Original subtitles

This film owes many thanks to Korean Correctional Service.

Keep breathing! Push!

Is it out yet?

Any minute now!

One more push! One more!

Big breath and push!

Just one push away!

Come on!

It's coming now!

It's coming! It's coming!

You've been saying that for the Iast hour!

It's really here!

- One more push! - Don't Iie!

No, really! One Iast push!

Push!

Here it comes!

Ms Hong,

it's a boy.

Congratulations!

Congratulations! It's a boy.

Good for you!

Let's meet mommy.

HARMONY

1 Year Later

- Where have you been? - Sorry!

AII right!

Good.

Nice one.

- Uh... Here... - What's that?!

You want to eat some grass, is that it?

- I'm sorry. - What's the matter?

She gave me a grass ring.

What the hell is this?

I didn't have the time.

Min-woo is having his first birthday party and you're not interested?

- That's not true! - Hey, keep it down.

They might hear us.

Will half an hour do?

- Absolutely. - Go.

- What are you doing? - Get moving!

Bunch of slow wits!

- You can have the ring. - Thanks.

Happy birthday to you

Happy birthday to you...

I told you not to sing in front of him.

Who upset you?

Your voice terrifies him.

How can a human voice sound Iike that?

It's a mystery.

One, two, three...

Happy birthday to you.

Happy birthday to you.

Happy birthday, dear Min-woo.

Happy birthday to you.

BIow out the candle.

There's a good boy!

- Grab the pencil! - You Iike the red, don't you?

- Money is the best! - Thread for Iongevity!

- Grab the money! - No, this one. Sweetheart!

- Pencil for brain. - Think practicality!

- The money! - The thread! The thread!

Who put handcuffs there?!

She said anything I have.

But, how could you...

put handcuffs on the table?

May our dear boy will become a judge or a prosecutor.

Good for you, darling!

Of course! Become a good prosecutor

and put away all the bad people in jail.

Hey! What the...?!

Say "Kimchi!" Smile!

It's a good picture.

Look at him!

I should have smiled more.

- Not bad! - Look at my belly.

Get changed! Quickly!

- That's mine. - Where's my shirt?

I wondered where all the flowers from the garden have gone to.

Cell 5 room check. Everyone, step outside.

Turn around.

Who brought this in here?

I did. Ma'am.

- Are you out of your mind? - I'm sorry, ma'am.

Chief Bang... It was my fault.

I badgered Officer Kong because it was my son's birthday.

572! Are you on a picnic?

Are you upset?

You shouldn't have committed a crime if you didn't want to put up with this.

Isn't that so?

It's Min-woo's birthday and we just wanted to celebrate.

Who told you to have baby in a place Iike this?

That's a Iittle harsh, Chief.

I have my eyes on you.

Especially you, 572.

There is no special treatment for mommies, got that?

You! Come with me.

Don't be upset.

You know what she's Iike.

But, she didn't have to rip up the picture.

She's acting jealous because she can't have kids.

But, still...

""Dancing Prison: Philipino inmates" dance routine

Is it that bad? My singing voice?

Don't be silly.

But, Min-woo cries every time I sing.

You're just overreacting.

No. Really.

Look.

Sweet dream my baby...

My sweet...

You see?

What's gotten into her?

Min-woo!

Isn't mommy good?

We could benefit from a program Iike this, too.

Learn to sing and get fit, you know?

How did a bubbly bitch Iike her kill someone?

Trust me it's not so hard in the heat of the moment...

Not in front of a kid!

We have a new girl.

Be nice.

Are you hungry? Wanna play?

You!

On your feet, now!

Who said you could sit there? Make a proper introduction.

Leave me alone unless you're gonna kill me.

Don't be horrible. She's only so young.

And, watch the Ianguage! You're in front of a child.

But sis, she needs to Iearn her manners.

What good is Iearning manners here? Just Ieave her alone.

But, still...

What the hell...?!

PIease take him.

Don't cry, sweetheart.

You're raising a baby in prison?

What did you say?

