All language subtitles for [English] Hopeless 2023

Sir, please!

How can you hit my son?

Stop this now!

Sir, Yeon-gyu's mother is here.

Ma'am...

We live together,
I couldn't just ignore it.

Mom!

I'll take care of this.

Even so...

- If your father hears...
- That bastard's not my father!

As the general election nears,
473 candidates registered yesterday.

[How to get Dutch citizenship]

With 473 candidates
running in 253 districts...

Boss.

What is it?

Nothing.

If the phone rings, pick it up.

You lazy bum.

Looking at overseas photos again?
Holland or whatever?

Hello?

[Naturalization in the Netherlands]

All right, we'll bring it right away.

That bastard always orders just one dish.

Rising newcomer Jeong Ui-seok
has announced his candidacy.

What are you doing? Hurry up!

Looks tasty.

Can't you not order this?

My kid likes the black noodles there.

So I ordered it.

Son... it's your birthday.

You want anything?

I'll buy you a gift next year.

Go do your homework, put that on the table.

I'm going to work.

Aren't you busy?

Hey.

Why give me this?

Hyeong-woo!

These are Daddy's friends.

I need to talk with them,
can you wait outside?

Hyeong-woo!

Get out!

Daddy's okay!

- Get him out of here.
- Hyeong-woo!

- Don't touch my dad!
- Daddy's busy, let's go outside.

Fuck off.

Hyeong-woo...

So how much does he want?

$3,000.

- Young punk...
- It's urgent.

If it's that much, just ask your father.

- It's too hard...
- Yes, it is.

I mean, too hard for me.
To give you that much.

I really need that money.
I'll work super hard.

You aren't listening.

For that much, go to your father and...

I can't ask that bastard.

It's nothing, don't worry.

Never mind... Keep eating.

That bastard can't find out.

Please help me.

Sorry, kid.

Things hard at home?

- You've come a few times?
- Where?

For deliveries, at our office.

When did you move here?

I was born here.

Grab him.

Hold onto him.

Stay still, will you?

Look at him squirm.

Just bear it a little.

Shit, isn't that awesome?
Don't you feel it?

Fucker's eyes are rolling around.

Should we do it again?

Hey, Yeon-gyu.

My name's Yuk Seong-hoon,

and you're fucked.

Myeong-hoon's...

my little brother.

Damn, that's gotta hurt.

Why would you hit a guy with a rock?

Myeong-hoon went after Hayan first.

- Did you?
- That shithead's lying.

He says he didn't.

Yeon-gyu.

You scraping together
that settlement money?

Are you so broke to make us wait
for a measly $3,000?

What's with you and Hayan?
Are you two beggars? Freak family.

Should I call up your dad
and ask for the money?

Or is he your stepdad?

- Fuck you!
- You prick!

Just kick him to death!

Have some food.

Dad's not home yet.

Yeon-gyu!

Going to work?

Myeong-hoon and those
jerks leave me alone now.

Guess you knocked some sense in him.

And school? When can you come back?

I barely sell any chicken these days
and some miserable fucker

keeps stealing our motorcycle
like some kind of monthly ritual.

Motorcycle of the Month?

- Motorcycle of the Month...
- Yeon-gyu's here.

Deliver this.

Is it fun, driving this?

Gimme a ride.

Hey bro.

I'm not your brother, you crazy bitch.

Why the fuck do you always cling to me?

- Don't swear at me, you shit!
- Then stop pretending we're close.

Bitch.

- Get lost!
- Fuck off!

What is it?

You want help or not?

Just tell me. Yes or no?

That's $3,000. Our boss
said to give it to you.

Don't come looking for us.

It's solved now, okay?

Who cares where I got it from?

I can go back to school.
A guy gave it to me, really!

You think that I stole it?

Yeah.

I need to go to work.

What kind of shit did you do
that I get a call from one of your friends?

Myeong-hoon?

That little prick's telling me
I suck at raising my kid.

Am I supposed to take that?

Why won't this come off?

Yeon-gyu...

[Pharmacy]

Pretending to sleep?

Dad's business is failing,
that's why he's like that.

I'll talk to him and make
sure he never drinks again.

You...

are his daughter.

I thought about it, but I
don't think this'll work.

There are lots of other
places, ask them for a job.

No. I need money.

Come on...

You're bleeding.

It's awkward for the customers.

What can I do?

Wipe that blood before going.
Grab a tissue.

I need to work now.

Wipe that off.

[Private loans]

[No collateral needed]

Fuck, where'd you come from?

Beat it.

