Black Light (2020) - full transcript
A collision occurs between two cars on a busy road. One man dies, the other goes into a coma. An investigation into the crash concludes that the dead man was at fault. Racked with guilt, the dead man's widow Hee-ju struggles to move on with her life. But when she discovers that the man in a coma had tried to kill himself before the accident occurred, she begins to suspect that he might have have caused the crash on purpose and her husband was innocent after all. She starts to reinvestigate the events.
BLACK LIGHT
Miss?
Last stop. Aren't you getting off?
Doesn't this go to
Chang-jin Terminal?
You didn't know
it's been relocated?
Please get off.
It's been a while
since you worked here.
Why'd you quit last time?
I quit as I got married.
You're married?
Do you have kids?
No.
Planning?
Maybe I shouldn't ask.
Anyway, the boss said to make sure
you adjust here well.
He's not one to see to the staff.
He must've favored you.
Not really.
It's because I called and asked.
You've worked here before,
you'll be fine.
You can start on Monday.
Let's greet the others.
Thank you.
- You're staying in our residence?
- Yes.
The secretary will direct you.
The rooms are meant for two,
but you can use it alone.
You know the basics.
Work in Line 2 as before.
She used to work here 5 years ago.
Anyone remember her?
- We've been here less than 5 years.
- Right.
She knows the ropes around here.
Please help her adjust.
I'll work hard.
Nice to meet you.
Welcome.
How about a big hand?
Hee-ju?
It is you!
You still work here?
How've you been?
It's been so long.
What brings you here?
I came back to work here.
Really?
Are you okay now?
I will be.
Good. That's the spirit.
Is it okay for you to be here?
Why?
It's nothing.
It's nice to see you again.
This, too? It's not broken.
Just throw it out.
Learn to let go.
Let's make a fresh start
at our new place.
Why hang on to old stuff?
But we can't throw
everything away.
- My little sister!
- Hey.
It was a long trip, huh?
It wasn't so bad.
How've you been?
You look much healthier.
I'm embarrassed to show you
this mess.
It must be hard
getting ready to move.
There is so much to throw out
in this old house.
Where are your belongings?
I left them at the residence.
What residence?
Why do you want to live there?
It's not as bad as you think.
Still.
You can stay here.
Why go there?
She wants to live there.
Don't burden her.
Right?
Dear?
Help me over here?
Brother?
Where is my stuff?
In that box.
Hee-ju?
What should we do with this?
Hey!
Why are you so startled?
How've you been?
Where were you?
At my aunt's house.
You should've told me.
My café is down that way.
It's not far.
Hee-ju!
Where are you going?
NAM-GIL
The nurse asked
when you'd come, Mom.
Who?
The head nurse.
Is it about money?
No.
But accounting was here, too.
Next time, tell them to come
when I'm here.
Take these and put 'em
in the freezer.
Go on.
Bye.
You've been with us
for over a year, right?
Yes.
And he's been like that for 2 years.
Is something wrong?
Well...
Any thoughts on moving him?
Why? Move him to where?
It's affiliated with our hospital.
It's new and nice there.
It's not as crowded
as it is here.
Take him to a care home for what?
I recommend you take care of him
in a more comfortable environment.
What about his treatments?
You mean we should just watch
and wait for him to die?
Why isn't he getting medication?
Are you treating him at all?
You know very well.
There's nothing we can do
but wait till he gains consciousness.
It could take a while.
Please read this?
Excuse me!
Wait.
Young-nam!
Young-nam!
I'd like to quit.
Why so suddenly?
Did you tell the boss
I started working?
No, not yet.
Let's say I never started.
Why? Is something wrong?
It's not that.
Hi.
Please sit and wait for me.
Don't mind me. I'll wait.
What's wrong, Hee-ju?
You just started.
Why would you quit?
Is the work hard?
Is someone bothering you?
I'll tell you later.
Hee-ju?
Hee-ju!
Have you eaten?
You started here yesterday?
The work is hard, isn't it?
You'll get used to it soon.
Do you...
know me?
Pardon?
Do you know... who I am?
I saw you back in the office.
Sorry... Excuse me.
Bring out some liquor.
You already had a drink.
It's been a while
since I had a drink with Hee-ju.
Okay, fine.
Why aren't you eating?
I am.
Eat up.
It's our last time
eating under the moonlight.
We can't when we move.
Did you meet them?
Who?
The other party.
Why would I? It's all over.
Shouldn't I meet them?
Why? For what?
Cut the nonsense and eat.
I should go and apologize for...
For what!
Why are you sorry?
We agreed to 100% at fault,
and the insurance paid them.
Your husband died,
but at least he's alive!
We did what we could.
Drop the nonsense!
Don't ever bring it up again.
Got that?
Don't sleep here.
It looks like we're not busy.
Why'd you run away
from the crosswalk yesterday?
Is it because of
the woman on the other side?
Who is she?
The wife of the man
my husband struck.
Did she threaten you?
I don't think she knows me.
I look 10 years younger, don't I?
Looks great!
I told you she's good.
- She used to run a hair salon.
- Really?
That's why.
Why move away from your hometown?
For a bigger hospital.
And my husband worked here.
So you moved here
with your daughter?
You're lucky. You owe me.
Hi. Yes, she's here.
Really?
Go quickly.
He's not well.
We'd better go.
Not much to eat?
We met before.
I work here.
Is there something
you want from me?
No, not really...
You're Sun-woo's wife, right?
Wait.
Nam-gil is my husband.
Shouldn't you see a doctor?
I'm okay, Miss.
I'm the girl who went
to your house yesterday.
What is it?
Are you home?
Why do you ask?
I left something at your place.
Left what? I'm not home now.
I'm outside your door.
Could you tell me your code?
I'm sorry. I fell asleep.
How'd you know my number?
