Five Senses of Eros (2009) - full transcript

Five assorted tales of love in modern Korea.

Presented and distributed
by Synergy

Produced by Daisy Entertainment
and Culture Cap Media

Five Senses of Eros

Why there?

Why can't it be
a romantic place?

It's Friday night and
the traffic is bumper to bumper.

It had to be downtown
during rush hour?

So we could come up
with excuses...

...for standing somebody up
at the last minute?

Hello?

It's freezing.



Why don't we pick
a place to go?

"We"?

May I have
your attention, please?

A KTX bound for Busan
at 7130...

Hello?
Yes, boss.

I'm at the train station
to go to Busan.

I'll take care of it.

Yes. Okay.

The opening ceremony footage
should be finished by today.

I'll have KIM deal with it.

We're moving to the reception
after the opening ceremony.

We might have issues
with security.

It's too far to walk,
and too close to use vehicles.

Beautiful legs.



A buddy of mine got
married recently.

He met his wife on a place
coming back...

...from a business trip
in Tokyo.

For those traveling alone...

...a seat number is like
a lottery number.

As soon as somebody
sits next to you...

...you'll know what you won.

A formal suit
of good quality.

The balance of black and brown.

Her job must involve dealing
with upscale customers.

Shades on her head in winter...

She doesn't care
about what others think.

Or she cares too much
about how she looks.

What arouses men the most?

For some, it's long legs
in sexy stockings.

Or a firm ass in a tight skirt.

For others,
it's long fingers holding a pen.

Or unpainted fingernails.

Or the movement of eyes
reading something.

Shouldn't you know
your SSN by heart?

What?

It's a business
registration number.

For tax purposes...

On a business trip?

Yes. To Busan.

What am I doing?

I tell my friends
a conversation with girls...

...should always end
with a question.

You know what?

Thanks for earlier.

Where are you going?

There you go.

To Cheonan.

Oh, I see.

That's all I have to say?
"Oh, I see"?

Two coffees, please.

I got this for you.

Sorry.
I don't drink coffee.

Okay.

Just one.

We're arriving
in Cheonan shortly.

Already?

Speed and romance
never go together.

Now it's time to check
my lottery ticket.

Be a man and go after her.

Only the brave win
the beauty.

No, I'm a highly
educated man.

Think of the opportunity cost.

If I'm late for the meeting,
I'm screwed.

Be reasonable.

It was the reason that led
Era of Romanticism.

Excuse me?

Excuse me?

Forget it.
What shall I do now?

I thought you were
going to Busan.

When are you doing it?

I mean going back
to Seoul.

Hold on.

Hello?

Freudian Slip.

This is a perfect example.

"When are you doing it?"
I'm helpless.

How embarrassing.

I told you about that
at the meeting. No.

Hold on a second.

What I meant to say is...

Here's what.

Give me a call
when you know what to say.

Are you there?

Hungry?
It's almost done.

I hope you like it.

Okay.

It looks good.

A marriage. It's a social consent
for a couple to have sex.

You're here.

Yeah.

You said you were busy.

I've come for her food.

I tried this wine in Italy
after the film festival.

Brunello di Montalcino.
It's really good.

Brunello?

Do you like wine?

No, I only drink Soju.

- Tell me.
- What?

When will I have a nephew?

Shut up and eat.

It'll ruin her body.

You're unbelievable.

When will I have
a sister-in-law?

So you can slave her?

Sure.
Why not?

Are you seeing anybody?

No. I'm not...

It tastes weird.

Good for me.

It's kind of flat.

- It's okay.
- No, it's not.

I mean...

There's no taste to it.

Do you think
it's the ingredients?

Hello?

Hello?

Yes?

Hold on a second.

What I mean to say is...

Here's what.

Call me when you know
what to say.

Okay.

What a flop.

Should I back down?

Or what?
What else can I do?

Oh, the brave don't
win the beauty.

They just miss the train.

No, give up.
Don't go after her.

Damn my body!
It's moving on its own.

Don't talk to her.
Don't!

Excuse me?

Forget it.
What shall I do now?

If I wanna call you...

...when I know what to say.

I need your number.

Wow, it worked.

A curator?

I don't know
if you remember me.

We met on a train.
And you gave me your number.

Sorry I didn't...

Why is he out there?
It's cold.

Let me tell him.

In front of
Galleria Dept. Store?

Which one?
It has two buildings.

All right. Okay.

Hello?

Hello?

It's freezing.
Why don't we pick a place to go?

