Pyongyang Nalpharam (평양 날파람)

Korean Film

Good evening. Glad to see you.

This is Mr. Ko from abroad.

He's come for literature on traditional martial art.

I see. Come with me.

I won't blame anyone even if I fail to find it.

Do you really have those manuals?

Seeing is believing.

This way, please.

Our traditional martial art was established as Thaekkyon

in Ri Dynasty through Koryo's.

Regionally it's practitioners were nicknamed differently.

Eg, Chaebi and Jebi.

Those around Mt. Taesong were called

Pyongyang Nalpharam in Phyongan Province.

Those manuals are just...

Perhaps it's emotional. - Yes, exactly.

Tradition is inherited by spirit.

Martial Art Manual

PYONGYANG NALPARAM

Trees grow from root.

After King Tangun founded the first state on this land,

Koguryo's Kwon-bop, Koryo's Pichon-sul and

Sunggwon-bop of Saints Sosan and Samyongdang

was crystallized into Thaekkyon.

This is the root of Korean martial art described in these manual.

One of the 4 volumes is kept by the master in Mt. Taesong.

Here you are.

Isn't it your ID Plaque?

I'm old and weak. Now you're its owner - Father Jidam.

Thaekkyon Pattern Hyongakhoise

distracts the enemy with swan-like flexibility and charm.

My name is Thaek. And yours?

I'm Kyon. So Kyon.

Then, mine and yours together make Thaek-kyon.

They do, indeed. Thaek-kyon!

Thaekkyon Pattern Pukhose -

Tiger-like valor permeates the whole body.

The eye-sight rids the enemy of soul.

The whole power focuses on the tips of fingers and toes.

Master, your son's Thaekkyon is fantastic!

Yes, indeed.

Here's the Royal Decree:

Submit the Martial Art Manuals to the government immediately.

Why do you take this boar to the market?

Master in Mt. Inwang is coming back

with his daughter Kyon after 15 years.

Is he really coming?

We'll sell this to buy wedding dress and ring.

You must be happy to get married.

You won't recognize Kyon, as you parted from her at 7.

Pyon Ho, take good care of Master So Paek.

Seoul is now crowded with Japs after Tonghak incident.

Don't worry, Master.

I'll be OK. As you wish, I'll strike deep root of Thaekkyon in Seoul.

Good-bye, Thaek!

Miss, here we are at Pyongyang Bazaar.

Here's wedding attire!

How do I look?

He's naughty.

Your bride must be very beautiful. - She's a rare beauty.

Then you'd better buy her a jade ring, too.

Not me. He is the bridegroom.

Thaek! - Please!

Here.

Let me taste one. No hue and cry!

No, don't. They are Kom Mu Gang from Seoul.

Please show mercy to us.

Wow! You're beautiful. Come into my arms.

Who slapped me?

You did, Pakgu?

You mean she did?! You bitch!

Who are you to meddle in?

Aren't you ashamed to turn on a young girl?

You mean you have the manhood?!

Hey, won't you show us the one in your groin?

Go away with your miss.

The scoundrels!

That's not what Thaek wants. - Let me go.

Well done! Well done!

Pae Do! Be patient!

Thaek, are you alright?

Forgive me!

Thaekkyon is not for fight against hooligans.

Another Japanese regiment landed on Pusan today.

The land survey team registers all land and forests of the country.

Clever ministers already think of their future.

Countship or Baronage is given by the Japanese.

The parasitic loyal ministers! They've ruined the country.

Hasn't the master in Pyongyang submitted the Thaekkyon manual?

He is busy to prepare for his son's wedding.

What's the meaning of the ring on the middle finger?

It means a girl has a boy friend.

So the master takes you as his adviser!

And the ring on the last finger?

It means the woman is now a single. - A widow?

Now you're wedding, I have to get a widow at least.

You really want to? - Pae Do!

If you really want to die... You're Kom Mu?

Yes, I am. - Really want to see blood?

Big Brother! I'm sending Kyon ahead. I'm busy with some task here.

I'll be there before the wedding.

Wait for me. So Paek.

I'm very glad your father's coming soon.

Pyongyang cuisine is so famous that I bought some at bazaar.

Thanks.

This wine was made by my mother herself.

Your mother? - Yes. She said I'd pour for you.

Thank you.

To your health!

Thanks. How time flies!

I'm lucky to be served wine by my daughter-in-law.

I wonder why Thaek is getting so late.

Has he gone far away?

He'll be here in no time.

Anything to worry about?

I'll go to meet him.

You should have missed him badly. Try the swing as in childhood.

We ought to hurry. The bride must be waiting for us.

Who will lead the ceremony? - I'll do it.

Exchange the cups!

Nonsense! - Can I help you?

You are silly. Go away! - Big brother!

Master!

Kyon! How could you possibly?!

Thaek, after marriage you and Kyon will take the manual to Father Jidam.

You'll be charged for treachery if you disobey the Royal Decree.

Remember! Never confirm the identity of Father Jidam

before you see his ID Plaque. It's Tiger's Claw.

Something has gone wrong. What about going away?

What do you want? - Get aside.

Thaek, we're Seoul fist-fight gang.

Actually we've wanted to show off with Pyongyang Nalpharam.

We'll have you as our head. Accept us! - Please!

Perhaps the master in Mt. Inwang betrayed us. We ought to be strong.

Pyongyang Nalpharam's rule is to cut limbs

if you fight in the street corners.

We accept it.

Find the lad!

What happened here in Mt. Inwang?

Have you found him? - Yes, Master Thaek.

Fantastic!

Mountains are green and streams are clean.

If the dish rotates well, we'll get food. If not, waste water.

Next is the survival trick.

If he's lucky, survive; if not, to the hell.

A somersault like a dragon's. You'll miss it at one blink.

It's him. The one over there, with a big mole on the cheek.

He was with her on that day.

A magic boomerang next. Even a blind-man can catch a bird with it.

Give it back. Want to spoil our entertainment?

It may hit the spectators. - You don't look like a spectator.

Thaek, we can't wait here. Hurry up!

Master Thaek?!

Hey, bastard! Making profit with my money?

What do you think I am?

You are an idler. What are you looking at?

Hey, stop!

Who are you?

Where's Miss. Kyon?

You've confused, I think.

Where's the witch girl?

Oh, God!

Miss!

What's the matter?

They have come, I think.

Run away! Come on!

Are you really Kyon?

Yes, I am Kyon, engaged to you.

Do you recognize this bottle? - Yes, of course.

Are you ready to die?

Pour it for me!

Drink!

I revenged my father's death. I won't regret.

Father!

You mean mine is your father's enemy?

Yes.

How dare you insult my father?!

This is my father's uniform.

Your father sent assassins to kill him.

You are tricking to save your life.

Read it if you can't believe me.

So Paek! I keep Thaekkyon manual in confidence for posterity.

And you take me for a traitor to betray me...

to the government? You no longer deserve life.

I can't believe it.

I can't.

I can't believe it. No!

My dear!

I'm ready to be beheaded, but...

Please hand down the manual, lifeline of Thaekkyon, to posterity.

I've said all I want to say. Now kill me!

Did you meet him? - Yes, I did.

Why are they in Seoul?

Well, it's said they are here to avenge their master.

But they didn't touch her even a hair.

Have you brought what you promised to?

Haste makes waste. - OK, I will wait a little more.

Well, er...

Here you are. - Thanks a lot.