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One fine spring day...

a disciple looked at some branches blowing about in the wind.

He asked his master...

"Master, is it the branches"

"or the wind that is moving?"

Not even looking where his pupil was pointing...

the master smiled and said...

"That which is moving is neither the branches nor the wind..."

"but your heart and mind."

Sir, I think you should go downstairs for a moment.

- Why? - There's some trouble.

Okay, I'll handle it.

I'm sorry,

but business hours are over.

Please get up and leave before I count to three.

One.

Two.

Three!

Sit down, stupid!

Min-gi, lock the door.

Bastard!

You son of a bitch!

- See you tomorrow. - See you tomorrow.

Yes, boss.

I'll transfer the money in the morning.

All right, we'll close for the night, sir.

(A BITTERSWEET LIFE)

So, did you take care of yesterday's business?

Yes, sir.

Good.

It's always you who seems to get things done.

It looks like President Baek's son is the one making trouble.

Yes, it didn't seem like President Baek did it himself.

Chairman Baek, the one who used to be a loan shark...

I heard he's interested in this business.

Abalone, sir.

There's talk that he's started dealings

with Southeast Asia.

Why?

He's pushing businesses

to hire Filipina girls

instead of Russians.

Assholes. Father and son are alike.

It's me...

Moon Seok.

I shouldn't have brought my car...

I hope I'm not interrupting?

Oh, it's okay.

What's that? Abalone?

Get another for me.

Yes, sir.

Hey, I'm sorry about yesterday.

Why did that have to happen

when I stepped out for a second?

You must have been busy enough upstairs.

Those guys from yesterday.

They were just local boys.

Nothing to worry about, sir.

What do you think you're doing?

Sir?

This is how you do business?

- It was just... - Get out now.

Get out and wait for me!

Be smart.

Things are going well for you now.

But the world is not easy.

You can do a hundred things right,

but one mistake

can destroy everything.

I'll keep that in mind, sir.

I'll try to sort things out

with Chairman Baek.

Anyhow,

the real reason I asked you here...

Tomorrow, I have to go to Shanghai for business for three days...

and I have a favor to ask you before I leave.

The thing is...

Pour me a drink.

Sorry, sir.

The truth is...

I have a young girlfriend.

I care about the girl, Hui-su.

She's very different from me.

It's like we're a different breed.

Well, no reaction?

Pardon?

- Uh... Congratulations, sir. - Never mind "Congratulations."

The problem is,

I think she is seeing a new guy.

Some young guy has attached himself to her.

It's been getting on me,

and I couldn't talk to anyone.

You know, you're the only one I can talk to.

Not even my wife.

No one else knows

how much this worries me.

So, I'd like you to watch Hui-su

for just three days.

Watch her?

As in take care of her.

See if she's really seeing someone.

Or if the bastard's bothering her.

See whether she's given him

her body and soul and all.

You know how young people are when they're together.

A hand could brush a shoulder...

And in the heat of the moment, they could kiss and all.

These things can happen.

But I can't stand thinking about them like that.

Stupid of me, isn't it?

No, sir.

I know it's stupid.

So... I want you to find out who she's meeting...

and what she does when they meet.

Just for 3 days.

This is Hui-su's address and phone number.

I hope that's not the case...

Well, I hope I'm wrong,

but if the two are really intimate,

call me right away.

Or take care of it yourself.

Excuse me?

You know I can't stand being lied to, right?

Love isn't love if you're being lied to.

You can contact me here in Shanghai.

You can reach me directly.

Good night, sir.

Do you have a girlfriend?

No, sir.

Have you ever been in love?

No, you haven't.

That's why I'm entrusting you with this job.

That's why I like you.

Okay, let's go.

Goodbye, sir!

President Kang told me to give this to you personally.

I'm sorry?

President Kang told me to give this to you personally.

What's that?

Wow,

it's so funny-looking.

So like Mr. Kang.

It's cute. Don't you think so?

Hello? Not yet.

Really? Wait a second...

President Kang said I should drive you today.

Oh, I don't need a ride. You can go, it's fine.

He said I should take you myself...

I'll tell him myself.

Well, then, I'll see you later.

Oh, and if you need anything,

please contact me here.

It's okay, I don't need it.

Oh, give it to me anyway.

Goodbye.

Hui-su.

They sure move around a lot at that age.

Why aren't they getting out?

What is it, Seok?

What?

Chairman Baek, that asshole...

He keeps calling and bothering me.

Asking how we could do this to him.

