Moon River
Episode 22
Goodbye, My Love
What's this?
That's... Get him! Hurry get him!
Get him! Hey you, get Iljimae! Why aren't your guys going after Iljimae?
Iljimae!
Hey Iljimae!
Get him!
Get him! Iljimae! Get him!
What's going on?
My leg! My leg!
Hurry!
Get him!
Get down!
It's sulphur!
Quickly! Open the door! Quickly, open the door!
- Cha Dol is waiting outside for you. - What about you, Iljimae?
I'll be right out. Hurry!
- Ahgassi*, quickly come this way! - Cha Dol...
*young lady
Encircle him!
Iljimae, you're still alive.
I'll send you to hell this time.
It was the gift from Miyamoto Musashi*...
*Famed samurai and sword legend
perhaps this is what is meant by the saying, 'heaven's will'.
I wanted to send you to hell first,
but I promised Buddha that I'd never kill again.
If I hadn't, you'd be dead by now.
Stop being that corrupt official's dog.
- Tie him up! - Yes, Sir!
We're taking him to Lord Kim.
Stop!
This is the Left Police! Put your weapons down!
Shoot them!
Look after Iljimae.
He fainted.
He's waking up.
Can you stand up?
Illegal gambling operation is not forgivable under the law.
Officers, tie them up!
Wait a moment.
Cha Dol! Where have you been?
- What the...? - It's Wol Hee!
Wol Hee!
- Are you okay? - Yes, ahjussi.
I helped Iljimae rescue her.
- What? - We even tricked Park Bi Su.
You did? You really did that?
Yes!
What about Iljimae? What happened to Iljimae?
Why didn't you bring him along?
He said he'd be right behind me.
The police are always a step behind.
It's over, so what is this commotion about?
What brings you here?
Did you say you're from the Left Police?
This is what happened.
I was passing by this area, when I've seen Iljimae fighting with these men.
Since it was urgent, I had my men detain him.
This one even got injured, while trying to subdue Iljimae.
- Take good care of him. - Yes, Sir.
Is this Iljimae?
Yes.
- Take his mask off. - Yes, Sir.
I can finally see the face of the famous Iljimae.
Wow, he's as pretty as a girl.
I'll take him to the police station.
That won't be necessary.
Since I caught him, I'll take him to Uigeumbu* myself.
*Office of the Royal Guards/Interrogation Centre
Since you're here, you can take the gang.
They should be punished for their illegal gambling operation.
Although you didn't get Iljimae, you'd be rewarded for arresting the gang.
- Take him away. - Yes, Sir.
- Hurry. - Okay.
Wait a moment, please.
- What is it? - Iljimae must be taken to the Police Station.
Didn't you hear what I just said?
I'm taking him to Uigeumbu myself. I will interrogate him there.
Iljimae is under the police jurisdiction.
The police jurisdiction?
We already caught him. Why should jurisdiction matter at this point?
He killed an official of this country. Of course he should be taken to Uigeumbu.
I don't want to hear any more about this. Take him away!
There's a reason why he must be under our jurisdiction.
What?
Iljimae turned himself in to the police.
What?
Remember the letter, that was sent in Baek Mae's name?
This is the letter of confession from Iljimae.
He asked us to arrest him along with those in illegal gambling.
As you can see, he even listed all of his past crimes in detail.
Although Iljimae was caught here,
he had beforehand notified the police where to find him.
Iljimae turned himself in.
Therefore, we will treat Iljimae as a confessed criminal.
Please, allow us due process in this matter.
Even if I get caught, it will not be by your hands.
I heard that Iljimae got arrested! What hope do we have now?
I know what you mean. Hearing about Iljimae gave us hope for a better future.
That's right!
Did you hear? Iljimae got caught. What's going to happen next?
Don't you know?!
I have to go.
How are we going to handle Iljimae's crimes?
He's confessed to all the crimes he committed against the powerful elite.
But we can't prove anything except the murder of Minister Gwon.
Why not?
The powerful elite is denying that anyone has been robbed.
