Frozen Flower (Part 1, English Subtitle)

Under the pressure of the Yuan Kingdom, the King of Goryeo is pressured to produce a successor to the throne. But the king is in love with his loyal general Hong-lim. After seriously pondering the issue, the king asks his lover Hong-lim to sleep with the Queen, with unexpected consequences.

Cast
Jo In-Seong,Joo Jin-Mo,Song Ji-Hyo,Shim Ji-Ho,Im Ju-Hwan,Song Jong-Ki

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Movie: A Frozen Flower / Two Flowers Shop
Revised romanization: Ssanghwajeom
Hangul: 쌍화점
Director: Yu Ha
Writer: Yu Ha
Producer: Tae-heon Lee, Kyeong-ho Shin, David Cho
Cinematographer: Hyeon-ki Choi
Release Date: December 30, 2008
Runtime: 133 min.
Distributor: Showbox/Mediaplex
Language: Korean
Country: South Korea

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United Pictures Present

An Opus Pictures Production

Who is the best subject
to the King?

One who becomes
a great general

and conquers Liao Dong.

One who is skilled in martial arts
and protects the King.

One who is willing
to die for the King.

Under Yuan's subjugation,

the Goryeo King selected
young boys

and closely trained them to be

his royal guards called
the Kunryongwe.

He allowed these boys
to reside in the palace

and always kept them
within his reach.

ZO ln-Sung

JOO Jin-Mo

SONG Ji-Hyo

Your Majesty.

The Princess from Yuan
has arrived at the port.

It is time to go meet
your Queen, Your Majesty.

The court subjects
are waiting, sire.

I haven't finished playing.

Wait outside.

Producer LEE TAE HUN

Written & Directed by
YOO HA

A Frozen Flower

Stop!

Stop!

Stop!

Stop!

Han-Baek!

You've gone mad over a girl!

How dare you run away!

Chief!

I beg of you.

Please let us go.

Strike me down first
if you must go.

I have no appetite.

Just one spoon, sire.

You must regain your strength.

That'll do, lad.

Just one spoon, please?

Why you...

There.

You may go.

Your Majesty?

Hmm?

Won't you please reconsider?

I won't hear any more
on this matter.

As the Chief, I'm partly
responsible for his actions.

If you must behead him,
punish me in the same regard.

I said, enough!

I beg of you, sire.

Chief.

Come in.

Brother!

Han-Baek!

Listen carefully.

The King has generously
spared Han-Baek's life.

However...

there will not be
a second chance.

Anyone who disgraces
the Kunryongwe's honor...

will pay with his life.

Yes, sir.

Thank you, sir!

What a relief.

Chief!

Very impressive, sir.

How did you manage
to free him?

He's one of us, we can't
abandon him for one mistake.

The law says to behead the foo
who messes with a court maid.

It's the King's command.

The King's command?

Why of course.

What?

Stop clouding the King's
judgment with pillow talk, sir.

Stop.

If you speak ill of
His Majesty again...

I'll have your head.

The honeysuckle tea
worked marvelously.

My fever has subsided
drastically.

It's a relief, sire.

I shall request another batch.

How did you know that
honeysuckle works on fevers?

My late father used to drink it
when he got colds.

I see.

What would you have done?

Sire?

If you were Han-Baek,

would you have left
the palace too?

You too have lived here
for over years.

Wouldn't you wanted to
run away from here?

How can I ever think of leaving
as you are here, sire.

Her Majesty, the Queen.

Have you slept well, sire?

Welcome, my Queen.

I brought some medicine
to bring down your fever, sire.

No need to bring it in person.

I shall leave in peace, sire.

My physician prepared this
specially for you, sire.

Thank you for your generosity.

I heard an envoy
from Yuan is coming.

Yes.

What more will they demand
on account of the royal heir issue?

It worries me so.

Worrying will not solve anything.

With all due respect, sire...

Perhaps you should make
more effort for an heir...

Shall I take in
another royal concubine?

You wanted to see me?

I heard you took care of
something I should've done.

Pardon?

My maid who was arrested for
running away with a guard.

I heard she's alive
thanks to you.

I wanted to thank you
for what you did.

No, Your Majesty.

I'm certain the King made
the decision with you in mind.

We both know that's not true.

However, remember this.

There's much clamor
over the royal heir issue.

Your service to the King can be
misunderstood at times like this.

