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Based on real events
With the caveat that all characters and situations are fictional
On September 11, 2001, Al Qaeda launched a terrorist attack Osama bin Laden led an attack on the United States
The United States declared war on Afghanistan After it provided refuge and shelter for bin Laden in its lands
38 countries joined the war
South Korea sent hundreds of non-combat troops
After losing power and taking over a new government loyal to the United States
The Taliban has turned into a movement that launches suicide attacks and kidnaps foreigners
- Afghanistan, Zabul Province -
- September 19th, 2006 -
Let's pray to the Lord
Oh our God, bestow your grace upon this barren land
Amen!
May the seeds we sow today take root
And help the people of this land to understand
...that is our God
One God - Amen! -
We believe that "Jesus" will be the King of Peace
Amen!
Is everybody okay?
What is going on?
Open the door!
I'm just a bus driver
Please don't hurt me!
Open it now!
Calm down!
We are Korean! From South Korea
We are tourists
Tourists
Understand?
There are no tourist sites in Afghanistan
The Point Men (Gyoseob)
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs, South Korea -
Deputy Kim!
Yes?
What happened?
They should have been in Kandahar yesterday, but they haven't arrived yet
This is not what I meant We have already banned travel to that country
They traveled to Dubai and entered it via Beijing ...so we never expected
Damn, kill me with this nonsense
What is this?
They are all from the same church
What is the purpose of these people to travel there?
We believe they are on a Christian mission
What? - Look -
Here is video of the Talibans demands for the prisoners' release as they continue
We demand the Korean government to withdraw its forces from Afghanistan immediately
and the immediate release of 23 Taliban fighters detained in the capital prison, Kabul
Tell our media office a must for all media To describe the abductees as volunteers
What?
Hurry up, or they will die if they know that they are Christians!
Yes sir
Oh bye! Yes? -
Hold an urgent meeting. Right away -
My contact with the foreign press. Okay -
If they don't heed our request, we will kill the hostages
We will give you 24 hours
- Karachi prison, Pakistan -
Get out!
What's going on?
Sign here
- "Park Dae-shik"-
You suffered a lot here
Three months. No, was it four?
I can't even remember
Counterfeiting dollars was too much
Was it my decision?
You said you'd get me out of here quickly
Is this how the state treats those who risked their lives for it?
You know counterfeiting is a very sensitive issue here
Good!
Go to Kabul
I hope we don't meet again
What's your style story?
They kidnapped people from us! Take care -
It's 23 people!
- 23 Korean Kidnapped by the Taliban-
Hurry up!
Quickly!
We will land soon at Kabul International Airport
Kabul time now is 8:24 am and the temperature is 31 degrees
We kindly ask you to fasten your seatbelts and return the tables to the upper position
Oh, Deputy Minister
Deputy Minister! Yes? -
The plane will land. Put on your seat belt
Good
- Kabul, capital of Afghanistan -
- 5 hours before the deadline -
Welcome
How is it going with the Afghan government?
The ambassador is doing everything he can, but they won't move
Please accompany us
Stop! This is a warning
Hey, HEY! Stop!
It's okay - What is the matter? -
He is an intelligence agent
Are you the negotiator?
What's your plan?
They like to show their seriousness
So show them your positive response before they kill a hostage
Did you understand? - Let's go -
Isn't that the idiot who was messing around in Pakistan?
Yes sir
Wasn't he fired? Why is he here?
I heard he helped negotiate the Korean hostage incident in Iraq
But that hostage died
...Intelligence officers are rare in this area
They must be in dire need of any intelligence agent
- Afghan Ministry of Foreign Affairs -
Two days ago, two Germans reporters were kidnapped in the exact same area
I don't understand why the Koreans did not ask our government for protection
Especially when they're moving in such a large group
Tell him enough preaching and to release the prisoners
The most important thing right now is to bring them back, right?