It'II be a sweet memory for him.

Bitch!

Jeong-hye!

Yeon-sil! Call the guards!

Guard!

Guard!

Good Iord!

Ms Hong,

We have medical record on your husband's mental health.

We can't help you, if you keep your mouth shut.

You have to tell us what happened!

I took you under my wings a worthless orphan.

How dare you go behind my back?

What were you doing, not picking up the phone?!

Did you dodge, bitch?

You got pregnant so you can fuck around freely, didn't you?

- Calm down! - Let go!

Stop it!

- Let go! Let go of me! - PIease!

Stop it!

Fuck you! I want to die! Don't fucking get in the way!

- PIease don't do this! PIease! - Let go!

Stay still.

Hold still!

I'II kill you, you Iittle...!

Yumi!

Is that you, sweetheart?

What have you done?

What have you done?

What have you done to him? What have you done to him?

She's a wounded soul.

She killed her stepfather after being sexually abused for years.

Her term got reduced by 10 years

but she continuously tried to commit suicide before coming here.

By the way, Min-woo didn't eat much all day without her mom.

He only has 6 more months...

- Really? - Yeah.

What a monster!

How could one do such thing to his own daughter?

Those bastards should all be castrated.

What the fuck...?

821! One Iove Ietter for you.

It's not Iike that. He's just a pen pal.

Look at her blush! A girl is a girl.

Anything for me?

- Here. Quickly! - What is it?

Your husband sent a recordable teddy bear.

It's not allowed but no-one knows that it's a voice recorder.

Oh, my babies!

Are you crying? Again?

Let's have some watermelon.

Crazy cow.

Don't read!

This is his picture. Isn't he handsome?

He Iooks Iike a good man.

How did you meet him?

He doesn't know she's in prison.

- And, she sent him someone else's picture. - What?

She's been receiving his Ietters to Officer Kong's address.

He works in Saudi Arabia being conned for 3 years.

Hey...

You'II give me a headlock and break my neck, too?

I know you were a pro-wrestler

but I never heard of someone who broke a neck with a headlock.

Cut it out!

- You're really something. - Have another one.

Look at him.

He's giving her a hug.

Are you giving her a hug for the pain?

Stubborn bitch!

Come here, sweetheart. Don't get mixed up with that bitch.

Did you? Yes? Really?

Hello.

Sweetheart?

It"s me.

I wrote you several times...

You got the wrong number.

Baby, please!

Please...

How can human voice sound Iike that?

Isn't that just amazing?

You've got some voice, too.

Absolutely! Your voice is far more amazing than theirs.

Look how big you got!

Good boy!

You Iook exactly Iike your mother.

- Good afternoon, sir! - Let's go to mommy.

Hey, baby!

Do you have any difficulties with raising him?

Not at all. Thanks to the officers.

If there is anything, Iet me know.

No difficulties...

but, I do have a suggestion.

Pardon? A choir?

It crossed my mind while watching the performance.

You know the Iife here is quite boring.

Jeong-hye, Mr. Warden is busy...

So, you're suggesting organizing a choir as a way of reformation?

It's good to watch one but it'II be even better to do it ourselves.

Sounds good to me, too! It'II make a good reformation program.

Officer Kong!

It's not appropriate to...

You think you can pull it off?

Pardon?

Do you think you can do a good job of it?

What? A choir?

And, he gave me the full authority with organizing it.

He gave you what? You can't even sing.

I don't know. It just happened.

We've got to make it work no matter what!

Try to make some sense!

How do you form a choir anyway?

You clueless cow...

What's wrong, sweetheart?

Hush, hush! Good boy...

Sweet dreams, my baby...

My sweet baby...

Give him to me.

Hush, hush...

How come he cries every time I sing?

I really don't get it.

Everyone does, except you.

White wild roses blooming on mama's way to work

Their white white petals taste so good

I took a few in the mouth when I was hungry

while calling out 'mama, mama'...

I have a favor for you, too.

A favor?

If I do a good job of it, reward me with a day out.

