Songsam is on the South Korean side in Cranes:)
In Cranes by Hwang Sun-Won, Songsam and Tokchae were childhood friends who played together. As adults, Tokchae is a prisoner and Songsam is an officer.
Songsam faces an internal conflict regarding his loyalty to his friend Tokchae, who has become a political prisoner. Songsam grapples with his allegiance to his friend, as well as his duty to the government and society that punish Tokchae for his actions. This conflict drives Songsam to question his beliefs and values.
Songsam and Tokjae
During their walk, Songsam learns that Tokchae was involved in a murder conspiracy to kill a Japanese collaborator. Tokchae explains his reasons for participating in the plot and sheds light on his revolutionary beliefs and motivations. Songsam gains a deeper understanding of Tokchae's character and the complexities of his actions.
In Cranes by Hwang Sun-Won, Songsam and Tokchae were childhood friends who played together. As adults, Tokchae is a prisoner and Songsam is an officer.
In the flashbacks to his childhood at the esplanade, Songsam recalls moments of happiness and connection with his father and brother, as well as a sense of freedom and possibility. These memories motivate Songsam's actions in the present by reminding him of the importance of family, love, and resilience in the face of challenges. They also serve as a source of strength and inspiration for him to continue on his journey and make choices that align with his values.
to south korea side
he recalls getting bagned by Tokchae and his father at the same time
he recalls getting bagned by Tokchae and his father at the same time
Tokchae is Songsam's (main character) childhood friend, who had stayed back at his home town with his father because they didn't want to leave the crops that are ready to be harvested during the split of North & South Korea. Songsam is escorting Tokcahe, after Tokchae had gotten into "trouble", but later finds Tokchae had no bad attentions and let him go, Symbolizing the crane in the flashback. Tokchae knew he was going to get killed so he mine as well try to get away from the other army officials like Songsam. :-)
that they were once friends before the civil war tore them apart and the cranes are symbolized as there everlasting freindship