All language subtitles for Lights and Shadows E40

[Episode 40]

Selling off the rights
with just 3 more scenes to shoot...

Taeyang Pictures must need cash bad.

I wonder what that means
for your joint production.

I haven't heard anything.
It can't be that bad.

I'm told he transferred
the investment funds.

That's good at least.

Mr. Kang, what are you..?

Are you producing Tale of Sukhyang?

Yes.

Jo Myongguk.

Send him in.

I was meaning to call you.

I think I can secure you a bank loan.

What happened to you?

Oh... Nothing.

You call that nothing?
Who did this?

Jang Cholhwan.

I was lucky to get away with this.

He knows everything?

Liquidating assets, selling the Sunyang,
how could he not?

I appreciate you talking to the bank.

But I'm done.
I can't face you.

How do you mean?

The Hong Kong joint production...

was a con.

Run Run Shaw never heard of it.

Wh-what?

I don't see how I got taken.
It's like I was possessed.

You know Jang.
If he finds out, I'm finished.

What should I do?

So you're going into film production?

I'll decide that after we finish this one.

But I'd appreciate
any help you can give me.

With you producing, are you kidding?
Of course I'll help.

We're old friends, after all.

Well, say something, Jonghye.

I give my all in all my films,
whoever's producing.

This one is no different.

That's all I have to say.

Not too cold. It's not like we're strangers,
what's the deal?

Anyway, I'm counting on you.

It will premier at the Sunyang in
celebration of my acquiring the theater.

Doesn't Jo Myongguk own the Sunyang?

Remember when you
played the Sunyang?

Ah, right, it was yours then.

Right, I'll give special attention
to the final scenes and post-production.

Don't worry.

When does your movie open?

In a month or so.

The first thing I want to do
is get the Sunyang Theater back.

Then we'll premier your films there.

No one else, just you and me,
watching the first show.

I get the vapors just thinking about it.

I'll be getting the Sunyang back soon.
Get a lead role quick.

Welcome.

Congratulations, Chaeyong.

My niece.
We're making a film together.

Im Miyon. I'm a fan.

Thank you.
Come in, Mr. Kim is waiting.

Show them in.

- Hello.
- Hello again.

Who have we here?
It's been too long.

Didn't you say she's in Hong Kong?

He's helping me now.

Excellent.

Please.

You take after Ms. Song. Absolutely love.
Any wedding bells in the future?

In time, of course.

She's just so focused on work.

If you know of anyone, let me know.

Shall I introduce you to someone?

I'm not interested in marriage.

Very nice. Big crowd?

Yes, thanks to you.

Excellent.

Ah, a Mr. Pak will be arriving.

He's a core supporter of General Jeong's
Club of One Light so look after him.

Not to worry.

Pardon me.

What are you up to? They don't
just let anyone in here, you know.

Sorry, I'm not just anyone.

Yu Chaeyong and I are old friends.
I'm sure you understand.

Ah, that's right,
she used to think well of you.

You and Lee Jonghye are through?

What do you care about all that?

We're hardly close enough to tell you.

I won't have you
spoiling my mood today.

Just stay out of my way.

Sure. I don't feel like bothering
with you today either.

Ah, I did hear something interesting.

Your old buddy Jo Myongguk
got himself into trouble.

Something about a Hong Kong
movie scam or some such?

What's that supposed to mean, huh?

Everyone in the industry
knows he lost $2 million.

Check it out.

You find out?

Mm. This "Jang Hosik"
is actually Jong Dochol.

Six time loser for fraud.

Can we get him?

He's under investigation,
but it's not easy.

There's something
odd about it, though.

What?

He used to work for Jo Taesu.

Jo Taesu?

So... care to explain?

Please.

You lost my $2 million to a con?
Is that right?

Yes.

Yes?

That's it?
"Yes," he says?

If you want to live,
you say, "No," see?

Instead all I get out of you is "Yes"?

Sir, you can't spare me $2 million?

What?

For ten years I've slaved for you.

Like a dog, you say bark, I bark...
fetch, I fetch, ten years of it!

Ignore that...

at your own risk.

Ignore THIS--!

