Original subtitles

The Barefooted Youth (1964)

Screenplay: Seo Yun-seong

Cinematography: Byeon In-seop

Editing: Go Yeong-nam

Shin Seong-il

Um Aing-ran

Producer: Cha Tae-jin

Director: Kim Ki-duk

30 mintues left.

Set the watches to 1:08 p.m.

Hey, what's up. It's me.

We'll bring the goods to

the same place as last time.

And... we have 120 watches.

Huh? Let's meet at 1:30.

And, we're sending Du-su over. All good?

That adds up to exactly 120. Pack them up.

Don't get into any unnecessary fights

and make sure

you deliver the goods on time.

Ok-ju!

Du-su, I bought the tickets to the Grand Show.

We can discuss that later.

Dad...

You heard me.

Go on.

He better not mess things up.

He'll be fine.

You sent him because you trust him.

I like that kid.

What do you want from us?

What is it you want?

I said get in the car.

Stop wasting my time, you brat!

Look...

What?

Who the hell are you?

Do you see this?

Let those girls go.

What?

Which gang do you belong to?

Jerk...

Fools rush in where angels fear to tread...

Pick on someone your own size!

Why don't you get lost!

I told you to get lost!

Don't just stand there like idiots.

Don't you girls know how to scream?

You can go now.

Thank... you...

You there!

Do you know who you're dealing with?

You might want to put that away.

Are you okay?

Turn him over.

He's been stabbed.

What do we do?

What just happened?

Bro!

Wake up! We're in trouble.

Hey, bro!

Hey!

Take him to the hospital!

Lift him up. Let's go.

- Did you see that? - Yeah!

What? He's not here, yet.

They sent Du-su,

that newbie.

Let's wait ten more minutes.

What the...

Is he okay...?

Du-su!

Count them quickly.

We're missing one.

Hmm... Let's count one more time!

Hurry up.

Hey!

Du-su.

What's it like to be stabbed in the gut?

Come on, man.

Hm?

What is this...

This is a lie!

I told you to stay away from petty fights.

Hey! That knife belonged to him.

Ever since you told me not to,

I haven't even touched a razor blade.

I know.

By the way, Jae-chi's boys...

They're impressed. They like you a lot.

Good thing I used my prosthetic arm.

Or else, I'd already be within

a stone's throw from hell.

You might have dropped it somewhere

but one of the watches is missing.

What if it was already missing when I left?

If it really did drop,

why just one?

We counted exactly 120.

I'm not suspecting you,

but things could get messy

if the police end up finding it.

I should have walked on by

but I couldn't help it that day.

Those smoldering eyes of hers...

Yeah?

I found myself

in those clear black eyes.

Oh, yeah?

Before that missing watch

gets into the hands of the police,

you'll have to turn yourself in to authorities.

Turn myself in?

Don't look so surprised.

In our world,

you just have to do it.

If the police find that watch,

they will link the culprit

with the watch smuggler.

They will look into the case.

On the other hand,

should you plead guilty to charges of assault,

the police will not link you

with the watch smuggling case.

What?

I know you don't want to,

but you can take this chance

to leave his business

once and for all.

What do you mean?

Mark my words, Du-su.

If you want to survive in this world,

you have to risk death

more often than not.

Fine. I'll do it.

I'll turn myself in.

Good man.

By the way,

Ok-ju says hi.

Hey...

Wow! I didn't expect such a big welcome.

Tell us what happened.

What's your past relationship

with the victim?

What's your name?

You think I killed him?

Let's get serious here.

Do you have any proof?

Of course we have proof.

What were you doing there

at that time that day?

Why were you there?

There's this chick at a cafe nearby

that I'm close friends with.

What's the girl's name?

You're not that naive

as to hide the girl's name.

What's her name!

Well, I don't have

one specific girl friend there...

Don't be cheeky!

I want to stress again

that I did not kill the guy.

What?

It was he who stabbed me.

I'll show you the scar.

Very funny.

What kind of idiot stabs himself in the gut?

Oh, he stabbed himself

accidentally while falling over.

Luck was not on his side that day!

Du-su!

If you're going to lie, be good at it!

What did you say?

Stop wasting our time!

Tell us the truth!

The truth will eventually come out.

Where did you get the knife from?

If you don't believe me,

then go ahead and investigate.

What! You're going to regret this.

Lock him up. We'll deal with him later!

Where's Jang?

So? How is that Du-su kid?

He's a stubborn one.

He's refusing to talk.

Yes? This is he.

Minister Gu?

Really? At your place?

Got it, sir.

We'll see you in a bit.

Right. Thank you very much.

I have to run.

They found out.

- Those two female university students. - Really?

