Four Horror Tales - Hidden Floor (2006) - full transcript
Min-young, a divorced single mother moves onto the fifth floor of a new studio apartment with her six-year-old daughter, Joo-hee. She's concerned when her downstairs neighbor, HAN Chang-soo, says that he cannot tolerate the noise above him, even though the two women live tranquilly. Furthermore, she is anxious about other residents' strange behaviors, never mind the mysterious deaths. Min-young hardens herself mentally after the move into the new house, largely because of her daughter's unprecedented odd behavior and continual run-ins with a bizarre woman. Convinced that Joo-hee has fallen sick and perturbed by the mysterious events around the studio apartment, Min-young looks to disclose the truth by herself...
There are early indications
for all symptoms.
Must find that indication
and take proper action
before it becomes too big.
Is it serious?
I'm not telling you because it's serious,
just pay attention to your kid sometime.
Has Juhee suffered from
atopic dermatitis before?
No, never.
Did you just move recently?
Yes.
To an old apartment complex, right?
No, it's a new residential office complex.
These red marks are from asbestos.
Worry about her respiratory system,
not only her skin.
If asbestos gets into her lung,
then it'll be fatal.
Is that a new house syndrome
or something?
Yes, the problem
with living environment.
Strange though, newer buildings mostly
won't have any asbestos...
Anyhow,
I will give you the prescription for her
Apply the ointment constantly and,
most importantly,
ventilate well.
Hello?
- Chae Min-young?
- Hello, chief
Why aren't you at work yet?
Didn't Mr. Ha tell you?
I'm at the hospital with my sick child.
Min-young, you know how many cases
have immediate deadlines.
Yes, of course.
I was gonna stop by the office later.
It's not just one or two
You know they must be finished
by tonight, right?
Yes, sir.
And you know how important they are?
Yes.
- Please pay attention,
- Yes.
- I'm counting on you, Min-young
- Yes, I'm truly sorry.
Are you going to work?
Yes, dear.
Mommy's coming back right away.
Do repair work?
What for?
My child has atopic dermatitis.
Not one place will do repair work
for a simple atopic symptom!
A simple atopic symptom?
She's really suffering from a symptom
she never had before.
And it's all due to asbestos!
Why are you mad at me for?
Also, nobody uses asbestos
for construction these days.
It's an illegal material.
Our complex is supposed
to be environment-friendly building.
1, 2, 3, 5th floor.
Oops! I'm sorry.
- Ms. Chae Min-young.
- Yes?
Don't bring any personal
related-stuff to your workplace.
I'm terribly sorry.
Juhee, mommy's home.
Why are all the lights off?
I didn't do it.
Aren't you afraid of the dark?
No, I'm always alone anyway.
What are all these?
Juhee.
Juhee, what did you do?
I didn't do it.
Then who did?
Juhee, you shouldn't lie to mommy.
I know you are upset with me
but this makes
it so much harder for mommy.
I told you I didn't do it.
Juhee, that's too much.
Let's stay at Sanghee's place
for a while.
No!
I will never leave this place.
Who is it?
Who is it this late at night?
I told you to keep quiet.
Huh?
I told you to keep quiet here.
Why are you making noises then?
Made noises?
I told you, didn't I?
Told you not to make noises.
Guess you don't take my kind
warnings seriously.
Make noises?
We were sleeping just now!
Even if we made any noises
isn't it rude to behave this way
in the middle of the night?
Rude behavior?
I don't know the meaning of it.
Anyhow, keep quiet or next time
I won't be so kind!
Juhee.
Let's eat.
Juhee.
Juhee, what are you doing?
Where did you get this?
Where did you get this, huh?
It was here.
Why are you lying?
Where did you get this?
It was really here.
What's wrong with you these days?
It was really here!
Hello!
Shoot!
Is anybody home?
Excuse me...
Can you come out for a second?
Come on, get out of the way.
What is it this time?
Huh?
We are not sure yet.
What the fuck!
Gotta perform exorcism or something.
Hey, detective Park.
Hi, how are you?
What happened?
Well, I think it was a drug overdose,
with needles and all.
A drug addict?
All kinds of death here.
So what happens now?
Well, although
it's not a murder case...
since narcotics are involved...
Detective Park,
can't you take care of this quietly?
