Kim Bok-nam salinsageonui jeonmal (2010) - full transcript

The story of the week

Oh...

Here it goes

5 years ago, when I was 21...

Becoming a vegetarian
was a major trend

So I went on a vegetarian
camp for four days

As soon as we arrived,
we took a walk

The guide pointed to
a clover and said...

'We can eat this' and ate it

Then a few people tried it

It tasted strange and bitter



But we thought it was
a good experience

But they wouldn't
give us any food

When we asked at night
why there's no food...

He said, 'Didn't you eat
the plants during the walk?'

- Who? Who?
- What!

The darn guide said!

'Didn't you eat the grass
on our walk?'

Let go!

Co-producer Seok-bin JANG

Help me!

BEDEVILLED

How many times did I tell you?

Low-income families can
get up to $30,000

But you have no income,
so the maximum is $20,000



But you said I could
I already moved

That was the maximum

Anyway, we can't lend you $30,000
so borrow it from someone

If I could, why would
I ask for a loan?

Then move to a different place

But I paid the deposit
and moved my stuff in!

So, try borrowing
from someone else

Who' d lend money to
a single, old woman!

You should've made sure
before signing the lease

But you said I could
have the money!

I never said that!

Ma'am

Hello? Stop calling, please

I'll be out for a sec
If the manager asks for me...

Please leave now, ma'am

Next Counter Please

I'm working

Sorry, but you're
always so busy

And you never write back
Can't you come for a visit?

I gotta go

They can't see me for sure?

Of course Strictly confidential

They look about right

You're right

Excuse me?

The victim's friends saw them
bothering her at a nightclub

Isn't that all you need?

But they didn't witness the assault
That's whywe need your statement

But, I didn't get a good
look at their faces

But, I didn't get a good
look at theirfaces

Just try to remember

It's them, but we have no proof

Sergeant CHOl!

Sorry, ma'am

- He doesn't have the ring
- A ring?

Yes One of them had
a ring with a skull on it

The doctor said it
looked like a ring, too

But it's hard to tell the shape
on multiple wounds

Don't contact me anymore

- But if you remember...
- Then I'll call you

But unlikely

You bastards!
Why won't you admit it! You did it!

I'll kill all you bastards!

- Please tell me everything!
- Please!

You said you sawthem

Please tell me everything!
You sawthem!

You saw them!
Please, say what happened!

You saw them! Please!

Let's not meet again
I got real scary buddies

Fucking up a bitch ain't nothing

- Did they say anything to you?
- No

Would you like to
go inside and talk?

No

- You're back
- She's still here?

Everything's set
Have your landlord sign this

Thank you very much!
Thank you so much Thank you!

What happened?

-What did you tell the manager?
- I didn't say anything about you

Ji-soo, you talk as if
I made a mistake

Of course not I just
felt so bad for her

Are you close with the manager?
Or close with all your male superiors?

Be careful

There's a limit to how far a flirt
can go in the financial world

Ji-soo...

I'm really sorry A drink tonight?

Ok, let's make up Where to?

Hello?

Hello!

How about...

Ms CHUNG!

Get out!

Take a vacation

Who is it?

- Who is it?
- The superintendent

- I don't recognize your voice
- I'm a superintendent

What is it?

Your mailbox is way overloaded

On vacation

Up until 10 years ago,
boats went in twice a day

Now there are
only 9 people left

Who are you visiting
on Moo-do lsland?

My grandfather used
to live there

- What was his name?
- Suk-hwan KlM

I knew it! You're Hae-won, right?
I thought it was you!

Remember me?
'Course you don't

You were so pretty back then
Still damn pretty

You married?

Of course you are! I'm not

Hurry! Hurry!

- You're Hae-won, right?
- Yes

Really Hae-won?

Don't touch her with
those dirty hands

Sorry

- You're really Hae-won, right?
- Yes, I'm really Hae-won

It's you! Hae-won!

