Innocence (2020) - full transcript
A lawyer uncovers the secrets of a small village while defending her estranged mother in a murder trial.
MAN:
♪ Sitting in the flower bed ♪
♪ Watching the petals ♪
♪ Where did this pretty color ♪
♪ Come from? ♪
♪ Such a beautiful flower ♪
♪ Flower ♪
♪ Such a great day ♪
WOMAN:
♪ What a great day ♪
♪ If you came ♪
♪ How happy would I be? ♪♪
[♪♪♪]
[CLEARS THROAT]
Welcome, Mayor Chu.
Have you been well?
Rest in peace
Mr. Mayor!
It's been so long.
You are?
-The mayor from the next village over.
-Ah!
Mayor Chu, welcome.
Long time no see.
- Say hello to Mayor Chu In-hwe.
- Please sit over there.
Governor, you must be busy
with the election.
Don't call me governor yet.
I barely won the primary.
- Sit down.
- Sir, good to see you.
Sit, sit.
How's the campaign going?
I need a lot of help.
Please volunteer for the province.
Of course!
We're not strangers,
we're doing well thanks to you,
we'll do all we can.
Stop mincing words.
Come on, let's toast
to the new governor!
Stop!
We don't toast at a funeral.
You can't hide stupidity and poverty.
That's good.
This tastes funny.
Yeah? It's fermented well.
What's going on with the casino?
- The casino?
- Yeah.
I don't know the details.
Our citizens of Daecheon just have
to live prosperously, no?
Your love for our hometown is endless.
When things go bad, you lure a casino in
and get our children jobs.
We're well off thanks to you.
Say no more!
We all must repay your kindness,
or we would be animals.
Your son got a subcontract
with DL Construction,
you sent your daughter to Las Vakas
to become a dealer, right?
It's Las Vegas, you bonehead.
No wonder your son failed everything.
Don't blame your stupidity on your son.
CHU:
You named your sons Quartz and Mercury.
You had to name them after minerals?
[LAUGHING]
Bud, wipe your nose, it's so nasty!
Don't blow your nose my way,
it got on me earlier.
So nasty.
[CHAE SINGING]
I must be out of my mind.
I'll be right back.
Mrs. Chae.
CHAE:
♪ Sitting in the flower bed... ♪
CHU:
My deepest sympathies.
♪ Watching the petals... ♪
Are you okay?
♪ Where did this pretty color come from? ♪
CHU:
I'm so sorry.
CHAE:
♪ Such a beautiful flower ♪
♪ Such a great day ♪♪
[DOOR OPENS AND WOMAN GROANS]
How is this a great day? Jesus Christ!
[EXCLAIMS]
Why isn't your hotshot daughter
from Seoul here?!
The burial is tomorrow!
Why do you care?!
Does it make sense
for his daughter not to be here?
How dare you speak about my daughter!
[♪♪♪]
My brother is dead!
He's my blood!
You raised your kid all wrong!
What? You've never had a child!
What did you say?!
Stop that! Let her go!
Don't you dare badmouth her!
[ALL CLAMORING]
MAN 1:
Hey, Jung-su!
Buddy, leave that!
Give me that!
You bastard!
Hey!
Jung-su!
Jung-su! Come here!
Mayor!
Sir!
MAN 2:
Someone call 911!
911!
Innocence
The evidence from the previous trial
lacked credibility.
The defendant supposedly murdered his wife,
put her in the tub,
and started a fire
in order to destroy the evidence.
So he must have had a device
of some kind
to keep the fire under wraps
for an hour and a half,
but no special devices were found
at the scene.
[ALL MURMURING]
Also, time of death noted
in the original trial,
which was before 8,
when the defendant was home,
I have a witness who will refute that.
Terry Wilder is a forensic scientist
who performed over 5,000 autopsies,
and analyzed murders
all over the world.
[IN ENGLISH] In case of high temperatures,
such as at the scene of a fire,
it's almost impossible
to estimate the time of death
because the body decomposes really fast.
[IN ENGLISH] Simply says, you're saying
there's something wrong with the evidence
presented by the original trial?
WILDER: Actually, it's absolutely impossible
to say with certainty
that the victim died before or after 8:00.
However, I disagree
with the autopsy report saying
that the victim died before 8:00.
[IN KOREAN]
That is all.
A gift from the pharmaceutical boss's wife.
Buy a Hermès bag with it.
[MAN SPEAKING IN KOREAN ON TV]
If we shut down the Supreme Court,
we'll get IH's account for good.
The firm will be set for the year
thanks to you. Ha-ha-ha.
You haven't heard?
I decided not to take on
the Supreme Court appeal.
What do you mean?
You won this massive case.
I took on this case because of you,
but this is where I draw the line.
Why is our best attorney pulling our leg?
Sir, be selective
when taking on new cases.
If we only represent thugs,
we too become thugs.
Be sensitive to the crime,
not to money.
Hmm.
MAN [ON TV]:
A harrowing incident took place.
At a funeral in the township of Daecheon,
a guest has died
after drinking pesticide-spiked rice wine,
and four others are in serious condition.
Among the victims is
incumbent Mayor Chu In-hwe.
[♪♪♪]
A prime suspect, Mrs. Chae Hwa-ja,
has been arrested and investigated.
I forgot about an urgent matter,
I better go.
- We're not done.
- My apologies.
Hey!
[CELL PHONE RINGING]
Yes, Ms. Ahn.
My case wrapped up well
thanks to you.
Detective, I have a favor to ask you.
Could you look
into Daecheon pesticide case?
Sure, I'll look into it
and call you back.
Okay.
[CONTROL PANEL BEEPS]
[♪♪♪]
Recommendation Letter:
Seoul National University.
Your eyes!
I told you not to look
at me like that! Huh?
Whenever you look at me,
I'm reminded of bad things!
Whatever you want to do,
you can't do it until I'm dead!
Huh?
You'll never get out of here! Never!
[DOOR OPENS]
Are you crazy? Stop it!
TAE-SU:
Don't even think about it, bitch!
Mom...
We spent a lot of money on Jung-su.
Let's talk later.
Why should you die?!
Staying strong to stay alive
is barely enough!
You can't die!
I should be the one!
You don't recognize me?
I don't really know.
Who are you?
I'm a lawyer,
I've got some questions.
Do you remember
what happened at the funeral?
Funeral? Did someone die?
You don't remember
people drinking poisonous rice wine?
Rice wine was poisonous?
Oh.
Is Jung-su okay?
He's fine.
Where am I?
I have to go home.
[GASPS]
[♪♪♪]
I need to prepare a meal for him.
JUNG-IN:
How far has her dementia progressed?
MAN:
Has she recently had a traumatic experience?
We'll need to do a thorough exam.
She needs treatment right away,
but in her circumstances...
JUNG-SU:
Kitty!
Kitty!
MAN 1:
Jung-su, you can't play here!
JUNG-SU:
Kitty!
Kitty!
That bastard!
Officer! Get him!
Officer Lee!
This is a crime scene,
get out of here.
I'm a lawyer,
also the prime suspect's immediate family.
Immediate family?
"Ahn Jung-in."
Jung-in?
It's me, Choi Seok-gu, from the mill.
Ah.
Why are you here?
I became a cop, this is my case.
I heard you were a hotshot in Seoul.
I didn't recognize you.
It was batshit crazy.
MAN 2:
Sergeant, take a look at this.
[OBJECTS CLATTERING]
CHOI:
People dying at a funeral.
Does this make sense?
Mr. Ji died like that,
and my dad's barely hanging on.
- I'm sorry this happened at my home.
- That's all I get?
I may have to bury him soon!
Kitty!
CHOI:
Jung-su! You idiot!
[MEN SHOUTING]
[CAT SHRIEKS]
I got it!
CHOI:
You bastard!
You're ruining the crime scene!
What are you doing?
Are police allowed to use violence?
The thing is...
JUNG-SU:
Return a slap with two!
Don't sit back, hit back.
That's what Mom said.
Did you drink pesticide too?
[MEN SHOUTING]
Son of a bitch!
MAN 1:
Mr. Ji died when he arrived in the ER,
and we intubated others
and put them on respirators.
MAN 2: Methomyl that was found
at the crime scene,
and the pesticide found
in the victim's bodies,
and pesticide discovered
on Mrs. Chae's clothes all match up.
SHIN:
Mr. Bang Jung-hwan,
you stated that you saw
Mrs. Chae acting weird
at the funeral,
could you explain?
I left the funeral early,
because it was near bank closing hours,
but I wanted to greet her
so I went back,
and I saw Mrs. Chae Hwa-ja
and Jung-su pouring rice wine into the pot.
There were many pesticide bottles
next to them!
My son doesn't know anything!
He didn't do anything!
Please calm down!
[CROWD MURMURING]
This isn't the right one.
She may have signed
the confession during interrogation,
but she does not admit to...
When did you sign this?
[♪♪♪]
[CROWD CLAMORING]
WOMAN:
Chae Hwa-ja, you bitch!
Hwa-ja! Are you okay?
Take care of Jung-su!
Okay, don't worry!
I'll look after him!
JUNG-SU:
Mom!
Mom!
Mom!
CHAE:
Jung-su!
Mom!
Mom!
CHAE:
Jung-su!
LAWYER:
Don't worry too much!
Aren't you Jung-in?
You don't greet your aunt
after more than 10 years away?
Did you retain this lawyer?
Who is she?
She's my lawyer niece from Seoul.
[CHUCKLES]
I saw you on TV,
you look prettier in person.
- So good to meet--
- Sir.
They've got no concrete evidence,
it's all circumstantial.
Why haven't you objected?
Anyone can see
that initial investigation was messy!
Are you doing your job or not?
One moment.
It's only been 12 hours
since I took on this case.
Even so, the suspect has no prior
and she's not a flight risk.
How could she be detained
for signing the confession?
You might be good
but you're not the only lawyer!
I only took on this case out of pity
for a petty sum.
Ma'am, I'm done with this case
as of now.
What?
Wait! Sir!
LAWYER:
I'm done!
How could you just show up
and mess everything up?!
A lawyer like him
will help create new charges.
Even if you're all that,
how could you not even show up
at your father's funeral?!
I'm done with this too!
How could your mom cremate him
instead of burying him? Ugh.
MAN:
Ms. Ahn.
Has your judgment been clouded
as it's a family matter?
Looking beyond that,
it's still a weird case.
Crime scene integrity
and initial investigation were messy.
Every client of ours says
they're being treated unfairly.
Sir, am I right?
Pharmaceutical chair protecting her son,
Ahn wanting to protect her mom,
how are they different?
This isn't about that,
this case is different.
How could someone who doesn't
recognize her child do this?
She said it's different,
we must take her word.
I'll send a lawyer there. Why don't you
focus on the pharmaceutical case? Hm?
The pesticide case will be over
when the defendant is released on sick bail.
Please allow me to do this,
I'll be quick.
How dare you show up here
after killing my husband!
I'm investigating the case
as a lawyer.
That makes it all right?
Don't pull that shit on me!
We helped out
because we felt sorry for her.
Then she poisoned us?
How is this possible?
Don't got methomyl pesticide anymore.
It got banned
because it had too many problems.
But, Uncle, why are people like this
to our family?
It's because of that incident,
money is evil.
Has it been like this
since the mine scam?
Don't even mention it.
After I lost my savings,
your aunt and I got a divorce.
Imagine how those
who aren't related to us felt.
But how could anyone mix pesticide
in rice wine?
Your mom is so unfortunate.
Jung-in,
do you still hate your mom?
Don't do that!
[♪♪♪]
She's a pitiful person.
JUNG-IN:
The witness testimonies could be lies.
I think there was a trespasser.
There are too many suspicious things.
I think she was framed.
She only signed the confession
because your brother could be
named co-conspirator.
Detective, did you get
what I asked for?
Do not tell anyone
that you got it from me.
[♪♪♪]
[INAUDIBLE DIALOGUE]
As you see here,
they bullied and screamed
at the defendant,
then they promised her
to let her go if she signed it,
so why would anyone not sign it?
