All language subtitles for Lights and Shadows E01

I don't care who you are, we all lose at love

I don't know what love is, tears hit us like a wave

Two-as-one, two-as-one, a love that burned hot

One-from-two, one-from-two, then you were gone

Hey, c'mon already, sheesh.

Let's go.

Baby, hang on. Me, too, take me.

Yeah, yeah, you slapper, come on.

Always asking me to buy you stuff. C'mon.

Hold it.

It's past curfew.
Why is the theater lit up?

No clue.

Let's take a look.

Dongchol. Dongchol!

Lazy pup...

S-sir, welcome.

Why haven't you locked up?

Huh? Is something wrong?

Um, well, ahem...

Pup! Spit it out! No stalling!

- Wha--?
- Huh?

Baby, what's going on?

Hey, Dongchol. Dongchol, c'mon man!

There, see?

Who are they?

Where did you pick them up? Well, answer me!

Ladies from the House of Clouds.

What?

Hookers?

They were whining how they never have time to see a show.

Young pup...

Come here.

It's all right. Come here.

Dad, just hear me out, okay?

The girls, see, we can't just ignore them.

We have to look after them now
and then.

Ah, I see, so giving them a free show is good PR, is that it?

Well, yeah, pretty much.

So you can sniff around?

Now, now, Kitae, come here.

- Kitae, it's all right... come here!
- Dad, don't!

Stop him, quick.

- Grab him.
- Oops.

Well? I said get him. Kitae, wait!

Uh-oh.

Ugh. C'mon baby...

Okay.

Don't you dare!

Whew.

Well?

It's pretty.

Of course. It's French, you know.

Not American?

Even you? French cosmetics have always been better than American.

Word is Marilyn Monroe wore it when she slept in her oolala.

She slept in the nude?

Hee-heeh. Uh-huh.

What do you expect? That look she had, who knows what she got up to?

Exactly. Heh.

Geumnye!

Ma'am.

Send this coffee and juice to Seoul for Myonghi.

We can give it to her when she comes home for Chusok.

Do as you're told. And no lip.

I wasn't giving you lip.

I swear! Just send it.

Ma'am.

Ah, your daughter's a college girl.

Shall I play matchmaker?

You?

As if my Myonghi would have some local Sunyang trash?

We won't even take his card if he's not a somebody.

You're back?

You little..!

You..!

A word, please.

- Pollack soup.
- Sure.

Whoa, you are some kinda gorgeous today.

Fresh. How about a little smooch?

That's enough of that.

Whatever you did, your father's furious.

Still, huh?

It's been three months and ten days. What did you do?

Nothing.

It wasn't "nothing". Miss Kim called a while ago.

You father is looking over the books.

You'd better get to the theater.

The books?

Oh, no.

Kitae, Kitae, this is bad.

- The boss, he's--
- I know, I know.

And what have you been doing all this time?

Dipping in the same trough, is that it?

Stop blubbering and speak up.

- Mr. Jo.
- Yes, sir.

Have the cops cart Embezzle-Boy here off to jail

Embezzle? Hey, Miss Kim, what are you doing, speak up for me?

Have I embezzled? Ever?

Dad, a little drinking money here and there, but never too much, never.

Barely a year running this place and you've already lost $10K.

If that's not theft what is?

Ah, that was an investment.

Film production. To cash in on the Chusok rush.

Here.

Look, Tell Me at Tumen River. I've invested in distribution, the whole bit.

Oh?

Chusok's two weeks away. How is your investment doing?

Has the film wrapped?

Probably... -ish.

"Probably-ish?" What's that even mean? Has it or hasn't it?

They say it's in post-production.

Jang Donghui, Pak Nosik, Ho Jangkang, even Hwang Hae,

all our biggest action stars.

It's a sure thing... a guaranteed hit.

Our box office will explode. You just get your cash bags ready.

Easy now.

Listen closely.

I put you in charge as a test.

Instead you've turned my theater into a house for hookers and who knows what.

That's not--

How dare you interrupt?

This is the end of the line.

If you don't do good box office over Chusok,

I'm taking back everything I gave you.

And you'll never get another penny out of me.

