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Production Daeyang Younghwa LLC

The Pollen of Flowers

Original novel Lee Hyo-seok

Screenplay Hha Gil-jong

Cinematography You Young-gil Lighting Kim Yeon

Music Shin Joong-hyun

Recording Lee Jae-woong Effect Hwang Gu-hyun Editing Ree Kyoung-ja Still Kim Dong-hi Prop Lee Won-woo

Assitant director Kim Ho-sun Script Oh Suk-hui Assistant cinematographer Jang Seok-hoon Assistant gaffer Jeong Ho-yeong

Developing Korea Natural Color Film lab Production manager Lee Sang-un

Hah Myung-joong

Nam Koong Won

Choi Ji-hee

Yun So-ra

Yeo Woon-kay

Yu Pan-ung, Lee Young-ho Park Jeong-hae

Lim Hae-lim, Kim Ki-bum, Yoon Il-ju Kim Seong-nam, Ji Gye-sun, Chung Mi-kyung Kim Jee-young, Ra Jeong-ok, Yang Chun

Producer Kim Hyung-keun

Director Hah Gil-jong's homecoming movie 1971

Mi-ran.

Mi-ran.

What are you up to? I was calling you.

What happened to you?

Oh my.

This is really strange.

I'm scared!

Don't be a fool. It's nothing to be scared of.

Come on, let's go in and take a bath.

Did you call me?

Nobody called you.

You've shocked us.

I thought you were...

What are you waiting for?

Go clean up the goldfishes in the pond.

Se-ran, don't you think Hyeon-ma is acting strange recently?

It's already been a week.

Leaving this big house with only the two of us. That's too much.

I wish we had a man with us.

5 years living as a concubine.

My heart and body are all worn out.

I can feel I'm growing old.

I'm getting bored.

That secretary or something.

He's crazy about that rookie who has no background at all.

Are you talking about that guy, Dan-ju?

Dan-ju or Dan-choo, whatever.

He's a pretty boy but he's quite cunning.

He was raised in a tough household,

But after meeting Hyeon-ma, he's trying to get all his attention.

You're too young to understand.

Oh, Se-ran.

We can't judge him by his poor background.

You're such a child.

I'm just happy that Hyeon-ma is cherishing you,

and taking care of you.

- Mi-ran? - Se-ran!

You are my everything.

You must grow to be a great woman.

You know what I'm saying?

Yes, Se-ran.

Go wash yourself.

He also said that he'll be brining that kid over.

Okay.

Hey, Ok-nyeo.

What are you doing over there?

Oh, I've got everything prepared.

What are you preparing for?

You said master will be visiting.

I really don't know what she's up to.

Dan-ju, I'd like to plan a new life with you.

That's my dream and ambition.

You heard about the singer Yu Mi-ri

who came out of nowhere, right?

You know how she became so famous?

She's similar as you.

She was unfortunate and poor.

But it was money!

If you have money, you can earn happiness and your career.

And I like you, Dan-ju.

Hey, Ok-nyeo.

Yes, I'm coming

I'm coming.

Hey, Ok-nyeo.

Here they are.

Ma'am, ma'am!

Master is here!

Oh my.

What a visit!

Bringing with you that stick boy

- Where's my Venus... - She freaked out this morning.

The breeze of the suburbs makes me feel young and fresh.

Honey, you want some?

Oh, okay.

How about you, Dan-ju?

I can't drink.

Maybe just one glass?

You'll feel like the whole world is yours.

No, thank you. I'm still・

Don't try to make him drink.

Hyeon-ma.

- How have you been? - My Venus!

You seem to get pretty everyday.

How do you think about my new secretary?

His name is Seo Dan-ju. Say hi to him.

Nice to meet you. I'm Seo...

Hyeon-ma.

When are you taking me to the concert that you promised me?

I was busy recently.

I should keep my words...

Honey, don't just talk but act on it.

We should let her study abroad for her to continue study music.

Of course.

I actually thought about taking her to the world wide pianist Han Yeong-hun,

who came back from Paris recently. But I was too busy.

I wonder when you will be "not" busy.

You're starting it again No matter if we have other people around.

Hey, can you come out here?

Come on!

What are you doing, shouldn't you be preparing dinner?

Well, go check out the bathtub.

What? The bathtub?

