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TAKE-OFF 2
This film is based on actual events
Good evening, everyone!
This is 2002 Ski Jump World Cup in Nagano, Japan,
where 2nd round is currently taking place.
South Korea's 2nd jumper Cha Hun Tae is getting ready.
He recorded person best of 134m in the 1st round.
Let's see if he can best that.
Here goes Cha.
Good speed!
Great crouch posture.
Reaching max velocity.
Cha takes off!
He's in the air, flying with the wind!
- Great lift-off!- Let's watch short track.
We're at Montreal 2002 World Short Track Championships.
... in Montreal.
Women's 500m finals will take place momentarily.
There's Park Chae Kyung.
Here's our national darling Lee Bo Mi!
- Lee is after her 3rd win...- Lee Bo Mi!
... with this 500m event.
She's the best short track skater in Korea.
With the signal, they're off!
Park gets an early lead!
Lee is just behind her.
Hey, hey! Concentrate! This is an important game!
Lee takes the lead.
Korea is in 1st and 2nd places,
with Lee in the lead.
Park takes the inside!
What happened there?!
Park's unreasonable play forced Lee out of the race.
That good-for-nothing!
Why would Park do this?
How could there not be a single viable coach candidate?
Perhaps they all got a hint that this is a temp team
as a bid to win the Winter Olympics.
But even so.
It's still a coach gig for a national team.
There's someone we didn't contact.
Huh? Kang Dae Woong?
Sweet Pea, I told you to disregard him!
No, you didn't.
But we're a respected associ...
Let's go with him.
Sir?
What's he up to nowadays?
Bro! Breakfast!
- No more drinks, please...- Get up!
[JUNIOR HOCKEY LEAGUE PARTICIPATION AWARD]
[KANG DAE-WOONG]
Dad, how's your hangover?
Hangover? It's hanging.
What's with the breakfast?
Come on, dad!
For the sake of your only son,
you could've prepared hangover soup.
You idiot!
Why are you using my credit card for boozing?
You said a family shares everything.
Listen to that shit coming out of his mouth!
It's your shit, you gotta clean it up.
That mouth of yours...
Wait, wait, dad.
Dad, give me a sec.
What a piece of work...
Yes, hello?
I wonder what he'll make of himself.
Yes, yes.
National coach.
Say what?
I was offered a coaching gig.
A national team.
It's a phishing scam.
Come on!
There's no such a thing!
His friends are pulling a prank.
We got a coach one way or another,
we just need a few players to get the ball rolling.
Hold on.
I actually prefer ice Americano.
Nice and chill...
Sweet Pea, no more calls?
Any potential players?
None.
That's it then?
Shouldn't you post an ad or print some pamphlets?
- I did.- Yeah?
Good job.
She's an oddball!
She makes a mean coffee.
Coffee mixes are all the same!
I stand corrected.
Did she put MSG?
Dude, listen.
When do I get my corporate card?
You haven't changed one bit.
You know anyone? We can't find any players.
Who in Korea played women's ice hockey?
There is.
Lee Ji Won, national ice hockey team.
We're creating a team, how could she be in one?
In North Korea.
[Ex-Ice Hockey Player, North Korean Defector]
Got a celebrity in town?
What a parking job...
How am I supposed to get to the door?
Jesus...
Lee... Ji Won?
Wait, wait!
Ms. Lee! Wait for me!
Ms. Lee! Hold on!
Lee!
I won't play here, I'm going to immigrate.
Immigrate?
Want to play abroad? That's great.
- Where about?- Finland.
Finland...
The 'Ice hockey heaven'.
Of course, you should.
But it won't be easy, getting a visa and whatnot.
Oh yeah! Young Su!
I think he's playing in Finland now.
Immigrating can be super easy.
With a medal on world stage, the association will assist you.
And that's easy?
Korea doesn't even have a team.
Listen...
Know how many teams compete in the Asian Games?
Any idea?
4 teams. Just 4.
Not interested.
Wait...
Ms. Lee!
75% chance!
♪ Here, baby, I'm here!
♪ Milfs and cougars, gather around!
♪ No place for boring ass bitches
♪ Send them home and gather around!
How was it? Awesome, eh?
Hello?
He hung up.
Wasn't I good?
♪ Boring ass bitches go home!
You're boring me.
Isn't it about time you gave that up?
Give this up? Don't you know me?
Even the stray dogs in Pyongyang knew my name.
I'll rise again like a phoenix.
I told you not to touch my things!
[National Team Coach]Kang Dae Woong
Transfer?
What did do wrong?
I barely convinced them not to fire you.
Did I do it on purpose? I'm in pain too!
So why did you do it?
Like someone desperate for gold.
All I got are 2 silver and a bronze at international events.
So who will remember me?
2nd place is meaningless.
Gold is all that matters!
Take the transfer and go along with it.
When things die down, I'll bring you back.
Don't you believe me?
- Fine.- Good.
Should I report to speed skating's coach Hong?
No.
It's ice hockey.
What?
Ice hockey?
[Recruiting Women's National Ice Hockey Team]
Is this dating agency?
I'm Kim Ga Yeon, what grade did I receive?
You received grade E.
What?!
Did you even look at my profile shot?
We did.
After quitting figure skating, you've been unemployed.
Why does that matter so much?!
Vocation is a vital grading factor.
- Recruiting National Team- Unemployed for 3 years...
[Become Korea's First Women's Ice Hockey Team]
Athlete's Village
So big...
Wow...
Hey.
Hi, I'm Ko Young Ja.
Good afternoon.
Here, eat this, let's be friends.
Sure.
Hello, I'm Ko Young Ja.
Okay.
Hello! I'm Ko Young Ja.
Have some bread.
It's so different from field hockey.
Maid lady, got any hot coffee?
Coffee? Hold on...
My toes are freezing.
'Maid lady'?
Aren't you?
Is there another one here?
This place is for national hockey team.
You're in the wrong place.
This isn't a club.
No, you're the one in the wrong place.
This isn't a wrestling tryout.
Wrestling?!
Yes, wrestling.
I don't believe this...
She... looks really familiar.
Yeah! It's her!
- The national menace!- Indeed!
The one who took out our national darling!
It's her! It's really her!
Hello there!
Hi!
Nice to meet you!
What a moron...
Hello, I'm Shin So Hyun.
Didn't ask.
I want to be the youngest national...
Not curious.
Do I look like a middle schooler or high schooler?
Shin So Hyun, Jamsil Middle, grade 8.
160cm tall, weighs 42kg, AB bloodtype,
star blade hockey player.
