Kairos (2020): Season 1, Episode 4 - Episode #1.4 - full transcript

I might sound like a lunatic,

but please save my wife and my daughter.

I'm currently living a month ahead of you.

Are you really from the future?

Please find my mom.

I kidnapped Kim Da Bin!

Don't tell me that you killed my daughter.

Tell me where you were a month ago.

What kind of nonsense are you spewing?

If you really are the killer, then we're just getting started.

I will prevent this from ever happening. I surely will.



Yes, it's him.

Who on earth is this Kim Jin Ho?

He came to see my mom at the hospital.

The day she disappeared from the hospital.

I must meet him.

You said Kim Jin Ho didn't have any priors.

He has been wanted for the murder he committed a month ago.

Are you sure that he killed Ms. Han?

Ms. Han, don't go looking for Kim Jin Ho. You mustn't.

If you go to his house, you'll die.

- Hello. - Hey, Geon Wook.

I came in time for the stocks to come in.

They got here a bit early today.

Anyway, is Ae Ri in the restroom?



She got off early. She had to go somewhere.

- Where? - I have no idea.

- You should go home too. - Okay. Goodbye.

- Wait. - Yes?

(Kairos)

(Episode 4)

(15, Shinhyeon-ro 22-Gil)

(16, Shinhyeon-ro 22-Gil)

(To be demolished)

(Redevelopment Site)

(Police Line, Do Not Cross)

(Calling Han Ae Ri)

The call cannot be connected.

- You'll be transferred... - Please!

After the beep...

Ms. Han, are you listening?

Where are you?

You can't go in there right now.

Is anyone home?

Is anyone...

Don't go inside!

(Han Ae Ri)

(Police Line, Do Not Cross)

Is anyone in?

("'Save My Kid First', Amusement Complex Victim Cries")

(Conduct a thorough investigation of the deadly Yujung Constructions!)

Is anyone home?

Mr. Kim Jin Ho.

Who are you?

Hello.

You're Mr. Kim Jin Ho, right?

My name is Han Ae Ri.

Okay. What's this about?

I guess you have a guest.

Excuse me, but come inside.

- Come here. - No.

- Come in. - What are you doing?

- Come inside. - What are you doing?

- Come inside, okay? - Don't do this!

- Why are you doing this? Stop! - Come in and talk.

- Come in! - Stop.

- It hurts! - Come in! Come!

Run.

Come inside.

- No! - Come inside!

- Ae Ri! - Why are you doing this?

Come inside!

- Geon Wook! - If he catches you, you're dead!

Hurry!

Hey, do you want to die? Do you have a death wish?

(Mr. Park Ho Young)

Hello? Mr. Kim?

What happened to Ms. Han Ae Ri's murder case...

that you mentioned a while ago?

Who? What did we talk about again?

It was Ms. Han Ae Ri... No, the Shinhyeon-dong Murder.

The victim's name was Han Ae Ri.

Han Ae Ri? Shinhyeon-dong Murder?

It doesn't ring a bell.

Wasn't Han Ae Ri the victim of the Yeoksam-dong Murder?

Oh, are you talking about the victim of the Yeoksam-dong Murder?

Yeoksam-dong?

Was she murdered?

Let me ask you a question.

Why are you asking about that case?

Did you know her?

When and where was she murdered?

Tell me the exact details.

Why do you want to know that?

I know that you're going through a lot these days.

You should call it a day.

I'll give you a call again regarding your daughter's belongings.

(Yeoksam-dong)

("Female Body Found at an Officetel in Yeoksam-dong")

("Investigation Underway")

(Ms. Han in her 20s was murdered around 11pm.)

Your death has been pushed back one day.

Tomorrow night, you'll be murdered once again.

Why are you here?

How did you know I'd be there?

How did you know I was there?

I'd like to ask you!

Why were you there?

What?

Can you take her phone with you?

It's in the drawer below the counter.

She was in a hurry and had left it in the vest pocket.

I'll be off now!

You left this at the convenience store.

(Don't go to Kim Jin Ho's place. He's going to kill you tonight.)