He says he lost face

because of you.

He said he wants to meet you.

So...

I said no,

and that his guys were to blame.

But he insists on meeting you.

He's calling me every 10 minutes.

I think you should...

What the... Who's bugging me now?

See? He's calling again. I'm sick of getting it.

You take care of it now.

Hello, this is Kim Seon-u.

I got your message,

so you better visit me if you have anything to say.

I'm hanging up.

I took care of it.

Hello? Hello?

He... hello?

Damn it. He hung up.

What a rude bastard. Hello?

Should I...

Leave it to me.

(Baeksang Management Agency Chairman Baek Dae-sik)

Smiling? You think it's funny?

Funny, huh?

It's because you go around smiling like a dork

that gets you beaten up.

Hey, look at me. Look.

Look at me, damn it.

Funny? Do you think it's funny?

- Hey. - I'm sorry, sir.

You find this funny? Huh?

Funny? Shit!

What were you thinking? You're making the mess bigger!

Hey, this is your job.

I took care of it because you weren't there.

You should've taken care of it.

They just want to do business with us...

and beat us to the punch

before starting to deal.

Don't you get it?

Are you preaching at me?

Hey, get the phone over here.

Yes, sir.

Here, sir.

What a punk...

Is this voice dial or what?

Don't you think we need to press the numbers?

Should I dial it with my mouth?

You monkey-shits!

Call Mu-seong from Samseongyo.

Yes, sir.

You didn't answer your mobile, so I'm leaving this message.

If you have some time,

I'd like a bit of your help.

Just until 3 in the afternoon.

After that, it's fine.

If you get this message...

Yes, it's me, Seon-u.

Ah, yes. At what time?

And right now it's...

I'll be there in an hour at the latest.

I'm on my way.

Mr. Kang said you're a scary guy.

Excuse me?

No way.

I'm serious.

You're a hitman, aren't you?

I gave you my card the other day.

I work at a hotel.

Regardless, you're still a hitman, right?

I'm not that kind of person.

This is boring.

Can I ask you something?

What is it?

How did you first meet Mr. Kang?

Wait a minute.

Okay.

How much is the red lamp?

$280.

$280?

- Okay, bye. - Bye.

Let's go.

What were you saying earlier?

You asked why I am seeing Mr. Kang?

Yes.

Why do you want to know?

It was just a question. You don't have to answer that.

- Hello. - Hi.

Give it to me.

I'm sorry.

About what?

I shouldn't have asked.

It's okay.

Thanks for your time today.

I didn't want to eat by myself.

If you'd like to take a look, you can enter through that door.

How will you return home?

It's easy to catch a cab here. I'll be fine.

You guys all ready?

- Yeah, ready. - Okay.

Okay.

Let's go.

Hi, Min-gi.

Someone came to see you early this morning.

Who was it?

Oh Mu-seong. Do you know him?

He's one nasty-looking guy.

Mu-seong? I don't know him. Anything else?

Moon Seok is looking for you. You want to talk to him now?

No, Min-gi, don't put him through.

I'll be going to the hotel soon.

Well, well, well.

- There. - Bottoms up.

Someone's coming.

Hey, Seon-u, come over here.

Chief Manager Kim?

Yes, he's Kim Seon-u.

- Hello. - Come here, come.

- Come. - Come over here for a second.

Ji-hyun, this is Mr. Kim's seat.

Come.

Have a seat.

Hey, why do you have so much secret stuff going on?

- What's up? - Have a drink.

Girls, get out.

What are you doing?

Don't ruin the fun. Relax.

Say hello to Chairman Baek

from Baeksang Management Agency.

Hi. I'm sorry I was rude the other day.

I guess we had a misunderstanding.

Is that why you came here?

Yes, that and...

There was no misunderstanding.

What was that all about?

What do you take us for?

- Seon-u! - You be quiet.

Don't use your people to mess with me from now on.

Hey, Seon-u!

He's here as my guest today!

Damn it,

how could you do this to me?

I can, because it's you.

Kim Seon-u,

do you think the world is all yours?

You're going to regret this.

Aren't you going?

- You go first. - See you.

Hui-su.

Hi.

Did you have a good date today?

Stop kidding.

Where did you say you'd sleep tonight?

Thanks.

What would you like me to do?

I'll call you tomorrow.

Call me.

Jeez, he drives like shit.

I'm not talking about you.

It wasn't at you.

Where's Seok?

Did you check downstairs?

Okay.

Who is it?