Want more?
Who are you?
Is everyone here?
Sit, sit.
Okay, welcome everyone.
I'm sure we'll get to know each other well,
I'm a former national athlete, coach Kang Dae Woong.
Wow.
Applause.
There's our star player.
Come on, hurry up!
This is Lee Ji Won,
she's already a national athlete.
In North Korea.
Is 'star player' status so ubiquitous now?
A defector is hardly a qualified national athlete.
She doesn't look like a North Korean.
Hello there!
Hi!
Maybe she doesn't understand.
Jesus...
Ms. Jo?
You reused papers?
Um, Ms. Jo, unload that box.
My god... They stink...
Burn them...
It's only sweat. Can't be that bad.
Was this really from the association?
This is all temporary,
so use them until we get our own gear.
Ms. Jo?
Your work is done here, go back to the office.
I'm an athlete too.
The chairman is paying me by the hour.
I roller skated back in the day.
Yeah?
You make a mean coffee, so you must skate well too.
Very good.
Gear up,
and report to the rink in 10 minutes...
Take one each.
How am I supposed to wear this?!
The defector thinks it's worse than North Korea.
Dunno, never received a supply drop.
I lived well.
Did you leave your manners before defecting?
Takes one to know one.
I've had it!
You went after the medal without a hint of skill.
Yo bitch.
Let's see what a star player can do.
Steal it from me.
Really?
Yo defector, you know what my world rank is?
I'm 5th in short track!
$10 on the defector.
National menace for me.
That defecting rat!
Short track skaters aren't used to turning right.
You need to relearn how to skate.
Dammit...
Don't go all out on your first day!
Coach Joo!
Give me a hand?
So, you're all set up.
- Isn't that our gear?- That must stink.
Hey, come on.
At least take the names off.
People could mistaken them for one of us.
My boys will be embarrassed.
But why are you here?
To practice. We'll go soon.
Shouldn't you be on your way?
Where?
Official national team rink!
What?
- So cold...- This is it?
Is this it?
20 years on the ice, I've never seen a rink like this.
He said to come early, and he's late?
You're all here.
- Good afternoon, coach.- Hello.
Booze stench!
It's not booze!
I, uh, fell in the hospital,
I mean, I fell and went to the hospital,
and they sprayed alcohol all over my body.
Okay, okay! Let's practice!
Sir, shouldn't we pick a captain?
Haven't picked one yet? Of course we should.
Since Lee won, she should be the one.
But a defector can't be one.
Hey...
The one who was cut for eliminating her team can be?
I wasn't cut, it was a transfer.
Stop! Stop!
You snooze, you lose, rock, paper, scissors!
Okay, Chae Kyung's the captain.
Alright, get your stuff and gather at the center.
Okay!
Here are the basics of ice hockey.
An ice hockey team consists of 6 players,
including a goaltender.
A game is played in 3 20-minute periods.
Whoever scores the most in 60 minutes wins.
This Choco Pie-like thing, this is called a puck.
It weighs 170g, and this is a stick.
Put the puck on the ice...
And with the stick...
you handle the puck like Wayne Gretzky,
and move like lightning!
Score!
Even before, you know, the goalie can react,
you put the puck in the net.
Easy, right?
Hold on, where was I?
Since skating is the most crucial part of ice hockey,
let's concentrate on that today.
Why's no one wearing helmet?
If you trip, you're dead, get your helmets.
Very good, Ji-won!
Ga Yeon, lower your arm! This isn't figure skating!
Stop walking and skate!
This isn't short track!
No pressure, just hit it.
Okay.
Tap it!
Tap?
Hard enough to reach the net!
Nice shot.
Whoa...
Sorry.
Sorry again.
Very good.
But she's a kid...
Didn't you see?
She's born to be a goaltender.
No doubt about it.
A prodigy.
Shouldn't we assign positions?
Right, assigning positions. Let's do that.
How about rock, paper, scissors to assign that?
Should we? Okay.
Did you see how the players moved?
- You must assess...- Wait a minute.
Yo, Jung Chul.
I'm busy practicing with the players.
Coaching is a busy job.
What? A drink?
I'm not that busy.
No, no, I'll come to you!
On my way!
Coach!
Since he's gone, I should too.
This is all bullshit.
Half work day, nice.
- Gonna get my hair done.- Ar you leaving too?
You're all leaving ?
This is to check the condition of the ice.
If it doesn't stick to your fingers, it's in good condition.
Like this?
Yeah, like that.
Don't be shocked because I'm too good.
I practiced so much.
Yeah?
Steal it from me.
Sis!
Stop!
You're pretty good!
- Over here.- Ji-won!
- Is that all you got?- I'm just a kid, stop!
Sis!
You're pretty good.
Sis, did you go easy on me?
Of course not!
You were just too fast.
Stop lying! I know you!
On the ice, there's no sisterhood.
You represent North Korea, you should know that.
Go again! Now!
Come after me!
Sis!
Wait for me!
Ji-won!
Ji-hye!
What if this leaves a scar on your pretty face?
What if you don't get a boyfriend?
None of your business!
Can I have this?
I want it so badly.
Please, sis?
Give me this pair.
Please, sis.
Did you hear? We got a game!
Already?
But with who?
We're the only women's team.
Maid lady! We're a national team,
so probably the Chinese or the Japanese.
So dumb...
I didn't hear that. Do I get extra pay per game?
They're like Energizer bunnies.
Excuse me.
Is this a joke?
You want us to play against the grade schoolers?
No joke, a game is a game!
They've been playing for far longer than you.
It was so hard getting them to play with us.
Dammit...
Stand down, boy.
Sucker!
You stop right there!
Go after him!
He's passing, keep on him!
- Wait for me!- Defense!
Mokwoon Elementary: 1
It's okay! It's okay!
Go team!
Relax, relax!
Stay away! Stay away!
Ga Yeon, block him!
Don't avoid him!
I'm sorry!
So sorry! You okay?
Mokwoon Elementary: 2
Chae Kyung!
That frigging rat!
Pass!
Why did you steal my pass?
I heard defectors leave their families behind.
Same for you too?
Shut up.
Do you miss your mom back home?
Shut the hell up!
What are you doing?!
Ref! Kids are watching!
Ejection!
Hey, that's the wrong call!
Ref!
We don't have any subs!
They're fighting, it's straight up ejection!
Ejection is for when fighting the other team!
They're on the same team!
But still, get them off the ice!
You can't do that!
It's my call!
You can't!
Get off the ice!
