Tempest (2025) s01e05 Episode Script

1
My name is Kang Hanna.
[chuckles]
I've always wanted to meet you.
It's insulting that you don't know me,
but I know you.
It just doesn't seem right, if you ask me.
How old is your son now?
[chuckles]
So, you wanna know when it started?
He's nine years old.
Junik's mother says
my boy's just like Junik at that age.
Wanna play LEGOs with me?
[Hanna] He loves to draw
and he's very good at singing.
He always looked forward to
playing soccer with his dad on weekends.
Even though he only ever saw him
once or twice a week,
he loved him
more than anyone in the world.
But instead of playing with his dad,
now he's in play therapy,
because his dad was murdered.
Happened at the church
while he sang in the choir.
He saw the whole thing.
Your son saw it happen?
Eunseong sings
in the Little Tree Boys Choir.
[choir singing]
MASS FOR PEACE
ENTRANCE HYMN
THE LITTLE TREE BOYS CHOIR
What's wrong?
Nothing.
[Hanna] Every day, I wonder,
would I still hate you as much as I do
if my son hadn't watched it happen?
Since that day, your grief and misery's
been seen across the nation.
You handle your grief so gracefully.
You look beautiful in profile.
[chuckles] This picture of you,
in particular, is heartbreaking.
How is it that you held back the tears
in your eyes for so long?
Everyone says that you're able to grieve
with such grace and dignity,
but I was clutching my chest
and wailing when it happened.
[clamoring]
[gunshot]
[screams]
[gunshot]
[Hanna] While they marveled
at your composed grief,
-I was running around like a madwoman…
-Junik!
-Honey!
-…trying to protect my child alone.
[Munju] The very tragic death of my
husband, Jang Junik, who fought for peace…
[Hanna] And while you were
telling the world
you'd carry on your husband's legacy,
[Munju] …when I was almost killed
on that train,
the whole time I was running
toward this moment.
[crowd cheers]
[Hanna] I was so devastated
I couldn't even bring myself
to touch the jacket he left.
What do you want?
I got the DNA test results.
I'll be filing a paternity lawsuit soon.
I'll tell everyone who will listen
that Jang Junik's secret son is
claiming everything
that was taken from him.
[chuckles]
Oh,
and Junik's grandmother's backing us
in the lawsuit.
She's the one who suggested
that we move in with them
to show everyone
we have the family's full support.
Tomorrow, we're moving into the house
Junik used to live in.
[scoffs]
This all falls on Junik.
He should've asked me for a divorce.
He could be selfish like that sometimes.
I can give your son more
than he's entitled.
Let's keep this all quiet.
It'll be better for him that way.
That much I know for certain.
[scoffs] It's just like
what Junik told me.
Nothing gets to you.
Though, unlike you, I have zero patience.
The reason why I tolerated it all
was because I loved him.
You think I'm doing this for the money?
I want to blow this up,
make sure the whole entire world knows
that I was the one Junik really loved,
that I had his child,
and that your grief is all just a show.
[chuckles] There's no such thing
as graceful grief.
Real grief will always be graceless.
It makes you scream and thrash
like a wild animal.
Where's that?
Malmö, Sweden in 2022,
when I was six.
Looks great.
D'you want it?
Well, thank you.
I have a lot more.
I've traveled around a lot.
This must be your first time
losing someone you love.
This is my third.
Grieving takes a lot of energy.
It starts with anger, then humiliation,
then resentment, regret, and guilt.
And once you've gone through all those
emotions, the real grief sets in.
The real grief
is terribly quiet
and as heavy as a ton of bricks.
-So don't wear yourself out quite yet.
-[sobbing]
You need to be able to take care
of your child.
[crying] Junik was completely miserable!
All because of you.
You never loved him, did you?
When was the last time you slept together?
You know,
I wanted to save the man I love
from his awful marriage.
Junik was the one drowning,
clutching a rock as he sank!
Typically, I don't fight the weak,
but if I have to, I won't back down.
Pull yourself together, Miss Kang Hanna.
Even after you make it through
something this terrible…
there's never a guarantee
it won't happen again.
[Hanna] Did you know that I designed
this necklace you're wearing?