Ten years!
You think it's just been your money?

I've dealt with your private affairs, too.

You don't dare kill me.

Kill me... and you'll die with me.

A toast!

Yes, Taeyang Pictures.

It's Suhyok.
We need to talk.

Mm. On my way.

You don't dare kill me.

Kill me... and you'll die with me.

Jang Hosik's real name is Jong Dochol.
He's been up six times for fraud.

You know who he is.
Can't you arrest him?

It's not so easy
with professional grifters.

I've gone as far as I dare with Jang.
If we don't catch him, I'm dead.

And Jong Dochol is associated
with Jo Taesu.

What?

He used to be one of his boys.

Then... he's linked to Kang Kitae?

Could be.

Definitely.
This is all Kitae's doing.

He got the Sunyang Theater from me.

The Sunyang?

Suhyok, it's definitely him.

Arrest him and put an end it.

That's just a hunch.
Don't jump to conclusions.

What's this?

Jo Myongguk's ledger of all
Jang Cholhwan's illicit funds.

All Jang's money, how it was earned,
irregularities, everything.

Taesu got this from his office?

Wait, can't you use this to end
Jang Cholhwan once and for all?

No, not just yet.

We don't want to waste time
on little attacks.

I'll think on how best to play this card.

For now we concentrate
on Jo Myongguk.

He's getting desperate, wild.

There's no telling what he'll try.

So I'm giving this to you
for safekeeping.

M-me?

Yes.

I can barely breathe.

I'll guard this, I swear...

With my life.

I lost my head
in the heat of the moment.

Forgive me, sir.

No.
I can see where I went too far.

I crossed the line first.

Let's just forget it.

No more recriminations.

But in light of this, I doubt
we can work together anymore.

Just hand over the money
you've held for me and that's that.

I'll have it transferred.

Good.

Ah, it goes without saying,
but a word of advice.

Threaten me again...

and I won't be so understanding.

Never, sir.

Good.

That's all.

He probably has a ledger
of all our transactions.

A ledger he can use
against me any time.

Get it.

Yes, sir.

I'm set on going into
the movie business.

If you're sure,
I'll help, of course.

I want to arrange it so we're recognized
in the industry from the get-go.

Mr. Kang has no experience.

Perhaps you could work with him.

Of course.

Do you have a script
or any actors in mind?

No. Other than hoping
to use Lee Jonghye.

That's about it.

We should take
some time to discuss it.

Ah, well, I have to be on the set today.
Let's re-schedule.

The set?

They're wrapping the film
I bought off of Jo Myongguk.

Will Lee Jonghye be there?

Yes.

Then I'll come along.

If I'm to liaise with the top stars,
I should establish ties early.

Sure.

The death penalty
brought back all the old pain.

With mixed emotions,
you look to the sky...

eyes brimming with tears...

Don't cry.

You take the poison, determined...

and start to drink.

At the last drop, the pain hits you...

You endure the pain.

But in the end...
you fall...

Cut.

Okay! Yeah..!

- Perfect, Jonghye.
- Thanks to you.

Acting like that?
There's only one Jonghye.

Thank you, everyone.

- A hand for Miss Lee.
- Thank you.

Mr. Kang, what brings you here?

I thought I'd throw a wrap party
for the cast and crew.

Very nice.

Im Miyon with Universal.

I wanted to say hello and discuss
our next project sometime.

That's great and, um,
let's not forget me.

Of course.

Weren't you Run Run Shaw's
interpreter?

Correct.

Then you should know I'm in discussions
for the Hong Kong joint production.

Ah, well joint productions take forever.

- In the meantime--
- I'm sorry. I'm focusing on that for now.

Oh, Mr. So.
You just missed the last scene.

Miss Lee, the Hong Kong-Hollywood
joint production was a scam?

Who says?

Everyone's heard by now.
Taeyang's Jo Myongguk got taken.

That's not...

I should go.

Uh-huh, go.

- Really? He got conned?
- So I hear.

What now?
People will be talking about her now.

Which is why
we should cast her right away.

I'm counting on you.

Of course.

I couldn't get a hold of Myonnguk.

