All language subtitles for Lights and Shadows E12

[Episode 12]

Ah, thank you.

I look forward to working with you. Please.

- Congratulations.
- Thank you.

Hey, Yang Taesong.

Why haven't you called?

Who stood up who, huh?

Watch it, show some respect.

Hey, what about you?

I'm not the old Yang Taesong.

- Old THIS--
- Ease down.

Something came up and that's that.

But what were you talking about
on the phone?

Something about knowing
who ruined my family?

Who betrayed who?

That's not quite...

Kitae.

I didn't expect you.

Nice to see all of you.
Come in.

But what's all this?
A film studio?

I was wasted on salary in Sunyang.
I'm striking out on my own.

I wanted to use what I learned from
your father to go into the film industry.

I should have called
but with the opening and all...

Sorry.

Nothing to be sorry for.
Congratulations.

Thanks.
Sangdu. My guests.

Sir. This way.

And you... later.

Watch your mouth.

Keep your promise
and I'll take my secret to the grave.

You've pushed me
as far as I will go.

When you threaten me,
you threaten Mr. Jang.

And he can snuff you out like that
and no one will be the wiser.

As I'm sure you know.

I know.
Oh, I know.

I'm Taesong, the whipping boy.

But you can only push a man so far
before he has nothing to lose.

Go easy, piggy.

They put it here to eat, didn't they?

See, action movies--

Why are you here?

I'm not allowed?
I came cause I can.

Let's talk.

There's people I need to meet.

In a bit.

You know who that is?

No... Songwon, you know him?

Mr. Jo invited him.
Old money from Sunyang.

Now he's broke
and something of a thug.

- Congratulations.
- Thank you. Greetings.

Thank you.

Congratulations.

Welcome.

Say hello.
You know Yu Chaeyong?

Of course.

Thank you for coming.

What's he doing here?

Don't even think about it.

Don't you need money
to open a studio?

Where did Myongguk get
that kind of cash?

He's resourceful.
He found it somewhere.

Who's this then?

Look at you.

They'll let any ugly mugs
into these things.

You should know.

I bow to your superior knowledge.

All the chicks dig me, see?

You can't afford to get any uglier,
so watch it.

Pfft.

Guess that beating didn't take.

Grovel, scum!

This is a party.
At least act like you're house-trained.

Fine. Let's go.

Well done.

I'm sorry about what happened.

No, I'm to blame.

I didn't know who he was
and put you in a bad spot.

I'm sorry.

Are you all right?

Ah, that?

I've had my share of beatings.

You win some, you lose some.
Don't worry about it.

Here...

My number.

Mr. No's watching today.
Call me later.

Chaeyong.

I don't think I'll be calling you.

Mr. No won't like it.
And that would make it harder on you.

I don't care.

Kitae.

What were you doing
with Chaeyong?

Nothing.
Taesong?

Gone. He must have left.

Get Jinu. Let's go.

Um... Jang Cholhwan is here.

What?

I have great faith in the founder
of Taeyang Pictures, Jo Myongguk.

Just as he excelled
in our hometown of Sunyang...

I'm sure he'll excel in the film industry.

He and I have been in the same boat
a long time now.

Just as Taeyang Pictures' success
is his success...

his success is my success.

I see your attendance here today
as support for me, personally...

and for Mr. Jo Myongguk.

Thank you.

Do you remember when Myongguk
and Mansu met with Jang Cholhwan?

I said then it was strange
but you said it was nothing.

Still think it's nothing?

No Sangtaek with Seven Stars.

An honor, sir.

Ah, Mr. No,
I've heard a lot about you.

We should talk sometime.

At your service, sir,
in this life and the next.

Nicely put.

You're polite to those that deserve it.

I must be moving up in the world.

Now I know better.

"Better..."

Very good.

You wanted me?

Oh.

Well?

What dealings have you had
with Mr. Jang?

Dealings..?

"In the same boat a long time,"
he said.

Since when?

Since before Dad died?

That was just to impress
our guests today.

Now I think of it,
it's been quite a while now.

You were with him the night I got trashed after the show closed down.

And you and Mansu met him
at the House of Clouds.

So what's going on?

I want to make a name for myself.

I need a powerful backer
and looked him up.

He's helping another local boy,
that's all.

Why should I explain myself to you?

What is this?

If you're suspicious,
there's no reason for us to talk again.

I've changed my mind.

About what.

How could Myongguk act that way?

I always thought
he was on Kitae's side.

