Kairos (2020): Season 1, Episode 1 - Episode #1.1 - full transcript

- The wind is strong! - Hurry up!

Move it! Hurry up and cover everything!

You have to cover this too!

- Hurry up! - Get that too!

- Man, come on. - Hurry up and move it!

Did we just go through a tunnel?

I apologize. This was the fastest route.

What?

I had to take the highway to get there in time.

- Let's take the national highway. - Yes.

(Take 1 pill if necessary)



(Episode 1)

This week's process hasn't met the expected construction rate.

Well, it rained on and off, then on and off again and again.

That's the reason.

There's something called the weather forecast.

Don't we consider such situations when we calculate the expected rate?

Well, the weather forecast is more often wrong than right.

We had to pull out whenever we were about to gain momentum...

because it'd start to rain.

It's not like it rains only on this ground.

Can you meet the expected rate of construction for this week or not?

I'll make sure I catch up to the expected rate by next week.

I'm not asking you to overwork to meet the expectancy.

I'm asking you to make an accurate estimate of what you can do.



You can make an estimation.

Is it that hard to do that accurately?

What about securing another round of materials?

Yes, well,

the materials coming from China continue to get delayed.

So I've been looking for a company who can supply the materials...

without delay.

If you start looking now, can you maintain the inventory?

Wasei of Indonesia can ship the materials.

When?

They'll be able to load the ship within this week.

We're heading over to Building B.

Yes, sir.

Pamoro Incorporation and Bibilas of Russia...

can begin shipping immediately.

Don't just take their quotation, but check the unit cost price.

Then modify the expected rate and report back to me.

Yes, sir.

You should leave now to be at the meeting on time.

I can leave after I check this.

(1. Financial Statement Overview of the First Half of the Year)

(2. Report on Mid and Long-term Businesses)

Did you all look over the report from the first half of the year?

Our sales went down, and so did our business profit.

What about the construction cost from Turkey?

Yes, sir.

The site is near Syria's borders,

so things are a bit complicated due to the civil war going on.

If the overseas business isn't doing well,

we should focus on our domestic business.

We've just begun planning. What are you talking about?

At this rate, we'll lose our credit rating again...

that we worked so hard on.

Is there anything you're doing well?

I'm sorry for being late. I was at a site.

I see. Is it going well?

Yes, sir.

The buildings are over 20 stories, and the framework...

will be completed by the end of this month.

The current construction rate is 67.35 percent.

That's for August.

The ones in the parentheses are last month's.

He could've just explained in words. Why did he have to bring up numbers?

How's the atmosphere there?

We got rid of all services that hired illegal immigrants.

But to gain workers' trust once again,

I think it's best if you visited them.

They were still talking about how you treated them...

300 bowls of samgyetang this summer.

I believe one word from you is more effective...

than anyone else's.

All right.

Once the weather gets cooler, I should visit them.

Will 300 servings of sliced raw flatfish do?

If the sales for Cheonan and Jeonju...

turn out favourable by the end of this year,

we'll be able to maintain our ranking...

in the construction industry.

By the way, will Minister Park be present...

at tomorrow's charity concert?

I believe he is.

- Are you sure? - Well...

Last time, he might have said he was going to.

I'm certain. I've checked already.

Okay.

You should've changed your clothes.

You have a knack for standing out.

You're right.

Why is he so arrogant, anyway?

It's all thanks to his father that he's even relevant.

Director Park.

Have you still not collected...

the money from Turkey?

Why do you ask?

There is this service that I often used...

when I was in the Middle East.

Would you like me to introduce them to you?

They offer way better information,

so it'll help you grasp the situation better.

Good work.

I'm home.

Where? Here?

No, to the side.

- Oh, here? - No, not there.

A bit more to the side.

Where? Oh, here?

You've ruined Cassiopeia.

I'm sorry.

Da Bin, let's stop here. I'm so tired.

Can you put one more?

Dad's tired.

Come here.

Did you brush your teeth?

You saw me brushing my teeth.

I saw you eating some jellies after that.

Go brush your teeth.

Were you home?

When did you come?

I was in the bathtub, so I didn't hear you come in.

Did Professor Hwang not call you?

No. Why?

He called me, saying he wanted you to deliver...

a congratulatory message for some performance.