Mr. Jo, we're leaving.

Ow... oh... ugh, my head...

Don't just stand there, get Dongchol.

What do you think of all that?

The film investment?

Yes.

Well...

I'd say it was a good decision.

A lot of the big city theaters are investing in film these days.

It cuts off the crooked distributors and ensures they have quality films.

I know that... but the problem is, can Kitae pull it off?

Give him a chance.

You have an appointment with Assemblyman Jang.

What's he want now?

Elections are coming up. He'll want a contribution.

That's just... Drive.

Tell Me at Tumen. How's it going?

They said it's in post.

- You're sure? - Yes.

We're going to Seoul.

Seoul?

I'll tell Dad I'm touring the production site...

and have myself some fun in Seoul.

Get ready. I'm going home to get some clothes.

Can this guy goof off or what?

- Sir.
- Come on.

The Party will sweep the polls everywhere but here in Sunyang.

Now why is that exactly?

- You.
- Sir.

Tell me. Why is that?

Things will turn around once we campaign in earnest.

Don't worry.

Pathetic. That's your idea of a strategy?

Get out. Out!

Give me another chance.

Out!

Get out!

What's that I wonder? Let's find out.

I caught you at a bad time. We'll make it another day.

Not at all. Just a little constructive criticism.

Please.

Please.

You lost the uniform but not the military discipline, I see.

I'll discipline those loafers if it kills them.

Ah, I understand you acquired a brewery. Congratulations.

It's going broke, not exactly a coup.

Don't congratulate me for getting a lemon.

Still, you've got the golden touch.

You might give something back to our fine community.

I'll come straight the point.

The presidential and parliamentary elections are assured.

I should have no trouble leading this constituency.

But as you know, it's not cheap.

I hoped to appeal to you for a campaign contribution.

Oh, I don't know, I've never had much interest in politics.

I'd just as soon stay out of it.

I'm not asking something for nothing. There must be a give and take.

I'm sure there are many ways I could help your businesses.

What could an important man like you do for my tiny little businesses?

I've muddled through without any help this long. I'll take my chances.

Now you'll pardon me, but if that's all...

Mr. Jo.

Yes, Assemblyman.

A man can choose whom he will follow in this life.

Follow an old fool like that...

and life can be difficult.

You take my meaning?

Greedy politician. Contribution? More like highway robbery.

He's an old comrade of President Park.

There's power and then there's real power.

You'll get back much more
than you give.

Enough of that. I'd rather donate to beggars than give a dime to that crook.

Let's go.

And Pungjon is the hottest spot in town.

All the Seoul honeys go there.

And the college chicks.

Check this out,
college chicks smoke, too.

Let 'em try it, smack, tell you what.

Yeah, yeah, that's cause you haven't seen it.

When a college chick crosses her legs, puffs away, whew, tell YOU what.

Step on it. Pungjon, here we come.

You're not going to the studio?

- Tomorrow is soon enough.
- kay.

[Pungjon Nights]

To die for, all of 'em.

You're killing me. Behave yourself.

The girls are to die for!

The living end, brother. As hot as Nam Jongim and Yun Jonghi.

Let's go.

Where?

We gonna just watch? Time to hit the floor.

I can't dance.

What a dork. C'mon!

Hey, would you just--

Huh?

- C'mere.
- Kitae, wait.

- Now.
- Ow!

Let go. Hands off.

You little... What are you doing here?

And you?

Am I you? You're a girl, G-I-R-L.

Sure I am. Ever hear of women's lib?

Age of THIS!

You know I have to tell Mom.

Go ahead. I'll tell Dad how you came to Seoul.

You..! What is it with you?

That won't do either of us any good. We'll make it our little secret.

Whatever. Just go.

And you?

I just got here. I'm going to dance a bit. Go!

Then you can pay my tab. Bye.

Little... sheesh...

You know how much this blouse cost?

You're driving me nuts!

Ugh, first thing in the morning.

This worthless nothing ruined my blouse.

I'll give you cash to get another one.

You can't. It's from Italy.

When I get back from class you're so dead.

- Whew. Hey, water.
- Sir.

