Folklore (2018–2021): Season 1, Episode 6 - Folklore - full transcript
A mother tries to appease the moods and demands of her borderline psychopathic son. When a new girl comes to town, her son falls quickly and deeply for the new girl and is determined to win her over possibly even against her will....
(Well done.)
(Thanks.)
My eyes!
My eyes...
Are you all right?
Another nightmare?
Everything is fine.
Mummy's here with you.
Choi Ik-tae's sensational novel, "Forever Love"
has sold over two million copies
since it was published last year.
The best-selling author
has raised controversies
and provoked discussion
with each of his published work.
Despite his divorce and turbulent personal life
Come and have your breakfast.
... his popularity continues to soar.
Dong-joo.
"Forever Love" tells the tale of a boy's love
which transcends death...
What did I say about writing names in red?
It means you wish them dead.
Choi Ik-tae, Choi Ik-tae...
He is still your father.
Choi Ik-tae, Choi Ik-tae...
Fish bone!
Sorry.
I'll be more careful.
Sit down, Dong-joo.
I'm going to school.
Why the long face?
Oh, your hair is all tousled.
Come here, I'll comb it for you.
You seem lonely.
Why do you look so lonely?
Don't be, you have me.
I know.
There's nothing more awful
than feeling lonely.
You look beautiful.
Seo-woo.
Principal Choi is coming!
—What's everyone doing? —Shush.
Don't ask so many questions.
You're new to this school.
Just do what we do.
Hey, go get the ball.
Go on.
Dong-joo, can you throw us the ball?
Thanks!
Seo-woo.
What do you think?
Dong-joo.
Just eat when you're supposed to be eating.
Dong-joo!
I told you, no matter how mad you are
you do not throw things!
Forever Love
Aren't you going to answer that?
Why are you still here?
Aren't you going home?
This is so pretty!
I bought it for you.
Really?
But I don't have anything for you.
You don't have to get me anything.
—I just want to be... —How do I look?
You look beautiful.
What are you doing tonight?
Would you have dinner with me?
Seo-woo, Tae-seok's waiting for you.
Stop talking to that guy.
I'm not supposed to talk to Dong-joo?
No one talks to that guy.
Don't call him that, he has a name.
Don't talk to that guy again.
His name is Dong-joo, OK?
He's a freak.
Promise me you'll stay away from him.
Isn't it pretty?
Dong-joo gave it to me.
What's wrong with you?
You don't know what he's really like.
What do you mean?
Dong-joo's crazy. Stay away from him.
Why do you say that?
There was this girl he had a massive crush on.
She didn't like him at all
and told him bluntly to leave her alone.
Dong-joo went after her like a stalker.
He hounded her to marry him.
He even threatened to kill her family
if she refused.
Did Dong-joo really do that?
So where's the girl now?
She's dead.
She was found dead in the reservoir.
Dong-joo didn't kill her... did he?
This is it.
This is where Dong-joo killed her.
No one saw him push her in.
But everyone knows he did it.
I'm home.
You're home, sweetie.
What are you doing here, Dong-joo?
I told him he didn't have to
but he wanted to help your dad.
I was worried about
how you're getting on in your new school.
I'm glad you've found such a good friend.
It's getting really late, Dong-joo.
You should go.
Your mum's waiting at home for you.
I called and told her I'd be home late.
You should still go.
It's getting late.
He already said he has called home.
Leave him be.
I told you it's late. Go home!
Do you like this, Dad?
Are you ticklish?
Dong-joo, join us for dinner.
We're young but we can still get married.
It will be a great way
to get to know each other better.
Seo-woo.
You're so pretty.
Why were you out so late?
Was I?
Why didn't you answer my calls?
Did you call?
Dong-joo, starting from right now
you are to answer all my calls.
No matter where you are
or what you're doing, you hear me?
And from now on, I want you home by six.
Do you understand?
Promise me.
Yeah.
I want you to say, "I promise."
—OK. —Say, "I promise"!
I promise!
I love you, Dong-joo.
You are all I see in my mind's eye
even as you turn your back
on my restless sighs.
I am blinded
yet I yearn for you to see me.
Do you know why I love you so much?
Because you're always with me.
Don't worry.
Even if I were dead
we'll always be together.
Didn't I tell you not to cut class?
Where are you going?
To the cleaner's to get the stain out.
You promised to stay home after school.
Mum.
It's only four o'clock.
I'll be back soon.
I love you, Mum.
Look, isn't Seo-woo pretty?
This was her at her first birthday.
