask one thing.

Are you sure Chief Jeong is safe?
We just want to know!

Floor it! He told me
to bring our men at once!

General Chun asked
me! Of all people!

Kang, turn the car around.

I need to go to
Third Corps myself.

[Dramatic music]

- What are you doing here?
- Pardon?

Go back out there.

I just got the radio.
The Commander ordered us here.

- Did you laugh?
- No?

Did you just laugh at me?

No, sir. I didn’t laugh.

- You just did, you moron.
- What’s wrong?

Grab it. Grab it!

Please calm down!

You dare.

- Just grab it.
- Sir, please!

If you want to disobey
me, just shoot me right here.

[Dramatic music]

Hee-chul did it!

2nd Airborne is moving out again.

You think people
like to give orders?

What?

You know, all human beings...

want someone strong to lead them.

Everyone is waiting.

Those guys in there,

they’re hoping to eat
some crumbs off the table.

Know this.

I'll shove plenty
down their throats!

[Dramatic music]

You don't need to come here, sir.

Our commanding officers
don’t wish to intervene.

Keep us away from it.

Commander, at least send your
battalion units to the Army HQ please.

General, haven't you heard?

You probably don't know...

2nd Airborne is coming back.

What?

I'll try to convince my men.

But don't get your hopes
up. I hope you understand.

Goodbye, sir.

Listen, commander!

[Dramatic music]

Brigadier!

A call for you.

- Who is it? Name?
- The CGC Commander, sir.

- Park, speaking.
- This is Lee Tae-shin.

- Brigadier, I know you have a lot...
- Sir, get to the point.

Why call me?

Mobilize 8th Airborne to Seoul, please.

Have you gone crazy?

If both the airbornes
face each other...

that’ll be all-out war.

That’s exactly why I need you
to come to Seoul before they do.

Why the 8th Airborne?

Why do we have to take the lead?

2nd, 4th, 6th Airbornes
are in Hanahoe’s control.

We are greatly outnumbered.

Listen, Brigadier.

Only the 8th Airborne
can enter Seoul in time.

- That’s why I’m asking...
- Please stop.

8th Airborne will stay out of it.

If you come first to
establish a defense line

and strike the 30th
Security with my men,

we can stop them.

Brigadier Park?

Brigadier!

Go on.

I don’t want to
have this fight either.

But we can’t let
them take Seoul.

Think about why you and I
still wear this uniform...

Are we not soldiers who
must fight when needed?

I will hold my ground.

Win or lose, I’ll fight anyway.

[Dramatic music]

Okay.

I’ll be at the Army
HQ in an hour.

Thank you.

[Dramatic music]

Goddammit!

8th Airborne is coming.
Even sooner than 2nd Airborne.

What?

What are you saying?

Do you know any officers there?

- We have no connection there.
- Shit.

New problem.

I knew this would happen.

Do you know anyone?

This had to be executed perfectly!

We should've stuck to the plan.
We’re dead!

General Chun, say something!

Look at their faces.

How did these cowering
morons earn their stars?

His Excellency must’ve
feared another coup,

he only pinned stars on idiots.

Chun! What did you just say?

What?

You guys are feeling bad for no reason!

Not the generals here.

I meant the mad hatters at the Army HQ.

You crazy fool.
What took you so long to call me?

I’m sorry, General.

I’ll get an earful later.

No, I mean…

Why on earth did
you stage this mutiny?

Chief Jeong is perfectly safe.

I was going to ask him a few
questions and send him back.

You guys are overreacting.

I really don’t understand.

Is that supposed to be a joke?

Abducting the martial
law commander without the

President’s approval is not an
investigation but a clear coup d'état!

I’ll get you that damn approval.
That’s no big deal.

Hear him out!

And General, no
one’s staging a coup.

The Korean Army is
all on the same side.

Someone has given
you wrong information.

Why did you call?

You going to surrender?

General Min.

I’m listening.

General Chun.

General Chun?

I’ll tell the 2nd Airborne to return.

In return...

order your men
to do the same.