Sorry, but I can't really say.
I understand
Guess I'll have to talk to Captain Heo.
- Okay, then.
- Detective Park.
- Huh?
- The witness says...
...she saw a woman and a boy.
Are you sure?
Yes.
Shoot, this makes it complicated.
What did he say?
There was a woman and a boy
living in this place.
But they are not here.
We must investigate any cases
involving both death and missing persons.
Have you had a conversation
with the woman?
We never talked,
but I once got lost
after the company dinner
and saw her then.
A company dinner, huh?
You must've had some alcohol, right?
Yes, just a little.
Got drunk and got off on the wrong floor?
I drank but I wasn't intoxicated.
You sure it was this third floor?
Yes, I'm sure.
Have you ever witnessed the woman
and a boy living there in person,
while not intoxicated?
I'm absolutely sure about it
Also the noise from downstairs.
- My daughter...
- Get your acts together lady!
The person living at 304 was single.
What the hell are you talking about.
Sir, please calm down.
Your daughter is the only kid
living in this building.
Checked the entire room, no sign of him
living with a woman and a boy whatsoever.
Detective Park, do you believe her?
Don't start things up.
Come on lady.
You can't come in here.
Get out now!
Juhee, mommy told you not to do that.
You don't even listen to mommy!
I hate you! You're ugly!
You stupid idiot!
I will stab and kill you
I will never like you again.
Hello, sis?
It's me, Min-young.
Juhee, let's go to
Sanghee's house.
No!
We shouldn't be here,
so let go.
I'm staying in this house.
Come on, get up.
- Get up now!
- I'm not leaving here!
Get up
No, I don't want to.
What's wrong with you?
Why are you acting this way?
You're the only one for me.
Please do as I say!
Get up.
- No.
- Get up and let's go.
No, I don't want to.
Step outside, Juhee.
Come on out!
Hi, princess.
Where are you going
with mommy?
It's the weekend
so we're going for a walk
I'm not coming out.
Oh no...
Why is our princess so mad?
Can I get you an ice cream?
Forget it.
Juhee!
I'm so sorry.
Are you okay?
Yes, I'm fine.
So I will see you
next time then.
Get lost!
One of you did something...
Sorry, sis,
but just for few days...
Don't worry.
My husband always gets home late
so there's nothing to worry about.
The bad goblin...
My workload is getting bigger
and Juhee is ill more often.
It's a new environment,
she needs time to get used to it.
I thought it will get better
as time goes by.
But the strange things are
happening so often.
I don't know what to think.
Mommy.
- Mommy.
- Yes, honey.
What the...
Yes.
- Hello?
- Yes.
Chief?
This is Chae Min-young.
Hi, Min-young. I see you're not
at the office again today.
No I'm not.
What's going on?
I should come by
in person to tell you this...
...but I have no choice
but to quit working.
What? Did you say
you're quitting?
Yes.
At this busy time
of the year?
I know, I should at least finish
the work before quitting...
What's going on
with you really?
My daughter is very ill.
Wow construction
Wow construction
Contract
Contractor Han Chang-su
Choi Jong-sik, Kang Hyun-mee
You know, it doesn't
feel right... incident
with Miss Kang from
5th floor and all...
Absolutely no signs of living together
at dead man Han Chang-su's place.
The dead person's name is
Choi Jong-sik.
Hello?
Gil-Cheongjoo Construction
Did you find the information
I asked you?
It wasn't easy but I got it.
Demolition of Saejeong complex
is a classified matter.
I got it because I work for
the subsidiary,
and they told me to
never mention it to anyone.
These are the documents and
pictures from that period.
- Pictures?
- Yes.
Yes, demolition of this Saejeong complex
was full of talks and happenings.
Finally, Wow people sent thugs to
kick out the remaining residents
refusing to go away
from their home.
In midst of it, there was
one person who stayed until the end.
Strangely, that person just walked away
refusing any compensation.
Her name is Park Soon-OK
and she lived in
suite 404, building no. 3.
So you're saying all the incidents
at the complex you live in...
are connected to the demolition
of the apartment three years ago
And what does Ms. Park Soon-OK
have to do with it?
Park Soon-OK, she must've been
murdered by those thugs.
Are you saying the dead woman
named Park Soon-OK...