It's the most popular design
for the past 2,000 years.
Apparently,
it's been the most popular design
for the past 2,000 years.
[Hanna] I'm a jewelry designer.
Do you know what I prayed for
while I was making this?
That you would be able to feel
the same horrible pain that I do.
God answers prayers in mysterious ways.
You think I'm not a threat.
But I'll do whatever it takes
to make you cry.
I promise you, I will see those tears
as they fall to the ground.
[grunts]
Ms. Seo.
I'm okay.
TEMPES
How long have you known?
Guess she found a way
to meet you after all.
Tell me how long you've been
making a fool of me, Mother!
She's an expert.
She deliberately went after Junik
and used him.
I had everything handled
before the election.
I offered her a good amount of money,
and she agreed to move abroad.
It's infuriating.
And now, I've lost my chance forever.
The chance to go up to Junik
and finally tell him I'm leaving.
I'd bring him back just to divorce him
if I could!
I know.
It feels like you're tail-spinning
into nothingness.
But you know what?
This won't kill you.
Right now, it feels like your world
has turned upside down.
But by tomorrow morning,
you'll wake up and see it isn't so bad.
And then one day,
you'll realize that it made you stronger.
I should know.
I've been through it many times.
Why did you tell me to run for president?
To humiliate me in front of everyone?
You knew, didn't you?
That the mistress was gonna come forward.
This is an opportunity for you.
Don't you see that?
A chance to step out of Junik's shadow
and run as your own person.
To show your vulnerability
and let people embrace you for it.
A chance to prove she can't break you,
and to show everyone you'll move
past this, no matter what the problem is.
[scoffs]
Sometimes, you sound absolutely deranged.
From this moment on,
I'm cutting all ties with you.
You can't become president without me.
This is not how I want
to win the election.
"…SHALL BE OWNED BY LIM OKSEON"
That's right. I'm rescinding our contract.
You really think
you can get away with this?
When I left this place, there was
only one thing I made sure to take.
The jewelry box you gave me.
You remember?
Fill this up with gifts from Junik
from over the years.
It will bring you happiness.
Mother, this is tax evasion.
What are you talking about?
This is a perfectly legal tax deduction.
[Munju] I didn't think
jewelry would make me happy.
So instead,
I started collecting your secrets.
What's the matter with you?
Ever since you married that girl,
you've been acting strange!
[Junik] She has nothing to do with this,
so don't blame her.
I refuse to be a part
of any kind of tax fraud.
[Munju] Because I thought
they could protect me one day.
2007 1ST QUARTER
FINANCIAL STATEMEN
ACCOUNTING FRAUD
Thanks to my collection,
I could work with you,
despite knowing exactly
what kind of person you are.
So now, make sure that woman stays quiet.
I'd better not hear anything
about her ever again.
You never had the decency
to come visit me, so here I am.
So, I see you've met my grandson.
Don't you think he's precious?
He's just like his father, isn't he?
Do you realize now
what a terrible woman you are?
You nearly let Junik die
without a child like that.
We'll be living together
before you know it.
We should've done it sooner
while Junik was still alive.
[line rings]
Miji.
Remember the list we made
for donating my inheritance?
Carry it out immediately.
Ms. Seo, I don't know
what you're referring to.
Is this a scam call?
[line clicks]
What's wrong?
Did you promise Hanna
a piece of my inheritance once you get it?
[scoffs] Because you seem surprised.
[sighs]
Do you know a place
where I won't have to…
see or hear anyone?
There's something I wanna do.
So this is what it feels like.
The first time you fire a gun,
the hardest part is handling the recoil.
[gunshot]
That was good.
You're off to a great start.
You stood your ground the whole time
without wavering.
[door closes]
Mr. Paik.
I finally understood today
what kind of security you provide.
I made it through the day thanks to you.
Is your hand in pain?
Shooting often causes
some muscle tightness.
[Dujin] Here's the current situation
on the Korean Peninsula.
In the skies, U.S. recon flights have
increased significantly…
and more than three carrier strike groups
are heading toward the region.
The US is deploying its full range
of strategic assets
including bombers, fighter jets,
advanced weaponry, supplies, and troops.
