Fourth Place (2015) - full transcript

Jung Ji-woo Film Production

Prain Global Presents

National Human Rights Commission of
Korea and Jung Ji-woo Film Production

FOURTH PLACE

What a day for Se-ri Pak.

The whole country is talking about her.

She brought us all great
joy. She's a true national hero.

Cheers after a long wait.

After five long hours of tension...

Pak's family watching at
home is speechless in joy.

It's amazing.



I don't know what to say.

Pak's win was the top news at work.

As a woman too, I'm so proud of her.

Her victory is a win for all Koreans.

Messages congratulating
her filled networks.

It's not over till it's over.

I didn't give up and did
my best till the end so...

She's amazing!

Pak's win was due to hard
training and strong willpower...

Amazing!

Wish I had a daughter like her.

3 WEEKS BEFORE 1998 ASIAN SWIMMING
CHAMPIONSHIP (NEARBY NATIONAL TRAINING CENTER)

When's Chan-ho Park's game tomorrow?

Hey! Cut it out!



You! The '86 Asian Games hero!

Let's drink!

Drink up.

What hero? We placed fourth.

Oh well... That's all I'm cut out for.

You crazy!

Chew on food not his ear!

- Hey!
- He's crazy, right?

I'm gonna work hard too.

Whatever! That hurts!

You came?

Gwang-su! Stop going out at nights.

Hello, sir.

- Ma'am?
- Yes?

- Mussels, please.
- Okay.

Don't give him liquor!

I'm the owner. I can if I want.

Hey.

Kim Gwang-su?

- Know him?
- Yup.

Hey. Gwang-su!

- Yes?
- Say hello.

He's a close friend of mine.

He's a sports reporter.

So drink just one shot and head in.

- Yes, sir.
- Good.

- How's your record these days?
- I'm not sure.

You should know, fool!

Coach never tells me. Just smiles.

Then it must be good!

Here. Have a drink.

Warm this up?

Okay!

There.

He's just a kid.

Mr. Reporter? May I pour you a drink?

I should pour you one in return.

Okay, sure.

- Where's my glass?
- Here, sir.

Hey! Don't drink!

Back off, pal.

It's been a while.

Let me finish it!

Hey!

So good!

One more drink!

Kid! No training tomorrow?

It's at dawn. Training is training.

Why you!

Stop it!

There you go!

Nice!

Stop! That's enough!

You too, kid!

What will your coach think of me?

- Gwang-su...
- Hold on!

Don't!

Nice!

Gwang-su!

- Cheers!
- Cheers!

I said stop!

More Soju!

- Mr. Reporter.
- Yes?

That's enough!

Up! Kick!

Turn from there, then touch!

Shit.

Up!

Hello.

- Good morning.
- Hi.

Good work, boys.

3 weeks till the East Asian Game.

Reach your target records
for the Games this week.

If you can't, you'll run up a mountain!

Yes, sir!

Attention! Bow!

Thank you, sir!

Get your things. Dismissed!

What's with your time today?

How was Kim Gwang-su's time?

That's a secret.

Why?

- He beat the Korean record.
- What?

Amazing!

Hello.

Hey, Kim Gwang-su!

Wait up.

- Still hungover, Mr. Reporter?
- Well...

You can't drink much, can you?

I'm out of shape these days.

When do you sleep?

At school during the day.

Then you go out at night
and come in at dawn?

Gotta go, sir.

Way to go champ!

What a kid...

1998 ASIAN SWIMMING CHAMPIONSHIPS MENS' 200 METER FREESTYLE FINALS
The Asian record is 1 minute 44 seconds 85.
Will he set a new record?

Yes! A new Asian record!

He won again! 1 minute 44 seconds 80!

It's a new Asian record!

Faster by 0.05 seconds!

3 WEEKS BEFORE BANGKOK ASIAN GAMES
1 DAY BEFORE NATIONAL TRAINING CONVENING

Bro!