Are your ears full of shit?

Come here.

What's a kid like you doing here?

Didn't Seung-mu tell you not to come?

What is it?

You want to pay interest?

That money was for you. Just go study.

- Let me earn money.
- No.

Go home.

Take off your hat.

Now.

What a face.

You need a key to turn it on, right?

Move the nicer bikes into the truck.

For the others, do this. Easy, huh?

[Name: Mugyo Restaurant
Motorcycle: City Ace / Red]

Over there.

The date of the last job?

- June 23.
- What's today?

September 21.

[Mugyo restaurant]

What did I tell you?

Let at least five months
pass before going back.

Oh right, five months.

Oh, right.

Five smacks.

Fuck, is there something behind me?

Do this place.

Fucking hell. Don't bark at me, you...

What?

Want to hug me?

The back is full. You drive it back.

There was still space for one more.

Use what I taught you.

And don't talk back, asshole.

What is all of this? What are we doing now?

A job?

Stealing.

Careful, this isn't schoolwork.

Can't use this one. Junk it.

Yes, Boss.

- Junk it.
- Hey, thief!

Find some work to do.
Don't just fuck around.

Show some love for your job. Passion!

P- A-...

You know?

SSION. You fucker!

Go clean up.

Big Boss is here!

Just keep working.

I'll take on some of the burden,
so put aside your worries,

and just win this election.

But that's not under my control...

So? You won't do it?

Do whatever you like.

No, I'll do it.

It's all worked out
so that Lee won't be re-elected.

With him gone, you're in the clear.

You stressed about this election?

No, I'm fine.

If a man starts a job, you know...

Straighten your shoulders!

- Jeong Ui-seok.
- Yes.

Jeong Ui-seok.

Yes!

Wait in the car.

Goodbye, sir.

Chi-geon.

Give him a drink box
and send him on his way.

Yes, sir.

Until the nomination's settled,
me and him will use your office.

It's nice here, out of the way.

Use it as you wish.

You know, you're doing well.

Take on a few more projects,
and you'll catch up to the others.

I'm still far from
reaching the other bosses.

They're not doing so well these days.

- See you.
- Have a good day, Big Boss!

Goodbye, Big Boss!

Are you okay?

Since I give you an allowance,

quit your part time job and just study.

When?

Huh?

When did you give me an allowance, mister?

I'm making... an effort now.

Take it, son.

Take it.

Yeon-gyu, take it!

It's okay. Take it... okay?

I'll quit drinking.

Did you eat?

Grab a drink if you want it.

I don't drink alcohol.

Those belong to the other guys.

Or you can have them.

Use that scar, now that you have it.

I'll teach you.

My mom woke up the next day
and my dad had left home.

That was the day before I was born.

I thought everyone grew up without fathers.

My mom said it often,

makes no difference either way.

Me too.

But in middle school,

the asshole who ran the
mart where Mom worked

found out she had no husband
and came to our home.

I couldn't do anything to stop it.

I was in my room,

and my body wouldn't move.

Then not long after, I came home one day...

and a guy my mom often met
was sitting in our home like he owned it...

Together with Hayan.

He said they were married.

That we'd all live together.

At first, I liked it.
Having someone at home.

He was real good to my mom.

Getting water for her,
setting spoons out on napkins...

You've lived your whole life here?

Pardon?

I've never lived anywhere else, either.

This is a hopeless neighborhood.
It always was.

It sucks.

Then his daughter...

Hayan.

Why'd you stick up for
her, if you're not related?

Since we live together...

When she's at home, he hits me less.

Why do you need money?
None of that matters.

There's somewhere I want to go.
With my mom.

Somewhere nice?

They say everyone lives a good life there.

No such place.

If there were, I'd go there. Fuck.

But tell me.

Why'd you give me that $3,000?

You don't know me.

Of course I know you.

See yourself out.

Sleep here if you want.

Thank you.

- See you!
- Yeah.

- Finish it by tonight.
- Okay.

Don't just stand there. Return that one.

- Take the tape off this.
- Yes.

What are you here for?

Did you come to pay for the window?

You changed your job?

Since someone fired me.

You should've brought me a newer one.

Looks the same as the one I had.

I picked one in good condition.

All I need is the cost of the bike.
Nothing else.

The smallest loan we offer is $3,000.

So you can use the rest
for expenses or repairs.

Some bastard broke that, too...

I keep losing money.

Give it. Okay, $3,000.

Can you make a living off this?

I guess that beating straightened you out.

Did you get what I asked for?

I'm done with that.

