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Eighteen

Welcome.

Fill her up.

Yes.

Hello?

Yeah, I'm on my way.

I'm on my way.

Yes, I'll be right over.

Yes.

6,000 won please.

- How much? - 6,000 won.

Yes. Thank you, bye!

Bye!

3 months earlier Winter break, 2nd year of high school.

Excuse me, sir.

I came from Seoul and I need to go back.

But I'm all out of money.

If you lend me some money. I'll send it back to your account.

I would if I could but I don't have any money right now.

I'm really sorry.

No, that's okay Sorry to bother you.

He... hello? Excuse me?

What is it?

I came from Seoul, but I don't have any money

to go back home.

Can't help you. Sorry.

Excuse me, ma'am.

I came from Seoul and I have to go back.

But I'm short on cash right now. So if you can lend me some...

I swear I'll send it back to your account.

Please, I promise.

You sound serious.

I'm so sorry.

Haven't heard this one before.

Please, I need your help.

How much do you need?

I need about 10,000 won.

- 10,000 won, huh? - Yes, ma'am.

Fine. I'll lend it to you since you seem like a decent kid.

I swear I'll pay you back as soon as I get home.

I'll take you up on that. Not sure if you really will, though.

I promise. Thank you.

How much is this?

1,500 won.

- How about this? - 500 won.

500 won?

This stop is Bojeong, Bojeong. The last Station.

Please make sure you have all

your belongings with you.

When you leave the train. Thank you.

You're not cold anymore, right?

Should we not go back?

No way, they'll kill me.

Fuck it, I don't know.

I'm going in.

I'm home.

Where were you? And who were you with?

I went to see the ocean with some friends.

You should've called us at least.

I'm sorry.

And why didn't you answer the phone? Huh?

You're really asking for it You know that?

Go wash up and change!

All right.

Leave out any dirty laundry before you go in.

Okay...

Hello?

Yes, that's correct.

Uh huh...

The number you have dialed is currently unavailable.

Please leave a message after the tone.

Yes, all right.

Yes, I know where that is.

Yes.

I don't know what I'm going to do with him.

Was it just the two of them?

What did you write down?

The girl's parents want to see us all of us.

All three of us?

Tae-hoon Kim!

Come here!

Did you really go with your friends?

Or did you go with a girl?

Tell me!

Who is it?

Hello, we're Tae-hoon's parents.

Oh, hello!

Sorry to bother you so late.

Oh no, not at all Please come in.

Thank you.

You must be Tae-hoon. You're quite a handsome young man.

Please come in.

How are you?

I'm Tae-hoon's father.

I'm Mi-jeong's father.

Nice to meet you, Tae-hoon.

Please, have a seat.

Thank you.

Must've been quite a shock, right?

Yes.

Did you have dinner yet?

Yes, thank you.

Care for some whisky?

Sure.

Bring me some glasses.

Okay.

Will you write down here what you've been doing with Mi-jeong?

I just want to know.

You'll find a room around the corner next to the bathroom.

Sit down there and try to remember...

About what you two have been doing, where and when.

Try to be as specific as you can. Will that be okay, sir?

Yes, of course.

- Go ahead. - Come on.

It's been a horrible week for us.

Mi-jeong? Are you in there?

Mi-jeong?

Mi-jeong used to get good grades when she was in junior high.

The only tutoring she had was for english and math...

But still she got good grades you know?

Her youngest uncle used to teach her English.

You see, he served for the American Army so he spoke fluent English.

His name was Byong-soo and...

What university did he go to again?

Does it matter which school he went to?

You're right, but still...

In Korea what college you go to...

is such a decisive factor in life Don't you agree?

Oh, absolutely. You have to study hard when you can

Yes, of course. Of course.

Goddamnit!

Guys, when they're young,

should be rebellious should be rowdy.

And they should get into trouble every now and then.

And that's how they become successful later on in their lives, right?

Absolutely.

I don't mean to brag but...

I used to be the student president at the dental college.

And she was an English major back then.

You see, I was head over heels for her. So to all my friends, I said.

'Don't you lay a hand on her. She's mine.'

'You touch her, you're dead.'

So no one laid a finger on her.

She was all mine.

Stop being silly. I think you're drunk.