I gave him your new number.

Maybe he found someone else.

- Did you have dinner? - I did.

Will Da Bin be coming tomorrow too?

Yes. I already told the babysitter.

Minister Park will be there too.

I feel uncomfortable.

This year is going to be my last.

Why? I know you're good.

I'm slowly losing confidence.

Compared to the younger musicians who practice every day,

I feel like I'm not doing as well as they are.

You've been playing the violin for years now.

It's a waste to stop playing just because you have a kid.

Just think that you're practicing.

Also, an executive's wife performing at a concert...

is incomparable...

to a simple charity performance.

Da Bin!

- Mom... - Let me see. Did you get hurt?

Don't cry. I'll blow on it.

It's all done.

If you do that again, I will scold you.

Then can I ask Dad to do it?

Okay.

Thank you for not whining.

I'm here.

Ms. Jung!

Ms. Jung!

- Did you sleep well? - Yes.

Da Bin, you need to wash up.

- Go on, now. - Okay.

Ms. Kang, have this. I'll put it in the fridge.

It's hot out. Why did you bring so much?

My relative who lives in Seongju owns an oriental melon farm.

I was given only the best ones.

Thank you.

I'll be leaving first due to the rehearsal.

Da Bin and I will go there on time.

Please choose her clothes before leaving.

- I'll put them in her room. - Okay.

Sir, you can't drink here.

I get it. I do.

So bring me another bottle of soju.

Hurry up!

Come on! If you keep this up,

I'll report you to the police!

Do that...

and bring me a bottle.

Bye.

Sir, why are you always intimidated by her and not me?

Sir! You seem quite drunk. Should I call your wife?

No! I'm fine.

Hey, do you know his wife's number as well?

Go home. I'll clean up.

You've seen him before, right?

He's Director Kim Seo Jin.

- I see. - Sir.

Thank you so much for coming.

- Don't mention it. - Today, his wife...

will be performing on stage.

- Is that so? - Yes.

- Is it over there? - I think so.

- My wife has dreamed of becoming... - I know.

- Let's find Dad. - Okay.

Where is Dad? Where is Dad?

- Where's Dad? - There.

- There he is. Let's go. - You have a good wife.

I bet you feel reliable.

Thank you for your compliment.

- By the way... - Dad must be busy.

Should we come back a little later?

Let's come back later. Dad is too busy.

Let's go. Let's go get something delicious with me.

I'm trying to play my role.

Director Kim is so modest.

Right.

Minister Park, when you are not busy,

I'd like to treat you at a quiet place.

How old is this?

That is...

- Da Bin. - My goodness. What is that?

- My. What's wrong? - What is that?

- Excuse me. - Sure.

Are you okay? Are you hurt?

It's dangerous. I will clean it up.

Are you okay? You must be shocked.

Come here.

If you're not going to behave, go home.

I'm going to see Mom playing the violin.

Then you need to stay quiet.

You scared everyone. Look what you've done.

Take care of her.

I'm on my way.

It's okay.

You were scared. It's all right.

Da Bin.

Da Bin.

Da Bin.

Da Bin.

- Brava. - Brava.

- Brava. - Thank you.

Brava.

Congratulations. I really enjoyed it.

Thank you.

Well done. Let's take a picture.

Let's take it with Da Bin.

She went to the restroom. There she is.

Well done.

Thank you.

- The minister loved it. - Really?

- Yes. - I'm glad.

Ms. Kang.

Da Bin has disappeared.

What do you mean?

I thought she went to the restroom, but she's gone.

I thought you were with her.

I thought she was going to the restroom,

so I followed her right after.

Da Bin!

Da Bin!

Where is she?

Da Bin. Kim Da Bin!

Da Bin! Da Bin!

Da Bin!

- Da Bin. - Da Bin.

- Da Bin! - Isn't she in the restroom?

Da Bin!

I'm home.

I'm hungry.

- Mom. I'm home. - My daughter. You're home.

- You didn't have dinner, did you? - No.

It smells so good.

Mom's food is incredible.

People will think you're her daughter.

What's wrong with that?

- She's also my daughter. - Right.

It's the same stir-fried anchovies,

but yours is better than my mom's.

Even one piece of laver...

tastes the best in this house.

What are you carrying so much?

