Escape (탈주)

(North Korean Civilian Police Unit, Demilitarized Zone)

We love the phrase 'in one go, '

over the mountain in one go,

over the river in one go

This is the final moment of deserters!

Compatriots of North Korea,

this is the Sound of Freedom.

This bell represents freedom, peace and hope.

Did we come too far?

We might come across Southern soldiers.

We could just wave at them,

what's the big deal?

Birds are flying low, it might rain soon.

It'll pour in 2 days.

Rain? It's going to rain?

Not according to the forecast.

Yes, I heard there will be a shower in 4 days.

2 days earlier than the forecast?

Foot soldier Kim Dong-hyuk is better than high tech...

How will we go on without you?

Can't you stay here and not discharge?

Are you so desperate to get your ribs smashed?

I endured 10 long years,

I won't even look back when I walk out of here.

What'll you do outside?

I got... no plans.

But I'll live to the fullest.

Will you go to college?

Nonsense!

He's from a bottom dwelling third-rate family.

He's bound for farms or coal mines.

So bleak, his future is bleak.

Look at these jerks crawling up my back.

If you don't wish to be cut up like this meat,

use your damn tongues to taste this meat.

We received a report that

animals were loitering in the minefield.

Shut your trap.

As you know, over 15 men

have been evaced for malnutrition.

Why are you telling me that?

We couldn't free the animal

we found during canvasing.

Animal?

That's right, sir.

I thought it could replenish our men's health...

That's why you crossed the demarcation line?

How will you lead the revolution with that mindset?

I'll put this lunatic

in front of the executive summary.

This is Supreme Leader's manual.

Look at this.

He instructed us to eat as much meat as possible.

That's exactly what Sgt. Lim here is doing.

Then I'll go ahead and feed my men.

But there's an order to things.

Cheers!

Thank you.

Our Supreme Leader announced,

'Deserters do not exist in my book,”

and ordered the troops to be vigilant

with monitoring each other...

3668 says, 'We'll have fried chicken

for my bro's birthday tonight,

but I'm fighting with my dad

whether to order fried or seasoned.

Isn't seasoned chicken the norm?”

Enjoy both types with your family.

We'll send you a coupon.

Let's hear the next story.

'Hello, I live in Seoul and I'm 28 years old.'

'People say I'm too old to take on a new challenge, '

'but I will take on my dream head on.'

'In a world that sets my boundaries, '

'I thought, 'No point in struggling."

'Why is my life so messed up?'

'I always blamed myself.'

'Then I came to a realization.'

'If I don't take action, nothing will get accomplished.'

'I have to seek my own happiness.'

'That's why I want to take up this challenge.'

'Please cheer me on as I start again.'

Thank you, Mint Choco.

Here's your song request, Zion T's Yanghwa Bridge.

I was always alone at home

My dad was a taxi driver

When asked, he'd say he's at 'Yanghwa Bridge'

Every morning, he'd leave me candy and ramyeon snack

I'd wait for his gift in his pocket after his shift

I remember the young me

Mom, dad, and me

I was the baby of the family, I remember those days

I remember

Let's be happy, let's be happy

Don't be sick, don't be sick

Let's be happy, let's be happy

Don't be sick

(My dear son Live a happy life - Mom)

I'm making money, I'm making all the money

I used to ask my mom for 10 cents

My mom and dad, even my dog rely on me now

I heard you volunteered

for tomorrow night's DMZ search party.

Will you defect to the South?

Are you out of your goddamn mind?

Aren't you moving up the schedule

because of the early rain?

The rain could move the mine locations.

Let's be happy!

I saw it all!

I saw you with my eyes!

You saw a ghost, that's what you saw.

The demilitarized zone is full of roaming ghosts.

If you go waggle your tongue, I will cut off your head.

Got it?

Kyu-nam, please take me with you.

Tomorrow is my mom's birthday,

I miss her terribly.

I need to know how she's doing

with my little sister in the South...

Comrade Kim Dong-hyuk, I'll forget about today.

You did not see anything,

and I didn't hear anything.

Dong-hyuk.

You wanted this, right?

I don't need it since I'm discharging.

Take it.

Thank you.

- Rise! - Rise!

- Deserter on the loose! - Deserter on the loose!

We got a deserter! Come on out!

Hurry up!

Move to the barbed-wire fence!

- To the barbed-wire fence! - This way! Go!

Get moving!

Go!

Run! Hurry up!

Kim Dong-hyuk!

Where is the hole? Where did you dig it?

Let's head back.

I'll get shot if I do!

No, I diverted the platoon,

let's head back.

You were going to go anyway.

I'm going alone.

I just need to dig this!

Dong-hyuk!

Dong-hyuk!

Lead the way!

Lower the gun, this is not the time to go.

Rain will start before dawn, we'll lose our window!

I know, so let's defect while canvasing the DMZ, okay?

I don't know this route, so we're as good as dead.

Let's use my route later tonight.

Where's the map?

Platoon leader, it's no big deal.

Comrade Kim has an illness, he sleepwalks.

He unknowingly got out...

Deserter, does this hurt?

It's not over.

You made this.

Am I right?

Dong-hyuk, then is this yours?

If you keep your mouth shut, you'll take the fall.

Don't you know what that means?

Firing squad.

What happened was...

It's mine!

Comrade Lim didn't do anything wrong!

You're so full of crap.

State Security is en route!

You mean Field Officer Li Hyun-sang?

(Executive Summary and Punishment Committee)

We'll now begin the executive summary!

Lim Kyu-nam and Kim Dong-hyuk

committed a serious offense of deserting in tandem.

Judging by this map,

they've been planning for a long time,

and both must be executed

to uphold discipline in the Party!

Yes, of course.

I'm sorry, please don't kill me...

But...

according to this report,

Kim confessed to making the map.

Then why is Sgt. Lim getting punished?

They were very close for a long time...

Very close?

Very close...

- Lt. Park Joon-pyong. - Yes, sir!

- Lt. Park Joon-pyong. - Yes, sir!

Tell me.

Is there any evidence that Sgt. Lim made the map?

Very triumphant.

A desertion was attempted by your men,

and yet you all look triumphant.

I'll explain this one more time.

When Kim attempted desertion,

Sgt. Lim tried to apprehend him,