We also noticed inconsistencies
on photos submitted by the prosecution.
Do you see the bottle prints
on the ground?
They were placed here but moved
for the convenience of the police.
You're accusing us
of evidence tampering?
Quiet please!
Mr. Bang testified that he went
to the bank before closing,
but he was nowhere to be found
in their security camera feed.
We suspect perjury.
The preliminary investigation
was conducted with suspicion,
it's a targeted investigation.
SHIN:
Targeted investigation?
Bottles of pesticide were found
at the defendant's residence,
the same pesticide was found
on her clothes,
and she confessed to the crimes
during interrogation.
What other proof do you need?
Then please take a look
at these photos.
So a prosecutor, detective
and witness can't dine together?
The men in this photo are the prosecutor,
primary detective and the witness.
Det. Choi and Mr. Bang went
to the same school since elementary
and are sons of victims
of this case.
[ALL MURMURING]
Do you still deny
this isn't a targeted investigation?
In addition,
the defendant's health is deteriorating.
The detention doctor's report indicates
how far along her dementia is.
To get to the truth,
her treatment is urgent.
We request detainment to be lifted.
CHU:
Release from custody?
[♪♪♪]
Does that make sense?
How could you mess it up?
It's obvious Hwa-ja did it!
How could you mess it up
since her kid showed up?
I'm sorry.
Mayor Chu, you should first go
to the hospital.
Don't ever! Let her get released!
Did you look into what I asked?
We are still looking, sir.
Find it at once!
Give Chief Prosecutor Shin a call.
DOCTOR:
It looks to be rapidly progressive dementia.
The shrinking of her brain must've affected
her judgment, memory
and cognitive ability.
At this rate, she should be out
on medical release.
Chief Doctor's Secretary:
Director would like to see you
Could we follow up later?
My apologies.
Sure.
[ELEVATOR CHIMES]
[INAUDIBLE DIALOGUE]
[♪♪♪]
Where's Mom?
[CELL PHONE BUZZING]
Yes?
That's correct.
You found her?
[MEN SHOUTING]
Mom!
[SIREN WAILS]
Mom...
My baby, my dear boy...
- Did you have dinner?
- Yeah.
Baby, this is that place.
It's here!
This is the place.
Get up!
Don't cause a scene and get up!
JUNG-SU:
Mom, Mom!
JUNG-IN:
Where are you taking her?
The court's order is
to take her back.
Aren't you...
Jung-in, by any chance?
And you are?
Chopyung Elementary, 6th grade, class 3.
I'm Wang-yong.
Oh. It's been a while.
You became a cop?
Wow, you're still...
Still same old...
If you're not busy,
could we talk at the station?
WANG-YONG:
About three months ago,
I was on night shift
and your mom came in soaking wet.
[AS CHAE]
"My husband is a killer!
Mayor Chu and his friends
are all in on this!"
[IN NORMAL VOICE]
I calmed her down and sent her away,
but she refused to go home
for a few days and caused a scene.
We finally found her
by the reservoir like before.
Was there a murder there?
No way!
We got a commendation
for crime-free village too.
She's got dementia,
she doesn't even recognize me.
I thought this'd help,
I shouldn't have done that.
There are so many weird things
about this case.
It's driving me crazy,
and my mom is sick.
She was close to Mr. Hwang,
so she had no ill will against him,
but circumstantial evidence is there.
What do you think?
No! Your mom would never do that!
Anything I should know about,
stuff happening in the village?
Aside from the casino ruckus,
this is the biggest case.
Casino? Here?
Yeah, a casino's being built
in the mountains behind the village.
[♪♪♪]
[SIGHS]
CHU:
And the casino?
They're asking for a few more days.
Once the construction is done,
they may not pay me.
I can't run my campaign
without a payoff.
I'll revoke their permit if they don't pay
by the end of the month!
[KNOCKING ON DOOR]
[DOOR OPENS]
Come in!
[CHU CHUCKLING]
[DOOR CLOSES]
So you stopped her medical release?
Mrs. Chae is back in custody.
When today's documents are included,
it's all but dismissed.
[EXCLAIMS]
Chief Prosecutor Shin,
you do some great work.
[CHU CHUCKLES]
JUNG-IN:
Aunt, I have a question.
Who introduced you
to the first lawyer?
AUNT [ON PHONE]:
I don't know.
We somehow ended up retaining him.
Why? You're not gonna take the case?
I just wanted to check something.
I think someone asked me to.
I don't remember,
who was it...
Does it have something
to do with the casino?
Casino?
Heh. I don't know what you mean.
I heard you specialize
in civil cases, no?
[CHUCKLES]
There's no specialization
out here in the country.
Ah.
I'm sorry but I'm quite busy.
Extremely busy. Heh-heh.
My apologies, please forgive me.
Take care.
CHU [ON PHONE]:
What did she say?
She asked me why I took on the case,
then she brought up the casino
all of a sudden.
Probably to confirm something,
there's no need to worry.
She's pretty like a doll.
I'll call you right back!
- I'm sorry.
- What is it?
I think I left my cell phone.
Oh, my, should I call you?
Ah. It's right here, goodbye.
Yeah, I don't have
your number anyway.
LAWYER [ON RECORDING]:
She asked me why I took on the case,
then she brought up the casino
all of a sudden.
[♪♪♪]
Mayor Chu
Casino
CHAE:
"My husband is a killer!
Mayor Chu and his friends
are all in on this!"
Perjury?
Ahn Tae-su's funeral?
[THUNDER RUMBLING]
Bank transfer:
Lee Soon-ja - $10,000
Lifelong Friendship
[OBJECT THUDS]
[♪♪♪]
[BOTH GRUNT]
MAN:
Get off me!
Fuck off!
Who are you?!
[MAN YELLS]
[THUNDER CRASHING]
Daecheon Karaoke
What is this?
Test for a fingerprint for me.
An invader at my home dropped this.
He could be a prime suspect.
It's just a lighter.
See? It's the same.
I go there often too.
The case was handed over
to the prosecution,
so go ask them.
- Are we skipping lunch?
- Let's go.
I'm starving.
[DOOR OPENS]
Where are you going?
You are not cooperating!
I got dismissed from this case
because of you.
The footprints are mixed up,
this is gonna be tough.
It's neon shoes
with an L in the logo.
Huh?
The letter L?
L...
[POT CLATTERS]
Don't touch!
Don't touch that!
Maintain crime scene integrity!
The letter L?
Did the prints get ruined?
I found it! I found it!
I found it! Ah!
I got it! Jung-in!
I got it! The footprint!
I think the neon shoes
you saw were...
Lecaf.
Look, the sole pattern is identical, no?
You're right.
A few months ago,
there was a massive sale on these.
Was there anything else?
Oh. I think I scratched his face.
Ah. He had a burn mark on his face.
Burn mark?
Why didn't you say so?!
Daecheon Karaoke, Lecaf shoes
and burn mark.
SHIN [ON PHONE]:
Mr. Bang's father passed away.
So Bang's finally gone.
[♪♪♪]
Pick out some nice flowers for him.
By the way, are you going
to let her mess around like that?
I'll take care of it, sir.
[TITTERING]
You should have a drink too.
[SHIN CHUCKLES]
You're a handsome fella.
Thank you.
Do you like taking pictures?
Could I take a look?
Ahn Jung-su!
JUNG-SU:
Yeah?
What are you doing?
Who are you?
I've been assigned to your case.
So you were at
the Seoul Central District Court?
Chief Prosecutor
Shin Cheol-min
A lot of parties are interested
in this case.
Good to meet you.
If anyone asks you anything,
just say you don't know.
Don't talk to anyone except me, got it?
Hey, you got a light?
No smoke, bad!
Cigarette smoke contains nickel,
naphthylamine, benzene, vinyl chloride!
Why are you being rude?
I was just asking for a light,
you're the one being fucking rude.
[♪♪♪]
You're Ahn Jung-in
from Daecheon High School, right?
You're glaring at me, bitch!
No!
Don't hit my sister!
Protect family,
that's what Mom said!
Who's this idiot?
[JUNG-SU GRUNTING]
JUNG-IN: Stop it!
MAN: Causing a fucking scene.
Why are you doing this?!
[JUNG-SU GROANING]
Piss off before you get hurt more.
[JUNG-SU MUMBLES AND COUGHS]
Jung-su! Jung-su!
Are you okay? Get up.
Are you hurt? Let me see you.
Oh, my, are you okay?
Jung-in...
We've received the prosecution's
new evidence submission.
Please elaborate.
In the credit card statement,
rice wine was purchased
at multiple shops.
It was purchased up to three days
before the incident.
The defendant's husband enjoyed rice wines.
Her husband's condition was so bad
that he was sent home
from the hospital.
Ergo, the defendant estimated
when her husband would die,
and she planned
to murder those who alienated
and shunned him over the period.
Look at the defendant's condition!
Does she look like someone
who can plan a murder?
She was also said to be close
with one of the victims, Mr. Hwang.
There is no murder motive.
SHIN: Then how can an ailing man like him
keep drinking all on his own?
These photos are from
an unverified source.
The one who took these photos
is present here.
He lived with the defendant
for more than 20 years.
We request the defendant Ahn Jung-su
as our next witness.
Hello! I'm Ahn Jung-su!
[CROWD LAUGHS]
We request a motion
to reject him as a witness!
The said witness suffers
from severe autism.
He's not fit to testify as he possesses
the intelligence of a 10-year-old.
He is a crucial witness.
There are precedents
for autistic witnesses in the past.
CHAE [ON VIDEO]:
Mayor Chu, welcome.
It's heavy.
Jung-su.
Is this when Mom got sick?
Constitution Day?
Did this man come by often?
You've been well?
Oh. He's bad man!
Mom was very, very sick!
He's bad man, call police!
Call police at 911.
When you take the stand,
you'll swear an oath.
Say it after me.
When you take the stand,
you'll swear an oath. Say it after me.
No, from now.
No, from now.
I solemnly swear
that I'll tell the truth, the whole truth.
I solemnly swear
that I'll tell the truth, the whole truth.
And nothing but the truth
under penalties of perjury.
And nothing but the truth
under penalties of perjury!
Jung-in, what's perjury?
It means if you lie,
you'll be punished bigtime.
I'll ask you some questions,
so answer.
Was your father's condition serious?
Yes!
Very good.
He was very sick!
[JUNG-SU TITTERS]
He drank even though he was sick?
Yes.
Who gave him rice wine? Mom?
Yup.
I wasn't allowed to go into his room,
I could get sick!
Or Mom beats me.
[♪♪♪]
Jung-in,
is it your fault that I'm dumb?
That's what Dad always said!
He said you made me an idiot.
[OBJECTS CLATTERING]
[CRYING]
What are you going to do about it now?
You made my only son
into a cripple, bitch!
Didn't you hear the doctor?
He was born like that!
TAE-SU:
How dare you interrupt me!
Don't you dare stop me!
Mom said it was her fault!
Dad said your fault, Mom said her fault!
Dad said your fault, Mom said her fault!
Jung-su, it's nothing like that.
But why aren't you home?
Was it Jung-su's fault?
So Jung-su was sad, S-A-D, very sad.
When you're sad,
you get tears, T-E-A-R-S.
Does it hurt?
Jung-su, do you have
any other clothes?
Jung-su.
When you take the stand,
make sure to look at me.
When I shake,
say "I don't know,"
and when I nod,
say "That's right."
- Understand?
- Okay!
SHIN: This is the security footage
from the day of the incident.
No one else poured rice wine
except the witness.
Let me ask you,
did anyone else pour rice wine
in the pot other than yourself?
Please answer, was it just you?
I dunno.
You could be punished severely for perjury!
Were you the only one?
I don't know!
[♪♪♪]
So you are the only one
who poured rice wine.
Yes!
Say it loudly,
it was only you?
Yes, only you!
Allow me to ask you again,
you're absolutely sure
you were the only one?
Me... Jung-su... I don't know!
Mom, Mom, Mom!
He doesn't know anything!
I did it, it was me!
I killed everyone!
The defendant is making
a false confession!
She is only trying
to protect her autistic child!