But why?

Oh, what happened to the water here?

Did someone put paint in it?

It looks like omija fruit salad.

- Hmm - What could this be...

Mi-ran used the tub just now.

Mi-ran?

Why she...

I get it.

Mi-ran is now becoming a woman.

Pouring omija all over the place.

Hey・

What's the fuss there?

What do you mean by omija and fruit salad?

I was actually worried about her, not having a period.

She finally became a woman today.

You should treat her like a lady from now on.

How can she embarrass me like that? I'm not coming back here!

Mi-ran!

Hey! Mi-ran!

Hey!

Honey, what should we do? I shouldn't have said that.

- Dan-ju. - Yes.

Go follow her.

Try to calm her down and bring her back.

Okay.

It must have been very embarrassing for a lady.

It must be tough to calm her down.

How could you do that in front of Dan-ju?

It's like you've thrown a fish to a cat.

I know it was urgent, but how could you send Dan-ju?

I'm sure something's going to happen.

You shouldn't worry at all.

Excuse me...

Why do you keep following me?

Are you my servant or something?

Servant...?

How else can I call you other than a servant?

- Are you with her? - No, let's go to downtown.

Okay

I'm not a servant, but since I was asked to bring you back, you should go back home.

Is there such thing as a servant nowadays?

Welcome.

How much do you want?

- Can you pack those up? - Okay.

I don't have money.

Oh my, how can you...

Hey.

- Here. - Okay.

Here you go.

Oh...

Give that to me.

What should we do? She's not coming back.

She'll be back.

It would've been better if you went for her.

How could you send that guy?

What if they got into an accident?

What are you talking about?

I know him well.

What is this for?

I saw this at a picture book when I was young.

It was a weapon in my dreams.

The people at my old home town used to use a small hoe for their works,

Whenever I see them,

I always thought that I wanted to be a bulldozer.

How's a bulldozer related to you?

I'm sure everyone who is young would like to shove away all the problems they have.

Like a bulldozer.

You've grown up in a nice family so you may not understand.

I don't understand.

Since you have such a protected family, you don't have to know.

But I want to know.

Dan-ju, I have a wish.

Can you show me the place where you live?

My apartment is full of rotten stuff.

There's nothing to see.

Woman like you shouldn't be going to such place.

Go back to where Se-ran and Hyeon-ma is waiting.

It's really my wish.

If you let me visit your place, I'll go back without any complaints.

You can get yourself into trouble.

I've grown up in a tough environment so I'm very greedy.

Okay.

I'll stay for just 10 minutes then I can forget about what you did.

Just 10 minutes. No, just 5 minutes.

Just 5 minutes.

With your promise to go back.

This is the meteorological office and a storm watch had been issued.

Starting midnight today, the storm will continue till early morning

The boundaries of the storm would be the central region including Seoul.

Seoul would have heavier storm with wind speed of 20m/s.

The storm would come from both sides.

Please be cautious of this storm.

What should we do?

Are you cold?

Oh my...

It's been cleared like magic!

You made the mistake,

but you're trying to blame the sky for it?

What mistake?

You know what I'm saying.

You were the one who sent Dan-ju to her.

Then who was it that embarrassed the innocent lady, and let her run away?

Can we believe Dan-ju?

Well, I wonder where they went.

Sir, Mi-ran's back.

What? Mi-ran's here?

She's here.

Look at you. You look like a homeless.

Why didn't you call us?

Oh you...

You should've at least called us.

Sorry, Se-ran.

But...

I went over the line, too.

Go wash up first.

What are you starring at?

Go on change your clothes.

You seemed to be just a kid till yesterday...

But today, you look like a woman.

When wasn't I a woman?

That's true.

Hey, come down I'll prepare bathing water.

- Was there anyone calling for me? - No

What did you do to Mi-ran? Were you with her?

Yes, it was because of the storm.

Storm?

You seem to be getting greedy...

Is that why you disobeyed me?

Where were you with her?

In my apartment.

Apartment?

Okay, what did you do there?

We went there after a walk in the Namsan park.

Namsan park, apartment.

What did you do there?

We didn't do anything.

You're saying you didn't do anything?

Are you trying to lie to me?

I told you to bring Mi-ran back home.

I know you told me that.

That's why I didn't do anything with her.

