MK PICTURES Presents
lnspired by true events surrounding the Women's Handball Finals
at the 2004 Athens)lympics.
Certain events and characters in the movie are fictional.
Forever the Moment
2004 Handball Tournament
- Defense! Go! - Defense! Go!
Keep your hands up!
Defense! Press forward!
- Soo-jung, get closer! - Let's score! Come on!
Move forward, Soo-jung!
- Good defense! - Nice! Go!
- Yeah! - Get out, out!
Shoot! I scored!
Dong-yoon, don't.
Mommy! Mommy!
Mommy!
Alright!
Moon So-ri, Kim Jung-eun
Nice goal! Nice! Go!
Uhm Tae-woong Mommy!
Go! Mi-do! Mi-do!
Defense! Defense! Go defense!
Kim Ji-young, Cho Eun-ji - Defense! Defense! Block it! - Hey Bo-hwa! Move forward! Block it!
- Nice block! Yeah! - Nice block! Yeah!
Go forward! Keep going! Block it! Pass!
Defense! Defense! Shoot!
Hyomyeong 26: 20 Yongin
The Hyomyeong Construction team
wins the 2004 Handball Tournament!
Mom! Aunt!
Oh, Dong-yoon.
- Let's go! - Hey, you little rascal!
- Great game. - Thanks, coach.
Written by Na Hyun Coach, we'll lift you up!
- No, that's alright. - Oh, Coach. Come on.
- No, no, no... - Let's lift him! Lift him up!
I said no!
Directed by Yim Soon-rye Didn't you hear me?
Coach, we were just...
Sang-mi and Eun-seon...
The Daein team is interested in signing both of you.
So keep working out. Don't slack off.
You'll join the national women's handball team next week, right?
Yes, Coach.
And the rest of you...
Jeez... Just have a drink. I've got nothing else to say.
After working our butts off to win the championship...
They decided to get rid of our team.
How could they do this to us?
How will we make a living?! Huh?!
But the team owner is gonna give us jobs...
Ha! Yeah, right!
Hey, do you know what kind of jobs they'll offer us?
Look, we only know how to play handball. So go figure!
We'll get crap jobs at J-Mart, selling fresh produce!
Hey! Why are you getting mad at me?! I'm not the team owner!
Oh, just look at you!
You're on the national team so it doesn't matter, eh?!
- You bitch! - Cut it out!
Coach, will we get hired as full-time employees or as temps?
Tomorrow is my first day of work.
So don't go out. I need you to look after Dong-yoon.
Your new job doesn't even pay well.
- Right? - Yeah, Dad.
Just wait and see.
I'll recover all the money that Mr. Choi stole from me.
How can you catch that lying bastard? Nobody has seen him.
Why don't you look for a coaching job?
Do you know how much money we owe?
I wouldn't be searching for Mr. Choi
if I only owed a few grand.
Damn it!
Dad...
Where are you going at this hour?
Dong-yoon, I have to go to work, so be a good boy, OK?
Where are you going?!
A debt collector is on his way here right now.
I'll call you later.
Keep up the good work.
Don't put the apples in the plastic bags.
How's it going on your first day?
It's OK.
You were fantastic at the handball finals
in the Barcelona Olympics.
Can I shake your hand?
Oh, these hands...
What do you call that play? It goes like this...
Pow! It was called the sky shoot, right?!
You scored effortlessly!
The other team's goalie couldn't stop you.
Denmark was no match against us.
We beat Norway in the finals.
Norway or Denmark... Whatever.
But it's hard to follow a handball match because
so many goals are scored in one game.
Alright! We've got a super discount!
99 cents for one kilo of onions.
A batch of four cucumbers for one dollar!
Don't just stand there. Follow me, OK!
Say, '99 cents for one kilo of onions.'
99 cents for one kilo of onions.
You were an Olympic athlete.
Come on. You can do better than that.
Grab the attention of the shoppers by clapping your hands.
Try it again.
99 cents for one kilo of onions!
A batch of four cucumbers for one dollar!
That's better. Keep it up.
99 cents for one kilo of onions!
A batch of four cucumbers for one dollar!
This is a great discount.
What the?
You'll pay back the loan with what you earn at J-mart?
I can't wait forever, you know.
Hey, lady!
Do you know how much money your husband owes me?
If you don't pay me back,
I'll sue your husband for fraud! Got that?!
Hurry up and sell your house first.
1992 Barcelona Olympics?
Is this a real medal? Is it solid gold?
No, it's gold-plated. You can have it if you want it.
What the... That's your husband, right?
Give it to me!
- Hello? Hey Gyu-chul! - Give it back, Mister!
Hey Lady! Let go of it!
Hey Gyu-chul, you piece of shit!
Who the fuck are you?! Are you cursing at me?!
You motherfucker.
You don't need to know who I am!
- You're with Gyu-chul, right? - What?
Get Gyu-chul on the phone, you son of a bitch!
What? Shut the fuck up!
If you're not Gyu-chul, get lost!
What the fuck... Damn bastard.
Who is it?
Who is it? Huh?
Hi Mi-sook! Oh, Dong-yoon! What's up?
Well... Dong-yoon, go inside first.
How have you been? Oh... - What's up?
- I... - Hi Mimi!
Oh, my legs are killing me.
Can I stay over for a few days?
Oh... Your home will be empty while you're away, right?
Look, I can take care of Mimi and feed her.
That'll be great for you.
My sister said she'd take care of Mimi.
- Come on. - You told me you don't like dogs.
When did I ever say that? I love dogs.
- Mimi! Come here. - Oh, Mimi...
No... Don't do that.
By the way, did you hear the news about Hye-gyeong?
No. I've been screening my calls.
Why? Did she try to call me?
Our coach declined to train the national team.
And the llshin coach and Daejeon coach
don't want the job either.
What does that have to do with Hye-gyeong?
Oh gosh! I told you that Hye-gyeong is our interim coach.
Remember?
It's upsetting to hear that, isn't it?
Everyone knows you were better than her.
Oh, Mi-sook. You're so unlucky!
I don't need your pity!
Dong-yoon. No, no, no...
Let me introduce you to Kim Hye-gyeong...
She's the interim coach and I'm sure you all know her.
She was on the team that won the gold at Barcelona and silver at Atlanta.
She's currently coaching the Hiroshima lzumi handball team
in Japan.
Under her leadership, lzumi became three-time champions.