A day out?

There has to be a motivation for me, too.

Of course...

It's important, motivation.

Chief Bang?

Well, I think...

So, we have a deal?

You've got yourself a deal.

Isn't that great? A choir?

Do you have to be a good singer?

No. You just have to Iove music.

We'II practice once a week,

and if we get better, they'II send us out to perform outside.

- Is that true? - Sure!

Are you crazy? You can't promise things Iike that!

What if Chief Bang hears about it?

I just...

PIease think before you say something!

You are such a trouble.

Moon-ok.

Moon-ok!

Moon-ok, Moon-ok, Moon-ok!

Will you Iet me pee?

You will Iead the choir, won't you? PIease?

I'm not interested.

But you used to be a music professor.

Who could be more qualified for job?

PIus, how else will you see outside these walls before you die... omg!

Dumbo!

How's your husband?

I told you not to call. Stop calling me!

Darling...

How dare you call me that!

You feel Iike playing a mother now?

Do you have any idea what it's Iike to Iive as a murderer's daughter?

Would you rather...

Would you rather that I die?

No.

It'II only make Iife easy for you.

Live as Iong as you can.

May everyday be hell for you. Till the end.

Hyun-joo...

Baby...

Your daughter declined to see you.

Why did you turn her down?

I wish I had someone who would visit me.

Kids these days... they're such brats.

I wish I had a visitor.

PIease cover for "Iaw of harmony" exam.

Don't worry about anything other than the concert.

And, call me before you Ieave.

I'II meet you at the airport.

Thank you.

You need a new pair of shoes.

I'II get you a pair for present.

Really?

Wait for me, darling.

Wait up!

You're such a trouble! I said I can't help you!

I know nothing about choir.

- You play the piano. - Hardly!

Well, you know your basics, don't you?

I was crushed by Chief Bang again!

You'II get me fired sooner or Iater.

That's why we need to make this work!

How can I pull it off without you?

I don't care. I don't hear what you say.

Did you say something?

For the sake of Min-woo. PIease?

Over here. Come on.

PIease, give it another thought.

You're asking the wrong person.

- There's no-one else but you. - This is wrong.

- I'm on a death row. - What's that got to do with music?

We'II start from tomorrow.

See you here after Iunch, okay?

Jeong-hye!

Jeong-hye! Jeong-hye.

Min-woo! Min-woo!

Come to mommy, baby!

You know how stubborn she is. She'II never change her mind.

Is there any way?

Jesus!

Why are you bugging me? I have no part in this.

Min-woo! Sweetheart! Here, boy.

Here, boy.

- Where's he going? - Great!

Are you the newbie?

What's a pretty face Iike you doing here?

Get out of the way, kiddo.

- What are you staring at, bitch?! - Pull him back up.

What?

What the hell did you say?

Fucking bitch!

I said pick him back up, bitch!

Let go!

Forget about the damn thing!

A choirwith scumbags Iike them?

Reform through music? My ass!

This is the reality. The bitch who got here pregnant,

and the bitches who beat her up. They're all the same.

I'II report today's incident to the warden.

Don't ever bring up the subject again.

Not a day passed quietly, since the psycho arrived.

Why fuss over a baby that's not even hers?

Is that blood? Damn it!

My neck...

She must have many scars in her heart.

They told me she tried to killer herself several times already.

Maybe she hopes to ask for forgiveness with her Iife.

Each day must be an unbearable fear and agony.

She's not the only one suffering.

She has to go back into the world, eventually.

Unlike me who'II die in here.

So, help her.

How?

The choir.

What's that got to do with it?

Because, there is no-one else.

Just do it, for the sake of helping poor souls Iike her.

Come on.

Moon-ok, help me.

If we succeed, they"ll let me and Min-woo out on a day-out.

He never saw the outside world since he was born.

Help me, please.

Your attention, please.

I'II introduce you to the conductor.

PIease.

Put your hands together!

I'm not a worthy person for the job.

Thank you for having me. I hope this'II be an enjoyable experience for all.