Please release some Taliban prisoners in exchange for the Koreans
Like you did the last time for the Italian reporter
The Italian reporter again
That was a very exceptional case
And it was one person at the time
This time, there are many Way too many
You are aware that the kidnappers asked us to withdraw the troops
Yes I know
But the Korean troops were scheduled to go back at the end of the year anyway
They gave you a very easy task
We could postpone it
We could even consider sending more troops
To expand medical facilities and road networks in Afghanistan
The Afghan Foreign Minister decided to hold a press conference
Manager Jung is on the line
In your opinion, how long would it take for a prisoner exchange?
It doesn't look like it will take long
But the American position is the most important
So I think you should contact Washington
Understood
Well done
Thank you!
- The Korean Embassy in Afghanistan -
Tell me the terms of the agreement
Did you hear me?
Don't you have any understanding of the procedures?
Instead of sticking your nose, contact your agency on a regular basis
I don't need that
Will they actually release Taliban prisoners?
The Afghans will not make a deal on troop withdrawal
How did you know about our conversation with them?
This is a diplomatic secret transmitted over a private line of communication
Are you eavesdropping on us?
I will not condone this
What do you know about this country?
People grind their teeth in anger at the mention of the Taliban
The president was nearly deposed when he tried to free a few prisoners
Do you think he will release 23 prisoners?
The conference has begun, sir
"Hussein!" "Hussein!"
We are working closely with the South Korean government
To solve this hostage crisis
Will you accept the Taliban's demands to release the prisoners?
Under no circumstances will we release the Taliban prisoners
The Afghan government is considering all other options.
To ensure that none of the Korean hostages are hurt
What are these bastards saying?
What's going on, Jung?
This is a call from Saul
Yes, Commander
Didn't you say you reached an agreement?
It seems there was a misunderstanding
Yeah, we'll explain it soon
We only have an hour left! One hour
...I know, but
No response from Afghan officials?
...What? not yet
What's the story behind this crowd?
...I'm losing my temper
Is there no shortcut?
Shall we try to pass through the alleys?
Okay
Ugh
It's way more crowded here
how much time left?
Forty minutes
Oh, my God
Let's take the opposite path
Are you blind?
Sorry! Sorry!
Slowly. Let's go
Are you crazy? - Are you blind? -
What's up now?
How far is the place?
It's at the second intersection, on the corner
Deputy Minister!
There is no time, I think we should continue walking
...but we arrived on foot
Hurry up, it's okay
Seriously?
Allah is Great!
Is he still not answering his phone?
Sir! Are you well?
Deputy Minister! Are you well?
Welcome?
Director Jung?
We have 30 minutes left
What do you think will happen?
I think they will be killed
How will we stop them?
I'll announce that we are withdrawing our forces
Get in touch with the OIC quickly
Changing our position means admitting we made a mistake
If you see the situation here
There is no other way
His Excellency! Did you announce the withdrawal of troops?
Do we surrender to the terrorists after the failure of the negotiations?
What is the context for this hasty decision?
His Excellency!
Director! The Taliban extended the deadline
What?
How long? - Another twenty-four hours.
Take good care of the Deputy Minister
What?
Director! Hey where are you going? -
Don't you think you should see a doctor first?
I thought we had an agreement! Why did you back down?
Don't be upset
We think it is very regretful
That the Korean government had to give in to the Taliban's demand
We agreed with the Afghan government broke our whole agreement
All you care about is getting the hostages released
But we have to keep fighting the Taliban
Even after you leave
Please understand that for us
This is a very complicated decision
listen to me
What does it take to release the prisoners?
Aid?
Or American consent?
Answer me! Next time there maybe no extensions
Don't get desperate
This is exactly what the Taliban want
You sound like you don't care if they die
They are innocent people, just a civilians
You really believe they are innocent?
Excuse me?
Hello?
Good
I have a very urgent matter I have to attend to
If you don't mind - No, no -
We are not done
A German hostage has been murdered
Next will be Korean?
Mister Jung
Do you believe what the Taliban really want is the prisoners release?
Are you saying there's something else?
I think we've already told you
Peace
Do you know this guy?
Have you seen him
Hello - Hello -
Do you know this guy?
Aah, half way go in back there
Faster!
Are you Kassem?
What is he saying?
Kassem is busy now.
Kassem does not know the Korean language
You
Oh, Lee Bong-Han
Do you know me?
