Slow Video (2014) - full transcript

You know the new guy
The cute one?

He's way too young for you and
will probably quit in a few months

You think?

He's totally absorbed

I like watching a soap opera

You were like that in your first week

Was l?

What's with the sunglasses?

I heard he has an eye condition

Is that right?

What a pity!



Is that who I think it is?

That's him, right?

Is it?

But he's by himself

Chief!

We have purse-snatchers
on a motorcycle

heading south bound on
Jahamun-ro

Passing Cam 7-1 3

All units in the vicinity
proceed to Sajik-ro

To Sajik7-gil

5,copy
Proceeding to Sajik7-gil

To Pilun6-gil
Suspects are passing 6-31

3, we're on them

Chief, we lost them



Standby! We lost them

- 3, standby at Pilun6-gil
- Come on, keep looking!

5, copy
We're standby to assist

Confirm exact location

Check

Expand search to surrounding areas

Do we stay on standby, sir?

Stand by where you are
We don't want confusion

Standby for further instruction

Do you have the location yet?

Negative
All units on standby

There you are...

The suspect vehicle could
have escaped by now

What are you doing?

Standby on Pilun 6-gil

- 5, check
- What the hell?

What is he doing?

- Pilun 8-gil
- Pilun 8-gil

- Confirm exact location
- Chief?

The vehicle is heading toward 8-24

Proceeding to Pilun 8-gil, sir

The suspect vehicle will pass 8-24

8-24, copy

5, tailgate the suspects

3, block from the opposite end

I'm not a freak

or a super human

I'm just a man with
a medical condition

It was the fifth grade field day

Where am I running to
in all excitement?

Toward Sumi, of course

My dear Sumi

Then suddenly
her outstretched hand

and her mouth started moving
in slow motion

Not just her but my mom, dad
and my little sister, too

I gotta run to Sumi

and touch her hand

but my body kept leaning to a side

How many fingers?

Two and three

It's like this

What it is is...

That's right. Faster!

This, this and this

Bird

This way

I've only read about it in the book

Dynamic Visual Acuity, i.e.
the ability to see moving objects

He has an exceptionally acute vision
in that area

Not all the time

but only when he intentionally
focuses on something

I did look at Sumi with
enormous concentration

Every day, a lot

You should make him
play baseball

He looks at the ball, it slows down
He'll hit every ball

Like in slow motion, you know?

Your kid has that function
incorporated in his system

How?

Like this

Strike!

Like so

Why do I fall when I run?

Because it makes you feel diZZy

When he runs

his eyes will automatically
adjust to focus

Your brain registers
that you're running

But the visual information
gathered through the eyes

slows down

So, it confuses the hell
out of the brain

Messing it up completely

It won't be as bad
when riding a bike or a car

So

I guess no baseball for him

In other words,

he can't run because
his eyes are too good

Let's watch his progress
In the mean while

you might get diZZy easily
if it's too bright

Dad reassured me that
everything will be fine

He went to a faraway country

to make money to fix my eyes

I was sad that dad had to go away
because of my eyes

but it wasn't always so bad

Things I saw in slow motion
were so remarkable

They inspired my artistically

What's with the shades?

- The kids thought I had freak eyes
- Freak!

Like this

or like this

Sumi was the only one
willing to be my friend

The spring has finally come to my life

Inspirations, too

But hanging out with me

she became an outcast, too

The spring was short

If I could run

I never would've let her drift away

I can't run because
my eyes are too good

Is he gonna kiss her? Now?

Hey!

What's wrong with him?

I watched television closely
to damage my eyes

But the soap operas were so good

They had a lot of really cool men

I learned everything from them

Like, how to talk

Can I smell your scent?

How to act

I thought I could have you
if I did this

Even though I had no use
for what I learned

I rarely left the house except
for biannual eye check-ups

I had no visitors or
any friends to meet outside

My bang is a perfection today

This tiny room became my entire world

Dad never came home for holidays
to save the airfare

He had an accident
and died on the job

Now the only adult male I know

is my ophthalmologist

Jangbu, let's give it
a serious thought this time

I need to get out there
before it's too late

The world is calling my name

SLOW VIDEO

I got curious about people

Not the ones on TV
but the real people

Watching from here

their lives are much like the TV shows

The difference is that
there is no set script

There are no supporting actors

Everyone's a protagonist

in all 200 TV series

It can never get boring

When the night falls
all the busy people vanish

and the lonely ones
emerge onto the street

This kid who pushes his cart
up the hill everyday

And this guy who plays ball
alone every night

He looks lonely

I could keep him company

Will he mind?

