The Warrior (2001) Movie Script
1
Free him from his pain.
Take a lock of his hair back to Korea.
Fear not, I will take this to your family.
AD 1 3 75-The first year of the King WOO Dynasty.
Meanwhile in China, CHU Yuan-chang drives the Yuan Dynasty
north of the Great Wall and establishes the rival Ming Dynasty.
Diplomatic relations between Korea and the Ming rapidly deteriorate after the murder of a Ming diplomatic envoy.
Korea sent out numerous diplomatic envoys, including CHOI, SOHN and KIM, only to remain out of contact.
Korea History vol. 133
When diplomatic relations improve, most of them returned home,
but there were others who were unable to return...
MUSA
Halt!
Since the castle is still under construction,
they'll lead us to a temporary Residence.
This hall is larger than I expected.
This place doesn't look like a lodge.
I will ask.
General, Remember to behave honorably.
I'm General CHOI Jung
of Korea's Yongho troops.
Where are the diplomatic representatives
greeting us?
You criminals,
put down your weapons and surrender!
After murdering our diplomatic envoy,
Korea has continued
to dispatch spies in secrecy.
Now they send their military in the name
of so-called diplomatic relations!
Unforgivable!
Arrest them!
Don't panic. Stay where you are.
Stay back.
Throw down your weapons.
Anyone who disobeys will feel my sword!
General CHOI!
General, this is uncalled for.
My duty is to protect the delegation.
General CHOI Jung!
Everyone... Listen to them.
General.
We don't have much further to go.
I acted rashly ...I'm embarrassed.
We were already destined
for imprisonment.
Exile is better than suffocating
in an underground prison.
But it's...
.. too hot here.
Greetings. We...are from Korea.
We're in exile, having been sentenced
by Ming Emperor CHU Yuan-chang.
Aren't you a general
from the Great Yuan Empire?
You must be the cavalry
of the honorable Cookoo Temur.
General, don't step forward this time.
Do not say anything to offend them.
We have nothing against the Koreans.
But, we can't permit
a single Ming dog to live!
The fate of those people are in their own hands.
Let's go!
General, We've 12 casualties,
including a head envoy and 23 survivors.
Five are seriously injured.
Gather everyone around.
I suggest having us camp here.
Since the head envoy has died,
we cannot longer exercise our duty.
Such responsibility now lies in my hands.
If we stay here,
the Ming army from Lanzhou will come.
- We can then inform them of our situation.
- You wish to continue towards exile?
We should not deviate from our path of exile.
Before being prisoners,
we're delegates of a country.
We've been stripped
of our official letter and flag.
How can we prove who we are?
Besides, any Ming army we meet
will suspect us of murdering their troops.
General, we have caught them!
Both of them.
Now, the Yongho troops
no longer have a duty to carry out.
- Prepare to leave, immediately!
- Yes sir!
This is an endless desert.
Where on earth can we go?
Back to Korea.
General, three of the injured are missing.
Find water and food first.
Interpreter Park, Sir!
We need to get out of here.
We'll all die if we stay!
- Come to your senses!
- Let go, let go!
We're leaving.
General, we should should first
look of those missing.
This trip is too overwhelming
for an old man like myself.
I've always wanted to be lain to rest
in my hometown when I died.
Are you in much pain?
May we rest?
No. Sir.
Even if we make it to Shandong,
we still need a boat.
Now is not the time
to worry about that. Please get up!
What is it?
Yeosol!
General, Forgive that foolish child.
He is just trying to help me.
He is a slave owned by the second envoy.
This is the Great Wall leading to the east,
where the Ming
and the Yuan forces are at battle.
Below are villages where,
as you know, the Ming troops are based.
We must avoid the village
and the Ming troops.
We cannot risk meeting anyone.
General, if we head north,
we'll inevitably meet the Yuan's troops.
Here.
We should pass
through center of the desert.
Impossible!
It's burning hot during the day,
and it'll take over 20 days to cross.
Besides, we only have
food and water to last six days.
We will reach here...
.. in ten days.
If necessary, we'll eat once a day
and walk during the night.
Then let's cross the southern desert.
It will save us three or four days.
Whose territory is that?
Probably nobody's.
What would anybody want
with those wastelands?
But I worry that the Second Envoy
won't have the strength to make it through.
He isn't the only one suffering here.
From now on, you take the guide.
Whoever stops marching will be executed!
Son of a bitch!
It seems like he's trying to fry us alive.
You called for me?
My State is so watched.
I'm so Ashamed to be a second Envoy.
Take care of the group
I bid you a safe trip home.
Understood.
One last thing...
This child...
.. from now on,
He is no longer a slave.
Since he's free now, treat him accordingly.
You must be tired. Please rest.
Hey you, stop there!
They have stolen wheat cakes
while standing guard.
I'm so ashamed, Sir.
Please forgive me this once, Sir.
A thief who steals during wartime
cannot be forgiven for his crime.
The same goes for those
who misplace military food supplies.
Give them twenty floggings each.
General!
Our Joojin troops eat
only one piece a day!
I will receive the floggings in his place!
That's Enough.
If that's how you feel,
You'll take the floggings for everyone!
Everyone, Watch carefully!
You've served in many battles with my father.
Are my father and I different?
Those times were not
as difficult as the present.
But I am sure you will do well, sir.
Will we make it safely to Shandong?
Even if we return to Korea,
we'll be soffed at by all.
For failing to protect the envoys
and failing to even set foot in Nanjing...
Take this.
It'll be of use when you need it.
Take it.
Right. It's better to face his death.
The Second envoy has disappeared.
Stop him and see to the second envoy.
He has died, sir!
Bury the body
The Yongho soldiers will take the horse.
You may bury his body,
but we'll take the horse.
General!
Do not separate from the group!
Everyone stop!
Good afternoon.
Please give us food and water.
I can't tell where you are from
by your accent.
What should we do?
Should we tell them the truth,
that we are diplomatic envoys from Korea?
That's unnecessary.
They won't believe us anyway.
If you want to eat,
you'll have to pay. Right?
What are they saying, those low-lives!
-Do something!
- Shut up!
I can't stand anymore.
One step forward
and we'll cut you in a single strike!
Are you from Korea?
Are you also Korean?
serve these people food. I will pay for it.
Many thanks. I'm General CHOI Jung
of the Yongho troops.
My Buddhist name is Jisan.
I am glad to have company
on the way home.
You thief, how dare you touch my bow!
Mongolian soldier!
How come you have a Mongol sword?
General!
A few days ago, we passed the battlefields.
There were only dead soldiers.
- Are you a Buddhist monk?
- Yes
Do you know how to hold
a Buddhist service?
A monk who has learned
the Buddhist rituals may also do that.
Please give me the name of the dead.
All my men were brave warriors.
Just write, "The Sons of the Blue Wolf".
Treat the injured first.
The General is here.
My Princess.
Are you planning
to continue refusing food?
Did you hear them say princess?
"SAVE ME"
what do you want?
Who put this filthy corpse here?
It's bad luck! Shit!
You put this here, didn't you?
Get rid of it, now!
Don't kill him.
It's been a long time
since I've seen such skill with a spear.
Where are you from?
One wrong move
and things will get out of hand.
The Yuan troops and Central Asians
are in together.
They could kill us all.
He has the eyes of a lion.
I wish to make him one of my own.
But he killed five of our men, Sir.
I will give you ten horses in return.
One nation's misfortune
and these trying times,
have caused you
to be buried far from home.
If you insist on this difficult path,
I will follow you.
You don't have to do that.
I am kind of familiar
with these roads. I can help.
We are done with the burial.
Shall we leave Sir?
We will wait here.
The Yuan troops will pass through here.
we will save the princess!
Didn't you tell us
we were heading towards Korea, sir?
That was my intention until yesterday.
But we are the diplomatic envoy.
If we aid the Ming dynasty, we'll receive
a grand welcome from Nanjing.
We'll be able to return home afterwards.
It's too risky, General.
They're the powerful Yuan Cavalry.
Please reconsider, Sir.
I made this decision
after deliberating all night.
- Let us try
- Sergeant Jinlip!
We have to save Yeosol as well.
We will attack them all at once.
I will attack from the front,
And Lieutenant Ganam
will ambush them from the rear.
- Now go!
- We're doomed! They're coming!
Good.
We will attack them at once!
General, we don't have a chance.
We can save her.
General.
Everyone, get down!
Sergeant Jinlip!
Now.
Attack the horses first!
Save the Princess
Interpreter! Interpreter Park!
