Beasts That Cling to the Straw (2020) - full transcript

Original Novel "Waranimosugaru Kemonotachi"
by Keisuke Sone, published by Kodansha Ltd.

Written and Directed by KIM Yong-hoon

Chapter 1: Debt

Cleaning in Progress

Human body parts were
discovered by a lake.

Also last night, a garbage
truck ran over a man,

who ran out of an alley
without looking at the signs.

The police arrested a
man in his 40s last night,

who amassed and stole
$1 million investment money.

Holy cow!

What the...



Dammit!

Hey.

Someone forgot this.

He came before dawn, but
left and hasn't come back.

I'll put it in the storage.

Okay.

I told you to put on the diaper.

I'm not 3 years old, why should I?

Or use the toilet.

How can she clean after you every time?

Think about her for once.

She doesn't work at the shop at all,

she just fools around at home.

Don't say things like that.



Your father worked hard for that shop.

If you work so lazily,
all the regulars will leave.

She was going to the shop earlier,

I barely stopped her
by the beach stairs,

she kept yelling at me,
saying I'm killing her.

She'll mention it, just so you know.

I got it.

And Yoon-hee called.

She couldn't get her student loan,

she'll take a semester off to work.

Next.

Look at the camera.

Finger.

Bye.

PARK: Come to my shop after work.

Dammit...

Look!

Go inside.

Dumbass, he met the wrong woman.

Yo, Mr. Port Officer!

Mr. PARK!

My handsome officer!

This way please.

They shoulda fuckin' cleaned up.

Over here.

Shit...

Have you had dinner?

I'm fine.

Let's see!

Now.

Let's have a moment of truth.

Could I...

get a little more time?

I beg you fucking pardon?

I remember you promising
to pay me back today.

You said so yourself,

I can have your hand
if you break the promise.

My hand?

First time I ever heard of that.

Goddammit...

If it wasn't for Yeon-hee,
I wouldn't be here.

You know I'm a victim too.

So what then?

You co-signed her loan,

if you feel so wronged,
then bring her here.

If I could, I'd do that right away!

But she disappeared without a trace,

and left all her stuff at my place.

Mr. PARK,

please give me one more week.

I got a lead for that money.

When? Where? How?

Come on...

It's a trade secret.

Just one week.

I'll pay everything back
with interest!

You fail to play
there'll be hell to pay.

He likes eating intestines.

Dude's gotta have them raw... fish,
meat, or people. Fucking freakshow.

Dammit.

Yeon-hee

The number you're calling is off...

Shit.

Bitch.

Big Cash Loan

What a sight, this is heaven...

Amazing.

Mi-ran.

Did you ask the boss for an advance?

Yes, thank you.

She cares so much for you.

- Feeling good?
- Yes.

A prick in #302 keeps
shooing girls away,

could you go make him happy?

Sir, we got a girl for you.

Okay.

Wait...

I'll take her.

Took you long enough.

Have a great time!

Hello there.

Are you from China?

Yes.

Where exactly?

You know Huanren?

What brings you here?

I fled.

What did you do?

I killed a man.

I'm kidding.

Came to make money, what else?

Hey.

Wake up.

You're home?

You got a nice life.

Sorry, I'll clean up.

Hey.

Do you still not get
the situation we're in?

Hey.

I'm working my ass off
to clean up your mess.

I'm working to pay it off too.

What?

Wait a minute.

Did I hear that right?

What did you say?

- I'm sorry, it's my fault.
- No, before that.

Bitch, do you not know how
much you got scammed?

What am I supposed to do with you?!

I'm sorry, it's all my fault.

This won't do, you need a beating.

I'm sorry! Honey, I'm sorry!

You free tomorrow?

Wanna meet up?

Chapter 2: Sucker

Dong-pal?

Sure, don't worry.

Did you get the money in cash?

Too many cameras at
train station, so take the bus.

The last ship departs at 10,

so be here by 8.

I'll wait in my car, so you'll see me.

It's fine, we're friends.

Never use your credit card.

Yeah, be careful, see you in 2 days.

Delete Call Record

Yo, Carp.

