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Do you go to church?

I don't believe in gods.

Still, how could you plan something like this?

The police are coming, right?

Yes.

If what you said is true,

your circumstances will be considered.

The police will be here soon.

Just trust them and…

Where did the boy go?

Yong-dae.

You said you'd understand me no matter what, right?

Sir.

MUJIN WOODWORKING

WE OPPOSE RECKLESS REDEVELOPMENT!

Take him away.

-Corporal Jeong. -Yes, sir.

You were ordered to stand by.

Sir, the situation was…

My apologies.

Good job.

Thank you, sir.

Sir…

I have something to tell you.

Let's have you get some rest at the hospital, and--

Let me

go to the police station as well.

I planned all of this.

None of this is his fault.

Are you saying you staged this kidnapping?

Yes.

I can't be here.

What do you mean?

There's no way to explain how I got here.

And they won't believe me even if I did.

Is this about the superpowers again?

I know it makes no sense.

But it's true.

He's right.

On top of that,

the detectives are onto me because of the novel.

-What are you talking about? -No time to explain.

All I know is that if I'm here…

it won't help his case

or mine.

You're not making any sense.

There's no time to explain.

I'll tell you everything later.

Go, then.

The police will be here soon.

Okay.

I'm sorry for calling you

a fool.

But don't get your hopes up.

I can't promise I'll be able to clear your name.

I'll still try my best

to look for evidence.

So…

please take care of yourself.

Don't let anyone screw you over.

If someone tries to, bite back like a rabid dog.

Fight tooth and nail for yourself.

Take care of yourself.

Goodbye.

See you.

Let me see.

GI-JEO-GWI

Come on.

Where on earth did he go?

That area is mostly empty due to redevelopment,

but the lights were on in that building.

So I went in to check and found the two.

The lady had wounds on her face, so I assumed she was assaulted.

But since they claimed it wasn't like that,

I didn't think much of it and left.

Then I saw the wanted alert on my way back and called it in.

Why did you go in alone?

You were ordered to stand by.

What's your problem?

He got us a confession.

Why didn't you follow protocol?

I was going to stand by.

But the victim could have been in danger.

And since I'd already met the suspect,

I predicted that I could take him on by myself.

But there was no need to subdue him.

No Myeong-nam didn't resist at all

and simply followed my orders.

The victim was actually worried about him.

Makes sense.

Since they staged it together.

So Mr. No just confessed to everything?

No, the lady did.

Good job.

We need your statement as a witness, so stop by when you're free.

Yes, sir.

Have you read this book?

Bits and parts of it.

You need to read it cover to cover. It's a masterpiece.

Masterpiece? Come on.

It really is.

The author of this book is my…

On top of that,

the detectives are onto me because of the novel.

I should get going.

Well, then.

Let's think.

Wait a minute.

What about the videotape?

I only realized after reading the novel

that those bastards filmed the whole thing.

The videotape…

I'm a detective. You've seen me before, right?

Is there something in there?

Don't tell anyone you saw me.

The videotape.

You have it, don't you?

You must have watched it!

Let's see.

November…

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

They kept looking for that videotape.

That means they don't have the videotape either.

But why did they look for the tape at our house 27 years ago?

YEAR 1995

I have a favor to ask.

You're the only person

I can trust.

There is a videotape in the bag.

Everything that happened that night

is recorded there.

DONG-JU BOOKSTORE

CLOSED FOR THE DAY

Die!

A NIGHT OF FESTIVAL AT LAKE SOPYEONG

It's me!

It's Gang-san!

Did something happen to my brother?

No.

And my brother?

Where is he?

Your brother

is in a difficult situation.

What is it?

Don't worry too much.

I'll take care of it.

Until then,

don't tell anyone

that your brother called.

But I need to know.

He's my brother.

Please tell me.

Gang-san.

Listen to me carefully.

Don't…

trust anyone from now on.

Not even detectives.

Not your children's home director.

Trust absolutely no one.

Okay.

Also, pack your belongings and stay with me

until your brother returns.

I'll convince my wife of it.