Mokwoon Elementary: 5
Coach.
10 minutes left to dinner reservation.
Sure, we all need to eat.
Everyone!
Get your gear, let's go eat.
Hey, Kyung Su!
You son of a bitch!
Your game went viral!
Getting pummeled by children...
Let's talk outside.
Back off! Are we friends?
I gave an idiot a coaching gig, and you think you're all that?
I told you not to cause any embarrassment.
Was it so hard?
You stupid idiot...
You gals go on ahead.
Bon appetit.
We got a women's hockey team?
They stink...
Look, she's putting on helmet.
Hey!
Must we come here like this?
I already made a reservation.
I put down $50 of my own money.
Why didn't you get the change room key?
We didn't get to change...
Is he still mopey after that slap?
As the captain, that's all you got to say?
I don't believe it.
Don't pretend to be a saint.
Should we be blaming others?
We got no one else but ourselves to blame.
Since the practice, and even during the game,
you all did whatever you wanted to do.
But those kids were really good.
Enough.
It's a good thing our names aren't on it yet.
What?
On the back of our jerseys.
Goddammit, I'm off!
Hey!
Pay up first!
$19.50!
I... didn't eat anything!
I thought she did...
Guess who I met at the show.
Remember Chang Sik?
That snot-nosed kid from the resettlement center.
According to him,
he left his brother in the North.
His broker brought him here for $5,000.
Could you put together $3,000?
- I'll get Ji-hye...- Are you nuts?
They'll find anyone.
It's a sure thing this time.
Snap out of it!
How many times have we been scammed?
We searched for 8 years.
You heard what the last broker said,
if we still haven't got in touch with her,
she's either dead or avoiding our contact.
That's nonsense!
Do you not want to find her?
What if we find her? And bring her here?
You expect me to look after her?
Am I her mother?!
I'm no coach...
'Min-su's dream job'...
Dad, you're home early.
Hey, son.
Welcome home.
My boy,
you filled 2 pages with your dream jobs.
Look at this.
Judge, doctor, Power Ranger.
This is a good one, a monk.
Min Su, what's wrong?
Put him down.
What's wrong?
I smell poop!
Sorry.
I thought it was a fart.
But it wasn't.
So nasty.
I lost my appetite.
Son, I'll help you clean up, come here.
It's okay, dad.
I gotta clean my own poop.
Never trust a fart.
Is the coach coming? What if he's fired?
Would you come? He'd be so embarrassed.
I didn't hear about his dismissal.
Huh?
Someone's here?
Who's that?
I put it on okay.
Did my head expand?
Coach!
Not even a single text message?
I could have died of embarrassment.
Are you okay? Why did you come?
I came to clean up my own shit.
Come on, I'm eating.
Are you gonna stand there? Gear up!
- Okay!- Sure!
Hurry! On the double!
Don't push me, lady!
- Chae Kyung! Hurry!- Come on!
Ko Young Ja.
Kim Ga Yeon.
Huh? What's this?
- Shin So Hyun.- It's my name.
I'm so moved!
- Park Chae Kyung.- My name's on it!
Lee Ji Won.
So cool!
When did you make these?
Pulled an all-nighter.
Mi Ran's a real hard worker.
How about putting that energy towards practice, okay?
Okay.
Ji Won, very good!
Mi Ran, faster!
Harder!
Ga Yeon, aim while shooting!
Young Ja, good stuff!
Yes!
Good!
Why did I hire a lazy waitress?
Stop dozing off and swat some flies!
What's the use of playing ice hockey?
Someone called for a temp driver?
I thought you lived well in the North.
And you?
Do you drive as a hobby?
- Hey, driver!- Yes!
Good evening.
Why were you inside? Where have you been?
I'm sorry.
[J HOSTEL]
Let's start tactics training today.
Buy 1, get 1 free is a deal.
1 + 1 = 3. This is a tactic.
As with other team sports,
you're nothing without your teammates.
What the?
What's going on?
I'm scared!
Sir!
Can't you see we're training? What are you doing?
Overdue utility bills!
They told me to shut off the lights.
Even so, would a national team skip bills?!
I don't care, I'm doing what I'm told!
Don't blame me.
Good bye...
Keeping this moldy rink's lights on can't be expensive.
34 days as of yesterday, total of $12,356.70.
That's not that much.
No one's leaving? Let's get out of here.
What do we do?
It'd be so good to go on a spring training.
We don't even have money to keep lights on.
I know.
Aye, it's me.
Me!
Your offspring, of course.
Got room to house 10 people?
Okay, bye y'all.
You wanted spring training.
Why didn't anyone mention this training earlier?
Where are we going? Japan? China?
It's the ocean!
[Welcome National Ice Hockey Team!]
Jo Mi Ran! Our Darling National Athlete!
Where are we?
It's the ocean.
Are we taking a boat?
- Mi-ran!- Daddy!
- You're here!- I'm home!
So good to see you!
Been well?
Come say hello!
- So nice to be back home.- Indeed.
Where do we practice?
We'll have to ask Mi-ran.
Don't worry, we can clean it up.
This space is used to dry seaweeds,
but doesn't it look like a rink?
Come on, let's start.
All this?
But it's too wide...
This is all wrong!
It'll be faster, if we do it together.
Ga Yeon, can't you give us a hand?
No way, I'll get burned, the sun is facing this way.
Straight, down the center.
Very good.
She's got talent.
Ladies!
Have some dry squid.
Nice! It's perfect!
So, how is it?
Yeah, it's decent.
Shouldn't we get more teammates?
6 won't be enough to register as a team.
Of course not.
Now, shoulder, and waist.
Hey!
With the addition of YMCA players,
we are now a full team.
YMCA means 'Young Man'...
Too many damn flies...
Anyway, there are only 4 teams participating in the Asian Games.
Even if we win just one, we'll secure a medal.
- Got it?- Yes!
Bodycheck with shoulder!
Bodychecking!
Is he really in grade school?
He's my cousin, doesn't even have pubs.
What?
Lower body is your life!
Go away!
When you work out,
you'll feel certain high!
It's called...
'orgasm'.
You mean 'catharsis'?
No! That's what we call it in ice hockey!
Orgasm... Catharsis...
Orgasm!
It's the most basic skill in any sports:
flexibility.
And back flip!
Like this.
Tada.
This is what you call flexibility.
Will that help us?
She's like a squid.
Next, spin!
Are you okay?
You okay?
What? This is normal.
End with deep breaths.
Ga Yeon...
What?
You're nose bleeding, you hag.
