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37th National Junior High Baseball Championship
Strike!
Yes!
Time-out!
He says put one in the strike zone and catch him out
If he hits, who's going to catch the ball?
I can handle it Let's finish it quickly
All right
Swing!
Myeong-jae!
Myeong-jae! Myeong-jae!
GLOVE
You know his movements are alive
Of course ball speed is important, but Kim Sang-nam is even better than that
He's a control artist You admit that, right?
Yes, you admit it too
This is all that's needed! An infield grounder
You know the Yankees' Rocket Man, right?
Roger Clemens!
Okay! And Curt Schilling!
Do you know what their weapons are? A splitter!
SF!
That's right! You must like baseball!
But don't you think it's a little late for Kim Sang-nam now?
Just take a look at his recent results
I think LG Twins will take him out soon too
United Airlines, tax free
It tastes different depending on the origin
I heard the model for these cigarettes died from lung cancer
Just give it to someone else then
Someone you don't like
$100 check Someone you don't like
- Here... - What? No...
No...
I've finished talking to the victim
Don't write about him swinging his bat in your statement
This is his last chance
You'll be creating a Major Leaguer
You'll be helping your country!
Captain!
Someone's here taking photos of Kim Sang-nam
What? Damn!
Where's the journalist? Where?
Wait a minute...
How did they even know he was here?
Don't look at me
They've got themselves a real story
Hey! Don't!
What?
Kim Sang-nam charged again for violence?
Do you have anything to say?
You can't expel him
That's the same as killing him
Take a look on the web
Everyone wants him sent to jail
Here! Take a look!
5,925,285 persons?
They all want to see him in jail?
That figure is the number of pro-baseball spectators last year.
Oh...
These days, 6 million watch the game
Tomorrow, a new star will be born
admit that Sang-nam played a part in getting us this far
But the fans are fickle these days They won't forgive him
Still, he was MVP for 3 consecutive years...
Highest strike-out rate per game, highest number of wins, consecutive wins too
I know that record will be broken one day but let me tell you this
No one can touch baseball fans' hearts the way that Sang-nam has
You know that too
Those same fans want him behind bars
Do you not understand?
Please have mercy, coach I mean president...
Sang-nam still has years left in him
He's just confused, but I can control...
You're not the one playing baseball!
He's the one who has to come to his senses!
How many times has it been already?
Take a look at the next page
What is this?
Chungju Sacred Heart school?
A school for the hearing-impaired They formed a baseball team
Send him there for a while
I'll send the journalists over once things quiet down
Make sure he keeps practicing
Thank you, president! I mean coach!
Hi, my name is Charles
Cheol-su!
I am pitcher Sang-nam Kim's agent, Charles Jeong
Jeong Cheol-su!
What is it?
Just turn the car around It's too embarrassing
What? Do you have a better suggestion?
No, but it's a school for the deaf I can't go there, it's embarrassing
We're just going to be putting on a show using deaf kids
If you know it's embarrassing, why did you get drunk and wave your bat around?
Public opinion is against you
Everyone wants you to be expelled and thrown behind bars
Geez! They want me expelled for getting into a little fight?
Behind bars? After all that I have done for them?
No one remembers what others have done
Only what they will do for them in future
Screw them all!
"I was drunk and can't remember"
Is this really necessary?
He's a famous player and we really need him on our baseball team
This is an opportunity sent from God
Don't bring God into it!
Do you think mentioning God will talk me into it?
Miss Nah!
Why are you dressed like that during working hours?
You're the music teacher You don't teach baseball
I've finished music classes for today
Does that mean that you're no longer the music teacher?
I majored in Korean, but you told me to teach music after I got here
You know the school's circumstances
Even so, it's not easy for me
I don't even know if I'm doing a good job
Don't worry about that You're doing very well
God has his reasons for the people he chooses
Why are you bringing God into it?
I'm not bringing God into it
Do you think mentioning God will talk us into it?
Excuse me?
It's just a joke
Anyway, I won't allow you take advantage of the children
And!
Please take care of the children who are not on the baseball team as well
Don't worry about that
How can I not worry?
Did you know that Myeong-jae didn't come to school today?
Excuse me? Again?
You're pretty good
Let's play a game against each other
I think you're kind of cute
How do you feel?
Hey!
You should answer when you're spoken to
I don't believe this
Are you ignoring me?
There's no point in talking to him
He goes to Sacred Heart school
What?
He's deaf
He can't hear you
He!
Can't hear!
He's deaf!
Geez...
Talk about embarrassing!
Don't laugh at me
Maybe you have strong maternal instincts
You sure have weird taste in guys
How embarrassing
Why don't you just go out with him?
Is he crazy?
Geez
When you talk about me...
Look at my eyes when you speak
If you speak from behind...
It all seems like cursing
Hey!
You're not just deaf, you're dumb too
Hey!
Don't talk from behind!
That was really good!
Take off your goggles
Welcome It's great to meet you
I'm the vice principal, Kang Seon-il
I'm Jeong Cheol-su
- Are you his agent? - Yes
This is Miss Nah... Come with me
This way, please
Attention, everyone
I'm sure you all know who he is already
Korea's finest pitcher
From LG Twins
Mr. Kim Sang-nam
He will coach you from today
This is a rare opportunity
Learn as much as you can
Make the most of it, okay?
Now I will introduce you to the team
It's all right Let's just skip it
You want to get to know them as you train them?
Yes, right...
You really are a pro
All the boys are so handsome
They look like boy band pop stars, not a baseball team
- Do you think so? - Yes
Where is the rest of the team? There aren't many gathered here
All 10 players are here
We were able to gather 10 boys from the 21 male high school students
You want to play baseball with a team of 10 players?
Yes
Perfect! 10 is perfect!
That's 5 more than TVXQ
If we have another member, these boys could be 2PM
Are you joking? What if someone gets hurt?
No one's going to get hurt
A positive mentality! That's really important
Would you like to see them play?
