Production Funding Kim Woo-Taek
Funding management Jung Tae-Sung
Produce Lee Seung-Jae
When the woman saw that the fruit of tree was good for food
and pleasing to the eye and also desirable for gaining wisdom,
she took some and ate it, she has offered her husband...
with some fruit and he ate it as well
Temptations are fun.
You have no idea what fun they can be.
They always begin like games.
Why avoid them?
The Scarlet Letter
HAN Suk-gyu
LEE Eun-joo
SUNG Hyun-ah
UHM Ji-won
Written and Directed by Daniel H. BYUN
Shush!
Shut up for 8 seconds.
You know what Pace means?
Peace! Huh?
God, give us peace!
Dead with a smashed head?
That's no peaceful way to die.
Are you in peace?
Wow, On this great day huh?
Think I'm in peace on my way to see a smashed head?
By the same token,
whoever smashed his head wouldn't be in peace either.
Fuck!
- HAN Studio... - Captain.
Found any clues?
- Good morning Captain. - Hey.
- Captain - Huh?
- Its this way - Okay
It's only been a few hours.
The body is still stiff.
A murder weapon?
Something hard like a brick.
- Did you look for it? - It's gone.
- You sure? - Sir?
- When I got... - Take a note.
Okay.
"A murder weapon rarely leaves the crime scene. "
I will find some uniforms to search the area.
Tell them to pay extra attention to trashcans and manholes.
AHN, who found the body?
His wife.
Should I sit there?
Did you kill your husband?
Taking the fifth won't do you any good.
When I got back,
I found him on the floor.
- Where did you go? - The market.
What did you buy?
Didn't you go to the market...
to buy things?
- Some bean sprouts. - For how much?
- 2 dollars. - You have a lover, don't you?
Were you cheating on him?
Never.
You have a criminal record.
March 1999, at the mall...
I tried on a pair of shoes
and I forgot to pay.
I was gonna pay.
But they didn't trust me.
A cup of coffee?
Shit.
That's enough.
Come sit.
I'm out of aftershave.
- Already? - Yeah
You use it for body oil, or what?
Damn, the deposit rate has dropped again.
- Here. - Thanks
The doctor's appointment is at 2 today, right?
- It's tomorrow. - Huh?
Wait. Come here.
Hold still.
Let me listen to my son.
Purte He was our patron. A fine gentlemen.
Any domestic problems?
Did they have issues?
They seemed fine.
He was loaded...
and wasn't a womanizer.
They didn't have a child. Then again...
A little bird told me he wasn't shooting blanks.
What do you mean?
She got so many abortions
behind his back.
That's what I heard.
Yeon-shim?
She's so clumsy!
Get these gentlemen some snacks.
She bought bean sprouts around 4 yesterday.
- Do you remember? - Think hard.
- I can't - She bought them from you.
- Can't you remember? - I don't remember anything.
- Leave me alone. - AHN!
- AHN, that's enough. - Go away!
Recoil.
Recoil spring.
Magazine, End, slide... Check!
21 seconds shit!
What's the point? We hardly use it.
CHO,
you know what lured me into the police academy?
This! Huh?
Sig Sauer P-226.
This was what.
They sell these at the marts in America though.
- Checked the insurance? - Yes.
He bought a policy recently.
- Life policy? - Yes, for half a million.
- The beneficiary is his wife? - Bingo!
This is almost too easy.
It's so obvious.
Take a note.
'They never smash heads
like that just for money. '
These days...
they cut fingers off for a few hundred bucks.
- Aren't you writing it down? - Sure
What about the wife?
She helped her husband with the studio.
She must be seeing someone. Check into it.
Put one of our men on her.
AHN is out there.
Get your ass out too!
Listen to the baby's heartbeat.
Head, trunk, Feet...
This is the spine.
The baby is moving a lot.
Fantastic!
Looks like an alien.
- Nurse? - Yes?
Thank you very much
Congratulations, Su-hyun.
Here's the prescription.
- Just a second. - Sure.
- Did you see the baby on sonogram? - Yes
When?
Come on, tell me quickly.
What?
Okay.
- Keep an eye on him. - Okay.
This is the list of food to avoid
during the pregnancy.
You don't drink, do you?
Another abortion isn't good. Take care of yourself.