One is the daughter of

Internal Affairs Minister's close friend, Ambassador Eom

and the other is her friend.

Is that right?

They had just visited

their music teacher who has appendicitis

in a hospital in Chungmuro

and were on their way home.

I see...

Does that mean you have never met

the two men who were caught at the site?

Right. We had never seen them before.

The newspaper article couldn't be further from the truth.

That man in the white jacket...

- If he hadn't come and save us... right? - We could've been in big trouble.

We thank him from the bottom of our hearts.

It's because of us he got arrested on charges of assault.

Is that right? Well, thank you for the information.

Thank you, Minister Gu.

Shall we?

Yes.

By the way, have either of you lost a watch?

Oh... I'm wearing mine.

Me too.

Alright, then. We're off.

Um... has he fully recovered?

Don't worry, miss. He's alive and kicking.

Goodbye!

Hey, there you are!

Were they brutal?

Nah, not really.

What did you tell them about the watch?

I just told them I knew nothing.

I just held out.

Good.

Look at this weather. I just want to go driving.

The first time I was released from jail, the weather was just like this.

Yeah?

I served three years for accidental homicide.

I envy your lifestyle.

Oh yeah?

Think I'll ever own a car like this?

Work even harder

and help me out.

- Good evening, sir. - Hey.

How was your day, sir?

Good to see you, sir.

How's it going?

Oh, wow!

Du-su!

Good to see you.

How could you?

I thought you'd stop by earlier.

You're such a tease.

Go get us a drink.

Come on.

Here you go.

Look what I have here.

You're such a gentleman!

Of course he is!

Wait a second!

That's enough! Stop.

Hey, where are you going?

Double, please.

Well, look at you.

You must feel pretty good about yourself.

What?

Whatever.

Drink up.

What the hell?

Wait up!

Have a drink, sir.

Here...

Who's that?

Go check.

Sir? Cheers.

Did you want me?

Yes. Sit down.

Sure.

This is the kid I was talking about.

He works for me. His name is Du-su.

He's over at Seodaemun.

- This is In-gyu. - Du-su.

This isn't much,

but the father of the girl you saved sent it.

The CEO of Kim Cheol Construction, the ones that built their house

is a good friend of mine

and he brought it to me to give to you.

I can't accept that.

What do you mean?

I helped them because they looked helpless.

I didn't do it for the money.

A simple 'thank you' would have sufficed.

I know what you mean,

but I came to deliver this to you.

I still can't accept it.

Tell the man

that money doesn't solve everything

- and that I'm offended. - Shut up!

Do you know who you're talking to?

Since when are you so self-righteous?

You've been in jail for just ten days.

No. I don't want the money.

Sorry for the trouble.

You're a man. I like you, kid.

Dal, you're lucky

to have a young man like Du-su.

Well, if you say so, sir.

He's just a rookie...

He's come all this way. Just take it!

Go ahead and thank him!

Go on!

It's fine.

Are you going?

Yup.

I won't see you out.

I'll see you in your hood.

Bye, then.

Hey, what's with the attitude?

Think about my reputation!

Ow! Where's my medicine?

The pain's getting worse.

It's all your fault!

Get out my sight!

I'm sorry.

There's something about that kid. Here!

You jerk!

What have I done?

Dude, treat me with more respect!

What's up with him today?

Beats me.

Take this...

Huh? Man...

Is this seat taken?

Have a seat.

Why the temper?

What's it to you?

Whatever it is my dad said,

don't take it out on me!

What do you know?

I overheard everything.

You vented at him.

Isn't that enough?

What else is bothering you?

Vent at your dad?

Hardly so.

That's because you're a coward.

Why don't you just talk to him?

If I did open up to him,

do you think he'll leave me alone?

Never mind the consequences.

I had no idea

that you were such a coward.

So now you're calling me a coward.

Then, I have something to tell you, too.

Say it.

Will you do whatever I say?

Sure. I'll do anything you say.

Ok-ju.

I want to see your breasts.

Right now.

Yeah? You sure about that?

Of course I'm sure.

I want to see those boobs of yours.

Fine.

Check her out!

She's undressing!

Stop it!

You don't think I can do it.

What do you think you're doing?

What's wrong with you?

That dude's a moron.

Doesn't even have the balls to look.

Hey, check out those butts.

Sweet, eh?

I'm sure your chick also has a really nice butt.

Shut up.

Can you see her?

What?

Let's go.

Where is she?

We shouldn't have come.

What next?

Let's take a pee.

Sounds good to me.

Hey.

What?

It's not coming out.

You're always pissing in garbage cans.

Why are you so reserved all of a sudden?

Come on, let's go.

I can feel it coming, though...

Let's go!

Hey, Du-su.

Why is this bottle standing upside down?