"Well begun is half done."
Such a romantic saying.

Do you like wine?

Do I like wine?
I love it.

Which one do you like?

Pick one.
Something not too dry.

The only wine
that I know is...

Do you have Brunello
from Italy?

We do have it,
but it's a bit pricey.

Recommend me
something else quickly.

Can I recommend
something else?

Sure.

Try Rene Barbier.
It's good.

And on sale.

Damn it.
You had to say that?

Brunello, please.

Filled the glass too much
and drank it too quickly.

Bull made sure
I kept my pinky lifted...

...when I held the glass.

What did you go to
Busan for?

An IOC meeting will be held
there next month.

What's important here is...

...how to make my job
sound more interesting...

...instead of boring her
with what I really do.

Who I am is less important
than how she views me.

My ego might feel betrayed...

...as its existence is
completely denied...

...by the untruthful master.

What a philosophical night.

What show are you
working on?

A photographer named
Blare Kitchener.

I don't think
you know him.

A chance!
Oh, he focuses on human relationships...

...in pure and innocent state...

...without any images
covering them?

No?

Am I wrong?

No, you're not.

But I could tell
you just memorized it.

Frankly... I know nothing
about a modern art.

I know you got that
from our website.

I wrote it.

God, I got caught
red-handed.

He does models
in ads or magazines...

...without any accessories
worn on them.

Just their faces.

So people can see them
for what they are.

To save the human nature...

That's right. You're good.

Should we try it?

What?

My favorite season
is summer.

Ding-dong-dang-

It's my turn.

My favorite color is red.

Your tie is red.

So is your muffler.

I don't really like red.

But a red tie for a suit is
often an easy choice.

I prefer Korean food
to pastas.

I prefer dramas
to action flicks.

I would choose work
over love.

I like her lips.
Neither too fat nor thin.

I...

I fell in love at hello
on a train.

Ditto.

I like steamed crabs.

I don't like them.

My mom always
made a crab stew.

I like it that way.

Either way, it's crabs.

I Still don't like it.

Al right.
Let's go somewhere else.

Come on.

- Did you like the wine?
- Absolutely.

Hey. Me?

I'm on a date.

My colleague is in Amsterdam
on business.

A computer file she had
had been broken.

It won't take long.

Amsterdam...
What a lovely town.

If she were in New York...

...she might not have
asked her for help.

I'm out of wine.
ls cognac ok?

It doesn't matter.

A good view, isn't it?

My friend and I rented it
for a studio.

After she got married,
I kept it for myself.

Give me 30 minutes.

Don't mind me.
Go ahead.

I'm sorry.

She puts her hair in a bun
and starts working.

He looks out the window,
drinking cognac.

Watching the city
lit with colorful lights...

...he sees her reflection
in the window.

What would be happening
in other parts of the city?

Meeting somebody...
Falling in love...

Feeling comfortable...
Falling asleep...

Falling asleep...

Cognac is quite strong.

As gently as possible.

Not too much tongue.

Those rules mean nothing
at this moment.

What will this kiss lead to?

No answer is needed.

I just kiss. Therefore I am.

Two people being one...

If it's her that I like...

...not sex itself,
...it can be called love.

I like her love handle.

That! have my hands on it
is a sign of love.

We're exploring each other
through the five senses.

A human relationship
in its pure state...

...without any images
covering it.

What a philosophical night.

I can'! believe
what I did.

A stranger is asleep
in my bed.

Was I too aggressive?

Look at this chiseled face.

So handsome.

And cute.

A goatee grew overnight.

His beautiful voice
comes from here?

He's sleeping
as if nothing happened.

Can he be thinking
what I'm thinking?

Me, I'm Here

"ye-um?

I'm home, Hye-lim.

Is she in the room?

Hye-lim?

All the lights are on.

Did she go out?

Hye-lim?

I missed you!

How are you, babe?

Let me dry your hair.
Turn around.

Like this.

We shouldn't.

Okay.

Put it down a bit.

- Stop it.
- You're so adorable.

Okay, okay.

When do you find me sexy?

When you're in your birthday suit.

When are you happy?

When you hold me
in your birthday suit.

I wanna do it.

I wanna do it all the way.

No.

Hye-lim, look at me.

The doctor said we shouldn't.

You know that.

For over 4 days?

How much do I get
for the surgery?

I'll call you back
when the document is ready.

Okay. bye.

"ye-um?

Hey-lim?

Are you here?

