Original subtitles

Lotte Entertainment

Generation Blue Films Secret Garden

PARK Bo-young

UHM Ji-won

PARK So-dam

Written and directed / LEE Hae-young

The Silenced

Sanitorium school near Seoul, 1938

Is she here?

The new girl?

Let me see.

Is that the car?

There she is.

Finally,

a new owner for the spot.

I don't like it. Do you?

I'm Kato Sanae, the headmistress

We don't normally accept new students during the semester.

So, it's an exception for us.

Welcome.

Very nice to meet you, Shizuko.

When do you leave for Tokyo?

In a few days.

My husband's already there.

You're on your own now.

But don't worry. So is everyone else here.

You'll become healthy again, too.

What are you doing?

Aren't you coming?

I don't understand...

But why?

Can I just keep this?

Guidance!

It's the regulation.

You know what a regulation is, don't you?

Shizuko

Still burning.

She was being extra harsh because it's your first day.

But things won't be so bad.

Your personal belongings should go in here.

This is your journal. Write your name on the cover.

Keep daily entries and hand it in in the morning.

And...

Don't ever cry.

I'm Shizuko.

Her name is Shizuko?

I trust you'll treat her like a family.

Be nice.

Let's get back to class.

Kihira, show Shizuko what we were doing.

I'm Kihira.

Good to meet you.

Hi...

You know how to embroider?

Yeah.

We're embroidering cherry blossoms together.

Individual blossoms are tiny

but together they'll look great.

Once it's completed, we'll send it to Japan.

If we get more points than the other schools,

our chances of going to Tokyo will increase.

Isn't that great? Have you been there?

Huh?

To Tokyo.

No, I haven't.

Me, neither.

They say the city is covered with cherry blossoms just like these.

Okay... ready?

...Two, three!

Fifteen

Sixteen, end count.

All present and accounted for

and ready for bed, ma'am.

Thank you.

Thank you.

Thank you.

Thank you.

Lights out.

I brought her.

Shizuko.

Shizuko?

You get on my nerves.

What have you got? Is it contagious?

Answer me.

You gotta tell me so I can categorize you.

Categorize me?

Answer me first.

Is your disease contagious?

Is it or is it not?

No.

Hey.

I can't hear you.

Are you dumb?

Shit, you've got TB?

She's jinxed.

What's going on here? Go back to bed.

All of you.

What's the matter with you?

I heard you coughed blood last night.

Perhaps your condition is more serious than I thought.

Things must have been hard for you, poor one.

Drink this. It'll help you ease up.

We select two physically outstanding students

and will send them to Tokyo.

If someone weak like you becomes one of them,

it would bring me great joy as a teacher.

You want to go to Tokyo, don't you?

I'll prescribe injections for you to take every morning.

I hope we'll see some results.

Thank you.

Kihira...?

I'm sorry.

I can't believe they did that to you.

It's not fair... just because you have the same name.

What do you mean?

There was another girl called Shizuko before.

She used to be best friends with Kazue and Yuka.

But her health got worse and she went home.

Still, that is no reason to be mean to you.

You've done nothing wrong.

How pathetic of them.

Something wrong?

Huh?

Nothing.

I figured...

that you'd be upset about your diary.

This place is a secret.

It's broken. Nothing down here works.

It's safe with me.

What?

You said this was a secret.

It must've belonged to someone. We discovered it by chance.

I haven't been here in a while.

Now, this is the real secret.

Because it's breaking the regulation.

Keep it well hidden.

Shizuko

What's your real name?

Mine is HONG Yeon-deok.

It's Ju-ran.

CHA Ju-ran?

That sounds more like you.

I got it from mom.

My disease.

Aren't you scared that you might catch it?

But your mom looked well.

She passed away.

I guess my dad

and the woman he remarried are scared they might catch it.

They dumped me here and left for Tokyo.

How cowardly of them.

Never told anyone about this.

It's safe with me.

Don't you keep a diary?

I told you it's against the school regulation.

Good!

3m 87.