I did it, my son doesn't know anything!
JUNG-IN: Constitution Chapter 11,
Article 6, Criminal Code 310,
confession alone cannot
establish one's guilt!
- Mom!
- Jung-su!
- Jung-su!
- Mom! Mom!
Honey!
WANG-YONG:
Mrs. Chae! Someone call 911!
Get an ambulance!
[CROWD CLAMORING]
Make way!
[SIREN WAILING]
JUNG-SU:
Sister!
Sister!
WANG-YONG:
What are you doing?
Jung-su!
Why you do this?!
Jung-su!
What are you doing?
You don't have a warrant!
We're arresting Ahn Jung-su,
who confessed to the crime.
Your mother's condition
and her circumstances are bad.
We can end this
with a 10-year sentence.
More people have died
by tongue than knife.
Use your tongue properly
as a prosecutor!
I could sue you for cajoling a lawyer.
This case won't be easy.
Proving the innocence
of an obvious murderer.
Just watch me,
I'll prove her innocence.
[♪♪♪]
Treatment Report
Chae Hwa-ja - Rapidly progressive dementia
July 17 - Dementia
You've been well?
Mayor Chu Turned Dirt Into Gold
by Luring Casino,
Running for Governor!
Daecheon Royal Casino
Land Groundbreaking
So they're all in league
with each other?
Yeah.
July 17th, this case started
when Chu visited my home.
What happened
between my mom and Mayor Chu?
This could break the case wide open.
Wang-yong, look into the person
who broke into my home,
I'll go visit my mom.
My Jung-su doesn't know anything.
Yes, I did it all.
If you continue saying that,
your son will be safe.
Thank you, sir, thank you!
I beg of you, thank you.
[DOOR OPENS]
[DOOR CLOSES]
Mr. Ahn, don't be afraid.
Just answer our questions truthfully.
Do you understand?
MAN:
The prosecutor asked you something!
Buddy!
Return a slap with two!
Don't sit back, hit back.
That's what Mom said. She did.
It was me, I did everything.
Why are you doing this
all of a sudden?
I told you before, didn't I?
I said not to talk to anyone except me!
My Jung-su doesn't know anything.
Is he okay? Tell me.
How could you only think of him right now?
No, it's all my fault.
Mom? Did you really do it,
you killed them all?
Why are you making
your situation worse?!
I'm sorry, forgive me.
[♪♪♪]
Be honest,
you really don't recognize me?
Who am I?
Answer me!
I'm sorry...
But, miss, is Jung-su really okay?
Stop with the Jung-su crap!
I'm sick of it!
Me! What about me?!
[DOOR SLAMS]
[GATE CLOSES AND LOCKS]
JUNG-IN:
You really don't recognize me?
Who am I?
Answer me!
[♪♪♪]
It's Jung-in!
My daughter!
Mrs. Chae, please calm down.
Let go!
It's Jung-in! Jung-in!
[CELL PHONE BUZZING]
Yeah, Wang-yong.
WANG-YONG [ON PHONE]:
Why don't you ever answer?
I found your home invader.
Go to the police station!
MAN 1: It was raining,
so I was there to get out of the rain.
Couldn't you get me a lawyer?
Good day, everyone.
The case has been handed off
to the prosecution so we'll take over.
It's an unrelated case,
why is the prosecution involved?
It happened at the defendant's home
during the trial,
so we're taking over.
[SCOFFS]
You ignored requests
for additional investigation,
but now this?
As he said, the suspect was
at the defendant's home.
They should investigate--
What are you talking about?
- Get to it!
MAN 2: Yes, sir.
Come with us.
This is bad!
Where am I going now?
Good work, sir.
Holy cow!
Wang-yong, you skipped work?
I was worried, I changed shifts.
[WANG-YONG SIGHS]
Even if they've got jurisdiction,
they can't intercept it like that.
When a prosecutor sneezes,
cops get the flu.
They're releasing the suspect immediately?
They interrogated Jung-su for days!
[WANG-YONG SCOFFS]
[TIRES SCREECHING]
They are trying to get the suspect
out of the city.
I'll follow that bastard,
you follow the van.
Okay.
Wang-yong!
Be careful.
Mmm.
Daecheon to Mokpo
[BUS DEPARTS]
[FOOTSTEPS APPROACHING]
[VAN ENGINE STARTS]
[ENGINE STARTS]
[♪♪♪]
Lifelong Friendship
[GLASS BREAKS]
I'll try to fix it,
but it's such an old phone.
Don't expect much.
Please do your best.
[♪♪♪]
Groom: Lim Choon-woo
Bride: Chae Hwa-ja
Who is Choon-woo?
Is this him?
You know who he is.
[MONITOR BEEPING]
Please tell me.
HWANG: Choon-woo was the son
of the quarry boss we worked for.
Will anything bite? Huh?
Whoa.
Don't worry,
you'll catch a catfish for sure.
I'm just worried that my wife's lethargic.
[CHUCKLES]
[♪♪♪]
With Choon-woo dead,
we can take over the quarry.
Sure, we worked there
for so many years,
he can't just give it to Choon-woo.
Boss, must we go this far?
What's wrong with you?
Get going!
HWANG:
That's how we crossed the line.
TAE-SU:
You try casting the net.
[YELLS]
[♪♪♪]
HWANG: After that, your father Ahn Tae-su
became the quarry manager,
and your mother, who didn't know anything,
lived with him.
She lived a pitiful life.
I'm sorry.
I'm so sorry.
[CELL PHONE BUZZING]
Hey, Wang-yong.
WANG-YONG [ON PHONE]:
I caught the Lecaf.
I calmed him down and he talked.
Mr. Bang ordered him
to fetch something from your home.
[♪♪♪]
The thing about nails is,
you either pull it out
or smash it in.
This case is the latter.
WANG-YONG [ON PHONE]:
What? Mayor Chu?
JUNG-IN: Yeah, I think
Chu made my mom into the culprit.
And Mr. Bang is with him too.
So, what your mom said was true?
Yeah, I need concrete evidence
from his past.
I'll look into it.
Okay, Wang-yong,
I'm almost there so...
[SHOUTS]
[TIRES SCREECHING]
[HORN HONKING]
[CRASH]
[THUNDER RUMBLING]
[♪♪♪]
[THUNDER CRASHING]
CHAE:
My husband killed someone.
My husband is a killer.
My husband killed someone.
He's a killer.
My husband killed someone.
My husband is a killer.
He's a killer.
My husband killed someone!
Jung-in, are you okay?
Yeah, I'm fine.
You said you received something from him.
It's nothing special,
a construction map.
Take a look.
[♪♪♪]
Ahn Tae-su->Bang / Ji
Mayor Chu Turned Dirt Into Gold
by Luring Casino,
Running for Governor!
Ahn Tae-su->Bang / Ji
What are you doing?
Could you find security footage
of my accident
and scan the truck?
Are you really okay?
I need a printout of the land registered
to the names written here.
Bang Seung-hyuk, Ji Young-deuk,
Hwang Bang-young, Choi Bong-su.
Thank you.
Purchaser: 1998 - Ahn Tae-su
2016 - Bang Seung-hyuk
This bankbook?
Yes.
I came to see Mayor Chu.
Could you ask him?
It won't take long.
I'm sorry, you can't go inside.
How are you feeling?
I came back from the dead,
I can't be good.
I'm just worried
that I'm behind on my mayoral work.
Indeed, from the casino
to your campaign,
you must be busy.
What casino?
Didn't that land have greenbelt status?
It's nothing.
I'm sorry that this happened
at my home.
No need to apologize.
Did you meet my dad often
when he was alive?
Mr. Ahn Tae-su?
I was busy with town work,
so not too often.
How's your mother?
She's not well.
Yeah? Aging is hard.
The older you get,
the harder it is for the children. Mmm.
Could you actually be our witness?
Witness? Sure, it's no trouble.
But since I'm not well,
let's do it later.
Hmm. I knew you'd say that.
What do you mean?
You knew what?
My doctor won't let me leave.
-I hope you recover quickly.
-Mm.
See you again.
Sure thing.
Off you go.
[DOOR OPENS THEN CLOSES]
Oh. I found the security footage.
The truck belongs
to Mr. Bang's construction company.
I knew it.
What about Mayor Chu?
Did he agree to be a witness?
No.
I'll have to force him.
They're far more cunning
than I thought.
Just say what I heard and saw?
MAN: Please rise.
The judges are entering the court.
JUNG-IN: The pesticide found
at the defendant's house
was purchased from Mr. Jeon's shop.
Five years ago, he did tenant farming
on the village mayor's land.
He took them on credit.
Did you know
the defendant's family well?
They're my ex's family.
When he was shunned
by the entire village,
I became his drinking buddy
even though I don't drink.
What did you two talk about over drinks?
The times when he was doing well,
but it always ended
with badmouthing others.
What happened?
Mr. Ahn Tae-su...
was a big shot
when he headed the quarry.
[♪♪♪]
There aren't useful rocks here anymore.
Is that true?
Speaking of which, I got a killer tip.
You know the mountain
in the next village over?
Gold was found there.
[EXPLOSION IN DISTANCE]
JEON: He believed a geologist
and bought up the land
by pooling the villagers' money.
How much longer
are we gonna keep digging? Huh?
You sure there's gold in there?
JEON:
After the gold digging scam,
he was after one last comeback.
Sir, could you pass the nomination to me?
JEON: He wanted to use all his connections
to get into politics.
- How much more will you scam us?
- Let him go.
Nomination Forfeit Agreement
CHU:
You should've done this earlier.
Why get beat up for it?
JEON:
Everyone in the village shunned him.
Chu, Hwang and others
stood by Mr. Ahn until the end.
But they planned a betrayal.
Where's Chu In-hwe?!
Where is that bastard?!
You son of a bitch!
You're campaigning instead of me?!
People here want me to,
what choice do I have?
Son of a bitch!
You bastard!
MAN:
Must be hurt.
CHU:
Am I wrong?
Stop it before you look
even more pathetic.
[IN ENGLISH]
Game over.
I'll kill you all with pesticide!
Wait a minute,
kill them with pesticide?
Yes, he always said that.
JUNG-IN:
Chu, Hwang, Ji, Bang and Choi,
these are all victims of spiked rice wine
at Mr. Ahn's funeral, right?
JEON:
Looks like it.
People in this village all quit drinking
for their health.
They were the only drinkers in the village.
Did the defendant
and Mr. Ahn Tae-su know this?
Of course, even I knew that. Eh?
They always hung out
and drank together.
Your Honor,
we request one of the survivors
of this case,
Mayor Chu In-hwe,
appear as our witness.
[IN KOREAN] You made things worse
by not killing that bitch!
Look at this approval rating.
Approval rating is one thing,
but the public opinion is bad.
Don't talk back to me!
[♪♪♪]
I should've tossed her
in a mental hospital long ago.
CHAE:
Chu In-hwe, you bastard!
Where is he?!
I know, you're the same
as Ahn Tae-su!
Come to the police station,
let's go right now!
What the hell did I do, woman?!
I know exactly what you did!
Everything's going to shit,
I'll have to set this right.
So many of you came, good day!
WOMAN 1:
How do you know the defendant?
MAN:
What is your current condition?
WOMAN 2: Do you have anything to say
to the citizens of Daecheon?
[ALL CLAMORING]
Do you know 2004 Daecheon
Councillor Yoo Young-dae?
Yoo Young-dae?
I'm not sure.
According to Mr. Jeon,
you assaulted Yoo and obtained
his nomination forfeit agreement.
Jeon said that?
Why did he talk all that nonsense?
The assaulters usually don't remember
but the victims do.
Who's the victim?
Bring him here.
Mr. Ahn Tae-su threatened
the former councilman Councillor Yoo,
and you were said to have assaulted him
during the nominations.
So bring the victim.
The defense is making speculations
based on nothing but hearsay.
Allow me
to make this absolutely clear to you.
I received my nomination fairly
and entered the election.
Witness, is your wife's name Lee Soon-ja?
CHU:
Yes, that's correct.
