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A Won Film Production

Plum Blossom

Kim Reh-Won

Kim Jung-Hyun

Jin Hee-Kyung

Bae Doo-Na

Yoon Ji-Hae

Written & Directed by: Kwak Ji-Kyun

Hi, my name is Kim Jayo

Introduce yourself to the class

My name is Kim Jayo Nice to meet you

Everybody quiet down!

Can a boy become a man only after he has sex?

I did in my senior year.

I'm not going to college, teacher.

Seuin Yi

It was the time I transferred back

to Hadong Town High School.

My first experience began with this change

Homeroom has ended!

I'm gonna get an eye surgery, a perm...

You don't need it.

It doesn't help You're so unfair

meanness

Are you nuts?

You think they'll like a fat ass like you?

Hey, Kim Jayo!

Give me a ride after school

She was strange from the beginning

I felt like I was caught in a web

I felt fidgety, like peeing in my pants

I can't see! Move your hands!

What did they say about me?

They call me a rebel?

I can't talk.

Dumb asses, they don't know anything

What are you doing? Take your hands off!

Take your hands off!

Do you know how to kiss?

Let's do it now

You're still a virgin, aren't you?

Yeah, I'm pure as snow!

All right? I told you to check everything

I said they're all here...

Hurry up

Give us the ball! Give it to us!

Here it comes

Give it to us!

Seuin, what are you doing? Hurry up

What's wrong with you boy?

Yoon Junghae

Teacher! Tell us about your first love

Since this is the first class,

I'll introduce a poem instead.

Afterwards, one of you have to respond with a poem, okay?

When I was twelve,

my best friend June

died before my eyes.

I fainted in front of him and I went into a coma all day

In the endless falling snow

even the mountain, the blue mountain never bothers the saying...

It's all right. It's all right.

Now, who's going to respond with another poem?

Today's the 24th, so how about number 24?

- Seuin, it's you - Go ahead Seuin

Let's See... Seuin.

Are you here?

So after that day, whenever I feel overwhelmed

I faint and fall asleep.

What's wrong?

Seuin!

What's wrong with him?

What's wrong with him?

It's a long and deep sleep...

Jayo...

You look a lot like my dead friend June.

Teacher!

You guys came at the right time.

Hello teacher!

Hello!

Is Seuin all right?

Hello...

Teacher, so what are you doing here?

I moved into Seuin's house today.

Since I'm a teacher, Seuin's father made an exception.

What are you waiting for?

- Come in and help your teacher! - Yes, maam!

Thief!

You bastards!

Hey! Hey!

- Catch - picture... find picture

Hey! Just a moment

I saw you hide it!

Give it up!

Jayo, are you on Seuin's side?

Come here!

Hey, dummy You're really not going to college?

You guys go

When you graduate, I'll have my own plum farm by then?

I love Hadong the most.

I'm going far away from home

and fall in love with a hotty.

Doesn't that sound great?

If I pass the college test...

Jungtae, take care of Hadong

I'll send you computer games

Me and Seuin are going to learn about computers

Love takes your breath away

I know it's a cliche.

But whenever I saw her, that's how I felt.

Cause it was my first love...

Teacher Yoon! Teacher Yoon!

Give me some change.

I hate cheap stockings.

I'll take these.

3-2-1!

Wait a minute! Once more again

...I couldn't believe it.

He stunk in bed, and he was weird

He did push-ups before we did it

He called out

another woman's name too.

Isn't he crazy?

Jayo, get out of here.

What the hell?

You're dead meat! I'm going to kill you with my bare hands!

Jayo, get out of here!

Young kids these days...!

Get out of my way!

Jayo! Get out of here!

Hurry! Hey, tardy girl! What's with the face?

You fight your husband Jayo?

What are you asking her for?

Hey, Jayo! Did you guys do the nasty?

- Keep drawing! - All right, damn it!

Hara. Do my eyes look all right?

- Isn't it nice? Huh? Huh? Huh? - Who wrote this?

It's Dalsun's name.

Dalsun!

You wrote this, didn't you?

Stop it! Wonjae.

I'm sorry!

Let's go. I can't do it.

Is this really your first time?

Let's just go, okay?

Nervous?

I have to go.

Where are you going?

Wait for me first

I'm leaving.

School is tough, isn't it?

But don't wear yourself out.

Your family is happy only when you're happy

Am I right?

I... Teacher, I love you

I said I love you.

Seuin, aren't you going to eat?

Where are you going?

I couldn't hold it in.

I couldn't...

Seuin...

Are you forgetting that I'm your teacher?

You're my student.

Let's forget about what just happened

Forget it?

Act like nothing happened?

I can't even breathe because of you...

I can't do anything because of you...

