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SAVE ME

MOOJI TOP HOSPITAL

EPISODE 3

Mom.

Please, at least have some water.

You haven't eaten anything.

We...

We shouldn't have moved here.

-Mom, please, just... -Go away!

How can I drink water after what happened to Sang-jin?

Mom.

Honey. You can't take it out on Sang-mi.

I'm sorry, Sang-mi.

I'm...

I'm sorry.

It's okay, Mom. You've nothing to be sorry for.

I should have taken better care of you two.

I'm so sorry I couldn't.

I didn't want to live...

the life my mother lived.

I didn't want to be...

the kind of irresponsible mother who dies

and just leaves her children all alone.

In the end...

I've become an irresponsible mother...

who couldn't even protect her child...

Sang-mi.

Go out and get some air. I'll stay here.

MOOJI FUNERAL HOME

I'm sorry. Back then, I...

Why did you do it?

Why did you speak to me...

if you were going to do that?

Get to it.

Let's go.

What?

Jeez, why's it so hot?

Do you remember us?

You know, that day, when it was pouring down.

Yeah.

Nice to meet you. I'm Han Sang-hwan, the best-looking guy in school.

Okay. And that one over there is Seok Dong-chul.

What is it you want to say?

You...

You wanna play with us?

-What? -Do you Seoul folk play volleyball, too?

Dong-chul, you're up.

-You all right? -What the... Seriously.

Wow, that Seoul chick is scary!

No! Wait!

I'm fine.

So, you do smile.

Dong-chul.

You see that? Her smiling.

Yeah, I suppose. You're a little cute

when you smile.

Hey! Stop!

Here.

What's this?

Well, you must be tired

from spiking the ball with those small hands.

Drink it.

I was in a volleyball team with these hands.

Oh, I see.

You must be tired from being hit by the ball. You drink it.

Hey, let's get facts straight.

I didn't...

I didn't get hit!

Then?

I... let you hit me.

Why are you being like this to me?

Is it because I'm the new kid with no friends

and you feel sorry for me?

Friends don't need a reason.

We're in the same class, so we're friends.

Do people in Seoul need a reason to be friends?

Go.

-What? -Please don't come to see me.

Yes.

Yes. Of course. Yes, I understand.

Take care.

What the...

Hello, sir.

-What are they saying? -Well, the school...

I was

on my game today. Really?

I think there was some violence going on.

-The dead kid... -I thought he was mentally ill?

He tried to kill himself several times in Seoul.

-What about CCTV? -There's no CCTV on the rooftop.

But a student filmed it from the sports field on the phone.

I heard he fell by himself?

Right.

-In that case, send the kids outside home. -Sorry?

I got a call from their school.

They've only few days left before the Office of Education's audit.

They don't want this to become a huge issue.

And also, come over here.

Finishing this quietly

is the best thing to do for these kids' futures.

-But still, sir... -You know it is.

Chief Kim!

How on Earth are you handling things?

My child is a victim! A victim!

Could you not see how bruised his eye was?

You can't just come barging in here like this.

It makes things difficult for us.

-Sir, if you'd please calm down... -Calm down? How can I be calm right now?

My only son, for the third generation, was--

There! There he is! That gangster! My son was beaten up by that gangster!

-How do you expect me to do nothing? -Please!

We also have procedures to follow here.

Look...

even before you came here,

I'd already given the order

to send your boy home. Let's go.

Now, some ginseng liquor this evening...

-Hey, how about some pool? -But I'm hungry.

Seriously. I haven't eaten in days!

-Come on! Let's go for some karaoke! -I said, I'm hungry!

-Get your act together. -Give me a break!

If your grades drop this time, you're dead.

-You got that? -I got it.

This is why you can't just accept any outsiders like this.

Right! It's too much on the kids!

Will you take responsibility if their grades drop?

I'll see to it that nothing gets in the way of their studies.

Then we'll take your word for it.

Sure, take care.

I'll see you at the morning soccer meeting.

-Okay. -Goodbye.

Drive safely, sir.

Study hard.

My goodness, it's hot.

Goodbye. Bye.

Goodbye.

How on Earth did you raise your kids?

Mister!

What?

-What do you want? -Mister, why did you let them go?

I'm not "Mister," I'm a detective.

If you are, then you shouldn't have done that!

My friend's held up in there,

-and you only let those guys go? -That's right!