But the murder case is enough to gain him the death sentence.
According to the law,
if a criminal confesses his crimes and turns himself in...
his sentence will be reduced by one degree.
- Then, exile? - Yes.
And don't forget that he helped us...
arrest the Bongseoni gang and the gambling dealers.
Fine. That's how I'll report this case to the Ministry of Punishment.
But... will things go as 'by the book'?
Aigoo, what are we going to do now? How did he get caught?
He flew all over the sky... how could he get himself caught?
Why didn't he just fly away? Why?
Good thing he sent that letter of confession to Chief Gu.
He knew things could become complicated. He did that in case he was caught.
This is my fault.
This is all my fault.
This is all because of me!
It is fortunate though, that he has someone to rely on.
If Kim Ja Jeom had got him, he'd certainly been dead by now.
Fortunately Chief Gu has him, so his case will be processed properly.
- Let's not lose hope. - No such thing exists in this country's government.
If there was, Iljimae wouldn't have set out to punish the powerful elite.
The law only helps them. It isn't for the common people.
Hope? Did you just say, hope?
Now that Iljimae has been captured, I can't help but laugh.
Me too! I've never been this happy since my wife died.
This is a little embarrassing, but I've even shed tears at the news.
Did you cry?
I'm not sure if it's really a good thing.
What do you mean?
Iljimae will soon make a list of all the houses he has robbed.
For all the people who didn't report the robbery to the police, there will be repercussions.
Furthermore, since he turned himself in, his sentence will be reduced.
Does that mean we can't kill him?
Are you saying we can't kill Iljimae?
Don't worry. I have a plan.
Plan? What plan?
There's a crime he hasn't confessed to.
- A crime he hasn't confessed? - That's right.
I did promise you that I'd chop Iljimae's head off, didn't I?
We will now start the interrogation.
You must confess to all your crimes, every single one of them.
- It's the only way you can live. - I can live?
Yes... you have to live and meet your mother.
Even if you are exiled, you can go wherever she is and live with her.
Do you really think I can live?
You must not give up.
Think about your mother.
She's been living her entire life waiting to meet you.
Don't take her hope away.
Deputy Chief.
They say they're ready to interrogate Iljimae.
Don't you see I'm interrogating him right now.
The King has ordered the Uigeumbu...
to interrogate Iljimae, and has instructed the police to take it's hands off the matter.
What?
And... Kim Ja Jeom is now in charge of everything.
Kim Ja Jeom?
Iljimae, you're a dangerous man.
You stole, committed arson, and committed murder under the pretense of helping people.
You targeted only the high-level officials, who are responsible for the people of this country.
All your crimes and your activities, what could they point to?
You are plotting... treason.
- Treason? - Isn't that true?!
Treason...
Are you denying it?
Ahhh...
If you don't admit it, I'll drag Chang Rang's Choi Myeong Gil into this.
I will say that he conspired with you to manufacture those cannons.
That means he'll have to die because he cannot disclose that it was the King's order.
If the King wants to save Chang Rang, he will have to admit giving that order.
And if he does that, it'll give Qing an excuse to come in.
Go to hell!
Will you accept the responsibility and die alone, or will you bring others to die with you?
Kim Ja Jeom! I haven't killed you, but heaven will certainly see to your punishment!
Heaven?
Did you just say, heaven?
What happened? Has the sentence been handed down?
I asked if the sentence was handed down.
He has been condemned to death.
To death?
Kim Ja Jeom charged him with treason.
Treason? What treason did Iljimae commit?
That doesn't make any sense!
But they said Iljimae confessed to everything.
Where is Iljimae now?
He is temporarily in prison, but no one is allowed to see him.
When is the execution to take place?
They don't want to wait for the next scheduled execution,
so it will take place first thing tomorrow morning.
Tomorrow?
So soon?
What are we going to do? What are we going to do?
Oh, no! What are we going to do?
What did you just say? They're going to do what to Iljimae?
Iljimae is going to be executed! They're going to kill him!
