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EAST TIMOR HAD BEEN COLONIZED BY PORTUGAL FOR AROUND 450 YEARS.
IN 1975, 9 DAYS AFTER ITS INDEPENDENCE, EAST TIMOR WAS INVADED BY INDONESIA
RESULTING IN DEATHS OF UP TO 60,000 PEOPLE.
DURING THE 24 YEARS OF OCCUPATION,
ONE-FOURTH OF THE POPULATION, OR 200,000 PEOPLE, WERE SACRIFICED.
INTERNATIONAL PRESSURE FORCED INDONESIA TO WITHDRAW IN 1999.
HOWEVER, RIOTS LED BY THE PRO-INDONESIAN MILITIA RESULTED
IN THOUSANDS OF DEATHS AND TENS OF THOUSANDS OF REFUGEES.
EAST TIMOR FINALLY ACHIEVED ITS INDEPENDENCE IN YEAR 2002.
HOWEVER, THE EAST-WEST CONFLICT STILL REMAINS TO BE A POTENTIAL FOR CHAOS.
THIS FILM IS BASED ON A MIRACULOUS ACHIEVEMENT
BY CHILDREN OF EAST TIMOR AND A KOREAN SOCCER COACH.
SUMATRA, INDONESIA IN 2003
Hey, we have a gun. Why are you so scared? You are a coward.
Whatever you say, all of the crocodiles in this place are mine.
So just go. Go!
Whatever, just go. We can make the most money when there is no competition.
Let's go. Go! Crocodile hunting!
That son of a bitch. You're bailing on me?
Come on. Get me out of here.
All the money I have lost from my lumber business,
I am going to earn it back by catching crocodiles. Absolutely.
Noodles are almost done!
Damn, it is hot!
Come on. I am having a hard time.
I got burnt and I got malaria. I'm serious.
The creditors will hunt me down if I stay here.
Who? Shin who? Yeong-hoon Shin?
Woo-seok is responsible for that.
Yes. But, what do you mean by a scam?
You are calling your only brother a con man?
Hello? Hey. Do not hang up.
The phone got disconnected.
Go away!
Mr. Won-gwang Kim.
Hello.
Do you know me?
Was it 1983?
-Junior Cup in Qatar, right? -Well, yes.
The Korean team was eliminated in the qualifying tournament.
But the Korean Junior team was full of talent...
Were you in soccer?
No. I saw you a couple of times when you were with the Hyundai Motors team.
You wouldn't know me, of course.
I am Bo-hyeon Yu, from Yonhap News Agency.
I am Won-gwang Kim.
I said I know who you are. You are kind of famous.
I wasn't that famous in soccer...
Not too long ago, you almost died in a jungle in Sumatra.
Every Korean in Indonesia knows about that.
Don't you have a better story to cover?
So about the damn money... I quit soccer to make money.
I have tried everything but nothing worked.
I quit soccer, but how could I know how to earn money? All I know is playing soccer.
How can I earn money?
-So, what are you going to do now? -Wait, I'm not done yet.
So, I borrowed money...
You borrowed money and started a factory in Indonesia.
But you got scammed and went bankrupt.
How did you know that?
-You told me minutes ago. -Did I?
What are you going to do now?
What do you think I should do?
What are they doing here?
Mr. Kim, have you heard of East Timor?
East what?
The 1st independent country of the 21st century.
Since they have nothing, everything is a start.
Or should I say, they have nothing since everything is a start?
DILI, EAST TIMOR
But I think they have one thing for sure.
Hope.
PRESIDENTE NICOLAU LOBATO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
Hope. Right.
I don't have a car.
Hey. Get lost!
I appreciate it but you shouldn't push a kid like that.
That was too much.
Hey, are you okay?
RAMOS
There it is.
Rich? Soon?
-Me? Vision? -Yes.
Is the coffee mountain nearby?
Change?
James!
The UN is trying to hunt you down.
Get lost, you slimy weasel.
Do you want me to make the call?
Why are you hitting my head?
James!
See you, my ass.
James!
Did he talk about coffee again?
That son of a bitch never changes his repertoire.
Sorry about that. I am In-gi Park from the Korean Embassy.
You arrived today, right?
Whether it is coffee or construction, there is nothing to do here yet.
There are two types of Koreans who come here.
Those who get scammed by people like James, and those who scam like James.