The security guard told me.
He said to call.
Wait.
Do you know who I am?
Yes.
Who?
You work at the factory
with my mom.
I saw you in the cafeteria.
My mom works there.
Do you know my mom?
No.
Found what you came for?
I think I lost it.
What is it?
Miss?
By chance...
Do you have any food?
Thank you very much.
Did you tell your mom?
About what?
That you're here.
She's too busy to care.
Is this your hometown?
No, I moved here.
Why?
For my dad's treatments.
Want some rice?
Miss?
May I ask you a favor?
Done with the insurance company?
Not yet.
They're checking on something.
Why? Is there a problem?
I'm not sure what it is.
You called me to ask that?
Lunch is almost over.
Our office folks pitched in.
They're all worried.
Suddenly? Since when?
You know I'm worried about him.
You are?
That's why I made sure
you can work here.
This is not from the company.
It's a gift from the family here.
Why didn't you show
you cared before?
NEW DRIVER
It's okay. I'll do it.
I can do it.
But aren't you using this?
No. It's your car. Take it.
We have the shop van.
- I should've washed it.
- It's okay.
I'll be going then.
Bye.
Sure you're okay to drive?
Please don't tell my brother.
I won't.
I know he won't like you driving.
He's over-protective.
He's worried for a reason.
He stays up nights
worrying about you.
I know.
No, you don't.
I think I do.
Then you won't do this.
Did you wait long?
No.
Do you know the way?
If I get close to it...
Want some candy?
No, it's okay.
But it's good.
You said you knew.
It has to be here.
Did you see a leaning tree
on the way?
How can I tell?
There are trees everywhere.
That one is unique.
We passed it.
Let's go back a bit.
Are you crying?
It's here.
Dad's car accident was here.
Actually,
it wasn't an accident.
Dad tried to get killed.
He caused the accident
to kill himself.
Come on! Hurry!
Grab his legs.
One, two, three!
Where were you?
Thank you.
Why leave him like that?
Miss Hee-ju?
Miss.
Wait.
Listen.
Do you know who he is?
That man...
He killed my husband.
Pardon?
Please reinvestigate.
There's been a mistake.
What mistake?
The wrong man is at fault.
The accident's investigation is over.
It's an incident, not an accident.
The other man crossed the centerline,
not my husband!
We don't make conclusions
on a whim, ma'am.
It's done thoroughly
and scientifically.
But it was wrong.
Look here.
This is your car.
This is the other car.
They were in opposite lanes.
They came like this
and this one crossed the line
and hit this car.
He didn't cross the centerline.
Please listen.
The car swirled 40 degrees
and stopped here.
This car was stopped
by the guardrail.
How do we know?
By their locations
after the impact.
They're undeniable facts.
We saw it and
so did the family members.
We can tell how the cars came
to stop like that through simulations.
We know how the car moved
to end up like that.
You didn't say anything back then.
Why raise questions now?
I'm back.
What are you doing?
Organizing.
Heat up the soup and eat.
Why throw out Dad's clothes!
I'm not.
Then what are you doing?
I'm giving it to a friend's son
to wear in the winter.
Why give Dad's clothes away?
What will he wear?
He can't wear them now.
I'll buy him new clothes later.
What's with you!
Tell them to buy clothes!
Why take someone else's?
Are they bums?
Don't say that.
Fine, I won't give it to them.
Don't shove them in like that!
What did the doctor say?
About what?
How's Dad's status?
He's getting better.
We'll have to wait.
You're lying.
He's not getting any better!
How can you tell?
Don't worry.
He'll be fine soon.
He wasn't fine before.
Aren't you curious?
Why he drove that day?
What?
Isn't it weird?
What's weird about him driving?
It's not weird at all.
Go to your room!
Stop bothering me!
No surveillance cameras.
No dash cams...
She's over there.
Call me at this number.
Please don't go to the chief.
Follow me.
Your husband's car
came from that way.
Then it...
Jeez!
What's that?
Damn.
It's a deer.
It's a fawn.
- Who do we call?
- County office?
Tell them to remove it.
How about telling
the herbal clinic?
Great idea.
Ask for some antler extract
in exchange.
Yes, sir.
Wait!
There.
He crossed the line
and hit the other car.
Sir? It's not here, but down there.
What?
No, I'm right.
- Did you take the pictures properly?
- Look here.
It can't be...
It came this way... Jeez.
The car stopped here.
The first collision was there.
Then it skidded about 6 meters
and stopped beside the guardrail.
The report said that his car
hit the guardrail.
Why leave that out?
It was written
prior to the full investigation.
If you look at the final report...
The first witness should know.
It was rewritten, wasn't it?
No, it was not.
How can you say that?
If not, was the witness crazy
and said it hit the guardrail?
We checked several times,
but there was no proof.
What proof?
If you look at the final report,
it's all written here.
It's already corrected here.
Explain to me why it's changed.
I explained to you.
Get the car.
You're saying the culprit
has been switched?
Look at the first report.
It said the other car
hit the guardrail and stopped.
What does that change?
If it hit it, the simulation
that the cops speak of is wrong.
The car that crossed
the centerline changes.
Why would Nam-gil
cross the centerline?
Why the hell would
my husband do it?
Why did you come here?
The boss told me to.
Can't I come?
Hee-ju.
They're suffering, too.
Must you do this?
He killed an innocent man,
but he's alive!
You pity them?
This won't bring the dead back.
The case is closed.
Must you do this to a dying man?
Why do you take their side?
You're irrelevant to this.
Please stop meddling.
It's my job, too. We're all family.
They're not my family.
I'll work again.
I'm not running away.
Oh my.
Did you know
there's no toxicology report?
I heard they couldn't check
because the blood clotted.
The other guy too? He didn't die.
I heard they agreed not to do it
out of fairness.
Really?
