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LOCAL SHUTTLE BUS

Why are you doing this to me?

Doing what?

The contract period isn't over yet, and I've been helping all those ghosts.

So why do you keep trying to kill me?

Me?

I'm always saving you.

The one about to kill you isn't me but the dozing bus driver.

And the bus driver is only dozing

because they're supposed to get a 15-minute break every two hours,

but the tight bus schedule doesn't allow for that,

nor is a 15-minute break enough rest to begin with.

In other words, what is killing you is how the system--

I get that the system needs to change,

but why not go to an influential politician then?

Why a labor attorney like me?

Why me, of all people?

Why do you think?

I'm asking because I don't know!

Is this your idea of fun?

If I'm going to be punished, I should at least know why!

Then,

give it some thought.

What?

- Big brother! - Mu-jin!

Are you okay?

Are you hurt?

What in the world? That was too close.

Hey, mister, are you crazy? You almost killed him!

I'm so sorry. I really am.

I nodded off for a second.

You're not hurt, sir, are you?

It's fine. You're not to blame. It's the system that's broken.

Sorry?

Did you hurt your head?

I'm fine.

Let's go.

But…

Sir, please be careful! Don't fall asleep at the wheel.

I'm sorry.

Mu-jin!

What? Assembly member?

Have you been possessed by a failed politician this time?

To change the system, I need to go into politics.

Otherwise, I'll keep getting used like this.

I guess escaping death a few times makes you lose all sense of reality.

You're saying the craziest things now.

That's not a bad concept.

"Assemblyman No Mu-jin, former labor attorney." It works well.

Not you too. You think just anyone can become a politician?

Just anyone? Why am I just anyone? Am I just anyone to you?

Not your brother-in-law?

- No, that's not… - Just anyone? Huh?

Big brother?

I have faith in you.

You're more than capable. If you decide to run, I'll support--

God, seriously.

I only said it out of frustration.

I see.

Yes, just anyone speaking. I mean…

Yes, Dad. What is it?

What?

Jesus Christ, you scared me!

Why are you so startled?

Aren't you going to say hello to your big brother?

Yeah, well. How are you?

Why are you being so awkward?

Hey, you look a little rough.

Is it because Mi-joo left?

Geez.

You should treat her better, dumbass.

Where's Mom?

Not home yet.

Hey, what is it?

Did Dad call you to say that Mom might be having an affair?

Wait, you know too?

He said Mom's been acting a little strange.

God, seriously.

Is he suddenly getting paranoid about his wife at his age?

So what exactly are you planning to do?

Ask her, "Mom, are you having an affair?"

I don't know.

Well, honestly, I understand.

Understand what?

She's struggled her whole life after marrying that unromantic man.

She should live a little now.

Like Mi-joo, don't you think?

Are you kidding me?

- Were you reading a comic? - Yeah.

You know something?

Lounging around and reading comics has always been my dream.

So, are you happy?

I am.

All I did was work myself to death. Can't I take it easy for once?

Of course you can. By all means, go ahead.

What's up with you?

You used to look down on me for working construction.

Hey, you've changed since becoming a labor attorney.

When did I ever look down on you?

What the…

What in the…

Whose dog is this?

No idea. Mom brought her from somewhere.

I didn't even know she was here.

You're a cutie. Yes, you are.

What's your name?

Going somewhere?

I have places to be.

Hey, you haven't come home in a while,

so hang out with Mom, eat with her, then go.

Hey.

What?

See you next time.

You can be such a goof sometimes.

Hey, Mom.

Goodness, who do we have here?

What are you doing home, Mr. Labor Attorney?

Can't a guy come home to visit his parents?

Are you bored because Mi-joo's left you?

Geez, Mom. Do you have to say it like that too?

Hello.

Who are you talking to?

No one.

Wow, Salt.

You stayed quiet all this time when you knew how to bark like this?

You can't tell me your name?

If you won't tell me your name, why you died, or what grudge you hold,

how am I supposed to help you?

Of course, if you don't need my help, I don't have to.

But I have my reasons too.

By the way, how did you know where to find me?

Is that dog yours?

Is there really nothing you want to say to me?

Goodness me!

Mom!

Why are you in here talking to yourself?

Like you've lost it.

- Come outside and eat. - Okay, I will.

Goodness.

Even she's being weird today.

Honestly!

With the torch of radiant truth

Held high and shining bright

This hall of wisdom

Fills the world with light

Someone who died?

Yeah. I was just wondering if anyone you knew passed away recently.

Someone did.

Poor Yeong-suk.

