Lover's Concerto (2002) - full transcript

Presented by Korea Pituers

a Popcorn Film production

starring
Cha Tae-hyun

Lee Eun-joo

Sohn Yae-jin

Lovers' Concerto

sister~

Hey, Ji-hwan

Ji-hwan

yes

Can I have a ride to
Grand Park way junction?



Sure, get in

Working and studying
at the same time is hard, huh?

A little

You're gonna suceeed

At whatever you do

Is that you, Ji-yoon?

Can't you smoke
better cigarettes?

Even high school kids
don't smoke that

Or stop smoking
if you can't afford it

How are you such an expert?

By any chance...

Forget it

You have another strange mail

No name, no address



Who keeps sending this?

It's cute

Smell something?

Yeah, smells like soap

I also want to kiss

5 years earlier

Start

One Two Three Four Five!

Yes! Lee Ji-hwan!
New record!

You've finally did it

Ji-hwan, you're a...

Did you just take something?

No, it's nothing

Do you have strawberry juice?

Yes

Then I'll take two, please

Something wrong?
No

Your eyes are really red

Soo-in, come inside!

What are you doing?

Just a sec

Wow, it's so nice

Chul-hyun, a girl called!

Hello?

Hello?

Ji-hwan,
you little bastard!

I'm hungry

Again?
Yeah

Excuse me

Mind if I sit with you?

Move over

I overheard both of you
talking earlier

The one with longer hair
Soo-in, right?

Yes

I'm Well, I'm not
very good with words

Soo-in

I fell in love
with you at first sight

Thanks for not laughing

Look so funny!

I'm going to the bathroom

Kyung-hee
I'm serious

Good luck

Let me be honest

I'm really sorry
For telling you this...

Ji-hwan Lee Ji-hwan

Yes

But you're making me
feel quite uncomfortable

uncomfortable, uncomfortable
Not comfortable

Here's a note for you
from that guy

What? What's that?

I turned the clock back an hour

I turned the clock back an hour

I wish you'd forget
everything I said

But if we run into
each other next time,

let's meet as friends then

I'm gonna leave for now,

but we'll meet again

We'll meet for sure

I'm Ji-hwan
Lee Ji-hwan

Remember my name, okay?
You're Soo-in

And you're...
What's your name?

Kyung-hee
Kim Kyung-hee

Right, Kyung-hee

Soo-in and Kyung-hee

Next time we meet,
we'll be friends, okay?

Okay, see you later

Kyung-hee

Sleep over tonight

I snuck out,

so dad might get mad at me

Okay

Will it be okay with you?

Whose friend am I?
I'll just call home Let's go

I told you not to be so nice

not to be so nice
wash mine anyway

What are you doing?

Oh, this?

I heard this makes
Your breasts bigger

Wanna try?

No thanks

It's too hard

I really hate doing laundry

But you're so nice

to do all the laundry

Since I'm always home,
I'd feel guilty if I didn't

It's also good exercise

Stop Gonna give me
clothes again, huh?

Yeah

Hey, am I some beggar?
I have plenty more than you

I know
But they're useless to me

Why?

Why are they useless?

They're too big for me

Why do I keep losing
weight doing nothing?

Sorry

Know that you're
more sensitive sometimes?

It's not that
I don't like your clothes

Look, our styles
are totally different

When I wear your clothes,
it feels awkward,

as if I'm wearing a g-string

Have you ever
tried on a g-string?

Yeah, just once

It was really weird

It was so gross I couldn't walk

It was, huh?
And really tight

How can a movie not have
a single kiss scene?

No fun

You said you
kissed before, huh?

Of course

With whom?

Would you know if I told you?

Just a guy

What does it feel like?

A kiss?

First of all,
Your mouth gets really dry

And then right here

Hey!

Here Your nipples get hard,

then you get
really lightheaded,

and your arms and legs go numb

It can't be explained

Anyway, it feels really awesome
I like kissing better than sex

Sex?

Stop lying

Think whatever you want

But you have a big problem

Guys don't like it
if you can't kiss right

Want me to teach you?
Hey!