[♪♪♪]
This is Mr. Ahn's bankbook.
Your wife received $30,000
six months ago,
and $10,000 three months ago,
could you explain that?
I was told that she lent him $30,000
for his liver transplant,
and he asked for
an additional $10,000.
Is there an IOU?
My wife lent it to him on good faith,
so I'm not sure.
Of course there isn't,
because Mr. Ahn threatened you.
Threatened?
Lady, do I look like someone
who'd get threatened?
Wasn't that to make up the loss
from selling his land?
Jesus, what are you talking about?
As soon as Mr. Ahn's land was sold,
its greenbelt status was removed,
and casino construction plans
were revealed and someone profited.
Who gave consent for the casino
to get built on greenbelt land?
Whether someone profits or not,
what's that got to do with me? Huh?
Did I own even 1 percent
of that greenbelt land?
How did I profit from this casino?!
Witness, do not raise your voice.
Wang-yong: I've arrived
I'd like to request a new witness.
SHIN:
We'd like to object.
He's an unscheduled witness.
He's a key witness
who invaded the defendant's home.
He may be in danger
so we request a closed hearing.
The defense's request
for a closed hearing is approved.
Please clear the courtroom.
We'll announce the next hearing separately.
Why did you even bring
a sick man here?
You broke into Mrs. Chae's home, no?
Did you do it on your own
or did someone order you?
Mr. Bang ordered me to.
Bang is head of the construction company
where the witness works.
For what reason?
He said it was Mayor Chu's order.
I was told to bring back
Ahn Tae-su's old land certificate.
Are these the documents
you were looking for?
Yes, that's right.
I kept a copy just in case
Mayor Chu changed his mind.
What do you mean?
He promised me a spot
when the casino--
I shouldn't have said that.
In the convenience store
when the casino opens,
but I didn't take the offer.
During the prosecution's investigation,
did you mention this document?
Yes, of course.
But they shrugged it off
and told me to leave.
Who was the prosecutor?
Him.
JUNG-IN:
That is all.
MAN: Daecheon Mayor Chu, leading candidate
for governor, was in court today...
I managed to find the part,
it's as good as new.
Forty-two dollars, please.
Thank you.
Find irrefutable, consistent evidence!
If it's consistent enough,
it'll become the truth.
The truth can be a lie
with a small crack!
[KNOCKING ON DOOR]
Sir, what should we do
with Ahn Jung-su?
Attorney Ahn is waiting outside.
♪ Happy birthday
Happy birthday to you! ♪
♪ Happy birthday dear Ahn Jung-su! ♪
♪ Happy birthday to... ♪♪
[CELL PHONE BEEPING]
TAE-SU [ON PHONE]:
Whenever I eat my wife's food,
my chest hurts and I can't breathe.
[♪♪♪]
[COUGHING]
Because of Choon-woo, she's gone crazy,
she's trying to kill me.
Jung-su.
Who broke this phone?
Was it Mom?
Why did she break it?
I don't know.
Mom scares me.
Why did you cremate Ahn Tae-su?
His body won't rot,
so I wanted him burned.
He deserves to be burned.
JUNG-IN:
Do you remember these men?
Bastards.
They're the same as Ahn Tae-su!
Goddamn trash!
Why? Did they kill someone?
You reported to the police
that your husband killed someone.
CHU:
Thirty thousand dollars isn't enough?
TAE-SU: It's not that.
CHU: Mm.
TAE-SU: Choon-woo keeps showing up
in my dreams lately.
The statute of limitations
has all but passed.
You killed him,
I didn't do shit!
We all did it together.
CHU: Huh?
- What did you do to Choon-woo?!
What did you do to him?!
HWANG:
What's the matter?!
Tell me! Say it again!
[SHOUTING]
Knowing what he did,
Ahn deserved to die!
Because of Choon-woo,
she's gone crazy, she's trying to kill me.
What the hell are you doing?!
[JUNG-SU WHIMPERS]
[♪♪♪]
CHAE:
For the table over there.
[GASPS]
JUNG-IN: Choon-woo, all this was
because of Lim Choon-woo?
Sleep a little more,
I'll be back shortly. Hm?
CHAE:
He had a good heart.
It tears me up
just thinking about it.
[♪♪♪]
[MUFFLED GRUNTING]
[SOBBING]
[COUGHING]
Why did you do that?!
What about the baby?!
If I keep my mouth shut,
no one will know!
I'll raise her as my own,
I give you my word,
so live with me!
JUNG-IN:
You lived with Ahn Tae-su
because of
Choon-woo's daughter?
CHAE:
I was scared because I had nothing.
I had no family.
I had nobody to look after me.
So scared of leaving for somewhere.
But I wanted to save my daughter.
My baby, Jung-in...
Jung-in...
But I didn't get to protect her.
I just couldn't.
Imagine her pain
that led her to slit her wrist.
I pretended not to know until then.
I'm the bitch, I deserve to die.
A child just needs her mother
in the toughest of times.
But I couldn't protect my own child.
I didn't recognize my child's pain.
I'm the bitch, I deserve to die.
I couldn't protect her...
Jung-in!
Jung-in!
[♪♪♪]
[JUNG-IN SOBBING]
[♪♪♪]
My daughter...
Jung-in.
Mom.
Why are you crying?
I'm sorry.
Jung-in...
I'm sorry.
Mom...
I'm sorry that I left without you.
I'm so sorry.
Baby,
are you all right?
Where am I?
What happened to me?
I don't know how this happened
or where we are.
What do I do? What am I to do?
Don't cry, baby.
If you're all right, then I am too.
Don't worry about me
and look after yourself.
I'm so lost, Mom.
What do I do?
Mom, what do I do?
Tell me what to do.
What do I do, Mom? Tell me...
[♪♪♪]
JUNG-IN: What was the witness looking for
at the defendant's home?
Or was he trying to destroy something?
You can see the names
of the owners as of 2018.
This land used to belong to
the defendant's husband Ahn Tae-su.
But to pay
for his liver cirrhosis treatment,
he sold it to Bang and Ji in 2016
at a bargain price.
Then the witness removed
its greenbelt status,
and with the casino moving in,
the land value shot up.
Your Honor, the defense is continuing
her irrelevant line of questioning.
[CHU CHUCKLES]
Lady,
you got a memory problem,
or do you not have a point?
My name is not mentioned
on that map at all.
If there's even
a slight conflict of interest,
I'll take full responsibility
as the mayor.
[CROWD MURMURING]
Will you swear by it?
I absolutely will.
Everything I did was
for the love of Daecheon.
[♪♪♪]
If that's a crime,
I'll take the punishment.
You're right.
The witness has not profited
from the casino deal.
I discovered that there is
irrefutable evidence from this 1998 map
that Ahn kept until his death.
Lee Soon-yim, Lee Soon-bok,
Lee Chang-seok, Lee Dong-seok.
Witness, do you know them?
They're your wife's family members.
How much did you invest
in the gold mine in the past?
What?
Well, that's...
JUNG-IN:
You won't remember.
Because the gold mine never existed.
[CROWD MURMURING]
The geologist who spread rumors
of a gold mine was your wife's cousin,
and your wife's family made
an incredible fortune
by selling useless land
to Ahn Tae-su and the villagers.
Certified ownership transfer register
1998->2016->2018
Could you still say
that you have not profited from this land?
Didn't Ji, Bang and DL Construction
give you election funds
on the condition of the casino permit?
You son of a bitch!
MAN 1:
Chu In-hwe, you bastard!
[ALL CLAMORING]
WOMAN: How dare you!
MAN 2: You'll be punished!
JUDGE:
Silence!
Lady,
what kind of novel
are you writing here?
I'm the victim.
I was poisoned and almost died
at your father's damn funeral!
Witness, mind your manners
in the courtroom.
Jung-in! Are you kidding with me? Huh?
That happened 20 years ago!
How dare you...
You brought out
a sick man for this?!
[POUNDING ON TABLE]
I'm looking for a murder suspect.
Lim Choon-woo,
don't you remember?
The actual murderer is Tae-su Ahn,
the defendant's husband.
[♪♪♪]
The deceased Ahn Tae-su?
[CROWD MURMURING]
JUNG-IN:
Yes, that's right.
After the gold mine scam,
Ahn was in living hell.
But when he found out
that it was part of Mayor Chu's scheme,
he soon lost his life to liver cirrhosis.
And he put pesticide
in the rice wine before death.
As expected, Chu, Hwang,
Ji, Bang and Choi drank it,
and three are dead,
and two are hospitalized.
We'd like to add Ahn Tae-su
as the prime suspect of this case.
He expected his own death, and planned
to kill people at his own funeral?
This is a preposterous
and delusional story!
This is an analysis report
from the forensics.
Methomyl, which was found
on the defendant's clothes,
was also found on Ahn Tae-su's clothes.
We'll rule on the validity of the evidence
at the final hearing.
MAN 1: Are the accusations uncovered
in the trial true?
WOMAN:
Tell us the truth!
MAN 1:
Is Councillor Yoo complicit in this?
MAN 2: One comment please!
MAN 3: What is the truth?
Tell us the truth!
[ALL CLAMORING]
Bang, you're under arrest for perjury
and conspiracy to commit murder.
MAN [ON TV]: Mayor Chu's bid
for governorship is on shaky ground as...
What are you doing?
Stop that.
The police are looking into
any illegal election contributions.
Mayor Chu may not run for governor.
Jung-su,
could I ask you a favor?
Dad asked me
to give it to them, as a present.
The rice wine pot was the present?
When Dad's in heaven,
there'd be a party.
He said to give it
to the man on TV.
Is this the man on TV?
Yes!
[CROWD MURMURING]
This man bad, very bad!
That is all.
JUDGE:
We'll now hear from the defendant.
Defendant,
where are we?
I don't know.
Where is this?
Who am I?
I don't know.
I'll ask again, who am I?
I don't know.
But you sure are pretty.
I've got a daughter like you.
She went to Seoul National University Law.
She's pretty.
Her name is Ahn Jung-in.
[♪♪♪]
I haven't seen her in so long.
I feel bad
because I couldn't do anything for her.
I wonder if she's eating well,
if she's sick,
if she's got a boyfriend.
I miss her so much.
I'll ask you again,
[VOICE BREAKING]
who am I?
I really don't know.
I'm sorry.
[SNIFFLES]
[IN NORMAL VOICE]
The defendant beside me is my mother.
But she doesn't even
recognize her daughter.
She dedicated her life to her family
and ended up with dementia.
For this reason,
she can be excessively emotional
and prone to arguments.
But it is not fair to assume that
her arguments led her
to plan and execute murders.
To be innocent, there can't be
any reasonable doubt.
All the evidence presented
by the prosecution was circumstantial,
leaving room for reasonable doubt.
But the defendant's husband
Ahn Tae-su is different.
He had a clear motive
and his own son witnessed it.
The defense insists
on Chae Hwa-ja's innocence,
and declares that Ahn Tae-su
is the prime suspect.
[ALL MURMURING]
I'll now read the verdict
of case 2017-363.
To obtain a conviction in a criminal trial,
there has to be irrefutable evidence,
but all evidence presented against
the defendant was circumstantial.
In addition, new evidence presented
by the defense concerning Ahn Tae-su
has to be verified
by the prosecution in the future.
Verdict is as follows:
Defendant Chae Hwa-ja is not guilty.
[ALL CHATTERING]
Are you certain
Ahn Tae-su is the perpetrator?
How do you feel
about winning this trial?
Let me ask you something.
Do you really think
your mother is innocent?
She has already been punished.
JUNG-SU:
Jung-in!
♪ Sitting in the flower bed ♪
♪ Watching the petals ♪
♪ Where did this pretty color ♪
♪ Come from? ♪
♪ Such a beautiful flower ♪
♪ Flower ♪
♪ Such a great day ♪
♪ What a great day ♪♪
Mom, is that the only song you know?
Why do you always sing that here?
It's a day for you and me to remember.
Remember what?
When you grow up,
I'll tell you.
How much bigger?
This big?
It's nothing like that.
Later, when your heart gets bigger.
That's dumb.