Why, you boys won't let me enjoy my cigarette?

Hey, who are you to stick your nose in?

He's Han Sang-hwan.

-Han Sang-hwan? -You don't know him?

He's the only son of the two-time,

non-partisan candidate Governor Han Yong-min, who is loved and respected

by the citizens!

So what?

What do you want to know?

Dong-chul. Why won't you let him go?

We need to investigate him further, little mister.

-Investigate? -The victims are filing assault.

He won't be released before it's settled. Got that?

-I have work to get back to. -Just a second... Wait...

What...

Sang-jin.

Sang-jin!

Sang-jin!

My boy, Sang-jin!

Sang-jin!

Right.

She needs to pee.

Going outdoors to do it is much more relieving.

With the wind blowing. Why, you...

Sang-jin.

I'm sorry.

I should have protected you.

Sang-jin.

If I'm honest...

Being with you wasn't easy at all.

So...

So, sometimes I...

Sometimes I wished you...

You...

Sang-mi,

you should really be careful.

You have so much ahead of you.

MOOJI POLICE STATION

-You, get to school. -What?

Your charges have been dropped.

Go to school, don't bother anyone and just study. Got it?

Hey!

Big news!

-What? -Dong-chul's been expelled!

What?

That's terrible.

The others just have to write an apology for going on the roof.

-Who was it that got beaten up? -No way.

Right. Apparently, we don't have PE next.

-It's been changed to homeroom. -What?

Go and change back into your uniforms.

Hey, Dong-chul.

Seok Dong-chul. What are you doing here?

If you heard the principal, you need to go home and do some thinking.

Are you deaf?

Class president. Go and bring the PE teacher.

Isn't this too harsh?

-What? -What did Dong-chul do wrong?

It's the others who need to be expelled, not Dong-chul!

Han Sang-hwan.

You're neglecting your responsibility as a teacher!

Han Sang-hwan.

I'm letting this slide because of your father.

Understood?

Dong-chul.

Hey! You're just gonna leave?

Don't you think you need to resist or make a stand about this?

Sang-hwan.

My dad...

is a labor-working, deadbeat drunk.

-What are you talking about? -What I'm saying is...

my dad isn't a powerful person like yours is.

Do you know what people think when they see you?

Your great father.

Do you know what they think when the see me?

A labor worker.

My deadbeat dad.

Dong-chul.

Even you know that talking to the principal,

teachers, or the police is

useless.

So...

stop wasting your energy.

Hey, Seok Dong-chul!

You're you!

I have...

never once thought of your father

while looking at you!

So, you stupid fool...

stand tall!

What are you babbling on about, fool?

You stand tall.

Hey, stop it!

See you after school.

Candidate No. 2, Han Yong-min!

Candidate No. 2, Han Yong-min!

Vote for No. 2.

-Thank you. -I'll modernize

traditional markets and will do everything to attract more tourists!

And who am I, you ask? I'm just a humble man,

working for our city!

Why's Han Sang-hwan so late?

Shall I call him?

Forget it. You know he's busy with the election.

I mean, he should tell us if he's running late. I ought to just...

Where are you going?

Sir, do you mind if I use the restroom?

Go.

-Thank you, sir. -Yeah. Go.

I'm worried about him.

Do you think he'll be okay?

Ever since he got expelled, he's just been snickering like he's lost his mind.

Just have some faith in him. Dong-chul is strong.

Yeah, he is.

-I wanna know something. -What?

Who'd win in a fight between Sang-hwan and Dong-chul?

Okay, you go on living your simple life.

Without a thought in the world.

-Are you looking down on me? -Yeah, I am.

Forget it. I'm going for a leak, too.

Dong-chul.

You okay?

Look, just take your leak.

I'm going for a smoke.

They're brand-new!

-Brand-new! -What are you doing?

Stop it!

Step on them!

-Grab him! -Stop!

Dong-chul...

Jeong-hoon, get out here!

-What is it? -Hurry!

Come on!

-What is it? -Now!

What is it, already?

Money.

Are you kids crazy? Where do you think you're going?

I'm calling your parents if you leave without paying again. You got that?

Jeez.

Seriously...

Step on his shoes.

Go.

-Get out of here. -See you.

Later.

These are brand-new.

What is this?

Ma'am, this is really urgent!

Don't give me that, kid.

