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YUM JUNG-AH

WON JIN-AH

CHOI YOUNG-JOON

KIM JIN-YOUNG

THE DEFECTS

YEAR 2011

- Boss. - Yeah?

We're here.

You can handle it alone, right?

Yes, of course.

- Hey, Tae-sik. - Yes?

What do you think is inside there?

I'm not interested.

If I were you, I'd be dying to know.

Should I tell you?

That thing I always bring...

Which you pour cement over and dispose of...

No, I'm good.

Why? Are you scared?

Terrified?

It doesn't matter. It's just good money.

You said you need cash for your mom's surgery, right?

Yes.

You're a good son.

You'll probably go to heaven.

Please save me.

Please... save me.

Save me...

Please...

Please save me.

I don't want to die.

Mister, please save me.

Please, mister...

THE DEFECTS EP1. REFUND

BATHHOUSE

DO NOT DISPOSE OF TRASH ILLEGALLY

AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL ONLY

BATHHOUSE

Breakfast!

Wha..?

- Come eat. - Yeah.

Instant noodles again?

Wow, it smells amazing!

Who made it?

Just eat already.

Unit Three, reporting an incident at Bukhyeon-dong.

Another morning with a crazy number of traffic accidents...

What do you know? They reset the code word again.

Where's So-mi? Is she not eating?

Colly->Collision

Gosh...

So-mi!

Hey, sis...

I wonder how she's doing, you know?

After abandoning me without a hint of guilt...

Baby, stop! Take this with you.

You didn't eat breakfast, at least have some soy milk!

- You woke me up late. - I'm sorry...

I hope she lives a miserable life.

Ugh, I'm sick of ramen.

I want chicken.

Then shall we get some chicken?

Really? No cap? Yes!

Guys, let's go!

What kind of chicken should we get?

Let's go.

Come on, you said we're having chicken.

Do you have money?

Why does she always pick on me?

What?

Speak up already!

There are way too many in there.

Let's just go somewhere else.

There are plenty of gambling houses.

Scared?

He's terrified.

Are you talking about me?

I never get scared, okay?

Let's just ask the old man to buy us chicken!

Hey!

The old man's broke. You just keep eating ramen.

Why are you such an ass?

Then we're doing it, okay?

How about we spice it up? Make a little bet?

Alright, let's split teams.

Finders keepers, okay?

Losers do cleaning, laundry, and dishes.

Fine, whatever.

Heads or tails!

Good luck.

Hey, hey, hey!

Who are you kids?

How'd you get in?

We came to play.

Password.

Password?

If you're here to play, say the password.

I kind of forgot.

Can you give us the first letter?

We have money and everything.

'M'. The first letter is 'M'.

Hey, what the hell!

Sorry.

This place is huge, I told you!

I can't see anything.

Who's he?

Come on, I need a king...

Look, isn't that the safe?

So, what are we gonna do?

Joo-an, your big sister has a plan for everything.

Hey, I'm older than you!

You don't act like one.

What did you just say?

As long as it works out, it's all good!

- Let's go! - Wait!

Wait up!

Come on.

Hey!

What are you? Cops?

Kill 'em!

Joo-an!

Catch them!

Get the other side!

Push!

- Run for it! - Run!

The safe!

Hey, sis!

Over here!

We win.

Let's open our own fried chicken shop...

Those idiots...

Hurry up, I'm hungry!

Me too, come on.

Don't forget the cleaning! No backsies!

Seriously, they wouldn't notice if 5 million won went missing!

You wanted chicken, right? It's all we need.

We could've opened a whole fried chicken place.

Instead, we can barely buy two...

Are we seriously leaving the money like that?

Someone will come for it.

Who?

Let's go eat chicken.

I was serious about opening a chicken place...

CHICKEN TAKE-OUT AVAILABLE

Hey, there it is! There comes our chicken!

Wow, unbelievable.

- Should we eat inside? - Are you crazy?

What if the old man catches us?

We can just sit and eat in the corner.

No way! I'm starving, let's just go home.

MISSED CALL - MISTER

- Crap, we're screwed. - Why?

It's the old man.

We should go.

Let's hurry. Come on!

Focus. You're far from done.

Don't drop your gun!

Focus.

Seok-su.

You're useless, you hear?

Dog shit.

Eat this!

So-mi.

Joo-an.

You crazy bastard!

Ah-Hyeon.

Whatever you guys do,

I don't care at all.

Breaking the law or going reckless,

I don't care.

There's only one thing I care about.

Unauthorized outing.

If you want to die, then leave.

If you wish for any of us to die,

go ahead.

Mister...

How long do we have to live like this?

Wouldn't it be better to just die?

- So-mi! - What? It's true.

Am I wrong?

We're stuck here forever. Can't even go outside!

