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"Any sufficiently advanced technology

is indistinguishable from magic."

ARTHUR C CLARKE

We're time travelers.

Year 2050.

We, Alice,

finally succeeded in traveling through time.

We were excited by the possibility of seeing someone who has already died.

People became fanatical

at the thought of going back in time

to live new lives.

That's how different times

and different worlds were connected.

People's lives became wealthier.

Until that book was discovered, that is.

Rumor had it

that the book said time travel, which we had only started to do,

would lead to a tragic end.

People called that book

The Prophecy.

In order to keep traveling through time,

we must find that ominous book at all costs.

That's why

I arrived in 1992 today

in order

to find the book.

YEAR 1992

Why are you crying, sweetie?

The sky rumbled.

Gosh, that sky is so bad.

Dad, what are you looking at?

Dad.

Hey.

Should we play hide-and-seek?

Hide-and-seek?

Are you it?

This time, how about

both of us hide?

That sounds like fun.

Go hide behind the desk.

You can't come out until I say so, okay?

Wait.

Here.

You can't lose this, okay?

Keep holding on to it.

Okay? Pinkie swear.

Dr. Jang Dong-sik.

I'm here for the book.

It finally started.

Are you from the year 2050?

Stop talking nonsense and pass the book.

It's not a book you can handle.

Drop the knife.

Sir, I've found it.

Yes.

I'll make sure not to read it.

Yes, sir. I'll bring it to you right away.

It's okay.

Hand over the book.

Who sent you?

I'm Yoo Min-hyuk from Alice.

We'll take The Prophecy.

What's the deal with this book that everyone's crazy over it?

Let's go.

Wait.

ALICE'S ADVENTURES IN WONDERLAND

I think someone's here.

Check upstairs, then. I'll search this floor.

Okay.

Where is it?

Where's the rest?

Tell me.

Where's the rest?

Tell me!

I'm sorry.

It's okay now.

What's your name?

I don't know!

What is this? What are you doing?

You should be punished for your crime by the laws of the people here.

The cops are coming. We should go.

She's in shock.

How can we just go?

But we can't take her.

The cops will look after her.

Okay.

Just let me be with her

until they get here.

-Go that way. -Yes, sir.

It's okay.

Dad…

He…

You can't read it.

It's the rule.

PHYSICIST JANG DONG-SIK MURDERED

CHILD IS RECUPERATING AT A HOSPITAL

Does it talk about the child?

Yes. It says she's recuperating at a hospital.

Really?

That's a relief.

Let's get ready to go back.

I feel sick inside.

It must be the radiation from the wormhole.

WORMHOLE: A TUNNEL THAT CONNECTS THE DIFFERENT SPACETIMES

I haven't been able to eat since yesterday. I kept on throwing up.

If you feel that sick, take some adaptive agent.

Can you at least act like you're worried?

I just want to finish the job perfectly.

I'm sorry.

The wormhole

will still be there until midnight.

Let's move out.

If it's the radiation, getting some fresh air will help.

Don't mind me.

How can I not?

You're the woman I love the most.

Okay?

Should we go out after a shower?

Yes.

"Where should I start?"

"The tragedy began

when she opened the door of time."

"If the baby hadn't gone through the door of time,

would nothing have happened?"

"If the baby was never born,

would it be any different?"

What is it? Do you still feel sick?

Yes.

I don't feel so good.

You're 12 weeks in. Didn't you know?

Go get your prenatal tests done first.

PRENATAL TEST MEDICAL TESTS FOR FETUS AND MOTHER

Ma'am?

You passed the wormhole

full of radiation while you were pregnant.

Let's be rational.

We have to pass the wormhole again in order to go back.

A horrific child could be born.

What happens

if I have it here?

Don't get any ridiculous ideas.

We have things to do back home. Get an abortion.

"Things to do"?

Tae-i, what I mean is…

I'm hungry.

I'll get rid of it.

I will.

But before that,

I want to feed it some good food.

Yes.

I'm a police officer. Could you step out for a moment?

Sure.

I need backup!

We've surrounded the suspect.

What?

I'll lose them. Wait for me at the hotel.

Be careful.

SEOUL STATION

Tae-i.

Yoon Tae-i.

Tae-i?

Min-hyuk.

I now have

another heart inside me.

It's smaller and weaker than mine,

but I can feel

my baby's heartbeat.

So how can I get rid of it?

It's my baby.

My baby that's alive and breathing inside me.

This is my decision.

Just like how you chose Alice,

I chose the future of my baby.

So there's no need for you to worry about me.

You don't have to be sorry either.

I am

no longer Yoon Tae-i.

RESIDENT REGISTRATION CARD PARK SEON-YEONG

HANA OB-GYN PARK SEON-YEONG

Just a little more.

Push again.

I'll raise the baby well.

Because

I'm a mom.