Don't go to Kim Jin Ho's place. He's going to kill you tonight.

If you go there, you'll be killed! Please!

Who was he?

Darn it.

- Hello? - Ms. Han?

Who is this?

Darn it!

Tell me who he is.

Hey, why aren't you saying anything?

Just read the texts he sent you.

Doesn't that nonsense raise a red flag?

You believed this nonsense too though.

Darn.

I first thought it was a phishing scam...

and was going to ignore him completely!

But then he said you were going to die.

So I figured I'd lose nothing by checking it out.

If you weren't there,

I could easily consider it as a midnight exercise.

But there you were at that address he texted.

So who is he?

What on earth have you been up to?

So...

what did you two talk about?

Well, Kim...

Darn it.

- "Kim Jin" something. - Kim Jin Ho.

Yes, Kim Jin Ho.

He said that the man was going to kill you.

Was it the guy who chased after us?

No, that wasn't Kim Jin Ho.

Then who was he?

I don't know.

You've got to be kidding me.

Tell me everything right now before I die of frustration.

Kim Jin Ho is the resident of the house I was at.

I went there tonight...

because I think he's involved in my mom's disappearance.

He came to see her on the day she disappeared.

So I went there to see what he knows, but...

Then why did that guy chase after us hungry for blood?

According to you, he's not Kim Jin Ho.

I'm going to get answers.

Who was that man?

Why did he want me dead?

And what connection do they have with my mom?

I have no idea what you're talking about.

Why did Kim Jin Ho want me dead though?

Listen to me carefully.

I must find out why Kim Jin Ho wanted me dead.

You'll follow him for me.

What? I don't even know what's going on...

Geon Wook, you said you'd repay me for what you did.

So don't ask questions and just do as I say.

(Gangil Police Station)

Just a second, sir.

Who are you here to see?

- I... - Mr. Kim?

You just missed Mr. Park.

I left something here,

and he said I could pick it up from his desk.

I see.

- Good day, then. - Sure.

(Trustworthy police)

(Trustworthy police)

(Violent Crimes Team 3)

(Forensics Report)

(Sangmun-Gu Fire Report)

(Hit-and-run Witness Reports)

(Yeoksam-dong Murder)

(Yeoksam-dong Murder)

(Yeoksam-dong Murder)

(Case Report)

(Victim: Han Ae Ri)

(Yeoksam-dong studio apartment)

(Yeoksam-dong studio apartment)

(Redevelopment Site, to be demolished)

I'm in front of the house.

Be careful.

(Geon Wook)

(Messages)

(Kim Seo Jin)

(If you go to his house, you'll die.)

(Please call me as soon as you read this message.)

(Do not go inside!)

I know it took courage to come to my office,

so I apologize for kicking you out.

Please tell me you weren't hurt in any way.

I'm also sorry...

that you got involved with someone like me,

which only resulted in being humiliated.

I know things are rough, but please don't give up on me.

Don't give up on my daughter.

I'll do my best to locate your mother as well...

by all means necessary.

The call cannot be connected. You'll be transferred to voicemail.

Please leave a message after the tone.

I survived last night thanks to you.

You'll only get this message late in the evening,

but I'm leaving it in case you're worried.

I've also experienced a loss of a family member.

I never got around to asking my mom the details,

but my dad passed away when I was young.

Dad, where are you?

Because you're not here,

mom won't eat. All she does is cry.

Dad, please come home soon.

Moving to a new neighbourhood...

and having my mom suffer from heart disease...

led to me spending most of my time alone.

But whenever I was happy or sad,

I'd call my dad's number to leave a message.

Dad, it's me, Ae Ri. I graduated from school today.

I'm no longer in elementary school.

When I begin middle school, I'll be wearing a school uniform.

The one I'll be wearing is really pretty.

But it's a little pricey though.

That'll be 10.8 dollars.

- My dad's voice... - One signature, one bulgogi.

and his face slowly faded away.

- But... - Let me take your order.

Just leaving a message on his phone...

about the day I had brought great comfort.

Dad,

I'll be going to university soon.

I bet you're happy for me.