No one looks for us. We don't even have names!

Stop it.

Is this what you call living?

Why... why do we have to live like this?

Isn't it better to just die instead?

We didn't want to die!

I don't want to die.

Please save me, mister.

I don't want to die...

Please, save me...

Please... Save me, please!

I don't want to die. Please save me.

Because we all chose to live.

We can't go on like this anymore.

They won't last much longer.

Ah-hyeon.

I got us a boat.

It's a small fishing boat, so the journey will be rough.

I want you to take care of them.

What about you?

Mister...

I have something to do.

When it's all done,

I'll come right after you.

Don't worry, I'll be right behind.

Can't we just go together?

We can forget everything and start fresh.

What happens to those kids isn't your fault.

It's not something you can handle alone.

You'll get contacted soon.

I can trust you, right?

I'm sorry.

I feel like I'm asking too much of you.

I'll talk to the kids separately.

Yeah, let's go.

I'll bring plenty of cash today.

Let's win a fortune.

Alright, man. See you later.

Hey, why do you keep sweeping? No one's coming.

Just keeping myself busy.

I understand. Things have been slow lately.

Too slow, in fact.

We're running out of money.

No refund customers these days...

Boss, what if we expand our operation?

Won't there be much more work that way?

Like what?

Something like sales...

It may be more profitable.

Actually, I tried begging Director Jeong for work.

Didn't work.

Only got cursed at.

Can't we bypass Director Jeong and contact the higher-ups?

You think that's possible?

Why not?

Do you know who's at the very top?

Who? Have you actually seen him?

The Lord.

The Lord is up above.

He's not in this world, but he's there.

Can't be seen, but he exists.

♪ Sorry sorry ♪ Sorry sorry

Thank you so much every time, Doctor.

Don't be. I do it because I enjoy it.

You know how much I love kids.

The director is here!

Come quickly!

- Shall we start with a prayer? - Yes.

In the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen.

Lord, bless this food you have graciously given us and bless us.

Through our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen!

In the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.

Amen.

Enjoy the food!

Looks delicious, right?

Doctor, you're like my mom.

Really?

Then call me 'Mom', okay?

Mom!

Help me!

I'm in here!

Help me!

I'm in here!

Who are you?

Untie me!

THE REALITY OF UPPER-CLASS NEWBORN TRADE

Please...

I'll make it all go away, really!

How can you make it go away, Mr. Reporter?

You found out...

about everything.

No, no!

I don't know anything. Nothing at all!

Please...

I have a 7-year-old son,

and a pregnant wife.

Please, I beg you.

Good for them.

WHOLE LIFE INSURANCE

They'll receive about 3 billion won in insurance.

Your wife will be happy.

Uh...

An impossible amount with a reporter's salary.

No, no, no.

She doesn't need this.

Please... save me!

She doesn't need this! Please!

It's done.

I don't want to live anymore. I'm sorry.

Show love to the children.

Let them know through your eyes.

Children who are loved return it twofold.

Are you watching this again?

I love you, my girl.

Why do you watch this? It's gross.

Because it's fun.

Let's all do it together.

I love you, my girl.

Mommy loves you.

I love you, my girl.

- Daddy loves you. - Mommy loves you.

Good job.

This can't be...

Unfortunately, Si-woo doesn't meet

the requirements for the Mensa math class.

There must be an error in the test.

We'll try again.

You know, right?

Si-woo's dad graduated from Stanford Medical School.

For Si-woo to walk his path,

he must take the Mensa math class.

All the kids here have already joined.

We'll take it again.

The results will likely be the same.

For God's sake!

There's no way.

They said Si-woo had high intelligence...

Mom!

Mom!

I finished early. Can I skip tuition and go play?

What did you say?

Please?

Are you serious?

Mom, please?

You're laughing again.

Alright, let's go.

You're the best, Mom!

Hello?

Is this Dr. Kim Se-hee?

Yes, who's speaking?

The lady requests to meet you.

I've been waiting so long for your call.

There are a few things to keep in mind...

Sorry, but I'm driving right now.

There's a child with me too.

I'll call you back soon.

Excuse me?

Did I disturb your studies? Sorry.

No, I'm fine.

What a kind girl.

By the way, tell me about Si-woo. He seems fun.

Si-woo is very popular and fun at school.

He's one of my closest friends.

He's going to the kids' park with his mom today.

Really? Si-woo's very lucky.

What are you doing?

Huh? You got here fast.

I was doing something nearby. What's this?

An emergency disposal.

I just went and got it myself.

It's damn heavy.

Anyway, I've got a game tonight.

You can handle this alone, right?

Sure, it's not like it's my first time.

And this is a refund request that came in.

I want a refund. The kid isn't 19 yet.

Yes, ma'am. Of course.