Yo, Bro!

Come, come...

What's he trying to pull now?

- Hey, Carp!
- Hi!

I'm really busy, what is it now?

Punk ass!

Business must be booming,
pretending to be busy.

After PARK took
over, it's busy as hell.

No crackdowns whatsoever.

Goddamn bastards...

When Yeon-hee was in charge,
they came by all the time.

Haven't found her yet?

I got a cop friend to look her up,
no credit card or car records,

if it's over a month, he
said she could be dead.

She's not someone who'd die so easily.

She was still my girl.

You haven't snapped out of it!

I told you, she wiped
you out and just took off.

I'm sure you had
some fun starting out,

then when shit hits the fan,
gold diggers take off.

You were so clueless!

You were like, "Yeon-hee! I love you!"

Thank you.

You're worried about me.

- I'm sorry.
- No, really.

So I have something to tell you.

You're trying to get
me to do something!

It's nothing like that.

- Come on...
- Please?

What is it?

Carp!

Carp, my brother!

I baited a major sucker.

I knew you were up to something!

It was nice seeing you.

Hey!

We're family, man.

You're distant cousin
of a distant cousin!

People can't tell us apart,
don't you know that?

You don't see your face in me?

Forget it.

100 large, all in cash.

It's too much for me to handle alone.

I'll have to take it all.

What kind of idiot carries
around that much cash?

I know, there is.

It's definitely fishy.

Indeed.

That's why he can't
report it even if we take it.

You getting it?

You always bitch and moan
about your gambling debt.

It's your chance to pay
all that back in one go.

Too bad, forget it.

What kind of sucker did you hook?

He's my high school friend.

He asked me to look for
a way out of the country

after hitting it big in Seoul
in exchange for a 20% cut.

I'll bring him to the port tomorrow,

and when I signal you,
just walk away with the bag,

then I'll take care of the rest.

You sure this is legit?

You worry too much.

Worrying will get you killed.

I worry because you make me worry.

Don't you worry.

I'll take care of you.

You can't do shit on your own.

You're 3 minutes late.

Sorry sir, I had some
problems at home...

Who doesn't have problems at home?

I told you,

if you're late twice
in a month, you're fired.

- Yes, I know.
- Also...

soda runs low pretty quickly,

do you know why?

They're popular because of
the hot weather.

Sales and order
volumes don't match up.

That's all.

You better watch out.

I shouldn't hire old
geezers like that...

I'm off.

- Watch out, okay?
- Okay.

- Oh yeah!
- What?

Did anyone come for the bag?

No.

But there was a guy
looking for someone.

- Someone?
- Yes.

Someone went missing near here.

He left a flyer. Check it out.

See you!

I didn't text you for this.

Liar, wasn't this what you were after?

It wasn't.

I liked it.

Yeah?

I have to go now.

Do you have to do that job?

Like you're gonna pay me.

What's that?

Huh? Nothing.

Your husband did that to you?

It's nothing like that.

So it is.

How could you live with him?

Let go!

It's not your concern.

You know what?

Woman beaters will never
change their habit.

My fucking dad was like that.

He was beating up my mom one day,

so I stepped in.

You know what's funny?

Mom was the one who stopped me.

I knew it then.

I realized how scary
getting used to something is.

Seriously,

do you want to get beaten up
all your life like my mom?

If not, end this quickly.

$500,000 - Death Benefit

Chapter 3: Food Chain

Dad, over here.

I came from Seoul and still
got here earlier than you.

I couldn't find a replacement.

Sorry.

They don't give you a break at work?

Be quiet.

What happened?

I tried to stop mother
from going to the shop.

Dammit...

She went nuts, saying
I was trying to kill her.

I can't do this anymore.

I'm sorry.

In order to identify
the victim of body parts,

the police are searching
the bars in town...

When's that bitch coming?

Could you stop calling her that?

She pushed me on the stairs.

What do you mean?

She's the one who fell down the stairs!

You didn't see how dangerous it was!

She's like that to me
because you're so lax.

Why isn't this bastard answering me?

Carp

Yo, Carp.

Not here yet? What's taking so long?

