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What?

How the fuck did that bitch BAE Tae-jin find out?

KM Rae-won Do you know how many strings I had to pull to get Byeokando?

UM Jung-hwa I told you I had the cash ready.

I told you I`m going direct to Kyoto!.

What? You think I was stalling for a cheaper deal?

I needed the time to get it authenticated.

What? How much?

How could you break our deal because she offered you more?

It`s over if that bitch gets a hold of that painting!

Who the fuck did this?

Which son of a bitch informed her?

Hey, hey, hey!

Written and Directed by PARK Hee-gon

Insadong Scandal : Replicated Strokes

1 80 thousand dollars.

Is there a 1 90 thousand?

1 90? 1 90 thousand, Thank you.

200 thousand.

200 thousand on the phone.

Is there a 21 0 thousand? Here, 21 0 thousand dollars.

220! 220 thousand, thank you.

Anyone for 230 thousand?

No bid for 230 thousand? Then, sold for 220 thousand dollars.

The next painting is

Woman by the Window a nude painting by KIM Jae-cheon,

The most celebrated artist in the Modern Korean art.

The starting bid is 300 thousand dollars!

300! 300 thousand, thank you!

31 0 thousand?

31 0 thousand, thank you.

Anyone for 320 thousand? 320 thousand dollars, thank you.

330 thousand dollars!

AUCTlON WARNlNG- RlSK OF FORGERY WOMAN BY THE WlNDOW 340 thousand dollars! thank you.

350 thousand dollars?

`Woman by the Window` Risk of Forgery?

I would Iike to apologize. We`II have a short break.

Due to its sensitive nature, we have called an expert.

Mr. LEE Kang-joon is a painting restorer worked for Sorbonne Nouvelle.

What would he know that we don`t?

We stop here, it would be the same as declaring it as a fake.

The paint strokes, style and the autograph prove it`s authentic.

It`s a replica.

Don`t touch the canvas Iike that!

I`ve judged art for more than 40 years.

Poor KIM used to reuse old canvas.

They were roughly from 1 930s.

The method of bleaching canvas was introduced after 1 945.

The fact that bleaching is visible here doesn`t fit.

AIso, KIM only used one brush in his paintings.

But this has Iines painted with different sorts of brushes.

It would be a joke to even call this a replica.

This is one sloppy job.

What makes you think you can outsmart me?

AIIume to pipe a Ia pompe!

Don`t play with fire in front of the fire station.

You know how to judge a painting?

Then keep Iooking.

That rubbish restorer!

It will be the end if this gets out to our high profile clients.

Let`s just keep this between us.

My god, Ms.BAE!

Congratulations!

But in this state,

who could possibly restore this painting?

There`s only one man for this job.

He`s been out of commission still he`s the best.

- Three beers. - Okay

We will continue the auction at 360 thousand.

The problem is their bloated ego and conceit.

KIM Jae-cheon`s nude painting has been sold for 800 thousand.

The more intelligent and Ioaded fuckers hate to Iose.

But will pay the price eventually.

Quit the talking. Hurry up and check or fold.

I raise.

I`II double what I owe you.

Or I`II sell my kidneys

You must have 3 or 4 kidneys.

Fuck! Don`t try and be clever.

Gotta earn my dues.

Too bad.

Fuck! What now?

Fuck!

We`re closing up now.

You could try some civility in your greetings.

Me?

I`m BAE of Gallery Bimun. You ignored my calls.

A knife isn`t so tasteful for a director Iike yourself.

Those skilled hands of yours

are only useful when they`re attached.

You Iike your sermons.

I Ieft the business a Iong time ago.

Even if it`s Byeokando?

Where did you dig this out?

I`m surprised you should ask me such a question.

To get it authenticated I asked LEE, YOON

and even called in CHOI in China.

One careless stroke would ruin the entire painting.

You Iook scared.

Maybe because of your previous scandal?

What`s it to you?

I heard you bet your organs.

You think you can buy me off?

You think you have the advantage?

When I`m the one holding the knife?

The brush becomes a knife.

Words become a sword. And money becomes a blade.

Aren`t these the principles of the art world?

1 million!

I`II give you 300 thousand upfront as contract fee.

Throw in that car on top of that.

I Iost my car in that Iast game.

- But that`s for Mr. JANG... - Be quite!

- How Iong? - Western art is hard to replicate

Asian art is tricky to restore.

About an year?

You can start working from tomorrow.

AIright!

Oh, I almost forgot...

Mr. JANG!

Bitch!

Lower your eyes from now on.

Don`t go sticking your nose into anything.

Control what you Iet out to the reporters.

How well he does the job

will determine its value.

Yes Miss.

Why didn`t you Ieave restoration with Japanese?

Kuroda?

It`s over if that old man gets the painting.

This time I want to control this deal.

Kuroda Centre, Japan

They found it in Kyoto!

How could you let that woman get her hands on it?

We have the file on LEE Kang-joon.

Was this the guy who restored Kanghwa Byeongpoong?

I`m here at the entrance of Gallery Bimun.

There have been accounts that LEE Kang-joon, who restored

Iost Kanghwa Byeongpoong will be given the commission.

So far no official statement has been made on the matter.

Mr. LEE! Any comments?

Could you tell us how Iong the restoration will take?

Despite the extensive damage,

I believe it will be completed in one year.

Is it true the painting will have a value of 40 million?

I don`t think we can put a price on a painting such as this.

Once it is restored,

it will be donated to the national gallery.

The painting is believed to be a Iegend in the art world.

Are you confident you will be able to restore it?

With the facilities and resources of the gallery

and my skills

I believe it is possible.

I am confident that I will succeed.

One more question!

Get the broadcasting first.

We have to grab everyone`s attention ahead of time.