So her name is Yeong-suk?

It's her, right?

She's short and petite, with short hair and big eyes.

She has a mole by her nose.

How do you know that? You've never met her before.

Oh, come on.

Ladies your age are all petite with big eyes and short hair.

You have a mole too.

By the way, how do you know her?

She was my coworker.

Why are you asking that all of a sudden?

Well, a friend of mine said

his mom's friends were passing away one by one,

so she's been feeling lonely.

He told me to check in on my mom more.

You don't have any friends.

I do!

Sure you do.

Were you two close?

Some kind of grudge between you…

is unlikely.

Did you go through something with her?

We went through a lot together.

We worked together for over ten years.

Really?

Why did she pass away?

Did she get in an accident at the university?

No way.

She died of a heart attack.

- A heart attack? - Yes.

She's never done anything like that before,

but she didn't show up to work or answer her phone.

So I went to her house to check on her, and she was…

slumped over her desk, dead.

You were the one who found her? That must've been such a shock.

Gosh.

My heart's still pounding even now.

So much for having a good night.

That puppy there…

Yeong-suk was raising her by herself.

But after she passed,

there was no one to look after her, so I brought her here.

Your dad likes dogs too, and she'll be less lonely.

She's a little weird, but she doesn't bark and plays fine on her own.

I miss Ppokku.

They say death comes without warning,

but how could she be fine one minute then suddenly gone the next?

So you should be good to me.

Where'd that come from?

Don't be sorry after I'm already gone!

Come on, geez.

And be good to Mi-joo as well.

God, please…

Then you'll be able to reunite with Ppokku or Ppokko or whatever her name is.

How long are you going to keep this up?

Why are we suddenly on that subject?

- Seriously. - Because you're frustrating me!

Goodness me, look at you, picking out all the green onions again.

How old do you think you are?

Want more soup?

No, I'm done. God.

Fine, but just a little bit. No green onions.

You should take better care of yourself.

You're looking skinnier every time I see you.

You shouldn't eat just whatever because you're alone.

Finish all of it.

It's a soup of doom.

For the past three months or so, every other Saturday,

your mom's been waking up early,

dolling up her face, dressing in clothes she never wears, and going out.

When I ask her where she's going, she just mumbles excuses.

I'm working day and night, so I can't follow her myself.

I need you to find out for me, okay?

I want to know what she's been getting up to.

Eun-ja.

Jang-geun.

- Goodness, what is this? - You look nice today.

Oh, please.

- Let's go. - Dress like this more often.

Oh, honestly.

- Let's go. - Okay.

Eun-ja!

- Eun-ja! - Jang-geun!

Let me remind you again.

You must follow the dress code we announced.

Yes, go on in.

- Button up, please. - This way, ma'am.

I told you before not to wear sneakers.

Excuse me. Hold on a sec.

Come this way.

- Me? - This way.

Okay.

I clearly said to wear formal attire matching our school's prestige.

Yes, so I came in formal attire.

What is that?

You've got a stain.

And it's missing a button. Just like last time.

How did this get on me?

I've reminded you countless times before,

but if this is the most effort you're willing to make,

are you even serious about working here?

Of course I'm serious about…

This is exactly why people look down on you for being a custodian, isn't it?

I apologize.

I'm going to be watching you.

Go inside.

JOB KNOWLEDGE TEST FOR CUSTODIAL STAFF

Please pass the test papers behind you.

Please pass them behind you right away.

Let's pick up the pace. Pass them on quickly, please.

Anyone who comes in after this point will be disqualified.

Quickly now, pass them on.

Okay, everyone ready?

In that case, we'll begin the routine knowledge test.

- Screen on. - Excuse me.

About Park Geon-yeong from Liberal Arts, her husband was hospitalized yesterday,

and she was up all night looking after him,

so she says she'll be a bit late.

NO RECORDINGS

We are…

We are employees of the most prestigious university,

so we must carry ourselves with the mindset, conduct,

lifestyle, and character befitting our school's reputation.

That is what I've told you time and again, if you recall.

This knowledge test has been conducted for over three months now,

and anyone who fails to show up or comes late, regardless of the reason,

has no right to work

at this ivory tower of knowledge, this hall of wisdom.

That is what I think.

Do you agree?

I take it that you all agree,

so we will now begin the routine knowledge test.

Ready the screen.

Now,

begin.

1. WRITE OUR UNIVERSITY'S NAME IN ENGLISH

This is an easy one.

It's basic stuff at this point.

No turning around, please. What are you doing there?

All right, finish up now.

Okay, next question. Next slide.