Something urgent has come up.

-That so? -Yes.

In that case, want me to urgently call your parents?

Our parents? There's no need to do...

-Sang-hwan. -Sang-hwan.

What are you guys doing here? Where's Dong-chul?

Dong-chul!

-Did he come this way? -I saw him going this way.

We won't find him like this. Let's split up.

You two head downtown.

-I'll check by the stream. -Okay.

-Call if you find him. -Yeah.

What is it?

You...

A person is dead because of you. And you think it's funny?

How was it my fault? Didn't you know he was mental?

Confess.

What the heck are you talking about?

Why come to me and give me this? You little...

I'm guessing you don't know who my father is.

I've got no interest in your oh-so-mighty father.

You!

I'll talk! I'll confess everything.

I'll say it was my fault. I'll tell them he died because of me.

I swear!

I swear I will. To tell you the truth,

his death has been haunting me

so much.

For real.

I'm sorry.

The fact that he died because of me...

and that you were expelled, too...

I'm so sorry for it all.

Go straight to the police station and say that.

Got it?

Yes, okay.

Dong-chul!

Seok Dong-chul!

Dong-chul! Seok Dong-chul!

Seok Dong-chul!

Try screaming, you fool! Try screaming louder!

Who do you think you are to attack me like that?

Don't get cute with me when you're so incompetent.

Blame your nobody parents, you fool.

Dong-chul.

You okay?

Let's go.

Dong-chul!

I'm sorry.

It's all my fault.

I should have protected him.

Sang-mi...

Open the door.

What?

Hurry and open the door!

Your brother can't get in!

Honey.

Honey, go and open it.

Sang-jin can't get in right now!

Honey!

Sang-jin...

is no longer with us.

It's because of you!

If you...

If you hadn't brought us here...

If you just hadn't stood as guarantor for that debt,

this wouldn't have happened to us!

It's your fault!

Mom.

Go away!

You're also to blame!

You, too.

You knew how much he was going through. So, why did you do it?

Why did you just leave your brother to die?

Look at this.

Sang-jin is shivering in this cold!

Thankfully, we managed to save him, but...

But what?

It's...

His spine was severely damaged,

so it's unlikely he'll walk again.

Sorry, what?

What did you say?

You son of... Transfer him!

Transfer him to a better hospital in Seoul before I lose it!

Yes. Very well, I understand.

QUALIFIED GOVERNOR, HAN YONG-MIN

Is it certain Sang-hwan was at the scene?

Yes. They just checked the CCTV footage.

What about the union president? Does he know Sang-hwan is involved in this?

We've put a muzzle on the police,

so he'll only be aware that Seok Dong-chul was there, for now.

We have to pin everything on Seok Dong-chul.

You know how important the union president is

in winning this election.

-But Sang-hwan was... -Win this election first.

Then we can get the kid out after.

Who's the detective in charge?

IM SANG-JIN

PATH TO SALVATION WELCOME TO GUSEONWON

I'm sorry, Sang-mi.

I don't think anyone will answer my prayers.

This is Detective Lee Kang-soo I mentioned earlier.

We met once before at the district office event hall, governor.

That's right! I remember.

Please, sit.

Yeah.

Detective. You haven't had dinner yet, right?

No.

-Excuse me. -Yes?

Two bowls of beef soup over here, please.

Okay.

How long has it been since you moved here from Seoul?

-Three years. -I see.

You're through, sir.

Hello, Chief Kim. I hear the Criminal Affairs Division

has Team Leader opening?

Don't you think the district needs

a detective who has amassed lots of experience in Seoul?

Yes, exactly.

There's someone I've got my eye on.

I can make a recommendation for our district, right?

Yes, that's right. Yes.

-Then let's have dinner soon. -Okay, bye.

From what I hear, you're in charge of the case

involving the union president's son last night.

Sorry?

Oh, yes.

My son tells me he just so happened to be passing by,

when he witnessed the incident last night. Am I right?

Yes. On top of having CCTV footage of the perpetrator

following the victim alone,

we know the two of them disliked each other.

We just need your son to give a brief witness statement at the police station.

The thing is,

my son is in deep shock from the incident,

so I'd like him to rest at home in peace.

Is there no other way of doing this?

Right, it must have been a big shock.

In that case, if you could send his testimony by post,

I'll take care of the rest.