- Both sides take a step back?
- Yes.

I’m proposing
a gentlemen’s agreement.

No.

General Sir... you can’t accept that.

They won’t back off so easily.

General, don’t trust them.

General, please!

General Chun, withdraw
2nd Airborne first.

Then I’ll have 8th Airborne return.

Yes, sir.
Stop the car.

What?
They’re going back again.

We’re almost there.

Can’t we just stand by here?

No, we confirmed
their withdrawal.

We can't break the peace treaty.

Hope you understand.

There are rebels left
at the 30th Security,

so we must stop them.

We made an agreement,
so there are no rebels!

I’m ordering you
to return to your base.

You’re withdrawing the 8th Airborne?

What nonsense is that?

I’ve put you through, so
you can speak up now.

This is Special Warfare
Commander Gong Soo-hyuk.

Everyone, please listen to me.

We've come to an
agreement with all the enemies.

Have you gone crazy?

Do Hee-chul at 2nd Airborne disobeyed
his superior and raced like a mad dog

to take down all of you
standing there.

You can’t make a pact
with a traitor like that.

We’re ready to cross, sir.

Let’s go.

Brigadier, don’t leave.
You’ve got to come back.

The order is from the Army HQ.

Even my Commander is
under their orders.

How can I refuse?

Then stop for a second,
and stand by where you are.

I really want to, but
Gen. Min told us not to.

Trust me.

The rebels are lying.

You must know that too.

I’m sorry, Commander.

Sorry.

8th Airborne is gone.

[Dramatic music]

Hey, put it down.

You won’t shoot me.

[Dramatic music]

Salute, sir!

[Door opens]

Are they looking for me?

Friends.

Good work.

You are all here.

Defense Minister!
Where have you been?

I was at the Combined Forces Command.

I heard about the incident, so I talked to
the US ambassador and CFC commander,

and made some analysis of the situation.

Defense Minister!

I’m glad you’re here.

Please order Chun’s arrest right now.

Stay out of this.

Where do I sit?

This way, Minister.

I talked Chun out of
involving our Airbornes.

So if you could explain to them...

Seriously, you should’ve talked
to them in the first place!

How thoughtless of you
to declare DEFCON 1.

Sir, what do you mean?

The Army Chief of Staff is abducted.
This is a coup d'état.

Who are you?
Oh, the Provost Marshal.

His gang are scum who
tried to take over the country!

Speaking!

Keep quiet!

Keep your mouth shut!

Did you see it?

-Sir!
-What is it?

2nd Airborne crossed the bridge
and are coming this way.

-What?
-What! -What!

Defending Seoul is everyone’s mission!

Please don't cut the call.

You’ve got to listen to me.

We must defend Seoul!

I told you already!

Hurry up!

General.

- He’s looking for you inside.
- Who is?

The Minister, sir.

[Foot steps]

What’s the use of staying here?

We need to go where we can be protected.

- How about the CGC?
- What?

- At least General Lee is there.
- Right.

Did you ask for me?

Do you know my car?
Is my Ford still out there?

Minister, then who
will defend this place?

That’s not the minister’s job, is it?

Commander!

The Army HQ command
is coming over to us.

They all want to hide behind your back.

If Chun really wins
control of the army,

won’t they make you
into a scapegoat?

Kang Dong-chan!

Watch your mouth.

Yes, sir. I’m sorry.

-Sir!
-What are you doing sir?

Sir, are you really giving up this place?

I heard CGC is running
short on soldiers, too.

But we have nowhere to go.

We can’t just hand it over to them!

Hey! Listen!

Once we move the command,
I’ll sort things out with Chun.

Understood?

It’ll just take 5 minutes to talk.

- Chun always listens to me...
- How can you say that as minister?

Eh! Who do you think you are?

How dare a one-star
talk back to the minister?

How dare you!

I said I’ll talk to Chun
and work things out!

Who has a better idea?
Anyone?

Why should we talk to
someone who started a coup?

Come to your senses, please!

- General.
- Joon-yup...

I’ll do it!
I’ll stop them somehow.