Yes ma`am.

The restoration process involves various methods of preparation.

First, you prepare the paints of that period.

Measure the thickness and quality of the canvas.

Then you find and create the exact materials for the job.

After that you must live inside the mind of the artist.

Intricate details of your brush strokes,

your mind and the life of the artist must be in tune.

Each time a section is completed, photographic and scanning

equipment are used to guarantee a perfect restoration.

I see.

Could you tell us more about Byeokando?

Camera five for Monitor one.

When the royal prince Ahnpyeong,

saw the painting of his dream,

A Dream Journey to the Peach BIossom Land,

he wanted to see the dreams of the artist AN Kyon.

So you`re saying that the artist`s reply

- was Byeokando. - Yes.

The knowledge of its existence was discovered 60 years ago

in the journals of JANG Seung-eop.

How soon will we be able to see the painting?

It`s not ready at the moment but when it is completed

you`II be able to witness the painting flawlessly restored.

With his Iooks and wit, he seems to be your project not the art.

I`m expecting your support.

The dryer`s set up.

1st year of King Saejo reign Joseon Dynasty

A Dream Journey to the Peach Blossom Land?

You have painted my dream magnificently.

Now, I would like to see your dream.

By chance if I have that opportunity

I will offer it to you your majesty.

Shall we begin?

Janganpyeong Antique Market This place seems Iike it`s out of business these days.

It still has its uses.

You should inform me when you have new goods in town.

News travels fast.

You`ve come to see my new stock.

If you Iook, you should see the ones with a red sticker.

Paintings by North Korea`s best and the finest!

Shit, Iook at the finish on the canvas, its perfection.

30 grand a piece!

Don`t think that I don`t know how you northerners deal.

What do you take me for?

I`m an honest man.

No need to Iook at the fakes.

I can offer you 500 bucks for apiece.

Mr. Jang.

Take everything with a red sticker.

These ones, too.

You have sharp eyes!

These are SUNWOO Young`s.

And these are JUNG Chang-mo`s. You got a good selection.

But these ones are a Iittle ambiguous.

Those are the easiest to sell.

There`s no problem selling them in a pack.

I`II be off.

Ms. YOON!

Write a notice that I`II be shipping these with the pottery to Japan.

Tell them... 100 thousand apiece.

Inform the company owners about the new art collection.

They`II swarm Iike bees to honey when I offer to exhibit

and raise their value.

Good evening.

Congressman PARK.

- Congratulations, MS. BAE. - Thank you.

Good evening.

There`s someone I would Iike to introduce.

Mr. LEE!

This is Mr. LEE Kang-joon.

Good evening sir.

It`s an honour to meet such a prodigy in person.

Thank you sir.

I heard Byeokando is a superior

piece to that of A Dream Journey to the Peach BIossom Land.

You have an extraordinary gift!

It`s all thanks to Ms. BAE.

You dominate the business in Insadong, don`t you?

Business?

If I was after making money, I wouldn`t be standing here.

It was a pleasure.

Director BAE.

You are truly an amazing woman.

Say hello, this is Mr. LEE.

This is Madam KWON.

He provides the paints from China and Japan.

The blue paints were decent, but the Iast batch was dreadful.

What? Dreadful?

Why so sensitive?

Payments for the North Korean ones have been deposited.

Once they ratify the Iaw on Gallery Stimulation Act,

all illegal and stolen art kept in gallery will be Iegalised.

Does that mean BAE`s illegal collection can be exhibited?

Someone`s gonna be filthy rich. Even she has Byeokando.

God, she`s even manipulating the Iaw so she can sell everything.

Must I collect payments in person every time we have a heist?

You think we can do what you do?

We just invest.

We don`t have the crafty skills for business Iike you do.

I almost forgot...

The head of Mihyun Gallery wanted a piece of the deal.

Saying he`s got spare funds.

My god man!

Money isn`t the issue, but trust that no one here is a backstabber.

Let`s sign an oath of secrecy.

This is the oath right?

Is it that hard to trust each other?

Here.

Write neatly, sign it.

Mark your finger print.

Everyone knows this is confidential, right?

Of course.

You should know...

One person`s betrayal will be everyone`s downfall.

You think you`re gonna freeze to death?

Dressed Iike fucking old fogies.

Don`t you have any sense of fashion?

Should be ashamed to call yourselves curators.

No, fuck it!

Who`s taking care of YOON`s painting?

It`s just... Mr. YOON is so conscientious.

So what?

Are you gonna sit there and just admire him?

If you`re Iiving off commission, you should be more aggressive.

Fuck them if it gets you a promotion.

Next!

What`s happening with SONG Tae-su`s exhibition?

Everything`s smooth.

By the way, about Exhibition Hall 3...

There have been complaints from the restoration Iab.

My equipment keeps breaking down whenever there`s a new installation.

They shouldn`t have built them so close.

We chose the first floor due to vibrations.

Do you expect us to have the restoration Iab in the Iobby?

How about we change the Iocation of the Iab?

Maybe I should work when there are no exhibitions.

Is incompetence becoming a trend?

How dare you point fingers in my presence?

Have you all Iost it?

You do as she tells you to do. No questions asked!!

Dongdaemun Black Market, Seoul

It`s here, move it.

Hurry your ass!

Move in!

Shit!

Stop!

Stop them!

Who the fuck told the cops?

Fuck! Over there!

You fucker!

Stop!!

Fucking stop!

Stop!

Stop!

Son of a bitch! Trying to fucking stab me...

Jesus!

It`s all here, treasures of the Joseon Dynasty.

Dadaepo Warehouse, Busan

It`s all Ioaded. Everything`s gone as planned.

Where are you?

At the Grand Hotel.

Let`s have a drink before you Ieave.

Make sure you finish the job.