Excuse me!
Who is it?
Turn off the water, will you?
It's leaking downstairs.
Did you turn it off?
Fuck!
KIM Hyuk-ju!
Shit.
How much did you get?
From whom?
The lady from the studio!
She'll pay you the rest later?
You bought that?
What the fuck! I didn't get anything!
We have pictures, punk.
Bullshit! You're writing a novel.
Playing tough?
- Look here. - Don't hit me!
You're messing with the wrong guy.
Whatever!
You lay your hand on me again, and I'm so suing you.
Listen.
Didn't I tell you to make it quick...
so we could eat?
Four prior convictions.
A month out of the joint...
and you don't get it?
Your prints were found at the crime scene.
We have pictures of you taking money from her.
Tell us how much she promised you...
for killing her husband! Motherfucker!
- Captain. - What?
Any orders for me?
What orders? This is no restaurant!
Let's give it a change.
Make it two-five time.
Okay?
These are all the unpicked-up ones
in the period of one month.
You can tell a lot from them.
This one.
This family took a trip for the first time in a while.
I think it's the youngest taking pictures.
Maybe this one.
Her big brother must be on leave...
from the army.
This girl is... his girlfriend?
She's not part of the family,
considering she's dressed up...
while the others have shorts on.
I don't watch TV.
- This is more fun. - Ms. JI Kyung-hee.
Aren't you curious how your husband died?
It was a heart attack.
He appeared to have died due to the smashed head.
But there's more to it.
Had the impact affected the brain...
an apnea would've resulted...
As the right part of his head got smashed,
the artery popped which led to hemorrhage.
It seems that he tried hard to breathe,
or kept spitting out words...
for help.
Not only was there blood on the floor,
but his mouth to his lungs were filled with blood too.
That caused the cardiac arrest.
In other words, a heart attack.
That's the cause of death.
You don't find it interesting?
Did you guys get along?
We were okay.
You're married, you must know.
Problems are often overlooked...
to keep the marriage together.
How come no children?
I'll call you back soon.
I learned you'd had abortions. Quiet a few times.
Why?
How'd he find out?
It's me.
I told you I'd call you back.
I'm busy tonight.
Yes.
Do I have to tell you?
Yes.
No, I'm not home.
I'll call you back later. Bye.
Who is your lover?
What do you mean?
You know KIM Hyuk-joo right?
How much did you offer?
Did you offer fair split?
What is this all about?
KIM Hyuk-soo confessed it all.
What? He threaten me
Ah, there must be somebody responsible for murder
Are you always like this?
Why did you give him the money then?
My husband promised to do so.
That money was mean to be his.
Then you should've told so before.
I did not want to be involved in a mess
Well, investigations will tell the truth.
If I have to go to the office I will.
Will you...
be easier to confess for your crime at the office?
You're not doing your lover...
any good by keeping quiet.
Tell me.
Have you ever hated your wife?
No particular reason.
You're just sick of her.
I thought it would pass.
For 5 years.
But it never did.
I'll get back to you.
- Call. - I will.
Not me.
The lady you talked to earlier.
She must be waiting...
...for your call.
- Come in - Hello
- Bean sprouts please. - For how much?
- 2 dollars please. - Okay.
Su-hyun.
Most people put them in boiling water.
But I do it differently.
Over bean sprouts...
I pour boiling water.
This way they stay fresh.
Here you go.
Lets see
It's a killer!
Try it.
- What you heard at the clinic... - What?
I will get it.
Hello?
Hey, CHO.
What's going on?
I guess my cell phone is out of battery.
We'll talk tomorrow.
Bye, CHO.
He...
I'm sure he's innocent.
He would come quite often. Once a week.
Keep going.
I think...
He had a crush on me.
I'm sorry. Are you okay?
Sure.
I was just testing my camera.
You have my apology.
It's okay.
Why'd you take pictures of your feet?
His feet?
His own bare feet.
The whole roll.
I thought they were pretty.
That was the beginning.
Hands at first.
Then the shoulders.
Maybe...
That's how he hits on girls.
You know what?
It's quite boring sitting alone at the studio.
He started keeping me company...
and I was glad.
Even thankful.
Thank you. Bye
Bye!
- What was it? - Me.
- Who took these? - You told him?