Oh, hi! You must be Mi-jeong.

Come have a seat.

So are you done writing?

Yes.

All right.

Let me see it.

Where did you sleep on the 12th?

At an internet café.

Tae-hoon. Where did you sleep on Saturday, the 12th?

We slept here and there so... it gets a little confusing.

Well then let me read what you wrote here.

In the evening the owner told us to leave.

So once again we spent the night at a church in Sokcho.

That's what you wrote.

However, Mi-jeong you wrote... that you slept at a spa.

While, Tae-hoon, you wrote that you slept at a church again.

None of your statements match.

Now the 13th... That's a Sunday.

Where did you sleep then? Tae-hoon?

Mi-jeong? Where did you sleep?

At the police station.

Which one?

The one near the beach.

Where?

Sokcho Beach.

Are you sure about that? Tae-hoon, is that right?

The Sokcho beach police station?

Yes, sir.

All right, then.

Hello? Can I have the number for...

the Sokcho beach police station?

Is this the Sokcho beach police station?

Let me ask you something.

On Sunday night, January 13th...

Did you have a teenaged boy and a girl from Seoul...

come in ask for a place to spend the night?

Yes, last Sunday.

If you sincerely beg for forgiveness. You tell the truth and ask for forgiveness,

then all will be forgiven.

Right, sir?

Yes, of course.

But if either one of you is lying...

No one's getting out here alive.

Honey, please.

Shut up!

Mr. PARK.

We should first at least listen to what they have to say.

Yes You're right.

All right.

I'll talk this over with Tae-hoon, man to man.

So the two of you can go home now.

Dad!

Shut up!

If you're lying to me...

we're both going to die tonight got that?

Mr PARK, please, calm down!

Tae-hoon! Tell him you're sorry!

You fuckers!

Do you know how I raised her? Huh?

Pick up the knife! Pick it up, you asshole!

Honey, please!

If you honestly feel no guilt whatsoever...

then go ahead and stab me you son of a bitch.

Dad! Dad! Please stop!

Shut up, bitch!

This is how you become a whore you fucking bitch!

I'm sorry! I'm sorry! It's all my fault!

What's the matter with you? Are you crazy?

Get up, you asshole!

Get up!

Look at me straight in the eyes.

Did you touch my daughter or did you not?

Honey, please! Calm down!

- I didn't touch her. - Look at me straight in the eyes!

- You sons of bitches! - Please! Calm down!

Come here, you son of a bitch!

Go get the phone.

Hello?

Yes...

Hold on.

Who is it?

Hello?

Ah...

Yeah, well...

No, that's okay.

Right now?

But we have to go somewhere right now...

Let me talk with my husband first. Then I'll call you back.

Okay.

Who was it?

The girl's mother.

Her father had quite a temper.

He's concerned about his daughter that's why.

He did go a bit overboard though. Right?

So should we go or not?

I guess I drank much too much last night.

And I made fool of myself. I'm terribly sorry.

Is your hand okay?

It's all right.

Don't take it personal.

He's not like that, usually.

I understand.

So are you done?

Yes...

Let me see it.

WRITTEN PROMISE

I, KIM Tae-hoon hereby pledge

not to meet PARK Mi-jeong

Until I graduate from high school... and enter college.

From now on, the two of you won't be able to see each other.

So go on, have your last say.

Sir... Can I talk with her outside just for a while, sir?

But why?

Do you feel uncomfortable with the parents around?

Do you want to run away with me?

What the hell are you talking about?

I'm going to continue to see you.

Really?

You're really going to continue to see me? Huh? Huh?

Want a drag?

Why are you crying like an idiot?

Come here, you look cold.

Heard you ran away with Mi-jeong.

It was just a trip.

Same thing, dumbass.

Her old man was tripping, dude.

He came to school and searched your records and shit.

Dude was saying you were banging his daughter like crazy, yo.

Fuck, man. Cut it out!

- Nam-kyu! - What?

Can I borrow your phone? I need to send a text message.

Use yours.

I left my phone at home.

Fuck.

All right, make it quick.

U ok? Meet me at playground 1pm

mom took my phone can't answer.

Hello?

I'm around the neighborhood Where you at?

Okay. Be right over, uh huh.

