Get them!
Don't let them get away.
Get them! That way.
Get them!
Get them all!
Over there.
Father!
Look at me, son.
Are you afraid? Answer me!
Yes, sir. I am.
The only way to conquer fear is to face it straight on.
Father.
Father...
His name is Kim Mu-seon. He lives in Gaeseong.
Father.
I'm staying with you.
Father.
Father...
From this moment, you're her father.
Look after her to the end.
You got that?
Yes, sir.
Get up.
Father!
Go, my children.
Find the traitor!
Father, no!
Father!
Don't let them get away.
Come on.
Hurry.
We must go.
Father.
Over there.
I'm going back.
Please, Ja-in.
He's fighting them. We must bring him his bow.
He told me to look after it. Don't you understand?
I'm going back.
Let me go.
Let's go back to him. He needs his bow.
Nam-yi, please.
We got the traitor. Find his children.
Nam-yi.
Nam-yi!
Nam-yi.
WAR OF THE ARROWS
Gaeseong, 1623 AD Shortly after King Injo's Coup
Did you witness his death?
You must be Ja-in.
Did he leave any words?
Those ignorant of diplomacy enthrone a new King and war ensues.
The destiny of the nation hangs by a thread.
Take care of this bow until my child grows.
Big Mountain, Tiger Tail.
Have Lady Kim prepare fresh clothes for them.
Yes, Master.
Get changed.
Don't go wandering about.
You must never talk to strangers until you to.
Is that clear?
Father...
From now on, you're her father. Look after her to the end.
13 years later
It's coming your way.
Nam-yi! She's coming your way.
Go after it.
I'm doing it.
Nam-yi,
she's going that way.
He missed.
It's hit.
He got her.
Over there.
W... Wait!
What's the matter?
Where are we?
What do you mean?
These are markings for tiger traps.
Let's get out of here.
Wait.
Did you hear that?
Sure did.
T... T... Tiger!
It's a tiger.
- Tiger! - Run, it's a tiger.
Tiger!
Tiger! Oh tiger! Good tiger of Mt. Songak,
Bring me a bride for this piece of cake.
The other day, I went to the finest brothel house in Gaesung.
Didn't quite live up to its reputation.
No?
Miss Ja-in is the fairest in all of Gaesung.
She'd have eligible bachelors line up for miles, if only...
Cut the crap and have a drink.
Lady Kim is just being unfair.
Miss Ja-in is more than a good match for her son.
Take her elegant demeanor for instance.
On top of that, she has an outstanding beauty.
The young Master has nothing to offer in comparison.
You're right.
I said cut it out!
What's his problem?
That's enough. You know the circumstances.
I know so well. I was speaking out of frustration.
Shut your trap!
Moron!
I was speaking on your behalf.
You called me a name, didn't you?
Think you're better than me for speaking the savage's language?
I'll rip his mouth up. Teach him a lesson!
Calm down, man.
- Get off me. - Please, sir.
I'll kill you.
You insufferable troll!
Knock it off, both of you.
I thought I would drop by for a drink.
Good evening, sir.
Does drinking like this help you all digest?
What was the brawl about?
What brings you here at this hour?
Come and have a drink.
I trust we can use a change of scenary.
Let's go some place decent.
A good boy like you knows a decent place for a drink?
You'll see.
A hell of a spirit for a brothel house.
This place is famous for its fine liquor.
Indeed, it's rather refreshing.
- Easy with the sword. - Wait.
Allow me.
What do you want?
I would like to pour you a drink, brother.
Brother?
Please.
At last, you're treating me with some respect.
I hoped to discuss a matter of grave importance.
I would like to make an offer for Miss Ja-in.
What?
As her guardian, please accept my offer.
Does Lady Kim know of this? What about the Master?
I can persuade them. I'm dead serious.
Please say yes.
For the sake of our friendship. Aren't we closer than anyone?
Says who?
Says I.
Have you lost your mind?
We're family.
Besides, you're talking about marrying a traitor's daughter.
Are you hoping to ruin your life?
I know what concerns you.
I assure you I'll persuade my mother.
We lived under the same roof for so many years.
The years she had to endure
caring for a traitor's children she never wanted!
Will you burden her for the rest of her life?
- But Nam-yi... - Also!
Think about Ja-in under such an unhappy mother-in-law.
My mind is set no matter what you say.
Also!
I'm prepared to do anything for her.
Anything?
Fine.
Here is my condition.
Condition?
- What condition? - Hey!
If you cut me, I'll give you my blessing.
But if you fail,
I shall take my sister and leave town tonight.
Is that clear?
I don't know what you're trying...
Hey!
Look at you, pretty boy! Weak as a kitten.
I'm the son of a military official. I'm going easy on you.
I'll never give her to a sissy like you.
I would rather have her marry a butcher.
Butcher is good.
That's enough. If you'll excuse me.
We're not done.
Sit down.
Mindless drinking and brawling. Life is a fun game for you?
Yes, sir.
I have no worries at heart. The world seems hit to me.
It's been 13 years since you came to this house.
You have abandoned your studies and trainings.
You're idling away your days.
Would I serve in the court or defend the country?
Ha, I'm the son of a traitor.
I'll just live the day and drop dead tomorrow.
Your father was the King's loyal servant.
I am well aware of that.
- And, yet... - And, yet!
I saw clearly how a loyal servant is valued.
What's the point? You're all doomed for the same destiny.
Isn't that why you're holed up in the countryside?
How dare you!