And you want me to forget?

I can't be patient anymore.

I'm going to die if this goes on

Seuin.

At your age, love comes easily.

Then how about this?

After you graduate, and become a grown-up

we can talk again then.

Can you do that for me?

Just talk to her. You can't always avoid her.

Seuin!

I don't like the way you're acting.

You bastard! You think you're better than me?

- Stop it - Screw you!

I said stop it!

I have to go to college My situation's different from your's

Now that you had me once, you're getting rid of me?

Is that it? Fine!

You bastard! You think you're everything?

Screw you and your ambitions!

Stick this up your ass!

You bastard!

You asshole!

Is it true that Hara cut her vein?

I heard it from Dalsun.

Hara's a suicide case.

She caused a big fuss before you came.

Haven't you heard?

After her father married another woman,

she wasn't the same.

She often cut her vein herself.

Go inside

She locks herself in and doesn't say a word

I don't know anymore

She's an idiot...

Did she talk gibberish again?

She thinks she's some divorced heroine

My father, that bastard...

He fell in love with another woman.

Can't blame him... Who could stand that pitiful woman forever?

They're all filth So are you Jayo

I'm sorry.

You think it's true?

If someone sleeps on lilies, they will die

Doesn't it sound like a fairy tale?

Jayo, Take me.

Don't do this.

You bastard.

Who do you think you are? How could you do this?

Do you know my true feelings?

- I'm sorry - What makes you better?

You feel sorry?

Then let's do it now! Right now!

- I want it now! - Stop it!

- How could you do this? - Stop it!

You don't care if I even die!

If you want to do it then find some other guy!

Crazy bitch

They're all filth...

Yeah...

It's nothing but a fairy tale.

After you drink this hot tea, you'll forget you're cold.

Your mind's the same way.

As time passes,

it's going to settle down.

Just like the wind.

I'm moving soon.

And Seuin, you're going to college

Do you understand?

No.

- No... I can't. - Seuin...

Our problem...

Was it all about sex?

Well...

Maybe or maybe not.

To find out the real answer, we've got to have sex constantly

Entering our 20, was not a easy step for us

The confusion... Was it really all about sex?

Two years later

Loosen up your rear end.

Why does it hurt so much?

Because it's an STD shot.

Several more shots will let you meet a girl again.

Am I wrong?

How many times do I need it?

Well...

Until you regret what you did? Don't you think so?

Jayo Kim

Jayo Kim!

Yes!

Why do you keep laughing?

Am I not allowed to?

Then should I cry? If you want me to then maybe

Congratulations.

Now since you're cured, you can buy me a drink.

Buy you a drink?

Why?

Why?

I'm talking about a date.

Didn't you get it?

Do you think it's possible?

A sex patient dating a Nightingale?

I'm not that type I'm very naughty

Don't I look that way?

Why are your eyes closed? Do you want me to leave?

I'm afraid you'll devour me.

Actually, I'm a little nervous.

This is my first time.

What? Is something bothering you?

Not really.

You know... I'm very nervous right now

Do men feel the same way?

I mean... physically.

Well, a little bit Can you lift your back?

If you don't attach meaning to it

sex can be wonderful

...without love and stuff Be a little more patient

Think of it

as making conversation

If you talk to yourself, it isn't fun Don't you think so?

I...

Once again, the girl wanted it first, right?

You could see it that way.

Since the 20th century ended, there's a new breed of girls

Is it some millenium phenomenon?

When the time comes, do girls want it like us?

They're more repressed and sensitive

So try it.

Was it good?

The first time wasn't so good.

But after getting some shut eye,

it felt all right.

You know what? I didn't think about Hara this time.

I felt comfortable.

Maybe that's why I got really excited

and did it for a while

Animal

Anyway, it's nice to hear you didn't think of Hara this time

Good luck

Sex was the answer

Once a man and woman want each other they have sex

live together, and then it's a few kids

Not bad

You mean sex is all about breeding, right?

I like that. But it's more like...

...a sperm factory.

But you haven't done it since we've been in college. You still all right?

I'm doing it now.

Crazy bastard!

I'm sick of it

I'm sick of everyone.

I agree.

Everybody looks like a horny dog

I agree!

Horny dogs!

- Hey, Wonjae! - Wonjae!

Your...

Wonjae!

Come here!

Why don't you guys date each other?

Then you won't need to waste your days drinking

And it's no use to save...

...your young and fresh bodies.

Jayo already has a girlfriend.

But I'm... this

Cool man

Madam Werther seems interested in Seuin, huh?

You know... She's been in college for a while

I heard she screwed

all the young guys.

Seuin is just her type.

If you like her, you screw her.

I wish I could.

But I can't.