You have to learn

Don't!

Doesn't my face look weird?

My nose is crooked
and there's a mole by my mouth

I hate it

You're so pretty

That's why guys can't resist

No, you're pretty

Really?

Look, we can see both of us

I wish we could always
be seen together

'96 Soo-in & Kyung-hee

Shoot! Goal!
Man, that sucked

What's the score?

One to one

Can we join you?

For a big match against Japan,

someone's got
the wrong attitude

Hey Hey

Goal! Lee min-sung!

My senior classmate owns this place
I just work here part time

We didn't go to college,
and are just hanging around

You see, we weren't
good at school

We even barely
finished high school

I'm an English Lit major,
and I'm taking a break

My dream is to travel freely

My dream is to never change
even as I get older

My dad treats me
like a baby still

Yeah, but he's
much better than mine

My dad always drinks

My dad was died when I was twelve

Don't take it so seriously

I'm fine with it

Because my father
is always here

Don't you miss him, though?

I have his pictures

My father loved to take photos

We probably have as many as
ten family albums

When we look at them when relatives
come over, they think we're strange

Since we have fun and laugh
at the pictures

But we're laughing
because we're happy

There's a photo of us
at the amusement park,

and one in front of our house
when we first moved in

There's even a photo
of all the family naked

Hey, that sounds like a lie

It's true

We took baths together
until I was nine

Oh, yeah

How did you come up with that clock idea?

There he is!

Ji-hwan got a haircut

Do you mind moving your foot?

What did you say?

You prick

Move your foot

My friend finds it
uncomfortable

Hey, let's move back

Thanks Ji-hwan

Hey, you're pretty brave

I'm shaking all over

I've fallen in love
What should I do?

It's no big deal

No, it hurts so much
But I want to keep on hurting

It's Ji-hwan!

Oh no, it's a cop!

Hold hands

One, two, three

Match the steps

Left, left, left...

Dad, did you see
the movie Il Postino?

Il Posit?
Is that really a movie?

You have to see it with mom
It's very moving

I've fallen in love

What should I do?

It hurts so much

But I want to keep on hurting

Mom, have you
ridden the Viking?

Do you mind moving your foot?

My friend finds it
uncomfortable

I've fallen in love

It hurts so much

But I want to keep on hurting

Man, it hurts

But I want to keep on hurting!

Oh my, Ji-hwan!
It's been so long

How are you?

Ji-hwan,
you little bastard!

How've you been?

Good, of course
I almost forget your face

Am I coming at a busy time?

You're the one
who's been busy, punk

What's this?

Your pictures

I put some I liked in my room

It's okay, right?

Of course

Still taking pictures lately?

No

My camera is probably
rusted by now

Well, taking pictures
can't pay for your tuition

You know what?

I liked your pictures,

but I liked watching you
take them better

You look a lot better now

That rotten little...

When are you getting married?

I want to as soon as possible

But she said she doesn't
trust me still

'96 Soo-in & Kyung-Hee

Don't you miss them?

I sometimes think about them

Chul-hyun

What if...

If

What if they
had called to meet?

Did they call you?

They did, huh?

Not really

I'm not sure

What's that supposed to mean?

Should I meet them?

What's the problem?

Do you still
have feelings for them?

At first, as time passed

I thought of them

hundred times a day, then ninety-nine,

ninety-eight,

ninety-seven,

and then when
I forgot to count,

I was confused on whether
they had black or brown hair,

or if I had really liked them,

or wonder if we really did meet

I thought about those things

'96 Soo-in & Kyung-Hee

I'm gonna marry him

He likes you, too?

No

Yes, probably

He always recommends
love stories and poems

And he smiles at me always

Ji-hwan,
can you do me a favor?

He always eats a little

That's why he
doesn't gain weight

It's so irritating

Want me to just
talk to him, right?

Yeah

Hi

Hello

Need a book?

That's okay

I'll pick one out myself today

He's my friend from church

Hello

Oh, hello

You pick one out, too Okay

Excuse me

What's the most
Popular book these days?