Oh, really? Then I request that you conduct

a fair investigation so no one is falsely charged.

Yes, it will be

a fair investigation.

There.

Please, dig in.

Ever tried this beef soup before?

No, it's my first time.

It's made with the scraps that are filtered out

when skinning the cow. They say farm servants would get together

and make soups with this

-instead of the meat. -Right.

-How is it? -It's good.

It's great that we're sitting here and eating together,

like we're family.

Let's do this from time to time.

We're now family, aren't we?

I will do my best...

-to serve you faithfully, governor. -Governor? Oh, my, watch what you say.

-We haven't had the elections yet. -Once a governor, always a governor.

Detective, don't serve me. Just serve the people.

Let's do our best.

GUSEONWON

Spiritual Father!

Going for a walk?

On your way back from exercising, I see.

We'll be living to 100 years old.

I need to prepare now so I don't go senile when I grow old.

That's not for someone destined for New Heaven to worry about.

My body has to be healthy for my spirit to be healthy.

Then I'll be able to preach much more.

I see. You've always enjoyed exercising,

Apostle Jo.

Seems you're remembering the good old days, Spiritual Father.

I used to be a sinner, but now that I've been reborn,

I should be thankful.

Take care.

By the way...

there's one thing I'm curious about.

Why are you concerned with that family...

from Seoul?

Because it's a revelation from the Mighty New Sky.

You know...

you can be honest with me.

Why?

You want to get with the girl?

Right?

I've entrusted you with all of Guseonwon's

management-related matters,

haven't I?

Yes, right.

Then you haven't forgotten that I am the one

who has been entrusted...

with saving people's souls, no?

Sang-mi is the most chaste virgin who will lead us...

onto the Ship of Salvation.

Don't just see with the eyes of the Earth,

try to look with the eyes of the soul.

Apostle Jo.

Virgin?

We shall be blessed.

Hey, mister!

What do you want?

Mister, are you purposely ignoring my calls?

Why would I ignore the governor's son's calls?

What's going to happen to Dong-chul?

I keep telling you! He's still under investigation.

I was a witness that night!

Why won't you accept my testimony?

-You're friends with him, yes? -Yes.

Therefore, your testimony carries little credibility in this case.

In short,

you being friends with him quashes all objectivity from your testimony.

Understand that?

Would this be happening if he had powerful parents?

I'm going to give you some advice.

If you want your friend to be freed quickly, then do nothing.

Leaving this to adults and doing nothing is the most helpful thing you can do.

If I do nothing...

will that really solve anything?

That rude little...

Hello, Apostle Kang. It's me.

Yes, I'm about to head off to visit a follower who lives in Seoul.

Please continue to take care of...

Sang-mi's family.

Goodbye.

Wow, this coffee is delicious.

I think you could open up

your own cafe.

Anyway,

why have you left your door wide open?

Because my mom says she feels stuffy in here.

Let me pray for Sang-mi's mother.

Yes, Sang-mi. We should pray for your mother, too.

Our eternal savior, the Mighty New Sky.

Our brother, Im Joo-ho and his family are in great pain.

We pray to you for his family.

While they may be filled with sorrow over this sudden tragedy

that has brought them pain,

please help them to realize that seeking solace and answers

from this empty world isn't the way, but that you are the Mighty New Sky,

the savior of the millennium, and the only one

who can help them.

We leave everything to you and pray.

-My savior, my love. -My savior, my love.

-My Mighty New Sky. -My Mighty New Sky.

Do not fear, brother.

What happened to my son,

and to my wife...

It's all my fault.

If only I hadn't let my business fail...

then this pain

would have never been inflicted on my family.

Brother Wan-deok here says

that misfortune and happiness

are all part of the Mighty New Sky's plan,

and that you must find strength.

That's right.

The Mighty New Sky has a reason for everything.

He has put you through this ordeal in order to prepare you for something.

Pray with us and be patient.

MOOJI HANGIL NURSING HOME

Father.

Is this about your friend?

Yes.

Dong-chul really did nothing wrong.

You believe me, don't you?

Yes, I believe you.

However, Sang-hwan...

even if, like you say,

what happened then was a pure accident, it's still obvious that Dong-chul was

the cause of that terrible thing that happened.

This isn't something

that can simply be ignored.

In that case...

-I want to testify in court. -What?

The police might not believe him, but the judge might be fair.

I understand how you feel.