I heard the cops had found out about the deal.

Director gave the cops a lead on another small deal.

I`II be arriving in 5 minutes.

Put it in the safe.

Yes, ma`am.

- Showtime! - Okey doke! Showtime!

Sang-bok, Iet`s go.

You fathead,

Every time,you,put this, Oh! It`s on.

- I got this. - Get out of my way.

Yeonan Waterfront Private Auction

You`re Iate.

Man, it`s been busy running errands all day.

Cold here. Let`s move it.

Gather around!

This is the real deal! Real time bargains!

Here`s a beauty!

You`II find more real shit here than those `official` auctions.

We`II kick start it with 70 grand.

PIace your bids!

Everyone! Start your bids.

Anybody for 80? No higher? 85!

90! Keep it coming!

95! Fantastic!

What the hell...?

Stop!

You sir!

- Who me? - Yeah, you sir.

Why the fuck are you holding up 80 when the bid is over 90?

- Security! - Yes!

He`s about to Ieave. Why don`t you show him the door?

Ok, Iet`s get this auction rolling.

1 05! 1 1 0!!

1 50!! 1 50!!

Okay! 1 50 grand!

Okay, 1 60!!

Hold up!

You! Who are you?

We`re the Cultural Asset squad.

You are under arrest for the sale and purchase of illegal arts.

Take it slow guys!

Gentlemen! It`s not polite to push.

Let`s have some order in here!

Fucking bastards!

What the...

Look here, you don`t even have the basics.

Who the fuck accepts checks at auctions?

I tried to tell them that we only take cash...

Shut it before I bust your balls.

What is this, a fish market?

Get in!

C`mon! Move it!

Shut the fuck up!

Shut up before he fucks you up.

Quickly, three more to go.

Squeeze in two more.

Here`s the Iast one! AIright!

Man! They`re a noisy Iot.

They all fit!

Where are you going?

Hey! You son of a bitch!

People in Korea

are so fucking impatient!

CIean up the cash,

Try and cut the price on the Ieft over payment for the machine.

Why do we have to pay back what we stole in the first place?

Save 5 grand for the casino.

This shits good.

What about the workshop?

BAE dominates the best replica workshops.

With this much detail,

it`s definitely a replica by Hojinsa.

Bring him in when he resurfaces.

That sucker wants nothing but money.

AIso, do you even know where he`s hiding?

Are you not painting anymore?

Painting doesn`t pay the bills. There`s more money in art deals.

- How much did you pay? - 20 thousand.

I thought I could get ten times more profit.

But they got to me too, even though I`m an art Ph.D.

Why didn`t you get it authenticated?

How could I go against such a big company Iike Daehan Auction?

When they say it`s genuine, the world believes it.

I`II give you 50 thousand.

Fucking art trophies on show! Pretentious bastard!

Is it some Major League Baseball or what?

Just tell me your name. You must have one.

Answer the fucking question!

Who`s the dealer?

Give me the name who funded this heist!

I told you there`s no such thing!

Quit playing games!

You smell good.

Which shampoo do you use?

You fucking cocksucker!

Detective CHOI!!

You`re a cop for Christ`s sake!

- Stop! - Let go!

- Motherfucker! - Motherfucker?

Detective CHOI! Stop!

I`m gonna rip his balls off!

Bitch! You`re finished!

You better call the Iawyer!

Ms. BAE.

Thanks to you, we were able to handle the situation.

We appreciate your help.

You`re very welcome.

It would be a pleasure to dine with you.

I`m sorry. - Sorry?

Will that bring back my money?

If we pressure brokers...

What happens if they tell the cops we`re behind the porcelain theft?

Stay silent until the replicas are completed.

Once it`s finished, I`II find and kill them all.

I heard Mr. JANG was in a car crash.

Is he okay?

Shit happens I guess. How`s the job coming along?

One paint stroke and one colour at a time.

Restorations all about patience.

It will be finished on time.

How could you Iet this go? We`ve all Iost our money.

We should find where the Ieak is.

Did someone double-cross us?

So, you`re expecting insurance?

Don`t forget.

Your Ioss is nothing to mine.

Don`t you know how they will mock us if this gets out?

I will reimburse everything at the next deal.

Madam KWON!

Two cups of tea!

Tea my arse!

You think this is some tea house?

Just make us a cuppa man.

You know something about the deal in Dongdaemun?

You do right?

Why do you have to spoil my peace and quiet? I`m clean.

We didn`t say you were a suspect.

Just tell us what you know.

You rob graves. I wouldn`t call you `clean` now, would you?

Jesus Christ!

It`s been 20 years! Just stop busting my ass.

I feel Iike shit because of Byeokando.

Fix your own drink!

Feeling Iike shit eh? What about Byeokando?

That was mine in the beginning!

What are you talking about?

I was the one who found it in Kyoto.

So I pulled some strings to bring it over and at the Iast moment,

that bitch BAE came along, paid 3 million and snatched it.

As if. I`m not convinced.

I`m telling you the truth.

I was just about to Ieave for Kyoto with money.

That`s a Iot of cash.

That`s very resourceful buying 4 million painting for 3.

Well, that`s that.

You know LEE Kang-joon, right?

Why do you bring him up? He`s not relevant.

Do you know him?

Very well.

I did 6 months of traffic police duty because on that bastard.

That sucker is driving me crazy as well.

With this restoration, now he`s ordering me to get this and that.

That young bastard think he can boss me around

now that he`s working for that bitch, BAE Tae-jin.

God, it`s cold.

Holy shit.

Speak of the devil.

It`s been a Iong time. The successful Mr. LEE.

You really made a comeback.

Everybody gets Iucky sometimes.

I thought you would`ve been fired by now.

Can you get these quickly? I`m running short on paint.

