Jangmibit insaeng (1994) - full transcript

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On April 13th, an accident happened with
the organization

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President Chun said he would
hand over the reigns next year

concluding that the revision

of the constitution

is impossible for the moment.

This special statement

has been taken place



out of consideration

for a peaceful transfer

before the coming
of the Seoul Olympics.

Looks like we'll have some
street demonstrations again.

It's got nothing to do
with laborers like us.

We won't have much work

if the nation is not peaceful.

But they still need us

to build the houses
they live in.

Be quiet please.
We're watching TV.

Time for midnight charge.

Can I stay overnight?

Yes, you can...

Only if you pay the fee.



Gee, can't we skip
one night?

No joking.
It's not funny.

You look pretty nowadays.

You found a lover?

Haven't you get a grip yet?

I don't like
that kind of jokes.

Hey, don't forget to pay.

You dirty little rat!

Go to the rest room for that.
You are grating on my nerves.

What?
You need some tissue?

He thinks he's in a hotel.

Hey, mister.

Get up.
It's time to get out.

Time to get out?

You paid midnight charge
and it's till 7 AM.

Look around,
you're the only one left.

It's OK now.

Is your brother
doing well at school?

Well, yes.

He's always felt timid
in your presence.

He shouldn??t do
any better than you.

That's not true.

You're going home tonight?

Home?

You know that tomorrow
is father's memorial day.

Oh, I forgot!

Haven't you been home lately?

I have no family
of my own there,

but you do.

You're the loving son
of your mother.

I've been busy with
my graduation exams.

I couldn??t pay
attention to others.

Even though I'm
not an educated woman

I can see
what's going on.

I know what
you're engaged in.

- I'm doing nothing.
- Don't disappoint us.

Don't forget

your mother's only hope
is in you.

Can I ask you a favor?

What do you need
that much money for?

I need it for my family.

Don't worry
if it's too difficult.

No, it's not!

It should be ready
by the end of the month.

Thank you so much.
You've always been helpful.

Don't start again.

By the way,

are you interested in the man
I mentioned to you before?

Well... I'm not sure
if I deserve such a chance.

Let's just go for it.

You can't waste your youth
surrounded by those scamps.

He's a nice guy.

He owns two shops in Seoul.

Why would such a man
want a woman like me?

Because you're a nice woman.

You're still beautiful
and capable.

I would be attracted myself
if I weren't married.

Frankly speaking, he has a son
from his first marriage.

But he is divorced now

and his son is a good boy.

Since he's been married once

he probably can't
forget his first wife.

Ms. Oh, three hero teas
to Yang's shop.

All right.

Are you still mopping?
No promotion yet?

Dong-pal!
How are you?

People say you killed
Double Axe?

Is it true?

I don't even know
who he is.

Panko said he wanted
to fix someone

and asked me
to accompany him.

And it's him
who killed the guy.

I didn't know
you were so naive!

The gangsters think
you killed him.

Panko intentionally framed you.

He even has
back-up supporters

unlike you!

Mee-young!

Hi, Dong-pal!

How have you been?

Do you have some time?

Long time no see!
Sorry, I have another show.

It's OK.
I'll take a rain check.

You heard from your brother?

He rang me
a few days ago.

He asked me to tell you
that he was in Yeoui-dong.

He must have known
you're coming to me.

I got to go now.

Come to Carnegie Club later.

It's my last show there.

- I'll buy you a drink.
- Good bye.

Bye.

Mee-young!

Yes?

I enjoyed your show.

You're too harsh on me.

We are gambling now.
That's what it's like.

Now I know
what you're like.

What? What am I like?

You should know
what you're like.

Are you gonna make me upset?

In the army, you must
have your strong point.

But what do you have now?

Except that hair
on your chest!

Come and take
firing instructions

at my shooting gallery.

I made your friends
ace shooters

and they were all
given bonus holidays.

Go on!

- Where did you get so drunk?
- Sorry, Madam.

We had a welcoming party.

Let's have one here, too!

- Oh!
- Sing for your guests.

- Why a welcoming party here?
- Why not!

Look at her,
can't even stand.

- Must have drunk a lot.
- I said sing a song for us.