I keep getting messages because of you.

Why take money if you can't deliver?

Then rummage through
the trash cans yourself.

Stupid bitch, was this my idea?

You said you'd get them,
and asked me to sell for you.

That you needed money.

[Pervert ransacking girls restrooms]

That's for you to deal with.
Won't you make money?

[Academy registration]
I earned all I need.

Fuck you!

Bring them later.

Or strap a plate to your stomach
if you don't want to die.

You had them after all. Why the hysterics?

Here he is. The pervert
going through trash cans.

Lay one finger on Yeon-gyu
and I'll spread this everywhere.

Fucking whore.

This is Myeong-hoon's brother.

Bring that bitch's phone to me today
if you don't want to die.

And I'm just curious, what's with you two?

Are you fucking each other?

What's wrong with you?

Hayan!

Why the fuck did you do this?

Because I hate those fucking scumbags, why?

You think it was for you?

Give it back.

[Standard loan contract]
Quite good for a first-timer.

75.

How's the work, Yeon-gyu?

165.

What is this?

Boss, that's my...

That's a brand-name shirt.

Lee changed his mind.

That old fool Kim Kuk-hwan
is supporting him.

- Find a way to squeeze the old man.
- Yes.

There's only lunch from 12 to 1:30,
or the time he gets off work.

If we put a few guys on him then,
we can force Lee into our car.

I made some calls earlier,

and he's got some hangup on
public servant integrity,

so he usually takes the subway
or a taxi by himself.

If we beat the shit out of him
as soon as he gets in,

he'll probably shit his
pants and not resist.

The problem is, once we free him
after the nomination,

how do we keep him quiet?

He's got one son.

If the son...

What about photos?

Your elders are talking, punk.

Do you even know the political parties?

What does that mean?

What photos?

What kind?

Some kind of strange photos.
Like, sniffing women's underwear...

Then we won't have to hit him.
Nobody gets hurt.

[Taxi driver's certification]

Why do you look so gaunt?

Is your kid still in the hospital?

Shithead.

Did you explain it to him?

Yes, Boss.

What's his outstanding debt right now?

The loan was $7,000. Interest is $66,300.

Total, $73,300.

I'm paying it back. I'm
skipping meals, even.

Shut up, fucker.

Seung-mu.

But I hear you missed this month's payment?

If you do this job well,
we'll forgive much of the interest.

Does he understand me?

How much of the interest will you forgive?

I'll do 80%.

Listen in, and if he tries anything funny,
call us right away.

Excuse me... Are you Assemblyman Lee?

You're running for re-election?

Yes I am. Please support me.

After you got the subway built,

taxi drivers have had a real hard time.

But my son really enjoyed riding on it.

More comfortable than the bus, he said.

How old is your son?

He's 2nd grade in elementary school.

He must ride the subway a lot.

Not anymore.

Not long ago, he got hurt.

Oh no... How? Is he badly hurt?

At first I thought it was
just a blow to his head.

He'd still wake up and talk sometimes.

But now, he won't open his eyes.

That's terrible.

Assemblyman,

you know those loan sharks
who work above the motorcycle shop?

Please get them arrested.

What did they do to you?

Those shitheads hurt my
one and only child...

I'm the one who took out the loan,
why'd they do that to my innocent son?

He was just trying to stop
them from hitting me...

Pull the car over. Right here.

Why'd they stop?

The police are friends with them.
They're really close.

They're supposed to serve the public.
Fucking embarrassing.

Turn the car around. Let's
go to the police station.

- What the fuck is he doing?
- Seung-mu!

Let's watch.

Who are you?

What the hell?

You bastard!

Let go! What are you doing to me?

Asshole...

Wipe your tears.

Quick!

Go ahead.

I told you to call, didn't I? You prick!

My battery ran out.

Lee started getting suspicious.
It was urgent.

I'm sorry.

On the way home, buy
something for your kid.

You don't have a clue, do you?

You know what state my kid is in?

Keep your promise to forgive that interest.

Even so, you should make
this month's payment.

What'll you pay me with now?

As soon as the sun's
up, go to that old man.

Yes, Boss.

Yeon-gyu will do it.

What?

My big boss would like to see you.

So peculiar, your boss's methods.

I think my son has a fever. Can you check?

About this work...

You're doing well.

- You're good at this.
- What?

This is for yesterday. The
work before was training.

Not enough? Want more?

What?

This is pocket money. Do
what you want with it.

We're off to work.

What were you saying?

It's nothing.

Thank you, Boss.