Some sort of superstition of yours?

I'm trying to get every last drop.

Oh...

Tightening the purse strings?

Why are you here anyway?

Because I think you're beautiful.

I can accept that.

I'm staying over.

If you wish.

I knew this day would come eventually.

Do you mean it?

The neighbor's fruit

always looks sweeter.

Wait... what do you mean by that?

Like, you can't reach out for it

and dare not even covet it. That kind of thing.

Eun-hye, I need to have fun.

Help me have some crazy fun.

Du-su, why don't you help me pluck? Come on.

I'm leaving.

But...

Oh god... who's knocking?

Just come in.

No need to knock...

You have a guest! Get up.

A guest? Who is it at this hour?

She won't come in.

She's waiting outside.

Go find out who it is!

Oh, man...

Mm... my darling...

Who is it?

Wait a second! I'll be out soon!

I'll be down.

Sorry to keep you waiting.

Have you been talking to my friends?

No, I was just thinking...

and I just came by.

A girl like you

don't belong in a place like this.

I'll walk you to the bus stop. Let's go.

Du-su! You gorgeous man!

Shut it!

Who's the girl?

No need to get angry!

Take a nap if you have nothing better to do.

So cute...

Whatever... Come on, let's go.

Can I have some taffy?

Daddy! Daddy!

Oh, hey kiddo...

Jackie, what did I tell you?

You can't call me daddy.

But you are my daddy!

I want cookies.

Alright, alright. Hold on. Here you go!

Thank you!

Surprise! She is the daughter of the woman

who yelled out the window earlier.

Miss Song is her name.

She's a former prostitute, turned bar waitress.

She's alright.

She got pregnant with some white dude,

and the little girl calls me daddy.

It gets really awkward.

Well, that's that.

Shall we eat something?

I just had lunch.

Then, how about some coffee?

I've never been to a coffee shop...

Never?

I've never been in one.

They scare me a little.

Why were you wearing that prosthetic arm the other day?

Well, I was a bit bored that day.

And, I wanted to play a prank.

But, of all pranks,

why would you...

I've played worse pranks in the past.

I've pretended that I was a gimp, like this...

My poor leg!

Well, I really thought

you only had one arm

and was quite shocked.

Yeah?

The next time those gangsters bully you,

just scream out loud.

If you don't,

you could be in real trouble. Okay?

Okay.

See you later.

Hey, wait up!

Do you have to go home?

Then, could I interest you

in a wrestling match?

In one line! Get in a line!

Hold on a minute, where's your ticket?

What is that?

Let him in!

Show him to a good seat!

Oh, come on!

I'm sorry...

Get him out of there!

Are you scared?

Have some.

I just want some juice.

Have some dumplings!

No, thank you.

Never say no to food.

You should eat everything.

I'll take one, then.

Here.

Twist it!

Get him! Bring him down!

My mom gave me permission

to stay out a bit longer.

Does she know you're with me?

What did you tell her?

I can't tell you.

Boring!

This is my first time

lying to my mother.

I just want to

keep it to myself.

Are you tell me you have never

- never lied to her before? - No.

Guys like myself lie all the time.

We're good at it.

I really don't believe you.

So, how do you feel,

lying to your ma?

I feel slightly nervous

but grown up at the same time.

Right, it's bad manners

eating on the street. I knew that...

What are you singing?

Springtime of Hometown.

Springtime of Hometown, huh?

Our time is already up.

Has an hour passed already?

Yup. Do you have to go home?

Uh-huh.

Hm...

Hey, taxi!

What are you going to do at home?

Drink juice and listen to music.

Music, eh?

Yes.

What kind of music? Jazz or chanson?

No, I listen to classical music.

I like Beethoven's Symphony No.9

and Tchaikovsky's compositions.

Beethoven's Symphony No.9?

What time do you go to bed?

10:30.

I also read the Bible before I sleep.

Right... the Bible.

I like to work out, like lift weights.

Weights?

What else do I do?

I drink whiskey out of the bottle

and read boxing magazines

before I go to sleep.

We couldn't be more different!

I like to make my mom happy.

Hey, taxi!

Here, get in.

- Oh, wait... - What is it?

Eat this on your way home.

Here's some squid as well.

Thanks. And, before,

when I was on the phone with my mom,

I told her I was out

with my favorite friend. Bye!

One, two, one, two, three!

Hey! Come on...

Who turned off the music?

What the hell...

- Hey! Bring me some juice! - Sure.

Go sit down.

Listen...

How horrible...

Johanna, are you sleeping?

No, mother.

Christ the lord...

Johanna?

What is it, mother?

Could you write back to your father?

What should I write?

Your father has asked me

to send you to Thailand.

It's only right that I stay here

with your brother for now.