I don't think he has any friends

He rarely talks

Only to me when he does

He talks to you

I have a professional approach

Plus, I'm like a brother figure
to him

So, he must feel more comfortable

I see

He's the first male employee
we've had in months

Look out for him, Dr. Bang

Don't worry

I think of him as my successor

I'll take a good care of him
for the rest of my term

Ball!

Ball!

What the heck?

Acting like a social misfit

Hey, doc

Wait

What on earth is he up to?

He didn't throw anything

Pretend you didn't see anything

Just ignore him and go to your desk

Don't look at him

You must be tired

It's been a long day for me

1 3, 1 4, 1 5,...

1 7, 1 8, 1 9, 20, 21

I don't think that our lives are
any different from soap opera

It's nice working here with
all these screens, isn't it?

With all the channels to choose from

Eventually, you end up with
your favorite channels

I'll share the information eventually

Old man

Let's give it some time, shall we?

I'm just saying, you know?

1, 2, 3, 4, 5,...

6, 7, 8, 9, 1 0

1 9, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24...

Is that like a homework?

No

Prepping for an exam?

No

Evening class?

No, I'm not taking an evening class

Look who's up already

What an early bird he is!

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6...

Is it like a map of good restaurants?

Or an illustration?

Why is he talking down to me anyway?

It's all in the first impression
Gotta play hard

Old man

Where do you usually go?
Just in-general

Sorry? Me?

See?
It's all in the first impression

Well, you know... Just...

Market

Mom's favorite bakery

Bathhouse

Sister's school

What's missing?

Girlfriend!

Do you have a girlfriend?
Where's her house?

Isn't girlfriend something only
the cool men on TV can have?

There is someone that
comes to mind, too

Are you going somewhere?

The weather's beautiful at the moment

You can't fight the urge
to be in the nature in fall

She was always with the sunshine

Hey!

What are you doing here?

Your interest...

I'm already giving you every cent
I get from my tenant

So, why not pay us directly?

I was just giving
her the account number

I'm sorry about this
It's nothing to worry about

It doesn't matter who I pay

I just don't want any trouble

I'm sorry

Do you have to come this freaking
early to harass me?

I know things are hard for you

I was just gonna do my job
quietly then go

Why are you going this early?

Even your sleep is pretty

Hey!

I'm talking to you
dear customer

You're barely paying back
the interest

Sell the house and
pay off all your debts

Your father was so thoughtful as to
leave this house along with his debt

What the hell is your problem?
Are you a goddamn shadow?

Do you know this woman?

Maybe

She's in the sun
The address is the same

Did you borrow from someone else?

What the hell are you staring at?

Watch what you're looking at

Sumi!

- Or not
- Hear me out, will ya?

We got to see the same things

It's the boy from the screen

It's the first time
meeting him in person

Do you know that you're
the earliest to rise in this town?

Good to meet you, man
I watch you every day

It's the baseball guy

I'm so happy to see him

How can I express my excitement?

Was it a ball?

Psycho!

I was only saying hi
He didn't have to swear

The post code for Pilun is...

1 1 0-044

Wow! Sinmunro 1 -ga?

1 1 0-061

Wow

You're a genius

Sure

A part-time genius

You are mature for your age

Singing, dancing or acting?
What do you have prepared for us?

I'm going to act

Can you dance?

Excuse me?

Is that a 'no'?

Five, six, seven, eight!

I should ask him

Old man

Wanna go somewhere with me?

Come on, man

He can't be...

Bro?

Ha!

It's all about the line

The first thing you say when
you hand her the umbrella

Chicks dig that kind of stuff

Take your cue from me
and she'll be yours in no time

Stop following me

In the rain

there you stand

What the...?

Who is this creep?

Pervert!

Sumi was a good runner, too

She ran the relay every year

Maybe we went too far with the line

Girls are complex
Even for someone with a Ph. D.

I know another man with a Ph.D.