See ya.

Can we make it 3,000 won? I didn't know the price went up.

Here.

No way.

Please?

The price just went up and I didn't know. Please?

How can I let you only pay 3,000 won? It's 3,900 won.

Give me a discount.

I can't. It's not up to me to decide.

Then I'll pay you back later, okay?

Shit, man. I said no.

Please? I'll pay you back next time.

When? Do I even know you?

I come here really often.

No!

- Hey! - Please?

Don'tjust keep saying no.

Hey! You little piece of shit...

Hey!

Come here.

- Me? - Yeah, you.

For what?

Just bring your ass over here!

You think you're at a bargain store or something? Asking for a discount like that?

Okay, I have 500 won more. I'll pay you the rest later.

I didn't know the price went up, you see.

I come here, like, all the time. I'll pay you back 400 won later...

The fuck are you talking about?

You think this is some sort of a joke?

- No. - Huh?

No, it's not.

You son of a bitch...

Come on out.

I'm sorry?

So you're broke, huh? Let's go and find out.

Do you go to Shin-il High School?

No, Kwang-young.

Dude, Ha-sung goes to Kwang-young, right?

Yup.

You know him?

Huh?

Do you know Ha-sung, you piece of shit.

Don't make me say things twice, you fucktard.

Hey give me your wallet.

Hand me your wallet, motherfucker!

Motherfucker so you're broke, huh?

Then what the hell am I holding here? Huh?

What the hell is this, huh?

You goddamn piece of shit.

Put your hands away...

or you're gonna lose your teeth.

Motherfucker!

What are you guys doing there?

Nothing. We're just fooling around.

No need to worry!

Take them off, you shithead.

Goddamn, it's a Nike.

Are they your size?

Hell yeah.

You wear fucking expensive shoes...

And I thought you were broke.

You son of a bitch.

If you don't have the money, then don't come here. Got that?

From now on, you see me, you run. Okay?

If I ever see you around this neighborhood...

Dumb fuck... Get the hell out of here.

Fuck off, loser!

Hey Mi-jeong! It's me, Tae-hoon.

Didn't you get the text message I sent you this morning?

I waited for you at the playground...

I don't have my phone with me right now...

but I'll check my messages as soon as I get home.

So call me as soon as you get this message.

Mom. Can I quit school and just take the high school diploma test?

I'm pretty bad with the basic stuff anyhow.

So school's just a waste of time.

Then what? You think your dad's going to be okay with it?

It's not too late to start again.

No, my school grades terrible

And you know I can't go to a college without decent grades.

You used to get good grades in junior high.

Do you have to quit school in order to study?

No, I didn't say that.

And everyone's good in junior high.

I promise I'll study really hard,

so can't you talk to him for me?

Why is it so hard for you to get into studying?

You want to cool your head so you go on a trip.

Your room's too noisy so we give you the one that's quieter

I mean, you should be ashamed of yourself.

Don't you see me breaking my back for you everyday?

What do you mean you're going to quit school? Are you out of your mind?

Once I quit school, I'll make money and study hard.

Who told you to go out and make money? I'm not feeding you if you keep this up.

I won't eat then.

Fine.

I said I won't eat!

Give me back my cellphone.

Where is it? I need it right now!

Do you know how much your cellphone bill was last month?

How much was it? I'll pay you back, all right?

Do that.

I'll pay you back! I'll make a lot of money, and pay it all back.

Fuck!

Hey, KIM Tae-hoon!

Tae-hoon?

Yeah, Mi-jeong, it's me.

Why are you here?

I missed you.

Dad's not sleeping yet.

Did you get my voice message?

Yeah I did.

Can you sneak out later at dawn?

No I can't.

After your parents fall asleep.

No way.

I'm going to wait until you come out.

Please don't do that Just go.

Mi-jeong! Mi-jeong! Mi-jeong!

What?

Are you okay?

I'm okay. Come on, just go!

I'll be there waiting for you!

Fuck!

Goddamnit.

Get the hell out of my face!

I'm gonna fucking kill you.

Crazy bitch! Get up!

I said get up!

I'm your sister, damn it!

Fuck!

Did you just hit me?

Hey, what's going on here? Jesus!

Both of you stop!

Crazy bitch!

