All language subtitles for In Water

How's it going?

There are so many sea snails here!

Really?

Take some back.

In the Water.

Producer, screenwriter, director,
cinematographer, editor, composer:
Hong Sang-soo

It's locked.

- Did you lock the door?
- I locked it on the way out.

We'll go in from here.

You eat them all.

No, we'll split it.

Why did you cut it? You ate it.

I'll cut it.

This is
way too much for one person.

Then let's split it.

- Cut it out
- Let's eat

I like Coke way too much.

I can drink
the whole bottle in a day

There's no one here.

- It's quiet, isn't it?
- Yes, it is.

Do you like it here?

It's not bad.

But look around a little more.

This is a beautiful wall.

These black stones..

Yes, it's beautiful.

There are many stones here.

This is how they build these walls

Right

Stone Island

Stone Island!

- Stone Island?
- Yes

- Very nice
- Yes, it's quiet nice

This is the best place

It's nice here.

Can you step over there?

Here?

- Take a step back
- Good

Very good

- Do you want me to hold it for you?
- No, it's okay.

- Very good
- Good

Can you walk for a while?
Go there and come back.

Okay, good

Can we do it again?
A few more times.

- Sorry
- No problem

What are you doing?

Just want to see
if she and the alley match.

Is it still okay?

Yeah, I think it's great

It's perfect.
Not too beautiful.

Very good.

This is a beautiful flower.

Don't you think so?

Indeed.

The flower's in full bloom.

Hm.

What's it called?

Is it rapeseed?

That's right.

It's so beautiful.

Yes, it's beautiful.

The yellow is very nice,
not too gorgeous.

- Isn't it?
- Yes, it is.

- It's beautiful, isn't it?
- That's so cute.

Did you come up with anything?

Why are you staring at me?

I'm just thinking.

I'm wondering
if Namhee and the alley go together.

Should be fine.

Anyway, Namhee and this space
is all I have to work with.

Looks good. Not too pretty.

It's fun to walk around here.

You think so?

Very nice.

Let's go somewhere else.

Ok.

Does it taste good?

It's good. Delicious.

I'm glad.

First I ate pizza,
and now I'm eating bread.

I miss rice.

Really?

Or is it instant noodles?

- It must be great if you eat it now
- It is.

Sorry

I thought we might be busy,
so I bought sandwiches.

We had rice for dinner.

- Sandwiches are good.
- Really?

It's really delicious. I'm very happy.

After eating
greasy food twice in a row

I need a meal of rice.

Okay

No problem

I wish I could buy you guys
something nice here.

But I don't have enough money.

So I can't treat you
to anything special.

Sorry

I just want to eat a meal of rice
without being too fancy

I spent all the money I earned
from my part-time job

Yes, it can take up to a week here.
It can be expensive.

Hm.

It's about $3,000,
I'd estimate that much.

We may only be able to eat these

But we all have our own sleeping room

So let's do our best

Try to understand. Money is tight.

I understand.
Where did you get the money?

Hmm.

I've spent all my savings

Thank you.

Thank you for what?
I should be thanking.

It's great that you're here.

Still, I'm thankful

Buying us meals and snacks

Thanks

Have you two always been this close?
How long has it been?

I'm not sure it counts as close

But we get along well, don't we?

I always respected him as my senior.

- I see.
- Hm.

I never knew you two
had such a good relationship

He's so shy.

At school,
he barely played with anyone.

So how does he know people like you?

He didn't even tell me.
Can you believe that?

We're very close, aren't we?

Hm. Yes.

You agreed to be in his movie
and came all the way here.

Just now she was
very obedient to your instructions

I was really surprised.

She's really good to you, really.

Thank you. It's nothing.

I mean it!

Thank you

If I make a movie in the future,
maybe you can...

Of course!

That would be great.

- Really?
- Really. Call me.

Then I'll really hit it.
- Great.

As long as it fits my schedule

I'm really happy to meet you. It's great!

Yes.

Are you cold?

A little.

Oh, really?

It's very windy here.

After eating a sandwich and cold milk,
it's even colder.

Yes.

Can I ask a question?

What made you decide
to direct a film so suddenly?

I'm curious.

You have always insisted
on acting rather than directing.

I'm curious, too.

Spend $3,000 of your own money.

It's for the honor.

Honor?

What do you mean with Honor?

I want the honor.
That's what I want.

Although I'm not sure I can get it.

So that's it.

Doesn't everyone want it?
It's either money or honor.

I feel the same way.

I'm not the kind of person
who makes movies to make money.

I did not have
the skills to do so either.

I just want to get the credit.

Through acting or directing.

Appreciation.

I get scared easily
and that's why I can't act anymore.

I think I should continue
to work hard on my acting.

So many things I was afraid to try...

I want to do something for myself
before it's too late.