They're being deployed,
and much closer to the peninsula.
[missiles whirring]
"THREE YEARS
OF US MILITARY RULE:"
"WHAT REMAINS
IN OUR SUBCONSCIOUS?"
What do you think this means?
A US attack on North Korea is imminent.
War will break out
within the next few days.
Sir.
What exactly are you talking about?
I have lived my entire life fearing war.
But I've never been as afraid
as I am today.
The signs of war I only imagined
have suddenly appeared all at once
over the past couple of days!
Yeah, okay. But what exactly
are you saying we do?
There's really nothing
that we can do about it, right?
We have to do something.
We need to take to the streets
and stand up against war,
and hold candlelight vigils for peace,
pray wherever you can
and appeal to politicians
and the international community…
that we do not…
want war in our land.
[Miji] This is the list of organizations
for the donation.
I've reviewed their financial reports,
and audit statements.
I selected ones that award at least 85%
of their total revenue
to public service projects.
By sector there are 20 organizations
in social welfare…
"PRESIDENT CHAE
RETURNS FROM CHINA VISIT"
"MEETING WITH CHINESE PRESIDEN
CANCELED"
…15 in research and scholarships,
10 in education,
six in health care, four in arts
and culture, and five in other areas.
[person] Dr. Im.
Whose side are you on?
The side of our people.
I'm on the side of our people.
I wish to see reunification
in my lifetime.
So we can live with… [grunts]
You're spreading rumors
about war breaking out,
encouraging people to riot.
-What are you, a spy?
-[grunting]
-You talk too much.
-If you're scared of war,
then just die
and stop crying for attention.
[gasps] Dr. Im. What happened to you?
Oh, Munju.
We're running out of time.
Listen carefully.
Something happened over in Beijing.
[vice president] Well, President,
it's time for you to choose.
Will you lose the North to China?
Or will you win this war
and unify the peninsula during your term?
[Dujin]
I think the US convinced Chae Kyungsin
that a first strike is the only option.
War is coming soon.
There are three clear signs.
First, bunker busters to destroy
the North's underground bases.
They're being stockpiled in Okinawa.
A significant portion of that
has already been deployed.
Second,
the US strategic nuclear submarine,
USS Michigan.
Not long ago,
a Russian reconnaissance satellite
detected it departing from
the Port of Yokosuka.
BUNKER BUSTERS
SSBN USS MICHIGAN
And the most definitive sign
is the evacuation of US citizens.
If the U.S. military radio plays
Sinatra's version
of "Have Yourself A Merry
Little Christmas," then it's really over.
It's a signal that the bombing will
start in 12 hours.
["Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas"
playing]
That information's reliable?
I truly wish it were wrong.
Ms. Seo, we have to go. People are coming.
It's the second-to-the-last bed there.
Dr. Im, come with me.
I'll get you somewhere safe.
No…
I no longer have any power.
You're the only one, Munju,
who can stop this.
Go and tell people.
Do whatever it takes.
[Sanho] What do you want?
We're carrying out official duties.
Please step aside.
Can you show us a warrant?
No.
We're not required to present a warrant.
This obviously is an illegal arrest.
-Dr. Im has done nothing wrong.
-[agent] Arrest him.
[agent 2] Step aside.
[grunting]
[people clamoring]
[agent screaming]
This is a hospital! What are you doing?
They're with a criminal. [panting]
We're arresting a spy.
-Hey, hey, stop them from taking photos!
-[agent 2] No photos. Stop!
-Hey, stop them!
-[nurse] Wait, wait, hold on.
-Okay. Let's go.
-Dr. Im.
Someone go get me a wheelchair.
[tires squealing]
[phone buzzes]
Hi, Miji.
-Ms. Seo, I figured it out.
-What?
This is the report of the text messages
from Mr. Jang's secret phone.
Here.
[Munju] What are these?
[Miji] They look really suspicious, right?
Almost like some coded messages
from North Korea.
So I Googled it, and it turns out
a lot of people
have gotten messages just like this.
It's just a system error
from the telecom provider.
You know,
like those automated texts that flood in
right after you activate a new phone.
But when I looked closer,
I noticed slight differences,
just a character or two.
