Original subtitles

"Happy birthday to me!"

"Happy birthday to me!"

"Happy birthday, dear Ki-jung!"

"Happy birthday to me!"

Now, make a wish.

And blow out the candles.

Why are you here?

Is this how you treat your husband you haven't seen in five years?

We're no longer husband and wife. So, just leave.

Here, take this.

Hurry up and open the door!

Do I have to call the cops to make you leave?

Bloody witch! Hey!

Ki-jung!

Hey, sweetie. It's Daddy!

It's your birthday today, right?

Ki-jung...!

It's me, Daddy!

Ki-jung, it's Daddy.

Daddy has a present for you!

Ki-jung... it's Daddy.

You're such a big girl now.

Ki-jung...?

Ki-jung...!

Ouch! Bloody hell...

Bloody dirtbag.

Hell! You friggin' skank!

Open the friggin' door now! Bloody witch!

Hell!

Is he really my daddy?

—What do you think? —It's beautiful!

—You think so? —Yes.

What happened to your finger?

I hurt myself because you were late.

Oh, you're such a klutz.

We could have done it later. There's no rush.

And when would that be?

It's always like this.

I'm the only one fussing over everything...

because you're always busy with work.

There you go again.

All right, I'm sorry.

This painting is awesome! It looks just like paradise.

Hell, it was supposed to be a light burglary sentence...

yet I was stuck in prison for so many friggin' years.

How is this even fair?

Hell. Those who have everything are always exploiting those without!

What has this bloody country ever done for me?

It should at least provide me with the means to feed myself.

Am I wrong?

I only did what I did to buy some friggin' diapers...

and they threw me in the slammer for five friggin' years.

My bloody witch of a wife sent the friggin' divorce papers to prison.

Bloody hell. How could that schmuck cut into my lane like that!

Mister!

Stop the car!

Learn to drive properly, you bloody lunatic!

Just my luck!

I had a really weird dream earlier on.

I dreamt of a guy who was weeping.

Over me, it seemed.

I couldn't recognise the guy at first.

But when I took a closer look, it was actually you.

When I looked again, you had turned into a child.

I called out to you but you wouldn't acknowledge me.

I said, I called out to you but you wouldn't acknowledge me.

Could you sit back? I can't see.

Do I annoy you?

What's the matter now?

Pull over.

All right. It's my fault. I'm sorry.

What are you apologising for?

Let's not do this.

Fine, let me out.

I said, pull over.

Yoo-shin, do you have to do this now?

—Can we do this later... —Why does it always have to be later?

I said, let me out right now.

Hey...!

What the hell do you think you're doing?

Okay, fine!

Come on, answer your phone, for heaven's sake.

Bloody jerk!

Go to hell!

This is it!

It's really over between us.

Where did she go?

Yoo-shin!

Kang Yoo-shin!

This is nuts...

Yoo-shin!

Yoo-shin!

Yoo-shin!

Yoo-shin!

No...

Honey! No, it can't be...

We've checked all highway CCTVs on the day of the incident.

There's something I don't understand.

Even if you had a fight...

how could you just leave her behind in the middle of nowhere?

Did you know that Kang Yoo-shin was six weeks pregnant?

What?

If I hadn't...

stop the car...

on the highway that day...

today would have been our wedding day.

Bloody schmuck! Look at me!

—How could you do this to Yoo-shin? —Please calm down, sir.

Bloody schmuck!

Bloody schmuck!

How could you...

How could you...

How could you do this...

to my little girl?

How could you...?

—Your coffee, sir. —Thank you.

Mummy, is Daddy not coming back?

You don't have a daddy!

—Have you heard from... —No. I already said no.

I haven't seen him. Please stop coming around.

Bang!

Hearing his name alone gives me the chills.

So please stop bothering us.

Wait! If he ever calls, this is my number.

Please give me...

Excuse me?

Hi there, kiddo.

Do you remember me? You shot me with a loud "bang" yesterday.

Were you running an errand for your mother?

Wait a minute.

Here.

Have this with your mother, okay?

Well then, see you.

Hold on a second.

Sit down.

Is your daddy home?

In any case, this is my phone number.

Make sure you give this to your mother.

Okay?

All right, then. Go on in.

It's cold. See you.

Daddy?

Who are you?

Darn you, friggin' witch! Just shut the hell up!

Whose fault is it that I became like this?

How dare you treat me like that?

What are you doing?

Shin Ji-chul! Freeze!

Don't come any closer! Stay back...!