It's not the best university in Korea,

but I chose the one that offered me a scholarship.

I'll study hard, get a decent job,

and earn enough to fix mom's condition.

No one in my class this year earned as much as I did.

Just you wait and see.

I'll earn all the money in this world.

The world will be mine!

The cellphone number we're communicating through...

used to belong to my dad.

I've been leaving messages on it for someone who'd never hear them.

But now that has all changed.

(1 new voicemail)

I, too,

wondered why it was me...

who got involved with you.

Maybe it's because this is for both our sakes.

It's not just me helping you out.

I must know why Kim Jin Ho met with my mom.

A man I couldn't identify was at his house last night.

I threw something at him while running away,

and it scratched his face a little.

If he had gotten his hands on me, I would've died.

Who could he be...

and why did Kim Jin Ho want to kill me?

If you find out anything from your timeline,

please let me know.

Your voice mail has been recorded.

When will we have the forensics report?

They said they'll have it by tomorrow. I'll check again.

Try to rush them.

Mr. Kim.

Mr. Park.

I have something to say to Mr. Kim Jin Ho.

There's no need to see him. It'll only break your heart.

I want to see him once again before he gets sent to a detention center.

Not as a victim and a culprit,

but as a father to another father,

I have something to say to him.

Mr. Kim.

I came to say something to you.

What can you say at this point?

It's long overdue, but I'm sorry.

I should've listened to what you had to say much earlier.

But my arrogance put it off...

until it's too late.

Before you blew up with anger,

I should've considered how much pain you and Ji Soo would've been in.

I think I finally realized...

how you felt to have protested in front of our office...

only after I lost my own child.

It's already too late.

I wanted to tell you that...

before you get sent away.

But...

why did you kill Ms. Han Ae Ri?

You killed Han Ae Ri, didn't you?

Han Ae Ri?

The woman from a month ago?

No, I didn't kill her.

She went to see you. Is that why you killed her?

No. I just saw her for a moment. That's all.

- I mean it. - What did you do the day after...

Han Ae Ri came to see you?

Well, I... On that day...

My second daughter suddenly wasn't doing so well,

so I was at the hospital.

I... I don't know what happened to Han Ae Ri. I mean it.

Mr. Kim, what are you doing? Come on out.

Come out.

Come out.

(Lobby, Reception)

Excuse me, may I ask you something?

(A General Ward)

On August 24?

Ji Ah got a tracheotomy on that day,

so her father was at the hospital since the morning.

(Name: Kim Ji Ah, female, 5 years old)

Ms. Han, are you all right?

I hope you're safe and that you get to listen to this message.

It seems like the one who tried to kill you wasn't Kim Jin Ho.

I visited the hospital where his second daughter is hospitalized.

She was desperately in need of her guardian,

so I have no idea why he did something that reckless.

I looked through my mom's belongings,

but I haven't found anything in particular yet.

(August 6, grocery shopping, August 7, Ae Ri's birthday)

She had a habit of writing down everything,

but she didn't leave anything regarding Kim Jin Ho.

It seems like Kim Jin Ho had been...

piling up his anger for Yujung for much longer than I expected.

I'm sure his anger exploded on me thinking I was the man in charge.

("Did the Illegal Materials Worsen the Situation?")

I'll look for something...

that's related to your mother in Kim Jin Ho's history.

My daughter's abductor has met your mother.

This can't be a coincidence.

Kwak Song Ja.

There has to be some kind of connection.

Is that a phone number?

It wasn't Kim Jin Ho who was at the studio.

There had to be someone else.

Hello, this is Yujung Constructions.

Please press the extension number.

If you do not know any number, please press zero.

- Who is it? - The prosecution. Open the door.

Yes, how may I help you?

This is a confiscation warrant.

- Get started. - Yes, sir.

Get in here.

This is Yujung Constructions. How may I help you?

Hello. By any chance,

could I find out which department this number was transferred to?

I'm sorry. We do not leave such records.

I understand.

Mr. Kim, my mom called...

Yujung Constructions.

I'm not sure whom she talked to,

but it seems like her connection to Kim Jin Ho is...

Yujung Constructions.

