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Open!

Open the door !

I won't let it happen. Open!

Non...

I have to stay calm.

You are bleeding...

Alright. Wait and see.

Do not move !

Cut!

It's cut.

-Hong. - Yes ?

The shot where she goes down the stairs to climax,

can we do this in one take?

It's not going to be easy.

But it's worth trying.

GOOD. We'll do it again.

My-yeah.

My-yeah...

It was very good.

This time she takes the knife

before breaking the window, she opens the door,

she struggles with Ho-se, and chac!

She stabs him.

He is lying on the ground, she is looking at him

and with a deceitful air,

she slowly goes down the stairs.

All this in one take, don't stop.

- All right. - Like that.

Was the window changed? Let's go then.

Hair touch-up?

Let's go.

Loans.

Go !

Open the door !

Stop, please. You're scaring me.

Give it to me before I kill you all.

NOW !

Honey, put down that knife, will you?

Bunch of scoundrels!

For the past few days, I've been having the same dream.

My skull becomes a movie screen

where incredible scenes take place.

They seem so real that I have difficulty ignoring them.

The painkillers no longer have any effect.

I started with one. Then two, then three.

Now I empty the entire bottle.

I have to reshoot these scenes.

Otherwise I will never get rid of this suffering.

If I film them as is, I create a masterpiece.

But if I turn away from it for fear of criticism,

I am committing a sin.

His way of seeing reflects his level well.

- Did you order? - Yes, it happens.

- It'll get cold. - No, it's okay.

So, Kim, is your filming finished?

Another melodrama?

At least try to do something classy for once, not something stupid.

“A dung”?

Watch your language.

We are wrong? What do you think you do?

Apart from your first film, that's all you do.

It was Shin Sang-ho who directed Love on Fire.

Exactly.

Kim took the laurels for him.

I wrote the script from start to finish.

Shin must have told you that. The minion thinks he is the author.

As far as movie reviews go, you guys are lousy.

You just have to make a good film

instead of tarnishing his family's reputation.

Is he still a minion at their house?

Hold.

Leave it there, don't touch it.

Where is Min-su?

Min-su!

Where are you going ?

Are you avoiding me or what?

Good morning.

Min-su!

- What now ? - You are avoiding me ?

I didn't tell you everything on the phone,

I need two days.

To do what ?

If I change the ending a little, it will become a completely different film.

A masterpiece.

What is this reshoot thing?

I would like to change the ending a little.

For what ? The film is already in the can.

With a different ending, it will become a masterpiece.

What's the point ? Do as usual.

- Two days, madam... - “The president”.

Since my husband died.

Yes, Madam President. Two days, that's all.

But will there still be continuity?

Yes. I checked the storyboard. It sticks.

No worries.

And censorship?

Exactly, I was counting on your relationships...

My relationships? Contact Mido instead.

Mido?

We'll dismantle everything in two days

to turn Lost Ball.

It's not over ?

It hasn't started yet.

I'm going back to pack my suitcase for Japan.

Apply for approval tomorrow.

- Otherwise ? - End clap!

I ask two days before the start of Lost Ball.

Afterwards, they will release me, we know them.

You tire me.

Min-su, contact the people at the ministry.

You talk to Mido about it and you'll tell me.

I go.

Reshoots... No, but what an idea!

Without approval, no.

Have a good trip, ma'am.

Mido...

Kwon... Is your name Jung or Kwon?

Kwon.

Where is Mido?

Probably on the set.

Here is the film set.

Oh yes...

This is an essential element. Essential !

- Oh yes ? - Gorgeous.

This is the director.

Director ?

I will be back.

Excuse me.

Can we take a photo with him?

Of course.

- One minute. - THANKS.

Japanese investors would like to pose with you.

All right.

Come.

I can talk to you ? Sit down.

I want an extension of 2 days.

But the filming is over.

I missed the main point. I have a masterpiece.

- What did my aunt say? - To see with you.

It was your father's company, it will come back to you.

My aunt is doing well.

Money-wise, yes. But cinema is not a business.

You must succeed him.

It's never just a little actress who slept with reality...

It's okay, I'm going to read the new script.

Really ?

Come on, photo first.

- The picture ? - Yes let's go.

Ladies and Gentlemen.

This is the director.

Director...

Hold on, I'll take the photo.

One two three !

One more. Say "cheese."

And shit!

What do these idiots know about my films?

We're having a hard time

and they sit with their ass in their chairs, quibbling and spouting nonsense.

Critics take revenge on the artists they were unable to become.

In two days, I will have a masterpiece on the absurdity of existence.

People will say it surpasses my first film.

I would have shocked the audience with terrifying animosity.

I will have created characters who hide a monstrous absurdity

and shed light on human nature

in all its perversity.

More...

What are you doing standing there?

Honey, where are you from?

It's over.

For you and this family.

Honey, what do you mean?

Answer. What are you talking about ?

Do you still see me as your son's toy?

Your family has always mistreated women.

Look at this.

Hello ?

Sir !

Yes ?

It's This one.

It's for you.

I'm coming.

Who is it ?

Who is it ? Min-su?

Yes.

Min-su ?

Hello ?

Hold on. Make less noise.

- Me ? - No not You.

Sir, I have just returned from the ministry.

They consider the content offensive

and contrary to good morals. It's no.

They yelled at me because the whole scenario had changed.

No, it's a few pages at the end...

It's a bit weird, okay,

but you should have insisted more and convinced them.

No, it's broken, there's nothing we can do.

It's a blow to get picked up by the cops.

It's not at all an anarchist manifesto.

- We'll talk about it later. - It's not... Hello?

I need these two days. How to do ?

Two days, that's all.

If I can't redo the ending, my life will be a nightmare.

I will be the laughing stock, I will be seen as a failure.

My God...

if you exist,

hear my prayer.

My God...

Mido?

Mr. Kim.

I read the script.

It's true ? So what ?

It's awesome.

I admire you.

It blew my mind, it’s great.

It feels like a Kafka novel.

Kafka ?

You are cultured, I see.

Are you really going to shoot this ending?

Is it too weird?

It will be great.

You know about it but the censors said no.

- Get over it. - You think ?