Escort me out
If you are tired, rest at the hotel
No, I have to watch our work
Are you well?
The Afghans said we can pay a ransom for the captives?
why did not you tell me?
Will you negotiate with terrorists?
Did you lose your mind?
What did the Germans gain when they stuck to their principles?
Their hostage was killed
I will inform the minister myself
We will be weak in the eyes of the world if the news gets out
Our goal is to prevent murder, not to protect our reputation
Everyone here knows this
Don't move a finger now
The intelligence service said they would sort it out in two days
Two days?
They only gave us one day
What can intelligence do?
Al Jirga!
Jirga
The Jirga is the assembly of Afghan tribal leaders
The tribal council decides all issues in Afghanistan
If they make a decision
The hostages can be released without an exchange of prisoners
Our expert officer is currently communicating with a local coordinator
What is the matter?
.What? Let's go
He says the mule needs to rest
Or you can pay another 10,000 afghani
What a fraudulent bastard
We're not even halfway there
Is this the only way?
Unfortunately
I'm serious
Well, that's 20 grand
And I'll give you another 20 if we get there before dark
Good? Go
Hey Daichik, you have to pay him through me
I am waiting
- Pashtun tribe village -
- Nineteen hours before the end of the deadline -
Welcome
This man says he knows Ishmael
They are Korean
.I smile
Do you know "Ishmael"?
.yeah, i know him
I saved him by taking him to the Korean Medical Unit
To perform surgery after a bomb blast
Saved him?
Any friend of my nephew is my friend
But what brings you here?
He is asking why we are here
We came because of the Korean hostages
These people have come a long way for volunteer work
He brought this gift as a peace offering
It is a phone of the latest version
Twist to open
And folds up to close
They love anything made in Korea
How did you get here?
Do you think I'm here to play?
I thought you said there was no other way
No...it's all minefields
Damn you!
I am Jaeho Jung, representing Korean government
Nice to meet you
This is Jung Jaeho
He is the representative of the Korean government
Welcome
Come in
Hi, I am the only korean translator of pashto in afghanistan
..."Abdel-Karim Kassem"
"Kassem." For short, just call me "Kassem."
You're Korean? It is amazing
I will need your help then - .Okay -
what are you doing here?
What? I cooperate
Don't you dare to interfere here
Stay away. I will handle it my way
This place has its own rules
We don't have time The souls of 23 people depends on us
I beg of you to calculate my fees separately from him, sir
A professional negotiator like you is of a really high level
...to make a hospital offer in the name of the president, to build a school
This has nothing to do with sophistication, but with money
So, is a new phone more sophisticated?
You both work for the same country, no hassle
It doesn't matter which road you take if it takes you to the same place
Also, the phone has fulfilled the purpose. Well done
Is he really an important figure in the Jirga Council?
Of course
He is from the royal family
Royalty?
The lineage to which a family traces back is important in Islam
There are some families that even the Taliban cannot touch
So we must win this chief of the tribe to our side
Koreans! join us
I think they are testing us
I am waiting
Never underestimate their dignity
If you refuse, they will think you don't respect them
Once more?
Smoke a cigarette!
This is not tobacco It is a strong type of cannabis
Once again
You are asked to smoke more, but you don't
I'm fine
Great
...someone is coming
He says he will help us
He said the hostages would be safe while we discussed it
They help us because they want to show
Islam commands the preservation of dignity and respect for the guest
- Jirga Council -
They decided to release them
Truly? Truly?
Amazing!
Well done! Truly!
Thank you all
I'll invite you over for a drink when we return to Korea
I will not go back to Korea
I love this area
I like the feeling that I am the only one between heaven and earth
Listen! Listen!
They agreed to release the hostages!
What's wrong with your reaction?
Anyway, my great translation
And pretending to know "Ishmael" contributed a lot
You're not friends with Ishmael?
One out of every three men here is named Ishmael
That tickles
Aren't you afraid when you joke about these things?
...Oh, my God
Now, let's agree on my fee
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs-
Manager
What is the matter?
No plane can take all 23 hostages
Should I book a private jet?