(Part 2 will air soon.)

Why do I have to be questioned by the prosecution?

A civic group has filed an accusation...

of the use of illegal materials at the amusement complex you built.

Please check and see if these materials were used...

during the construction.

These materials weren't illegal.

These all passed performance tests.

You should look at the test report first.

They might have approved those without actually conducting tests,

or you could've used a different type of material,

and then forge the document for the test...

to request the approval of the materials.

Then shouldn't you hold that organization responsible?

Why would they do that if they didn't get anything?

Prosecutor, where's my phone?

It's undergoing digital forensics.

I recently got that phone, so there's nothing much on it.

Give it back to me once you're done copying the data.

Just wait.

Car number 240B1847 just has entered the front gate.

The meeting is at 10am, so I'll see you at 8am.

- Yes, sir. - Mr. Kim!

You may leave.

I guess you have a guest.

My name is Han Ae Ri. We've met before at your office.

How did you know I live here?

Please. Please stop Kim Jin Ho.

Kim Jin Ho will kidnap Da Bin,

and you'll also lose your wife because of the shock.

Why do you continue to say such nonsense?

Honey.

Honey, you should go inside.

Something dreadful will happen to your wife and Da Bin.

- Will you please listen to me? - I said, you can go inside.

You can go inside for now. Okay?

I don't care if you think I'm a mental patient.

I understand very well that what I said sounds insane.

But if you ignore my warning now,

you'll pay a huge price later on.

It doesn't matter if Kim Jin Ho's claim...

that you used illegal materials is true or not.

Kim Jin Ho thinks his daughter died because of you.

So he's coming up with a plan to kidnap Da Bin.

You don't have much time left.

You're the only one who can change his mind.

Please.

Please meet him.

Are you finished?

You don't believe me, do you?

It's not like I'm asking you for money!

Is it that hard to meet Kim Jin Ho just once?

You should just ask for money instead.

That woman from yesterday came back.

She met with Mr. Kim.

I couldn't hear their conversation.

Yes.

Who was she? And what's she saying?

You don't have to mind her. She's insane.

How can I not mind her? It's too horrifying to ignore.

Did you call the police?

That'll blow this up even more.

And it'll ruin the company's reputation.

It's best to ignore such nonsense.

Then how did she know Da Bin's name?

There are lots of information online once people search for our names.

You do a number of interviews whenever you hold a charity concert.

It still made my heart shudder...

when I heard Da Bin's name from a strange woman.

Have you seen her somewhere before?

No, I've never seen her before.

Where's Da Bin?

She came back from her kindergarten and then fell asleep.

Make sure Da Bin isn't approached by strangers for a while.

What you just said makes me really nervous.

- Dad. - Hey, my girl.

Were you asleep?

Is this Manager Seo Do Kyun?

Who is this?

I called regarding Mr. Kim Jin Ho.

Now, let's move on to the payment for the materials.

That's the invoice, the agreement,

and the actual payment.

Please check the list.

Will you please listen to me?

Honey.

Mr. Kim, are you all right?

I understand very well that what I said sounds insane.

But if you ignore my warning now,

you'll pay a huge price later on.

It doesn't matter if Kim Jin Ho's claim...

that you used illegal materials is true or not.

Kim Jin Ho thinks...

- his daughter died because of you. - Dad. Dad?

What's wrong? Are you leaving again?

Yes, I'll be late.

- Where are you going? - To my office.

I did go back to my office back then.

Mr. Kim, are you okay?

Yes, I'm fine.

Mr. Seo, you're still here?

Are you leaving now?

Why do you work so hard all the time?

I ran a little late after I worked outside the office.

Anyway, isn't Mr. Kim a bit too harsh on you?

No way. We're a pretty great team.

Well, figures. You're both smart and diligent.

Wait, was that a compliment?

Of course. It's much better than someone who's stupid and diligent.

I learn a lot from Mr. Kim.

- Goodbye, then. - Yes, sir. Goodbye.

Over here.

Have we met before?

Shortly, while Mr. Kim Jin Ho was protesting alone at your company.

How did you know my number?

