Fanfare (2019) - full transcript

J, the mysterious woman, may well just be a phenomenon rather than an actual person. A minimal society squeezed within a tight space--this is the stage to express the director's perspective...

No Caller ID

-Hello
-Where are you?

I've arrived.

- Already?
- I'm nearby but I got time to spare.

There's a lot of time to spare.

- I'll find somewhere to kill time.
- That's a lot of trouble.

I'm very busy especially
on days like today.

Also I managed to come out
even though I'm sick.

Alright, I'll get you the bonus.

Bonus? Sure.

Oh, and send me the photo.



I'll send it right away.

I'll call you when I'm done.

Okay.

- No, take this.
- Hey, hey. Wait a minute. You're a lady.

- Come on, stop it.
- I'll be mad if you won't let me pay.

Hey, my arm!

- Just let me pay.
- I got promoted.

- Please take this.
- I'm really in a great mood.

What the hell?

Damn it.

Are you closed?

You gonna be long?

About half an hour?

- I'll come back next time.
- No, please come in.



I'll start cleaning upstairs.
Stay and hang out.

Internet's out..

You got cash?

Take your time.

Tequila, please.

Tequila?

- Original?
- Yes.

You know your drinks.

It's on the house.
Halloween Special.

Thanks.

You live around here?

- No.
- Then out to meet your boyfriend?

Oh, I play that game, too!

Send me an invite?
How many are on your group?

You died?

Hey.

Go about your business before
I shoot you for real.

We're closing in 10min.

Shit.

Open the door, please!

Open the door, please!

Help us.

I beg you.

- My brother, he's unconscious.
- So what now.

It's locked.

My brother, he fainted.
He's sick.

- But I don't work here...
- Thank you so much.

Fanfare

Come on, bro.
Get up!

Can you hear me?
Wake up!

The owner here...

I'm sorry, but could we have
a glass of water?

- What?
- A glass of water, please.

- Well... one second.
- Thank you.

- What?
- It won't open.

- Fuck, I guess they were all connected.
- Then what now?

Bring him.

What?

Bring him here.

- How?
- Fuck, shall we just leave?

There's no time.

Fuck it.

Who are you?

Come with me.

Just fucking follow me.

Don't come any closer!

- I'll kill you!
- Shut it!

Help! Anybody!

Heetae?

What's this?

What happened?

I don't know.
Fucker jumped on me.

You can't stab him, you crazy fuck.

- Let's just leave and call the cops.
- Are you fucking mad?

- What if he dies?
- Cops? Want to screw yourself?

Just sit tight.

I can't...

Not so fast!

I told you I won't do it!

Shut your mouth!

God, I'm fucked.

You'll help me, won't you?

I'll call this chick I'm banginig.

She'll fuck anyone.

Hey.

Let's just stash the body
and have some fun tonight.

Get that bitch to suck
your cock all night.

Morning.

Hey.

I got somewhere I need to be.

Will you let me go?

Bitch, you're my hostage.

I can burn your eyeball
for a little preview.

Let's just say

I didn't see anything.

Is that so?

Well, that's not enough.

Whatever happened tonight

I'll forget it all.

I'll make sure

that you never forget tonight.

Kangtae.

Are you sure about this guy?

Don't worry.

This isn't a big deal.

Just think of it as a
scene from a cartoon.

Better yet, a movie.
You and I are the lead.

How's that?

A killer, eh?

The guy's name is Sen.

The toughest.
Number one in this area.

He's experienced.

He can't turn me down.

It's like that with us.

Shit like this requires
a professional touch.

That's the way it's got to be.

I'm not sending
my baby brother to jail.

Fuck, what about that bitch?

Hey.

Are you here?

Parking slip?

Hey, bro.

Say hello.

- Hello.
- My lil' brother.

So who died?

Fuck.

No big deal.

Just chop up and bury the fucker.

Stalling like a bunch of idiots.

Exactly.

- We're new to this, so we need you.
- Bullshit. You never need me.

What's with the costume?

Fucking vampire.

Stabbed the fucker, eh?

- It just happened..
- He owned the place.

I fucking knew it.
What's the time?

It's 1:30.

Look.

This shitty neighborhood is
infested with surveillance cam.

Fucking cops poke around a little
and you and I are fucked

-Hello
-Where are you?

You wanna get me fucked,
is that it?

Come on.

You're Sen!

Hell no.

That fucker's isn't nobody,
he's the owner here!

I hear what you're saying.

But you can't leave.

You're a witness.

What the fuck are you saying?

And I must

I must look after my brother.

You motherfucker.

Fucking stink like pot.

Please.

You little shithead.
You dare talk to me that way.

That fucking hurt.

I'm sorry about all this.

Just let me go.

Please.

I'm sorry.

But in case the worst happens..