It was all about flowers in my days

But these days...
Well, I know all about the eyes

No, I think you have a valid point

What do you need flowers for?

Commencement ceremony

What else?

Graduation

Right?

And yet

Flower shops open every day

Isn't that amaZing?

Who would buy flowers for whom?

Ha!

Their logic is impeccable

Are you sure about this, mom?

Hair is my career of 20 years

Girls love this style

I don't think so

She's the last one

Hello?

Hi! I'm almost there

I just need to cross this street

I'm afraid the audition ended
We'll get in touch

If you would just listen to me sing

I'll just sing here

You are so beautiful
You who've stolen my heart

You are so beautiful
You who've stolen my heart

You leave me sleepless
in this autumn night

You made me laugh briefly
and cry many long nights

If you talk to me just once

If you show me your smile

If you hold my hand just once

I could fly the night sky

Sumi Bong was a good singer

It's spring, not because
the flowers blossom

but because you're here

Are you going through puberty?

It's not the 80's

If you want to give me something
I prefer a box of noodles

And for what it's worth
get rid of those shades

They make you look all
the more creepy

Sumi Bong!

It's me, Jangbu

So, that's why

Isn't it some fascinating coincidence?

But my name is Sumi Oh

It wasn't because of the hair...

Was it?

She liked the hair, right?

It's all on you, mom

You wouldn't have done that
to a paying customer

She's Sumi alright

A 'Sumi Oh' not 'Bong'

My Sumi couldn't have
grown up to be that pretty

She wasn't pretty at all

I really tried hard
to make her look pretty

Aren't you going to work?

I don't have to anymore

What?

My eyes will get worse
if I keep working there

If you're gonna quit, at least go
and tell them that you are done!

45, 46, 47, 48

49, 50, 51, 52

53, 54, 55, 56

57, 58, 59, 60...

These are so heavy

Oh my arms!

Hello?

Shouldn't you do something
when a pretty girl is in trouble?

I didn't notice

What do you mean you didn't notice?

Come on, I'm going the same way

Hey!

Who is Sumi Bong?

People say you get wiser
as you get older

But from the first moment
it was like destiny...

Can you just tell me who she is?

I like her

Aren't you off today?

I'm gonna quit this job, old man

Sorry?

Why?

For the first time in a while
I'm inspired again

Why don't
you give it another thought?

If you think about it...

Okay

I'll see you tomorrow, bro

What the hell?
Why can't he just call me one thing?

It's 'old man' or 'bro'
as it suits him?

Damn it, man

Who is he calling an old man?

I made it!I got a part in the play

Now?

I'm celebrating

Who with?

Tons of people

Let me call you back, mom

You said you prefer this over flowers

Wanna do something with me?

Here

Is this your longest line?

Not the longest

but the most potent

So, I'm sitting on the toilet

Just because you don't pay
the electricity bill...

Who left the light on here?
Click!

There's someone here

Holy crap, that was amaZing!

Right?

It's not too bad, right?

Seriously
you're a natural

What's your talent?

Throw it

Okay

You know I'm really gonna

Whoa

Incredible! I'm keeping
that spoon as a souvenir

It's not springtime
Yet, it smells like flowers

It's amazing how this scent
can give you power

She disappears out of the screens
all the time

It make me curious and
a little worried, too

I walked down the alleys
she disappeared into

There were tons of alleyways

not covered by CCTVs

I didn't know that before

After her, my world widened

Look at all the detail!

He'll memoriZe
the whole neighborhood

Why count steps though?

Feeling the stone wall
with his shades on

Is he really a pervert?

What do you do?

I work at the
CCTV monitoring center

What do you do there?

I watch, all day

You work for the government?

No

A part-timer then

Aren't you worried
about the future?

I'm just saying...

because we already in our thirties

It's fun and I like it

A monitoring center?

So, there's someone
on the other side?

You see someone everyday and
get the butterflies every time

Do you know that feeling?

It's got to be something

Our eyes never crossed

but he still put this couch
right here for me

He's always been watching

I...

I just

Isn't he gorgeous?

It would've been perfect
if I celebrated with him

He looks about our age
butI'm sure he's the owner

He probably has a car, too

If you go on a drive in that car

the wind will feel so sweet

Sweet like candy

Do you have a car?