Doesn't dad want all of us there?

As you know,

your brother has his university exam next year,

and he has to prepare for it...

I'd feel bad leaving him

all by himself here in Korea.

It's a great chance for you to see the world

and experience a different culture.

What do you think about that?

I don't feel like going right now.

Why?

There's no specific reason.

I don't speak the language and...

I understand it's very sudden.

But, think about it.

These are concert tickets.

- Minister Gu sent them over. - Oh...

It's a great orchestral performance.

Take a friend.

Thank you, mother.

Good night.

You, too.

Give fair judgement to the poor man...

Easier said than done.

Peter? Peter...

That tune you're whistling,

what is it?

Hey, man...

I can sing songs like this if I want to.

I know, but you've changed a lot.

Like I say,

people always change.

Right...

Hey, check out that place.

Okay, we're wet.

What is?

Look...

What do you see?

- It's a concert. - A concert?

That's right.

I was invited by an angel.

Hmm?

Wait...

That's strange...

Oh my goodness...

- Like this! - Oh, right.

Giddy-up, giddy-up!

Faster!

Whoa, whoa...

Moo! Baa!

What?

Why the scowl, lady?

What are you looking at?

Let's go.

We asked you a question!

Stop right there.

Pretty girlfriend.

You showing off?

No!

Take this!

Are you okay?

My face...

There you go.

Good evening.

Could I have some cold medicine?

- Sure. Not too tight. - Okay.

I can do it.

No, let me do it for you.

Sorry about before.

My hand is dirty.

I didn't understand the music at all,

but I had a great time.

If you don't want to see me again

because I get into fights all the time, I understand.

I'm a bit of a...

rogue, I guess...

Every Saturday,

I meet with Ms.Vioganicci in Jeongdong

to get French lessons.

I can meet you Saturday.

Yeah?

But, please,

stop getting into fights.

I promise.

You should disinfect that.

It's okay.

It's dirty.

They've got some nice stuff.

If only I had the money...

- Is it Saturday tomorrow? - Yup.

I really don't like these shoes...

They're fine!

What, are they fine to you?

I'm broke thanks to you

dragging me over to play mahjong.

You always get us into trouble.

If you want new shoes,

I can help you.

Yeah, right!

We could set up a shoe repair stand.

Repairing shoes?

Trust me.

Transform your soles into new ones!

"...the economical situation of..."

Hey, kid, your soles need changing.

Huh?

We'll give you a good price.

I just got them fixed.

Sole repair!

No, problem, sir!

We're the best in town!

Top-quality soles!

Hey... what are you...

Why did you remove that?

Not a problem!

You can leave that...

Would you like nylon soles?

Well...

A pair of nylon soles, coming up!

Where were those soles made?

These? Made in Ulleungdo! Ulleung Island!

One year guarantee! It's all good.

- One year? - Yes, sir.

Careful with them.

It's all under control.

Does it have any aesthetic value to it?

Sure, why not?

Well... that was easy.

It's the latest trend.

Is it modern?

Sure, if you say so!

That will be 300 won.

What?

It's a special offer!

That's too much...

Are you saying we're rip-offs?

- It's usually 10 won for one shoe. - Hurry up and pay up.

This is all I got from my mom today...

This goes here...

Have a good day! I'm off.

One more pair, and we have 2,000 won.

A piece of cake! Swift and easy!

- Wait a second. - Another one?

Nylon shoe soles!

Sorry I'm late.

I just got here myself.

I kind of have to go home.

But, you just got here.

You really have to go?

Yes, I'm sorry.

Ms. Vioganicci is away next Saturday.

So, I'm free next week.

I'll lie to my mom again.

I can spend the whole day with you.

You mean that?

I'm always lying

to my mother these days.

How come?

I wanted you

to know the truth.

Hey, Johanna,

aren't you embarrassed

walking around with me?

Why would I be?

You know, I'm a loser

and you're a nice pretty girl...

Stop saying things like that.

I just feel bad, that's all.

There you go again. Du-su?

Can't you stop what you're doing?

I don't know much,

but your lifestyle

is not a healthy one.

You resort to violence and break the law...

But, I do believe

you're a good and honest man at heart.

No matter what your job is...

I'll be at Namsan Park at midday tomorrow.

Du-su!

Mother?

What is it?

Do you think

Gwang-ja's mother will hire the man

who saved me the other day?

What? What are you saying?

But, he's a thug!

He's a good man.

Have you met him since that day?

Him, of all people?

I ran into him on my way home

and we shared a cab.

He's now working at a toy factory

but the job doesn't pay well

so he's having a tough time.

You two actually talk about

each other's lives?

Yes.

Mom, please.

Could you help him?

- He kind of saved my life. - That's enough!

