Assassination (2015) — AI Story Visualization

Plot Analysis Summary

A resistance mission evolves into a tragic struggle against betrayal, occupation, sacrifice, and delayed justice.

Story Structure — 5 Plot Phases

The Mission Takes Shape

Resistance leaders organize an assassination mission and recruit Big Gun. Hawaii Pistol is separately hired to eliminate the operatives.

Key Events

• Resistance Mission Assigned — Kim Won-bong participates in assigning an assassination mission to resistance operatives. Characters: Kim Won-bong Location: Hangzhou
• Three Operatives Recruited — Big Gun is gathered with two other resistance members for the Seoul operation. Characters: Big Gun / Chu Sang-ok Location: Shanghai
• Contract Killer Hired — Hawaii Pistol is hired to intercept and kill the three resistance members. Characters: Hawaii Pistol Location: Shanghai

A Trail Through Seoul

Hawaii Pistol pursues the resistance team into Seoul and shoots Big Gun. A decoy ambush causes further resistance casualties.

Key Events

• Journey Toward Seoul — Hawaii Pistol travels toward Seoul while Big Gun proceeds with the resistance mission. Characters: Hawaii Pistol, Big Gun / Chu Sang-ok Location: Route to Seoul
• Unexpected Alliance Forms — Hawaii Pistol protects a wanted woman by pretending she is his wife. Characters: Hawaii Pistol Location: Train route
• Big Gun Located — Hawaii Pistol locates Big Gun and shoots him as he runs through Seoul. Characters: Hawaii Pistol, Big Gun / Chu Sang-ok Location: Seoul street
• Big Gun Disappears — Big Gun is missing after being shot, leaving the remaining operatives to continue without him. Characters: Big Gun / Chu Sang-ok Location: Seoul
• Decoy Ambush Begins — The resistance operation uses a gas-station ambush, but the targeted car is a decoy. Characters: Big Gun / Chu Sang-ok Location: Gas station
• Resistance Team Suffers Losses — The failed ambush kills two resistance participants while Big Gun remains absent. Characters: Big Gun / Chu Sang-ok Location: Gas station
• Hawaii Pistol Spares Ahn — Hawaii Pistol ambushes the remaining female operative but recognizes and spares her. Characters: Hawaii Pistol Location: Seoul

The Wedding Trap

Big Gun unexpectedly survives and rejoins the operation. The resistance disguises its final assault as a wedding ceremony.

Key Events

• Big Gun Survives — Big Gun survives the shooting and later returns to the resistance operation. Characters: Big Gun / Chu Sang-ok Location: Seoul hideout
• Wedding Infiltration Prepared — Hawaii Pistol and Big Gun prepare to support an attack disguised within a wedding. Characters: Hawaii Pistol, Big Gun / Chu Sang-ok Location: Seoul
• Bride Enters Wedding — The surviving female operative enters the wedding while the allies position themselves for an attack. Characters: Hawaii Pistol, Big Gun / Chu Sang-ok Location: Wedding venue

Fire and Sacrifice

The wedding attack kills its targets, but Big Gun dies covering the escape. Hawaii Pistol shares a final promise before being murdered.

Key Events

• Wedding Attack Erupts — Hawaii Pistol, Big Gun, and their ally launch an attack during the wedding. Characters: Hawaii Pistol, Big Gun / Chu Sang-ok Location: Wedding venue
• Primary Target Assassinated — The principal military target is killed during the wedding attack. Characters: Hawaii Pistol Location: Wedding venue
• Hawaii Pistol Protects Ahn — Hawaii Pistol kills the pro-Japanese businessman when the female operative hesitates. Characters: Hawaii Pistol Location: Wedding venue
• Big Gun Covers Escape — Big Gun takes a hostage and covers the escape as army reinforcements surround the group. Characters: Big Gun / Chu Sang-ok, Hawaii Pistol Location: Outside the wedding venue
• Big Gun Sacrifices Himself — Big Gun is killed while delaying army reinforcements during the escape. Characters: Big Gun / Chu Sang-ok, Hawaii Pistol Location: Seoul streets
• Final Promise Shared — Hawaii Pistol shares a kiss with the female operative and promises to meet her again in Shanghai. Characters: Hawaii Pistol Location: Seoul street
• Hawaii Pistol Murdered — Hawaii Pistol and Buddy attempt to escape, but a secret collaborator kills them. Characters: Hawaii Pistol Location: Seoul

Justice After Liberation

Japan's defeat brings liberation, but legal accountability fails after a witness is murdered. The collaborator is eventually executed in the street.

Key Events

• War Ends — Japan is defeated in World War II and Korea is liberated. Location: Korea
• Collaboration Trial Collapses — A postwar investigation loses its only witness after the witness is murdered. Location: Korea
• Final Street Execution — The former collaborator is cornered and shot after escaping legal accountability. Location: Korean street
• Resistance Memories Remain — The surviving resistance fighter remembers Hawaii Pistol, Big Gun, and other fallen comrades. Characters: Hawaii Pistol, Big Gun / Chu Sang-ok Location: Shanghai cafe memory

Story Breakdown

• Resistance Network — Political and military resistance figures organize a dangerous assassination operation.
  • Hangzhou Mission — Kim Won-bong participates in assigning the assassination mission.
  • Shanghai Recruitment — Big Gun is gathered with other resistance operatives.
• Hired Pursuit — A contract killer is directed to eliminate the resistance team before it can act.
  • False Intelligence — Hawaii Pistol is told that the resistance members are enemy spies.
  • Road To Seoul — Hawaii Pistol travels toward Seoul to intercept the team.
• Seoul Ambushes — The pursuit produces violent encounters and a failed resistance counterattack.
  • Big Gun Shot — Hawaii Pistol shoots Big Gun as he runs through Seoul.
  • Decoy Car — A gas-station ambush fails because the targeted vehicle is a decoy.
• Unexpected Mercy — Hawaii Pistol's understanding of the mission changes when he recognizes the remaining operative.
  • Ahn Spared — Hawaii Pistol ambushes but refuses to kill the female operative.
  • Big Gun Returns — Big Gun survives his injuries and rejoins the operation.
• Wedding Assault — The resistance transforms a wedding into the setting for its decisive attack.
  • Hidden Weapons — The attackers prepare weapons and disguises for the ceremony.
  • Targets Eliminated — The military target and the pro-Japanese businessman are killed.
• Cost Of Escape — The successful attack becomes a tragedy as the allies face encirclement and betrayal.
  • Big Gun Sacrifice — Big Gun covers the escape and dies during the retreat.
  • Last Promise — Hawaii Pistol shares a final promise before being murdered.
• Delayed Justice — Liberation fails to deliver immediate legal accountability, leading to personal retribution.
  • Trial Collapses — The investigation loses its only witness and the charges are dropped.
  • Street Execution — The collaborator is finally cornered and shot.

Directed by

Choi Dong-hoon

Key Cast

• Gianna Jun — Ahn Ok-yun
• Ha Jung-woo — Hawaii Pistol
• Lee Jung-jae — Yeom Seok-jin
• Oh Dal-su — Pomade
• Cho Jin-woong — Big Gun / Chu Sang-ok