Original subtitles

I hope...

today's summit

between the two countries

will bring greater results to

our strategic cooperative partnership.

I believe that President Xi

is a very sincere and trustworthy leader.

Cut!

Good work.

The real show starts when the Minister arrives.

Try to relax.

It's your first time interpreting for the Minister, right?

Yes. I'll do my best.

You'll be fine.

Seung-yi, you're the best Chinese interpreter we have!

You're the best, sir.

I'm still learning.

The Minister has arrived!

Thank you, all.

Ms. Park Seung-yi will be your interpreter, sir.

It's nice to meet you.

I've heard much about how great you are.

Thank you. I'm Park Seung-yi.

Thank you for your help, Ms. Park.

Thank you, sir

Relax...

(Uncle Jong-bae)

What is it?

- Seung-yi? - I'm busy now.

Seung-yi! I found him!

What?

Isn't the summit over yet?

Come as soon as you're done. Hurry!

Beijing Airport, please. Please hurry.

(China-Korea Economic Cooperation Summit)

For over 10 years, I've struggled to find someone.

At last,

I'm going to meet him.

(PAWN)

(Incheon, 1993)

(SUNG DONG-IL HA JI-WON)

Sergeant!

(KIM HEE-WON PARK SOI)

Over there!

Listen.

You sure...

this is the right place?

Yes, I think it's that way.

We're going in circles!

I'll rectify, sir.

We're not in the army anymore!

Just say sorry! Stupid.

- I'll rectify, sir. - Not again!

Come closer.

You say you've got sensitive skin

and you wear fake gold?

Follow me.

Come on!

Anyone here?

That's refreshing!

Pick something out.

It's okay. Grab something.

Why you! A Choco pie again?

Didn't have enough of them in the army?

Just eat the darn thing.

Hello? How much is this?

No one's here. Did they go to the bathroom?

Let's go.

Aren't you paying, sarge?

Listen up, fool.

Those who borrow from us are all the same kinds of people.

You've got to stay focused and work hard

to get the principal back.

Was it our plan to eat for free?

Right. No one was there to take our money.

That's why I made up my mind.

It's just like how different your mindset is

before and after using the bathroom.

What crazy idiot would pay if no one's there to take it?

So you're saying we're not idiots. Right, sarge?

It's chief! Stupid!

- I'll rectify, sir. - Again?

I'm sorry, sir.

Come here.

Wait.

Isn't that her?

It's her, right?

I think so...

You think so?

You wrote the contract, stupid!

You know I have trouble recognizing faces.

Why you little!

It's her!

Hey! Kang Myung-ja!

Stop yelling at me! Damn it!

Kang Myung-ja! Stop!

Stop!

I'll pay you.

I swear I'll pay you!

Then why run away and make us chase you!

Chief? Let me talk to her, sir.

Listen. If you keep avoiding us,

we'll have to play hardball.

Right?

If you pay the interest on time,

we won't keep showing up like this.

But I have my reasons.

What reason?

Her father...

He passed away recently.

Oh no...

- That's why she... - Shut up, stupid!

See this?

(Payment Notice)

You're 2 months behind!

Just this once, please?

Next time, I'll pay 3 months' worth.

3 months, my butt! That's your problem.

Why won't you...

Hey!

Little rascal! Look at me!

Look me in the eyes!

Why you!

If you glare at adults like that,

the cops will take you away!

You little brat, how dare you!

Did you just hit me?

You hit a woman?

Wait. I didn't mean to!

You put your head in the way!

This man just hit my mom!

Please help my mom!

- Stop it! - Sir...

What are you staring at?

Mind your own business!

Scram!

Fine, then.

Give us a pawn, so we can trust you.

I have nothing. What pawn?

She claims she's got nothing, huh?

Let's see.

Here's something to pawn!

Not my daughter!

Mommy!

- Bring the money tomorrow! - I'll watch her.

- I promise I'll pay! - Mommy!

Don't worry. I'll buy your kid

expensive food and gifts!

You just bring the money!

Quiet!

Here, have it!

See? I give you gifts.

I even buy you food!

Am I a nice man or what?

But still...

Why you little!

We're not going to harm you or anything.

When your mom brings the money,

we'll send you right back to her.

So stop crying, kid!

Such a crybaby...

What if her mom can't get the money?

Stupid!

What mother would abandon

her daughter for $750?

Did your mom do that?

Not again! I told you not to come back!

I need my husband's paycheck.

Why won't you pay for his work?

I already told you, I paid!

But I didn't get the money!

How frustrating!

Why would he send you money

when he ran off with a girl?

That makes no sense!

And don't forget that I know that you bunch are illegal aliens here.

I helped you people.

Have some common decency!

I have to pay the interest by today.

That's your problem!

Then lend me some money.

I swear I'll repay you.

Let go!

Stop bothering me and leave!

Move! I'll do it.

It's me, Myung-ja.

$750...

Of all the people in this world,

not one would lend me any money.

Didn't I tell you?

It's a tough world out there.

I'll send you the money.

Just do as I say.

Don't worry.

It's for your daughter's own good.

Uncle, thank you so much...