If there is nothing more,
I'll get more drink before I sober up.
Did you know
that I gave your sister her name?
And, your father named my son.
I'm giving my permission to marry Ja-in.
Big Mountain, Tiger Tail.
Hold it up like a big mountain.
Pull it curled up like the tail of a tiger.
You should use your elbow rather than the wrist.
What are you doing out so late?
Shouldn't be here.
Why did you do it?
What do you mean?
Forget about the wedding. It's all in vain.
Unless the King is deposed or the country falls,
there is no hope for the traitor's descendents.
You'll only end up hurt.
You're always like this.
Why did you run? Only to live like this?
We should have died together there and then.
Coward!
At least, I won't live like you.
You'll marry him without my blessing?
This way.
Thank you for coming.
What are you doing here?
You should be at your seat.
Bride bow twice.
Groom bow once.
- Sir, your turn. - Come on.
Are you alright, sir?
Will you make it through the first wedding night?
Bride bow twice.
- Look at him smile. - Shush.
Get into positions!
Close the gates!
Get into formations!
Launch attack!
1636, Manchu Tribe Invasion of Korea
What's going on?
Evacuate! Run!
Madam!
Gang-du!
Protect the Prince.
Ja-in!
Let her go!
Madam!
Ja-in! Savages!
Master!
No!
The sword.
Father.
Ja-in.
No!
Where are they taking us?
Keep walking.
This is war.
Don't feel sorrow, dear cousin.
He broke the Mangudai siege with his bow.
I never saw a ot like him in Joseon.
We didn't have all the Niru soldiers with us.
I thought their bows were weak.
Their bow comes from the same root as ours.
Shorter and thinner, but with nge and mobility.
We must not underestimate them.
Jiusinta! Wanhan!
The captives exceed our I salute you, my uncles.
Have a safe trip, Your Highness.
They're ready for you.
Hurry back. We have a lot to do for our n China.
Long live, Manchuria.
Commander, we're ready to go.
Fuman, take care of His Highness.
Yes, commander.
Our fallen brothers, as well.
Yes, sir.
Ja-in!
King Injo who took refuge in the fortress of Namhansan
was eventually forced to surrender.
500,000
men and women of all ranks and ages
were taken to Manchuria as prisoners and hostages.
Many have died en route of maltreatment and exhaustion.
My dear!
Who will look after my father's shrine now?
Mother!
Spare me.
Golden flag embroidered with blue dragon.
Where is it?
Please.
I'll decide after you answer.
They're headed north.
That's all I know.
The arrow penetrated the neck. Death was instant.
For all of them.
We must hurry. It could be the act of militia.
Take this one.
Commander, you should see this.
It happened in the blink of an eye.
He was there one moment and disapppeared.
And arrows came flying in again.
They came from an impossible angle.
He speaks our language
and is chasing the royal banner?
That's what he said.
Did he shoot red arrows?
How did you know?
I don't know who he is,
but he is after the Prince's troop.
Then he said something puzzling.
Why aren't you killing me?
My bow's purpose is not to kill.
It wasn't his bow's purpose to kill.
Abort the mission. Nirus, follow me tely.
Is it the last batch?
That's right.
Brothers, we're going home.
Interpreter!
Yes, sir.
Listen carefully to what I say.
Once you cross this river,
you'll never be able to go back to your country.
You all know that once you cross this river, you'll be deemed a traitor.
Those who want to run, I'm releasing you.
Pardon me?
Uh...
Well...
Okay, okay!
He says you can run if you want.
Now is the time.
This is your last chance. Don't you miss your home?
But, you know you mustn't run even if he says so.
I'll count to five.
Those who'll go home, go now.
Sit tight for five counts. Then, you'll live.
One...
Two...
Three...
Four...
Your last chance.
- What's going on? - Don't be agitated.
Eun-yi!
See you back home, father.
No, my child!
Eun-yi!
People of Joseon,
you can go back home whenever you wish.
Just never a alive.
Get them!
See? It was an evil ploy to test us.
Wretched monsters!
My child.
Eun-yi!
- I shall step up. - Sir?
If even one of them can make it back alive.
Master!
You'll get yourself killed.
What's happening?
Come and get me.
You'll have to come through me first.
Have we no warriors among us?
You!
Crawl up to me like your king did.
If you don't, my arrow ce your heart.
Kill him.
Damn it.
What happened to laying low?
Let's join them.
Let's go.
Freedom!
Hurrah!
We're free.
Freedom!
Ja-in!
Don't blame me too harshly for losing her.
Didn't I promise you?
That I'll do anything for Ja-in.
She'll be waiting for me enduring with fortitude.
Are you going to be okay?
Even if we have the enemy's map,
anyone crossing the river back home is deemed a traitor.
The king who abandoned his people is himself a great sinner.
You.
Clean her up.
You brought a feisty one today.
Forgive me, Your Highness.
Take off her clothes.
I'm a married woman.
Do not put me through disgrace.
Stop.
When did you learn our language?
I learned it from my father who served at the northern border.
Then, you must know about the greatness of Qing Manchuria.
Don't put me to this shame. I beg of you.
Even your king swore allegiance.
How can you consider this a shame?
How can you consider yourself to be an le man
if you persecute your prisoners?
Do you see this? It's tiger hide.
My ous uncle Jiusinta gave it to me as present.
If keeps me from cold and rain, even fire.
This soft hide is stiff at first
until it's properly tanned.
Process of tanning a hide can be quite fun.
Have her stand outside until she begs for life.