Dong-ju won't mind either.

Is anyone in?

Who is it?

It's the police.

Just a moment!

Go out the back door.

Hurry!

Open up. This is the police.

Trust no one.

You can't trust anyone.

Go straight to my house.

Do not go to the children's home.

Go. Hurry!

Why aren't you opening up?

It's me, Mom.

I just got home.

I had a bit of rice wine after work.

You're being very weird.

Why do you keep asking about your dad?

That's strange.

It's nothing.

I thought I turned the lights off, but they're on.

Oh, my legs.

A tape?

What kind of tape?

A videotape.

Not a movie tape, but the one where you record videos with a camera.

It's smaller than a cassette…

Actually, I don't know how big it is.

Didn't Dad leave behind any videotapes?

How could I remember that? I can barely recall your dad's face.

Even if there was one, it's probably not here anymore.

We've moved countless times.

I really haven't seen one.

Please just try to remember.

You haven't seen any when closing down the bookstore?

This is important.

Yes, very important.

Why is it important?

Did you

film something weird?

What are you talking about? It's not like that.

Just try to remember.

Dad probably left it behind, or it could have been at the bookstore.

There were only books there,

with a few music cassette tapes.

I threw out most of them.

Do you think it got mixed up with the cassette tapes you threw out?

Who knows?

Could you search the house just in case?

Something's going on, isn't it?

What are you talking about?

Nothing's going on.

Everything's fine.

Everything's going too well. That's the problem.

Well, that's good to hear.

There's no problem then.

I'm tired. I'll hang up now.

Please look for it.

All right.

-Mom! -What is it?

Make sure to lock your door, okay?

I know you usually don't.

What's going on?

You're worrying about me.

Bye.

Wait a minute.

Someone also asked about a videotape then.

Who was it?

It was a pastor.

That pastor back then…

This bastard.

Why, that…

325M 8972.

325M 8972.

325M 8972.

Yook Dong-ju's looking for the tape, too?

Okay.

This is interesting.

How on earth did he write that novel?

Isn't that right, Father?

The novel's so realistic.

It's as if he witnessed the whole thing.

The level of similarity gave me goosebumps.

Is Ha-neul still alive?

I swear he died then.

You killed him, didn't you?

Just die already.

What about Dong-ju Bookstore?

It used to be there

before redevelopment began.

Where are we going?

According to what you remember,

you were hit on the day you met my father and received the bag, right?

It's impossible, but yes.

It is impossible.

My father passed away in 1995,

and you're in 2022 right now.

2022.

LITERATURE & IMAGINATION GOD IS DEAD

BOOK CLUB: YOOK DONG-JU'S MESSAGE IN A BOTTLE

READER REVIEWS

FRESH MILK

That will be 1,000 won.

What year is it?

This year?

Is it really the year 2022?

Yes.

Isn't it 1995 right now?

No.

This is "I Have No Problem," right?

The song playing right now.

But you're saying it's 2022?

What's your problem?

MISSED CALLS FROM DONG-JU

FEMALE STUDENT SENT A VIDEO

THE MYSTERY OF LAKE SOPYEONG

THIS VIDEO IS NOT FAKE

I SWEAR IT'S NOT A GHOST OR CGI

FEMALE STUDENT

Hello?

That was you, right?

The face is blurry, but I can tell it's you.

The hairstyle, height,

and especially the eerie vibe.

It's you, isn't it?

It's a secret.

Others won't be able to recognize you like I can.

My friends all think it's a fake video.

But I know it's real.

Who took the video?

A content creator did.

What do you mean by "content creator"?

Are you serious?

Are you really an alien?

Yes.

All right then.

We need to meet.

Right now?

I can't right now. I'll call you again.

Don't worry too much.

The video's going a bit viral,

but they barely have any subscribers.

I'll call you again. Bye.

PSYCHIC

What even is this?

It's unbelievable.

WHAT IS THE ENDING YOU WANT? IS IT LIGHT OR DARKNESS?

NO REPLY

WRITE A LETTER TO DONG-JU

Just as the past breathes life into the present,

the land that embraces the sky

continues to breathe on today.