I see.
There are some suspicious areas
in the report.
Why admit to his fault off the bat?
Why didn't you ask for
a reinvestigation then?
I wasn't here.
My brother took care of it.
I see.
It's been a while.
It'll be hard to prove.
You claim it wasn't
an accident, right?
He caused it on purpose.
To kill himself?
That's harder to prove.
Suicides are hard to prove
with data alone.
Proof of setting up insurance
right before would help.
We need to show how he felt
like his motives and circumstances.
What makes you claim
he caused it on purpose?
I heard it.
From who?
Someone close to
the other family?
I can't tell you that.
I see.
I understand for now.
I'll check on the insurance
and highway management.
Let's try it.
- What are you up to?
- What?
Digging up the past
won't do you any good!
This isn't over.
Hee-ju! When will you stop?
You should move on
and live like a human!
You're saying I'm not human?
A lawyer?
I'm going to cancel it now.
No!
Stop it!
Let go.
Stop it!
Let go!
Stop!
Please.
Let me go.
Why do you get to decide?
Stop acting like a parent!
Stay out of this.
I'll take care of my business.
Fine.
Hee-ju. Open the door.
Open the door! Hee-ju!
He needs to be stable!
Move, please.
He hurt his head.
1000 DAYS ACCIDENT-FREE ACHIEVED!
Young-nam!
Why are you avoiding me?
We're not enemies.
I have nothing to say.
I'm worried.
Is Nam-gil doing well?
How could he be well?
Young-nam.
I had no idea.
I should've taken care of him.
I'm sorry.
Why would you be sorry?
No one did anything wrong.
Don't say that to me.
Nam-gil will wake up.
He's not one to die
and leave his family.
I know that well.
How can you say that
when I don't even know?
Forget about us
and take care of your family.
And please stop doing that.
No one will notice anyway.
Please don't bother.
Please have some.
They're really good.
I have to go.
Save 'em for your daughter.
Here.
It's good antler extract.
Please stop bringing stuff like this.
It's not for him.
I brought it for you.
I've seen many get sick
from taking care of patients.
Thank you.
I still feel terrible.
What if he is like this
because we didn't deal with
the scene fast enough.
I don't think that at all,
so please don't.
Anyway,
he looks much better.
He's the same.
No, he's not.
You may not notice,
seeing him every day.
He looks way better
than last time.
I believe he's resting like this
to recover.
Ma'am?
By the way,
the other man's wife
came a few days ago.
For what?
Her strange claims
are giving us a headache.
What did she say?
Well...
Why pretend you didn't know?
You know who I am.
Why pretend not to?
Now, I know how you feel.
You know how I feel?
You're hiding something.
So you hope
things will pass quietly.
Like it's all over.
Am I wrong?
I didn't come to fight.
I'm tired enough as it is.
Have you ever thought
that maybe it's better to die?
But you have to be alive
to think that.
We're trying to forget and move on.
Why bring it up suddenly?
What did you hear?
I don't have anything
against you, Hee-ju.
A victim or culprit?
It's useless to us.
One died and the other
is as good as dead.
Why is it useless?
He killed a man,
but you say they're both victims?
You can't say that!
Hee-ju.
If you think like that,
I really pity you.
If you're innocent,
you wouldn't be here.
You can say I'm a crazy bitch
and just ignore me.
Are you scared?
You don't know anything.
Does your brother know?
It's got nothing to do with him!
Didn't he tell you?
What do you mean?
You should've asked him
before poking around.
Ask him what he did.
Where's the blood test?
What do you mean?
They must've done
a toxicology test!
I told you.
His blood was clotted.
Tell me the real reason
why it was left out.
Your lawyer told you?
The other man's wife told me.
What was the result? Tell me!
Don't lie and tell the truth.
I don't know.
Tell me!
It was slightly over the norm.
That's not what caused the accident.
It was a mistake.
The blood test doesn't matter.
Hee-ju.
Was it for the money?
What?
Did you agree to hide it
with them?
For my insurance money
to move to an apartment?
Hee-ju!
So-eun.
- What are you doing?
- Stop.
How can you say that?
PSYCHIATRIST
I can't.
Why not?
I can't show it to anyone,
but the patient.
But I'm his wife.
If you need it,
please bring his consent form.
What's this?
His death certificate.
I'm sorry, but I still can't.
He's still my patient.
I can't show
his medical records to others.
But I'm his wife.
Wives are others, too.
It's a natural response.
Why?
How is that natural?
The doctor explained to you before.
He's not doing things
consciously.
How long has it been?
Please prescribe some medication.
There's nothing wrong
with your ears.
If you rest and eat well...
The ringing won't stop!
I've seen some cases
where it's just psychological.
I can refer you to consult
with a psychiatrist, if you'd like.
I don't need it.
The rice is good. Not soggy.
Why'd you go there?
Where?
Why would you go to
the accident scene?
I just happened to pass by.
Then why ask the police?
Is there still something left?
Why are you asking me?
It was a car accident.
You two deal with it.
Don't bring
a blameless company into it.
Is it really blameless?
They say don't even disturb dogs
when they eat.
But he was treated
worse than a dog!
This guy is that
cafeteria woman's husband, right?
Forget it.
Don't get involved and chuck it.
I'm just curious.
Thank you.
Do you work here?
Yes.
I have a question.
Where is my dad?
Where's Dad?
Getting examined.
Let's go eat.
This happened.
An old latch on some steel pipes broke
and we got crushed.
The boss was nice
and seemed to care at first.
We were dispatched workers.
The firm that arranged us
to work there closed and ran off.
Then the company changed.
They said to take it up with the firm,
when we worked here.
They said to chase it down
and get compensated elsewhere.
I've been protesting like this
since then.
You did it alone?
I got lucky and lost an arm.
But Nam-gil got struck all over.
