01x03 - g*nf*re Under The Starlight

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Why do we get to have fun out here today?

Who said we’re here for fun?

Comrade Ploeng trusted you to reach the villagers.

We’re here to work.

Yeah, I know. I'm just messing with you.

Our job is to get as many villagers on our side as possible.

The more people trust us, the faster we win.

If you want to gain people's trust,

you must know how to give first.

If you just walk in like that, why would anyone follow you?

Give?

We barely even have meat to eat. What can we give?

Give what you can. Eat just enough. Use just enough.

Share whatever’s left with others.

If there is nothing to give, you give them a hand.

It’s that simple. Students like you should understand that.

Hey! Help!

Help!

Help! Please help my son!

Help! Please help my son!

Please help, my son is dying!

Lead the way, sir.

This way.

Aaaah! [crying]

Yaguar!

We can only clean the wound and apply herbs.

Yes.

What happened to his son?

An expl*si*n.

What? An expl*si*n?!

He stepped on it while gathering bamboo shoots

in the forest yesterday.

Yesterday?

Then why didn’t you take him to a hospital?

Or a clinic in town?

He’d die on the way before we even get there.

They don’t have money. No ID cards.

No one cares about them.

We’ll do what we can with the medicine we have.

Aaah…! [in pain]

Aaah…!

Are you scared!

Aaah…! [in pain]

Aaah…!

I know this place is far.

But if they want to see a doctor, they should be able to.

When I went on volunteer camps,

I saw inequality everywhere.

But this place is on another level.

Are you listening?

I used to be like you.

But getting angry doesn’t fix anything.

Better to use that anger to help people.

And don’t let your it follow you into your dreams.

Do I really look that weak?

And just now…

Who was the one hiding behind me?

Being scared isn’t something to be ashamed of.

I wasn't scared. Just a little startled.

Aaaah!!!

Aaaah!!!

Aaaah!!!

Uncle, please go tell all other fellow villagers

that the comrades in the forest are ready to help everyone.

No matter what happens,

we’ll always stand by the people.

Okay.

Here, this is pain k*ller.

Take two pills when it hurts.

I’m giving you eight tablets.

Thank you so much.

Well, I’ll go check on my mom now.

Comrade Roong… do you have any medicine left?

Don’t worry, I prepared some already.

But I can’t go with you today.

I have to return to base. Some unfinished business.

That’s totally fine.

You’ve been of great help already. Thank you.

I want to visit Yaguar’s mother.

Let’s go together.

Comrade Roong!

You’re heading back, right? I’ll go with you.

I need to finish my article.

Alright.

Comrade Roong sent some fever and cough medicine for you, mom.

But she's busy so she couldn’t come herself.

And this is Comrade Ying and Comrade Saeng

the ones I told you about.

Hello, ma'am.

Thank you, dear. Bless you.

Thank you, ma’am.

How are you feeling?

Fever and coughing on and off for about a month now.

Chronic symptoms like this need a proper check-up.

Comrade Roong thinks it might be tuberculosis.

It needs continuous treatment.

And we don’t have medicine for that at the base.

I’m saving money, though.

Thank you.

Eat first, mom.

Here, let me help you.

Back when I was a student.

Some seniors volunteered with doctors up in the mountains.

Do you have that here, Yaguar?

Used to. about two years ago.

Two years ago?

Then what do the villagers do without doctors?

They go into the forest to gather herbs to make medicine.

Anyone home?

Anyone here?

Yaguar.

Is your mother feeling better?

You already saved my mother.

I owe you more than I can repay.

And now you’re bringing more things.

I can’t accept this.

Just take it. It’s only some fruit. Nothing much at all.

Besides, the reason I came here

is to talk to the village head about the farmland.

Farmland?
Yup.

I’m planning to buy the field at the end of the village.

But it's my rice field there now.

Yaguar, I’m not kicking you out.

It’s just a change of ownership. Everything stays the same.