And here's assistant coach Kang Soon-il and trainer Jung Gwang-soo,
- Hello. - I'm counting on you
to help Coach Kim win the gold.
Please introduce yourself to the team.
- Attention! Bow! - Hello, Coach!
Since I'm your coach and senior, I'll keep things informal.
I've got one thing to say to you, girls.
You should be ashamed of yourselves.
You've got the worst record out of all the previous national teams.
You barely made it to the Olympics.
If you girls don't get your act together,
you won't even get through the first round.
There's only way to beat European players
who are physically bigger than us.
You've got to run faster and play as a team.
Sports critics say that Korea uses simple strategies
but that's all we've got.
We have to practice harder and longer.
What the?
I'm Jang Bo-ram.
I didn't ask you what your name is.
How could you be late on your first day of practice?
What kind of attitude is that?!
She just got back from Qatar today.
She competed in the World Junior Handball Championship in Qatar.
You must be tired. I told you that you didn't have to come in today.
Change into your uniform and get back here right away!
She's the youngest player on the team but on the court, she's a leader.
She's pretty good.
- Go! Go! - Pass the ball faster!
Over here!
Cut through the defense!
Hey!
Girls, come here!
Hey Jin-joo!
Is your dad the referee?
If you commit a foul inside the line, you're out of the game!
Bo-ram! Where'd you learn how to play like that?
Handball is a team sport!
Your left wing was open.
Why didn't you pass the ball?
The defender was blocking my view so how could I?
What's with your attitude?!
Hey! Show some respect to the coach!
You need to have some sense beaten into you!
Coaches can't beat up players any more!
- What the?! - Hey Soo-hee!
You're acting like you're running the show.
Oh, gosh.
Practice is over for today.
But you have to spend two extra hours practicing tomorrow!
That's all!
Hey, move it.
- Damn it. You! - Pick up the balls.
What are you doing, Coach?
Coach, you're working too hard on your first day, you know.
Stop kidding around.
What do you think of our team?
We've got some fresh young players,
But the players are too inexperienced
and the offense needs a total overhaul.
I don't know where to start... Oh, brother.
I know. I'm really worried about our team.
Why isn't Mi-sook on the roster?
Oh, she has some personal problems.
What kind?
It's a long story.
She's the reason why I think marriage sucks.
Good night.
Oh my gosh!
Why are you so surprised to see me?
Oh... You totally surprised me.
I don't know why I got jumpy.
What brings you here?
The team is in terrible shape.
And the young players don't have that winning edge.
I heard about your situation from Soo-hee.
We need you on the team.
You said Soo-hee told you everything.
Look... I can't take a few months off
to play handball and toss balls around.
But if the team wins the gold medal, you'll get a cash reward.
If you pay me the cash up front, I'll join the team.
What?
Forget it.
I'm tired of practicing for the Olympics.
No, no, no...
I'll ask the association if they can help you.
Look. Even if I do get a cash reward after the team wins,
the money ain't coming to me.
My husband will take it all.
Let's drop the subject...
Oh, boy... Alrighty!
Whoa.
This tired soul is heading home...
Good luck.
- Hey! - Huh?
Why don't you recruit Jung-ran?
Who?
She's the girl who never made the cut for the national team...
But she's a better player now. She'd love to be on the team.
See you.
We'd like to order two bowls of rice!
Coming right up. Two bowls of rice!
Boss! Here's one bowl of rice.
- Here you are. - What the?
One more!
Hey, you left a stain on my shirt.
Would you be more careful!
Why'd you throw it like that?!
- Why couldn't you catch that? - Are you OK? Huh?
I'm so sorry, Sir.
I told you to just stay home and relax.
Why are you making things more difficult?
Do you know how boring it is to do nothing all day?
Then why don't you work out at a gym?
Goddammit! I'm through with sports.
Don't ever mention workouts again!
Alright. I won't mention it.
Hello?
Oh, brother! I told you that we don't make deliveries.
Will you stop calling us?!
Look here... I don't care
if you're a member of the Handball Association.
We don't do deliveries so stop wasting my time.
How many times do I have to tell you?
I'm hanging up. Jeez...
Hello? Hello? Hello?
- Err... Kim... - Yes?
Are you sure the caller was ordering food?
Actually, she never mentioned food.
She said she was from the Handball Assn.
You idiot! Oh, you're so dead!
Hello? It's me.
I'm at Taeneung. Huh? A restaurant?
No. Why'd I be at a restaurant at this hour?
No, no... This ain't Taeneung restaurant.
I'm at the Taeneung Training Center.
Yeah. That's right. I'm on the national team.
The best of the best.
The word didn't get around to you, eh?
Oh, I'm just calling for old time's sake.
Huh? I woke you up? Hey, why do you sleep so early?
It's past 12!
Do you have to wake up everyone to brag about yourself?
Alright. OK. Good night.
- Hang up the phone! - I'll call you again. Bye!
What did you say? I didn't hear you.
What the...! Oh no!
Are you going insane? I should slap her silly.
Hello?
Honey... You can't sleep well without me, can you?
- I am the one who can't sleep! - I can't sleep either...
Hiya! Nice goal!
- Very good! Very good! - Nice goal!
Come here.
Bo-ram.
Are you going to sleepwalk around the court?
You can't jump high if you walk like that!
She made a bad impression on her first day.
She's a star player
but the coach is always on her case.
Hey! Keep running instead of running your mouths!
Yes, Coach!
- Again! - Aunt Jung-ran!
Hi Dong-yoon!
Hey Mi-sook!
How have you been, Dong-yoon?
- I'm here for practice. - You didn't miss me?
Thanks for arranging the cash advance.
It came in handy.
Don't mention it.
Go! Go!
Hey! Keep your hands up when you're defending!
- Keep up the pressure! - Oh, drats!
- Nice block! - Good defense!
Hey, is that the best you can do?
Jeez.
- Sung-eun, keep moving! - OK!
Watch out! In front of you!
Go defense!
Go for the steal!
My back!
Hey, I didn't foul you.
That wasn't an offensive foul.
Hey, if your back isn't killing you, then get up!
How will you win the gold?!
Oh, we've got a long way to go...
Get up.
- Hey, get up. - My back hurts like hell.
She's trying to kill me.
Since when did this gym become a home for the elderly?
The old fogies think they own this place. Bitches...
Hey, what did you just call me?!
What now?