Soon-yi is my name

But they call me EIena here

Mezzo.

Mezzo? What's that mean?

Next!

Only I can see him~

Only my eyes see him~

AIto.

Matchstick factory in Incheon~

Mezzo.

What the hell is a 'mezzo?'

In human mind~

AIto. Both of them.

Ehera diya~

Mezzo.

Hallelujah~ Hallelujah, Hallelujah~

Soprano.

Mezzo.

I'm too ashamed to strip

AIto.

It's a jackpot! Jack-jack-jack-jackpot~

AIto.

- I'm soft-hearted... - Mezzo.

A Iate night at Mapo Terminal~

- Shanghai, Shanghai~ Shanghai~ - Next!

Aren't you gonna sing?

Me?

Watch him, please.

What the...?!

While mama is away picking oysters

the baby stays... um, stays~

Look! Your baby...

at home by himself~

- AIto. - AIto?

I'm in?

Thank you so much!

- She's Ietting anyone it. - Thank you!

What's the matter?

It's gonna be harder than I thought.

It was only the first day.

There aren't enough stronger singers.

There were a few good ones, though.

We're seriously short of sopranos.

572, Hong Jeong-hye. An interview.

I think Chief Bang has a point. Maybe we aren't ready for this.

There's a high risk for accident having inmates in one place.

Forgive me, sir but everyone makes mistakes.

I think it's too harsh if you deny them of another chance

because of their mistakes.

It's not their past but what might happen in the future we're worried about!

It's the negative attitude towards reformation, that fails us.

Shut your mouth! How dare you!

Let's not get heated up.

How about this?

We need to run a reformation program for the next 2 quarters.

I'II give you 6 months. Let's see what happens.

But, if there is no change after 6 months,

you have to drop the choir.

You understand?

572!

572!

The summer's gone And all the roses falling

It's you It's you must go and I must bide~

The ranch...

Stop! Stop!

PIease come forward.

Come, come.

Anyone play the piano?

Officer Kong plays piano.

Me?

- Are you kidding me? - I'm sorry.

Sorry won't cut it! I'II kill the goddamn...

Is murder your hobby?

I'm sorry.

The most important thing in singing is the posture.

Tighten your stomach.

The summer's gone~ and, three!

The summer's gone And all the roses falling~

It's you It's you must go and I must bide~

The ranch...

I finished Bayer but quit while practicing Czerny 100.

It's harder than I thought.

Will we be able to make it?

If onlywe had a solid soprano.

Actually, there is one...

It's real, this time.

You won"t give me your tongue?

How do I do that?

I"ve never done it before.

Let"s see if that"s true.

Five

four, three, two,

one.

Of all programs, why checkers?!

That's Iame.

I seriously don't understand a word.

Moon-ok!

Soprano! Soprano!

Go for it!

Officer Kong told me you studied music before you came here.

I know what you're going to say. I'm not doing the choir.

I wasn't gonna talk about that.

We're gonna die in here anyway, you and I.

What?

Let's die quietly with a dignity. Don't fucking bother me.

Moon-ok!

PIease don't be upset.

She thinks we can't do it without her? Bitch!

Hang on...

Come on!

What is it?

Come on, Jeong-hye!

You got something to say to me?

If not, go away.

I'm sorry.

For what?

For being rude.

Come here.

There was a number I used to play with my daughter all the time.

It's hard, isn't it?

It doesn't get easier for me, either.

Let's try to Iive the rest of the remaining days with a smile.

If you miss her too much...

If it's too hard to endure

Iet us be each other's consolation

and provide shoulders to cry on.

Bravo!

That was great! Fantastic!

A round of applause!

48!

They say even earthworms have a talent for rolling

Not earthworms, slugs.

Potato, potaa-to. Dumbo!

When did you Iearn to sing Iike that?

Singing was her major. It was all she did day and night.

You'd have to be an idiot not to sing that well.

But, you were a professional singer. How come you're not as good?

I only sang at night! Whereas she sang during the day, too.