Yes, I feel it.

Just reading it made my heart pound.

It's great, really.

It's going to be a hit.

Mr Kim,

I too want to participate in a great film.

I have a new project.

I thought about it.

I'm going to take over the studios and thanks to my training,

I will become a producer who supports artists like you.

What training?

That's not the subject.

All right.

Mr. Kim, don't stand there.

So go shoot the scenes you have in mind!

Just one day.

Here, the script. I need 5 copies.

Mido on the phone.

I assure you, it's much better.

Yes ?

We will be finished for your soap opera.

Of course you'll go first.

By the way, Mr. Kim, Ho-se confirmed.

And we have the agreement of the Japanese.

It's true ? Only Yu-rim is missing then.

Yes, we will get there.

Super.

M. Kim !

Have you thought about the consequences?

What will the president say?

Mido told me to go for it.

Exact. I said that.

That's not the subject.

If the ministry finds out, we're all screwed.

We do this quickly and discreetly.

What does that mean ?

Fast and discreet.

Pardon.

We're going to make Min-ja's character a feminist.

Instead of sacrificing herself for her husband and family,

she is confident and knowledgeable in economics.

It gives him more strength.

Hence the conflict with the mother-in-law.

Better than conflict.

The explosion of a devouring ambition.

This ending will be unprecedented.

Where do we leave from?

From the meeting between Min-ja and the mother-in-law.

This is the very beginning. Shall we start now?

We have to redo everything from there.

- At work. - I'm getting started.

The public wants something new.

I'll give it to him.

Intense, unique scenes,

like he will never have seen.

Hello everybody.

Lights!

THANKS. Lend me your ice cream.

Madame.

Thank you for coming.

What is this story ?

Are you there too?

What are these reshoots?

I don't know, but we'll be done tonight.

Madame Oh.

I thought I would be all alone.

He wasn't going to film just with you.

- Are you okay, Ho-se? - Min-ja, you look great.

We have our work cut out for us today.

So go get dressed.

The smell of the plateau!

For me, it's been a while.

Oh yes ?

- 3 or 4 years. - That much ?

We hurry!

Take what you are given.

If the size is not right, swap with someone.

Come on, faster!

Sorry, my raincoat is in there.

With this raincoat, he looks like a real detective.

I used to play it.

I saw you in The Black Rose, right?

Detective Hwang, right?

Exactly.

I played the role for ten years.

You're practically a cop then.

I even have a cell at home. To immerse myself in the role.

A real cell?

Amazing.

You are a fan of the Actors Studio.

I sleep there when I argue with my wife.

It's quite comfortable.

Really ?

I'm ready.

Me too.

- On and on? - On track.

What is that ?

Everything changed.

I am left speechless.

I'll do your hair.

- Come see. - Excuse me.

This time, we don't let anything overtake.

He rewrote everything.

My role changes entirely halfway through.

But do you understand the ending?

Your costume is ready.

This ending is weird.

The previous one wasn't any better.

What is a sequence shot?

I don't know, but it sounds very pretentious.

This is typical of directors.

That is true.

Accentuates the line.

It has to come out.

"Why? Don't leave me."

"Do not leave me."

"I love you with all my heart."

You-rim.

You-rim ?

Come here, we'll be seen otherwise.

Yu-rim, we'll talk after filming.

I spent the night on my soap opera.

I'm tired too but we have to deal with it.

Do you want me to deal with it?

What am I supposed to do?

And me then? I am doing my best.

No, don't cry. Not now.

You're going to have swollen eyes.

Get a grip, you're going to ruin your makeup.

Everybody is ready ?

I'm sorry. I will take care of everything.

Slowly, be careful.

The makeup is finished.

Straighten this projo.

- Should I warn the director? - Yes go ahead.

In place !

We are going to start.

Lee !

Lee, come see me.

You are ready ?

Did the actors receive the script?

Yes.

And no one complained?

I'll check.

It won't be long.

Communicate the order of scenes to others.

All right.

Is the team complete?

Good morning.

Ready!

Go !

As a daughter-in-law,

you will carry out household chores as well at home

than at the factory.

I will support you at home and elsewhere.

Min-ja is a graduate in economics, mother.

She's the workshop manager.

If you oppose her, she will make you live in hell.

Follow me.

This way.

Do you know sewing machines?

A little yes.

Have you ever bitten yourself?

Non.

Be careful then.

Or your hand will end up like this, messed up.

After dinner, the chef gives you the schedule.

After all these adventures, I resumed filming.

I need to move forward with this film.

Thanks to your nightingale voices,

I thought I was in the middle of the forest.

We leave it there for today. THANKS.

Thank you sir.

One.

I've never seen you before, are you new?

Yes, I arrived yesterday.

At first everything seems new and difficult.

If you have a problem, don't hesitate to come see me.

It'll be fine.

Everyone is nice, I have no worries.

The sound of the organ is delicate because your hands are just as delicate.

You express yourself beautifully.

Do you want to learn the organ?

If you want,

my door is wide open.

On and on?

- Cut, okay. - She is good !

What exactly does he feel?

It's too complicated to play

and the organ is worse.

You had to train more.

Ha Chun-hwa repeats 1000 times before recording.

Repeat 1000 times? But I got the script an hour ago.

Some people play like it's the 1000th time.

That's to say ?

- We're waiting for you at makeup. - My jacket.

Like it was the 1000th time. What does he mean?

Mr. Kim.

Everything has changed, we will never be finished tonight.

This evening ? But we planned two days.

What ?

- Dong-gu once said. - What ?

No one was available so I called it a day.

Excuse me !

It's unbelievable !

Two days ?

I have a soap opera to shoot.

We'll shoot your scenes first.

No ! Is it wrong or what? I am leaving.

You can't leave.

Here, look at this.

You-rim.

- Grandiose. - They worked well.

It's a beautiful staging.

You-rim !

I am really sorry.

Just once, do it for Kim.

You should have said it was two days.

How do I film my soap opera?

- I am leaving. - Yu-rim!

This is my last shoot with him.

I'm going to be Lee Man-hee's assistant. I'll give you a role,

so one last time, stay for Kim.

