August 14, 1945: the day before Japan’s surrender. Nine people of varying statuses and backgrounds, who pursued different lives during the Japanese colonial period, hide their identities and gather at a financial association in Gunsan Port to catch the last boat to Japan.  However, a typhoon that has come to the area prevents them from leaving and forces them all to stay together overnight instead. As the new day begins and August 15th arrives, along with the broadcasted ...more

August 14, 1945: the day before Japan’s surrender. Nine people of varying statuses and backgrounds, who pursued different lives during the Japanese colonial period, hide their identities and gather at a financial association in Gunsan Port to catch the last boat to Japan.  However, a typhoon that has come to the area prevents them from leaving and forces them all to stay together overnight instead. As the new day begins and August 15th arrives, along with the broadcasted surrender of the Japanese Emperor, the force that ruled over them for the past 36 years are faced with confusion and these nine people are faced with their tragic destiny.less