So, I suggest you go back.
There is absolutely nothing here.
You have got to be kidding me.
Hello!
Seems like you checked out already.
Let me give you a ride.
It's okay. There are plenty of cabs.
Come on, let me help out a fellow Korean.
I'm all right.
I will take you to the airport. Let's go.
I can get there myself. Are you afraid that I might not leave?
No, it's not that. This place is more dangerous than it might look.
There are gunfights and explosions, once in a while.
It is my job to protect our citizens in such a dangerous place.
I'm so sorry, sir.
-That little... -Sorry.
TUA
So sorry, sir.
That was close.
Where are you going?
He has skills.
Idiot! You suck! Don't even try to play again.
I'll kill you!
Come on! You want a piece of me?
What are you doing? Let's go!
I'm not leaving.
I told you nothing is going to work here, but you won't listen.
Sixty dollars? Are you crazy?
Mr. Kim, this would cost 6,000 won back home.
Hey, this is Nike.
They are the same, I tell you.
And these are all knockoffs!
Knockoffs? How dare you!
Knockoff? It has the tag and everything.
I'm sure it is easy to fake them.
You see the kids here playing soccer all the time?
Balls and shoes eventually wear off.
This is a business that can't go wrong.
Then why isn't there a sports store in East Timor?
So that's why we call it a monopoly.
Got it? Put it over there.
Mr. Ambassador, let's take a picture. I want to put it up there.
Let's see.
Yes, you can stand there.
In-gi, stand there. Hey, Majur!
Take the photo, please.
Make sure you get the store sign, Korea Sports!
Welcome to the store.
Welcome!
These are soccer shoes.
Good choice. Sixty dollars.
Special discount, 35 dollars.
Hey.
See you again.
See you what?
That family should do wrestling, not soccer.
One pair in two months, man...
It's delicious.
It's good.
Now that's a good business.
He knows how to run a business. Not like someone...
Like who? Go away.
Everyone seems to want jeeps.
Oh, hello. Please sit.
Oh, it looks delicious. Thank you.
Me? Guarantee?
It's so delicious. Fish casserole is the best.
Everyone look over here. Attention please.
You all got one?
It is called a monthly installment plan.
MOTAVIO
Why are you late? Join the group.
I am talking over here. Don't interrupt.
In your language, it is called the zizilan system.
It's a credit installment to be precise.
How do you say it in English?
Trust... Something like that.
Anyways, I trust you.
So I give these to you.
And what do you do?
Simply take them. Take. You're welcome.
And... Hey, pay attention. I am still speaking.
It's important.
All you have to do is donate a dollar every day to me.
What did I say?
You give one dollar to me every day.
Pretty good deal, isn't it?
Two months and you're done. Okay?
It may be more expensive than just buying them,
but you can't afford them.
So, this is a good option for you. Got it? Good choice.
Good!
Try them on. Okay.
Shoot!
Goal!
Hey! What's the matter with you?
Nice. Very good.
You guys played well with the cleats on.
Good.
One day, one dollar, right?
One dollar.
-Your name? -Riki.
-Next is... -Ata.
Ata, you are such a handsome boy.
Next, is Ricardo.
-Abebi -Abebi, good!
-Next? -Abai.
Abai, good.
-Who's next? -Siku.
Siku, okay.
-What is your name? -Dinu.
Why is he staring at me?
-Who's next? -Motavio.
Motavio.
Hey, you.
Come here.
What's your name?
Tua.
Don't you want this?
One dollar. Next is, Motavio!
One dollar, one dollar.
Good choice.
That's right.
Yes, pass it through. Shoot!
What are you waiting for?
Do you call that a pass?
You have to make the pass right away.
What are you waiting for?
Shoot! You might as well hand it over to the goal keeper.
And the goal keeper let it through?
Is this some comedy club?
Marjo! Stop watering and catch the flies.
I am not Marjo, I am Majur.
What is the difference?
Okay. What's your name?
Passing play!
Make the through pass quickly.
Shoot!
Right!
Good!
You have to do the pass play. Pass play.
Hey! Don't dribble. Pass it.
Good. Dinu! Shoot!
Goal! That is how you play.
Good.
What is this?
What are they doing in this sacred field?
What? Who is this punk telling me what to do?
You, why bother the kids?
-Bother? -Yes.
You took it the wrong way.
The money isn't for the field. It's for the cleats.