I'm curious how it will turn out

I want to know
if I still have creativity in me.

Okay, I understand.

I envy you.

You've made a lot of films.

But I am now no longer shooting

I think you did a great job.

Really? Thank you

You work for
a film company now, don't you?

That's just work.

To make a film, I need to give up
everything else and focus on it.

Even so,
it may not turn out well

I need money now.

You have more talent than you think

Don't doubt yourself so much.

You really have a gift.

Oh, thank you.

Hi there

Hello.

- I'm changing towels.
- Okay.

I don't see anyone else.

They went to the supermarket.

Supermarket? Yes.

What to buy?

- Just get some ramen.
- Ramen noodles?

How about some kimchi?

It's delicious.
I'll give you some.

- Thank you.
- You're welcome.

Tell me

How much does it cost for
one person to rent a room?

- Live alone?
- Yes

- Are you considering living here?
- Yes

About... $5000 per year?

It's not a rental,
it's a permanent residence.

- Want to buy?
- Yes.

So it might cost $100,000 or $150,000?

- Thank you.
- Alright.

- Leave this door open during the day.
- Hmm.

What took you so long?

Hmmm.

We took a walk
and did a lot of shopping.

It took so long to buy ramen.

We also bought a lot of snacks.

Really?

Your card.

Hmmm.

Have you written anything yet?

Yes.

You stay up late at night?
I heard your voice.

Are you not asleep? Did you hear that?

Yes.

When does the shooting start?
Today or tomorrow?

I don't know.
I need to think about it.

How many days
are we staying? A whole week?

Yes, approximately.

Don't you use the actress idea?
I kind of liked it.

No, after I came here,
I'm not interested.

What's the idea?
I haven't heard it yet.

He has a story
about an actress in his head.

Really? What's the story?

Nothing.
It just came to me one day.

I'll figure it out.

Sure. Keep thinking about it.

But I like that idea. It's good.

Why didn't you tell me?

Because there was
no decision at that time.

Felt very dead and dull.

Like copying other movies.

I don't want that.

What's the point?

Of course,
I thought about it a little more.

So we're not shooting today?

Most probably not,

But maybe we can walk around

Ok?

We've seen it all here.
Maybe we can go somewhere else?

Where to?

I don't know, I'll think about it.

I'll go take a shower then.

- Okay.
- Good.

I better have a cup of coffee.

I'll have a smoke.

You want to smoke? I'll leave them here.

But you don't smoke, right?

I think it will be very good

It helps me.

I want to smoke, too

- Let's wait for the coffee
- Yes

Shall we go now?

Let's stay a little longer.

Just for a minute.

- Is it cold?
- Yes,

The wind is quite strong.

Yes, the wind is cold.

The wind is indeed quite strong.

On the beach, even more so.

And the place is also very high.

It's cold, isn't it?

Hmmm.

That was a great stretch
you did this morning.

I saw you.

You've seen it?

Yeah, it's not something
everyone does.

I do stretching exercises every day.
I need to.

My back is not good

Really?

You did a great job
from start to finish.

If I don't do it, my back hurts.

I'll never be able
to sleep on the floor.

Is that why
you need a room with a bed?

Yes, Sungmo lets me stay there.

Sorry about the best room.

You are an actress.
You have every right to be in this room.

I used to practice taekwondo.

Really?

Yes.

They do this in Taekwondo...
Stretching exercises.

I learned it at that time.

How high is your rank?

Third degree black belt.

Three degrees?

Really?

That's the highest level
I've ever reached.

I would love to
see you kick or something.

I can't do it anymore.
It's been too long.

This way.

Even so, I'd like to see it.

Wow!

Is that enough?

- That's great.
- Anyone seen this?

You did great!

But now it's enough?

You're really good.

Wow!

I'm going to go
down there for a minute.

- Down there?
- Wait for me.

Really?

Shall I go with you?

No, no need. Wait here.

Okay.

Excuse me

Excuse me, please.

If you don't mind,
I'd like to ask you something.

Hello.

Hi.

What would you like to ask?

I saw you working here from above.

I'm curious how you came to do this

I'm just cleaning up the trash.

I see.

I'd like to know
why you are doing that.

Because there's too much garbage here,
among the rocks.

Someone should clean it up.

Garbage among the stones?

All full of
cigarette butts and garbage.

All kinds of trash.

You're right.

It's a lot, indeed.

Is that all you wanted to ask?

Do you do this every day?
How often?

Not very often,
maybe twice a week?

Come by,
if you have time for a walk.

I live nearby.

That's great!

You are great!

I'm just cleaning up.

You're really good.

It's not easy
to do this kind of thing.

I'm not doing this to get praise,
but thank you.

Okay

So can I continue cleaning now?

Of course. Thank you.

Why are you walking so fast?

There are
a lot of restaurants here, right?

