A Korean movie based on a true story, "Silmido".
His father defected from the country because of espionage and has not been heard from since then.
For many years, Baek's mother and son were both called spy families.
Life was hard and they were treated badly.
He couldn't get a family registration or a job.
So he joined the HEI gang when he was 17.
Now he was caught in flagrante delicto for assaulting someone.
He could not have been sentenced to death.
But just as he was getting discouraged.
Special Forces instructor Lao Cui came to his door.
gave him a chance to live.
Not only would he be spared the death penalty, but he would also be able to honor his family.
A total of 31 people were spared the death penalty in Lao Bai's case.
They were being taken to the training base, Sitio Island.
The instructor in charge of escorting them looked at them coldly.
After raising his hand and shooting them.
After 3 seconds, they had to jump into the sea and swim to the opposite island.
But the instructor didn't bother, he just took his machine gun and shot the plywood.
When they saw this, they jumped into the sea to save their lives.
When they got to shore, they stood in line.
The reason why they were gathered here.
Just a short time ago.
The president of South Korea was assassinated by North Korea's 124th Special Forces Unit.
Although the assassination attempt was unsuccessful, a feud had been made.
In retaliation, the South Koreans brought them to Silmido.
And sent the devil leader Choi.
He vowed to make them the most elite special forces.
Their code name is 684.
Their goal is to assassinate the leaders of the enemy.
They had to kill the enemy's leaders.
Then they put on their uniforms and began their training from hell.
If they were slow, they were beaten, and if they failed to complete the mission, they were beaten.
You could say that any slackness in the training would result in a beating.
They make mistakes, or training can not keep up with the progress, the instructor will also be punished
Because that would expose the whole team.
and stood behind them neatly.
At the command of instructor Choi, the irons were applied to the backs of the prisoners.
Many people could not bear the pain and rushed into the sea.
In the end, only three people, including Old Bai, endured it without saying a word.
The superhuman will of the three men was greatly appreciated by Lao Cui
He divided the dead four into three teams
These three people each became a team leader
This is not only convenient to manage
And 3 parties competition, but also more conducive to growth
After that, the death row inmates began a more rigorous combat skills training
The 3 teams were catching up with each other, and the one lagging behind doubled the amount of training.
Underwater training is even more brutal
If you do not adhere to the specified time without surfacing
will be shot on the spot by the instructor on the water
Not only that, but the one-way bridge training is also more difficult to pass
The bridge is mainly a teamwork training, if the time to cross the bridge exceeds the limit
If you are still on the bridge, you will be shot by the instructor under the bridge
And the whole training project without a little protection measures
If there is the slightest mistake, death row inmates will be wounded and even die on the spot
It was in this training environment
Death Row inmates' abilities have improved.
They are faster and stronger.
Their shooting became more accurate.
The death row inmates of Unit 684 were eventually trained to become killing machines.
Seeing the results in front of him, instructor Cui was very satisfied.
It seems the time has come, he called the team to make the final mobilization
He gave a very passionate speech, which was very moving.
The death row inmates were enthused.
Three teams boarded the kayaks.
Under the cover of heavy rain, they were moving at a great speed.
But at that moment, instructor Choi suddenly received an order from his superiors.
The assassination operation was cancelled and all members were to return to the island and stand by.
The news was like a bolt from the blue, and Cui was flabbergasted.
The prisoners had been training day and night for two years.
He said he wouldn't kill them?
The inmates were upset when they got the news.
The 30 members of the team were already hot.
They vowed to complete the mission and would not return.
The instructors were furious, too, and they shot at the sea with their machine guns.
The prisoners were thrown into the sea and the instructor drove them back to the island.
Instructor Cui found out that
Relations between the two Koreas had eased.
And the leader who planned the establishment of Team 684 was also removed from his post.
Lao Cui and his team were originally responsible for training only
Now even Choi's boss didn't know what to do
So, we had to let 684 stand by in Silmido.
But this time, it was two years.
But without a mission target, the prisoners are still dead.
The state could not give them an identity.
The team seemed to be forgotten by everyone.
They were becoming less and less appreciated, and their supplies were running low.
They couldn't even get enough food to eat.
As time went on, the inmates began to run amok as they saw no hope.
One night, two inmates went to the bathroom on the pretext
They insulted a female doctor on the island.
After the incident was revealed, the two men were soon surrounded by the instructors.
They knew they had made a big mistake and knew there was no way out.
In the end, one committed suicide and the other was arrested.
That night, all members of 684 were punished for their crimes.
The captured death row inmate knew that he would not get a good end.
They started to curse and swear.
Old Bai couldn't take it anymore and ended his life with a blow to the head.
This incident made instructor Cui realize that team 684 was on the verge of losing control.
So the next day, Instructor Cui went to his superiors to ask for instructions.
He said that Unit 684 was born for the country.
Since the assassination mission was cancelled, they should be transferred to other units.
But the new leader of the country, he didn't want to recognize the existence of Unit 684.
If this unseen assassination squad is known.