[WATER SPLASHES]
[♪♪♪]
Innocence
♪ Sitting in the flower bed ♪
♪ Watching the petals ♪
♪ Where did this pretty color ♪
♪ Come from? ♪
♪ Such a beautiful flower ♪
♪ Flower ♪
♪ Such a great day ♪
WOMAN:
♪ What a great day ♪
♪ If you came ♪
♪ How happy would I be? ♪♪
[♪♪♪]
[CLEARS THROAT]
Welcome, Mayor Chu.
Have you been well?
Rest in peace
Mr. Mayor!
It's been so long.
You are?
-The mayor from the next village over.
-Ah!
Mayor Chu, welcome.
Long time no see.
- Say hello to Mayor Chu In-hwe.
- Please sit over there.
Governor, you must be busy
with the election.
Don't call me governor yet.
I barely won the primary.
- Sit down.
- Sir, good to see you.
Sit, sit.
How's the campaign going?
I need a lot of help.
Please volunteer for the province.
Of course!
We're not strangers,
we're doing well thanks to you,
we'll do all we can.
Stop mincing words.
Come on, let's toast
to the new governor!
Stop!
We don't toast at a funeral.
You can't hide stupidity and poverty.
That's good.
This tastes funny.
Yeah? It's fermented well.
What's going on with the casino?
- The casino?
- Yeah.
I don't know the details.
Our citizens of Daecheon just have
to live prosperously, no?
Your love for our hometown is endless.
When things go bad, you lure a casino in
and get our children jobs.
We're well off thanks to you.
Say no more!
We all must repay your kindness,
or we would be animals.
Your son got a subcontract
with DL Construction,
you sent your daughter to Las Vakas
to become a dealer, right?
It's Las Vegas, you bonehead.
No wonder your son failed everything.
Don't blame your stupidity on your son.
CHU:
You named your sons Quartz and Mercury.
You had to name them after minerals?
[LAUGHING]
Bud, wipe your nose, it's so nasty!
Don't blow your nose my way,
it got on me earlier.
So nasty.
[CHAE SINGING]
I must be out of my mind.
I'll be right back.
Mrs. Chae.
CHAE:
♪ Sitting in the flower bed... ♪
CHU:
My deepest sympathies.
♪ Watching the petals... ♪
Are you okay?
♪ Where did this pretty color come from? ♪
CHU:
I'm so sorry.
CHAE:
♪ Such a beautiful flower ♪
♪ Such a great day ♪♪
[DOOR OPENS AND WOMAN GROANS]
How is this a great day? Jesus Christ!
[EXCLAIMS]
Why isn't your hotshot daughter
from Seoul here?!
The burial is tomorrow!
Why do you care?!
Does it make sense
for his daughter not to be here?
How dare you speak about my daughter!
[♪♪♪]
My brother is dead!
He's my blood!
You raised your kid all wrong!
What? You've never had a child!
What did you say?!
Stop that! Let her go!
Don't you dare badmouth her!
[ALL CLAMORING]
MAN 1:
Hey, Jung-su!
Buddy, leave that!
Give me that!
You bastard!
Hey!
Jung-su!
Jung-su! Come here!
Mayor!
Sir!
MAN 2:
Someone call 911!
911!
Innocence
The evidence from the previous trial
lacked credibility.
The defendant supposedly murdered his wife,
put her in the tub,
and started a fire
in order to destroy the evidence.
So he must have had a device
of some kind
to keep the fire under wraps
for an hour and a half,
but no special devices were found
at the scene.
[ALL MURMURING]
Also, time of death noted
in the original trial,
which was before 8,
when the defendant was home,
I have a witness who will refute that.
Terry Wilder is a forensic scientist
who performed over 5,000 autopsies,
and analyzed murders
all over the world.
[IN ENGLISH] In case of high temperatures,
such as at the scene of a fire,
it's almost impossible
to estimate the time of death
because the body decomposes really fast.
[IN ENGLISH] Simply says, you're saying
there's something wrong with the evidence
presented by the original trial?
WILDER: Actually, it's absolutely impossible
to say with certainty
that the victim died before or after 8:00.
However, I disagree
with the autopsy report saying
that the victim died before 8:00.
[IN KOREAN]
That is all.
A gift from the pharmaceutical boss's wife.
Buy a Hermès bag with it.
[MAN SPEAKING IN KOREAN ON TV]
If we shut down the Supreme Court,
we'll get IH's account for good.
The firm will be set for the year
thanks to you. Ha-ha-ha.
You haven't heard?
I decided not to take on
the Supreme Court appeal.
What do you mean?
You won this massive case.
I took on this case because of you,
but this is where I draw the line.
Why is our best attorney pulling our leg?
Sir, be selective
when taking on new cases.
If we only represent thugs,
we too become thugs.
Be sensitive to the crime,
not to money.
Hmm.
MAN [ON TV]:
A harrowing incident took place.
At a funeral in the township of Daecheon,
a guest has died
after drinking pesticide-spiked rice wine,
and four others are in serious condition.
Among the victims is
incumbent Mayor Chu In-hwe.
[♪♪♪]
A prime suspect, Mrs. Chae Hwa-ja,
has been arrested and investigated.
I forgot about an urgent matter,
I better go.
- We're not done.
- My apologies.
Hey!
[CELL PHONE RINGING]
Yes, Ms. Ahn.
My case wrapped up well
thanks to you.
Detective, I have a favor to ask you.
Could you look
into Daecheon pesticide case?
Sure, I'll look into it
and call you back.
Okay.
[CONTROL PANEL BEEPS]
[♪♪♪]
Recommendation Letter:
Seoul National University.
Your eyes!
I told you not to look
at me like that! Huh?
Whenever you look at me,
I'm reminded of bad things!
Whatever you want to do,
you can't do it until I'm dead!
Huh?
You'll never get out of here! Never!
[DOOR OPENS]
Are you crazy? Stop it!
TAE-SU:
Don't even think about it, bitch!
Mom...
We spent a lot of money on Jung-su.
Let's talk later.
Why should you die?!
Staying strong to stay alive
is barely enough!
You can't die!
I should be the one!
You don't recognize me?
I don't really know.
Who are you?
I'm a lawyer,
I've got some questions.
Do you remember
what happened at the funeral?
Funeral? Did someone die?
You don't remember
people drinking poisonous rice wine?
Rice wine was poisonous?
Oh.
Is Jung-su okay?
He's fine.
Where am I?
I have to go home.
[GASPS]
[♪♪♪]
I need to prepare a meal for him.
JUNG-IN:
How far has her dementia progressed?
MAN:
Has she recently had a traumatic experience?
We'll need to do a thorough exam.
She needs treatment right away,
but in her circumstances...
JUNG-SU:
Kitty!
Kitty!
MAN 1:
Jung-su, you can't play here!
JUNG-SU:
Kitty!
Kitty!
That bastard!
Officer! Get him!
Officer Lee!
This is a crime scene,
get out of here.
I'm a lawyer,
also the prime suspect's immediate family.
Immediate family?
"Ahn Jung-in."
Jung-in?
It's me, Choi Seok-gu, from the mill.
Ah.
Why are you here?
I became a cop, this is my case.
I heard you were a hotshot in Seoul.
I didn't recognize you.
It was batshit crazy.
MAN 2:
Sergeant, take a look at this.
[OBJECTS CLATTERING]
CHOI:
People dying at a funeral.
Does this make sense?
Mr. Ji died like that,
and my dad's barely hanging on.
- I'm sorry this happened at my home.
- That's all I get?
I may have to bury him soon!
Kitty!
CHOI:
Jung-su! You idiot!
[MEN SHOUTING]
[CAT SHRIEKS]
I got it!
CHOI:
You bastard!
You're ruining the crime scene!
What are you doing?
Are police allowed to use violence?
The thing is...
JUNG-SU:
Return a slap with two!
Don't sit back, hit back.
That's what Mom said.
Did you drink pesticide too?
[MEN SHOUTING]
Son of a bitch!
MAN 1:
Mr. Ji died when he arrived in the ER,
and we intubated others
and put them on respirators.
MAN 2: Methomyl that was found
at the crime scene,
and the pesticide found
in the victim's bodies,
and pesticide discovered
on Mrs. Chae's clothes all match up.
SHIN:
Mr. Bang Jung-hwan,
you stated that you saw
Mrs. Chae acting weird
at the funeral,
could you explain?
I left the funeral early,
because it was near bank closing hours,
but I wanted to greet her
so I went back,
and I saw Mrs. Chae Hwa-ja
and Jung-su pouring rice wine into the pot.
There were many pesticide bottles
next to them!
My son doesn't know anything!
He didn't do anything!
Please calm down!
[CROWD MURMURING]
This isn't the right one.
She may have signed
the confession during interrogation,
but she does not admit to...
When did you sign this?
[♪♪♪]
[CROWD CLAMORING]
WOMAN:
Chae Hwa-ja, you bitch!
Hwa-ja! Are you okay?
Take care of Jung-su!
Okay, don't worry!
I'll look after him!
JUNG-SU:
Mom!
Mom!
Mom!
CHAE:
Jung-su!
Mom!
Mom!
CHAE:
Jung-su!
LAWYER:
Don't worry too much!
Aren't you Jung-in?
You don't greet your aunt
after more than 10 years away?
Did you retain this lawyer?
Who is she?
She's my lawyer niece from Seoul.
[CHUCKLES]
I saw you on TV,
you look prettier in person.
- So good to meet--
- Sir.
They've got no concrete evidence,
it's all circumstantial.
Why haven't you objected?
Anyone can see
that initial investigation was messy!
Are you doing your job or not?
One moment.
It's only been 12 hours
since I took on this case.
Even so, the suspect has no prior
and she's not a flight risk.
How could she be detained
for signing the confession?
You might be good
but you're not the only lawyer!
I only took on this case out of pity
for a petty sum.
Ma'am, I'm done with this case
as of now.
What?
Wait! Sir!
LAWYER:
I'm done!
How could you just show up
and mess everything up?!
A lawyer like him
will help create new charges.
Even if you're all that,
how could you not even show up
at your father's funeral?!
I'm done with this too!
How could your mom cremate him
instead of burying him? Ugh.
MAN:
Ms. Ahn.
Has your judgment been clouded
as it's a family matter?
Looking beyond that,
it's still a weird case.
Crime scene integrity
and initial investigation were messy.
Every client of ours says
they're being treated unfairly.
Sir, am I right?
Pharmaceutical chair protecting her son,
Ahn wanting to protect her mom,
how are they different?
This isn't about that,
this case is different.
How could someone who doesn't
recognize her child do this?
She said it's different,
we must take her word.
I'll send a lawyer there. Why don't you
focus on the pharmaceutical case? Hm?
The pesticide case will be over
when the defendant is released on sick bail.
Please allow me to do this,
I'll be quick.
How dare you show up here
after killing my husband!
I'm investigating the case
as a lawyer.
That makes it all right?
Don't pull that shit on me!
We helped out
because we felt sorry for her.
Then she poisoned us?
How is this possible?
Don't got methomyl pesticide anymore.
It got banned
because it had too many problems.
But, Uncle, why are people like this
to our family?
It's because of that incident,
money is evil.
Has it been like this
since the mine scam?
Don't even mention it.
After I lost my savings,
your aunt and I got a divorce.
Imagine how those
who aren't related to us felt.
But how could anyone mix pesticide
in rice wine?
Your mom is so unfortunate.
Jung-in,
do you still hate your mom?
Don't do that!
[♪♪♪]
She's a pitiful person.
JUNG-IN:
The witness testimonies could be lies.
I think there was a trespasser.
There are too many suspicious things.
I think she was framed.
She only signed the confession
because your brother could be
named co-conspirator.
Detective, did you get
what I asked for?
Do not tell anyone
that you got it from me.
[♪♪♪]
[INAUDIBLE DIALOGUE]
As you see here,
they bullied and screamed
at the defendant,
then they promised her
to let her go if she signed it,
so why would anyone not sign it?
We also noticed inconsistencies
on photos submitted by the prosecution.