I spend nights watching the soap opera, I'm exhausted.

Yu-rim, your first name...

- He's the one who gave it to you. - Stop with that!

I don't like this first name.

Why did I also give it to my character?

This is to better immerse yourself in the role.

What ? I am leaving.

Mido...

I'm not fine ?

You ungrateful whore!

What ?

Who made you a star when you were a lousy waitress?

It's not him, it's my soap operas. Are you crazy?

Mido, Yu-rim was complaining a little, that's all.

Do you plan to reassure every actress who complains?

I wasn't complaining. I'm outta here !

My hair... Let me go!

You want to ruin a masterpiece?

A masterpiece ? We're doing a reshoot because it's bad.

You're a slut, you don't know anything about it.

Me, a slut?

Asshole!

What ?

My hair !

Let go, stop!

Come come.

It was Japanese, she insulted me.

You're crazy to hit an actress.

As a child, I was beaten too.

That's not the subject.

The ministry is aware of the filming, what do we do?

You will find a solution.

How so ?

Try to save time.

We're talking about giving birth to a masterpiece, damn it!

We shoot quietly and without approval.

If this gets out, we're screwed.

Kim makes me feel sorry, be nice for once.

And me ? Don't I pity you?

The one most to be pitied is me.

What are you talking about ?

Who is this bitch who hit me?

I have to undergo such treatment on set?

The team comes first.

Stop everything!

It's Park from the ministry.

- A concern ? - What is that ?

Are you filming in secret?

We redo a few scenes from the validated scenario.

Everything is fine.

Yes that's it. You pick up the ending. Where is the president?

She went to Japan. Let's go outside and talk.

Who gave permission?

Let's see...

- Is it Kim? - But no...

Stop filming!

Mr. Park!

Mido.

You could close your eyes. Come on, let's go out.

It won't help anything. My boss knows I'm here.

Mr. Park, I will explain everything to your boss.

It's too late, I tell you. The report is already in high places.

- Already ? - Wait.

I've been wanting to invite you for a long time.

Come with me.

Invite me?

You will love. We'll talk about this quietly.

On va s'arranger.

I was wondering why you didn't come anymore.

Min-su, aren't you coming?

- It's good. - He has work.

Yu-rim, are you okay? You are sick ?

You-rim.

Ho-se has complex feelings towards her mother.

In a word...

Ho-se, you're right on cue.

Your mother feels guilty about your father's accident.

The more she feels guilty, the more she wants to succeed.

- This is the misfortune of this family. - Sir...

Let Yu-rim go, please.

It is not in condition to turn.

I can't shoot without her.

The scenario is too cruel.

Anything. There’s no such thing as a cruel scenario.

Go tell Dong-gu to prepare for the next scene.

All right.

What is it ?

I listen.

You-rim.

Yu-rim is expecting a baby.

My baby.

At once ?

Yes, it happened suddenly.

Weren't you seeing Kim Jin-hee?

Last year.

- You spend your life flirting. - It's not easy, believe me.

Change difficult scenes for Yu-rim, please.

As luck would have it...

With Yu-rim, too!

Exactly. Why are you making us relive all this?

You are incorrigible.

You're just starting to make a name for yourself as a leading role, be serious.

Finally concentrate!

Are you going to dump Yu-rim or your wife?

I don't know. I love Yu-rim as much as my wife.

It's the worst !

This is why I suffer.

You really have a lot of love to give.

Borniol the roof.

Okay, go get ready.

and expresses this suffering on camera.

Above all, not a word.

The light will be in the center, push the furniture.

What scene is this?

- Number 31. - Which one is number 31?

When I save Yu-rim, good.

I totally see.

Show my movie some love too.

It seems Park is here. What do we do ? We stop ?

No it's OK. Mido said

that she was taking care of him and she took him into this office.

She doesn't know how to do anything. We're in trouble.

Mido is good at drinking and talking.

Do not worry.

- It'll be OK ? - We'll see.

We continue for now.

I hope she doesn't hit him.

Come on, go back to the set.

Health !

Come on, one more.

What do we do with him?

We keep it.

And how do we do that?

Close the studios.

- Eh ? - Don't let anyone go out.

And turn off the phone.

Do you have a plan? If we're not careful, it's over.

I take responsibility for it.

And how ?

It's lunch break, let's go.

Come on.

But what's the matter with him?

Hello ? Yes, it's Yu-rim.

Han Yu-rim. Yes hello.

I have a little favor to ask you.

So, the phone lines...

I'm shooting very early tomorrow, so I definitely have to get out of here.

Would you mind sending me a car?

It's true ?

THANKS ! So the address is...

The studios...

Hello ?

Shit !

Whore.

Where is Kim?

Kim, where are you going?

Kim !

Why are you doing this to me ?

What now ?

What is this script?

The veteran becomes factory boss and now, hunter?

It is the symbol of our decadent humanity.

A fired boss who becomes a hunter symbolizes nothing.

You know,

If I hadn't introduced you to Shin, you would still be

among the extras to eat in a corner.

I knew you were going to bring this out to me.

You've been promising me this veteran role for ten years.

A veteran? You weren't even conscripted.

This role will earn you the nomination for best supporting actor.

Best Supporting Actor, my ass.

It will be without me. I stop.

I'm not at your service.

Let go of me !

Your role is essential.

I do not care. Do you call that art?

It's better than Hollywood.

Even better than a veteran role.

Who locked the door?

Man is fragile and cowardly, that's the bad side

little people devastated by their life as slaves.

- You don't understand? - I do not care.

It's an accessory, a fake.

I don't even have the right to a real one!

You have nothing in your head and you want to become an actor?

You have to be stupid to turn your back on an opportunity like this.

Mr. Kim.

You need to check Ho-se's outfit for the next scene.

You-rim.

Honey, you've been less vigorous lately.

Some marrow bone soup would do you good.

I'm going to sleep. Go join your wife in bed.

My back...

Get up.

Help !

She gets on my nerves, that one.

I'm scared of spiders. Help !

What is it ? How are you ?

Why are you doing all this circus?

Spiders, someone put spiders.

It's her ! To get rid of me.

You're crazy.

It's okay, Yu-rim.