What?

Mom! Do you know what she called me?

You said it first!

Stop it, OK?

How can I leave you two alone, when both of you are constantly at each other's throats?

Sisters don't do this to each other.

Why did you come into my room?

I did not! What are you talking about?

Cut it out!

Yes you did! Admit it! You sneaked in and read my diary!

- Stop it! - When was that?

Dumb fuck.

What?

Stop! Stop! Stop!

Why are you always taking her side? I didn't do anything wrong.

Is this what you learned from that stupid boy?

Why are you even bringing that up right now?

Aren't you supposed to be a role model to your younger sister?

You know what she called me?

She called me a whore! A whore!

What are you talking about?

- Cut it out! You too! - Yes you did.

Stop it, and go to your room. And I need to talk to you.

Listen, I'm really tired of all this.

Why is it always me? Look at her!

I want you to stop as well.

Let's go inside. We need to talk.

If you keep this up, you and I are through.

That bastard really got to your head!

See, she gets that from you, mom.

Mi-young, don't be so rude to your sister.

What did I do wrong? Why is it always me?

Are you still seeing him?

Why do you keep bringing this up? I said I'm not going to see him anymore.

You told me to see him in college!

Is that you plan to do?

What's his grade like?

He gets better grades than me.

Much better! So don't worry! OK?

May I take your order?

Let me see the menu...

I'll have fried rice, and make it a double please.

Yes.

Fried rice, double!

I got it!

Sweet and Sour for Apartment #1004, unit # 102!

- I got it! - Peking Restaurant, thank you for calling!

Who is it?

Here's your meal sir!

Hi!

How much is it?

14,000 won, sir

Listen.

Don't you know we clean up this area all the time?

I mean the vent doesn't even work too well here.

If you spill all this food here who's supposed to clean it up?

I'm sorry.

I was wondering why the elevator smelled so much.

Make sure you clean this up before you go, OK?

Yes, ma'am. I'm sorry.

Hey! You can't just leave like that!

Clean this up.

OK, I'll do it later.

Get a mop from the guard

and clean this all up Okay?

OK?

Yes, ma'am, I'm sorry.

I mean who's supposed to clean all this?

I want you to focus and study hard, okay?

Okay.

I'll pick you up later.

All right.

- Hello? - Hey! Where are you?

Yes, I'm coming.

We have orders piling up. Do you know how busy we are right now?

I'm on my way.

Get your ass over here. Right now.

From the first line, minus 4 times 9 ½ squared...

That equals n minus one squared...

He lost 8 kilograms?

Hyun-soo lost 12 kilograms.

Gosh, boys are something else.

Mi-jeong!

Who's that?

Is that a new cellphone?

No, it's my mom's.

I waited for you all night that day. How come you didn't call?

Can we step outside and talk for a minute?

My mom might be here pretty soon.

When?

Soon. She's coming to pick me up.

Let's just talk here.

Don't you want to talk to me?

I'm talking to you right now.

Let's go outside and talk. Just for a minute.

No, I'd better stay here.

Just for a minute, Please?

What's wrong? Let's go outside and talk.

No I can't.

Just five minutes, okay?

Let go of me.

- Just a second. - Let me go.

Please?

Hey, Mi-jeong!

Who was it?

Nobody. I have to leave.

Why? Wait, let's leave together.

Sorry, I have to leave right now.

- Hey, wait up. - Come on.

No, I really have to leave right now.

Bye then.

See you.

Mi-jeong, let's talk for a minute. Okay?

Hey, PARK Mi-jeong!

Hey!

Goddamnit! I said we need to talk!

I decided to go to college.

Fuck it. I'm going to study my ass off and get into a college in Seoul.

I talked this through with my mom, you know?

Can we just stop seeing each other?

What?

I think we should stop seeing each other.

They told us not to meet until we go to college.

Fine, then that's what we'll do.

Forget it, let's just break up.

Why?

Is it because of your dad?

I don't know. I'm just really stressed out.

I'm not trying to do something with you right this minute.

I won't bug you until you go to college, okay?

I need to go, Bye.

Hey! Mi-jeong!

Stop. I don't like it.

I really don't like it.

Wait. Hold still.

I said stop!

I don't like it!