Do you see the bottle prints
on the ground?
They were placed here but moved
for the convenience of the police.
You're accusing us
of evidence tampering?
Quiet please!
Mr. Bang testified that he went
to the bank before closing,
but he was nowhere to be found
in their security camera feed.
We suspect perjury.
The preliminary investigation
was conducted with suspicion,
it's a targeted investigation.
SHIN:
Targeted investigation?
Bottles of pesticide were found
at the defendant's residence,
the same pesticide was found
on her clothes,
and she confessed to the crimes
during interrogation.
What other proof do you need?
Then please take a look
at these photos.
So a prosecutor, detective
and witness can't dine together?
The men in this photo are the prosecutor,
primary detective and the witness.
Det. Choi and Mr. Bang went
to the same school since elementary
and are sons of victims
of this case.
[ALL MURMURING]
Do you still deny
this isn't a targeted investigation?
In addition,
the defendant's health is deteriorating.
The detention doctor's report indicates
how far along her dementia is.
To get to the truth,
her treatment is urgent.
We request detainment to be lifted.
CHU:
Release from custody?
[♪♪♪]
Does that make sense?
How could you mess it up?
It's obvious Hwa-ja did it!
How could you mess it up
since her kid showed up?
I'm sorry.
Mayor Chu, you should first go
to the hospital.
Don't ever! Let her get released!
Did you look into what I asked?
We are still looking, sir.
Find it at once!
Give Chief Prosecutor Shin a call.
DOCTOR:
It looks to be rapidly progressive dementia.
The shrinking of her brain must've affected
her judgment, memory
and cognitive ability.
At this rate, she should be out
on medical release.
Chief Doctor's Secretary:
Director would like to see you
Could we follow up later?
My apologies.
Sure.
[ELEVATOR CHIMES]
[INAUDIBLE DIALOGUE]
[♪♪♪]
Where's Mom?
[CELL PHONE BUZZING]
Yes?
That's correct.
You found her?
[MEN SHOUTING]
Mom!
[SIREN WAILS]
Mom...
My baby, my dear boy...
- Did you have dinner?
- Yeah.
Baby, this is that place.
It's here!
This is the place.
Get up!
Don't cause a scene and get up!
JUNG-SU:
Mom, Mom!
JUNG-IN:
Where are you taking her?
The court's order is
to take her back.
Aren't you...
Jung-in, by any chance?
And you are?
Chopyung Elementary, 6th grade, class 3.
I'm Wang-yong.
Oh. It's been a while.
You became a cop?
Wow, you're still...
Still same old...
If you're not busy,
could we talk at the station?
WANG-YONG:
About three months ago,
I was on night shift
and your mom came in soaking wet.
[AS CHAE]
"My husband is a killer!
Mayor Chu and his friends
are all in on this!"
[IN NORMAL VOICE]
I calmed her down and sent her away,
but she refused to go home
for a few days and caused a scene.
We finally found her
by the reservoir like before.
Was there a murder there?
No way!
We got a commendation
for crime-free village too.
She's got dementia,
she doesn't even recognize me.
I thought this'd help,
I shouldn't have done that.
There are so many weird things
about this case.
It's driving me crazy,
and my mom is sick.
She was close to Mr. Hwang,
so she had no ill will against him,
but circumstantial evidence is there.
What do you think?
No! Your mom would never do that!
Anything I should know about,
stuff happening in the village?
Aside from the casino ruckus,
this is the biggest case.
Casino? Here?
Yeah, a casino's being built
in the mountains behind the village.
[♪♪♪]
[SIGHS]
CHU:
And the casino?
They're asking for a few more days.
Once the construction is done,
they may not pay me.
I can't run my campaign
without a payoff.
I'll revoke their permit if they don't pay
by the end of the month!
[KNOCKING ON DOOR]
[DOOR OPENS]
Come in!
[CHU CHUCKLING]
[DOOR CLOSES]
So you stopped her medical release?
Mrs. Chae is back in custody.
When today's documents are included,
it's all but dismissed.
[EXCLAIMS]
Chief Prosecutor Shin,
you do some great work.
[CHU CHUCKLES]
JUNG-IN:
Aunt, I have a question.
Who introduced you
to the first lawyer?
AUNT [ON PHONE]:
I don't know.
We somehow ended up retaining him.
Why? You're not gonna take the case?
I just wanted to check something.
I think someone asked me to.
I don't remember,
who was it...
Does it have something
to do with the casino?
Casino?
Heh. I don't know what you mean.
I heard you specialize
in civil cases, no?
[CHUCKLES]
There's no specialization
out here in the country.
Ah.
I'm sorry but I'm quite busy.
Extremely busy. Heh-heh.
My apologies, please forgive me.
Take care.
CHU [ON PHONE]:
What did she say?
She asked me why I took on the case,
then she brought up the casino
all of a sudden.
Probably to confirm something,
there's no need to worry.
She's pretty like a doll.
I'll call you right back!
- I'm sorry.
- What is it?
I think I left my cell phone.
Oh, my, should I call you?
Ah. It's right here, goodbye.
Yeah, I don't have
your number anyway.
LAWYER [ON RECORDING]:
She asked me why I took on the case,
then she brought up the casino
all of a sudden.
[♪♪♪]
Mayor Chu
Casino
CHAE:
"My husband is a killer!
Mayor Chu and his friends
are all in on this!"
Perjury?
Ahn Tae-su's funeral?
[THUNDER RUMBLING]
Bank transfer:
Lee Soon-ja - $10,000
Lifelong Friendship
[OBJECT THUDS]
[♪♪♪]
[BOTH GRUNT]
MAN:
Get off me!
Fuck off!
Who are you?!
[MAN YELLS]
[THUNDER CRASHING]
Daecheon Karaoke
What is this?
Test for a fingerprint for me.
An invader at my home dropped this.
He could be a prime suspect.
It's just a lighter.
See? It's the same.
I go there often too.
The case was handed over
to the prosecution,
so go ask them.
- Are we skipping lunch?
- Let's go.
I'm starving.
[DOOR OPENS]
Where are you going?
You are not cooperating!
I got dismissed from this case
because of you.
The footprints are mixed up,
this is gonna be tough.
It's neon shoes
with an L in the logo.
Huh?
The letter L?
L...
[POT CLATTERS]
Don't touch!
Don't touch that!
Maintain crime scene integrity!
The letter L?
Did the prints get ruined?
I found it! I found it!
I found it! Ah!
I got it! Jung-in!
I got it! The footprint!
I think the neon shoes
you saw were...
Lecaf.
Look, the sole pattern is identical, no?
You're right.
A few months ago,
there was a massive sale on these.
Was there anything else?
Oh. I think I scratched his face.
Ah. He had a burn mark on his face.
Burn mark?
Why didn't you say so?!
Daecheon Karaoke, Lecaf shoes
and burn mark.
SHIN [ON PHONE]:
Mr. Bang's father passed away.
So Bang's finally gone.
[♪♪♪]
Pick out some nice flowers for him.
By the way, are you going
to let her mess around like that?
I'll take care of it, sir.
[TITTERING]
You should have a drink too.
[SHIN CHUCKLES]
You're a handsome fella.
Thank you.
Do you like taking pictures?
Could I take a look?
Ahn Jung-su!
JUNG-SU:
Yeah?
What are you doing?
Who are you?
I've been assigned to your case.
So you were at
the Seoul Central District Court?
Chief Prosecutor
Shin Cheol-min
A lot of parties are interested
in this case.
Good to meet you.
If anyone asks you anything,
just say you don't know.
Don't talk to anyone except me, got it?
Hey, you got a light?
No smoke, bad!
Cigarette smoke contains nickel,
naphthylamine, benzene, vinyl chloride!
Why are you being rude?
I was just asking for a light,
you're the one being fucking rude.
[♪♪♪]
You're Ahn Jung-in
from Daecheon High School, right?
You're glaring at me, bitch!
No!
Don't hit my sister!
Protect family,
that's what Mom said!
Who's this idiot?
[JUNG-SU GRUNTING]
JUNG-IN: Stop it!
MAN: Causing a fucking scene.
Why are you doing this?!
[JUNG-SU GROANING]
Piss off before you get hurt more.
[JUNG-SU MUMBLES AND COUGHS]
Jung-su! Jung-su!
Are you okay? Get up.
Are you hurt? Let me see you.
Oh, my, are you okay?
Jung-in...
We've received the prosecution's
new evidence submission.
Please elaborate.
In the credit card statement,
rice wine was purchased
at multiple shops.
It was purchased up to three days
before the incident.
The defendant's husband enjoyed rice wines.
Her husband's condition was so bad
that he was sent home
from the hospital.
Ergo, the defendant estimated
when her husband would die,
and she planned
to murder those who alienated
and shunned him over the period.
Look at the defendant's condition!
Does she look like someone
who can plan a murder?
She was also said to be close
with one of the victims, Mr. Hwang.
There is no murder motive.
SHIN: Then how can an ailing man like him
keep drinking all on his own?
These photos are from
an unverified source.
The one who took these photos
is present here.
He lived with the defendant
for more than 20 years.
We request the defendant Ahn Jung-su
as our next witness.
Hello! I'm Ahn Jung-su!
[CROWD LAUGHS]
We request a motion
to reject him as a witness!
The said witness suffers
from severe autism.
He's not fit to testify as he possesses
the intelligence of a 10-year-old.
He is a crucial witness.
There are precedents
for autistic witnesses in the past.
CHAE [ON VIDEO]:
Mayor Chu, welcome.
It's heavy.
Jung-su.
Is this when Mom got sick?
Constitution Day?
Did this man come by often?
You've been well?
Oh. He's bad man!
Mom was very, very sick!
He's bad man, call police!
Call police at 911.
When you take the stand,
you'll swear an oath.
Say it after me.
When you take the stand,
you'll swear an oath. Say it after me.
No, from now.
No, from now.
I solemnly swear
that I'll tell the truth, the whole truth.
I solemnly swear
that I'll tell the truth, the whole truth.
And nothing but the truth
under penalties of perjury.
And nothing but the truth
under penalties of perjury!
Jung-in, what's perjury?
It means if you lie,
you'll be punished bigtime.
I'll ask you some questions,
so answer.
Was your father's condition serious?
Yes!
Very good.
He was very sick!
[JUNG-SU TITTERS]
He drank even though he was sick?
Yes.
Who gave him rice wine? Mom?
Yup.
I wasn't allowed to go into his room,
I could get sick!
Or Mom beats me.
[♪♪♪]
Jung-in,
is it your fault that I'm dumb?
That's what Dad always said!
He said you made me an idiot.
[OBJECTS CLATTERING]
[CRYING]
What are you going to do about it now?
You made my only son
into a cripple, bitch!
Didn't you hear the doctor?
He was born like that!
TAE-SU:
How dare you interrupt me!
Don't you dare stop me!
Mom said it was her fault!
Dad said your fault, Mom said her fault!
Dad said your fault, Mom said her fault!
Jung-su, it's nothing like that.
But why aren't you home?
Was it Jung-su's fault?
So Jung-su was sad, S-A-D, very sad.
When you're sad,
you get tears, T-E-A-R-S.
Does it hurt?
Jung-su, do you have
any other clothes?
Jung-su.
When you take the stand,
make sure to look at me.
When I shake,
say "I don't know,"
and when I nod,
say "That's right."
- Understand?
- Okay!
SHIN: This is the security footage
from the day of the incident.
No one else poured rice wine
except the witness.
Let me ask you,
did anyone else pour rice wine
in the pot other than yourself?
Please answer, was it just you?
I dunno.
You could be punished severely for perjury!
Were you the only one?
I don't know!
[♪♪♪]
So you are the only one
who poured rice wine.
Yes!
Say it loudly,
it was only you?
Yes, only you!
Allow me to ask you again,
you're absolutely sure
you were the only one?
Me... Jung-su... I don't know!
Mom, Mom, Mom!
He doesn't know anything!
I did it, it was me!
I killed everyone!
The defendant is making
a false confession!
She is only trying
to protect her autistic child!
I did it, my son doesn't know anything!