Should I get them ready?
Let's just go and eat
Yes... That's true
You're going to be here for a while You should do a restaurant tour
This must be why you're a pro
What about the boys? Should I dismiss them?
Yes... Dismiss them
Let's go and eat first
- Come with me - Yes
You all did well today
Let's prepare for afternoon class after the break
Wait, wait
I think we made a mistake
We should've given him a proper welcome
We didn't think he'd really come
What should we do then?
Let's all chip in
But we don't even know what he likes
Pork ribs!
This looks good
Wow... It's good
It's delicious
- Please, eat up - Yes
The students really train hard, don't they?
There's a tournament in the fall
Oh... A tournament
National Tournament
National Tournament?
You want to let those boys compete in this year's tournament?
That's right
Our boys don't just play baseball for fun
They're the 53rd official high school team
I want them to play in public
It will also stimulate them
In my opinion, they'll just get hurt
You have a point
But if getting hurt proves to be medicine, it's worth giving it a try
Of course, I totally agree with you
Must be!
I think it's totally necessary
Lady
Have you gotten hurt before? How can pain be medicine?
A scar is just a scar
Medicine is what cures that scar
Excuse me...
Don't address her as lady
Her name is Miss Nah Ju-Won
- She takes care of the team... - It's okay
I am a lady
How about you, Mister? Haven't you ever been hurt?
Did it just hurt? Nothing else?
The only way to avoid getting hurt is to do nothing
But we can't do that We have to do something
Does baseball look easy to you?
Do you know how hard some kids train to play in a national tournament?
If you did know that...
I bet you'd feel bad about saying that
Do you know how much pain our boys have had to put up with?
If you knew, I bet you would feel bad about talking like that too
If they need to go through more pain, they're ready for that
Take a look at our boys first
Take a look then judge them
Isn't that more important than checking out restaurants?
Of course it is
That's more important than eating... Isn't that right?
Up yours...
Oh! Excuse me...
Hello?
Yes, behind Kyobo is good
Book the royal room there
What can I do? I have to show them a good time
All right, okay
What's with her? Geez...
How could you say 'up yours'?
She's a teacher, you know
Baseball isn't a joke
I told you it was our treat
Why did you pay for the meal?
It's all right
Thank you for accepting coach Kim
We're the ones who are grateful to him
Yes, I see
Just go get the car
The car...
It's over there
You want me to ride that to the hotel?
Not a hotel, to the school
What do you mean by that?
You're a teacher now
Where is your home now, my friend? The school dormitory. Do you understand?
- Kim Sang-nam, you can do it! - Wait a minute! Cheol-su! Hey!
What are we doing here?
I'm sorry. Please wait here a moment
Excuse me?
Why are we at the police station? Geez...
The attacker is refusing to make a statement
We've used the victims' statements to write up the report
I'll settle it accordingly
All right, good work
Captain Lee, you know that's not true
You know our boys wouldn't do that
No, no, no!
I just believe what I see
Take a look here
1 boy against 3...
The ones who are hurt are these 3 sitting over here
What do you think this suggests to me?
Do you teach martial arts at your school?
You're being ridiculous
Don't just think about who got hurt Think about the circumstances
Hang on. Don't bother writing up the report
Just take a photo of these 3
Take a close-up of his fist and present it to the chief police station
- Just throw him behind bars! - Yes
Wait...
Captain!
Wanted list
Turn your head
Excuse me?
Take your glasses off
Geez. I don't believe this
Aren't you Kim Sang-nam?
What are you doing? Just have him put behind bars!
My teeth are killing me
Hey, hey, hey!
Be quiet, you fools!
How dare you?
This is a small station
But we filed the decisive evidence for the beauty salon mugger
- I see... - Isn't that Kim Sang-nam?
LG Twins?
- It is! It's him! - Wow!
He's really good-looking...
Let there be love! Kim Sang-nam
Are you really the coach of Sacred Heart school's baseball team?
Not really... For now, yes
You mean it? Really?
It's true
He's here to send our baseball team to a national tournament
Who says I'm going to do that?
What do you want?
You're so humble
What do you think you're doing?
Aren't you going to lock him up?
What is this?
Are you a judge?
I'm the one with authority here
How cruel must you have been to make a boy
who can't even hear that angry?
The 3 of you ganging up against him...
Are you proud of that? Just be quiet!
We have a precious guest here
You boys put our community to shame
Let there be love! LG Twins, Kim Sang-nam
That's 20 copies
I think my arm's going to fall off
Hey! Give them a copy each and send them home
- Store the rest in a safe place - Yes
Are we done now?
Yes, now... If we could get a photograph...
Excuse me?
I'm going to take it now
Everyone, don't forget to smile
What should we do?
Should we say a cheer?
Let's not do that
Come on!
Chungju Sacred Heart baseball team, you can do it!
You can do it!
Thank you for helping us out
That boy... Is he a troublemaker?
His name is Cha Myeong-jae
He was the best pitcher at the junior high baseball tournament 2 years ago
He had sudden difficulty with his hearing, then lost it altogether
He doesn't want to play baseball again
I try to convince him, but it's useless
He knows how to talk and he's quite different to the other students
Even so, how can an athlete get into a fight?
It's no wonder he never made it!
That really strikes the heart hearing it from someone who has experience
In any case, it's nice to see 2 young people sitting together like this
Could you watch your words?
I'm fussy about who I meet
I'm sorry
Sorry? What for?
He said he's fussy
What? That's ridiculous
I'm fussy with who I meet too
Calm down, Miss Nah
Vice principal, why did you apologize?
Because I said I'm fussy! I'm fussy! With women!
- Hey! - Goodness, you shocked me
Hey? How old are you?
I'm old enough to call you hey
He's coming! He's coming!
I told them to take a rest They're still outside training
Boys who don't want to study prefer to play baseball
Please stop fighting
Here we are! It's not as comfortable as a hotel...