Who the hell is she calling now?

Her mom paged me. I'll go check.

Sir, I got the money.

I'll bring it by 9am tomorrow.

First message.

I'll keep your daughter as a pawn until tomorrow.

If you fail to pay again,

I'll send her to an orphanage.

You got that?

The little rascal never listens.

Come in.

Come inside! Take off your shoes.

Come inside.

Jeez.

Listen up.

You're going to sleep here tonight.

Got it?

Sleep in this room! Go.

Wait!

Go inside.

Clean your room for Pete's sake!

Who turned this on?

Don't watch that. Come here.

Go inside.

Go in and sleep.

Don't touch anything

and go straight to bed, okay?

Jong-bae, get the drinks out.

Isn't this going overboard?

What?

Kidnapping a kid and all...

We didn't kidnap her!

We're only using her as a pawn.

What if she doesn't bring the money tomorrow?

She'll come.

Her kid means the world to her.

- What if she reports us? - She can't.

Her mom is an illegal alien.

Right.

You weren't like this before.

You were so kind, warm and humane.

Right.

- Except for beating people up... - Why you little!

Loansharking really changed you.

Financing, not loansharking!

How many times have I told you?

We're financiers in the financial industry!

What financier steals a kid?

Just shut up!

Cheers.

Get it through your head.

Morning, sir!

Hi.

You idiots will ruin my business.

You kidnapped a kid?

It's not kidnapping.

We're just using her as a pawn.

So? Where's the money?

We're still waiting.

You stupid idiots.

What if she reports you for kidnapping?

She can't. She's an illegal alien.

Send her back to her mom now!

Then just write off her mom's debts!

You pushed us to get the money.

What's with you!

We have contracts for a reason!

Stick to them!

You two!

No pay for this month and the next.

No, for 3 months!

But, sir... We need to get paid.

Don't be so cheap.

We brought her as a pawn for you!

Now what?

Will you two cover the debt?

Again?

If you keep doing this...

things will get rough for us.

Then return the kid and get the money.

Get out of here!

- Jong-bae. Get the kid. - Yes, sir.

Let's go!

Listen. Your mom left you!

Look!

She said she'll come by 9am,

but it's past noon!

So tell us where you live.

That way, we can take you to your mom!

What a stubborn little rascal.

Chief? Maybe we should turn the car around?

Hey! Come back!

Stop!

You idiot! Get her!

Kid!

Stop!

- You go that way. - Yes, sir.

Where the hell did she go?

- Where the hell is she? - Chief!

She's gone.

I can't find her.

My legs!

Ow! My knees!

- Does it hurt a lot? - Yes.

If it hurts that much, just go die.

Chief.

It must kill parents to lose a kid for real, right?

Why the hell do you care!

Stupid.

Can't we give up and think of it

as helping the poor woman?

Shut up!

And pay off someone else's debt? Again?

Are you out of your mind? Stupid.

He's so heartless.

Son of a gun!

What did you just say?

What? I didn't say anything.

Let's go.

Chief! Wait up.

Anyway, if you see the kid, give us a call.

Sure.

Mommy?

Are we going to live here from now on?

Yes.

Though it's small, bear with me.

Something came up.

What's this doing here?

Maybe you can use this to practice math.

If you need to go anywhere,

write it here so I'll know.

Maybe this is what it's for.

That's a good idea.

(Incheon Immigration Office)

She insisted on seeing you.

How do you know Ms. Kang Myung-ja?

Let's just say we have some stuff to exchange.

There.

She's being deported to China today.

- She's leaving today? - Yes.

She tried to smuggle goods

and got blacklisted.

There are lots of Chinese-Koreans like that.

What about her kid?

We went to her house,

but she wasn't there.

- Really? - Yes.

The kid is out there alone?

The kid is a problem for us too.

What's her address?

It's just a container building.

It's a marine veterans' club

behind Incheon Station.

Anyway, she kept begging to meet you for a favor.

How is my daughter?

She's doing fine.

I'll have to give her up for adoption.

To pay you back,

that's the only way.

If we get deported together,

she has no hope.

Seung-yi's uncle will pay you.

He'll come for her too.

This is his number.

So, this Choi Byung-dal will pay me

and take the kid too?

If he doesn't,

I'll lose the money and get stuck with the kid!

Mothers never lie with their kids at stake.

Tons of women abandon their kids.

I'm not one of them.

Fine. Whatever.

As long as I get the money.

Thank you!

Thank you, sir.

Please tell Seung-yi

that I went away to earn money.

Would you do that?

I don't believe this...

(I'll find you, Mom.)

Little girl.

Hello, kid!

Hi!

Wanna eat this?

Try it. It's okay.

Ran away from home?

It's heavy! You did run away.

Wanna come with me?

You'll meet lots of friends.

My mom's coming soon.

I know you ran away from home.

Don't lie! Stay still!

I told you to stop!

How dare you touch someone else's pawn?

Who are you?

Me? I'm the pawn's owner!

Pawn? What the hell?

Hey, pawn!

The money hasn't been paid yet.

You can't run away like that!

Hey! You prick!