Spiders won't do anything to you.

But this one will hurt me.

Honey, I'm so scared.

Why are you hitting me?

"That one" ?

I am the heiress of this family.

You will see.

This one will make you crippled like your father.

The women of this family are castrates.

Cut.

How awful !

I loved your terrified look.

It was really believable.

Because I was really scared.

How many takes are we at?

They're real!

I hate that.

It's okay, calm down.

Dong-gu, is it okay to put real spiders?

Mr. Kim validated...

Find the spiders.

Search there.

She is sick and waiting for a...

You're crazy. It's not okay, right?

Pardon.

Cleared.

Mr. Kim.

Call on my understudy.

For difficult scenes? There is more.

You are doing well.

It's difficult,

much too difficult.

Yes but you were good, it's almost over.

Think a little about me.

If it's too hard, say so.

But it's too hard.

Since earlier, I haven't stopped telling you.

Hang in there.

A spider !

Did you find one? We still need another one.

There, go ahead!

She's there.

He's Ho-se's child.

And the concubine. Definitely...

It seems that infidelity is hereditary.

One.

There is nothing to be afraid of.

Approach.

You must be tired.

So come and rest.

One!

Cut!

Your game is magnificent.

This ambiguous look at your much-desired grandson.

It’s grotesque, this crazy family.

There was only you to play this role.

Nice job, Kim.

The emotion is such...

Sir.

Sir.

What ?

One minute.

You should come into the office.

For what ?

Let's go.

Are you sick of making an actor drink?

It's not me.

What ?

You did the same before too.

You were throwing us into the water, drunk, in the middle of winter.

I obeyed Master Shin.

The worst is the one who obeys.

You washed his socks...

I'll point out you too.

That's enough, Mr. Kim is Shin Sang-ho's sole heir.

Heir ? My ass, yes.

You kept watch when he saw women.

And who presented them to him? You !

You succeeded thanks to his script and not to your talent.

I wrote it from start to finish!

I've said it a thousand times already.

Bullshit.

Without him, you're nothing.

You didn't do the army

and you want to play a veteran!

It was you who had the idea...

Mido, not!

If he drinks all that, he'll pass out.

Stop, I tell you.

He wasn't going to play.

We lost him. Wake up.

It's a disaster, what do I do now?

What is that ?

Park, what's wrong with you? You're completely drunk.

Don't use familiarity with me.

I'm nice, you think you're allowed to do anything. Wait and see...

My stomach... Shouldn't have made me drink so much.

Lie down.

Did he drink too?

I'll take care of it, don't worry.

My eye, yes! Why did you make him drink?

He had to be stopped from leaving.

What are these medications?

If his boss shows up, we're screwed.

Who will play the hunter?

Oh Dong-soo is available?

He'll never be here in time.

Exact.

Draw from the extras. A guy who looks like him.

It's not the resemblance, it's the game that counts.

- The big guys on the team. - Impossible.

Bring some of them over.

We don't take just anyone like that.

- You have to know how to play. - They will know.

Lower your voice.

I will do it.

I will play the role.

What ?

I know the text and with a beard, you will believe it.

I will be better than him. Undress him.

Good idea !

I remove his beard.

It's his, not a hairpiece.

I prevent makeup.

Bring back people

and go hide these two somewhere.

Nice.

And prepare for the next scene.

Don't tell anyone about it.

Take that off.

- The light was... - This way, quickly.

Something's happening.

It seems like.

Always, on this set.

It's true.

Do we really have to gag him?

He might scream.

Do I take care of it?

Yes go ahead.

Don't touch it.

Mr. Kim?

Continue.

I set several traps. Pay attention.

I see you haven't left town.

I have almost always lived in this house.

Where would I go?

Indeed, after all this time,

you deserve a little justice.

Neither you nor I deserve to be chased away like this.

Is not it ?

We lived as slaves before being rejected.

Do you know

What's the worst thing about being a slave?

It's not feeling the pain.

Feel the pain,

it is to be a man.

This pain,

It’s proof that we’re alive.

What do we do ?

Go talk to him.

Mr. Kim?

Mr. Kim?

We cut ?

Yes, cut.

It's cut.

What a moving text.

Take the gun.

SO ? I was good ?

More than good. Awesome ! The best !

Mr. Kim, is she good?

- Yes yes. - We'll keep it.

Really, was I okay?

We can say that, yes.

With the beard, he really looks like a hunter.

Why am I so good?

Let's move on, come on.

Next scene.

I'm all turned upside down again.

Loans.

Go !

You're crazy ?

My life is ruined.

I have no reason to live.

They chased me away, they took my child.

Pull yourself together, come on. What is that ?

Leave me.

I have no more hope.

Nothing is more important than a human life.

Do you want your child?

Are you going to stay like this without claiming your dues?

What do you think ?

To take revenge on this damn family.

Comment ?

You'll see soon enough.

I have a great idea.

I'm scared to death and I'm suffocating.

Who is here ?

Save me. I did nothing wrong.

I have something in my eye.

You-rim.

So it was you?

I was stupid, forgive me.

You-rim.

We can start all over again. There is only you in my heart.

- You abandoned me! - It's not my fault.

I am only my mother's instrument.

Yu-rim, you and I really love each other.

Think of your baby who looks like us.

Yes that's it.

I did well to do that.

Everyone will be amazed.

Never before in Korean cinema...

Everyone will be amazed.

Never again in Korean cinema

we had never seen a climax of such...

What is that ?

Will see.

What is happening here ?

Why is it locked?

Who authorized you to film?

Cut the cameras!

Where is Mido?

With Park from the ministry.

Is Park here?

What a mess !

Choi, his boss, just called. It's chaos.

- What ? - Where is Mido?

And the director?

Are you in disguise?

A lining was needed.

Do you sneak around?

Because we don't have the right.

You are ill, my poor friend.

That's why they call you an amateur.

Where is Mido?

I said to check with her,

not to resume filming.

This is not possible.

Choi is going to show up so stop everything.

Cut the cameras. Nobody moves anymore.

Do you think you're on a par with Shin? Anything !

Send me all that

and everyone go home, come on!

Actors, take off your makeup.