Please don’t abandon your posts.

If we let them take this country,
it’ll be a great dishonor to this army.

Generals, I beg you with all my heart.

CGC is right around the corner,
so hop in any car.

That is my car.

This is ours.
Yours is up front!

Oh, okay.

Take the one behind!

Where is the minister?

Where did the defence minister go now?

- Where did our Minister go?
- He left already. Don't worry.

They abandoned the HQ and fled to CGC.

Those idiots.

This bunker is safe.

[Chuckles]

Saved us from trouble.

It’s not over yet.
We haven’t captured Lee and Gong.

Jang, any news from Kim Chang-se?

He’s ready to take the
Special Warfare Command.

[Foot steps]

Major Oh at the commander’s
office is your friend?

He’s my junior.

We’re also neighbors.
Our wives know each other well.

In the army, there are no friendships.

You have to follow the
orders of your senior.

Are you staying?
We gotta get out.

But our Commander didn’t
give the order yet...

[Opens door]

If you wish to leave,
you are free to go.

Commander, we must evacuate now.

Don’t worry about me.

Everyone, go.

That’s an order.

Leave!

Sorry, sir.

Commander.

- Sir, you should first...
- Listen.

I want you to leave with others.

Go.

Attack!

Okay, sir!

[Foot steps]

What are you doing?

I ordered you to evacuate.

If you’re here,
I should be too, sir.

Hey, I can protect myself!

I know, sir.

But you’ll be lonely here.

[Dramatic music]

Jin-ho.

Aren’t you scared?

To be honest...

I am, sir.

But it’s okay because
I’m with you, sir.

I thought...

you were smart,

but I guess I was wrong.

[Dramatic music]

Hey, stop.

Step back.

We’ve seized the whole building!

Do not resist and step out!

Open the door on the
count of five, or we’ll shoot.

Sir, let’s just fire.

Major Oh, it’s me.

Hey, Jin-ho.

Answer me.

I’m warning you.

Whoever you are,

step one foot in this office,

and I’ll fire!

Jin-ho.

Take cover.

This is the Brigadier.

What’s taking so long?
Take them out!

Finish them off! Understand?

[Gun shots]

Jin-ho, are you okay?

I’m fine, sir!

[Gun shots]

Get back!

Sergeant!

[Dramatic music]

[Explosion]

[Gun shots]

Jin ho!

Commander, Sir!

Are you alright?

Morons!

[Gun shots]

Stop the firing!

[Muffled gasps]

Jin-ho!

Jin-ho!

[Sombre music]

[Foot steps]

Morons!

Commander, you’re under arrest.

Call the medic.

We gotta save Jin-ho.

Take your hands off him!

He was your friend.

Your closest friend!

Get the doctor.

Call the doctor.

Kim-Chug Sae, I led you for 15
years... thought of you as my son.

How do you like being Chun’s dog?

Nothing is bigger than the country.

If the medic’s not coming,
take him yourselves!

- Take him now.
- Yes, sir.

Jin-ho.

Let me go.

Let go, you morons!

Let go!

Let go!

Jin-ho... Jin-ho!

Jin-ho!

Jin-ho!

[Sombre music]

[Phone chimes]

Commander, it’s Lee.

He’s just been arrested.

Who are you?

The tables have completely turned.

Please make a wise decision...

to avoid unnecessary sacrifice.

They are here.

Commander.

We are here.

Man, it’s cold.

[Gun shots]

Take out the soldiers
on the first floor!

[Gun shots]

The gate is open,
lead car entering now.

Great work!

[Dramatic music]

Who is it?
Hands in the air!

- It’s me.
- Shut up and come out!

I’m the Minister.

- I hear you. Come out!
- I said I’m the Minister!

I’m Minister! Don't shoot!

Push your way in!

[Dramatic music]

Hurry!

Don’t move!
Drop your guns!

Throw!

[Dramatic music]

You can’t enter here.

Move!

- Let go!
- No.

- You can't go it!
- I said no!

- You can't.
- I said no! No!

[Gun shots]

General, what’s the status there?