No

I'm going to take off

Stay here a moment longer

I know he's looking over at me

Well, I'm looking right at you

Is that someone you know?

Who?

Over there

Do you like Kenya?
Roasted fresh today

No, I've never been to Kenya

You have a 'cha'?

Cha?

Sure. We have all kinds

Bastard

The hell with Kenya!

Well done for going to Kenya

That's how it ends

Just leave it there

Soon, she'll be walking that alley
with that bastard

Even when I do get a car

I'll never take her out on a drive

What?

She's not even the real Sumi

All five of her fingers are pretty

Bro, do you have a car?

I have a degree though, a Ph. D

I only have useless things, don't l?

Car?

I used to

But I had to sell it

For my kid

He's ten years old and eats like a cow

He must have two stomachs

All my paycheck goes to his food
Everything!

If you can eat cars
I would have let him eat it, too

Mom

Holy crap! What?

You don't have a car, do you?

Fix yourself some tea

Doc, do you have a car?

No

Hey, Jangbu!
Do you still work there?

You gotta stop going there

Do something more worthwhile

Go to the mountains
go travel, explore!

See more, you know?

I'm seeing what I want to see

Get your check-up

Is that better?

It's the same

- The same?
- Yes

- With or without the lens?
- Yes

Gimme that

That can't be

Good god, I'm sorry

Having a good day?

You quit your job at the store

I wish I had a boyfriend
who cares as much as you do

You can't handle your debt
with just one part time job

Let me worry about my life

You quit the store job
to be in the play, didn't you?

Hey!

Are you insane?
Do you know how old you are?

I know how old I am
Will you piss off now?

Hey!

You bitch

You're a real bitch, you know that?

You'd better take care of the debt
while it's still in my hands

If it gets turned over to my boss
you'll be real sorry

You know that you're a real sorry ass

What did you just call me?

Say that again

You're asking for it

Fuck you

You fucking bitch!

Sumi!

Who are these jokers?

Who are you?

Civil servants or part-timers?

Jangbu...

Get on the bike

Come on

Are you from the council?

You said you had to go
somewhere in a hurry

Come on

I'll take you

Where do you think you're going?

Hey!

What the hell?

What do you think you are doing?

I'm waiting

He'll come back for me shortly

You fucking lunatic!

Maybe I'll walk down a little

What the heck?

You'd better be running

EMERGENCY BELL

Thank you

She's pretty

Catch it before it touches the ground
and your wish will come true

They don't have CCTVs around here

Right.

Where do you want togo?

What?

For a drive

Where would you go
if you had a car?

My mom moved to the country
after dad passed away

I hate that place

Except there's the ocean
just around the corner

That was awesome

Where would I go, dummy?
I can't miss my shift

Even after she disappears
from the screen

I know where she goes

She likes the ocean

I want to take her on a drive

but no one has a car

Out!

Nobody I know has a car

Is this your bus?

Do I know you?

I'm your closest ally

Thanks to my best buddy

I got to ride bus with people
I saw on the screen

I wanted to say hi

but I thought I'd better not

They all looked tired, too

Driver?

It felt as though I was
one of the TV characters

Everyone moves around so fast

I wish they can take things
slow sometimes

Do you like the ocean?

No. Give me my ball back

But the ocean's so awesome
You'll like it, too

I don't think so

I know you want to

No, I don't

You do, too

I do not

You are off tomorrow
Any plans?

Nothing
I'm just staying home

Do you know what 'houses' are
in Chinese chess?

A 'house' in Chinese chess is

when you make a box with the rocks
so that the opponent can't invade

My house is like that

No one enters
It's impenetrable

You play chess these days?

I do everything except men

Miss Shim

Aren't you off tomorrow?

I have a favor to ask

Are you trying to ask me out?

What? God no...

My cousin has this really
important thing

Are you trying to get me involved

with your family matter?

Please lower your voice

He can't be serious

Him and me?

You know

I have this friend

who had a huge crush on this girl
back in elementary school

He saw her again at thirty

and she had no real job
her head in the clouds

How do you think he'd feel?

That's sad

He's better off
not meeting her at all

It'll only shatter good memories

Sumi

If you start acting now
when can you get a main role?

Are you avoiding my calls?