You shouldn't be doing anything!

I told you clearly.

You're okay just with me.

Your whole career is on my hands!

Don't mess it all up.

So, you want to be back to what you were?

When you were a scumbag?

I want to go back.

Hey, please just tell me the truth.

What happened?

Why are you so suspicious?

Do you think he tried to take advantage of me?

How can you think of us that way...

You stupid!

What? Did you say 'us'?

How can you say 'us' to such a lousy guy?

I told you straight.

You're okay just with me.

And even more.

Your career is on my hands!

Why are you saying he's a lousy guy?

You're the one who's lousy.

You're a lousy woman suspecting us that way!

I hate it... I really hate it now!

You're so stupid.

Seoul Daegu

Passengers who are heading to Onyang, please get on train no. 7.

Daejun departing, Daejun departing.

Daegu departing, Daegu departing.

Cheonan, Cheonan.

Gangneung departing, Gangneung departing.

Passengers who are going to Busan please get on the train right away.

Did Mi-ran stop by there?

Well, where could she be then?

I scolded her.

Then...

There was no one at the apartment?

Yes, I've checked everywhere.

Ae-yeong!

Hey, Ae-yeong!

Yes, did you call me?

Were there any calls from Mi-ran?

Yes, she called about 30 minutes ago looking for Dan-ju.

What? Mi-ran called?

Your hands are always soft.

You bastard!

- It's strange. - What?

Why do I like you?

Shall we go there?

That's right.

I shouldn't have scolded him that way.

I should've left him alone and make sure he doesn't get near her.

Regretting won't help solve the issue.

It's a broken jar.

Stop it!

Be quiet.

Then what are you going to do?

Mi-ran may be only a sister of your concubine,

But she's my only family.

If Mi-ran is your family Dan-ju is my dream and ambition!

Huh? That guy is your dream?

From when were you so weak?

I can't believe you can be so disconcerted for a kid like Dan-ju

I haven't shown enough of my cruelty.

I'm going to crush him!

Okay Dan-ju, I'm innocent.

Hyeon-ma was the only man I knew.

I was somewhat happy and was satisfied with my life.

I thought that kind of life was everything.

But Dan-ju.

The only happiness I could've thought of was...

a stable life at the blue house.

But I got to know there could be happiness outside of that house.

That's what I learnt while I was with you.

What is this? These strange emotions.

Is this what they call love?

Mi-ran.

That's terrible.

How could a young couple like them kill themselves?

- They slept together? - Yes.

Mi-ran, you don't understand what I'm feeling right now.

At this beach that I was with you all along.

I was thinking of Hyeon-ma.

I'm sure Hyeon-ma was too.

Our relationship was meant to be.

We fought, we laughed,

and then we hugged each other

like babies.

But this case is quite serious.

Hyeon-ma will find us.

He will find us for sure.

Dan-ju!

Dan-ju!

Dan-ju! Dan-ju!

Dan-ju! Off your hands!

Leave me alone! Why are you treating me like a criminal?

I'm not going. I'm not going.

What did Dan-ju do?

Dan-ju... I must take him.

Hyeon-ma.

What did Dan-ju do wrong?

I have to take Dan-ju.

Get on.

Instead of killing you at this beach I'll dry you till you die.

What are you doing?

Get out of the car you stupid!

So you ran away from home for that?

And hang around with that scumbag?

Oh my...

No, no!

- How can you... - No!

Stay still!

You bastard!

Dan-ju!

Hey!

I took care of you when you were starving on the streets!

Is this what I get back from you?

- You bastard! - Dan-ju!

You scumbag.

- No! - Come on!

Hyeon-ma, don't hit him!

Se-ran, stop him.

- Stop him. - Shut up.

I was trying to understand you but you crossed the line!

Se-ran, please stop him.

- Hey! - Hyeon-ma!

Where are you going?

Hyeon-ma, no!

Step back!

Don't hit him!

Hyeon-ma.

What are you doing?

Hyeon-ma, no!

Please Hyeon-ma.

Don't hit him! No!

- Hey! - Don't hit him!

- What are you doing? - Don't hit him.

Hyeon-ma... Hyun-ma...

Take his clothes off and teach him a lesson.

You're worse than a dog.

You were fooling around with dirty whores before.