Well, I'm off

She's here

Who?
KlM's granddaughter?

You're Hae-won?

It's you alright
You haven't changed a bit

Remember us?

So pretty and white
Is it from drinking Seoul's water?

- That's right
- Of course

That's my hubby
Remember? Man-jong

That's his brother, Chul-jong
Man-jong and Chul-jong

Oh please Don't call 'em
by their names like that

Why'd you come here on vacation?
There's nothing here

City folks like to come for

fresh and water on vacations

This ain't no tourist attraction

- When ya going back?
- I'm staying for about a week

You'll change your
mind in a day

Back to work If it rains,
the potatoes will rot

Aren't ya coming?

Bok-nam, come and help out

After I take Hae-won
to her house

What's Chul-jong and that
old man chewing on?

Don't know?

It's called bozo leaf Cuz you
become a bozo chewing on it

Here

It's hot, ain't it?

Remember?
We wrote that there

Your grandpa got mad like hell

Mama?

Go on Say hello
to mama's friend

Come here
What's your name?

Yeon-hee don't know
how to act around others

What grade is she in?

She's 10, but she
doesn't go to school

I want to send her

But Man-jong and his aunt
don't think girls need schooling

Said, if she gets educated,
she'll run away from us

Who doesn't send kids to
elementary school these days?

They even send kids to study
abroad in kindergarten

Really?

I hope I can send her
to school next year

She goes to the school
to read books these days

So I was wondering...

It's been 15 years since
grandpa passed away

How's this place so clean?

Take a guess

I spent three whole days
cleaning this place

Thanks you were saying?

Huh?

You were going to say
something about Yeon-hee?

It's nothing You just got here

You must be starving
I'll go get some food

I'm going night fishing
with Yeon-hee

- Really?
-Yup

You always come
back empty-handed

You love going
fishing with papa?

- Lazy-head not sleepin'?
- You're back?

Was it fun?
Did ya catch anything?

How can an islander
be so bad at fishin'?

You caught no fish
for over 2 weeks

Why, so you can pig
out if I do catch 'em?

Not only me Yeon-hee, you,
and that brother of yours

Didn't I tell you to show respect
talking about me and my family?

Even dogs and pigs learn
if they get beaten Why not you!

You a dog?
Don't eat on the floor

This is why you need
a man around

Even a dozen women
Can't do that

Damn right

Nephew? Can you fix
our shed after this?

Sure

- How about our door?
- Sure

Do it yourself

My nephew's dying
doing all the work

Damn right

He can't die
Without him, we're all dead

Damn right!

What you doing?

Don't just sit there
Make some noodles

- Yes, ma'am
- Finish that up, first

Yes, ma'am

Let her rest,
she must be tired

It's nothing compared
to men's work

What's KlM's granddaughter up to?

Still sleepin'

Damn woman still in bed
in broad daylight

Seoul life must be really hard

Awoman's most happy
with a dick in her mouth

Still not married and taking vacation?
Stupid little girl

There's lots of women in Seoul
who ain't married

So?

You've been yappin' about
Seoul a lot these days

- It's so good
- Here, have some more

All this trouble for me
I'll cook for myself now

It's no trouble

Wanna go take a bath
at the pond?

The pond?

Remember where we used to
go when we were little?

No one will look

People here all sleep
after sundown

I'll go first to do some laundry
Hurry up

- Give me your laundry, too
- It's okay I'll do it

With these hands?

No laundry rooms here, right?

Seoul people do
laundry in rooms?

How strange

Bok-nam!

This island has a lot of fresh water

We even had rice
farms in the past

So clean and white

So smooth and slippery

Remember we used to bathe here
at nights when we were kids?

Yeah, the water was
nice and cool

What are you doing!

Oh, come on It's just me

Just scared me, that's all

About what?

Nothing

Bet ya got men lined up
like flies on a corpse, huh?

Phones should work since they set
a base station or somethin' up there

But who knows?