Who is it?

Se-yun, don't!

Se-yun!

Stop it!

You bastard!

Do you know who I'm calling now?

Any last words?

You take care of them.

Okay. This is what we'll do.

I'll give you a chance.

Listen carefully. Both of you.

You will never see each other again.

What happened today

never happened for any of us, including me...

This time never existed.

Erase it all.

Not just from your memories, but from your habits, too.

Don't say it's hard...

Because this can get more serious

than either of you can imagine.

I don't think you need any more time to think.

Get dressed and leave now.

Se-yun, don't do this.

- Se-yun, don't do this. - Hui-su, Hui-su.

- Hui-su. - Let go of me.

Listen to me!

Let me go!

You really think that you can erase it all

just by telling me to?

- This... - Is that what you really think?

I only told you the best way out of this.

Okay, you can go now.

Hui-su.

I don't have anything else to say.

You know I don't have anything to say.

Should I thank you for saving my life or something?

Please leave now.

I'll do as you say.

Hui-su.

You know it doesn't work that way.

You know it can't be erased.

Hey, roll down your window.

Hey!

What's wrong with that bastard?

Hey!

Jerkwad!

Who's there?

Come on out, you pricks.

Show yourselves, you bastards!

Come on out. Now!

Are you alone?

Let's just go one-on-one then.

I'm Oh Mu-seong from Samseongyo.

Whoever you are, just get over here.

I can't be bothered to talk.

Calm down.

I only came to give you a message.

Did Chairman Baek send you?

Tell me.

Apologize.

Then nothing will happen.

I was wrong." Three little words.

If you say those three words, nothing horrible will happen.

I was wrong." Say these words.

"Just go away."

Think it over.

Stop talking shit and get lost before I break you.

(Yoon Hui-su)

Everyone's got to live his life.

Aren't you going to answer the phone?

It's okay, it's not important.

Would you like some coffee?

No, it's okay. I have to leave soon.

Come sit over here.

Why the long face?

What's wrong?

No, I'm okay.

Actually,

I'm moving out.

I put this house up for sale.

Do you know why I like you?

It's because you don't care what other people think.

That's why.

Once I thought it's because you're so young.

But I still come to see you, like today.

You make me come to you.

That's what I like about you.

What do you think it is?

Well, I guess being young is a gift.

But you see, as you get older,

your patience wears thin.

Ma'am... ma'am...

Ma'am.

Ma'am...

Ma'am.

Hey, Chief Manager Kim.

Well, well...

What's a great guy like you...

doing at a place in this state, huh?

Oh my, you got beaten really badly.

Do you have any idea of what you've done?

Jeez, it's all over me. This is disgusting.

Don't waste time and just get rid of him.

This is really gross.

Where's the cocky Mr. Kim now?

Smile, like a professional.

Smile.

We'll never let you get away with this.

You have no idea what's happening, do you?

Put your head down, jerk!

Why?

Why didn't you call me?

This isn't like you.

Tell me why.

Gonna play dumb?

Are we cutting ties?

This is how things work in this business.

Don't blame anybody.

The world's a funny place.

You know what?

Our lives as human beings don't matter for shit.

Since you can't see what's coming next.

What are you going to do now?

Just wait a little.

Sir.

Yes, sir. Okay.

Okay.

The boss is giving you a chance.

Why didn't you tell me?

Why did you make that mistake?

If the two of them never meet again...

Go on.

If they can keep that promise,

I thought it would be best.

No... not that kind of thing.

Tell me the real reason.

Be honest with me.

Was it...

Was it because of her?

What?

Can't say it?

Put Moon Seok back on.

Yes, sir. Okay.

Okay, sir.

- Grab his arms. - Yes, sir.

- What are you doing? - Stay still.

- Let me go, asshole. - Bring it here.

Let go, punk!

- Let me go! - Stay still.

Hey! Hey, Moon Seok.

Seok!

Don't do this.

Don't do this.

Hold him tight.

Seok...

Hey, Seok!

Seok!

Don't do this.

You... Hey!

No!

Was the hole too shallow?

Congratulations, anyway. You survived.

There's a present in the bag. Open it.

Don't play games with a man's life.

You asshole.

You're trying to look cool even in this moment, huh?

What about this?

Is this cool?

Do as I say, bastard.

He says you have 15 minutes.

Call him as soon as you figure out what you should say.

Remember that time with Yeong-deok?

You probably told him something like this...

"There's no turning back. Just accept it."