It's okay.
Catch up faster!
Maintain same distance, don't just look straight.
The formation keeps breaking.
We won't win a game like this, let alone win medals.
How do we maintain distance?
Space out evenly,
when the rope tightens, your distance is good, okay?
Now, go!
Stay in formation!
Next group!
Do you get it now? One falls, everyone fall!
Lower body!
Keep going!
Get up!
One! Two! One! Two!
Mi Ran! Keep up!
Faster!
Come on, you can do this!
This is not good enough!
Get up!
Let's go!
Move faster!
Good! Stay in formation!
Hey! Where are you going?!
Come here!
We won! We did it!
Are you all eating enough?
Yes!
Eat plenty and regain your strength.
No training in the morning, so get trashed!
Drink! Drink!
Nice!
Why do you play ice hockey?
Me?
Being a national athlete could get me a nice hubby.
Hot dang it.
I suddenly had this thought,
if I give up figure skating, what could I do?
I dedicated my entire life to it.
Wait a minute.
Didn't you say you skated for 2 years?
19.5 months to be exact.
It felt much longer.
Dammit...
I was going to quit hockey soon afterwards,
but after a while, I got hooked.
Then why do you care so much about appearance?
Athletes aren't women too?
Us ladies!
Must be presentable till death!
Mi Ran.
Put some make-up on.
When you look deep enough,
you can find beauty in anyone.
Let's look tomorrow.
Don't give up, not yet.
Okay.
Yo! Put some make-up on and dress up too!
Have some pride as a national athlete!
- Pride!- Pride!
National athlete!
Let's drink!
Let's see...
I found your nostrils.
It's nice and round.
That's the toilet?
Why? You scared?
Scared of what?
Don't just stand there!
Talk to me,or sing a song!
Doves, doves...
Stop! You'll wake the ghosts.
Let's just talk.
Of all places, why Finland?
There are other countries that love ice hockey.
I can make a living playing hockey.
And not a lot of Koreans who'll see me only as a defector.
Self outcast.
Let's call it that.
Will you really go back to short track?
Of course!
But hockey's pretty fun too.
Having some teamwork is nice.
Then why eliminate your teammate?
I wanted to be first.
It felt like I was being ignored if I wasn't first.
At least you got a family to cheer you on.
I don't know what that is.
I can only trust myself.
Hey! Lee Ji Won!
Are you still there?
What?
Say something! I thought you were gone.
By the way,
you got any toilet paper?
Nice!
Ji Won, go again!
Maintain formation!
Hye Min, stay back!
Start together!
Good, good!
Very nice!
Good, knees first!
Get down faster!
Formation! Formation!
Good, good!
Block her!
Imagine the rope!
Chae Kyung!
Good!
Shoot!
Strength! It's a battle of strength!
Just a bit longer.
When you need to shit, you mustn't think about toilet.
Mi Ran, good posture!
I'm near orgasm!
Good, concentrate on that.
Okay, 10 more minutes, got it?
Never mind.
Block her! Block!
You must know where everyone is with eyes closed!
Go to the front of the net! Front of the net!
You're terrible!
Right leg, first.
- Two, three, four.- Ladies!
Everyone freeze! Stop!
We got the letter of invitation from Asian Games!
Mr. Chairman, good afternoon.
Come in, hurry.
At attention, bow!
Good afternoon!
What's going on?
It's the Asian Games invitation.
What? Why did that go to you?
It's because Sweet Pea wasn't at the office.
Sir?
It was falsely delivered.
What do you mean?
You won't be playing.
What?
Come again?
You guys just stay put, go play cards or something.
What exactly are you saying?
We're not playing? We're a national team!
Why form a team if you won't send us?
It was to win our bid for Winter Olympics.
I thought you took the hint.
Let's be frank,
why else would we pick you all?
If not, would we use you?
What's wrong with us?!
Hey!
Move aside! Out!
Don't block him!
Old woman.
Unemployed.
Middle schooler.
National menace.
And even a defector.
You were just placeholders.
Sweet Pea, clean the table.
Honorable Mr. Chairman.
Please do not overlook our desire to participate...
No, it's all wrong!
There's no soul! No soul!
Ow!
How did that feel?
Did you feel my soul?
Yeah, well...
I felt it.
Hold on, but even so, you can't slap your dad...
Bro! Someone's here!
I was going to fix this and call you guys.
We're not giving up, right?
Of course not! That's not an option.
A plan is in motion.
Coach!
- How's school?- Good.
Someone's here?
I heard a woman, maybe he's got a girlfriend.
Coach!
I can't breathe.
He's got a weird taste...
Who does he take after?
Mr. Chairman,
my players can put up a good fight now.
You all lost to children 5-nothing!
You'll be embarrassment at the Asian Games!
We're better than that now.
We can probably compete at the Asian Games.
Without gear and a rink, we worked so hard.
So why can't we go?
Go home.
Please...
Please send us...
Don't cry! That won't work.
Asshole, get the hell out of here!
What's wrong with us?
We worked so hard!
Mi Ran.
Mr. Chairman.
Please hear me out.
Sure, we're placeholders.
I know you didn't expect anything from us.
That's why you gave us jerseys junior team threw out.
While they were training in the US,
we were running through the mudflats.
We sucked it up and practiced.
Mr. Chairman, I'm willing to overlook
your slush fund car, and even your girlfriend,
I won't tell a soul.
You wife's number is 017-346-5325!
Stop crying!
Your tears won't change anything!
Stop crying!
Mr. Chairman!
Our players worked really hard!
Give us a chance!
So damn loud!
Mr. Chairman!
Hey! Just go!
- We won't!- Go!
We won't go!
We're not stepping out!
- Go to Aomori!- We won't go to Aomori!
What? You're sending us?
But this team is done without a medal.
- Sure!- Yes!
Thank you, Mr. Chairman!
Thank you!
Register the team.
This is the game schedule, so don't lose it.
Keep one each.
Look, there are 5 teams, not 4.
North Korea's in here.
I see that.
It'll be harder to win a medal.
- Sorry, I'm late.- It's okay.
I put down 'national athlete' as my occupation!
Me too, me too.
I'm late.
Do I know you?
- Mi Ran?- It's Mi Ran.
Hi.
Hello.
What's with you?
I'm the be-all end-all of airport fashion.
Ga Yeon.
Dress up once in a while, have some pride.
Hey, everyone's here?
Yeah, hey.
Do you need a hand?
It's you, Sweet Pea. Hold my bag.
Excuse me, I'm a national athlete.
