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Infiltration and Betrayal

A skilled North Korean female secret agent, alongside her partner Chul-seung, successfully infiltrates a government building to steal classified documents. However, after securing the files, she shoots Chul-seung and makes her escape, marking the beginning of her double life.

Where

North Korea

New Life in Seoul

Ten years later, Mi-young is living a quiet life in a Seoul neighborhood, selling twisted breadsticks and caring for her family. Her husband, Suk-hwan, is a computer repairman, and they have a young daughter named Na-ri, who longs for an adventure.

When

Ten years later

Where

Seoul, South Korea

Vacation Opportunity

Mi-young's family wins a free vacation to Hawaii, but she initially declines, believing that such trips are too extravagant. After her daughter Na-ri expresses her sadness about missing out, Mi-young decides to go on the vacation for her family's happiness.

Covert Mission

On the day of their departure to Hawaii, a North Korean team, led by Chul-seung who survived the previous encounter, is dispatched to locate the secret agent onboard. They have received intelligence suggesting her presence on the flight, setting the stage for a confrontation.

When

Day of departure

Where

Airport

Flight Dynamics

During the flight, Mi-young sits in first class with Na-ri, while Suk-hwan is in economy class. Unbeknownst to them, a mysterious young woman traveler, later revealed as the actress Ahn Se-ra, is also on board, complicating the hijacking scenario.

Where

Airplane

Hijacking Commences

Mid-flight, the North Korean agents draw their weapons, initiating a hostile takeover of the aircraft. Fortunately, Mi-young is in the lavatory at the time, allowing her to evade the initial wave of detection from the hijackers.

When

Mid-flight

Where

Airplane

Revelation of Identity

As the agents investigate the passengers, they mistakenly suspect Ahn Se-ra of being the secret agent. However, amidst increasing chaos, Mi-young reveals her true identity after expertly using martial arts to disable an agent, highlighting her past training.

Where

Airplane

Need for Action

Suk-hwan discovers that the hijacking is not just a simple robbery, as he sneaks into the cargo hold to alert the National Intelligence Service. With his own secret agent history, he becomes integral in strategizing a response to the hijacking.

Where

Airplane

Family Captured

Mi-young and Suk-hwan's efforts to fight back lead to their capture by the hijackers. In a desperate attempt to protect their daughter, Na-ri pretends that Ahn Se-ra is her mother, creating a series of tense moments as the situation escalates.

Where

Airplane

Chul-seung's Confession

In captivity, Chul-seung reveals the high stakes involved, explaining that Mi-young's father had created nuclear weapons that require her retinal scan for access. The gravity of the situation becomes apparent as the hijackers’ true motives unfold.

Where

Airplane

Rebellion and Rescue

With a stroke of luck, a flight attendant helps Chul-seung escape from imprisonment, enabling him to join forces with Mi-young and Suk-hwan. Together, they launch a counter-offensive against the hijackers, showcasing their skills and determination.

Where

Airplane

Hostage Situation

Just as the situation appears to stabilize, an elderly passenger takes Na-ri hostage at gunpoint. His shocking revelation as the murderer of Mi-young's father adds layers of tension and emotional conflict to the standoff aboard the plane.

Where

Airplane

Bomb Discovery

The teddy bear given to Na-ri by the elderly man is revealed to contain a time bomb. In a race against time, Mi-young swiftly throws it out of the aircraft, ensuring the safety of all passengers as the bomb detonates outside.

Where

Airplane

Daring Escape

After the chaos, Chul-seung bids farewell to Mi-young's family and parachutes out of the aircraft, ensuring they have a chance at safety. His departure is both bittersweet and heroic as he aids their escape from danger.

Where

Airplane

Safe Landing

In the end, the flight lands safely, with all passengers surviving the ordeal that unfolded. Mi-young's family heads off to enjoy their much-deserved vacation in Hawaii, and the NIS agent finally awakens to the realization that he's been fired.

When

After the flight

Where

Hawaii