YEAR 1997

Jin-gyeom.

What are you doing, Jin-gyeom?

I'm playing with a dragonfly.

-A dragonfly? -Yes.

Should I play with you?

Yes.

Yes, ma'am.

I'm not sure I get what you mean.

Yesterday, the boys were playing with the rabbits.

But Jin-gyeom said it was no fun,

and he…

He took the rabbit's ear…

Most people would say, "Why are you wasting the paper?"

We don't say, "Why are you ripping the poor paper?"

But Jin-gyeom doesn't have such notions.

It's certain he lacks social feelings.

Luckily, he's very intelligent.

He'll get better with repetitive learning.

What could be the cause?

Please take a look here.

The size of his left frontal lobe,

which deals with his emotions,

is noticeably smaller than average.

But I'm not sure if it's hereditary

or because it was if the child was under

too much stress during pregnancy, birth, or growth.

We can't tell for sure.

You passed the wormhole

full of radiation while you were pregnant.

You have to make an effort too.

I won't be the only one treating Jin-gyeom.

You'll be doing it with me.

No.

I don't need your help.

I'll do it by myself.

Just trust me.

If it's for you,

I can do anything.

YEAR 2004

Jin-gyeom.

An appendectomy is a simple operation.

I'll be discharged in a week.

Go home and get your books and clothes for tomorrow.

Why?

How will you stay at home by yourself?

You should stay with me.

You can come home, then.

You just said an appendectomy is simple.

It's loud and uncomfortable here.

Jin-gyeom.

Let's eat.

Okay.

What are you doing? You should come along. Go get your jacket.

I have school tomorrow.

Let's go.

One, two.

YEAR 2010

Did you find anything?

Of course not.

It must be her grades or a boy problem.

But there wasn't a suicide note.

Kids don't do that these days. They post on their website or a blog.

You're so behind the times.

Let's go.

Seong-eun didn't commit suicide.

What's your name?

Kim Do-yeon.

Do-yeon.

I'll call you if I need you,

so go back to studying.

Seong-eun wasn't the only person on the rooftop.

He pushed her.

Who did?

Jin-gyeom.

STUDENT RECORD

You know the girl who committed suicide, right?

Yes. We were in the drama club together.

"Drama"?

-Do you want to be an actor? -No.

Mom forced me to join. She thought it'd help.

Help with what?

It hasn't helped, so I don't know what.

You've been playing a lot of sports.

Mom made me play them too.

Why were you on the rooftop?

Because the classroom was too loud.

Were you close with the girl who committed suicide?

We were

close enough to greet each other.

Then why did you push her?

I didn't push her.

You must have seen her fall.

You should ask me proper questions.

I'm not sure how seeing her fall

has anything to do with pushing her.

Where did you go after leaving the rooftop?

The classroom.

Why?

You should have gone to tell your teacher.

I saw the police car, so I thought it was unnecessary.

Wasn't it to hide the fact you were on the rooftop?

Other students saw me come down then.

How could I hide it?

That's why

I'm here right now.

SEOUL NAMBU POLICE STATION

Jin-gyeom.

I won't

believe what other people say.

I'll only believe you.

Did you do it?

Why is it important if you believe me or not?

That's what's most important to me.

Because you're my son.

If you committed a crime,

I'll take the punishment with you.

If you're innocent,

I'll make sure to clear your name.

Did you do it?

No.

I knew it.

I'll make sure

you get out of here.

I'm looking for witnesses!

I'm looking for witnesses!

If you know what happened

on the rooftop of Sejong High School on October 5,

please contact me!

I'm looking for witnesses.

If you know what happened

on the rooftop of Sejong High School on October 5,

please contact me.

I'm looking for witnesses.

If you know--

My poor daughter…

He killed Seong-eun!

And what?

Bring my daughter back!

Your son isn't innocent.

You're a murderer's mother.

CALL IF YOU WITNESSED THE ACCIDENT

LOOKING FOR WITNESSES

Hello? Yes.

Yes, I'm on my way.

LOOKING FOR WITNESSES

LOOKING FOR WITNESSES

-See you later. -Wait.

You should eat this at least.

What's with her?

She's the psycho's mom.

-Be careful. -Okay.

Excuse me!

Did you make all this mess?

Why do you keep posting them here? I told you not to.

Darn it.

I'm sorry.

I'm coming.

What?

I'm coming.

Wait.

Ma'am.

I saw it happen.

There.

To me, it didn't look like he pushed her off.

I thought he was trying to stop her from jumping.

I'm sorry.

It's our job to be suspicious.

Be good to your mom.

She went through a lot.

Psychopath.

Die, you psychopath.

Hey! What are you doing to our home?

Guys, run! Hurry!

Hurry up!

What are you doing?

Jin-gyeom is not a bad boy!

I'll clean it up, so head inside.