I heard everything you said. What the hell did you say?!
You said you heard me loud and clear!
What the?! You're asking for it!
- You're dead! - Damn it!
Jung-ran, what's your problem?!
Let go of my hair!
When will they grow up?
Break it up! Cut it out!
- What's with you?! - That insolent bitch.
I told you to stop!
You're dead.
Why are they fighting? What's going on here?!
- You bit me! - Oh no!
I'm really sorry, Chairman Kim.
You don't have to apologize.
Players get into fights now and then...
I've seen it all when I was a coach.
Don't worry about it. That's not why I came anyway.
Err...
Well...
What do you think of Coach Ahn?
What?
Since the Olympics are a month away,
we can't stick with an interim coach.
So I thought about hiring Ahn Seung-pil as the new coach.
Cha Bum-kun is Korea's greatest soccer player
while Park Chan-ho is the best Korean pitcher.
In handball, Ahn Seung-pil is the best.
So what do you think of him?
But you promised to appoint me as coach
if I did a good job as interim coach.
What did you promise her without clearing it through me first?
Oh, Sir. I didn't make any promises...
Don't try to wiggle your way out of this...
Coach Kim, I thought the players would do better
under a female coach.
But it's not working out that way.
And Coach Kim,
why didn't you mention your divorce?
What does that have to do with coaching the team?
It's not a trivial matter.
Coaching the national team is a public position.
Divorce is not taken lightly in our society.
Would you reject a male coach if he had a divorce?
I don't care who you choose as the new coach.
Pick whoever you want.
Wait, Coach Kim!
Hye-gyeong...
I'm really sorry...
I wasn't aiming for the chairman but Jin-joo ducked and...
Soo-hee, it's not your fault so don't be sorry.
Really? That's a relief then.
Alright. So they passed you over for the job.
What gives? They still want you to play.
It might hurt your pride to be a player
but it's better than nothing!
This is our last chance to play together as a team.
She's right, Hye-gyeong.
If you and Mi-sook play as forwards
we can win the gold again.
Don't let your pride get in the way.
It's out of the question! I've got my self respect.
Hye-gyeong!
I can't believe you.
You convinced me to join the team
because you said it was in shambles.
But now you're just going to leave?
I haven't played handball for months. I'm not fit to play.
I don't buy that.
You were the toughest player on the team.
You can get back in shape in no time.
Is it because they chose Ahn Seung-pil over you?
What!?
Not at all!
It's a pleasure to meet all of you. I'm Ahn Seung-pil.
I played on the national men's handball team when I was 20.
And my next goal was
to coach the national team some day.
Today, that dream has come true.
Dreams really come true. It's an honor to be here.
Alright. So what do we need to do to beat
European teams that have taller and stronger players?
Soo-hee?
- Yes? - Can you answer that question?
I think we need to move quicker and play as a team.
We need to follow the Korean playbook of opening up shooting opportunities.
No, that playbook is outdated.
It doesn't work in international competitions.
Nowadays, you need to use creative team strategies.
I'm going to do away with old-fashion training methods that wear players down.
We'll adopt a European training program that's efficient and logical.
So let's work hard to reach our dreams for Olympic glory!
Do your best!
- I'm counting on you! - Yes, Coach!
Do your best.
Hello? Yoko? It's me...
Oh. Hi Coach!
Is it the coach?
What's up? How are you doing there?
I'm doing fine. Well, you see...
- Actually... - Coach, wait a minute.
)ne, two, three.
Coach, we hope you'll win the gold medal.
Coach, don't worry about us.
If you win the gold medal, it'll feel like we won it, too.
Oh, I appreciate that. Then keep practicing hard. Bye.
This batch of kimchi isn't spicy so give it to Soo-min.
They sell kimchi in Japan, too!
Don't go if you don't want to!
Who said I didn't want to go?
I know what you're thinking.
Don't do something that you'll regret later in your life.
That's a lesson I learned in life.
- Mama! - Oh, Min...
Did you have fun today? Good girl.
Next!
Alright. Do one more jump.
Okay.
Okay! That was excellent.
Thanks, Coach.
Next!
Begin!
Now?
- Yeah. - Okay!
Are you swatting flies?
Move to your right.
Your hand has to move faster than that.
I've seen turtles move faster than you!
How'd you get picked to be on the national team?
That was pathetic. Gosh...
- Well, you see Coach... - Coach!
Why are we wasting our time doing this stuff?
Can't you see she's nervous with all the cameras pointed at her?
Look. We're trying to make you play a more efficient and
fluid game by analyzing your moves. So I'd like you to cooperate.
But how will that improve our game?
How can you change your playing habits after years of training?
Lady, you've got a big mouth.
What? What did you just call me?!
Do you expect me to call you, 'young lady' or something?
Starting today,
you have to unlearn all the old habits you've learned.
No more aerobics from now on.
We'll follow a German calisthenics program
and all of you will undergo mental training as well.
We'll have a nutritionist put each of you on a high-energy diet.
Your exercise programs will also be personalized.
What is he talking about?
To be honest, I was shocked when I saw the player roster.
The association included senior players from '92 and '96.
Since we're using the same players,
our opponents know what to expect.
Dong-yoon, come here. - What the?
- What is this? - Aunt!
- Go to the back of the line. - I'm sorry.
Can't you see there's a line?
We're sorry.
I'm sorry.
Dong-yoon, you must be hungry.
How could they cut in line like that?
They're an embarrassment to the team.
Hey, those ladies are tough cookies.
They should retire and give younger players a chance to play.
What if they get chosen as starters over us?
Damn it...
I can't stand that lady with the afro.
- You're on the handball team, right? - Yeah.
- What's your name? - Song Jung-ran...
Song Jung-ran
What is this food?
I'm following your coach's orders.
If you don't like it, then talk to your coach.
What?!
How could you...? Jeez...
I'm supposed to eat this?
Oh boy. Why didn't you smile for the camera?
Long time no see.
It's been a while indeed.
You look older. I heard you have a daughter.
You don't look that young yourself.
People still tell me that I look young.
That's a joke, right?
But why do you have to join the team now, huh?
You just love getting under people's skin.
I came because I had my reasons.
So get off my back, OK?
How can I look the other way?
The older players are the hardest to handle.
Oh my!
I'm sorry. Wrong room.
I think this is the right room.
The new coach changed everyone's roommates.
Do you grind your teeth or snore at night?