So be careful.

The spring sun
is stunning, sire.

We should've come here earlier.

'Tis nice to be out
from the palace.

That sachet...

I haven't seen it in a while.

Oh, this?

Do you remember, sire?

You wore that
when you first came from Yuan.

Its amazing that
it still carries its scent.

My Queen.

Would you care to sing?

Sire?

The Goryeo song you
always used to sing.

Its so unexpected,
youre making me blush.

What about you, Chief HONG?

Would you like to hear
the Queen sing?

Yes, Your Majesty.

See? He wants to hear it, too.

We'd be so obliged.

Oh, dear...

? Will you leave?

? Will you leave me?

? How will I live without you?

? If you leave me now?

? I wish to keep you from leaving.

? Will you not return
if I look sad?

? My love...
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- You okay?
- Yes, sire!

Stop them!

Protect the King!

Escort the King!

- Bring me my sword!
- But, sire!

Bring it now!

Your Majesty!

Escort the Queen!

Your Majesty!

Hurry!

HONG Lim, HONG Lim!

Are you okay?

Yes, sire.

Sire!

Sire!

Sire!

Sire!

Your Majesty!

How is he?

He is still unconscious, sir.

Only days until the Yuan
envoy arrives,this is a tragedy!

You!

How dare you sit here
with a straight face!

How did you allow this tragedy
to fall upon the King?

You still call yourself
the Chief of the Kunryongwe?

I will have you and others
personally responsible for this!

Chief HONG?

His Majesty is calling for you.

Are you okay?

Did you get your wound treated?

I deserve to die, sire.

My incapacity to fulfill my
duties brought you harm.

Please have me executed.

No, dear lad.

If you weren't there to save me,

I'd already be dead.

Your Majesty...

Chief...

Did you find out?

Just as we expected, sir.

Remember the raid
against the Japanese?

The Privy Council is claiming...

the remnants who escaped
are behind this.

What are the ministers saying?

What would the fools say?

They're all waiting on Lord CHO.

The court is filled
with scoundrels.

Perhaps we can ask the King
to put Lord CHO on trial?

Lord CHO is
under Yuan's protection.

We can't touch him
without proper proof.

Let's say that the Japanese
are behind this for now.

Act as usual and
obtain the evidence discreetly.

The Goryeo King shall
pay respects...

to the Yuan Emperor's demands!

Long live the Emperor.

Long live the Emperor.

A royal letter to my son-in-law,
the King of Goryeo.

The Father of Yuan
who unified the world...

knew well the will of Heaven...

and took in all nations
under him.

A century has passed...

in alliance with Goryeo
through matrimony.

Now, the Goryeo King
is without an heir...

The woes of the citizens...

are of my great concern.

Thus, I have decided to enthrone...

Lord Kyungwon as Crown Prince,

and stabilize the Goryeo court.

Also, to fight off barbarians...

who threaten Yuan...

dispatch, soldiers...

and, maidens...

in respects to thy father nation!

Sending soldiers and maidens

will not last long.

Yuan will make even more demands
using the heir issue as an excuse.

Hence, appointing Lord Kyungwon
as the Crown Prince quickly...

and stabilizing the court
is the most viable option, sire.

Any other thoughts?

I have something to say.

Are you the King's subjects?
Or Lord Kyungwon's subjects?

My lack of virtue
has left me without an heir.

However!
His Majesty is yet young.

But you ask to enthrone one
who is not of direct descent?

Tell him to give up the throne!

That's what you all really
want to say, is it not!

You've drunk much, sire.

I shall sleep here, tonight.

Return to Yuan.

As you may already know...

I am incapable of taking a woman.

Hence,
to get an heir is hopeless.

Eventually, everything will be
as Yuan wishes.

If Lord Kyungwon becomes
the Crown Prince...

I shall be a king only in name.

What glory would there be
at my side?

Before things get worse...

go back to your home country.

I am now a citizen of Goryeo.

How could I leave this palace
that I call home?

Then how much longer will you
endure this humiliation?

My Queen.

Yes?

We are not without options.

For the future,
it's the only way.

Your Majesty...

What are you saying, sire?

Who else can I trust but you?

I want you to serve the Queen.

No, sire!

I cannot do it.

is Majesty has arrived.

Ten o'clock!

Ten o'clock!

Ten o'clock!

Go in.