...came back as a ghost and
began killing those people?
Yes, I'm positive.
Ma'am, their deaths have
nothing to do with murder.
Kang Hyun-mee died from a fall,
Choi Jong-sik died from
an elevator accident.
And Han Chang-su died from a
drug overdose, all confirmed.
You can't just investigate
based on an assumption.
I'm not saying it just
based on an assumption.
Oh my...
Unless it's a sure case
or it has been filed,
it's difficult for us
to conduct investigation.
But people have been
dying lately.
I told you those have nothing
to do with murder.
And you think we have leisure time
to listen to some ghost shit now?
Min-young,
Juhee disappeared.
What, Juhee?
Looked everywhere nearby,
couldn't find her.
When did she disappear?
She was here at lunchtime
then she disappeared...!
Min-young!
I'm never leaving
this place, ever.
Juhee!
Juhee!
Juhee!
Juhee!
Juhee!
Juhee!
Juhee!
Juhee!
Mister.
Juhee's mom, how are you?
Have you seen my daughter?
- Huh?
- My daughter.
Did something happen?
No, I haven't seen her
I can't find her anywhere.
Is that right?
Come to think of it,
I haven't seen her all day today.
I would look for her with you
if not for my store.
I just can't leave it vacant.
Did you call the police?
No, not yet
Don't worry too much,
I'm sure she's around nearby.
Okay, I understand.
Hello? Juhee?
It's me, Jieun.
Hi, what's up?
Got the name of person in
charge of the demolition service.
His name is Park Byung-do,
I'm sending his photo to
your phone now.
Thanks a lot.
Why is my picture here?
Lady, don't forget
your cellular phone.
You...
You killed
Park Soon-OK, right?
Park Soon-OK, that bitch
brought it upon herself.
Had to do the demolition work
and the bitch refused to
leave until the end.
What about my daughter, Juhee?
I don't know where the fuck
your daughter is.
This is not going to
solve everything.
I killed that Soon-OK bitch.
Killing someone like you
is nothing.
Even if you kill me...
...that will not take
care of their grudge.
Grudge? I don't believe
in stuff like that.
Neither did I... until now.
Now it's your turn...
your turn to die.
My turn?
No, it's your turn to die.
Juhee...
Juhee...
Come here, little girl.
No, don't!
Juhee!
Juhee!
Juhee...
Juhee...
Hey little girl,
stop running Juhee...
Juhee...
Hey kid, where are you?
There is no use in hiding.
Juhee!
Mommy!
Juhee!
Juhee!
There's no 4.
Where's 4, mommy?
Guess there's no 4th floor here.
I told you to keep quiet!
Juhee!
Juhee!
Juhee!
Juhee!
Juhee!
Juhee!
Get on it.
Sir, sir...
Isn't that blood?
Juhee.
What's going on?
A boy is dead.
Get rid of it.
Mingu...
my Mingu.
Open your eyes, Mingu...
Mingu.
Mingu! Mingu!
Mingu, my Mingu!
- Hey, get outta here!
- Mingu, get up, please!
What are you going to do?
What are you going to do?
Save him!
What are you going to do now?
Get my Mingu back alive!
What are you going to do?
Mommy...
I know how sorry you are,
how much pain
you went through.
Mommy...
Mommy...
Juhee!
Are you okay?
Are you saying bodies
are buried beneath 504,
so we must dig them up?
Yes, buildings have
spaces between each floor
to block out the noises.
That's where a woman named
Park Soon-OK and her son are buried.
So you are saying all four deaths
in this building
are related to the death
of this Park lady.
Ms. Chae, since all four
related parties are dead now
then the curse is
lifted as well, right?
What she really wants is
for the remains of her son
and her to be brought out.
Chae min-young, are you writing
a novel or something?
Or are you threatening us?
Threatening you?
If not, why are you telling us
the story?
Must dig up the bodies...
would you believe it,
having no evidence whatsoever?
Although we don't do
this generally
but we will give you back the deposit
without the penalty, so just leave.
What are you saying?
I'm saying, just move out.
I'm not telling you this
just to move out of here.
I'm saying you must remove the bodies
of mother and child buried here.
I'm not sure how much
you're getting paid to do this silly shit.