Calm down and put the knife down.

Stay the hell back...

Stay back! Stay where you are!

No, not Ki-jung.

Not my baby. Ki-jung!

Back off...! Hell, I said, back off!

Come any closer and I'll friggin' kill her!

Are you crazy? She's your own flesh and blood.

She's your daughter.

Now she's my kid?

—Ki-jung! —Shin Ji-chul!

Shin Ji-chul, drop your knife.

Ki-jung!

Detective Lee, the chief wants to see you.

The hospital called.

They said the mother died a moment ago.

This scum is denying everything.

And the kid doesn't remember anything.

What exactly happened?

—The kid... —Did the kid fire the shot?

I can't find the kid anywhere.

Yeah?

She's not here.

I can't find Mummy, mister. Do you know where she is?

No matter what happens, life has to go on.

Are you even human? You're a monster!

Give my child back to me, you monster!

Give me back my daughter...!

What are you guys doing? Take care of them!

Bring my daughter back!

Yoo-shin!

Go to hell, you friggin' scum!

I'll kill you!

I'll friggin' kill you!

Let me go...! Get out of my way!

Let me go....!

Let go me!

Why, you little...

"Ten years later"

"Ten years later"

Lee Jung-hyun, you're under arrest.

You're under arrest for never calling me.

Come on, Dad!

You should have come home during your vacation.

Where have you been?

Have you been tracking me again?

Why don't you hit every corner of this country while you're at it?

Do you have any idea how dangerous it is out there?

Don't wander off like that.

Isn't this a complete violation of my privacy?

I'm hungry. Let's go and have a nice lunch.

Wait, Dad. Uncuff me first.

Everyone's staring.

I don't have the keys with me.

I didn't bring them.

Fine, I'll eat it.

Hello? Yes, it's me.

Why? Have you found that son-of-a...

—I mean, that fellow? —No, we haven't.

I'm not calling about that.

What is it then? Do I have to be there?

Shin Ji-chul attempted suicide this morning.

Didn't you see the article, Chief?

Hello? Are you there?

Yes.

Got it.

I'm on my way back.

Jung-hyun, there's a situation at the station. I have to go.

—Enjoy your meal. —You have the key...?

Go straight home and don't wander around.

Okay?

Sheesh. What the heck?

I'm off.

Dad!

I need cash to pay the bill.

Okay, you may go now.

Go straight home.

My dearest love.

I waited but never saw sight of you.

And so I set off towards you.

From afar, towards where you are.

After an immeasurable wait, you began your journey towards me.

From afar, slowly, to where I am.

I make my way to you as I waited.

Through the door which others come and go...

my heart beats to every footstep.

I make my way to you as I waited.

From afar, slowly, to where you are. That's why I'm late.

"Nam Chul-woong"

Nice to meet you. Let's do our best together.

Do you have a girlfriend?

Of course.

Tell us about your first love, sir.

This poem is about a man waiting...

Come on, sir. It's the first day of school.

—Tell us about your first love. —Yes, please.

—First love... —First love...

My first love...

was ancient history. I can't remember.

—Let's get on with our lesson. —Oh come on, sir.

Who is the one...

I'm waiting for in this poem?

The girl who was late.

Care to take a guess?

What?

The one I'm waiting for is...

Kim Min-woo!

Hey! Shut up.

Bloody scum!

Grab him!

Detective Jo.

We got the schmuck, so take the day off.

Just today, mind you.

I'm off.

You can't be discharged yet.

Darn it.

Chief.

You arrested Shin Ji-chul.

Why are you so adverse to talking about him?

Even flattery wears thin.

Let's just help each other out.

—And why would I want to help a reporter? —Please help me out here.

How can I write an article about Shin Ji-chul without mentioning you?

I promise to make you look good.

Enough already.

Just one question.

Fine, just one. What do you want to know?

Shin Ji-chul has a daughter, doesn't he?

But she's gone without a trace. Don't you find that fishy?

You're right. Something doesn't smell right.

Right?

You should really take a shower once in a while, Miss Kim.

"Why were you born?"

"Why were you born..."

"into this dangerous world."

"Why were you born?"

Hey, wait for me!

Meet you at the dormitory later.

Mr Nam?

Mr Nam...?

Are you okay?

Yoo-shin...

Mr Nam.

Mr Nam?

Are you sure it's here?

If this is not it either, I'm just going to dump you here.

Please sober up!

Where is she?

No...

No... please don't!