I have to go to military service.

What?

Damn! Is college the only way to go?

You know I failed last semester.

I'm gonna run away.

I'm going to the military. I'm sick of it!

What should we do now?

Damn it!

Do what?

Eat, sleep, screw, and go to school

The same as always.

Should I go to the army like Wonjae?

Do you wanna die?

In the thick falling snow,

the baby quails come with the voice

It's all right. It's all right.

It's all right.

In the endless snow,

even the mountain, the blue mountain never bothers the saying...

It's all right. It's all right...

It's all right.

Dear Teacher...

I still miss my friend June who died when we were kids.

I realized being a grown-up is having your friends leave

and then being alone

Jayo is the only one left

Okay, for ten minutes.

Okay

Jayo is confused all the time.

Although, he always indulges in decadence he doesn't get close to others

I'm... still the same.

Like you wanted, I'm trying hard to forget you.

Until I can forget, I'll keep sending letters to you.

But by the hundred letters, maybe things will get better.

Teacher, what's wrong?

Hey, Jayo!

If you wanna hear this song, then listen to this one first.

In the beginning of his career, Don McLean entitled the song 'Vincent'

after Vincent Van Gogh. Then Roberta Flack

heard it over the radio. It touched her soul so she made that other song

What's wrong?

I have class I've got to go now

Wait

When can we meet again?

See you later

Bad boy

Why were you absent?

Give me three good reasons From the psychological view

First, I was bored

Second, I wanted to have sex

Third, as much as I can

Okay?

What about Madam Werther?

From the psychological view.

That's very logical and reasonable.

And also practical.

Excuse me!

What?

Do you mind taking my virginity?

Seuin...

Should I get angry?

Or slap him on the cheek?

But what should I do? I don't feel angry

Open the door Open it...!

Who let Jeannie out of her lamp?

Kiss me...

So then?

How many times did you do it with her?

That girl from your high school

Did you do it like this? How was it?

Was it good?

It was okay...

Thief!

Then why did you break up with her?

She's dead.

Dead? How come?

Take off your shirt first

I can't wait.

I'll do it.

Don't rush!

I can't help it.

No, not there.

You're not leaving?

I'm off duty today.

Why don't you ask anything about me?

You're not curious?

No

Well, I am

Like your dreams and thoughts during high school

Well, except for that girl

I know!

It's cause you forget my number, right?

Bad boy

Did it hurt your pride?

Wanna do it again?

Is it all right having sex with me?

I choose the guy myself.

Men don't control me.

So that's why you named your cafe Werther?

Goethe's probably jealous.

Because Werther is dead, and so is Goethe

But... we're still alive

It's all right... It's all right...

Are you all right?

I think so.

Seuin! Seuin!

Seuin...

Falling plum blossoms in the wind

the full moon at early night

the barley field turning yellow...

She loved these things.

I suddenly thought about her

while having sex

I was thinking of her

Dear Teacher,

I feel lost.

I can't move a step forward.

Since Jayo is lost too, it makes matters worse

If I stand here for a while,

I feel like

I'm flying through air and looking down on the world

As if I'm even looking down on myself.

I agree

Wanna jump?

Why not?

Hey Seuin!

Hey Jayo!

How far do we have to go

till Jayo and I find our way?

I want to know.

And most of all... I miss you.

What do you think? Don't you wanna see her?

Seuin's in love with another woman.

Really?

But why don't you ever talk about her?

Is it some tragic love of some kind?

It would be fun if we could double date

When we're drunk, we could change partners

You're nasty

Seuin, he's beyond remedy.

All he does is sleep and have sex

Jayo's got a straw for sucking human blood

Long ago, a girl was sucked by his straw and vanished

I know that story.

So don't fall in love If you don't then you won't get hurt, right?

I agree!

I'm not I'll fall in love, but I'll never get hurt

I can do it.

Did Jayo say that he loves you?

Didn't he say that love is love, and sex is sex?

Tell me three of your emotional states from the psychological view

First, I'm horny

Second, horny beyond remedy

Third, everlastingly horny beyond remedy

I don't love this guy yet.

You're dirty Nothing but a walking disease

You gonna keep avoiding the madam?

Sex... It's compliated

Whenever I do it with her, I keep seeing Junghae's face

It's beyond remedy

And you?

Are you getting serious with Namok?

I don't know

She's comfortable to be with, but it's sometimes hard

Yeah...

Sex...

It's complicated.

Son of a bitch!

Let go of me! Stop it!

What's wrong with you?

Let go of me! Get off!

Pull yourself together!

Did you know?

A person can't posess another.

I know it well!

Yeah! I know it well!

Take me! Take all of me!

Take me!

It's me, Jayo.

Can I come over?