I promise you if you continue
spreading terrible rumors...
...you must be ready to face me
in court for both economic
and psychological damages!
You decide.
Just walk away or
well have a showdown in court.
How could you...
as a human being...!
It's there...
they just don't wanna
believe it, that's all
If you're done,
please give me the keys.
Just forget about it.
Park Soon-OK gets neglected
even she is died.
Let's go.
for all symptoms.
Must find that indication
and take proper action
before it becomes too big.
Is it serious?
I'm not telling you because it's serious,
just pay attention to your kid sometime.
Has Juhee suffered from
atopic dermatitis before?
No, never.
Did you just move recently?
Yes.
To an old apartment complex, right?
No, it's a new residential office complex.
These red marks are from asbestos.
Worry about her respiratory system,
not only her skin.
If asbestos gets into her lung,
then it'll be fatal.
Is that a new house syndrome
or something?
Yes, the problem
with living environment.
Strange though, newer buildings mostly
won't have any asbestos...
Anyhow,
I will give you the prescription for her
Apply the ointment constantly and,
most importantly,
ventilate well.
Hello?
- Chae Min-young?
- Hello, chief
Why aren't you at work yet?
Didn't Mr. Ha tell you?
I'm at the hospital with my sick child.
Min-young, you know how many cases
have immediate deadlines.
Yes, of course.
I was gonna stop by the office later.
It's not just one or two
You know they must be finished
by tonight, right?
Yes, sir.
And you know how important they are?
Yes.
- Please pay attention,
- Yes.
- I'm counting on you, Min-young
- Yes, I'm truly sorry.
Are you going to work?
Yes, dear.
Mommy's coming back right away.
Do repair work?
What for?
My child has atopic dermatitis.
Not one place will do repair work
for a simple atopic symptom!
A simple atopic symptom?
She's really suffering from a symptom
she never had before.
And it's all due to asbestos!
Why are you mad at me for?
Also, nobody uses asbestos
for construction these days.
It's an illegal material.
Our complex is supposed
to be environment-friendly building.
1, 2, 3, 5th floor.
Oops! I'm sorry.
- Ms. Chae Min-young.
- Yes?
Don't bring any personal
related-stuff to your workplace.
I'm terribly sorry.
Juhee, mommy's home.
Why are all the lights off?
I didn't do it.
Aren't you afraid of the dark?
No, I'm always alone anyway.
What are all these?
Juhee.
Juhee, what did you do?
I didn't do it.
Then who did?
Juhee, you shouldn't lie to mommy.
I know you are upset with me
but this makes
it so much harder for mommy.
I told you I didn't do it.
Juhee, that's too much.
Let's stay at Sanghee's place
for a while.
No!
I will never leave this place.
Who is it?
Who is it this late at night?
I told you to keep quiet.
Huh?
I told you to keep quiet here.
Why are you making noises then?
Made noises?
I told you, didn't I?
Told you not to make noises.
Guess you don't take my kind
warnings seriously.
Make noises?
We were sleeping just now!
Even if we made any noises
isn't it rude to behave this way
in the middle of the night?
Rude behavior?
I don't know the meaning of it.
Anyhow, keep quiet or next time
I won't be so kind!
Juhee.
Let's eat.
Juhee.
Juhee, what are you doing?
Where did you get this?
Where did you get this, huh?
It was here.
Why are you lying?
Where did you get this?
It was really here.
What's wrong with you these days?
It was really here!
Hello!
Shoot!
Is anybody home?
Excuse me...
Can you come out for a second?
Come on, get out of the way.
What is it this time?
Huh?
We are not sure yet.
What the fuck!
Gotta perform exorcism or something.
Hey, detective Park.
Hi, how are you?
What happened?
Well, I think it was a drug overdose,
with needles and all.
A drug addict?
All kinds of death here.
So what happens now?
Well, although
it's not a murder case...
since narcotics are involved...
Detective Park,
can't you take care of this quietly?
Sorry, but I can't really say.
I understand
Guess I'll have to talk to Captain Heo.
- Okay, then.
- Detective Park.
- Huh?
- The witness says...
...she saw a woman and a boy.
Are you sure?
Yes.
Shoot, this makes it complicated.
What did he say?
There was a woman and a boy
living in this place.
But they are not here.
