Come here and help.
-Are you okay? -Warning.
Internal pressure loss detected in landing module.
-Mr. Hwang, are you okay? -Oxygen levels unstable.
Warning…
Be careful. E1, check the equipment.
-Oxygen levels unstable. -He has internal injuries, so be careful.
Can you breathe, Mr. Hwang?
Warning. Internal pressure loss detected in landing module.
Oxygen levels unstable.
-E2, check the equipment! -Yes, sir!
Oxygen levels unstable.
Captain,
all engines are inoperative right now.
What's our location?
We're 7.6km northwest of Balhae Station.
And the fire detection system?
I can't check on it.
Fuck. Nothing in here fucking works.
We're about to lose power too.
Send out a distress signal, and get ready to leave.
Control, this is Lieutenant Ryu Taesuk of Nuri 11. Do you copy?
Control, do you copy?
This is Nuri 11. Control!
Control, do you copy?
Control.
This is Nuri 11. Control!
Dr. Song.
Dr. Song, are you all right?
Yes.
-Doc Hong, how is he? -One second.
He fractured his left ribs.
All I can do right now
is give him painkillers.
Check if he can move.
-Turn him over. -E1, E2, check the weapons and equipment.
-Yes, sir. -Yes, sir.
Can you move?
One second.
Communications are still down.
The system is shutting down.
The water is leaking.
BALHAE LUNAR RESEARCH STATION
According to the National Institute of Statistics,
infant mortality rate hit an all-time high this year.
Among the main causes mentioned are various infections and diseases
caused by the consumption of contaminated water.
Governmental and private enterprises are vigorously making investments
in mega vertical farms, which can drastically reduce water usage.
In the midst of this global food shortage caused by water shortage,
many anticipate the possibility
of mega vertical farming becoming the solution for this problem.
Illegal pet-keeping is becoming more and more serious by the day.
The government is offering a fine waiver
and euthanasia support during this amnesty period,
but only a small minority has utilized this program.
Meanwhile, the Fair Water Distribution Act was rejected yet again in the Assembly.
The demand for the abolition of the water supply regulation grows
as the inequalities in access to water deepens,
but there seems to be no end in sight.
-Abolish the regulation! -Abolish!
Abolish the regulation!
-Abolish! -Abolish!
Distribute water fairly!
-For fairness! -For fairness!
-Abolish! -Abolish!
Abolish the regulation!
-Abolish! -Abolish!
RED MEMBER
BLUE MEMBER
ENVIRONMENT FOR HUMAN SURVIVAL RESEARCH CENTER
Mr. Kim,
I heard your water grade was upgraded to Class B.
Congratulations.
It's not a huge increase, though.
The researchers here probably have higher classes.
I see.
What's Dr. Song Jian like?
She's a scientist.
Smart, boring, conceited, and condescending.
So why do we need an ethologist for this mission?
She used to be a big-name astrobiologist.
Then why did she quit and go into ethology?
No idea. I guess it paid better.
Have you met her before?
Five years ago. Just once.
What's that?
Mr. Kim, you got a new pair of glasses.
You used to wear brown horn-rimmed ones.
Yes, you have an amazing memory.
That was five years ago.
So what are you here for?
Your papers on astrobiology have recently been gaining more attention.
Amazing work.
Are you here because of the Mars Project?
I'm no longer interested in astrobiology.
I see, but…
There's nothing in space.
I came to visit you today
because we need an astrobiologist to take part in an important mission.
Director Choi also recommended you for the position.
Director Choi did?
What's the mission?
I can only share details after you accept our offer.
Are there any scientists who fall for what you just said?
You might change your mind
once you hear the destination.
Where is it?
Balhae Station.
CONDOLENCES MAY THE DECEASED REST IN PEACE
SONG WONKYUNG
You must've been thirsty.
SPACE AND AERONAUTICS ADMINISTRATION
This memorial is to remember the 117 crew members who lost their lives 5 years ago
at Balhae Station, a lunar station built by the Republic of Korea SAA.