Look, if I win

this upcoming election,

I'll do whatever I can to free him.

So, I can't let you testify in court.

Is this because of the union president?

Yes.

In any case,

the president's son has been left paralyzed because of Dong-chul.

And if you testify for Dong-chul before the elections,

there's a chance I could lose.

Are you willing to let that happen to win?

Sang-hwan.

The reason I'm running for governor again

isn't just for me.

It's for your mother.

If I become governor, she will no doubt

get better again.

Then we can go back to being a family again.

Don't you want that to happen?

Governor.

We're ready.

Oh, my, you didn't have to come all the way here.

We heard from the hospital that you come to see your wife every day without fail.

Is that true?

Every second is precious to your campaign,

but won't this cause problems in your schedule?

She is the person

I treasure and love most in this world.

In the way that I love my wife,

every day I make a resolve

to treasure and love the people of Mooji just as much.

Mr. Im!

I told you to take some more time off. Why are you back?

No, I'm fine.

I actually feel better today.

And your wife,

is she still...

Yes.

You must be hurting so much inside.

What about your daughter? She back at school?

She's still at home.

My wife is still in bad shape.

What's the world coming to?

Pardon?

Those little kids are just going to school as if nothing happened.

Then they get to go home and eat a nice meal made by their parents.

Sorry, sir, I don't quite follow you.

They're going to school?

Those kids aren't

at the police station anymore.

What? That can't be true. They're the reason that my son,

my Sang-jin is dead.

I guess you didn't know as you were busy with the funeral.

Sorry?

Have you really heard nothing from the police?

No.

Those kids have all been cleared of any suspicion.

Their parents

all carry a lot of weight here.

A small town like this

is different from Seoul.

CENTRAL DETENTION CENTER

Oh, my, look at how much weight you've lost.

Dong-chul, you doing okay?

I guess he's busy with his father's election.

Your hearing's tomorrow, right?

Everything will be fine. Sang-hwan was a sure witness,

so his testimony tomorrow will sort everything out.

Don't worry about it.

Dong-chul.

We've deposited you some money, so buy whatever you want to eat, okay?

You two don't have money.

Use it to pay off your debt.

Don't worry about that.

I'll pay everything back when the donations on my streams go up.

Sang-hwan, you'll be at Dong-chul's trial, right?

We'll wait by the front gates.

Excuse me there,

I heard there's a place called "K Karaoke" nearby.

-Do you know where it is? -K?

Over there.

K KARAOKE

Sang-jin.

I...

I swear I'll avenge you.

K KARAOKE

Hey, Han Sang-hwan. Why aren't you picking up?

Is something wrong?

Dong-chul's in big trouble if you don't come.

I thought you were Dong-chul's best friend.

Dong-chul.

Please sit here.

Hey. What's gonna happen to him?

Where's Sang-hwan?

He'll be here.

Isn't he answering?

Let's just go.

Why, you little...

You little...

You dirty old...

Wait!

-Stop it a moment! -Why?

Hey, something's up

with this dude.

What is it?

No way. He's not dead, is he?

Why did you have to go overboard?

Then would you have just done nothing as a man with a hammer came

and tried to kill you? Jerk!

Yeah, this was self-defense.

I don't know.

I'm out.

Let's go.

Is the defense's witness not coming?

Well, you see...

Sang-jin.

Sang-jin.

Sang-jin.

Mister.

DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE EMERGENCY CONVOY

Dad.

Dad, what on Earth happened?

Sang-mi.

I'm sorry.

I...

I'm so sorry to you both.

Dad.

What do you mean?

I'm so incompetent.

I couldn't do anything for you two.

That's not true, Dad.

I'm feel so reassured because I have you.

So...

please don't give up.

Don't give up, Dad.

Dong-chul. Seok Dong-chul!

Dong-chul, answer me! Can't you hear me?

Dong-chul!

Dong-chul!

Stand tall.

Hey, Seok Dong-chul!

You're you!

I have

never once thought of your father

while looking at you!

So, you stupid fool...

stand tall!

I...

Let go!

Dong-chul.

Stand tall!

Dong-chul!

I'm sorry.

I'm sorry, Dong-chul!

Dong-chul...

I'm sorry!

I'm sorry, Dong-chul!

SAVE ME

Mom, stop it now. My arm hurts.

Is that you, Sang-jin?