I can't reach him.

Did he take off?

Maybe he pretended to come here
to divert the cops away from him.

No, he only trusts me.

Dude.

People with big money
don't trust others.

Shouldn't trust anyone either.

But he's totally...

Whatever.

I gotta head back, I'm hanging up.

Hey, wait a bit longer!

Son of a...

Where the hell did he go?

Excuse me.

Yes?

I'm a cop.

I see.

How can I help you?

Do you know this man?

His name is OH Dong-pal.

I don't really know.

Where could he be?

Thank you.

Okay, take care.

Wait a minute.

You sure you don't know him?

- I don't...
- Mr. KANG.

Didn't you go to Pyeongtaek High?

Yes...

Which year? I wrote it down.

I'm from PH too, class of '85.

Look.

KANG Tae-young, '90,
OH Dong-pal, '90 too.

You were classmates,
you didn't know each other?

OH Dong-pal? I don't really know...

It's raining.

One second.

What the hell?

Where the hell did OH go?

It's nice bumping into alum.

Good to meet you, sir.

So this OH Dong-pal
is my friend Dong-pal.

I didn't recognize him like this.

Did he really pull a scam?

He was a model student.

I understand your position.

It's awful to think that
your friend is a wanted man.

I'd hide it too.

Did he ever contact you?

What?

No, never.

We've never kept in touch,

if my number comes up
on his phone, then I...

Have you checked his call log?

Already did.

I think he's using a burner phone.

Burner phone?

He really is in deep.

Anyway, he has never contacted me.

If you don't believe me,
check it out yourself.

It's okay.

Even if he called, you
probably deleted it.

Let's take a selfie.

What?

Smile.

That's good.

Are you married?

Nope.

Girlfriend?

None.

You look handsome enough,
what do you live for?

Enjoy life, have some fun.

Okay.

How did you know my number?

That's not even work.

Let's bar hop.

Know any hot bars in town?

I'm done for the night...

Gonna go home?

No, let's go.

Nice!

One second.

Sergeant, did you get anything?

It's OH Dong-pal?

Understood, hold on.

Why don't you do your thing?

I got work to do.

- I see.
- And, uh...

Thanks for the meal.

Okay...

Let me use this umbrella?

- Sure.
- Thanks!

Son of a bitch.

He had to eat just the expensive ones?

PARK Du-man

Jesus Christ...

He looks like a fucker.

I'll take care of it,
so get some sleep.

Without this fucker,

we'll be happy.

Mom!

Hello, good evening.

It's very last minute,

but I think I'll be late.

I told you, late 2
times, and you're fired.

I'm really sorry. I'll get
there as soon as possible.

Forget it, don't come.

What?

Don't come in, you're fired.

Wait, I'll be honest with you.

My mother is not well.

And my wife's not well too.

How many times do I have to tell you?

Everyone has problems at home.

- Forget it!
- It's not so simple...

No need to come in anymore.

What a moron.

Hello?

Hello?

Dammit.

Fuck, the bag!

It's called Navi Bar by the station,

he usually drinks alone and
comes home at 2 or 3 AM.

I did it!

I killed him!

Did you hear me?

He's dead, your hubby is dead!

I hear you fine, lower your voice.

It's okay, I'm in my car.

Where are you now?

On the way from Mt. Mubong.

What for?

I buried him there.

Buried him?

I told you it had to
be a car accident.

Something came up.

I'll call you back later,
my battery's almost dead.

Wait...

Shit...

...declared dead 5 years
after missing report...

How am I supposed to wait 5 years?

Did you see a ghost?

Please have a seat. Yes, right here.

Oh my.

So.

I heard you hooked a sucker.

- Sucker?
- Yes.

What sucker?

I heard a ton of money is coming in.

Summer bonus!

I received a puny bonus, you know that.

My dear officer...

You're the best at playing dumb.

"Ichiban"! (No.1)

Yo, Carp.

You said so, didn't you?

That he hooked a
sucker with a ton of cash.

You said it asshole.

I never said that...

You punk ass bitch,
don't lie to me, asshole!

I'll cut off your tongue!

