Mr. Sunshine (2018) s01e22 Episode Script

1
THIS IS A WORK OF FICTION
BASED ON HISTORICAL EVENTS
SOME ORGANIZATIONS
AND CHARACTERS ARE FICTITIOUS
EPISODE 22
Where are you going, sir?
To Japan.
Boss.
If I'm not back within a month,
all of you must leave.
Take what you need and leave.
Are you abandoning us
for some woman?
You ought to know. Is she really
just some woman to me?
If this is your choice, I'll go with you.
If you head back to Japan now,
you'll die.
That's why I just abandoned you all!
I already made the whole world my enemy.
I can try a hundred times,
but all paths lead to this one.
That's why I must go. To Japan.
Boss!
Get them!
Get them!
Get them!
After them!
AMERICAN LEGATION IN JAPAN
Get them!
Stop!
We must retreat.
It's okay to resent me.
This is all my fault.
I'm sorry.
Let's leave what already happened
in the past.
Now's not the time to resent anyone.
We should get some sleep.
Who knows what'll happen tomorrow?
How can you always be so calm?
I'm not.
My heart is racing right now.
I didn't know you'd sit this close to me.
Because you met me,
you're making such a long detour.
You know that,
yet you didn't even ask me to stay.
Lean on me.
It'll help.
Stay with me until morning.
I won't move an inch.
How are you here?
I should've killed you back then.
Do you think I didn't know where you were?
I only stayed away so I could live.
We don't have much time, sir.
So listen carefully while I reminisce.
When I spared your life earlier,
I said that I saw many others at Jemulpo.
Who else do you think I saw?
Lady Ae-sin.
What are you up to?
Like how I saved you once,
I'll save Lady Ae-sin this time.
But it'll be difficult
without the help of a Japanese.
Lady Ae-sin.
Where exactly in Tokyo is she?
We didn't think that woman
would seek protection there.
She had a man helping her.
He opened fire at the American legation.
We had to retreat
because it was a dead end.
They're rats in a trap.
Americans won't protect Joseon people.
Stand guard near the legation.
-Yes, sir!
-Yes, sir!
I must be out of my mind.
How could I sleep so soundly
in a moment like this?
I'm glad to hear you had a good sleep.
Listen to me carefully.
I'll get you out of here safely.
By myself?
I
must return to my homeland.
We don't seem to have much time left,
so we'll say goodbye here.
This time,
I'll bid you farewell.
The sun went down,
and we parted ways.
Let's not say "Goodbye."
"See you" would be better.
I'll probably get to leave first.
But don't worry.
As always, I'll watch your back.
Can I trust you
to be okay on your own after that?
Yes, sir.
Follow that carriage.
-Yes, sir.
-Yes, sir.
Stop that carriage!
Get him!
SHIMONOSEKI
We're going to look inside the coffin.
I know the bitch is inside.
Open it.
-Yes, sir.
-Yes, sir.
-Ko?
-I'm glad you're all right.
An American with a beard told me
to wait here.
I'm glad you're okay as well.
He helped me too.
What now though?
Right now, the harbor is crawling
with Japanese swordsmen.
You can't go back to Joseon.
Stay hidden for now
or you'll be in trouble.
I have a favor to ask.
Could you send a telegram to Joseon?
Special Emissary Ito
MINISTER HAYASHI
likes Joseon's white celadon.
I can't go empty-handed
if I wish to be welcomed.
White celadon of decent quality
mostly belonged
to my wife's grandfather.
Mr. Rinoie took them
after destroying his residence.
Rinoie is dead,
so where are the celadon now?
They're now
at my residence.
JEMULPO HARBOR
Seeing that Takashi isn't with us,
I guess it's true
his family's having a funeral.
Thank you for making the trip,
Your Excellency.
JEMULPO HARBOR
Look at how decent Joseon has become.
ITO HIROBUMI
The king of Joseon should be grateful
to the Great Empire of Japan.