FRESH FISH SHOP

- $30.
- I'll see your $30.

$30.

$50.

Sirs!

- Hey, Seal!
- You came?

I'm heading to Seoul for training.

Play just one round.

I came to say bye.

- I sold my boat.
- Deal!

You're a whiz. Just take
the first bus at dawn.

What the...

I fold.

I'll see your $30 and raise you $50.

Check.

- Show me.
- Really?

- Thank you!
- Damn kid!

I can't think.

He got my order wrong!

- Enjoy your meal.
- Brought vinegar?

- He always forgets!
- Just eat.

The new waitress is pretty.

Got $8?

Hi, mom.

I'm not gambling. I quit that long ago!

I'm with the fish shop owner.

- I'll see your $300.
- Man.

And raise $500!

Your boat is mine now!

YOU REPRESENT OUR COUNTRY

Where are you?

What?

I'm on my way. I'll be there on time.

Damn idiot...

The wind's strong. Can boats sail?

- Today?
- I don't care.

- Gwang-su?
- I don't care!

I'll see your $100.

Shut up, bitch!

Hold on a second!

Sounds like my wife.

Shit! Cops are here!

Hurry!

Put that down and don't move.

What are you doing here?

Hi, pal! We played for fun.

Hello, chief.

What are you doing here?

Is this Gwang-su?

- Hello, sir.
- Didn't you leave to train?

Just stopped by for fun.

Move! Chief!

What's all this?

- Get all the money.
- What?

Betting up to $200
isn't called gambling.

I didn't see that. Why's that here?

Me, neither.

Quiet down!

You come with me.

Chief!

Chief!

Hold on!

- We're good friends, man.
- Cut it out!

You get going!

Yes, sir.

Come with me now!

Okay, pal!

What happened?

My money!

Thank you!

Tell your husband to smarten up!

He never listens!

Thank you!

Uh my!

I'm on my way to Seoul.

What?

Thank you.

Wait!

Gwang-su!

Thank you.

Sir!

Come quick!

What happened?

Fool.

Hold your horses!

- Let go!
- He came, so let's start!

His wife reported it.

Her cousin's a cop.

Anyway, she got the money
and he beat it out of her.

Sorry, kid.

My wife reported us.

Still, why'd you hit her?

She deserved it. Want me to return it?

- No way!
- Fine!

We'll start back from our last game.

How?

Gwang-su can set it all back.

Gwang-su?

We do what Gwang-su says.

Okay?

- What?
- But how?

How can we set it back?

Go ahead.

We played 47 rounds.

In the first game, Captain had 3 high.

I bet $30.

Chief raised $50.

You had 3 high. You had 9 high.

You had 7-pair in the 12th game.

Your mom called then.

Right!

I had a 7-pair but mom interrupted!

You won the 21st game too.

You threw your cup
and wanted to borrow.

The 27th game...

I went out to take a
call and you all got mad.

Right!

The 32nd game was...

This!

Right! You raised the pot!

Don't remind me.

He had 9 high!

Won with 1 high!

Who raises $400 with 1 high?

- Damn!
- You're good!

Let's play one more round.

7th DAY OF NATIONAL TRAINING
Hello, sir.

- Coach Shim!
- Yes?

Gwang-su's still not here?

No, sir.

That son of a bitch!

Forget it! The hell with him!

Till 11 PM!

Don't think about
coming out of the water!

Yes, sir.

- Louder! Got that?
- Yes, sir!

Jump in, fools!

Kim Gwang-su!

11th DAY OF SKIPPING TRAINING

Where is he?

Kim Gwang-su!

Coach!

What brings you here?

What are you doing there!

You crazy!

Come out here now! What's with him?

What is it, coach?

You crazy?

I taught you better.

How could you?

What are you doing here for days!

Poker.

The hell...

Why you!

The national team
called me to find you!

Coach Park is furious!

Really? I was just about to go.

But it's the Asian Games!

I'm ready.

Can you go to Seoul now?