He couldn't even walk well.
His back was injured badly.
He had to lie in bed
and watch the ceiling all day.
When I visited him,
his eyes were blank and lost.
Still,
I should've visited him
to chat and stuff.
Why did he take the car out
that day?
Aren't you eating?
Mom.
Hurry up.
Your dad will be done soon.
There's something I didn't tell you.
What now?
When Dad was lying home,
I came back from school
to find the house a mess
with broken dishes and stuff
all over the floor.
I got scared
and ran to Dad's room.
But Dad was just sleeping.
What are you talking about?
His blanket was trembling.
So I went up and lifted it slightly.
Dad was holding a knife.
He was trembling.
We're done eating.
Dad left with the car that day
to kill himself.
I should've told you.
Then maybe he...
I'm sorry, Mom.
No. You must've seen wrong.
You don't know why he left.
Nobody knows.
We have to tell Hee-ju.
What?
Because of me...
The innocent lady is suffering.
Eun-young.
Look at me.
Stop crying.
How do you know that woman?
Tell me!
I went to her house.
Why would you go there?
Did you tell her?
You told her?
Did you?
Eun-young!
Tell me!
1000 DAYS ACCIDENT-FREE ACHIEVED!
Hee-ju?
What are you doing here?
Did you drink?
Why'd you hide it?
Hide what?
That Nam-gil was injured here
and couldn't move much!
Why didn't you tell me?
You're drunk. I'll drive you home.
Why would a man in his state drive?
Why would he take the pain
and drive out there?
Who knows?
You should know!
I heard everything.
He went to die.
Who said that?
Perturbed?
A man died because of the company!
Why kill an innocent man
and not just himself?
Let's talk when you're sober.
I'll explain everything.
Explain what?
You're an accomplice!
Everyone here is at fault!
INDUSTRIAL ACCIDENT!
OWNER MUST TAKE RESPONSIBILITY!
Some young woman left that.
Hee-ju.
I'm sorry.
I gotta go.
I'm really sorry.
Stop it!
He was with me that day.
Your husband and I drank together.
I should've stopped him.
I shouldn't have let him drive.
I'm so sorry, Hee-ju.
I'll make it up to you for life.
So let's just drop this.
Don't reinvestigate the case.
Please Hee-ju?
What are you saying?
You've got it all wrong.
My husband didn't cause
the accident.
He's the victim!
Whether you drank with him
or whether he drove or not,
he wasn't the one
who crossed the centerline!
If you say otherwise,
don't come to me again.
Are you okay?
Who said you can come here?
I'm sorry.
I must tell you something.
I'm done talking with you.
Your parents are at fault.
That day...
There's something I didn't tell you.
I knew who you were.
You knew everything?
I went to your husband's funeral
with Mom.
I saw you in the bathroom.
What?
I saw...
you slapping yourself hard.
I'm sorry.
It's all my fault.
I'll take the punishment.
How?
Get out.
Go!
Leave!
Get out of here!
Go!
Hi, it's Eun-young's mom.
Is my daughter there?
I see.
Ma'am?
Don't worry.
Kids do this
from the stress of studying.
We'll find her.
Please wait at the hospital.
Ma'am?
Hold on.
I'm sorry to bring this up now,
but they asked for a reinvestigation
through their lawyer.
Forensics will come
to reinvestigate.
What happens then?
No big deal. It's just a hassle.
What if something else comes up?
I doubt it.
What if the result changes?
Calm down.
We concluded everything
after a thorough investigation.
I just thought you should know.
Don't worry.
First, let's find Eun-young.
Okay?
I checked with highway management.
The guardrail damage was not
related to this case.
There's evidence of damage
before the accident.
There's nothing suspicious
with his insurance either.
He didn't have much insurance at all.
We can't say he caused the accident
for insurance money.
We'll wait for forensics, but...
Are you listening?
Will you still proceed?
Here's what you asked.
Please pay for this in cash.
There's something I must tell you.
Let's talk at work.
Not now.
I quit. I'll just say it and go.
Before the accident,
Nam-gil came to the factory.
Please stop.
You must hear it.
He attacked the boss with a knife.
The boss fought him off
and called the police.
Nam-gil asked to let him go.
I walked him to his car
and said to see a doctor.
I said we won't report him,
and he should get treated.
I'm sorry.
I shouldn't have let him go.
I should've kept him there.
So what?
What does that have to do
with the accident?
He grabbed me and asked,
if he died,
will the company acknowledge him.
He asked if we'll say
he's our employee if he died.
I had no idea he'd do that.
It's all my fault.
This is my severance pay.
Please use it for his hospital fees.
You're wrong.
Don't bother me
to feel less burdened.
Get out!
So-eun.
Here's all your insurance money.
We don't need it, so take it.
Please don't do this.
We never asked for that money.
We only took it
because you said you can't use it.
Don't treat us like we're bums.
We don't need an apartment.
I can't take it.
Take it.
Please.
I'm sorry. I didn't mean it.
Ever thought of
why your brother drank with him?
We knew that you filed
for divorce.
Know what was in
his smashed car trunk?
What?
Tell me.
It was filled with pills.
Anti-depressants.
Way too many.
Your brother worked hard
to hide them.
Don't ever call us again.
We're not family anymore.
MEDICAL RECORDS
DEPRESSION. POOR RELATIONS WITH WIFE
Is Eun-young here by chance?
Will you come in?
What did you say to Eun-young?
She knew everything about
what your husband did.
That's her opinion.
It's not a fact.
Can your husband wake up?
How convenient for him.
He doesn't even know what he did.
Don't jump to conclusions
when you don't know anything.
Stop pretending you don't know!
What did you do while
your husband thought of suicide?
You did nothing!
You know it!
Stop pretending you don't!
Stop pretending!
You only thought of yourself!