It's a misunderstanding.
Money for the cleats?
Yes, you moron.
Wherever I go, there is always an annoying bastard like him.
Why do they have to be in my way?
It's another hot day.
Looks delicious. Thank you very much.
But I’m okay because Mr. Park guaranteed.
It's okay.
Fish-looking slime ball...
Who says you can't play ball if you're poor?
He thanked you for lending him the money. He'll make sure to pay the interest.
-Really? -Sure.
Please.
By the way, where's the soup?
It'll be served soon.
One dollar!
-Your name was... -Siku.
Right, Siku. You never skipped. Great.
He never skipped. Learn from him, kids.
-Next? -Dinu.
Dinu... Dinu also paid on time.
You kids are bad. How can you skip on payments?
-What about you? -Ata.
Attaboy! Handsome kid.
What's this?
You can't just return the worn shoes.
I can't believe you kids.
Mr. Kim!
Mr. Kim, this is a chicken I've raised.
He's much bigger than other chickens,
so he's strong and has a lot of meat.
Please don't take the soccer shoes away from us.
Put them down.
Put down the shoes.
Hey, listen. Well... It's all right.
If you can't bring the money today,
tomorrow or the day after tomorrow...
If that's not possible too...
You can pay me when you have the money. It's alright.
It's all right. No problem.
When you have the money...
Hey, Coach Poong. This is an investment.
Won-gwang Kim! What the hell are you doing over there?
This is really the last time.
It's not looking good here, either.
I got it.
Hey, I can't hear you.
Never mind.
Take care.
Hello?
Is this Sang-cheol?
I started a new business and it looks promising.
Final term?
Oh, you should go back to studying.
I'll hang up. Sorry for distracting you.
And please tell Mom that I...
You know, even though we do have the soccer shoes,
we don't have the field where we can play.
Hey, you!
Stop with the nonsense. I'm not okay.
With my zizilan system, the kids are happy
with their new shoes.
Who are you to bother them?
You know, trick.
Trick?
Trick them? How?
Playing soccer barefoot is dangerous!
You have to be well-equipped in sports.
And the technique gets... What's the word?
Leveled up.
That's right.
You're smart!
Well...
Okay, sure! Then, let's play a match.
What?
Your team and my team, let's have a match.
If you win, I'll leave the field. Yes, I'll give up.
But...
If we win, you mind your own business.
In about ten days?
I need some time.
Okay. Bet as many pigs you want. One pig is okay.
Are you really doing it?
You're really doing this?
I don't know. I really don't. Don't ask me anymore.
You act first and think later.
It was nonsense from the moment you decided
to sell cleats in this poor country.
This wasn't going to work.
Why didn't you say so before?
I told you every time I saw you.
Shut up. How much is a pig here?
-A pig? -Yes.
I guess about 300 dollars?
What the hell?
There are pigs everywhere on the street. Why is it so expensive?
Unbelievable.
Fetch me two balls.
You're in. Next.
Wow.
No.
Next.
He's good. Why not?
Too short.
Are you recruiting a basketball team?
Next.
Are you a boy or a girl?
This is a boys' team.
Next.
Next!
From now on, you're on my team.
We are a team.
I'm the coach, and you're the players!
Understood?
Yes, sir.
From now on, you do as you are told.
If not, no uniform.
And no cleats, too.
Good.
We aren't taking back our field at this rate!
Soccer field. Think of a grass field.
Go, go!
You want to play in the mud forever?
It looks hard.
Glad you're not doing it, right?
Hey, you!
That's it. Run.
You. Run.
Okay?
You!
Hey!
Motavio!
Let's take a break. Get some water.
How come we just run all day and don’t play football?
I'll quit tomorrow. What about you?
I don't know. I’m just tired.
Losers.
I knew this would happen when you were so happy about free shoes and uniform.
What?
Forget it. I don't want to fight you poor bastards.
Antonio!
MATCH DAY FOR THE PIG
What the hell is this?
It's my team.
How is that your team?
They are all adults.
That is not what we agreed on.
How dare you whisper in my ear?
You slimy bastard.
Listen.
Riki, you just run.
You, look around and pass it to him. Okay?
Okay.
-Okay? -Okay!
Hey!
Don't get scared.
Don't be afraid.
Come on.
Are you crying? Why are you so scared?
Are you out of your mind?