Even when Mr. Kang
fussed at Kitae.

For him to betray all that...

Hey, who knows what
people are thinking?

I never did like that guy.

Too sneaky for me.

It's clear he
and Jang Cholhwan go back a ways.

It's just as clear
Yang Taesong knows something.

We've got to find him.

Get me the address to his office
in Chungmuro.

Okay.

Kitae is starting to suspect me.

How much does he suspect?

His father's death..?

Surely not.

He heard Mr. Jang say
we're in the same boat.

That's what's bothering him.

How much does Yang Taesong know?

About the same.

That Mr. Jang and I had a hand
in the ruin of Kitae's family.

He'll keep quiet,
don't worry.

I've made arrangements if Kitae starts asking questions.

Cover it up all you like,
the truth always comes out.

And we can't deny our guilt when it does.

Suppose Kitae learns the truth,
what can he do?

The game is over.

If he does find out, well,
he brought it on himself.

Mr. No's watching today.
Call me later.

I don't think I'll be calling you.

Mr. No won't like it.
And that would make it harder on you.

Now, now,
I'm more discreet than you think.

I'm not one to mouth off.

We've got a deal.
Why would I act the fool now?

Kitae is getting suspicious.

He'll pressure you now,
thanks to your mouth.

He may look dense, but he's clever.

So watch yourself.

Yeah, yeah, relax.

You should know by now
that I'm not that easy to pressure.

Mr. Yang, Kang Kitae to see you.

And here he is.

Kitae's here. I should go.

- Send him in.
- Sir.

What are you doing here?

Why did you run off yesterday?

Run off?
Something came up, that's all.

Sit.

Tea? Coffee?

No.

What you said on the phone...
spit it out.

Who betrayed me?

All I was saying was that someone
must have betrayed your family.

And the thought of that
was eating away at me.

So who is this someone?

I can't say for sure.

Is there anyone close to you
that you suspect?

You mean Jo Myongguk?

You think so?

I understood he served your family
for years.

I don't know why you called me
without any proof...

but you've suckered me once before.

Try it again and I'll kill you.

Yeah, yeah.
What a dork.

Hey.

Well?
What did he say?

Nothing I didn't already know.

Figures.

What now?

You two go to Sunyang and Mulyong.

Why?

Find out what dealings Mansu
and Myongguk have had.

There has to be a clue.

Find out if Myongguk had dealings
with the creditors that foreclosed on us.

I've got to meet with the Bitnara people
and see who will work with us.

Call me if you learn anything.

- I will.
- Yes, sir.

Let's go.

Jo Hyontae
with the Ministry of Culture.

Who do you think you are?

This is twice you've ignored my instructions.

It would be illegal, sir.

Illegal?

You little..!

You quote the law to me?
I'm the law, ME!

What I say is law,
is that clear?

If you force me
it will implicate me in favoritism.

- The responsibility--
- What's that to you?

I say jump, you jump.

I'll say it again.

Taeyang Pictures distributes
foreign films in Korea.

Well?

Yes, sir.

Out.

- Sit.
- Sir.

Isn't this a bit much?
If we come under criticism...

Any critics will be dealt with,
don't worry.

You just focus on building a studio.

Yes, sir,
I will give it my full attention.

Who was that again?
The head of Universal?

Song Mijin.

Why didn't I see her
at your open house?

I invited her
but she didn't attend.

I communicated that you hoped
to see her there, but she declined.

Oh?

She has to be taught a lesson.

- Shake them up a bit.
- Sir.

And, Kang Kitae, sir.

What about him?

He suspects we've had dealings.

Who cares what he suspects?

We'll squish him like a bug.

Ah, about Lee Jonghye.

Arrange something for her.

And if she refuses?

How can you ask me that?

Isn't it your job
to make it happen?

Who's Lee Jonghye?

Forget it.

I think I can guess.

He likes the ladies.
Don't mess it up.

It's Cha Suhyok.
What about Lee Jonghye?

She'll be a Seven Stars singer,
not to worry.

How could I forget
when you asked me yourself?

I'll say it again.
She's not to know it was me.

Of course.

Not a word, not a peep,
don't you worry.

I'll work you into his schedule
when I can.

Yes, thank you.

What exactly are you up to?

What? You're going over to Seven Stars?

Mm-hm.

Aren't they the top act?

Yeah.

They got Yu Chaeyong
and put on the Nam Jin show.

Wait... You going without me?

Hey, this isn't about you.