He'll wake up!
Then he'll explain
everything that happened!
He's awake.
Why go this way of all else?
It's the only way.
KIM Si-eun
YEOM Hye-ran
PARK Ji-hu
Directed by BAE Jong-dae
Miss?
Last stop. Aren't you getting off?
Doesn't this go to
Chang-jin Terminal?
You didn't know
it's been relocated?
Please get off.
It's been a while
since you worked here.
Why'd you quit last time?
I quit as I got married.
You're married?
Do you have kids?
No.
Planning?
Maybe I shouldn't ask.
Anyway, the boss said to make sure
you adjust here well.
He's not one to see to the staff.
He must've favored you.
Not really.
It's because I called and asked.
You've worked here before,
you'll be fine.
You can start on Monday.
Let's greet the others.
Thank you.
- You're staying in our residence?
- Yes.
The secretary will direct you.
The rooms are meant for two,
but you can use it alone.
You know the basics.
Work in Line 2 as before.
She used to work here 5 years ago.
Anyone remember her?
- We've been here less than 5 years.
- Right.
She knows the ropes around here.
Please help her adjust.
I'll work hard.
Nice to meet you.
Welcome.
How about a big hand?
Hee-ju?
It is you!
You still work here?
How've you been?
It's been so long.
What brings you here?
I came back to work here.
Really?
Are you okay now?
I will be.
Good. That's the spirit.
Is it okay for you to be here?
Why?
It's nothing.
It's nice to see you again.
This, too? It's not broken.
Just throw it out.
Learn to let go.
Let's make a fresh start
at our new place.
Why hang on to old stuff?
But we can't throw
everything away.
- My little sister!
- Hey.
It was a long trip, huh?
It wasn't so bad.
How've you been?
You look much healthier.
I'm embarrassed to show you
this mess.
It must be hard
getting ready to move.
There is so much to throw out
in this old house.
Where are your belongings?
I left them at the residence.
What residence?
Why do you want to live there?
It's not as bad as you think.
Still.
You can stay here.
Why go there?
She wants to live there.
Don't burden her.
Right?
Dear?
Help me over here?
Brother?
Where is my stuff?
In that box.
Hee-ju?
What should we do with this?
Hey!
Why are you so startled?
How've you been?
Where were you?
At my aunt's house.
You should've told me.
My café is down that way.
It's not far.
Hee-ju!
Where are you going?
NAM-GIL
The nurse asked
when you'd come, Mom.
Who?
The head nurse.
Is it about money?
No.
But accounting was here, too.
Next time, tell them to come
when I'm here.
Take these and put 'em
in the freezer.
Go on.
Bye.
You've been with us
for over a year, right?
Yes.
And he's been like that for 2 years.
Is something wrong?
Well...
Any thoughts on moving him?
Why? Move him to where?
It's affiliated with our hospital.
It's new and nice there.
It's not as crowded
as it is here.
Take him to a care home for what?
I recommend you take care of him
in a more comfortable environment.
What about his treatments?
You mean we should just watch
and wait for him to die?
Why isn't he getting medication?
Are you treating him at all?
You know very well.
There's nothing we can do
but wait till he gains consciousness.
It could take a while.
Please read this?
Excuse me!
Wait.
Young-nam!
Young-nam!
I'd like to quit.
Why so suddenly?
Did you tell the boss
I started working?
No, not yet.
Let's say I never started.
Why? Is something wrong?
It's not that.
Hi.
Please sit and wait for me.
Don't mind me. I'll wait.
What's wrong, Hee-ju?
You just started.
Why would you quit?
Is the work hard?
Is someone bothering you?
I'll tell you later.
Hee-ju?
Hee-ju!
Have you eaten?
You started here yesterday?
The work is hard, isn't it?
You'll get used to it soon.
Do you...
know me?
Pardon?
Do you know... who I am?
I saw you back in the office.
Sorry... Excuse me.
Bring out some liquor.
You already had a drink.
It's been a while
since I had a drink with Hee-ju.
Okay, fine.
Why aren't you eating?
I am.
Eat up.
It's our last time
eating under the moonlight.
We can't when we move.
Did you meet them?
Who?
The other party.
Why would I? It's all over.
Shouldn't I meet them?
Why? For what?
Cut the nonsense and eat.
I should go and apologize for...
For what!
Why are you sorry?
We agreed to 100% at fault,
and the insurance paid them.
Your husband died,
but at least he's alive!
We did what we could.
Drop the nonsense!
Don't ever bring it up again.
Got that?
Don't sleep here.
It looks like we're not busy.
Why'd you run away
from the crosswalk yesterday?
Is it because of
the woman on the other side?
Who is she?
The wife of the man
my husband struck.
Did she threaten you?
I don't think she knows me.
I look 10 years younger, don't I?
Looks great!
I told you she's good.
- She used to run a hair salon.
- Really?
That's why.
Why move away from your hometown?
For a bigger hospital.
And my husband worked here.
So you moved here
with your daughter?
You're lucky. You owe me.
Hi. Yes, she's here.
Really?
Go quickly.
He's not well.
We'd better go.
Not much to eat?
We met before.
I work here.
Is there something
you want from me?
No, not really...
You're Sun-woo's wife, right?
Wait.
Nam-gil is my husband.
Shouldn't you see a doctor?
I'm okay, Miss.
I'm the girl who went
to your house yesterday.
What is it?
Are you home?
Why do you ask?
I left something at your place.
Left what? I'm not home now.
I'm outside your door.
Could you tell me your code?
I'm sorry. I fell asleep.
How'd you know my number?
The security guard told me.
He said to call.
Wait.
Do you know who I am?
Yes.
Who?
You work at the factory
with my mom.
I saw you in the cafeteria.
My mom works there.
Do you know my mom?
No.
Found what you came for?