Don't call me Sweet Pea.
There's a laptop inside!
Aomori, Japan
Go! Go!
Don't be nervous! Just chill!
Good afternoon, everyone.
This is the site of 5th Asian Winter Games
Women's Ice Hockey event.
It'll be a full-league event...
China's up against South Korea...
This is 1st game of South Korea's 1st ever women's ice hockey team.
Let's give them our full support.
Players from both sides are warming up.
They're feeling the ice and the sharpness of their skates.
As Korea's 1st international event...
- You okay?- Yeah.
... China ranks 7th in the world,
how do you see this game play out?
Honestly, it'll be like kids playing against adults,
we'll place dead last.
I... see...
Here is the line up for South Korea.
Lee Ji Won in center,
left wing, Kim Ga Yeon, right wing, Park Chae Kyung,
and Jo Mi Ran and Ko Young Ja in defense,
and Shin So Hyun is the goaltender.
- It's dad!- Where?
Bro!
Our players are in a huddle, by the team bench.
They look relaxed despite being their 1st game.
Gals, don't be nervous.
You're trembling the most.
There're so many people...
Maid lady, don't be frightened.
Ga Yeon.
Hold your stick properly.
Come on...
Listen! Listen!
Don't be nervous, and do as we practiced.
Just as we practiced!
Get used to this!
Hand, hand, hold my hand...
A total of 5 teams are participating in this event,
each team will play 4 games,
and South Korea's 1st game is about to begin!
With the face-off, the game has started!
Defense woman Jo is heading over.
Bodycheck!
She's hit hard into the board.
Follow the puck!
A pass near the net,
China scores.
China takes the 1st goal.
Even before Korea could attack, China took the lead.
Yes, this won't be easy, the experience gap is too much.
They're 7th rank for a reason.
But the game has only begun, we have plenty of time.
How could you lose the puck! Snap out of it!
You snap out of it.
Dang it!
It's alright!
Stay in your position!
China takes the lead, they're indeed a strong team.
We gotta stay on our toes.
We're not in red?
We're the Red Devils.
The game continues.
Korea has the puck.
Interception! Straight into Korea's zone.
The defense is not doing their part.
A long shot!
Blocked! A save by Shin!
China continues to attack!
- Korean players look flustered.- Yes, indeed.
Defense! Defense! Keep up!
The Chinese goes after Jo Mi Ran!
Jo is body checked.
Due to her smaller physique,
- She's become a target.- Block!
China on the offensive again, they're fast!
Shoot!
- Goal!- Another goal.
With that, the score is 2-nothing.
We still have 2 more periods left,
it's plenty of time to catch up.
But it won't be easy.
With increased skill gap, it'll be harder to recover.
It'd be a miracle if they get a goal during the entire tournament.
I... see...
We shouldn't have sent them to the games...
Can't leave early without losing face.
Now, now, now!
Come on, why's everyone so nervous?
Loosen up, don't be nervous.
Just play your own game.
Okay...
Everyone! Close your eyes.
Close them and imagine.
Stop trying to see only with your eyes,
and visualize the rope,
imagine the tight rope that bound us together,
feel that and move with it.
- Got it?- Yes!
Okay!
Let's do this.
We worked so hard to be here.
We can do it, let's go!
Go!
Even if we lose, let's not give up.
That's nonsense, why should we lose?
- Right! We can do it!- She's right!
One, two, three!
Korea! Korea! Let's fight!
Go team!
Jo and Kim are aggressively on the attack.
Ga Yeon! Block her!
Ko's huge body check!
Very good, that's the way to do it!
Korea takes the puck, they're fast!
Lee's check!
Another check by Ko.
Korea feels different.
Jo takes the puck in the Chinese zone!
That's it!
China is entering the Korean zone.
China is blazingly fast.
Jo's body check!
Do I look easy? I'll pummel you again!
Do I look like a chump? You Chinese fried rice!
I'll fry some noodles on your face!
Don't insult me, I know Korean, crazy bitch!
You're the crazy bitch!
Crazy bitch!
You stupid dinmsum!
That bitch said she knows Korean.
I think we heard her swear.
It's a common sight in hockey,
they must dampen their spirit, just kill it!
I mean, even more so.
Defense! Defense!
Stay on them!
Park and Lee have to be more aggressive on the attack.
Great pass by Lee! Park crosses the center line!
As a short track skater, she's very fast.
The Chinese can't keep up.
Center's open!
The Chinese defense line can't contain her!
Park passes to Ko!
Ko, slapshot!
Score!
It's in!
Korea's 1st goal!
This marks our 1st ever goal at an international event.
1st ever goal!
Ko's shot almost pierced the net!
Look at the power! Look at her muscles!
With that goal, we're officially in miracle territory.
Yes... Indeed.
Our players worked so hard for this.
3rd and final period is about to start.
Korea's on the attack!
They penetrate the right,
and shoot!
Goalie makes a save!
Move it!
Lee Ji Won steals the puck,
and uses the board to pass!
Park spins around the net!
It's chaos around the net!
Park glances and a short hand shot!
Score!
It's in! Goal!
It went in! Another point!
That was amazing!
We tied the game!
How did this happen?
It bounces off the blade, let's get a close look.
It bounced right off.
- Yes, just like that!- You're right, indeed!
Did you see it? A precision shot!
There's only 2 minutes left in the 3rd period.
2 minutes!
At this rate, a win is not impossible.
Of course, it's definitely possible.
- China is getting nervous.- They should be.
Lee passes to the center,
one-timer!
China on the offensive.
Using the speed to shoot!
It's blocked!
Shin makes a great save!
Park's one-timer!
Another block!
- Keep those shots coming!- China handling the puck!
Only 1:30 left.
China's #19 is penetrating the Korean defense line!
She must be stopped! She's completely open!
It's a 1-on-1 with the goalie!
Fake slapshot!
Snows the goalie!
Shoot!
It's in.
We lost a crucial goal.
#19 snowed the goalie and scored.
They must play until the buzzer goes off.
And the game comes to a close.
As their 1st international game,
they could not beat the Goliath that is China.
It was an admirable game against China,
they should be commended for scoring 2 goals.
I hope they use this experience to do better at their next game.
That's right.
Thank you for watching, this was from Aomori rink.
That was a really close game.
Can we really win a medal?
We have to.
If the team is disbanded, I can't go home.
Remember the banners?
And this is a bit embarrassing,
but I don't want to part with y'all.
I played field hockey for 10 years, rather well, actually.
Never made it to the national, let alone a medal.