"Write down what 'HUDL' stands for."

- H… - You are all…

truly fortunate.

You work for a great employer.

You're basically receiving lifelong education for free, aren't you?

Okay, time's running out.

Now, next question.

3. WRITE THIS IN KOREAN

Oh, what was it again?

Okay, time's up. Put your pens down, please.

Put your pens down.

Pens down.

We'll start grading now.

Please grade it thoroughly.

Goodness me.

Oh my.

Please give it here.

Ms. Kim Yeong-suk, please stand up for a moment.

Please stand up.

Goodness, you got everything wrong.

This basically says you don't want to work here, right?

No, that's not true. I just…

I…

I don't know any English or Chinese characters.

I don't know any of it.

Exactly.

That's why we're taking these tests.

So you can learn what you don't know.

We have many foreign students and professors here

and English signs all around campus.

You should at least know how to read some basic signs, don't you think?

No?

It means "where is the Central Library."

"Where is the Central Library."

You need to know to at least point in the right direction.

You should try to keep up in this age of globalization.

My God, you're hopeless.

Didn't you complete compulsory education?

Just… until citizen school.

Goodness, it's called "elementary school" now.

Anyway, you failed, so that's a warning.

If you fail the next test, we can't work with you anymore. Understood?

- Sit down. - But…

Please just sit down.

Actually, stand up again.

I really didn't want to have to say this,

but I asked everyone to put on something sophisticated for the tests.

What is this attire? It's so dreary.

You could use this opportunity to wear something more elegant and classy.

Isn't that right?

Please sit down.

Sit down.

- But… - Sit down!

- Eun-ja. - It's okay.

Hey, do you know what "HUDL" stands for?

Huddle? Isn't that the thing you jump over in a race?

Hey, it's "Hankuk University Digital Library."

Who would know that? I doubt even the students know.

If we give them that many English questions,

would anyone even get them right?

It's meant to be hard for old folks.

I get so stressed out coming up with all of them.

I get that we have to cut costs and reduce staff,

but it just feels so underhanded.

Hey, you know you can't just fire people nowadays.

I'm sure he doesn't want to spend his Saturday like this either.

The manager's being pressured from above too, so says la vie.

It's "c'est la vie," man.

I like that. We should put that on the test.

- I bet they'll all get it wrong. - Geez.

My goodness, are we in school?

Honestly.

I mean, I'm terrible at English.

Exactly.

- So if they do this… - Mom.

What are you doing here?

How is this coffee so good?

What did you order?

Iced blonde vanilla double shot macchiato.

What kind of name is that complicated?

Tastes great though.

I ordered it, thinking you've probably never had it.

I'm glad you like it.

Don't underestimate me.

- I've even had that before. - Had what?

Ethiopia Yirgacheffe Chelelektu.

And I've also tried Sumatra Mount Gadang, or whatever it was.

Wow, you're seriously classy, Mom.

But with whom?

Mi-joo.

Mi-joo?

Yes.

I've been to places like this before with her.

She said you'd never bring me, so I should go with her.

She's such a kind and thoughtful person.

But who would've thought I'd come to a cafe like this with you?

Why didn't you tell me?

About what?

Those tests.

Why would I? It's embarrassing.

What's embarrassing?

All of it, of course.

At this age,

I'm dressing up and taking some ridiculous test just to keep my job.

They're the ones who should be embarrassed, not you!

You didn't do anything wrong.

And you should've said something, or we'll get the wrong idea.

What wrong idea?

That's not important.

What is it?

Do you feel unwell?

No, I'm fine.

It's just that sometimes,

I feel this tightness in my chest, and I can't breathe properly.

Your coworker, Yeong-suk, must've been stressed about the tests too.

Of course she was.

Sir.

What? What is it?

Sir.

My only daughter passed away young, and I lost touch with my son-in-law,

so it's just me and my granddaughter, who's in middle school.

If I lose this cleaning job, we have no way to survive.

Goodness, that's tough.

But even if you say this to me, there's nothing I can do for you.

I've already given you plenty of chances, haven't I?

Look, if you fail once, it's a warning.

Fail twice, you get reassigned.

And what did I say the third time was?

Not having the required job knowledge, meaning dismissal.

I already explained this to you.

Ask everyone here how many times I've explained this.

You all remember what I've been saying repeatedly, right?

You all remember, don't you?

See? They all do. Look.

Or maybe you thought, "Would he really dare fire me?"

- That's what you must've thought. - No.

You should've tried harder when I gave you the chance.

Even if you come to me like this, there's nothing I can do.