It will only become a stain on the whole country
Unit 684 must disappear from the world in order to keep the dignity of the country.
The leader's words are clear to Lao Cui
But after three years of living together.
They are teachers, students, comrades and brothers.
Lao Cui was a little upset
He did not hesitate to clash with his superiors
But his superiors threatened to pull out their guns and say
If Cui didn't kill 684, everyone on the island would be shot.
Including you and the ordinary soldiers.
With a heavy heart, instructor Cui returned to Shiwei Island.
Looking at the 684 members who knew nothing and were still talking and laughing
Old Cui really did not know how to choose
In the beginning, he gave them the hope of life.
He also trained them to become qualified soldiers by hand.
But now, he wants to destroy them with his own hands?
At night, instructor Cui asked Lao Bai to fetch a bucket of water and send it to the command.
Then he told the other two instructors about the incident.
To my surprise, Instructor Cao, who was usually the most cold-blooded and fierce, was the first to object.
He was so cruel and cold on the training field
He was only trying to keep his team members alive in battle.
This is the real love and care
But Instructor Park, who usually takes good care of the prisoners on death row.
He was already planning how to save himself and carry out his orders.
But all this happened to be heard by Old Bai, who had not yet gone far.
The next day, Baek was preoccupied.
He had no choice but to tell the captains of the other two teams about the incident.
Instructor Cao was also very anxious.
He was ready to go back to his superiors to plead for 684.
Old Bai and the others saw that instructor Cao was going to leave, and immediately began to feel uneasy
They knew that tonight the instructors would probably attack themselves.
During the night, instructor Park called all the soldiers
He passed on the order to destroy 684.
The instructors knew exactly what kind of fighting machine they had developed over the past three years.
Although many of the instructors had become friends with the prisoners on death row.
But when faced with the choice between life and death, they had to make a desperate choice.
After further discussion, they decided to do it while the inmates were sleeping that night.
On the 684 side, the three captains had already informed everyone about the incident.
Old Bai repeatedly stressed that once the war starts, it's your life and my life.
We must not be lenient
Then, under the leadership of White, they raided the armory.
They took out the guards, got the weapons, and the battle began.
Outside the house, there was chaos. Instructor Park and his team rushed out to check the situation.
But the 684 team blocked the door and shot at them, killing and wounding many.
Old Baek came to the command room with a submachine gun.
He saw that the man sitting in front of him was Instructor Choi, and he looked very calm.
Obviously, all this is happening now, he expected it.
That night, he asked Lao Bai to fetch a bucket of water to the command.
In fact, in order to let him hear the conversation between himself and the instructor
Lao Cui was conflicted inside
As a soldier, he had to obey orders
But his conscience and friendship prevented him from doing so.
But since the war had begun, it was a matter of life and death.
He ordered Baek to kill himself.
But he decided to let him live because of his old feelings.
But the moment he turned around to leave
Lao Cui pulled out his gun and chose to kill himself.
After that, the death row inmates quickly expanded the battle.
Before he died, Instructor Park revealed a secret.
In fact, all of 684 had been de-identified the moment they arrived on the island.
No matter whether their mission was successful or not.
Afterwards, they would all be dead.
There was no honor, no glory, and no wealth.
They were like a disposable weapon that would be discarded when it was used up.
Afterwards, Instructor Park was shot dead by the angry crowd.
After the battle, Team 684 had been reduced to 19 men.
Anger, resentment
What had they suffered all these years for?
They unanimously decided that they would go to the presidential palace and demand an explanation.
They wanted to make a name for themselves.
684 broke through the lines of defense.
They hijacked a bus and forced the driver to go straight to Cheong Wa Dae.
But the government had already sent a large number of troops, and this was a road to nowhere.
At that moment, an announcement came over the radio.
684 was defined by the government as a rebel.
But they were the ones who were abandoned by the country.
Thinking of the brutal training I've been undergoing since I landed on Mio Island.
I was ready to serve my country.
But now they're being slapped down.
And now they've been accused of being rebels.
They rushed forward with all the firepower they could muster.
And the army that surrounded them didn't care about the civilians in the car.
Instead, the 684 death row inmates defended the windows, and a fierce battle ensued.
With their protection, the other passengers on the bus were unharmed.
But they themselves were seriously wounded.
They made it to Seoul, but they couldn't see the president after all.
They knew they had no chance of survival in the face of a heavy interception.
But this time, they wanted to take the right to die into their own hands.
First, they let all the passengers inside the car go safely.
Then, they detonated their grenades at the same time.
Team 684 blew themselves up, and the story ended here.
The movie "Mamoru Island" was released in only 58 days.
It set a Korean record with 10 million viewers.
It is the first movie in Korea to reach 10 million viewers.
The movie is said to be based on a true story.
It is a bold statement that
In the face of Korean interests, the little people are just pawns in the hands of politicians
The loyalty of soldiers and the filth of politicians were shown in the best way possible
At that time, it took courage to shoot such a harsh subject matter.
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