- Good morning.
- What's up?

Buffing up the car.

Does Myonghi come in late every night?

No.

Ri-i-ight. It's okay, you can tell me.

Go on.

Every night. Sometimes not at all.

Oh, you are a little tattle-tale.

Listen, you got to keep your mouth shut.

You tattle just cause you got a scolding?

If Mom or Dad asks, you say she's in early every night, okay?

Yessir.

Let's eat.

Kitae, we should check up on things at the studio.

You do it.

You should. What do I know?

Fine, what is it with you?

What are you saying? Here...

We've got a contract.

Contract or not, there's no movie.

What's all this?

They dealt with Yang Taesong.

Where are you from?

Sunyang.

The Sunyang Theater?

Yes.

You've been taken.

Taken?

I...

I saw the screenplay, met the director, had a launch party,

how is that being taken?

Because that's
how Yang Taesong works.

He grabs a screenplay, convinces some rube in the sticks...

to invest and disappears.

Launch party? A pig's head, some favors, he's done.

It's not just you, he's done this to lots of people.

Where can we find this creep?

Like he's strutting around? He's hiding, of course.

I swear.

What now?

We've got to find a movie if we're going to be open over Chusok.

Then we'll find this Yang creep and get the money back.

Well, say something.

All the good movies are booked for the holiday. How can we switch now?

And didn't you hear the producer? How can we possibly find Yang?

But we can't go back to Sunyang empty-handed.

If the boss finds out--

Always coming up craps.

[Vote for Jang Cholhwan]

Suhyok!

Myongguk!

Sir, Suhyok is here.

Suhyok?

Well, now, this is a surprise. When did you get back from Vietnam?

Last month. I was just discharged.

That so? Well done, well done.

Where's Geumnye? Get out here.

Did you know Suhyok was back?

Yes. He wrote me.

And you never let on?

All these years and I still don't know the first thing about you.

I came to pay my respects, if you please.

Now, now, now, it's your mother you should pay respects to.

Oh, dear me, no. You and Madam first.

Please.

Well, if you insist, now then...

Welcome, welcome.

The boss is home. Should you go in?

I have to face it sometime.

Better now than later. See you. I hope.

Okay.

Nice to have him home?

Huh? What are you doing home?

Suhyok is back.

Suhyok?

Woohoo!

You just show up, no call or nothin'?

- All right?
- You out?

How time flies, huh?

Three years and it seems like only yesterday.

It would to a guy sniffing up hookers' skirts while others are in Vietnam.

Oh, you.

Is that all he's done? You know he's been working hard.

Now that you're back you need to find a job.

Have you given it any thought?

Yes. Very careful consideration, sir.

Good, good, good.

You graduated from a fine school, you can write your own ticket.

While you're considering,

maybe you can get this loafer to do some thinking, too.

Sheesh, would you stop?

Right, maybe some of your goody-goody will rub off.

That... ugh...

Is it ready?

Yes. All but the soup.

Who told you to make fried squash and dried Pollack?

My husband and Kitae never eat that.

Suhyok likes it.

So you make what he likes and forget the others, is that it?

Come and eat.

How goes it in Vietnam?

The Americans may withdraw.

Hang the commie pinko scum out to dry.

That's bad news.

Hibong says you were a Trafficking Officer.

Mm-hm.

What's that?

Cracking down on contraband munitions in the Saigon black market.

The kickbacks must have been sweet. You pocket any?

And how's Myonghi?

She'll be here for Chusok.

Oh, how did it go in Seoul?

We can discuss it later.

Later-shmater, we'll discuss it now.

Will the film you invested in show over Chusok or not?

There's a problem with that.

What problem?

I'll tell you more later.

Young pup, what more is there to tell?

Spit it out.

It appears we were swindled. I've got to find another film.

What? You pathetic pup!

- Out!
- Now, dear.

Hear him out first.

He was swindled, what else is there to hear?

I warned you.

If you don't make a go of this, I'll take away everything I gave you. Now get out!

And don't even think of coming back until you've fixed this.

Pathetic little pup.

How did it happen?

I told you, I got taken.