Still, sir.

- I beg you. Please? - Good grief.

Come on, just get up.

- Please, sir, please. - Please get up.

- Let's get you up. - Please, sir!

What's the point of having an elevator?

We can't even use it!

Be careful.

How many times have you been back and forth?

Goodness.

Innovation Complex, Innovation…

Gosh, Yeong-suk.

What's wrong?

Are you feeling sick?

What's with me today?

I'm fine now.

Aren't you studying too hard?

Seeing Ms. Park get fired has made me so anxious.

Remember? I got a warning last time because I failed the last test.

But my brain's all rusty now, so I forget things I've just studied.

Hold on.

Our university president's name is Myeong…

What was it again? I just saw it.

Myeong Seok-man.

"Myeongseok" means "smart," so he's a myeongseok man.

It's easier if you remember it like that.

I couldn't memorize it either, so I tried it this way, and it stuck.

You're right. Goodness. I should memorize it like that!

Wow, Eun-ja, you really are smart.

Of course I am.

I'll help you with these.

No, it's fine.

- Come on. - It's heavy.

"Myeongseok" means "smart." Myeongseok man.

Myeong Seok-man. Our Chair of the Board is Kim…

Kim Chae-geun.

The Student Union Building was built in 19…

Nineteen eighty-four.

Jang-geun sure is smart.

Some of the questions you predicted really came up this time.

Yes, a round of applause!

You're the best!

So, about that…

What do you think will be on the next test?

There is one thing that might come up.

- What is it? - What?

So that would be

the song they sing at matriculation,

at graduation, and at the university president's inauguration.

- A song? - A song?

- The national anthem. - The national anthem!

- The national anthem? - The school anthem!

I bet that'll come up.

The school anthem!

- The school anthem? - But I…

I don't know the school anthem.

I don't know it either.

Yeah.

What custodian would know the school anthem?

That is why I prepared this.

Jang-geun can be so smart at times. He's such an enema.

Mi-suk, you mean "enigma."

HANKUK UNIVERSITY ANTHEM

With the torch of radiant truth

Held high and shining bright

This hall of wisdom

Fills the world with light

I'll post this in the group chat,

so listen to it and memorize all of it.

Memorize?

That's so hard.

- Did you understand that? - I'm getting a headache.

- Held high and shining bright - The Student Union Building was built…

This hall of wisdom

Fills the world with light

Yeong-suk.

You don't look too well today.

I didn't get much sleep.

Why? Something wrong?

The test is tomorrow.

But if you don't get any sleep, how will you get through work?

If I'd studied this hard as a child, I would've gone to a top university.

You're here now.

At a top university.

You're right. A top university, yes.

But…

why is being at a top university making me feel so embarrassed?

CUSTODIAL STAFF LOUNGE

Coffee, anyone?

- Yes, me. - Me too.

- Me three. - Okay.

Let's have some coffee.

Hey, you're here.

- Eun-ja! - Hi, Eun-ja.

- Welcome. - Morning.

- What took you so long? - You came late.

- Is Yeong-suk not here again? - Want some coffee?

You're right. She didn't come today either.

That's concerning.

It's the third day, isn't it?

No, the fourth.

I should go visit her after work.

Well, okay. I'll open the door for you.

But you really do work with her, right?

Yeong-suk.

Goodness, what's that smell?

Yeong-suk?

Yeong-suk.

Yeong-suk?

Yeong-suk.

Yeong-suk!

Yeong-suk!

Oh, what do I do?

Yeong-suk!

Oh no… Sir!

Yeong-suk…

- Yeong-suk… - Hello?

- Yeong-suk… - Is this 911?

- Yeong-suk… - I think someone has died here!

- Oh, Yeong-suk… - Please hurry!

HANKUK UNIVERSITY

Poor Yeong-suk.

How difficult must it have been for her?

It wasn't just a heart attack.

She had too much work and the stress of unnecessary tests.

By the way,

why are you so interested in what happened to her?

Oh, well…

A tip. A tip came in.

A tip?

From whom?

It was an anonymous tip.

But Yeong-suk's already gone.

What could we possibly do?

We've got to at least try.

Who?

You? Why?

If I don't, I'll…

Mom, I'm a labor attorney.

And that's what we do.

I got a call.

Yes, Hui-joo?

Employment contract consultation?

Right, okay.

I have to talk to you too.

Okay.

Mom, let's go.

Already?

Honestly.

Come on! What are you doing? Let's go.

It's a waste.

This is probably expensive.

Geez!

You can't even sleep if you drink too much coffee.