I won too much to just
leave them hanging.

Damn!

I'll play. You get going...

You?

Go moron!

You know better.

There.

Sitting here and playing
this to get the kid's money...

I don't think it's right.

He's not just some kid.

He's an Olympic hopeful.

Where's your ante?

My ante is at home.

- Place your bet.
- I have to?

What does this mean?

- Don't show your hand!
- Oh.

What's this?

Bet $50.

Stop showing your cards.

Right.

- I fold.
- I'll raise you $50.

Kim Gwang-su!

You idiot!

Think this is a playground?

Come whenever you feel like it?

Bastard!

Bring up the sticks!

You know what you did wrong!

Skipped 10 days!

With 2 weeks till the Asian Games!

You get 100 hits.

Get down!

Get down, fool!

Sir...

Get down!

Do you know?!

How many people work
hard for your medal?

You don't deserve to be here!

You'll thank me for this later!

For now, you're dead!

Get down now!

Get down!

Get up!

Get up now!

Don't be a crybaby!

Get down!

Fool!

Get back up!

- Shit!
- What?

What did you say?

Shit?

You little son of a bitch!

Get up, bastard!

Get up now!

I said, get up!

You got 83 more hits to go!

Get up now!

Let go, fool!

Let go now!

- You fool!
- Stop it!

I quit swimming!

I quit!

Gwang-su!

Gwang-su!

Kim Gwang-su!

Stop right there!

Stop Gwang-su!

Gwang-su!

1998 BANGKOK ASIAN GAMES OPENING DAY

The Bangkok Asian Games has begun

with the opening ceremonies.

The national team hopes
to place second overall.

Is this reporter Kim Young-hoon?

I'm Kim Gwang-su of the
national swimming team.

Sorry to call you out of the blue.

But it's so unfair!

Coach hit me so much, I
ran from the training center.

Yes, the national team coach.

He said to be hit 100 times with a rod.

After 17 hits, I snatched
it away and ran out.

Well...

I came a bit late to
training without notice.

A week.

I wasn't sick. Just
for personal reasons.

I was ready for the Asian
Games. It's so unfair.

Can you write an article?

How can he hit someone like that?

16 YEARS LATER

Ready!

BOYS FREESTYLE 200 METER FINALS

Busy again?

At the pool of course.

He placed fourth again.

What do we do now?

Let him swim as a hobby.

Stop saying that! What hobby!

You kidding me?

Bye!

Rock, scissors, paper!

Why me!

Hey!

Junho! You stupid?

How can you eat?

Fourth place!

You're killing me!

What will you become?

Think of your future!
Wanna become a loser?

You hate me, right?

Right?

Think of me chasing you as you swim!

It'll help you swim faster!

Got that?

Well, I'm trying my best.

Man!

So frustrating!

Up!

Junho! Faster!

Kick! Kick!

He placed fourth again!

I can't take it anymore!

Damn...

It's so damn frustrating!

What happened?

He placed fourth again!

What if he's cursed to be fourth?

- Just buy him a treat.
- What?

Mom! Mom!

Give me a dollar, please?

- You're smiling?
- No.

You feel like ice cream?

Hello, ma'am.

Ah, hello.

I called you earlier. I'm Junho's mom.

- Oh, right.
- Hello.

The church is so bright and nice.

It's a new building.

You're way prettier in person.

Oh, please.

You're a legend among swimmers' moms.

Oh, please. That's nonsense.

- My son swims too.
- I see.

It hasn't been long.

Just 2 years or so.

So his record isn't the best.

You should pray a lot.

Right.

But I heard you know of a coach

who can train to get medals.

How can you ask me so bluntly?

Shouldn't you try to
find one on your own?

Of course.

Start by praying.

What do you wanna be in the future.

I want to be a swimmer.

Oh really. And then?

And... When I retire
I gonna be one of the

Olympic IOC committee members.

Oh, nice~.

- Thank you.
- Bye.