But your agent said this will help you to get closer to the boys
We can win in the national tournament!
Oh... Wow!
I'm allergic to flowers
Soft drinks, biscuits that make you fat
Vitamins should go to someone who has terrible skin...
I like that
I'm going to get you
All right then Make sure you get a good rest
He really has an attitude problem
He only just got here He must feel out of place
Even so, the boys wanted to welcome him
Come on, let's go
Geez...
Wake up!
Get up! Get up!
What does she want?
Time to get up, coach Kim!
What's wrong with her?
I said get up
Did you come here to sleep?
I said, get up!
You're wearing practically nothing
What are you doing? This is sexual harassment
It is not. Just go and get dressed
I've ruined my eyes
Is she really female?
She just charged in here so she could take a look
You're wearing an LG uniform to our school's game?
What? A game?
There's a game scheduled for today
You can see for yourself how good our boys are
Just let them play on their own They seem to have fun
What do you mean by that?
It's not like they'll win the tournament
Don't harass them just so they can win 1 game
You don't think we'll be able to win a game?
Take a look for yourself... With those fish eyes of yours
What?
Fine then. Let's see how good they are
Gunsan?
Isn't that a bit rough for their first game?
Gunsan junior high
They're a good team
What?
Junior high?
Is this some kind of joke?
It's not a joke
This is an official game
They're a good team
This is so embarrassing I don't believe this
Attention!
Bow!
Chungju Sacred Heart, we can do it!
Play ball!
Ball
They're hopeless
It's all right, don't worry
It's in the air! In the air!
You can catch it! Catch it!
Crash!
Run around!
See? I told you
Don't say that!
The game only just began
It's all right
You can catch up to them No problems, don't worry!
Out!
That's great!
Take a good look
Strike!
Strike 2!
Out!
Wow... A batter who's afraid of the ball?
What did you want me to take a look at?
Be confident and relax Got that? You can do it
Take a good look
He's the fastest runner on our team
You're going to get a real shock
See?
Out!
Yes, nice work
Our boys try really hard, right?
Just let them play for fun... Why enter a national tournament?
If you're going to keep saying that... Just go...
Home run!
He sure poses like a major leaguer
Gunsan 3/ Sacred Heart 1
Out!
Okay
Great!
Nice work!
- Yes! - Safe!
Yes, good work
I said good work
Geez... Don't worry about me Just focus on the game
He's really proud of you
What's wrong with them?
Gunsan / Sacred Heart
I know it's tough
Hang in there, you can do it
You must be hot
I was afraid that you would leave without even taking a look
Is there someone in your family who is hearing impaired too?
Why do you ask?
You act like their mom...
I don't have any other reasons
I just like them
Oh no!
Cheol-seung!
Cheol-seung, are you all right?
Are you hurt?
- Oh no... - It's all right...
It's all right, calm down
Of course you could get hurt playing baseball
Cheol-seung...
If you give up now, all your hard work just goes to waste
We have a new coach now Let's not give up now
You're our only pitcher
If you give up, how will the others play baseball?
Hey, Cheol-seung!
Cheol-seung!
We need you
You know that
It's my life
I can't give up my life for you
You can't give up just because you got hit by the ball
It's not just because I got hit
There's no hope for us
No matter how hard we try, we can't beat the other teams
But we're still going to enter Join us
I'm sorry
Is something wrong?
This is the reason why I was against the baseball team being formed
These children are disabled If they get hurt...
Who will be responsible for their lives?
We should prepare them so they can adjust to society
It is our role to educate them, not teach them to play baseball
Do our students even adjust to society?
What do you mean by that?
I'm asking if you have ever seen them treated like ordinary people
What is your point?
An educational system that doesn't help them to eat and make ends meet...
I don't think it's necessary
If they play baseball...
Will that help them to make ends meet?
They can still play baseball despite hearing impairment
There are such professional players in the United States and Japan
So?
Baseball is one of the few methods by which
our boys can be treated like ordinary
Who is going to take our boys and turn them into professional players?
Is there a business team that they can play in?
Everyone knows that baseball interrupts their studies
There will be a board meeting soon
We will discuss the baseball team's future
Shouldn't he be here begging?
What's he up to? Why isn't he here?
He's at a school for the hearing-impaired
He's coaching baseball there
I told him it wasn't necessary but he wanted time to reflect
Is Sang-nam still our star player?
Of course not Why should I take favour on him?
But he's still the biggest star in Korean baseball
Star player? Whatever!
I thought he was a real FA catch
Do you know how much I've spent on him over 3 years?
He's so ungrateful
He's managed to ruin our team's reputation
He's waking up to himself now
If his condition is back to 70 or 80% of his peak form...
He's waking up to himself?
Huh! He's going to play with deaf kids...
So he can be excused?
He's always rattling his brains like this That's why he won't make it
He thinks he's good because the KBO president's on his side
Excuse me
What?
What is it?
They're not deaf, they're hearing impaired
What?
Are you adjusting well?
Sure! I love it here
Good food, fresh air, nice people... I love this place
It's paradise here! Paradise...
I don't have much time I just came to check up on you
Geez... Do you have to act so busy?
Have you seen Cheol-su lately?
Why do you ask?
He's going around seeing people
He's trying to stop you from getting dismissed He's trying to save your ass
Hey... How about looking into Taiwan?
You can't really start in the minor leagues at our age
The salaries are high in Taiwan too
Geez...
Now that you're the key player, is money all you care about?
You shouldn't play baseball for money
That's true
We don't play baseball for money
So tell me
What's the reason why you don't play baseball?
What?
This is what the coach asked me when I went into the KBO
He asked me if I knew when a baseball player's time is over
He thinks that you're not interested in playing baseball anymore
He said you can fix a broken arm, but you can't fix that
He said that's the end
Geez... He thinks he's so good
Wake up to yourself!
Don't you remember what you were like in high school?