Thank you.

I really don't get it.

Why is the university making the custodians take tests?

To humiliate them.

So they'll quit on their own.

But seriously, why bother with all that? Why don't they just fire them?

Is it because they're direct hires?

Direct employment doesn't necessarily mean your job is guaranteed.

Direct hires on contracts can be dismissed anytime after their contract expires.

After two years, they have to keep you until retirement,

but that doesn't apply to employees over the age of 55

due to an exemption under Article 4 of the Fixed-Term Workers Act.

Then your mother too?

Yes. My mom or her friend, Yeong-suk, can be dismissed at any time.

Then, why?

Because people are watching.

What do you mean?

A few years ago, a university tried to fire

all the custodial staff, causing a huge scandal.

Right, yeah.

The person who represented them became a member of the National Assembly,

so public interest has grown.

Geez…

So they found a way around it.

To avoid public sympathy for the custodians,

they're using the tests to make them leave.

If people talk, they have an excuse.

"The tests were meant to educate the custodians."

"We worked hard to improve their knowledge,

so how is this a problem?"

If so, they're total sickos.

Yes, the scariest kind. Learned sickos.

Unbelievable, seriously.

What is it?

The more I think about it, the angrier I get.

Geez, you startled me.

What's with you?

Me too. Seeing Hui-joo angry is making me angry too!

I know! If we're this angry, how…

how upset must Mu-jin be?

Exactly.

Just calm down and let's figure out what to do.

Hey, mister.

Here, try this.

It's the hottest beer right now.

It's just you helped me before with that drunk customer,

so, yeah…

Hey.

Aren't I a little too young to be called "mister"?

I get told quite often that I look young.

I don't know if I should let you pay for me like this.

It's fine. It's my treat because I got a job.

- You got a job? - Yes.

I passed the final interview a few days ago

and had the health checkup yesterday.

Wow, this is my last day here!

Hey, that's great. Congratulations.

This is refreshing and tasty.

You're treating me, so I should show some appreciation.

Wait, I should be buying you a celebratory drink instead.

When do you get off?

Oh, I can't really do it today.

But I live nearby, so please treat me next time, Mu-jin.

Mu-jin?

Right, sounds better than "mister."

I'll treat you to fried chicken and beer.

I'd like that.

There's a really old school joint by the Hangang River.

- We'll have ice-cold beer and… - The Hangang River?

What, the two of us?

What's with that look?

Don't you watch what's trending? It's the go-to spot right now.

I've never been, so I wouldn't know.

You've never been?

What've you been doing?

I was busy making a living.

Working part-time and stuff.

Your first Hangang River fried chicken outing will be with me, got it?

And come visit my office sometime.

Isn't it bad having to see a labor attorney?

Hey, I didn't say as a client.

Oh, hello!

Don't bail on that fried chicken.

Ms. Kim Yeong-suk?

Yes, I remember.

She had ongoing health issues, didn't she?

- Sorry? - Right?

And she was quite advanced in years.

I heard she died of a heart attack at home while sleeping.

- While sleeping? - Yes.

It is unfortunate, but it's not uncommon for elderly people to pass away like that.

You said she had ongoing health issues.

What might those be?

About that…

Sorry? Oh, that…

Her joints.

Her…

Arthritis.

Oh, well, that's not really something we…

We couldn't get in touch with any of her family,

so we don't know the full details,

but it's normal for elderly people at that age

to have some kind of health issue or another, isn't it?

But why do you ask?

She didn't just pass away in her sleep.

She died while studying for her test.

The test the university makes the custodians take.

Test?

Did you know that

she was under a lot of stress because of those tests?

You publicly humiliated her because of her test results.

I'm not sure what you're talking about.

Oh, the tests?

Right, yes.

Those tests were given

as part of their job training.

Many of our custodians are quite happy about this job training.

Given that they work at a top university,

they take pride in acquiring knowledge and becoming more cultured.

You truly are a top university.

You even care about your custodians' education.

Of course we do.

Our custodians are also members of our university.

But it seems your university uses

tests unrelated to the job to conduct your training.

Why must they take such tests?

Isn't it enough to have skills required to do the job?

Did it not occur to you

those strange tests could be deeply insulting to the custodians

and even considered to be workplace harassment?

When you work at such a prestigious university?

Have some coffee.

You also dismissed a custodian who failed the test.

That's a clear case of unfair dismissal.

I really don't know what kind of stories you've been hearing.

Bring me the list of our custodial staff.

Who told you such a thing? Who was it?

Let's have a face-to-face with them.