Why don't you
floor us with a song?

Go ahead and sing.
They're our guest after all.

Alright! There she goes.

Hello, I'm Lee.
I'll start off

with "A Lady from Soyang River".

When the sun goes down

on the Soyang River

at a lonely field of reeds

a cuckoo is weeping.

Oh my innocent and sweet love!

Let me come and feel you

I miss you darling.
I miss you.

I'm a lady
from Soyang River.

- Encore!
- Great!

Let's go to work.

You look too close.
I'm getting jealous.

- I like you better.
- Come here then.

Ms. Oh!
Got any mineral drink?

More?

No more for you today.

I need the energy
to clean the mess.

I'll be back soon.

What're you writing
all the time?

Nothing.

- Two hero teas, please
- Yes.

- It's your treat.
- Really? How much is it?

Not that expensive.
Don't worry.

Are you a fortune teller?

No, I'm not.

A writer then?

No.

Then what do
you write about?

It's just like a diary.

She's a rose moss.

A shiny rose moss
decorating the flower garden.

It glows with sad smile,
and is humbly looking above.

She delivers teas.

Ms. Oh's pale body

delivers hero teas...

Dong-pal!

Where's Panko?

Well, that's...

I know he's here.

Where are you?
Panko!

Panko!

Come out!

Dong-pal!

You killed
our family member.

You saucy scamp!

Don't expect
to walk out alive.

Wait a moment!

There must be
some misunderstanding.

I don't need your excuses.

Shit!

Calm down!

Who's there?

I want to
pick up my bag.

The shop is not open yet.

I'm in a hurry.
Let me take it.

Wait a moment.

Get your bag and leave.

No, get away!

Get out!

Wait!

Excuse me.

Can I stay overnight?

I have no money
but I can work.

Children are not allowed.

I'll leave early
in the morning.

It's not a boarding house
for runaway kids.

Come over here, kid.

You have no place to go?

Madam, let the kid stay.
I'll pay for him.

Can you get me
a bottle of alcohol?

I got you, you little rat!

You run away from home
to come here?

- Come with me! Now!
- Forgive me, father.

Stupid! Come here.
Now!

I'm sorry, father.

Listen to me.

Don't ever try to rip
the runaway kids off.

Shut up and learn to take care
of your own kid properly!

What?

I'll report you
to the police

for having an illegal business.

Listen, she's not to blame.
I allowed him to stay.

Who do you think
you are, old man?

You'd better
watch your mouth.

- What?
- Sorry, sir.

I admit we were careless.

So you're the shop owner?

- Let's go to the police.
- I apologize, sir.

He looked too miserable.

We couldn??t
refuse the poor boy.

I was going to send him back
tomorrow morning.

Now that you admit

I'll just tell you
to be careful next time.

Yes, I will.
This is your taxi fare.

It's late at night.

- Take care.
- Let's go, kid.

Good bye.

I should quit
this god forsaken business.

I was thinking of...

What I did yesterday.

Hey, Mr. Gangster.
Let me make it clear.

Nothing happened
between us yesterday.

You got it?
Then leave me alone.

Are you always like this?

It was nothing unusual, huh?

That's right.
It meant nothing to you.

I know your kind
of people well.

I know you thoroughly.

You ignorant, dirty
and mean bastard!

Get lost!

I won't charge you with rape.

Damn it, you mean

you've been
screwing so many.

Ms. Oh!
I'm ready for you!

What's wrong with her?

Thank you for the clothes.

It's my farewell present.

I feel at home here.
I don't want to leave.

Do I look happy?

I'm having enough problems

with people
who are like trash.

Why are you talking like that?

They are trying hard to survive.

You don't know them.

They'll never get
any better than now.

It's not their fault.

That's why you came here?

Because only you
can fix the problem?

I'm not asking you
to go back to law school.

But find a different way
to live before it's too late.

I don't want you
to become like me.

Korean-American relations
will be as problematic as now.

The two governments should try

to build up
more consolidated trust.

Private companies
should realize

the potential importance
of American market.

They are talking rubbish!

Hey, we were watching it.

So what?

You turn it on
if you want.

What?

You're scared
to pass by me?

Think as you like.

You arrogant snob!