- Take care.
- Move!

- But I'm playing!
- Move now!

Junho! Go review.

Just 1 hour, please?

- No! Go study.
- Please?

- 1 hour?
- Go! You too, Kiho!

- Please?
- Go study!

1 hour?

What's with you boys!

Hello?

Mrs. Kim?

Hi, Mrs. Lee.

Want the herbal extract?

With 10 people, we'll get 20% off.

Really?

Wait. Let me check.

Hey!

- Stop wearing my clothes.
- 20% off?

I am not!

Then, I'll buy.

Great. Thank you.

Take care. Bye!

Shoot!

- Hey!
- The sniper!

- Go to your room!
- Help me!

Where's your shirt? Go study!

Hurry! Hurry!

Oh, man!

♪ Glory, glory, hallelujah! ♪
♪ His truth is marching on ♪

Sister?

♪ In the beauty of the lilies ♪
♪ Christ was born across the sea ♪

♪ With a glory in his bosom ♪
♪ that transfigures you and me ♪

♪ As He died to make men holy ♪
♪ let us live to make men free ♪

♪ His truth is marching on ♪

♪ Glory, glory, hallelujah! ♪

You got your wish.

There is a coach...

But God may punish me
for introducing him to you.

Junho has to win medals.

If he does, it'll feel
like being saved!

I'm worried your son will get hurt.

You know I know that.

His pains will go away with medals.

Oh, Lord.

Hi.

Sit straight.

How long did you swim?

- Two years...
- He just got started.

So? How is it?

- I like...
- He loves it!

If you like something...

Why'd you want to swim?

At first.

- For fun.
- What?

For fun, sir.

He loved swimming
ever since he was young.

Man.

Entered competitions?

Any big ones?

Won any medals?

I placed fourth.

What?

Fourth.

All fourth place?

Fourth?

Fourth in all of them?

He started late, but he's got talent.

He just misses getting bronze.

Fourth...

Come here.

- Pretty quick.
- Yes.

Put your arms up.

Straight.

Stand straight.

Walk as fast as you can.

Walk around.

Don't drop it!

I'm simple but reliable.

He'll win medals.

And go to a good college.

I really hope so.

So you can't say a
word about how I train.

No matter what.

Okay.

Listen up.

Wanna train with me?

I said, don't drop it!

If parents are too involved,
kids can't improve.

Of course.

Please don't come into the pool.

What?

Never come to the pool.

But I should see how he's doing.

You can't.

It's your first lesson. Be good!

I know.

Listen carefully to the coach.

- Answer him clearly, okay?
- Okay.

Say, 'Yes, sir', okay?

Yes, ma'am.

Hello?

Coach? It's Junho.

I'm here. Where are you?

You came?

- Out of my way!
- Non-stop attacks...

We got to know each other now.

Do I start swimming tomorrow?

Why ask about tomorrow already?

Junho! Your hair!

It's okay!

I told you to dry it before coming out!

What if you get sick and can't train?

- I warned you, didn't I?
- Okay, okay.

Hello.

I'm Kim Junho.

I saw you swim in a competition.

Really?

How does it feel to place first?

Great.

What's great?

This.

See ya.

This is where you train?

Yup.

How's the coach?

Is he scary?

I'm tired.

Coach?

Coach!

When are we training?

What?

When will training start?

There's a competition next month.
Shouldn't I start training'?

The hell are you saying?

You didn't come to swim.

You just came to get away
from your mom's nagging.

You came because mom
made you. Who cares?

Just stick around
and go when it's time.

I don't waste time
paddling with babies.

You never saw me swim.
How do you know I suck?

It's a lie that you were a
famous swimmer, isn't it?

You made it up, didn't you?

How dare you!

Damn!

Why you little!

You little twerp!

Get up!

Come here!

Let go!

Come on! At least see me swim!

I'm the only one swimming?

Hello, sir.

Hi.

Greet him.

Hi.

Go get ready.

He's the kid?