Commander, I’m so sorry.

You, get up!

Looks like I’m done.

What’s going on?

[Gun shots]

General Kim, are you okay?

You’re our last hope.

[Sombre music]

[Foot steps]

Colonel Kang.

Yes, sir.

Assemble all available
soldiers in the drill ground now.

General!

What are you going to do?

I’m going to take down Chun.

Damn.

[Phone chimes]

- Hello, who?
- Did I wake you?

Not at all.

I thought you’d come
home, will it be later?

I hate to say this.

But I don’t think
I can come today.

I was going to make stew for breakfast.

Can’t you come
in the morning?

I’m really sorry.

Don't need to say sorry.

Don’t skip meals
even if you’re busy.

I’ll just quit if they starve me.

Stop joking about that.
It’s not funny.

Listen...

is something wrong?

No.

Listen to me.

Huh?

I almost forgot to tell
you in the morning.

There’s a scarf inside your bag.

I bought it for you at the market.

It’s cold outside.

Don't go out without wearing.

- Goodbye, then.
- Okay.

[Door opens]

- Ready in 5 minutes.
- How many do we have?

Four tanks, four APCs,

and about 100 soldiers
including heavy weapon squads, sir.

I told you to include
all non-combat soldiers.

They’re all included.

Sir.

- Permission to speak freely, sir?
- Keep it short.

I think you’ve done enough.

You think?

It’s over already.

We lost the Ministry of
Defense and the bunker.

Those generals in the situation
room also say it’s useless to fight.

Even when the rebels
are taking over the country?

Did you get a call from them, too?

Didn’t you know?

Not just me, everyone
here got a call!

Of course, I swore at them and hung up.

Good job.

Commander.

Everyone gave in except for you.

Even if we continue to fight,
there’s no chance we’ll win.

So?

When spring comes, don't you
want to see your son start college?

How dare you!

Do you really want to see
your commander surrender to Chun?

My country’s falling to
traitors right before my eyes...

And no soldier
will fight to the end.

What kind of army is that?

I don’t care what others do.

Everyone lives
by their own principles.

But look here.

What does it say
in front of my name?

The Capital Garrison
Commander is not leaving the city.

Our unit will protect
Seoul tonight.

Withdraw your command!

Are you ordering me?

[Loads]

I can’t have my soldiers die due
to my superior’s misjudgment.

Are you going to shoot?

Yes.

Shoot, if you’ve made up your mind.

You’re a good commander.

If you think it’s the right call
for your men, pull the trigger.

Stop!

Take one more step, and I’ll shoot.

Do it quickly.
I don’t have time.

If not, come to the ground.

[Opens door]

[Foot steps]

The rebels who abducted
the Army Chief of Staff

are now at the 30th Security.

They incited a rebellion
to seize state power.

Letting part of the CGC agree to it
makes me ashamed as commander.

But I can’t tolerate this action as
a soldier of the Republic of Korea.

Tonight’s going to be rough.

If you wish to leave the
unit , you may go now.

[Dramatic music]

You’re soldiers of the Shield Corps,
bearing CGC’s honor and duty.

And as its commander,

we will subdue the Seoul rebels.

Live to defend!

-Die to serve!
-Die to serve!

-Salute.
-Salute.

Salute, sir!

Salute!

[Up beat music]

They passed City Hall
and entered Sejongno.

Lee can jump into this war
because he has a cause.

- Jang!
- Yes, sir.

You stop them but
be sure not to fire first.

Yes, sir.

[Dramatic music]

Move in combat formation.

[Up beat music]

All rebels in 30th Security, listen up.

I am CGC Commander
Lee Tae-shin.

Disarm and surrender now.

You are soldiers of Korean
Army and under CGC’s command.

I know better than anyone
you aren’t here voluntarily.

It’s not too late to lay down
your guns and surrender.

When’s the 9th Division arriving?

They’ll take more than 20 minutes.

They set off ages ago.

Tell them to come at full speed.

Hey, hurry up.

Push through them!

They’re coming in, General.

Do not engage until they fire first.

