All language subtitles for Lights and Shadows E07

[1 Year Later]

I'll give you 3 bucks.

Here.

Next.

5

What? $5? Look at this.

German velvet with Hong Kong brocade.

Precious contraband... smuggled in from Yosu.

And if it's not stored just-so I can't make any cash off of it.

- Take it or leave it.
- You're too much.

- Next.
- Fine. I'll take it.

[Sunday Seoul]

Jeez, would it kill you to knock?

What, now I have to knock?

Go somewhere. You going to sit around all day again?

What for? It's freezing.

Are you sick?

It's hard on men without money.

Here, it's not much, but don't sit around pouting.

Come on, Your Ladyship, when have you seen me pouting?

I don't know where you got it, but you keep it.

I'm fine, you.

Your Ladyship, just wait.

Once my ship comes in, you'll be living the good life.

I know, I know, the sooner the better.

Sundok.

Sundok.

Sundok!

Worthless! Chop-chop when I call you!

Coffee.

Well? Chop-chop.

We're out of coffee.

What good are you?

If we're out, tell the Yankee lady and get some more.

They won't until we pay our bill.

After all the years
I've worked with them?

Don't drink coffee.
It's beyond our means.

Yeah, right, like it's easy to break the habit?

They sell Yankee goods in the Namdaemun area.

Go get some coffee and lotion.

With what?

Hey-hey-hey!

Don't just stand there. Back to work.

Mean old coot.

You think you'd leave enough for three of us.

Or at least for your boy, if nothing else.

Now look at us.

The report you asked for.

Everything is set for Gungjeong tonight?

Yes.

See that everything runs smoothly.

What? Is there a problem?

I don't understand why you have to wine and dine them.

Sit down.

Sir.

Do you know what a HUMINT Team is?

No, sir.

It's one of the KCIA teams.

They collect intelligence from human sources.

We monitor bars for the President, even sewers if we must. That's loyalty.

Kim Hyeong-uk showed loyalty as head of the KCIA...

by manufacturing countless Reds.

Ambassador Lee Hu-rak's Japan reports were sent...

in time for the President's breakfast.

That's loyalty in thought and deed.

We hold positions in the Blue House now,

but it's not the end, it's the beginning.

To be loyal, one needs a weapon, so to speak.

I'm going to introduce you to Mr. Yun.

I want you to be thoroughly familiar...

with the film, stage, music and broadcast industries.

That's the weapon you'll offer in service to the President.

I trust you take my meaning?

Yes, sir.

Really?

So he said. Here's the
contract to prove it.

That's just like him, always an angle.

C'mon.

What now?

What now what? We do something. You heard them.

This story about risking their lives to entertain the troops for a contract?

It's a smear on show business, a smear. C'mon.

What is it with you? Why go against Mr. No?

- It's not like you.
- What's not?

You stick your neck out for nobody.

You know why. I'll stick it to him any way I can, for whatever reason.

I'm dying here and No Sangtaek has the Midas touch.

It fries my shorts.

Very mature.

Let's go.

More.

More, more.

That's it.

Good.

Nice.

More feeling.

That's it.

Tighter, tighter...

Okay, okay.

That's it.

Stop, stop.

What? Why stop us..?

What? I was in the groove.

Everybody out.

Huh?

What now? Here it comes...

Did you mess with one of our dancers?

Listen you you, "Mess with."
Potty mouth.

Did you or didn't you?

Sinja was begging for it. I did her a favor.

How many times have I told you, "Hands off the troupe"?

Yeah, well, we're consenting adults here, so what's it to you?

Keep this up and I won't work with you anymore.

I cancel the rehearsals and get a contract elsewhere.

You don't get it, do you?

You know how many offers I'm getting, cash in hand?

I only stick around out of loyalty. Good boy.

Think I can collect on his life insurance?

He's not wrong.

He's been getting lots of offers from other shows.

Put up with him, at least till his show opens.

Actors, I swear.

Shin Jonggu, sir.

What's he want?

He wouldn't say. He's got cronies with him.

What's that about, huh?

You've got plenty. Why pick on these poor kids?

You should know, a deal's a deal. You going to be a welcher your whole life?

You promised them a record deal if they went to Vietnam.

True.

Why are you welching?

You two, speak up.