Why are you trying
to provoke a fight?

Because I don't like you.

You bastard!

Why do you hit him?

Shit!
Why are you cutting in?

Is he your pimp or something?

It's none of your business.

Why don't you hit me now?

Shit!

Stick together
and you'll live well!

Have you seen Panko?

Is he all right?

He hasn't rung me recently.

He's the only family I got.

He didn't say much
about recent situation.

I didn't even get
his number.

Maybe he's got
something brewing.

He'll reach you
sometime though.

If you find out where he is,
tell me, please.

Then give me
your phone number.

Well, I'm not staying
at one place.

But I'll ring you
every few days.

Show time, Mee-young!

Coming!

Wait here.
It'll just take 15 minutes.

I'll buy you a drink tonight.

Hey, Dong-pal!

Did you know
you were my first love?

You despise me

because I'm a showgirl?

But you 're nothing
but a penniless bum.

Here we are.
I live here.

It's my home.

Quite nice, huh?

You have to
stay with me tonight.

Dong-pal!

Are you running away?

Dong-pal?

Bastard! Dong-pal!

- Good-bye.
- Bye.

Are you here to see
if he and I live well?

- You look fantastic!
- Shut up!

I don't understand
why you're harassing me!

Hey, Mr. Gangster!

Don't you think
we're too old for this?

I just want to talk.

I'm very busy today.

Just stop following me.

Don't you dare to come in!

You're as beautiful
as he said.

You are attracted
to her already.

Say something, Madam Shin.

Well...

I heard you owned a business.

Yes, a small comic book
rental shop.

I love comics.
I used to spend all day

at the comic book shop
when I was a kid.

I see.

In such a shop,
you deal with cash

and no complicated problems.

I usually get checks
and after the cashing fee

the profit isn't much.

I don't know much
about handling business.

Terrific view out there!

I feel so great.

How was it?

Are you going to
follow me all day?

Let me do my work.

I won't interrupt you.

You are, already.
So, please go

and do whatever you like.

Hello.

Madam Shin.

You're dressed up
beautifully today.

- How are you?
- I'm not fine.

Every man around here
is lovesick after you.

You haven't been here
for a while.

I've been busy.
You got any new comics?

Hundreds of them every day!

and quite a few of the popular
cartoonists such as

Lee Hyun-sai, Heo Young-man,
Ko Hang-suk, Park Bong-sun

and some pure
Love story as well.

Is he your husband?

- You need a porter?
- No, thank you.

I can carry them.

Recite the four promises
you swore to keep.

First, apologize to Kee-young

for hitting him.

Second, never scare
people at the shop.

Third, don't interfere
with Madam's private life.

Fourth... Fourth...

Don't give me
bedroom eyes.

Today the meeting between
USA and USSR begins at Moscow.

Reporter Oh from Washington.

The meeting will continue
for three days from today

covering the issues of
construction, regional conflict

and undercover agents
at US Embassy.

The two countries basically agree

on European possession
of the missiles

but USA proclaims
the quantitative reduction

of nuclear missiles
is needed.

I'm sorry about yesterday.

Are you happy now?

Wait.

- You look underage.
- Why?

Show me your ID Cards.

Where can I buy it?

Are you joking me?

Shit!

Madam.

Aren't you tired
of working alone?

I think I can help you.

I don't need any wages.
Let me just stay here for free.

I'll work hard.

Hi, everybody!

I'm Yu-jin, the new manager
of Um-ji Comic Book Shop.

Thank you for coming here.

Tonight I'll present
the new video programs.

The first movie is Snake Fist
starring Jackie Chan.

This is an original
Hong Kong movie

with Jackie Chan's comic action.

The second is DeIta Force
starring Chuck Norris.

It's a war movie.

Norris learned martial arts

during his army service
in Korea.

But he hasn't sent
a thank you note to us yet.

Just show us the movies!

The third is the movie

you've been looking
forward most to seeing.

The Frantic Madam Horse
Part III.

- That's great.
- Right.

It's the first time screening

an erotic movie
of Pink Production.

A beautiful rich widow meets

a young man
at a desert inland

and they have
a fantastic, wild

and very impressive
love affair.