Go away, go away!
Shit! You fool!
I'm General CHOI Jung
sent with the Korean envoys to Nanjing.
Get up.
The emperor calls me princess Furong.
You don't look like envoys, though.
And I always thought that
princess lived in palaces.
I need to get to Nanjing
as soon as possible.
If you escort me there safely,
the emperor will reward you.
I have save you.
I'm also responsible for your safety.
Your highness,
Please relax and board the carriage.
We have won this battle.
Are you ok?
Look here! Are you an interpreter?
My name is Park. I still have not entered
an official post, but I expect to...
Deliver my words to that man in black.
Hey.
The princess wants you
to guard the carriage.
The princess wants
that boy to guard the carriage, Sir.
I will give you a mission.
Guard the princess's carriage.
I'll visit the master's burial grounds.
He speaks. He isn't a mute.
I am ordering you again.
Guard the carriage!
I am a free man now.
I will do as I please.
General, don't be angry.
I don't need a slave
who has forgotten his place.
But the second envoy has set him free, sir.
His mind was not clear,
as he was on the brink of death.
He who is born a slave shall die a slave.
That's the law of Korea.
Stop it!
Leave this bastard here.
Everyone, mount their horses.
General, One girl has survived.
She is a slut for the Yuan army.
Leave her behind.
General, mercy is the virtue
of the better person.
This isn't your concern.
I make All decisions,
as I am responsble for our journey.
Take everyone with you.
General!
General!
The general has come!
Honorable Cookoo
I have lost... the princess of Ming.
It's all my fault. The Korean took her.
Lay him down at my tent.
Your Highness.
We only have this humble food. Please.
I haven't had time to say this...
Thank you.
Please get some rest, your highness.
My name is Yauran.
Yauran?
A dancing orchid.
That's the most beautiful woman's name
I've ever heard.
I am PARK Jumyung.
Your eyes are so cute.
You vile people.
As a representative of diplomatic envoys,
You avoid responsibility
and play with a woman instead.
What responsibilities do I carry?
I am just an interpreter.
You seemed to read those lousy books,
but learned nothing.
what?
You people, who ruined the country
with your greed for power and wealth,
regard the teachings of Confucius
and Mencius as "lousy books"?
Where do you get such egotistic views,
claiming that enlightenment
for a better world,
is the property of Confucius's followers?
The Sound of voices
reading Chu-tzu fills the air.
How come do you know so little
of the principles of the world?
I first went astray during
the January 15th Full Moon Festival.
Solmae was 16, I was 18.
Every evening we met in the hills.
Then one day,
Solmae became pregnant with my child.
We got married, and five days later
I was enlisted on the mission.
Was it a boy or a girl?
She was 8 months pregnant
When I left.
I guess she's given birth by now.
But...
.. I miss her so much.
Is he feeling any better?
You should get some sleep.
I'll take care of him.
After a good sleep, he'll be better.
Where are you headed?
To Korea, your highness.
You don't seem to be good with each other.
When traveling a long way together,
People may come across that way.
Take good care of him.
Thank you, your highness.
Don't worry,
Your Master was buried in a place
with receives good sunlight.
Do you have any family back home?
I'm all alone.
From now on,
don't think of yourself as being alone.
We'll go together... to Korea.
CHU Yuan-chang
will be anxious to find the princess.
we must head north.
Leave me alone with Rambulhwa.
Please Do me a favor.
Tell me, Your Highness.
CHU Yuan-chang
has kidnapped my sister.
Do everything in your power
to bring her back to me.
Why did you help me?
You must resent the Ming
for sending you to exile.
I don't take it personally.
If you help us see the emperor,
We'll be able to resolve
this misunderstanding.
What's the name of that person?
He is a slave.
I asked his name.
They're coming!
The enemy is coming after us!
How far have they come?
They're moving fast, sir.
- How many are there?
- Over a hundred, sir
There's no time. We need to leave now.
General, what should we do?
We'll lure them to the carriage.
That's a good idea!
Who's going to drive the carriage?
I'll do it, sir.
Give me two Yongho soldiers.
Whoever hasn't fought
will drive the carriage.
I'm just an interpreter.
And I've never diven a carriage before.
The boy is still too young.
It has been decided.
Why is it always the Joojin sildiers?
Are you just going to keep quiet?
He didn't even see his child yet.
Someone has to drive It.
Take him to the carriage!
Sergeant Jinlip!
We've to pretend that you're inside.
Wear It.
Please help me.
You can help me, can't you?
I'm sorry.
I Will go with you.
The Yellow River is
on the other side of the mountain.
We'll wait for you there.
Please take his hair to the master's family.
We'll see you at the valley.
Look after Dansaeng.
You're doing this for me.
Never forget it is your duty
to protect the princess.
Come back alive.
Halt!
We'll walk from here.
Tie the horses together
so the enemy won't find them.
Mongol soldiers!
What if Dansaeng doesn't come back?
The Mongols are not stupid.
They'll come after us sooner or later.
I'll be right behind you.
The princess must not be in the carriage.
There should be more than one soldier
guarding the carriage.
They must have crossed the mountains
and headed for the Yellow River.
If so, it'll be impossible to catch them.
They'll have to cross the River anyway.
We'll burn the whole village and the ferry.
- Not a single man will be able to cross the River.
- yes!
What about him?
Go and kill him.
Hurry, lets go!
Move!
It's the Mongol soldiers.
Danseng! Danseng!
You, too, should throw away
that robe and run, Now!
Go, now!
Hurry! run!
Yeosol!
Yeosol!
I'm...
Yeosol, I am so sorry
Get up.
Two years in the north,
and another two in the south
fighting the Jap.
I got home after four years,
and there was
only rat shit in the kitchen.
Damn!
So I got so furious and beat
the shit out of the officer's head.
So they told you to choose
between imprisonment or military service?
How did you know that?
It is so obvious what the enlisted officials
who sentence soldiers do.
Why bother going back?
There's a korean village in Beijing.
I have to go back.
My woman is waiting for me.
I Guess your woman is awfully pretty.
She is got a fat ass.
But she's got a spark that turns me on.
HA II, don't you miss your wife?
How many times do I have to tell you?
I'm not married, yet
My bad.
- How far have they gotten?
- As we expected.
Sergeant Jinlip.
No fire if you don't want
to meet the Mongols.
I didn't mean to wake you...
I apologize, your highness.
I had a dream.
I was already in the Royal Palace.
Once we cross the Yellow River,
I'll escort you to Nanjing.
Sergeant Jinlip told me
that you are heading towards Shandong.
I Promise to protect you... no matter what.
Will the carriage return?
it will.
The Princess isn't here.
Divide the soldiers and search each area.
What about the people here?
They've seen us. We can't spare them!
Not a soul is at the ferry.
We need to check for sure.
Why aren't we going down?
We'll first go down the valley over there.
HAIl, you are the scout.
What's going on down there?
They are hiding near the ferry.
Slaughtering everyone
who tries to cross the river!
It seems like we'll have to give up
Shandong as well as Nanjing.
Who are they?
Well..
.. I didn't mean to bring them here.
They followed me from the ferry.
Now, the Yuan troops will find us for sure!
Then I should scare them off!
Everyone, stop!
Stop, everyone! Didn't you hear me?
I never dreamed
of meeting you here, your highness.
I have something to tell you.
We'll cross the River at night.
Actually, it is too far to Shandong.
It's better to reach Balhae Bay
and find a ferry there.
Are you saying
that we should cross the sea by ferry?
Then pass through the Yuan cavalry?
You are on your own.
And what if the general wishes
to escort the princess,
to Nanjing after crossing the river?
Are you crazy?
Why do you think we came this far?
The Problem is that the princess
is with us, isn,t it?
And what if those people
come along with us, too?
We have good news.
We can reach the Ming clay fortress
by the sea in five days.
The princess will grant us a boat home
if we escort her and her people there.
Let's accept her offer.
Then we'll be waiting here
until the carriage comes, won't we?
Do you think they will come back alive?
Without a boat, there's no going home.
Also, we would be safe with Ming soldiers,
And the King will know
we've saved his daughter.
The Yuan troops
will never give up the princess.
But it's true that we need a boat.
I'll follow your advice, general.
Good thinking. Get up.
But we still have to wait for the carriage.
We have all agreed.
You don't need to if you're forced to do so.
We have to work together in this situation.
Prepare to leave!
Joojin soldiers Stay still!
We'll leave when Yeosol
and Danseng return.
You've served long enough
to know the consequences,
if you disobey my orders.
General.