You had a photo of Sun Dong-ryul stuck on your locker
You practiced pitching all night
The number on your back was always 18
Getting to where you got to...
You couldn't have done that unless you were crazy about baseball
Why do you keep talking about the past?
It's just because of you I feel sorry for Cheol-su
He was never much of an athlete
But you're all he has
He's never read a book in his life,
but he's going around speaking English for you
I can't bear seeing him like that
Stop it
Don't you remember what he did?
He tried so hard to make you win and his leg was smashed for good
That's what got us our victory
He still smiled the moment he saw you in the hospital
Stop it! Just shut your mouth!
Isn't it about time you grew up?
You don't play baseball on your own
You can't just quit by yourself
I know!
I know that!
So stop lecturing me!
Please leave your message after the tone
Cheol-su? I mean Charles!
Do you remember me in high school?
Did I really stick up a photo of Sun Dong-ryul on my locker?
Did I practice pitching all night? Did I always wear number 18?
Why is it that I can't remember any of that?
That's why I can't believe it
Did I even like baseball?
Was there ever such a time?
His name is Cha Myeong... jae
He was the best pitcher at the - junior high baseball tournament 2 years ago
Don't you remember what you were like in high school?
You had a photo of Sun Dong-ryul stuck on your locker
You practiced pitching all night The number on your back was always 18
Kim Sang-nam! Now I remember
Children, what are you doing? Get to class quickly
Come on, hurry up
Hurry!
God will look over us Glory to our nation
Mugunghwa, the land of Korea
The beautiful scenery
People of the land, as Koreans
Preserve our beauty
That was wonderful!
Always think of the rhythm...
What brings you here?
We don't have a pitcher, so I'm here to find one
Where will you find them?
Let's play baseball
It's more fun playing with others than playing on your own
Kim Sang-nam... Kim Sang-nam...
I'm not playing baseball
I knew you'd say that
Hello
Impressive, isn't he?
Raise it a little
Down
A little more
Miss Nah!
Just keep your glove where it is
I'll place the ball in there for you
It hurts
It really hurts
I can't catch anymore
Come here!
You're jealous of me, right?
This is nothing
When I was your age, I went to my rival to learn from him
And I stripped everything off him
I didn't leave him with anything
How about it?
Why not try to steal from me?
What's wrong with you?
You're the one who said you didn't want to
If you play baseball with them, you'll just become one of them
You said you didn't want that!
But I want to pitch
Don't use sign language!
You're not like the other students
You know how to speak You can read lips now too
You can live without anyone ever knowing that you can't hear
You can live like a normal person
No! You are not the same as them!
Those kids couldn't hear or talk since they were born or young...
You're not like them
Really? He joined the baseball team?
- Yes - Wow
Should we get started too then? Let's go!
Cha Myeong... jae -joins the baseball team! To our first victory!
That was good
Really good
He's the best
He's really something
We're going to win for the first time at a national tournament
I doubt it
Baseball is a team sport
But it's different in a high school tournament
The role of the pitcher is really important
Just gather the boys for me
Keep going! Hang in there!
You can have the catcher
But keep your hands off the pitcher
You're doing well Hang in there a little longer
Come on, that's enough now
Goodness...
Vice principal!
I think coach Kim is doing a great job
Where are you going?
To take care of those students who are not on the baseball team
What about me?
You should look after the team
- I don't like the side dishes - Why not? They're good
It's the same every day
Hello
Eat up
I'm famished
You're all running well!
Stop it before they pass out
Hang in there!
Are you all right?
Run a little faster
Good!
Keep your back down! I said down!
What are you doing?
Hey, throw it properly
Hey!
Run! Run, run, run!
Run, run, run!
You're too slow!
Stay alert and focused!
First base, keep your eyes on the ball
Hey! Can't you even catch that?
- Throw it properly - Next!
Good! Nice work!
It wasn't good
Do you call that sliding?
Everyone, come together
Jin-man went to chase the ball
Jong-Wu came in to cover the base
What are your feet for? Hold them up!
Don't aim for the base Hold them up and
think that you're going to kick him!
You shouldn't teach the boys that
You should teach them to play fair
Who's going to play by the rules? It's a war out there
This is about the fighting spirit
Back to your positions!
Come here
Do it like this, all right?
Jong-Wu!
Goodness! Are you all right?
Get out!
You get out!
This isn't baseball, it's a fight
Are you all right? Are you hurt?
Good, good!
Looks like you're back to your old high school self now
Wow... You really fit in fast
I've never seen you so determined
I'm not determined
I've got nothing better to do with my time
Just be a little more patient, okay?
I've pitched you to the Dodgers
The Mets will get back to us soon
What about LG Twins?
No one's asking for me in Korea?
Hey! You're Kim Sang-nam!
We should aim higher than the Korean league
Word has gotten around that they want you in the Major League
They're starting to panic now
Just you wait and see
The day you stand on the Dodgers' mound
I'll be watching from the VIP seats
I'll gather all the journalists and team owners in the same spot
I'll really let them have it!
What is it?
Aren't things going well?
Come on... Don't you trust me?
I'm saying this because I'm confident
I'm really certain!
Do you even eat properly?
Regretfully so
I eat sushi and steak every single day
Good for you then
Sorry, I've resigned from the KBO My replacement will be coming soon
You're a little sentimental today
What is it? Are you lonely?
Should we go out dancing and meet some girls then?
Hey, I'm at a school
Just drink quietly and sleep over tonight
I wish I could
But I have to go back tonight I have to meet someone
At this hour?
I need to keep you hot while the ball's rolling
You're a genius at baseball, but clueless when it comes to business
I have to go to the bathroom
Come on... Pick up the phone
I don't see a single body out there
You can't keep this up any longer
You said you wanted them to enter a national tournament
You don't understand
The boys have never been taught about co-operation and making sacrifices
It's hard enough for them to look after themselves
Telling them to scan the field, come in for back-up
No matter how much you scold them, they won't understand you
Then I need to train them until they do understand
Is this what baseball's about?