In fact… it might even be better.

If I lose that land… I don’t know how I’ll survive anymore.

I’ll never forget this kindness.

Thank you so much.

Anything I can do for you at all, please tell me.

Yaguar,

I’m not going to make you do anything.

I just need a little hand is all.

Why are you sneaking off for a nap here?

It's only just the first day visiting the villagers

and you’re already dozing off?

How would you even be able to go to battle then?

I wasn’t sleeping.

I was just resting my eyes.

Besides, I’d fight my a*s off if I had to.

If you don’t want to be in the combat unit, just say it.

No pressure.

I’m willing to.

The more people we have carrying g*ns,

the sooner we all get to go home.

Maybe it’s in my blood.

I keep putting myself in dangerous situations.

No one shares their private lives here.

If you don’t want to hear it, then don’t.

You want to be like your father?

I don’t want to be like him.

My father passed away a long time ago.

Mine too.

With a skilled comrade like you,

I’m not dying that easy.

Now that you're with me.

If soldiers come, I’ll just hide behind a soldier.

I mean, behind you. I’ll survive just fine.

You better avoid the front lines then.

I don’t feel like taking care of you.

How can you put me in the back?

For someone this good like me.

That'd be a waste.

Comrade Gaun Hin.

So here you are. I’ve been looking everywhere for you.

Thought you were sick. You didn’t show up for food.

The work’s not finished yet.

I’ll come once I’m done.

It’s already too late now. 67.

You know we have to eat on time here.

It's just that yesterday visit to the villagers,

It gave me tons to write about.

Wait till you read it, Comrade Saeng.

This issue’s going to be a hit.

Hey, Sila.

Lemme ask you something.

Do you still see Mada as your girlfriend?

You’re so distant. Like you don’t even know each other.

Did you forget Comrade Ploeng’s Three Delays Policy?

We came to the forest to serve collectively.

Ideology comes first. Love comes later.

Don’t you remember?

Go tell Mada then.

That you chose ideology over love.

But you need to know your place, don’t you?

You don’t have to say everything out loud.

Acting childish like this.

How are you going to achieve anything big?

Besides, in here you’re Comrade Saeng.

I’m Comrade Gaun Hin.

Please use the right names.

What’s up with you?

So to do something big, we have to forget who we are?

Forget what we’ve felt?

Love and ideology can go together, you know.

Time to go to the training now, shall we?

Comrade Yue’s been waiting forever by now.

I'll leave you alone here then.

Suit yourself.

Easy… hold it steady.

Lower the barrel a bit.

Now take a deep breath. And slowly exhale.

Hold it.

When was the last time you washed your hair?

You made me run so many rounds this morning.

Of course I smell like sweat.

Then step back.

If something’s bothering you, say it.

Otherwise, you won’t hit your target today.

Sila—uh, I mean Comrade Gaun Hin…

He’s been acting really different lately.

Like I’m not even his friend anymore.

And so is Comrade Ying. She’s acting strange.

Cause you guys don't talk things through.

Your friends might just be focused on their goals.

Setting everything else aside.

Just like when you’re aiming forward,

you don’t see what’s around you.

But you don't have to push people away.

You don’t aim your g*n all the time.

Or do you?

You need breaks too.

If this keeps going,

those two might actually break up.

All you can do is look out from a distance.

It's okay to be worried.

But not so worried that it messes you up.

Go to sleep.

Take a seat.

We successfully took Baan Prongdong.

Next mission: Baan Saeng Dao.

Last stop before the northern headquarter.

I have an informant inside Baan Saeng Dao.

Taking that base shouldn’t be difficult.

Yang Sue only gets surface-level intel.

Nothing from the inside.

I have someone that could breach in..

But I need a bit more time to win his trust.

What an effort,

General Khong Khai must be proud of his son.

Yes, sir.

Given that, may I be assigned to Baan Prongdong?

My informant is in that area.

It’ll be easier to coordinate.