I think I lost it.
What is it?
Miss?
By chance...
Do you have any food?
Thank you very much.
Did you tell your mom?
About what?
That you're here.
She's too busy to care.
Is this your hometown?
No, I moved here.
Why?
For my dad's treatments.
Want some rice?
Miss?
May I ask you a favor?
Done with the insurance company?
Not yet.
They're checking on something.
Why? Is there a problem?
I'm not sure what it is.
You called me to ask that?
Lunch is almost over.
Our office folks pitched in.
They're all worried.
Suddenly? Since when?
You know I'm worried about him.
You are?
That's why I made sure
you can work here.
This is not from the company.
It's a gift from the family here.
Why didn't you show
you cared before?
NEW DRIVER
It's okay. I'll do it.
I can do it.
But aren't you using this?
No. It's your car. Take it.
We have the shop van.
- I should've washed it.
- It's okay.
I'll be going then.
Bye.
Sure you're okay to drive?
Please don't tell my brother.
I won't.
I know he won't like you driving.
He's over-protective.
He's worried for a reason.
He stays up nights
worrying about you.
I know.
No, you don't.
I think I do.
Then you won't do this.
Did you wait long?
No.
Do you know the way?
If I get close to it...
Want some candy?
No, it's okay.
But it's good.
You said you knew.
It has to be here.
Did you see a leaning tree
on the way?
How can I tell?
There are trees everywhere.
That one is unique.
We passed it.
Let's go back a bit.
Are you crying?
It's here.
Dad's car accident was here.
Actually,
it wasn't an accident.
Dad tried to get killed.
He caused the accident
to kill himself.
Come on! Hurry!
Grab his legs.
One, two, three!
Where were you?
Thank you.
Why leave him like that?
Miss Hee-ju?
Miss.
Wait.
Listen.
Do you know who he is?
That man...
He killed my husband.
Pardon?
Please reinvestigate.
There's been a mistake.
What mistake?
The wrong man is at fault.
The accident's investigation is over.
It's an incident, not an accident.
The other man crossed the centerline,
not my husband!
We don't make conclusions
on a whim, ma'am.
It's done thoroughly
and scientifically.
But it was wrong.
Look here.
This is your car.
This is the other car.
They were in opposite lanes.
They came like this
and this one crossed the line
and hit this car.
He didn't cross the centerline.
Please listen.
The car swirled 40 degrees
and stopped here.
This car was stopped
by the guardrail.
How do we know?
By their locations
after the impact.
They're undeniable facts.
We saw it and
so did the family members.
We can tell how the cars came
to stop like that through simulations.
We know how the car moved
to end up like that.
You didn't say anything back then.
Why raise questions now?
I'm back.
What are you doing?
Organizing.
Heat up the soup and eat.
Why throw out Dad's clothes!
I'm not.
Then what are you doing?
I'm giving it to a friend's son
to wear in the winter.
Why give Dad's clothes away?
What will he wear?
He can't wear them now.
I'll buy him new clothes later.
What's with you!
Tell them to buy clothes!
Why take someone else's?
Are they bums?
Don't say that.
Fine, I won't give it to them.
Don't shove them in like that!
What did the doctor say?
About what?
How's Dad's status?
He's getting better.
We'll have to wait.
You're lying.
He's not getting any better!
How can you tell?
Don't worry.
He'll be fine soon.
He wasn't fine before.
Aren't you curious?
Why he drove that day?
What?
Isn't it weird?
What's weird about him driving?
It's not weird at all.
Go to your room!
Stop bothering me!
No surveillance cameras.
No dash cams...
She's over there.
Call me at this number.
Please don't go to the chief.
Follow me.
Your husband's car
came from that way.
Then it...
Jeez!
What's that?
Damn.
It's a deer.
It's a fawn.
- Who do we call?
- County office?
Tell them to remove it.
How about telling
the herbal clinic?
Great idea.
Ask for some antler extract
in exchange.
Yes, sir.
Wait!
There.
He crossed the line
and hit the other car.
Sir? It's not here, but down there.
What?
No, I'm right.
- Did you take the pictures properly?
- Look here.
It can't be...
It came this way... Jeez.
The car stopped here.
The first collision was there.
Then it skidded about 6 meters
and stopped beside the guardrail.
The report said that his car
hit the guardrail.
Why leave that out?
It was written
prior to the full investigation.
If you look at the final report...
The first witness should know.
It was rewritten, wasn't it?
No, it was not.
How can you say that?
If not, was the witness crazy
and said it hit the guardrail?
We checked several times,
but there was no proof.
What proof?
If you look at the final report,
it's all written here.
It's already corrected here.
Explain to me why it's changed.
I explained to you.
Get the car.
You're saying the culprit
has been switched?
Look at the first report.
It said the other car
hit the guardrail and stopped.
What does that change?
If it hit it, the simulation
that the cops speak of is wrong.
The car that crossed
the centerline changes.
Why would Nam-gil
cross the centerline?
Why the hell would
my husband do it?
Why did you come here?
The boss told me to.
Can't I come?
Hee-ju.
They're suffering, too.
Must you do this?
He killed an innocent man,
but he's alive!
You pity them?
This won't bring the dead back.
The case is closed.
Must you do this to a dying man?
Why do you take their side?
You're irrelevant to this.
Please stop meddling.
It's my job, too. We're all family.
They're not my family.
I'll work again.
I'm not running away.
Oh my.
Did you know
there's no toxicology report?
I heard they couldn't check
because the blood clotted.
The other guy too? He didn't die.
I heard they agreed not to do it
out of fairness.
Really?
I see.
There are some suspicious areas
in the report.
Why admit to his fault off the bat?
Why didn't you ask for
a reinvestigation then?
I wasn't here.
My brother took care of it.
I see.
It's been a while.
It'll be hard to prove.