Did you serve the Queen well?

Forgive me, sire.

You couldn't do it?

There are only two chances left.

So pull yourself together.

May I ask a question, sire?

You may.

Why did you choose me?

The child she'll have

must be as fair as you.

Midnight.

Midnight.

I will do it.

Morning, lad.

Have you slept well, sire?

Yes, indeed I have.

And you? How does it feel
to become a man?

What was it like to hold
a woman for the first time?

There is nothing to say, sire.

I served in accordance
to your orders.

I wish to visit Byuklan-do
for a few days.

Why?

I've been neglecting
my duties as the Chief.

I'd like to personally investigate
the attack, sire.

Not interested.

One of the biggest merchants
around suddenly disappeared.

He went out to meet
some noble person...

and was never seen after that.

Do you know where
merchant MA's family is?

I have something
to report, sire.

What is it?

A merchant who smuggled
Japanese weapons was found dead.

His name is MA Young-Gil.

It's possible that the perpetrators
killed him to cover their tracks.

Have you found any ministers
who are connected to him?

We are investigating, sire.

It could be the lead we need.

When did Chief HONG say
he'll be back?

He's running quite late.

Please go inside and rest, sire.
It's getting late.

What if something
happened to him?

Go check on him, Seung-Ki.

Yes, sire.

HONG Lim?

What brings you here, sire?

I was anxious.

What were you doing this late?

I was so worried something
had happened to you.

Is something the matter?

No, sir.

You must be going
through a lot.

Let's return to the palace
at daybreak.

Chief?

What's that you're hiding?

Should'nt you be preparing
for the banquet?

It's been cancelled, sir.

Why?

Just a moment ago His Majesty
went back to see the Queen.

- Why?
- She's said to be quite ill.

You have a high fever.

You must have exhausted
yourself during the ritual.

Wait.

It could be a sign of
morning sickness.

Perhaps you're pregnant?

Forgive me, sire.

Actually...

my menstruation started
a few days ago.

So you have not conceived?

No, sire.

There'll be a feast to pray
for the royal conception soon.

Keep this a secret for now.

Yes, sire. I'll arrange the
consummation date after the feast.

Honeysuckle tea
is good for fevers.

Make some for the Queen.

Yes, Your Majesty.

But drinking too much won't
make a difference, sire.

What do you mean?

Chief HONG took some
this afternoon.

Was it not meant
for the Queen, sire?

Where are you going?

Were you not asleep, sire?

No.

I have something to
finish up in my room.

The honeysuckle tea
you gave me earlier...

Yes?

It worked well on my cold.

Why dont you send some
to the Queen?

I'm sure the court physician
will serve her well, sire.

You're right.

It wouldn't look good for you
to send her some.

You both went throug
ha lot of trouble.

However, despite your efforts,
the result was inadequate.

A new date for consummation
has been set.

But...

I am reluctant this time.

It had a great toll
on the Queen's health.

I fear it could make things worse.

So let us postpone this
for a while.

What do you think, my Queen?

What could I say,
Your Majesty?

Do as you wish, sire.

What do you think, lad?

I shall do as you command.

I apologize for coming
without notice, Your Majesty.

No need.
What brings you here?

I heard you were sick and
came to check your condition.

Thank you for the honeysuckle tea
you sent through Bo-Duk.

Any court subject would
do the same.

Ah, here...

What's this?

It is a perfume sachet.

A sachet?

I heard during the attack...

you lost your treasured sachet.

I found a similar one during
my rounds outside the palace.

How very thoughtful.

It's nothing, madam.

I'll leave you to rest.

We, all your subjects
and your people pray for

you having a prince who can
succeed to the Royal line.

Long live the King!

We pray!

Tae-Ahn has become
almost Goryeo people.

He dances well.

Well...

How did you find your sachet?

My brother brought me
a similar one from Yuan.

I see.

Perhaps we shouldn't have
held this feast.

What if the Queen really
bears a child?

If such feasts had worked,
there would already be an heir.

Look at those concubines.

Even Buddha's grace won't
get them an heir.

But it's so quiet in palace.

Because His Majesty's
so concerned about heir.

In any case, we must enthrone
Lord Kyungwon at once.

Hence, we need
solid grounds to do so.

How about...

bringing in the Queens brother?

Lord Tae-Ahn?

Chief!

The flower cakes are delicious.
Try some.