JUNG-IN: Constitution Chapter 11,
Article 6, Criminal Code 310,
confession alone cannot
establish one's guilt!
- Mom!
- Jung-su!
- Jung-su!
- Mom! Mom!
Honey!
WANG-YONG:
Mrs. Chae! Someone call 911!
Get an ambulance!
[CROWD CLAMORING]
Make way!
[SIREN WAILING]
JUNG-SU:
Sister!
Sister!
WANG-YONG:
What are you doing?
Jung-su!
Why you do this?!
Jung-su!
What are you doing?
You don't have a warrant!
We're arresting Ahn Jung-su,
who confessed to the crime.
Your mother's condition
and her circumstances are bad.
We can end this
with a 10-year sentence.
More people have died
by tongue than knife.
Use your tongue properly
as a prosecutor!
I could sue you for cajoling a lawyer.
This case won't be easy.
Proving the innocence
of an obvious murderer.
Just watch me,
I'll prove her innocence.
[♪♪♪]
Treatment Report
Chae Hwa-ja - Rapidly progressive dementia
July 17 - Dementia
You've been well?
Mayor Chu Turned Dirt Into Gold
by Luring Casino,
Running for Governor!
Daecheon Royal Casino
Land Groundbreaking
So they're all in league
with each other?
Yeah.
July 17th, this case started
when Chu visited my home.
What happened
between my mom and Mayor Chu?
This could break the case wide open.
Wang-yong, look into the person
who broke into my home,
I'll go visit my mom.
My Jung-su doesn't know anything.
Yes, I did it all.
If you continue saying that,
your son will be safe.
Thank you, sir, thank you!
I beg of you, thank you.
[DOOR OPENS]
[DOOR CLOSES]
Mr. Ahn, don't be afraid.
Just answer our questions truthfully.
Do you understand?
MAN:
The prosecutor asked you something!
Buddy!
Return a slap with two!
Don't sit back, hit back.
That's what Mom said. She did.
It was me, I did everything.
Why are you doing this
all of a sudden?
I told you before, didn't I?
I said not to talk to anyone except me!
My Jung-su doesn't know anything.
Is he okay? Tell me.
How could you only think of him right now?
No, it's all my fault.
Mom? Did you really do it,
you killed them all?
Why are you making
your situation worse?!
I'm sorry, forgive me.
[♪♪♪]
Be honest,
you really don't recognize me?
Who am I?
Answer me!
I'm sorry...
But, miss, is Jung-su really okay?
Stop with the Jung-su crap!
I'm sick of it!
Me! What about me?!
[DOOR SLAMS]
[GATE CLOSES AND LOCKS]
JUNG-IN:
You really don't recognize me?
Who am I?
Answer me!
[♪♪♪]
It's Jung-in!
My daughter!
Mrs. Chae, please calm down.
Let go!
It's Jung-in! Jung-in!
[CELL PHONE BUZZING]
Yeah, Wang-yong.
WANG-YONG [ON PHONE]:
Why don't you ever answer?
I found your home invader.
Go to the police station!
MAN 1: It was raining,
so I was there to get out of the rain.
Couldn't you get me a lawyer?
Good day, everyone.
The case has been handed off
to the prosecution so we'll take over.
It's an unrelated case,
why is the prosecution involved?
It happened at the defendant's home
during the trial,
so we're taking over.
[SCOFFS]
You ignored requests
for additional investigation,
but now this?
As he said, the suspect was
at the defendant's home.
They should investigate--
What are you talking about?
- Get to it!
MAN 2: Yes, sir.
Come with us.
This is bad!
Where am I going now?
Good work, sir.
Holy cow!
Wang-yong, you skipped work?
I was worried, I changed shifts.
[WANG-YONG SIGHS]
Even if they've got jurisdiction,
they can't intercept it like that.
When a prosecutor sneezes,
cops get the flu.
They're releasing the suspect immediately?
They interrogated Jung-su for days!
[WANG-YONG SCOFFS]
[TIRES SCREECHING]
They are trying to get the suspect
out of the city.
I'll follow that bastard,
you follow the van.
Okay.
Wang-yong!
Be careful.
Mmm.
Daecheon to Mokpo
[BUS DEPARTS]
[FOOTSTEPS APPROACHING]
[VAN ENGINE STARTS]
[ENGINE STARTS]
[♪♪♪]
Lifelong Friendship
[GLASS BREAKS]
I'll try to fix it,
but it's such an old phone.
Don't expect much.
Please do your best.
[♪♪♪]
Groom: Lim Choon-woo
Bride: Chae Hwa-ja
Who is Choon-woo?
Is this him?
You know who he is.
[MONITOR BEEPING]
Please tell me.
HWANG: Choon-woo was the son
of the quarry boss we worked for.
Will anything bite? Huh?
Whoa.
Don't worry,
you'll catch a catfish for sure.
I'm just worried that my wife's lethargic.
[CHUCKLES]
[♪♪♪]
With Choon-woo dead,
we can take over the quarry.
Sure, we worked there
for so many years,
he can't just give it to Choon-woo.
Boss, must we go this far?
What's wrong with you?
Get going!
HWANG:
That's how we crossed the line.
TAE-SU:
You try casting the net.
[YELLS]
[♪♪♪]
HWANG: After that, your father Ahn Tae-su
became the quarry manager,
and your mother, who didn't know anything,
lived with him.
She lived a pitiful life.
I'm sorry.
I'm so sorry.
[CELL PHONE BUZZING]
Hey, Wang-yong.
WANG-YONG [ON PHONE]:
I caught the Lecaf.
I calmed him down and he talked.
Mr. Bang ordered him
to fetch something from your home.
[♪♪♪]
The thing about nails is,
you either pull it out
or smash it in.
This case is the latter.
WANG-YONG [ON PHONE]:
What? Mayor Chu?
JUNG-IN: Yeah, I think
Chu made my mom into the culprit.
And Mr. Bang is with him too.
So, what your mom said was true?
Yeah, I need concrete evidence
from his past.
I'll look into it.
Okay, Wang-yong,
I'm almost there so...
[SHOUTS]
[TIRES SCREECHING]
[HORN HONKING]
[CRASH]
[THUNDER RUMBLING]
[♪♪♪]
[THUNDER CRASHING]
CHAE:
My husband killed someone.
My husband is a killer.
My husband killed someone.
He's a killer.
My husband killed someone.
My husband is a killer.
He's a killer.
My husband killed someone!
Jung-in, are you okay?
Yeah, I'm fine.
You said you received something from him.
It's nothing special,
a construction map.
Take a look.
[♪♪♪]
Ahn Tae-su->Bang / Ji
Mayor Chu Turned Dirt Into Gold
by Luring Casino,
Running for Governor!
Ahn Tae-su->Bang / Ji
What are you doing?
Could you find security footage
of my accident
and scan the truck?
Are you really okay?
I need a printout of the land registered
to the names written here.
Bang Seung-hyuk, Ji Young-deuk,
Hwang Bang-young, Choi Bong-su.
Thank you.
Purchaser: 1998 - Ahn Tae-su
2016 - Bang Seung-hyuk
This bankbook?
Yes.
I came to see Mayor Chu.
Could you ask him?
It won't take long.
I'm sorry, you can't go inside.
How are you feeling?
I came back from the dead,
I can't be good.
I'm just worried
that I'm behind on my mayoral work.
Indeed, from the casino
to your campaign,
you must be busy.
What casino?
Didn't that land have greenbelt status?
It's nothing.
I'm sorry that this happened
at my home.
No need to apologize.
Did you meet my dad often
when he was alive?
Mr. Ahn Tae-su?
I was busy with town work,
so not too often.
How's your mother?
She's not well.
Yeah? Aging is hard.
The older you get,
the harder it is for the children. Mmm.
Could you actually be our witness?
Witness? Sure, it's no trouble.
But since I'm not well,
let's do it later.
Hmm. I knew you'd say that.
What do you mean?
You knew what?
My doctor won't let me leave.
-I hope you recover quickly.
-Mm.
See you again.
Sure thing.
Off you go.
[DOOR OPENS THEN CLOSES]
Oh. I found the security footage.
The truck belongs
to Mr. Bang's construction company.
I knew it.
What about Mayor Chu?
Did he agree to be a witness?
No.
I'll have to force him.
They're far more cunning
than I thought.
Just say what I heard and saw?
MAN: Please rise.
The judges are entering the court.
JUNG-IN: The pesticide found
at the defendant's house
was purchased from Mr. Jeon's shop.
Five years ago, he did tenant farming
on the village mayor's land.
He took them on credit.
Did you know
the defendant's family well?
They're my ex's family.
When he was shunned
by the entire village,
I became his drinking buddy
even though I don't drink.
What did you two talk about over drinks?
The times when he was doing well,
but it always ended
with badmouthing others.
What happened?
Mr. Ahn Tae-su...
was a big shot
when he headed the quarry.
[♪♪♪]
There aren't useful rocks here anymore.
Is that true?
Speaking of which, I got a killer tip.
You know the mountain
in the next village over?
Gold was found there.
[EXPLOSION IN DISTANCE]
JEON: He believed a geologist
and bought up the land
by pooling the villagers' money.
How much longer
are we gonna keep digging? Huh?
You sure there's gold in there?
JEON:
After the gold digging scam,
he was after one last comeback.
Sir, could you pass the nomination to me?
JEON: He wanted to use all his connections
to get into politics.
- How much more will you scam us?
- Let him go.
Nomination Forfeit Agreement
CHU:
You should've done this earlier.
Why get beat up for it?
JEON:
Everyone in the village shunned him.
Chu, Hwang and others
stood by Mr. Ahn until the end.
But they planned a betrayal.
Where's Chu In-hwe?!
Where is that bastard?!
You son of a bitch!
You're campaigning instead of me?!
People here want me to,
what choice do I have?
Son of a bitch!
You bastard!
MAN:
Must be hurt.
CHU:
Am I wrong?
Stop it before you look
even more pathetic.
[IN ENGLISH]
Game over.
I'll kill you all with pesticide!
Wait a minute,
kill them with pesticide?
Yes, he always said that.
JUNG-IN:
Chu, Hwang, Ji, Bang and Choi,
these are all victims of spiked rice wine
at Mr. Ahn's funeral, right?
JEON:
Looks like it.
People in this village all quit drinking
for their health.
They were the only drinkers in the village.
Did the defendant
and Mr. Ahn Tae-su know this?
Of course, even I knew that. Eh?
They always hung out
and drank together.
Your Honor,
we request one of the survivors
of this case,
Mayor Chu In-hwe,
appear as our witness.
[IN KOREAN] You made things worse
by not killing that bitch!
Look at this approval rating.
Approval rating is one thing,
but the public opinion is bad.
Don't talk back to me!
[♪♪♪]
I should've tossed her
in a mental hospital long ago.
CHAE:
Chu In-hwe, you bastard!
Where is he?!
I know, you're the same
as Ahn Tae-su!
Come to the police station,
let's go right now!
What the hell did I do, woman?!
I know exactly what you did!
Everything's going to shit,
I'll have to set this right.
So many of you came, good day!
WOMAN 1:
How do you know the defendant?
MAN:
What is your current condition?
WOMAN 2: Do you have anything to say
to the citizens of Daecheon?
[ALL CLAMORING]
Do you know 2004 Daecheon
Councillor Yoo Young-dae?
Yoo Young-dae?
I'm not sure.
According to Mr. Jeon,
you assaulted Yoo and obtained
his nomination forfeit agreement.
Jeon said that?
Why did he talk all that nonsense?
The assaulters usually don't remember
but the victims do.
Who's the victim?
Bring him here.
Mr. Ahn Tae-su threatened
the former councilman Councillor Yoo,
and you were said to have assaulted him
during the nominations.
So bring the victim.
The defense is making speculations
based on nothing but hearsay.
Allow me
to make this absolutely clear to you.
I received my nomination fairly
and entered the election.
Witness, is your wife's name Lee Soon-ja?
CHU:
Yes, that's correct.
[♪♪♪]
This is Mr. Ahn's bankbook.