You thought you'd never be
in shit like this?

Shit like this..

You're a hooker.

So you got nothing to lose, eh?

You made a big mistake

by dragging in that bum.

More witness.

What are you?

Am I being too nosy?

I'm sorry.

No Caller ID

Who's this?

Don't know.

Don't know?

Sure, you must get busy
on nights like this.

Hey.

My brother.

He's nothing like us.

He went to college
and he's gonna be something.

Mama's boy, that one.

If anything goes wrong
I take full responsibility.

Just help us with the body, please.

Fuck you.

I got a mama and a brother too.

Once we are done

you can take all my stash.

Fuck you!

- Trust a fuckhead like you?
- Why the hell

would I lie about this, huh?

- How much?
- I'm disappointed.

You know you can trust me.

Bullshit.

You're just an errand boy.

With what those Kosians
promised me

it's almost 1kg.

You can guess how much in cash.

1kg?

- 1kg?!
- Yep.

- Don't fuck with me at a time like this.
- I'm not!

You think I wouldn't stash any
while handling the goods?

You know the stuff's as good as
anyone's on the market.

And quite frankly

I've been dealing with your shit
for almost free.

That's not the way to do business.

You should know fuckups like us
better watch our back.

Fucking threatening me?

Asking a favor.

And I should trust you, motherfucker?

First thing as soon as we're out.

How's that?

Fine.

Also,

I was never here.

Obviously.

And if you're shitting me now

I'll scrape your eyeballs out.

Gruesome.

No joke.

Fine. Go ahead.
Just get rid of the body.

Then it's all yours.

Heetae.

Come with me.

Mr. Baek!

So hard to get a hold of you.

Where you at?

Are you out?

Fucking reception.

We can't have more people involved.

I'll take care of it.

You just sit tight.

What's on your mind?

Just chill.

- Nothing we can do now.
- You should've fucking said so.

You wanna fucking bury
the body yourself?

- Stop bitching and just chill out.
- I fucking killed a man.

So you know.

Are you fucking high?

I told you to chill the fuck out.

- I asked if you're fucking stoned.
- Sit down, motherfucker!

You killed a man.
This is your mess.

We pay them.
They take care of the shit.

That's the deal. Got it?

If anything goes wrong
he's going down with us.

I've got plans so just trust me.

Understood?

I'll turn myself in.

So you'll go to jail too?

That'll kill mom.
Then you'll see what you've done.

I'm warning you.

Just do as I say.

Hey.

Wake up.

Kangtae.

What?

Why didn't you tell me
about your stash.

You hate seeing me stoned.

No, not that.

You got money
so why are we doing this shit.

I'm fucking struggling
to pay back my student loan.

If you got dough, then why?

That shit isn't yours.

I ain't got nothing stashed.

What if he finds out?

Why worry about that now?

You worry too much.

For all I know, we're all fucked.

My life is just fucked up.

You've always been a little fuckhead.

What's your name?

J.

Is that your nickname?

Not bad, J.

What's your going price?

I can offer you a job.

Like what?

I can get you twice of
what you make.

You know.

I own a few bars
down in Gangnam.

Oh, I see.
A rich man.

Weird

Why aren't you scared?

You got any debt?

You have no clue who I called.

Ever seen a hitman?

Wanna see them fucking limbs
cut off before your eyes?

A live show.

You're messed up.

Just admit that you're terrified.

Fucking whore.

Don't touch it.

I'll get the door now.

You boys stay upstairs.

Take your stink eyes back up,
motherfuckers.

Got yourself a new jacket?

Made in USA, eh?

I appreciate your business,
once again.

No need for that.

We're like, you know,
crocodile and plover bird.

Is there a crocodile?

Not here.

You look good, by the way.
Heard you were in China.

Work is scarce in Korea these days.

Anyway, is this your work?

Not my work.

It's a guy I know.

A dealer.

We're tight.

I'm doing him a favor. Got it?

Were you paid?

Paid what?
I told you, we're tight.

I'll introduce you guys.

Wait, you don't do drugs.

What's the matter?

You fucking idiot.

Why didn't you mention
your company?

You want us all dead?

Fuck. Alright. Hold on.

Fuck, is this for real?

You definitely got paid.

What is it?
Tell me before I cut your throat.

Fuck you! I told you.

He's a buddy of mine.

Fuck.

This isn't right.

I got your family that
fine house in the city.

A fucking mansion.

Fuck.

You gotta watch your manners
especially with your customers.

Crazy fuck.

I'm sorry.

Alright, get off.

- Just do your job.
- Yes.

- And watch yourself.
- Yes.

Have a seat.

Look up.

Ready?

1, 2, 3!

Y'all should stay low.

81.5 million per head

so 163 million for two.

Special discount of 300
for my loyal patron.