Hye-lim?

Hye-lim?

There you are.

Why'd you stop looking
for me?

You won't look for me
anymore?

Hye-lim?

Hye-lim?

Where is she? Hye-lim?

There you are.

You'll be okay.
Don't be scared.

Wanna take your PJs?

I won't need them.

It feels as if we were going
on a trip.

I'll take this.

What about the lipstick?

I won't be able to shower,
and I don't wanna stink.

Throw in your cologne, too.

So I can smell it
when I miss you.

I'll be right by you.
Don't worry.

Let's go.

Hye-lim?

Won-sik, how are you?

No.

It's okay.
I should've called you.

Sure, I'm fine.

No. I had her cremated.

Okay, I'll stay in touch.

Okay. bye.

What's wrong?

Damn it!

I'm sorry.

- Cut it.
- Cut!

Let's redo it.

You strangled me!

I'm sorry.

Are you okay?
Mi-jin was too nervous.

Let's redo the scene.

I'm so sorry.

I'll do better.

Let's redo it.

Why'd you get up?

I'm sorry.
I'm sorry.

I'm sorry.

You're my sister.
How could you do this to me?

How-Z?

You killed me
and stole my husband!

Please, forgive me.

I was blinded by lust.

Don't kill me.
Please!

Don't kill me.

Cut.

Look real.

Real...

I was blinded by lust.

Don't kill me.
Please!

Cut.

We're redoing it.

Why?
I thought it was good.

That's...

What the hell is this?

Nobody messed up
this time!

Mi-jin's cry was off.

And the guy moved.

The corpse isn't
supposed to...

Calm down.
We're almost done.

He's an internationally
recognized director.

He must have reasons.

Reasons my ass!

Teach her how to act!

Take 31.

Forgive me.
I was blinded by lust.

Don't kill me.
Please!

Cut.

My gown!

Let's do it again.

We're doing another take!

I need a break.

I'm sorry.

"I'm sorry."
That's all you have to say.

Get the room tone.

We're getting the room tone.

Stay still.

I'm sorry.
Mi-jin is just nervous.

Go easy on her.

How long have you been
in this business?

About 15 years.

It's about time
you should be ripe.

What?

You don't know
how to deal with a director.

What are you saying?

Didn't you see the way
he looks at her?

It's so obvious.

He keeps finding fault with her
to get her attention.

You fix that,
and everything's good.

It's the balance
of Yin and Yang.

Don't I miss
an unripe guy tonight.

Get out.
I'm getting changed.

To kill or not to kill...

Cut.

- To kill or not to kill...
- Cut.

To kill or not to kill...

Cut.

- To kill...
- Cut.

- Not to kill...
- Cut.

That's the question...

Cut.

- That is...
- Action!

Not to kill...

Cut.

That's the question.

To kill or not to kill...

Cut.

To kill or not to kill,
that is the question.

Cut.

To kill or not to kill...

Come on, it stinks!

Take 127.

Action!

To kill or not to kill,
that's is the question.

Cut.

I know it' hard.

No.

Enough for today.

Let me try again.

We have other scenes
to shoot.

AD?

Let's take a break.

BONG?

Let's take a break.

BONG?
I got this for you.

- No thanks.
- It's good for you.

Can you give my niece
your autograph?

My autograph?

Your name?

- It's JUNG Se-eun.
- He's not in a good mood.

Thanks.

BONG?

Do you drink?

Why don't we go out tonight?

Your birthday was
the day before, right?

I got this but never had
a chance to give you. Here.

You shouldn't have...

It's a scarf.

Let me put it on you.

A mirror!

What do you think?

I like the color
and design.

Kuty 33 is a popular brand?

It's top of the line.

Wear it until we crank up.

- AD?
- Yes?

Let's call it a day.
Wrap it up.

We're done for the night!

Being polite won't
get you anywhere.

It's okay. Sit down.

How long have you
been acting?

About 5 years since college.

I've seen so many girls
come and go.

They had nothing
but looks.

What?

They were after glamour...

...but didn't want any pain
that came with it..

Mi-jin has looks
and a good body.

You liked her
when we cast her.

You should know better.

Looks don't do tricks
in this business.

Teach her.
Give her your energy.

We'd appreciate it.

I'll do anything.
I can't quit now.

Please!

Thank you.

God...
What are you thankful for?

I didn't say yes.

Hwa-ran,
Please, teach her.

Please, teach me.

Okay, fine.
Step 1.