The stupid ones always show off.

Don't you know that every little helps?

If I add all the time when there's no customer,

when I'm on the subway or bus,

or when I'm waiting for cup noodle to be cooked...

That's still a little.

- Gosh. - You're so inflexible.

Don't blame my daughter.

It's all her mom's fault.

- Mom. - Mom.

Come here and eat.

There's nothing I can do for you except for cooking.

- Yes! - Hurry up.

Koreans need rice.

- Can I eat first? - Wait for us.

- It's radish soup. - Sit down.

It looks delicious.

- Thank you. - Thank you.

Yes. Enjoy.

It looks delicious.

It's good.

- Mom. - Yes?

When I...

get a job,

I'll buy you a dishwasher and an induction stove.

Don't. There's no room anyway.

Fine. Let's get a house first.

- Then I'll live there too. - No.

- Why? Why would you live there? - Why not?

Mom.

- Okay. Let's live together. - See?

- I'll live with you no matter what. - No.

You need to buy a big house.

Yes. Okay.

Yes.

(Human rights, fairness, kindness)

Hey. Don't wash your laundry in the restroom.

You should know better.

I haven't been home. What am I supposed to do, then?

Or you can always buy us a washing machine.

- By the way, are they not leaving? - It's already been a few hours.

He's coming.

May I have a word with you?

What in the world is going on?

We've been moving by the manual.

By the manual?

What have you done until we're way past...

the critical time to find a missing kid?

Would you have just sat around if this was your kid?

Please calm down.

We're looking through the venue and security footages around the area.

We're doing our best.

Then there should be some kind of progress!

Please calm down, sir.

Please take this.

- What are you doing? - You can keep this.

You know you can't do this.

Mr. Seo, what are you doing?

Mr. Kim, I'll have another talk with him.

You should go home with Ms. Kang and get some rest.

May I have a word with you?

Honey, you should go home.

What did he say?

Did he take it?

Will he make a move now that he took it?

He won't take it.

He'll deploy more men to look for a witness in the area.

He said they'll find something and asked you to wait a bit longer.

- I can't wait any longer. - Sir.

- You're here. - Hey, Ae Ri.

Go finish doing what you were doing.

- Aren't you getting to work? - It's our day off.

Ae Ri, is that your boyfriend?

My debtor.

Hey, you can eat this.

I don't eat food that's expired.

You won't die.

The least you can do is giving me some real food.

Life is still too good for you, isn't it?

You won't find a creditor who's nicer than me.

Hey, make sure you calculate the numbers correctly.

I'll give you a bit more than the minimum wage.

There's a customer. Throw that out for me.

Young girl, what are you looking for?

Do you have ice cream?

Ice cream?

Ice cream is in the freezer right outside.

Anyway, did you come here by yourself?

Is she gone?

Look at that little girl...

holding a stuffed animal that's as cute as her.

Yes, hello?

Yes, I am Ms. Kwak Song Ja's guardian.

There's a heart donor who has the same blood type...

and is compatible with her.

She'll need additional examination. Can she come to the hospital today?

Yes.

Geon Wook! Im Geon Wook!

Can you look after the store?

All of a sudden?

My mom...

finally found a heart donor.

Really?

Do you have enough money?

What are you talking about?

If I don't have enough money, I'll sell my organs to make it.

Anyway, I'll pay you for this later.

Just take it off from my debt!

It looks like she has no idea today is her birthday.

What a great birthday gift.

(Seomyeong University Hospital)

Am I really compatible with the donor?

What if we get our hopes up only to be let down?

Ms. Kwak, you've been waiting for a long time.

Mom, after the surgery,

do you want to travel to Jeju Island?

Goodness, we can't go to Jeju Island.

You'll use up the money you worked hard to save...

paying for this surgery.

I can always make more money.

You need to stop worrying on a great day like this.

How can I stop...

Mom, you haven't gotten over your cold?

It's almost gone. Don't worry about me.

(CT Room)

There's the cost for surgery, the monthly hospital fee,

and the cost for medicine.

Then in a year...

If I throw in our living costs and rent...

(Authentication Number)

(Savings Account: 30,524.80 dollars)

Code blue. Code blue.

Mom.

Get ready for intubation.

Intubating.

The AED is here.

Charge to 200 joules.