PSYCHOPATH DIE, MURDERER

Why did you come back out?

That won't work.

I'll paint over it later.

No, I can do it.

Go back in.

Mom.

I don't care

what people think of me.

I said, go back inside.

But you're not like me.

You get hurt.

I don't want to burden you,

but it's hard.

I'm sorry, Mom.

My son.

You're all grown-up.

You're worrying about me now.

I reported you to the police.

So?

I wanted to apologize.

I'm sorry I suspected you.

It's fine. For you, it was a reasonable thing to do.

Why did she commit suicide?

Why are you asking me?

They say you talked to her on the rooftop.

She didn't say anything.

Seong-eun.

Let go of me.

Don't do this.

Let go of me.

RESTROOM

Where are you going?

That's so realistic.

Pass the light.

You are unbelievable.

What is he doing?

Is this the only restroom?

Go to another floor, you idiot.

Go.

Didn't you hear me?

What are you doing?

Give me your phone.

Why? You want his number?

That psychopath must have a crush on you.

God, that's disgusting.

I know you took a video of Seong-eun.

Did the bitch tell you?

She left her suicide note in her bag. You took it, didn't you?

Have you gone nuts?

Hey.

Hey.

Do you want to die?

Darn it.

Darn it!

They are fighting.

Are they really fighting?

He's bleeding.

What happened?

Hand this over to the police.

The reason Seong-eun committed suicide is in here.

I hear Jin-gyeom is really smart.

My gosh. You must be too proud to eat.

That's not true.

But oddly enough, I'm gaining weight these days.

Are you celebrating something today?

Why are you buying so much meat?

I was just in the mood for some meat.

-Here. -Bye.

Bye.

Mom, happy birthday.

You're home.

Aren't you forgetting something?

You should light the candles for me.

Happy birthday to you

Happy birthday to you

Happy birthday, dear--

-Hurry and blow them out. -Jeez.

It's nice.

You got me a birthday cake

and even sang for me.

I feel so happy today.

Why drink when it's bad for you?

Do you want to try it if you're curious?

-No. -Just one shot.

You should learn how to drink from your parents.

I have to study later.

But it's my birthday. Is studying more important?

But you already finished it.

Right.

I was waiting for the lunar eclipse.

The lunar eclipse? Why bother seeing that?

It's a super blood moon that only appears once in decades.

It's very special, you see.

If I miss this one,

I won't be able to see another one.

I'll hurry and buy another one. You will drink it with me, right?

Have just one shot with me.

-Fine. -Promise?

Do you want to come along?

Come on, my darling.

No, thanks. You should go alone.

Gosh.

All right, then. I'll be quick.

The number you have dialed--

Mom!

Mom!

Mom.

Mom!

Mom!

Mom.

What happened, Mom? Who did this to you?

Get up.

Hang in there, Mom.

I will call the ambulance.

That man…

He's gone.

My darling.

-You'll be fine. -No, I won't!

Jin-gyeom.

My darling son.

It's…

It's all my fault.

There is…

something you need to…

Don't talk, Mom.

If you ever see me again…

Don't talk!

Listen carefully.

One day,

if you

see me again,

you should never

approach me.

You must

avoid me.

What? Why would I avoid you, Mom?

My darling son.

When did you get so big?

Thank you.

Thank you

for being born as my son.

In the next life, please…

be my son again.

Okay?

No.

You…

You deserve a better son than me.

A son who worries when you're ill.

A son who comforts you when you're sad.

But I promise…

even if I'm not your son anymore,

I will protect you…

no matter what.

Mom.

Mom?

Mom.

Mom!

Mom.

Mom.

Mom!

I heard it was a gunshot.

It was a gunshot.

There's also a laceration, and the bullet destroyed her organs

as it crushed against her insides.

But, you know, it's not an ordinary gun.

Both the entry and exit wounds

are too small to see with the naked eye.

You know,

some cases can be solved

even after a lot of time passes.

Just don't give up.

You should trust me. All right?

I hear that you're smart.

You should study hard for your mother

and get into a good college.

Where do you want to go?

The Police University.

YEAR 2020

Listen, kidnapper.

I am Detective Ko Hyeong-seok from Seoul Nambu Police Station.

Don't do something you'll regret and come down now.

If you release her and surrender yourself,

your offense will be mitigated.

Should the hostage get hurt in any way,

your life will be over.

Shut your mouth!

My goodness.

Darn it.

What about the rooftop door?

They're trying to open it.

Come on!

Darn it!

We need a locksmith.

Chief, the door won't budge.

We're in trouble.

Where's Jin-gyeom?

There he is.

What is he doing there?

Darn it. Who are you?

What is he doing?

Don't come any closer!

If you value her life.

Please save me.

Please save me.

You're pressing the carotid artery.

What?

If you press 1mm deeper,

one liter of blood will gush out per minute.