See you around.

Let`s not.

Luck my ass!

Madam K.

You really know nothing about the Dongdaemun incident?

For fuck`s sake! I said no!

Get out! Get out!

Do you still think that LEE smuggled the Kanghwa Byungpung?

He got released on Iack of evidence.

- Let go already! - Fuck that!

It was definitely him!

Why would it go missing as soon as he went to Cheondong Temple?

AIso, there`s evidence to tie him with the Japanese.

Why would he make trouble again When working for BAE now?

I`ve been probing around. He Iost millions in gamblin.

To pay off his debt he needs to either sell both his kidneys,

or replicate for BAE Tae-jin.

LEE and BAE. What a pair!

A forger and a stolen good dealer!

Those fucks, as soon as I get the evidence this time, I`m gonna...

Calm down.

That`s right! Take them in and Iet them rot.

Or get screwed again and hand out traffic tickets again.

Fuck that! Don`t bring that up!

We`re not working for violent cases.

AIso, don`t think you`II get a transfer to that division.

You think that`s all I care about?

Of course!

Whatever!

The elevator is situated in the centre.

The stairs, there`s only one flight opposite the elevator.

There`II be way more visitors than usual

because of the SONG`s self portrait exhibition.

You just turn your backs to the surveillance cameras.

We can take care of the electricity from the rooftop.

3rd floor will be most packed. There`s Iounge and exhibition.

Get some thick smoke fuming.

Bro, what should you do then?

- Maybe, Ventilate? - Focus! For fuck`s sake!

At the right time, hit the fire alarm.

Cut the power.

What`s up?

What`s going on there?

The power out will make everyone panic.

And then?

Shout out.

Fire!

Fire!

You know we`re up for anything. Bang comes the water!

Okay!

There`II be no sprinklers in the exhibition room.

State of the art equipment?

It`s all for show.

Just cut it out, and bag it.

Meanwhile, draw attention.

How?

really well?

Fucking open this door!

That`s them! Catch them!

Fucking get them!

- What happens if we get caught? - Don`t jinx us man.

Promise I come visit with some nice food.

In the meantime, roll it up.

Smile, be natural, and just walk out with it.

- Okay? - Okay.

And you?

Me?

I`II be Iistening to music or something.

I saw some guys with masks running!

I thought you didn`t want to meet again. But here we are.

Where were you then?

In the restoration room.

Fire alarms sounding outside and you didn`t Ieave?

The room gets automatically Iocked down if the alarms go off.

It`s the safest place so why bother Ieaving?

So if there really was a fire

you would`ve had no choice but to burn.

Excuse me? What are you implying?

Something tells me...

You`II have no problem finding the portrait.

It`s a great publicity stunt.

This bitch doesn`t fucking get it!

- Ma`am, I will... - You think I`m enjoying this?

They`II sell it on the black market and if we fuck up,

with the cops and media on this, we`II never find the painting!

It`s pretty.

This is definitely a piece worth possessing.

On 17th December, 1 963,

when the First Iady Iooks at the dinner table,

all the tableware was Japanese!

Then she saw the timely arrival of a bone china gift.

Bone china! English ceramics made with cow bones.

So she thought we should try making these ourselves.

She ordered 3 thousand pieces.

And only three were successfully made.

This is one of them!

The economy`s bad so I`II give you a discount.

800 thousand including VAT. Bargain?

Okay?

Let me find the prop.

How much?

For you...

it`s 8000 won.

The SONG portrait. Who did it?

How would I know? I`m not a psychic.

Then find out.

So you`re saying,

LEE Kang-joon and BAE teamed up

to smuggle the Song portrait?

Are you crazy?

They`re the victims.

Don`t you know how well-connected BAE is?

I`m not investigating BAE.

Then what?

You want surveillance

so you can question her peers!

It just strange that they`re teamed up.

How can BAE make such money with exhibitions alone?

She must have some operations behind doors.

You should be working for the National Tax Service, not here.

She`s been suspected of insurance fraud before!

Or for an insurance firm!

I could`ve put her behind bars for insurance fraud!!

What the hell`s wrong with you!!

Before, you said LEE was scheming with Cheondong Temple

and made a scene there!

That Temple is a religious institution!

Me and Detective KANG, we had to write an apology because of you!

I Iet you off easy that time!

I still sweat whenever I think of that whole incident!

Let`s not fuck this up!

Me and him, we`re both too old to get a job somewhere else.

Stop tailing an innocent person.

Just find that damn portrait!

Let`s go eat.

Let`s go!

You know the private auction house down at the pier?

Rumours are that it`ll be there.

I think many galleries are taking the bait!

Quite a turn out. They must`ve smelt it.

The item is the self portrait of artist SONG Tae-su.

Well, everybody knows it`s a stolen good!

This will be a clean purchase, no strings attached.

We`II begin at 400 thousand dollars.

We`II move up in increments of 1 0 thousand.

41 0!

410! Long way to go!

- 450. - We have 450.

- Anymore? - 480.

- 500! - 530!

550

- 600! - We have 600 thousand.

- 650! - 800!

We have 20 on top of the 800. 820!

- 900! - That is very nice. 900!

Anyone for more than 900?

1 million.

We have 1 million!

Any more than 1 million?

Going once, going twice. 1 million!

Sold for 1 million!

This is it, including the Iast one, right?

And this is the Iast time!

You can count on us.

You know that BAE and LEE.

Aren`t they meant to be on the same side?

You know how fast things change in this business.

Fucking fast.

I heard the director of Hojinsa moved his factory.

Does he still come here?

No, the old man doesn`t show himself anymore.

He`s focusing on his work...

Running your mouth again? Huh?

There are things scarier than Scary in Iife.

- Get pissed off. - Then beat `em.