Feel for yourself
how attractive you are.

Be confident that
you're sexy and charming.

Rid yourself
of a loser attitude.

The past is gone.
What counts is today.

You're gonna turn
into a sexy icon.

Let your hair loose.

Be revealing enough.

It will spark men's
secret desire.

Eye contact matters
the most.

Look your prey
straight in the eyes.

Now you're reborn.

Cast a killing glance.

No, make it sexier.

Be confident.

That's it.

Cheers.

Let me make...

Bottom's up.

Mi-jin?

I thought you'd be
bored with me.

Mi-jin, sit beside him.

Come on, let's drink.
Bottom's up!

I know you had a long day.

- No.
- Oh,

I forgot I had a meeting.

You can sing and talk.
Have some fun.

Don't mind the bill.
It's on me.

Mi-jin?

Yes?
What do you want?

We did that take 33 times
because of your cry.

Try it for me.

I guess we'll be shooting
all day tomorrow.

Give it some emotion
this time.

It's not about screaming.

No, make it sadder.

Think of yourself
as an alien.

He's obsessed with
a ghost cry.

After 30 shots,
that's all they did.

He must be either gay
or impotent.

Give me your energy.
Please...

I killed them both
and became human.

Cut!

Okay!

Mi-jin, that was good.

Let's do another take.
I can do better.

I'm sorry
we're cranking up today.

Let's do it again.

Let's do it again.

I killed them both
and became human.

Cut! Okay.

We're done.

Dinner is at 6.
Good job, guys!

BONG?

Mi-jin.

I got little something
for you.

You shouldn't have...

You've come a long way.

I guess our practice
at Karaoke paid off.

I was so embarrassed then.

Quite an experience
for me though.

BONG...

Please.

You're warm.

Mi-jin, I love you.

BONG...

The movie isn't done yet.

It needs editing.

Mi-jin...

How do you feel about
your new life?

It's so refreshing.

Let's have a party
of our own.

Sure. Why not?

Why'd you choose me?

You were so helpless
like myself long ago.

When were you chosen?

100 years ago.

I couldn't be more
confident now.

Who will do the editing?

An assistant director.
He's good.

Here, cheers.

Cheers.

Didn't it hurt?
I was in so much pain the first time.

Not really.
I was drunk.

Your blood was so fresh.

BONG'S blood was
a bit salty.

You'll get used to it.

How old are you?

120. Age is just a number.

It's delicious.

That part is good
for your skin.

What if I get hooked
and crave it?

Control yourself. But you must
eat it once every 2 years.

Cause there are many men
who need to go.

Jane... Jane...

Don't talk.

In the End is My Beginning

Remember me?

My daughter tutored you
in high school.

I even cooked for you.

How dare you show up here!

Stop it.

You're nothing but a whore.

Get out of here!

Honey?

Get up.
Breakfast is ready.

Let me sleep some more.

Come on.
Let's eat together.

You know we can't.

Why not?

I'm dead. Remember?

It's a plant.

"Water it and
what you need will grow."

What are you doing here?

How'd you get in?

I've been here for a while.

Get out of here.
Now!

No point kicking me out.
Cause I'll be back.

What's going on here?

Did you call her?

Get out.

- No.
- Now.

Please.

Get out.

Let me stay here.
I'll do anything.

Shut up and leave.

I'm begging you.
Let me stay.

- Please...
- Get out!

Let me stay.

Let me stay...

Please.

Why don't you?

No way.

Give her a break.

I said no!

Let me stay.

Please.

Let her or I'll leave.

Hi.

You can't get over him?

Searching for his memories...

It's not that.

Save it.

That's what you're here for,
isn't it?

I won't touch his things
if it bothers you.

You sure?

Change into that.

It'll bring back
vivid memories of him.

You're killing me.

Make it tighter.

Am I pretty?

You're still so pretty.

What'd you do
after high school?

A lot of things.

I delivered. I cleaned.

I gave manicures.

Then I acted in a few plays.

I did magic, too.

You know what you're best at.

Like what?

Recognize this?

You could've been a porn star.

You were a slut
back in school days.

I wasn't.
You know that.

I thought I did.

Eat it.

Eat it all.

So you can cherish
such a precious memory.

It's some sight to see.

Are you OK?

I'm fine.

Come in.

Hi.

She's just a maid.
Don't mind her.

Draw the tub for us.

Let's go.

Let's go!

Stop it.

Hey! Come up here.

What this is for?

You... favor?

Tie me.