Homeless punk!

Get lost, you bums!

What!

She's not answering her pager.

Please help me find my mom.

I heard back from her.

Where is she?

She left Korea.

She went back to China to work.

She says she hates you and won't come back.

Liar! She didn't even see me!

Your uncle's coming to get you, okay?

Then you'll be adopted by a rich family.

If you study hard and wait patiently,

she'll come.

If not, she says she won't!

No! I don't want to!

I'm going to go with Mommy!

Mommy!

Mommy! No!

Mommy!

She said your uncle Choi Byung-dal

will come for you in a few days.

Really? Mommy said that?

Yes, she did.

So stop crying. I don't lie.

Got it?

My mom's $750 debt.

Because of that,

I became his pawn at the age of 10.

Damn it.

Kid.

What the...

Pawn. What's all this?

You don't need to clean. We won't kick you out.

Stupid, she should earn her keep around here.

With those tiny hands?

How can you say that?

Why you!

See? They're not tiny hands!

Stupid.

Hey, pawn!

It may sound like an errand,

but can you get me some water?

She's acting weird today.

It's so clean.

You're acting weird today.

Move over!

Mister? Have you been to Busan?

Yes.

If I go there,

will my mom really come and get me?

Yes.

If you go to school and study hard,

she promised to come for you.

Your future house is huge

and it's got an ocean view.

I heard it's a big mansion!

Really?

Of course! It's a great place.

Hey, pawn. Come here. I'll show you.

We're over here in Incheon!

Right beside it is Seoul!

When you go down like this... Tada!

Busan is here! Got it?

Why teach her about Korea

when she'll go back to China?

Still, you should learn.

There's a big beach in Busan.

Hello? You paged me?

- Is this Mr. Park Du-seok? - Yes.

I'm the kid's uncle, Choi Byung-dal.

Jeez. It took him long enough.

Hey, pawn! Your uncle called.

Happy?

Hello?

I'll send you $500 for now.

One second, don't hang up! Hold, please.

Where was I? Oh yeah, the mud...

Hello? Can you hear me?

Ms. Kang Myung-ja borrowed $750.

With interest...

It's a little over $1,000.

$500 is a deposit.

When you bring the kid, I'll give you the rest.

I'll come for her this Sunday.

In the meantime, buy her some clothes and food.

Show her around Seoul too.

Sure. I can do that.

Please wire the deposit soon.

So? Is he sending the money?

Yup. He's sending $500 as a deposit.

He'll pay the remaining $250 when he picks her up.

You're going to a good place now.

"The game is over."

"I'm the winner."

Pawn! You can read Korean?

When did you learn?

Pawn! Can't you hear me?

I'm Lee Seung-yi.

"Listening?" No, you weren't.

No, my name is Lee Seung-yi!

You didn't get it?

So what? You jerk!

Mister? What's your name?

Du-seok. Park Du-seok.

"Du" for head.

"Seok" for stone.

It means stone head?

Stone head!

He's a stone head, right?

Think that's funny?

No, sir.

Want me to give you a new name?

What?

How about Seung-bo?

Seung-bo?

- Park Seung-bo? - Yeah!

"The game is over. I'm the winner."

Seung-bo befits that phrase.

Seung-bo. Park Seung-bo...

Seung-bo Delivery. Seung-bo Constructions...

Jong-bae? What do you think?

What? Stone head?

You're asking for it!

Stop! You birdbrain!

Put your seatbelt on!

That was close.

Seung-bo...

Mister!

Pawn, let go! It's hot.

What?

Ever been to a department store before?

What?

Of course, I've been to one before.

You have? When?

Everything I'm wearing was bought from there.

Don't underestimate me.

What?

We've got money. Wanna go shopping?

Okay. Let's go, pawn.

Seung-yi!

Whatever, pawn!

Stay back! Why do you keep sticking to me?

It must be expensive here.

(Daedong Department Store)

Isn't it pretty?

Try this too.

This one is a pretty pink too!

- Jong-bae. - Yes?

- Let's go. - But...

The red one looks prettier.

That's pretty.

What's the sale price on this?

It's $38.

$38?

Jong-bae, let's go!

The red one looks cheap.

Isn't it nice? Take it!

How about these?

Pawn. See? Isn't it pretty?

Jeez.

Let's go, pawn.

Oh my.

You really love shaved ice, huh?

Is it good?

Yes!

Good.

We bought everything we needed.

Anything else you want to do before you leave Seoul?

Do you know "Seo Taiji and Boys"?

Of course!

I know! As the night falls

Someone is going to leave me

See? I know Seo Taiji.

They're my favorite singers.

I want to become an MV director.

It's so super cool!

What's an MV?

Music Video...

Why didn't you just say that

from the start?

You've got to go to school first!

Go and study hard.

That way you can become a music video director.

And you'll see your mom soon.

And Seo Taiji likes kids who study hard.

- Right, Jong-bae? - Right.

Why are you sulking?

What about Seo Taiji? Just say it.

Promise you won't get mad?

I'm not mad, am I!

Seo Taiji has a concert today.

At 7pm.

It's today? I want to go too.