"It took forever to get you home."

"Take this for your hangover. Yours, the late girl."

There are two types of assimilation in the Korean language.

Palatalisation and consonant assimilation.

Let's look at consonant assimilation first.

It is as it sounds. When you have two consonants, they will...

—My baby! —Give me back my daughter.

I'll kill you!

I'll friggin' kill you...!

—What's going on? —What's happening?

Go ahead and report me to the police. Or sue me.

It was my fault.

I won't do that.

Let's...

be friends instead.

Why was I removed from the promotion list?

There's nothing I can do about it. It's the top brass's decision.

What can a lowly superintendent like me do?

Were you jerking me around then?

I nabbed eight thieves this month and even took a bullet to the stomach!

Sure, you caught a lot of criminals.

But our boys are always getting hurt. Tongues are wagging.

The promotion candidate is on a hot streak.

He's hot.

He's helping the elderly who live alone...

volunteering in charities work and all kinds of other activities.

You're a much better detective, there's no doubt about it.

But he on TV and his popularity is through the roof.

That's why the top management wants to groom him.

I'm sure you understand how it is.

Miss Kim, it's me.

Hi, Chief Lee. You finally called.

Mister? We're here. Please wake up.

—Bloody scumbag! —What are you doing?

I'm sorry.

I'm so sorry. The booze got the better of me.

I didn't realise that we reached.

I'm sorry. How much is it?

Oh boy, I'm sorry.

What are you doing here?

There you are, my baby girl.

This is embarrassing! Get up now.

I got hungry while waiting for you.

Would you like to grab a bite? I'll treat you to anything you want.

It's too late for supper.

Is it that late already?

Is there anything you want? I'll buy it for you.

All the shops are closed at this hour.

—I see. —Stand up straight!

Thank you.

What? This is my daughter.

—First in her grade. She's pretty, right? —Come on, Dad!

All right, quit shoving me.

I'll go in by myself.

Dad, it's this way.

The bed is here.

Sweet dreams then.

Jung-hyun!

Where are you going?

I came all this way because I missed you.

I'm leaving.

Jung...

Come sit with me. Come on!

Good grief, can't you just sit with me?

This is nice.

Time sure passes fast.

My little girl is already a third year student.

Second year.

So...

are there any bullies in your school? Anyone bothering you?

There are no bullies these days.

—What about a boyfriend? —I don't have one.

Come on, you can be honest with me.

I'll teach you everything you need to know.

I really don't have one.

How's your homeroom teacher?

It's a male teacher?

Don't tell me you have a crush on him.

No way!

What was that look on your face then?

—My homeroom teacher... —Yes?

—Is a bit of a psychopath. —How so?

Did he pinch you or something?

No, the kids will definitely report him if he does that.

Of course, they will.

There's something odd about him.

How should I put it?

It's as if he has a dark past.

But he's all right.

Everything's fine.

So he has a hidden past.

I see...

"Adopted at six, raised by single father"

You're first in class again.

What is it that you want to be? Why are you working so hard?

A judge? A doctor?

Or a professor?

Everything.

You have good grades.

Great social skills and a good personality.

And good looks too.

I was just kidding.

Why are you working so hard?

What are you afraid of?

Well... I just want to see how far I can go.

The truth is...

I can't get by...

if I don't keep myself occupied.

Was it your dream to become a teacher?

No.

My dream was to marry a pretty girl and live happily ever after.

It's unexpectedly simple.

So why didn't you get married?

Wouldn't it be great if everything works out the way we want it to?

But that's not the way our world works.

Is that why...

you attempted suicide?

It's okay.

We all have our own burdens.

Sir, why are you staring at me?

You look exactly like him.

What?

You look exactly like someone I know.

What are you doing?

Come on. We're friends, aren't we? I'll just have one drink.

Mr Nam?

There's someone I like.

He's...

really handsome with pretty eyes.

And he's popular too.

He has big manly hands...

and a nice sharp nose.

He's a really nice guy.

So, what I would like to ask is...

how do guys feel about girls who make the first move?

"Flying high in the blue sky."

"Riding on a magic carpet!"

"Flying through the blue world."

"The two of us together!"

Yoo-shin!

Yoo-shin!

Yoo-shin!

Yoo-shin!

Hang in there.

No matter what happens, life has to go on.

Come over here, dear.

Look at that.

I thought this tree was dead, but a flower blossomed.

You're right. It's amazing.

It's pretty, isn't it?

Yes, it is.