Look at this one.
She was so little here.
Look at her hairpin and those socks.
Look here. Look at that smile.
I'm home.
Why are you so late?
Were you drawing in the art room again?
Dong-joo has been waiting for you.
I told you not to let just anyone in.
Dong-joo isn't just anyone. He's your friend.
We're not so close
that he can come over uninvited!
Why are you being so rude to him?
I'm not rude.
He's the one who's being rude
to my family and me.
Get out.
Get out of my house now!
I love you too!
I will marry you.
I hate the way you look, the way you talk
and the way you act! You're disgusting!
I'll rather kill myself than marry you.
There is no answer.
Please try to call again later.
There is no answer.
Please try to call again later.
There is no answer.
Please try to call again later.
You are all I see in my mind's eye
even as you turn your back
on my restless sighs.
I am blinded
yet I yearn for you to see me.
I wait, unafraid.
Sightless, but not lost.
For no matter the place or circumstance
bound by destiny
we will always be one.
Mum. 102 missed calls.
We're doing our best to find your son...
My son has been missing for over 20 hours.
Why haven't you found him?
We get a lot of calls about runaway youths...
My son is not a runaway!
How many times must I say that?
Is your son having any problems
in school or at home...
I want you to get off your butt
and find my son right now, you friggin' moron!
Dong-joo, is that you?
Dong-joo!
We're with Hongchun Police Station.
Are you Choi Dong-joo's mother?
Dong-joo...
We're here because
we couldn't reach you on the phone.
I'm very sorry.
Your son was found dead in the reservoir.
Hey, wait up.
Oh, the poor boy.
See now...
your son has turned into a mongdal.
Oh, that poor boy.
He died before he could get married.
And now he wanders the mortal realm.
He's turned into a mongdal (male virgin ghost).
You need to hold a wedding for him.
But not any female ghost will do.
A mongdal must be wed to
a pure and unsullied female virgin ghost.
Her body cannot be cremated.
You need a virgin whose body is still intact.
A few days back, a high-school girl
killed herself in school.
Her mother had her buried
at the Mang-wu Cemetery.
Find her before her body decomposes.
To tie the knot, you'll need her hair.
Today, two beautiful souls
who have wandered the Heavens
will become one.
Today...
virgin male, Choi Dong-joo
and virgin female, Kim Jin-suk
have been joined in matrimony
and will live as one
through all eternity!
Mum!
—Dong-joo... —Mum!
I hate it.
I hate it! I hate it... I hate it!
Dong-joo! What are you so upset?
Tell me.
Mum.
I hate the girl I married.
—Mum... —Oh, Dong-joo...
Seo-woo.
I want to give this back to you.
I'm sorry. Dong-joo must have taken it.
No, it's OK.
Still, it is yours.
Even though it's an old photo
I think you should have it back.
Actually, I have something of Dong-joo's...
I'm sorry.
You have nothing to be sorry about.
Now Dong-joo is finally home.
I should have given it to you earlier.
It's all right.
I hope he is at peace now.
I hope so.
Seo-woo.
I have something to show you.
Come with me.
Thank you for the food.
I hope you like it.
I love steak.
It was Dong-joo's favourite dish too.
I'm sorry about Dong-joo.
Dong-joo was better
than everyone believed him to be.
Everyone kept their distance
because they were afraid of him.
Don't be sorry.
I should have paid closer attention to him.
I'm sorry I wasn't a better friend to him.
Sorry.
Seo-woo.
I have something to show you.
Could you turn on the lights?
Seo-woo...
Being dead doesn't mean everything's over.
You will be...
marrying Dong-joo soon.
Come over to my place. I need your help.
Principal Choi?
Principal Choi?
Principal Choi!
What are you doing?
Choi Ok-bin.
Did you kill her?
You told me
my son didn't like the girl he married.
Are you out of your mind?
I didn't ask you to go out and kill someone.
You were supposed to find a dead girl
to be his wife.
Why did you ask me here?
I keep seeing the girl.
Please get rid of her.
Look!
There she is.
Seo-woo is right there.
I'll pay you any amount you want.
I'm begging you.
Please!
You're insane. I'm not wasting
another second of my time on you.
You are all I see in my mind's eye
even as you turn your back
on my restless sighs.
I am blinded
yet I yearn for you to see me.
I wait, unafraid.
Sightless, but not lost.
I love you, Mum.
For no matter the place or circumstance
bound by destiny
we will always be one.
Eat your food.
I'm waiting to eat with my son.