TITLE: TO THE SKY

SUBMIT

SUBMIT

YOUR LETTER HAS BEEN SUBMITTED

TO THE SKY, NEW!

JEONG YONG-DAE

Look behind you.

LOOK BEHIND YOU

Your friend has your back.

GI-JEO-GWI

Where on earth were you?

Why didn't you pick up?

You should at least pick up if you're going to disappear.

Where did you go this time?

It's none of your business.

What's wrong with you?

Do you know how worried I was?

I knew you didn't have any money for dinner.

And I was worried you'd get lost.

Don't act like my brother.

You're not my real brother.

Hey, you!

How could you be so hurtful?

We're basically family since we live together.

And I'm also your guardian.

I don't need a guardian.

What's the matter?

What kind of family hides the truth and lies to me?

What on earth did I hide from you?

What happened at Lake Sopyeong?

It has something to do with me, right?

Was it fun for you?

What?

Was it fun messing with a fool who doesn't even remember his own name?

You scumbag!

Don't talk to me like that!

There's a reason I can't tell you right now!

I'll tell you everything when the time comes!

We have so much to overcome right…

"We"?

You don't care about me.

You only care about yourself.

Hey…

GOD IS DEAD BY YOOK DONG-JU

Which side are you on?

Light or darkness?

Scumbag.

You really are a scumbag.

TO THE SKY, NEW!

THE LAND THAT EMBRACES THE SKY CONTINUES TO BREATHE ALIVE TODAY

Where is he?

DETECTIVE PARK HYUN-SOO

How diligent of you.

Sorry to do this so early.

You don't look sorry at all.

Why did you want to see me?

I'm curious about a few things.

Too much curiosity will turn you into a stalker.

How is he?

How's the boy?

He has a name now.

It's Lee Gi-jeok.

Lee Gi-jeok?

What are you curious about?

It's such a mystery.

I get that you're an author with a great imagination.

But how did you so accurately describe a murder that happened 27 years ago?

It's even more amazing that you depict the murders

that are happening now to a tee.

Well, your job as a detective is to suspect others,

my job is to use my imagination.

I have two theories.

Theory number one.

It's unclear how you obtained it,

but you have the videotape of the murder that was filmed 27 years ago.

Theory number two.

You know Lee Ha-neul.

Which is it?

Yet another person giving me choices to choose from.

Theory number three.

Theory number three?

I'm a time traveler.

There's also theory number four.

I have psychic powers.

I can see the past and the future.

I'm sure you have even more theories.

I do.

But…

Let's talk next time. I'm busy today.

Why aren't you asking?

About what?

You didn't ask me who Lee Ha-neul is.

I'm guessing he has something to do with the case.

He probably has nothing to do with me.

But still, wouldn't asking be the normal response?

You shouldn't try to generalize.

Just go now.

Wait.

Why did you lie?

About what?

About the boy, Lee Gi-jeok.

What kind of name is that?

Change his name right away.

He has no last name. His name is just Gi-jeok.

And he chose it himself.

He chose it?

Yes, but what about Gi-jeok?

He says he had a bag during the accident.

Do you have a habit of lying?

I just forgot about that part.

When I remembered, I was going to call--

But then you lost it?

You give me a lot to be curious about.

I'll see you again.

U-jeong!

Here.

Again?

This one is yours.

Give me that one.

No.

Come on, it's going to melt.

You can't even split this right.

One's always bigger.

I'm always happy to see it.

See what?

-What? -What are you happy to see?

It's nothing.

Is it me?

Hello.

Yes,

hi.

YOOK DONG-JU BOOK SIGNING

It's busier than we anticipated.

It's all thanks to the National Literature Award he won.

I was thinking about throwing a party to celebrate.

Should we do it after the signing?

We have other plans today. Maybe next time.

Mr. Lee Myung-suk?

What brings you here?

I'm here to see Mr. Yook.

You're a fan of Yook Dong-ju?

Not really. I'm here out of curiosity.

You're going to see him tonight at Fortuna.