Please wait until this evening passes.
Danseng is here!
You came back alive.
Are you alright?
Are you alright?
Good Job!
I'm glad you made it back.
I didn't want to award a low-life like you
the honor for dying in battle.
Nobles concern themselves
with such useless things.
Shouldn't we arrange a horse
for the princess?
She is not the princess of Korea.
The princess wants the royal carriage.
It's total nonsense.
Collect some wood for a carriage.
This is foolish.
Sergeant Jinlip.
Carry it!
Why the hell
do we have to carry this?
Someone has to. Hurry.
My feet are sore as hell.
We don't have much time.
I'll carry it.
In the mountains ablaze with maples
white birds are singing
Where the white bird sings,
it's my hometown
Stupid wench! Don't you know
that the Yuan troops are on our heels?
I'm sorry.
Your voice is louder than hers.
She's just trying to comfort the children.
Aren't you worried about the children?
That's why you
are playing around with prostitutes?
if the Yuan troops come,
those children will be killed.
Then again, ypu'll have run away, Right?
What?
You Don't know anything about me.
You idiot!
Don't you know what you are?
We've walked all day long,
but we've come only seven miles. (12 kilometers).
at this speed,
it'll take us over 20 days.
Maybe I'm too slow to understand,
but why do we allow
those wretches to tag along?
No one's waiting for you back home?
It doesn't make sense.
There's really no one.
You haven't hidden a woman somewhere?
HA Il, you miss your wife, don't you?
He's still a virgin.
Would you please shut up?
So, you've never done it, have you?
Still not married yet?
I took the wrong medicine
when I was a child.
I'm still young.
Would you like to try this?
No.
Old lady!
Old lady! come back!
She's a demented old woman.
her son was killed on the ferry.
No one takes care of her.
How can we care
for an old one like her at a time like this?
Bring her here.
She, too, is one of my people.
Who are you? Let me go...
I'll carry her.
Perhaps ten of them.
All on horseback, Sir.
- Do you think they've found us?
- I'm sure of it.
Let's just take the princess.
If we take the others, we'll be caught.
He's right. Only the princess and Yauran...
We must keep our word to the princess.
We'll take them with us.
The Yuan cavalry are faster than the wind.
Even a hunter takes care of wild animals...
.. seeking shelter from the rain.
If you leave those people behind,
I'm staying here.
Stupid son of a bitch.
Don't you want to see your mom?
Even my mom would support me on this.
We should all go together
as far as we can.
What are you doing?
The Yuan soldiers are coming, Let's go!
The princess goes first. Joojin troops.
Carry the carriage.
Now!
This carriage delays us
more than the Hans we're dragging.
General, are you waiting
for the Yuan soldiers?
We'll leave if you get out
of the carriage, your highness.
Who dares to speak this way?
Get off.
Order them to carry the carriage at once!
Stop!
This carriage will make
the princess a target.
The Yongho soldiers and I
will guard the rear.
All Wait here!
No need to go meet the men chasing you.
I make the decisions here.
Just follow my orders!
Let's go!
Cavalrymen are
disadvantage in the forest.
Keep 20 steps between each other.
If we're too far apart, we risk
being overpowered by the enemy.
Are you afraid?
Then stay here
and rush out if you hear anything.
I'll go instead, General!
Watch the hill.
If they pass through,
the princess will be in danger.
Full attack on my signal!
Follow the plan. Understand?
Dansaeng ...
.. don't be afraid.
Lieutenant Ganam?
We'll take care of things here.
Go protect the princess.
Let's Go!
Look, Lieutenant Ganam is coming.
Be sure to deliver it.
Please trust my husband, your highness.
They're coming!
Go!
Be careful, dear!
Run, princess!
The princess is in great danger.
Don't move!
Don't come closer! stand back!
Get your filthy hands off me, you slave!
You could've killed me! I'm a princess!
Stop screaming!
Don't think you can do anything
because you're a princess.
Let go of me.
Hold him.
Ganam!
Are you okay?
What about the Yongho soldiers?
Help me up.
What happened to the enemy?
Sergeant Jinlip led the Joojin troops
to annihilate them, sir.
- What about the princess?
- She's coming this way, sir.
That's enough rest. We should leave now.
It's quite late,
and you must rest a bit more, sir.
Leaving early in the morning
would be better, Sir.
I said, "Get the hell up!"
If you wish, go ahead, sir.
We'll get some sleep first.
I know that you control them.
I've let you get away with it so far ...
.. but I won't tolerate it any longer.
Leave him alone!
Dochoong, be seated!
You should put your sword away.
How dare you!
Lieutenant Ganam,
arrest these men at once!
Now!
Look here!
How about Sergeant Jinlip
leading us from now,
So that we can reach the fortress alive?
Dochoong!
General...
.. you should hand over the march
until we reach the fortress.
Do you think
you made it this far on your own?
It has been agonizing ...
.. for me to make decisions as a general!
Do you know that?
Someone had to make
the tough decisions.
Whoever crosses me
will be subjected to my sword,
in accordance with the law of the king!
General, you are still recovering
from your injuries.
You are the one who I want to kill the most.
Why isn't anyone going for him?
General, come back!
You may lead these poor people,
but that doesn't change our situation.
Do you think this is all on him?
I am not bright enough to know
what will happen.
You should've stopped the general.
The one thing I desire most is
for us to go home.
We must leave!
Your highness, did you have a nightmare?
The clay fortress is not far off.
We should prepare to leave.
But your highness, everyone is asleep.
Don't worry too much.
He couldn't have gone too far.
Even if he wanted to return,
he would never do so.
"I'm princess of the Ming Empire.
Pursued by Yuan troops.
Headed to the fortress of Weihai.
Send your troops".
Weihai!
We will go around the forest
It's impossible, sir
If we don't leave now,
we will lose them in the woods.
Their destination is the edge of the forest.
I vowed never to return
without the princess.
we've already decided to risk our lives.
Mongol warriors
have never been afraid of death.
We're not afraid! Fight to the end!
Be careful, you are with a child.
Thank you.
Your welcome.
Sergeant Jinlip!
How's his wounds?
Most of the poison has been extracted.
Help the general up.
Don't touch me!
I can get up by muself.
General, get up.
Do not call me General anymore.
No matter What, you are still a General.
You led the group
with great skill until now.
Please Come with us.
Come on!
It's the well!
Where are all the boats?
What about the Ming army?
Where's the princess?
We came all the way here
on that bitch's words. Now what?
It's not her fault.
Then whose is it?
You were the first one to tell us
to come here, weren't you?
Stop it. How could anyone have known?
The Yuan soldiers will be coming soon.
Should we stay or leave?
Let's leave this place.
Close the gates!
Go find something to use as bolts.
Hurry!
Get someone who can speaks Korean.
For years, Korea has been
a subject of the Great Yuan Empire.
If you hand over
CHU Yuan-chang's daughter,
we will let you all live.
Sergeant Jinlip,
we can't fight against them all.
The princess isn't
any of our business anymore, is she?
They want me.
You have already kept your promise.
You needn't sacrifice yourselves
for me anymore.
If you refuse to hand her over,
we'll annihilate you all!
Jinlip, you must make a decision.
Please, help us.
The gates are opening.
the spear wielding man is still alive.
That bastard has ruined everything.
Those who wish to leave may do so.
Those who wish to stay can stay.
Dear! Dear!
Set up a tents in the hills.
We are going to war.
What about Dad?
Who told you to do that?
Sergeant Jinlip!
We found bamboo in the back.
Go away. Didn't I tell you to go away?
Get out of here!
You're not well.
I'm alright I want to help as well.
We have water here!
We've got water.
Everyone come here!
We have water!
Water!
The Yuan's siege warfare
is fast, prompt, and efficient.
They will attack the gates
with full force and climb over.
The fortress walls are too low.
General, you must lead us.
I don't want to become a fool again.
No one can fight to defend fortresses
as well as Korean soldiers,
because great leaders
always take the lead.
General!
I'll fight by myself.
I was the one who made us head to Korea,
and then save the princess. I started it all.
Whether we go home or fight
for a cause, all of us must unite.
This doesn't concern you.
This is my own war.
Distribute liquor to the soldiers
and let them sleep until sunrise.
We must capture the princess,
and take her
back to headquarters immediately.
For the past three months,
we haven't had a single day of rest.
We need to finish as quickly as possible!
What if the Ming reinforcements arrive?
Nobody's in sight. We have time.
How many of us do you think will survive?
Just stay by my side.
Thank you, Yeosol.