And then you just cut off his wrist.

That was some awesome stuff.

Spend your 15 minutes wisely. Don't disappoint the man.

You owe him your life.

They're probably digging the hole

three times deeper this time.

Here.

Jeez...

Punk.

Yes. Okay, sir.

Did you beg for forgiveness?

Shit...

You're one lucky bastard.

Give it here.

What's this? There's no battery!

Son of a bitch!

Step back.

Stop digging. We're so dead.

Oh, those little shits.

Like they haven't done enough.

They're worse than we are.

Seems you have a lot of guests.

Yes.

Assemblyman Park Gang-il.

He wants to run again...

Anyway, I heard the news.

How did this happen?

It's a long story...

You should have just left it to us

from the beginning.

I'm sorry. That was rude of me.

No, it's mostly my fault.

If the hammer is light, the nail will rise back up.

Let's get things straight.

What would you like us to do for you?

Years ago, a smart young man

once worked for me.

One day, I got him to do a simple job.

I guess he thought it was no big deal.

He made a mistake.

Thinking about it now, it wasn't such a serious mistake.

I could have just told him off and let it go.

But he was kind of strange.

He wouldn't admit it was his fault.

He said he didn't do anything wrong.

He could've been right. Maybe I was mistaken.

But what does it mean to be part of a gang?

What are families for?

If the boss says someone's wrong,

then somebody has

to take responsibility, even if they didn't really do it.

It could've ended easily.

But that guy lost his hand.

One promising guy's life ended in such fashion

in a matter of a day.

This time, one hand is not enough.

Hello? Just a second.

Min-gi!

Yes, hello?

I see.

Okay.

Yes, President Won.

Don't you think it's been enough?

Are you all right?

Do I look all right?

He used to have a good reputation, didn't he?

What about you?

Does your reputation fit you?

Why are you doing this?

I guess I misjudged him.

What are you going to do?

I don't know.

Reasons don't matter anymore.

I don't know...

I guess I'm going to put an end to this anyway.

I'll see it to the end...

(Hotel Crown)

Who is it?

Who is it?

Let's see the money first.

Will this be okay? Check if this is shady money.

Wait. Let me see what kind of guy this is.

What are you going to use it for?

Do I have to tell you all that?

If we can't be sure, we can't give it to you...

no matter how much money you pay.

Aren't you going to do business?

What shall we do?

He's coming on strong. I can't figure out this guy.

What if he's a rat for the cops?

Are you sure he's not a rat?

Dammit! Don't yell in my ear.

Hold on.

What to do?

Tell him to come tomorrow by 4.

With the money.

Mikhail, if it were you, would you come again?

Damn it!

Why are you saying my name?

We said we wouldn't use names. You moron!

How would you like it if I said your name is Myeong-gu?

How would you like it, asshole?

What? Asshole?

Yes, asshole, I said you're an asshole!

Damn, you bastard!

Pull your head in for a second.

Are you going to mess with me? Try it, you idiot.

- Ah, okay. - An asshole?

Bastard. Go back to your country!

Jeez, you talk too much. Shut up!

So useless...

Come here by 4 o'clock tomorrow.

You have to come alone.

Is there anyone who can vouch for you?

We can't give you anything

unless we're sure about you.

Find someone by tomorrow who can vouch for you.

All right, see you tomorrow.

Damn...

Hey, eyes on the road.

Just shut up.

What's this? Not a number I know.

Hey, Myeong-gu!

Hello? Oh, shit!

Here's a new face!

Who did you say referred you?

President Han introduced me.

President Han? Which President Han?

President Han from Gyeongsan.

Han Sang-sik?

What's your connection with him?

He supplies our club

with Russian dancers.

A nightclub is it?

Yes.

I see.

But why do you need our merchandise?

I'm carrying out an errand, so I don't know the specifics, either.

What happened to your face?

Have you used this sort of merchandise before?

Yes.

Where?

I used to be a bodyguard.

You're a novice.

Well, I'm not the one who'll be using it, so...

You know how to assemble and disassemble a gun?

I've done it before.

Hey.

Hey, bring the guns over here.

Have you...

ever seen anything like this?

This is probably different from what you used before.

The finest gun manufactured in Russia.

The Stechkin Automatic Pistol.

The KGB boys used to use it.

You brought the money?

Just a moment.

I think we need to check you out first.

I told you already.

I heard what you said, but...

I'd like to hear what Han Sang-sik has to say.

Hey, give Mr. Han a call.

