Once Upon a Time (원스 어폰 어 타임)

Seoul, October 4th, 1944 Japanese colonial rule

IM Pictures Presents

Production WYNN Entertainment

Distributed by CH Entertainment

Executive Producer CHOI Wan

I apologize, sir...

For interrupting your evening.

You have 5 minutes.

I know where to find the 'Light of the East'.

30 years have past since Seokguram's excavation.

Countless people have searched for the 'Light of the East'.

The last king of Silla, King Kyung-soon searched for his son, Prince Mai in...

The story of Prince Mai is nothing but a legend.

Winners make history and losers make legends, sir.

'Origin of Silla Records'?

If you ignore Prince Mai's story, there is no diamond.

Do you know why, sir?

Prince Mai was not one man...

But two.

Legend says when Silla surrendered to Goryeo,

Prince Mai was so ashamed...

He went up to Mt. Geumgang and died of starvation.

But this book records 2 out of King Kyung-soon's 8 sons...

Lived in Yong-moon temples in Yang-pyung.

It also says Prince Mai's cane was struck into the yard at the temple.

And it became a 1000 year old ginkgo tree.

Striking a cane symbolizes losing something great.

Thus, it means that the prince who left Silla died.

The ginkgo is the symbol of Silla's 1000 year reign, 'Light of the East'.

The diamond must be there with the prince's remains.

It better be!

Or you'll pay the consequences!

Found it!

It's a real diamond, sir.

Now for the final test at Seokguram!

PARK Yong-woo

LEE Bo-young

KIM Soo-hyun, SUNG Dong-il

KIM Yong-soo, AHN Gil-gang

CHO Hee-jong, KIM Goo-taek

LIM Hyung-joon, KIM Myung-soo

Produced by KANG Hyun-woo

Screenplay by CHUN Sung-il

Associate Producer KIM Seong-min

Director JEONG Yong-ki

Long live the Emperor of Japan!

Long live the Emperor of Japan!

Japanese Empire forever!

Japanese Empire forever!

Hurrah! Hurrah!

Seoul, July 21st, 1945

Koreans and Dogs Restricted

Sir Kanemura!

Your table, sir.

How's business these days?

Enjoy your evening.

Thank you, sir.

Sir!

Why'd you come out here?

Heard anything, yet?

No.

Why aren't they contacting us?

I'm frustrated, too.

- Hey. - What?

Someone sat on you when you were young, right?

Aye or nay?

# After a long day

# Looking exhausted

# You sit down

# And with weak eyes

# You look at me

# Down the lonely path

# Tired from the world

# But I won't stay

# Forever still

# Like this again

# It's okay if I'm alone

# It's okay 'cuz I'm alone

# I don't need anything

# I'm going my way

# I love you

# With all my heart

# In search for my dreams

# I fly to the sky

# Though I may fall

# And get bruised, I won't regret

# My beloved dream

# My way

Colonel Yamada!

Have a seat, Haruko.

Did you enjoy the song?

Yes...

Well, enjoy your evening, then.

Sir Kanemura!

Guess what's inside.

What is it?

I don't know. I didn't open it.

How did you do that?

Now, make a wish.

Going to Russia and opening a jazz bar.

A wish fit for the best singer in the country.

A pearl necklace!

It's absolutely gorgeous!

I went to Russia on business and thought of you.

Allow me, Haruko.

I'm going away on business for a few days.

How about accompanying me?

Thanks for the pearls.

There is a man named Kanemura who comes to the bar.

Find out who he is.

Something suspicious about him?

Yes, sir!

The Emperor of Japan gave it to the king of Baekje 2000 years ago.

From generation to generation the kings of Baekje bowed before it.

It was called 'The Sword of Loyalty' to the Emperor of Japan.

A true warrior's sword must not rust for thousands of years.

Only you, boss,

Are its true owner.

The Sitting Buddha Sculpture from the Three Dynasties era.

The Buddha sculptures from Korea are quite exquisite.

And they are highly recognized throughout the world.

I've heard of your great reputation sir and rushed over.

Thank you for your time.

My man.

Business going well these days?

Not bad...

What brings you here, sir?

Drop the formalities.

But you're a customer.

How's the relics excavation going?

Good. There're too many to dig up.

The relics contain our national spirit.

Who cares? When you're short on cash.

Got my goods?

Goods? Oh that...

Of course not. They're not easy to find.

Come on. There's nothing you can't get.

You don't want business with me?

Well...

I'm not used to doing business with someone so lofty as you, sir.

Good day, sir.

Take it.

No need, it's 100% pure gold.

Made in Korea.

There's no Korean gold around. It's all shipped to Japan.

The goods?

Young folks these days have no manners.

Whatever you say.

What are you trying to sell off this time?

You'd be shocked, if you knew.

Haedanghwa

Ichiban's chairman Yimamoto's house...

The curator of the national art museum's house...

And now the military police colonel's house has been robbed!

Very sorry, sir.

We're putting all our forces to...

I want the thief caught, now!

We are doing the best we can.

I have an appointment with the prosecutor.

Look, you fool!

AHN Joong-geun! The pride of the AHN family!

What other fool would cut their fingers and do such a thing?

Dr. AHN Joong-geun is...

He's no doctor!

He's a violent terrorist and murderer!

Yes, sir...

But...

His family origin's from Soon-heung. I'm from the Duk-poong AHN family.

Who cares? You're all the same compatriots!

There's no proof you're not Haedanghwa!

Is there!

I've arrested Haedanghwa and got a full confession.

The culprit is a descendent of the terrorist AHN Joong-geun.

His fingers were intact to confuse the investigation and...

Inspector Hasekawa!

How many Haedanghwas have you arrested so far?

17, sir.

And how many of the stolen goods were retrieved?

None.

That's why you Koreans will never get anywhere!

Don't create a Haedanghwa! Go catch him!

Koreans...

Send 'Light of the East' to homeland

Send-off Party for 'Light of the East'

Mr. Kanemura!

What brings you here this morning?

Haruko!

Sir Kanemura?

It's unbelievable.

But you've become even more ravishing since I last saw you.

Really?

I've been invited to the send-off party for 'Light of the East'.

How about going together?

Good. I've been invited, too.

I knew that.

So we'll be going together, then.

What's all the fuss about the 'Light of the East'?

It's a 3000 karat diamond.

3000 karats?

It's worth more than 10 crates full of gold.