No thanks.

All set to perform
the sword dance?

Yes, sir.

Let's go.

Chief HONG?

Ah...

- Welcome.
- Your Majesty.

May I offer up a drink,
Your Majesty?

I beg you for the first time.

Please.

I don't want to ruin
this enjoyable atmosphere.

Please rise and enjoy
the festivities.

Your Majesty.

Even the late King took pleasure
in singing and dancing at times.

Will you grace us a song?

This is for you.

What is it, Your Majesty?

It is a handkerchief
I embroidered myself.

I hope you
always keep it on you.

I'll be here again
at midnight, tomorrow.

? I went in to a shop

? to buy some flower cakes.

? A man grabbed my wrist.

? If word got out

? the young errand boy

? would have told.

? I shall go to sleep there, too.

? I shall go to sleep there, too.

? I went into a temple

? to light it.

? The temple owner

? grabbed my wrist.

? If word got out

? the temple,

? the young monk

? would have told.

? I shall go to sleep there, too.

? I shall go to sleep there, too.

Try tile fish from Jeju lsland.
It's delectable.

I will get it myself, sire.

You don't eat
the good food on purpose.

Try it.

Yes, sire.

The new clothes suit you well.

Do you like it?

Yes, sire.

A delightful gift for you
shall be arriving tomorrow.

The Sub-Chief to see you, sire.

What brings you here?

I've come to
make a report, sire.

About what?

We found out who MA smuggled
weapons to before getting killed.

Who is it?

Minister Kl Won-Hong's
steward, sire.

Kl Won-Hong?

Lord Kyungwon wants a signed
covenant from the ministers.

That will surely change
the Emperor's mind.

We all support Lord Kyungwon.

But will we be enough?

Right under our noses.
Treacherous fiends!

Your nephew's birthday?

Of course you should go.

Thank you
for your permission, sire.

It would be splendid if you could
grace us with your presence.

How long will you be staying?

I dare not leave
the palace for long, sire.

Good morning, sir.

Cleanse your troubling thoughts
and rest easy at home.

Make preparations to go, then.

Yes, Your Majesty.

Thank you, sire.

I've come to report
on the tailing last night.

The Sub-Chief
has already informed me.

He said you left for
the palace earlier.

Why report to me so late?

Forgive me, sire.

I arrived very late.
I was afraid to wake you.

You've been in my chambers
for over years.

Since when did you
use formalities?

This is the horse?

Yes, Your Majesty.

She's a real beauty.

Chief HONG will be so pleased
to see her.

Please forgive me, but it may be
a better horse than your own.

Bring Chief HONG at once.
I want to see him ride it.

Where did Lord Tae-Ahn go
at this late hour?

It's not like the Queen
comes here everyday.

I heard he's been
up to something as of late.

Chief HONG!

I apologize for startling you.

Leave us, Bo-Duk.

Yes, Your Majesty.

How did you...

I heard that chief Hong
went out at sunset.

Okay, leave.

Do you have somethingto say?

Offer me a drink, Your Majesty.

When will we ever get
to meet like this, again?

I'll pour you a drink
before you go.

Do you know
how much I despised you?

When I first came from Yuan...

I only had the King to depend on.

But he only had eyes for you.

It was only natural
that I resented you.

I made this myself.
Try it.

Flower rice cakes?

It's a Yuan custom to give
this to the one you love.

I've always wanted to make this
like other women.

Here, try it.

You don't like it?

No, Your Majesty.

It's exquisite.

Your Majesty.

Why do you only
favor chief Hong?

Am I not better than him?

What are you talking about?

I do favor you, too.

I want to serve
Your Majesty tonight.

They say 'The King is the land.'

Please allow me.

Leave.

What brings you here, sire?

Where have you been all night?

I asked you where you were.

I read a book on military tactics
in the library.

Which book was that?

'The Six Secret Strategies', sire.

Which among the six
did you find most amusing?

The politic and
the raid strategies, sire.

What was the raid strategy about?

What was it about?

It dealt with tactics
that can be used

when facing enemies on hills.

If you stayed up
reading on military tactics...

you must've practiced
your combat skills, too.

Bring your sword
to the Kunryong court.

Draw your sword!

I am yet no match for you, sire.

Winning is not the issue.

I want to test how you've refined
your skills as the Chief of guards.

Draw your sword!