We must investigate any cases
involving both death and missing persons.
Have you had a conversation
with the woman?
We never talked,
but I once got lost
after the company dinner
and saw her then.
A company dinner, huh?
You must've had some alcohol, right?
Yes, just a little.
Got drunk and got off on the wrong floor?
I drank but I wasn't intoxicated.
You sure it was this third floor?
Yes, I'm sure.
Have you ever witnessed the woman
and a boy living there in person,
while not intoxicated?
I'm absolutely sure about it
Also the noise from downstairs.
- My daughter...
- Get your acts together lady!
The person living at 304 was single.
What the hell are you talking about.
Sir, please calm down.
Your daughter is the only kid
living in this building.
Checked the entire room, no sign of him
living with a woman and a boy whatsoever.
Detective Park, do you believe her?
Don't start things up.
Come on lady.
You can't come in here.
Get out now!
Juhee, mommy told you not to do that.
You don't even listen to mommy!
I hate you! You're ugly!
You stupid idiot!
I will stab and kill you
I will never like you again.
Hello, sis?
It's me, Min-young.
Juhee, let's go to
Sanghee's house.
No!
We shouldn't be here,
so let go.
I'm staying in this house.
Come on, get up.
- Get up now!
- I'm not leaving here!
Get up
No, I don't want to.
What's wrong with you?
Why are you acting this way?
You're the only one for me.
Please do as I say!
Get up.
- No.
- Get up and let's go.
No, I don't want to.
Step outside, Juhee.
Come on out!
Hi, princess.
Where are you going
with mommy?
It's the weekend
so we're going for a walk
I'm not coming out.
Oh no...
Why is our princess so mad?
Can I get you an ice cream?
Forget it.
Juhee!
I'm so sorry.
Are you okay?
Yes, I'm fine.
So I will see you
next time then.
Get lost!
One of you did something...
Sorry, sis,
but just for few days...
Don't worry.
My husband always gets home late
so there's nothing to worry about.
The bad goblin...
My workload is getting bigger
and Juhee is ill more often.
It's a new environment,
she needs time to get used to it.
I thought it will get better
as time goes by.
But the strange things are
happening so often.
I don't know what to think.
Mommy.
- Mommy.
- Yes, honey.
What the...
Yes.
- Hello?
- Yes.
Chief?
This is Chae Min-young.
Hi, Min-young. I see you're not
at the office again today.
No I'm not.
What's going on?
I should come by
in person to tell you this...
...but I have no choice
but to quit working.
What? Did you say
you're quitting?
Yes.
At this busy time
of the year?
I know, I should at least finish
the work before quitting...
What's going on
with you really?
My daughter is very ill.
Wow construction
Wow construction
Contract
Contractor Han Chang-su
Choi Jong-sik, Kang Hyun-mee
You know, it doesn't
feel right... incident
with Miss Kang from
5th floor and all...
Absolutely no signs of living together
at dead man Han Chang-su's place.
The dead person's name is
Choi Jong-sik.
Hello?
Gil-Cheongjoo Construction
Did you find the information
I asked you?
It wasn't easy but I got it.
Demolition of Saejeong complex
is a classified matter.
I got it because I work for
the subsidiary,
and they told me to
never mention it to anyone.
These are the documents and
pictures from that period.
- Pictures?
- Yes.
Yes, demolition of this Saejeong complex
was full of talks and happenings.
Finally, Wow people sent thugs to
kick out the remaining residents
refusing to go away
from their home.
In midst of it, there was
one person who stayed until the end.
Strangely, that person just walked away
refusing any compensation.
Her name is Park Soon-OK
and she lived in
suite 404, building no. 3.
So you're saying all the incidents
at the complex you live in...
are connected to the demolition
of the apartment three years ago
And what does Ms. Park Soon-OK
have to do with it?
Park Soon-OK, she must've been
murdered by those thugs.
Are you saying the dead woman
named Park Soon-OK...
...came back as a ghost and
began killing those people?
Yes, I'm positive.
Ma'am, their deaths have
nothing to do with murder.
Kang Hyun-mee died from a fall,
Choi Jong-sik died from
an elevator accident.
And Han Chang-su died from a
drug overdose, all confirmed.
You can't just investigate
based on an assumption.