Alright! Take a 10-minute break!
Oh, gosh!
What is it now?
I've got a suggestion.
European players can penetrate our current formation.
We need to use a pyramid formation even if it's tougher on the players.
Look here.
I'm the coach and not you.
And I played as a pro in Europe.
I know their strategies better than you.
I'm just concerned.
If you say one more word, I'll take you off the team!
Hey! Who are you?!
Me? I'm a soccer player! Nya-nya.
Hey kiddo...
You're not supposed to kick the ball!
- Yes, you can! - Get off the court now!
You!
You shouldn't bring your kid in here!
Why don't you leave him at a daycare center?
And who will drive him there and pick him up every day?
You came.
Where's my husband?
Oh, he had to take care of some business so I came instead.
Oh, I see. Thanks for bringing this.
Mrs. Song, you look worn out.
I'm doing fine!
I hope you'll win a gold medal!
- Thanks. Drive safely! - Okay!
Darling, I love you!
- Honey! - Darling!
Let me give you a kiss!
Oh, not now! Heh-heh. Gosh.
Why not? I've missed you.
Oh... Don't pout. Alright. My honey...
Oh, brother.
I can't believe how they're treating us here.
We know what kind of food to eat.
We're old pros.
How can we endure the training when we're always hungry?
But you know the coach is really cute.
He looks like a Greek statue.
Hey, get rid of that. You're making me lose my appetite.
I heard you two were inseparable. Why'd you break up with the coach?
Why are you bringing up the past?
I'm trying to eat here.
Was the coach mean to you when you used to date him?
Hey, drop the subject.
What? I'm just curious.
- She doesn't like it. - It's OK.
Ahem. Oh, I almost forgot...
What are you drinking?
Oh, it's so bitter.
Well, I have a brother-in-law who sells herbs.
This is made from exotic ingredients.
I get energized whenever I drink this.
Really? Jung-ran, let me have one.
- Nooo... - I already opened it.
It's dripping.
I'll let you have just one, Okay? It's made from
dog meat, black goat liver, badger meat, maggots and...
What the! Hey! Why'd you spill it?!
Oh, gosh. This is really expensive stuff. Why'd she...?
Jung-ran, you're an animal.
How could you eat dog meat?!
You think you're a saint, eh? What a bitch...
- Oh, my Mimi... - Let me have some.
Dong-yoon, drink this.
Drink it! It's good for you.
- It's not good for kids... - Oh, no. It's good for him.
Hey!
Why were you calling me all day?
Where were you? I couldn't reach you at all.
I told you I was giving an interview today.
Well, Coach. You've got bigger problems to take care of first.
Four athletes failed the doping test in the entire training center.
And all four of them are your players.
What?
We detected traces of steroids and ephedrine in their urine samples.
How could you let this happen under your watch?!
Our whole country would be disgraced if they got caught at the Athens Olympics!
Damn it...
What the hell is going on?
You probably know better than to drink medicinal herbs.
So tell me why you shared the tonic.
I didn't share it with them!
They stole the tonic from me!
Listen to me, Coach.
I found that some of my tonic was missing.
So I started to get suspicious...
I was going to confront them about it but now I know who did it.
Hey... How could you steal my tonic?!
Hey, you even called me an animal for drinking it! Ha!
And Hye-gyeong... Haha! I can't believe this.
I never imagined that you'd steal from me.
What should I do with you, eh?
Shut up!
You're out to get me in trouble, right?
No...
Oh, gosh.
According to studies on the human physique,
people peak physically at age 25
and then become progressively weaker.
But women become weaker at a faster rate than men.
So I don't understand why certain players were chosen to be on the team.
Coach, everyone can see us...
After analyzing everyone's physical performance,
I will ask those players who perform below average
to leave the team.
Coach, are you really going to kick out underperforming players?
Of course.
In terms of muscle strength, stamina, hand-eye coordination and reflexes...
all three of them are ranked among the top five players.
- Who? - The trio.
Hye-gyeong, Mi-sook, and Jung-ran.
We can't pull out Soo-hee because she's the only goalkeeper we've got.
We'll end up kicking out some of the younger players.
Will that be OK?
What do you mean?
Oh, come on, Coach.
We know you're trying to get rid of the older players.
What?
Get out of here!
Are you Ms. Oh Soo-hee?
Yes. Nice to meet you.
Oh, that photo! I don't look like that in person!
I look better from a right angle shot.
But that picture was taken from my left side.
I'll make sure to pose correctly for my future wedding photos.
Oh! What a coincidence.
The color of your shirt matches with my handbag!
Wow. It's like we've got some good karma.
Huh?
Huh? No, no. He told me that something came up.
So he said he'd take me out for dinner next time.
Thanks for setting up the blind date.
If things work out, I'll treat you to lunch, Okay?
Bye-bye!
Have dinner with her? Are you out of your mind?
She told me she's a handball player on the national team.
So I naturally thought she earned a lot.
But she earns less than a teacher.
Hey, think about it!
She's not pretty or young, you know.
Yeah, she's tall. But that's it.
She's got a body that's flat in all the wrong places.
Why is it so hard to find a hot date? Huh?
Hey, let me call you later, Okay?
Huh?
You're dead! Asshole.
Go ask Mr. Cho. He probably knows where he is.
I just met him an hour ago.
Alright. Let's see... I'll raise my bet.
Call!
I haven't seen your husband for such a long time.
Everyone's in the pot? Alright. I've got a wicked hand.
Call!
I'm gonna cream you, guys!
He's not here. Why are you snooping around my place?!
- Call your dad. - Dad.
- Louder. - Dad!
- Louder! Quick! - Dad!
You folded? I've got two pairs.
Yeah, right? - Show it to us!
Hey, place your bets first!
He's bluffing. Sheesh.
Wow, it's a big pot.
Hit me. Hit me again.
One, two, three, four, five, six!
Tell him to eat three meals a day.
I'll give him your money if he comes by.
Could you tell him to call me once in a while? He hasn't called for days.
Why doesn't he even take my calls! I'm not a debt collector!
Let's go!
Eeeeeeh... The coast is clear, folks!
Hey, Gyu-chul... You should have listened to me.
Running a business isn't easy.
Mr. Choi is a sleazy con artist. He even has a criminal record.
He takes advantage of people like you who've played ball all their lives!
What did you do yesterday?
I met some friends and...
Athletes should never go on drinking binges.