The coast and sides are safe,
so we'll defend the front.
The Priest will watch
the princess and elderly people.
Lieutenant Ganam and Dochoong
will watch the east side.
- Yeosol and HA-Il will protect in the west....
- Dochoong and I will cover the east.
Sergeant Jinlip, what about me?
Dansaeng, you also have a task.
Sit still, OK, don't move...
Never come out. Never! You hear?
If you dare come out, I'll punish you all.
Pull!
you made a lot.
I think they're coming.
Dochoong, don't shoot before my signal.
Wait until they come closer!
Shoot!!
The Yuan soldiers are coming!
Calm down, everyone!
Be quiet!
Cut the ropes!
Attack!
Hold your post!
Do not retreat!
Bring all the shields
Break the fortress gate Go!
Hurry up! Sergeant!
General, The messenger has arrived.
Withdraw our men!
We have to retreat.
We almost won...
You shall die!
Shiao Lee!
Shiao Lee!
Over there, a white flag on the Yuan side.
It's to mourn the death
of a high-ranking person.
If they attack with full forces again...
.. We may well lose.
General, why did you order to retreat?
Dig a deep well in the middle of the hill.
We were on the verge of defeating them.
Cookoo has died.
Right after we left headquarters...
We'll hold a memorial
and resume our attack afterwards.
Why didn't you keep your post?
Many have died
because you abandoned your post!
Don't be so sad.
Stop beating that thing.
It's irritating me more!
Stop crying.
we've won anyway.
The Emperor will treat you
as loyal Ming subjects,
and award you greatly.
Award? who made us come
all the way here?
Both my husband and daughter
have died because of you!
How dare you speak
to the princess like that?
If you left, Then, we would all be safe.
we'll all die in vain here.
Lieutenant.
What are they trying to do?
The water channel is blocked.
Everything will be over by tomorrow.
Cookoo Temur started a lost war.
The dreams of the great Ghengis Khan
may fade away forever.
We'll lose morale
if you continue to say that.
Let's return to the prairies.
just leave like that?
We're taking the princess with us.
The children are looking for you.
Why me?
I have nothing to do with them.
It is not a sin for you to avoid a battle.
You told me
that I was irresponsible, didn't you?
You were right.
I am such a coward.
Those kids are better than me.
It's more difficult for someone
not to fight than it is to fight.
If you conviction is to avoid
the act of killing, you stick to it.
What could be more courageous?
I was once a student of Confucianism.
I dreamt of joining the court...
.. but I wasn't allowed a chance
because I was from the country.
That's why I chose to go
where no one else would.
I wanted to create
an opportunity for myself.
I Don't understand
why I always end up with bad luck.
Try a hundred-day prayer.
Buddha will help you.
Will it really work?
Aren't you going to the children?
She is in labor!
We need hot water.
What are we going to do?
We don't even have much to drink.
A woman is giving birth!
What are all you men doing here!
Get out!
Where is he going?
What has gotten into him?
Danseng!
Call the people. I'll get him.
Hey, hey... be careful!
A Yuan soldiers?
shit, be careful
the enemy is here!
General, two enemy men
have run off with water.
Where is Dansaeng?
- He was right behind me.
- What?
- Over there!
- Dansaeng!
Dansaeng stand up.
Give that to me.
Dochoong.
Throw it.
- Dansaeng, hurry!
- Run quickly!
We've got him!
Throw down the rope!
Come up first, Dansaeng!
- Grab the rope!
- Save your life first!
Dansaeng!
- Hurry the hell up!
- Wait!
Dansaeng, come back!
Hurry up!
Take this.
Climb up!
Smarter than I thought. Do you want to try?
It's all right. Give me your hand.
No!
Dansaeng.
You idiot! Stop crying like a bitch!
Let him cry.
You've got some nerve
coming here, don't you?
Did you come so you could wail
for us all when we croak?
Dochoong!
Before we do, why don't you
give me back my eye? My eye!
Dochoong!
You promised us a boat!
Can't the great princess
give us a measly boat?
We slaved like pigs
to get all the way over here.
where's the boat?
What did you do that for? why?
What right do you have?
Then hit me again!
Don't blame the princess.
Everything was my decision.
The general will take responsibility?
How will you take responsibility
for a situation like this?
We just have
to send the princess out alone.
Why, what's holding us back? What!
- That's enough...
- Let go, you son of a bitch!
Someone has
to tell the princess about this.
shut up!
Sergeant Jinlip, Don't stop them.
Let them speak their minds.
General, what are they talking about?
You're all cowards!
Then we should just cut off her head.
This isn't your place.
If we hang her head outside the wall,
they might turn back.
If you wish, I will do it.
What Yeosol saying? Tell me!
That you should be sent to the enemy.
Shuts your mouth!
It's better than saying cut her head off!
Do you have any idea how painful
your words could be to her?
I came all the way here
for one person only.
Never wish
for something you cannot get.
Don't forget you're a slave.
There was a slave named Manjuk.
He said: "People are all the same.
Is there a seed that has
its class written on it?"
Right after he said that,
his head was cut off.
Whoever aims at my neck
will have their arms severed first.
My sword carries no mercy.
want to try?
Too many have died so far,
and too many have been killed.
Now you want us to kill each other?
From now on, whatever happens ...
Don't help me.
Come here. It's a boy!
Bless the child for his life, your highness,
So he can bear all hardship
that may come his way.
What are you doing?
Are you trying to freeze the child to death?
She doesn't deserve to bless anyone.
Hurry and take the child inside
Before he catches cold.
Your highness.
Your highness, forgive us.
Bring me a horse. I am leaving this fortress.
Wait, your highness.
What have we been fighting for?
Everyone wants me to go away.
As a princess of the Great Ming,
I will end this war with my own hands!
Your highness, please don't go.
You want me
to take my own life right there?
No one moves. I go on my own.
General...
Get out of my way.
Koreans won't give up on you.
Please trust me.
How dare anyone block my path?
Do not act rashly. they are coming to us.
Don't go.
Will you stand guard outside the fortress?
- Kill him!
- Wait
Let him get his sword.
What happened to Lieutenant Ganam?
What about Yeesol?
Just stay still, Sir.
Jinlip, Jinlip. Come up here!
You can't move, sir.
I said no.
The royal castle was suffocating me.
I thought that if I left,
I could be free again.
Everything so far...
This is all my fault.
I'm so scared. I don't think
I can bear it any longer.
I, too, Am a coward.
I was always afraid that...
.. people would notice.
I do not deserve being called general.
Everyone, come here!
It looks like he's dead.
He's moving!
Poor thing.
He has one hell of a grip on life.
General, what's all this about?
If they come out to rescue him,
we'll enter the fortress with ease.
If they don't... that warrior is mine.
Someone has to go get him.
I'll go.
General, if we open
the gate doors now, we'll all die.
Right into the enemy's trap.
So you just want to stand back and watch?
That's a good idea!
It's better to die by our own hands.
Should I throw the torch?
Moonlight is bright.
Sergeant Jinlip...
Don't shoot.
You like him, too, don't you?
Jinlip.
Do you still consider me the general?
I want to lead the battle tomorrow.
We've been through a lot.
It's a miracle
that we've made it this far.
If we attempt to live, we will all die.
But if we attempt to die, we will live.
Let's trust each other and join forces.
Even if we're to face death in the end.
I'm sure they will break
the gate doors and enter.
If they do, we will use these.
Now, this way. Put three here.
Everyone get up.
Tomorrow, we,ll protect you,
your highness.
Don't you wanna be a general
of the Great Yuan Empire?
I am a free man.
Kill me.
They've never valued what you are.
To Rebuild the Great Yuan Empire,
we need courageous warriors like you.
In the mountains ablaze with maples
white birds are singing
Where the white bird sings,
It's my hometown
Where the beautiful maples are,
It's my hometown
you resemble my dead father.
Koreans and the HANs
look very much alike.
We're like brothers.
This has dragged on too long.
Everyone must die! Kill them all!
Before sunset,
We'll head back to the prairie.
wait!
Fire! they're setting fires!
Don't move!
Everyone run for cover!
General... we've failed.
Jinlip.
I always wanted to have an honorable death.
It was my dream.
Jaosinwe!
Go out and we must fight together!
Dochoong!
Dochoong ...
Take the princess
outside the fortress. Now!
So many Soldiers
have died because of you!
Yesol...
My son...
Sergeant Jinlip!
It's too dangerous.
You can't cross the sea with that boat.
I still have to go.