Enjoy the movies!
Thank you.

- Great!
- Wonderful!

Nice presentation!

And nice look as well.

You should try
to be an actor yourself.

Mee-young, it's me.

- Hello, Dong-pal.
- Hi.

Any news from Panko?

Not yet.

- Mee-young?
- Yes?

No, it's nothing.

- Dong-pal.
- Yes.

You didn't look very well
the other day.

Take care of yourself
wherever you are.

All right.

Good bye.
I'll ring you again.

OK. Bye!

This is good for beginners.

Story line is good and

there's also lots of basic
information about such novels.

It's an introduction
to martial art novels.

If you look for brutality
I'll recommend you another one.

Also here is an erotic tale.

What is your preference?

I'll take this.

- The introduction one?
- Right.

- Enjoy your reading.
- Thank you.

Get some sleep, Yu-jin.
I'll take care for a while.

Thanks.

- Isn't the noodle ready yet?
- Coming!

- Shit!
- I'm so sorry.

You clumsy asshole!
Where did you leave your eyes?

- Careless idiot!
- I'm so sorry, sir.

- Shit! Clean it quick!
- Here, this part.

That's enough.
He didn't do it on purpose.

Who's this guy?

Just shut up
and don't make a fuss.

There are other guests
in here.

Is that clear?

Hey, stop it.

- Are you all right?
- Yes.

Let's go play billiards.

The demonstration of today
has the possibility

of stimulating the participation
of pro-communists.

The fugitives
from last demonstration

should also be watched for.

The Headquarters of
National Police proclaims

a rigid measure of settlement.

They will put this
new measure in action

to prevent student-activists
from rioting again

and for peaceful transfer
of political power

and successful Seoul Olympics.

Thank you for last night.

You're welcome.

There's got to be
some kind of rules for everybody.

Let me introduce myself.

I'm Yu-jin Choi, the manager
of Um-ji Comic Book Shop

I'm Dong-pal Hwang.

Come join us, please!

- I'm Yu-jin Choi.
- Kee-young Kim.

I think we've already met.

Looks like an Um-ji
board meeting.

Hey! You want to play
foot-volleyball with us?

Dick! Do you want to die?

Who ordered coffee?

I did.

Please sit down.

- Sugar?
- Two spoonfuls.

- Cream?
- Yes, please.

Have some, Ms. Oh.

- What I wrote was...
- It's OK.

What brings you here?

We are here for an errand.

Mom asked me
to return the books.

- These, too.
- Good, girls.

Here, good job.

- Thank you.
- Thank you.

Bye.

- Sorry for being delayed.
- It's all right.

- Have some coffee.
- Come here.

You don't seem the type
to be working at a comic shop.

There must be some reasons.

I'm so bored.

You're off tomorrow, Ms. Oh.

- How nice!
- Money for the gas bill please.

Come back on Monday.

Here's the money.

Thanks a lot.

Then leave soon.

And never come back
to this town.

Ring me around Full Moon's Day.

Let's go to father's grave.

Father was looking
for me desperately

when I ran away from home.

People always hurt each other.

It's called living.

I'm not angry with my father
or your mother.

But...

But if...

If you do anything stupid,

Like getting yourself hurt
or going to jail,

I'll never forgive you.

Understand?

- It's beautiful day!
- Indeed.

It reminds me
of my younger days.

I sometimes
used to get scared

when I awoke alone
in broad daylight...

Did you have any
similar experiences?

Well...

Where's your home?

Sangdo-dong.

It's not far from here.
Why do you stay at the shop?

Well, that's because

I want to be a writer.

I need lots of experiences
to write good novels

So you have to sleep
in such a dirty place?

Sure,

I need to experience
different kinds of people

because a novel is
about real lives.

Some writers even go to the mine
or sail on a ship for experience.

This is nothing
compared to what they do.

But something less special
can also be novelized.

- For example...
- Like what?

For example, common emotions

such as love,
separation and longing...

Haven't you experienced
such things?

I slept with Ms. Oh.

Come on,
tell me all about it.

She first refused to do it.

but once I began
she enjoyed it very much!

She said no, no at first,
and then oh yes, yes!

Yes!

What a sly girl! Totality different
from what she looks like.