And who are they? The pride of the nation's gold medalists?
Find non-connecting flights
Your command, sir
What is the matter?
Why do Christian missionaries continue to make these reckless journeys?
...if someone dies on a missionary trip
What are you doing there? Connect with the TV station
Your command, sir
In fact, they all wrote their wills before they traveled to Afghanistan
Yes?
I am from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Sorry?
What you're broadcasting now is very dangerous
It may provoke the Taliban
How can I control their opinions? They do not read ready texts
Would you take responsibility if anything happened to the hostages?
Stop broadcasting now!
How do I interrupt a live broadcast?
The Taliban do not understand Korean So what's wrong?
We are broadcasting now
Sorry, I'm going to hang up
No, go away
I'm sorry, we already agreed
Trickster!
Let's go, Dae-shik
Wait! Wait
Why did you lie to me?
What is he saying?
He's asking why did we lie to them?
What?
..You said they were volunteers
...he asks why we said they were just volunteers
Why are they on TV?
Shit
Listen carefully! They are not Christian missionaries
You should make it clear and insist that they are volunteers, okay?
You did this unforgivable!
Volunteers! They are volunteers
They are not volunteers
Commander!
We don't lie!
The hostages are currently being held in three separate groups
The first group of eight people is scheduled to be released tomorrow morning
The press conference will resume after a 10-minute break
What do you mean we have to pay the ransom?
Negotiation failed
Every broadcast here carries Korean news
It is published that the hostages are missionaries
Is that right?
Al Jazeera broadcasts Korean news with subtitles
The Afghans will mediate for the ransom
Is there no other way?
This is the best and realistic option now
Don't be stubborn, Director Jung
Why don't you try negotiating through the Jirga Council again?
Our discussion with the Jirga is over, Commander
You must make up your mind quickly, Minister - Hello
We'll discuss the decision, so just wait
is that so?
Okay thanks
What's wrong?
An Asian body was found in the Mishki area
No, it can't be
Wait, what's up now?
I must go home
Let's check it out
Shit
These people are from the Korean government
Five days have passed since the kidnapping.
...Crazy
What is this?
I'm waiting!
Deputy Minister! Deputy Minister!
I found this on the Taliban website
My namme is Hong Mi Suk
I am Korean and I work as a nurse
This is my first visit to Afghanistan
Everyone here is good and they treat us well
They give us wonderful meals and a bed every day
I miss my family
I strongly urge the Korean government
to take more effective steps
To save its citizens
What did he say?
He said they never asked for money
The only way for the Korean hostages to go home is the release of Taliban prisoners
We warn the Korean government
Convince the Afghan government to release for Taliban prisoners within 24 hours
or we will kill more hostages
Mr. negotiator, what is the solution now?
Well, don't be dismayed
The Taliban want us to panic
How do I not panic now?
Just give me time to think!
to think?
People die while you are thinking
Watch your words!
Have you lost your mind, you bastard?
Stop!
What are you two doing?
Another drink. Sure -
Neither America, nor President Karzai
Will hand over the prisoners
There is only one way
Direct negotiation
Impossible
It is impossible for us to act silly
Why?
Are you afraid of meeting the Taliban?
...it is clear that
The loser who spends his life in an air-conditioned office
He will urinate in his pants when meeting the Taliban
Do you know what it means to sit at the same table with the Taliban?
There is a Maginot line that cannot be crossed in the diplomatic service
The moment the diplomat sits across from the Taliban
South Korea becomes a weak country that succumbed to terrorists
It would be a huge diplomatic loss
...diplomat
Mr. Diplomat
You can eat this
If you send me, I will go
Why? Do you want to fix what you spoiled in Iraq?
Do you think I'm doing this for my own good?
I will give you valuable advice
Just go back to Korea
Dangling in the past and wandering around this place
That would drive anyone crazy
Save me
...save me please
...this is my fault
Look carefully and tell your government everything that happened
I want to go home!
...both
Are you Mr. Park from South Korea's intelligence service?
Let me get it straight
So, this mediator convinced the Taliban to change their prisoner list
Will we be able to release these detainees?