Can I confirm a few things first?

Go ahead.

You're Park Min-joo, right?

And your husband is Choi Hyun-gyu...

Yes, that's right.

Let's get this over with.

He's nothing but a defect.

I mean, how can a kid be so stupid?

I want a refund fast!

And some compensation for the error!

Ma'am...

Our customer sounds upset.

Ugh, disgusting people...

Seriously...

Even dogs aren't abandoned like this!

Alright, give me a hand.

One, two...

Hello?

Yes, take care of him well.

With no loose ends.

Okay.

Si-woo,

I'll get some coke. Wait here, okay?

Okay.

See you in a bit.

What do you mean?

Why did his level test come out like that?

I don't know.

He was a defect.

I'm seriously annoyed, honey.

Still, how could you make that decision alone?

It's a big deal!

Why do you always do whatever you want?

And when has doing it your way ever worked out? Huh?

You're unbelievable...

Why did you even bother adopting in the first place?

Your mom was all crazy about having grandkids,

despite her son being infertile.

She would've blamed me again.

You talk like a frickin' villager.

So what now?

What if things go south because of the refund?

We can just say he went missing.

And they'll take care of the disposal. We have to trust them.

Honestly, he smiles like a weak fool!

Like an idiot. Don't you think so?

Yeah, he didn't look like a kid with the brains.

Exactly!

But still, you raised him like he was your own.

Do you have no sympathy?

Sympathy my butt.

We don't share a drop of blood.

What a waste.

I spent way too much money on him.

Mom?

Mom...

Mom!

What am I going to tell my mother?

I'm going to adopt a new one.

We're getting a full refund, so we'll just use that.

Honey, I've gotta go now.

Oh! You have to come and cry too. To make it look real.

Bye now.

Hello? Hello?

Why do they need me as well?

Jeez...

Mom!

Mom, where are you?

You're Si-woo, right?

Your mom got hurt just now.

She's at the hospital.

What?

She asked me to come get you.

Let's go.

Excuse me...

Please...

What's going on?

Help me...

My son is missing.

- Calm down. - Please, find my child.

Ma'am, calm down. Where did you last see him?

He was playing just over there.

And we were supposed to meet right here.

But he disappeared!

Okay, what's his name and age?

Choi Si-woo, he's 11.

- It's a boy? - Yes...

Si-woo, my baby...

Ma'am, Ma'am, Ma'am!

- He must be so hungry... - Calm down.

The report has been filed.

He said he wanted coke, so I went to buy it...

Please stay calm and wait a little longer...

Si-woo!

Ma'am! Ma'am!

- Where is he? - Ma'am, wait!

We have to find him!

- Honey, our boy! - Tell me what happened.

- Did you find Si-woo? - No, not yet.

We're looking for him at this very moment.

My poor Si-woo!

He must be starving...

Honey...

- Are you okay? - Honey, please...

I can't live without Si-woo!

- What do we do? - Si-woo...

Please, find him.

Si-woo... Choi Si-woo!

Wake up.

Can you hear me?

Who are you?

Where am I?

Si-woo, just wait.

Boss

Wait a moment.

Yes, boss.

Hey, where are you?

Almost there.

I totally got busted today gambling.

Darn it.

I'll be there soon.

What?

I'll be there in 30 minutes.

It's okay. Go home and rest.

I'll finish things up here.

I've got nothing to do at home anyway.

Let's grab a drink after.

Yes, okay. Got it.

Mister...

Where are we? Who are you?

Where's my mom?

Listen carefully, Si-woo.

You've been kidnapped.

And the people who ordered your kidnap...

are your parents, Park Min-joo and Choi Hyun-gyu.

Yes, hello?

I've confirmed the location.

Leave the child for a while.

Then ask a staff member for help an hour later.

Wait, what?

You want me to put on a show?

Yes, report it to the police as well.

I'll lure the child to a security camera blind spot,

and take him to the parking lot.

I'll be there in 30 minutes.

About the refund...

And your mom and dad told me to kill you.

Don't kill me! Please save me!

I'm really sorry!

No, no, Si-woo.

I'm going to save you.

So if you want to live,

you have to trust everything I say from now on.

Can you do that?

Choi Hyun-gyu and Park Min-joo...

They never saw you as their child.

That's not true! My mom and dad aren't like that!

Mister, I want to get out.

No, Si-woo. You can't go out right now.

You have to trust me, can you do that?

Here, take this.

Go here.

There will be kids like you waiting for you.

Don't let anyone see you on the way.

It's hard to believe, but...

Your parents are bad people who buy children with money.

And if they don't like 'em, they just trash them.

If they find out you're still alive...

What if I just try harder?

I'll become a better son.

I'm sorry, mister.

Please, just let me call my mom once.