Bring me that list.

If you don't have it, go find it!

Yes, I'll get it at once.

Now, listen up.

If this is proven to be untrue,

the university will be taking legal action, all right?

Who was it?

Well?

I knew they'd be like that.

This is really pissing me off!

That admin office manager…

He was totally intimidated by Hui-joo. You're so cool.

You're so cheerful even in a situation like this.

That's part of my charm.

Should I just hit him?

No, it's fine.

This won't be easy.

With no bereaved family to contest this, they probably thought they got off easy,

but not when we're on their tail.

True. Once you're in Hui-joo's grasp, there's no way out.

What's he saying?

What's with you?

What do we do now?

She doesn't have any family,

so we should start by talking to her coworkers.

Always so smart, big brother.

Where should we start?

Let's split up and find out what we're dealing with,

then we'll meet up to discuss.

God, who just throws out broken glass like this?

Thanks.

Will you be okay?

This is nothing.

I got over 30 stitches.

It was a broken mirror someone had thrown out.

They just put broken glass in the trash

and throw leftover coffee or food into the recycling bin,

so my clothes get dirty all the time.

Take a break. You hurt your hand.

I can't. There's so much to do.

Are you always this busy?

Even more so during exam season.

The students order in food all the time, so we get so much trash.

And this university has a lot of buildings without elevators.

Then Ms. Kim must've carried the trash all the way here by herself.

Well, what can you do?

We go up and down the stairs multiple times a day,

lugging all that trash.

That's why not many here have healthy joints.

That must've been hard.

That's what cleaning work is like.

If you can't handle it, you can't do this job.

Let me help you.

You're helping by leaving. Go on, go.

- I'll just put the glass away. - Hey, hey.

You're so stubborn. I told you to just go.

All right. I'll just hold--

- I said, go! - Fine!

Ms. Kim wasn't sick or anything before she passed, was she?

No.

I'm not sure.

But who isn't sick at our age?

I also have bad heart problems.

But her death may have been caused by excessive workloads and extreme stress.

If that were true, most people should be dead.

What job doesn't come without stress?

I've been cleaning for a good while now,

and it's not easy to find a place that treats you this well, okay?

You're completely right.

At my old job, they made us renew our contracts every 11 months.

If you got on the manager's bad side, you were gone.

Now, hurry along!

We have to clean. Go on!

Honestly!

You're keeping us from working. Go!

- You're the sister-in-law of Eun-ja's son? - Yes.

You're helping him so much.

Does he pay you a lot?

Well, there's a lot to look into with workplace-accident cases.

It's hard to do alone, so I'm helping out.

Workplace accident? You mean Yeong-suk's death was work-related?

Oh, it's not certain or anything, but we think it might have been.

- Didn't Ms. Kim die of a heart attack? - She did.

Do heart attacks count as being work-related?

It's possible.

Because overwork and stress are closely linked to heart attacks.

Really?

Goodness.

- Hey, Jang-geun! - Hello.

Come sit.

You need to eat.

- Goodness. - I'll get it.

Give him extra rice.

- Okay. - Just a little is fine.

You two seem pretty close, right?

Yes, we're from the same hometown.

Right.

He's my grandfather's second wife's third son's cousin once removed,

or something like that.

Anyway, he's a distant relative.

That sounds incredibly distant.

You're practically strangers.

Do you usually eat here? There's a cafeteria on campus, right?

Our meal allowance is only 3,000 won.

With that amount, we can't even buy instant noodles at the cafeteria.

That's part of it, but people don't like it when we're there.

Why?

Because we're ghosts.

Ghosts?

- We're there, but we're not there. - True.

We just need to do our jobs properly and stay out of people's sight.

GHOST

They didn't seem unhappy about their work environment.

I know. Is it because other places are so much worse?

But they must think these tests are unfair and have complaints.

But strictly speaking, giving these tests isn't against the law.

That's true.

If it were me, I'd just flunk it.

It must be nice being so carefree.

Hey.

That sounds great.

Big brother, being carefree isn't what I…

No, not that. The test.

- They should refuse. - Refuse?

- Can they? - Yes.

If setting the test isn't illegal, then not taking it…

Isn't illegal!

That's true.

Yes, hello? Is this Mr. Oh Jang-geun?

We met last time.

I'm the sister-in-law of Ms. Yang Eun-ja's son.

Yes, right.

Remember how Ms. Yang's son was here the other day?

He said he has something to say to us and invited us for some jajangmyeon.

Just out of the blue?

Let's wrap up here and have some jajangmyeon.

For what?

My son's buying today.