What kind of books do you like?

Well, anything
that's easy to read

Have you ever read
Hu Sam-gwan's Blood?

I already read that...

So...

I heard that this book
is really good

This one?
Yes

It's great What is it about?

It's like a detective story
The author is German

His shoulders are wider
than I thought

I better change the size

Isn't he good-looking?

It seemed as if he
was jealous of you, too

But Ji-yoon,
we look so much alike,

so wouldn't he realize
that we were related?

Look at our nose and mouth

And when a guy knows
some girl likes him,

he'll stay distant,
even if he likes her

No, we don't look alike at all

Your eyes are more slanted

And you have a
Bigger head than me

It's hand-made

I'm not sure

Min-sik!
Come here for a sec

Have you ever seen this letter?

Oh, this

Do you know it?

Absolutely no idea

There's no address and no name

Who'd sent it like this?

My name is Hang Min-shik

I deliver mail in a small town

I've been delivering
these strange mails lately

This is her room

I'm in love with this girl

I don't understand

why she doesn't send these letters

But anyhow, I'm just a postman

She's taking
pictures again today

Holding back my wish
to scribble with you together

I told you I'm busy

Just one more question

Are your dreams often colorful?

No No

It's often for me Yes

Here are the results

Kyung-hee and I
are the same type

Someone who has one heart
to love only one person

Never cheats,

but due to obsessiveness,
you're likely to be a stalker

Fantastic
One heart to love only one person

What about me?
What does it say?

Ji-hwan,
you're the most indecisive

Not any good as a lover

You imagine and decide on your own,
so you're left just liking the girl

If you do date,
you'll break a lot of promises

The worst of their kind

Do you believe that stuff?

That's girls for you

No need to get upset

Soo-in
Go help Ji-hwan

It'll be good exercise

Think so?

Ji-hwan,
what's your blood type?

Not again A type

Hey What are you
doing here alone?

Oh, nothing Just hanging out

They're so lucky

Don't they look good together?

It's not easy to fall
in love at first sight

It's so wonderful

Gonna stay over, right?

No, I got things to do

Like what?

I told you I gotta go

Kyung-hee

Why do you always ask favors,
and I have to carry them out?

Because you never asked me

Whatever

I'm tired of that face

Always pretending to be weak,

and as if the world will end
if you're not treated well

How long do you think
I'll be by your side?

Tell me Tell me!

Kyung-hee, I'm just...

Let's stop

I'm going, bye

Kyung-hee

Just like you,
I don't know what to do

They came at
five in the morning

They ran away

because their parents disapproved

I'm going no matter
what you say

Your turn

I'm going no matter what,
so don't worry Sorry dad

Good enough?

Here Be careful with it

Kyung-hee, it's our school

The gate has changed

Wow, it's been so long

I wish we could go inside

Me, Too

Just ask me,
and I'll do anything

This is so great

Stop!

3767! Stop!

Ji-hwan,
what are you doing?

Just a minute

Come on

Ji-hwan,
someone's down there

What?

Don't wait and
just let it all out

It's fertilizer anyway

I'm sorry I'm sorry

Oh... my god!

Sure we can see fireflies here?

Yeah But I think we came too late

Thought they'd still be here

Hey,

let's call the fireflies

How?

I saw it in some book

If you close your eyes
and call them inside,

they'll know to come to you

I don't believe you

Hurry up I'm closing my eyes

It's cold!

Hey, how come you guys
are leaving me out?

Isn't she cute?

Yeah Sometimes

I want to press her down,

catch her,
and then put herin my pocket

Then take her out
whenever I feel bad

Me, too

Ji-hwan

Thanks for coming with us

If it wasn't for you,
we'd never go on this trip

You see,

we never went on a normal trip before

I'm more grateful

Wait,

where's Kyung-hee?

Kyung-hee?

Huh?

Kyung-hee!

Aren't those her shoes?

Kyung-hee!
Kyung-hee!

Kyung-hee!

I love you my friends!

Hey!

What are you doing here?

You're awake

Is Kyung-hee still sleeping?