- What are we going to do? - Iljimae-nim...
What are we going to do?
- He's going to be executed? - Oh, no...
- Wol Hee! - Wol Hee ahgassi!
Wol Hee! Wol Hee!
Does this mean that I can't keep the promise I've made after all?
Is this all Gu Ja Myeong is good for?
I can't let this happen.
I can't tell her that I couldn't keep my promise... that her son is going to die.
I will keep my promise to you.
- Good job. - Thank you.
- You can go home now. - Thank you.
What is it?
You shoud rest now.
Did you come here, because you were worried about me?
Yes.
It's late. You should go home.
Yes, Sir. I will be on my way.
Su Ryeon.
Yes, Deputy Chief?
Do you want to tell me anything?
No. Go on.
Yes, Sir.
Su Ryeon will not forget this moment for the rest of her life.
~ To the respected General Chief ~
I'm here to see Iljimae.
I was told not to let anyone in.
I've been ordered to...
interrogate Iljimae secretly to find out if he has any accomplices.
Why don't you come back tomorrow and...
He will be executed tomorrow!
- Yes, but... - Open the gate now!
Do you still have work to do?
Yes, I came back this late, because I had to discuss tomorrow execution.
Did you ask Deputy Chief to investigate anything?
Investigate anything?
Officer Gu just took custody of Iljimae.
What? Go and bring the Deputy Chief.
I've been ordered to do this secretly. Don't come near here unless I ask you to.
- Go! - Yes, Sir.
It's me, Gu Ja Myeong.
What do you want to know?
I will be dead soon.
I'll tell you where your mother lives.
What will I do with that information?
She once came to Hanyang to see you, but left when not being able to do so.
It was then, when she cooked that meal I shared with you.
I thought she went to Gaesung, but she didn't.
She stayed at a gibang* near Seorinbang, because she couldn't get over her son.
*the house female entertainers live in
The Seorinbang gibang?
I tried to make her stay in Hanyang, but she went back to Gaesung.
She said she'd wait there, tending a ginseng field, until the day she is united with you.
A ginseng field? Where in Gaesung?
It's a secluded house next to the ginseng field just before the town's gates.
Does she have a fair complexion?
That lady is my mother?
Have you seen Baek Mae?
Yes.
My mother was right in front of my eyes, but I didn't recognize her.
My mother whom I wanted to see so desperately.
After I'm dead, please don't tell her I died.
Just tell her that I went somewhere far away.
My mother and I were never meant to be together.
I'd rather have her believe that I'm living a debauched life somewhere.
That won't be necessary. You can go to Gaesung instead...
and see your mother.
Are you there, Deputy Chief Gu?
What are you doing?
Have you seen Deputy Chief Gu?
- I saw him going towards the prison. - The prison?
I see.
When I came in, I walked with long strides.
Since the main entrance is too well lit, take the back gate. It's dark there.
- Do you know what you're doing? - Hurry!
You don't have time to waste!
I can't do this. If I do, will you not die in my place?
Don't worry about me.
I wouldn't have planned this without an escape plan.
Why are you doing this?
You're the Deputy Chief! Why are you trying to save me?
I made a promise to Baek Mae.
I said no matter what, I'd save her son and bring him to her.
As a police officer, I've always lived by the rules as if my life depended on it.
That was the promise I made to myself.
But the promise I made to Baek Mae is a promise, also.
I'm trying to keep that promise right now.
I never make promises... I can't keep.
Deputy Chief Gu.
I've been looking for you.
Deputy Chief Gu!
I crumble even at the slightest memory.
Even the sight of the space you once filled makes me cry.
I want to run to you, for you to hear my sadness.
But the pain you'd suffer may be too great...
When I bring Iljimae...
to his mother,
I would like...
to be that child's father.
What do you mean by that?
Give me...
the chance to
take care of you and Iljimae.
- Are you taking pity on me? - No...
it isn't anything like that.
This is... love.
We met once, twenty years ago. Yet you're saying this is love?
Although we met only the once,
there hasn't been a moment
that I haven't thought about you.