He shows up at the theater with a screenplay and cons me into investing.

Didn't you look into it?

As much as I could, of course I did.

He brought a director, some actors, they had a launch party,

who knew it was a con?

I hate that this happened. Today of all days.

Forget about me. You worry about fixing this.

It's too much for my crayon-head. I need your brains for this.

I would if I could, but what can I do?

You'll need an A-list film to appease Mr. Kang.

It's too late for that. You'll be lucky to find a B-movie.

I'll look into that. You find that grifter and get the money back.

Well? How did it go?

- He kicked me out.
- Huh?

And told me not to even think of coming back until all this is settled.

How can you? There's no way.

First I've got to find that Yang Taesong guy.

Are you asleep?

No, come in.

I'll get us a place in Seoul. Be ready to move.

What will they do without me?

There are plenty of maids in the world.

How can you say that?

Who else would put up with that temper of hers?

Not to mention Mr. Kang and the Young Master.

Never... call him Young Master in front of me.

You've done more than enough. Now I'll look after you.

I'm fine here.

You know Mr. Kang. He took us in after your father died.

He treated you as his own, paid your tuition, how can I just get up and leave?

If they dismiss me, fine,
but I won't leave.

Yang Taesong brought a director with him for his con.

That director must have been in on it.

Mr. Kim isn't the type.

We'll find out soon enough. Just tell us how to find him.

What's Kim Jinsu up to these days?

The material you asked for.

I'm glad you saw reason. Now what can I do for you?

Nothing at all.
Only accept my loyalty, sir.

Loyalty is loyalty. A deal's a deal.

Don't be coy. Tell me.

Cha Suhyok.

Look at you.

My time in the service went very well thanks to you.

Losing a young man like you to war would be a loss to Korea.

I still remember the first time I saw you.

You came to my attention when we gave you a scholarship to Seoul National.

When I met you, I thought, here's a man to watch.

It's been seven years. I've watched you as I watch any investment.

Now I want a return.

How may I help you?

When this election is over,

I'll be attending the president at the Blue House.

I want you with me.

No names, no nothing

Holding a man I've just met

Under the red lights, under the lights

Dancing under the lights

You'll never know, you cannot know

Why the saxophone cries

Cut!

Cut, cut!

Where did you get her? She stinks.

Yang Taesong recommended her.

Yang Taesong?

Shall we replace her?

No time. We'll use her.

Sir.

You, what's your deal? Straighten up.

Sorry, sir. I'll do better. Sorry.

Standby, standby. Band, places. Smoke please.

Roll camera.

Scene 34, Take 2.

And... action.

What the--?

Who are you?

You don't know?

Tell Me at Tumen. Ring a bell? Where's Yang Taesong?

Hands off, pal.

Want some more? Come get it!

Speak up, where's Yang Taesong?

There's been a misunderstanding. He took me, too.

Who do you think you're talking to?

Launching party and everything? Who are you kidding?

You were in it with him.

I'm Kim Jinsu, a director. I've won a Grand Bell.

Why would I bother running a con with that scum?

He took me, too.

Hey, you, come here.

M-me?

Chop-chop.

Yes, sir.

You were recommended by Yang Taesong?

Yes.

Where is he?

I don't know.

You just said he recommended you.

That's true, but I don't know where he is.

We're going to the cops.

The police? Why?

You're a grifter. Part of his gang.

Let's go.

Who you calling a grifter?

Do you know me?

Who I am, how I know him? How dare you say that to me?

It's suspicious is all.

He recommended you but you don't know where he is?

I said I don't and I don't. Who are you to suspect me anyway?

Kitae.

Hey.

Yang, see, he took me for a lot of money.

If we don't catch him he'll keep doing it to other people.

So just tell me where he is.

I said I don't know.

I don't think she knows.

Oh, that Kitae is breaking our hearts.

Exactly. If he gets married a few grandkids should straighten him out.

No, it's just that, well, he always picks the wrong sort.

They just won't do at all.

So I'm counting on you. See what you can do.

Uh-huh.

Oh. Why are you home? Is something wrong?

No.

Well then?

You, too?

Your daughter comes home for the holiday and you ask why?