I'm sorry, Coach.
So did you pay for the damages?
Yes, Coach.
How could you smash into someone else's car?
I had to pull strings to kill that news article!
I'm really sorry.
Don't tell me you ate another tonic.
Of course not. Gosh.
Did you find a daycare center for your son?
You can't bring him with you to Athens, you know.
Why can't you girls get your act together?!
This is why Korean athletes get no respect.
I'm sorry for being late.
My daughter had a fever so I had to...
Leave the gym!
I just got back from the hospital and...
Didn't you hear me? Get out of here!
Hey Seung-pil!
Hey Seung-pil? '
You're being really mean to everyone, you know?
Don't 'hey' me. I'm the coach.
Hye-gyeong said her kid had a fever.
Don't you have any compassion?
Did your mom abandon you when you had a fever?
Are you crazy?!
Hey. I'm not crazy so listen up!
You don't know anything about the players
and their personal problems.
All you talk about is kicking someone off the team.
Coach Song wasn't like that. He remembered everyone's birthdays.
He knew that Hyun-ja was caring for her sick dad and that Jung-ran
couldn't get pregnant. Do you even know that?
Why do I have to know that kind of stuff?
Oh! I do know one thing about you.
Your husband got cheated by
his business partner and is on the run from debt collectors.
I can't believe you!
If it weren't for a favor that the association did for me,
I would have punched you in the nose already.
What kind of favor? The cash advance you got?
Don't let that stop you.
Trainer Kang said it's not from the association.
Why would the association do that for you?
You didn't even win a medal yet.
It seems that Hye-gyeong made a lot of money in Japan. Ha!
Don't look at me like that.
I wouldn't have joined the team if I were gonna quit over this.
I don't care about my pride. Huh? Ow!
What are you doing?
What's the matter with you?!
Do you get a kick out of making a fool out of me?!
What are you talking about?
I'm here because I've got no choice.
So what's it like to be rich?
I'm sorry about that. But I needed you on the team.
That's all.
Hey! I played in the Olympics three weeks after I had a baby!
I did it because I needed the money.
That's what handball means to me. It's my meal ticket...
That's nonsense.
Respect the game for what it is.
Do you know how hard I tried to be as good as you?
I practiced two hours when you practiced for an hour.
I thought I could catch up to you if I kept trying.
But no matter how hard I tried, it was never enough.
And you know why?
Because you were the best. You were born to play handball!
It's meaningless to be the best!
You don't know what life is like in the pits.
I have suicidal thoughts every day.
Yet, I swallowed my pride and came here
so that I could support my kid!
But I can't stand it any longer.
I'm ashamed of my life. I've had it!
You're not the only one who has pride.
Sun-gyu! Run! Pass!
Jin-joo! Where's your guy?! Wake up!
- Watch out for the defender! - Hey! Down the middle!
Hey kiddo! Watch it! Damn you!
Down the middle!
- I'm sorry, Ma'am! - Don't play games with me, Kiddo!
Go! Go! Defense!
Mark him! Defense!
What the hell are you doing?!
Why can't you follow him?!
There you go!
Hey kiddo! You!
Pass the ball! Attack!
Down the middle!
Nice save!
Coach Ahn, the association will be disappointed
If the national team loses to a high school team.
The game isn't over, yet.
Why isn't Hye-gyeong a starter?
And where's Mi-sook? Is she sick? Huh?
Damn! Just leave me alone!
Coach, what should I write in the report?
Write whatever you want.
Hurry up and get your asses out here!
We're going to practice when we get back. Got that?!
And you! Hyun-ja! It's your fault that we lost! Huh?!
Quit the team if that's the best you can do!
Coach Kang...
If we had won, then who would you praise?
Handball is a team sport. You can't just blame one person.
Are you picking a fight with me now?
Just carry the water jug, okay!
Hyun-ja, why didn't you tell the coach
that you're having your period today.
If I did, I would have lost my starter spot.
I couldn't tell him.
Don't cry, girl. What's there to cry about?
And you girls. Listen up. Here's some advice.
Don't take hormonal pills to change your menstruation cycle before a game.
You'll end up having no kids like me.
Girls. Listen up. Straighten your shoulders.
The purpose of this practice game is to find our weaknesses.
So we learned something valuable today.
Don't feel bad about it, okay!
How could a bunch of high school kids beat the national team?
It takes some time for the players to adjust to a new training method.
Even Guus Hiddink had a hard time when he first coached in Korea.
Speaking of which...
Because of your European training methods,
we had to spend a big chunk of our budget!
And the director of the training center is unhappy that
the handball team is doing things differently.
I had a hard time appeasing him!
But that's your job.
Ahem. Be respectful.
What?!
Oh, my blood pressure. I can't believe this.
Sonny, you've got a big ego.
Sir, watch what you say. I'm Coach Ahn Seung-pil!
Coach Ahn!
How insolent of you!
Stand up! Right now.
Are you disobeying me, sonny!
- Sonny?! - Oh, gosh!
- Why you! - Chairman, please...
Coach Ahn, you shouldn't raise your voice either.
I can't waste my time on these useless meetings.
So just e-mail me about meeting results.
Good-bye.
What's the matter with him?
Since when did he become so arrogant?
He's an arrogant fella alright.
- Oh, I'm so tired. - Yeah.
Lunchtime is the sweetest moment.
Hey, handball players.
Are you enjoying your meal while sitting at our spot?!
Get up, you bitches!
Don't you see our jackets over there?
Move it!
Sit down!
Hey! Is your name written on that chair?
She can sit wherever she wants.
Who are you? Some gangster?
Jung-ran, they're on the weightlifting team.
Don't mess with them.
Oh... Let me see.
Are you those famous girls who pump iron?
Huh? How about we settle this matter right here?
Come on! Huh?
Don't give me that look! I'll poke you in the eye!
Hey, if I see you picking on our girls again,
you're gonna get it! Got that?!
Sit down, girls.
What are you people staring at? Is it funny?!
Who are you guys?!
We're on the judo team.
- Just eat your food! - Okay!
Oh, gosh. Let's try to get along with each other.
Thanks.
Mi-sook?
When did you get back?
What are you doing in Mi-sook's room?
We got new uniforms so I brought one here but then
I saw how messy the room was so I'm cleaning it up.
Oh, well...
When you pass the ball, you have to stretch your fingers.
Look straight ahead after you pass the ball. Okay!