I'm not going to see you anymore.

What are you doing? Get up.

I'm begging you on my knees.

Stand up! I have to go.

Stop saying you have to go!

I have to go.

Hey, Mi-jeong! PARK Mi-jeong! Hey!

Fuck!

Hey!

Hey! PARK Mi-jeong!

God damn it!

You see this Chinese delivery bike here?

I told the delivery boy to clean up after his mess, right?

And I'm telling you that kid is up there somewhere!

Hey, stop! Hey!

Ow, ow, oh my god.

Are you okay?

You all right, sir?

Don't touch him! Put your bike away first.

I'm calling to report a motorcycle accident...

Neung-gok Village, unit #202.

Yes, a delivery bike.

Are you okay?

Yes.

You're not covered, since you don't have a license.

We are responsible for this as well. So I'll pay the hospital bill.

He didn't get seriously hurt,

but the guy's pretty old... So we don't know how long he'll have to stay in the hospital.

I'm sorry.

That's all right. Don't worry about it.

But your work here is done now. Okay?

Okay.

Let me see that.

We're both responsible.

So let's work this out together.

Yes, sir.

Grab a bite before you go home.

No, thank you.

No, I insist.

Hey, Dong-ho, you too!

Yes, sir.

Grab a bite before you go.

I'm sorry. You'll have to do take care of everything yourself on the weekends.

I'll have to ask Young-min to come back.

Oh, Young-min. I see.

Drop by sometime. Let's keep in touch.

All right.

Let's eat!

Hey, Mi-jeong.

Hmm?

We've been seeing each other for 100 days already.

I know.

Happy anniversary!

Happy anniversary to you too!

How time fucking flies.

I'll be a better boyfriend from now on.

Yeah, right.

Don't worry, Mi-jeong. Trust me.

I will.

I know you have your worries, but you can trust me.

Hello?

Hi, do I know you?

The motorbike...

Ah...

Here, this is for you.

Oh... thank you.

How do you feel?

I took the CT yesterday. So we'll have to see the results.

Have a seat.

No. I'm OK.

So...

Are you a student?

Yes.

College?

No, high school.

You go to high school and work for a Chinese restaurant?

It's just a part time job.

Anyhow, I'll have to see the results but...

Pains in my back and my neck...

are killing me.

My wife recently had an operation and is bedridden...

So for me to be in here like this, it's just too much.

I'm sorry.

All right.

I already talked to your boss, so don't worry, You can go.

And try to be more careful with the motorcycle.

You know, you shouldn't rush like that when the red light's on!

OK.

All right, you can go now.

Here, please have some.

OK.

Is there anything specific you're looking for?

No, I'm just browsing...

Something for your girlfriend?

Yes.

How about this one?

It's especially popular among young ladies.

Well, it's a bit too loud.

That's actually very modest.

What about rings for couples? We're offering 30%/ off now.

No, that's okay. I'll just look around a bit.

How about this one?

The platinum makes the skin look brighter and more beautiful.

How much is this one?

You mean the third one?

Hey, how much is the third one?

That's originally 175,000 won...

but if you pay in cash, I can give it to you for 160,000 won.

Can I see it?

Sure.

I'm sorry, but can I try it on you?

Yes, of course, go ahead.

Thanks.

You're getting a great deal.

Your girlfriend will love it!

Here you go.

- Thank you. - Thanks you!

Thank you, bye!

Dear Mi-jeong

Mi-jeong, study hard!

I believe in you, You can do it!

Mom, what time are you leaving?

I should get going.

I'm late, too.

Hurry!

Hey, grab a bite before you go!

I gotta go now! Bye!

Bye!

Okay!

Tae-hoon! Tae-hoon!

Here, just one sip of milk.

Milk in the morning gives me a stomachache.

That's why I warmed it up for you. Come on.

Oh, please...

Drink up.

How are you?

Long time no see, Ji-sun.

Yeah.

Do you keep in touch with Mi-jeong?

Mi-jeong?

She was absent yesterday.

Do you know why?

She went to the Philippines with her family.

The Philippines?

Yeah, why?

I couldn't reach her on the phone.

Did she tell you when she's coming back?

A couple of days? I don't know exactly when.

You know her cellphone number right?

You don't?