You claim it wasn't
an accident, right?
He caused it on purpose.
To kill himself?
That's harder to prove.
Suicides are hard to prove
with data alone.
Proof of setting up insurance
right before would help.
We need to show how he felt
like his motives and circumstances.
What makes you claim
he caused it on purpose?
I heard it.
From who?
Someone close to
the other family?
I can't tell you that.
I see.
I understand for now.
I'll check on the insurance
and highway management.
Let's try it.
- What are you up to?
- What?
Digging up the past
won't do you any good!
This isn't over.
Hee-ju! When will you stop?
You should move on
and live like a human!
You're saying I'm not human?
A lawyer?
I'm going to cancel it now.
No!
Stop it!
Let go.
Stop it!
Let go!
Stop!
Please.
Let me go.
Why do you get to decide?
Stop acting like a parent!
Stay out of this.
I'll take care of my business.
Fine.
Hee-ju. Open the door.
Open the door! Hee-ju!
He needs to be stable!
Move, please.
He hurt his head.
1000 DAYS ACCIDENT-FREE ACHIEVED!
Young-nam!
Why are you avoiding me?
We're not enemies.
I have nothing to say.
I'm worried.
Is Nam-gil doing well?
How could he be well?
Young-nam.
I had no idea.
I should've taken care of him.
I'm sorry.
Why would you be sorry?
No one did anything wrong.
Don't say that to me.
Nam-gil will wake up.
He's not one to die
and leave his family.
I know that well.
How can you say that
when I don't even know?
Forget about us
and take care of your family.
And please stop doing that.
No one will notice anyway.
Please don't bother.
Please have some.
They're really good.
I have to go.
Save 'em for your daughter.
Here.
It's good antler extract.
Please stop bringing stuff like this.
It's not for him.
I brought it for you.
I've seen many get sick
from taking care of patients.
Thank you.
I still feel terrible.
What if he is like this
because we didn't deal with
the scene fast enough.
I don't think that at all,
so please don't.
Anyway,
he looks much better.
He's the same.
No, he's not.
You may not notice,
seeing him every day.
He looks way better
than last time.
I believe he's resting like this
to recover.
Ma'am?
By the way,
the other man's wife
came a few days ago.
For what?
Her strange claims
are giving us a headache.
What did she say?
Well...
Why pretend you didn't know?
You know who I am.
Why pretend not to?
Now, I know how you feel.
You know how I feel?
You're hiding something.
So you hope
things will pass quietly.
Like it's all over.
Am I wrong?
I didn't come to fight.
I'm tired enough as it is.
Have you ever thought
that maybe it's better to die?
But you have to be alive
to think that.
We're trying to forget and move on.
Why bring it up suddenly?
What did you hear?
I don't have anything
against you, Hee-ju.
A victim or culprit?
It's useless to us.
One died and the other
is as good as dead.
Why is it useless?
He killed a man,
but you say they're both victims?
You can't say that!
Hee-ju.
If you think like that,
I really pity you.
If you're innocent,
you wouldn't be here.
You can say I'm a crazy bitch
and just ignore me.
Are you scared?
You don't know anything.
Does your brother know?
It's got nothing to do with him!
Didn't he tell you?
What do you mean?
You should've asked him
before poking around.
Ask him what he did.
Where's the blood test?
What do you mean?
They must've done
a toxicology test!
I told you.
His blood was clotted.
Tell me the real reason
why it was left out.
Your lawyer told you?
The other man's wife told me.
What was the result? Tell me!
Don't lie and tell the truth.
I don't know.
Tell me!
It was slightly over the norm.
That's not what caused the accident.
It was a mistake.
The blood test doesn't matter.
Hee-ju.
Was it for the money?
What?
Did you agree to hide it
with them?
For my insurance money
to move to an apartment?
Hee-ju!
So-eun.
- What are you doing?
- Stop.
How can you say that?
PSYCHIATRIST
I can't.
Why not?
I can't show it to anyone,
but the patient.
But I'm his wife.
If you need it,
please bring his consent form.
What's this?
His death certificate.
I'm sorry, but I still can't.
He's still my patient.
I can't show
his medical records to others.
But I'm his wife.
Wives are others, too.
It's a natural response.
Why?
How is that natural?
The doctor explained to you before.
He's not doing things
consciously.
How long has it been?
Please prescribe some medication.
There's nothing wrong
with your ears.
If you rest and eat well...
The ringing won't stop!
I've seen some cases
where it's just psychological.
I can refer you to consult
with a psychiatrist, if you'd like.
I don't need it.
The rice is good. Not soggy.
Why'd you go there?
Where?
Why would you go to
the accident scene?
I just happened to pass by.
Then why ask the police?
Is there still something left?
Why are you asking me?
It was a car accident.
You two deal with it.
Don't bring
a blameless company into it.
Is it really blameless?
They say don't even disturb dogs
when they eat.
But he was treated
worse than a dog!
This guy is that
cafeteria woman's husband, right?
Forget it.
Don't get involved and chuck it.
I'm just curious.
Thank you.
Do you work here?
Yes.
I have a question.
Where is my dad?
Where's Dad?
Getting examined.
Let's go eat.
This happened.
An old latch on some steel pipes broke
and we got crushed.
The boss was nice
and seemed to care at first.
We were dispatched workers.
The firm that arranged us
to work there closed and ran off.
Then the company changed.
They said to take it up with the firm,
when we worked here.
They said to chase it down
and get compensated elsewhere.
I've been protesting like this
since then.
You did it alone?
I got lucky and lost an arm.
But Nam-gil got struck all over.
He couldn't even walk well.
His back was injured badly.
He had to lie in bed
and watch the ceiling all day.
When I visited him,
his eyes were blank and lost.
Still,
I should've visited him
to chat and stuff.