Through independent efforts, the SAA…
Dr. Song Jian?
Yes?
-I hear you're going to Balhae Station. -Who are you?
Han Yunjae, the captain.
I see.
I'm Song Jian.
I've heard a lot about you.
You got here early.
Yes, I just wanted to come
and see this.
This memorial is to remember…
Things still seem very gloomy here.
…five years ago at Balhae Station.
Through independent efforts, the SAA was…
Why don't you reconsider?
Reconsider what?
Going to Balhae Station.
You should reconsider.
Captain!
Salute!
Hello.
This always breaks my heart.
They should've at least had the names of the deceased engraved.
Exactly. It's always the crew that gets mistreated.
Long time no see, sir.
Hey, it's you. Ryu Taesuk.
Oh, this is Lieutenant Ryu Taesuk!
The famous elite soldier of the military.
I have a good feeling about this mission.
-Nice to meet you. -Same.
I'm Gong Soochan, sir. Salute!
-Yes, hello. -Nice to meet you.
-I'm Top Gun of SAA, Kim Sun. -Yes, nice to meet you.
What?
How does he call himself the Top Gun?
You little rascal. He never even served in the army.
Okay, then. He got dumped last week because he's so ugly.
-It's not because I'm ugly. -Then what?
Hello, I'm Eun Jiyoung, appointed as the co-pilot of this mission.
I see.
Nice to meet you.
I'm Kim Heesun, the Top Gun of SAA.
Yes, I know who you are, sir.
How do you know who I am?
Wow, I'm really looking forward to this mission.
Whoa, the golden card.
Wow.
I've never seen one in person before.
I see.
You must be nervous.
It's like that at first.
But you'll get used to it soon enough.
When you're in outer space,
one day together feels like a year spent together on Earth.
So in my opinion, the looks of the crew members are very important.
Think about it.
You're stuck in a tiny spacecraft staring at the same faces every day.
Without eye candy to look at, it gets pretty tough.
Oh, I'm the team doctor for this mission, Hong Gayoung.
Just call me Doc Hong.
-Nice to meet you, I'm-- -I know, Dr. Song Jian.
Well. You're very famous.
Can I speak casually?
No.
I see.
I guess you prefer to keep a distance.
How should I address you, then? Dr. Song? Ms. Jian?
I like Dr. Song better.
You're a gold member, so Dr. Song suits you better.
The higher-ups are here. Hello.
It's been a while, Dr. Song.
Balhae Station was temporarily closed for five years after the radiation leak.
We decided to close it permanently.
Your mission is to retrieve an important sample
before the permanent closure of the station and return to Earth.
Once you land on the Moon, your allotted mission time
will be 24 hours.
The sample you are to retrieve is in this capsule you see right here.
This capsule was designed to maintain a very low temperature
to protect its contents.
If the capsule is in good condition, you won't have a problem in the retrieval.
However, if you find even the smallest defect
on the outer shell or in its thermoregulator,
you must pay particular attention.
Yes, Dr. Song?
What specifically is this substance we're to retrieve?
Why does it have to be transported under very low temperatures?
Well…
The information was lost in the accident, so we do not know for sure.
Please continue.
There are a total of three locations where we believe the samples are left.
The station was in extreme disorder at the time of the accident,
so we do not know to what degree these samples have been damaged.
There is no need to retrieve a large amount of the samples.
Our main focus
is on the safe retrieval of at least one sample.
Aw, you're asking for too much. We deserve to know more than that.
We aren't a delivery service who just travels to pick up parcels.
It's like any other mission.
We just have to do as we're told.
The SAA was also given very minimal information,
so please understand the lack of details.
If we do not know what this dangerous substance is,
how are we going to retrieve it safely?
I wonder, do you really want this mission to be a success?
That's why we need you, Dr. Song.
Dr. Song.
It seems like you believe
we're hiding some crucial information.