The only phone here is
the one at Auntie's house

What ya doing, Uncle?

You like flowers?

What ya doing, mama's friend?

Mama's friend?
Just call me auntie

Auntie?

That's better
Want me to read it to you?

Fold 'em for me

Your mom will be upset
if you fold up your textbooks

Mama gave 'em to
me to fold 'em

What?

All except this one
Social Studies

- Why not?
- Cuz it talks about Seoul here

I wanna get holes
in my ears like you

Why you

I wish my boobs will
grow big like yours soon

Scream! Scream bitch!

- What's going on?
- It's nothing

She's here again?

I said scream!

What's going on?

Nothing Just foolin' around
Watch Yeon-hee for me?

Stay at auntie's house

Hold hands

Go on

Tell her to sell our honey, too

Yes, ma'am

How can ya eat
listening to that?

When another bitch is sucking
on your hubby's dick

Look at you
You're eatin' like a damn pig

I'm sorry

You're really tanned
Put this on your face It's sunscreen

Don't need your pity

I didn't want to come,

but he paid my boss
three times the rate

I'm sorry Really

Why are you sorry?
You ain't the monster

You'll ruin your body like that

I know that

What the...

How can you live with him?
I'd run away

Probably kill me if I tried again

Where'd you run awayto?

Should've gone to Seoul

No one can find you there

Don't even need this Seoul
water will make you white

Then whyyou living like that?

Wanna run awaytogether?

We'll go to Seoul and work
at restaurants or something

But a kid needs her father

Who needs that?
I grew up fine without a dad

Oh, right Real fine

Ain't ya fixing dinner?

Hey!

Dumb bitch

- What?
- Get the rest of the honey

The boat's coming in tomorrow

- After I cool off the stings
- Why you little!

Put bean paste on it

- What the hell you up to?
- Stop cursing

What's with your face?

Just stung by bees

You let your husband
get away with that?

It's just a couple of stings

Not that

Right in front of you!

He had sex with a girl
in your room

and you act like it's nothing?

We keep things to
ourselves here

Not like you're gonna take me in

You need someone
to take care of you?

You're an adult
You should take care of yourself

- Come on
- It's hard

Not too close!

5 minutes No, just for
1 minute, please

My baby girl's home
Let's go take a bath

What are you doing?

I wanna be loved by papa, too

You said to try to
get loved by papa

That ain't what I was talkin' about

Where'd you get this?
Did you steal it from that girl?

No

- Then where?
- Gave it to me

The girl gave it to you?

Answer me! Want me to
beat it out of you!

Papa gave it to me!

Why would he give this to you?

What about these bunny undies?

Why's the laundry on the ground?

Did you fight? Overthis?

Damn girls

Put it on All overyour body, bitch!
Don't get jealous of the kid!

Let's just give it to your mama

I'll get ya something better

Take it and scram!
Get the hell out of my sight

You've been laid off
as per the Employment Law

Manager

The caller you have reached is...

Oh, hi

I'm leaving on the next boat
I had a good rest thanks to you

I'm going be a new me
when I get back to Seoul

Though it won't be easy
to change all of a sudden

Thank you for everything

Can I come by often?

What's this? Blood?

It's not blood

Why's this on yourface?

- Hae-won...
- What's with you?

- Hae-won...
- What?

Can't you take Yeon-hee and
me with you to Seoul?

You can go anywhere you want

But I don't know how
to live on the mainland

It's the same Seoul is
scarier to live in then here

- You said you'd take me
- When? 15 years ago?

Yeah Don't that count as a promise?

Next time After I take
care of something first

Next time, again?

Fine Then just take
Yeon-hee? Please?

Why Yeon-hee?

Don't ask why

Please, I'm begging you

If you take her, I won't call
or write you no more

Oh, come on!

Just tell me If you don't,
I'm not taking her

I think Man-jong... must have
screwed... Yeon-hee

That makes no sense

What?

