I'm telling you, I saw it with my own eyes.
- You don't believe me? - What are you saying?
Mind your own business.
Did you see? With his bare hands.
Taehoon.
Bando, Yosebu.
Ah, here you are.
Those Koreans are like roaches.
Every day, they keep multiplying.
When will they stop?
Bando-san!
Tell him I want these aisles swept.
I don't want a speck of dust left.
Make sure he knows that.
He said sweep the floors.
Do a good job. He'll be watching you.
He understands.
Back to your place.
- Beer or sake? - Sake, please.
Sir! Here! Here!
Join us.
Cheers.
Cheers!
My father used to say,
"When a man has a drink in his hand,
his joys turn into sorrow, and the sorrows turn into joy."
Which one is it for you tonight?
Young man,
I don't mean to hurt your feelings,
but I want to drink in peace.
As your elder,
allow me that.
I'm sorry for disturbing you.
Why are you laughing?
I was just thinking of something else my father used to say.
Come to think of it, he really did have a saying for everything.
And where is your father?
He's passed.
From cholera.
It spared me somehow, but not my father.
When did you get sent over?
About a year ago now.
They started me in the mines, but there was an accident.
It won't last forever,
this war.
Yes, but will there be anything left to go back to?
What are you talking about?
We do whatever it takes.
That's our country.
I didn't take you for a patriot.
It's nothing like that.
Just...
I know where I belong.
No need to complicate it more than that.
I'll be off then. I see another seat opening.
I come with great news.
I am proud to announce a most important visitor to our factory.
In two days,
one of our Emperor's distinguished advisors
will honor us with his presence
in recognition of our dedicated war efforts.
Therefore,
we must show our most worthy guest what this factory is truly capable of.
Banzai!
On the morning of August 6th, shortly after 8:00 in the morning,
- a new bomb hit Hiroshima... - Taehoon.
I know what you're planning with that chisel.
It's suicide.
Don't concern yourself.
I don't want to, believe me.
But...
When I look at you,
you remind me of someone.
My brother.
Isak.
I brought him into this hell,
all because I was so lonely.
And now...
he's gone.
I told you about my father.
That disease,
it hit my entire village.
Out of 89 of us,
I was the only one to survive.
Why?
Why did I live when all those others died?
Then when I heard that foreman speak yesterday...
I finally understood why.
For this.
No.
It's a sin.
A sin?
May your cup always runneth over.
That the love you speak of,
may it nourish you into your old age.
Truly.
I wish it for you.
Our nation thanks you.
Thank you.
Well done.
Hurry, get back!
- I was just trying to... - I said, get back now!
He has nothing to do with this! Let go!
- Taehoon! - Sir!
We have ordered our government to communicate to the governments
of the United States, Great Britain, China, and the Soviet Union
that our empire accepts the provisions of their Joint Declaration.
Should we continue to fight,
it would not only result in the ultimate collapse and obliteration of Japan,
but also to the destruction of human civilization...
Are you awake?
My brother-in-law,
can you hear me?
Calm yourself.
Your family will be back soon.
Who are you?
I am Koh Hansu.
You're...
that family friend.
Taehoon, how is he?
I don't know who that is,
but if he was with you in the factory, then the odds are not good.
You had fortune on your side.
The truck shielded you.
So can I stay here then?
The war is over.
Which side...
Which side won?
Who do you think?
Then our country is ours again.
If you're thinking about going back to Korea, forget it.
It'll be chaos in the coming years.
Only an idiot would return to that.
You'll stay on the farm until Osaka is safe.
This farm is mine.
Who...
Who are you really?
As you said,
- a family friend... - You're the father.
Aren't you?
How dare you hang around here?
You have no right to be near him!
I have the right because he is my son.
It was my brother who raised him.
Your brother left him a pauper.
Shut up!
Even once more. If you insult him again, I'll kill you.
Even if it means bursting out of what skin I have left,
I'll kill you.
You think I don't know what kind of person you are?
To earn those clothes, what kind of work you do...
You think...
I would let someone like you taint my family?
You being the head of this family,
I don't dispute that.
But know this.
I saved you,
just as I saved the others.
Not out of any goodwill,
but because of Sunja and Noa.
They are mine.
The sooner you understand this,
the easier it will be for you.
Mr. Koh Hansu.
Are you leaving already?
I left another package on the table.
You should know it will be the last. It's too risky to keep giving it to him.
I understand.
I'll get him through this.
Do you want to see the wasp nest we just found?
These wasps are so big!
Aren't they, Noa?
Brother! Where are you going?
I don't know what's gotten into Noa.
He hasn't been himself lately.
I wonder if it's the thought of leaving, going back.
Enough!
Why are your hands so shaky?
I'll make sure to steady my hands next time.
Sunja!
Are you okay?
I am fine.
I guess this is goodbye then.
I'll see you back in Osaka.