(Yeouido Concert Hall)

I know! As the night falls, someone is

Seo Taiji! Seo Taiji!

Quiet. Be quiet.

Seo Taiji! Seo Taiji!

Seo Taiji! Seo Taiji! Seo Taiji!

This way! Hurry!

Go in!

Hurry up!

Look!

Wow, it's Seo Taiji!

Yes, it is!

Excuse me. Sorry.

There! See him?

Sir! You can't come in here.

I'm leaving!

Where's Nam Jin's concert?

Please don't leave me

Are you really leaving me?

Do you want a tape or a CD?

Tape, please.

Tapes don't come with a poster.

But I heard it's free...

(Free poster with purchase of 2nd album as CD)

I'm sorry. We can't.

She waited two hours in line.

Just give her one, please?

There's a pile of them there.

The fans will kill us.

The little girl wants one.

They can spare one, right?

I'll take the CD.

I can't listen to CDs.

I'll take a CD and a tape.

- Sure. - How much?

$18, please.

You're a great dad

to wait in line with your daughter.

Such a loving father.

Excuse me.

Sure.

Here's $20. Change, please.

How did you manage to contain your excitement all this while?

I had them on my bucket list.

I'm a saint, aren't I?

Yes. Thank you very much.

Thank you, Mister!

Hey, hey, hey! Let go!

Don't hug any guy

because he bought you a CD.

All men are jerks.

They're all dogs.

You too?

Of course!

Why you!

Everyone but me!

This guy here is the craziest dog there is!

Back to you!

Back to you!

Come here and sit down.

- Hey! - Yes?

What's all this?

Pawn's leaving tomorrow.

Today's her last day.

I'm Seung-yi!

Right. Seung-yi.

So this is a farewell cake.

Let's blow out all the candles on the count of three, okay?

One, two, three!

Good.

I'll get the lights.

Pawn? Happy to go to a big house?

I'm happy, but sad.

Why? You'll be going to a nice family

and school too.

I don't know.

Why is she sad?

Is it because it's not a real cake?

That's weird.

Remember your mom's pager number?

It's the same as hers,

so you won't forget it.

If anything happens, page me right away, okay?

You know how to page, right?

Good.

Mister.

What?

Bathroom, please.

Come on.

Go on! Hurry up.

Open it.

What is it?

Just open it!

What good is having a CD without a CD player?

Thank you, sir!

Wow, I couldn't recognize you!

You grew so much.

Don't you recognize your uncle?

I bought you a hot dog when I last visited.

You don't remember?

Mr. Park Du-seok?

I'm Choi Byung-dal.

She doesn't seem to know you.

I saw her when she was four.

I couldn't even recognize her.

Thank you. Did you check your balance?

Ah... Yes.

Come on. Let's go.

If you're gonna take the kid,

you should write me a receipt.

That way, it's a done deal.

A receipt?

She's not an item.

What's your name again?

Lee Seung-yi.

Right.

You don't even know her name?

Write, "Kang Myung-ja's debts have been paid in full."

"I confirm that Lee Seung-yi has been returned to me."

Write "Kang Myung-ja"

and your name too.

Can't you trust me?

Do it.

I bought the bus tickets. So we have to go now.

Don't worry.

Her new home is like a palace.

I almost forgot.

This photo...

Your mom will come for you,

so hold on to this until then. Okay?

If I page you, call within 3 seconds.

Remember the password?

0623! Your birthday.

Right.

Come on. Let's go.

(Incheon - Busan)

Man, it feels like crap.

Take good care.

What's with you today? You're not yourself.

Where to next?

Mr. Chang's butcher's shop.

I'll stay in the car. Go without me

- Again? - Just for today.

I'll work hard starting tomorrow.

I don't feel well! Okay?

I've never seen you work hard.

Why you!

Are you worried about the pawn?

Pawn?

Of course not!

Just page her.

Why the hell would I page her?

Pawn? It's me, Du-seok. No, Seung-bo.

You left your little bear behind.

Didn't notice, huh?

Do you like your new home?

Is your new mom nice?

What does your dad do?

How's school? Did you make new friends?

Don't forget to watch out for boys.

By the way...

Don't you miss me?

Just kidding. I'll call again next time.

Bye.

Man...

Message recorded.

Hello?

Is this Mr. Choi Byung-dal's home?

Yes, who's calling?

It's Park Du-seok. It's about the pawn... I mean...

Is Mr. Choi there?

He's not home.

Sometimes he goes off to work for months.

What's his pager number?

He doesn't have one. Who are you?

Okay, then.

I'll call back later. Bye.

Who the hell is this guy?

Called himself Park Du-seok.

He asked for you.

I don't know him.

He said he sent a kid.

Dear.

What did you do this time?

Nothing! Don't get any ideas.

But still...

What do I say if he calls again?

Say you don't know. Get me some water.

Mr. Choi Byung-dal, please.

There's no one by that name? Okay. Thank you!

- Jong-bae. - Yes?

Use this number to find his address.

Huh?

Find me his address! It's urgent!

I'm busy. Why don't you look for it?

Why you!