That's when it hit me.
The SincereMail password
is 15 characters long.
[gasps] Fifteen…
[Anderson] Dear Junik,
it all started about a month ago,
when three crew members
from a North Korean submarine
defected to the US.
According to their statements…
[in Korean] That submarine was
a 10,000-ton class, not 3,000 tons.
It wasn't just some kind of modified
old Soviet diesel sub.
[Anderson] The new submarine
being built in North Korea
is not an upgraded version of
the Romeo-class as initially believed…
The hull was black,
at least 140 meters long.
[Anderson] …but actually
a highly advanced 10,000-ton class SSBN.
…140 meters long, maybe 10 meters across.
[crew] A crew of about six times the KSS2.
Space for a 160 crew.
And it had small wings that were
on either side of the bow.
It had 16 vertical launch tubes,
arranged in two rows of eight.
They appeared to be for large missiles,
with a diameter of around two meters.
Two meters in diameter.
So that's 16 vertical instruments
on the bridge in two rows of eight.
[panting]
[Anderson] The whole agency was upended,
and everyone started poring through all
available satellite images of North Korea.
Eventually, they identified
an object in a few of those images,
just a shadow, but enough
to start planning the operation.
It's an exact match. This confirms
the submarine crew's statements.
Well, we'll have to authenticate it,
but this does suggest
a high probability that they're the same.
Then we must take immediate action.
Well, of course, why hesitate
when the evidence is so clear, huh?
[Anderson] I didn't believe it.
How could anyone build a submarine
without so much as a whisper leaking out?
[Junik] What if
the North Korean defectors are lying?
You made a similar mistake
during the Iraq War.
[Anderson] That's what I've been saying.
So I wanted to hear the story
from them directly.
But then something happened.
-Put your hands up on the wall.
-No…
[clamoring]
[grunts]
[Anderson]
One crew member shot the other two
and then turned the gun on himself.
[soldier] See if they're dead. See.
[Anderson] But the whole incident
was swept under the rug.
[chief] The three aircraft carriers,
Roosevelt, Reagan, and Carl Vinson,
will deploy to Korea to face
a potential crisis on the peninsula.
[Anderson] Preparations for a strike
on North Korea are still underway,
and the only evidence we have
are the crew's statements.
Mr. President, may I have a word?
Mr. President, we have to ascertain
whether these submarines are real.
We can't move forward based on
the testimony of three dead witnesses!
Sir!
Junik,
I decided to take matters
into my own hands
and find out whether
that submarine really exists.
Thank you.
I've been scouring records,
trying to find out
who's been buying submarine components.
Hey, I'm still missing 2021.
As I suspected, I came up with nothing.
There wasn't a shred of evidence
indicating that North Korea is building
a 10,000-ton nuclear submarine.
However…
there was one name I kept coming across
over and over again.
Somebody who imported
structural steel plates from Poland…
precision sensors from Switzerland…
and engineers from Sweden.
The name was Stella Young,
an American arms lobbyist.
Wait, this Stella Young is saying
the North Koreans have the capability
to build a nuclear submarine?
I heard a rumor that, for the past
five years, she's been claiming
that North Korea does have the capability
to build a 10,000-ton submarine.
So I started looking into her.
PASSPORT SCAN
STELLA YOUNG, USA
[Junik] Can you issue
a passport without a photo?
[Anderson] I've seen it once before.
The passport of a Romanian asset I saw
had no picture.
[Junik] Stella Young, is she a spy?
[Anderson] Well, according to
her immigration records,
she entered South Korea ten years ago
and never returned.
I suspect she's still in South Korea.
Please find her, Junik.
It's the only way to solve
the mystery behind this submarine.
[Miji] And this is the last e-mail
that Assemblyman Jang sent him.
[Junik] Dear Anderson,
I think I know that woman, Stella Young.
I'll e-mail you once I sort things out.
[Munju] And two days later,
Junik was killed.
Do you think Stella Young was behind it?
[reporter] The US Navy's Ohio-class
strategic nuclear submarine,
the USS Michigan, will arrive at
the Busan operational base shortly.
It is highly unusual for the US Navy
to dock a submarine
at a foreign military port
and disclose it openly.