Mummy will give you plenty of water, so grow tall and reach the sky.

You're so warm.

You too.

Look! It's a butterfly!

Is it you, Chul-woong?

Do you dance?

Dance?

We've been going for dance classes.

Sport dance at a community centre.

I couldn't understand the appeal. But it turned out to be quite fun.

He's a late bloomer.

There's nothing wrong with that. I think it's lovely.

—Right, Chul-woong? —Of course!

You should move on with your life as well.

We're doing our best to move on. You should do the same.

Meet a girl and get married.

If that's too hard for you...

settle things here, move away and start anew.

Even we have moved on. It's time you stop mourning.

You weren't even married.

It's all my fault.

Shall we go somewhere else instead?

No, it's okay. I'm fine with queuing.

The food here must be really good.

You can really take spice.

I love spicy food.

"... the first in line to be executed are serial killer Shin Ji-chul and five others."

"Shin was a taxi driver who was given the death penalty..."

"for brutally killing his passengers in Seoul and Gyeonggi-do back in 2004."

"The reason cited for carrying out capital punishment..."

"ten years after its ruling was to ensure public safety..."

"and to deter similar crimes in the future."

Don't let him get away!

Bloody dirtbag!

Don't let him get away!

Who the hell is this?

Who the heck is this? I'm friggin' busy right now!

Who?

Jung-hyun's teacher?

Hi, are you Jung-hyun's teacher?

I'm sorry, I should have come to see you earlier.

I'm her father. Nice to meet you.

You look familiar...

Don't you recognise me?

The Kang Yoo-shin case.

Mr Nam Chul-woong.

You know, don't you?

You mean the fact that Jung-hyun is Shin Ji-chul's daughter?

Bloody schmuck.

Stay away from her!

Or I'll kill you!

Why? Are you afraid that I might kill her?

Jung-hyun doesn't know anything.

She's innocent.

Let go of me!

What about Yoo-shin?

What did she do wrong to deserve this?

Why did he have to do that to her?

Don't you know? Shall I tell you then?

Because you abandoned her on the highway, that's why.

What do you know?

What the hell do you know?

The person you can't forgive...

is neither Shin Ji-chul nor Jung-hyun.

It's yourself.

You crazy son-of-a-gun!

Go to hell!

Actually...

I thought about hurting Jung-hyun.

I wanted Shin Ji-chul to have a taste of his own medicine.

Mr Nam.

Shin Ji-chul will be executed soon.

Yes, I know that.

There's nothing more I can do.

Yeah.

It's all over now.

I wanted to get it all out before I leave.

And I thought of you.

It feels good to get it out of my system.

—What happened? —We don't know what's going on.

He was ready to take off.

Settled his affairs and even bought a plane ticket.

Should I put a travel ban on him?

No, that's not necessary.

No, it's okay. Just let him be.

We may not be able to catch him if he goes off the radar.

I know, it's fine.

Just let him disappear forever.

Who's going to disappear forever?

Where the heck did it go?

I must have left it there...

Excuse me for a moment, Miss Kim.

Have you forgotten to tell me something?

Shin Ji-chul has refused all visitations.

His kid is missing.

So out of the three who were there that day...

no, I mean four, including the wife who was killed...

you're the only witness. How can you not know anything?

Why do you keep bringing it up?

Enough already.

Because the story doesn't add up.

See? I saw it in your eyes. My hunch is right.

Chief, have you heard?

There's a rumour that Shin Ji-chul's kid is now in juvenile detention.

I guess the apple doesn't fall far from the tree.

Where the hell did you hear such malicious rumours from?

This is odd.

Why are you so protective of her? What is it to you anyway?

You can write about Shin Ji-chul all you want.

Just leave me out of it. Do you hear me?

This is a warning.

You have a daughter, don't you?

Miss Kim.

I'm telling you to drop it.

Attention!

Come on, run! Run!

Chul-woong must have been here again.

"Please take care."

"Relationship: Victim's parents"

We'll just go if he rejects our visitation.

I'm sorry, dear.

I have been...

lying to you.

Dear...

I'm Yoo-shin's mother.

How can I ever move on?

How can I forget our little girl?

No, you can't.

No matter how much I pretend that I've moved on...

I lie in bed every night thinking of ways to kill that monster.

My days are numbered anyway.

I wanted to end this myself.

This is not enough to kill him.

I didn't intend for him to die painlessly.

I wanted him to feel the pain he has put us through.

But...

what do I tell Yoo-shin now when I meet her?