Why can't he do it himself? Damn it!

Mr. Choi Byung-dal.

Hey, Mr. Park!

Why didn't you take my calls?

You called?

Where's Seung-yi?

I sent her.

Give me her new address.

Why?

To scam money off her?

- What? - Think I'm like you,

to use a kid for my personal gain?

You've got me all wrong!

Punk! How dare you hit me!

You got your money.

Why ask where she lives?

She never once answered my pages.

Don't you think that's strange?

And you didn't even know her name

when you came to pick her up.

What did you really do with her?

Get your hands off of me!

You...

How much did you get?

$300.

$300?

You sent off a kid to nowhere for $300?

You call yourself human?

Look. You took her for $700.

We both did it to make a living.

You piece of jerk!

You're no human!

Give me the address. Tell me, you punk!

If you don't have money, just let it go.

Compassion isn't for everyone.

Not many can afford it.

Kid! You there?

Bring me some water. My head is about to explode.

I fell asleep with my makeup on? Damn it.

Get me 2 painkillers from the second drawer.

Go on! It's in the drawer!

What time is it?

It's 3:30pm.

It's almost time to open.

Go clean up the shop.

What?

Don't want to?

The other girl will be here soon.

Go clean the floors, garbage,

and the toilets.

Go on.

Get me an energy drink.

She didn't clean up, again?

Does she want to do business or not?

Did she tell you to clean?

You're a Chinese-Korean?

How much were you sold for?

Don't know?

Are you mute?

No.

Your life's messed up too, huh?

Go on. Clean up.

I'm all done.

Then go inside.

Why are you standing there?

What?

Got something to say?

Ma'am.

Hey!

I told you to call me "Mom"!

When can I go to school?

Right. I looked into it.

The school year started already.

They said it's too late to join.

How dare you glare at me!

Think I'll never send you to school?

Why didn't your mom send you to school?

Damn swindlers.

They said you're over 12.

This is Cha-Cha-Cha Room Salon.

We haven't seen you in so long!

We'll be waiting with open arms!

Mom? Are you well?

Good.

I'm doing fine too.

Don't you miss me?

You know where I am, right?

You're coming for me, right?

Message recorded.

What are you doing?

Come on. Throw it out or give it away.

The noodles are getting cold! Hurry!

Hi, pawn.

It's Du-seok.

I have your bag here with me.

My home phone number is 740...

7395

7395!

So when you hear this message,

please call me, okay? Bye.

Hello?

Who's calling this late?

Is Mr. Park Du-seok there?

Who?

Uncle Jong-bae?

What the hell?

Hello?

Isn't this Uncle Du-seok's house?

No! I'm hanging up.

Damn it!

Watch it! He's our customer!

You jerk! How dare you try to kiss me!

- Damn it! - He didn't mean to.

That jerk did it even more

when I told him to stop!

Jeez.

You crazy wench!

Kid!

Go and clean the room!

Jeez...

Call that crazy wench back here!

Please! Calm down a bit.

That girl is from Seoul.

She's still learning the ropes here.

Then why send in an untrained girl?

I'm sorry. I'll bring her in a bit.

Bring her now!

Oh my!

Get up.

I said get up!

Oh no! Are you okay?

What happened? Did that jerk do this?

Don't flip out over a small piece of glass.

Get the iodine bottle from the drawer.

Shouldn't she see a doctor?

For what?

She'll be fine once I put this on.

Don't worry!

Jeez...

Who's paging this late?

Hey, Jong-bae!

Come on!

Wake up!

Pawn paged me.

What's Busan's area code?

She paged you?

You gave her our phone number.

How would she page you?

I don't know.

Did you forget to give her

our area code?

Hi! It's Uncle Du-seok.

My home phone is 032-740-7395.

I made a mistake before.

You have to dial 032 first, okay?

Pawn?

Mister?

Pawn?

Are you crying?

Mister...

Is something wrong?

Do you know the address there?

It's in Busan.

Beomjoon-dong Unit 300...

Cha-Cha-Cha Room Salon.

What?

Cha-Cha-Cha Room...

Those jerks...

I got it.

Stay right there. I'm on my way.

Really?

Yes, I'm leaving now.

Don't go anywhere, okay?

Bye.

She's at a hostess club?

Those scumbags!

Get ready. We're leaving.

Yes, sir!

She's a kid.

How could they send her there?

Those damn scumbags!

I could kill them!

You've got to stay calm in times like this, sir.

Cool down, chief.

Now! Exit here! Hurry! Here!

You should've told me sooner!

I think this is it.

(Cha-Cha-Cha Room Salon)

Seung-yi! Seung-yi!

Seung-yi! It's me, Uncle Du-seok!

Seung-yi! Where are you?

Find her!

Hey, pawn!

Pawn!

Mister!

Mister!

Mister!

Mister...

Mister!

- Pawn! - Seung-yi...

Mister!

What do we do?

Seung-yi, move back!

Go back!

Jong-bae! Go and start the car.

Yes, sir!

Stay there!

Pawn!

Seung-yi! Come here.

Mister!

It's okay. Don't cry.

Let's go home.