-Is there a reason behind this?
-Right.
Uh, USS Michigan is one of the largest
strategic nuclear submarines in the world,
measuring 170.6 meters in length,
12.8 meters in width…
Everything's happening
just as Dr. Im said.
"SIGNS OF WAR"
"U.S. CIVILIAN EVACUATION
OPERATION NEO"
If those really are signs of war…
There's only one thing left now.
The Father, the Son
and the Holy Spirit. Amen.
[Munju] I know why you're here.
You must be in agony.
Is there a war coming soon?
Today?
Tomorrow?
Seo Munju. You.
Even when things were
at their worst between us,
I still believed in you.
I thought we were both fighting
to stop war in our own ways.
You used to send me notes
before negotiations.
What we could compromise on
and what was nonnegotiable.
So how could you back down like this?
What the hell happened?
What made you accept the possibility
of war on the Korean Peninsula?
As I walked into the church,
my whole life flashed before my eyes.
All the times I almost died.
If only I had died back then.
You'll never comprehend the trauma
of having to choose between the lives
and deaths of millions.
Consider yourself fortunate.
I would have never chosen war,
no matter the circumstances.
You don't know that.
You would've chosen differently?
What could you have possibly done?
[Munju] Ambassador,
may I have a moment of your time?
I could use your wisdom.
[in Mandarin] "Don't you see
the Yellow River's waters
descend from Heaven, rushing into the sea,
never to return?"
"Don't you see the shining mirror,
grieving in the high hall for your hair,
silken black at dawn,
that dusk has turned to snow?"
[in English] Hello, Ambassador.
Your eyes have lost their usual serenity.
You seem worried.
They're wide with worry.
Are you concerned about tonight?
Is China aware of the situation,
Ambassador?
Why would China tolerate a war in Korea?
Do you want this war?
Everyone wants it.
I see there's a reason behind this.
A reason driving this war.
Ambassador, have you ever seen
the Yellow River flood with your own eyes?
No, I have not.
The water is vast and powerful.
It sweeps away everything in its path.
It's futile to resist it.
It's foolish to think that mere mortals
can bend the will of the heavens.
You cannot fathom this, Ambassador,
because you have never seen
something truly vast.
Now, I understand
you wish to prevent this war,
but there's nothing you can do,
except pray.
Pray the war ends swiftly
like a summer shower, fierce but fleeting.
Because if things go wrong,
it could escalate to World War III.
[in Mandarin] "A small mountain
can overshadow a great one,
simply because it stands closer."
[in English]
What does that mean, Your Excellency?
It's an old poem written by
a Korean man named Chong Yagyong
when he was seven years old.
I believe a small mountain
can overcome a big one
because I'm young and naive like him.
So… I'll do what I can.
So stubborn.
So beautiful, so smart.
And yet, you will die.
SUYEONG BAY, BUSAN
SUYEONG BAY FIREWORKS FESTIVAL
A TALK WITH CANDIDATE SEO MUNJU
My fellow Koreans.
The people of Busan
on this Sunday evening.
Tonight, I won't speak about myself.
The reason I stand before you
is to warn you
that a war could break out
before sunrise tomorrow.
[crowd muttering]
W-War?
[person stammers] Did they say war?
How's that possible?
Let me say this one more time.
[watch beeps]
Within the next 24 hours,
the United States is likely
to launch an attack on North Korea,
and there's a very real chance
the Korean Peninsula could get wiped out.
"THE US WILL BEGIN ITS ATTACK…"
Standing by for orders.
Two days ago, the President
of South Korea accepted the US notice
of an impending strike on North Korea.
It is now 7:02 p.m.,
and President Chae Kyungsin has likely
taken shelter in an underground bunker
in preparation for the coming war.
At 6:50 p.m., the official Blue House
Instagram posted
a photo of the president
attending the People's Party convention,
but that photo is fabricated.
To those at the convention,
if any of you have seen the president
after that time, please provide proof.
Madam President, I just have one question.
When your people stand
at the crossroads of life and death,
will you really just remain hidden
inside a bunker?
Special operation units will
arrive shortly.
You need to make your decision.
[agent] Stand by until further orders.