Yes, how many times do I have to tell you?
Abdallah is no ordinary mediator.
He's a British businessman who dealt with the Taliban before the war
He has been involved in similar incidents of kidnapping countless times
How do we get these people out of prison?
By an internal process
How is this possible Especially with the US military's opposition to that?
Since it will be in the city of "Ghazni", this is possible
The central government's control is less tight over that area
Prisoners often escape
How much does he want?
.two million dollars
What?
Mr. Abdullah, until now the Taliban demanded we release 23 prisoners
Now suddenly they changed their list?
I don't understand
The Taliban also feel uncomfortable about these killings
As the clock is ticking, they're having internal disagreements
If given the chance they'd prefer to negotiate
You are not Afghan, why get involved?
As someone who understands the Afghans
I truly want these Koreans to go back to their families
...no trust
No deal
I'm wasting my time here
Just a moment, please
What's the problem?
Has he ever settled kidnapping cases?
So let's check with the British government
Everyone who works here has fake names and nationalities
It will take a long time to check their backgrounds
We should act according to our gut feeling
Please decide quickly
There is no time to sit and think
We need to check properly first
What if I fall another victim? Will you take the blame?
If you're ready, give her the phone
Hello?
Will this buy your trust?
Two minutes
Hello?
With you is the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs What is your name?
I'm Hong Mi Suk! Please help me!
Yes, keep calm, please. I'm going to ask you some questions
How many people are you with now?
There are seven of us here
How many Taliban guards?
Three
How is everyone's health?
Not so good Especially Hae Young, she doesn't eat at all
Where do you think you are now? Are there any terrains that you can identify with?
I don't know. They keep picking us up at night
I am waiting
Please tell my family about this
.that I'm sorry and that I love them ...just tell them this
Don't worry, Mrs. Hong You will be able to tell them this yourself
So?
Now what?
One hundred dollar bills No consecutive serial numbers. Put them in two bags
Mix it together
Daichik, there are 100 in here.
As soon as we get the money, you get the prisoners
Four hours before the deadline.
Team A has arrived
- Ghazni Central Prison -
The B team is ready
Everyone stay alert, and let's finish this quickly
Where is "Abdullah"?
Right on time
Where's the money?
Hello
Now release the prisoners
Should we count the money first?
The prisoners first
Very well
It's me
Release the prisoners
Yes, Deputy Minister, we counted 23 of them
It's done
This heat is killing me!
What...?
What is the matter? What's wrong?
Look at this, Deputy Minister
Director Jung asked me to dig more information about Abdullah
This is from the British Foreign Office
It seems to be a fake person
Abdullah's real name is Peter Merchant
It says he was killed in Kuwait last year
Take the prisoners to this place
The Korean hostages will be there
May God be with you
Salam Alaikum
Just a moment
Director Jung! Don't give him the money
What?
He's a fraud!
Hands up
.drop your weapon
Are you well?
.I'm fine
Throw it!
No, don't go!
Don't follow them!
Wait!
...shit
Sorry
Get him out, quickly!
You
Check whether he is a Korean intelligence agent This asshole is participating in the scam
Find out how much he gets paid
Check whether the Taliban has charged money for this call
Do you think you are here on vacation?
You bastard. You will not get away with this
You have come to destroy us, right?
Please stop, sir. He's doing everything he can
Hello?
It's a general from the Taliban
Hussein
He wants to say something important to the Korean government now
Transfer $100,000 to the foreign account by this afternoon
Then we will release 30 Koreans
He says they will release 30 Koreans
30?
Not 23, but 30?
...fake Taliban general, petty crime detainee, rogue broker
Shit
Hello?
This time he says he's the Taliban commander
He said the deadline has already passed
First he was a general, now he's a commander?
Translate this word for word
If he calls again, he won't get away with it!
My name is Park Seung-jin
Born in August 1973
I live in Bincheon, Gyeonggi Province
Mr. Park Sung-jin
Tell him it was a misunderstanding We need more time!
Translate now!
Fulfill the demands of these people, please!
To be able to live
Save me please!
Whatever we can so we can find a way to release the prisoners
Hurry!