Mr. PARK, Mr. PARK!

You know how hard I'm
trying to get you that money.

And it hasn't been a week
since we made that promise.

Look, right?

Carp, come here.

Yes, sir.

Do you know what
you just did, asshole?

You tricked our innocent
and kind Mr. Port Officer.

Did you hear what he said?

He said he'll pay back even if
his intestines are spilling out.

How could you mock someone like him?

That's why you're
no better than a carp.

Isn't that right?

Sure.

What are you doing?

Come beg for his forgiveness.

My sincere apologies.

Most profuse apologies, sir.

No, no...

This isn't good enough.

- What?
- Right.

This is the perfect opportunity
to take someone's hand.

- Hand?
- Boss...

Let's chop one off.

Boss, I'm sorry!

He's right!

He's right about the sucker!

I told Carp about it!

You only told him about it?

So Carp wasn't lying?

I don't think so.

You don't think so?

He didn't lie!

Sir, what's all this for?

Then I owe Carp a major apology!

Why are you making me into a bad guy?

Let him go.

He gets so enthusiastic
when he holds a knife.

I'm sorry, boss...

So what then?

When do we reel in the sucker?

What?

What will you do now?

Isn't it obvious?

We gotta find the sucker.

He's long gone!

- We can't find him!
- Carp.

This cop came from Seoul to get him.

He's a big snake,

and he's going around
asking about him.

Why don't you follow him around?

He'll definitely get some info on him.

Now you're asking me to follow a cop?!

He already knows my face!

What the fuck!

We don't have a lot of options!

There is no 'we'!

Leave me out of this! I'm begging you!

Didn't you hear what Mr. PARK said?

He put our hands together,
and said to get the sucker!

Just stop it! Please!

Carp.

Don't worry.

Do you know why I only smoke this?

I was out with a colleague
on illegal aliens crackdown.

Then I ran out of smokes.

He said I could smoke his.

But I craved Lucky
Strike for some reason.

A pack of Lucky Strike, please.

Then out of nowhere, a
dump truck crashed into the car.

If it wasn't for Lucky
Strike, I'd be dead like him.

This is the only thing

that protected me,
not God or ancestors.

Fuck...

The number you're trying to call...

A congratulatory gift.

Picked it up on the way...

Then who did I kill?

How should I know?

Oh shit...

I was sure it was him!

No, it was someone else!

Your dead man is
snoring in my apartment.

See it for yourself if
you don't believe me!

I'm such a fucking idiot!

What do I do now?

You have to get rid of this car
and head back to China.

Then I won't get to see you.

I'll wrap things up here
and follow you there.

Let's just leave now then.

Speak some sense.

You got any money?

We'll need money to live.

I'll make some no matter what,
so you head over there first.

Dammit!

Crazy bastard!

Fucking idiot...

That's 2 for $1.

This one is $1.

Good evening!

$3, please.

Good to see you.

- Hello there.
- Oh, hello.

- Hello.
- Hey there.

- Are you new?
- Yes.

I used to work here.

I see.

I came to get my stuff.

Okay.

It's in the storage,
I need the key for it.

The key?

Yes, for the storage.

It's...

It should be hanging there.

Is this it?

Yeah, that's the one.

Thank you.

Is the manager not in yet?

No, he hasn't come yet.

I wanted to say hello.

I see.

I wanted to ask you,
have you seen this man?

It's my first day, I've no idea.

Thanks again.

You should ask him,
he used to work here.

- Excuse me!
- Is that right?

One moment please.

Excuse me, we're the police.

Hello.

Have you seen him before?

No.

Please look carefully.

I've never seen him in my life.

Is that so? Okay, thank you.

Bye.

Besides that man,

are there any other employees here?

Manager and a few part-timers.

Could I get the manager's number?

I told you not to come in.

What are you doing here?

I came to get my stuff.

You had that much stuff?

Yes, I had some books here.

You've been reading
books while working.

That's why we get bad service reviews.

Wait a minute.

Could I look at that?

What?

I'm suddenly curious
what books you read.

They're novels.

Novels?

Yes.

Let me see it, just in case.