Keep the target in sight.
[sirens wailing]
The US wants to start this war
because, a month ago,
they learned that North Korea
was building a nuclear submarine.
They believe this to be
their final opportunity
to safeguard their country
from a North Korean nuclear strike.
Secretary of Defense. Immediately.
But who will fight this war
on the Korean Peninsula? We will.
Tonight, we all walked these very streets
with countless dreams.
However, by tomorrow,
we will all share just one.
That we, and those we care for,
can survive this.
But what if the US is launching
this attack based on false intelligence?
What if the submarine isn't even real?
-The Zoom call. Get it going, come on.
-Oh, yeah, yeah.
And now, the U.S. Assistant Secretary
of State, Anderson Miller.
Madam President.
Hello.
My name is Anderson Miller. American.
[Munju] Anderson,
we're surrounded by the police right now.
But you must tell the truth,
no matter what.
The submarine that the US is planning
to strike tonight.
Is it real or fabricated?
The only evidence
that this submarine exists
comes from the unverified testimony
of three North Korean defectors,
one of whom committed suicide
after shooting his fellow crew members.
-We must not take them at their word.
-Requesting entry order now.
We can't wait any longer.
Furthermore,
I received the following video.
Actually, the truth is,
I've never seen that submarine.
I've only heard rumors.
[phone ringing]
What?
[agent] Sir, I think you need to see this.
[investigator]
Then how were you able to testify to it?
The chief engineer explained
it to me in detail.
I memorized it on my way over here.
[investigator] Why did your chief engineer
tell you to give false testimony?
I guess that he was pushing for war.
[alarm blaring]
[police] From this moment forward,
this assembly is deemed illegal.
Disperse and leave the area immediately.
[agent] The firecrackers are a sign.
Fire at the first bang.
[police] From this moment forward,
this assembly is deemed illegal.
Disperse and leave the area immediately.
We're going in.
[engine revving]
What?
[sirens wailing]
I can only hope that I'm wrong about this.
I'd rather be seen as someone spreading
rumors and inciting a riot!
Please make that the case
so that nothing happens tonight
and so we all wake up safely tomorrow.
Hey, Ms. Seo! [screams]
Please everyone, spread this message!
[agent] Get 'em off! Now!
Let's all work together to stop this war!
[vehicle approaching]
[people screaming]
[firecrackers banging]
Oh, shit.
[grunting]
I'm fine. It doesn't hurt.
Press this down for three minutes.
Sanho.
I'm really okay.
I'm not.
[Sanho] I'm gonna keep talking to you,
and I need you to keep responding, Munju.
I need to make sure
you're breathing okay and staying alert.
[Munju grunting]
You were shot too?
Look at my face.
Don't look at anything else.
Okay.
I see a good amount of tissue damage.
Bone and nerves are fine.
[groans]
Next part'll be more painful.
You need stitches.
Can it wait?
Who's gonna do it?
I am.
No, no, wait. Come on.
What about anesthesia?
It'll be quicker
than giving you anesthesia.
[breathing heavily]
To protect your teeth
when you're clenching.
[whimpers]
[groaning]
Good job. You did really great.
You're a good patient.
I was screaming
in my head.
With this kind of injury in combat,
you only get one minute for first aid,
then you grab your gun again.
Use a gun with this arm?
Of course.
[Munju groans]
If you wanna take down
the one who shot you.
That bastard got lucky.
Which one?
The one who shot you.
Why?
If they had hit your bone…
then I would've killed them.
[alarm blaring]
THE PRESIDEN
OF THE REPUBLIC OF KOREA
This evening, I stand before you to speak
on the many concerns and uncertainties
surrounding the security
of the Korean Peninsula.
It's true, the US does have suspicions
about the nuclear submarine
from North Korea.
However,
my firm belief is that the US
will not make any decisions
until the existence of their weapon is
fully verified.
You once said, "If you can understand
what the other party wants,
negotiations will always succeed."
I know what kind of president
you wanted to be.
In the end, I'm sure you'll choose
the path that prevents war.
"I CAN PROVE
THE SUBMARINE DOESN'T EXIST"
This is my plan for tonight.
I'm risking everything
with this proposition.