Don’t mess this up, Dan Din.

I’m counting on you for this mission.

Understood, sir.

Yes! I did it! I did it! I did it!!

Woohoo!

I did it. I actually did it!

Nice one, Comrade Saeng.

Good teacher makes a fast learner.

Hey what are you doing? I’m not dead yet.

Thought you were holding your breath with me.

Keep training. One hit and you start bragging?

Will do, sirrr.

Focus. This isn’t a toy.

I can’t chop firewood.

I’m better at using my brain.

Whether it’s strength or brains, it’s the same.

With that attitude, you shouldn’t be writing anything at all.

Keep chopping until you can do it.

Even if I chop all day and night, I'm getting nowhere.

Comrade Fah.

If Comrade Gaun Hin can’t do it, show him how.

Comrade Ploeng. Comrade Ploeng. Comrade.

What is it?

We got news from headquarter.

What's wrong, dad?

I'm fine, dear.

The headquarter ordered us to retake Baan Prongdong

from the soldiers.

Even Baan Prongdong, which was better prepared than us,

Still surrendered to the soldiers.

So why are we being sent into risk?

Though we're only a few of us,

our combat units are all highly skilled.

We minimize direct clashes. Keep it tight.

Comrade Yue, prepare the sn*pers.

We’ll ambush.

May I request more man power?

More man power?

From which unit?

If you have someone in mind, say it.

Going to bathe?

The water’s nice and cold. I'm fresh out of the water.

Vin!

What is it, Comrade Gaun Hin?

Are you ready?

I am as I am and always have been.

And you…already know me well.

If it’s too much.

I’ll try to do better then.

Get ready. Tomorrow, you'll be stuck with me.

Wait, what?

I mean to the battle.

Not bathing?

Boiled water. Carry it with you.

To keep hydrated on the way.

Cold?

I chilled it by the stream. Nice and refreshing.

Come back safe, Comrade Yue.

Good luck, bro.

You’re the first in our batch to go into battle.

Thanks.

You don’t have to win. Just come back safe.

Piece of cake.

As if I'm just going to sh**ting range.

I’ll be back in no time.

You’ve got this, Comrade Saeng.

Come on, let’s go see the others.

Have some water. It’ll refresh you.

Nice and cold.

So refreshing.

Now our Baan Prongdong has been crushed by the soldiers.

Their b*ll*ts. Their bombs.

We will reclaim our honor.

We will take back Baan Prongdong.

Not just as a base—.

But as the heart of the people.

All units heading into battle today—.

Follow Comrade Yue’s orders. And remember.

That victory is waiting for us ahead.

Hey!!!

sn*per, take your position here. Find your right spot.

Take down as many soldiers as possible.

Minimize direct engagement.

Can we not k*ll?

This is w*r, not a trip.

Get to your position.

If you don’t want to k*ll

just make sure they can’t pick up a g*n again.

Follow my orders.

No matter what happens, do not leave your cover.

Not until it’s over.

Do you want to retreat?

I’m scared. But I won’t run.

We’ll win together. Trust me.

Sergeant.

Yes, sir.

Status? See anything fishy?

All clear.

Sir, any word from the northern unit?

Just in. They can’t send supply unit for the next two days.

Damn.

If they attack now, we’re almost out of a*mo.

I’ll handle that myself. Don’t worry.

Aaah!!

Comrade Saeng!

Coordinates 34. we’re under attack. Requesting retreat.

Fall back!!

Comrade Saeng.

Blood blood! Comrade Yue, are you okay?!

I’m fine. That’s not my blood.

Comrade Saeng.

I k*lled a person.

You saved my life, Comrade Saeng.

I k*lled a person.

It’s over… it’s all over now, Comrade Saeng.

I k*lled a person.

This isn't how I wanted it. This isn't how I wanted it to be.

It’s over, Comrade Saeng…

The combat unit is back!

Everyone listen!

Victory's ours.