"Only those on journeys will see
the dim roads that lead the way home"
Free him from his pain.
Take a lock of his hair back to Korea.
Fear not, I will take this to your family.
AD 1 3 75-The first year of the King WOO Dynasty.
Meanwhile in China, CHU Yuan-chang drives the Yuan Dynasty
north of the Great Wall and establishes the rival Ming Dynasty.
Diplomatic relations between Korea and the Ming rapidly deteriorate after the murder of a Ming diplomatic envoy.
Korea sent out numerous diplomatic envoys, including CHOI, SOHN and KIM, only to remain out of contact.
Korea History vol. 133
When diplomatic relations improve, most of them returned home,
but there were others who were unable to return...
MUSA
Halt!
Since the castle is still under construction,
they'll lead us to a temporary Residence.
This hall is larger than I expected.
This place doesn't look like a lodge.
I will ask.
General, Remember to behave honorably.
I'm General CHOI Jung
of Korea's Yongho troops.
Where are the diplomatic representatives
greeting us?
You criminals,
put down your weapons and surrender!
After murdering our diplomatic envoy,
Korea has continued
to dispatch spies in secrecy.
Now they send their military in the name
of so-called diplomatic relations!
Unforgivable!
Arrest them!
Don't panic. Stay where you are.
Stay back.
Throw down your weapons.
Anyone who disobeys will feel my sword!
General CHOI!
General, this is uncalled for.
My duty is to protect the delegation.
General CHOI Jung!
Everyone... Listen to them.
General.
We don't have much further to go.
I acted rashly ...I'm embarrassed.
We were already destined
for imprisonment.
Exile is better than suffocating
in an underground prison.
But it's...
.. too hot here.
Greetings. We...are from Korea.
We're in exile, having been sentenced
by Ming Emperor CHU Yuan-chang.
Aren't you a general
from the Great Yuan Empire?
You must be the cavalry
of the honorable Cookoo Temur.
General, don't step forward this time.
Do not say anything to offend them.
We have nothing against the Koreans.
But, we can't permit
a single Ming dog to live!
The fate of those people are in their own hands.
Let's go!
General, We've 12 casualties,
including a head envoy and 23 survivors.
Five are seriously injured.
Gather everyone around.
I suggest having us camp here.
Since the head envoy has died,
we cannot longer exercise our duty.
Such responsibility now lies in my hands.
If we stay here,
the Ming army from Lanzhou will come.
- We can then inform them of our situation.
- You wish to continue towards exile?
We should not deviate from our path of exile.
Before being prisoners,
we're delegates of a country.
We've been stripped
of our official letter and flag.
How can we prove who we are?
Besides, any Ming army we meet
will suspect us of murdering their troops.
General, we have caught them!
Both of them.
Now, the Yongho troops
no longer have a duty to carry out.
- Prepare to leave, immediately!
- Yes sir!
This is an endless desert.
Where on earth can we go?
Back to Korea.
General, three of the injured are missing.
Find water and food first.
Interpreter Park, Sir!
We need to get out of here.
We'll all die if we stay!
- Come to your senses!
- Let go, let go!
We're leaving.
General, we should should first
look of those missing.
This trip is too overwhelming
for an old man like myself.
I've always wanted to be lain to rest
in my hometown when I died.
Are you in much pain?
May we rest?
No. Sir.
Even if we make it to Shandong,
we still need a boat.
Now is not the time
to worry about that. Please get up!
What is it?
Yeosol!
General, Forgive that foolish child.
He is just trying to help me.
He is a slave owned by the second envoy.
This is the Great Wall leading to the east,
where the Ming
and the Yuan forces are at battle.
Below are villages where,
as you know, the Ming troops are based.
We must avoid the village
and the Ming troops.
We cannot risk meeting anyone.
General, if we head north,
we'll inevitably meet the Yuan's troops.
Here.
We should pass
through center of the desert.
Impossible!
It's burning hot during the day,
and it'll take over 20 days to cross.
Besides, we only have
food and water to last six days.
We will reach here...
.. in ten days.
If necessary, we'll eat once a day
and walk during the night.
Then let's cross the southern desert.
It will save us three or four days.
Whose territory is that?
Probably nobody's.
What would anybody want
with those wastelands?
But I worry that the Second Envoy
won't have the strength to make it through.
He isn't the only one suffering here.
From now on, you take the guide.
Whoever stops marching will be executed!
Son of a bitch!
It seems like he's trying to fry us alive.
You called for me?
My State is so watched.
I'm so Ashamed to be a second Envoy.
Take care of the group
I bid you a safe trip home.
Understood.
One last thing...
This child...
.. from now on,
He is no longer a slave.
Since he's free now, treat him accordingly.
You must be tired. Please rest.
Hey you, stop there!
They have stolen wheat cakes
while standing guard.
I'm so ashamed, Sir.
Please forgive me this once, Sir.
A thief who steals during wartime
cannot be forgiven for his crime.
The same goes for those
who misplace military food supplies.
Give them twenty floggings each.
General!
Our Joojin troops eat
only one piece a day!
I will receive the floggings in his place!
That's Enough.
If that's how you feel,
You'll take the floggings for everyone!
Everyone, Watch carefully!
You've served in many battles with my father.
Are my father and I different?
Those times were not
as difficult as the present.
But I am sure you will do well, sir.
Will we make it safely to Shandong?
Even if we return to Korea,
we'll be soffed at by all.
For failing to protect the envoys
and failing to even set foot in Nanjing...
Take this.
It'll be of use when you need it.
Take it.
Right. It's better to face his death.
The Second envoy has disappeared.
Stop him and see to the second envoy.
He has died, sir!
Bury the body
The Yongho soldiers will take the horse.
You may bury his body,
but we'll take the horse.
General!
Do not separate from the group!
Everyone stop!
Good afternoon.
Please give us food and water.
I can't tell where you are from
by your accent.
What should we do?
Should we tell them the truth,
that we are diplomatic envoys from Korea?
That's unnecessary.
They won't believe us anyway.
If you want to eat,
you'll have to pay. Right?
What are they saying, those low-lives!
-Do something!
- Shut up!
I can't stand anymore.
One step forward
and we'll cut you in a single strike!
Are you from Korea?
Are you also Korean?
serve these people food. I will pay for it.
Many thanks. I'm General CHOI Jung
of the Yongho troops.
My Buddhist name is Jisan.
I am glad to have company
on the way home.
You thief, how dare you touch my bow!
Mongolian soldier!
How come you have a Mongol sword?
General!
A few days ago, we passed the battlefields.
There were only dead soldiers.
- Are you a Buddhist monk?
- Yes
Do you know how to hold
a Buddhist service?
A monk who has learned
the Buddhist rituals may also do that.
Please give me the name of the dead.
All my men were brave warriors.
Just write, "The Sons of the Blue Wolf".
Treat the injured first.
The General is here.
My Princess.
Are you planning
to continue refusing food?
Did you hear them say princess?
"SAVE ME"
what do you want?
Who put this filthy corpse here?
It's bad luck! Shit!
You put this here, didn't you?
Get rid of it, now!
Don't kill him.
It's been a long time
since I've seen such skill with a spear.
Where are you from?
One wrong move
and things will get out of hand.
The Yuan troops and Central Asians
are in together.
They could kill us all.
He has the eyes of a lion.
I wish to make him one of my own.
But he killed five of our men, Sir.
I will give you ten horses in return.
One nation's misfortune
and these trying times,
have caused you
to be buried far from home.
If you insist on this difficult path,
I will follow you.
You don't have to do that.
I am kind of familiar
with these roads. I can help.
We are done with the burial.
Shall we leave Sir?
We will wait here.
The Yuan troops will pass through here.
we will save the princess!
Didn't you tell us
we were heading towards Korea, sir?
That was my intention until yesterday.
But we are the diplomatic envoy.
If we aid the Ming dynasty, we'll receive
a grand welcome from Nanjing.
We'll be able to return home afterwards.
It's too risky, General.
They're the powerful Yuan Cavalry.
Please reconsider, Sir.
I made this decision
after deliberating all night.
- Let us try
- Sergeant Jinlip!
We have to save Yeosol as well.
We will attack them all at once.
I will attack from the front,
And Lieutenant Ganam
will ambush them from the rear.
- Now go!
- We're doomed! They're coming!
Good.
We will attack them at once!
General, we don't have a chance.
We can save her.
General.
Everyone, get down!
Sergeant Jinlip!
Now.
Attack the horses first!
Save the Princess
Interpreter! Interpreter Park!
Go away, go away!