You have until this week
or you'll get in a big trouble

Going around in groups
scaring people...

There he is

Stop!

It's nice and spacious

There's someone in the back

Driver! Where are you going?

We're going to the ocean

The car is little too big, isn't it?

You said you liked the ocean

The ocean?

But I have to go to my shift

Don't worry
It's all taken care of

Let's just enjoy the day

I really shouldn't get involved
in family matters

Uh... boss?

Where are you from?

Jongro District

And where are you headed?

Busan

It's just a day trip, officer

What the heck?

It's called a town shuttle' for a reason

It should drive around the town

You can't bring it all the way out here

Then, how about lncheon?

No over night, just a day trip

Why do you keep saying that?

Officer, this is a bus
just like those over there

This clearly is a discrimination

They're express buses
Yours is a town shuttle

So what? Just let us go

You need to go back to you town
At once!

Do you know how hard it is
to find a cover for a shift?

I never thought I would
get to know so many people

I want to be able to
see you all forever

Hell, I thought we were
going to the ocean!

Is your dad alright?

It's not usual for someone
to be sleeping for so long

You got problem with that?

If my dad was awake

he'd beat the crap out of you
with just one hand

No joke!

You are no joke, either

Ah, we should've gone to the ocean

I've never seen anyone
do something with so much passion

When you were singing
at the crosswalk

You were glowing
I felt envious

My dad has a condition
He falls asleep suddenly

But he always wakes up
when I call him

What's your favorite spot?

You know this neighborhood
like the back of your hand

Why do you ask?

Baekgu

Will you call out to me
when you see me on the street?

Why?

You know, just...

What for?

The findings in the investigation
of the missing girl

point to kidnapping
rather than disappearance

We're tracking down the owner
of this car as our prime suspect

The suspect is believed
to have left Seoul

but we must stay alert

The suspect could return to the city
after things quiet down

And there is always the possibility
of related crimes

- 5, 4, 3, 2, 1
- When you spot this model

Run the registration plate

- 5, 4, 3, 2, 1
- Crime rate is on the rise

in the area not covered by CCTVs

T a-ta!

You think that was funny?

Are you watching me all day?
Don't you have to work?

That is my work

And you are not the only person
I look at, either

Jangbu

Do you like me?

Even if I'm not the lovely
Sumi Bong in your memory?

Do you still like me?

Yes

We can't date unless
we look into each other's eyes

Now I see you

You're craZy about me, aren't you?

It's going to be a cold winter

This is for the trip

Thank you

for the ocean

I wish I can keep seeing you

Do you want to come up?

Would you like some hot tea?

I understand if you're busy

Not at all

What kind of tea?

Come on, let's go

You should go

But she invited us in

Just go, will ya?

Come on, we won't be long

For crying out loud! Go!

Why did you have to come
all the way up here?

Give me a push

Okay, I'm going

Let's get your shit out

Get out!
Don't you touch anything

Get out!

I said I would pay back

Do you know that feeling?

The more you live
the more you feel like

your best moment was
in the past and gone

And that you'll only live

to confirm that it's the truth

It's a sucky feeling

I didn't mean to lie to you

I'm sorry

I ran away from you
when we were little

I guess it's my guilty conscience

More than that

I didn't want you to see me like this

knowing that you used to like me

It sucks to know, right?

Who cares if it's SumiBong
Or Sumi Oh?

It's Sumi all the same

I've kept your drawings
for more than ten years

Shouldn't I get some credit?

I love your drawings

I'll never be able to draw again

It's only temporary, right?

Like in soap operas

I will get better, right? Doc?

Jangbu, you shouldn't run
or tire your eyes out any more

This is your balance after the sale

Sumi Bong!

I transferred the money

You sold your house?

You're leaving for good?

I've no place to live

Will you let me live with you?

Remember us when
you become famous

What an early start!

Ihwagil, Cam 5-25
two drunk men in a fight

They were fighting
Now they're urinating on the wall

Please check on them

The epitome of true masculinity

It's been about twenty minutes
since he fell asleep

Jahamunro 1-9

Some kids are gathered up
Please look in on them

Why is that car circling
the neighborhood?

Chief!