Can I get some sleep!

What drunken fool is it this time?

Seung-yi...

What happened to your face?

A customer...

threw a glass.

He threw it at you?

No. At the wall.

Did you see a doctor?

Who the hell are you!

- Jong-bae! - Yes?

Get inside the car with Seung-yi.

Yes, sir.

Chief! Don't make trouble again.

Seung-yi, let's go.

Are you out of your mind?

You can't steal her from me!

Oh no!

Why didn't you take her to the hospital!

Or give her proper treatment!

Look at her face now!

You crazy prick.

Watch it!

How much did you pay?

For what?

How much did you pay for her?

$4,000.

$4,000?

My pager number is on here.

Send me your account number.

I'll give you $4,000

and pay for the broken glass.

Got that?

You people aren't humans.

Who the hell was that?

(Credit Card Loan)

You're bleeding a lot.

I'm okay.

It's fine.

You couldn't sleep a wink, right?

Sleep tight. You're safe now.

Aren't you sleepy, sir?

No, I'm not.

Then can you drive instead?

I'm so sleepy.

You've got no conscience.

I drove on the way here.

- Didn't I? - You did...

Don't fall asleep and drive properly.

Yes, sir.

Sleep comfortably.

Oh no. Pawn's face...

Stupid! It's Seung-yi, not pawn.

051?

051 is...

Damn it...

What?

It's Cha-Cha-Cha Room Salon.

She wants the money already?

(Used Cars)

Do we really have to do this?

Here.

We have nothing else to sell.

The car was all we had, sir.

What do we do now?

It's our fault she was sent there.

- We have to take responsibility. - Us?

What did I do? I didn't do anything.

You came with me!

So what?

So what's your plan?

Let her live with us?

Until she goes to a better place...

we should take care of her.

- What? - That's right!

The kid has nowhere to go.

How can we abandon her?

Give her your room.

You heartless punk!

Give up your room! Why mine?

What a jerk.

(Off to work. I'll page you later.)

You're sure this time, right?

It's got to be him. The missing persons center

said the name and age matched.

Apparently, he's really sick.

Why is he in hospice care?

That means he's given up on treatments.

Excuse me.

How may I help you?

We heard that someone we're looking for is here.

Name, please?

It's Park Du-seok.

Mr. Park Du-seok?

He's here.

- He is? - Yes.

Please stay in the waiting room.

We'll take you to him soon.

I'm so nervous.

When you're ready, we'll take you in.

Okay.

Sir?

Can you hear my voice?

Can you open your eyes?

Please come and check.

It's not him.

We've searched through all the missing persons database,

but there is no 70-year-old Park Du-seok in our records.

I see.

(Seung-bo Express Delivery)

Let's go.

The wound isn't too deep.

We can stitch it up.

But since she's a little girl,

it'll probably leave a scar.

Going to a plastic surgeon could be a better choice.

What would you like to do?

I'll take her to one.

The surgery costs $850.

We can treat her right away.

What would you like to do?

$850?

Yes. That's right.

For just a few stitches? Why is it so expensive?

It's a special surgery

that won't leave any scars.

Jeez...

We asked the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Justice.

(Student Enrollment Application)

We tried everything.

However, Seung-yi can't be enrolled

without a Korean family register.

Even a fool like me knows that.

But everyone has the right to education in South Korea.

Don't they?

But she's Chinese-Korean.

She's not a Korean citizen.

I forgot!

Seung-yi's grandfather was an independence fighter.

That's why he went to China and became a Chinese-Korean.

You're not accepting a descendant of an independence fighter?

That makes no sense!

I'm sorry, but I can't help you out.

A kid should go to school.

She needs an education!

I'm sorry, but our school can't take her.

Fine.

Thank you.

Let's go.

Wait, sir. There is another way...

Hey!

Pawn! What's wrong? It's not for real!

Still, I hate it!

Doing that doesn't mean

that I'll become your dad for real.

I'm not going to school!

But you have to go to school!

Chief?

Think about it. Her mom is alive and well.

Think in Seung-yi's shoes.

Do you think she'd want to become her kidnapper's daughter?

Hey, you helped! Jerk.

I told you there would be trouble. Remember?

Who cares about that!

The kid needs to go to school!

Do you want her to end up like us?

Why did you get us in this mess in the first place?

Watch what you're saying!

We're going to take responsibility no matter what. Got that?

Jeez.

Such an inconsiderate jerk.

No wonder you're such a mess.

Look who's talking. Jerk.

Where are you going?

Going to buy cigarettes!

I hope you die from smoking.

Seung-yi?

Jeez.

Try to understand.

It's just that he wants to send you to school.

The family register is...

It's just the law. It's nothing special, okay?

You know us. We don't care about the law.

That's why you live like this.

What?

Nothing.

Okay.

Anyway, those damned...

Excuse my language.

They're not letting you go to school because you're not Korean,

so let's just lie and say that

you're his daughter.

We're only pretending.

It's just so that you can go to school and study hard.

And later, you'll be able to meet your mom.

But what do I tell her?

I'll explain everything to her.

She's not going to like it.