Sure, no worries.

Wait.

Do we pay for her as well?

What the fuck are you saying?

She should pay for herself.

Pay for getting killed?

That's immoral.

How can you ask your
victim for payment.

- That's inhumane, I tell you.
- He's just kidding.

Just take care of the body.

I can't really work here.

I'll need to find a work space.

Why did it get so expensive?

Every part needs to be
manually disassembled.

You can't bury them
in the mountains.

The animals dig up the skulls
and prance around.

It's best to grind them up and
feed them to pigs.

The clothes can go into
used clothing bin.

The ones on the streets?

Yes, they're filled with dirty clothes.

They take them all and
wash them in batch.

Right under their nose,
that's the safest.

You still have doubts?

- Call it off, then.
- No, I have no doubt.

Got it. His ID.

He owns this place.
That's about it.

He isn't the owner here..

What?

I'm the owner.

He's my stalker.

What's going on?

Fuck, Kangtae.

You fucking bitch.

Do I look like an idiot?

You don't think we've been
here before?

Then why don't you know?

He came to help out tonight.

It's Halloween.

You fuckers.

- No, that's not true.
- Shut the fuck up.

And the dead guy

And he's a prosecutor.

She's lying.

Cut the bullshit, you bitch!

I'm telling the truth.

It's up to you

whether you believe it or not.

You really fucked up tonight.

You want to fucking die, Mr. VIP?

I didn't know about this, either.

Let go.

Now.

Mr. Baek?

Don't move, motherfucker.

Fucking assholes.

Hey, Heetae!

Get up, you idiots!

Hey, the gun!

Don't move, motherfuckers!

- Stay back.
- Alright.

- Fucking over there.
- Yes, sir.

- Hey, little bro.
- Shut you fat fuck!

Kangtae, let's go.

Let's kill these fuckers and take off.

Kangtae!

- What the fuck is that?
- Don't come any closer!

Stay back.

Alright.

He's bleeding badly.

Turn around, face the wall.

- Turn around.
- Okay, okay.

Lose the pants.

Take 'em off!

- Why the pants?
- Shut up! I'll blow off your head.

Listen up. I got nothing to lose.

One move and everyone dies.
Don't do anything stupid.

Kangtae, you alright?

Can you hold on?
Just a little longer.

- You, turn around.
- Me?

Do your thing.

Right here?

Clean up nicely or we all die.

- Do it.
- Okay.

Just do it!
If he dies you all die.

You, get up!

Come with me.

Hurry up.

Come on.

- Are you going to watch?
- Shut up and hurry.

Wait. Is that right?

What if blood splatters all over.

What do you know.

You said there's no time.

The axe will just make a mess.

It's my first time using this
but I know this works.

Just wait outside.

Fuck...

I'm sorry.

May I wash my face?

Fucking creep... do it quick.

- The blood won't come off.
- Hurry up!

Move it, bitch.

Hey.

You alright?

Where's the package?

With your client?

Where the fuck is it?

What's the passcode?

Tell me the fucking passcode.

Fucking do it.

Keep your word.

- Stay down.
- Alright.

- Keep your head down, fucker.
- Alright.

If he dies you die, got that?

Kangtae.

Hold on, you can make it.

Let's get this done and go see mom.

Okay?

Heetae...

What?

Say it.

Son of a bitch.

Die.

Keep checking.

Fuck me.

All the blood.

Wrap it up.

What about your brother?

We're going to the hospital.

Wait.

You sure?

They'll be suspicious.

Then what,
fucking leave him to die?

How about we treat him
in my work space?

I've got all the tools.

- Don't fuck with me.
- Yes, sir.

He's right.
We've got everything we need.

- You can save him, right?
- Sure.

I said, we're going to the hospital.

Do what you want with the body.
We're all accomplices.

Hey, is he really a prosecutor?

What?

Tell me the truth.

Oh, you actually believed that?

Sorry.

You fucking bitch!

Hurry up!

Wait.

Get upstairs.

Get inside the storage, go!

The storage, go now!

Fuck.

Hello.

Open up. It's the police.

I know you're in there.
We got a call.

Hi.

I remember the owner, it's not you.

It's my brother's place.
I came out to give a hand.

What were you doing in there?

Sleeping.

It's three in the morning.

I heard screaming.

Screaming?

I don't know about that.

Anyway,

someone reported
a gunshot in the area.

It's happened before.

It's not us.
Must be somewhere else.

I see.

Can we have a look inside?

What for?

I was just trying to sleep.

I understand, but there was a report.

You can't barge in like this.

We've received a report.

I heard you,
but this is unacceptable.

Okay, we understand.

Then mind if I use your toilet?

- Now?
- There's no public restroom nearby.

- But our bathroom..
- Please, I really must go now.

Thank you.

Excuse me.