I want even a bronze, as my first and last medal.
If it's not gold, nothing matters.
At least you got a medal.
Who cares if it's bronze, 3rd place is still worthwhile.
Korea versus Kazakhstan is under way!
The game is tied at 2!
Lee penetrates the defense!
Lee Ji Won scores!
Korea's Park Chae Kyung!
Kazakhstan scores!
They take the lead.
3 minutes left in 3rd period, Kazakhstan leads 3:2.
Kazakhstan's check into the bench!
They're entering the Korean zone!
We must catch up!
Park's stunning bodycheck!
Very good!
Korea on the attack! Lee is going down the center!
She's fast! No one can catch up!
Shoot!
We did it! Tied game!
Into the net! Amazing!
That's my daughter! Lee Ji Won!
That was an amazing play by Lee Ji Won!
Even men can't get that speed!
Look at that snowing technique!
Kazakhstan is on the attack!
They have the momentum!
2:20 left, there isn't much time!
Intercepted!
Here's come a breakaway!
Close the gap with the attacker!
Cutting it close!
Beautiful save!
Continuing the attack!
Our young warrior, Shin the goaltender!
Passing to the defense woman, she misses the pass!
Get it!
Park's on the run!
She's fast! Very fast!
Faster! Faster!
Breakaway chance!
Shoot!
Score!
Amazing!
A comeback!
Park's astonishing play!
5 seconds left!
5!
4!
3!
2!
1!
It's over!
The game ends in a comeback!/i>
Korea takes the 1st international win!
I got too excited, I lost my voice.
My make-up was supposed to be waterproof!
We're facing off against the home team.
The game is tied at 1.
If Korea wins this game, they're guaranteed a medal.
More importantly, we're against the Japanese.
This is a grudge match, we must win at all costs.
During my days, whenever we played agai...
As we speak, the game is underway!
Korea on the offensive, entering the Japanese zone.
Ko passes to the right,
- Park receives the pass!- Right is open!
It's a great chance!
Japanese defense takes her out.
She was tripped on the stick.
- That was a penalty!- Of course!
Where's the whistle? Call the penalty!
Penalty!
She tripped me!
- Instead of calling penalty...- Why isn't the ref calling it?
The ref is giving penalty to Park instead.
What's going on here?
Why is she getting the penalty! She was tripped!
It's an unfair call.
With double minor penalty, she's out for 4 minutes.
Is he blind?!
The ref called it correctly.
Let's look at the replay, as you see,
she was clearly tripped!
Look at the replay!
Only 5 minutes left in the 3rd period,
Korea is facing a huge deficit.
Ko is protesting the penalty, and she gets one too!
You son of a bitch! Are you blind?!
I'll report you!
I'm done! No more!
This is absolutely ridiculous!
I'm done!
You think this is alright?!
This is absolutely nonsense!
Ref, do your job!
Replay, replay! You watch!
Look, look at it!
3:50 remaining in the 3rd period!
Ko is also out for 4 minutes.
Lee throws her body on the ice!
They're trying to fill the open positions.
Jo slides and blocks!
Very good!
Japan shoots!
Blocked! Thank god!
Just a bit longer!
Tied game is still good! Just don't allow a goal!
Only a few more seconds of power play.
Yes, just a bit more.
- 20 seconds remaining.- 20 seconds!
A shot from the back!
Japan scores...
That was the game-winning goal!
A perfect win by Japan!
What a shame...
Korea couldn't hold out 10 seconds.
We unfortunately gave the game to Japan.
The ref's bad call took a heavy toll.
That's exactly what I believe.
That was brought to you from Aomori in Japan.
Thank you for watching.
Let's get some sake.
Like hell! I'm drinking Korean soju!
Had we won that, we could've won a medal.
Even if this is their home, that call was bullshit.
Let's forget the past.
If we beat North Korea, we'll get a medal.
That's right.
Oh yeah.
Don't go easy on your ex-teammate.
I'll be watching you.
I'm going out for a bit.
Where?
What?
You lack basic human decency.
Human decency?
What? What's wrong?
That wasn't for you.
I didn't know.
I'll do it next time.
Kyung Soon.
Isn't that Ji Won?
Seriously?
You made captain.
I don't speak to traitors.
Just one question.
My sister Ji Hye, is she well?
Hey!
You don't deserve to ask about her.
I don't care, is Ji Hye okay?
Your sister...
she's not in this world.
What do you mean?
You left her.
So what's the point of asking?
Sis, where's my Choco Pie?
What Choco Pie?
You mean you forgot your only sister's birthday present?
Today isn't just your birthday.
It's our mother's death anniversary.
Stop fussing around and go away.
- Sis...- Ji Hye!
I told you to watch it.
This is...
Where's the other pair?
What's wrong with you? Don't you know what this is?
This was mother's last present.
Were you born to torment me?
Go find my skate.
Don't come back until you do, got it?
[Choco Pie]
Ji Hye, where is she?
Where's Ji Hye?
She's not home yet.
Why aren't you looking after her?
This is bad! The secret police is onto us!
We have to leave now!
Please wait a little bit.
My baby's gone, I'll pay you more.
If we don't depart now, we're all dead!
Get in the car!
Dad, what's going on?
If we don't leave, we'll be executed as traitors...
But she's...
I'll go find her!
Let's go.
What do you mean?
I'll come back for her...
But without her... I can't do that!
Or we'll all be killed!
- Please...- No, dad...
- Let's go!- Let go of me!
- Please, dad!- Let's go!
Dad!
Kyung Soon?
Ji Won, where are you? What's going on?
I have a favor to ask you.
Please find Ji Hye, and when you do...
Sis, where are you?
No one was home, so I came to Kyung Soon's.
Where are you?
Sis? Hello?
Ji Hye...
Did something happen?
It's nothing.
Something came up, that's all.
I can't go home for a bit.
So stay with Kyung Soon for a while.
I hope you're not leaving me because I lost the skate.
I'll find it for sure.
It's nothing like that.
So you'll forgive me?
Of course.
Of course I forgive you.
When will you be back?
I'll be back in a day.
Really? Just one day?
Bring me a Choco Pie for sure.
Okay? Please.
- I'll bring back a Choco Pie.- What are you doing?
Sis?
- Ji Hye! I'll come back!- Ji Won!
Ji Hye! Ji Hye!
Hello?
It's me.
A call from my daughter.
So tomorrow's the North Korea game?
Yeah...
If you see Kyung Soon...
ask about Ji Hye.
Nevermind.