I'll make sure of it, Your Excellency!
Thanks to the Garrison Army Headquarters
at the government office,
the Great Empire of Japan
is now able to be the bridge between Korea
and powerful countries in the West.
I would like to pay my utmost respect
to your wise decision, Your Majesty.
Thanks to the Garrison Army Headquarters
at the government office,
the Great Empire of Japan
is now able to be the bridge
between Korea and powerful countries
in the West.
His utmost respect to your wise decision,
Your Majesty.
Special Counselor Lee,
be of good assistance
to Special Emissary Ito.
As you command, Your Majesty.
SPECIAL COUNSELOR LEE WAN-YONG
ONE OF THE FIVE TRAITORS OF 1905
A telegram to me from Japan?
Yes, young master.
Here you go.
KIM HUI-SEONG
I WISH TO SEE YOU THERE
ON THAT DAY AT THAT TIME
FROM KO YOSHINO
But I don't know any man by this name.
Are you interested in pool now?
I don't think I've seen you play.
I'm not one to care for bets.
I can't sleep if I lose.
Then why are you in this room?
"My ball is hidden behind the eight-ball."
What does that mean?
It means one's in danger.
Did you happen to receive a telegram
from Japan
by a man named Ko Yoshino?
The telegram must have been switched.
However, the message is the same.
It's a call for rescue.
Lady Go Ae-sin is currently
grounded in Japan, Your Majesty.
I wish to send an official delegation
to show my gratitude
for Special Emissary Ito's arrival.
Put together a team
and inform Japan of it.
That is a wise decision, Your Majesty.
Special Emissary Ito will be delighted.
I will be sure to deliver the message.
Did you get all that?
This is our rescue plan.
Think of a way to let Go Ae-sin know.
You must bring her back in one piece.
Yes, Your Majesty.
There is a man already in Japan.
I also have someone who knows a guy
who can reach him.
SHIMONOSEKI HARBOR, JAPAN
It must be you.
You really are very handsome.
Would you like to go to the beach with me? I'm busy. Find yourself another man.
Hui-seong asked me to do this.
Shall I really look for another man?
Your country is putting you
through so many ordeals.
That's her. Get her!
What is this place?
There's some nobleman in Hanseong.
This is his residence in Tokyo.
It'll be safe here.
Lady Ae-sin, this is great.
I'm so relieved now.
We're safe now.
Not "we."
Lady Ae-sin, I'm Japanese.
I must stay in Japan.
I'm sorry, my lady.
My mom is waiting for me.
I should've thought about that.
My family is in my hometown at the moment.
Lady Ae-sin,
please stay healthy.
Are you leaving now?
I have to.
Please let my master know
that I'm doing well here.
Please make sure you tell him.
I promise you that I will.
Thank you
so much for everything.
I truly appreciate it.
My pleasure. It was no problem at all.
Boss, keep Lady Ae-sin safe.
You got that?
He's talking like we're friends
when we've never met before.
Should I have asked him
where his hometown is?
Many people in Hanseong
are trying to help you.
The owner of the hotel planned everything,
and Young Master Hui-seong
let us use his residence here.
His Majesty has sent
an official delegation.
Soon, someone with the emperor's order
will come and get you.
Follow that person
and join the delegation the emperor sent.
Then you'll be able to return to Joseon.
Will you come with us too?
As a court lady?
Please don't worry about me.
I've lived longer in Japan
than I have in Joseon.
I lived at the bottom of the barrel.
I can take care of myself.
Even you
Even you came all the way here
to my rescue.
Thank you.
Just a moment.
It's okay.
Just wait here.
I will come find you in three months
to pay you back.
I want you to get it from me in person.
You save me like this every time.
Please get some rest now.
HEO NANSEOLHEON
STROLLING IN THE MOUNTAINS IN A DREAM
Twenty seven red hibiscus flowers fall off
and land on cold moon-lit frost.