Come on. It's okay.
It's okay. Let's go!
Let's go!
Good pass!
Pass!
Pass it!
You have to block him. Block him.
He's really good.
He could play in the Indonesian professional league.
There are professional teams in Indonesia?
You didn't know that? It's what these kids dream about.
It's their ticket out if they could make it to Indonesia.
-Hey, In-gi. -What?
Lend me 200 dollars and buy me a pig.
-Thanks for the food! -Thanks for the food!
What?
You jerk, you told him that already?
I have two jobs until I get my pig back.
You have two jobs, too. Sell cars and loan money.
You're doing it again?
Last time was a warm up.
If I train them hard, no one can beat us, even an adult team.
Soccer isn't about strength. It's about technique and teamwork.
Anyways, I won't give up until I have a pig pen full of pigs.
You're making me feel bad.
Soccer isn't about being good with the ball.
You have to be big and tall.
You're short and skinny.
Hey, you!
You should pass it right away. Concentrate!
Pass it right away. Like this.
It's not like a national team.
Why don't you let him play?
It doesn't matter when you are little.
He will be miserable when he gets older because he is not big enough to play.
Now you're worried about their future?
You should worry about the pigs.
Don't ignore my brother!
You stupid Korean!
-Excuse me. -Excuse me.
How do I find this place?
Go straight that way.
-That way? -Yes.
Thank you.
Ramos?
Anybody home?
Ramos?
Ramos, Hi!
Don't you want to play with us?
Go. I'm not playing with you.
Hey, let me finish.
Hey, Korean! What are you doing here?
I'm just... Calm down please.
What's going on?
He was peeping into our house.
I'm not here for you. I have business with Ramos.
He's so talented that I want to train him properly.
Pro?
Do you know anything about professional football?
You know nothing. What an arrogant bastard.
Just stay out of it.
Ramos?
I'll give you nice cleats if you join us.
Of course, it's free.
Your brother may be a good player, but he's not buying you shoes.
I offer the shoes to recruit you. Okay?
I'm recruiting your brother.
This is the professional world.
The professional world is cruel.
Man, you keep annoying me.
Ramos, it's up to you.
This is getting intense. It could get worse any minute.
Hot!
Many are hurrying home.
There are less than 10 Koreans left.
This could turn into a big riot.
What's there to fight about in this small island?
Where do you put your pepper sauce? Pepper sauce!
He's too good to be wasted.
What? Where is it?
-What? -Pepper sauce.
Look for it yourself.
This is for your dinner.
Dribbling ability improved. Passing ability...
If I join you, can I really go to an Indonesian team?
If you're good.
Promise me.
How can I make such a promise?
Come on! Everyone do it right!
Riki!
Ramos!
Ramos, good!
You're doing well.
Don't walk around!
Do it right! Loot at Ramos.
One more match for a pig.
We have strong appetites.
You should practice if you don't want to get your ass kicked.
What are you laughing at?
Come on, come take the ball from me.
Hey, are you all right?
Motavio!
There isn't much to worry about except his eyes.
His eyes?
He is experiencing loss of sight due to malnutrition.
One.
Two.
Four.
It happens a lot here because they don't get enough nutrition.
He might go blind if left untreated.
Blind?
Write them down, Poong. Cyan Soft Capsule.
Soft.
Coenzyme Q10.
These are eye nutrients
and vitamins.
Try to send them ASAP.
Okay?
Okay, thank you.
Going blind at his age?
Kim!
I told you something may happen.
-Hey, behind! -What are they?
-Hey! -Shit.
Korean diplomats!
We are Korean diplomats!
Thank you!
Do they actually shoot and stuff?
You think they're carrying toy guns?
Then what about my kids?
The kids are not your problem.
-I'm coming with you. -No, you stay here!
Let me fight with you!
-Let me fight with you! -I told you. You should stay here.
Please let me come!
Let's wait here for a bit.
One false move and we're in big trouble.
That's... That's Ramos!
Nonsense. Why would he be here?
Ramos!
Mr. Kim!
Shit... Mr. Kim!
Ramos!
This way!
Help me!
Here!
What's wrong?
He's Korean.
What the hell are you talking about?
I think a Korean got shot.
I would know every Korean here.
I heard him clearly. He screamed in Korean!
This is insane. I can't believe you...
Sorry. Excuse me.
Hurry up. Please.