- You can see it everywhere.
- Yes.

Are you guys hungry?

Want to buy some sashimi?

Sashimi?

That's good. I like sashimi.

How about
buying some on the way home?

Good idea.

On the beach,
we should eat raw fish!

You're right.

How about buying it
and eat it in the room?

- Good.
- That's better.

It would be nice
if it was just us.

Finally, sashimi!

Do you like it too?

Of course, I like it.

- Great!
- Yes.

I can't drink shōchū,
but it's really good with raw fish.

They really go well together

They do match, don't they?

You want me to hold it?

Drink from my cup.

I'll drink my own.

- Why all of a sudden?
- You're not drinking?

Okay, I'll just try.

I like that tradition, you know.

I want us to try it together.

We should drink it normally,
it is more comfortable.

Cheers.

- Cheers!
- Cheers!

Did you also hear
strange noises late last night?

- What?
- Strange noises?

I woke up to go to the bathroom.

And I was walking towards the kitchen
when someone yelled behind me:

"Pull yourself together!"

Really?

Really?

Didn't you hear?

No.

The voice came from right here,
"Pull yourself together!"

It wasn't one of you?

Really? "Pull yourself together"?

Yes, someone shouted
at the top of their lungs.

It came from over there.

Really? That's strange.

I forgot
to ask you guys this morning.

You didn't ask, did you?

Then I thought
maybe it was a dream?

But no, I must have heard it.

I turned the corner, went to
the bathroom, and then I heard it again.

"Pull yourself together!"

"Pull yourself together!"
Like this?

No, the sound was much louder!

It's weird, isn't it?

Not one of you?

Pull yourself together...

I couldn't hear whose voice it was,
it's been too loud.

One of us?

Not you?

Me?

Why would I
shout loudly in the night?

But you snore too loud,
even in my room I can hear it.

You sound like a tank.

Did you hear that?

I do snore. I get it...

I thought it was one of you.

It's really too loud.

I have absolutely no idea.

People usually don't
talk so loudly in their sleep.

I was so shocked,
I thought it was directed at me.

You heard it right here?

Not a dream?

Of course, it's not a dream.

The strangest thoughts
came to my mind.

In that brief moment

I thought one of you knew
all my sins and shouted at me

Scary.

Do you want more?

I think
I have committed many sins.

At that moment,
I was really anxious.

I was too scared.

But then I suddenly felt guilty.

It was really disturbing.

What's going on? It's so strange.

Really loud.

- Really?
- Really?

- It's weird, isn't it?
- Yeah.

What are you doing?

Check out some stuff.

I'm glad
Sungmo's in a better mood.

Now that he's made up his mind,
there's no more frustration.

You're right.

But there's no script
for tomorrow's shoot.

I'm a little worried
about how things will turn out.

He said it was too easy,
no need to write.

I'm really curious

He should at least
tell us something.

If he wants to
start shooting tomorrow.

Feels interesting.

Why did you decide
to help him shoot this?

I've said it before,
but I think I believe in him.

His personality?

Yeah,
that's why I'm helping him.

That's very kind of you.

Going for a walk on the beach?

Okay, good.

Let's go.
We should go check it out.

Good.

But since yesterday,
the weather can be terrible at night.

Are you scared?

Yes, a little.

I'm here. Don't worry.

Sure.

And you also know taekwondo.

Kick!

How can I fight with ghosts
using Taekwondo?

You can't beat a ghost?

No, that's not possible.

Do you believe in ghosts?

I don't know,
but I'd like to see one someday.

What? Why?

Then I can know with certainty
whether they exist or not.

Once I'll see a ghost,
I'm sure of that.

You mean that?

I believe there is
a world that we cannot see.

I need to see it for myself.

So,
at least one thing is certain.

That's good.

Come out, you ghosts!

I'll head-butt them.

So your plan is
to head-butt them?

Sure, with my head,
I'll kill them all.

Hi.

What's up? Long time no see.

Yes, long time no see.

Is it okay to talk?

Are you currently abroad?

I am now in Malaysia.

But what happened?
Are you doing well?

Yes, thank you.

I have something to ask you.
Can I talk to you?

Sure, I'm having breakfast.

I have one request.

What is it?

I'm traveling now, making movies.

I've come up with an idea,
but I'd like to ask your permission.

You're making a movie?

Yes, I'm making a short film.

But I need your help.

What kind of help?

Remember the song
I wrote for you as a birthday present?

The one you wrote?

Right.

You sang the song,
accompanied by Jungwon.

Of course, I remember.

So you remember

I'd like to use that song,
if you don't mind.

Really? That song?

It was my birthday present.

Yes, I know.

I think I should ask for your
permission before using it.

Would you mind?

Use it. You wrote it.

Really?
Can I put your voice in there too?

No problem. It's a good song.

But it's sad.