Yeon-gyu, come here.

Call me "Bro", not "Boss".

Bro...

This is your home.

It's the perfect place for you.

Go on.

What?

Got something to say?

Bro, can I ask you a favor?

Tell me.

Never mind...

Want me to beat him for you?

I can't get involved in your family issues.

He's your father. You two work it out.

Not him.

Fuck, she had no panties on!

Who the fuck are you?

Try to stay on my good side.

Are you American? You only eat hamburgers.

Don't eat them, then.

What?

What? I wasn't waiting for you.

Those assholes can't touch you now.

So from tomorrow, you can go back...

to school.

What's that you're wearing?
Looks ridiculous.

What's with your mouth?

Just go inside.

I'm not going in! There'll just be a scene.

Please go in first.

[Jeong for National Assembly]

Just kill me.

So why'd you rip up perfectly good money?

We reduced the interest,
so from next month you'll...

Kill me...

Just kill me.

Just kill me!

Kill me!

Motherfucker...

- Get a grip!
- Leave him alone.

Let go!

You're not wearing that
hideous shirt today.

Crazy bitch.

Psycho.

You don't even look at me now?

Kim Hayan.

Since I'm broke and I get shitfaced
all the time, you think I'm scum, too?

Tell me.

Is your dad a loser?

Hurry and eat.

I told you I'd quit drinking.

Answer me, you bitch!

Are you fucking insane?

Now my daughter calls me fucking insane.

Yeon-gyu. Did you hear that?

You strut around like a big shot,
and look what she learns.

Why don't you just find a sixth stepmother?

How much longer should
I put up with this shit?

Yeon-gyu, don't dare leave
when your father's talking.

Put it down...

If you don't want to see me dead
with my head split open.

Bro...

Who are you?

Who the fuck are you?

Why are you standing there? Sit down.

- What'll you do now?
- What?

Why'd you have to cause trouble?

Sticking your nose where you shouldn't
because of your conscience.

I'm sorry.

Why didn't you talk to me first?

I won't do it again.

Don't move.

I'll be fast, don't move.

I'm sorry, Bro.

I need to do this.

I'm sorry, Bro...

Don't you feel bad for that guy?

Bring it back to us.

Or you can help him, and pay the price.

Hayan!

Hayan!

Just give me another $5!

Hey!

Hey, stop!

What's gotten into you?

Hey!

This thing...

It's so old, does it even run?

No one will buy this.

Move it out of the way, we'll junk it.

Then... Why did I have to bring it back?

For us, there are things
we just have to do.

But why?

It sucks, right?

But Yeon-gyu...

If you go back, that home is your future.

Pick out one for yourself.

And don't go chasing dreams.

- Pay back your money.
- Money?

What the fuck.

Let go.

Fuck, let go!

Let go of me, asshole!

Big Boss hasn't picked up his spoon,
and you're stuffing your face?

What's he doing?

Is that Chi-geon's rookie?

Leave him alone.

Eat.

All of you eat.

Fill your glasses.

Cheers!

- Please enjoy.
- Sir...

Let me pour you a drink.

To your health.

I just want to pour your dad a drink.

Is that so wrong?

Eat up, everyone.

I'll pour you a drink.

You don't drink, but your father...

Let him be.

Every home has its own troubles.

This town has grown so old.

For how many years
did I teach you and make you study?

Now you need to become my legs.

If we don't pass a redevelopment plan,
all this will be dust.

Was that a sigh?

Is this the look of a National Assemblyman?

Go fix your hair first.

Go.

Rookie!

How old did you say you were?

I'm 17.

Big Boss...

He's still young, so he doesn't know
those kind of things.

Exactly.

It looks like he needs a favor done.

Yes.

How old are you?

I'm 23.

- You have a drink, too.
- Yes.

It's what our seniors do
they need favors done.

Only way to get them to agree.

Why do you do this?

Ever been here before?

Once when I was a kid.

This place sucks.

Reminds me of your family.

Some old man used to
come here, with his kid.

He'd put his kid... in
the middle of the lake,

then sit down on the shore to wait.

He'd sit and get drunk,
until the kid caught a fish and came back.

But one day, the kid didn't
return from the water.

His leg got tangled in the net he brought,

and he died.

There was also a fisherman
who came here often.

That day he had a couple hours,
so he threw his line out and waited.

After maybe five minutes,
a really huge fish bit onto his line.

My lucky day, he thought.

He got all excited and
pulled like hell on the line.

However,

the fish that came up was tiny.

He couldn't believe it.