- Beating till one dies. - Then killing.

Something Iike that.

Scarier than scary.

He`s a simple being.

AIright! AIright! I`II tell you!

- See you again. - Take care.

How much more of this do we have to do?

Just how many paintings does he want to forge?

He needs this for the job.

Give me that basket.

I told you to cut it out.

It suits you man.

Soo-jung.

I know I have put you guys...

We know everything.

So fucking pretty.

That you were forging paintings to Iook after the three of us.

It`s not Iike you guys didn`t have a hard time when I went to France.

Don`t you know we`re doing this because we want to?

So stop slaking off and keep digging for those clams.

But still...

What the hell! Stop it!

Damn it!

You guys!!

I said stop!

Stop it. It really hurts!

Kanghwa Byeongpoong, Choendong Temple

Living as an orphan,

all I knew was to draw and paint.

Being proud of that one ability

I made a living by forging paintings.

I returned to this place, which raised me to become the

best restoration artist in Asia, to repay my debt.

The untouchable Kanghwa Byeongpoong!

The restoration of it...

was the first work I did to repay those who protected me.

And it vanished.

Just vanished.

Let go of the painting now, son.

When you were around 1 0,

I was surprised at seeing how well you copied my drawings.

Add this to the kids` tuition and Iiving expenses.

You`re not still in contact with that PARK person, are you?

I`m not. Don`t worry.

Closed for holiday

Give it to me!

If you`ve been paid, you should give me the fucking painting!

I said I wouldn`t sell.

You think you`re an artist?

Crazy bastard.

Whatever you do, you`re a fucking forger.

Watch your mouth.

You draw whatever I pay you for.

If not, hand over all your paintings!

I refuse to give them up to trash Iike you.

The pathetic Iife you have, that`s trash!

You can buy the world with money!

You Iike it so much... Do you think you can Iet it go?

Does it Iook Iike I Iike it? - Of course.

His paintings have depth because he uses a Iot of blank space.

And on top, the blank spaces are always in dark tones.

If it was me

I would have used different colours.

Maybe red or white.

That`s the essence of his work.

Sorry for asking for a favour. I know you`re busy.

I did it in between my breaks.

Bring the painting.

Kuroda Centre, Japan

I received 3 million dollars for you.

The price has been raised as it is SONG`s final piece.

Thank you.

Your recent pottery shipment...

I`m not impressed by the decreasing quality.

It`s not easy to find good pieces because all kinds of people are

trying to buy antiques these days.

It`s been difficult because people are trying to get back

ancient art stolen during the colonial era.

What if they weren `t brought to Japan?

A Dream Journey to the Peach Blossom Land?

Considering what the Korean scums did,

it`d have been burnt during the Korean War.

This plate we call ltodawan.

Wasn `t this just an plain bowl made in Jinju?

But it was brought to Japan and

passed down the generations of the Toyotomi family,

now it`s worth over 100 million dollars.

It doesn `t matter who made it.

It`s who owns it!

That is its value!!

It`s only a matter of time the price on the Byeokando

will reach over 200 to 300 million once it`s in Japan

It`ll never return to Korean once it comes here this time.

Korean people are satisfied with just looking at

the replica of A Dream Journey to the Peach Blossom Land

at the National Museum.

I didn `t expect you to restore the painting in Korea.

You`re recruiting the man who restored Kanghwa Byeongpoong?

He `s known to have the hands of God.

He doesn `t know the Kanghwa Byeongpoong is here?

And he will never know. Ever.

After the release, what will you do with this guy?

The trick is to cut the blooming flowers before they start to wilt.

Gallery Seminar on Restoration and Duplication of Art The world fam

` Forging`

`challenges and mocks the hypocrisy ridden world of art.`

Then, what is the difference between restoration and forging?

In terms of skill and psychology,

I cannot confidently make a distinction.

I can, however, say

that once one begins to obsess over skill rather than meaning,

the value of art disappears.

Love vanishes and only calculation remains.

Whatever`s done only become Iayers of paint.

Eventually that`s how one becomes a forger.

Hojinsa Workshop, Kangwondo

You piece of shit!

Didn`t I tell you to Iacquer properly?

One of our paintings been made by a chemical tester

You fucking idiots!

What the...? - What made you pack up and

come to this shitty Iittle hole?

It smells.

Whol are these punks?

You know...

Wow! That`s a nice piece right there!

The pier auction thing. That went a Iittle too far.

You wouldn`t even meet me otherwise.

I just have too many things on my schedule.

I`m getting orders from overseas as well.

You`ve only got one oven running, fucking Iiar.

We don`t just mass produce paintings here!

There are different Ievels in the world of imitation.

Making good replicas? That`s not the point.

Once someone shows you the money

That`s the real deal.

That moment is catharsis.

There are at Ieast 1 0 good replica factories are in Korea.

Why the cops only raid yours?

- 5 times in a row. - Because we are the best...

Why only this place?

- What about the other places? - Peace.

Trashed paintings, Iost paintings must be in the hundreds.

If you add it all up...

- Tens of million wons? - Wholesale or retail price?

And you obviously had a hard time fleeing at night.

- You are diligent. - You here to make me angry?

No, we just feel sorry for you and your friends.

But he still runs away.

Is he stupid or naive?

Or maybe a coward. - I hope not.

- Isn`t he too old for this? - Sixty?

You Iittle shits!

Fuck all that. The important thing is...

- Why are we here? - Don`t you know?

The bottom Iine is

you`re Iosing customers and the cops regularly bust your ass.

Why is that? Aren`t you curious?

Mr. HAN

Did I say you could use another supplier?

I was in need of cash urgently.

It`s for my daughter`s education.

Must I pay for your daughter`s tuition?

Forgive me. PIease?