Someone is dying in here. Hurry!
Help me...
Oh, Mr. Yeong-hoon Shin!
Do you know him?
Yes. He came here yesterday.
Oh, God.
My head!
Help me! I don't want to die!
Let go if you want me to help you.
Hey.
Hey, you.
You didn't go home?
Boss, I guarded our shop.
Hey!
Tua!
You like it?
Delicious?
Delicious.
Where do you live?
In a church.
Church?
You have no home?
What about your parents?
They died during the war.
Really?
My brother runs well. He's fast.
How much is it?
It's five dollars.
Are you kidding me?
That's too expensive.
Are we almost there?
Motavio?
Who is that?
Motavio, you scared me.
Where have you been?
Soccer.
Soccer what?
Aren't we playing soccer?
There are no players anymore.
By the way,
How's your eye?
Pig...
We should get our pig back
and our field.
Well, that's...
Mr. Kim!
Mr. Kim! Let's go play soccer!
Mr. Kim!
Mr. Kim! Let's go play soccer!
You rascals.
Ramos.
Ramos, where’s your brother?
Korean, what’s up?
I want to have one more match.
Of course, three pigs.
Anytime.
Next week, at 2:00 p.m.
You won't be laughing later.
Don’t forget.
Ramos.
Ramos, you will come, right?
You're a pro.
Motavio, pass!
Center the ball. Motavio, run!
Motavio, you were late!
Riki, center the ball!
-Idiot. What was that? -Good. That was good.
Ramos, you go run ten laps around the beach.
Motavio, back into position.
Bring the ball.
Bring the ball! You want me to do it?
Keep it up!
Tua.
Do you want to play with your friends?
Do you really want to?
Okay. I will let you play.
But since you're shorter than others, you have to play twice as hard.
Okay?
Josephine.
Are you crying in front of your little sister?
Hey. Stop crying.
Riki! Centering number two!
You get it too late.
Motavio. You have to run faster!
Imagine Ramos' position in your head. Okay?
Okay.
Good work!
One more time!
THE DAY OF THE REMATCH
Ramos!
That way!
Hey! Run!
Hey! Defense!
Defense!
Mr. Kim, we brought the pigs!
We'll give you discounts. Buy them.
You lousy sons of bitches.
Go away, my team will win. Go to the other side.
-Three pigs. -No!
-Pass! -Ramos!
Ramos, good!
Motavio! Good! Pass!
Pass!
Good, pass!
Shoot!
Mr. Kim, what did you do to the kids?
Wow, we are going to win!
Eat that!
That's right!
Pass.
-Pass! -Pass!
Pass!
-Pass! -Pass!
Hey, you!
It's too complicated.
I heard that Ramos' brother got hurt by Motavio's family.
During the civil war, Motavio's father was shot dead by Ramos' uncle.
They barely got independence from Portugal and Indonesia.
They don't know who's the enemy and who's the friend.
Thinking I would make money in this forsaken place,
where people are still shooting at each other.
What a mess.
An international tournament? Where?
Hiroshima. Isn't it a great idea?
-Keep dreaming. -Yes! Dream!
That's exactly what these kids need.
They need to dream!
Dreams still should be realistic.
In such a poverty-stricken country, soccer should be just a pastime.
Hey, who says you can't dream big if you're poor?
I thought better of you.
That's not what I meant.
How are you going to get them to Hiroshima?
In-gi, that's why I came to see you.
What? Why?
Why? Why did I come to see you?
The question is why. Hey, you're tense here.
This isn't a soccer association. This is an embassy.
I'm not the Minister of Sports.
That's right! You can ask the Minister of Sports!
You are a genius!
That's enough. You're acting like a kid. Get out of my way!
I'm too busy for this nonsense.
In-gi, I'm going! I'm really going!
Then, are we flying there?
You want to swim to Japan? Silly.
Now, you have to work harder.
Don't fight each other.
Got it?
You idiots.
You'll embarrass yourselves in front of the world, got it?
Okay!
We are one team. Team Timor-Leste.
Okay!
If you do well there, you could get recruited.
Understood?
Understood.
Are you out of your mind? You should say, yes sir!
I taught you that, didn't I? Anyways...
-Understood? -Yes, sir!
So difficult.
In-gi, you should take care of this.
This is impossible.
Give it up. Don't waste your time. I told you it won't happen.