When I think of how you will shed tears every day.
I must turn and leave,
I must go far away.
I must let you go now,
though I shall lose everything.
I must forget you.
They say that every thing has its owner,
but you were never able to meet your owner.
What are you all doing?! Hurry up!
- Go to the back gate! - Yes, Sir!
Hurry!
Dear Chief.
I, Gu Ja Myeong, had lived with an undeserving title, thanks to you.
I must now apologize for committing such a grave sin.
Even as I am falling in hell, I will be begging you for your forgiveness.
Although I know this means breaking the law,
there is a reason I have to save Iljimae.
For my sins, I offer my life. Please, accept this taking of my life as an apology.
From criminal Gu Ja Myeong.
Why would he do this?
This will be our secret.
We can't let anyone find out that an officer of the law released a prisoner.
If the word gets out, we will be all killed.
- Gu Ja Myeong was killed by Iljimae. - I understand.
Yes!
Deputy Chief...
where is he?
Su Ryeon.
I asked you where he was!
Deputy Chief...
Why are you lying here?
You must not do this.
Please, get up.
Deputy Chief, please get up.
Deputy Chief, you can't die like this.
Why does Deputy Chief... why do you have to die this way?!
Deputy Chief...
please, don't go like this.
Not like this, Deputy Chief.
Lady Wol Hee, are you feeling better?
Tell her.
Lady Wol Hee, I have news I must share...
News?
Yes. Iljimae... escaped from prison last night.
Iljimae?
What? I... i... is this the truth?
Yes.
He disappeared from prison.
Seon Dal-nim heard it himself at the station.
That's right.
He disappeared from prison.
I knew it! Iljimae is incredible!
He probably flew away! Maybe he really does have wings!
I knew this was going to happen!
This is impossible!
- Why would Deputy Chief go there? - He said he had something to investigate.
Investigate what? Iljimae was already sentenced!
He must've been upset because the Uigeumbu took over the case.
Still, how could a police officer let a prisoner escape?
What are the police hierachy and the officers doing?
Why, I should let them all...
Wait a minute.
If Iljimae has escaped from prison, he'll surely come for me.
And I don't have even Officer Park here for protection... if Iljimae comes here...
Bring me Prophetess Gi.
Bring me Prophetess Gi!
What do you see? Will I die by his hand?
The plum blossom won't come.
Really? He's really not coming?
You will soon stand above everyone and below only one person.
Above everyone and below only one person?
I'm going to be Chief State Councilor?
Yes.
Chief State Councilor?
Do you see any future after that?
I see.
You don't have to tell me. I can tell myself.
Please, don't call for me anymore.
- What's that supposed to mean? - I used my power too much.
I need to go into the mountain and pray for a long time.
Really? You really have to do this?
- Please let me take the steward with me. - My steward?
You gave him to me, didn't you?
- Hurry up and pack everything you can. - Okay.
What's going on? Why are you in such a hurry to leave?
Listen to me.
Everyone who stays near Lord Kim will die.
Die?
I couldn't tell him what would happen after he becomes Chief State Councilor.
Why? What is going to happen then?
Kim Ja Jeom will be...
put to death by dismemberment, as well as everyone who works for him.
Death by dismemberment?
I know how upset you are because of the death of Deputy Chief Gu.
But we can't mourn forever.
For Deputy Chief's sake, you must find Iljimae!
It's the only way you can avenge his death. Do you understand?
Yes, Sir.
Why did Deputy Chief go there?
And how could Iljimae do this to him?
After all the Deputy Chief did for him...
Even to survive, how could he do that to the Deputy Chief?
That's just how Iljimae is!
What?
Iljimae is a thief and murderer. Didn't you know that?!
What's wrong with her?
How's your wound?
I can move now. I think my life has been spared.
What a relief.
I feel as though I've been brought back from the dead.
Yes, we've been brought back from the dead. We're lucky.
How's your eye?
I thought I'd end up a one-eyed man. But it all worked out.