Just in case what?

Suspecting me of something?

Feeling guilty?

For what?

I got nothing like that.

Let me see it then!

No, I got no reason to!

I'll look at it because
I want to see it!

Why the hell for?!

Buddy!

You still think I'm your employee?!

Don't talk down at me!

I've had it with you, kid!

You got no manners!

Behave yourself.

Keep it up and I'll report you

for skipping work to golf
with female customers.

By the way,

I was the hardest working
and most ethical employee!

Did you know?!

Dad, I guess you're giving me
one last chance.

Chapter 4: Shark

What is it?

He's Mi-ran's regular, he
wants a drink with her...

She's not taking any clients today.

Who are you?

I'm the boss here,
do I have to do this?

Sir, let's not stay here...

Don't fucking touch me.

You're the boss?

You treat your
customers like fucktards?

Yo.

Being a boss isn't all that.

You fucking bitch!

You hit me first.

Get rid of him.

Come with me.

Go on, get rid of him.

Drink.

When did he start beating you?

Got anyone to help?

Pitiful girl...

Stay at a hospital for a few days.

No, it's okay.

Take it.

I know how you feel.

My dead husband was a beater too.

When you need help,
call me any time, okay?

Okay.

Hey, open the door!

What's wrong?

What do you mean
you'll go to the police?

I can't sleep.

I keep hearing things...

I hear the voice of the
man I killed in my ears.

Don't say weird things.

I'm serious!

I'm going nuts!

I'm really going insane!

I can't do this, I
gotta turn myself in.

This isn't your problem alone.

I won't mention you, don't worry.

I think that man's soul
is possessing me...

I can't live like this...

Jin-tae, how about this?

Let's hold a memorial
service for the dead man.

A memorial service?

Since he died
begrudgingly, we'll bless him.

Then maybe he won't bother you anymore.

So? Feeling better?

Yeah.

I think I'm better.

Are you really sure?

Yeah.

Fucking moron...

What is it now?

I still hear him...

So fucking lame.

Whose fault is it?

It's because you asked
me to kill your husband!

Me?

When did I?

You insisted on killing him, no?

Then you went and killed a random guy.

I'm in a bigger mess because of you.

So shut the hell up and get in the car!

Where are you going?

Police station.

What?

Hey!

Jin-tae!

I can't fucking believe this!

Fucking moron!

What do I do? What am I gonna do?

Boss

Mi-ran?

Aren't you working today?

Did you bury the body properly?

So?

What do you want to do?

I don't know...

No one will look for an illegal alien.

Did you like him?

No.

That's fine, then.

He'd have died soon
enough, one way or another.

It's already done.

Follow me with the car.

Where?

The car needs to go.

Thanks for everything.

They'll get rid of the car.

Let's get you washed up.

Wanna hear something?

There's a shark called
'sand tiger shark',

it bears 50 or so eggs
when it's pregnant.

What's scary is that,

the babies eat each other
in the mother's belly.

Only one will be born, and
it becomes a fierce predator.

You know what?

Autopsy rate for accidents
is only 4% in Korea.

Autopsy wasn't done on
my husband's body.

Is your husband insured?

Yes.

Think carefully.

About what?

Look at you.

Aren't you seeing this through?

Once is hard, twice is easy.

What?

You want one too?

Do exactly as I tell you.

There's no room for 2 mistakes.

Come up with a solid alibi.

Depression and over drinking
will be the causes of his death.

There'll be fewer problems
when getting the money.

Say you found him when
you returned from work.

Could you send an ambulance right away?

Your mind will go blank
and you'll be confused.

My address is...

The police investigation will begin.

Don't forget that the husband
you loved died so suddenly.

He was...

having a hard time
because of the debt...

But I told him we'd go
through this together...

The investigation
won't end in 1 session.

Stay alert until the end.

After the investigation,
make sure to cremate him.

So it won't cause trouble.

Next page...

Sign that and you'll
get your big payout.

And you'll be reborn.

By the way...

will I be okay leaving
by myself tomorrow?

I know someone at Pyeongtaek Lake.

He knows you're getting
on the 8:30 boat to China.