Might be nice to get back.
I've even started to miss my father, though I'll just get sick of him again.
Noa!
I should go.
Let's go, Noa.
We need to leave.
Brother!
We almost forgot to take this!
Mama...
It's okay.
Is this the place?
They've got to be here.
Be careful.
Don't go too far.
Hey, slow down.
How you kids holding up?
We must look like aliens to them.
You know what? I bet these will look way better on you.
Catch?
Mozasu, let's go.
What is this?
No. They're yours.
See that?
You take care of them, you hear?
They're safe.
Noa! Mozasu!
Come eat!
Time to get up.
Mozasu!
What are you doing?
It's morning.
Take this upstairs.
He must be hungry.
Look at you.
Always the same.
Why are you always one step behind?
Grandmother,
what's there to rush off to?
Uncle.
I've brought your breakfast.
Please.
You're not to lift anything heavy.
Good morning.
You need to tell Mr. Koh Hansu he's working you too hard.
His business is booming.
It is what it is.
You must be famished.
Please, do not bother.
I'm just going to get some sleep.
He says he's not hungry.
Where's Tom?
He'll be here.
I am concerned.
It's about Abe-san.
He's carrying too much debt.
Especially to us.
I understand Andrew-san's concerns.
But perhaps we should approach this more rationally.
This all started from rumors.
If we distance ourselves from Abe-san now,
it would worry or alarm our other clients.
Also, I shouldn't have to remind us,
but here at Shiffley's, we've made almost two billion yen
from our ten-year relationship with Abe-san.
Shouldn't such a client be given the time to overcome his financial difficulties?
This is different.
There will be no hotel, not without Colton.
Then we'll find another partner.
Hyatt's been targeting Tokyo...
Hyatt's not going to touch this either. The land has lost half its value.
It will rise again.
That's your professional opinion?
Your hunch?
And what happens if they find the bones?
A priest will hold a memorial service
and let the public know that the right steps...
You really think that past can be cleared away so easily?
Seriously?
Enough.
So, I've been thinking.
It's true that land is tainted, but it's still worth something.
This bottomless appetite of yours, will it ever be satisfied?
Golf.
Golf?
An elite, members-only club.
400 billion gross. 300 billion net.
Minimal outlay.
A legitimate business.
Too good to be true.
I don't like it.
Even after Shiffley's calls in that loan,
they still need to off-load that land quickly.
We should bid on it.
I'm not getting into the golf business.
We know what is to come.
All we have to do is set it up.
Get the permits going, presell memberships at 250 million a pop.
The payoff will be huge.
So...
Shiffley's won't call in the loan.
What? Why?
'Cause of your former colleague.
She made a convincing appeal on behalf of Abe-san.
You have to fucking do something.
Yeah, I was just trying to fucking do something, Solomon.
What do you think I was doing in there?
What does it matter? We got our money.
The point is to put the screws to Abe.
Then you have to convince her.
She's your girlfriend, isn't she?
Wow. What...
What's he talking about?
You didn't know?
I'm starting to come around to this idea of yours.
At least the profit angle of it.
But your girlfriend has to change her tune on Abe.
You think you can do that?
Yes. I'll handle it.
Good.
Better you than me.
Don't you think?
Sunja, look at this mess.
I had it all in order before I left yesterday.
Good morning.
Goto-san! You are early today.
I sure am.
I wake up craving your noodles.
By the way, Bando-san,
are the rumors true?
You're planning on opening a restaurant?
Yes. I hear the Americans will ease the restrictions soon.
We've saved some money to get us started.
But it's difficult to find a good space.
In that case, I know the perfect place.
Closer to the train station.
Won't that be too expensive?
The owner owes me a favor.
I'll put in a good word for you.
Are you serious?
You've always taken such good care of my belly.
Let me do this for you.
Goto-san, you are so kind. Thank you.
And you, Noa.
Entrance exam is coming up soon.
Next week.
I still have so much to study but I am doing my best.
Must be nice, Bando-san.
You'll be the envy of the market.
A son who is a college boy!
But, Goto-san, I need to get in first.
What are you talking about?
Of course you're getting in.
Look at your grandmother.
If you don't,
she'll die of disappointment.
I can't understand, but I know it is trouble.
Noa, you'll be late.
Run along.
Please come again.
Is that Noa?
- Hello! - Get over here.
I must get to work.
He really is a mother's joy, isn't he?
Everyone knows how hard you work.
So come by for lunch.
I'll burst your stomach with all the tofu you want.
All your favorite toppings.
I don't get paid till the end of the week.
What kind of talk is that?
You need to feed that smart brain of yours to do well.
Just come.
We'll take care of you.
I'll try to get away if I can.
Thank you.
BABY SON BORN
NEED 100 YEN. SEND AT ONCE.
MOTHER ILL. COME HOME NOW.
Did she tell you about us?
- No. - Hey, I'm just a little...
little surprised.