Eat your food.
Your son is dead.
My boy's not dead.
Dong-joo?
Let's eat.
Eat your food!
Dong-joo?
(Thanks.)
My eyes!
My eyes...
Are you all right?
Another nightmare?
Everything is fine.
Mummy's here with you.
Choi Ik-tae's sensational novel, "Forever Love"
has sold over two million copies
since it was published last year.
The best-selling author
has raised controversies
and provoked discussion
with each of his published work.
Despite his divorce and turbulent personal life
Come and have your breakfast.
... his popularity continues to soar.
Dong-joo.
"Forever Love" tells the tale of a boy's love
which transcends death...
What did I say about writing names in red?
It means you wish them dead.
Choi Ik-tae, Choi Ik-tae...
He is still your father.
Choi Ik-tae, Choi Ik-tae...
Fish bone!
Sorry.
I'll be more careful.
Sit down, Dong-joo.
I'm going to school.
Why the long face?
Oh, your hair is all tousled.
Come here, I'll comb it for you.
You seem lonely.
Why do you look so lonely?
Don't be, you have me.
I know.
There's nothing more awful
than feeling lonely.
You look beautiful.
Seo-woo.
Principal Choi is coming!
—What's everyone doing? —Shush.
Don't ask so many questions.
You're new to this school.
Just do what we do.
Hey, go get the ball.
Go on.
Dong-joo, can you throw us the ball?
Thanks!
Seo-woo.
What do you think?
Dong-joo.
Just eat when you're supposed to be eating.
Dong-joo!
I told you, no matter how mad you are
you do not throw things!
Forever Love
Aren't you going to answer that?
Why are you still here?
Aren't you going home?
This is so pretty!
I bought it for you.
Really?
But I don't have anything for you.
You don't have to get me anything.
—I just want to be... —How do I look?
You look beautiful.
What are you doing tonight?
Would you have dinner with me?
Seo-woo, Tae-seok's waiting for you.
Stop talking to that guy.
I'm not supposed to talk to Dong-joo?
No one talks to that guy.
Don't call him that, he has a name.
Don't talk to that guy again.
His name is Dong-joo, OK?
He's a freak.
Promise me you'll stay away from him.
Isn't it pretty?
Dong-joo gave it to me.
What's wrong with you?
You don't know what he's really like.
What do you mean?
Dong-joo's crazy. Stay away from him.
Why do you say that?
There was this girl he had a massive crush on.
She didn't like him at all
and told him bluntly to leave her alone.
Dong-joo went after her like a stalker.
He hounded her to marry him.
He even threatened to kill her family
if she refused.
Did Dong-joo really do that?
So where's the girl now?
She's dead.
She was found dead in the reservoir.
Dong-joo didn't kill her... did he?
This is it.
This is where Dong-joo killed her.
No one saw him push her in.
But everyone knows he did it.
I'm home.
You're home, sweetie.
What are you doing here, Dong-joo?
I told him he didn't have to
but he wanted to help your dad.
I was worried about
how you're getting on in your new school.
I'm glad you've found such a good friend.
It's getting really late, Dong-joo.
You should go.
Your mum's waiting at home for you.
I called and told her I'd be home late.
You should still go.
It's getting late.
He already said he has called home.
Leave him be.
I told you it's late. Go home!
Do you like this, Dad?
Are you ticklish?
Dong-joo, join us for dinner.
We're young but we can still get married.
It will be a great way
to get to know each other better.
Seo-woo.
You're so pretty.
Why were you out so late?
Was I?
Why didn't you answer my calls?
Did you call?
Dong-joo, starting from right now
you are to answer all my calls.
No matter where you are
or what you're doing, you hear me?
And from now on, I want you home by six.
Do you understand?
Promise me.
Yeah.
I want you to say, "I promise."
—OK. —Say, "I promise"!
I promise!
I love you, Dong-joo.
You are all I see in my mind's eye
even as you turn your back
on my restless sighs.
I am blinded
yet I yearn for you to see me.
Do you know why I love you so much?
Because you're always with me.
Don't worry.
Even if I were dead
we'll always be together.
Didn't I tell you not to cut class?
Where are you going?
To the cleaner's to get the stain out.
You promised to stay home after school.
Mum.
It's only four o'clock.
I'll be back soon.
I love you, Mum.
Look, isn't Seo-woo pretty?
This was her at her first birthday.
Look at this one.
She was so little here.
Look at her hairpin and those socks.
Look here. Look at that smile.
I'm home.