If it means that much to you,

I'll ask Gwang-ja's mother.

Thank you, mother!

Hey, I got it!

What are you planning to do

with a broken transistor radio?

None of your business.

It's still early!

Stop leaning on me.

Oh, no!

Hey...

We're so sorry...

Look what you've done...

Who're you?

Who am I?

Let's see...

See what you've done?

You broke my radio!

Your eyes are there so you can use them!

We're sorry.

So, use them!

Man...

Young man, please accept my apologies.

Listen, you broke my radio.

It's dead.

"Sorry"

isn't enough!

One second!

Give him some money and let's go.

- Yeah? - Yes!

I can't use this anymore.

It's completely broken.

Is 2,000 won enough?

That's all I have.

It will have to do.

Be careful next time.

What just happened back there?

You can do better than that.

Radio scam?

Can you just shut your mouth?

If Deok-tae finds out about this,

he won't be too happy.

Listen, tomorrow is Saturday.

Now I get it!

Whoa!

Watch where you're going!

Shin Du-su, right?

You're under arrest for scamming...

He just got arrested. Must be a criminal.

Is this really...

Come with me.

Can I bum a smoke?

Huh? Here...

I waited for you

for hours at the park that day.

Did you have an emergency?

I hope you're not sick.

I'm with my mother and brother

at a chalet in Daegwallyeong.

I'm worried that you might be sick

but I'm having fun

at least while I'm skiing

and trying to get my mind off things.

At times, I feel like

I am the most selfish girl in the world. You think so?

I've used up all the envelopes that I bought

and you've never once written back.

Please write back to me.

Just one postcard from you

will make this girl very happy.

Johanna?

Write to me. Please?

Why aren't you responding to my letters?

If you don't write me back,

I just might kill myself.

- Du-su, how are you feeling? - Hey, how are you?

- Thanks for lending me the money.

Don't tell my dad.

Of course. Let's go in.

I'm back.

I'm sorry for everything that's happened.

How are you?

I couldn't care less what you did out there,

but who's going to pay for all the damages?

Hey... now is not a good time.

You only managed to get away this time

because of the legal fees I paid.

I'm sorry.

Think about his reputation, too.

Listen to me. I know you like that girl,

but if you need the money

to take her out, use her.

Pimp her out if need be!

She's got the package.

She won't have problems attracting clients.

But, you want to keep her for yourself, don't you?

Anyway, the girl has to go!

No!

You goddamn wuss,

get your mind off the girl!

I refuse to feed a wild dog

that has forgotten how to bark.

Understood?

Du-su, you got it?

I'll talk to him, sir.

Deok-tae! What do you think?

What do you mean?

Why did the police let him go?

My gut tells me there's something going on.

They've got their eyes on him.

You mean, they're following him around?

The watch he lost has been bothering me.

But...

They want concrete evidence.

I'm going to ask around.

Du-su, that girl of yours.

She was actually here.

She came here

looking for you.

So, I did something

to get her mind off you once and for all.

What? What are you saying?

I just wanted to have a bit of fun,

so I grabbed her hand.

You did what?

I knew it!

You idiot!

I never touched her.

That was a lie.

I was just testing you.

I'm sorry. Forgive me.

These letters came to you while you were away.

Nobody has read them.

You shouldn't, either.

Us and that girl,

we live in two different worlds.

And, if you really love her,

you have to let her go.

What do I do...

Johanna!

I had to see you...

I waited for you in this room every day.

You probably know

where I've been this whole time.

Here, sit.

They told me at your office.

Please, sit.

This is all I have to offer you.

Help yourself.

Du-su... what happened?

I can't stand it.

I hate to see you get arrested.

From now on,

I'm staying away from trouble.

I'm not the most educated guy,

but I'm going to get a stable job.

I've thought long and hard about it.

Someone offered me a job cleaning trucks,

but it pays 2,000 won.

It's not enough...

Let me find a job for you.

I just want to help you out.

I've already asked my mother's friend.

Thank you, but...

Don't worry. Leave it up to me.

I'm sure I'll find you something, soon.

Next Sunday is my brother's birthday.

We're having a party and that lady is coming, too.

I want you to come. Please? You have to.

Well... I probably won't be welcome...

You don't know that. Promise me you'll come.

I promise.

Hey, there!

I was waiting for you. Let's go in.

Sure.

Mother?

Wait right here...

He's here regarding the favor I asked you.

The man who saved my life.

What? What are you saying?

Du-su!

I'm Shin Du-su.

I need to talk to you.

Are you out of your mind?

Did you really think I'd ask Mrs. Oh to hire him?

Mother...

He doesn't belong in our circle.

Don't ever bring him back here again.

How could you...

Wait...