We gave you enough time, but you kept wasting time
Tell them quickly!
I want to live! Please save me!
Mr. Park, say the word "Nanwati"
Nanwati: used to refer to a request for sanctuary, whereby the host must be willing to fight or die for the sake of anyone who comes knocking at his door seeking refuge, even if it is a sworn enemy.
"Nanawati! What protection! Justice! Mercy of the Pashtun people!"
Allah is Great -
Next time, bring me the right answer
The next deadline is tomorrow at 4 o'clock
Hello, Minister, I am Secretary Cha Min Young
I am ashamed to have made you come this far, Minister
The Taliban have warned the Korean government that there will be further killings
He responds, the Foreign Affairs Minister Choe Song-shik
Has made a visit to the Afghan President, Karzai
Will the Korean Government's new negotiation strategy be able to satisfy the Taliban
without causing any tension in the South Korean-Afghan relations
And effectively prevent the Taliban from further killings?
Yes?
What happened?
They launched a military operation!
What are you talking about
The military have mobilized in Ghazni
and there are concerns that the joint military exercise will provoke the Taliban
So is this the minister's plan?
Vice Minister
Is it true that we will launch a military operation?
.just a normal process
This is sensitive timing. This may provoke the Taliban
We must stop this now!
How can we stop soldiers from training on the battlefield?
...it's not
We are preparing for the worst
If they kill more hostages
There will be a rescue operation
Your Excellency, the US military's attacks in that region have failed for years
So should we just sit back and watch the hostages die?
We are not done with the negotiations yet
President Karzai gave his final decision to refuse to release the prisoners
What?
Director Jung, start packing
I've done enough. Your job is over here
His Excellency - - I'll take care of it, so come home.
So what will happen to the hostages?
His Excellency! US Army Chief On Line
What did he say?
How did it go?
I was ordered to go back
What?
So you're just leaving?
and hostages?
Are you going to let them die?
Hey!
I feel bad to see you leave after all the trouble you've been through
I will come to visit you when I return to Seoul
Thank you for your efforts
Well done
Let's hear what they have to say
Hong Mi Suk is my wife and mother of two children
Please return safely
Please help my wife, Hong Mi Suk
To return home safely. Please
Honey, you must be very tired
I am waiting
Hello? This is Jung Jaeho from Afghanistan
I want to speak to the Presidential First Secretary
...he's in a meeting right now, so if you tell me
This is a very urgent matter, so please speak to me
He cannot answer the phone at the moment
If I don't talk to him now, you will regret it
Director of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs? so what?
Director Jung, what's up?
Mr. Secretary
Allow me to negotiate face to face with the Taliban
I will try to convince them myself
Did they change their terms?
No, but negotiating face to face is now our last chance
I understand your feeling
But Minister Choi is there now, so follow his orders
Director, you're going to be late for your flight
Hello! This is Jung Jaeho
I am the president of the country
Do you really think there is a chance?
Everyone says this is impossible. Is it possible?
It's a low possibility
But I can't give up, Mr. President
I was told that we cannot guarantee your safety
Are you determined to go?
Okay
Can you come back alive?
I will do my best
Our fellow Koreans
- 1 hour before the deadline -
You must be worried about the news of the second victim
of our people who were kidnapped by the Taliban in Afghanistan
I assure that we are ready to use any means possible
To ensure the rapid and safe return of our citizens
Director Jung, do you know what I did?
Our president just sent an open invitation to negotiate with the terrorists
You know more than anyone else How disgraceful this is to our diplomacy!
As far as I know, our first duty is to protect our citizens
Please tell me if I'm wrong
We received a message from the Taliban
The hostages are safe
If we send a team, they will negotiate with us
Projected point of contact near Megan Northeast of Kandahar Province
The US military will provide protection until the meeting point
They say they want
One million dollars for an American prisoner And a million and a half for an Italian photographer
We have a lot of people
This is top secret
Thank you, Robert
- abduction location-
How many vehicles for today?