- What difference does that make? - A hell of a difference, cow!

How dare you raise questions?

Guard!

PIease! My son is sick.

Guard! Guard!

What's the matter?

I don't know. He's been throwing up everything he ate.

He's boiling, too.

Give him to me.

You know you can't come with him.

I'm sorry but that's the regulation. I'II take good care of him.

Kong, please. I'II be good.

I beg you!

Officer Kong, can't you do anything about it?

Poor baby...

Come on out.

I'm so sorry.

You gotta Iet me cuff you at Ieast. It's the regulation.

I called you a few minutes ago.

- That way. - Thank you.

Sit over there.

Brave Iittle guy, aren't you? Not crying once during the injection.

Hey, you're not the criminal. Why act so nervous?

Oh... excuse me.

Mother's hand has the best healing power.

Sweet dream, my baby... Oops...

My dear hometown is~

Cheong-ju Women's Penitentiary~

Stop!

Come on out here.

Straighten your back and pull the chin.

Tighten the stomach

And, smile!

Who the fuck was that?

What's wrong with you?

I quit, you old hag!

Hey!

What the fuck did you say?

You got a fucking problem?

- Calm down! - Watch it!

What's the matter with you?

Stop it!

What's going on?!

You're not kids anymore. Act your age!

You need to open your hearts.

Music is nothing if you don't open up.

If there is anyone not ready to open up their heart, please Ieave now.

My name is Son Chae-bin. I'm 27 years old, from UIsan.

I got additional punishment for special theft.

What did you steal?

- School gates. - School gates?

Me and some friends took them and sold it to a foundry.

My name is Lee Hyun-jeong. I'm 27.

I was convicted for violation of psychotropic substance Iaw.

A psychotropic substance?

Meth.

- Meth?! - You're a meth-head!

I'm from Kang-reung.

My husband had an affair with a younger woman

I set the bitch's house on fire.

I was sentenced to 10 years for murder.

I met Lord here and became a new person.

I'm Choo Mi-nyeo, 28.

I recently got a certificate in hairdressing with hopes of making a fresh start.

My name is Kim Yu-ja from Go-heung.

It fucking hurts where you hit me.

My name is Gang Star. I got in here Iiving Iike one.

I'm sorry about earlier.

I was a professional wrestler before I came here.

My coach went behind my back and took all my money...

I was only going to scare him and accidently broke his neck.

I've got two angels.

I got involved with Ioan sharks because of the angels...

I poisoned my husband and baby.

I was hoping singing might help me.

By mistake...

I killed my friends by mistake.

I really didn't mean to hurt them.

My name is Hong Jeong-hye. I'm 32 years old.

And I'm from Seoul. I was sentenced to 10 years for murder.

The time I'm spending with my son is the happiest time of my Iife.

But soon, we'II be separated.

So...

Until the day comes,

I would Iike you to Iove him and cherish him.

Will someone Iike me ever be able to sing?

Min-woo pooped! Poop! Poop!

Get it off myface!

Come and change your baby!

Sweet dreams, my baby~ My sweet baby~

Surrounded by beautiful roses~

6 Month Later

If you Iive everyday Iistening to your heart~

You'II know that there is more precious thing than money~

Love and drama isn't all the important~

If you Iive everyday Iistening to what your heart says~

You'II know that there are more things to Iaugh about than to cry over~

It's what you did and how you did it that count~

Your responsibilities and duties~

thing you have to do~ we Iove you!

GIiding over the night sky...

dark clouds will turn bright white in the morning~

If you Iive everyday Iistening to your heart~

You'II know there are more things to Iaugh about than cry over~

It's what you did and how you did it that count~

Your responsibilities and duties~

thing you have to do~

We Iove you! GIiding overthe night sky

dark clouds will turn white in the morning~

A brand new day~

We Iove you!

Look at mommy!

It's me, baby.

Great job! What a genius idea!

Since I got appointed the district commissioner,

I've never seen the inmates so happy and energetic.

Thank you so much, sir.

Congratulations!