I have plans.
Just take care of this English stuff for me.
Do you spell your first name "Ki" or "Gi"?
I'll pick "Gi."
You're a male, right?
What is this?
Coach In-gi Park? Have you lost your mind?
Do I look like I'm on a vacation?
I'm a diplomat of the Republic of Korea.
They say we need two coaches.
Take it easy. Go on a vacation.
No wonder you look older than your age.
I told you, I can't!
In this vacation...
My parents arranged me a blind date. I have to get married, sometime.
Yes?
-Hello, Mr. Shin. -Oh, you came.
-Are you okay? -Yes, I'm okay.
I brought the person you wanted to meet.
He is Won-gwang Kim.
-Won-gwang Kim? -Yes.
You're Won-gwang Kim?
Shit. Oh, God.
I saved his life. How can he do this to me?
Didn't you borrow money from everyone for your lumber business in Indonesia?
Mr. Yeong-hoon Shin is one of them.
No, it wasn't me. I didn't even know Yeong-hoon Shin. You know that.
So you have to go back and explain. Staying here doesn't solve anything.
Of course, our embassy doesn't have the authority to send you back.
But this is a sensitive matter because your work here involves children.
Frankly, it is in our best interest to recommend you to return to Korea.
Stupid government workers.
They are the same everywhere.
Mr. Ambassador was being considerate.
Considerate? He wants a guy like me to disappear!
I got scammed, too.
If I knew how to swindle, why am I still broke?
I think you should return quietly instead of getting kicked out
because of the rumor.
I thought I was finally off to a good start.
Pass! Okay!
Hey!
Siku!
-Motavio! -Motavio!
When I get older, I'll kill you.
No, I'll kill you before you have a chance.
You bastards! What are you doing now?
Sure, you don't deserve to play soccer. Who was I kidding?
Go back home.
Go fight and shoot at each other.
I don't care. Go back to your life.
Hey, Coach Poong. Remember that time
when we were playing ball behind the Oscar Theater?
Yes, I remember.
If you think about it, I was really happy back then.
We were just happy to play ball.
Whatever. Hey, Won-gwang Kim,
just come back if you're done there.
I have something prepared for you here.
I have a school coaching gig for you. The pay is good.
You'll be better off here, don't you think?
Aren't I right?
Think about it. A chance like this doesn't come often.
Hey, Won-gwang. Won-gwang? Are you listening?
Hey Won-gwang! Did you fall asleep?
In-gi. I'm a fool, right?
You're not exactly...
Okay, it's all my fault.
Don't mind what I said in front of the Ambassador.
Just don't screw up again.
Do you know what my nickname was when I was playing back then?
Miss Ball, because I missed the ball
whenever I had a chance for a goal.
You're not making any sense.
Stop feeling remorseful and let's go get some drinks.
In-gi,
I think I am going to go back to Korea.
Do you really believe that he's going to make you a professional player?
I'm just getting ready for the tournament.
He's a crook.
Now he's running back to his own country.
It was just an act to sell soccer shoes.
I always told you that we just need each other.
Ramos, don't trust the foreigners.
We don't need their help.
Let's eat.
Ramos!
Take care of yourself.
Just give away the rest to the kids.
You don't want to see them before you leave?
It wouldn't be easy if I saw them.
AIRPORT
You weren't going to leave when I asked you.
Let's not talk about it, okay?
Let me know when you're in Seoul.
Take care.
Mr. Kim, Ramos is at the police station.
Ramos?
Ramos!
How could you handcuff a kid?
Don't you think this is too much for just a car stereo?
-Please step aside. -What?
Wait! Wait a minute.
-Mr. Kim. -Wait.
He had his car decked up with expensive stuff.
How much is that stuff?
It isn't just a car stereo. It's Bang and Olufsen.
I don't care. How much is it?
It's 4,000 dollars. And he broke it while stealing it.
What the hell did you do that for?
Hey!
-Hey! -Why did you do it?
Hey! Don't do it!
Is that what I taught you? Why did you steal that? For what?
I wanted to go to Indonesia for a tryout.
We can't go to Hiroshima anymore. I can't show the world how good I am.
You will work for him with those limping legs?
Mind your own business.
Don't dare show your false pride, son.
Ramos,
I'm sorry
for failing your trust.
Mr. Kim, I'll practice harder.
Please stay with us.