They can't breathe, all you do is shout and get mad at them
Can't you let them enjoy it a little?
Do you know what the best way to enjoy baseball is?
You have to have the desire to win
That helps you overcome the pain
But those boys are different!
Good!
Teach them with that look in your eyes
Baseball is a fight, you know
No, this is good enough We have Myeong-jae now
Do you really think the pitcher is going to solve all our problems?
Let's try it then!
Not junior high teams...
Let's meet some real players from a national tournament
Let's battle it out!
Did you see what he's wearing?
It's the same as our uniform
Communicate to them for me
To win a game in a national tournament,
we must win against a team who has played there
Our opponents today...
Made it to the semi-finals of last year's tournament, Gunsan Commercial High
Let's go
Yes...
Vice principal, should we just walk there?
Sorry... The bus feels really heavy today
Attention! Bow!
Let's do it!
Play ball!
Strike!
Wow... It's worth hitting
Strike!
Out!
Yes!
Nice!
Ball, ball, ball! Go! Run!
Time out!
Why aren't you throwing what I signal?
Do you want to win? Then follow me
No... I don't want us to win just because of you
We're going to win this together
At least they have the mind-set of pros
Whose side should we take?
Tell him to do as the pitcher says
He'll find out soon enough
Do as the pitcher says
Ready... Play ball!
Gunsan Commercial High 5 Chung-ju Sacred Heart 0
Jong-Wu, be confident out there
Strike!
Out!
Fool...
Swing! Out!
Out!
Go Gunsan!
Geez...
What's wrong with them? Are they really a baseball team?
I know
Let's go!
Strike!
Great!
That's good!
Out!
Swing!
- Yes! - Nice pitch!
Out!
Strike!
Swing!
What are they doing?
Time out!
You, get in here
What are you doing in the middle of the game?
Does this even look like a game to you?
I'm sorry about this, sir
It's all right You take care of it
Get out here
Come out, all of you!
What do you think you're doing?
We didn't come here to beg
I know that they're a lost cause There isn't much hope for them
They can't hear the ball when it's hit, so they have no sense of direction
They can't talk to each other on the field
So you feel sorry for them?
It's just a practice game, so you'll just let them have it?
Well, I'm sorry
But they've worked just as hard as you have to come here today
They didn't work that hard to gain your pity
Why don't you just ridicule them? At least that will get them mad
Maybe that will motivate them to work harder
But this is all wrong If you pity them, they'll lose spirit
Just step all over them
But don't steal their desire to get back up Got that, you sons of bitches?
I'm sorry, sir We will do our best
No cold game, just to the 5th
Step all over them if you want to
That's manners and it will help them
Let's do our best out there Gunsan Commercial High, let's go!
Let's go!
- That was quite impressive - Geez... Stop following me
They'll think I was trying to look tough in front of a woman
Man... How embarrassing
What are you on about?
You son of a bitch...
Out!
Gunsan Commercial High 8 Chung-ju Sacred Heart
Safe!
Gunsan Commercial High 7 Chung-ju Sacred Heart
How far is it from here to our school?
Excuse me?
Boys, are you all right?
Boys! Are you okay?
I think the boys are more determined after the game
Even so, this is too much
Stop! Vice principal!
Are you all right? Goodness...
- Are you all right? - Are you all right? Can you hang in there?
Goodness...
It's all right now, you're fine Don't cry, it's okay
Tell them
Tell them to listen to me as they rest
- No! - Tell them!
This could be the last time
Having a good pitcher... That doesn't change a thing
Baseball cannot be played by the pitcher alone
I hope you were able to learn that lesson in today's game
The most difficult opponent for us...
Isn't a strong team that we can't win against
It's a team that pities us
If we meet a team like that, we don't want to play hard
We lose the desire to fight
That is why!
We must show them that we're not to be pitied
We're here!
We're going to break you to bits!
We're going to send you home!
Let's make them scared!
But we can't do it just by looking at them
We need to shout!
So shout!
I know that you can't hear
I know you're scared that you may sound strange too
But!
You don't just hear with your ears
Here!
Right here!
Shout!
Shout so that it echoes in your hearts!
You fools!
You lost 32-0
You wanted to catch up, but you failed
You were dying to win, but you lost
You're furious about that
Have you already forgotten how you cried?
You ran until you couldn't breathe
Think of the all the sweat and hard work
Don't keep that bottled inside you Let it out
Shout at them!
We're here!
We will destroy you
We're not afraid of you
We are proud of who we are
Step all over us
And we will rise again
You keep calling and visiting even though we're not well acquainted
Is this the way everyone is in your line of work?
He can't live without baseball
People say he rose to stardom because he's naturally gifted
But they don't know that his right hand has no fingerprints
That's what he's like
He would throw the ball until his blisters broke...
He'd keep throwing even before they healed
He used to scare me a lot when we played together as kids
But I soon realized
If you're near someone who loves baseball
You grow to love it too
Baseball is like a drug
You can't quit whenever you want to
He taught me that
What are you doing?
I've kneeled countless times until now
I don't want to do that anymore
I'm never going to kneel again
Please... Take favour on him this time
I'm late for a meeting, so I'll keep it short
Nothing's been decided yet If you want a tip-off...
It's not positive That's all I have to say
President! President! Wait, president!
Don't you think the children look brighter because of the baseball team?
Wait!
They really have gotten brighter
I think your pitching style is too big
That creates a greater risk of runs being stolen
I know that
But I can't change it now
Of course you can't
I have an idea Let's create our own sign
Once Su-min is far enough from first base and ready...
I'll give you a sign
What kind of sign?
Look closely
I'll touch my eye
Then make a pick-off throw while your foot's on the mound
What if I miss the ball?