I don't wanna sleep alone.

Seuin... he disappeared

Your lunch set is ready. Thank you

I did you a favor, and fries is how you repay me?

What else do you want?

Is Seuin back?

- The biscuits are ready - Ok!

Here's your double set, sir.

Hey,

why do you have to make money?

I told you I'm on my own.

Seuin used to helped me out.

I can do the same

Aren't you going home?

You're upset, aren't you?

When you get angry, it reminds me of my dead father

Is that why you slept with me? Cause I look like your father?

Maybe

I orignally wanted to work in pediatrics and treat cute kids

But I got stuck in urology.

Having to stick shots in guys' butts

It's unfair.

Know what?

Would you believe that I saw a lot of guys' things?

You must have loved it.

Do you masturbate like other guys?

Doesn't everybody?

After you met me too?

- Two cokes, please - Yes mam!

Yeah, maybe

Like it? Don't you feel like loving me more and more?

It's a present

It hurts

Are you also hurt by your past love like Seuin?

Are you?

That's why you're not interested in me?

Of course not. I'm doing it with you now

That's what I mean...

Can't you do more than this?

I've never thought about it.

Don't press down. It hurts.

You've never thought about it?

Don't use this today.

Give it to me.

- No - Come on

No. Just do without it

I can bear three sons who look like you

You're crazy

But I won't tell them who their father is

Not a bad deal

I forgot today is my mom's birthday

Did I tell you my mom and I live apart?

Namok!

Yeah, go ahead.

Do you wanna stop meeting?

I'd like to How about you?

I'm really late Bye

- Why - You guys go first

Bye

Seuin

How... have you been?

Are you all right now?

I can't deal with it.

I can't anymore.

I can't stand it.

I can't do anything without thinking about you

I've been floating like a ghost

When I think about you I can't even breathe

I can't stand it any longer

Don't write to me anymore

You're still too young

Go back and start over again.

What sidedish do you want? You're not drinking?

Anything you can cook quickly

If you want more, cook it yourself

You're not leaving?

Shit! How can I leave my drink here?

You wanted to come here?

Well, I don't understand

why you have to drink

Sometimes I don't feel like doing anything

Not going to work, forgetting everything

and have sex all the time

Don't you think it's wonderful?

Doesn't sound bad

Do whatever you fuckin' want!

Get out of here!

Let go of me!

Get out of here!

- Get out! - Let go of me!

Do whatever!

Get out of here!

Get out!

That woman is my mom.

You said you wanted to break up?

If that's what you want, then go ahead

There's nothing I can do.

I'll be all right.

Were you okay?

You bastard!

Pick one of the three reasons why you came back

First, because you had nowhere to go

Second, for no special reason.

Third... Because you missed me.

It's probably... for no special reason

How about a drink?

- Now? - Right now. This instant

That way we have more time to drink

You're crazy. But it doesn't sound bad

Are you all right?

I'm all right. How about you?

Yeah... I'm all right.

Wanna run?

Yeah!

You're not running?

It's all right!

It's all right!

Happy birthday to you!

Wait a minute!

Why aren't you tough like a man?

A man should down the first shot, right?

Asshole. I'm closed today

Why are you so upset? I've got some money today

Close the door!

I've done nothing for Namok.

She supported herself and became a nurse

All I've done is fed her

and gave her a place

Was it a month ago?

She left here to be on her own.

Then she came back again.

You slept with her, didn't you?

Well, I...

You're not just using her, right?

If that's all, then take your hands off

That's what a man should do

You've misunderstood...

Okay then. You can go now.

Someone who gets hurt, always hurts another

What are you waiting for? Didn't I tell you to go?

She's drunk out of her mind.

Women sure know how to drink if they want to

From the psychological view,

I think we're all garbage.

You're at it again.

She got into grad school.

Had to congratulate her.

Now it's all right.

Everything's all right.

The hardest thing to deal with was fighting myself

I wanna get this fight over with.

Even though I quit, I hope you keep fighting till the end

Cause Jayo... you're my alter ego and my hope

Yoon Junghae

Bastard! Coward!

You're only a walking sex disease...

You thought I couldn't wait?

Of course I can wait for you

You're nothing, but a coward who can't love

Bad boy...

Where are you?

I came to your place to start things over

I told you, right? I don't wanna get hurt.

I'm not stepping outside until you come back not one step

From now on think about how you'll live

Forget everything and live, okay?

The confusion we went through at the threshold of our 20

It wasn't all about sex.

Okay... I have to stop Now it's time to open my mind

Jayo? It's Jayo, right?

Jayo

Jayo!

Namok!

I miss you.

Namok!

Namok, I...

I'm coming to you...

Namok, I'm coming back right now