I'll explain it carefully, so she won't be mad.

Are you sure?

Of course.

Here.

I promise to explain it well,

so she won't hate it!

Pinky promise.

Sealed!

Now, let's go eat noodles!

Seung-yi.

Is it good?

You want to go to school, right?

Hello!

Hi.

(Keep traffic order)

Hi.

Seung-yi!

You brought your recorder and gym suit?

Your zipper!

100 points!

She got 100 points!

Way to go!

Seung-yi.

Yes?

Eat first.

(Mock Exam Results)

Jong-bae!

- What? - Come here quickly!

- Look at this! - What is it?

Seung-yi came first in her school!

- The whole school? - She takes after me!

Get out! I have to change!

Pawn!

He's your dad? He calls you "pawn"?

See you!

- Bye, sir! - Take care.

(Seung-bo Express Delivery)

Should I stop picking you up?

Are you embarrassed?

No, don't worry about it.

By the way,

can you call me by my name in public?

Stop calling me "pawn."

Okay.

Pawn, wanna grab some food?

- Call me by my name! - Okay. Pawn.

Good luck on your college entrance exams!

Good luck on your college entrance exams!

Seung-yi.

I heard eating taffy will help.

Wait, Seung-yi!

You got this!

I got this!

(Chinese Language & Literature)

She'll come home soon. Get some sleep!

She went on a blind date today!

She's an adult now.

Of course, she can go on dates.

She could have a few drinks and come home late.

She's not answering her phone! It's past 10pm!

Maybe she didn't hear it ring.

Why make such a fuss?

It's past 10pm!

It's not that late.

She's here.

Do you know what time it is?

I'm not going home.

Seung-yi! Why did you drink so much?

I'm going to marry him.

- What? - I can explain, sir.

You punk! You jerk!

Who the hell are you?

- Calm down! - Jong-bae, get out of my way!

This is crazy!

Let's just hear him out.

So what do you do?

I'm a senior in medical school, sir.

I'll be graduating next year.

I see.

Quiet!

So you're going to be a doctor?

Yes, sir.

Of course he'll be a doctor, stupid.

What do your parents do?

They're both doctors, sir.

Any siblings?

I have an older brother and sister.

Does your family host ancestral rites?

- Ancestral rites, sir? - Yes.

They're held at my uncle's house and not at my home, sir.

What a fine young man we have here!

I get what's going on, sir.

So, what's your plan?

Jong-bae.

Just get the phone. Go!

Hello?

Yes.

It's for you.

Hold on.

Relax. Let's keep talking.

Yes, hello?

Is this Mr. Park Du-seok?

Yes, who's speaking?

I'm Kang Myung-ja's mother.

Pardon? Who?

Kang Myung-ja...

Seung-yi's mother.

I'm sorry for calling but...

Myung-ja is very sick.

Pardon?

She misses Seung-yi very much.

(Yanji Airport)

Can you please come for a visit with Seung-yi?

Are you okay?

Yes.

My hometown seems so unfamiliar.

Of course. You left when you were a toddler.

When you see your mom,

don't be too hard on her.

Why?

She's very sick.

Help her relax and not worry.

Excuse me.

Is anyone home?

Are you Seung-yi?

Grandma?

It's you! Oh my!

Where is Mom?

Let's go inside.

Myung-ja!

Seung-yi is here!

Seung-yi...

Is that you?

Seung-yi...

Mom.

Mom!

Mom...

Mom!

Mister?

Mom wants to talk to you.

Please go inside.

Yes, ma'am.

I'm so grateful.

I don't even know where to begin.

I can't thank you enough.

It's okay.

Please sit comfortably.

I went to Korea once.

I saw how happy you two were,

so I returned in peace.

I'm sorry for burdening you.

It's okay.

She grew so much.

She's a young lady now.

Thank you.

Please...

You must come to her graduation.

I don't think I'll make it.

It's not much for such a special guest,

but please enjoy.

Seung-yi, try it.

You used to love chicken soup.

Mom? Aren't you eating?

You eat lots. I don't like chicken anymore.

I didn't realize you were up.

Did you notice Myung-ja's act?

Pardon?

She doesn't want Seung-yi to get attached.

She was dying to see her,

but now, she won't even look at Seung-yi.

How can she act so cold?

When Seung-yi came all this way to see her!

Is there no hope for Seung-yi's mom?

Why do you think the doctor sent her home?

She could die any minute,

so I called Seung-yi here.

I wanted her to see her one last time.

I'm ashamed,

but can I ask you a favor?

Yes, of course.

Please find Seung-yi's father.

I thought he passed away.

He didn't.

He's still alive.

Now that Seung-yi's grown-up,

I think she deserves to know.

(Make sure you eat!)

- Mister! - What?

Coming home late again?

I think so.

Why? Is something wrong?

Can I go on a 3-day school trip

starting tomorrow?

Of course! Have fun.

I'll give you some money when I'm home.

It's okay.

The trip is included in our tuition.

- I don't need money. - I see.

Then, have fun on your trip.

Okay, then. Drive safely.

Bye.

Finish what you were saying.

He doesn't keep contact with Chinese-Koreans.