Two cars, eight in all. Good -
Javed Noorul Haq
He is considered a high ranking terrorist even among the Taliban
It's a group that the CIA is very keen on capturing
This is absolutely terrible
He is a notorious figure even among the Taliban
Where is "Abdul Karim Kassem"?
Where is "Abdul Karim Kassem"? - I'm here! -
"Daishik"
Get away!
Daishik, my friend!
Can you get me out of here please?
No wonder I couldn't reach you
Can't you stay out of trouble?
It was a misunderstanding
Should I give you a chance to get out of here?
Please, as a fellow Korean, please?
So, translate for me. ...of course, all you see -
Where are we going?
To the Taliban - To the Taliban? -
I wish you a safe journey. I will stay here
It's to save people
Should I risk my life to save others?
Oh shit! Farewell
This may be better than leather
Skin?
Gambling, drinking and fraud
I have committed all sins
Under Islamic law, you will be flogged dozens of times
Can you stand this?
It hurts. It hurts, of course
Let's talk outside
- Ten days after the kidnapping -
Are you ready?
What?
Your act of embarrassing kindness
Since I may never see you again
It's a joke
Do you know how to joke?
Why don't you wear these?
They will think I am afraid. I will not give them the upper hand
Pride will not protect you from bullets
Thanks
It is forbidden to use the restroom during negotiations
Can't I even drink water?
They are coming
I heard you were a deacon
How important is that when facing death?
I will pray to the Lord of this country
What does he say?
Move
What?
Go
I?
Did they have to come here? And cause more trouble?
Are you going to be okay?
With what?
Not contacting your family
Oh, my God. You must be eavesdropping on us already
Do you know who I envy the most?
The person who has a place to return to
They said only the negotiator and translator can come
I don't think I need this
Let's go
Wait
Pop this with your teeth in one bite
You
I'm fine
Hey! Where are we going?
Be quiet
Where are we going?
How far are we going to go?
I am Jung Jae Ho, the negotiator representing the Korean government
I'm here to negotiate the hostage situation
He said he is glad to meet you
He asks if you brought the answer
What do you do? These people are quick to anger
Ask them first to inform us of the situation of the Koreans
Bring the screen. Yes -
He says after you check, let's start talking
There is an additional order - What now? -
Since I'm here on behalf of the Korean government
You must also prove to me that you are the leader of these negotiations
This guy is a bit special
What can he do to make you believe him?
Tell him to release three of the hostages first
What? - Translate, now!
...Damn it
He says you are fooling them
If you release them now, Muslims all over the world will be proud of you
He said he would release two people
This is thanks to God
Thanks. Thank you very much
Hold on, we have to check for explosives
What the hell are you saying?
There!
!Oh, my God
Mrs. Kim Hye Young? Miss Kim?
Come here
Come here!
Hello?
How did it go?
Kim Hee Young and Lee Ji Hyun are safe with us.
Good
He says it's our turn
What do you do?
Come on, say something
Prisoners will not be released
What?
You said you brought the answer
This is our answer
If he wants to move on, tell him to change the terms
I can't, we'll die if I say that
What did he say? Tell us now
Well, I'll tell you
This will only weaken your bargaining power!
He said he would negotiate his way
He told them to kill that woman
Sir, won't you do something?
Stop!
Wait
I will ask our government
They changed their terms
He said they are asking for the release of all Taliban prisoners by midnight
Let me make sure of this
All Taliban prisoners, is that right?
This is correct
If we don't
They will kill a hostage
every hour
Three hundred prisoners?
They had no intention of negotiating from the start
Let's go to Bagram Air Base
Please wait a little longer
Who do you think you are?
We have sent Jung Jae Ho as our negotiator
Shouldn't we give him that little chance and wait?
If we start bombing now, the negotiator will be in greater danger
I think it's about time, why don't they call?
They won't call
...What? wait a moment
They said the Korean government broke off negotiations, what will happen to us?
You should never give them a chance!
You fooled us
Both
The Allies launched a military operation
What?
Stop lying
They have 21 hostages, so the allies can't carry out a rescue
Why did he say 21? ...two hostages were released, they must be 19
This is not a rescue operation, but a cleansing operation
US and Afghan forces need just an excuse to destroy this place
When the process begins
The hostages, you and your men, and we, too, shall all die
Are a few of your men more important than saving many lives?