What's the matter, Chief? Have we done something wrong?

Who chose the song? Are you trying to screw me?

Anyways... we have the adoption date for 572's son.

Pardon?

Get on with the procedure.

I think he is musically talented.

What?

You saw him back there?

I did. He was all over the place.

You see? He's already feeling the music with his whole body.

You got nothing better to brag about, silly?

Did you get told off again?

No... We have the date.

For my day out?

How Iong are they giving me? one night? 2 nights?

Well...

What's the matter?

You have to send him away that day.

If you have changed your mind, have a relative or a friend take him.

You don't have to give him up.

Let's go as planned.

How could I ever show up in front of him?

Are you all right?

I'm okay. It's not Iike I didn't know about it.

You're right. What can you do?

You just have to bury him in your heart.

- When is the date? - The day after tomorrow.

This is what's best for him.

It's really not a suitable environment for him.

I Iove you!

This is outright wrong!

How can they do this?

Hush now. No-one can be more heart-broken than the mother.

What kind of a Iaw separates a child from his mother?

What the hell are you crying about?

Did you think he could Iive with us in this tiny cell forever?

Min-woo! Sweetheart!

Give me the bag.

Let's go.

O wind, send my Iove to her~

What's the matter?

Who died today, huh?

Both parents are teachers.

You don't have to worry about the educational aspect.

PIease take good care of him.

And, pass this to his adoptive parents.

I'II make sure I do.

It'II be a really precious gift for the child.

Are you okay?

Jeong-hye! Jeong-hye!

Jeong-hye!

Say "mommy." Let's go home.

- Yes. It's mom. - That's right.

Wait up! Jeong-hye?

Jeong-hye! Jeong-hye!

Silly cow... Snap out of it!

Min-woo...

How Iong will you go on Iike this?

It's as if my heart is torn out.

Your pillar of hope is gone. Of course you feel that way.

Laugh even if you want to die or cry.

You must Iaugh if you want your son to be happy.

If it's meant to be, you'II be reunited some day.

You need to stay strong for that.

You got that?

Mom... Mom...

Senoya, senoya~

The mountains and the ocean~

The mountains and the ocean~

We will, we will~

I feel Iike a zombie singing Iike this.

You're right. Let's spice it up a bit.

Why don't we hear Officer Kong sing?

Hey, Kong.

Go on. Sing us a song.

- Sing! - Sing!

I can't sing!

- Sing! - Sing!

Can you think of something hot! something exciting to do?~

Like taking a trip when you've got tons of work

Like going bungee jumping off a rooftop

Like going strip teasing in a subway station

Ya ya ya ya ya!

Liking doing a crazy dance with flower in your hair

Like shaving off your head the day before a blind date

Like jogging naked on a rainywinter night

Ya ya ya ya ya!

I woke up this morning and my mind fell away

And Iooking back sadly from tomorrow

As I heard an echo from the past softly say

Come back, come back, won't you stay

I wanted to reach you, Iet you know I still care

And Iost in the silence of my sorrow

I put a promise in the wind, on the air

To fly away to you there

Touch the wind

Catch my Iove as it goes sailing

Touch the wind and I'II be close to you

I'II be easyto find

4 Year later

I'm sorry.

I have an important announcement.

An announcement a day.

Are we singing in front of the President or something?

Don't be surprised!

We are invited to the national women's competition as a special guest!

When is it?

On Christmas eve. At the Seoul Cultural Center.

Christmas Eve? Are we really going to Seoul?

You don't believe me? I never Iie.

And, there is another surprise!

You can invite your families as guests.

Really? The family can come, too?

We'II also arrange a time for you to meet your family afterwards.

Oh my god! Yeon-sil!

Convicted serial killer WH Kim will be

the first person to be executed after a 13-year moratorium.

Is this a good idea? At a time Iike this?

It's going to be all right.

...that the death penalty is officially reinstated.

Good job!

Do me a favor, will ya?

I don't know when I'II ever be outside again...

I would Iove to see his face up close.

Jeong-min! Jeong-ah!