You write very well,
and the lyrics are very good.

Right.

Thank you very much.

I'll put it to good use.

I'll do my best.

Hmm.

Good luck
with your movie. Take care.

Thank you. You take care too.

Of course, I wish you happiness.

- Have fun!
- Yes!

- Good. Let's do it.
- All right.

Start shooting.

Shall we begin?

Wait a minute.

Shall we start?
Just keep it fixed.

Then I will
let you out of the picture.

Okay, let's do it.

Hmm.

Cameras!

Action!

Cut!

Cut!

- Be careful.
- I will.

It's slippery here.
Walk carefully!

Better be careful.

Are you ready?

- I'll do whatever comes to my mind.
- Hmmm.

Just do it naturally

Okay.

Get started

- Let's shoot!
- Prepare.

Camera!

Camera ready.

Action!

Excuse me, if you don't mind...

What is it?

Do you mind if I ask a question?

What do you want to ask?

While I was sitting there,

I happened to see you at work.

I was curious.

That's it!

Stop! Stop!

It's best to keep your hood on.

Sorry, I'm a little hot!
It's hot with the hood on.

You didn't tell me. Sorry!

It's okay, I didn't tell you.

- I'll keep it on.
- Okay.

Let's do it again. Ready?

Shall we start?

Oh, and
you have to say it louder.

You can hardly be heard.

Okay, I'll speak louder!

- Let's get started.
- Ok!

Let's get started. Ready!

Cameras.

Cameras ready!

Action!

Excuse me

Do you mind if I ask a question?

What is it?

Sorry,
I was sitting up there earlier.

And happened
to see you at work.

I was suddenly a little curious.

What are you curious about?

Why do you want to do this?
I'm curious.

Me? What are you curious about?

You think it's weird
to pick up trash?

Not at all. I was impressed.

You rarely see this thing.

Really?

I'm just picking up trash
and cleaning up the place.

- Because I live nearby.
- I Understand.

I forgot my lines.

Sorry.

- Let's do it again.
- Yes

- We can leave right now.
- Or should we take a look?

Happy with the progress so far?

Hmm.

But I was wondering..

Maybe we should shoot again?

Is it going to be difficult?

No, I just
want to know what you think.

I think we should know.

I'm sorry.

- Let's do it again.
- Okay.

My thoughts...

It's a little blurry, so I was going
to tell you about it as I shot it.

But to explain it is because of

the people up there,
the visitors.

I wanted to
shoot them for a long time.

Then we shoot the woman below
who's cleaning up the garbage alone.

Hm.

Tourists having fun
in their own world.

And that woman
picking up trash by herself.

I saw that and the emotions hit me,
so I went down and interviewed her.

- You want to show the contrast?
- That's right.

The people above are distracted.

They get caught up
in the illusion of life.

And at
the bottom of the cliff a woman.

Cleaning the by-products
floating downstream,

without any return.

So the person
caught in the middle of them

sees the woman,
feels very touched and comes down.

He wants to spend time with her.

After seeing her up close,
he likes her even more.

The woman
who cleans up the by-products.

That's very good.

Yes.

But the man
does not want to go up again.

After meeting her,
he wants to stay with her.

So he starts following her.

She might be annoyed.

But he follows her closely.

At first, the woman
is very friendly to him.

But after that, she becomes
more and more distant.

Later, she becomes
completely indifferent to him.

So he can't
follow her around anymore.

He's left alone,
watching the woman disappear.

Now he can't go back up.

But he can't follow her either.

So he goes to the beach.

I get it.

It all makes sense.

I don't know.

When this man walked
into the sea, he was trying to die.

Really?

Actually, I do feel that way.

I've never asked to be born.

I have to fight
to get things done.

People can only live once.

But I don't know
why life has to be so hard.

I have written
some music about this.

Really? Music?

It's a song I wrote.

But I wanted
to use it in a movie.

When I walk into the sea,
I'll play it by the camera.

Mixing with the sound of the waves

Do you have music now?

Yes, it's on my phone.

We can play it on the speakers

- Sounds good.
- It is!

Let's finish it properly

Hmm.

Anyway,
I want to finish shooting today.

Do you have a hangover?

No, I'm perfectly fine.

- I have a headache.
- Really?

Let's do our best.

- Let's do what we can
- Hmmm.

- We have to shoot well.
- I'd like to.

Thank you.

Action!

Are you ready?

Hm.

Let's start!

Camera!

"Do you know the man
from a distant land?"

"He swam into
the depths of the sea"

"He never really knew love."

"Instead he's watching
his beautiful heart go bad."

"For being lonely
for such a long time"

"Instead he's watching
his beautiful heart go bad."

"For being lonely
for such a long time"

"Do you know such a person
who swims into the depths of the sea?"

Produced, written, directed, photographed,
edited, composed by Hong Sang-soo.