But sadly, we also don't know anything.
That's why we needed
a talented astrobiologist like you in this troubling situation.
Or…
did I get it wrong?
Captain Han is in charge of the operation,
but your decision will be prioritized
when it comes to the sample.
Please bear that in mind.
5 YEARS AGO
You'll never have to worry about water again.
Rather than government compensation,
please consider this your sister's last present.
Go away.
Captain Han.
Are all your missions conducted like this?
It makes no sense to restrict necessary information for the mission.
Are you always that passionate?
There's less than 10% probability our whole crew will survive.
If you're worried about their safety,
you should reduce the uncertainty as much as you can.
Uncertainty lies everywhere, be it outer space or Earth.
So I shouldn't ask any questions and just do as I'm told?
The outlook is quite bleak.
Aren't scientists people who find a way
in such situations?
Are you sure you still want to come?
Now that you mentioned my work ethic,
I can't back out.
I will ask for your opinion when I deem it necessary.
Aw…
Why did you bring so much stuff?
Did you bring your entire lab here?
It's just that
I didn't know what I might need.
Wow, look at everyone hard at work.
Reporting for duty.
I'm Lee Gisu, the co-pilot.
Nice to meet you. I look forward to working with you.
I've never seen him before. Why was she switched out?
I can't believe how they treat us.
We have a little something called teamwork.
We aren't replaceable mechanical parts.
They can't just bring a new co-pilot right before takeoff.
It's five minutes to docking. Should I dismiss him?
No, I'll make a great team with him.
PULL TO OPERATE
You seem really nervous.
Relax.
Nothing like sweets to help you relax.
What are you doing?
Mind your own business.
Okay? Mr. Nosy, if you fail to land this thing smoothly,
I'm going to throw up on the back of your head.
Have we met?
No.
You seem familiar.
Well, I have an ordinary face.
Nice to meet you.
Oh, Dr. Song.
I heard EHSRC gives you a good grade for water access.
What's yours? B?
No way, is it higher? Class A?
Why do you care if she's a B or C?
Why are you so curious?
We'll all get promoted to Class A after this mission.
Come on, we're as good as family now.
I was just being friendly. You're always too harsh on me, Doc.
It feels like
you're all going on a trip or something.
We're all just pretending.
What else can we do? We're already on board.
All crew members, put your helmets on.
Nuri 11. One minute to docking.
Preparing to dock.
Countdown begins. Ten, nine, eight, seven,
main engine, ignited, five, four, three, two,
vernier engine, ignited. Liftoff.
Control, this is Nuri 11.
We have entered the orbit as scheduled.
Nuri 11 is in orbit as scheduled.
I now have control. Switching to autonomous navigation system.
Copy that.
Autonomous navigation confirmed. Flight orbit and speed, optimal.
When will we be in the Moon's orbit?
It's scheduled for 9:06 a.m.
We will not be able to reach Control for two hours due to a meteorite shower.
Ask for the revised data when we're back. Keep an eye out.
Yes, sir.
Mr. Hwang made a big contribution during the construction of Balhae Station.
He also stayed there for a long time as a part of the research team.
He decided to cooperate with us
as an advisor for this mission.
But don't you think Mr. Hwang is almost a little too quiet?
Has anybody heard him talk? I haven't.
Is that just who he is?
Yes, he definitely talks much less than you do.
He's the only one here who has been to Balhae Station.
I have millions of questions for him.
What really happened there?
I'm dying to know. Should I ask? I will.
Hey, Soochan.
Don't.
In my opinion,
both Mr. Hwang and Director Choi don't really know anything in particular.
I can hear you.
If I can hear you, anybody can, right?
Anomaly detected in spacecraft exterior.
-What's the problem? -The system is… One second.
It's the docking system.
The locking bolt won't last if we get into the landing orbit.
Ah, fuck.
If the locking bolt falls off, it'll hit the engine.
We can't reach SAA Control.
It'll take 20 minutes to reach them again.