And on your way back, bring the multiple-shot firearms.

It won't take long.

Want me to teach you how to use it while we wait?

All right, now watch me and do what I do.

You have to be able to do this to teach others how to use them.

See?

Gotta do it faster.

Take a good look.

First, pick this up,

turn it over and insert it.

Then, slide this in.

Easy, huh? Next...

load the magazine...

And then... Bang!

Simple, isn't it?

Okay, let's see how well you were watching.

This one's stiff.

Okay, there we go.

Okay, I'm going to check how well you were watching.

They'll call us right away.

Yes, yes. Got it.

Hey, look at this.

Put the gun down.

Let's start at the same time, okay?

Hey, no bullets, okay?

Ready? Let's go at the same time.

One, two, three!

Damn.

Hello? Who?

Oh, Mr. Han.

You sent me someone.

You know, the errand guy.

Huh?

What's with him? Drunk again?

Myeong-gu!

Why aren't you answering? You not around?

I've just arrived.

I'm bringing the merchandise.

It'll take me about an hour. See you.

Stop staring at me and call Chairman Baek.

I don't have much time.

What are you doing? Hurry.

The ice rink we met last time, right?

I've been waiting here forever.

Call me right away if you get this message.

Damn, it's too cold here.

Why so surprised?

You thought you'd never see me again?

Smile.

Hey, let's be professional.

I thought about it, you know.

Lots of people have memories that they'd rather forget, right?

But they can't be erased, no matter how hard they try.

But at least you can erase the traces it's left behind.

By that, I mean the people who caused those memories.

What are you talking about?

Life is full of all kinds of shit.

Why are you acting like a child?

I'm saying that you're just a shitty memory for me.

And I'm...

Never mind. Let me ask you one thing.

What did you have against me?

Man...

How should I put this?

Well...

Hey... Look, Mr. Seon-u...

You bastard.

Damn, you son of a bitch!

You asshole!

You think I'm a shithead?

What's that face supposed to mean?

You think it's unfair? You find this unfair?

You don't know why you're in this shit, do you?

You keep looking in all the wrong places.

You sure as hell shouldn't have come to me.

Life is full of suffering.

Didn't you know that?

Hey you, stand up straight. Straight.

I'll teach you. Stand up straight!

Just a moment. Wait.

President Kang asked me to do that.

Damn.

Ah, shit.

What was that?

Oh, hi, how are you?

By the way, did you hear some kind of a bang?

The sound of a hole being ripped into a life.

Huh?

Oh, okay.

Things must be rough for you these days.

Everyone's having hard times.

It's getting cold, plus winter's coming.

It's too damn hard to live.

I wonder what the politicians are doing for us.

Because of the new bus-only lanes,

it's hard to drive downtown.

Mister, please take me downtown.

Oh, okay.

You messed with the wrong guy.

Watch yourself.

Damn.

Untie the ropes.

- Bring me a phone. - What?

Bring me a phone, you idiot!

I'll make it short.

You've seen Seon-u, right?

You mean Mr. Kim?

That's right, Chief Manager Kim.

You haven't seen him lately, have you? Where is he?

How would I know?

Hey, Mi-ae.

I'm on my way now.

Okay.

(Missed Call: Kim Seon-u)

Hurry out. Hurry.

Move your asses, quickly!

I'll be downstairs. Call me if something happens.

Here. That guy left this, and just disappeared.

Why has this happened?

It's okay.

It's okay...

Moon Seok.

Who's that?

You can't come this way, sir.

Let's not make a fuss.

This is my last stop.

I have nowhere to go.

You really want to make a scene?

Why did you do that to me?

Tell me why.

Why did you do that to me?

You insulted me.

No, not that kind of thing.

Tell me the real reason.

Tell me.

I've been thinking about this a lot,

and I still don't get it.

Tell me.

How did we come to this?

Tell me.

Were you really going to kill me?

Did you really want me dead?

I've served you like a dog, for 7 years.

Say something.

Tell me, anything!

What is it...

that made you waver?

Is it because of her?

Don't do this.

It's not like we can turn back the clock, can we?

Hello? Hello?

Hello?

This is too harsh...

One late autumn night, the disciple woke up crying.

Upon seeing his disciple cry,

the master asked him,

- "Did you have a nightmare?" - "No."

"Did you have a sad dream?"

"No," said the disciple. "I had a sweet dream."

"Then why are you crying so sadly?"

The disciple answered quietly, while wiping his tears...

"Because my dream can't come true."