There's a rumor that the Hong Kong
joint production was a scam?

It's not a rumor. It's true.

Huh?

Jo Myongguk was conned.
To the tune of $2 million.

How could that happen?

Some grifters capitalized
on Myongguk's eagerness

to cut a deal with Run Run Shaw.

Then...

What about me?

The papers have printed articles
saying I'm off to Hollywood.

I'll get you to Hollywood,
one way or another.

Be patient.

Don't you know how vicious
this business is?

I already look like a fool.
Scrambling to fix it... what's the point?

I'm sorry.

I'll catch the sleaze
that made us look like fools.

Just you wait.

Well?

He's a real pro and better than
most at covering his tracks.

There's no trace of him.

So our only clue is Jo Taesu?

So it seems.

Bring Jo Taesu in.

But without proof...

Since when did we need proof?

We'll get our proof out of him.

This isn't like you.

They humiliated me and Jonghye.

I'll get them, whatever it takes.

What?
What was that again?

Kang Kitae bought
Tale of Sukhyang?

I thought Day Films bought it.

Apparently Kang Kitae runs Day Films.

Idiot! Moron!
What good are you?

He buys Sukhyang,
he's running his own studio?

What good are you?

I figure this was his plan all along.

I couldn't know, you couldn't,
no one could.

Yes.

It's me.
It's Kitae for sure.

Suhyok, you've got to believe me.

This is all Kitae's doing.

You'll be sorry
if you don't deal with him now.

Now his knife is at your throat.

All right.
I'll take care of it.

EEP!

Sorreeee...
I was trying to surprise you.

Me, too. Sorry.

Don't do it again.
I tend to react with my fists.

You are SO cool.

Usually I see you at night.
I never noticed before.

What?

The loneliness in your eyes.

Like a leopard in Kilimanjaro.

Where's that?

A mountain in Africa.
Always covered in snow.

You kidding?

Snow in Africa?

I don't know much,
but I know it's hot in Africa year round.

Yeah?

I wouldn't know, I've never been.
But that's what people say.

So where are we going?

The Mt. Namhan Park's
whole chicken soup is pretty famous.

- Whole chicken?
- It's great.

I can't say much for the atmosphere,
but if I'm with you, I'm sure it's great.

Let's go.

How's your finger.

Fine. Get in.

Jo Taesu.

Who are you?

Don't make a scene.
Let's go.

Taesu!

Don't worry. Run and tell Mr. Kang
the DA picked me up.

Oh...

Let's go.

Oh...

No Sangtaek is meeting
with Myongguk today. That's that.

Myongguk can't know Sangtaek
is working with us. Be careful.

Of course.

I filled Sangtaek in,
not to worry.

After we have the singer contracts,
won't that strip Myongguk bare?

To the bone.

- Mr. Kang.
- What is it?

They took Jo Taesu.

Who did?

Prosecutors.
He said to run and tell you.

Prosecutors must mean
Cha Suhyok is involved.

I had the same thought.

This is sooner than we expected.

But not worth worrying about.

They know Jang Hosik once worked for
Taesu. They won't get anything else.

I'll find out where they've got him.

It's been a while, Mr. Jo.

I see Korean prosecutors haven't
changed while I was away.

Why so polite, Your Lordship?
Pretty awkward.

All right, you got me there.

Have it your way.

You know Jong Dochol?

Make faces and I know you're lying.

He worked for you.
Jong Dochol!

Dochol?

Dochol, Jong...

Ah-ha.

He changes names
so much it took me a second.

Dochol. Jong Dochol.
Sure.

Why?
What's he done now?

Jong Dochol conned Taeyang Pictures
out of $2 million.

Yeah?

Whoa, I didn't know he had it in him.

But what are you asking me for?
I haven't seen him in years.

Don't beat around the bush.

We know you and Kang Kitae
are behind him.

You have proof?

I had over 200 guys working for me.

You going to bring me in every time
one of them messes up?

Stop playing hunches
and get some proof.

Prove that I'm behind Jong Dochol.

He's sticking to his story,
just like we thought.

What sense does that make?