Shizuko.

Kazue.

Yes.

Very good!

3m 91.

Kazue.

Shizuko

My job is to turn out

physically fit female citizens.

Your academic performance

and having good moral values are important, too.

But as loyal subjects of Japanese empire,

the most important is to maintain physical fitness.

Your daily pills will boost your immune system

and stabilize metabolism.

They are prescribed for you individually.

So, have faith and follow me.

Alright then,

say 'thank you for the meal.'

Thank you for the meal.

I like the pills we take before the meal.

It gives appetite and clears my head.

I sleep so much better and gained some weight, too.

You know that girl, Shizuko...

What was she like?

I mean...

Was she kind... or mean?

Was she pretty... Tell me anything.

What are you trying to do?

I didn't mean to...

You didn't mean to?

You didn't mean what?

No...

You didn't mean any harm?

What the hell, bitch?

Who do you think you are?

Hey, Shizuko.

Kihira...

How are you feeling?

I'm great. Why?

I'm sorry

for making you lose your temper.

Me? Lose temper?

But I never do that.

Look, it's Kazue.

She knows she's the one that's going...

Huh?

To Tokyo.

It's obvious that it's gonna be Kazue and Yuka.

Yet, she still trains so hard.

How strange...

What's over there?

Beyond the woods.

No one's ever been. I heard there's an ocean.

You're making that up.

You just said no one's been there.

You're right.

Well... you're going anyway.

I've never seen the ocean.

Is it Tokyo right across the sea?

Is it that wonderful a place?

Are we allowed to do this?

Of course

...not.

Where are we going?

To the ocean.

What?

It's nice, isn't it?

Yeah...

Why are you nice to me?

Because you seem weak.

What's that for a reason?

And you're weird, too.

4m 12.

Good.

Good.

4m 8.

Very good.

3m 89.

One, two, three...

and half.

3m 89.

I owe it to you.

What do you mean?

I don't know. Just...

You say the weirdest things, girl.

Look. I smell healthy.

I must have gotten better.

I owe it all to you.

Kazue,

did you go in the basement With 'TB'?

You told me not to go there since Shizuko left.

How can you change like this?

Maybe you got something funny from that TB.

Yuka.

Shut up! You can't call someone that.

How can you be so mean?

How can you be so cruel?

You treat Shizuko like she never existed.

You used to act like she was everything.

But she left us like that.

Without even saying goodbye.

Does that make sense to you?

Being friends with Kazue and doing one good jump

doesn't mean anything.

Look at you.

You're still pathetic.

Hey!

What the hell?

I thought you forgot this.

Shizuko, what's the matter?

It's nothing. I'm sorry.

- I'll go look. - Oh god...

Shizuko.

Eguchi is gone.

Does this make sense to you?

She left her stuff lying around. What was she thinking?

She's not there.

We'll check the roof and dining hall before we report.

Yuka, take the dining hall.

The rest of you, come with me.

I'm sorry there was a little confusion.

But as I explained,

Eguchi's mother came last night and took her home.

I know you all feel sorry to see her go.

She felt the same way about leaving.

In any case, I do not want you to be too upset by this.

I hope you go back to normal soon.

Reminded you of Shizuko, didn't it?

Just like when she disappeared.

Gone overnight, both of them.

They were both heartless. That's all.

Look what I just found.

This was a present from me.

Shizuko would never part from it. You know that.

Yet, she just left it behind.

Tell me that's not strange.

Why do you react this way whenever Shizuko is mentioned?

Talk to me. You sure you know nothing?

Are you hiding something?

You didn't matter to her as much as she did to you.

I bet she wanted to be some place other than here.

That's why she left us without a word.

Is it so hard for you to accept that?

You're nothing.

Yeon-deok...

I think I saw Eguchi yesterday.

Under the bed.

She looked strange.

But it was her.

Cut it out.

Did you have a dream that felt so real?

Don't be stupid.

Yeon-deok.

A letter?

To whom?

To you.

So I can write the real ones.

It's a practice.