We were told that we'd be performing way behind the lines.

We were right at the front.

The Viet Cong bombed a performance. People were killed.

Hear that?

Fact is, they did their part.

Now you going to hold up your end?

How can a bigwig like you welch on his deals, huh?

Fair enough. That's their problem, not yours.

What's it to you?

You didn't know? They're
with our troupe.

Oh, since when were you so solicitous?

Look, you have a problem, don't come to me, go to Yang Taesong.

Come again?

Taesong didn't send me my cut from Vietnam, not a penny.

He pocketed the bankroll for your record deal.

I'd love to help you out...

but kids like you are a dime a dozen, got that?

Where's Taesong now?

He disappeared in Vietnam.

What?

Suckers, the pair of you.

We had no idea what Taesong was up to.

Sorry.

This is what you get for sticking with Taesong.

He's bad news. Scrape him off.

Did he die in Vietnam?

We don't know.

We're sorry for all the trouble.

Um, Mr. Shin.

Wha-a-at?

Is there another Bitnara Show coming up?

We don't have many members and no bookings.

We couldn't go on even if we had a gig.

You two get on with your lives.

We'll see you again.

What do we do now?

At least you can work at the salon with Gyongsuk.

Maybe I'll be a seamstress in the low-rent district.

Not at our age. You have to spend years at it just to get by.

True.

Jonghye.

Yes?

You want a job?

Yes. Anything, anything at all.

Me?

We'll start with Jonghye.

Those the only clothes you have?

Why?

Plaids? What is this, drapes?

You think we're making off-the-rack clothes here? Do you?

Sorry.

I had such high expectations and look at you.

Miran, fix it.

Sir, someone to see you.

What is it now?

What is it ever? Same old thing.

She needs gussying up.

My salon's in the top 1%...

and you're the only one that comes asking for ready-to-wear.

Not that you ever pay.

You know I'm good for it. I'll make it up to you.

- The look?
- Gungjeong.

- Miss Kang.
- Sir.

- That two-piece you made yesterday.
- Sir.

- This way.
- Thanks.

That woman... Why does the boss give her an outfit like it's off-the-rack?

Childhood friends.

And the girl in the outfit?

You know where the Gungjeong area is?

-Nope.
-Just as well. Get back to work.

What's this job?

Just to sing a song or two. It's not difficult, don't worry.

Do well and you'll never worry about money again.

Just be where I tell you at 7pm. Someone will collect you.

Okay.

Help the needy.

Help the needy. Thank you.

Help the needy.

Help the needy.

Help the needy. Thank you.

- Lee Jonghye?
- Yes.

- This way.
- All right.

Kitae!

Where have you been?

I missed my bus.

Pssh, hick.

Like you're Mr. Seoul Sophisticate now?

Whoa, Seoul at Christmas, huh?

- Yeah, freezing at Christmas, c'mon.
- Right.

Cheers.

How's Sunyang?

Same ole, same ole. Dull, duller, dullest.

Ah, here's something, Mr. Jo has taken over the Sunyang Theater.

Myongguk?

Yeah. The bank put him on salary when they foreclosed on your house.

But I don't know... taking over the theater isn't exactly loyal, is it.

He's got to earn a living.

He doesn't call, huh?

Hm.

Oh, did you hear that Suhyok followed Jang Cholhwan up to Seoul?

No.

Then I've got news for you.

Assemblyman Jang is at the Blue House. So is Suhyok.

He's come a long way from Sunyang.

Good for him.

What about you?

What about me?

The old Kitae that used to drop ten bucks a pop at the House of Clouds...

can't get a job that pays $10 a month now.

What else is there to say?

I'll try anything at this point, but it's no use.

How are you living?

My mom has been pawning things.

But I think the closet is pretty much empty.

Call Suhyok. If you need a backer, I mean, the Blue House.

You don't use friends that way, it's embarrassing.

Enough of that,
we just got back together.

I'm never so broke I can't buy my friend a drink.

So, where to now?

How about a nightclub?

Dongchol, I can't afford that.

I know a great rib joint. Let's eat and knock back a few.

- I'll pay.
- With what?

It's been forever, you think I didn't come prepared?

It's on me, so don't worry.

Nightclub, here we come. Woohoo!

Hey...

Heh.