Okay...

And this.

I didn't help you for this.

Here.

What's this?

MISSING PERSON

The man your Chinese friend killed.

He had a rape charge.

Goddamn trash.

Forget the past.

You're restarting your life.

Smile, you're allowed.

It's all over.

You're awake?

I guess I didn't put enough sedative.

I'm sorry for everything.

Don't feel too bad.

You killed 3 people after all.

When you strike it rich
you can't trust anyone.

Not even your parents.

Chapter 5: Lucky Strike

He came to your shop before dawn?

Yeah, that cop you mentioned.

He was being super grabby.

I felt dirty watching that prick.

The sucker was an
excuse, he came to have fun.

He definitely went there
to dig into my background.

Of all the bars in town,
why'd he go there?

Anyway, he tried to
convince the girl to go fuck,

but got rejected and went to a sauna.

And then?

I don't know.

Eh? That sounded like a boast.

I had something to do
and couldn't follow him.

Carp!

Don't you know what's
important right now?

I'm using my free time to help you out!

If I'm not good enough, do it yourself!

Come on, of course not!
You're doing amazing.

Carp, just one more day.

I'll give you 30%.

Bro, the cop's at the bar.

What?

I'll talk to you later.

Hello? Carp? Dammit...

Cop? For what?

What the fuck.

Hey!

Ow, that's hot, you're right on time.

I made your favorite.

Isn't the place clean?

How could you!

Because of you!

Let's talk over dinner, okay?

Sit.

Did you forget to feed
yourself while you were away?

You look thin.

You didn't eat properly
because I wasn't here?

Are you even listening to yourself?

I had a reason to be away.

So tell me what that is!

I know you had it tough because of me!

I dabbled in different
things but it wasn't so easy.

So why are you back here?

You're the only one I have.

Jeez...

If you want me to go, I will.

Eh?

Are you serious?

Hey!

Don't go please!

I've been thinking,

I can't come out of this clean.

I'm thinking of going
to my aunt's in Japan.

I got some savings in the bank there.

Ask her to send it right away.

It's under my name,
I have to do it myself.

I actually need your help.

With what?

I borrowed a friend's ID.

Make sure there's no problem
when I leave the country.

SEO Mi-ran?

My new name, you like it?

Are you...

trying to change your
identity for the passport?

Are you nuts? I just borrowed it.

You came here for this.

What?

Do I still look like a sucker?

Your tricks don't work on me anymore.

Are you serious?

Who's that?

Who is it?

It's me, YOO Myung-gu!

That goddamn bastard!

Who's YOO Myung-gu?

It's this guy...

He's a cop from Seoul.

What?!

I'll take care of it,

stay here quietly, okay?

Goddamn snake, why is he here?

What brings you...

I felt bad...

about not even paying for the sushi...

It's all right.

I brought some stuff
that we can drink together.

I was told you got off work early.

I have a guest and
my place is a mess...

Guest?

Girlfriend?

Yes.

You said you didn't have one.

You got one since then?

Back then...

Ow, my bladder...

I had some beer earlier, I
really gotta pee, one sec.

There's a public washroom...

I gotta pee...

Good evening.

Eh?

She's a hottie!

Washroom's there.

♪ Clouds gather in the blue sky, ♪

♪ be the light of Pyeongtaek! ♪

♪ Spread all over the world! ♪

The school anthem is really good.

Of course!

The best high school in the
Greater Pyeongtaek Area.

Right.

Let's drink.

- Cheers.
- Yup.

He told me he didn't have a girlfriend.

You really said that?
That makes me sad.

Well, back then...

But I'd hide a hottie like you too.

Not gonna answer?

Carp

You should answer.

It's not important.

Oh, Dong-pal,

have you found him yet?

You know what?

Body parts were found
in Pyeongtaek Lake today.

Body parts?

I thought it could be
him, so I checked it out,

but it wasn't.

The body had a woman's figure.

That's horrible.

It's a bit weird though.

There's a shark tattoo,
as if for us to see.

What's wrong?

It's nothing.

A shark tattoo?

Yeah, you know something?