I picked up the name card you gave Mr. Kim.

You have a weak leg. Should I call a cab?

(Manager Seo Do Kyun, Housing Business Department)

I met you only for a moment,

but I called because I thought...

you could probably persuade Mr. Kim Jin Ho.

What do you mean, persuading Mr. Kim?

To be honest,

it's for Mr. Kim Seo Jin, not for Mr. Kim Jin Ho.

You mean, Mr. Kim, our director?

Mr. Kim Jin Ho holds...

a deep grudge against the director and Yujung Constructions.

I'm sure you're aware of that.

Please go on.

If you let this go on, you might see an awful tragedy.

For example, Kim Jin Ho might try to hurt...

Mr. Kim Seo Jin's child out of spite.

Anyway, if you don't take care of Mr. Kim Jin Ho now,

he'll cause horrible damage to Mr. Kim Seo Jin's family,

and the company will also suffer greatly.

I know this may sound absurd...

No, it doesn't sound absurd.

I understand what you mean.

Really?

We do not take Mr. Kim Jin Ho's complaint lightly.

We've re-examined the materials in question,

and they've passed the tests, so we've closed the case.

Even if that's so, we'll still do our best...

to comfort Mr. Kim Jin Ho in his personal tragedy.

In any case, he's our customer.

Is that all?

If it is, I should go now.

Da Bin will be kidnapped...

by Kim Jin Ho.

That's exactly why you should meet with him to prevent that.

If that's true, why did you come to see me?

You should've reported this to the police.

It's probably because you have no proof to back your claim.

Why should I believe something...

that even the police won't?

I was...

I was just desperate.

That was too harsh. I'm sorry.

I'll do my best to come to an agreement with Mr. Kim.

I give you my word.

Do you have a business card?

No, I don't.

Then I'll call this number...

if I ever need your help.

What's your name again?

Han Ae Ri.

Ms. Han Ae Ri.

Thank you for today. I'll be in touch.

(240B1847)

(To be demolished)

I want to talk about the fire test and the component test results...

that you've submitted.

They were conducted by a private institution.

Does that mean you have none...

from a public institution?

(List of Finishing Materials for the Amusement Complex)

(Insulation Harmfulness Test Result)

Ministry of Industry-affiliated official testing institution.

You have called outside the working hours.

Please call back next time.

Hello, sir. This is Kim Seo Jin from Yujung Constructions.

I'd like to request an additional test.

We forgot something.

This is urgent. Could you look at it immediately?

(Korea Testing Laboratory)

(Verification of Test Authenticity)

(Loading)

Detective, may I borrow your phone?

Here.

Mr. Seo, it's me.

- Mom! - My goodness.

Hey, have you not been cleaning?

I thought a burglar broke in, and I almost called the cops.

Do you know how many hours I've been cleaning?

You shouldn't have.

I was looking for something.

Where have you been all day?

Hey, look at this.

While cleaning, I found a photo of us...

when we were students.

I couldn't bear to look at them.

Hey, check this out.

Don't we look so tacky?

Don't we?

Hey.

What's wrong?

It's nothing. I'm just tired.

Which photo was it?

Look at this.

I should've used that field trip money...

on rhinoplasty.

But my mom caught me.

Don't tell me you're the one who told her.

What are you saying?

You were the only one who knew about my perfect plan.

You better spill if you're hiding anything from me.

I've never kept secrets from you.

That's true.

Your mom was so beautiful.

Look at her skin.

You need to be thankful.

You have her skin.

What if she's sick?

What if she faints and no one's there?

No. That won't happen.

I'm certain she's somewhere safe.

Soo Jung.

Do you think she abandoned me?

Don't be absurd.

What kind of mom abandons her own child?

Right?

- She probably misses me, right? - You bet.

Do you know why...

there's no word for a parent who has lost their child?

An orphan is someone who has lost their parents.

A widow or a widower is someone who has lost their spouse.

But there's no word for a parent who has lost their child...

because the sadness they feel is beyond explicable.

A mom can never let go of her child.

Go to my study and find some documents.

It's regarding the materials used for the amusement complex.