It's easier to hunt with just one eye.
I caught ten but they were a nuisance, so I only brought back one.
I want to see a tiger.
The finest hunter, Wang Hweng Bo!
- What are you going to do now? - Do what?
Now that you've been brought back to life, do you want to go back home?
Home?
After accomplishing nothing? That would be too embarrasing!
Right. I knew you'd say that.
For as long as I'm alive, I won't give up on taking Iljimae back home with me.
What shall I buy this time?
Oh right, do you have an ointment for burns?
Did you burn yourself?
No, but I want to have one at hand.
Hold on a second. Toad's fat is the best thing for burns.
Right here, toad's fat.
Did you bring what I asked for?
- News of Iljimae? - Yes.
That all is the past now.
He's been caught.
Iljimae got caught?
That's the only thing people now talk about. That he'll be put to death soon.
What am I going to do? What should I do?
I'll go to Hanyang.
I have to go to Hanyang.
What were you doing in the restroom for so long? I thought you might have fallen into the toilet.
Are you coming from Hanyang?
Yes.
Did you hear any news about Iljimae?
About Iljimae? Why?
- I heard that he got arrested. - Not only arrested...
but his head was chopped off.
He died?
He was sentenced the day we left.
I heard Kim Ja Jeom giving the order to the Royal Guards of Uigeumbu with my own ears.
The crows are probably pecking at his body by now.
How could th...? Is that the truth?
Why would I lie to you? I'm a civil servant.
He shone alone in the dark, but he was finally put out.
Let's go.
He's dead?
Iljimae? My son?
Wol Hee, you should take your medicine.
What's wrong with you?
I thought with the news that Iljimae escaped, you'd jump up out of bed!
She's just exhausted from the shock.
Have you heard anything from Iljimae?
That's what I wonder!
He should have come here directly. Where did he go when he left the prison?
With the police after him, he's probably hiding somewhere.
I feel as though the life I've been given has been shortened by at least ten years.
Ahjussi, when Iljimae comes back, we should tie him up. So he can never run away again.
Okay, I'll tie you up along with him.
That way, you can stay next to Iljimae all the time.
Bae Seon Dal couldn't find it in his heart to talk about Gu Ja Myeong.
If Iljimae ever comes back.
Iljimae was on his way to Gaesung like Gu Ja Myeong told him.
The tears do not flow any longer...
The fragrance of plum blossoms, getting stronger and stronger...
was like the scent of his mother and made Iljimae's heart beat faster.
I can no longer remember the face...
because of that face.
The plum tree blooms...
and shivers in the snow.
The young mother...
cries at the parting.
When the child grows up, please let him know how his mother felt about him.
Until that day when you so suddenly showed up, my life had only been a synonym for misery.
As I think back, all my days seemed to be empty.
And then you told me about my son and asked me to live with you.
You said you wanted to live with us.
You told me that we... even people like us... have the right to be happy.
I didn't really believe that the day could ever come, that it would even be possible.
But I suddenly wanted to know what happiness might mean for me or.../
whether I could be happy myself. And when I found myself smiling at the thought,
I realized that was happiness.
I was happy.
While I was dreaming about happiness, I became happy.
Thank you for loving me more than yourself. Through you, I experience true love.
My heart feels full and there is nothing left to yearn for in life.
I feel at peace. My heart is full.
Thank you.
Goodbye, my dear.
Oh, hello.
- Are you looking for a brush? - Yes.
I would like to give a gift to an important person. If you have a good brush, show it to me please.
Okay. Let's see...
This is our best brush, made from marten fur.
Return of Iljimae ~ Volume 23 The Wind That Blows on the Ridge
I am Iljimae.
My son?
Mother.
My son!
Mother!
Let's go...
to Liaodong.
If we knew... we could've used that to our advantage.
It's in the Emperor's bedroom.
Man of the moon, Iljimae.
This world that follows the wind and the clouds,
the scenery that changes with each passerby,
the blade in my hand cries in my stead...
won't you leave me be at last?
I am just a lonely wolf.