The arrangement was, you only take paintings from my suppliers.

Fucker!

You got guts buying a painting from Hojinsa.

It was only this one time.

Here.

Hey!

Fucking hell! I`m sick of this!

It`s been hours, how am I supposed to do business?

This isn`t some police night watchman`s place.

Then call the Dongdaemun and about SONG`s self-portrait!

Go interrogate someone else!

I don`t know shit, alright?

In that case, we`II be playing all night.

Where are all Asian art forgers? They`re awfully quiet these days.

We`II know immediately if it`s a forgery.

They`re not that stupid.

Don`t you know the ink and paper have to must be the same vintage?

The ink, I know.

Where in the world you gonna find 400 year-old paper?

China.

With money, you get paper and ink a couple of hundred years old.

But the most difficult to find is paper made by Joseon palace.

You see, the royal paper was made differently.

So the quality is different!

Jesus!

They all Iook the same to me.

You sure you have the right job?

Use different trees then the texture differs, you follow?

The thickness varies between each paper maker.

The tint varies because the water is different.

If you get your hands on paper made by Chosun palace,

it`s 500 years, easy!

- Where could you find that? - Find it?

You can make it!

In Chosun, the Royal papers were very precious.

They even used to recycle paper when making the history records.

It was called Saecho,

In extremely clear and icy cold water

you wash the paper and then...

The ink comes off?

Told you it was royal paper!

That paper is the modern equivalent to Iaminated paper.

After Saecho, you put the paper in a pot and tear it apart.

Then you dry it flat,

then dye it with water boiled with leaves and acorns.

It is a long journey!

To every Temple, house, and cave...

Searching the most uninhabited areas.

Once you find the dust.

It`s the equivalent to hitting the jackpot.

This is crucial the point.

You cover it with dust from hundreds of years ago.

Where can you find centuries-old dust?

You find that then you can literally travel back in time.

You`re not only fooling the eyes,

but with the smell alone you fake a 100, 200 years easy.

Spectrograph, measuring instruments?

No machine can tell the difference!

You know what`s more?

Then there`s the ultimate technique.

It`s not forging but you can`t say it isn`t either.

Looks Iike one sheet.

But as you know, it`s two.

Wonjeop`s the original painting.

The other is called Baejeop.

If you put the Wonjeop onto a scroll, it tears easily.

So you stick the same paper, the Baejeop, on the back.

Most pictures we see these days were made Iike this. Follow?

This is Wonjeop and Baejeop makes up one sheet.

Over time the ink and paint is absorbed.

This is Wonjeop. and this is Baejeop.

You don`t touch the Wonjeop.

Forgers work on the baejeop.

This is the pinnacle of Asian art forgery!

Then you get an identical painting?

Not yet. There`s one more step.

Hoe-eum water!

This is the magic behind it all.

If you spray that over the Baejeop,

it breathes Iife into the painting to make it identical.

Hoe-eum water is the bee`s knees.

- I`ve only ever seen it once! - Who`s done it?

There`s a Iegendary forger.

Even the artist wouldn`t tell the original from his replica.

You talking about PARK?

- What does he do these days? - Don`t know.

He disappeared after what happened to his hand.

BAE Tae-jin, that bitch put an end to the real human cultural asset.

Been a Iong time.

Why should I help you?

Don`t you want to pay back for what happened to your hands?

Where`s Mr. LEE?

He`s hanging back to replace the equipment.

Thanks for replacing them in no time.

Okay, we`II Ieave you to it. One, two, three!

- Take care. - You too.

A security guard? You do that sort of stuff too?

Are we all ready?

Now, who the hell is he?

This ain`t some homeless shelter.

Look at this sucker.

Mr. PARK, sir!

I`m sorry I didn`t recognize you.

It`s an honour.

- Can I come in? - Of course! Come in!

- Take his bag you idiot! - Yes sir.

The ink not soaked in properly. How could a Baejeop be so faint?

That`s why I brought you in.

This is unchartered territory.

Even I`ve not trodden this far.

If used incorrectly, Hoe-eum water is poison!

Then make one which is medicine!

What about what I asked for earlier?

I`m getting that ready! What are you punks doing?

Shit! Does this actually change anything?

- Human cultural asset my arse! - You idiot!

We are so blessed right now!

Here!

Try it.

No droplets!

We need a rainbow!

Make a rainbow.

Then spray it again.

Look at the flowers, not the paper.

When the flowers bloom, so will the painting.

FIowers bloom...

It`s so dramatic!

Now the overlock is done.

Take it.

But...

What are you going to do with such a well known painting?

Take it to the next Ievel of course!

Sir!

PIease stay here and pass on your wisdom.

Our factory gets a Iot of foreign orders.

- Just get me a drink! - Yes sir!

Stop doin` that! Smells Iike shit!

Dirty fuck!

It`s cold.

Where`s Soo -jung?

She`s completely passed out.

Take care of her, will you?

- Did you pick up the stuff? - I got it.

Hey, that apple!

It ain`t from China right? Did you check it?

Chinese? It`s German you asshole.

You know what I had to go through to get this?

I had to pay some guys off...

- Don`t! - It`s quieter and better.

- Take care of yourself. - AIright...

You stink of alcohol and shit. The whole fucking package.

Did you Iisten to the machine manual? Where`s the stuff?

I put it in the box here with the manual. Here it is.

So you press this?

You idiot!

- You`re crazy! - Don`t! Don`t!

The building was refurbished except this wall.

That`s so lucky! How can the restoration lab be right there?

I asked them to make it here!

You want to go through my underwear as well?

Make it quick will you?

Thanks, man.

Hurry the hell up!

- And this part... - Timing is crucial! Right?

Fire in the hole!

What the hell? What`s this?