Shock.

(Restricted Area)

Mom.

Mom, no.

(We're offering rewards for any information you have.)

(Missing Child)

(Please help us find the missing Kim Da Bin!)

(Da Bin's family is desperately looking for her.)

(Missing Child)

(Missing Child)

(We're offering rewards for any information you have.)

(Emergency Operating Room)

Doctor.

Yes, she turned the corner.

Goodness, thank you. Thank you, Doctor.

In this condition, she can't have a heart transplant surgery.

But we can't postpone the donor's surgery...

until she gets better.

I'm sorry, but the next person on the list...

will receive the heart.

I made seaweed soup in advance because of the surgery.

Happy birthday, my beautiful daughter.

(Ae Ri's birthday)

Gosh, this little girl seems to love seaweed soup.

I'll keep making this for you until the day you get married.

Hey, she won't get married.

I'm not going to let her go.

I'll live with her until the day I die.

- Eat up. - Okay.

Have some more meat.

(My Daughter)

Dad.

To be honest,

I can't remember what you looked like anymore.

But...

I still remember what you said.

That you'll never let me get married.

Dad, I don't have to get married.

So can you make just one wish come true?

Dad, you'll keep Mom safe, right?

Your voice mail has been recorded.

Why didn't my phone go off?

My phone.

Where did I leave it?

(Missing Child)

What happened?

I handed out the flyers for now.

Let's wait for someone to call.

It's almost 11 already.

- Did you eat dinner? - I'm fine.

I'm taking a shower.

(Missing Child)

(10:32 pm, Friday, August 7th)

(My Daughter)

(Missing Child)

(Missed call)

Your call cannot be connected. You'll be redirected to voice mail.

Your call will be charged after the beep.

Hello, I'm Ms. Kwak Song Ja's guardian.

I lost my phone,

so if you have to call me, could you call my mom's number?

I see. One second, please.

Then I could give you a call at Ms. Kwak's number, correct?

Yes.

Whoever that picked up your phone is completely heartless.

They should give it back.

Hey, you should cancel the plan and get a new phone.

I just got that phone,

and that's my dad's number.

Should I come with you when you see your mom?

No, she won't recognize you anyway.

You should come back when she wakes up.

Okay. Then I'll get going.

Thanks.

Dad.

You know,

to be honest, right now,

I'm a bit scared.

The visiting hours will begin now.

You're here.

Hello, Doctor.

She's doing much better now.

- She regained her consciousness. - Really?

Ms. Kwak, your daughter is here.

- Open your eyes. - Mom.

Mom. Can you see me?

Have...

What? Can you speak slowly?

Have you eaten something?

Are you worried about me eating as soon as you wake up?

I eat well, so don't worry about me.

Mom, it'll take a toll on you. Don't say anything.

Did you find anything?

None of the information we got is useful,

and there was nothing on the security footage.

And there's no witness.

I don't think she just got lost and went missing.

There's absolutely no trace of her.

So?

There's a high possibility that she isn't just missing.

Yes, this is Kim Seo Jin.

Your daughter is fine.

Hello?

(Restricted Number)

Who are you?

Put my girl, put Da Bin on the phone.

I'll call you again.

Next story.

A group of five men who lured minors...

- Put it right there. - for human trafficking...

have been apprehended.

We'll be recording and tracking...

all your incoming calls.

It's best if you can have him on the phone for a long time.

If he asks for favours, say that you'll do them.

Will we...

just keep waiting like this?

We know how you feel, but this is only the beginning.

You must brace yourself.

- Cheers. - Today is August 8, 2020.

This is MBC News.

The typhoon...

We couldn't even celebrate your birthday properly.

I should've bought a cake.

Hey, we have to work three hours to buy a cake.

Don't waste that money.

Gosh, you're such a Scrooge.

I know you're the richest one among us.

Wait. You'll be hitting the jackpot soon, right?

Right?

Really? Why?

- It's nothing like that. - Don't lie.

I've known you since childhood, and you look the happiest right now.

You little...

Nothing is for certain.

Someone I knew told me to invest in something.

What kind of investment?

You also borrowed money, right?

From whom?

What are you investing in?

If I make money, I'll pay you back right away.

I've never rushed you to pay me back.

I'm just worried.