Oh, Kitae's got me so flustered I can't think straight.

How so?

The usual.

Welcome home.

Nanny. I heard Suhyok's back.

Yes.

Where is he?

Suhyok.

Whoa. Wait, um...

You know how much I missed you?

All my letters and you never once answered me.

What if someone sees? Stop.

Who cares? I like it.

You know how much I missed you? You're such a jerk.

- In you go.
- Why..?

You little... Are you crazy? Is that it?

What did I do?

Of all the men to hug, you choose him?

If anyone found out, think about that.

They'd be jealous, Mom. Where else would I find a man like Suhyok?

Listen to you.

Whatever his qualities, he's the maid's son.

Carry on like that again and I'll break your arms.

Relax. There's nothing between us.

You saw the assemblyman?

Yes.

Have you made up your mind?

I'm thinking.

If I were you...

I wouldn't hesitate. He's your best bet.

Work with him and it
will change your life.

Jonghye. You got it?

It's Yang Taesong.

- That rat..!
- Wait.

Have you eaten?

Eat? Gimme.

Go on.

Tell me what it's for.

Later. Go.

What should we do? She must be part of his gang.

We'll get that Yang creep first. C'mon.

Welcome.

Oh, thank you.

You walked into that one.

Hold it, pal.

I can explain!

- You..!
- Sonuva!

Kitae!

Hey!

- What?
- C'mere.

You come here, huh?

I'm sorry.

You... I trusted you, I waited, and now I don't have a movie for Chusok weekend.

First you're going to pay me the investment money.

Then you're going to help me find a film for Chusok.

Answer the man!

I'm sorry.

But I'm broke.

And as for a movie, there aren't any, it's too late...

So? I should kill you?

- Fine, if you insist!
- I'm sorry!

- I swear!
- Sorry, sorry!

You'll pardon me.

Never mind that. Beat it.

You can't get a movie or money or anything else out of him.

Don't waste your time.

Waste my time, take a dump, what's it to you?

I couldn't help overhearing
your problem.

I might have the answer you need.

Here...

[Shin Jonggu]
Let me know if I can help.

Who was that?

He runs the Bitnara Show.

Come again?

That's it. Forget a movie. Put on a cabaret in the theater.

How about a live show instead of a movie?

Enough blather, moron.

It's not blather, listen to me.

It's too late to book a movie anyway.

If you put on a live show instead, it's bound to do well.

- Who watches movies anyway?
- Shut it, pal.

- Hang on.
- Don't listen to him.

If his lips are moving, he's lying.

I told you to hang on.

What's this Shin Jonggu guy like?

I really couldn't say. But he's well known around here.

Don't believe me. Just ask around.

A live show... I didn't know I had it in me.

There's nothing to think about.

Listen to him and you'll just dig yourself in deeper.

You got a better idea?

Yeah, go back to Sunyang and beg Mr. Kang to forgive you.

Don't you know my dad yet?

If I could do that, why would I be doing this?

We'll decide after we see this Shin Jonggu guy.

That's it.

It's a tea house.

Everybody says that's his office.

He arranges the band, the performers, everything from there.

Hello.

I'm Lee Jonghye.

Who sent you?

Yang Taesong, head of Pacific Productions.

How much did you pay him?

Nothing.

How do you know him?

Childhood friends.

Childhood friends?

Yes.

What's your specialty? Dancing or singing?

Either, both, anything you say, just give me a chance.

Either, both, anything I say?

Our show a joke to you?

If you think it's a cakewalk, it's an insult to the show and a disgrace to the art.

I'm sorry.

You know how many singers are waiting...

for a chance to get into our Bitnara Show?

I could line `em up from Myongdong to Scala Theatre.

There's no room here for your type. Out. Beat it.

Welcome.

We're looking for Shin Jonggu with the Bitnara Show.

He's with someone. Perhaps some tea while you wait?

Look, there.

Just give me a chance, okay?

Please.

If you don't, I'll start singing right here.

Subong.

That's enough.

Madam Jong, anyone else to see me?

Go on.

Just one more cup of coffee until you get here

What's keeping you?
I'm burning up inside