Then wouldn't the prosecution have them?

I don't remember exactly where I put them.

They must be there.

Find and bring them to the public prosecutors' office.

Yes?

I made a brief stop at Director Kim's house.

Yes, sir.

(Director Kim Seo Jin)

(Kim Seo Jin)

("Kim Seo Jin, Youngest Director to be Appointed at Yujung")

("Being a Violinist Comes Before Being the Wife of Director Kim")

(Last weekend, at the 2019 Yujung Constructions charity event...)

("Being a Violinist Comes Before Being the Wife of Director Kim")

(Is your husband the reason...)

(you perform at this charity event annually?)

- Honey. - Honey, you should go inside.

A mom can never let go of her child.

(Violinist Kang Hyun Chae)

Come in.

You called for me, sir?

You're here, Mr. Seo.

I heard that the prosecution arrested Seo Jin.

Well, a civic group is suing him regarding the incident,

so the prosecution has begun its investigation.

Seo Jin has a lot of enemies, doesn't he?

Life has taught me...

how the people in this world think.

Those above them on the ladder...

seem to have gotten there through unlawful means.

And those below them...

are stuck there because they don't try hard enough.

Is that how you think too?

Sorry?

Do you believe that Seo Jin earned his position by being dishonest?

What about you then?

Are you a lazy fellow who doesn't try hard enough?

No, sir. Of course not.

I'm saying this because we seem to be...

the only ones at this office who are on his side.

He trusts no one in this world but himself,

but still he relies on you in a certain way.

I'm sure he's suffering immensely at the moment.

It's times like this that he needs help.

I'll keep that in mind, sir.

Also, tell him not to worry too much about the prosecution.

I'm already on it.

Thank you, sir.

All right. You're dismissed.

Sir, can you pull over up there?

I'll pay by credit card.

(Reserved)

Sir, could you follow the car that drove off?

- That one? - Yes.

May I ask what the time is?

It's 10:20pm.

When will you be done with my phone?

There's a call I must answer!

(Mr. Kim Sung Tae)

This is Kim Seo Jin.

The test report you requested has been issued.

It seems urgent, so why don't I send it via fax?

That'd be great.

Thank you for your help at an untimely hour.

Come on. Hurry up.

(Vacant)

(Myeongjin Hospital)

Thank you!

(For residents only)

I'm Manager Seo Do Kyun of Yujung Constructions.

Did you find it?

Can you get me Mr. Kim's phone?

Listen to who he talks to...

and also pay attention to his conversation with Mr. Seo.

Yes, sir.

I didn't find anything.

What files are you looking for though?

Are you sure you searched thoroughly?

You still found nothing?

The prosecution already ransacked the place,

and there was nothing that looked like a report.

If you tell me what it's about...

What time is it?

It's 10:30pm.

- Here's Mr. Kim's phone. - Right.

Give me that.

The chairman said...

that even though you trust nobody,

you still rely on me in a certain way.

Is that what you think as well?

Your death has been pushed back one day.

Tomorrow night, you'll be murdered once again.

At unit 609 of a studio apartment in Yeoksam-dong,

you will be found dead.

Save yourself.

(Han Ae Ri)

Han Ae Ri?

Hand it over!

(Han Ae Ri)

The call cannot be connected. You'll be transferred to voicemail.

I asked if that's how you think as well.

You punk. Have you gone crazy?

The call cannot be connected. You'll be transferred to voicemail.

(10:34pm, September 24, Thursday)

What is the meaning of this? Seo Do Kyun,

who do you think you are?

(Kairos)

You've wronged an innocent and told me to take care of it!

Is this what you call trust?

How much more do I need to be disappointed in you?

My mom disappeared right after you had met with her.

Give me a minute!

I don't want to meet a useless death...

like your father did.

Don't you dare touch my daughter.

She knows nothing!

He's the man who chased me from Kim Jin Ho's place.

You didn't do it single handedly.

What's your relationship with my secretary, Lee Taek Gyu?

Ms. Kwak Song Ja? I'm from Yujung Constructions.

If you tell me the truth, I will help you.

I swear on Da Bin's life.