You're the one that'll write it and read it.

Letters and journals are the same things.

You say the weirdest things, girl.

The headmistress told me

that I can run faster if I continue to eat this flower.

How wonderful it would be

if we can go to Tokyo together.

You saw Eguchi before she disappeared.

Do you remember what she looked like?

Over there...

doesn't that look like her?

Kihira!

Kihira!

Kihira!

What was here?

Kihira... and who else?

Transferred

Maybe you got over-sensitive.

Kihira transferred to another school this morning.

It's been pre-arranged.

She never told you about that?

Who else did you see?

No...

Maybe I've become overly sensitive.

Maybe the new injection doesn't agree with you.

If you feel weird or notice any changes,

you must inform me at once.

Did Kihira leave okay?

I'm sure she did.

Eventually, they'll all leave.

How come you never talk about Tokyo?

Tokyo is the reason

why you run like this everyday.

Why?

Why Tokyo?

I'm an orphan.

I had no place to go.

Here, they'll send you to Tokyo just for running fast.

So, I came to this school.

It's not about Tokyo.

I'm just worried to have no place to go.

They all think it's gonna be you and Yuka.

What do you think?

It's not up to us to decide.

That's not what I'm asking.

What I want to know is

how you feel about going to Tokyo with Yuka.

I want to go with you.

Don't you?

I didn't think you'd answer.

Is it because of Shizuko?

I know she's the reason why you've been good to me.

I don't mind being her substitute.

But you...

What was that?

How did you do it?

I don't know.

I don't know what's happening to me.

Look at me.

I said look.

Don't touch me. It's not like you care!

Let's see for now.

We don't know what could happen next.

We'll keep this a secret between you and me.

I'm feeling strange.

I feel something here.

Something hot and heavy.

Help me, Yeon-deok.

Sorry.

I gotta go.

Shizuko!

You wanted to have a word?

I thought about coming to you earlier.

I think I can stop getting the injections.

Sorry?

I think I'm fully recovered.

I don't cough any more.

I'm no longer out of breath. I feel much better.

Sure.

What else?

You can tell me.

I want to know what the criteria is for the selection process.

Shizuko.

Yes, ma'am.

You can go now.

Listen while you eat.

What I said about selecting students to send to Tokyo.

Does everyone remember?

I believe the time has come.

We're going to have a special class.

There are going to be individual interviews.

And this special class

will directly influence the selection process.

I'll call the most likely candidates first.

That way, we can narrow down the candidate pool.

The first student I choose is

Shizuko.

Get yourself ready.

Yeon-deok.

Congratulations.

What the hell?

What did you do?

What have you been doing behind our backs?

You...

How dare you ruin everything?

Get lost!

Go to hell!

Shizuko...

Yuka!

Ju-ran...

What happened?

Yeon-deok...

Something's wrong.

This...

doesn't hurt at all.

What the hell? Who are you?

Yeon-deok...

Who the hell are you?

Tell me!

What are you doing?

Who are you? Tell me!

Kazue, stop it!

I can't tell you how proud

and grateful I am for you.

We're going to have special classes from today.

They're very important but no need for you to feel pressure.

You've done so well until now.

You don't have to think anything.

You can sit back and relax.

Shizuko...

Shizuko.

This...

is weird.

It doesn't hurt at all.

Yeon-deok...

Yeon-deok...

I think something is happening to me.

I feel something here.

Something heavy and hot.

Help me, Yeon-deok.

I came back here later

to try to help her somehow.

But she was gone.

There was not even a trace.

So, I thought I had a dream.

And I just believed that.

The school told us that she went home.

So, I just believed them and blamed Shizuko.

I completely forgot about everything

and held it against her for leaving without a word.

The girls who have disappeared...

They must be keeping their journals separately.

How many times do I have to tell you?

It's taking time for other schools, too.

Let's take this step by step.

Once we receive the drug,

it is up to me to decide how it is administered.

But it's still awaiting approval.

You must wait for further instructions.

This experiment itself is the approval process!