No, I couldn't.
I have no idea why I'm in those pictures.
That was the last roll from him.
I was gonna develop them when my husband was gone.
Kyung-hee, I love you
Did he see this too?
He got furious.
What's going on here?
Who the hell is he?
Don't you know?
They're from customers.
It's the same goddamn jerk!
What's wrong with you?!
Why'd he take your picture?
I don't know! I really don't!
But he didn't believe me.
When I got back from the market...
- How do I look? - Gorgeous!
Su-hyun.
Look who's here! Ka-hee, it's been so long.
- Hi. - Hi.
You were fabulous.
Here. Come on.
Go ahead.
You haven't changed a bit.
Same old you from college.
Look at Su-hyun.
Who would think she's married?
Once she becomes a mom, it'll be a different story.
Gosh, are you expecting?
Congratulations!
That's really great.
- Congratulations. - Thanks.
One, Two, Three
What's up, CHO?
Amen!
Sorry, Father. I have to take this call.
- See you at church. - Sure. Bye.
To you who are loved,
and to myself who's become an intruder.
Where are you?
Five o'clock!
- What do you say? - What?
If a familiar song is heard when you don't expect it,
you feel exhilarated
like having an orgasm.
Did I give you that tonight?
I remembered.
What?
Do you remember
when we went to the opening of this wine cafe?
But it was under construction with nobody around.
- It was then. - What?
Hesitating whether to leave,
we did it on the stairway.
One side of the wall was glass.
And you said...
'Having sex looking down at people outside,'
'It feels like doing the treadmill at the gym. '
I did?
- It was that night. - What about it?
I'm positive.
When I got home that night,
my cat cried hard into the night.
Until dawn...
What's your point?
I'm 4 weeks pregnant.
This is like a celebration party for me.
Why follow me?
Take your precious wife home.
- What's going on? - What?
That you're here.
Why? I wasn't supposed to be?
Don't forget. Su-hyun and I are friends.
- Should I come with you? - Where?
The hospital.
I can't believe I got knocked up at this age.
Silly me, huh?
Should I keep it?
What do you say?
Some babies are blessed from the womb.
And others have to fear...
What do you want me to do?
Nothing!
Keep living happily with her as you have.
I'm not a home wrecker!
If I minded sharing you,
I would've left you...
when you decided to marry her.
Stop it, God damn it!
You think I'm happy?
What is it you want? The baby?
Keep it then!
What is this?!
Are you trying to screw me?
- How long? - Sir?
How long since the murder?!
5 days.
You know it's considered unsolved past a week's mark.
Solve it within this week!
- Hey, Captain Lee. - Sir?
- You only have 3 days. - Okay.
Get moving!
JUNG Myung-sik is in Japan?
Yes, the school confirmed...
the seminar was set long ago.
He's coming back tomorrow?
Right, arriving at 10:40
Tomorrow morning...
Captain.
Yeah?
Reporters are talking.
We can't hold KIM Hyuk-ju forever.
Release him.
I don't wanna see you.
Ka-hee...
Let go! I'm showering.
I got you something.
- Ka-hee... - Let go!
- Ka-hee, I am... - Let go! Let go!
I'm sorry.
Hands off, you bastard!
Listen to me!
How could you tell me to abort...
Why'd you come to the concert?
- I'm sorry. - Let Go!
It's all my fault.
I'M SORRY, okay?!
I'm sorry.
I love you, Ka-hee.
- I love you. - I do too
I love you too.
You're all mine! I own you!
- I love you. - I love you too.
I love you so much.
So much!
I love you. I love you.
Done. Left foot.
Wish I had a son like you.
To cut your toenails?
Fine, I'll cut your toenails for the rest of your life.
Sleep over.
You come and go whenever you feel like.
What's my place, a rest stop along the highway?
And you don't pay me.
- Money? How much do you want? - What?
Your money is no good.
What do you want then?
- Leave your heart with me. - My heart?
Give me your hand.
Here. My heart.
- Ki-hoon. - What?
You need to gain weight.
Are you sure you're a cop? You have no muscles.
Don't rub it in!
- Come on in. - No way!
I'm cold.
Wait up, Ka-hee.
Do you love Su-hyun?
I do.
She loves me too.
Are you sure?