Just let me finish what I have to say,
and I'll help you step out of the bunker.
No matter what happens,
I'm going to stay right here.
I will do everything in my power
to stay as close to you as I can,
and I will also protect peace
until the very end.
My great fellow Koreans.
Tonight, we must protect one another,
and more than ever before,
continue on as you normally would,
trust the government
and follow our guidance.
That's as far as it will go.
I can't guarantee your safety.
No matter what happens,
I never knew your plan.
I warned you, didn't I?
The Americans don't like you.
Be careful.
[door opens, closes]
My last question.
This couldn't have been easy for you.
Why put yourself through all of this?
Because the planned US attack
against North Korea
was predicated on false information
from the very beginning.
What if this leads to war
on the Korean Peninsula
costing tens of thousands of lives,
perhaps more,
and in the end, we find no trace
of this supposed submarine?
I need a report
on the impact of this Anderson interview
on the midterm elections
on my desk in three hours.
If we'd attacked North Korea in 1994,
they wouldn't have
a single nuclear bomb today.
We missed the same opportunity in 2006
and again in 2017. Why?
Because we're always so damn concerned
about some midterm election
six months down the line.
If we eliminate
the North Korean threat today,
America will be thanking us
for goddamn decades!
Where are we going?
Catacomb has a cabin we can use.
I just realized
I didn't plan the next step.
I guess I thought it was all over.
-[bang]
-[Munju shouts]
[water splashing]
[gasping]
Is it warm?
How long will it be before I heal?
Three to four weeks.
I won't be able to wash my hair
myself until then?
I'm afraid not.
[Munju] Can you shoot with one arm?
[Sanho] Even if you had only one arm
and one leg, you can still shoot.
Even if you get shot in the heart,
you'll still have a few seconds
before you die.
What do you think
you should do in that moment?
[Munju] Shoot the guy who shot me.
[Sanho] This gun has taken
over 20 lives already.
It understands the human urge
to kill the enemy.
[chuckles]
I think this gun likes me.
I want you…
to become a dangerous person, Munju.
Never had this before.
In my hometown,
people put bracken in their chicken soup.
You seem to like it.
I haven't eaten this much
in at least ten years.
You must've been pretty hungry then.
I can always tell when someone's hungry.
Ten years ago
I was eating a lot of peaches.
I couldn't eat anything else,
my morning sickness was so bad.
I called the baby Peach because of that.
I don't think I've ever gotten that full
since back when I was pregnant.
Boy or girl?
A boy.
He kicked nonstop.
I thought for sure
he was gonna love soccer.
So…
when I was in that house,
I felt a little relieved
knowing Junik had a son who liked soccer.
But it's funny, you know?
That woman said she wanted
to take away everything from me, but…
[Munju]
I felt like I'd trade everything I had
just to live in that house.
I never thought I wanted that in life.
[child] Mom.
[chuckling]
Mom.
["Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas"
playing]
[reporter] Here's the weather
forecast from the US military…
-[static]
-…for tomorrow.
First up is Seoul.
Tomorrow there'll be clear skies…
-[radio continues in background]
-We North Koreans
think war can break out
at any given moment,
so it wouldn't shock us.
It wouldn't shock me either.
That day at the church,
we were the only ones undeterred.
While everyone was running away
from death…
[gunshot]
[people screaming]
…you ran toward it.
What were you going to do
if war broke out, Sanho?
If a nuclear bomb were coming,
I'd wanna be with the person I love.
You said you had family
in the North, right?
Did I keep you from being with them?
No.
Now I just want to be here.
That bullet…
I should've taken it instead of you.
Should I not say things like this?
I never wanted…
to feel happy again.
[static]
["Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas"
playing]
We couldn't stop this war after all.
For one last time…
I want you to pretend…
this is just an ordinary day.
[music continues]
[announcer] Attention, citizens. This is
the Civil Defense Alert Control Center,
of Ministry of the Interior and Safety.
This is not a drill.
-[siren blaring in distance]
-The preliminary warning has been issued.
All citizens are instructed
to immediately prepare for evacuation
and proceed to the nearest underground
shelter in an orderly manner.
This is not a drill.
[music continues]