How were you going to pay them?

I won't pay. It is your maestro who will regulate you.

Where is Mido? Where is she after such a mess?

Where is she ? Mido!

I won't give a damn about the masterpiece!

M. Kim ?

M. Kim ?

We're taking a break.

Untie me. And bring me a chair.

Not a word !

I said nothing.

I'm sick of this plateau.

I'm fed up with these people.

Why me ?

For what ?

Why is everyone bothering me?

For what ?

People will compare me to Shin again.

They won't understand anything about the film, they will shoot it down.

I'm screwed.

Without having achieved anything. My career is over.

What pessimism!

I misheard ?

Master Shin?

What are you doing there ?

In your opinion ?

I've always been there.

Nothing has changed.

The desk where I sat, the armchair,

the notebook, the table, the bookcase...

As long as it stays there,

Me too.

But tell me,

why are you so upset?

I have a perfect movie shining before my eyes

but filming is impossible.

What's stopping you?

All ! Everyone is stopping me.

The ministry is on my back

and the profession pays for my head.

It is too hard...

Let's go...

Since when has it been easy to make a film?

Everything seems mediocre. Everyone throws sticks at us

in the wheels.

And despite our efforts, criticism kills us.

But tell me,

is that the only reason?

What ?

There is nothing else ?

Nothing else ?

Maybe...

that I have no talent.

The talent...

Talent, what is it?

It's believing in yourself.

From what you tell me,

you see things sparkling in the distance.

Believe in this.

It came from your head, not someone else's.

But they say the script

is not mine.

We do not care.

After all, it's you

director.

Believe in yourself.

Concentrate

on this cry that rises from your insides.

Do you hear it?

I hear it.

The cry of the soul.

The clamor of joy.

The noise of the storm.

Be careful, you...

There is fire !

That's it, let the fire spring forth.

Let it spring forth and burn this place.

That's talent.

Everything has to burn.

Let everything be reduced to ashes!

Believe in yourself.

You are on fire!

Master Shin.

Master Shin.

M. Kim ?

Are you doing well ?

Just now,

I saw Shin, he was there, he disappeared.

My uncle ?

Have you taken your pills?

No, really, I'm serious.

He was sitting right there.

I had a revelation.

He told me to listen to the cry that is rising within me.

When he died,

the scene of the fire...

The decor caught fire.

It's burning, we're not going to cut it!

It's okay, 20 more seconds. Keep playing

Pan the portrait.

Master Shin, it's too dangerous!

Give me the camera.

That's great.

Kim, get the actors out.

Quick, come, it's dangerous.

Cut!

Take the camera.

It's perfect !

It's perfect !

To film this scene,

he disappeared in the flames.

I understand now.

He believed in himself, no matter the situation.

To prove his faith, he staked his soul and risked his life.

You understand ?

M. Kim,

I believe that I have understood.

I can sense the energy you had when you started.

She came back.

I can do it.

Of course.

It's not without flaws but it's almost perfect.

You're going to get there.

That said, I need you down there.

My aunt wants you.

This time,

prove to him that you are up to it.

OK ?

I'm going down first.

Hurry up, we're waiting for you.

Yes, Shin is right.

I have to believe in myself.

I got a little carried away.

But that is not possible.

The content is contrary to good morals

and it's decadent.

That's what they told the ministry.

I don't understand the ending, what is it exactly?

A melodrama, a horror film, a disaster film?

Did anyone understand the ending?

Or is it just me?

And what is this story about... sequence shot?

It's what ?

This is when you let the camera roll for a long scene.

There's something that's driving me crazy.

This passage there.

Are you planning to film such a dangerous scene in one go?

How will you do it?

You have an idea ?

We haven't had a chance to discuss it yet.

All right.

That aside,

Choi could arrive at any time. Can you finish filming before then?

That seems unlikely to me.

If he asks to read the script, what will you do?

We risk ending up on the floor.

Madame Baek...

Excuse me.

Yes ?

I have an idea.

If we're afraid of what Choi will say when we read the script,

let's tell him it's an anti-communist film.

Good idea.

He was decorated for an anti-communist film, he'll like that.

It's good.

Very well even.

It's possible ?

I can modify the script.

I don't see any other option.

Kim, finally say something.

Is it possible, yes or no?

Believe in me.

We get to work.

Come on.

He's smart.

What do you have in mind?

How so ?

The fire, the trunk...

And the weird ending. What does it hide?

You get ideas.

It's just creativity. Cinematic imagination.

You are too sensitive. The film needs such scenes.

I've got my eye on you.

If that's what I believe,

no matter how much I lose, I burn the negative.

And I reveal everything about your first film.

Hurry before Choi arrives.

At the slightest glitch, you jump.

Hello ?

I understand.

Is my husband okay?

Yes, I will tell him.

Why did you hang up ?

They asked for money.

How much ?

You have to call the police.

You are crazy ?

If we do that, they'll kill him.

Who was it ? Yu-rim, huh?

This bitch has it all planned out.

It was a man's voice.

If we give him money, he'll let Ho-se go.

How much do we have?

Investors' money is in the vault.

But I need to check the amount.

Go ahead then!

It's urgent. If we wait too long,

they will kill him.

Why are you following him?

He doesn't need you.

I wish you would have died that day.

It's all because of you.

It's your fault that Ho-se is in danger.

- Ho-se! - Mother.

- Ho-se... - Mother.

What happened ? Who did this to you?

You-rim.

It's Yu-rim.

You-rim ?

I was sure of it. What did the bitch do?

I'll tell you the whole story.

Where is Min-ja?

She hasn't come back from the bank yet.

Is the money still in the safe?

GOOD.

We'll start by calling the police

and get you out of here.

Yes let's go.

What are you doing standing there?

Honey, where are you from?

It's over.

For you and this family.

Honey, what do you mean?

Answer.

What are you talking about ?

You still see me as your son's toy.

Your family has always mistreated women.

Darling...

Look at this.

It's you ?

Exact.

The woman you chased away,

it was my mother.

After being your husband's concubine,

she was put on the street with barely a few coins.

I've waited 30 years for this moment.

I'm going to destroy this family

and claim my mother's fortune which is rightfully mine.