You think you know her well?
She's not like us.
"Us"?
You think we're the same?
She's just different.
Have you interrogated her, Captain LEE?
Assuming she loves you...
because she fits into your life...
Isn't it too dangerous?
I'm not seeing you cause I have issues with her.
While I see you,
I do my best to her.
You do? In what sense?
Fucking me hard,
and keeping a beautiful family with her?
Then...
Should I tell her?
What?
That you sound like a cat reaching an orgasm.
That you like me from behind...
Want some water?
No thanks.
Smoking right after sex?
You're so bad.
Su-hyun, sleeping?
My Heart
Hello?
Yes?
Captain!
Yes, we picked him up at the airport.
Yes.
This picture. You took it, didn't you?
It was found at the scene.
And you left the country And you left the country on the same day.
This belongs to my son who goes to primary school.
He wrote it on the ground and asked me to shoot it
for his girlfriend in class.
And my trip was scheduled last semester.
You took pictures of JI Kyung-hee.
- Who? - The female owner of the studio!
- You took her pictures. - No
Don't play hard ball.
You took her pictures!
She asked me to.
Cut the crap!
She brought us pictures you took and told us everything.
She asked me to!
She was so serious I agreed.
It wasn't porn.
I took nude pictures of her. Is that a crime?
Nude?
You took nude pictures of her?
So you're telling me
JI Kyung-hee
asked you to take pictures of her in the nude?
Look, Detective.
I have a family.
Honestly, it's embarrassing...
to even be here.
Kyung-hee, right?
I think she had a crush on me.
I'm sorry.
I was testing my camera.
Why didn't you tell me?
I could've been your model.
Anything wrong?
You memorized my name and phone number!
Of course you come every week!
Why'd you take pictures of your feet?
Of all the pictures,
she showed so much interest in my nude ones.
Why'd you keep going back?
You're a man. Put yourself in my shoes.
She's pretty and mysterious.
It's not a bad thing for a girl to be aggressive.
So I kind of enjoyed it.
You play at a concert hall,
and I sing at a basement cafe.
We've turned out so differently.
- Tomato juice? - For her.
Coffee is mine.
Thanks.
Why not drinking it?
It's pretty good. Try it.
You're seeing Ki-hoon lately?
Change the subject.
I've had enough.
With what?
- Ka-hee, please... - Please what?
Tell me.
You like the way you live?
Didn't you tell me?
Taking pictures frees your soul...
...like a little boy.
Please.
She said her husband was out of town
and asked me to take pictures of her in the nude.
I thought it was too much so I refused at first.
Then again, I sometimes hire a professional model,
and she was volunteering.
So you did?
Mind giving me one?
Don't you like the thrill?
I do.
Getting there...
is more fun than being there.
Don't you have that experience?
Fucking is good,
but the feeling after you come...
I didn't sleep with her.
- Talk to me. - Yes Sir.
It's true he was at the library. His library card confirms it.
What if he lent it to someone?
Keep digging for witnesses.
And check out his wife too.
- Yes Sir - Okay.
What now?
You know what?
It's quite boring sitting alone at the studio.
He started keeping me company...
and I was glad.
Even thankful.
That was the beginning.
Hands at first.
Then the shoulders.
What do you think it meant?
Maybe...
He wanted to sleep with me.
Tell him about our rule.
One more for the loser!
- Cheers! - Cheers!
Come on!
You lost! One more shot!
Sorry about that.
Give it here.
- Captain - What?
Let me drink just beer.
Shut up.
You don't mix liquor.
But once you do, you go all the way.
Take a note!
1. You don't mix liquor.
2. Shut up and drink.
Whoever finishes last gets one more.
- Okay - Sure.
Ka-hee.
It's me.
Finger on the pad please,
Try again please,
Finger on the pad please,
Try again please,
What the...
Ka-hee!
It's me! Open the door!
Ka-hee!
It isn't easy for me either.
I can't even buy you the ring you want so badly.
Su-hyun got an abortion without me knowing.
So open the goddamn door!
Open it!
It's me!
- Su-hyun, I... - Please.
I want a divorce.
19 seconds.
Gosh, you waited...
for too long. I'm so sorry.
Let me.
I'm so sorry. Just so many customers!
What kind of style...