Yup.

Good.

Do what you can to make a living.

I owe you a drink.

Whatever, fool.

What are you doing?

Get started.

- No stopwatch?
- What?

- A stopwatch to...
- Why you!

Your swimming style is good.

Like they say...

It's good form.

Okay, then.

Let's train at dawn starting tomorrow.

Good.

Bye.

Sir?

What?

That boy, Junho...

Did you know he always placed fourth?

Really?

In time,
he'll shorten his record and win.

Damn right!

He'll win medals.

Because I'll teach him right.

Sign me up for dawn.

I'll train him 1 on 1
before others come.

1 on 1?

Hey!

Put the basket there!

Ready! Go!

Put your bag down!

Concentrate!

Go!

Go!

Kick! Kick!

Keep it up!

Stretch!

Kick up!

Come out!

Come out!

Come out now!

Come out!

Stop fooling around!

How many times do I have to tell you!

How many times!

Why you!

Get back in there!

Concentrate!

What do you want?

Two of each, please.

Okay.

Want a hot dog?

Look.

It's not like I hit you
because I hate you.

You weren't concentrating
and doing what I said.

Wanna hear a story?

My dad was a penny pincher.

Know howl got money off of him?

When he'd go out to
work on a chug boat...

I'd wait, then dive
in the sea after it.

I'd swim like crazy after the boat.

Dad! Give me some money!

Money, please!

When I swam after the boat...

Dad got scared I'd drown
and threw the money!

I played games and
bought snacks with it.

Gotta be desperate.

Desperate to win!

Get it?

Desperate down to the bones!

The way I see it...

You can make it. Got that?

Eat up.

Kiho? Done your homework?

I'm doing it.

You played games, didn't you!

No!

Go sit at your desk and study!

Take your books!

Don't make me mad.

Go study.

Bro...

Get out.

Junho...

I said, get out!

Get out, twerp!

Mom! Junho's back is bruised!

- And he hit me!
- What?

His back is bruised up.

Go brush your teeth.

- I have to study.
- Damn!

What?

Are you...

Run like hell!

Run! Run! Run!

Come up.

Up higher!

Come up!

Up!

Junho! You can do it!

Concentrate!

Arms! Push!

Push!

That's it!

Arms!

Stretch out!

Faster!

Kick harder!

Higher!

Right posture!

Junho!

You have to go.

Hurry! Get moving!

Go!

Go!

Go!

Hey, kid!

What are you doing?

You crazy?

Come out.

Come out now!

Get down.

Get down!

Get down now!

I said, concentrate!

Get down.

Get down!

Get down now!

Don't wanna swim?

Wanna run away?

A true coach will knock sense into you.

I learned that the hard way.

Get down.

Get down.

Come here.

Sit down.

Give me the towel.

You're still all wet.

Listen.

Know what I wish my coaches did for me?

Relax!

When others got hit
after a competition...

I sat in the office and ate treats.

Since I won medals, no one hit me.

If they only hit me even
though I was good...

if they trained me harder, I
would've succeeded more.

Look.

If you did your best,
would I say anything?

No.

Of course not.

I hit you because you don't try hard!

Am I wrong?

No, sir.

What did you pray for?

For Junho to win a medal.

And me?

Huh?

Well, for you...

to study hard and get
into a good college.

And good health for dad.

And you?

Me?

Me...

Nothing.

This is the Boys Freestyle
200 Meter Finals.

Ready!

Go Junho!

That's it! You're first!

Good!

Junho! You can do it!

Faster, Junho! Faster!

Arms! Arms!

Longer!

Junho! You're winning!

Just a bit more!

You can do it!

Longer!

That's it!

First! Junho's first!

Almost there, Junho!

Faster!

Push!

Faster!

Kick!

Junho! Just a bit more!

Last spurt!

Just a bit more, Junho!

First place! Yes!

KIM JUNHO

2nd

Bro!

Almost first place!

Way to go, Junho!