Alright. Give me a high five!
Hi, Coach!
Oh, who do we have here?
Oh, Dong-yoon.
Coach, you look a lot happier here.
I feel better these days.
I don't know why I got so stressed out before.
It's nice to coach kid in a small town.
I have time to think and watch the clouds pass by.
I knew there was something odd when Gyu-chul came by
for a visit. I tried to make him stay longer but
he left the very next morning after I called you.
I don't care where he is.
I came to see you, Coach.
Don't hold a grudge against Gyu-chul.
He's a young guy so he's taking it pretty hard.
He'll get back on his feet.
Oh, your son.
I think he'll become a soccer player someday.
Dong-yoon!
Alright. Here I go!
Hey, I'm coming for you!
Hut! Hut! Pass the ball!
- Is handball fun? - Yes, it's fun.
Practice hard.
Team, gather around me!
Your lap times will be included in your performance scores.
So keep that in mind.
And I'd like to announce that Mi-sook
has been taken out of the starting lineup.
- Wait a minute! - She hasn't returned for one week.
Under the rules, she's disqualified
from playing on the national team for a year.
She knows the rules better than anyone else.
As the coach, I decide who will be a starter.
Alright, try to run the course in less than an hour.
- That's impossible! - The all-time record is 52 minutes!
Don't act like babies.
I can finish the course in 55 minutes flat!
If you're so confident, then why don't you run against me?
What? Are you challenging me?
If I beat you to the finish line, then put Mi-sook back in the lineup.
- And if you lose? - If I lose...
The three of us will leave the team!
Excuse us.
- Hye-gyeong, what are you doing? - Are you insane?
This is the only way to get Mi-sook back on the team.
Oh, gosh.
Wait a minute. Can you leave me out of this?
- I'm not a senior player and... - Hey, shut up!
Let her do the talking.
What did I say?
Oh, gosh!
Fine. Do it. Are you sure you can win?
What's your decision? It's a great deal for you.
Fine. I accept.
Hey, Coach Ahn. What are you doing there?
Oh. I thought I'd run too.
Get ready!
Coach Ahn?
The leaders passed Point A!
This is Point A! Point A! HQ, can you read me?!
Hey! Everyone turn back! It's too slippery to run!
- Turn back! - We have to turn back!
You should just give up! You're gonna get hurt!
Don't talk down to me!
I have to lead the team to victory
so could you help me out here!
I've got a coaching job waiting for me in Japan
but Mi-sook doesn't have anything to fall back on if she quits!
Since when did you care about other people?
As I recall, you were extremely jealous of Mi-sook!
That was true back then. But after having a kid and coaching players
I learned to be compassionate.
A selfish, obnoxious guy like you can never understand that!
You think I'm selfish?!
You've got a big ego! And you're also a coward!
I'm a coward?!
You left for Europe instead of facing my disapproving parents!
And you lay the blame on the players all the time!
Let me give you some advice, from one coach to another.
If the coach doesn't believe in his players,
he'll never win a game! It's impossible!
We don't want to lose because of your poor coaching skills!
What's the time?
Oh, gosh. An hour already passed. What the? Did they go somewhere?
Go where? It's raining.
How would I know?
This isn't time for cracking jokes.
- There they are! - Huh?!
She's coming!
You can do it! Hye-gyeong!
Hye-gyeong, if you lose, it's over for us!
Hye-gyeong, keep running!
Hye-gyeong!
- Run! Run! - You can beat him.
Hye-gyeong, you're almost there!
Hye-gyeong! Hye-gyeong!
Hye-gyeong, come on! Hye-gyeong...
Hye-gyeong!
Hye-gyeong, are you OK?
- I'm OK. - Hye-gyeong, are you OK?!
Good job.
Why are you standing there? You'll be late for practice.
Bo-ram, I'm fine. So go to practice.
Could you sign this ball for me?
What? Alright.
How old is this ball?
It's the ball from the '97 championships.
Did I give this ball to you?
Yes...
I haven't given an autograph for years.
Here.
Try not to get injured...
Sure.
I trust you, Bo-ram.
I can't believe this!
How could my career end like this?
This isn't right. No...
What the? Why won't they let us through?
Hey, mister! Whatcha doing? Let us pass through!
Will you be quiet back there?!
Oh, you girls just never know when to stop.
If you leave like this, you'll create another headache for me.
You have to process your papers before leaving the center.
Write a report stating your reasons for leaving!
Then come to me for my signature!
Hye-gyeong, I'm going back!
Hey, wait for me.
Hey, where are you going?!
What are you doing? I'm keeping my promise.
Look. You won't ever see me again after the Athens Olympics.
Just stay and finish what you set out to do.
Remember the Barcelona Olympics? The team won the gold
while you were sidelined with an injury.
You cried on my shoulder that day.
You're doing this to make up for that, right?
Gotcha...
But you know...
I can't stand your obnoxious attitude.
If you were a guy, I would have kicked your ass already.
What are you doing?
Go!
Handball team!
Go!
Athens)lympics D-30 - Handball team! - Go!
Mi-sook.
I thought hard about it
and decided that this is the only way to repay you.
Why are you just standing there?
Come and practice with me if you want to get repaid.
Isn't that Mi-sook?
- Mi-sook! - It's been a week, eh?
Oh, Mi-sook! You're back.
How about we play a practice game?!
- Come on. - Oh, sure!
- Hi Bo-ram. - Hello.
- Hi Mi-sook! - I'll block your shot!
- You can't get through me! - Block her! Block the shot!
Mi-sook!
I came back.
It's nice to have you back!
I missed you a lot.
If you run away again, I'll kill you.
Yeah, right.
Give her a round of applause!
Why aren't you girls exercising?!
There are only a few days left until the Olympics!
Where's your focus?
We'll start adjusting to the local time in Athens.
So from now on, you girls will sleep at 4 AM
and wake up at 11.
Lunchtime will be your first meal of the day.
- Any objections? - No, Coach!
Hye-gyeong's suspension will end today.
But Mi-sook will be suspended for not showing up for a week.
- Do you have a problem with that? - No, Coach!
Alright! Let's start practice!
32! 33! 34!
Last one!
See how the players in the backcourt are lingering here?
So we need to move to the frontcourt quickly.
- Got that? - Yes, Coach!
28! 29!
30! Oh!
Nice save!
What is this?
It's a vitamin supplement.