That I couldn't do anything for her?

I'm sorry.

I couldn't do anything.

For Yoo-shin or for you.

I'm the one who's sorry.

I'm sorry I'll be leaving you all alone.

I'm really sorry.

Let me come with you then.

Very well.

Shall we dance for one last time?

They are calling him an angel.

Good evening, Chief.

As you were.

Sir!

Sir!

I didn't know there's such a side to you.

What are you talking about?

Well played.

You're better at politics than I thought.

Here you go. The promotion's yours.

"Noble police officer raised murderer's daughter as his own"

That bloody witch!

Chief?

Jung-hyun...

"Missed calls: Dad"

Min-woo!

Where are you going?

What's wrong?

Is it true?

That's right! My father's a killer!

But so what?

Is that my fault?

Did I kill those people?

Hey, wake up.

I'm Jung-hyun's dad.

Have you seen her?

"Incoming call: Dad"

You're distancing yourself from me too?

Come in.

Let go of me!

What did you say?

He said his name was Nam Chul-woong.

Why the hell did you write that article?

I want to kill him.

That man.

He killed my mother.

Ki-jung!

Darn it!

Ki-jung...

Friggin' scumbag.

Go on, shoot me. You bloody copper!

Worthless scumbag. You don't deserve to live.

Go to hell, dirtbag.

Daddy!

Go to hell! You worthless piece of crap!

Mummy?

What's wrong, Mummy?

Mummy!

Mummy!

Mister.

My mummy's hurt. Please help her.

I got the wrong place. I'm sorry.

You should go and see your biological father for the last time.

Move it!

Detective Jo! If you track his location, let me know immediately.

Where?

We shall carry out your execution as per the Minister of Justice's order.

Any last words?

"Happy birthday, dear Ki-jung."

"Happy birthday to you."

"Happy birthday to you."

"Happy birthday to you."

"Happy birthday, dear Ki-jung."

"Happy birthday..."

Dad...

Good afternoon.

Dad?

Mr Nam.

You're finally awake?

Where are we?

The place of our judgment.

Our sins have deep roots.

But we take repentance too lightly.

Don't we?

This is the gun...

he used to kill your mother.

Jung-hyun...

Lower the gun.

An angel who raised a killer's child for ten years?

I had nothing to do with that article.

It was him. That son-of-a-gun.

Ten years ago, a man left his fiancée on the highway after a fight.

There was an ex-convict who just got out from prison.

He wanted to celebrate his kid's birthday but his ex-wife kicked him out.

And then...

that ex-convict ran into the fiancée.

Do you know what happened to her?

Her jaw was shattered beyond recognition.

If you were her fiancé...

what would you do?

Are you...

the fiancé?

I cannot forgive what he did.

But it's not my fault.

Someone has to be responsible for it.

Your father died without a shred of remorse.

So...

I must become a killer just like my dad?

Is that what you want?

No! You're not a killer's child.

You're my daughter.

No matter what your name is...

a killer's blood runs in you.

I didn't forget.

You killed my mother!

Do you know why I pretended not to remember?

I was afraid if you knew that I remember...

you would have killed me.

No...

No, it's not like that.

Then why did you take me in?

Why?

Yes.

I accidentally shot your mother and killed her.

You were hiding in the closet, shaking in fear...

and calling out for your mum...

I cannot forgive you.

Jung-hyun...

I'm sorry.

It doesn't matter why I took you in.

What matters is...

you're my daughter.

And...

And thank you.

Thank you...

for being my daughter.

Don't you want to get out of this hellish life?

End it here.

Don't make Jung-hyun do it. Please.

Kill me yourself.

Please let her go.

Please.

I'm begging you, you son-of-a-gun!

Kill him!

You're wrong, Mr Nam.

I'm not a killer.

But...

to you...

I'll never be anything more than a killer's child.

There's one way we can all rid ourselves of this pain.

Everything will be better with me gone.

Jung-hyun, no...!

Back off!

Now I know why I like you, Mr Nam.

We are so alike.

Our sins have deep roots.

But we take repentance too lightly.

Live your life well when I'm not around.

Jung-hyun...

If there's a next life...

please be my real dad.

—Jung-hyun! —No!

Jung-hyun!

I had a bad dream...

Yoo-shin.

Could you forgive me?

Jung-hyun, you must hang in there.

It's all my fault.

Please hang in there, Jung-hyun.

It's all my fault.

Please don't die, Jung-hyun.