The Age of Shadows Quotes

Jung Chae-San: The early bird catches the worm.
Lee Jung-Chool: The early bird gets caught.

Movie: The Age of Shadows
Lee Jung-Chool: [testifying before the judge]I always adhere to the work of the police. [He sighs, and continues hoarsely]
Lee Jung-Chool: If the mission is successful, I will be promoted to Superintendent. I always give my utmost in police operations. I... [He pauses, and sighs again, but this time his sigh trembles slightly]
Lee Jung-Chool: I have only to fulfil my duty as a Japanese police officer. [He finds himself close to tears]
Lee Jung-Chool: I'm not a member of the Heroic Corps. I just wanted to manipulate Kim Woo-jin. [He heaves more shuddering sighs and starts to sniffle]
Lee Jung-Chool: We are neither comrades, nor friends. [He bursts into tears]
Lee Jung-Chool: I am innocent.

Movie: The Age of Shadows
Jung Chae-San: Even when we fail, we move forward. The failures accrue, and we tread on them to advance to higher ground.

Movie: The Age of Shadows