You were right.
Even words have power.
Are you
Yes, my lady.
His Majesty sent me.
Stop for a moment!
COURT OF MILITARY COMMISSION
Sho Ishida.
Boss.
My son,
I see that you now have something
that you treasure more than yourself
when you never even got
to live your own life.
How dare you.
It looks like you got a gift.
From Japan.
I heard that Takashi Mori
was assassinated in Japan
by an unidentified man.
I suppose that American man
that looks like us
was also staying in Japan.
His muzzle is always
pointed in the right direction.
And he must have fallen in sorrow.
He must have rooted for me
in the midst of falling in sorrow.
If I don't come back within a month,
all of you must leave.
It looks like our boss is taking longer
than he initially expected.
We must plan for the future now.
We will leave Hanseong immediately.
-Yes, sir!
-Yes, sir!
It must've been a tough journey.
But I'm truly thankful
that you made your way back
safe and sound.
I was able to return
thanks to many people's help.
I apologize for causing you concern,
Your Majesty.
I also heard from Song Yeong
that he arrived in Shanghai
safe and sound.
Hence, I'd like to thank you
for your great contributions.
I asked Officer Jang, and he suggested
I give you something like this.
Japan sent these gifts for Her Highness.
I heard that you like this rifle.
Do you like the gift?
I am truly obliged, Your Majesty.
Solely focus on your survival.
As a king who is wrenched with sorrow
from losing his son, his wife,
and even his country,
I implore you with all my heart.
Yes, Your Majesty.
We were here that day, that time.
And we meet again like this.
I was wondering,
but you helped me
through His Majesty this time.
How audacious of me, right?
Thanks to you,
I could return safe and sound.
Thank you.
Please also let the man in Room 303 know
that I'm grateful for his help.
You do not need to thank me.
I lost my father,
but you lost both of your parents.
Now, let's call it even.
What do you mean?
You know of Lee Wan-ik's death, right?
Yes, I heard about what happened
to that pro-Japanese man.
But why do you ask?
That pro-Japanese man is
my father.
I'm sorry.
Don't apologize.
My father married me off for money.
Why were you there?
For the same reason. To protect myself.
I guess you didn't know.
Then
you probably don't know this story either.
My father was the one
who killed your parents.
Small world, isn't it?
So, you and I
couldn't be allies ever from the start.
Go to the foreigners' cemetery.
Someone will be waiting for you there.
After this,
I'm no longer indebted to you.
Ms. Haman. Mr. Haengrang?
Gosh, my lady!
My lady
What are you two doing here?
Where's Aunt?
What about Ae-sun? We made sure
they arrived in Manchuria safe and sound.
They're okay there now, so we came back for you.
Gosh, let me see your face.
Without me taking care of you,
you've lost so much weight.
Seeing you like this breaks my heart.
I was worried because there's nothing
you can do on your own
except for painting.
I know, right?
We can't do that.
Hui-seong is our family's only son.
Then how about the eldest daughter
of the deputy minister
of the State Council?
She is not exactly pretty,
but the family has worked
for State Council for generations.
We all know how beautiful Ae-sin is.
I doubt the lady
is up to Hui-seong's standards.
-You finished quickly. Thank you.
-You're welcome.
I will be back in ten days, ma'am.
Who is she?
My elder son now has boy twins, you know.
-Right.
-From swaddling clothes to diapers,
we need two of everything,
so I hired another seamstress.
But I found out
she's from a family that used
to belong to nobility.
Oh, poor thing.
She's supporting two younger siblings
by eking out a living as a seamstress.
Life is truly unpredictable.
It is.
How can we help you?
I heard that you do anything
people need done.
That's right.
I want to get married.
For things like that,
you should hire a matchmaker.
They charge hefty fees.
I already know whom I want to marry.
I'd like to marry that man.
It's okay. This happens to me quite a lot.