'Cause the truth is that I f...
I fell pretty hard.
And...
I think she was...
I think she was just more into the transgression of it all.
What with her parents being who they are and all that shit.
So...
how are you going to get her to back off?
How do you say, "I like you"?
I like you.
I take it that's the quartermaster?
Looks like you don't have to worry about him anymore.
So it seems.
Raise the lights.
How is he doing? Will he be ready?
I can't speak to how much he's learned, but he barely sleeps.
He could've made it easier for himself.
He's the one who chose this way.
He feels the responsibility of being the eldest son.
I think it speaks highly of him.
What's with you?
You've really become a part of them, haven't you?
Isn't that what you wanted?
How much longer do I have to do this?
I've done more than enough.
I would like to move out.
I would've thought
you would have shed those feelings by now.
Once he's settled at university,
you'll be free to leave that house. Until then, you stay.
What if
- he doesn't get in... - That's not possible.
Because you're going to fix it.
I'll do anything for my son,
but not that.
I need to see for myself what he is capable of.
So once he gets in...
You'll be done with that family.
I understand.
One more thing.
This restaurant idea of Sunja's,
how serious is it?
They've been saving every scrap.
Noa's tuition is the priority, of course. But her heart is set on it.
Perhaps you can allow her this.
You can go.
Don't forget to go see Ishida.
Let him know I am not pleased...
I know what I need to do.
You no longer need to explain it to me.
Look at you.
You can't even keep your eyes open.
I'm fine now.
You can't possibly cram any more in that head.
Go to sleep.
I can't.
I have to study.
Noa.
As your mother...
I'm sorry.
What is there to be sorry about?
It's too much for you,
working all day at the telegraph office and then coming home to study all night.
If only I could've made it easier for you.
Mother.
Do not worry about me.
I must be really tired.
That money,
I know we could have accepted it,
from Mr. Koh Hansu.
But, Mother,
I didn't want to do it that way.
You understand, don't you?
I do.
Go rest.
You don't need to worry about me.
I'm young.
This is nothing.
But don't stay up too late.
I won't.
You've come.
I'd like to buy some tofu to bring home.
Is business good today?
No more than usual.
But time seems to pass so slowly.
Some days are like that.
For me as well.
Really?
You always seem so busy,
especially with the exam coming.
Yes, the exam.
It's impossible to forget it.
It's exciting.
That's plenty.
There's no need.
It's not much.
And if it gives you any strength...
Thank you.
Did you forget something?
What if...
I fail?
The exam, what if I don't pass?
If I don't get in?
They only take one out of seven applicants.
Those odds don't work in my favor.
You are Baek Noa.
That's not possible.
I don't believe it.
You will not fail.
What is this?
Your father-in-law has important guests in his room.
They arrived an hour ago.
Join us.
As you all know,
this is my son-in-law.
I have the honor today of having Kurogane-kun as our guest.
I'm told he's a rising star in the new party.
You should get to know him.
It's too early to call it a political party,
but it seems promising.
It's only a matter of time.
With men like Kurogane-kun leading the way,
the Liberal Party will be a force to be reckoned with.
Just the political party Japan needs now.
What is your party's goal?
To restore our nation's pride and glory.
What else is there?
The Americans will be leaving soon.
Your top priority should be the transition plan.
Speaking of Americans,
I hear they are great friends of yours.
We made money with them.
That is all.
Right.
American whiskey,
American spark plugs.
I hear you even sell American toothbrushes.
Apparently they sell well.
I admit
the Americans have their uses.
They're useful in rooting out the Communists.
Though they're mostly Koreans.
The Koreans who refuse to leave are troublesome for our country.
It's a good riddance that so many went home after the war.
Tell me,
what is this meeting about?
We are talking about the resources needed
to support the rise of Kurogane-kun's political career,
so he may steer the country back in the right direction.
I want to see our nation restored to its former glory with my own eyes.
That is my dream for my final years.
I promise you.
Unlimited support.
No questions asked.
You're home.
I am.
I didn't know you'd be here.
I wanted to surprise you but I fell asleep.
You work too hard.
I know.
But it's worth it.
We need to get you to bed.
What?
I'm sorry I'm not so exciting.
That's not true.
For me, this is the highlight of my day.
Is that true?
It is.
Stop eating, will you?
Noa, you need to get up.
We're going to be late for the exam.
Noa?
Minoru, wait for us outside.
We are ready to start the exam.
Wait for the minute hand to reach the half-hour mark,
then open your exam book to begin.
Begin now!
On the morning of the 25th,
the North Korean military crossed the border and shelled South Korea
from 11 locations along the 38th Parallel.
In response, President Syngman Rhee has ordered up his defense forces,
and the South Korean Ministry of National Defense announced retaliation.
A red alert was issued as artillery battles persist.
The country has now been divided against each other,
a war between the North and the South.