Then she will suffer from shock and die within a few minutes.

If she's unlucky, it can happen more quickly.

Please save me.

So don't come near me!

Hey!

Do you want to see her die?

You already killed three people.

Who knows how many more you will kill?

Do you think I'll let you go

just to save this woman?

Are you all right?

I nearly fainted watching you fall!

Are you all right?

Yes. How about the woman?

Chief.

We've arrived at the rooftop. The hostage is fine.

That's good news. She's fine.

Gosh, that scared me.

Let's go home.

My wife cooked baeksuk. She asked me to bring you.

I'm sorry. I have other plans.

Please tell your wife that I'm sorry.

Are you meeting Do-yeon?

How did you know?

Who else is there for you to meet?

I'll see you tomorrow.

JOURNALIST KIM DO-YEON

Mr. Kim!

Listen.

I'm sorry, but let's talk tomorrow.

I don't feel well.

You don't look well.

You should go and get an autopsy. Do you want me to do it?

Gosh.

Hey!

We work for different companies, but I'm still your senior in the industry.

Do you have to stab me in the back?

I'll even cut you up and boil you. Just let me publish my article.

Gosh.

It seems people use their conscience only when they need it.

I know he has seniority over me,

but we all know he uses his position to sleep with the interns.

How can they all pretend not to know?

Darn it.

I'm going to write about this. If he stops me, I'll put it on the web.

Why aren't you saying anything?

I'm sure you'll handle it well.

That means you're worried about me and are supporting me, right?

Yes.

Let's go for a second round. Where should we go? Your place?

Your parents will be worried.

Even if we are friends,

a grown woman shouldn't go to a single man's place.

Did you finally learn what happens when a man and a woman are under a single roof?

You're all grown-up now.

I'm so proud of you.

You watch porn now, right?

I don't. It's boring.

Hey! How is porn boring?

Darn it.

Do you want to become a priest?

Or is something wrong with your body?

I'm just not interested.

So why aren't you interested? Why?

At your age,

you should be interested in the real thing, not just porn.

You're so frustrating.

Yes, sir.

All right. I'll be right there.

I should go.

SEOUL NAMBU POLICE STATION

Hong Eun-su. Seven.

She went missing when she went on a field trip to a farm two days ago.

Her father was willing to pay a ransom if there was any demand.

But no one called, so he called us.

The mother is on a business trip abroad. She lands tomorrow afternoon.

Considering their home and wealth, they are in Korea's top 5%.

There's a high chance that someone kidnapped the child for money.

When did you first notice that the child was missing?

It was right after lunchtime. So it must have been around 12:30 p.m.

Did everyone have lunch together?

No. Each class ate separately.

Please send these photos to my email.

Perhaps…

Could Eun-su's mother have taken her?

Didn't you hear she's on a business trip abroad?

I did,

but she was in one of the photos.

We analyzed the photo.

It is Eun-su's mom.

But isn't she in Europe?

We even confirmed her departure.

And she really is on a business trip.

What are you saying?

How can she be in the photo, then? Did you check the security cameras?

Yes.

But there's none at the farm. She wasn't on the nearby cameras.

Where's Jin-gyeom?

He went to the airport to question her right away.

Are you saying

that I kidnapped my own daughter?

Is that why you came to get me instead of looking for Eun-su?

What do I do?

Why aren't you looking for my girl?

Here, ma'am.

Crying like that

won't bring Eun-su back.

If you want to find her, please stop wasting time.

Detective.

How many people knew about

both your business trip

and Eun-su's field trip?

Two.

My husband

and the housekeeper at my house.

And no one among the moms from Eun-su's kindergarten?

I was too busy, so I left the group chat.

Did Eun-su like the housekeeper?

No.

She's still very new, so Eun-su was scared of her.

Have you ever felt that someone was

impersonating you?

No.

Wait. We found the girl.

What?

Your daughter's back.

I am sorry, my darling.

I'm so sorry.

What happened?

She walked into the house by herself.

Who was she with for three days?

She says she was with her mother.

Were you really with your mom?

Didn't you know that your mom was on a business trip abroad?

I knew about it.

So?

Was she really your mother?

She said it was a secret.

Actually, she rode a time machine to come and see me.

Mom.

Jin-gyeom.

One day,

if you

see me again,

you should never

approach me.

You must

avoid me.

Mom.

I saw Mom.

You must've hurt your head too.

Do you think I wouldn't recognize my mom?

Did Eun-su really say "time machine"?

She said her kidnapper was her mom who traveled through time.

Since last year, there have been strange cases in Korea.

But they all have one thing in common.

-We are clueless as to where he's from. -What did you do with Do-yeon?

I killed her.

I think the police have it.

Find out everything about Park Jin-gyeom.

I don't care who you are or where you are from.

I will be the one to end you.