Wait! Johanna!

Johanna!

Du-su!

Mother, how could you lie to me? I hate you!

Johanna!

Darling, please come with me.

I'm sure the lady will help you get a job.

I'm sure of it.

No more.

I don't want to be humiliated anymore.

Just leave me be.

I'm worse than human scum.

Everyone hates me... I'm a thug.

No, you're a good man.

Once you get a good job,

I have no doubt

that you'll be better than anyone else.

Du-su, please.

Do this for me, as a favor.

You must be worried sick.

I'm sure this is just a passing phase for her.

Ma'am.

And, with her father out of the country, I'm so worried!

What? They're at your house?

Together?

I have faith in you.

Leave it up to me.

I'll come up with a good excuse.

I'm sure. Thank you.

Tell them to come in.

Please, come in.

Hello.

I'm sorry to barge in,

in the middle of lunch.

Du-su, say hello.

This is the man

who saved my life.

Is that right?

I'm Shin Du-su.

Please, have a seat.

- Young-ja? - Yes, ma'am.

I was thinking maybe your textile company...

We'll get to that later. Eat before the food gets cold.

This soup is great.

Ow!

What...

Oh, did you drop something?

Careful...

This meat's so tough...

Oops!

Oh...

I'm sorry.

I apologize. Use this.

Oh, man...

I'm really sorry.

I have never eaten

such a fancy meal before.

I'm so sorry about that.

It's fine. In fact, I really like your honesty.

I'm sorry.

Please, sit down.

Yes, ma'am.

So, what are your skills?

Well, I don't really...

Then, which university did you attend?

He doesn't have a degree,

but he can do anything.

Anything?

This isn’t just about you having refined table manners or not.

Everyone should have at least one skill.

The skill to write, the skill to read people,

or the skill to create something.

Stop!

I'm just a street thug with no skills whatsoever.

So, just stop.

Du-su! Stop!

Hey, your girl's here.

Why are you here?

I'll try harder

to get you a good job.

Forgive me about before.

Just stop! How much more

do you plan to humiliate me?

Du-su!

Get your nose

out of my business!

This is no place for a girl like you.

Get out! Go on!

I'm in love with you.

What? You love me?

Yes.

I want you to cut the crap!

A scumbag like me don't deserve to be loved.

You say you love me,

but you don't know me.

I'm like a cancer to society.

You have no idea what kind of people we are.

You should go.

And, leave me alone!

I can't go like this.

Really? Do you really want to see

what kind of scumbag I really am?

Hey, get your hands off! Stop it!

Stay still!

Get off me!

My father died serving jail time

and my mother was a prostitute!

Don't you ever come back here!!

Hey, bro, what's up?

Play the rest of the tune.

You liked the song, huh?

Did something happen?

Is it a money issue?

If it is, don't worry.

I have a bit saved up,

which you can use if you want.

It's that girl, isn't it? Forget about her.

"Don't bite off more than you can chew."

Our world

and hers just don't mesh.

Everybody has a different destiny.

What do we know except

beat up people, scam them...

That's about it!

You moron...

Get up! Get up!

Ha! Everybody has a different destiny, you say?

Stand up!

Hit me!

Take this!

Get up.

So, that's all we know, huh?

Hit me again!

Fine! Here's another one!

Why won't you get up?

Punch me!

There!

Get up! Get off the floor! Get up!

Detective Maeng!

Yes, sir.

Um...

This watch has been

illegally smuggled in from Hong Kong.

I see...

And, this!

Wait, this watch is...

Right. It is very similar to the one

found at the crime scene.

They are being sold

in bulk throughout the city.

So, trace its origin, alright?

Yes., sir.

And, see if the two cases have something in common

and find out

who Du-su is working for.

I got it, sir.

Hey.

Hey, let's talk.

Sit.

I need to ask you something.

Huh?

How do you think you're doing these days?

Your status within our group.

I know I've hit rock bottom.

If you know that, you're fine.

The only two who are on your side

are me and Ok-ju.

However, Ok-ju can be a pain.

Ok-ju is adamant

about marrying you

and nobody else.

According to Dal,

nobody wants to marry their

daughters off to thugs like us.

And, the watch you lost the other day..

The police are onto something.

So, we have come up with a plan for you.

This is a critical point in your career.

What do you say to spending

the next couple of years in prison?

We make a move

before the police track us down.

If you turn yourself in,

the rest of us will be okay for the time being.

It's your decision.

Not that one of us going to jail

is going to solve things.

But, it would make the most sense

if you turned yourself in.

As for the girl...

you have to cut her out of your life

or else nobody is going to believe you.

I got it.

Good. You've made the right decision.

Sir, Du-su said he'll turn himself in.