You can never
trust a woman.

Can you give me
a chance with her?

No way! Any girl I've had
you can never get.

Why not?

- Can you please be quiet?
- What?

It's none of your business!
You be quiet!

Go away and
do your own job.

- Go!
- Go away!

Are you deaf?
Want to learn a lesson?

Enough!

Stay out of this.
He has started this time.

I said "Enough"!

Yes.

I see. Thank you.

Police patrol!

Everyone, get out! Quick!

You got any cigarettes?

Let's go to have some fun.

Don't worry.
It's on me tonight.

Cute, isn't it?

Does it have a meaning?

I tattooed it
when I was expelled

from high school.

I thought one day it might
bring me a rosy life.

That might be the meaning...

You still think so?

Think what?

That you might have
a rosy life?

You never know.

How is business, Madam?

Looks like it goes well!

So-so.

How's your family, officer?

They're all right.

Why don't we have
a drink sometime?

- Let's finish patrolling.
- Yes, sir.

Who's that guy?
A new worker?

He's a drunken guest.

Really?

- Hey!
- Yes.

Right.

Don't touch me!

This is my home!
Let go of me!

I said let go!

Where's the dirty looking guy?

What's up?
What's the fuss!

Where's the asshole
who hit my boys?

How would I know?

Don't protect him.
Is he your paid lover?

Shut up!

You hit me?

Stop!
It's my shop!

Shit!

- Start!
- Stop it!

Don't do this!

This is my shop!
Get out, you all!

Stop it!

Are you...

In some kind of trouble?

You always stay at the shop.

The company I worked for
laid me off.

I'll go back to work
when things get better.

Maybe I'll get a new job.

We've got go find out
what happened first!

Calm down for a minute.

Let me go, you coward!

I don't ask you
to join me!

That was too much.

You didn't have to
smash the whole store.

They deserved it for sure.

Stop there!

Release them!

We can make a new shop
with this money.

I don't need these anymore!

I loathe them!

I'm gonna close the shop!

Leave if you want to.

We're gonna stay.

Oh, are you?

It's my shop.

I can close it
if I want to.

Don't behave like a child!

We won't snatch
the shop from you.

Do whatever you like
with your shop

after we fix it.

I learned this skill
from my old man.

You can warm up the floor

with an electric blanket.

Who ordered the noodles?

Order what?

Put it down here.

I was writing martial art
stories as a part time job.

I wanted to write
something unusual.

So I wrote a story satirizing
our political situation.

I thought college students
would love it.

It was sold a lot and
the publisher made money.

They even gave me a bonus.

But the book was listed
as an anti-government publication.

I'm not interested in terms like
democracy or dictatorship.

I never thought it had
anything to do with my life.

But suddenly
I became a wanted-criminal

Like radical students.

Now I can't go home

nor can read books,

nor meet friends.

I can't even write freely.

Mr. Dong-pal Hwang!

Mr. Dong-pal Hwang!

You know Dal-shik Chung?

Dal-shik Chung?

Panko?

He said you're on the run

because you killed a man.

Bastard!
It was he who killed the man.

I was only a lookout.

You're in trouble, anyway.

You could be charged of murder

and spend 10 years in jail.

Let me be honest with you.

You know a guy called Kee-young
staying at the shop?

He's a very dangerous man.

In other words,
he's a communist to the core.

There are a few things
we want to know about him.

If you help me about that
I'll take care of you.

Is this the same shop
as before?

Hey, come on in!

Looks wonderful!
You must've spent a fortune.

Good evening.

You've done a great job.

He s going to buy you a drink.

What for?

I'm joining the army tomorrow

so I want to say good bye and...

Briefly speaking,
he wants to apologize,

and also congratulate you
on the re-opening.

Got it?

Come on!
Be real men!

Have drink and shake hands.

Madam, come with us.

I should prepare
for the opening ceremony.

Have fun, you guys.

OK. let's go.

Come on.

Let's go and have fun!

- Mr. Rifle.
- Yes?

I'll give you a real treat

if I'm out
on a bonus holiday.

Sounds great!

Come back as a real man.

Right! Bottoms up!

- Hey, Mr. Manager.
- Yes?