Hello! Hello!
Can you hear me?

I’m the Security Commander,
Chun Doo-gwang.

What on earth are you doing, General Lee?

Can’t you see you don’t
stand a chance here?

Did you really think you could
threaten us with only four tanks?

Colonel, this is your commander.

Report if you’re ready to fire.

Target, 30th Security. 155mm high explosives,
one battery, three rounds, ready to fire.

Fix the firing point to the 30th Security
Group, where the rebels are hiding.

Deflection angle
2, 5, 0, 5.

Tilt angle 3, 6, 4!

-Fixed to the 30th Security!
-Sir!

Hey, is this for real?

Buy some time, I’ll call the Artillery.

We are ready, sir!

Tilt angle 3, 6, 4!

- Shell ready!
- Ready to fire!

Come on, Commander.

Are you really going to
burn down Seoul?

Stop this and come in
for a minute.

We can sit and talk!

You’re not worth talking to.

Colonel!

On my command,
strike with precision.

- “Precision”?
- That nutcase!

Hand me my gun.

General, how did this happen?

[Incoherent chatter]

Just calm down!

I need to think,
so just shut up!

All of you start running your mouth
together, give me some time to think!

Some CGC commanders
will be severely punished.

I’ll go out and stop
him whatever it takes.

You take care
of this place, okay?

Alright.

Yes!

- Say something.
- General, stop!

Colonel, the target
point has to be precise.

You do understand
what that means, right?

Commander.

Could you reconsider your order?

Target remains the 30th Security.
Do you understand?

Yes, sir.

[Car engine sounds]

- I ask all of you officers.
- Shut up!

Why does there need
to be internal bloodshed!

Take my order and surrender!

As the Capital Garrison
Commander

I promise now that I won't
press charges against you.

Otherwise, you have a war incoming.

Here, sir.

All of you with Commander
Lee, listen carefully.

If you do anything dangerous, I will engage
in full-scale war, and wipe all of you out!

In exactly 5 minutes...
the artillery will start firing.

If you fire on us, where do
you think the shells will fall?

They’ll fall on your heads!
Then, we’ll all die!

[Up beat music]

Did you talk to the Artillery?

No, I can’t reach them.

What should we do?

You have two minutes until we fire.

Sure!

Just fire it already!

That’ll give the commies a
great chance to invade us!

All responsibility falls on you, so
brace yourself before you start this!

I did that long ago.

[Dramatic music]

When the firing begins, we’ll attack!

- Understood?
- Yes, sir!

All snipers, stand fast!

What to do about this...

Where do you think you’re going?
- Listen

Don't tell us what to do.

-We are your seniors.
-Keep quiet.

[Dramatic music]

[Beep]

General Lee?
Hold your fire!

Hold your fire.

It’s all over now.

Do you copy, General Lee?

Hold your fire!

Minister, why are you
using their channel?

Man, you have to talk this through.

Why do you want to shed blood?

Press him harder.

I just finished my conversation
with General Chun.

So, go back to Garrison
Command and stand by.

No.

I can’t do that.

It’s an order from
the Minister of Defense.

Say no more and turn back.

Minister!

Withdraw your order, and order the
entire army to arrest Chun Doo-gwang.

Lee Tae-shin!

Are you giving me orders?

You think I’m your subordinate?

You listen.

As of this minute, you are
removed from command.

You know what that means?

You are nothing now!

Lee Tae-shin is not
a commander anymore!

He’s been removed!

CGC troops, you heard what
the Defense Minister said!

Lee, traitor to the Army,
now has no authority over CGC.

Effective immediately, Lee Tae-shin
is no longer CGC Commander!

[Dramatic music]

2nd Airborne is here.

[Dramatic music]

Halt!

Take your position.

- All gunners, stand fast!
- Stand fast!

Hold your positions.

Maintain formation.

Hey! Move those people!

Don’t let civilians through.

- Jang.
- Yes, sir.

Let people come through.

- It’s still dangerous here...
- Just do it.

Yes, sir.

Leave them!