Hey!

Junho!

Why're you smiling?

You're happy?

Happy to place second?

You like it?

Crazy little twerp!

Why didn't you do what I said!

I told you to concentrate till the end!

Yes!

Awesome!

I don't believe it!

So awesome!

- Junho? Kiho?
- Cake!

- Is this the cake you wanted?
- Yes!

Dad!

Congratulations, my boy!

You were great!

- Cheers! To first place!

Next time, you'll be first!

- First place!
- First place!

Way to go, son!

Happy? Didn't you tell him to quit?

It's great to be good at something.

He was almost first this time!

Just by the touch.

Great! Almost first!

So the beatings worked?

You used to be fourth
because no one hit you?

- What beatings?
- Eat.

My mistake. I was kidding.

Say it again.

Eat, Kiho.

You! Come here.

What's wrong?

Come in here.

Damn!

Your coach hit you?

Bastard.

That's not it...

It's because I wasn't concentrating.

I should've focused.

Go to your room.

Go in now!

You knew, didn't you?

Tell me!

Listen to me.

I told you to have him swim as a hobby!

How could he?

He's gotta go to college on swimming!

He had to get better!

What about getting beaten up like that?

- Come on.
- That bastard is dead!

What's with you!

You're going to him? Stop it!

What's his number!

What the hell is his name!

- Why do you want to know?
- Tell me!

It's Kim Gwang-su.

What?

You know him?

Kim Gwang-su?

With the southern accent?

Yes.

Damn it!

Let's go.

You wait in the car.

You too, Junho.

Remember me?

You know me?

We had drinks one time.

I'm Junho's dad.

Reporter Kim Young-hoon.

You're Junho's dad?

So what?

I should thank you.
He even won a medal.

You don't look thankful.

My son's got talent.

Here.

What's this?

Don't hit him.

I'm getting a bribe from a reporter?

If you hit Junho
again, I'll write articles.

Soon, there will be special
reports on the swimming federation.

The federation will have to bow
and apologize to the country.

It'll be all over the Internet.

Coach Kim Gwang-su...

You'll never set foot in a pool again.

How'd it go?

He promised not to hit again.

Really?

It's a good thing you came.

Right, Junho? Isn't your dad great?

Train hard from now on.

- Okay.
- Concentrate!

I'll pick you up later!

Okay, bye.

Look for another coach.

Why? You got through to him.

You gave him money.

I'm more scared of Junho
placing fourth than getting hit.

Damn...

Come out.

You're 2 seconds slower than usual.

Since your dad came, you'll slack off?

No, sir.

How many hits?

I don't want to get hit.

What did you say?

Winning medals...

without getting hit is true winning.

- The process is important.
- Says who?

Your dad?

Getting hit because
I don't focus is wrong.

That jerk is all talk!

Know how two-faced your dad is?

Don't put down my dad!

Don't put my dad down!

The hell? You don't know anything!

Come out.

Come out now!

I'm warning you!

I said, come out!

Come out now!

The hell is he going?

Come out!

Come out now!

Stop it and come out!

Kid!

I got something to tell you!

Come out!

Come out now!

I'm warning you, fool!

Come out now!

Why you little!

Come here!

Where is he?

Hey!

Hey!

Damn it!

Come here!

Come here now!

Where are you going!

Stop right there!

Come here now!

Damn it.

I got something to say!

Junho!

Come here!

Come back!

Kid!

Shit!

YONHAP NEWSPAPER

Reporter Kim Young-hoon, please.

- Who?
- Kim Young-hoon of Social Affairs.

Hold on.

Social Affairs?

Is reporter Kim Young-hoon there?

A kid in a swimsuit came...

Who did you come for?

Reporter Kim Young-hoon.

Did you swim over?

- How much?
- $14, please.

- Here you are.
- Thank you.

- Your change.
- Thanks.

- Thank you.
- Bye.

I should get your autograph.

You'll get famous and be on the IOC.