I suppose it's something that
all handsome men like me must put up with.
I understand where she's coming from,
but I do not wish to get married.
But your mother is trying
to find someone for you.
I never asked her to.
Please marry me.
My brother is attending
the Royal Military Academy,
but he's about to be expelled
because his guarantor left the country.
Hence, I desperately need to marry you.
I can't believe this.
The reason you want to marry me
isn't that you're smitten by me?
The guarantor left?
Was he the acting consul
at the American legation by any chance?
My gosh, you must be Jun-yeong's sister.
-Yes, I am.
-Do you know that young lady?
Have a seat over there for a minute.
We'll be quick.
What are you guys talking about?
The guarantor agreement.
I never said I'll do it.
Come on.
I can forge your signature perfectly.
-Don't you worry.
-That's not what I'm worried about
You're working on your embroidery
in this situation?
How could you be so calm now?
The sign by the door.
The flower is all wilted.
How did you know that it's a sign?
Are you giving it to me?
This flower will never wilt.
The swordsmen of Musin Society
have left Jingogae.
Why are you talking as if you're
going to die or something?
Because I'm not a good man.
I'm a bad guy.
Bad guys tend to die first.
That way, the good can live longer.
Ms. Hina Kudo.
The army of the Greater Japanese Empire
would like to stay at your hotel,
so empty every room on your second floor.
You may accept guests for other rooms
during our stay.
We are giving you an honorable opportunity
to prove your patriotism
as a Japanese citizen,
so please cooperate.
Even this got taken away from me.
Now, must I bite?
Shall I take part
in winning Joseon's independence?
3 YEARS LATER, EARLY SUMMER OF 1907
Special edition!
Special edition!
FRENCH BAKERY
Special edition!
TOKYO INDUSTRIAL EXPOSITION CHARGED
ADULTS TEN JEON AND CHILDREN FIVE JEON
TO SEE A MAN AND A WOMAN FROM JOSEON
LOCKED UP IN A CAGE
THE ASAHI SHIMBUN PUBLISHED A REVIEW
THAT DESCRIBES THEM
AS "HIDEOUS ANIMALS FROM JOSEON"
Your Majesty.
People say that we were forced
to sign the Japan–Korea Treaty of 1905.
However,
we are still an independent nation
called the Great Korean Empire.
The country is safe, and your dignity
and authority remain intact.
We are simply letting
our neighboring country take care of a diplomatic matter
for the time being.
MINISTER OF JUSTICE JO JUNG-EUNG
ONE OF THE SEVEN TRAITORS OF 1907
MINISTER OF DEFENCE LEE BYEONG-MU
ONE OF THE SEVEN TRAITORS OF 1907
MINISTER OF FARMING SONG BYEONG-JUN
ONE OF THE SEVEN TRAITORS OF 1907
LEE WAN-YONG
ONE OF THE SEVEN TRAITORS OF 1907
But how could you dispatch
confidential emissaries to the Hague?
Because of that, Resident General Ito
is outraged at the moment.
How could we betray them like that
after everything Japan has done for us?
The Japanese government
will not let it slide.
Your Majesty, if you are concerned
for the safety of this country,
you should
take your own life
to save your people from this crisis.
There is no other way.
Ministers, do you all think so?
Do you think
that I must take my own life?
Japan's army is far more powerful
than ours,
so it's not like we can
go into war with them.
You stabbed them in the back
by sending confidential emissaries,
which utterly enraged them.
Your Majesty, don't you think
that you are the one
putting our country in jeopardy?
If you cannot take your own life
"His Majesty must visit Tokyo in person and apologize to the Emperor of Japan.
If not that, we should surrender to Japan
and His Majesty must beg Major Hasegawa
on his knees"
This crazy son of a bitch.
Sir, members of Iljinhoe are surrounding
Gyeongwun Palace at the moment,
and all the ministers are at the palace.
They're trying to dethrone His Majesty.