But why would your son buy us jajangmyeon?

It's not even your birthday.

No, he's just treating us because we're all working hard.

Oh no! I brought a packed lunch today.

Gosh, you can eat that later.

I'm getting a large one.

Sure thing! Get tangsuyuk as well!

Please enjoy.

Please enjoy.

Jajangmyeon or jjamppong?

Jajangmyeon? Please enjoy.

More pickled radish, please.

Everyone!

Ms. Yang Eun-ja's son has something to say to you,

so please listen up as you eat.

The one who's an attendant?

No, an attorney. A labor attorney.

Tourney? Does your son compete in sports?

No, a lawyer. An attorney.

Come on, everyone, settle down. He has something to say.

Right, yes.

Hello, I am…

Ms. Yang Eun-ja's son,

labor attorney No Mu-jin.

I know you're all busy, but I invited you here today

because, as you all know,

the late Ms. Kim Yeong-suk passed away at her house from a heart attack.

You probably don't know why she passed away,

but the cause was something you all know about.

JOB KNOWLEDGE TEST FOR CUSTODIAL STAFF

This paper right here.

The test you took a few days ago.

The test that had nothing to do with her actual work

and subjected her to humiliation

played a part in her death.

Now, wait a minute.

Yeong-suk's death has nothing to do with that test.

That's what the university says.

But those words shouldn't come from Ms. Kim's coworkers.

I quite like taking those tests. Feels like it might keep dementia away.

Why is he poking a hornet's nest?

Doing this won't bring her back.

Of course we don't want to take tests.

But what choice do we have?

Good grief!

You buy us a measly bowl of noodles and try to stir us up? Honestly!

Oh, come on. At least hear him out.

Yes,

we can't bring back someone who's dead.

However,

people who shouldn't have to die won't have to die anymore.

I'm sure while working,

thoughts like "If I'm unlucky, I might die"

must've crossed your mind.

You hurt yourself the other day.

I mean, I get what you're saying,

but check your facts.

No school does this much for its custodians.

We may seem pathetic to you guys, but…

Not at all.

…we have to do this stuff to get by.

What do you mean "this stuff"?

I'm proud of the work we do.

I put my kids through college doing this work!

Yes, she's right.

We did.

For heaven's sake!

I was going to stay quiet, but I can't listen to this anymore.

Let's all be a little more honest.

Picking up trash all day and keeping the school clean is all well and good.

But so what? Who even appreciates us?

Do any of the students ever say hello to us?

Even though we tell them smoking's fine

but at least don't litter the cigarette butts,

they just throw them away wherever and even spit on the ground!

How can anyone do that to a person?

Oh, come on.

Why bring that up here?

It may seem unrelated, but it's the same thing.

When someone does something no one should ever do to another person,

we should get mad.

But instead, we walk on eggshells around them!

They give us a ridiculous test, and we take it.

They tell us we're fired if we fail, and we take it.

We're grateful just because they give us a job!

On top of that,

someone who scrubbed crap off toilets with me,

who ate with us and struggled with us, is now dead,

so we have to at least find out why that happened to her!

Yes, money and jobs are important,

but this isn't right!

She's right.

Just because we stay out of sight, cleaning quietly in the background,

they treat us like we're beneath even robot vacuums.

But that doesn't mean we should think the same of ourselves.

That's right.

And the biggest problem here

is that these test scores are being used to justify people's dismissals.

This is unjust. It's a clear abuse of power.

You must refuse to take these tests.

The key point here

is that everyone has a right to refuse what is unjust.

Does anyone here actually like taking tests?

Of course not!

Gosh, I hate taking tests.

I hated them when I was in school. Why should I take them at my age?

- Gosh, you're right. - I agree.

It was also harsh of them to fire Ms. Park.

But think about it.

Who's to say we won't be next?

Even if they pay you,

it's also wrong to make you come sit a test on your day off.

Pay? I never received any pay.

What do you mean?

- We could get money for that? - Of course!

If the employer is making you sit these tests as part of your work,

they need to pay you!

And as it's on your day off, 1.5 times the regular pay according to the law!

What, 1.5 times?

They made you take these tests on your day off without even paying you!

It's unjust!

Then what do we have to do?

You need to speak up.

If you're struggling, say so. If it's unjust, say so.

Tell them you're not robots or ghosts! You're human beings too!

Hear, hear.

Hear, hear!

Who's gathered outside?

The custodians. A lot of them.

- What for? - We're trying to figure that out.

God damn it.

Labor attorney Lee Seung-won is on his way.

Okay, good job.