Give him two to three days.

Here.

Du-su!

You have three days.

You can go now.

Here is your daughter's passport.

Thank you.

The flight leaves in two days at 8:00 in the evening.

Please tell her the details.

By any chance, is there any way

the Foreign Ministry could

fly my husband back home?

Could you please ask for me?

Johanna still hasn't made her decision?

I think she's given up...

She's been acting strange lately.

Did something happen?

No, nothing significant...

As her mother, I am fully responsible

for anything bad that happens to her.

I won't let her see that hobo ever again.

I have to send her away.

If she refuses to go,

I'll have to have a word with the police...

By the time you get out,

you'll be one of the top dogs of Dal's boys,

but how would you deal with being celibate

for three whole years?

It's tough being in this world.

Don't you think?

Once you're out, you gotta look out for me, bro.

I'll make sure you get your favorite food in prison.

Go find Deok-tae.

Tell him I'm ready whenever he is.

Yes, sir!

Hey!

Look who's here to say goodbye, just in time.

Go in.

Why did you come here?

I came to say goodbye.

Goodbye?

Sit down.

I'm leaving tonight.

I'm going to live with my dad in Thailand.

Hm?

It wasn't my choice, so it was a hard decision.

But...

Yeah?

I'll leave the lights on

in this room tonight.

It will look romantic

looking down from the airplane window.

Du-su!

By the time you get back,

you'll probably be engaged.

I don't want to get married...

You should marry some rich guy,

travel the world on your honeymoon,

stay in five-star hotels, eat like royalty...

Stop.

By that time, a guy like me

will have been in jail a few times,

become a homeless drunk

and roam the back alleys of the city.

Nobody will want me,

everybody will despise me

and the universe will pity me.

That's not true.

Should we run into each other

and you don't want to say hi,

I won't hold any grudge against you.

I'm just happy

that I met someone

as lovely and as sweet as you.

You accepted a loser like me

and showed me love and generosity.

You've been like an angel to me.

No, I'm not an angel.

I'm just a regular girl,

who loves you for you who are.

You should leave.

Your father is waiting for you.

I have to go to the police

to turn myself in.

Everything is set.

Why?

You and I,

from this day on,

cannot ever cross paths again.

I must go.

You won't ever see me again.

Not that you'd want to see me once you leave.

Du-su, you can't do this.

Yes. This is all for the best.

No, I don't want to. I don't want to go.

I refuse to leave.

Du-su, please stay with me. Please?

I came here with the intention of not going back.

I came to be with you.

I don't want to go home.

Johanna...

Hm?

That's odd...

He was just here with the girl.

Call the office. We'll find him!

All the bus stations in the city, including Seoul Station

and intercity bus stations

are under heavy surveillance

by Ssogari and his men.

Let's not worry too much.

If he rats on us at the police station,

we're all dead.

He won't report us to the police.

He's smarter than that.

You still don't know that kid.

Du-su is going to die.

What?

Sir, the detective is here to see you.

Me?

Yes. This is all for the best.

Hey! Look at you.

That's a mighty fine coat you have on.

Where is Du-su?

Du-su? I have no idea.

He tends to disappear

from time to time.

Ambassador Eom's family

has requested a search for their missing girl.

She's missing?

You knew about this.

Du-su must have taken her.

I doubt that.

I've always trained him to stay away from girls.

She is scheduled to leave for Thailand

this evening...

She's been missing

since this morning.

We've contacted motels and hotels

and cheap hostels

all around the city.

Don't think you can hide him!

Who is it?

Hey, Du-su...

Not a word. We have nowhere else to go.

You get the story now? She's with me...

Please. Just for a few days.

You're a romantic, after all. Come in.

Sorry.

Look at you lovebirds.

Just as well. I was thinking of

going somewhere for a few days.

You never fail to impress me.

Some balls you've got.

Du-su, one second.

What is it?

Don't take me for a fool.

But, I feel much better now.

Sorry.

I'm fine now. Go back inside.

That's the flight.

Eom's daughter was supposed to be on that plane.

I hope I get to get on one of those

and travel before I die.

Was she kidnapped?

Or did the star-crossed lovers elope?

What a bunch of sappy nonsense!

I wouldn't mind if he milked money

from the girl

and gave it to me.

Probably best

you let your feelings for him go.

I finally understand

what he was going through.

I hope they run away

to where nobody can find them.

Hello? Hi. What? No.

I know you did us a huge favor...

but your room...

my girl doesn't feel comfortable being there.

What? Is he with you?

Where will you go then?

Do you have a place in mind?

I have to find a place where nobody can find us.

Huh?

No, we're not cold. I have to go.

Thank you.

Yongsan, 101! Yongsan, 101!