- Sister. - Yes?
Where's Hyuk-ju?
Who is...
Where's Hyuk-ju?
I don't know. I swear!
Where can I find him?
I really don't know.
I miss him too!
Name's OH Yeon-shim. They met at the bar.
Hyuk-ju is crazy about her.
Where can I find her?
I'm not sure.
I heard she works at a cafe called Purte.
I met the studio owner through my boss.
He offered to buy me...
an apartment if I gave him a child.
It wasn't killing a baby, but giving life to one.
But Hyuk-ju completely lost it
when I told him.
I didn't get it. I'd be carrying the baby, not him!
What the fuck...
it seems there is nobody that she meets?
What about the photos then?
Kyung-hee I love you?
I have all the evidences You fuck-head!
Can't you do anything right?
I was trying to be nice on you for Yeon-sim
Shit-heads like you...
and a hoe Yeon-sim, that bitch...
you are all retarded assholes
I met him later that day.
Watching 'Kisses' on TV, he said out of the blue...
I smashed his fucking head.
Yeah... No...
Didn't you used to run the show in the morning?
I see.
Thanks.
Estimated time of death?
The line is busy...
Should we break up?
God damn it!
Let's eat out tonight.
I'm getting off early.
Let me have some of yours.
Oh this!
Shoes for our baby.
They're pink.
I think I want a girl now.
I bought you a doll but...
forgot to get it out of the trunk.
You'll like it.
Bye.
A Letter of Commendation This commendation is for your determination...
with patriotism and commissions to...
control violence and drugs crimes in the country
You look great in uniform.
- You look good too. - Thank you
- Congratulations, Captain. - Thanks.
- Uh... Captain? - Yeah
Should I take one of you?
Oh, he's Detective CHO?
Hi, the real Detective CHO.
Sometimes, I'm Detective CHO too.
Mind taking a picture?
- Of us together. - Sure
One, two...
Pretty good.
Wanna go in there?
Motel
We need to talk.
You got a commendation. It's your day.
Let's not waste it in a dim motel room.
I have something to tell you.
It's my birthday.
Don't say anything to ruin it.
Happy Birthday.
You didn't remember!
Happy Birthday to you.
Happy Birthday, Dear Ka-hee
Happy Birthday to you.
No birthday present?
- What'd you do that for? - I don't know...
- This is fun. - Come on, it's not.
- Stay still! - Does it hurt?
- Move your leg a bit. - Okay now?
- A little more. - There?
Lucky it's not so cold
It would be terrible if it was winter
We won't die in here like this won't we?
Don't talk like that
We are not far away from the main road
What would people say when they open up the trunk?
Your trousers are half open...
and my skirt is up to the waist
What is this?
Should I strip you?
Stay still
- Keep still - It hurts
Can you move your legs?
You see anything?
Never been in here before.
Hold this for me.
Fuck! Its hot!
What for?
You gonna shot?
What's this?
I can't breathe.
God damn it!
He stayed out last night.
No, not a single word.
Okay, thanks.
Recoil...
If we're found dead,
we'll make the news, won't we?
What would they call it?
The end of a dirty liaison?
Magazine...
No.
Some might think we chose to die together.
- Slide... - Dearest Captain...
Commits double suicide with a singer...
Ka-hee.
Do me a favor.
Move your hand.
"Kisses"4:05 Estimated time of death?
What about 'Kisses'!
So after killing HAN, hyuk-joo went into the motel...
and saw 'kisses' with yeon-sim
that’s 4:05!
But estimated time of death is at 5!
We have to get out.
Can we?
I am going to We have to!
Don't wanna die like this?
Don't worry.
The world will pity us.
Not everyone can die this tragically.
Stop talking about dying!
Su-hyun will come through
as if nothing ever happened.
Even if we die together,
she'll manage to be so calm.
What's wrong with you?! Stop talking about dying!
This is nice.
Ki-hoon, are you hurt?
- Let me see. - Please leave me alone.
Let me see...
I think it's morning.
How nice.
I finally got my wish.
That I woke up with you in the morning.
Ki-hoon, are you okay?
Are you aright?
Ka-hee?
Ka-hee, are you home?
Did anybody come?
Su-hyun! What are you doing here?
Have you guys met?
She's Su-hyun. We went to high school together.
