On the hills of Manchuria

Ilya Shatrov

Fireworks “salute” greet plane; hijackers believe Pyongyang welcome as cockpit notes captain’s 10,000 hours and weary hemorrhoids.

On tarmac, leader quizzes crowd; American song on radio exposes ruse; pressured director admits it is not Pyongyang.

Deputy Minister Ishida offers himself for hostage exchange; passengers are freed while plane prepares departure to North Korea.

Blue Moon

Frank Sinatra

Seo and Nobody reflect; fabricated “Truman Shady” quote revealed; identity card shown; “Blue Moon” plays over closing montage.