Dad, don't you hate me?
What are you talking about?
Stop saying nonsense and go get some rest.
I resented you for ruining my life,
but you never blamed me for anything.
You can resent me for not looking after her,
why didn't you ever say it? Don't you hate me?
We left Ji Hye behind because of me.
I'm the one sorry...
I'm a terrible father...
I'm so sorry...
No dad...
I'm sorry.
I'm sorry...
This is 2003 Aomori Winter Asian Games,
it's the final game of Women's Ice Hockey event.
Both teams have 1 win and 2 losses.
It's a huge coincidence.
Yes, since both teams have a win each,
winning this game is crucial
and ensure a bronze medal.
But if it's a tie, neither will win a medal.
We must win this game no matter what.
[Go Park Chae Kyung!]
I want to inspire you with a rousing speech.
But as you know, I don't have that skill.
I have so much respect for you.
And thank you for allowing me to stand here.
I don't know when we'll play again,
but let's put on an amazing finale.
Gather around.
One, two, three!
Korea! Korea! Let's fight!
South and North Korean players are entering.
Final ranking will be decided here,
so you can see the resolve on their faces.
Unlike the South,
the North has 6 women's ice hockey teams.
And they've been participating in the past Asian Games.
They have plenty of tournament experience.
Both teams are shaking their hands.
This will be the 1st women's hockey match between 2 Koreas.
Wait, North Korean players aren't shaking Lee Ji Won's hand.
This is rather odd.
With the face-off, the game begins.
North quickly takes control of the puck.
#8 penetrates the right...
Ji Won! What's going on?! Go after them!
Pass and one-timer!
Shin makes a save!
Kim takes the puck, and passes it to Lee!
North's Lee Ji Hye is coming head-on!
Lee Ji Won makes a detour,
and loses the puck.
What's with her?
Ji Won! Get in the game!
North stole the puck too easily.
Lee looks out of it.
It's alright!
It was much too easy, and the North will use that.
Just wait till they lose!
Instant disbandment with today's loss.
Let's just watch.
Sir.
South takes the puck, Park is in charge!
She shoots!
- North is on the attack!- Get to the net!
From the center, slapshot!
Shin easily blocks it!
North's Lee Ji Hye gets the pass, skates down the middle.
#33 Lee Ji Hye! She's picking up speed.
Her speed is astonishing.
She's the youngest pick by the North's national team.
She already scored 5 goals in previous 3 games.
She's a formidable foe.
Ji Won!
Ji Hye...
South's defense is useless against her.
She's really fast, we must be careful!
Here comes Lee Ji Hye!
Can she be stopped?
Score!
North takes the 1st goal.
Shin tried her best,
but Lee could not be stopped.
What a speed, she's definitely the star player.
South's defense line must step up and do better.
It's okay! It's okay!
It's still very early in the game, there's enough time to catch up.
The game is resuming.
North is again taking full control of the game.
Park takes the puck, and passes it to Lee Ji Won.
Right side is open!
Lee takes the right.
North's Lee Ji Hye goes after her!
Faster!
Bodycheck!
Lee Ji Hye stops Lee Ji Won in her tracks!
Is this all you got?
This is why you abandoned me?
Lee Ji Won feels different from previous games.
She's essentially playing a different game!
A massive bodycheck!
It's as if Lee Ji Won has a target on her back.
She gets checked once again.
That was a rough hit.
South takes the puck to the center.
Lee is in front, North's Choi is after her.
Choi trips Lee with her stick!
And hits the board hard!
This isn't right, ankle injury could be fatal.
Lee is still on the ice.
Penalty! Referee!
Living in the South made you soft?
Goddamn you!
If you mess with her, you're messing with us!
You wanna go?!
Let's get to it!
South's Park and North's Choi get into a tumble.
They should be separated.
It's an all-out brawl now between 2 Koreas.
It won't be easy for the refs to pull them apart.
We all share the same blood, but how could they do this?
Alright, alright! Stay focused!
They're just playing a game of stamina,
we lose if we give up first!
You okay?
How's the ankle?
I can't play anymore.
It's not the pain...
But my sister is there.
#33, Lee Ji Hye.
It's okay, you played your part.
- Chae Kyung, take the center.- Yes, sir.
- So Young on the right wing.- Okay.
Come on, come on! Stay on target.
We never gave up,
even after everything we've been through.
We can do this without Ji Won.
Just one extra step. Just one.
- Come on, let's do this!- Okay, okay!
- We can do it!- Let's go!
2nd period is starting.
Kim Ga Yeon goes after the puck.
Move!
Jo uses her body to block!
Park is in the enemy zone.
They're moving with determination!
- They're all filling in...- Defense!
- For Lee Ji Won's absence!- Block her!
North's shoot! Shin makes a save!
Without Lee on the ice, South cannot make scoring chances.
Her absence is felt immensely.
North's LEE Ji Hye is an astounding player.
Where's the other pair?!
Were you born to torment me?!
I'll be back in a day.
Our player goes down again!
South is doing everything they can to stay in the game.
But they can't seem to ever go on the offensive.
Lee Ji Won left a big hole within the team.
We are a weak team to begin with and now without our star player.
North changes lines.
Right, the North has a full roster of 24 players.
Our players are low on stamina. They're running on empty.
North attacks from the side, Jo is on the defense!
Passing to the center.
Kim must use her body to block!
North's slapshot!
It bounces off Kim's helmet!
But the puck is still alive!
Everyone's skating towards it!
Even Kim is crawling to the puck!
We got a big pileup!
We cannot lose the puck!
The ref whistles! There's still a pileup!
Ga Yeon!
Ga Yeon, are you okay?
Blood streams down from Kim's head.
Was she hit with the stick or the blade?
It's okay.
Of the 6 main South players, 2 are out of the game.
2:50 remaining! North leads 1-nothing.
Lee receives the pass in the center ice!
She must be stopped at all costs!
She enters the South's zone!
She passes to the center!
She's faking! Center is open!
North's one-timer!
Once more!
Lee doesn't miss her chance.
They scored.
South's defense caught up but missed Lee in front of the net.
Shin did a great job, but it wasn't enough.
North leads 2-nothing at the end of 2nd period.
It's alright.
So Hyun.
This isn't your fault, don't cry.
Let's take off her pads.
It's okay.
It's very heavy.
Take off for a bit.
- I'm really okay.- Just for a bit.
Wait a minute...
What in the...
What happened?
So Hyun!
Why did you take them off?
I felt bad...
I can move faster without them,
I thought I could make more saves.