He decided to look closer,
and after checking,

he was shocked.

It wasn't a fish,

but a kid who'd gotten hooked in the ear.

When the fisherman pulled
the kid up, he was dead.

He was sure of it,

but then the kid spits
up water and stands up.

The fisherman looked around to
at least give him something to eat,

but when he turned back, the kid was gone.

Actually that kid ran straight off
to where the old man was waiting.

And he asked him,

"Dad..."

"Why didn't you save me?"

You know what that old man said to his kid?

"Huh?"

"Did something happen to you?"

Fuck...

When he pulled that kid up, he was dead.

Just because you breathe
doesn't mean you're alive.

You asked why I do this?

That's the kind of
question living people ask.

Where'd you get so much money?

Will you take me too?

What do you do these days?

I'm just doing...

work that I can do.

What is that?

Work you can do?

This just in.

A day before the election,
Jeong Ui-seok of Myeongan City

announced his withdrawal
and resignation from the party.

The ruling party which had
trailed Jeong by 11.7%...

Jeong Ui-seok, you son of a bitch!

Suspicions are high that a backroom deal,

or a promise of a position...

As the controversy grows, the party...

Big Boss says he wants
to raise you by his side.

You need to do this.

It can't be helped.

Wait!

You're the rookie, right?

Kid...

I was going to see him.
I wanted to talk to him.

Let me make one phone call!
Just one phone call, please!

I was planning to give it all back,
everything I got till now!

If he knew that, he wouldn't have sent you.

Just one call, please.

Big Boss, it's me.

No, not at all. I wanted to quit.

There was no other reason, really.

I want to move away from this town.

I'll come back later,

and explain everything about today,

and go fishing with you.

Thank you, Big Boss.

Hello, Big Boss.

I got all the money.

He asked me to tell you something.

You've tied up his legs right now,

so it's only fair that this happens to you.

I'm sorry.

Please try to understand.

They'll cut off my hand if I don't.

No word from him?

No.

You take care of everything tonight.

Yes, Big Boss.

And then...

bring back one of his hands.

But Big Boss...

What?

Nothing.

Boss is looking for you.

That crazy fuck...

Okay, cheers!

[Son]

Some more chicken here!

Yes, just a minute.

Mom?

Yeon-gyu.

Welcome!

What happened?

Where are you?

- Why?
- Come here, Yeon-gyu.

Come talk to me, okay?

And if I go?

You'll cut off my hand.

That can't be helped.

You did it, right?

The motorcycle.

What are you talking about?

You told them to mess up my bike.

What am I supposed to do now?

[Boss Chi-geon]

Number Two!

[Yeon-gyu]

- Yeah?
- Hayan.

Help me.

- How many left?
- One last!

What's going on?

Why are you selling those?

What did he say to you?

Huh?

When did you move to this town?

Were you 20?

What are you talking about?

A kid fell in the water,
shouldn't someone pull him out?

I didn't do it.

It wasn't me. Bitch.

You beefhead.

[Big Boss]

Yes, Big Boss.

Yes, the rookie came back.

Don't just stand there. Come in.

I heard this is how you people ask favors.

I'll bring money. Until then...

Until then, Hayan will stay here.

We need the money, after all.

What are you doing?

Give me a little time, and somehow I'll...

Yeon-gyu.

Give me time, and I'll solve this somehow.

Why do you think I'm doing this?

You said this is how
our seniors ask favors.

I need to do this,

I'm going to solve it.

He says he'll find the money.

All right.

Go.

Go.

You are not able to reach...

Hey.

Don't you feel sorry for Yeon-gyu?

Why is everyone out to get him?

If I stay like this,
will you really leave Yeon-gyu alone?

[Dad]

I want to return this to where it belongs.

I quit.

Are you finished now?

Hayan...

I'm sorry.

What are you sorry for?

Let's go.

Please.

Nothing will happen.

Don't worry.

Crazy fool.

Psycho.

Let go.

Stop it!

Let go, dammit!

Yeon-gyu!

That kid died then anyway.

When he fell in the water.

Yeon-gyu.

Later today, bring him around.
I'll cook him a meal.

Clean that up.

Mom...

Mom...

Hayan.

Hayan...

Yeon-gyu...

I'm sorry.

I thought something happened to Hayan.

I looked all over, but couldn't find her.

I tried to do better...

Yeon-gyu, I'm sorry.

I didn't mean to do it...

I thought something happened to Hayan...

I couldn't find Hayan... and I...

I can't remember... why I...

I said, let's go together.

[Farewell to Myeongan City]