Why come all this way?

People are different depending on the time of day.

I also wanted to be surrounded by books,

get some sunlight,

and see some people that I'd missed.

I'm here for all those reasons.

See you tonight.

Who is she?

Let's head in.

-Hello. -Hi.

-What's your name? -Cho Min-ju.

All right.

YOOK DONG-JU DEAR CHO MIN-JU

I really like your writing.

Thank you.

DON'T GET CAUGHT UP IN

THE MISCHIEF OF THE GODS

Here you go.

-Thank you. -Bye.

Hello.

-What's your name? -An Gyeong-sik.

"Dear An Gyeong-sik."

"Being moderately happy is true happiness."

"Dear Jung Yong-hwa."

"Truth is a voodoo doll."

"If you throw it out, it will return

again and again."

"Dear Lee Ju-mi."

"Luck may sometimes be a malicious trick from the gods."

"So be on your guard."

GOD IS DEAD BY YOOK DONG-JU

Are you in middle school?

Yes, and my name is Jung A-reum.

It must be nice

being in middle school.

Is that a good thing?

Of course it is.

It might not seem like it now.

"Dear Jung A-reum."

"May your days be full of joy and happiness."

"Health is everything."

Here.

What's this?

A man asked me to give it to you.

AT THE BESTSELLER CORNER AT 3 P.M. TOMORROW, KY

Where's the man who gave this to you?

Over there.

YEAR 1995

You're here.

Have you finished it?

I'm almost done.

It looks wonderful.

Does it look okay?

"Okay"? It's a work of art.

It's not that great.

Dong-ju's going to love it.

I don't know. He only likes cars.

But you made him a car, too.

How did your test go?

It was okay.

Does that mean you'll place first again?

Did you know?

Horses possess the energies of both the sun and the moon,

so they symbolize dual conflicts such as life and death.

I didn't know that.

I read it in a book.

Dad!

My goodness.

Look who's here?

-Where's Mom? -I'm late so I'll head out.

I made dinner so don't eat instant noodles again.

-Don't worry about us. -Okay.

Dong-ju, be a good boy

and listen to Dad, okay?

You said you're late. Hurry.

All right.

Hello.

Who's this?

He's the top student at Taekang High.

That's perfect.

I want to ask you a favor.

-What favor? -Just a second.

Can you tutor Dong-ju in math and English?

He needs a strong foundation.

Stop talking nonsense and go.

I'll do it.

-You promise? -Yes.

Don't let the briquette fire go out.

Okay.

Her mother is unwell.

Your wife seems cheerful.

She's a bit too cheerful.

Hey, Dong-ju.

Say hi. He's Ha-neul.

Hello, I'm Lee Ha-neul.

DONG-JU BOOKSTORE

Your name is like the sky?

You're Yook Dong-ju, not Yoon Dong-ju, are you?

Yes.

Well,

my name is Lee Ha-neul, just like the sky.

Oh, right.

I have a present.

I carried this around so I could give it to you.

Here.

Do you like it?

Mr. Yook?

Is something wrong?

No, the thing is…

Whenever I sit for too long,

my back starts to ache.

Oh, my back…

I feel better now.

All right.

Thank you.

Hello.

-What's your name? -Park Ro-jin.

Okay.

Excuse me!

I need to ask you something.

CAFÉ BOOK CLOSED TODAY

RECOMMENDED BOOK OF THE MONTH GOD IS DEAD

THE AUTHOR POSES QUESTIONS TO US

CAN WE KEEP LIVING LIKE THIS? WHERE ARE YOU HEADED?

You're free to take one.

You can take one of those books.

It's all right.

And please speak casually.

Should I?

The sign says the café is closed today.

Are you here because of me?

No, I had some things to do here.

That's a relief.

To be honest,

I'm here to ask a favor.

A favor?

I would like to meet your friend

who you said looked like me.

I'm sorry,

but he can't be reached.

Do you have any friends who might know how to contact him?

That would be nice, but…

That's not possible.

He disappeared.

Disappeared?

The police said he just ran away.

But he didn't.