I thought I had seen it,

- maybe I did.
- Yeah?

I managed to get a
pic from a cop friend.

Wanna see?

Check it out.

It's not this one.

The shark tattoo I'm thinking of
is a different color and size.

No more gruesome
talk, let's just drink.

Cheers.

Eh?

It's from Seoul.

Toilet break.

Hello?

Yeah!

Don't... don't tell me you
actually killed someone!

Are you nuts? That
tattoo is pretty common.

Should I tell that asshole
that you got the same tattoo?

Go ahead.

Do it.

Oh man...

Jeez...

What's wrong?

OH Dong-pal got arrested.

What?

He was caught in Gunsan
trying to stow away.

In Gunsan?

I'm screwed, I gotta go back
to Seoul with something.

Carp
I'm screwed, I gotta go back
to Seoul with something.

That's too bad.

Worry about tomorrow, tomorrow.

Drank it all, I'll get some more.

No, sir!

I can go.

- Yeah?
- Yes.

- Thank you, bud.
- Sure.

I'll be right back.

Where's my wallet...

It's right here.

- I'll be right back.
- Okay, see you.

OH Dong-pal, you fucking moron...

That fucking bitch...

Why don't you ever answer?!

What is it?

The cops were here just now.

I think CHOI Yeon-hee is dead.

What? Oh my...

They found a woman's body parts,
it had a shark tattoo on her thigh.

Is that so?

Aren't you surprised?

I thought you'd be shocked.

I'm surprised.

Surprised to death.

What do we do now?

Your debt is due tomorrow.

CHOI's dead and the
sucker's our last hope.

Right, the sucker.

He was caught in Gunsan.

Gunsan?

I knew it.

Can you come over
when I call you later?

You want me to help you
flee the country now?

It's nothing like that.

What is it then?

Why, wanna spill everything to PARK?

Come on, I couldn't help it.

What is it?!

Yeon-hee is at my place.

What do you mean?

I'll fill you in later,

she's trying to flee, guess
she got a stash or something.

She wouldn't make a move empty-handed.

Of course not.

But the problem is...

There's a problem?

The snake's at my place too.

The cop?

Having a housewarming party?

Shut up.

I'll send the snake away,
so help me screw her over.

I'm not some errand boy...

We split her money, 60-40.

Who's the 60?

You're 40!

50.

Forget it, I'll do it myself.

Okay, fine, fine!

Call me.

What a jackass.

What a fucking prick.

You better keep your word.

I'm back!

You just gonna stand
and watch? Come help me.

What did you...

What the hell did you do?

As soon as you left,
he touched my leg.

I was scared that he'd see my tattoo.

I, uh...

I'm gonna report you.

Think before you speak
honey, this is your home.

Do you think the police
will believe you?

But... why...

There's still time till morning,

We can bury the body
and leave together.

Let's start over.

Please get rid of him.

So fucking lame.

Shit...

Crazy bitch.

Pyeongtaek Lake Murder Mystery

I'm good and ready!

Where...

Boss.

She's awake.

Long time no see, Yeon-hee.

You showed up out of nowhere.

Did you have fun?

You even chopped up a cop, so scary.

Dood, you got a knife too, right?

Hold on, Mr. PARK.

I'll pay you...

Fuck, I have money, I swear.

Where?

Where's the money?

Dammit...

Son of a...

You lead a tough life.

Something wrong?

He took off with my cash.

You expect me to believe that?

I won't fall for that again.

Who the hell?

Hello?

It's me.

Oh hey, you're awake?

What's it like to get hit on
the head? Did you see stars?

Where are you?

None of your business.

I found your Japanese
bank in the trunk.

Don't touch my money.

Consider this as my cut
for putting up with your shit.

Have a great life... bitch!

He'll take the first boat.

If you search the
port, you'll find him.

Son of a bitch...

If we don't find him before sunrise,

we'll have a gutting ceremony.

Welcome.

Put your shoes in the locker.

What time are you open until?

6 AM, sir.

It's not 24 hours?

We have to close up
to get ready to open.

Is there a smoking area?

It's by the washroom over there.

Damn...