Why did he take the car out
that day?
Aren't you eating?
Mom.
Hurry up.
Your dad will be done soon.
There's something I didn't tell you.
What now?
When Dad was lying home,
I came back from school
to find the house a mess
with broken dishes and stuff
all over the floor.
I got scared
and ran to Dad's room.
But Dad was just sleeping.
What are you talking about?
His blanket was trembling.
So I went up and lifted it slightly.
Dad was holding a knife.
He was trembling.
We're done eating.
Dad left with the car that day
to kill himself.
I should've told you.
Then maybe he...
I'm sorry, Mom.
No. You must've seen wrong.
You don't know why he left.
Nobody knows.
We have to tell Hee-ju.
What?
Because of me...
The innocent lady is suffering.
Eun-young.
Look at me.
Stop crying.
How do you know that woman?
Tell me!
I went to her house.
Why would you go there?
Did you tell her?
You told her?
Did you?
Eun-young!
Tell me!
1000 DAYS ACCIDENT-FREE ACHIEVED!
Hee-ju?
What are you doing here?
Did you drink?
Why'd you hide it?
Hide what?
That Nam-gil was injured here
and couldn't move much!
Why didn't you tell me?
You're drunk. I'll drive you home.
Why would a man in his state drive?
Why would he take the pain
and drive out there?
Who knows?
You should know!
I heard everything.
He went to die.
Who said that?
Perturbed?
A man died because of the company!
Why kill an innocent man
and not just himself?
Let's talk when you're sober.
I'll explain everything.
Explain what?
You're an accomplice!
Everyone here is at fault!
INDUSTRIAL ACCIDENT!
OWNER MUST TAKE RESPONSIBILITY!
Some young woman left that.
Hee-ju.
I'm sorry.
I gotta go.
I'm really sorry.
Stop it!
He was with me that day.
Your husband and I drank together.
I should've stopped him.
I shouldn't have let him drive.
I'm so sorry, Hee-ju.
I'll make it up to you for life.
So let's just drop this.
Don't reinvestigate the case.
Please Hee-ju?
What are you saying?
You've got it all wrong.
My husband didn't cause
the accident.
He's the victim!
Whether you drank with him
or whether he drove or not,
he wasn't the one
who crossed the centerline!
If you say otherwise,
don't come to me again.
Are you okay?
Who said you can come here?
I'm sorry.
I must tell you something.
I'm done talking with you.
Your parents are at fault.
That day...
There's something I didn't tell you.
I knew who you were.
You knew everything?
I went to your husband's funeral
with Mom.
I saw you in the bathroom.
What?
I saw...
you slapping yourself hard.
I'm sorry.
It's all my fault.
I'll take the punishment.
How?
Get out.
Go!
Leave!
Get out of here!
Go!
Hi, it's Eun-young's mom.
Is my daughter there?
I see.
Ma'am?
Don't worry.
Kids do this
from the stress of studying.
We'll find her.
Please wait at the hospital.
Ma'am?
Hold on.
I'm sorry to bring this up now,
but they asked for a reinvestigation
through their lawyer.
Forensics will come
to reinvestigate.
What happens then?
No big deal. It's just a hassle.
What if something else comes up?
I doubt it.
What if the result changes?
Calm down.
We concluded everything
after a thorough investigation.
I just thought you should know.
Don't worry.
First, let's find Eun-young.
Okay?
I checked with highway management.
The guardrail damage was not
related to this case.
There's evidence of damage
before the accident.
There's nothing suspicious
with his insurance either.
He didn't have much insurance at all.
We can't say he caused the accident
for insurance money.
We'll wait for forensics, but...
Are you listening?
Will you still proceed?
Here's what you asked.
Please pay for this in cash.
There's something I must tell you.
Let's talk at work.
Not now.
I quit. I'll just say it and go.
Before the accident,
Nam-gil came to the factory.
Please stop.
You must hear it.
He attacked the boss with a knife.
The boss fought him off
and called the police.
Nam-gil asked to let him go.
I walked him to his car
and said to see a doctor.
I said we won't report him,
and he should get treated.
I'm sorry.
I shouldn't have let him go.
I should've kept him there.
So what?
What does that have to do
with the accident?
He grabbed me and asked,
if he died,
will the company acknowledge him.
He asked if we'll say
he's our employee if he died.
I had no idea he'd do that.
It's all my fault.
This is my severance pay.
Please use it for his hospital fees.
You're wrong.
Don't bother me
to feel less burdened.
Get out!
So-eun.
Here's all your insurance money.
We don't need it, so take it.
Please don't do this.
We never asked for that money.
We only took it
because you said you can't use it.
Don't treat us like we're bums.
We don't need an apartment.
I can't take it.
Take it.
Please.
I'm sorry. I didn't mean it.
Ever thought of
why your brother drank with him?
We knew that you filed
for divorce.
Know what was in
his smashed car trunk?
What?
Tell me.
It was filled with pills.
Anti-depressants.
Way too many.
Your brother worked hard
to hide them.
Don't ever call us again.
We're not family anymore.
MEDICAL RECORDS
DEPRESSION. POOR RELATIONS WITH WIFE
Is Eun-young here by chance?
Will you come in?
What did you say to Eun-young?
She knew everything about
what your husband did.
That's her opinion.
It's not a fact.
Can your husband wake up?
How convenient for him.
He doesn't even know what he did.
Don't jump to conclusions
when you don't know anything.
Stop pretending you don't know!
What did you do while
your husband thought of suicide?
You did nothing!
You know it!
Stop pretending you don't!
Stop pretending!
You only thought of yourself!
He'll wake up!
Then he'll explain
everything that happened!
He's awake.
Why go this way of all else?
It's the only way.
KIM Si-eun
YEOM Hye-ran
PARK Ji-hu
Directed by BAE Jong-dae