There's no way he'd leave

without even telling me.

If the situation didn't allow him to,

he would've called me later.

He didn't call you at all?

No, not once.

You must be disappointed.

I'm sorry I can't help you.

It's all right.

Do I really look a lot like him?

Yes.

-I have a photo of him. -A photo?

Just a moment.

AT THE BESTSELLER CORNER AT 3 P.M. TOMORROW, KY

Tomorrow.

What's up with you?

What do you mean?

You were so anxious you couldn't sit still.

What's wrong?

Jeez.

Sorry about that.

Who is it?

What do you mean?

That note in your pocket.

Who sent it?

Is it a threat or something?

You're investigating me now?

You keep acting suspicious and dazed.

What are you doing?

I'm checking for any wiretaps.

It's at seven o'clock. Don't be late.

No way.

Did you forget?

Oh right, your brother.

Was that today?

He might be my brother.

But to you, he's a chairman.

How do you say such nonsense with a straight face?

Don't cross the line.

One day, you might…

That bastard always ignores me.

I've already crossed the line.

I'm really sorry.

GOD IS DEAD BY YOOK DONG-JU

Are you all right?

My apologies.

I could give you a new book if you…

Did you meet god?

-What? -Where is he?

Where can I see him?

Sir…

God isn't dead.

He's alive, isn't he?

Of course.

God is present everywhere.

Well then.

What are you doing?

Tell him

that I'm waiting.

Please let go of me.

I'm not crazy.

I never said that you were.

Tell the person who wrote this novel

that I waited

27 years.

What's the matter?

What's going on?

I'm sorry.

Who was that?

Do you know him?

Is he someone you know?

No.

What was he talking about?

It's nothing.

Let's go. The chief editor's waiting for us.

I swear it was here.

Where did it go?

I can look at it next time.

I always keep my diary right here.

I don't know why it's not here.

I can't lose it.

-Is it this? -What?

It is.

Why was it there?

Maybe you forgot.

I guess I did.

Here.

The resemblance is uncanny, right?

This…

isn't me?

That was taken 27 years ago.

This was from the same day.

That girl

is me.

Even if we saw each other now,

we probably wouldn't recognize each other.

Twenty-seven years

is a long time apart.

I know.

What?

Are you okay?

Gang-san!

What's wrong?

Just a moment.

Let's take a photo here in 2000

to celebrate the new millennium.

Do you think the world will last until then?

Trust no one.

You can't trust anyone.

I'm sorry.

I'm really sorry.

What's wrong?

Does your head hurt?

The medicine…

Just a moment.

We'll get out of here.

Just wait a bit.

Are you okay?

Take some medicine, and let's go to the hospital.

Chae U-jeong.

Where's U-jeong right now?

What are you saying?

Where's U-jeong?

How did you know my name?

Stop messing with me.

Where can I meet U-jeong?

I told you.

That girl in the photo was me 27 years ago.

What about me?

Who am I then?

Why am I the only one here?

Why is the me from 27 years ago here now?

The boy in the photo isn't you.

This is me!

He's not someone who looks like me. He is me.

It isn't you.

You're mistaken.

Perhaps…

No, it's not…

You may be affected

-by the accident and-- -I'm not crazy.

Everything's fake.

Nothing is real.

The real world has vanished.

The world I know

and the people I know have all vanished.

What happened?

Does this…

Does this world…

Does this world I'm in…

actually exist?

I don't understand.

I'm so confused.

Hey, wait!

My name…

is Lee Gang-san.

Can I find my family

if I know my name?

My name is Lee Gang-san.

You said the police came to the bookstore

the last time you saw my father, right?

Is it just a cross?

Do you want me to confess my sins or something?

Someone came looking for the videotape back then.

You mean the cult?

Why are you acting like a madman?

Did I really

come from the past?

Change what you remember.

Find some dirt on Yook Dong-ju and lump him in.

People are so strange.

They always do what they're told not to do.

These bastards are really crossing the line.

-The same way… -Gang-san!

…I got here.

Subtitle translation by: Ji-hun Lee