And now fool around with Mi-ran, with your dirty body!

How dare you try to pick up Mi-ran!

Is this how you return my favor!

Oh you... Mi-ran!

What should I do?

Hey! Mi-ran!

Oh my.

No, no...

No...

Dan-ju... Dan-ju!

For a few days now

I've been thinking through.

How about going abroad to study?

You're the only family I have, you know.

I'm not saying this because of Dan-ju.

But if you hang out with people like Dan-ju,

Hyeon-ma would turn away from you.

That's because Dan-ju and Hyeon-ma's relationship is...

No...

If you think of your future...

you should listen to what Hyeon-ma says.

He can support you to study abroad and buy you a good piano.

You should act smart...

Mi-ran.

Do you remember

the genius pianist Han Yeong-hun Hyeon-ma told about?

The one who came from France.

I went to his concert recently.

He was exceptionally handsome.

I wheedled Hyeon-ma into introducing him to you.

He seems to be very interested.

And they are very rich.

So how does it sound? Pretty interesting?

I wheedled Hyeon-ma so much and,

They invited us to his farm this weekend.

Wouldn't you like to meet him?

Why are you in this house...

Why aren't you leaving this house?

Dan-ju... Dan-ju, you have to leave.

It's a great chance There's no one in the house today.

You're a useless man to everyone including Mi-ran.

Go back.

Go back to where you were.

I feel so sorry for you!

Dan-ju, you look so bad.

Hey, what are you doing?

Hello? Yes.

How are you?

How come you didn't come on this good day?

Okay, yes.

Wait a second...

It's me.

The passport is ready?

Okay. In Japan?

Then check on the flight now.

I can even fly late tonight.

Sir...

Okay, got it. Send me the car by 10:30

Dan-ju.

Dan-ju.

Dan-ju...

Oh my...

Honey.. Honey..

Sir.

Um... You should leave now.

- What? - You should go there by 10:30.

Okay...

Hello?

This is Yyeong-hun Can you get me Mi-ran?

Hello? Hello?

Hello? Hello?

This is Young-hoon.

Can you get me Mi-ran?

Dan-ju. Dan-ju.

Dan-ju... Dan-ju!

Dan-ju, I can't wait anymore.

I can't do anything but think about you.

Let's run away together!

Dan-ju...

Dan-ju.

This is not just for yourself.

I cannot live in this blue house

without thinking about you, Dan-ju.

Come on.

Dan-ju.

Dan-ju!

Dan-ju's not here.

Dan-ju..

No! It's not me.

No, get out please.

I'm different.

I'm not like Ok-nyeo.

No, get out. Please get out!

Get out please.

I cannot get along with such a rag like you.

Se-ran!

Se-ran...

Mi-ran.

Se-ran, I can't take this anymore.

That sound of the bat.

That sound of the bat.

Se-ran.

Please let me get out of this house.

Please, Se-ran.

You bitch.

Are you trying to screw up everything?

Why are you doing this? What's wrong with you?

Get out! Get out of here!

Get out!

Hey, what are you doing?

What's wrong?

- What's wrong with you? - Off your hands, please.

- Get out! - Why are you doing this?

- Get out! - Why are you doing this to me?

- What's wrong? - Let me go, let me go.

Get out, you bitch.

Bitch.

I said get out of here.

Why are you doing this?

Get out!

Oh my, what are you doing?

Why are you doing this?

Why are you doing this? Why?

Why are you doing this to me?

Why are you doing this?

Why are you doing this?

That bitch must be really crazy.

Who is it?

Who is this!

Who is it?

Well, first...

What is this?

Hey! Take this.

- No - Go away!

No!

This is my life.

This is mine!

You thought you'll be all right after all that?

What a shame, huh?

He ran away after he got broke.

It's a big mess now.

- Hey, stop it. - You must be taking all the money.

Hey, come here.

I have to get 2 million won back.

We're 5 million. 5 million!!

We're 5 million.

What a dork.

No.

Go away.

Get this out. Push.

Trying to run away, huh?

That's mine. That's mine!

Let go. Let it go!

Get me a plier. Plier!

- Hey, take this. -Drag it out.

This is nothing. It can't be 5 million won.

Hey!

Oh my. Oh my stomach.

Hey! Give me that ring.

Let's go.

What the・

The End

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