- How do you know?
- I know everything.

Pay me back for the cab.

Thank you.

Is it really true?

The sunlight comes from space.

So you get charged by
the energy of the universe.

You said that?

It's a lie, right?

It's not a lie.

Where's dad?

Your dad?

Do you like dad?

Your dad?

I like my mom.

Wait here. He'll be here soon.

Junho!

Are you okay?

What about training?

Dad...

I want to quit swimming.

Still feel the same?

Come here.

Still set?

Set on what?

Junho's quitting swimming.

What?

What do you mean?

He doesn't want to swim.

Really mean it, Junho?

Come here.

Seriously?

No, right?

We tried so hard, Junho.

We promised to win a medal.

Tell me. Dad made you quit?

Let's just eat.

No...

I want to quit.

I don't want to get hit.

Stop!

Why! Who says you can quit!

You have no right to quit!
You ungrateful twerp!

Stop it!

We worked hard for this!

You can't just quit swimming!

- Go to your room.
- Let go!

I worked harder than you!
You can't just quit!

You ungrateful twerp! How could you!

You twerp!

I gotta talk to Junho!

Come here!

I gotta talk to Junho!

Listen!

- Stay out of this.
- Come on.

He's all bruised up! Forget swimming.

You told him to quit, didn't you!

No, I listened to him!

If he hates it and you tell him

to quit, of course he'll quit!

He swam because he liked it. But...

If life should deceive you...

Don't be sad or angry.

In the day of grief, submit.
Merry days will come, believe.

The heart lives in the future.
The present is glum:

In a moment, passes sorrow
That which passes will be dear.

If by life you were deceived,
don't be mad or grieved.

In the day of despair, be mild.
Merry days will come, believe.

Heart is living in tomorrow
Present is dejected here.

All will pass in a moment and
become pleasant memories.

If life should deceive you,
don't be sad or angry.

'IF LIFE DECEIVES YOU' BY PUSHKIN
On a day of low spirits, submit: A day of joy, believe, will come.

I have to disaccredit you
as a coach here.

But I didn't hit the kid.

You mean that?

Think I'm lying?

Ms. Kim! Come in here!

The boy's dad is a reporter.

You get what I'm saying?

Hold on, sir.

You're kicking me out because of him?

When I got hit and asked
him to write about it...

Know what he said?

That I got hit because I deserved it!

His kid's swimming
too! It's not dancing!

Who hits kids these days?

How else can you teach
a kid with no will to win?

Gwang-su...

Beating kids to cut down
their records is history.

What did I do?

His mom came asking to
beat him to become first!

The hell with the damn couple!

Gwang-su!

What is it?

You know Junho quit swimming?

So?

Give back the lesson fee
and money my husband gave you.

I don't have it.

Give me the money!

What the hell?

Go away! I don't want to see your face.

What the hell?

- Swindling bastard!
- What?

You're a crook, aren't you!

Damn!

Junho did...

How dare you point fingers!

Hey! Let go!

Make Junho swim again!

Make my son swim again!

Just leave him be!

He'll grow up well without you!

Can't you teach Junho again?

He can do it!

Can't you teach him, please?

He can do well! He can win medals!

Without you, he can.

Crazy bitch.

Shit.

Sleeping?

Mom?

I have to buy slippers.

I have school stuff to buy.

Take care, mom.

Take care, mom.

NATIONAL JUNIOR COMPETITIONS

Kiho? You're done?

Yeah.

- Did you fall asleep?
- No.

- Looks like you did.
- I didn't.

How was it?

It's okay.

Okay?

How was the teacher?
Does he teach well?

Yeah.

Are you tired?

No, I'm okay.

- Kiho.
- Huh?

What are you to me?

Your hope.

Kiss mommy.

That's my boy!

So, have you finished your homework?

Yes.

OK. Let me see.

Kiho!

What did I tell you!

Speak louder during English class!

Or you won't improve! Right?

Yes. Ah, right.