Nice turn out. Go get 'em.

Not me. I'll just have a drink.

Is that any way for Sunyang's #1 player to talk?

Can't you see they're waiting?

Well, we can't disappoint the ladies.

You've got your reputation... that didn't take long, heh...

That's what I'm talking about. Just like the old days.

Talk is about all I can afford.

- Here.
- Sure.

Pardon me. Someone's asking for you.

- Who?
- See for yourself.

- Been a while.
- It sure has.

Stand up.

They'll do.

Sir.

Everyone but her.

This way.

Um, why not me? I can do it, please.

Wait.

You're friend left this.

Yu Chaeyong's crushing on you. Good luck. Fighting.

What?

Nothing. He says something came up.

But what are you doing here alone?

I'm not. Have you been well?

Sorta--ish.

You were interested in show business. How's that going?

Interest, yes, capital, no.

We lost everything.

I was right about you. Interesting.

Me?

Losing everything and laughing it off.

Well, crying won't bring it back.

Maybe you didn't lose everything. Show business seems to suit you.

Mr. Ko of Hanchang Trading is here. Shall we?

No, thanks.

That puts me on the spot, and if Mr. No finds out--

I said no.

Tell him, "No, thanks."

If that's about me, I can go.

No, I just don't want to.

- A toast.
- Sure.

Hey, Chaeyong, do as you're told.

"No, thanks?"... Who's this putz?

He queering my pitch, is that it?

You... out.

You, putz, you deaf?

- Mr. Ko!
- Mommy!

Sorry 'bout that.

Mr. Kang.

Let's get a drink.

It's nearly curfew.

That's okay.

Shall we?

Where?

I'll take you home.

- Excuse me.
- Yes.

Why was I left out?

You know what the girls were for?

Sure. To sing and such.

You may not remember, but we've met before.

About a year ago, with the head of my troupe.

I remember.

Then you know, I'm a singer. I can--

It wasn't that kind of place.

I don't know how you got there...

but don't come back.

Curfew, sir. Your identification.

Let them pass.

Here. For your trouble.

I can't take that. I didn't earn it.

Thanks for the ride.

It's past curfew, how did you get home?

I got a ride.

Where did you get this outfit? It's gorgeous.

What did you do? Did you do anything?

They didn't need me, so nothing.

I'm heading to bed. I'm tired.

It wasn't that kind of place.

I don't know how you got there...

but don't come back.

Sorry to keep you waiting. I like to scrub
off the mask when I get home.

Makeup is a mask?

It is for me. I can't be seen without my mask on.

But don't get the wrong idea.

You live alone?

With the help.

No family?

They disowned me the moment I went on the stage.

Even though you're a star?

To my folks I'm still just a showgirl.

But enough of that.

Have you ever see Marilyn Monroe's film, "There's No Business Like Show Business?"

Yeah, sure.

That's me. There really is no business like show business.

You're the same, I think. What does money matter if you're committed?

Give it a shot.

- Dongchol.
- Yes?

What should I do? My heart won't stop beating.

First time I've ever felt like this.

I've got to stay in show business.

- Mine.
- Mine.

Mine, mine, mine.

Gimme...

Okay, okay, again. I'll start.

Enough.

They stink. Get someone else.

Wait, Songwon, want to see our other bits?

We've got lots of material.

Vaudeville in this day and age?

I've put everything in this show. Money, reputation, everything.

I won't let you ruin it.

Songwon, we go way back. You can't do us this way.

Give us another shot.

Sir.

Songwon's running this show.

He's the one to talk to, not me. Get out.

Choi Songwon, is this any way to act?

You're riding high now, but you'll fall again, count on it.

Just wait until the tables are turned. Come on.

Just wait.

I'm shaking.

What was that?

Hm? Nothing.

Chaeyong, my show's coming up. Want to be a special guest?

Of course. Anything to help a friend.

Clear my schedule.

Chaeyong, a word.

What?

You really don't know?

If this is about Mr. Ko, forget it.

I really hate that guy.

What do your feelings have to do with anything?

This is business, business.

They spend lots of sponsorship dollars with us.

It doesn't matter. He's gross and that's that.

Chaeyong, just see him a few more times.

He's in management now, but he'll be chairman someday.

Do you know what a freak and a perv he is?