My time has come.

What are you saying ?

So that means

that you are my half-sister!

Your half-sister?

You're saying nonsense.

Your father is not mine.

Your mother wrongly believed that I was the daughter of Kang, her husband.

That's why she kicked us out.

What a relief !

It's wrong.

She is indeed your sister.

Min-ja, so it was you.

You can talk ?

But what are you saying ?

Min-ja? Ho-se's half-sister?

What did you say ?

My wife...

is my half-sister?

No it's impossible.

My father was a different man.

It's ridiculous. You're talking nonsense.

Non.

My-yeah...

You are my daughter.

If you do not believe me,

you have on your right arm

7 moles reminiscent of the Big Dipper.

7 moles?

What are you saying ?

No it's impossible.

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7.

Seven stars...

Sept !

What a loss for our family!

It's impossible.

Non... impossible.

You bastard...

Die!

You should have died a long time ago!

You're not a man, die!

Hate in the eyes.

Even more terrifying.

Cut.

I'm exhausted.

The story is a bit grotesque, isn't it?

In fact, it reinforces the impact and novelty of the film.

Believe in me.

That reassures me even less.

I've had it up to here.

- It's good ? - Great.

Good, perfect.

Show me.

We all move to the other board.

We have snacks but we don't have time, eat while walking.

- Serve yourself. - Put it there.

You share.

- It's snack time ? - Come.

Eat with us.

- We're going to eat outside. - All right.

- Enjoy your food. - THANKS.

Se-ah...

- Ho-se, come on. - Start without me.

I go.

- Where are you going ? - Start.

You go-y.

Go ahead, I'll do it. Come on.

It looks good.

You-rim.

Yu-rim, are you feeling better?

I brought you something to eat.

Come on.

No, thank you, I prefer to continue sleeping.

Eat and you will sleep afterwards.

You're ill ?

You have a fever.

It can be very serious if you overwork yourself.

Nothing.

You're doing it a little too much, it makes me uncomfortable.

Stopped.

Uncomfortable ?

It's normal to be very caring.

But no...

I will continue to rest.

When do we finish? I have the filming of my soap opera tomorrow.

Wait a minute.

- Mr. Kim. - That's a change.

Sir.

Yu-rim has a high fever.

Can we start with his scenes?

She's in the fire scene, it's not possible.

What's the problem?

- I go. - Leave her.

What's his next scene?

She chases Ho-se who fled into the mountain

and she gets hurt on a trap.

And then the final scene.

So while we prepare it,

Yu-rim can still rest.

Does that suit you?

An anti-communist film goes straight to the point, it doesn't have to be complicated.

You-rim.

We are waiting for you on set.

Now come on.

Your shoes.

I take the coat.

Come on.

How are you ?

- I'm fixing your coat. - After repeating it.

Don't use too much.

Just a little then.

Release the board, in place for repeat.

Loans.

Go !

Apply yourself.

I should never have trusted a man.

You'll see.

Cut.

She needs to play better.

She says that?

It's very short...

Are you going to apply yourself?

What ?

You want to ruin a masterpiece?

Screw up?

I'm sick and it's just repeating it.

So get out,

you don't even know how to play.

What ?

And I'm allergic to blood.

Allergic to blood?

Whatever, it's fake blood!

- Yes, fake blood, exactly! - That's enough.

Give me the role of Yu-rim.

She's crazy.

It's very difficult for our Yu-rim.

I am an actress.

So play.

I am allergic.

You weren't when you started.

Our Yu-rim is not a doctor, she can't know.

Shut up.

One minute. Why do you always say "our" Yu-rim?

Are you having an affair or something?

It is a way to speak. I use "our"...

to indicate that she is on our team.

It's good.

Plays with more intensity and desperation.

I should never have trusted a man.

You'll see.

- As if someone was behind it. - Fastoche.

It's good, this emotion.

I tell you I'm allergic.

Come on, I'll do it.

No, I said no. You are all crazy!

How are you ?

One minute.

One minute.

I have to rest.

Courage, it's almost over.

Everyone pushes her to the limit...

Does she think she's a princess or something?

How are we going to do this ?

You never know, I'll prepare myself just in case.

She is going better ?

No, she's not doing very well.

We have to finish the scene or it's done for tomorrow.

Is Mido ready?

It's okay, I'm ready.

We can go.

She's ready, are you sure?

It's because we did it quickly.

I did what I could.

I will arrange it just before shooting.

And the coat...

it's tight.

Mido in their bras dodus...

Yu-rim too.

But do you have a stomach?

- Are we bigger? - It's the only one.

But where is he? Has anyone seen Park?

What is that ?

I am his double.

Hurry up.

More...

is she really going to do it?

Yu-rim, don't get angry, it's dangerous.

Why is she the one playing?

Why is she playing my role?

- Play then. - It is too hard.

- There you go, it's too hard. - Shut up.

- You're doing nothing! - How so ?

Shut up, finally!

It doesn't concern you.

Of course yes, it carries life.

You're crazy, stop!

How so ?

It concerns me. She is carrying my child.

Stop !

You're not the father.

Can anyone explain to me what's happening?

I'm discovering everything like you.

It's not the most important thing. We have to get back to it, quickly.

Ho-se, are you still flirting? It's incredible.

I have...

need to be alone.

- No... - Silence !

I beg you.

Do not talk to me.

- Ho-se! - Sir.

It's their business. We have ours.

He's fragile, I'm going to see him.

They all agreed to destroy my film.

Sir...

Why am I here already? Oh yes, Park.

Where are you going ? I need a hair touch-up.

One.

There's never a dull moment on a Kim shoot.

Did you hide Park or something?

Why would I do something like that?

- Something like that? - Who are you ?

I feel there is a link with the burning of the old studios.

Sorry, it's very Actors Studio.

And you were on set.

Who is it ? Is he a real cop?

I always react like an inspector to immerse myself in the role.

According to my investigation...

Has anyone seen Ho-se?

There is nothing. Why are you conducting an investigation?

Dong-gu! Where does this one come from?

He is convincing.

Didn't you find out? He's weird.

He is renowned for this type of role.

Stop contradicting me like that.