Yeah

Didn't you two
sleep in your room?

Because of the mosquitoes,

we couldn't sleep

You must've been really tired

We tried to wake you up
several times

I see

Wanna talk about
our first love for fun?

First love?

It's better than
just sitting here

I like listening to
other people's love stories

Yeah?

Then you go first

um...

In junior high, this girl
worked at a comic book shop,

Because of her big eyes,

everybody seemed
to be attracted to her

She was really popular
among the guys

I went there everyday
to go see her

All the boys liked her
and came to the store

But one day

something happened

Hey, big eyes What's your name?

Hey, let me see your face

You pricks,
mind your own business!

Big eyes, you're my girl

Everybody got that?

I read five of them

You're lying

You only read one

Huh?

What's your name?

Ji-hwan

Lee Ji-hwan

Can you fight well?

Yes, I can

he calls me

but I don't afraid at all

Because she was behind me

I raised my fists,

and went after him screaming

It was good up till then

And then?

I got beaten

I couldn't hit him even once,

and he almost killed me

So,

she turned her
back on me and left

I guessed she liked macho men

I heard she married him,

and they run a tent bar now

The end

Now, it's your turn

When I was a kid,

I was in the hospital once

That's where

I met him

He was a notorious troublemaker
at that hospital

He played a prank
on the nurses,

and then hid in my room

the first time I saw him,

he smiled really stupid

We became friends quickly,

and my room turned
completely into a playground

He was special

He was very sick,

but a smile never left his face

When I think of it now,
it's really funny,

but I asked people

to call me by his name

Why?

Well, I thought that

even if we were to split apart,

I'd feel as if
I was always with him

Ji-hwan

What, Soo-in?

We've finally made it

the snow on top of the trees

is so beautiful

people call it snow flowers

Wow, you could be a tour guide

We'll just have
to come this winter

Yeah Let's come again during winter

I'm serious Promise

Promise

Seal

Doesn't seem like
it'll stop raining soon

We'd better hurry

Yeah, let's hurry A little more

Let's stay a little longer

Hold on a little more
We'll get there soon

Sorry for begging you to come

You know me Right?

I'm okay

Is she better?

Yeah, she just fell asleep

I'm okay

I'm okay

Never saw someone cry before?

No, it's just...

Just that it's awkward

Hey! I just got sentimental

since it's raining

Why? It's not cool?

Ouch, it hurts Stop it

Ji-yoon!

What are you doing there?

Ji-hwan

I want to be alone

Did that bookstore
guy hurt you?

No I don't like him anymore

He absolutely has no sense

And he's not that
good-looking up close

And he seems
to flirt with anyone

Plus, he's going to the army

He seems so weak,

so how could they take him in?

Long time no see
You must've been busy

Yes

A great book came in yesterday

Do you wanna see it?

No, that's okay

I'm not gonna be here
for a while

So I made a list of good books

They're for you to read

Thank you

Take care

How do I look?

Where's Soo-in?

She wants to rest at home

yet

Does she still feel sick?

It feels strange

with just the two of us

It feels like we're dating

Let's skip the exhibition,
and go for a drink

I feel like drinking

Are you coming to Chul-hyun's
birthday party next Saturday?

Friend

Wanna learn how to
make a donut with smoke?

If you do this,

girls will love you

Wait

Lighter

What's wrong with you?

What's wrong with me?

Don't act

as if you're my boyfriend

Ji-hwan Lee Ji-hwan!
Don't flatter yourself, okay?

I'm drinking somewhere else

Don't follow me

What are you doing?

I know you're a nice guy

So you don't have to do this

Stop it

You!
You look really mean today

Why? Just because

Because I'm drunk

You look very mean

because I'm drunk

Fine, it's all my fault

Let's cross first

Let go, you bastard!

Taxi!

Know why I invited
all of you here today?

No particular reason

Since life is
so dull and boring,

those who wanna sing, sing,

and those who
wanna drink, drink

Have fun till you die

Hey, stop babbling

Everyone drink
- Hold on, I'm talking

I wanna get something
clear to you all

Especially to the ladies here

This woman here
is not my girlfriend

She's just a friend
Only a friend

Alcohol friend

Please keep your eyes on me

Me, too Me, too

Let's drink!
Asta-la-via!