We have identified the girl! We have identified the girl!

206, change course to Gimpo! 206, change course to Gimpo! Over!

Over!

Right. Over!

You must have been starving.

I've never tasted anything so good in my life.

That good, huh?

Why aren't you eating?

I'm not hungry.

Do you remember?

You told me to never say no to food.

That I shouldn't be picky and eat everything.

Here. I'll peel it for you.

It's okay.

No, I've had it this whole time. You must be cold.

I'm okay. Here...

It's only going to get colder.

It was a bit shabby

but we should have stayed at that farmhouse.

No, this is much better,

being here alone with you.

It's a dingy old mill

that looks like it's about to collapse

but I want you to know that

I wouldn't trade it for the world

or any other earthly paradise.

I thought long and hard about this

but I think you should go back home.

It's all my fault.

I'm going to end up ruining your life.

It's clear as night and day.

I was stupid.

Du-su...

Go home.

If you choose the right path,

you'll marry a notable man

and live a happy life.

You don't belong here

with someone like me.

Are you having regrets?

Yes, I regret it all.

I'm not cut out to take care of you.

I have no power, no skills.

Do you mean that?

Tell me the truth.

Johanna, you're going to your father.

I've already made up my mind.

Johanna!

I'm going to kill myself.

I'll die alone, but I don't feel sad.

I won't die.

No, I can't die now.

As long as I'm with you,

no matter what happens, I can't die. And...

Johanna...

What's wrong? Hm?

I've never been held by a man before.

Are you sad? Because someone like me is your first?

No. I'm just really happy.

Then, why...?

I've never been this happy before.

I feel the same way. Words can't describe how I feel.

Du-su?

Yes?

What's the saddest thing that has ever happened to you?

No matter how good I tried to be,

I could never be good enough.

And, I ended up letting you down.

I don't want to hear that.

Then, when were you the happiest?

Hm? Let's see...

Meeting you

was my happiest moment.

Me, too.

Being with you like this

makes me feel so happy.

Du-su? If we were to become

cranes in real life,

we could fly together

across the blue skies

and share our lives together

just like they do.

Flowers bloomed in my hometown, a long long time ago.

Peaches, apples and apricots... and azalea blossoms, too.

Red and violet of the rainbow, flowers paint the town.

I still long to go back to my hometown in the sun.

Want to play riddles?

Riddles?

Yes.

I'll start.

Ten sparrows were sitting on an electric wire.

If a hunter shoots one down,

how many sparrows are left?

Not even one.

The sound of the gunshot

scared them all away.

You already knew.

My turn, this time.

What comes between the sky and the ocean?

Between the sky and the ocean... the air?

Nope. "And the".

"And the"?

Sky "and the" ocean!

Huh?

Sunae Police Station. This is Park.

What? Suicide?

At the Gwacheon mill?

Two people? Thanks, I got it.

Did they have intercourse?

No, they didn't.

So, nothing happened?

No. I'm just really happy.

What time was it when you found them?

I'm thinking it was around

a little after 8:00 in the morning.

He didn't have to die.

Hey, look who's here.

Tell me, what do you think

about the death of these two people?

Du-su is dead because of me.

I was the one

who blamed him for the missing watch

and forced him to turn himself in.

I'm the one who smuggled the watches in.

Deok-tae, don't.

I should be arrested.

I'm an accomplice.

We should go.

I think

he wanted you to have this.

My friend, you may not like what I'm saying

but I have discovered something that is

more precious than life itself.

Hence, I have no regrets.

They say, "He who leaves

the fame of good works after him does not die."

But, I have nothing to leave under my name.

Live your life to the fullest so that

you don't have any regrets in your final hour.

Brother...

If I were given

a second chance at life,

I would like to be a crane

whose pure white endures a lifetime,

and its pure soul unchanging.

My brother... I hope you don't hate me

for not coming with you this time.

I don't have any money or power

to give you a fancy funeral.

But, I want you to remember

that my love for you

is so much greater and warmer

than those people taking part

in that fancy funeral procession.

I always had faith

that you had it in you to achieve big things.

That's why

I've always looked up to you

and wanted to be just like you.

I remember when you met your girl,

you beat me up for feeling sorry for us.

I didn't mind that you hit me.

I felt angry at the girl

for taking you away from me.

But, if she's the kind of girl

who has the courage to die with you,

then I hold her in the highest respect.

My brother, you said you realized

what was more important to you than life.

My mother never knew such love

and always lived a lonely life.

I plan to return to my poor mother

to take good care of her.

And, every time I see a crane,

I will think of you.

You said if you were given

a second chance at life,

you wanted to be a crane.

A crane whose pure white

endures a lifetime

and its pure soul unchanging.

That's what I want to be when I die.

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