You yourself gave the excuse to bomb yourselves. Understand
I know what you're thinking
You come here to save these people
You don't just let them to be killed
Tell your government stop the attack
We don't have the power
Koreans are not our guests
You sent the troops here
You're an extremely rich country
You can do whatever you want
You may be a commander
But you are not a negotiator
You know your biggest mistake?
You overestimated us
No God except Allah
Muhammad... Muhammad is the Messenger of God
As the price breaking down this deal
I will send you to hell first!
The only way to stop the bombing is to tell them we have a deal
We're not afraid of American missiles
Time is on our side
So did Allah
Eventually we're gonna win this war
Why take things so far?
You know better than anyone
The prisoner exchange is impossible!
Why do you think?
Money
Money? You insulted us
Take him out!
Take this too!
He told them to take me too! What do I do, sir?
These American bastards!
Allah is great!
Fifty million
Forty
Twenty
Remember that Afghanistan is the graveyard of empires
Send all your troops home
Make all Koreans leave Afghanistan in a month, for a gift
Okay?
Okay
Never set your foot again in this country
Korean
Hello?
The negotiations are over
They will release all hostages
Call the Americans
Well done
Jung's manager?
Well done everyone! We've come to an agreement
You can go back to Korea now
Thank you all
I take back what I said about you being incompetent
You did a great job
No, thank you
I really couldn't have done it without you
What is this?
They said one of us should stay
What are they talking about
They've ensured our safety even here
So they want to ensure their safety as well
We finished negotiating, what is this?
He said if we don't do that, no one can leave here
I am the representative of these negotiations, so I will stay
Then, in your capacity, bring them safely back to Korea
It's my turn now
Don't worry. I'm having good luck
I will stay
Let him go
Live a good life!
Make sure to see the manager leaving
You did well, Bong Han. Go
Take care of yourself, brother
If I breach this agreement, or disclose anything related to my work here,
“...I agree to be punished according to the law
Very clear, isn't it?
Thank you both
We worked alone to death and got nothing
Twenty-one people came back alive
This is correct
The hostages who were taken in Afghanistan on September 19th
They just landed at Incheon International Airport
The safety of one member of the team is still unknown
Having stayed with the Taliban after the deal was confirmed
This marks the end of the largest hostage crisis in the history of Korea
- Three months later -
Minister at a press conference, but we still don't know that yet?
what are you doing? Find out now
Hello, who is this?
Didn't you go to Washington?
Or maybe you can't?
Park Dae-shik?
...you bastard
So quick to insult me!
Where are you now?
Why didn't you call?
Do you know how worried I was? Didn't you get hurt?
I told you, I'm having good luck
Is this manager Jung? Me, me
Wait, someone wants to greet you
What?
...Manager Jung
Hello! How are you?
Kassem! Lee Bong Han
It seems that no one is really there Are you working with "Kassem" again?
...Last time in Afghanistan I don't think I got my full wages
...you lowly one
Director Jung, come quickly
Anyway, take care of yourselves We will communicate soon
...take care and
I won't say see you later. We don't want to get into another mess
"Park Dae-shik"
Everyone has a place to return to
You know, right?
Salam Alaikum
Did he say he would pay? both?
...always talking about money
Let's go
At 8:43 this morning, our government confirmed
Marine Star 1 is from Dongin Shopping Company in Busan
She was kidnapped in the waters off the Indian Ocean
300 km from the port of "Kismaayo" in Somalia
The hijacked ship was carrying 25 people
It is believed that a kidnapping took place
by Somali pirates armed with portable missiles
We hold an emergency diplomatic and security meeting
to discuss countermeasures
A response team will be dispatched as soon as possible
LaSKaRa: translation and proofreading Otara Worldwide from
- Hwang Jung-min-
- Hyun Bin -
- Kang Ki Young, Lee Seung Chul, Jung Jae Sung -
Park Hong-soo, Ahn Chang-hwan, Jeon Seung-woo
- Directed by Yim Sun Ryu -