It's not the moment. We have a film to make.

We have to find Park first.

I will always be loyal!

Stop, I see it in your eyes. Eyes don't lie.

You're going to work for Lee Man-hee, I know it.

It's a misunderstanding.

You speak ! But I don't care.

No!

- Is he always like that? - Stop your questions.

Ho-se, everyone is waiting for you!

Open this door! What is happening ?

It's Mr. Choi. What are we going to do ?

I will hide. I'm on the move.

Out of the question. Keep a cool head or we'll all end up in jail.

Calms you.

Open the door !

We're going to have to open it to him.

Give me the key.

I'm coming. One minute.

Who locked the door?

It's incredible.

- It's coming ? - One minute.

- Just a minute. - Pardon.

That's it.

It is open.

Good day sir.

What brings you here?

Where is Park? He was there, right?

Yes, he came and went.

He is unreachable.

Ah good ? It's strange.

- You, search and find it for me. - Yes sir.

Search, really?

Besides, what are you sneaking around like that?

Nothing at all, we're hiding nothing.

We're hiding nothing, right?

Non.

It was locked.

Why already?

Oh yes it's true. Accessories were stolen.

- Yes a lot. - And the cats...

- All in heat... - I fed them too much.

What are these salads?

Where is the director?

To be.

Isn't that him?

He is fast.

Where is he running away like that?

One minute, Mr. Choi.

Let's leave the director and go up to my office.

I need to speak with you

and I have prepared a nice surprise for you.

Why did he run away?

- It's not that. - Accompany him.

Everyone takes a break. Go get me Kim.

Montez.

And bring the new script. New !

It's not too bad.

Courage.

I don't know where I am anymore.

It's all my fault.

Believe me, it's a blessing in disguise.

Think.

What would you have done if it was your child?

It's really disgusting that she cheated on you

but it's better for you.

Be nice to her.

It's out of loyalty to you

that she made the effort to come to her state.

So please take it easy.

I didn't do anything to him.

It's all about her here.

She's afraid of spiders and you get real ones.

Have you ever been really honest in front of a camera?

I want an actor who plays for real.

Do you think it's selfish?

An actor who sees himself on the big screen lying,

It must be terrible, right?

I do this so that we don't regret anything.

That's all.

By the way, what are you doing here?

Sir.

It's delicious.

We still have some, and some very good ones.

Is this an anti-communist film?

Yes, actually...

If we change the ending,

it will be a very great anti-communist film.

Quite.

I see.

But then...

how does it end?

Actually...

we're going to start again from this scene.

- When everything burns? - Yes.

It's a scene

who defends the liberal system

and which heralds a new era.

That's it.

Because all the coconuts are burned alive?

Yes, it is the sacred fire that burns subversive ideology.

An ending with Mrs. Oh killing her husband is just a melodrama.

And what is... "sequence shot"?

It's one long take

that we don't cut. We call it a sequence shot.

So it's to see the coconuts burn for a very long time?

Somehow.

Very long, yes.

But don't wait very long to drink.

What are you waiting for? You have to turn.

Thank you sir.

You go-y.

Thank you really.

Thank you, Mr. Choi.

We will give it our all and you will not be disappointed.

- T'as vu Mido? - No.

- Have you seen Mido? - Who is it ?

What team are you on? Put out your cigarette.

Mido! What are you doing here ?

Do you smoke too? It's dangerous. We risk a fire.

Go get ready quickly, what are you doing?

Do we have permission?

I stroked it in the direction of the hair.

Come on, come on.

I admire you.

Stop with your admiration.

I love you.

It's worse. Go get ready quickly.

Yes.

We are going to remake a masterpiece like L'Amour enflame.

All right. Do you feel capable of it? Actor is a profession.

Yes, I feel it.

I go.

Mr Choi,

take a seat, please.

Is alcohol allowed on set?

A little drink doesn't hurt.

It's really excellent.

- Where do I stand? - Over there.

No, not here. Here.

In this location.

Isn't Han Yu-rim the one who normally plays this role?

Yu-rim is allergic to paint... fake blood.

So.

And are you casting someone else for the lead role?

Sometimes,

on difficult scenes, we call on an understudy.

We repeat ?

Here we go, come on.

Everyone, start of rehearsal.

Loans.

Go !

I should never have trusted a man.

You'll see.

What is that ?

It was good.

It was good.

It was good.

It was good but...

Do even better.

We take back.

She doesn't look like him.

All we have to do is hide our face.

Bring your hair back to the front, hide your head.

There, we only see fire.

If I do that, I can't see in front of me.

Look at your feet then.

Lets' go. Loans.

- It turns. - Go!

I should never have trusted a man.

You'll see.

It looks like a ghost.

It's true, you're scary, stop.

You're not a ghost, are you?

You might turn your head.

Head spin ?

Not like this. On the other side.

- We'll do it again. - Wait.

I would like a glass of water.

The thing with actors,

it looks easy

but in front of a camera, they get stage fright.

They get rid of it like that, warming up.

Loans.

It turns.

Go !

I should never have trusted a man.

You'll see.

Advance.

Unfold your arms. It's good.

It doesn't matter if the scene is a little funny.

Go forward and don't look back.

We don't believe it. Not for a second.

Cut.

I don't believe it either.

Dong-gu.

Go see what Yu-rim is doing.

All right.

Mr. Kim.

Why Yu-rim? I am...

It's good ?

Yes, I'm done.

She's ready, it's okay.

As if anyone could play.

What joke !

Let's go.

- Is Choi there? - Yes, forward.

Do you have everything?

This is Yu-rim.

Mr. Kim.

What I feel,

is it rage towards Ho-se? Cold anger?

- That's it. - I was right.

That's exactly what I was telling myself. I see...

What fervor, this Yu-rim!

I gave him that first name when he started.

It's based on a Hong Kong film, The Fervor of Yu-rim.

- The fervor... - The Fervor of Yu-rim.

Are we ready?

We can start ?

Get out.

It's good.

OK, let's go.

Wait. Just a minute.

She takes possession of her character.

What are you doing ? File.

Okay, ready.

It turns.

Go !

I should never have trusted a man.

You'll see.