I know you want
to go to Seoul...

But still, how can you say
something like that?

Try a more believable
lie next time!

You think I'm lying?

You know what
the bastards are like!

I don't know anything!

Reading?

Why do you want
your boobs to grow?

Don't you know?
That's how girls are loved

Yeon-hee... Does daddy love you?

How does daddy love you?

What ya doing here?

Yeon-hee, come here

You're old enough
to earn your keep

Stop idling around

- Take her and feed her
- Sure thing

- But I need that book
- Let's just go and eat

- You should take the next boat
- There's something...

Laws are meant to change
according to circumstances

And Bok-nam's damn
good at lying

She grew up like a beggar

She'll beg like a dog
to get anything

Then let the police investigate

If you're so sure,
why don't you report it?

You know that Yeon-hee is not
Man-jong's real daughter?

What?

If you're not going to protect this
island, stop worrying and go

Mi-ran? It's me

It's Moo-do lsland

Remember what you said before?

About going to Seoul?

- Mom
- Quiet

- Where we going? I'm sleepy
- We runnin' away

- Where?
- To the mainland

Papa said the mainland's trouble

- You can go to school there
- I don't wanna go to school!

Then fine
Just go where papa ain't

But I like papa I like it here!

So you don't wanna go?

- If I don't, you're not going either?
- Of course not

If we don't go now, you'll
get beat all your life?

Then I'll go with you mama

Cuz I can't stand
you getting beat

Let's go The boat's comin'

That hurts Not so hard

- You crying, mama?
- Never saw mama cry, huh?

No, I heard you cry and say
you'd rather die than live like this

- What's good about dying?
- I'm sorry You're right

Rolling in dung is
betterthan dying

I don't want to roll in dung!

I warned you, not him!

No one else would
come here at this hour

Still, not him You stupid!

Don't worry I don't care
for people's business

Just pay me enough for the boat

Where'd you get this?

Oh no! Look!

Mama! Hurry! Hurry! Come on!

Let's go now!
Man-jong's coming!

Hurry!

Please hurry! He's coming!

I gotta count it!
Shit, I lost my count!

Let's go!

- Hurry!
- Let me count first!

Where's my damn lighter?

Got a light?

- Hurry!
- Hurry up!

We'll go when I'm done counting
One, two, three...

Sis! Sis!

Sis!

Papa!

- Papa!
- Come here, you bitch!

I take in a bitch with a kid!
And you sneak off on me! You bitch!

You bitch!

Don't just stand there!
Stop him!

Break her damn legs!

Like dogs and bitches who tryto run away...
Break 'em so she can't go!

Get up!

Stop your brother
She's gonna die!

Papa!

Get up!

Dumb fucking whore!

Warned you to stay away
from people's business!

Stop it, papa!

I'll live with you!
Stop hitting her!

I treated you good!
And you betray your papa?

Is it cuz I'm not your real dad?

I'll show you how papa
can get real mad!

Are you okay!

Stop it! Not Yeon-hee

Careful, Man-jong!

Are you crazy?

You can't throw stones
at your husband!

A woman can get stoned
to death but not a man?

He took you and your kid in!

You should be grateful, bitch!

- Damn right
- Of course

Quit saying that!

Why don't I know
who the father is?

I was raped by more
than one bastard!

- By every single one of them!
- Shut up! You filthy bitch!

- Damn bitch!
- Papa!

You damn bitch!

Yeon-hee? Wake up, Yeon-hee!

- Get some water Hurry!
- Yes, sis

Yeon-hee...

Yeon-hee...

Yeon-hee... Wake up

Let's go to Seoul...

Yeon-hee...

Stop fussin' bitch She'll be fine
with some bean paste Move!

Let go!

Don't touch her! Let go!

Get away!

Get away!

Thanks for coming all this way

Must be hard taking
care of the elders

Why'd your aunt
call me out here?

How's your father doing?