Shit! You fool!
I'm General CHOI Jung
sent with the Korean envoys to Nanjing.
Get up.
The emperor calls me princess Furong.
You don't look like envoys, though.
And I always thought that
princess lived in palaces.
I need to get to Nanjing
as soon as possible.
If you escort me there safely,
the emperor will reward you.
I have save you.
I'm also responsible for your safety.
Your highness,
Please relax and board the carriage.
We have won this battle.
Are you ok?
Look here! Are you an interpreter?
My name is Park. I still have not entered
an official post, but I expect to...
Deliver my words to that man in black.
Hey.
The princess wants you
to guard the carriage.
The princess wants
that boy to guard the carriage, Sir.
I will give you a mission.
Guard the princess's carriage.
I'll visit the master's burial grounds.
He speaks. He isn't a mute.
I am ordering you again.
Guard the carriage!
I am a free man now.
I will do as I please.
General, don't be angry.
I don't need a slave
who has forgotten his place.
But the second envoy has set him free, sir.
His mind was not clear,
as he was on the brink of death.
He who is born a slave shall die a slave.
That's the law of Korea.
Stop it!
Leave this bastard here.
Everyone, mount their horses.
General, One girl has survived.
She is a slut for the Yuan army.
Leave her behind.
General, mercy is the virtue
of the better person.
This isn't your concern.
I make All decisions,
as I am responsble for our journey.
Take everyone with you.
General!
General!
The general has come!
Honorable Cookoo
I have lost... the princess of Ming.
It's all my fault. The Korean took her.
Lay him down at my tent.
Your Highness.
We only have this humble food. Please.
I haven't had time to say this...
Thank you.
Please get some rest, your highness.
My name is Yauran.
Yauran?
A dancing orchid.
That's the most beautiful woman's name
I've ever heard.
I am PARK Jumyung.
Your eyes are so cute.
You vile people.
As a representative of diplomatic envoys,
You avoid responsibility
and play with a woman instead.
What responsibilities do I carry?
I am just an interpreter.
You seemed to read those lousy books,
but learned nothing.
what?
You people, who ruined the country
with your greed for power and wealth,
regard the teachings of Confucius
and Mencius as "lousy books"?
Where do you get such egotistic views,
claiming that enlightenment
for a better world,
is the property of Confucius's followers?
The Sound of voices
reading Chu-tzu fills the air.
How come do you know so little
of the principles of the world?
I first went astray during
the January 15th Full Moon Festival.
Solmae was 16, I was 18.
Every evening we met in the hills.
Then one day,
Solmae became pregnant with my child.
We got married, and five days later
I was enlisted on the mission.
Was it a boy or a girl?
She was 8 months pregnant
When I left.
I guess she's given birth by now.
But...
.. I miss her so much.
Is he feeling any better?
You should get some sleep.
I'll take care of him.
After a good sleep, he'll be better.
Where are you headed?
To Korea, your highness.
You don't seem to be good with each other.
When traveling a long way together,
People may come across that way.
Take good care of him.
Thank you, your highness.
Don't worry,
Your Master was buried in a place
with receives good sunlight.
Do you have any family back home?
I'm all alone.
From now on,
don't think of yourself as being alone.
We'll go together... to Korea.
CHU Yuan-chang
will be anxious to find the princess.
we must head north.
Leave me alone with Rambulhwa.
Please Do me a favor.
Tell me, Your Highness.
CHU Yuan-chang
has kidnapped my sister.
Do everything in your power
to bring her back to me.
Why did you help me?
You must resent the Ming
for sending you to exile.
I don't take it personally.
If you help us see the emperor,
We'll be able to resolve
this misunderstanding.
What's the name of that person?
He is a slave.
I asked his name.
They're coming!
The enemy is coming after us!
How far have they come?
They're moving fast, sir.
- How many are there?
- Over a hundred, sir
There's no time. We need to leave now.
General, what should we do?
We'll lure them to the carriage.
That's a good idea!
Who's going to drive the carriage?
I'll do it, sir.
Give me two Yongho soldiers.
Whoever hasn't fought
will drive the carriage.
I'm just an interpreter.
And I've never diven a carriage before.
The boy is still too young.
It has been decided.
Why is it always the Joojin sildiers?
Are you just going to keep quiet?
He didn't even see his child yet.
Someone has to drive It.
Take him to the carriage!
Sergeant Jinlip!
We've to pretend that you're inside.
Wear It.
Please help me.
You can help me, can't you?
I'm sorry.
I Will go with you.
The Yellow River is
on the other side of the mountain.
We'll wait for you there.
Please take his hair to the master's family.
We'll see you at the valley.
Look after Dansaeng.
You're doing this for me.
Never forget it is your duty
to protect the princess.
Come back alive.
Halt!
We'll walk from here.
Tie the horses together
so the enemy won't find them.
Mongol soldiers!
What if Dansaeng doesn't come back?
The Mongols are not stupid.
They'll come after us sooner or later.
I'll be right behind you.
The princess must not be in the carriage.
There should be more than one soldier
guarding the carriage.
They must have crossed the mountains
and headed for the Yellow River.
If so, it'll be impossible to catch them.
They'll have to cross the River anyway.
We'll burn the whole village and the ferry.
- Not a single man will be able to cross the River.
- yes!
What about him?
Go and kill him.
Hurry, lets go!
Move!
It's the Mongol soldiers.
Danseng! Danseng!
You, too, should throw away
that robe and run, Now!
Go, now!
Hurry! run!
Yeosol!
Yeosol!
I'm...
Yeosol, I am so sorry
Get up.
Two years in the north,
and another two in the south
fighting the Jap.
I got home after four years,
and there was
only rat shit in the kitchen.
Damn!
So I got so furious and beat
the shit out of the officer's head.
So they told you to choose
between imprisonment or military service?
How did you know that?
It is so obvious what the enlisted officials
who sentence soldiers do.
Why bother going back?
There's a korean village in Beijing.
I have to go back.
My woman is waiting for me.
I Guess your woman is awfully pretty.
She is got a fat ass.
But she's got a spark that turns me on.
HA II, don't you miss your wife?
How many times do I have to tell you?
I'm not married, yet
My bad.
- How far have they gotten?
- As we expected.
Sergeant Jinlip.
No fire if you don't want
to meet the Mongols.
I didn't mean to wake you...
I apologize, your highness.
I had a dream.
I was already in the Royal Palace.
Once we cross the Yellow River,
I'll escort you to Nanjing.
Sergeant Jinlip told me
that you are heading towards Shandong.
I Promise to protect you... no matter what.
Will the carriage return?
it will.
The Princess isn't here.
Divide the soldiers and search each area.
What about the people here?
They've seen us. We can't spare them!
Not a soul is at the ferry.
We need to check for sure.
Why aren't we going down?
We'll first go down the valley over there.
HAIl, you are the scout.
What's going on down there?
They are hiding near the ferry.
Slaughtering everyone
who tries to cross the river!
It seems like we'll have to give up
Shandong as well as Nanjing.
Who are they?
Well..
.. I didn't mean to bring them here.
They followed me from the ferry.
Now, the Yuan troops will find us for sure!
Then I should scare them off!
Everyone, stop!
Stop, everyone! Didn't you hear me?
I never dreamed
of meeting you here, your highness.
I have something to tell you.
We'll cross the River at night.
Actually, it is too far to Shandong.
It's better to reach Balhae Bay
and find a ferry there.
Are you saying
that we should cross the sea by ferry?
Then pass through the Yuan cavalry?
You are on your own.
And what if the general wishes
to escort the princess,
to Nanjing after crossing the river?
Are you crazy?
Why do you think we came this far?
The Problem is that the princess
is with us, isn,t it?
And what if those people
come along with us, too?
We have good news.
We can reach the Ming clay fortress
by the sea in five days.
The princess will grant us a boat home
if we escort her and her people there.
Let's accept her offer.
Then we'll be waiting here
until the carriage comes, won't we?
Do you think they will come back alive?
Without a boat, there's no going home.
Also, we would be safe with Ming soldiers,
And the King will know
we've saved his daughter.
The Yuan troops
will never give up the princess.
But it's true that we need a boat.
I'll follow your advice, general.
Good thinking. Get up.
But we still have to wait for the carriage.
We have all agreed.
You don't need to if you're forced to do so.
We have to work together in this situation.
Prepare to leave!
Joojin soldiers Stay still!
We'll leave when Yeosol
and Danseng return.
You've served long enough
to know the consequences,
if you disobey my orders.
General.
Please wait until this evening passes.