I don't see why you can't frame him
like you always do.

Mr. Jo, I know you're upset,
but watch yourself.

I'm... I'm sorry.

He demands proof.
There's nothing I can do.

I can't hold him.

Then... How about this?

The Samcheong College.

If we can't catch them legally,
we can send them there.

They were accused of having ties
to organized crime.

Mr. Jo?

Why so shocked?
Am I early?

- Sheesh.
- Was it bad?

Not really. They yakked a lot.
It was fun.

How did they come off?

They have a hunch we were behind it.

But no proof, drives ‘em nuts.

But if they suspect,
they'll keep digging.

Don't worry.
Nothing will happen.

Drinks are on me.

Drinks? Not for me.

Me, I've got to, um,
meet someone.

Whipped, I swear.

How do you mean?

Didn't you know?

He's all about Hyebin these days.

You know he's going to see her.

Hyebin, you're on next.

Can't I skip it tonight?
I don't feel like singing.

We should tell the manager.
Want me to do it?

If you could?

- Hello.
- Hello.

Taesu!

Easy.
This is, ahem...

You know how worried I was?

Do that again
and I won't see you anymore.

Ah... uh-huh... okay...

Okay, okay, okay, okay.

Ahem... hang on...
let go...

Oh. Sit.

I read your report.

I need everything the
National Security Commission says.

Listen carefully.

I will. Oh, Mr. Pak with
the Commission keeps asking me out.

What should I do?

Pssh. Fancy places, low-rent dives,
men are all the same.

You can just forget it.

Ma'am.

Oh, Director Kim.

Welcome.
We hardly ever see you.

I keep busy.

I heard something
interesting yesterday.

What?

About funding for the Democrats.

Funding?

Mr. Yun with
Taegyong Trading was here.

Defense Security Command
has been demanding donations.

It's giving a lot
of companies headaches.

Do you know who
the New Democrats support?

Not yet.

It's important we find out.
As quickly as possible.

Yes, of course.

Come on, why do you keep
bringing that up?

It's just too much trouble to go dancing
in Korea, I'm through with it.

Uh-huh, it's been a while
since I saw you, so all right.

Okay.

The Samcheong College?
I swear.

Nice name for it.

What's the Samcheong College?

Ah, well...
How shall I put it?

Ever hear of
the land construction corps?

No.

You're too young.

After the coup, the President
founded a construction corps

...as a gulag for criminals.

They were put on road crews

...in the mountains of Gangwon
and on Jeju Island.

On Jeju, there was this
May 16 Coup Road near Sokwipo.

The mobsters were
on the construction corps.

The Samcheong College
is similar to that.

They ship off anyone
attached to the mob.

You should keep an eye
on your brother.

Why?
He's not a mobster.

It's not just mobsters anymore. They ship
off anyone they think is a problem.

Your brother was a suspect once.
Mob ties and such.

Nothing from Jo Myongguk?

Nothing.
He keeps meeting with Cha Suhyok.

Why?

They think Kang Kitae and Jo Taesu
were behind the Hong Kong scam.

What? Based on what?

They have no proof yet,
but they seem pretty sure.

So, what,
Kang Kitae has my money?

That seems to be it.

What goes around comes around.

Where's Taesong these days?

Japan.

If I'd known I'd have asked him
for something.

What?

A rice cooker.
The Mammoth Komado is excellent.

Listen to you.
Are you that poor?

We've got a spare Mammoth here.
Take it with you.

You serious?
Thank you.

While you're at it,
how about the fridge?

You can get a new one.

Give you an inch, huh? I swear.

Hello?

It's me.

Cha Suhyok?

Jonghye, Suhyok is here.

Why didn't you call first?

Just cause.

You've been drinking.
Like some honey water?

No, I'm fine.

What is it?
You seem upset.

Mm. I am that.

I know who made fools of us.

Kang Kitae.

Jo Myongguk, Jang Cholhwan,
you, me, he fooled us all.

Of course, he didn't mean
to include the two of us.

He went after Myongguk and Jang...

and we got burned.

You know what's even funnier?

I know exactly what he did,
but he planned it so well

...the law can't touch him.