Good for you.

- You sign yet?
- Not yet.

Why?

I'm thinking.

You nuts?
What's to think about?

I'm kind of scared.

Of what?

I saw Mr. No with Chaeyong in Yosu.

It was kind of, well,
there it is.

There what is?

I know what.

He's seriously scary.

What did I tell you?
Is he scarier than the singer's life?

Scarier than being hungry
and broke?

He's a little scary, it's true,
but he's turned lots of singers into stars.

This is your chance.
What's to be afraid of?

Take your shot
and take me with you, okay?

Oh, okay.

Doesn't this call for a party?

Yay! Let's buy meat!

Today the pricey meat is on me.

Good for you.

Not eating?

You eat.
Here's a toast.

How is it going?

I'm working on the band now.
They'll come around.

Ho Chunhwa
and Kim Chunja are okay.

The Ha Sisters?

That's a problem.
They pretty much do as Sunae tells ‘em.

They won't listen to us.

And who else?
There's Lee Jonghye, she's--

I'll talk to her.
She'll come around.

So you two are..?

No, not at all.

So all that's left is Sunae?

Come again?
Kang Kitae's running the Bitnara Show?

Mr. Shin gave him the show
and the manager's license.

What?

They're contacting the troupe
to see who's willing to work with him.

Where's Shin now?

He told me not to say.

Where is he?

What are you doing here?

Sunae.

How did you find me?

What does that matter?
What are you doing here?

Are you... eating?

It's cold. Come in.

This is the toasty spot.

The loan sharks
aren't bothering you?

Kim Taeshik is pretty bad

but it's nothing compared to what you're going through.

I can't face you.

I'm not here for that.

What's this about giving the show to Kang Kitae?

Is it true?

Uh-huh.
I told him to go ahead if he wants.

So you're giving up?

With all it means to you,
can you live without it?

You've come back from
bigger failures than this.

Why give up now?

You can only perform for so long.

I think, "Is this all there is to life?"

I just don't have it in me anymore.

But you are the Bitnara Show.

How can you give it to an amateur like Kitae?

I didn't "give" it to him.

Well?

I don't have any money.
This is in lieu of what I owe him.

It's his chance
to make something of it.

- Dinner?
- I ate. Mom?

In her room.
She hasn't come out all day.

Why? Is she sick?

I don't know.
Ever since she got back from Sunyang...

- I see. Back to work.
- Sir.

What? You sick?

No. I'm just worn out.

Whew.

Did something happen in Sunyang?

No.
Why, did you hear something?

No, but you're color is off.

Oh, that's nothing,
just a cold, I expect.

I took some medicine,
don't worry.

That's good.

I need to talk with you.

About what?

I want to borrow against this house.

What?
You get in trouble again?

I swear, my own mother.

I'm not the old Kang Kitae.

What do you need the money for?

I can't keep looking the other way while you pawn off your things to support us.

My eyes are open now and I'm going
to make something of myself.

But I need a stake.

Trust me. I won't let you down.
I can do this.

Well, it's just, this house...

As you know, your father gave it
to Myonghi when she went to college.

They couldn't take this because it's in her name.

I don't know what she'll think.

So you just agree and I'll convince her,
all right?

Dongchol for you.

Oh, okay.

All right?

Oh, it's me.
You find Mansu?

No.
Still looking, but no luck.

Don't do it alone.

You and Jinu call the boys from Sunyang.

They'll help if it's for me.

All right.
The show going all right?

We'll have the whole troupe
if we can persuade Sunae.

I'll deal with that.
You find Mansu.

Yes, sir.

You're sure about this?

We have a script, a cast, we have funding.

There's no reason not to.

Fine. Do what you want.

But leave me out of it.

Succeed or fail,
you're on your own.

Not keeping your hand in?
You'll be sorry.

Won't it make you sick
when I'm rich?

Sick or not, I won't be sorry.
You're on your own.

Then do me a favor.

What?

Lee Jonghye.

After you sign her on,
give her to me for the movie.

Lech.
Don't get any ideas.

She's strictly hands off.

Ah-ha, you dog, you.

You think I'm like you?

Don't lay a hand on her.
It's more than your life's worth.

- Clear?
- Something's going on.

Signing her up out of the blue,
you being all protective of her...

It's something.

Finally he gets it.

Here she is.

Ah, get the contract and the pad.

- Sit, sit.
- Thank you.

Just put your seal
on the bottom line.

What are you doing here?