I'm not saying it just
based on an assumption.
Oh my...
Unless it's a sure case
or it has been filed,
it's difficult for us
to conduct investigation.
But people have been
dying lately.
I told you those have nothing
to do with murder.
And you think we have leisure time
to listen to some ghost shit now?
Min-young,
Juhee disappeared.
What, Juhee?
Looked everywhere nearby,
couldn't find her.
When did she disappear?
She was here at lunchtime
then she disappeared...!
Min-young!
I'm never leaving
this place, ever.
Juhee!
Juhee!
Juhee!
Juhee!
Juhee!
Juhee!
Juhee!
Juhee!
Mister.
Juhee's mom, how are you?
Have you seen my daughter?
- Huh?
- My daughter.
Did something happen?
No, I haven't seen her
I can't find her anywhere.
Is that right?
Come to think of it,
I haven't seen her all day today.
I would look for her with you
if not for my store.
I just can't leave it vacant.
Did you call the police?
No, not yet
Don't worry too much,
I'm sure she's around nearby.
Okay, I understand.
Hello? Juhee?
It's me, Jieun.
Hi, what's up?
Got the name of person in
charge of the demolition service.
His name is Park Byung-do,
I'm sending his photo to
your phone now.
Thanks a lot.
Why is my picture here?
Lady, don't forget
your cellular phone.
You...
You killed
Park Soon-OK, right?
Park Soon-OK, that bitch
brought it upon herself.
Had to do the demolition work
and the bitch refused to
leave until the end.
What about my daughter, Juhee?
I don't know where the fuck
your daughter is.
This is not going to
solve everything.
I killed that Soon-OK bitch.
Killing someone like you
is nothing.
Even if you kill me...
...that will not take
care of their grudge.
Grudge? I don't believe
in stuff like that.
Neither did I... until now.
Now it's your turn...
your turn to die.
My turn?
No, it's your turn to die.
Juhee...
Juhee...
Come here, little girl.
No, don't!
Juhee!
Juhee!
Juhee...
Juhee...
Hey little girl,
stop running Juhee...
Juhee...
Hey kid, where are you?
There is no use in hiding.
Juhee!
Mommy!
Juhee!
Juhee!
There's no 4.
Where's 4, mommy?
Guess there's no 4th floor here.
I told you to keep quiet!
Juhee!
Juhee!
Juhee!
Juhee!
Juhee!
Juhee!
Get on it.
Sir, sir...
Isn't that blood?
Juhee.
What's going on?
A boy is dead.
Get rid of it.
Mingu...
my Mingu.
Open your eyes, Mingu...
Mingu.
Mingu! Mingu!
Mingu, my Mingu!
- Hey, get outta here!
- Mingu, get up, please!
What are you going to do?
What are you going to do?
Save him!
What are you going to do now?
Get my Mingu back alive!
What are you going to do?
Mommy...
I know how sorry you are,
how much pain
you went through.
Mommy...
Mommy...
Juhee!
Are you okay?
Are you saying bodies
are buried beneath 504,
so we must dig them up?
Yes, buildings have
spaces between each floor
to block out the noises.
That's where a woman named
Park Soon-OK and her son are buried.
So you are saying all four deaths
in this building
are related to the death
of this Park lady.
Ms. Chae, since all four
related parties are dead now
then the curse is
lifted as well, right?
What she really wants is
for the remains of her son
and her to be brought out.
Chae min-young, are you writing
a novel or something?
Or are you threatening us?
Threatening you?
If not, why are you telling us
the story?
Must dig up the bodies...
would you believe it,
having no evidence whatsoever?
Although we don't do
this generally
but we will give you back the deposit
without the penalty, so just leave.
What are you saying?
I'm saying, just move out.
I'm not telling you this
just to move out of here.
I'm saying you must remove the bodies
of mother and child buried here.
I'm not sure how much
you're getting paid to do this silly shit.
I promise you if you continue
spreading terrible rumors...
...you must be ready to face me
in court for both economic
and psychological damages!
You decide.
Just walk away or
well have a showdown in court.
How could you...
as a human being...!
It's there...
they just don't wanna
believe it, that's all
If you're done,
please give me the keys.
Just forget about it.
Park Soon-OK gets neglected
even she is died.
Let's go.