That's why we have to practice
It could work If I throw while my foot's down,
we're more likely to catch the runner on first
I know! So watch me carefully
This is the sign
What are you doing? Get running!
What are you doing? Hurry... Hey... Wait...
Hey! Wait for me! Hey...
Isn't this great?
The air's so fresh up here, isn't it?
The catcher must never be afraid of the ball
Don't blink
Don't blink your eyes
What are they doing?
I need to use the bathroom too
I'll go buy some drinks for the boys
I'll go with you
Wow... You're rich
Come on, let's get back on the bus
- He has been charged for - Let's go
leaving a basket with an envelope of money
In addition, in the KBO office this morning
The meeting for disciplinary action against Kim Sang-nam was held
"Kim Sang-nam's agent is under police investigation" The meeting for disciplinary action against Kim Sang-nam was held
"Kim Sang-nam's agent is under police investigation" The results will be announced shortly Let's connect on location
The KBO committee for disciplinary action
In response to the recent drunk disorderly and assault case
KBO, permanent expulsion of Kim Sang-nam Of LG Twins' Kim Sang-nam,
according to article 144, clause 3 of baseball regulations
Has decided to expel him permanently
Kim Sang-nam has been involved repeatedly in similar cases in the past
It is our decision that
he has defamed himself and is no longer suitable to play in the league
Once police are able to gain more evidence
regarding his agent, Jeong
They will review a warrant for his arrest
Please leave your message...
Why don't you answer your phone?
I wanted to see how long it would take for you to look for me
That's a kind of love test
It can be fun if you use it once in a while
How was the food at the police station?
You're always locked up in there eating it
I wanted to try it myself and see how good it tastes
So?
You don't have to eat it anymore then?
Yes, they said it's all taxpayers' money
Why are you packing? Did the Mets call? Do they want me?
I thought about that
I think the environment there is really bad
You know how scary New York is, right?
Even elementary school kids carry guns over there
Could you really live in a city like that?
It's the Dodgers' farm team in 3 months
You don't have much time to prepare
I think you've been here long enough
Let's get you to a hotel
You don't have to pretend here anymore
Charles...
That's right, it's Charles What is it?
Let's just stop it now
All you have to do is admit it
Stop what?
I admit that what I did was wrong
Something came over me then I admit that
What do you mean by stop?
What? Getting expelled from pro baseball?
Okay, I admit that too
But that's the limitations of this league
If they think someone's better than them,
all they want to do is tear them down
That's why
I've been kicked out now I'm nothing, got that?
I'm so sick of this
I'm sick of trying to get through to you
It's all right... I know what you're like
You become stronger when you're among the strong
Because you're like the Lion King
But you're among hyenas now, so you think you're a hyena too
Yes...
I was a good pitcher
I know you had faith in me
I know you ruined your leg so you could get me a victory
That's why I played hard
But I'm tired now
I should try harder because I owe it to you
But I want to rest now
Can't I do that?
Won't you allow it?
Let's stop here, Cheol-su
Call me Charles
He's the coach, yet he got drunk and committed a crime
Besides, he's been expelled permanently
We're not here to criticize him
The children's education is at stake We should stick to our principles
That's what I want to discuss with you today
How we should establish our principles
Many students have become much brighter due to our baseball team
But just doing what the children want...
That's not a proper education either
That's why I want to hear your opinions
Parents, please feel free to voice your opinions
You... Know how to read lips, right?
No matter how good the pitcher is, you can't win in baseball
You may tie the game, but you can't win
Because one day, you'll get knocked down
So the first thing...
Trust your teammates
That's what they tell you in the textbook
But when you're in a game
There comes a moment when you must think that the pitcher
is the only one out there
When that time comes, do what you think is right
There's no one standing behind the catcher
But the pitcher has 7 teammates behind him
If you die, the whole team dies
Bite into your teeth and throw the ball
Don't forget that
Even in the tournament
What... What about you, coach?
What are you doing here?
This isn't an open meeting Please go outside
I'm a little busy I just came to say farewell
Farewell?
I'm sure you know that I was here just to be pardoned by the KBO
It didn't work out
Regarding my position here, all I have to say is screw you
Excuse me! How dare you curse in here?
Screw that too
How dare you?
Can I ask you why you say that?
When I started coaching those boys, I told them to trust nothing
An athlete must trust his own sweat and nothing else
So they did that
To people who look down on them and pity them...
I told them to scare them, defeat them and send them back home
They did that too
Do you know what those boys are doing now?
They're not out there in the field that they're dying to run on
They've been locked up in a room What do you think they're thinking about?
When living life,
sometimes others' decisions can overpower their own desires
So they can't always do the things that they want to do
They don't know that yet
But you want to teach them that now
There's nothing positive about it, but you want to give them a taste of that
If this is education, then screw it
If this is a school, then screw it too
If we're adults, then screw us all
What?
Did I say something wrong?
What do you think will happen?
I don't know, but not everything will go in our favour
Shouldn't we at least do something?
If you give us a little more time, we can...
Principal!
Vice principal, the boys!
What is this all about?
Are these boys really our students?
Yes
Look at how strong they are now
They don't hide their emotions or thoughts now
Despite what anyone else says, these boys are the owners of the baseball team
What's gotten into you, Miss Nah?
You should restrain the students
I'm sorry, I can't do that
No... I won't do it
Why don't you try to stop them yourself?
I'm not trying to be funny
Look into their eyes It won't be easy to stop them now
I have to say goodbye first...
They need their coach
They're not good at baseball, but they want to play
They love it
He says he will train harder
He says he will do whatever you tell him
Please... He needs your help
He wants to be a baseball player
So he can live with his family
Coach Kim!
Coach Kim...
Seeing as we are all here, I will announce the results of the board meeting
The operation of the baseball team and its participation in the national tournament...
Has been approved
But Coach Kim informed that he will be leaving our school today
I have asked him to remain with us... But he hasn't given me an answer yet
Sang-nam, let's go
Do you still think about that? About my leg injury?