Why?

He married a Korean woman

and got his citizenship.

Damn it.

What's his number?

I said he doesn't keep in touch.

Obviously, the gossip started somewhere!

Who did you hear it from?

(Workers for Hire)

Right this way, please.

Hello, everyone.

Thank you for coming all this way.

Please follow my lead for the next two days.

Is Mr. Yang Chun-gil here?

Yes? I'm Chun-gil. Can I help you?

Do you know Lee Byung-sup?

I know him very well.

He owns the "Yanji Lamb Skewer Pub" there.

"Yanji Lamb Skewer Pub"?

Yes.

Where's building 110 unit #107?

The lamb skewer pub owner?

- Yes. - He's right there.

Okay. Thank you.

There!

You're flying!

- Hello? - It's me. Can you come out?

Sure! Where?

Is it a special occasion?

You'll find out.

Why are we here?

There's someone you must meet.

Who?

Him.

You've grown so much.

Why did you suddenly find her father for her?

After working so hard to raise her...

Think about it.

The way Seung-yi treats us now

is going to change 100% in no time.

Now that she's met her real dad.

And if you think from her perspective,

her dad has way more money.

At her wedding,

he's obviously going to walk her down the aisle.

It's all because you found him!

That's why you're stupid!

You're the most stupid person ever!

It's over now with Seung-yi.

Just forget it.

Bye, Seung-yi... Farewell.

See you later.

Hello?

Dad.

Dad... Can you hear me?

Yes, Seung-yi.

I mean...

How could you leave me there?

If you dropped me off,

then you should at least pick me up.

Right. Are you at the same place?

Stay right there.

Dad!

Please hurry.

Right. I'll be there soon.

Dad...

He disappeared that day.

I looked for him for over 10 years,

but couldn't find him.

Seung-yi. Let's forget it now.

If we couldn't find him for over 10 years,

something must've happened to him.

You've done everything you could.

He'll understand.

Let's forget about it and move on.

(The game is over! I'm the winner!)

Wait!

Go back to the police station!

- Why? - Hurry up! Please?

Okay.

Excuse me.

Excuse me.

Is there someone named Park Seung-bo?

Can you please check one more time?

Park Seung-bo?

Yes, please.

I'll check.

While we run the search,

please have a seat.

It's Park Seung-bo.

Yes, Park Seung-bo.

(Park Seung-bo)

I see. Thank you.

We found him!

Really?

There's someone by that name

at Brothers of Hope in Yongin.

I'm not sure if it's him,

but the name is listed there.

He's around the same age too.

Here.

Why didn't we think of Park Seung-bo before?

We've been looking for Park Du-seok all these years.

- But... - What?

What if it's not him again?

It's him.

Stay positive.

It's awkward for us to have you

come through the police.

Enough about that.

The person you've been looking for

was in a motorcycle accident over 10 years ago.

A motorcycle accident?

Yes.

The ER doctor found

that he had neurological issues long before then.

According to his CT scans,

he's had a stroke before too.

He didn't get it treated properly and neglected it.

That's probably why the accident happened.

And his name?

Oh, right.

He wrote "Park Seung-bo" and "Pawn."

They were the only words in his notebook.

(Park Seung-bo Pawn)

So, we temporarily named him that.

He's ready, sir.

He's a special care patient.

You can only see him for 10 minutes.

10 minutes?

Yes. The old man is a handful.

Please don't stir him up.

I'll be right outside the door.

Call me if anything happens.

Okay.

What is this, a prison?

- Let go! - Get him!

Jeez!

- Stay still! - Let me go!

- Get in! - I'm not going in!

Mr. Park Seung-bo?

Mr. Park Seung-bo?

You have some visitors! What a surprise!

Right this way.

It's all right. I'll be right here.

Chief...

Chief!

It's me. I'm here.

It's Jong-bae! I'm here, chief!

Seung-yi is here too.

Sir!

Oh no...

It's me, Seung-yi.

Do you recognize me?

Pawn.

Your daughter, Seung-yi.

Do you recognize me?

He doesn't recognize me.

Pawn...

What did you just say?

He said pawn, right?

Yes, I heard it!

Pawn...

It's okay.

It's okay, Mister.

You'll recognize me soon.

You're my pawn now.

I'll never leave your side

until you get better.

All right?

(Savings for Pawn)

Mister...

I came way too late.

I'm sorry.

Dad!

I'm sorry.

Dad, I'm sorry.

Thank you, Mister.

But what does "pawn" mean?

It's something valuable given as a promise.

When people can't pay off their debts,

they temporarily leave something behind as a substitute.

When interest grows and grows,

it becomes a big treasure.

- So am I your treasure? - You got it!

When it is cashed in, it becomes a real treasure.

That's why you're my pawn.

Wow! I'm a real treasure!

I'm a treasure!

Yes, you are.

Right. You're a treasure.

And you're trash, fool!

Be careful. There you go.

Here comes the bride! Please give them a big hand!

My daughter...

What did you just say?

Seung-yi.

Dad?

Let's go.

I'll take the picture now.

Please smile.

One, two, three!