It was really hard to buy. You can have it.
Oh, it's not a gift or anything like that.
I'm giving it to you because you need to increase your stamina.
I've never heard of this brand before.
Can't tell if it's good or not...
Fine. I'll take it back.
Give it back!
No.
Come on! Give it to me!
Pass! Pass the ball!
Goal!
Hello? Yes. Speaking.
Oh, you were always full of ambition.
I knew you'd succeed in whatever you did.
Anyhow, congrats. You made it, my former teammate.
How is my wife doing?
You should go see her. She's very worried about you.
Oh, I can't look her straight in the eyes.
I just need to know if she's doing fine.
Is she playing well?
Of course. Mi-sook is a world-class handball player.
I never made Mi-sook happy during our marriage.
Not for a single day...
The only happiness she gets out of life is
when she plays handball.
Oh, boy. I feel so shitty.
Wait a minute. Don't leave.
Let me buy you a drink.
Do you think I'd have a good time drinking with you?
Hey. Could you give this to my wife?
It's not much. But I want her to have it.
And could you give this to Dong-yoon?
I'll get going now. Good luck.
You son of a bitch.
I hope you win that damn gold medal!
The women's handball team made it to the)lympic semifinals.
That's right. They were the top team in Group B
where they had three wins and one draw.
Today, they'll be facing Brazil.
- The female trio consisting - Lady,
of Kim Hye-gyeong, Han Mi-sook and Song Jung-ran...
- I'd like some extra kimchi. - And goalkeeper
- )h Soo-hee are playing superbly. - Waiter!
Hey!
Boss, gimme a break today. Come on.
It's not your wife who's competing in the Olympics!
Run! Defense! Faster!
Come on! Faster!
Defense! Defense!
Hey, watch out! Mark her!
- Come on! Come on! - Hurry up! Hurry!
Sit down, girls!
Hyun-ja!
You're a defender so watch the ball and their forward player.
You're giving up scoring chances!
Okay, coach.
Alright. Now they're going to keep passing the ball.
But don't break away from our formation!
Always stay in your positions! Don't get too excited!
- Alright?! - Yes, Coach.
Are you girls already tired?
Hey, you ladies!
Where's the fight in your voice? Did you lose it or what?
We hear you, Coach. Oh, gosh!
Alright. Let's go get 'em!
One, two, three!
Go! Go!
Defense! Defense!
Nice save! Run! Run!
Spread your arms.
We just need one more goal!
Go! Go!
Run! Run! Watch the forwards! Watch them!
What the hell?!
What the?!
Bo-ram, are you okay? Don't move.
Hey you! I'm talking to you! You fouled her on purpose!
Jung-ran, cool it!
Jung-ran! No! Come back here!
That's an intentional foul! She deserves a red card!
Red card!
You have to substitute her!
Mi-sun, come over here! You're playing.
Everyone stand together!
Stand together!
Jin-joo, pass the ball! Hyun-ja! Stand to the right!
Your team played well!
Well done!
You get a way from him!
Coach Ahn! Hey!
Good job! I knew you'd make it to the finals.
So let's beat Denmark tomorrow and win this thing!
Yes! I think the team can win the gold this time!
Thank you, sir.
Dong-yoon...
- Why don't we call your mom? - Okay.
How about we wait and call her later?
Okay.
Oh, you poor thing...
Alright. Pay attention!
When Denmark is on defense and steals a ball,
they'll throw long passes to their forwards.
So we have to watch out for that.
So only Soo-hee will throw long passes.
Stay around the center on defense. And one more thing.
Denmark has a fast counterattack. So when they have the ball,
I want everyone to run to the backcourt
except for the forwards.
Okay!
And girls!
Their goalkeeper is really good.
She's very good at reading movements.
So try to release the ball at the last minute when you shoot.
Gosh! No. 3 Andersen.
She's been around as long as me.
Maybe she also has debts like me.
How do you feel?
Huh?
I'm nervous of course.
I was thinking about the Barcelona Olympics.
Hey, I need to tell you something.
If we don't win the gold tomorrow, I'll need more time to repay you.
Oh, don't worry about that.
Hye-gyeong, why don't you think it over?
Huh? Think what over?
Well, you know... Seung-pil is an obnoxious guy but
he's not a bad person underneath it all.
And I think he's changed a little.
I think you'll get along with him fine.
What? Get along with him? Gosh. That's not going to happen.
Oh, come on.
Hey, I think you're pulling my leg.
Are you dating him behind our backs?
What the? That is so untrue... Oh boy...
Hello?
It's Seung-pil.
Does he have ESP or what?
OK, Coach. Alright.
- What is it? - I don't know?
Maybe he asked to see me
because he's too shy to talk to you himself.
That's ridiculous. Don't say that again.
Oh my gosh!
You startled me!
Why can't you go to sleep?!
Are you sleepy?
I'm too nervous to get any sleep.
Gosh... You're acting like you're new to this!
Get some rest.
What? Jeez. You're nervous, too.
I'm not nervous about the game. I'm just depressed.
Whether we win or lose tomorrow,
my days of playing handball are over.
None of the teams want me.
Hey, don't worry.
You're Korea's best goalkeeper. You said it yourself.
You'll definitely play again.
What did he say to you?
He just had to screw up my life one last time.
And he had to do it right before the finals.
What wonderful timing!
What happened? Who did what?
Hye-gyeong, why is my life so miserable?
Hello. Is it your first time to visit Greece?
Do you like the country?
The women's handball team will try to win back the gold model
after 12 years.
They'll play against Denmark,
which has beaten us twice in the finals.
We're bringing you the women's handball finals live from Athens.
It's going to be a tough game for our team.
I hope our players will find their winning touch.
But two of our best players won't be playing today.
That's right. Han Mi-sook had to leave for personal reasons.
And Jang Bo-ram was injured in yesterday's game.
- So she's out. - That's right.
We lost two of the best wingers on the team but
the players have always done well under pressure.
Yes, that's true. Korean players are world-class competitors
and they've got a strong spirit.
Give it your best shot! Don't get hurt!
- We're going to win, right! - Yeah!
- Let's beat them! One, two, three. - Aye!
Go, Korea! Go, Korea!
The team scored!
I scored the first goal!
Fall back! Defense!
Mark each player. Go back!
Hyun-ja. Jin-joo. Switch!
Great job! Nice goal!
Alright! Focus! Pass the ball!