We just signed her to Seven Stars.

Look after her.

The rehearsal room.

This is where you'll rehearse your numbers.

Ah. Great.

I wouldn't say "great".
It's a lot of work.

How are things
with the Bitnara Show?

I don't think Mr. Shin can afford
to run it any more.

And Kang Kitae?
He was learning the ropes from Mr. Shin.

I really couldn't say.

- Charles.
- Uh-huh.

- Our new singer.
- Uh-HUH.

Lee Jonghye. A pleasure.

You may have heard

but Seven Stars rehearsals
are seven levels of hell so be ready.

I will.

Subong.

Long time.
Doing all right?

How can I be?
No work, no money.

No money
and I get colder and colder.

We may get some work.

How?

The Bitnara Show may open again.

I heard the loan sharks were after Mr. Shin.

Is that taken care of?

No, it's not that.
Kang Kitae runs the show now.

How?

Hey.

- Well? They sign you?
- Uh-huh.

- Any conditions?
- I'm not sure.

I'll have to read it over.

It can come back to haunt you.
Read it carefully.

You seem upset.
Something wrong?

The Bitnara Show
may go on again.

What?
How?

Kang Kitae is running it now.

So he wants to see you.
What will you do?

Jonghye.

Thanks.

You heard what I'm trying to do?

Yes. Subong told Gyesun.

I promised to make you a star.

It's happening sooner than I thought.

I didn't expect things
to happen this fast.

But with things as they are,
I've taken over the show from Shin.

I'd like you to be our headliner.

- Ah, well...
- Well, don't expect too much.

I still have a lot to learn, but I'm not greedy.

But I'll keep my promise
to be the top act and make you a star.

What do you say?

I'm sorry, but I can't.

Why?

I've signed with Seven Stars.

What?

If I had known sooner,
I would have gladly worked with you.

I'm really sorry.

Sorry? Signing on with Seven Stars... well, that's great.

There's no better place
to make you a star.

Congratulations.

There goes my headliner.

My first failure.

Well, there you go.

You call this sewing?

How many times have I told you

one wrong stitch and the whole garment is ruined?

I'm sorry.

What good is sorry now?
You know how expensive silk is?

I'm sorry.

- Pierre.
- Hold on.

All ambition, no talent.
Designer?

Maybe a seamstress
in the low-rent district.

I can't stand the sight of you.
Get out.

Pierre, stop.

When did you get here?

Just now.

Sit, please.

Kids today, so dense.

They all are at first.

The ladies are changing.
They'll be right out.

Fine.

Sit.

Coffee.

And for me.

Why do you let him
talk to you that way?

That was nothing.
We put up with it while we're learning.

Shall I find you another job?

Jobs are hard to come by these days.

I guess the Blue House
is pretty powerful.

I'm fine, Suhyok.

There are worse insults ahead
if I want to be a designer.

And a lot more work.

That explains me.
But what about you?

I know what Madame Yun does.
In Gungjeong...

Don't... Just don't say it.

Just as you do what you have to...

I can't help what I do.

Where there's light,
there are shadows.

But I'm glad you're doing better than I thought.

Mr. Jang is looking for you. You should hurry.

Fine.

Pardon me. I need to go.

Mm-hm.
It's okay, you go on.

Look at you.

What's on your mind?

Oh, nothing...

What do you want?

I need your advice about the show.

Only if you keep your promise.

I'm working on it.
Be patient.

Every day is alike 1,000 years.

Get me out of this hell-hole.

I said I'm working on it.
Just leave it to me and be patient.

What?
No Sangtaek stole Lee Jonghye?

Yeah.

I hate it for me,
but it's great for her.

But Jonghye isn't that talented.

What's he up to?

It is what it is.

You call those theater owners for me?

Milim Theater in Yongdeungpo...

the Hwayang in Wangshimni
and the Taehan in Sodaemun.

You'll have to work out
the terms yourself.

Night shows?

I'm in good with the cabaret
and nightclub owners.

You'll get your shot.

Not the main show at first, so not much money.

You'll have to work up to that.

What about food?

- Time enough for that.
- Priorities, that's all I'm saying.

He's here.

Ahem. Allow me to introduce myself. Kang Kitae.

As I'm sure you've all heard

I'm taking over the Bitnara Show for Shin Jonggu.

To that end, there are a few things
that I can promise you as manager.

First, pay. You will be paid
what you're owed on time.

We won't make much,
but we'll make a living.

That's all I needed to hear.