Yeah!!

Great job, everyone!
Comrade Ploeng.

Comrade Saeng shot the enemy commander

right in the forehead.

One shot. Down instantly.

Right in the forehead?

- Comrade Saeng is incredible.
- Ow—.

Comrade Baitong, easy. He just got shot.

Comrade Roong, come check on him please.

I’m fine. It just grazed me.

No, you still need treatment.

Comrade Roong, go prepare the supplies.

I’ll take him to the infirmary.

Yes.

Do I really have to…?

Is it going to hurt?

I knew I wasn’t wrong about this kid.

His first time in battle.

It’s not that bad.

Treat the others outside first.

- I'll be right after.
- Okay.

Ah—!

Ouchhh!!

Don’t you ever do that again.

In the battle field, you follow orders.

Understand?

But I was worried about you.

From this heart that still holds onto your love.

Onto the promises.

That no matter how long it takes,

no one could ever take your place…

I just want to wake up without tears.

Wishing it would all fade away.

Begging the wind to carry it off.

I don’t want to live like this.

As someone who never forgets.

I could barely breathe.

If I knew I’d lose you…

The first time I k*lled someone,

my hands shook just like yours.

That moment, I couldn’t even move.

Weren’t you scared?

Of course I was.

But I had to do it.

Was there... no other choice?

Want to stay at my place?

You won’t get any sleep in the shared quarter.

People coming and going all day.

It's deputy leader's place. Am I allowed?

Why aren't you?

News for the People
NORTHERN LIGHT.

The hands of students ignite the people to rise…

Another nightmare?

I dreamed of soldiers and explosions.

People dying right in front of me.

Blood everywhere.

It was terrifying.

Why does this water taste strange?

Homemade saline. It helps refresh you.

Where are you going?

I want you to get some rest.

You’ve been helping me the whole time…

I feel bad.

You sleep. I'm way tougher than you.

Going a few days without sleep is a breeze.

Then let’s take turns. I’ll share the bed.

I don’t want to take advantage of you.

It’s fine. Just sleep.

Comrade Saeng,

a student who's just recently joined the combat unit

exceeded expectations in his first mission.

One Shot, One k*ll: Enemy Commander Down.

How's that? Exciting enough for a headline?

Using someone’s death for news… You sure about that?

But your achievement boosts everyone’s morale.

Why are you upset?

No matter who dies in the battle field,

it’s all terrible.

If we won today, but I died there,

would you still write a headline like that?

Comrade Saeng!! This is about morale,

not for fun.

We still shouldn’t treat death like this.

Like we’re proud of k*lling someone.

Hey. Comrade Saeng’s not fully recovered yet.

You should leave.

I don’t like the way Comrade Gaun Hin writes this.

If their family saw it,

how heartbroken would they feel?

You took out their commander.

You dealed with it before the battle gets out of hand.

We need the people to know that.

Comrade Gaun Hin is just doing his job.

In w*r, no one wants a death to be meaningless.

If we don’t turn it into strength,

how do the living move forward?

If you could turn back time,

would you still k*ll him?

I’d do the same.

I didn’t want you to die.

Maybe I should go sleep in the hut tonight.

I don’t want to trouble you.

Stay here.

I’ll... take care of you.

I just want to wake up without tears…

Wish it would all fade away.

Begging the wind to blow it away.

I don’t want to live like this.

As someone who never forgets…

I could barely breathe.

- I could barely breathe.
- You treat me so well.

If I knew I’d lose you…

- If I knew I’d lose you…
- It makes it harder for me.

I just want to wake up without tears…

Wishing it would all fade away.

Begging the wind to carry it off.

I don’t want to live like this.

As someone who never forgets…

I could barely breathe.

If I knew I’d lose you…

Every night, pretending I can handle it.

Not knowing how deep I'm sinking.

I’d be fine.

I told myself I could live without you…

A world without you might feel lighter.

But today, I realize… you've never left