He is...
A friend of mine. Name's LEE Ki-hoon.
Are you happy with Su-hyun?
Are you happy with her?
She loves me.
Does she?
I...
I love you too.
Everybody that I love...
They all have rings on.
As if...
As if they'd been born with one on.
Does she have the same ring...
as yours?
I have to get out of here.
I have to get out of here!
She's waiting.
I have to get out of here! She's waiting!
She's waiting?
Yes, she's waiting.
- For whom? - Please let me out
Didn't I tell you?
You don't know her.
I...
...loved...
...my friend.
When it began...
I don't remember.
One thing I know is...
I initiated it.
No, I loved it.
It's been a happy time
Even if my life had ended then...
I wouldn't have been unhappy.
When I met you,
a whole new world opened.
My life took a different course,
but Su-hyun...
I was afraid...
that will leave me if she get married
Yeah you choose Su-hyun
Su-hyun is the funny one
By marrying that man...
I wanted to keep Ka-hee.
Should I move to America and raise the baby?
In fact, I've already named the baby.
It's Jin-ju.
Jin-ju
Tacky?
It means 'Pearl' in English.
Like that...
ingle mom's girl in 'The Scarlet Letter. '
I'll raise her like an angel
where nobody knows us.
In the forgotten memory
The thought of you
Too painful to remember
Look how lonely I am
See how empty...
Ki-hoon, look at this.
I'm bleeding.
I'm bleeding from down there!
Oh God!
My baby!
Get me out of here!
My poor baby!
I have to get out!
Shut the fuck up, you skank!
I'm scared.
I'm so scared.
I wish I could die in my sleep.
Will you help me do that?
- Please kill me. - What’s wrong?
My stomach hurts too much.
I don't like the pain. Please kill me.
- Please end my pain. - I can't
You do it. You brought this on yourself.
Leave me alone.
You peed and shitted in your pants and still wanna live?!
You fucking bastard!
You got us into this mess. It's your fucking fault!
Please kill me. I don't like the pain.
I'm so scared.
I'm scared like hell. Please kill me.
Ka-hee, don't!
I'm sorry! It's my fault!
- I'll kill my self - No, don't kill yourself!
I'll be scared alone!
- Don't cry. - Don't die
It's okay. Don't cry.
- Don't... - No, No
Don't cry. Don't cry...
It's okay.
It's all my fault.
I could've met someone else
if I had wanted to.
I'm sorry.
But I couldn't.
Eating something delicious, I thought of you and cried.
Waking up at night, I missed you like crazy.
'Please let me stay with him
for the rest of my life. '
I prayed every day and night.
I'm sorry, Ka-hee.
- No. - I'm sorry.
It's okay. Don't worry.
I don't wanna get any lower.
No! No, Ka-hee!
I couldn't be happier. So please do it for me.
It's okay.
- It's okay. - No!
That punk...
Please... Please let me live.
Captain?
Captain!
CHO, get over here quick!
Captain!
It's me AHN.
Hurry up, CHO!
Captain!
Hang it there!
Get clothes for him!
I'm sorry.
I'm so sorry.
It's my fault
- Are you okay? - It's all my fault
Captain!
Captain! Captain!
AHN!
Come on, Captain!
Captain, stop it!
Let Go!
The gun! Get the gun!
Take the gun from him!
Shit...
Captain!
Two days...
I had spent two more days with Ka-hee.
The smell of her blood...
In the mean time,
I told the police she had killed herself.
Nightmares haunt you forever.
When do you wanna move by?
The faster, the better.
It might take a while to find a buyer
with the economy so sluggish.
- I'm counting on you. - Sure I'll give you a call.
- Okay. Bye. - Bye
I'm selling the studio.
I can't run it alone.
I've left the force.
I can't believe I put away the wrong guy.
Then again, he's been in jail. He'll do just fine.
Sorry I brought it up. It's all over.
Is this called 'Our Lady of Grace'?
Different names for different postures, right?
Tell me.
What can I do?
Kyung-hee, I love you
You said it wasn't for me.
I checked with the school his son goes to.
No girl named Kyung-hee in his class.
It doesn't matter now.
JUNG Myung-sik... Did you love him?
If I loved him...
If I loved him, I'm forgiven?