I didn't think you'd come

Are you sober now?

Are you still sick?

I'm much better now

Don't take it off

I'm okay It's too uncomfortable

Man, that cold
is lasting forever

Is it alright if I sing?

Oh, sure

* The child I'm looking for

* Is hard to see

* Who understands the world

* Who even loves tiny leaves

* Whoa, whoa, isn't common

* Yeah, yeah, is hard to see

* The child I'm looking for

* I can see

* My loving friend Ji-hwan

* My loving friend Kyung-hee

* Whoa, whoa, they can see

* Yeah, yeah, I can see

* Whoa, whoa, I can see

* Yeah, yeah, I can see

Ji-hwan, I have
something to tell you

Wanna go outside?

Sorry that I'm going early

No, that's okay You're sick,

so you should rest

Ji-hwan, wait

Stay still

Huh?

Close your eyes

Why?

Just close them for me

Okay, you can open them now

What was that?

I suddenly remembered a game

I played when I was young

Soo-in,

when you catch a cold,

it's good to brush your teeth

and wash your
feet and hands often

And Soo-in,

I have a favor to ask

I think I like Kyung-hee

I'm just asking for your help

Kyung-hee, you're
looking at this, huh?

You like me too, right?

What are you doing?

Oh, nothing

I'm leaving

Kyung-hee

Will you give this to Soo-in?

It's nothing important
It's just...

Don't read it, okay?

All right

There's a taxi

Taxi!

Bye

Get in

You go ahead first

No, just go in

Aren't you getting in?

Don't make me angry

Okay, get home safely

You better not look at it

Kyung-hee

It's strange

I could tell you in person,

but I felt like
writing to you today

Just read it to me

Really?

To my beloved friend Kyung-hee

Beloved?

I'm not reading it

Okay, I won't do it again

I had a really hard day

I had a hemodialysis twice,

and two
intramuscular injections

But I beared it
I didn't make a sound

Good

Know what I thought about
to bearit?

You and Ji-hwan

I thought you'd come tell me

how fun it was with Ji-hwan

Okay, that's enough

I'll read it on my own

And this is for Ji-hwan

I thought you'd read it
so I was careful

Promise me
you'll give it to him

Hey,

those girls will never show up

What were you three
doing all that time?

Don't know where they live
and their numbers?

You're right
What were we doing?

What have we been doing?

Hello?

Ji-hwan

What's wrong with your hand?

Just an accident

You should be careful

Yeah

I'm really sorry to say this

But we became
uncomfortable around you

You guys now make me

uncomfortable, too

If you're done, then go

It's late

By any chance,
are you Mrs Kim Yeun-soo?

Yes

I'm Lee Ji-hwan,
I called you yesterday

Was it the class of 1996?

Yes

You understand we don't
sell this outside

But you're lucky
We're almost out of them

Thank you

By the way,
who are you looking for?

Yes?

Well, no

Just that my girlfriend
had lost her yearbook

No, please

I just thought
I could be of some help

You see,
I graduated in 96 as well

I attended this school

Oh, I see

It's been five years,
so she might've moved

And I'm also curious as to
who you're looking for

You see

It's two people

One is Kyung-hee
Kim Kyung-hee

The other is Soo-in?
Shim Soo-in?

Do you know them?

So that's who
you were looking for

Sure, I know them
since they were famous

They were very sick

They barely came to school,
and were always together

Others were both jealous
and sympathetic of them

They were very sick?

My goodness You didn't know?

Actually, I was also shocked
when I first heard it

They were absent a lot,
but they never showed it

I'm sorry to tell you this

Soo-in isn't in Seoul anymore,
and Kyung-hee passed away

Pardon?

What are you talking about?
Kyung-hee's dead?

Yes, it's so awful

I was a sophomore then

It's been five years already

Kyung-hee's dead?
Kyung-hee?