Danseng is here!
You came back alive.
Are you alright?
Are you alright?
Good Job!
I'm glad you made it back.
I didn't want to award a low-life like you
the honor for dying in battle.
Nobles concern themselves
with such useless things.
Shouldn't we arrange a horse
for the princess?
She is not the princess of Korea.
The princess wants the royal carriage.
It's total nonsense.
Collect some wood for a carriage.
This is foolish.
Sergeant Jinlip.
Carry it!
Why the hell
do we have to carry this?
Someone has to. Hurry.
My feet are sore as hell.
We don't have much time.
I'll carry it.
In the mountains ablaze with maples
white birds are singing
Where the white bird sings,
it's my hometown
Stupid wench! Don't you know
that the Yuan troops are on our heels?
I'm sorry.
Your voice is louder than hers.
She's just trying to comfort the children.
Aren't you worried about the children?
That's why you
are playing around with prostitutes?
if the Yuan troops come,
those children will be killed.
Then again, ypu'll have run away, Right?
What?
You Don't know anything about me.
You idiot!
Don't you know what you are?
We've walked all day long,
but we've come only seven miles. (12 kilometers).
at this speed,
it'll take us over 20 days.
Maybe I'm too slow to understand,
but why do we allow
those wretches to tag along?
No one's waiting for you back home?
It doesn't make sense.
There's really no one.
You haven't hidden a woman somewhere?
HA Il, you miss your wife, don't you?
He's still a virgin.
Would you please shut up?
So, you've never done it, have you?
Still not married yet?
I took the wrong medicine
when I was a child.
I'm still young.
Would you like to try this?
No.
Old lady!
Old lady! come back!
She's a demented old woman.
her son was killed on the ferry.
No one takes care of her.
How can we care
for an old one like her at a time like this?
Bring her here.
She, too, is one of my people.
Who are you? Let me go...
I'll carry her.
Perhaps ten of them.
All on horseback, Sir.
- Do you think they've found us?
- I'm sure of it.
Let's just take the princess.
If we take the others, we'll be caught.
He's right. Only the princess and Yauran...
We must keep our word to the princess.
We'll take them with us.
The Yuan cavalry are faster than the wind.
Even a hunter takes care of wild animals...
.. seeking shelter from the rain.
If you leave those people behind,
I'm staying here.
Stupid son of a bitch.
Don't you want to see your mom?
Even my mom would support me on this.
We should all go together
as far as we can.
What are you doing?
The Yuan soldiers are coming, Let's go!
The princess goes first. Joojin troops.
Carry the carriage.
Now!
This carriage delays us
more than the Hans we're dragging.
General, are you waiting
for the Yuan soldiers?
We'll leave if you get out
of the carriage, your highness.
Who dares to speak this way?
Get off.
Order them to carry the carriage at once!
Stop!
This carriage will make
the princess a target.
The Yongho soldiers and I
will guard the rear.
All Wait here!
No need to go meet the men chasing you.
I make the decisions here.
Just follow my orders!
Let's go!
Cavalrymen are
disadvantage in the forest.
Keep 20 steps between each other.
If we're too far apart, we risk
being overpowered by the enemy.
Are you afraid?
Then stay here
and rush out if you hear anything.
I'll go instead, General!
Watch the hill.
If they pass through,
the princess will be in danger.
Full attack on my signal!
Follow the plan. Understand?
Dansaeng ...
.. don't be afraid.
Lieutenant Ganam?
We'll take care of things here.
Go protect the princess.
Let's Go!
Look, Lieutenant Ganam is coming.
Be sure to deliver it.
Please trust my husband, your highness.
They're coming!
Go!
Be careful, dear!
Run, princess!
The princess is in great danger.
Don't move!
Don't come closer! stand back!
Get your filthy hands off me, you slave!
You could've killed me! I'm a princess!
Stop screaming!
Don't think you can do anything
because you're a princess.
Let go of me.
Hold him.
Ganam!
Are you okay?
What about the Yongho soldiers?
Help me up.
What happened to the enemy?
Sergeant Jinlip led the Joojin troops
to annihilate them, sir.
- What about the princess?
- She's coming this way, sir.
That's enough rest. We should leave now.
It's quite late,
and you must rest a bit more, sir.
Leaving early in the morning
would be better, Sir.
I said, "Get the hell up!"
If you wish, go ahead, sir.
We'll get some sleep first.
I know that you control them.
I've let you get away with it so far ...
.. but I won't tolerate it any longer.
Leave him alone!
Dochoong, be seated!
You should put your sword away.
How dare you!
Lieutenant Ganam,
arrest these men at once!
Now!
Look here!
How about Sergeant Jinlip
leading us from now,
So that we can reach the fortress alive?
Dochoong!
General...
.. you should hand over the march
until we reach the fortress.
Do you think
you made it this far on your own?
It has been agonizing ...
.. for me to make decisions as a general!
Do you know that?
Someone had to make
the tough decisions.
Whoever crosses me
will be subjected to my sword,
in accordance with the law of the king!
General, you are still recovering
from your injuries.
You are the one who I want to kill the most.
Why isn't anyone going for him?
General, come back!
You may lead these poor people,
but that doesn't change our situation.
Do you think this is all on him?
I am not bright enough to know
what will happen.
You should've stopped the general.
The one thing I desire most is
for us to go home.
We must leave!
Your highness, did you have a nightmare?
The clay fortress is not far off.
We should prepare to leave.
But your highness, everyone is asleep.
Don't worry too much.
He couldn't have gone too far.
Even if he wanted to return,
he would never do so.
"I'm princess of the Ming Empire.
Pursued by Yuan troops.
Headed to the fortress of Weihai.
Send your troops".
Weihai!
We will go around the forest
It's impossible, sir
If we don't leave now,
we will lose them in the woods.
Their destination is the edge of the forest.
I vowed never to return
without the princess.
we've already decided to risk our lives.
Mongol warriors
have never been afraid of death.
We're not afraid! Fight to the end!
Be careful, you are with a child.
Thank you.
Your welcome.
Sergeant Jinlip!
How's his wounds?
Most of the poison has been extracted.
Help the general up.
Don't touch me!
I can get up by muself.
General, get up.
Do not call me General anymore.
No matter What, you are still a General.
You led the group
with great skill until now.
Please Come with us.
Come on!
It's the well!
Where are all the boats?
What about the Ming army?
Where's the princess?
We came all the way here
on that bitch's words. Now what?
It's not her fault.
Then whose is it?
You were the first one to tell us
to come here, weren't you?
Stop it. How could anyone have known?
The Yuan soldiers will be coming soon.
Should we stay or leave?
Let's leave this place.
Close the gates!
Go find something to use as bolts.
Hurry!
Get someone who can speaks Korean.
For years, Korea has been
a subject of the Great Yuan Empire.
If you hand over
CHU Yuan-chang's daughter,
we will let you all live.
Sergeant Jinlip,
we can't fight against them all.
The princess isn't
any of our business anymore, is she?
They want me.
You have already kept your promise.
You needn't sacrifice yourselves
for me anymore.
If you refuse to hand her over,
we'll annihilate you all!
Jinlip, you must make a decision.
Please, help us.
The gates are opening.
the spear wielding man is still alive.
That bastard has ruined everything.
Those who wish to leave may do so.
Those who wish to stay can stay.
Dear! Dear!
Set up a tents in the hills.
We are going to war.
What about Dad?
Who told you to do that?
Sergeant Jinlip!
We found bamboo in the back.
Go away. Didn't I tell you to go away?
Get out of here!
You're not well.
I'm alright I want to help as well.
We have water here!
We've got water.
Everyone come here!
We have water!
Water!
The Yuan's siege warfare
is fast, prompt, and efficient.
They will attack the gates
with full force and climb over.
The fortress walls are too low.
General, you must lead us.
I don't want to become a fool again.
No one can fight to defend fortresses
as well as Korean soldiers,
because great leaders
always take the lead.
General!
I'll fight by myself.
I was the one who made us head to Korea,
and then save the princess. I started it all.
Whether we go home or fight
for a cause, all of us must unite.
This doesn't concern you.
This is my own war.
Distribute liquor to the soldiers
and let them sleep until sunrise.
We must capture the princess,
and take her
back to headquarters immediately.
For the past three months,
we haven't had a single day of rest.
We need to finish as quickly as possible!
What if the Ming reinforcements arrive?
Nobody's in sight. We have time.
How many of us do you think will survive?
Just stay by my side.
Thank you, Yeosol.