That's alright!
Oh, the Korean team let Denmark score in the last seconds.
It's 14-14.
Look! They've got tall players.
So you have to get closer to them on defense and keep up the pressure.
And their left-back is a strong player.
So Mi-sun, you need to mark her here.
The rest of you will have to cover the center, Okay?
Okay!
Alright. Stay focused when you shoot.
- Go! - Alright!
There are 4 minutes left in the second half.
Korea is leading by one point. lt's 23-22.
Denmark has the ball.
There's the sky shot.
The game is tied with less than 4 minutes to go.
)ur players need to move into scoring positions quickly.
- Penetrate their defense! - Go! Go!
We need another goal.
Hye-gyeong has the ball. Jung-ran shoots!
The goalkeeper got it.
The ball went to right in front of our goalkeeper.
Denmark throws a long pass. Payde shoots.
lt's a goal.
)ur players are having a hard time keeping up.
With 3 minutes remaining, our players are getting tired.
The Korean team is passing the ball.
We need a goal.
Hyun-ja shoots! lt doesn't go in.
Hey, watch the ball!
Hurry up! Come on!
Mark her!
What are you doing here?
There's no time to explain.
Hey Sun-ae! Come out!
Mi-sook?!
- Mi-sook, Mi-sook! - Mi-sook?
Mi-sook! Let's play!
Jin-joo, go down the line!
Gyu-chul...
Why did you have to do this to me?
Why? How could you?
You dummy. Why'd you do it?
Hey! Keep moving!
I'm sorry, but I'm not going to give up.
I'm going to see this through.
So, honey... Don't give up. You can't give up.
Is your leg holding up?
Tell me what happened.
I'll tell you about it later.
It's incredible. I really thought the game was over.
The team was down by 2 points with 2 minutes remaining.
But then Mi-sook came into the game and scored twice to tie the game.
There's 3 minutes left in overtime. The game is still tied at 27-27.
Korea has possession of the ball.
The players are passing the ball.
- Stand together! - Denmark is fouled for holding.
lt's 28-27. Korea scored a fantastic goal.
Go back! Run! Defense!
Defense! We're ahead!
- Defense! - Nice save! Nice save!
Soo-hee, made a great save!
Soo-hee saw the ball coming and made the save.
Korea is ahead by 2 points. lt's 29 - 27.
The team is close to winning the game.
Block her! Defense!
Just 2 minutes left!
We can win this!
The referee blew his whistle. He's calling a foul on our player.
She dived! I didn't touch her! I didn't push her!
How could he give them a penalty shot?!
She fell down by herself!
What a jerk!
It's okay. We can do it.
Block the shot!
Alright. Denmark cuts down Korea's lead.
Korea has a one-point lead.
There's 49 seconds remaining in the game.
No, no, no! It touched her hand when it went out of bounds!
It's a two-touch!
The ball touched her and not me when it went out of bounds!
Hey! Are you stupid?! Are you blind?!
Don't argue about it Come on.
What a damn prick!
He referee made another wrong call.
This is truly regrettable.
But our players shouldn't lose their tempers.
They say that wrong calls are a part of the game.
In Europe, the Denmark team are the favorites.
Can you keep playing?
Let's make some changes.
No, Coach. Let me play.
I worked my butt off to get here and
I'm not going to give up now.
- I'm alright. - You know that I can't give up.
They can play, Coach! You can play, right!
We're ready to play! Go! Go! Go!
Alright... Let's win this game.
If I can't trust you girls, then who can I trust?
In a physical match-up between Korean and Denmark players,
it's like David versus Goliath.
The Denmark players tower over our team.
But Korea won't give up easily after coming this far.
- Let's go! - Mark them!
Defend them with all you've got!
34-31. Denmark widens their lead to 3 points.
We've got enough time so don't give up, OK?
Okay!
Defense!
Push them back!
Don't let them through!
Go! Go! Down the line!
Hyun-ja! Hyun-ja!
Hey, are you OK?
Are you OK?
Hyun-ja!
Can you move your ankle?
- Let me take her place. - What?
Let me play.
Think about your career first. You're injured.
I already thought it over. Put me in the game.
Are you sure you won't regret it?
I won't regret this, Coach.
Are you OK?
Bo-ram!
Let's go! Go!
Oh! It's Bo-ram.
What? Can she play with her injury?
I don't think so. But she's really tough.
Go Bo-ram!
Do your best!
Get closer!
Mark each player!!
Hey! That's passive play!
Shouldn't the referee award a free throw for passive play?
Yes, he should. Denmark is stalling the game.
Run! Go down the court!
Let's go!
We can do it!
Alright! Let's go!
Are you nervous?
Promise me one thing.
Even if we losethe penalty shootout, promise me that you won't cry.
Regardless of whether we win or lose,
this is the finest game you've ever played.
And today is the finest day of my life.
I'm proud of each and every one of you.
So be confident! Let's show them what you're capable of!
- One, two, three! - Go!
Darn it. I'm so nervous.
Don't worry. I'll block all their shots.
lt's the moment of truth.
lt all comes down to this penalty shootout.
Five players from each team will take a shot.
Korea's goalkeeper is Soo-hee.
Go!
Hye-gyeong will go first.
Jung-ran will take the next shot.
Each of the first two Korean players scored.
Denmark's second player had her shot blocked.
Both teams are tied so far in the penalty shootout.
It's alright!
Go!
It's alright!
Go!
Mi-sook is the last player to take a penalty shot.
lf Han Mi-sook scores,
Korea will have a chance to add another gold medal.
But if she doesn't score, we'll have to settle for the silver.
Mi-sook, it's okay.
- Get up. - You did your best.
It's okay. They played a great game!
Quiet! Let's hold hands!
Alright. We promised not to cry, remember?
All of you did your best!
Let's do one last cheer!
- One, two, three! - Go!
Korean National Team player )h Sung-ok The younger players played a great game
and if I had made that last shot,
then our team might have won. So I'm very sad that I let them down.
Korean National Team player Lee Sang-eun We almost won the game but
I don't have any regrets about how we played.
Korean National Team coach Lim Young-chul I'm so proud of my players.
They were terrific.
They did a great job. Although we only won the silver,
I think our team played like winners.
How could some of the players on the Korean national handball team
have nowhere to go after they return to Korea?
I just don't know what to say. It's not right.
In double overtime... In overtime...
I thought about the training the players endured and...