Why are you so late?
Were you drawing in the art room again?
Dong-joo has been waiting for you.
I told you not to let just anyone in.
Dong-joo isn't just anyone. He's your friend.
We're not so close
that he can come over uninvited!
Why are you being so rude to him?
I'm not rude.
He's the one who's being rude
to my family and me.
Get out.
Get out of my house now!
I love you too!
I will marry you.
I hate the way you look, the way you talk
and the way you act! You're disgusting!
I'll rather kill myself than marry you.
There is no answer.
Please try to call again later.
There is no answer.
Please try to call again later.
There is no answer.
Please try to call again later.
You are all I see in my mind's eye
even as you turn your back
on my restless sighs.
I am blinded
yet I yearn for you to see me.
I wait, unafraid.
Sightless, but not lost.
For no matter the place or circumstance
bound by destiny
we will always be one.
Mum. 102 missed calls.
We're doing our best to find your son...
My son has been missing for over 20 hours.
Why haven't you found him?
We get a lot of calls about runaway youths...
My son is not a runaway!
How many times must I say that?
Is your son having any problems
in school or at home...
I want you to get off your butt
and find my son right now, you friggin' moron!
Dong-joo, is that you?
Dong-joo!
We're with Hongchun Police Station.
Are you Choi Dong-joo's mother?
Dong-joo...
We're here because
we couldn't reach you on the phone.
I'm very sorry.
Your son was found dead in the reservoir.
Hey, wait up.
Oh, the poor boy.
See now...
your son has turned into a mongdal.
Oh, that poor boy.
He died before he could get married.
And now he wanders the mortal realm.
He's turned into a mongdal (male virgin ghost).
You need to hold a wedding for him.
But not any female ghost will do.
A mongdal must be wed to
a pure and unsullied female virgin ghost.
Her body cannot be cremated.
You need a virgin whose body is still intact.
A few days back, a high-school girl
killed herself in school.
Her mother had her buried
at the Mang-wu Cemetery.
Find her before her body decomposes.
To tie the knot, you'll need her hair.
Today, two beautiful souls
who have wandered the Heavens
will become one.
Today...
virgin male, Choi Dong-joo
and virgin female, Kim Jin-suk
have been joined in matrimony
and will live as one
through all eternity!
Mum!
—Dong-joo... —Mum!
I hate it.
I hate it! I hate it... I hate it!
Dong-joo! What are you so upset?
Tell me.
Mum.
I hate the girl I married.
—Mum... —Oh, Dong-joo...
Seo-woo.
I want to give this back to you.
I'm sorry. Dong-joo must have taken it.
No, it's OK.
Still, it is yours.
Even though it's an old photo
I think you should have it back.
Actually, I have something of Dong-joo's...
I'm sorry.
You have nothing to be sorry about.
Now Dong-joo is finally home.
I should have given it to you earlier.
It's all right.
I hope he is at peace now.
I hope so.
Seo-woo.
I have something to show you.
Come with me.
Thank you for the food.
I hope you like it.
I love steak.
It was Dong-joo's favourite dish too.
I'm sorry about Dong-joo.
Dong-joo was better
than everyone believed him to be.
Everyone kept their distance
because they were afraid of him.
Don't be sorry.
I should have paid closer attention to him.
I'm sorry I wasn't a better friend to him.
Sorry.
Seo-woo.
I have something to show you.
Could you turn on the lights?
Seo-woo...
Being dead doesn't mean everything's over.
You will be...
marrying Dong-joo soon.
Come over to my place. I need your help.
Principal Choi?
Principal Choi?
Principal Choi!
What are you doing?
Choi Ok-bin.
Did you kill her?
You told me
my son didn't like the girl he married.
Are you out of your mind?
I didn't ask you to go out and kill someone.
You were supposed to find a dead girl
to be his wife.
Why did you ask me here?
I keep seeing the girl.
Please get rid of her.
Look!
There she is.
Seo-woo is right there.
I'll pay you any amount you want.
I'm begging you.
Please!
You're insane. I'm not wasting
another second of my time on you.
You are all I see in my mind's eye
even as you turn your back
on my restless sighs.
I am blinded
yet I yearn for you to see me.
I wait, unafraid.
Sightless, but not lost.
I love you, Mum.
For no matter the place or circumstance
bound by destiny
we will always be one.
Eat your food.
I'm waiting to eat with my son.
Eat your food.
Your son is dead.
My boy's not dead.
Dong-joo?
Let's eat.
Eat your food!
Dong-joo?