-The bolt is shaking harder. -Fuck.
How long until we land?
We'll enter the landing orbit in seven minutes.
It's going to come off.
Release the module.
-Sorry? -What?
If we do, the point of entry changes.
We'll save the landing module before it's too late.
Release the module. We have to land no matter what.
All crew members, check your seatbelts!
Prepare yourselves for impact!
Switching to module release mode.
Releasing the module.
Ignite main engine!
Fuck! The main engine won't ignite!
Prepare for thrust control.
Three!
Two!
One!
Igniting the thrust control engine!
At this rate, we're going to crash!
Straighten the fuselage!
Please work! Please!
Brace for impact.
-Fuck! -We're crashing!
The spacecraft is tipping. We have to escape.
Let's go.
Step aside.
Watch out!
Is everyone okay?
Hang on tight!
Dr. Song!
Dr. Song, hang on!
Captain!
The satellite communication system has been destroyed.
We can't communicate with the SAA.
They probably saw everything back on Earth.
Mr. Hwang, it'll be tough for you to breathe
because your fractured rib is pushing down on your lung.
You have to stay strong.
Yes, I'm all right.
Step aside.
How far are we from Balhae Station?
We're about 7.6km away.
I just got the chills.
Me too.
Does that mean we're astronauts without a spacecraft now?
What do we do now?
What do you think? Wait until the rescue ship gets here.
Let's head to Balhae Station.
Let's go.
Captain, do you think we could complete the mission in 24 hours now?
Forget about the mission.
Do we even have enough oxygen to get to the station?
I'm so anxious.
You'll definitely get there if you shut your mouth.
Once we get there, we'll contact Earth to rearrange our mission.
Mr. Hwang.
Are you all right, Mr. Hwang?
Dr. Song, don't wait for us. Keep going.
Dr. Song, you have to keep moving.
Get moving.
Can you keep walking?
-Can you? -Yes, I can.
Is that
Balhae Station?
It looks much bigger than we expected.
We have to hurry.
We'll run out of oxygen at this rate.
The southern region has a bit of slope, but we could get to the station faster.
Captain.
Are you sure Mr. Hwang can make it?
Mr. Hwang, hang in there. We're almost there.
His blood pressure keeps dropping.
It seems the bone fragments punctured his lungs.
We have to get to the station quickly.
Water.
What did you say?
Water.
Water?
Water.
He's out of water.
Bring some water.
Here you go, sir.
Mr. Hwang.
The water…
Don't…
Captain.
We'll take him with us when we return.
Yes, sir.
Let's go.
Oxygen level at one percent.
Impairment to thermoregulatory control.
Connect to life support system immediately.
Oxygen level at one percent.
Impairment to thermoregulatory control.
Connect to life support system immediately.
Oxygen level at four percent.
Impairment to thermoregulatory control.
Connect to life support system immediately.
Impairment to thermoregulatory control.
Connect to life support system immediately.
Soohyuk…
Oxygen level at six percent.
Impairment to thermoregulatory control.
Oxygen level at one percent.
Connect to life support system immediately.
Oxygen level at one percent.
Impairment to thermoregulatory control.
Connect to life support system immediately.
EMERGENCY POWER MODE
Oxygen level at one percent.
Impairment to thermoregulatory control.
Connect to life support system immediately.
Failed to unlock. Please try again.
Reattempt failed. Please try again.
-Connect to life support system… -Why won't it work?
Not like this…
Connect to life support system immediately.
Hurry up!
It's all right, Soochan.
Connect to life support system immediately.
Unlocked.
Connect to life support system immediately.
ALL CHARACTERS, LOCATIONS, ORGANIZATIONS, NAMES, AND INCIDENTS
ARE PRODUCTS OF THE IMAGINATION OR USED FICTITIOUSLY.
ANY RESEMBLANCE TO REALITY IS ENTIRELY COINCIDENTAL.
Subtitle translation by: Eun-sook Yoon