I'll tell her I'll do better, that I'm sorry.

Bathhouse

A new child will arrive soon.

Take good care of him, Ah-hyeon.

Okay. Be careful.

Si-woo...

People who throw away their child for being 'not good enough'...

aren't worthy of being parents.

You know, I was the one who made the big decision.

You usually don't make big decisions.

He smiled at me and said,

Hehe, Mom..., you know?

Yeah, yeah. Grinning all stupid.

At that moment, I realized I couldn't take him anymore.

I was done with him.

Seriously, I even hated the sound of him walking.

Honestly, you're something else.

You'd have done the same. Try being stuck with him 24/7.

Hold on.

Hello?

You're supposed to be sad, remember?

Hello?

Hello?

Who is it?

Mom...

Are you...

Are you Si-woo?

Impossible, stop fooling around.

Mom! Mom, I'm sorry!

What the hell?

- What is it? - What do we do?

It's him on the phone.

- Who? - It's his voice...

I think he's not dead!

What? Hang up!

He can't be alive!

See for yourself.

Hello?

We processed the refund, right?

Then he's supposed to be dead.

Hello?

Mom!

Mom!

Mom!

Die! Die! Die!

It's time to go.

Choi Si-woo is alive.

Yes, Director Jeong.

Where's Choi Si-woo?

Excuse me?

If you don't find the damn kid,

you're dead.

What do you mean...?

Wait, hello?

Tae-sik, I think we're screwed. Don't tell me...

BATHHOUSE

Who's that?

Is he like a five-year-old?

It must be a mistake, right?

He's really small.

Welcome.

Tae-sik!

Woo Tae-sik!

Woo Tae-sik!

You're early.

- Is he here? - What?

- He's here... - What's going on?

He said the kid was gone. I thought we were done for.

Why is he on my ass all the time?

Jackass...

Director Jeong!

The kid's here!

What's going on? I said the kid's here!

Fuck you...!

Open it.

- What's going on? - Take him out.

Have you ever looked into their eyes?

The kids that died here...

You could see hell through their eyes.

Aren't you going to blow it?

Hey, kid.

Listen carefully.

The day you arrive here is your new birthday.

Congrats. You're born again.

I'm impressed he made it here by himself.

Here.

So what's your name?

Why would you ask that?

Give yourself a new name, okay?

We didn't like the names they gave us, so we made our own.

Their names are after subway stations.

Ah-hyeon Station, Seok-su Station, and Joo-an Station.

Funny, right?

She has a K-pop idol's name. So-mi!

Is she Jeon So-mi, or what?

She's out of her mind.

Not funny?

Guess not...

Mister, call me back...

I'm hungry.

When is the old man coming?

He said he'd buy us chicken today.

Yeah...

Hey, why didn't you come with the old man?

Bluebird one, searching around the payphone area.

Ah-hyeon, what's that car?

Searching near the payphone.

We're looking for an eleven-year-old boy,

last seen with a blue shirt and beige pants.

Looking for a eleven-year-old boy...

Police frequency, but they're not using code words.

What the hell?

Hey, did you meet anyone on the way here?

Or... did someone see you?

Maybe you called the police?

I called my Mom.

Mister...

- Get closer to him! - Shoot!

Mister...

Mister!

THE DEFECTS EPILOGUE

KIM AH-HYEON

KIM AH-HYEON

KIM AH-HYEON

Is your name...

Kim Ah-hyeon?

BATHHOUSE

Is this our home?

Well...

Not exactly.

It's home.

Let's go inside.

Yeah.

KIM AH-HYEON

Help yourselves.

Where's the chicken leg? Did you eat it?

- No, I didn't! - Yes, you did!

Who ate the chicken leg?

- The legs are gone! - Pass me a piece!

You can have this.

Don't fight.

- I wish we ate chicken more often. - Me too.

I'm sick of eating ramen every day.

It's better to have it once in a while.

Mister, let's take a picture together!

Should I take it?

Who takes pictures while eating?

Come on, it's been a while.

Gosh...

Leave me out of it.

- I'm taking it. - No, don't!

Just pose!

One, two, three!

One, two, three!

THANK YOU TO ACTOR KIM SOO-RO FOR THE SPECIAL APPEARANCE.

THE DEFECTS

Nice to meet you, Madam Lady.

I want to give him a child worthy of him.

There's always a way.

You know, I'm so happy today.

I feel like my dream is about to come true.

My best friend from class...

He hasn't been coming to school.

He should be fine, right?

We were just products to them.

Something they bought,

that may be disposed of whenever.

Where's the membership card?

Those kids shouldn't even exist.

Where would they go?

To a place where no one exists.

Hurry!

You're all defective products.

Trying so hard to kill us.

The one our old man couldn't find...

The monster. I'm gonna find him.