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Author: Guo Xingze
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Publish Date: 2001-12-11
Features: Starring Zhang Dongjian and Liu Wucheng, the same-named film became internationally renowned, breaking the record for the highest-grossing film in Korean cinema. The book comes with a bonus VCD containing exquisite stills and scenes. "When we are together, I am not afraid of anything!" Four best friends with different backgrounds and personalities are inseparable, no matter what they do or where they go. Childhood companions, embracing pure emotions; enduring youth, showcasing true stories.
In 1976, at the age of 13, the inquisitive son of a gang leader, Junsuk (played by Liu Wucheng), the poor son of a doctor, Dongsoo (played by Zhang Dongjian), the carefree son of a wealthy family, Sangje (played by Zheng Yunze), and the lovable son of a smuggler, Jongho (played by Xu Taihua) formed an unbreakable bond. They spent their days stealing glances at "Playboy" magazine, competing to imitate Bruce Lee’s moves, and constantly arguing over ridiculous stories like the tortoise and the hare race. At that age, when life was carefree and untroubled, they lived under a bright and clear sky.
By 1981, at 18, it seemed the entire world lay before them, waiting to be seized… The reckless youth of 18, the age of burgeoning innocence. Junsuk, naturally charismatic, acted like a big brother to the group, while Dongsoo always felt inferior to him, harboring jealousy. Sangje excelled academically as an outstanding student, while the mischievous Jongho brought endless laughter to his friends. One day, the four companions went to watch a performance at a nearby girls’ high school, where Junsuk and Sangje fell for the singer, Jinsu, at first sight. Junsuk, aware of Sangje’s feelings, arranged a meeting between him and Jinsu.
By 1983, at 20, paths diverged, and brothers turned into enemies. Jongho and Sangje both entered university and sought out Junsuk and Dongsoo, who they had not seen in a long time. Dongsoo, for unknown reasons, became a prisoner, while Junsuk was consumed by drugs after the death of his mother. Jinsu, Sangje’s first love, became Junsuk’s woman. Though she still loved Sangje in her heart, her life and relationships were now intertwined with Junsuk, making it impossible for her to leave him. Amidst this tangled chaos, they entered their twenties, each beginning their own distinct lives.
From now on, you walk your sunny path, and I cross my solitary bridge… Junsuk inherited his father’s position and became the leader of the gang. Dongsoo, after being released from prison, became the leader of Junsuk’s rival organization. Childhood companions, now grown, faced each other with swords, ultimately leading to Dongsoo’s tragic fate. Jongho, after graduating from university, opened a restaurant and became a boss, while Sangje embarked on a path of studying abroad. The four companions, who once swore that as long as they were together, nothing in the world could scare them, were mercilessly swept apart by life.