- It`s the restoration Iab! - What`s going on?

Goddamn! I told you to hit me when I give you the signal!

For fuck`s sake!

- Shit! Sorry, you okay? - Let go.

It was too soon right? Sorry.

- I`m so sorry. - Just go...

Okay...

First, break the safe to make it look like a theft.

Soo-jung, you swap the original painting with the fake.

Then...

Gently, just leave a mark.

Bro! You know what I mean? Really gentle alright?

Oh my god! Hurry!

Scary.

They came in American style.

Is Byeokando inside the safe?

No!

Over there!

So there`s nothing that`s been stolen?

How can you say that? Unbelievable...

Anyway shouldn`t we move this somewhere else?

The release is due very soon.

There`s no time to move all this equipment and do the work.

Let`s talk separately.

There`s been a Iot of activity here.

- I`d Iike your cooperation... - How dare you!

- What? - What the fuck

...were you guys doing while my gallery was being hit?

If the police did their job would this have happened?

And you want me to cooperate?

Stop fucking around and just clean up and Ieave!

You really pissed her off!

I told you it`d be hard for you to be a good cop.

You`re picking crumbs off BAE at the moment.

But one day I`m going to make sure it`s rat poison.

Let`s just go. C`mon.

Ouch, my tummy...

Ifyou wouldjust wait till after the public release

so that a replica can be made.

Just send it over after lt`s release!

I will make the replica.

Nakamura is very unhappy.

So...? You don `t want the stuff now?

Alright!

I will send it over as soon as the event is over.

You can take care of the forgery.

Byeokando is safe,

and there is only a few more days to go.

You should be more relaxed.

AIso, I`ve threatened Hojinsa enough.

You`ve got so many fingers in so many jars. What`s with that?

AII the handy work is done. Now it`s the machine job.

Are machines ready?

Okay!

It`s coming out nicely.

Hurry the fuck up!

Listen up! We take them down as soon as we arrive.

What a fucking waste of time.

The cops are here.

The cops are here.

Search the place!

Look over there.

Take a Iook in the storage.

Something`s burning.

What is that?

It`s a historic day here at the Changdeok Palace as the crowds

gather to witness the exhibition of the restored Byeokando.

The painting is a response to

A Dream Journey to the Peach BIossom Land

and is the only surviving piece from the two.

We are here to celebrate the restoration of a national treasure.

Ladies and gentlemen and honored guests, good evening!

First, I would Iike to thank you for your patience and interest

in this restoration project.

I would Iike to introduce Mr. LEE who restored this historic painting.

60 years ago, the journal of JANG Seung-eop was discovered.

Within was written proof of the birth of Byeokando 400 years ago.

Byeokando,

was destined to Iive in secrecy since its initial creation,

due to the fact that the royal prince Ahnpyeong

was overthrown by Saejo.

After the royal prince was exiled,

and Six Loyal Servants had been executed,

AN Kyon, who painted

A Dream Journey to the Peach BIossom Land

A Dream Journey to the Peach Blossom Land was valued by the new prince Sejo

and remained in the Palace as a royal court painter.

Despite all that,

he began painting the dream

he couldn`t show the royal prince Ahnpyeong.

For many days, without sleeping, he drew and redrew his dream.

Despite all the hard work,

the painting was hidden in Seunghwaru for 400 years.

Years passed and it was at the end of Joseon Dynasty.

The Japanese who were scheming to plunder our Iands

seized our national treasures. Seunghwaru was no exception.

And so the royal paintings and writings were Iost.

However, the first record of the existence of Byeokando

was found in the journal of JANG, discovered 60 years ago.

Last year, the painting was found.

For the past year, the painting has been under restoration

and we are here today to witness the fruits of our dedication.

This exhibition here at the Palace, is a historically symbolic event.

The Palace was built to resemble the shape of Mt. Bukhan.

BukhansanMt) is the dragon, a symbol of the King.

Changdeok Palace represents the head of the dragon.

And here at the head, the eye of the dragon was created.

Right next to you is the pond, Buyongji, the eye of the dragon.

The blue eye of the dragon.

I`m setting off.

This is what the artist painted.

The artist, who so desired prince Ahnpyeong to become king

painted his dream as he mourned for the royal prince.

Ladies and gentlemen!

Restored to its original form,

it is my honor to present Byeokando.

- It`s amazing! - What is that?

Great job.

Could you say a few words?

One moment, please!

- The Congressmen are? - On the 2nd floor.

We`ve sent in our best girls.

- And Mr. LEE? - He`s already here.

Yes, Ma`am.

The replica will be made in Japan so LEE should...

I`II take care of him.

The road to my life

is hard to find or leave

Take off my heavy shoes Leave my burdens

Great job everyone! Cheers!

Without any plans or expectations

Follow the stars, Follow the wind.

I`m going to fly away

Captain, drink!

It`s so refreshing to finally close this case.

Like that cloud in the sky Ifl can find my way,

I can do it alone. Now everybody!

I`m going to go my way

Like the flowing river

Great!

- Say cheese! - You! Do you know who I...

A round of applause, please!

I know you must be tired but drop by the office tomorrow.

There`s the matter of payment

and there are things Ieft to wrap up.

I`II be there.

I also have something I want to collect and return.

With no expectations

Follow the stars Follow the wind

I`m going to fly away

Iike the cloud in the sky

If I can find my way

I can do it alone

Like the flowing river

If I find my dream I can take on the world.

What`s wrong? You don`t Iook Iike your usual self.

Aren`t you the most famous in Insadong.

You think so?

I`II pick it up Iater. Actually, I may not come back.

Ifit were me,

I would have tried a different color.

Maybe red or white.

Take everything!

What do you think you`re doing?

Madam KWON!

You`re in this together?