You know Ms. Oh
from the coffee shop.

She has gone.

Without leaving a word.

Understand?

She's got a sick husband.

After she was found out
to be a married woman

she disappeared.

Such a sleazy girl.

You slept with her?

I know you did.

Jee-ho Min.

I didn't expect
to see you here.

You met the wrong person.

You were the labor activist,
weren't you?

I was your boss.

Remember?

Which factory are you
planning to overthrow now?

I should have put him in jail.

Get up!

Get up now!

What sort of guy are you?

Why are you hitting me?

Jee-ho Min?

Who's Jee-ho Min?

None of your business.

I don't like snobbish
intellectuals like you.

You're garbage!

Why did you come
to the shop?

What about you?

Just answer me!

Why did you come here?

It's my sister's place.

What did you say?

Madam is my sister.

How come I ended up
in this mess?

I hate you all!

Bastards!

You're leaving with Jee-ho?

Look over there.

The shabby houses

and those who barely live.

I hated this town so much

that I wanted to leave
all the time.

Now I'm left alone
and everyone is going.

But I won't leave.

I'll stay here
with the poor workers

showing them x-rated videos
and drinking with them.

Now I've realized
that I'm one of them.

Leave if you want to.

I'll forget everything.

I won't be wondering
if you are all right.

Whether you're
beaten by someone,

whether you meet a nice girl
to live with

and think of me sometimes,
I won't be wondering.

I'll come back.

I'll come back to this shop.

I don't care.

I don't need you.

I can manage by myself.

Today is May 10th of 1987.

Madam Shin of Um-ji Comic Shop

opened a little place

for the poor and the homeless

in a town in Seoul.

God of lands,
god of kitchen, god of sageness,

god of videos,
god of martial art stories

god of comics,
and god of noodles!

All come for the ceremony

and fulfill our wishes.

Let the poor
and homeless come here

to take to a good rest.

Let the violent
and low grade comics

go away.

Let the best comics
with good stories come in

to make everybody happy.

Please make this shop
more alive

than the libraries.

Let us make
a lot of money

and let the Madam
meet a nice man

to live with
happily ever after.

Also the Manager and Everybody...

Everybody,
stay where you are!

Hey!

Where's Jee-ho Min?

Search him!

There's a little passage here!

- Where's the guy?
- That way, sir.

Can't you see him?

Such a slippery bastard!

Where the hell is the guy?

Jee-ho Min! Jee-ho Min!

This is No. 3.
I got the aim.

Answer me, please.

Yes.

He's on the rooftop.
There are other people as well.

Got it.

He's behind it.

Jee-ho Min!
Come out here!

Come on!

Come out!

Be quick!

We don't want to
make a fuss.

It's over now.

Don't try anything useless.

What are you hesitating for?

You want a real punishment?

You're forcing us.

Don't make
other people get hurt.

Come out here!

Come on!

This is your last chance.

Give in!

Don't move!

Are you crazy?

Yes, I am.

If you move,
this woman is dead.

I'll kill her.

Mr. Hwang!

Mr. Dong-pal Hwang!

You shouldn??t interfere.

We're carrying out
official duties.

Shut up!

Just stay there!

You crazy scamp!

Do you really want to die?

Yes, I do!

You thought I would
act as a spy for you?

Dong-pal, don't do this.

- I'll surrender myself.
- Dong-pal Hwang.

Just shut up!

- What do you want?
- Run now!

- Don't come any closer!
- What's the reason?

You want to end up like this?
Just run away!

Let her go free.

Run! Run away.

- Do you know
- Right now.

what you're doing now?

Stop it before
it gets worse.

Don't move a step forward.

That's enough!

- We won't stand it anymore!
- Dong-pal, please.

Release her.

It's the last warning!

Go!

Stay there!

I'll kill her.

Dong-pal!

Dong-pal!

Dong-pal!

Dong-pal!

It's daylight savings time

for Seoul Olympics starting today.

Please turn your clocks

one hour back from 6:00 pm.

Mom!

Let's go home
and change your clothes.

Your uncles are coming today.

- Uncle Jee-ho?
- Yes, and also uncle Yu-jin.

With lots of presents for you.