Put them on for her.
I'll do it for you.
Just a bit longer.
Let's do it together.
We came this far together.
I may be a defector, but I represent the South.
Okay, let's wipe the ice with them!
We can do it! Just a bit longer!
- Let's go!- Let's do this!
We're in the final period.
South Korea is losing 2-nothing, I hope they give all till the end.
It's the final 20 minutes.
They can work together and win, it's doable!
And the game resumes!
South has the puck, North comes after them!
Lee Ji Won is back after her injury.
Since it's the last period, they have to go all out.
It's admirable to see her overcoming her injury!
Here comes South, Lee has the puck!
She shoots!
The goalie makes a save!
Next, Park's slapshot!
South Korea still has the puck.
Lee is the focal player of the attack.
She's at the heart of the offense!
South still controls the puck!
A line change by the North.
South on the attack, Lee Ji Won to the center.
Out of the way, you traitor!
On the ice, there's no sisterhood.
You represent North Korea, you should know that.
Lee is leading the charge.
South is heading for the net down the center ice.
Lee is taking the right, beautiful puck handling!
North defense is at a loss!
Shoot! Shoot!
Lee versus the goalie! She slides and shoots!
Score!
It's in! She scored!
Lee Ji Won scores a crucial goal!
Good job, Ji Won!
There's still time, it's enough!
7 minutes remaining!
We have 7 minutes to tie the game.
Let's all cheer on our warriors!
Can you really do it?
Today is not a day of reunion,
it's my last day with her.
She can't remember me as a coward.
Kim Ga Yeon is racing for the puck!
Lee Ji Hye is on her, a hard bodycheck!
The mood has shifted greatly.
Get in there!
Stay right and turn behind the net.
Do you doubt me? I can circle right just fine.
I'm not, I'm asking you to do what you do best.
Your left turn is the fastest here.
Ji Won, Chae Kyung, get in!
Let's do this!
Young Ja, other way!
Shoot! Shin blocks it!
Lee Ji Won gets the puck in the South zone!
She reaches the center ice, looking for a pass!
Park is on the right board!
Heading for the North zone with breakneck speed!
North player is no slouch either!
Who will get to the puck first?!
Look at her skating!
That's short track posture!
She circles around the net! South Korea's scoring chance!
Kim is open in front of the net!
Park's pass!
Kim slides! Hit it!
Goal!
Tremendous team effort by Park and Kim!
Warriors of South Korea tied the game!
Amazing! Our team never gave up!
Stay on them!
North's slapshot!
Kim blocks it!
Formation! Formation!
Both teams are giving all to the final moments of this game!
North's Lee shoots!
South players get in the way!
Lee Ji Won shoots!
South players' stamina is completely empty!
Women's Ice Hockey, South Korea versus North Korea!
They're putting everything on the ice!
Who will take the game?
1 goal and we win a medal...
- Please...- Please...
?I can't watch...
Then why bother?
My son has already won.
North is pulling the goalie and putting in an extra skater!
A tie is meaningless, so they're going all or nothing!
We need to get the puck, we got an empty net!
Front of the net is open!
We must stop this!
Shin slides! Amazing save!
North still has the puck!
Another attack! Slapshot!
Kim deflects! Good job!
The puck is sliding down the ice!
South and North players are gunning after it!
Jo slides for it! North's open net!
South's Lee is going for it! The net is open!
North's Lee Ji Hye also skates after it!
Only 10 seconds left!
Just tap it in!
- You can do it!- Faster!
Both players are neck and neck!
Who'll reach first! Both are incredibly fast!
Shoot!
Hits the post and bounces out!
Lee Ji Won smashes into the board,
I hope she's not injured again.
Ji Hye, you okay?
Are you okay?
Take her helmet off.
Ji Won, are you okay?
Help her up.
Let's go.
Can you stand up?
North's captain Choi extends her hand to Lee.
Display of true sportsmanship! It's a beautiful sight!
Let's cheer them on! An amazing scene!
Both teams gave all, it was very moving.
I'd like to send a warm applause to the North Korean team.
Of course.
South and North Korean fans are cheering both teams on.
You're all fired!
I'll disband them right away!
You weren't a player, right?
You're the one fired!
As a result of this game, South and North Koreas place 4th.
They fought hard, but neither received a medal.
I wish Korea a great success!
I can't wait for their next tournament.
We conclude Women's Ice Hockey event in Asian Winter Games in Aomori.
It was coming off.
It hurts...
Look how pathetic you are.
With a few more games, you'll climb into a grave.
Come on! Let's board!
Wake up!
I could really use an assistant.
Is there Lee Ji Won here?
That's me.
A North Korean player asked me to deliver this.
Here.
She said she wanted to return it.
Where is she? The North Korean player.
#10 gate.
She probably boarded.
Don't look back.
I wanted to beat you just once.
Couldn't you let me win?
If I did, I knew you would get mad.
I've gotten better, no?
Totally.
You were the best.
Are you hurt?
It always hurts after leaving home.
Don't get hurt.
Please don't, sis.
You said you'd come back in a day.
I cried so much.
A month, then 2, I cried a river.
I was scared.
I was scared that you'd hate me.
What if you wouldn't see me.
Do you know how scared I was?
That's so stupid.
I waited so much for you.
I have to go.
Ji Hye.
Take this with you!
Ji Hye!
I'll wait for you!
No matter what, I'll wait for you, Ji Hye.
A year or 10 years, I'll still wait for you!
You better! You're my only sister!
We're sisters!
Sis!
Don't cry, and wait! We'll meet again!
Sis!
I'll miss you!
- Ji Hye!- Ji Won!
Ji Hye!
You got a boyfriend yet?
Is it sweet?
Yeah.
Very much so.
1 year later, Helsinki, Finland
2004 International Women's Ice Hockey Championship
As your captain, I'd like to say something.
A bad team looks at its opponent and plays,
a good team looks at themselves and play, and we...
How much longer?
I'm almost done, our team...
Shouldn't you memorize by now?
Well, as the star player, I should be the focal...
Stop it!
Finally...
you feel like real national athletes.
Do you really love hockey?
Yes!
- Really?- Yes!
Good! That's all I ask!
Let's go!
Go!
South and North Koreas were the only countriesthat did not receive a medal at 2003 Winter Asian Games Women's Ice Hockey Event
As of 2016, this team remains the only women's ice hockey team in South Korea
Aomori, February 2003
Slovenia, April 2016
For the first time in history, they're qualified to play in the 2018 Pyeongchang Olympics Finals