Of course! How could I forget that?
You think I got hurt so you could win?
Successful people always think
that everything revolves around them... Geez
Don't forget that I was the real star of the tournament
It was 2 out in the ninth of the finals Victory with a home steal
I was the one in the papers
So stop feeling sorry for me
Geez... You're making it worse
Live your life the way you want to now
Being here reminded me of when we were in high school
There's a boy here just like me
One just like you too
I didn't mind getting hurt as long as it was for a friend
I'd forgotten all about how much I really liked baseball
Does this look like a school field to you?
It looks like City Field to me... Dodgers' stadium too
Wow! You really adjust quickly You really should be in the Majors
Should we start over again?
Really? Right now?
After the tournament
You got it!
What are you doing, boys?
We don't have much time left!
Get moving right this minute!
Goodness... When did they prepare all this?
Let's have a big clean-up session once the baseball team leaves
Our boys like meat, don't they?
Let them have as much as they like
Principal...
Hurry off now We have to start clean-up
Yes, you do that
See you later then
You know that I like you, right?
My first home run is for you
I promise
The students seem a little too bright now
Good luck
Thank you
I'm sorry about that
Where did you go?
I needed to find a marker Let's go
Yes, let's go then
Dreams can come true! - Kim Sang-nam
Please don't do this...
United Airlines, duty free
It tastes different depending on the origin
You don't have to do this...
What do you see?
Mountains...
Rocks and trees too?
No, there's nothing here
So there's nowhere for you to hide
Even if you're ashamed, or if you feel small...
There's nowhere to hide out there
So don't hide
Play as you are Trust nothing but your own sweat
Do you know that love exists in baseball?
Yes, to appear like that
Yes, that's good
Play ball!
Strike!
Safe!
Out!
He missed the ball! Run home!
Safe!
40th National High School Baseball Tournament
As we speak, both teams are entering the stadium
Sacred Heart's hearing impaired players
It's their first national tournament
That's right. They must be nervous
Their first opponent
is Gunsan Commercial High The two teams have played once before
That's right
But the results were 32 - 0 They were thrashed
They must've been upset
In their first national tournament, they once again face Gunsan
That's right
You can make a mistake out there But don't feel sorry about it
Watch the ball to the end
If the ball comes to your body, just get hit
It's not going to kill you, all right?
They made it themselves
Feel with the heart! National tournament first win!
Batter up!
Play ball!
Safe!
Good work
Out!
Run around!
Third base!
Sacred Heart are running the bases well and are picking the correct balls
That's right. Now they have a chance to get on the scoreboard first
They have to make it home with this one
He's hit it! It's flying far in the center
- Over the right fielder - Run around, run
The ball rolls to the fence
Run!
The runner on third makes it home First also makes it home
The batter gets a triple He's on 3rd base now
Wow... I think Sacred Heart may surprise us all today
I thought they would lose for sure, but they seem very focused
The pitcher from Gunsan has underestimated his opponent
Stay focused!
I think this will prove to be a very interesting game
I think so
3 out!
Sacred Heart is ahead 2-0 as we finish the inning
Are they the same team that we played last time?
I know... Geez
Chances comes when you fall into danger Gunsan will get their chance soon
Cha Myeong-jae to pitch
He was a great pitcher in junior high
But he hasn't played for a long time
He has probably lost touch out there
He doesn't want Gunsan's first batter to get on base
That pitch was a little high
The ball falls in front of the left fielder
I thought he would've lost his touch That ball was a little high
He's hit it! It's good It's heading to the fence
It's gone to the back
The left fielder has lost the ball
The contact sound determines where you should stand
It's gone over the left fielder
Outfield play is very difficult for players who can't hear
He's hit it It's deep to center
It's gone over the center fielder
Gunsan makes it a tie with consecutive grounders
Cha Myeong-jae has to stay focused here
The ball's gone through again
Gunsan is really good They don't miss a chance
They're one of the best teams out there
Gunsan has scored high in the first inning to overtake their opponents easily
They're ahead 5-2
Looks like Sacred Heart has met a team that's too strong for them
Sacred Heart 2/ Gunsan 5 Looks like Sacred Heart has met a team that's too strong for them
Sacred Heart 2/ Gunsan 5 I think so
Here's to a cold game
Cheers!
Swing! Out!
Out!
As the innings progress, Cha Myeong-jae's pitch speed...
And ball movement keep getting better
That's right At the end of the first inning...
We expected a cold game, but thanks to Cha Myeong-jae...
His control, speed are all coming back
If the rest of the team can defend well...
Who knows what the results of this game will be?
- Out! - That's a strikeout
Cha Myeong-jae gets a strikeout with the bases loaded
3 out and now changeover Gunsan loses their chance to score
Wow... He just threw a splitter
That's a tough ball for a high-school student
I bet Kim Sang-nam taught him that
I'm sure he did
That was great!
He takes the hit He didn't dodge
I wouldn't dodge either right now
Did you see how he just let the ball hit him?
He must be very focused
It would've hurt, but he smiles as he takes first base
Jo Jang-hyeok, the first pitch! It's a clean hit!
It's going through the center That's a great course
Jo Jang-hyeok! On his way to second
Wow, this is amazing! Sacred Heart is really good!
Who would've imagined?
This shows how much they want to win
It shows how determined they are to gain their first victory
The score is 5-4
Sacred Heart catches up
They're really surprising everyone here
Are you with Gunsan?
Yes, right...
They have Kim Sang-nam! He's the best player in Korea
Look what he's done with these kids Isn't he amazing?
What if we lose?
Don't you dare say that!
Stop drinking and just cheer
Yes, our boys can't lose to a bunch of deaf kids
Geez... Watch it!
They're hearing impaired
- Yes... Just watch the game - Hearing impaired?
He's hit it! Through the center! That's a good course
The batter rounds second to third
The ball is relayed Now on third...
He's safe!