Don't you see?

This is the process.

An experiment in progress!

You need data for analysis.

Letting two test subjects out of your sight

and putting others at risk...

Is that part of the process?

If you have problems, get off the program now.

Your role was trivial from the start anyway.

Proposal for experiment...

...regarding modification of human body...

Regulated routines...

and phased application of drug...

Dramatically enhancing

the emotions and physical ability...

Pain desensitization...

amplified physical capacity...

Developing inherent potentials...

Possibility of superhuman power...

Adolescent female before reaching physical and mental maturity

would make the optimal test subjects...

...could be a breakthrough

for cultivation of superhuman soldiers.

Test Group 1

Test Group 2

That's me.

They chose me.

This can't be.

Yuka!

Get down.

Yuka...

No.

Please don't do that.

I'm sorry.

I'm really sorry.

Get down from there at once.

Sure.

Get back to your quarters and get dressed.

Kazue, take a roll call.

Guidance!

I apologize.

Kenzi went after them.

Guidance!

Cancel all schedules and contain the situation.

Yes, ma'am.

Yeon-deok.

I smell rice cooking.

Think we're almost there.

It must be a seaside village.

Yuka...

Thank you.

You must make it.

How long has it been?

Almost 6 hours.

If she lasts a little longer

we'll be breaking a record.

Are you out of your mind?

You could've killed her!

We'll end the semester earlier than planned.

I shall prescribe the new drug.

Yuka died.

What a pity.

Shizuko, you're all I have now.

We don't know what will happen if we use this.

That's right.

Wouldn't that be too dangerous?

It would be.

Did you believe what we've been doing was safe?

We don't know what will happen

after we use this on her.

She may not wake up or what she'll be like

even if she does.

We do not know.

Isn't it our purpose

to find out the answer?

After all, being a teacher

is about investing in the possibility.

Ju-ran.

It would be marvelous

to finally have success from us.

It turned out to be a very important night.

Good work.

Once we get the results we'll receive more support.

It would be advisable to check the items that need reinforcing.

Kato Sanae!

This is it for you.

I'm taking over from you

from this moment on.

This has already been reported and approved.

So, no need for a second opinion.

Look.

I'm the headmistress.

Don't you understand?

Besides,

the military cannot directly control the school.

If that's your concern,

an arrangement has been made.

How dare you!

Guidance!

I beg you, Kenzi.

I'll put this right.

If I stop here,

there'll be nothing left of me.

You know that, don't you?

You...

Why are you so aggressive about this?

Is it money?

Or for career advancement?

I...

I want to be recognized.

As Kato Sanae,

a loyal subject of the Great Japanese Empire,

I want to enter Japan triumphantly.

I want to get away from this damn country, Joseon,

through my own competence,

on my own feet!

I want to get away.

Ju-ran.

Ju-ran.

Ju-ran...

Open your eyes, Ju-ran.

You can leave now.

I'll take it from here and finish up.

Ju-ran...

Thank you.

Thanks to you,

Thanks to you, I...

No!

Don't die, Ju-ran...

Shizuko

Eguchi

Kihira

Yuka

Yeon-deok...

Yeon-deok!

No!

Yeon-deok...

No...

Yeon-deok...

Wait.

Stop.

Wow...

This is too ruthless.

I have nothing to lose.

Fire.

Shizuko...

Die, all of you.

Shoot her.

No!

She's a specimen of vital importance.

You can't kill her.

Guidance.

She's the first success case to prove that the drug works.

You must help me.

She must be preserved.

Hello?

Hello!

Operator?

Operator!

Shizuko.

Why...

Why did you do this to us?

What are you talking about?

Don't you see

how beautiful you have grown to be?

Yeon-deok...

It was all for you girls.

You were weak

and powerless.

Yeon-deok...

let's go home now.

You and I.

Can you read it?

I can't.

Is it English?

I think I got this.

Good as new.

Shall we?

Let's try.

It doesn't work.

It does. Look.

Great.

I hope it's a cheerful tune.