He said to say hello
when I said I'm coming here

If you told me before,
I would've called a doctor

You need a medical report
to file a death these days

She just slipped and fell
Ain't no different if a doctor sees her

Actually, I can draw up
the report myself

I'm Yeon-hee's grandma

If you look at it,
I'm her grandma, too

How would I look if you are
suspicious of her death

- But her bruises are...
- Bok-nam? Why don't you tell him?

If we were lying, would
her mama stay still?

She's quiet
Then, did she kill the kid?

What did you say?

Move for a sec

What did you just say?

That bastard killed her
He kicked her

She fell

I wasn't gonna saythis but...

If you're gonna blame me,
I have no choice

This bitch here tried to pack up
and run away this morning

- Ain't that right?
- Huh? Yes, sir

Were you there too,
when she died?

- You don't believe me?
- Go on I'm listening

I knew she was gonna run away
But she tried to take Yeon-hee, too

I couldn't let that happen

So, I told her to leave the kid
and go if she wants

- I even gave her some money
- Yeah right

You never gave me
a dime all these years!

Then where's that money from?

I stole it
From that bastard's pocket

Boast why don't ya?
Damn thief!

Our nephew's trying to cover up

that run-away bitch's sins

- He's got a good heart
- Good heart my ass!

- Watch your fucking language
- Man-jong

It's money I made from
the honey, anyways!

Fine... I'm sorry for not
providing you with much

There's not much here for her

So I told her to go
and start a new life

But...

- But the kid... Not her!
- Man-jong

Let the kid decide

So? What did she say?

A child would normally
follow the mother

But her mama was so mean,
the kid chose the stepfather

She held my ankle tight
and begged to stay

But she pulled her away!

And fell down Then bumped
her head on a rock

God damn it

Bok-nam? Is that right?

Then what about
Bok-nam's friend?

Did you see the child die?

No I was sleeping at the time

Good work

The honey's for you
in the mornings

A big spoonful when you wake up

I should save good honey like this

Wait Bok-nam's friend said
she's going back, too

Don't worry
You're busy Go on

Get the stuff on the boat

- No, I'll carry them
- It's okay

- What's this?
- Boat fare It's not much

Wait! Wait up!

She got something to say to him?
What's her hurry?

No need to hurry
A boat will come tomorrow

No more buses to Seoul today

Damn right

Bok-nam must be sad
Shouldn't you console her?

Damn right
She could use a friend now

Tell Bok-nam thanks

Seoul girls won't stand
you messing with 'em

Especially with a witness

- lsn't it dirty?
- Nope

You're laughing?

Let go!

Man-jong! Get her!

Stupid Dumb bastards

Boat's in

Don't slack off and dig up
potatoes before it rains!

Damn bitch
Building a grave in the yard

Scram!

Or I'll buryyou right
next to that!

Chul-jong! Let's go!

Excited to go into
town, Chul-jong?

Move your scrawny ass

Come y'all and have a drink

So damn heavy Damn it

This is why we need
a man around

They'll be back tomorrow

Stop trembling

Bok-nam, take a break will ya?

Sis?

Don't she look a bit crazy? Sis?

Strange if she weren't
after losing her kid

Let her rest for a bit

She'd go crazy doing nothing
She'll get over it faster this way

I'm doing her good

- I'll go get some fish
- Really, sis?

- Don't Get all excited
- Okay, okay

Damn bitch ain't worth shit

How about a song?

Oh time, do not come or go

My precious youth is gone I'm all old

Ari-ari-rang, Ssuri-Ssurirang,
Arari-ga nat-nae

Ari-rang Arari-ga nat-nae

Were you born a beauty?
I was born an ugly

Ari-ari-rang, Ssuri-Ssurirang,
Arari-ga nat-nae

Ari-rang

I stared at the sun for long
and it spoke to me

Said, if I hold back, I'll get sick!

Say something!

What's going on!

She's... she's gone crazy!