I'll stop singing before I see him again.

Why were you with Kang Kitae?

I ran into him. It's nothing to worry about.

We can't have any more of this.

- Watch her every move.
- Sir.

Yes, sir?

The girls last night. One of them didn't come in. Why is that?

I sent her away.

Why?

She didn't compare to the other ladies.

You don't have much of an eye for the ladies.

She was the tastiest one there.

Get her there next time.

Sir.

What's going on?

Hush, we're watching.

Hey, coffee.

In a minute.

Just Unbelievable.

Nuh-uh, over there.

Doesn't "Journey" tick you off?

Why should it?

Why? Thanks to that show, stages are closing, movie houses, everything.

I heard the theaters are empty when Journey is on.

The theaters just shut down so the staff can watch Journey, too.

Which makes Journey our enemy.

And you're sitting here blubbering?

- Hello.
- What brings you here?

- Here you are.
- What's that?

Oh..! Nothing.

He doesn't know about our little arrangement so don't let on.

All right.

So? It go okay?

- No.
- No?

They didn't use me.

- What? Why?
- I don't know.

Wait here.

I'm using your phone.

What happened? The girl-- Why didn't you use her?

Ah.

I see.

He said he didn't know, it's above his pay grade.

What goes on there?

- You really don't know?
- No.

You're either naive or just slow.

Come close.

Don't you dare repeat that.

Ma'am, Suhyok's mother.

Geumnye? Whatever for?

It's been too long. I trust you've been well?

What do you want?

What? To see how you are, of course.

The Young Master and Miss are doing all right?

You rubbing it in? How could they be "all right"?

Ms. Kim has moved to Seoul.

Seoul?

Yes. Suhyok is working in the Blue House.

I'm barely keeping my kids alive. Must be nice.

Kitae and Myonghi will do all right, try not to worry.

What, me worry?

This isn't much, but it's your favorite...

Oh, American coffee and juice. It's been so long...

Put that down!

You're a funny one.

Why do you say that? Did I do something wrong?

I look so pathetic to you?

No, I'm... It's your favorite, so...

So! You came to lord it over me?

I know I didn't, ma'am.

I don't need it. Take it and go.

Mt. Nam? Where exactly?

It's better you don't know.

How can I? How can I when Mr. Kang is in danger?

What's done is done. There's no stopping it, no turning back.

[Seoul--Sunyang]

Ticket.

I'm here to see the manager.

All the same.

I want the manager.

Manager or the manager's grandpa, you still need a ticket.

You're not from Sunyang. Where you from?

What's that matter?

If you don't have a ticket you're in the way.

Stay out of the way!

Mr. Kang.

C'mon, he was doing his job.

Doing all right, sir?

- And you, Mr. Han.
- Yes. This way.

Myongguk?

He stepped out but he'll be back.

Let's step into the office and have some tea.

No, I want to look around.

Ah, I see, so giving them a free show is good PR, is that it?

Well, yeah, pretty much.

So you can sniff around?

Now, now, Kitae, come here.

- Kitae, it's all right... come here!
- Dad, don't!

Stop him, quick.

- Sir, Mr. Jo is here.
- Uh-huh.

Myongguk.

- Kitae, it's been too long.
- Hello again.

- Hey.
- Sit.

- Your mother?
- Fine, fine.

And you?

Well, you know how it is.

Look at you, manager no less.

At the bank's beck and call.

I hate to think I got here at Mr. Kang's expense.

But I go where they tell me. I hope you understand.

Don't worry about it.

After all those years you served my father...

I'm just sorry I couldn't do anything for you.

I wish you all the best. Really.

I should take you out but I have a prior commitment, I'm sorry.

Not at all. I just wanted to see you.

I'll leave you to it.

Kitae.

What?

I'm sorry it's not much.

Come on, you know me better than that, sheesh.

- I'm off. Bye.
- Goodbye.

Uh-huh.

Welcome.

Kitae, you should have told me you were coming.

The Coming of His Hiney, huh? Here.

Hey, Ban Jinu was discharged.

What? Where is he?

He's on the way.

Kitae.

- Hey!
- Kitae!

All right?

I heard about you in 'Nam. It broke my heart.

I'm sorry I wasn't here to help when things got rough.

Listen to you.

Sit.