GUKMIN SHINBO, PUBLISHED BY
PRO-JAPANESE ORGANIZATION, ILJINHOE
Your Majesty, you must
take full responsibility for this.
You should pass the throne
to the crown prince.
We urge you to step down.
How dare you!
Must you humiliate me like this?
Are you saying
you will serve the emperor of Japan now?
Times have changed.
Don't you know? Your Majesty.
Please order me to kill him.
Then I will do so.
All of you, drop your weapons.
Your Majesty!
I will step down from the throne.
Tie him up!
Don't you dare lay a finger on him!
I gave you the throne,
but I will not let you have him.
NEW YORK, THE UNITED STATES
Dear Lord, Father of Joseph.
Do you hear the prayer
of those who do not pray?
Were you there
for each and every step I took?
The reason you cause such tumult
in my life
Is there a reason?
Are you from Joseon?
Are you from Joseon?
It's so good to see a fellow countryman
away from home.
Follow me.
I was heading in that direction.
Okay.
Thank you.
How long have you been in New York?
I returned about three years ago.
Can you tell me about Joseon?
I haven't heard anything since.
How did the Russo-Japanese War go?
You wouldn't know
if it's been three years.
Japan won the war.
In 1905, we were forced
to sign the Japan-Korea Treaty.
We basically lost sovereignty.
The Residency General was set up
and Joseon is now
under the control of Japan.
America was the first
to join forces with Joseon,
but they were the first to leave as well.
They even shut down
the American legation office.
Many countrymen are trying hard
to spread word of this situation.
We're almost there. Go straight that way.
Oh. Thank you.
Well
If you don't mind, I think
it means something that we met.
May I have your name?
I'm Choi Yu-jin.
I'm Ahn Chang-ho.
Joseon won't give in easily. There are those who fight.
The Righteous Army.
I'm one of them.
Dear Lord, Father of Joseph.
I'll devote the rest of my life
to this cause.
For each and every step I took
I clung to a vain hope.
Just keep me alive.
As long as I'm alive,
I will go like the wind.
It's the Righteous Army!
Go on. Get them.
GUKMIN SHINBOSA
Where were you patrolling?
Go after them!
What was that? Where's the shooter?
Where did that sound come from?
Lord Lee Wan-yong's house exploded! Whose? What are you doing?
No. I will save Lord Lee.
You go that way!
Go!
GUKMIN SHINBOSA
Mr. Kim.
I told you to address me
like an older brother.
Why would you be my older brother?
I already have two younger siblings.
Is this the woman?
There's no woman here.
They are just righteous people.
There's a woman in here.
In your heart, Mr. Kim.
I figured out a long ago
that there is another man in your heart.
Even though I knew about it,
there was nothing I could do.
So this is how she must have felt.
She must've felt pity.
Sister. Hui-seong.
Is something wrong?
Why are you all running?
We're headed to the palace.
The king has been dethroned.
IN MOURNING
Your Majesty.
-No.
-No, Your Majesty.
Your Majesty.
Your Majesty.
This cannot be happening.
Your Majesty.
Your Majesty.
The whole country's mourning.
Your Majesty.
How could they dethrone a king like that?
Those bastards.
It's been vacant for three years now.
No one dared to lay their hands on it
since it was owned by Gu Dong-mae.
I'll buy this place.
Pardon? Okay then.
As soon as everything's ready,
I'll come to the hotel.
You can take your time to look around.
Don't die before I do.
I'll be even badder than you.
Don't you die before I do.
OPIUM DEN, MANCHURIA
AMERICAN LEGATION IN JAPAN
I heard your house
and entire property burned down,
and even the ancestral tablets
got destroyed.
You must feel terrible.
Your house burned down and even
the ancestral tablets got destroyed.
He is very concerned.
Joseon people are generally ignorant.
They tend to get riled up and retaliate.
It's best to nip them all in the bud.