Hurry and take everything! Quick!

Leave that bastard and take everything! Quickly!

Hurry! Get in!

SONG!

SONG!

The carbon analyzer failed to give a measurement.

It must have been superior dusting work.

You sent me the Baejeop.

The Wonjeop of Byeokando! The original!

Bring it yourself in person!

If you don`t, we`re finished!

Here. It`s the container rental fee, shipping cost.

And a bonus.

It`s a bit too obvious that your paintings were forged.

Were they?

I`II see you next time. So Iong, comrades!

What are you doing? Hurry up and climb up!

Hey!

Must an old man come up here? Christ!

You`re so pathetic!

You Iittle shit. I`m as old as your father!

You sons of bitches have no respect for his elders.

You know what.

I was so anxious around that bitch, my heart was pounding.

That frightful bitch.

It was about time you called.

Did you receive the gifts I sent you?

Return the painting before I kill you.

You think you can boss me around when I have the Ieverage?

20 million dollars.

Not so bad, is it? Anyways, you`re getting 40 million for it.

Sell your private collection, and that`II be easy!

One more thing!

Kanghwa Byeongpoong!

It would be nice if you could return it to Cheondong Temple.

- You! - What?

Did you think I wouldn`t find out?

Motherfucker! You think you can play me?

I`ve put everything on the Iine.

Do whatever you want.

Gather the investors. And call Detective CHOI.

Have you gone mad?

Sell out the Iot.

Kanghwa Byeongpoong will be arriving at Busan pier tonight.

Alright.

It`s arriving in Busan tonight.

Tell YOON...

to take it to Cheondong Temple.

LEE Kang-joon, that motherfucker!

That bitch sold the deal out to the cops.

The North Korean paintings were all forgeries!

- She played you all. - Is this true?

It`s true.

I thought you and BAE were...

You`ve been her gangs for 1 0 years

and you`re Iecturing me on Ioyalty?

The whistles been blown. It`s up to you to get on board.

Or go under

I thought BAE had been hit hard this time.

Shouldn`t you be with her?

That`s 30 years of underground art dealings inside.

Is this bait?

You think this will save your ass?

If I told you, I`d spoil the fun.

I deserve to have at Ieast one secret of my own.

I`m a Iittle busy.

The house is throwing a major game. Drop by some time.

Yes, detective KANG.

You know the Woman by the Window?

They found the original.

- What the fuck? - The buyer

...is threatening to take the auction to court.

You`re saying Daehan Auction made a forgery deal?

It was sent from the late LEE Myung-hoon.

Who the fuck`s he?

It`s SONG Tae-su`s real name.

Once we have the painting, Chop him up and bury him.

1 0 percent of that is yours.

Hello? Is this the broadcasting station?

I`m calling about some information I have.

AII the evidence is there!

Fuck! What else do you need!!

We`II Iose the case if we don`t catch LEE and BAE this time!!

Fuck!

What the hell!

Hey! C`mon! Let`s move out!

The cops are on their way.

- Get out when your phone rings. - AIright, see you there.

High ranking official under suspicion of being

involved with smuggling and art forgery.

Gallery owner, BAE Tae-jin charged for

the smuggling of Byeokando to Japan.

Congressman PARK, this is BAE.

I`m actually in a meeting at the moment.

There`s been problem.

- If you could help Iike Iast time... - What are you implying?

`Like Iast time`?

You! I fucking made you! If it wasn`t for me...

Hey! You motherfucker!

They aren`t too bad for a Ionely night in.

And you know.

You don`t want to Iive Iike that.

Check the painting first.

Can you even tell the difference?

Give me the painting first!

And I told you to cast your fucking eyes down!

Give me the painting! You son of a bitch!!

Fuck!

Okay. Now it`s my turn!

BAE Tae-jin, get out!

Get out!

According to the police report,

Sotheby`s, the British Museum gave inconclusive reports,

which means you gave me a replica.

Where is it?

Still full of spirit.

You`re the same director BAE even in prison.

Byeokando!

Where is it you son of a bitch!

The original?

It could be anywhere.

Coming up with the paper, colors, and dusting...

Man, I worked my ass off creating a painting that doesn`t exist.

Don`t fuck around! I brought it over myself from Kyoto.

I`m the one who put it there.

Kyoto Antique Market, Japan.

Your sources act fast.

You came as soon as I Ieft.

AIso...

you seem to have made a Iot of enemies.

PARK.

Hojinsa

That fucking whore!!

Madam KWON.

SONG.

They all came on board instantly.

You owe me a big thing too. Kanghwa Byeongpoong!

Thanks to you, my reputation was ruined.

What are you going to do without a warrant?

I`m going to put him away that`s what.

With this sucker there`s no need for a warrant.

Because of these fucks we Iose so many national treasures to Japan.

Tragic story. This is as far as I go.

And...

You don`t Iook so hot.

Byeokando, which gained a lot of attention, was declared a fake.

According to police reports, gallery owner BAE Tae-jin

and the Japanese black market dealer Kuroda was charged

for forgery of the historic painting.

Meanwhile, the whereabouts of the man involved in this incident,

Mr. LEE, is currently unknown.

BAE`s secret fund, a sum of 2 billion one was donated to...

Are you crazy?

How could you donate all the Money?

I`m worth shit now.

You should have saved me a cut!

You told me to trust you! Fuck!

Then don`t stop!

We could always plan another job.

- Communication could be a problem. - It`s always been your problem.

Language isn`t the only factor.

This place is a swindlers` paradise!

There`s Iots to eat too.

Mr. LEE! Over here!

Mr. LEE!

Here comes our interpreter.

So are we getting into business straight away?

Rent might be pricey.

You know that we`ve got the skills.

Why did it take you so Iong? I`ve been expecting you!!