General Lee, there are civilians there.

Don’t block the civilians!

Get aside!

How was it?

The Minister’s timing was perfect.

Sir, it’s the Chief of Artillery.

Commander, this is Colonel Yoo.

I’m sorry, sir.

I can’t follow
your orders anymore.

I'm sorry sir.

I’m sorry, sir.

I could not help you out.

I... truly am.

Soldiers.

This is it.
Thank you for your effort.

All of you...

I thank you for serving
the most useless commander of all.

Commander.

Return to base
and let them rest.

You did very well.

General Lee made a brave decision!

CGC troops, listen carefully.

Lay down your arms,
and turn the engines off.

Sorry sir, I couldn’t serve you better.

Sorry, sir.

And if anyone is crazy enough

to defy me, I’ll show no mercy!

Let me make one last
request as a commander.

Do not follow me.

[Dramatic music]

Commander.

Look there, sir.

[Dramatic music]

He’s gone mad.

[Dramatic music]

Chun Doo-gwang, you traitor.

I won’t let you go like this.

Can’t we shoot him for
disobeying the Minister’s order?

Give us permission to fire.

I’m ordering all CGC troops!

Lee Tae-shin is a war criminal.

Shoot him!

All troops, take aim.

Target on mark.

We can’t do this.

Too many eyes are on us.

Come, come with us.

[Incoherent chatter]

[Dramatic music]

You aren’t worthy as a Korean soldier

or even a human being.

You are a traitor!

[Dramatic music]

Sir, please come with us.

[Sombre music]

Great job today General.
You won the war.

Don’t laugh.

[Dramatic music]

- Stop here for a second.
- Yes, sir.

What’s wrong?

Go ahead first.
You tell them that we won.

- Go.
- Yes, sir.

- We are...
- One!

-Cheers!
-Cheers!

[Giggles]

Sorry about earlier, sir.

Oh, it was nothing.

I did it for my country, too.
- Have a drink.

- I can’t drink.
- Please.

Seriously, I’m taking
tonics these days.

- Come on, drink it up.
- Oh, stop it.

Here comes our hero.

[Claps]

What are you doing?
Come inside!

You did it.

We’re still friends, right?

You fool, why even ask?

[Chuckles]

Take it.

Where are you going?

To piss.

[Chuckles]

Strip down naked.

[Maniacal laughter]

Chief, are you in there?
Can you hear me?

[Chuckles]

[Dramatic music]

Here’s the authorization
letter for the arrest.

[Sombre music]

It’s an ex post facto approval.

[Dramatic music]

[Foot steps]

[Dramatic music intensifies]

[Clapping]

From now on,

we give our lives for our country,
the whole nation and its people.

For the Republic of Korea.

- We are one!
- One!

[Song]

[Dramatic music]

Let’s begin.

[Dramatic music]

Where’s that devil, Chun?

[Sombre music]

Don’t just stand there, come in.

You should sit here.

- Hee-chul.
- Yes, sir.

-Sit next to General Roh.
-Yes.

Chang-se, you come here.
Come closer.

Come.

Moon Il-pyung
Member of 14th, 15th National Assembly

Ha Chang-soo
Member of 14th National Assembly

Lim Hak-joo
Member of 13th National Assembly

Jang Min-gi
Director of National Security Planning

Jin Young-do
Army Chief of Staff

Kim Chang-se
Minister of Defense

Do Hee-chul
Army Chief of Staff

Bae Song-hak Member of 12th,
13th, 14th National Assembly

Hyun Chi-sung
Minister of Transportation

Han Young-gu 11th, 12th Director
of Board of Audit & Inspection

Roh Tae-gun
13th President of South Korea

Chun Doo-gwang
11th, 12th President of South Korea

Hanahoe took control of the military,
and tried to usurp the government.

In the spring of 1980, they
crushed student-led protests.

They sent Airborne troops to
suppress democratization in Gwangju.

In the end, they swallowed up
the nation as a whole.

Thus the radiant Seoul
Spring came to an end.

[Dramatic music]

[End credit music]

[Korean music]