Please don't go.
Mr. Kim, please don't go. Don't leave us.
Mr. Kim, please don't go.
Man, I was so ashamed...
I was so ashamed that I couldn't look at the kids in their eyes.
They're good kids. I wonder what they see in you.
I know, right?
By the way, you'll pass it up?
I heard about the coaching job in Seoul.
I'm not interested in coaching for a small team.
I'm only interested in coaching for a national team.
The truth is...
It wasn't like I was scamming people.
If I were that kind of person,
would I risk my life to save a stranger?
Well, who asked you to save me?
You were bleeding and desperate for your life back then.
You grabbed my head so hard that my hair fell off...
No wonder they call you a fraud since you're so meddling.
And on top of that, you're bringing those kids to Hiroshima?
How did you know about that?
Are you doing background checks on me?
I put in a call to the Ambassador. Go and meet him.
Why the Ambassador?
Aren't you going to meet the Minister of Sports?
My goodness.
SECRETARY OF STATE FOR YOUTH AND SPORTS
At least we got the blessing from the Minister.
What good is a passport if we don't have the money to fly?
Won-gwang Kim. What happened to your spirit?
You silly boy.
Who poses like that for a passport?
That silly...
WILSON
TUA
MOTAVIO
ALEXON
ANTONIO, ABAI
MARITO, JOHN
NELSON, RICARDO, ATA
MARCO, DINU, PAOLO, MENDI, SIKU, RIKI
RAMOS
Here is the paper for the kids here
for the Hiroshima soccer game.
Airport... No money...
Boys often dream...
Man, I'm going crazy.
They're going to think about it. Fingers crossed.
Soccer game...
Tua!
Why did you bring it here?
Mr. Kim.
Thank you.
Ricardo.
And, Siku!
Mendi.
Ramos, you can do this.
Thank you.
Mr. Kim, I'm not sure if you can get the airfare this way.
I'm just trying.
How about the broadcast rights?
You're joking?
Do not lose them.
These are vitamins.
Take them.
THE NATIONAL YOUTH SOCCER TEAM'S FUND-RAISING EVENT
That's not how you attract customers.
You have to speak up.
Thirty fish, two dollars!
They will cancel the flight if the money isn't there by Friday.
We won't be able to win anyway. There's always a next time.
It's starting to rain. Let's go back.
It's raining.
It's raining!
You'll catch a cold!
In-gi.
Do you know why I'm trying so hard for a match when we have no chance of winning?
Why do you try so hard?
I want to see how it ends.
How it ends?
I would always start something, but I never see the end of it.
I thought I could get to the finish line with the kids.
I've never been there.
Maybe,
it's not meant to be.
The story of my life.
I don't know how to do this stuff.
But...
In East Timor, the first independent state
of the 21st century...
What the hell am I doing?
This is driving me crazy.
Writing is not for everyone.
In East Timor, the first independent state
of the 21st century,
a Korean coach is leading
an East Timor youth soccer team.
They found the opportunity to play at the international tournament
but haven't been able to pay for the airfare,
so they are on the verge of losing the opportunity.
Sang-cheol! Can you hear me well?
What's the big deal? You did terrible at the exam. So what?
You can do better next time.
There is always a next time, Sang-cheol.
You know the story of Don Quixote?
Yes, you charge like Don Quixote!
If you keep trying your best, you will achieve your goal someday.
Son, do you know how to say "cheer up" in Timor language?
It's Porsa.
Sang-cheol, Porsa, my son!
Porsa, my son!
YONHAP NEWS
Won-gwang Kim?
He's still there?
Mr. Kim!
What has gotten into him?
Has he gone mad or something?
-It's all good! We're going! -What?
Take a look at this.
AFTER MR. KIM'S STORY CAME OUT, BASIC HOUSE DECIDED TO SPONSOR
THE AIR TRAVEL OF THE ENTIRE EAST TIMOR YOUTH SOCCER TEAM FOR THEIR COMPETITION.
They're sponsoring it.
We're going to Hiroshima!
We did it!
Are you about to cry?
You're about to cry, aren't you?
Why are you crying?
We're going.
We're going to Japan!
We're going!
HIROSHIMA, JAPAN IN MARCH 2004
Let's cheer harder!
It's only two goals. Okay!
-Cheer up! -Cheer up!
I don't expect us to win, but scoring a goal would be nice.