How do you feel about that?

Say something.

If you're right and it is Kitae,
he wasn't aiming at us.

Why? Worried about him
all of a sudden?

It doesn't matter
if he was aiming at us or not.

He made a joke of my present to you.
He messed with me.

I'll pay him back.

What will you do?

You'll see.

He's taking everything Myongguk has,
one-by-one.

Next he'll go after me.

And what do I have?

You.
He'll try to take you from me.

But... I won't lose you.

There won't be
another deal to save him.

Not this time.

Heading out?

- Kitae, be careful.
- Of what?

- Ever hear of Samcheong College?
- What's that?

It's where they send mobsters.

Now I'm a mobster?
I run Bitnara Productions.

Have you forgotten
the old charges against you?

It's not just the mob. They take anyone
they want kept quiet. Be careful.

First thing in the morning,
messin' with my mojo...

Ugh.

- Morning.
- Let's eat.

What do you say to a blind date?

Where did that come from?

You know Ms. Choi in Sunyang?

She rang me and said
she could fix you up.

Twenty-six, a teacher
and oh-so-pretty.

Not interested.
Forget it.

Still mooning over that
Lee Jonghye girl?

Mister, she's really famous.
I saw her movie and everything.

Hush.
Who asked you to butt in?

It's show business,
that's what it is, everyday,

surrounded by pretty little nothings.

Just meet some nice girl
and get married.

My dying wish is
to hold my grandbaby.

Great. You'll get your dying wish,
all right?

But first let's eat.

I'm not just talking here.
Remember that, Mister Man.

Hm? When did you
get back from Japan?

Mr. Kang wanted me to see you.

Why?

You're buying up Jo Myongguk's
singing contracts today.

Kitae figures if you go alone
Myongguk will get suspicious.

So here I am.

He plays hard ball, that's for sure.

Anyway, just say I represent the interests
of Korean expatriates in Japan.

I got it.

If you're ready, let's go.

Okay.

Play it cool

Cool is my middle name.
Come on.

You're being funded by
Korean expatriates in Japan?

Yes.

They invested in Seven Stars
for a 50% interest.

I put together my proposal
for your convenience.

I think you'll be pleased.

What's that about?

Who do you think
you're dealing with?

I know Kang Kitae is backing you.

He hurt me twice.
Think I'll fall for it again?

Watch your mouth!

You know Kang Kitae
is the reason I'm in this fix.

You think I'd work
with that sleazebag?

Mr. Jo, there must be
a misunderstanding.

Kang Kitae has nothing
to do with this.

If you like, we can talk
with our backer in Japan.

Enough!

I don't know what you've
cooked up with Kitae.

But I'll give you some advice
for old time's sake.

Get away from Kitae
as fast as you can.

Kitae is sliding into hell
even as we speak.

You don't want to slide with him.
Get as far away as you can.

What? Sheesh!

He saw through you,
that's why.

Who you kidding?
Whatever!

Sheesh.

What is it?

Oh...

Sangtaek messed up
the contract with Myongguk.

Why?

Myong-dork said he knows
you're Sangtaek's backer.

Oh, well, I knew
it was going too smooth.

Maybe we should call it quits.

I swear.

He made a joke of my present to you.
He messed with me.

I'll pay him back.

But... I won't lose you.

There won't be another
deal to save him.

Not this time.

Yes.

It's Im Miyon.
Did you get the script?

I read it.

Perhaps we could meet and talk it over,
if you have time?

Yes, thank you.

She has time.

Must it be Lee Jonghye?

She's the best.

I'm referring to her history
with Kang Kitae.

History?

You didn't know?
They used to be a couple.

Sorry I'm late.

No, I just got here.

I liked the script.

I'm glad to hear it.

We can discuss the details when
Mr. Kang gets here.

Mr. Kang?

Kang Kitae.
This film is Bitnara Studio's first venture.

Here he is.

Miss Lee likes the script.

That's good.

As you can tell from the script,
as the first film,

it will have three times the usual budget.

We would like you for the project.

Pardon me.
I'd like a word alone with Mr. Kang.

Ah, yes, of course.