You are for real?

Tie me up.

What are you doing?

Tie me like he tied you.

Tighter.

Come on. Tighter.

Oh, come on.
Are you sure you want...

Tighter! Tighter!
Come on!

You can do better!

Tie me tighter.

Make it tighter.

Tighter.

- I'm get going...
- Where are you going?

Get back here!

It's no fun.

Oh God...

What's wrong with me?

What's that?

In case I couldn't stand
this punishment.

Jung-ha...

It feels weird.

What?

A wife and a lover celebrating
his birthday together.

What a lucky bastard.

Leave now.

What?

Leave.

Stop saying that.

I'd rather kill myself.

I mean it.

It started raining that day
unexpectedly.

All my dad did was magic.

So I didn't expect him
to pick me up.

You stole me an umbrella
from a store.

Right then, a raindrop...

It fell on your forehead
like a God's voice.

And it exploded
over your eyebrows.

So did my heart.

If I could get near you...

...I would've done worse

-than seducing him.
- That's enough.

He might hear you.

Don't make him upset
on his birthday.

When we first kissed...

Stop it.
I don't remember.

My tongue...

When it got into your mouth...

You told me
you heard a bell ringing.

Was it the same
when you kissed Jane?

Yes.

You truly loved him.

Tie me up.

Stop.

I said stop.

Am I not better than him?

You don't arouse me.

Stop it, will you?

Can't you see?

I'm you, Jung-ha.

Awake?

You can leave now.

Thanks.

I have to ask you.

Yes?

Did you know?

Naru didn't...

I know.

Be good.

Hi.

Hey!
You're 30 minutes late.

Why the hell are you late?

God...

Did it hurt?

You're buying.

Excuse me?

You haven't changed.

You either.

We'll have fun today.

Just like we did.

Just today?

Can't a girl eat?

I've never seen a girl
eating like a pig.

The beautiful eat a lot.

Here, eat some.

You won't get it?

Wanna see something funny?

What about Su-jung?

Going together?

We will.
If she decides to.

Is that why
we're doing this?

I just wanted to know
how she feels about me.

What about you?

I wanted to make sure, too.

Make sure what?

What Ji-woon means to me.

I know you like him.

What about him?

He will find out today.

I wonder how it will end.

You've done that before.

I know.
I'll do more today.

What else are you gonna
show me?

Show you?
I don't think so.

I'm sleeping with him today.

You suck in bed.

He's way better.

You're crazy.

You think so?

You don't think you are?

How long have you been
with an art teacher?

Beats me.
I can't remember.

I just can't understand you.

What?

Can you understand
what we're doing then?

Who is it?

It's Yoon-jung.

She's sounding you out.

I don't know.
I don't know.

This is pathetic.
Why'd you suggest this?

You're a fool.
If this will break you up,

you're not meant to be together.

So naive.

What'd he say?

"Do as you please."

He doesn't mean it.

He's just pretending to be cool.

Like you?

I know how I feel
about Su-jung.

What about her?

Tell me.
ls Se-eun ok with this?

How'd you guys HOOK UP?

Sang-min.

Do you wanna...

...kiss me?

What are you trying to pull?

See you tomorrow at school.

I can't believe he did that.

He hasn't called you?

By the way,
where are we going?

We have a thing to do.

We do?

What?

You Okay?

Huh? Yes.

I like it better with Ji-woon.

Of course.
He's your boyfriend.

I'm leaving.

Okay.
Should I walk you?

No, it's okay.

Yoon-jung,
we should take a picture.

Oh, right.

Wait, wait.

What?

Tell me honestly.

What?

Is this your revenge
against Sang-min?

You don't wanna do it?

No, I wanna do it.

You like being with me?

You're no different.

"Do as you please"?

That's me?

Let me see.

It's you.

Let me draw you.
Don't look.

- What is this?
- Wait.

You're making it worse.

Fix mine then.

- Long legs...
- Make them longer.

Like this...

- Why?
- Draw it again.

Stop it.

You're so good.

Don't let it go to your head.

I won't let you win
this time.

Wait.
Let me gather my Ki.

Let's go.

Thanks.

No way.
You're going down.

I wish I could be cool
about this.

I don't think
I can see you again.

Ji-woon.

Let's not do it again.

Yesterday, I couldn't...

You're not supposed
to tell me.

Right.

I love you.

Ditto.

You! "Do as you please"?
What was that?

Get back here!
Ji-woon!

I love you, Yoon-jung!