-It's freezing. -Mr. Dojo!
Are the kids okay in this weather?
-They're all right. -Really?
Hello.
Thank you.
Sorry.
-Riki! -Hello? Yes, yes.
We're good to go.
Now connecting to Hiroshima.
Move quickly!
Assist him!
Riki, center the ball!
The other side!
Is he okay?
Let's not wait for the second half.
Let's replace him with Ramos.
Motavio.
How are your eyes?
Go, Japan!
Josephine.
It's ready.
Riki, Ricardo, Ata.
Siku, Dinu, Mendi.
Tua.
Ramos.
That's it.
Motavio,
you did the best as you could.
You've done well.
Guys, we don't have to win.
Just do your best
with no regrets.
We're not done yet,
right?
Right?
Come on, guys.
Cheer up!
All right, let's go!
Cheer up!
Mendi, cheer up.
Mendi, it's okay.
Please. I want to play.
Let me play. I won't let you down.
Now, we're connecting with Hiroshima.
After the half time break, the second half is about to start as I speak.
Japan is leading two to zero.
As you know, our players are inexperienced and unfamiliar with the cold weather.
They look nervous and a bit stiff
because it's their first match abroad, let alone in a cold country.
But, I believe our players will do much better
in the second half.
Please root for them. Let's go!
Let's go!
Motavio.
You can do this.
You can't change the players on the fly like that.
We came all the way here. Let him play as much as he wants.
Look at the scoreboard already. You've given up already.
Who asked you to come along?
Guess who picked me as a coach.
Ramos! Good!
Run!
Ramos dribbles.
We hear Ramos is now in possession of the ball.
Ramos charges on the right sideline.
Ramos, Motavio!
Hey! Pass it!
Ramos fails to pass and dribbles forward again.
What a pity.
That was a perfect centering opportunity.
Let's go with the plan.
Motavio, first half. Ramos, second half.
If they get into a fight, it'll be an international disgrace.
An international disgrace!
See? Look at them.
Take one of them out.
Mr. Dojo,
who is at the game, tells us that our players are very good.
But they must not be ready for the international competition.
Tua! Pass it to Ramos! Good!
Ramos!
Go, Ramos!
Yes!
Ramos now has the ball again.
Ramos is charging very fast.
-Pass it! -Defense!
Defense!
Ramos just got knocked down
with a vicious tackle from Japan.
He's still down.
That was good, kid!
Let's go, guys!
Cheer up!
Ramos, pass!
Motavio makes a dash for the goal line.
Pass it!
One nice pass will make a goal chance.
Pass!
Pass it.
Okay!
Goal! Timor scored a goal!
Goal!
It's Timor's first goal in the history of its international match!
That's a brilliant goal!
PRESIDENT GUSMAO
Pass! Pass it!
Come on!
Defense!
Tua passes the ball to Ramos!
Motavio dashes as well!
Great!
Go!
Riki! Defense!
Come out! Quick!
Tua tosses it over to Ramos.
Motavio charges in, too.
Get in!
One-two pass between Motavio and Ramos!
Shoot!
Goal!
Now you're confident we can win the damn thing?
Winning is good.
But even if we lose, there's always a next time.
In-gi,
I'm just glad that
this isn't the end.
I'm very glad.
Remember what I said before,
I could get to the finish line if I'm with the kids?
You said you weren't sure about it.
I am now.
Because they trust me.
That's all I need.
The score is two to two. Now it's a tie game.
The people of Timor-Leste,
you should be proud of your players.
One more goal
and the victory is ours.
Tua is charging again rapidly.
Go! Help him!
Foul!
That's Japan's foul
inside the penalty area.
It's a penalty kick!
The assistant referee announces one minute of injury time.
It's okay! It's all right!
Cheer up!
There's not much time left.
Time is almost up.
Cheer for our team, everyone!
Shoot!
The game is over! Team Timor-Leste won!
Our players did something we'd never imagined.
I'm so proud of our young players!
IN MARCH 2004, THE EAST TIMOR TEAM TOOK PART
IN THE 30TH RIVELLINO INTERNATIONAL YOUTH CUP IN HIROSHIMA.
AGAINST ALL ODDS, THEY WENT ON TO WIN THE CHAMPIONSHIP WITH SIX MIRACULOUS WINS.
Subtitle translation by Seong-hee Lee