What is all this?

The inhumane knowledge test that drove custodian Kim Yeong-suk to death!

Cease and apologize!

Cease and apologize!

Knowledge tests for unjust dismissal!

Call off and cease!

Cease and apologize!

Apologize and cease!

- Cease and apologize! - No filming.

- Apologize and apologize! - No cameras.

- Cease and apologize! - Stop. Enough!

Hey, what on earth is going on here?

You didn't-- Oh, I'm sorry.

Good grief.

You didn't say you'd abolish these tests at our last meeting,

so we're merely exercising

our constitutional right to collective action.

Oh, you're that labor attorney from before.

This is a respected university, and our students are all watching.

What disgraceful behavior is this?

You're the ones behaving disgracefully at a respected university.

To fire them, you forced tests on them and humiliated them!

- She's right! - She's right!

Silence!

You three. What are you trying to achieve by manipulating our innocent custodians?

Doing this won't help them in any way. It will only work against them, you hear?

Are you threatening us?

Good grief. Out of my way.

Now, everyone.

Listen to me carefully.

Protesting during work hours like this constitutes obstruction of business.

- Obstruction of business? - Now, now.

We've checked who's here.

We'll handle this in line with the university policy.

Now, disperse!

We could get fired.

For crying out loud.

Don't look down on custodians!

We are people too!

We are people too!

We are people too!

The inhumane knowledge test

that drove our coworker to death!

Abolish and apologize!

Apologize! The inhumane tests!

Cease and abolish!

Let's go! Let's go!

Are you all asking to be fired? Leave at once!

Fire them? Do you have the authority to fire them?

Bravo!

You might think you're safe because you're direct hires,

but even if you are,

half of you are seniors over the age of 55,

so you'll only have a job if we renew your contracts.

What? They'll only have a job if you renew their contracts?

Don't be ridiculous.

If you're so upset, if I were you, I'd just study hard and pass the tests.

Let's be honest here. The university has done more than enough!

We hire you directly instead of outsourcing

and give you a lounge to rest!

We keep doing you a favor, and now you think you're entitled.

What, you jerk?

Did you just call the rights these people are entitled to a "favor"?

What? "Jerk"?

Who are you anyway? Who are you to incite people here?

Me?

I'm a free citizen! So what?

Tell him!

Disperse!

You people are unbelievable!

Hey! Identify everyone here and write their names down.

You people! I've had enough of this!

Don't take photos.

Don't take our photos!

- Mom. - Hey, lady.

- Mom. - That's enough!

Hey, lady, your name.

How dare you…

What's yours?

You're really showing off how ignorant you are!

Ignorant?

Please calm down.

It's the police.

Why are they here?

There are so many cars coming!

Why are they coming here?

Yeah, why?

Don't be nervous. We're within the law.

We didn't do anything wrong.

Everyone!

Take back the unfair dismissal!

Cease and abolish the inhumane knowledge test!

Cease and apologize!

Cease!

Cease! Cease all activity!

Excuse me, sir. You're the organizer, right?

No, but…

Me?

We need you to come with us.

Me? Why?

You're under arrest for violating the Assembly and Demonstration Act.

Under arrest?

No, wait!

Why am I under arrest?

I didn't violate any law. On what grounds are you arresting me?

That's right!

Talk at the station.

No.

Everyone!

Our gathering is not illegal.

Article 21, Paragraph 1 of the Constitution!

"All citizens shall enjoy freedom of speech and the press,

and freedom of assembly and association."

The police have joined us,

so let us shout louder why we're here!

The inhumane knowledge test that drove custodian Kim Yeong-suk to death!

Cease at once!

Cease at once!

Cease and apologize!

Cease and apologize!

Arrest him for obstruction.

- Got it. - Apologize!

- This is obstruction of business! - Let go! What obstruction of business?

Grab him.

Here's the jajangmyeon!

Here's the jjamppong!

There's so much meat in here today.

It's really delicious.

The meat just melts in my mouth.

So delicious.

What are you doing?

This is what you're resorting to?

We'll take it the first negotiation fell through.

We'll go ahead and form a union.

- Fight! - Fight!

We will begin the founding ceremony of the Custodial Workers' Union.

How much would he make going on strike? He'll just end up getting sued.

Please call off your strike.

The guilty party isn't us. It's the university.

Left? Why?

May I tell my story?

You forced the custodians to wear elegant clothes.

- Don't you feel ashamed? - Turn it off!

The more we backed down, you saw how they stared us down!

Because of you!

Subtitle translation by: Hyesoo Lee

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