Your wife received $30,000
six months ago,
and $10,000 three months ago,
could you explain that?
I was told that she lent him $30,000
for his liver transplant,
and he asked for
an additional $10,000.
Is there an IOU?
My wife lent it to him on good faith,
so I'm not sure.
Of course there isn't,
because Mr. Ahn threatened you.
Threatened?
Lady, do I look like someone
who'd get threatened?
Wasn't that to make up the loss
from selling his land?
Jesus, what are you talking about?
As soon as Mr. Ahn's land was sold,
its greenbelt status was removed,
and casino construction plans
were revealed and someone profited.
Who gave consent for the casino
to get built on greenbelt land?
Whether someone profits or not,
what's that got to do with me? Huh?
Did I own even 1 percent
of that greenbelt land?
How did I profit from this casino?!
Witness, do not raise your voice.
Wang-yong: I've arrived
I'd like to request a new witness.
SHIN:
We'd like to object.
He's an unscheduled witness.
He's a key witness
who invaded the defendant's home.
He may be in danger
so we request a closed hearing.
The defense's request
for a closed hearing is approved.
Please clear the courtroom.
We'll announce the next hearing separately.
Why did you even bring
a sick man here?
You broke into Mrs. Chae's home, no?
Did you do it on your own
or did someone order you?
Mr. Bang ordered me to.
Bang is head of the construction company
where the witness works.
For what reason?
He said it was Mayor Chu's order.
I was told to bring back
Ahn Tae-su's old land certificate.
Are these the documents
you were looking for?
Yes, that's right.
I kept a copy just in case
Mayor Chu changed his mind.
What do you mean?
He promised me a spot
when the casino--
I shouldn't have said that.
In the convenience store
when the casino opens,
but I didn't take the offer.
During the prosecution's investigation,
did you mention this document?
Yes, of course.
But they shrugged it off
and told me to leave.
Who was the prosecutor?
Him.
JUNG-IN:
That is all.
MAN: Daecheon Mayor Chu, leading candidate
for governor, was in court today...
I managed to find the part,
it's as good as new.
Forty-two dollars, please.
Thank you.
Find irrefutable, consistent evidence!
If it's consistent enough,
it'll become the truth.
The truth can be a lie
with a small crack!
[KNOCKING ON DOOR]
Sir, what should we do
with Ahn Jung-su?
Attorney Ahn is waiting outside.
♪ Happy birthday
Happy birthday to you! ♪
♪ Happy birthday dear Ahn Jung-su! ♪
♪ Happy birthday to... ♪♪
[CELL PHONE BEEPING]
TAE-SU [ON PHONE]:
Whenever I eat my wife's food,
my chest hurts and I can't breathe.
[♪♪♪]
[COUGHING]
Because of Choon-woo, she's gone crazy,
she's trying to kill me.
Jung-su.
Who broke this phone?
Was it Mom?
Why did she break it?
I don't know.
Mom scares me.
Why did you cremate Ahn Tae-su?
His body won't rot,
so I wanted him burned.
He deserves to be burned.
JUNG-IN:
Do you remember these men?
Bastards.
They're the same as Ahn Tae-su!
Goddamn trash!
Why? Did they kill someone?
You reported to the police
that your husband killed someone.
CHU:
Thirty thousand dollars isn't enough?
TAE-SU: It's not that.
CHU: Mm.
TAE-SU: Choon-woo keeps showing up
in my dreams lately.
The statute of limitations
has all but passed.
You killed him,
I didn't do shit!
We all did it together.
CHU: Huh?
- What did you do to Choon-woo?!
What did you do to him?!
HWANG:
What's the matter?!
Tell me! Say it again!
[SHOUTING]
Knowing what he did,
Ahn deserved to die!
Because of Choon-woo,
she's gone crazy, she's trying to kill me.
What the hell are you doing?!
[JUNG-SU WHIMPERS]
[♪♪♪]
CHAE:
For the table over there.
[GASPS]
JUNG-IN: Choon-woo, all this was
because of Lim Choon-woo?
Sleep a little more,
I'll be back shortly. Hm?
CHAE:
He had a good heart.
It tears me up
just thinking about it.
[♪♪♪]
[MUFFLED GRUNTING]
[SOBBING]
[COUGHING]
Why did you do that?!
What about the baby?!
If I keep my mouth shut,
no one will know!
I'll raise her as my own,
I give you my word,
so live with me!
JUNG-IN:
You lived with Ahn Tae-su
because of
Choon-woo's daughter?
CHAE:
I was scared because I had nothing.
I had no family.
I had nobody to look after me.
So scared of leaving for somewhere.
But I wanted to save my daughter.
My baby, Jung-in...
Jung-in...
But I didn't get to protect her.
I just couldn't.
Imagine her pain
that led her to slit her wrist.
I pretended not to know until then.
I'm the bitch, I deserve to die.
A child just needs her mother
in the toughest of times.
But I couldn't protect my own child.
I didn't recognize my child's pain.
I'm the bitch, I deserve to die.
I couldn't protect her...
Jung-in!
Jung-in!
[♪♪♪]
[JUNG-IN SOBBING]
[♪♪♪]
My daughter...
Jung-in.
Mom.
Why are you crying?
I'm sorry.
Jung-in...
I'm sorry.
Mom...
I'm sorry that I left without you.
I'm so sorry.
Baby,
are you all right?
Where am I?
What happened to me?
I don't know how this happened
or where we are.
What do I do? What am I to do?
Don't cry, baby.
If you're all right, then I am too.
Don't worry about me
and look after yourself.
I'm so lost, Mom.
What do I do?
Mom, what do I do?
Tell me what to do.
What do I do, Mom? Tell me...
[♪♪♪]
JUNG-IN: What was the witness looking for
at the defendant's home?
Or was he trying to destroy something?
You can see the names
of the owners as of 2018.
This land used to belong to
the defendant's husband Ahn Tae-su.
But to pay
for his liver cirrhosis treatment,
he sold it to Bang and Ji in 2016
at a bargain price.
Then the witness removed
its greenbelt status,
and with the casino moving in,
the land value shot up.
Your Honor, the defense is continuing
her irrelevant line of questioning.
[CHU CHUCKLES]
Lady,
you got a memory problem,
or do you not have a point?
My name is not mentioned
on that map at all.
If there's even
a slight conflict of interest,
I'll take full responsibility
as the mayor.
[CROWD MURMURING]
Will you swear by it?
I absolutely will.
Everything I did was
for the love of Daecheon.
[♪♪♪]
If that's a crime,
I'll take the punishment.
You're right.
The witness has not profited
from the casino deal.
I discovered that there is
irrefutable evidence from this 1998 map
that Ahn kept until his death.
Lee Soon-yim, Lee Soon-bok,
Lee Chang-seok, Lee Dong-seok.
Witness, do you know them?
They're your wife's family members.
How much did you invest
in the gold mine in the past?
What?
Well, that's...
JUNG-IN:
You won't remember.
Because the gold mine never existed.
[CROWD MURMURING]
The geologist who spread rumors
of a gold mine was your wife's cousin,
and your wife's family made
an incredible fortune
by selling useless land
to Ahn Tae-su and the villagers.
Certified ownership transfer register
1998->2016->2018
Could you still say
that you have not profited from this land?
Didn't Ji, Bang and DL Construction
give you election funds
on the condition of the casino permit?
You son of a bitch!
MAN 1:
Chu In-hwe, you bastard!
[ALL CLAMORING]
WOMAN: How dare you!
MAN 2: You'll be punished!
JUDGE:
Silence!
Lady,
what kind of novel
are you writing here?
I'm the victim.
I was poisoned and almost died
at your father's damn funeral!
Witness, mind your manners
in the courtroom.
Jung-in! Are you kidding with me? Huh?
That happened 20 years ago!
How dare you...
You brought out
a sick man for this?!
[POUNDING ON TABLE]
I'm looking for a murder suspect.
Lim Choon-woo,
don't you remember?
The actual murderer is Tae-su Ahn,
the defendant's husband.
[♪♪♪]
The deceased Ahn Tae-su?
[CROWD MURMURING]
JUNG-IN:
Yes, that's right.
After the gold mine scam,
Ahn was in living hell.
But when he found out
that it was part of Mayor Chu's scheme,
he soon lost his life to liver cirrhosis.
And he put pesticide
in the rice wine before death.
As expected, Chu, Hwang,
Ji, Bang and Choi drank it,
and three are dead,
and two are hospitalized.
We'd like to add Ahn Tae-su
as the prime suspect of this case.
He expected his own death, and planned
to kill people at his own funeral?
This is a preposterous
and delusional story!
This is an analysis report
from the forensics.
Methomyl, which was found
on the defendant's clothes,
was also found on Ahn Tae-su's clothes.
We'll rule on the validity of the evidence
at the final hearing.
MAN 1: Are the accusations uncovered
in the trial true?
WOMAN:
Tell us the truth!
MAN 1:
Is Councillor Yoo complicit in this?
MAN 2: One comment please!
MAN 3: What is the truth?
Tell us the truth!
[ALL CLAMORING]
Bang, you're under arrest for perjury
and conspiracy to commit murder.
MAN [ON TV]: Mayor Chu's bid
for governorship is on shaky ground as...
What are you doing?
Stop that.
The police are looking into
any illegal election contributions.
Mayor Chu may not run for governor.
Jung-su,
could I ask you a favor?
Dad asked me
to give it to them, as a present.
The rice wine pot was the present?
When Dad's in heaven,
there'd be a party.
He said to give it
to the man on TV.
Is this the man on TV?
Yes!
[CROWD MURMURING]
This man bad, very bad!
That is all.
JUDGE:
We'll now hear from the defendant.
Defendant,
where are we?
I don't know.
Where is this?
Who am I?
I don't know.
I'll ask again, who am I?
I don't know.
But you sure are pretty.
I've got a daughter like you.
She went to Seoul National University Law.
She's pretty.
Her name is Ahn Jung-in.
[♪♪♪]
I haven't seen her in so long.
I feel bad
because I couldn't do anything for her.
I wonder if she's eating well,
if she's sick,
if she's got a boyfriend.
I miss her so much.
I'll ask you again,
[VOICE BREAKING]
who am I?
I really don't know.
I'm sorry.
[SNIFFLES]
[IN NORMAL VOICE]
The defendant beside me is my mother.
But she doesn't even
recognize her daughter.
She dedicated her life to her family
and ended up with dementia.
For this reason,
she can be excessively emotional
and prone to arguments.
But it is not fair to assume that
her arguments led her
to plan and execute murders.
To be innocent, there can't be
any reasonable doubt.
All the evidence presented
by the prosecution was circumstantial,
leaving room for reasonable doubt.
But the defendant's husband
Ahn Tae-su is different.
He had a clear motive
and his own son witnessed it.
The defense insists
on Chae Hwa-ja's innocence,
and declares that Ahn Tae-su
is the prime suspect.
[ALL MURMURING]
I'll now read the verdict
of case 2017-363.
To obtain a conviction in a criminal trial,
there has to be irrefutable evidence,
but all evidence presented against
the defendant was circumstantial.
In addition, new evidence presented
by the defense concerning Ahn Tae-su
has to be verified
by the prosecution in the future.
Verdict is as follows:
Defendant Chae Hwa-ja is not guilty.
[ALL CHATTERING]
Are you certain
Ahn Tae-su is the perpetrator?
How do you feel
about winning this trial?
Let me ask you something.
Do you really think
your mother is innocent?
She has already been punished.
JUNG-SU:
Jung-in!
♪ Sitting in the flower bed ♪
♪ Watching the petals ♪
♪ Where did this pretty color ♪
♪ Come from? ♪
♪ Such a beautiful flower ♪
♪ Flower ♪
♪ Such a great day ♪
♪ What a great day ♪♪
Mom, is that the only song you know?
Why do you always sing that here?
It's a day for you and me to remember.
Remember what?
When you grow up,
I'll tell you.
How much bigger?
This big?
It's nothing like that.
Later, when your heart gets bigger.
That's dumb.
[WATER SPLASHES]
[♪♪♪]
Innocence