We need a man...
at a time like this

The boat's coming soon
The men will be back

I just have to hang on till then

Auntie! Slow down!
You're gonna fall!

Damn whore!

Damn you! Damn whore!

Stop it, now!
You've done enough!

Damn bitch You're dead now
The men are back

I came to this island
when I was 15

I swam for over 50 years!

You! Stay right here
I'm coming back with the men!

- Did you hear something?
- Hear what?

Nothing

Go check the hives
See if they're okay from the rain

Damn stupid wife probably
left 'em out in the rain

-Wanna stayfor a drink?
- Sure!

Damn it, Auntie...

Should've worn glasses

Why were all these potatoes
left in the rain?

Where the hell is everyone?

Damn What's that stench?

Out of Service

Hey, gramps! Everything okay?

Says everything's fine

That man's living long

Remember when all
the men died in the storm

except him?

All the women beat him

saying he killed their husbands

Then they all took turns taking
him home and feeding him

All except my mama that is

Your mom took him up the hill
instead of your home

Where the fuck is everyone?

- Watch your Damn language
- Sorry

Dumbass

Respect your elder first
Stupid bastard

I said, give me some water!

Watch out!

What the hell?

You crazy bitch!

You crazy bitch!

Should tend to
the funeral offerings...

Why'd you kill them!
Crazy bitch! Why! Why!

Why didn't you just kill yourself!

I didn't wanna die

Then I should live it up

You never opened up to me

Treated me like trash
Always cold like a rock to me!

That's why my dick never
got hard in front of you

Is that whyyou
touched my kid? Huh?

Shut your damn mouth!

If the cops get me,
I'll tell 'em everything you did

Fine

Killing you is self defense

If you kill her, I'll call the cops

I'll kill you painlessly like a pig

What about her?

Make it look like you killed her?

Ortake her as my newwife?

What?

Why? Looks like the killer
is scared to die

What would I be scared of?

- I'm just sorryto you, honey
- Honey? Crazy bitch

Does it hurt?

A lot?

Hold on I'll put bean paste on it

Doesn't hurt now, does it!
Doesn't hurt now! You bastard!

You damn son of a bitch!
You son of a bitch!

What the hell? Get up! Hurry!

Let go!

The fuck is wrong with this!

Hurry! Hurry up
you dumb bastard!

What are you looking at?
Hurry up you dumb bastards!

I'm the only one here
You crazy, too?

Damn crazy bitch Shit! Fuck!

Shit!

Hurry! Hurry!

Quick!

Moo-do lsland?
At least $100 to go

Right now? Be right there

Hey, Jang!
Sail over after the game

What game? I got nothing I'll go

What took you so long?

Where you headed?

Thinking of going to see Seoul

How long since you
been on land?

Since I was born

So about 30 years

Damn, didn't you go crazy
being stuck there all your life?

Do I look sane to you?

Play me a song, why don't you
Then I won't charge you

Aren't you getting off?

There's a bus to Seoul
on the main road

Have yourself a good trip

What's this for?

There are kind people?

Night Duty Room

Sergeant Seo?

I'll notify headquarters and
check out Moo-do lsland

Yes, sir I'll call you from the island

Let go of me!

Go away!

Hey! Help!

Let go!

- Play it
- What?

Like back then

- What!
- The song you played before

- Don't do this Bok-nam
- Do what?

Why are you doing this to me?

You're too unkind

Here Go on

In the village... if someone
would stop working...

Auntie used to say...

'That's like Bok-nam...

not picking out the weeds'

I... can't stand that anymore

I wandered today to
the hill, Maggie...

To watch the scene below
The creek and the rusty old mill

Please have a seat

It was them

You bitch!

You wanna die, bitch?

Dear Hae-won,
I miss you so much

My dear Hae-won,
I miss you so much

I need to ask you a favor
You're the only one who can help me

My dear Hae-won
I miss you so much

Your friend, Bok-nam