Yes?

Is your hand okay?

Oh, this. It's nothing.

I was painting the walls earlier.

Can I see you ID?

My ID?

I don't have it with me now.

You were not alone.

No.

How do you know each other?

She's my girlfriend.

Is that correct?

Sure, why not.

You didn't hear a gunshot, either?

No gunshot

but I heard an argument.

It was him.

Lies.

Stop saying bullshit in public.

Hey!

Hand over my phone, you fucker.

Did something happen here?

Fine! Fuck it.

This bitch keeps cheating on me.

Why do I need to explain this shit..

So I took her phone away. Here!

Is that correct?

Sure, why not.

There you go again.

Would you like a drink?

Or, are you on duty?

Cops.

You're so full of doubts.

Thanks for your cooperation.

Give us a call if you need help.

Okay.

I'm sure you two can
work things out.

We'll make up again.

Hey.

Thank you.

You think I'm an idiot?

Is this funny to you?

Go check on your brother.

Lead the way.

It's not funny anymore.

Give me the gun.

Don't move.

- Your shoe's untied.
- Stay still. I'll shoot you.

Okay.

Just shoot me.

Do it. Shoot!

Don't move, motherfucker.

- Scared?
- Stay back.

It's my gun!

Don't

- Give my gun back.
- Stay away.

My gun, motherfucker!

You piece of shit.

You little fuckhead!

You think I'm your bitch, huh?

What you looking at, fucker?

Fucking make me sweat.

Don't mind this crazy fuck.

Let's quit fooling around.

And just get the hell out of here.

You going to stay?

Your brother's dead.

I'll look after you from now on.

Let's clean up and leave.
Just the two of us.

I can't fucking do it myself.

We got to clean up this mess.

You little fuck.

Wait.

Just wait.

It's weird seeing you so still.

I'm sorry.

But now you're finally clean.

Congratulations.

Mom really suffered because of you.

Remember?

And dad died worrying about you.

You can't deny that.

So don't feel too bad for yourself.

Mom will get through this.

She'll be devastated.

Maybe she'll think it's all for the best.

I don't know.

I'm really fucking sorry, bro.

I hope you don't think
I got you killed.

We're step brothers, anyway

So don't fucking feel too
sorry for yourself.

You fucking ruined our family
and you aren't even sorry.

Isn't that right?

You be good.

No more trouble now.

Don't you start smoking shit again.

You'll end up in hell anyway.

I'll bury you in mom's backyard.

Anything else?

I'll take the blame.

I'll tell them that I did it.

Too late.

Think about it.

Those jerks outside.

They're the worst. Not me.

Shut up.

You think it'll make
a difference having me killed?

It won't

I'm telling you.

They will kill you.

You think about it.

You're wrong.

I'm the only one who gets out alive.

Look down.

Do it.

Please.

Don't kill me.

Let me live.

Spare my life.

Got a plan?

I trust you.

Let me handle this.

Trust me.

I do.

So shut up.

Fuck me.

- Bag them.
- What?

Put 'em in the bags.

Son of a bitch.

Hey, come on.

Think of it as pork.

That fucker's gonna
get himself killed.

Mr.Baek is mocking us
with his hands tied.

I'll let you live if you
give it to me now.

Have you ever done it with
body parts lying around?

So fucking hot.

I can feel my fucking blood boil.

Just this one time.

Five minutes, eh?

No, three minutes. I'll cum quick.

C'mon, let's do it.

Just do it, bitch!

I'll save your life.

Fucking whore.

Take off those panties.

- Don't.
- Fucking tough, huh?

Come on now.

Let's do it.

You crying?

Oh, boy.

You crazy bitch.

What the fuck are you?

Are you curious?

In 10 minutes I'll laugh in your face.

All of you.

You fucking bitch!

Take it easy!

What're you looking at?

Don't sit down.

- Mr. Baek.
- Yes.

I'm sorry.

Get away.

No, I'm fine.

So we may die.

But this isn't fair.

We're all witnesses here.

Move.

How many shots left?

Finish off.

These fuckers tricked
us from the start.

What?

You thought you'd never
be in shit like this?

Alright.

That gun.

You won't be able to handle it.

You people think you're the
only competent ones?

I spared your life.

- First off, let's get out of here..
- Freeze.

Turn left.

Move!

I'll live, I'll live.

Why do I put effort into
something so unprofitable.

At least it's fun.

Why do you go out of your way

for all this?

Beats me.

Why did you go behind my back?

- Hello?
- Where the hell are you?

I'm sorry, something came up.

What?

I said I'm sorry.

Are you crazy?
You want to lose clients?

I met some fun guys.

Are you fucking kidding me?

Anyway, I'm sorry.

Hey.

Don't you know people like us
with our hands dirty...

Such a talker.