We have a possible suspect vehicle

near Cam 6-38, lhwa-ro

Unable to verify suspect
as he hasn't exited vehicle

We can't take action until
we have confirmation

We must arrest him in action

Inform us when he
approaches a target

We'll be on standby

Requesting back up
from nearby substations

The suspect is on the move

Heading toward Dongsung5-gil

Dongsung 5-gil

It's turning in the direction
of Dongsung 9-gil

It's heading toward Dongsung9-gil

It's turning onto Yanghyeon 1 -gil

All units, proceed to Yanghyeon 1-gil

All units, to Yanghyeon 1-gil

It's heading toward Cam 1 -1 4
Yanghyeon 1 -gil

- 5, 4, 3...
- Any car, stand by at 1-14

Arriving in a few moments

Do you see him at 1 -1 4?

Check other cameras in the area

It has to have been that way

All units, arrived and on standby

Confirm exact location
of the suspect vehicle

We're checking

Do we have the location?

We lost him

What do you mean?
Find him!

Where did he go?
Which way?

It's in lllyeon-dong area for sure

That area has tons of blind spots
with no surveillance coverage

- 4, 3, 2, 1
- Go back to where it was last seen

Check all the exit routes
in Dongsung-gil area

Where are you going?

Cars, standby in lllyeon-dong

All units on standby, over

Jangbu!

Hey!

Do we have the location?

Chief, the suspect might have
gone to llyeon North-ro?

Are you sure?

Are you sure about that?

All units, stand by

We need cars in lhwa-ro where
the suspect was first seen

3 and 4, hold positions

5, proceed back to Ihwa-ro

5, copy

All other cars, remain on standby

until further instruction

Hello? Sangman?

43...

What's the matter with you?

I'm Jangbu's supervisor and l...

I thought he was just
some weird fellow

who makes maps to pass time

But he...

What are you doing?

Can't you see that he can't see?

Sumi

Sumi

Sumi

Sumi Bong!

Sumi Bong!

You okay, Jangbu?

Sumi! You alright?

What's wrong?

I was worried about you
So, lran

I guess I ran too fast

Are you alright?

The police will be here soon

Everything will be okay

But you can't run
You said you get diZZy

I do
But I could run a little today

I guess it's a special day

I can catch you if I run, right?

I caught you, Jangbu
It was so dangerous

It's okay, Sumi

The police will be here soon

Are you okay, ma'am?

Please come with us

The situation is clear

The suspect got away
We're bringing in the witness

Are you okay?

Is she gone?

Officer, is she safe now?

Hey

It's me, man

You alright?

Is that you, bro?

Dude, you looked like a rockstar
when you were running

How can any girl not fall for that?

Bro

I'm not okay

Hold me

Please hold me, man

I was say when I heard
I was going blind

I thought I'd get well-acquainted
with the neighborhood

But since I saw you

It was no longer okay

Don't worry, mom
I have it all prepared

From our house to
Dr. Seok's office

T o the market place
and Jangmi's school

And from our house to...

The world called out to you
to prepare for this?

I figured I should know
my neighborhood better

Without dad around

I'm the man of the house

Mom

What could I do now?

Maybe there's nothing I can do
now that I can't see

I'm not young either

Don't be silly
You are such a handsome boy

Who cares that you can't see?

You can walk around fine

I like you a lot better now

than when you were watching
soap operas all day long

What could I possibly do?

Doc!

Hey, Jangbu

What have you got there?

Is this what I look like?

Man...

The artist is blind. He produced
the artworks based on his memory

He was able to exercise his unique style
by incorporating the special perspective

he acquired from a rare medical condition
that eventually lead to blindness

Although he can no longer see
he expresses his distinct vision

from the memories etched in his mind

Although I can no longer see

I still see you in my memory

Your face

Your walk

Your hair

And your laugh

I can no longer see but
I'm finally able to paint you

Where do you want to go today?

Did you know I was here?

I have more than five million places
I want to go with you

How did you know?

Because I smelled flowers

It's spring not because
the flowers blossom

but because you are here

I'm sorry I took so long

It's okay

Time passes slowly in my world

In case you wonder
about the kidnapper...

Dad!

Hey!

Who the hell are you?

What are you looking at, asshole?

Is that a knife you're flashing
in front of my kid?

Put the damn knife down

FreeZe