Sacred Heart is catching up really fast
They seem determined to win
Gunsan appears to be very flustered
I'm sure they are
Chungju Sacred Heart is a totally different team today
He's hit it! An infield grounder
He shouldn't run home He won't make it
Safe!
Yes!
Safe! He's safe!
Sacred Heart has tied 5-5
Their cheer squad is really fired up now!
We were able to see a magical play at home
Wow! Sacred Heart players are really challenging themselves now
Gunsan isn't happy with the call, but it was safe
He didn't pass the 3 feet line He went over the catcher's head
That's right
It was safe This is going to make the evening news
Now the game atmosphere has totally swung over to Sacred Heart
Sacred Heart! Sacred Heart! Sacred Heart!
I love you boys!
If you lose, you'll be running all the way back to school, got that?
Yes!
Gunsan! Gunsan! Gunsan! Gunsan!
Gunsan and Sacred Heart are at it neck and neck
Bottom of the eight, Gunsan to attack
He's the most decisive player of today's game
Cha Myeong-jae has thrown more than 100 pitches already
But Sacred Heart has no other pitcher
He has no choice He has to lead his team to the end
He's hit it! A grounder between first and second
Runner rounds second
Right fielder takes the ball
Now at home...
He runs in easily. Safe!
The batter on first... Safe!
Nice work!
Gunsan manages to take over
I think he has reached his limit
He's thrown 123 pitches already and he's getting weaker as we speak
If they allow another score here...
It won't be easy for Sacred Heart to win
He fakes a pick-off throw
He looks very tired
I think it's hard for him to even be standing on the mound right now
A pick-off throw to first again!
Out!
They got him! Wow!
Kim on first and Cha moved like one body just now
If the ball went past the base...
Or if he was slow to cover the base and the pitcher didn't throw on time
That would be a balk
That's right
That was a brave play by Cha It shows that he trusts his teammate
Top of the ninth, Sacred Heart's final chance at bat
Number 4, Jang Dae-gun is standing
He's hit it! It's a big hit! It's flying through the outfield!
The right! To the right!
It's gone over!
It's a homerun!
A dynamic homerun ties the game
Bottom of the ninth, 2 out Sacred Heart is in danger
They don't need a big hit here An infield grounder can finish the game
He's hit it! The ball bounces off the pitcher's glove!
Is the game going to end here?
Out!
- You did it! - It's out!
The shortstop has caught the ball
It's not over yet
Thanks
I'm the only shortstop we have Don't mention it
Kim's catch saves Sacred Heart
This is like a miracle
Just going overtime against Gunsan...
Sacred Heart! They've created a miracle in this tournament
That's right
Wait... What's going on here?
Do we still have spectators like that?
An excited spectator has run out on to the field
The game is delayed momentarily
He shouldn't do that at such an important time
Okay, all right! I'm going! Let go of me!
- I'm going! I am! - Geez...
Our boys need to rest
Don't look at me that way
I'm not the only one throwing the ball
Let's stop There's always next time
No!
Stop!
If something goes wrong, you'll never be able to throw another ball
Do you know something?
When you're in a game
There comes a moment when I have to think that I'm the only one out there
When that time comes, I have to decide
That time is now
I have my teammates with me
I want to grit my teeth and keep throwing
I heard them
I heard the spectators shout Here!
I want to win more than anything else
Even if this is the end...
Something inside me...
From here
It's coming up from here
I want to burn it all away
Then that's what we have to do
We came here from 32-0
Now, let's tear them to bits
We've arrived!
We're going to destroy you!
We're going to send you home!
Let's go!
Victory is ours!
Let's go!
Get him down
I'm not going! I'm not going!
Carry him off the field!
Gunsan!
Gunsan, let's go!
Sacred Heart!
Let's go!
Out!
Safe!
Out!
Double, double!
Out!
- Gunsan! - Gunsan, let's go!
Let's go!
He's hit it!
It's gone past second
Cha Myeong-jae has thrown well until now
He needs to remain calm now
It's a clean hit It goes between first and second
Runner on first heads to third
Safe at third Gunsan has a chance to score
Sacred Heart have to be careful here
They're in danger, but they've done well until now
You come this way The space is too wide
You should come to my side
The ball keeps coming this way
No, wait!
Pitcher balk! U, one base!
It's a balk! Who would've imagined this?
Is this how the game is going to end?
Cha Myeong-jae has pitched 12 innings
A balk... That's a first for this tournament
I don't know what to say
What is it?
A pitcher balk... We lost
We lost because our pitcher made a mistake
I'm sorry
I'm the one who's sorry
It's okay, don't feel sorry
You all did well
There's always next time
You can win next time
It's all right
You did well
You did really well, everyone
You really blew everyone away
You did well, don't cry
You did great!
I'm really proud of you
You were great
You boys are wonderful
Next time, we will win
Please create a team for the hearing impaired so they can play on a business team
Kim Sang-nam chooses challenge over money Trials for Japanese team, Orix
Why isn't there a single journalist here?
Would you come to interview me?
I guess you're right
Boys! You should've told me you were coming
They wanted your signature
We wanted to win before we asked
But we're still qualified to have your signature
I don't think I'm qualified to sign it
Why do I have to park the bus?
I know that you said you're fussy
But I thought you should say goodbye
Vice principal, to tell the truth...
The coach is fussy, but he should say bye
I'm not... I'm not fussy
Really? Then how about Miss Nah...
I'm fussy
I'm picky
Really? I'm sorry, Miss Nah
Sorry for what?
Because she said she's picky
Who is she to pick and choose?
I can pick whoever I want
Hey!
What? What?
Please... The boys are watching
Miss Nah told the coach to apologize
But the vice principal apologized instead
The coach is saying he can't
What is he telling them?
That you suit each other
Vice principal!
Our love goes to Sacred Heart baseball team who are still running towards their first victory
This film is based on a true story
A Kang Woo-suk film