Whatever. Buy her a phone instead when you earn some money.

You still haven't found it?

(Missed Call: My Daughter)

- I got a call. - From whom?

- Is it that scumbag? - Yes.

Call the number back.

(My Daughter)

Hello?

Finally.

You picked up my phone, right? Please give it back.

Who is this?

I'm the owner of the phone you're using right now.

- You called the wrong number. - In the afternoon of August 9,

- it will approach Korea. - Ma'am.

- Could you lower the volume? - This typhoon will be fierce.

Hello?

I did call the right number. That's my phone.

I said, you called the wrong number.

If you've picked up my phone, you should give it back!

Hello? Hello...

What did he say? Is he going to give it back?

He's feigning ignorance.

I can't believe this.

- You called the wrong number! - Mr. Kim Seo Jin.

Hello? Da Bin...

She's with you, right?

Do you want to see her?

Let me talk to her.

I want to hear...

her voice.

Please! I beg you.

Please let me talk to her!

I will give you all the money you want.

Please just send her back home in one piece.

- I beg you. - Please!

She will go back home tomorrow.

Please...

Please let me talk to her...

Did you track him down?

Had they talked a bit more, we would've pinpointed it.

We got the rough location.

Where is it? Where is that scumbag?

Please wait for additional calls.

I'm sure he'll call again.

From here to here. Find all ex-convicts...

in this 20km radius.

Get me a list of those who have records...

of kidnapping or sexual assault.

- Yes, sir. - Detective Lee.

Hand over the audio recording...

- to the Analysis Team. - Yes, sir.

Da Bin...

He didn't mention about money.

Maybe that's not what he's after.

Get me a list of names associated with Mr. Kim Seo Jin.

Yes, sir.

I already told you everything on the day of the incident,

so why did you make me come here again?

I heard you're not working these days.

After what happened, do you think I could?

Every time I see a girl her age, my heart sinks.

She liked me a lot.

At times, even more than her own mom.

But shouldn't you still work?

You have a lot of debt.

Pardon?

What?

What do you take me for?

Are you suspecting me?

Not at all. Don't overreact.

It's not like that.

Did you ever clash...

with Mr. Kim and his wife?

I wouldn't have worked there for so long if I did.

I just sympathized with Da Bin more...

because her parents were so busy and successful.

Mr. Lee Taek Gyu?

Who are you?

You're Mr. Kim Seo Jin's personal assistant, right?

I have a few questions regarding Da Bin's disappearance.

Mr. Lee?

What is it?

I'm Seo Do Kyun.

(Seo Do Kyun, Yoojoong Constructions)

If Mr. Kim is your immediate supervisor,

you must know a bit about him.

I may not know much about his private life,

but I can give you information regarding his work.

I'll be straightforward.

Is there anyone who could have a grudge against him?

He is a very competent man.

I'm not just saying this because he's my boss,

but because he's the youngest director.

He's smart and industrious.

Then many people around him must be jealous of him.

Right?

That kind of jealousy isn't uncommon among organizations.

Being on good terms with everyone...

only exists in fairy tales, don't you think?

So it wasn't anything serious?

No.

From my understanding, there's no one...

who'd resent him so much...

to do such a terrible thing.

- Thank you for today. - Goodbye.

It must've been tough for you.

They say the worst kinds of bosses...

are those who are smart and industrious.

I'll call you if I have any more questions.

(Messages)

If you're feeling troubled, come visit us...

at New Joy Sky Church.

I think I've seen a similar girl. How much is the reward?

(I still have to pay a monthly payment...)

I still have to pay a monthly payment,

so if you even have an ounce of conscience,

please give it back while I'm being nice.

If you don't, I'll call the police! You better brace yourself!

(Missing Child)

I was deceived.

It was only a prank call.

He must be a lunatic...

- to be joking around... - Honey.

It's not midnight yet.

We still have hope.

Da Bin. Da Bin!

- Catch him! - Come here!

You scumbag!

Get him! Run!

Hey, get the car ready!

We need to track down a bike.

(To Kim Seo Jin)

(My Daughter)

I couldn't reach him all day, and he just had to choose this hour.

(Missing Child)

Missing child out of nowhere?

Name, Kim Da Bin.

(Missing Child)

This child looks familiar.