- Let me.
- Thanks.

To Ban Jinu's safe return. Cheers!

Cheers!

My left and right arms at my side...

and here I am unemployed and broke.

Do something.
We'll follow you anywhere.

Shall we put on a show?

A show?

Nah, I'm just talking.

Do you know a guy named Yang Taesong?

Huh? How do you know him?

I met him in Saigon.

Your name came up and he said he knows you.

What a small world.

He's a slippery one. I hope you kept your wallet.

Yang Taesong is filthy rich.

He made a killing on the Saigon black market.

What?

Nobody. We'll starve at this rate.

It's a bad location. You need to be on the main street.

Like I don't know that? Good locations cost money.

Any customers?

No. Not one. I'm getting discouraged.

This will cheer you up.

What have we got?

It was the last kimchi in the house.

How you doin'?

You louse.

They're like your sisters and you rip them off? You a man?

Out, get out!

Easy, babe.

Sorry. I had no choice.

I'll pay back every penny I owe you.

Hey, come on. This way. There. Easy.

Here.

The television over there. Watch the stove.

The stereo, over there. Easy, easy.

Where's the rice cooker?

- The car?
- Ah, the car?

Go get it.

- Hurry back.
- Sir.

Japanese television. American stereo.

It's yours. Keep it, sell it, whatever you want.

Shin.

Choi Songwon couldn't use you?

Don't say his name. I'm still seeing red.

There weren't enough rejections, you had to go to him?

Oh, did you hear about Yang Taesong?

Only that he disappeared in Vietnam.

With a war on, doesn't that mean he's dead?

You didn't hear. He's back and filthy stinking rich.

What?

Look, there, there.

Long time, huh?

How did you manage
to survive Vietnam?

I'm like a top. They all fall down but I pop back up.

And you got rich?

- Doing what?
- That's a matter of national security.

No Sangtaek said you pocketed the money.

- He'll have your head.
- Don't make me laugh!

No Sangtaek is dead to me.

If he doesn't go to jail, I'll lop off my own hand.

Wait and see.

You'll never forget that woman in the rain... You'll never forget...

- Baby!
- Hey, my favorite slappers!

We heard you're here and came a-runnin'.

Why?

Why? The House of Clouds misses you.

Madame insists we bring you straight away. Our treat. Let's go.

I guess I still got it, huh?

- To the House of Clouds!
- Let's go!

Tonight I'm burning down the house.

- Let's go!
- Let's go!

Whew. This way!

No mistakes. Let's go.

What's the Muryang thug doing with Mr. Jo?

Something isn't right.

You find out why they did it?

Yes, sir. It was a hired job. They didn't say who hired 'em.

- Baby.
- Mm.

Who are they meeting?

Assemblyman Jang.

Something's definitely wrong. I can smell it.

No, Myongguk's not the type. It's just business.

Well? You called me here, let's have some fun.

Okey-dokey.

My life and loyalty, sir.

Loyalty.

Loyalty? One of my favorite words. Loyalty.

Good. Drink.

That will be all.

Sir.

You've done well, I see. Manager of the Sunyang.

Yes, sir. On salary for the owner.

As it should be while the Kang's are still alive.

What about Kang Kitae?

Unemployed and broke.

Such an energetic young man. Oh, well.

And you, I want you in film production and distribution.

Me, sir?

Yes. As you know, there's a lot more money in it than we thought.

I plan to make you the biggest producer in the industry.

Anything you say, sir.

Turn, turn.

Where the..?

Get your money ready, gents.

Round and round they go.

Here we go, keep your money ready.

Keep your eye on the cup... and...

There.

20 cents, let it ride.

- Me, too.
- And me.

And me.

Oops! Sorry, gents. Here it is, right here.

You need glasses? How could you miss it?

Watch closely, keep your eye on the cup.

Here we go... and...

There.

- 15 cents.
- Here, here.

- Here.
- Here.

Wait, wait. And here.

Both ends.

Here we go.

You sure you're not cheating?

Cheating, he says! You all saw it, didn't you?

Do it again.

Well, well, still pouting when you lose to a street grifter?

Who said that?

Long time, Mr. Shin.

I hoped we would meet again, but I never dreamed it would be here.

Out of the way!

Move!

Stay back!

Stay back!

What's the idea?