With a real actress, that changes.

What intense emotion!

Mr. Choi, you have an eye. You are truly on top.

Cut!

Bravo !

What a bitch...

I was good ?

Great. It was great.

How did you get the idea to rip your dress?

I was so into the role that it came to me...

like that.

It’s there, Yu-rim’s fervor.

It was good, huh?

That, for fervor...

Everyone on the other set!

Mr. Kim.

Do a single take for the fire scene,

It's not going to be easy.

That's why we do it.

If it's impossible, it must be done.

The difficulty we will have experienced

will be seen on the screen in a striking way.

That's what cinema is.

Trust me.

I understand.

But if you have the slightest problem, you will have to start all over again.

It's true.

The thing is, we have to send the camera to another studio.

They asked for it yesterday but I was able to get it one more day.

When are they arriving?

They are already there.

Where ?

Good morning.

This is the big moment of the climax.

It's going to be good.

Is this the second plan?

- Sequence shot. - Sequence.

And all the spies of the North

will burn and die in this scene?

Like kindling.

Like kindling!

It'll be great.

I'm eager to.

Once again,

we do as we rehearsed to the nearest millimeter.

Pay attention, especially Ms. Oh.

All right.

Come on, get on the track.

Everything is ready ? Here we go.

- Are we doing it for real? - Yes, come in that way.

Hold me tight.

Send the rain.

Everybody is ready ?

We are ready.

- Loans. - It turns.

Go !

Min-ja goes down slowly.

She notices something. Stop.

That's it.

The camera moves back slowly. Mrs. Oh, wait.

Mrs. Oh, wait a second.

You, bend your legs.

So.

Gently with the camera.

And There you go.

The camera moves forward. Ms. Oh, action.

Move forward, quickly.

Close the door ! Rain.

We are the only ones doing this in Korea.

It blocks the view but we will reopen soon.

In this single shot, the camera rotates 360 degrees

and when she has made a turn, we will reopen the door.

Madame Oh.

You are divided.

Madame Oh, stop.

You look at Kang with anger and contempt.

Come in.

Come in.

Madame Oh...

Take the lighter from the table. Slowly.

You cover Kang's corpse with a blanket.

You spread the gasoline around the room.

Very slowly.

Like that.

Sadness, remorse, anger... All these mixed emotions.

Bring Kang's dummy.

Hurry up.

Open the door.

If you're done, get out.

Mrs. Oh's last line.

I never would have imagined that my life

and my family would end up like this.

Don't look for me in the afterlife.

Mr. Choi?

Go to hell, asshole!

Tears of bitterness.

Light the lighter.

Throw it away.

The fire is out of sight, move back.

Turn around and leave the room.

Yu-rim, it's going to be yours.

Get ready.

The golden toad.

The lining, in place.

Am here.

Follow her, come on.

The lining, we release it. Mrs. Oh, down.

My-yeah.

She grabs the toad.

Min-ja has already killed. She could do it again.

Without mercy.

Hit her.

Mrs. Oh is no longer moving, she is no longer breathing.

Be ready to set the fire.

Snatch the key from around his neck.

Go ahead, now.

Min-ja chuckles in satisfaction.

Get out, quickly.

She contemplates the flames

before going upstairs.

Yu-rim, get ready.

Park...

He's up there with the hunter.

- Eh ? - What do we do ?

Did you put them up there?

Is Park up there?

But they will burn!

I'll tell Kim.

She looks at Mrs. Oh.

Then the toad.

She picks it up.

- There are people upstairs. - Another 30 seconds.

We have to stop.

The fire started, impossible!

Park is upstairs.

Get out, I need 20 seconds.

Yu-rim walks up the stairs looking determined.

I go ?

I need you here.

You two, get in!

Get away.

Take a hard look

and take the stairs.

Gently.

10 seconds.

The ceiling will collapse.

5 seconds.

One step after another.

2... 1... Cut!

Turn off the fire.

The camera !

Hong, do you have everything?

It's in the box ?

Yes, it's all good.

You-rim.

I'm coming.

But... is it Park?

There, it's over.

Park, come here!

Mrs. Baek, come here.

It's not true, it's starting again.

What ? The burning of the studios?

Let me go !

What is this nonsense ?

You-rim !

Ho-se, I'll call you later, I have to go.

Sorry.

Be careful, don't get too tired and... good luck!

- Where is your car? - Over there.

- See you next time. - Bye.

Do you know more about the studio fire?

What's the point ? The filming is finished.

I was doing it for the character.

Encore l'Actors Studio.

Damn Inspector Hwang!

I should try another role.

- A historical film? - Downright.

Come up, Your Majesty.

Yes, of course!

- Nice job, everyone. - Well done.

Everybody is here. On the way !

Bye.

When does the truck arrive?

- Good work. - Well done.

This way, park there.

Oh no!

What is it ?

Master Shin lost consciousness.

Master Shin!

Kim !

Do something.

Go get some water.

Master Shin.

Master Shin! I have to save him.

Bunch of scoundrels!

You asked for it. Die.

I never would have imagined

that my life and my family would end like this.

Don't look for me in the afterlife.

Go to hell, asshole!

Let go of me.

I'm tougher than that.

My-yeah.

You-rim.

How are you ?

That's the key

Who opens the family safe?

How much is the Kang's fortune?

As it seems,

they are millions rich.

Do you know that, Min-ja?

I do not know either.

Whatever the amount,

this damn family is dead.

We can share the money.

But the key...

is in my hands.

What are you talking about ?

I planned everything. You're going to do what I tell you.

Min-ja, there's no need to panic.

I was joking.

Do you think I would betray you?

Come on, take a breath.

I'll open it.

What's wrong with you?

There's enough for two.

Leave me some.

Don't be greedy.

I've been planning this move for years.

There is no room for freeloaders.

I have to get rid of you.

Sorry.

It wasn't me who killed you, it was him.

Don't blame me.

Why did you come into my life?

For 30 years,

I'm waiting for this day.

This is how my revenge ends.

It shows well...

that everything is vanity.

A spider, help!

I hate spiders. Help !

Is...

hated...

spiders.

Madame ?

Sir ?

What a great film!