Soo-in will be hard to find

After Kyung-hee died,

Soo-in's health got worse

She had it hard

Since they relied on
each other so much

Holding back my wish
to scribble with you together

But Min-sik
will be in late today

Can you tell me
where I find him?

Ji-hwan!

Ji-hwan! Ji-hwan!

Ji-hwan, where did you go?
You scared us

Hi!

* The child I'm looking for

* is hard to see

Do you have a girlfriend now?

Kyung-hee, I found Ji-hwan

I found Ji-hwan

Really? That's great

Hold on

Soo-in, let's change
our names from today

I'm Soo-in and you're Kyung-hee

Why?
Why do you wanna change names?

If we do, even if we're apart

we'll think of each other always

That'll be fun
You're Soo-in and I'm Kyung-hee

When I think of it now,
it's really funny,

but I asked people
to call me by his name

Why?

Well, I thought that even if
we were to split apart,

I'd feel as if
I was always with him

Next
Number42,Shim Soo-in

Yes Yes

Kyung-hee,

Yes

Soo-ln Kyung-Hee

You're so lucky to ride on this

You know what?

Nurse Park and Dr Kim
had a fling

They were caught kissing
in the medicine room

Kyung-hee
Yeah?

I love you

Me, too

Ji-hwan, she's here

Hi

Hi

Oh yeah, I forgot

You had a small scar here

So this mole
was on the left side

I wasn't sure

Kyung-hee's got a boyfriend

Kyung-hee's got a boyfriend

I'm taking her away!

No!

Don't take her!

It's Ji-yoon, the one who
always borrowed romance novels

Do you remember me?

Hi I miss you

Congratulations, be happy

Thanks, go and eat

See you at the reception
Eat only two servings

Your wish came true
Congratulations

Congratulations
Thanks Ji-hwan

Congratulations

Thank you Congratulations also

on getting back together

How about a picture for this moment?
I'll take it for you

Should we?

No

You look fine

You have to give it to him

Hi, Ji-hwan It's Soo-in
Are you doing okay?

Of course
Soo-in, are you doing okay, too?

I think I'm going far away

I really don't want to go

What will I do if I
miss you and Kyung-hee?

Ji-hwan,
take care of Kyung-hee

I know without you telling me

That you two like each other

Here's some advice
about Kyung-hee

Kyung-hee's favorite food are

sponge cake with yellow jam
and strawberry juice

And she likes guys
who has a funny bright smile

Look carefully between her eyes

If she has three wrinkles,
it means she's feeling sick

it means she's feeling sick
So send her home quickly

She likes to hold hands,
so do it often

My beloved friend, Ji-hwan

Today I feel like eating the
instant noodles you made for me

Change into this

Dad, you're really handsome,
but there's something missing

What is?

Dad, come here yes

Stay still yeah

Hi, Ji-hwan
It's Kyung-hee

I'm alone right now

My dad suddenly
had to go to Seoul

You better not laugh at this

When I go away,

I told him I wanted a beautiful
funeral like in the movies

It'll probably cost a lot
since I wanted a fitted dress

I wanted to look pretty
for people one last time

Especially you

I'm worried about
your company test

Since you came to see me often,
you didn't have much time

It was awkard and silent
between us,

but I was happy, thinking about
the old days How about you?

I did, too

I think I'm a very lucky girl

All I have are happy memories

Soo-in, who made me
laugh all the time

And for making me realize how
wonderful taking pictures are,

my beloved Ji-hwan

Ji-hwan, a nice gentleman

who accepted my awkward kiss

This is embarrassing,
but I really liked it then

I want to erase this line

Forget it, I'm too tired

Coming to my funeral, right?

You have to come
Since I miss you as well

If a single guy
doesn't show up,

people will feel
really sorry for me

Oh yeah, I have something to tell you
You might get angry at me

Remember that letter
for Soo-in?

I ripped it up

I feel better now
for telling you

You'll forgive me, right?

I'll tell Soo-in
when I meet her

Ji-hwan, I love you

I loved you before
And I love you now

Good-bye, Ji-hwan
Good-bye