When will you listen?

Sit up straight! Geeze!

Aren't you coming?

I wish Junho can swim again.

What?

Now you only pressure me!

Kiho! Don't mention
your brother again!

Let's go.

Hey!

Who says you can touch my goggles!

Those goggles are for pros!

I didn't know!

You decide how many hits.

You said, you quit swimming!

How many hits?

One.

What?

You deserve 5 hits.

You count!

Two!

Three!

What are you doing there?

What are you doing?

Come out!

I had a word with him.

I'm so sorry.

- Take care, then.
- Wait!

Here.

- I can't.
- It's just to thank you.

Junho?

What's with you?

Didn't you hate swimming?

What's with you?

Are you a thief?

Why sneak in there?

Mom?

I'm good at swimming.

And I like it more than anything.

So?

You want me to place
first even by getting hit?

It doesn't matter if I place first?

Let's go home, Junho.

Sit.

Want a drink?

I want to swim, sir.

I want to place first.

With no desire to win, you can't.

See the kids who place first.

Their eyes are different.

Your mom wants it more.

She'd be good at swimming.

Be honest. Did you
ever want to be first?

No.

See!

But now I want to place first.

Only then... I can keep swimming.

- Ma'am?
- Yes?

There's no one here, can't I smoke?

No way!

Damn! Won't even let me smoke!

Your dad saw to it that I can't coach.

I lost my lane.

I'm sorry.

No need for you to be sorry!

But... Could you...

Call my dad, please?

For what?

Promise you won't hit me?

Fine.

Call up your dad.

Yes, sir.

Hello?

Your son came to me.

He's begging me to hit
and teach him swimming.

What should I do?

Fine! I hit him a few times. So what?

To make a good kid do better, I had to!

That's not even getting beaten.

Think that's loving your son'?

When you don't even know
what your son is good at?

You fool!

Think I can't teach because
you took my lane away!

When your son wins a gold
medal, be prepared to bow to me!

Bye!

Hey, Junho.

Call your mom.

Listen.

I'll make a prediction.

What?

I'm not just saying this.

Train on your own.

You'll win gold.

Ma'am! I'm leaving.

Coach Kim!

Your tab is over a month long!

Okay, okay!

You're killing me!

Hey, kid!

Got any money?

How much is it?

$183.

But I only have $12.

Kid!

I set the Korean record
many times with this.

Take it.

It'll help.

KIM GWANG-SU

Go!

NATIONAL SWIMMING COMPETITIONS

- Lane 1, Ahn Jun-hyun?
- here.

- Lane 2, Kim Sang-hyuk?
- here.

- Lane 3, Jang Jun-young?
- Yes.

- Lane 4, Kim Tae-young?
- Yes.

Lane 5, Kim Min-sung?

Good luck.

- Lane 6, Choi Ji-hyuk?
- here.

Lane 7, Kim Junho?

Lane 8, Oh Kyu-tae?

Enter!

Hurry up! Go on in!

Ready!

How does it feel to place first?

KIM JUNHO 1st

Produced by JUNG Ji-woo, YEO Jun-young

Directed by JUNG Ji-woo

Executive producer YEO Jun-young

Producer LEE Sang-hyun

Screenplay JUNG Ji-woo, KIM Min-ah

Cinematography CHO Hyung-rae
Lighting LEE Byung-kwan (Light Bird)

Production design BYUN Ki-yun
Props KWON Sung-kuk

Recording JUNG Jin-wook
Sound design KIM Suk-won (BLUECAP)

Make-up and hair SONG Jong-hee, LIM Eun-young (MIMOS)
Costume CHOI Eui-young Choreography PARK Young-sick

Editing PARK Min-sun
Visual effects HAN Tae-jeong (MACRO GRAPH Inc.)

Music JEONG Hyun-soo
D.I HAN Jae-jun (KOFIC)

First assistant director YANG Soo-hee
Line producer YOON Ick-jun, JUNG Kyu-sang