I think she changed her number.

The old number doesn't work.

Oh yeah?

Did her number change?

- Oh, hey! - Hi!

Look, I'm late.

I'll text you her number, OK?

All right.

Bye!

Hey!

Hey! KIM Tae-hoon!

Hey!

You're just going to sleep all day, right?

Is that why you're here?

I'm leaving.

OK, OK. I'm up.

Look I'm up.

Fuck, this thing is killing me.

Why is this thing still wet?

It's cold!

Come on, Mi-jeong. I'm awake now.

Hey, should we just rip this up?

Stop touching it. Stop touching it.

It's loose because you keep touching it.

We need a tool. Like pliers or something.

That should do it.

I don't think so.

Let's get some help from the desk.

There's so much sand inside.

It's so wet.

Who told you to jump in the water?

No need to bring that up again.

Ouch, that hurts. Don't push here.

- Does it hurt? - Yeah.

One! Two! Three!

Damn, it hurts.

Wait, let's try ripping this side one more time.

I think this side'll do it.

Be careful!

Ow it hurts...

What if we screw up your arm?

No, don't worry. Let's try it one more time.

One! Two! Three!

Let's rip the inside a bit more.

This hurts really bad.

I think if we open it up a little more, we'll be able to take it off.

All right.

Should we just leave it like this?

No, no, no.

Hello? We're almost done here!

- But this is where you got hurt, - OK, then

- though. - Please, not too hard.

Stop lifting it.

OK, OK.

Hold here. I think we're almost there.

One! Two! Three!

Oh, goddamn!

- Look! - What's this?

Look how thin it is.

Blow on it. Blow on it right here.

What are you doing?

Why?

What's the matter?

Next time.

Next time, when?

Let's just do it. Please?

Next time.

Let's kiss.

Kiss me.

Kiss right here.

Come on.

Let's just do it.

Give me a kiss.

Hey you! What are you doing still in bed?

Your parents not around?

No.

Where are they?

They went to work.

And why didn't you answer the phone?

Everyone is taking supplementary lessons...

Why should you be an exception?

Do I have to come here myself to fetch you?

Get dressed and let's go.

OK.

Do you really live with your parents?

Pardon?

Forget it, just put on your uniform...

OK.

Come on, it doesn't hurt that bad.

On your feet!

I'm off to the class.

From now on, this is what you get every time you skip school, Understand?

Yes, sir.

Go to your classroom.

Do you know what you're taking right now?

Sorry?

If you don't know, you should look it up, you moron.

It's Math, goddamnit.

Did you bring your book?

Here it is.

You got it?

Yes.

And you call yourself a student? Jesus.

3 months later, 19 years old

All the way to the end!

Ready!

Run! All the way to the end!

Push harder! Okay?

Yes!

Come on!

Knees higher! Knees higher! Faster!

Go! Go! Go!

Knees higher! Higher! Run faster!

Jump up! Up! Up! Up!

Go! Go! Go!

You have to build up your basic strength before you can think about college exams.

You can forget college if you can't keep up your strength.

It's one thing to practice here...

But you have to practice on your own as well. Got that?

Yes, sir!

Min-ju, you can do better than that, you know.

Yes, sir.

Might as well give up if you can't keep up.

Or you'll have to try even harder.

You have no motivation at all.

We should focus more on the basics.

Then we'll move on to the technical stuff.

Until then try to build up your bodies. Okay?

Yes, sir!

You all did a great job today.

Let's call it a day.

- Go! Go! Go! - Go! Go! Go!

- Go! Go! Yeah! - Go! Go! Yeah!

Thank you, sir.

- You leaving? - Yeah, see you.

- Bye! - Good job today.

Thanks.

There's a lot of people.

Let me go with you.

Hurry, get inside.

Hurry!

Enjoying your last smoke?

Uh huh.

Mi-jeong.

Look at the sky, it's beautiful!

Whoa, your shadow's so thin!

Really?

Wow...

Look. We're spinning around.

Honey.

One! Two! Three!

Rock, paper, scissors! Rock, paper, scissors!

Hold on, hold on.

Why should I do this? I'm not doing this!

Rock, paper, scissors!

I won!

Hey, KIM Tae-hoon!

Let's go!