Second.

Even if it's just matinees in dives,
I'll see that we're never out of work.

Trust me, follow my lead

and I'll do all I can to put
the Bitnara Show back on its feet.

Trust you?
Trust what exactly?

You all know this is the worst time
to open a show.

Mr. Shin ran this show for years.

Why should we trust an amateur?

We're in dire straits, all of us.

Better to find regular work
than to blindly follow you into poverty.

Come on.

- Wait.
- Okay.

See?
I told you we had to win Sunae over first.

You're right, I'm an amateur
and there's no reason to trust me.

But that's just what
I'm asking you to do.

Even a dog can learn
if he sits outside the school long enough.

I spent half my life
as the son of a theater owner.

I know the business. I'll care for the troupe like my own family.

If we're a hit,
Mr. Shin will come back.

I still have a lot to learn from him.

Help us, Sunae.

I'll think about it.

- Welcome.
- Welcome.

Kitae.

Oh, hey.
Jinu?

Still in Mulyong.

No luck finding Mansu?

None.
He must know we're after him.

He was there, then,
poof, he was gone.

Why didn't Jinu come with you?

He's still looking.

I get a feeling I'll feel a lot better
once we find this Mansu guy.

I appreciate that.

I heard something funny
in Sunyang.

What?

Your mother was defrauded.

What?
By who?

Fraud?
How did it happen?

Calm down.

Take your time
and tell us everything.

We've been so broke
since we came to Seoul.

You haven't found work,
we have no money coming in.

And Myonghi barely makes anything
as an apprentice.

I've been slowly pawning off what few possessions I hid from our creditors.

The Yankee lady in Sunyang had a scheme

for making interest off US dollars.

She said I could borrow against
the house, pay back the principal...

and live off the interest.

But she disappeared with the money.

If we default on the loan against
the house, they'll want the principal.

And if we don't pay that,
they'll take the house.

What will we do?

I can't believe you.

How dare you?

Dad gave this house to me.

It was all I had left,
my last bit of self-respect.

And now you've lost it?

I won't have it. Do something.

You have to do something!

Just settle down!

Who are you to yell at me?

You little..!

Don't!
Stop... stop...

Feel better?

Since you've never held a job in your life?

You haven't earned a penny for this family.

You feel better after hitting a girl?

Just stop!

Don't, it's my fault. I did it.

...stop... stop...

What now?
What now..?

Yes, Cha Suhyok.

It's Mom.

What brings you here?

We need to talk.

Yes?

The Kangs are in trouble.

The house they're in is all they have left.
And they may lose that.

How?

It's a long story.
Is there anything you can do?

We don't have much ourselves,
but you're in a powerful position.

I still feel beholding to the Kangs.

Do something, to ease my guilt,
if not your own.

Help them.

All right. I'll look into it.

It's my fault.

It's because I'm not good.
So stop crying.

I'll fix this somehow,
some way.

It's my duty to the family, as your son,
so don't worry.

Oh, Kitae.

I've never given you reason to

but trust me, just once more.

Oh, Kitae, Kitae...

It's awfully early.

Kitae's going to lose
his house in Seoul.

Is that why you're here?

It's all they have left.

Can't you stop the foreclosure?

What?

It would help me feel better.

What are you saying?
He suspects me as it is.

I have to crush him any way I can
and you want me to help?

It's not for him.
It's for what we did to his father.

Don't you know Kitae?
Once he starts, he never stops.

Keep your pity. This is our chance to squish him like a bug.

Dongchol.

- Tell him to call back.
- He's says it's urgent.

It's me.

We found Mansu.

Where is he?

We have to go to Sunyang.

Kitae.

Now listen close.

I have nothing to lose anymore.

There's no telling what I may do.

So don't push me.
Just answer my questions.

I have no intention of pushing you.
Ask away.

We didn't find him.
He found us.

I know why you're looking for me.

I wasn't hiding from you.

It's Jo Myongguk.

He used me and cast me aside.

No, worse,
he tried to have me killed.

So ask away.

Who hired you
to kidnap Shin Jonggu?

Jo Myongguk.

We were told to hold him
a few days until the show closed down.

From what I could tell,
Jang Cholhwan was behind it all.

You know what's worse?

The guy that foreclosed on your house?
Mild-mannered Jo Myongguk.

He and Jang Cholhwan took your assets
and destroyed your family.

Is that true?
You're sure?

I have no reason
to lie anymore.

- Kitae!
- Dongchol.

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