Joseon people are ignorant
and are always protesting.
So they must be nipped in the bud.
Have the new emperor
announce that he will
disband the military.
He wants the new king
to announce the military's disbandment.
Yes, sir!
MORNING OF AUGUST 1, 1907
When the military's disbanded,
if anyone disobeys the royal command
and starts a riot,
Japan will take charge and quell them
as per the emperor's request.
We have an official imperial order
from His Majesty himself.
He requests that
Resident General Ito carry this out.
We plead you
DONGDAEMUN
TRAINING CAMP
to accept.
LEE BYEONG-MU
MINISTER OF DEFENCE
As per the royal command, as of August 1,
the Residency General
will disband Korea's military.
As of today, you are no longer soldiers.
That's a monetary gift from the emperor.
You may kill anyone who disobeys.
Take aim!
CITY PATROL
CITY PATROL
Sir, the emperor has given orders
to shoot anyone who disobeys.
They've already taken our arms.
You must go before it's too late.
If I fail to protect my country
as a soldier,
PARK SEUNG-HWAN
1ST BATTALION COMMANDER
and I fail to be loyal to my king
as a subject,
then 10,000 deaths
wouldn't be enough to atone for my sins.
-What was that noise?
-What was that?
NAMDAEMUN TRAINING CAMP
Commander Park Seung-hwan shot himself!
Japan will soon take control
over the Board of Marshals
and close down
the Royal Military Academy first.
Don't return your firearms!
They're going to take our weapons
and disband the military.
Sons of bitches.
I'll kill you all.
They disobeyed a direct order.
All of them
should be executed!
-You bastards!
-Let's fight!
Don't return your weapons!
You sons of bitches!
Get in.
Take them.
-Take everything.
-Let's go.
Your Majesty!
I, Jang Seung-gu,
am here to bid you farewell.
I must leave you now, Your Majesty.
I must go out and fight.
I cannot permit that!
I cannot permit that.
I understand how you feel,
but do not go.
Do not die like others.
Your Majesty.
My dream was to become a rebel.
Mister, I
I'm going to become a rebel.
I can finally become one now.
Are you all right?
Hang in there.
Officer Jang.
We have no time.
They will send more men soon.
We're short on ammunition
and they are better-equipped.
We'll only get killed
after holding out like this.
I'll clear a path for you,
so don't look back and run.
Aren't you going to come with us?
You fool! Who will guard this place
if we run away?
Who will guard this place if I run away?
I only came to save a few more people.
And I'm not an officer anymore.
Hurry up and leave.
This is the last order from a man
who was once an officer.
I will lead the group.
I will watch the rear.
Help the injured and move quickly.
You must survive. That will be a win for us.
Fire!
Get a grip and move!
Fire!
Officer Jang!
Don't look back and run.
Go after them!
You bastards!
What happened to you?
What's going on?
They're wearing officer uniforms.
Who attacked you?
He's badly injured.
-Take him to the hut.
-Okay. Start boiling some water.
You'll need a lot of it.
-Go make an anesthetic.
-I will.
Japan forcefully
disbanded the Korean army.
The imperial order was sent down
by His Majesty himself.
Naturally, our soldiers could not comply
and a skirmish broke out.
As if they knew it'd turn out like this,
they had a machine gun prepared.
They shot down our soldiers effortlessly.
As a result, Gunner Jang
passed away.
No, get up
CITY PATROL
Get up.
No. get up
For the victorious Empire of Japan!
-Cheers!
-Cheers!
Don't let any table be short on alcohol.
Make sure they can drink all night.
Pay extra care to the food too.
Yes, my lady.
Japanese soldiers
are gathered at the hotel,
throwing a party
to celebrate their victory.
You must be returning
from somewhere far away.
You too must be returning
from somewhere far away.
She wasn't with me.
Same here.
Where do you think you're going?
What was that gunshot just now?
I lit the fuse. We must hurry.