The coast and sides are safe,
so we'll defend the front.
The Priest will watch
the princess and elderly people.
Lieutenant Ganam and Dochoong
will watch the east side.
- Yeosol and HA-Il will protect in the west....
- Dochoong and I will cover the east.
Sergeant Jinlip, what about me?
Dansaeng, you also have a task.
Sit still, OK, don't move...
Never come out. Never! You hear?
If you dare come out, I'll punish you all.
Pull!
you made a lot.
I think they're coming.
Dochoong, don't shoot before my signal.
Wait until they come closer!
Shoot!!
The Yuan soldiers are coming!
Calm down, everyone!
Be quiet!
Cut the ropes!
Attack!
Hold your post!
Do not retreat!
Bring all the shields
Break the fortress gate Go!
Hurry up! Sergeant!
General, The messenger has arrived.
Withdraw our men!
We have to retreat.
We almost won...
You shall die!
Shiao Lee!
Shiao Lee!
Over there, a white flag on the Yuan side.
It's to mourn the death
of a high-ranking person.
If they attack with full forces again...
.. We may well lose.
General, why did you order to retreat?
Dig a deep well in the middle of the hill.
We were on the verge of defeating them.
Cookoo has died.
Right after we left headquarters...
We'll hold a memorial
and resume our attack afterwards.
Why didn't you keep your post?
Many have died
because you abandoned your post!
Don't be so sad.
Stop beating that thing.
It's irritating me more!
Stop crying.
we've won anyway.
The Emperor will treat you
as loyal Ming subjects,
and award you greatly.
Award? who made us come
all the way here?
Both my husband and daughter
have died because of you!
How dare you speak
to the princess like that?
If you left, Then, we would all be safe.
we'll all die in vain here.
Lieutenant.
What are they trying to do?
The water channel is blocked.
Everything will be over by tomorrow.
Cookoo Temur started a lost war.
The dreams of the great Ghengis Khan
may fade away forever.
We'll lose morale
if you continue to say that.
Let's return to the prairies.
just leave like that?
We're taking the princess with us.
The children are looking for you.
Why me?
I have nothing to do with them.
It is not a sin for you to avoid a battle.
You told me
that I was irresponsible, didn't you?
You were right.
I am such a coward.
Those kids are better than me.
It's more difficult for someone
not to fight than it is to fight.
If you conviction is to avoid
the act of killing, you stick to it.
What could be more courageous?
I was once a student of Confucianism.
I dreamt of joining the court...
.. but I wasn't allowed a chance
because I was from the country.
That's why I chose to go
where no one else would.
I wanted to create
an opportunity for myself.
I Don't understand
why I always end up with bad luck.
Try a hundred-day prayer.
Buddha will help you.
Will it really work?
Aren't you going to the children?
She is in labor!
We need hot water.
What are we going to do?
We don't even have much to drink.
A woman is giving birth!
What are all you men doing here!
Get out!
Where is he going?
What has gotten into him?
Danseng!
Call the people. I'll get him.
Hey, hey... be careful!
A Yuan soldiers?
shit, be careful
the enemy is here!
General, two enemy men
have run off with water.
Where is Dansaeng?
- He was right behind me.
- What?
- Over there!
- Dansaeng!
Dansaeng stand up.
Give that to me.
Dochoong.
Throw it.
- Dansaeng, hurry!
- Run quickly!
We've got him!
Throw down the rope!
Come up first, Dansaeng!
- Grab the rope!
- Save your life first!
Dansaeng!
- Hurry the hell up!
- Wait!
Dansaeng, come back!
Hurry up!
Take this.
Climb up!
Smarter than I thought. Do you want to try?
It's all right. Give me your hand.
No!
Dansaeng.
You idiot! Stop crying like a bitch!
Let him cry.
You've got some nerve
coming here, don't you?
Did you come so you could wail
for us all when we croak?
Dochoong!
Before we do, why don't you
give me back my eye? My eye!
Dochoong!
You promised us a boat!
Can't the great princess
give us a measly boat?
We slaved like pigs
to get all the way over here.
where's the boat?
What did you do that for? why?
What right do you have?
Then hit me again!
Don't blame the princess.
Everything was my decision.
The general will take responsibility?
How will you take responsibility
for a situation like this?
We just have
to send the princess out alone.
Why, what's holding us back? What!
- That's enough...
- Let go, you son of a bitch!
Someone has
to tell the princess about this.
shut up!
Sergeant Jinlip, Don't stop them.
Let them speak their minds.
General, what are they talking about?
You're all cowards!
Then we should just cut off her head.
This isn't your place.
If we hang her head outside the wall,
they might turn back.
If you wish, I will do it.
What Yeosol saying? Tell me!
That you should be sent to the enemy.
Shuts your mouth!
It's better than saying cut her head off!
Do you have any idea how painful
your words could be to her?
I came all the way here
for one person only.
Never wish
for something you cannot get.
Don't forget you're a slave.
There was a slave named Manjuk.
He said: "People are all the same.
Is there a seed that has
its class written on it?"
Right after he said that,
his head was cut off.
Whoever aims at my neck
will have their arms severed first.
My sword carries no mercy.
want to try?
Too many have died so far,
and too many have been killed.
Now you want us to kill each other?
From now on, whatever happens ...
Don't help me.
Come here. It's a boy!
Bless the child for his life, your highness,
So he can bear all hardship
that may come his way.
What are you doing?
Are you trying to freeze the child to death?
She doesn't deserve to bless anyone.
Hurry and take the child inside
Before he catches cold.
Your highness.
Your highness, forgive us.
Bring me a horse. I am leaving this fortress.
Wait, your highness.
What have we been fighting for?
Everyone wants me to go away.
As a princess of the Great Ming,
I will end this war with my own hands!
Your highness, please don't go.
You want me
to take my own life right there?
No one moves. I go on my own.
General...
Get out of my way.
Koreans won't give up on you.
Please trust me.
How dare anyone block my path?
Do not act rashly. they are coming to us.
Don't go.
Will you stand guard outside the fortress?
- Kill him!
- Wait
Let him get his sword.
What happened to Lieutenant Ganam?
What about Yeesol?
Just stay still, Sir.
Jinlip, Jinlip. Come up here!
You can't move, sir.
I said no.
The royal castle was suffocating me.
I thought that if I left,
I could be free again.
Everything so far...
This is all my fault.
I'm so scared. I don't think
I can bear it any longer.
I, too, Am a coward.
I was always afraid that...
.. people would notice.
I do not deserve being called general.
Everyone, come here!
It looks like he's dead.
He's moving!
Poor thing.
He has one hell of a grip on life.
General, what's all this about?
If they come out to rescue him,
we'll enter the fortress with ease.
If they don't... that warrior is mine.
Someone has to go get him.
I'll go.
General, if we open
the gate doors now, we'll all die.
Right into the enemy's trap.
So you just want to stand back and watch?
That's a good idea!
It's better to die by our own hands.
Should I throw the torch?
Moonlight is bright.
Sergeant Jinlip...
Don't shoot.
You like him, too, don't you?
Jinlip.
Do you still consider me the general?
I want to lead the battle tomorrow.
We've been through a lot.
It's a miracle
that we've made it this far.
If we attempt to live, we will all die.
But if we attempt to die, we will live.
Let's trust each other and join forces.
Even if we're to face death in the end.
I'm sure they will break
the gate doors and enter.
If they do, we will use these.
Now, this way. Put three here.
Everyone get up.
Tomorrow, we,ll protect you,
your highness.
Don't you wanna be a general
of the Great Yuan Empire?
I am a free man.
Kill me.
They've never valued what you are.
To Rebuild the Great Yuan Empire,
we need courageous warriors like you.
In the mountains ablaze with maples
white birds are singing
Where the white bird sings,
It's my hometown
Where the beautiful maples are,
It's my hometown
you resemble my dead father.
Koreans and the HANs
look very much alike.
We're like brothers.
This has dragged on too long.
Everyone must die! Kill them all!
Before sunset,
We'll head back to the prairie.
wait!
Fire! they're setting fires!
Don't move!
Everyone run for cover!
General... we've failed.
Jinlip.
I always wanted to have an honorable death.
It was my dream.
Jaosinwe!
Go out and we must fight together!
Dochoong!
Dochoong ...
Take the princess
outside the fortress. Now!
So many Soldiers
have died because of you!
Yesol...
My son...
Sergeant Jinlip!
It's too dangerous.
You can't cross the sea with that boat.
I still have to go.
"Only those on journeys will see
the dim roads that lead the way home"