The teddy bear. That's right.

It's definitely her.

(To Kim Seo Jin)

Let's first open the box.

(Seohwi-ro 18-Gil 27 Le Cid Vincent)

No.

No. It's not Da Bin's. It's not...

I'm sure she's fine.

Detective Kang.

- Detective Kang! - Yes, sir.

- Go bring ice. - Okay.

I asked you to give my phone back, but why did you send a weird photo?

By the way, I've seen this Da Bin girl.

(My Daughter)

Sir.

We got the DNA result from the forensics.

- Can you print a photo on a phone? - Of course.

- Can you print this please? - Okay.

I'm back.

No need to rush. There's no customer yet.

- Boss. - Yes?

Can I put this up in front?

Do you know her?

Something like that. It keeps bugging me.

Gosh, you're so nosy.

Put it up right in front.

Thank you. I love you, Boss.

Yes, I love you too.

We just received...

the test result from the forensics.

(DNA Test Result)

Based on the test,

the body part you received yesterday...

and Kim Da Bin's DNA...

match.

Also,

there's what's called bioscopy.

We checked...

if the wound on her finger occurred...

before or after she died.

There was no vital reaction.

That means...

Da Bin is likely to be dead.

Detective Kang. Can you talk on the phone?

This call is for you.

(Missing Child)

What were you doing?

- What? - What were you doing?

At the time,

you were next to Da Bin.

What were you doing while Da Bin disappeared?

You were next to Da Bin that day.

What are you trying to say?

The stupid recital...

I should've been next to her.

I said I didn't want to have the recital.

- It's all your... - Are you blaming me?

Nothing matters to you except your company's success.

You always only think about yourself.

Da Bin...

I miss Da Bin.

Because of you,

I lost Da Bin.

Say that again.

Say that again!

Sir, I have no words to say.

Are you feeling better, ma'am?

We're behind on work, aren't we?

I was going to stop by work soon.

It's okay. You can look at that later.

No. I'll go to work and take a look at this.

But...

Sir.

How about you officially take some time off and rest?

I'll take care of it.

Go get back to work.

Yes, sir.

Ms. Kang, I'm here to check your blood pressure.

Ms. Kang.

- Hello? - Mr. Kim.

Your wife disappeared.

Can you reach her?

What do you mean?

I'll call her.

(You have a new voicemail.)

First voicemail.

I'm sorry for yelling at you.

It's not your fault.

It's just me.

I don't think I can continue living...

without Da Bin.

Da Bin...

I feel guilty for even breathing.

I can't take this anymore.

I'm sorry,

honey.

Close in from the outside. Okay.

Yes, sir.

The last location of her phone was Dongjak Bridge.

The police and the fire fighters are looking but to no avail.

Ms. Kang was spotted on the southbound camera...

on the Dongjak Bridge.

I'm certain that she jumped from here.

The current is really strong. She could be in Gimpo by now.

My men are near the downstream, so let's search all night.

Yes, sir. We'll move too then. I see. Yes, sir.

Mr. Kim! Stop right there!

Stop him!

- Sir. - Mr. Kim!

Let me go! I said, let go!

Mr. Kim! Pull yourself together!

Are you trying to kill yourself? You could die alongside them!

No one's dead.

Both my wife and daughter aren't dead.

She would never do that.

Honey...

I asked you to give my phone back, but why did you send a weird photo?

By the way, I've seen this Da Bin girl.

After six years of construction,

Deokpung-daero, the Sea Route of Our Dreams, is finally open.

The construction began in 2014.

This is the shortest route.

It's 18km long above the water.

- Hello? - We need to meet.

Let's meet and talk.

Are you going to give me back my phone?

If you really saw Da Bin, I'm willing to buy you 100 phones.

But if you're lying, I'm going to pay for it.

I have a lot to say too.

Let's meet tomorrow.

(Kairos)

I waited there for three hours.

How could you lie about a missing child?

You're the one who should stop lying!

We found the man who delivered that parcel.

What did you do to her?

Is it August for you?

It's August 13, 2020, Thursday!

It's September here.

You lunatic!

- Did you see my mom? - Ms. Kwak Song Ja was discharged.

Are you really from the future?

Please save my wife and my daughter.

Please save my mom!

It's changed. I can save them.