Do you sell smokes here?

We don't...

Could you buy me a pack? Lucky Strike.

What?

Please? Just one pack.

Sorry, I'm the only
one here, I can't do that.

There's no one here,
I'll watch the shop.

I'm sorry, that's the policy.

I'm sorry.

Screw policy...

You don't know when to bend the rules?

Thank you.

What is it?

I'll pay it back!

I got money.

I have the money...

Don't follow me!

Stay back!

Hey!

Stop right there!

I'll pay it back!

Holy fuck...

Fucking Lucky Strike!

What about the money?

Chapter 6: Money Bag

Do you have to go to work like that?

You got fired, I have to work.

Wait...

You can quit.

What?

Why don't we open a shop again?

What do you mean? You got money?

Money...

I think I do.

Stop talking nonsense and go home.

Don't leave mother alone.

Manager

Mr. KIM?

What is it?

I'm calling about your
remaining salary.

I don't care about that.

I care, that's why I called.

Some people use this
to stir trouble later.

Why don't you come
and take care of it now?

Remember the café on the first floor?

I'll wait for you there.

Mr. KIM, over here!

Come, please.

Take a seat.

Who...

Please sit.

This is KIM Joong-man.

This is a police detective from Seoul.

And this lady is the
one who lost her bag.

Have you seen this man?

I don't really know...

People come in and out all the time.

He probably came with this bag.

That's the bag you took home, right?

Yeah, I guess so.

It's the same model as mine.

I talked to Yoon-ho,

he said a customer
left this in a locker.

When was that?

He doesn't remember the exact date.

He said you wanted to
leave it in the storage.

It wasn't on the list.

He's totally wrong about that.

He definitely saw you.

To be honest,

I hate to say it,

but I think it's Yoon-ho.

What?

Remember the drinks going missing?

He stole them.

He's got sticky fingers.

I told him several times.

I've had it!

You took this bag.

It really is mine!

I'm sure of it, I'm
good at catching these.

I caught you red-handed.

My wife...

gave it to me for my birthday.

I'm serious.

It's the truth.

All right,

thank you for your cooperation.

Wait, wait.

Are you leaving? Aren't
you going to check?

Yeah, well, if you have more info...

then call me.

What the...

Must I really do this?

In any case,

if something goes wrong,
I'm skinning you alive.

One bundle's missing.

I'm sorry.

I used it for my kid's tuition.

Hey, Mr. KIM.

What's going on here? Did you steal it?

I'm really sorry.

Give me your bank info,
and I'll send it to you.

That's enough.

I knew it, didn't I tell you?

I told you that bitch
was going to kill us all.

She sent them, right?

Of course not, mom!

Of course it is!

Then why are these people here?

He's a detective!

And she came to find
her bag, get out of here!

You're a cop?

Yes.

Do detectives have tattoos
on their hands nowadays?

You idiot! He's not a cop!

Sorry, my mom has dementia.

Mom, please go outside.

Where are you going?! Leave that!

- Stop!
- Don't do that!

- Leave it!
- Let go!

- I'm sorry!
- Let go!

- Let me go!
- Mom, stop it!

Mom, are you okay?

How could you...

Joong-man, hey!

They're so damn yappy.

Why did she have to get involved?

Ow, that stings...

What's that?

You fucking bitch...

This money is mine.

Mom! Mom!

Fire!

Fire!

Mom! Wake up!

Mom!

A grown man shouldn't cry.

During the Korean War, the
whole country was like this.

If you're alive, things will work out.

With 2 arms and 2
legs, you can start over.

Go to the boarding gate in 30 minutes.

I'll give you the money.

Everything.

You are fucking ugly.

A woman in her 40s was stabbed
to death yesterday around 9 PM

in a Pyeongtaek Port washroom.

The police are pointing to a
man captured on security camera

as the prime suspect.

These are today's headlines.

A Seoul detective who
was chasing after a suspect

was found dead in a
Pyeongtaek apartment.

Although the home owner
was announced as the suspect,

he was killed in a traffic accident,
throwing this case in turmoil.

BEASTS CLAWING AT STRAWS