It's mommy.

Are you guys being good girls?

Mommy misses you both so much.

Did you call your mother?

Will you be able to come to Korea for Christmas?

I have tickets for a choir performance.

I was wondering if you can go with me.

Ma'am!

How have you been?

We'II be performing in Seoul. Here is the ticket.

Of course, your daughter will be there, too.

Will it be okay for me to come?

Of course, ma'am. You should definitely be there.

See you then.

Ms. Seo!

Who are you?

PIease! Just a moment.

Your mother didn't send me here.

But, I know she wants you there so much.

PIease Ieave.

There might not be another chance Iike this.

PIease try to understand your mother just once.

We would be willingly help our son"s mother

but it"s a tough favor. I"m sorry.

Tomorrow is the big day.

Will my babies recognize me?

You have to recognize your own babies!

How will they recognize you?

They say blood is thicker than water.

You'II be fine.

Is she asleep already? They say you Iose sleep with your age.

Hey, sis!

Leave her alone. Just go to sleep.

You're right. I have to get my beauty sleep for the big day.

It was announced today at the High Court,

that WH Kim"s execution will be carried out as expected.

Did you carry out a thorough inspection of the concert hall?

Everything as planned.

There shouldn't be any problem,

but with the current political climate, please pay extra attention.

the official resumption of capital punishment after a 13-year moratorium.

- How on earth...?! - Wow!

How did they put up a building Iike that?

- It's awesome! - Mind blowing!

Moon-ok, here.

Your baton.

It's wonderful!

Do you Iike it?

Sure!

Let's go see mommy!

Let's go, Iet's go!

Everyone, stay close to the wall.

Hey, Min-woo! Wait up!

Min-woo!

- Go. - Let's move!

Min-woo!

Wait up!

Do you know me?

Is your name Min-woo?

Yes. How do you know my name?

Mom!

Who are you?

What did you do to my son?

You okay, sweetheart?

Sorry. I'm so sorry.

What did she say to you?

Where is 572?

Has anyone seen Hong Jeong-hye?

Where did she go? She was here a minute ago.

Where have you been?!

I needed the toilet...

Listen everyone.

Your every movement shall be controlled by officers nearby.

If anyone Ieaves the group or act individually,

she shall be subject to punishment. I would appreciate your cooperation on this.

Are we clear? Any questions?

I'm about to burst. When are we going to the restroom?

We'II all go as a group in a few minutes.

30 minutes to go!

PIease get ready.

I'm bursting!

- Me, too! - I'm going to wet myself soon.

Stay close to the Ieft wall.

we apologize for the inconvenience.

You don't have the face the wall.

In a moment, 2009 National Women's Choir Competition will begin.

Who's in charge here?

How are you managing the security around here?

I'm sorry, sir. PIease follow me.

Men are all about 'sexy.' They dig red Iips.

Isn't that too much? I prefer the 'fresh face' Iook.

'Fresh face' Iook only works if you have some freshness to work on!

You gotta put as much make-up on as possible.

Put your hands on your heads and face the wall!

Move it!

There has been a theft.

Come forward now and we'II take that into consideration.

What are you doing?

Didn't you hear me? I said there has been a theft.

So what? What's that got to do with us?

It happened in the restroom where you have been.

So what?

The one that Ieft the group and wandered off... Step up!

We'II have a bumper harvest~ How wonderful~

I didn't do it.

In my heart, in my heart, I will pray, I will pray~

We'II carry out a close inspection. Take off your clothes.

- We told you it wasn't us! - Be quiet!

Don't make a fuss! CIothes off now!

What you're doing is an infringement of human rights!

And, you're interrupting the course of justice.

Search them!

I'II have to ask for your understanding on some Iast minute changes.

The performance by Cheong-ju Women's Penitentiary Choir

is canceled due to unexpected circumstances.

- What? - I ask for your understanding.

- Up next, we'II have 'Bitsori' choir - That can't be!

PIease give warm welcome.

Fucking hell! AII right! I'II strip.

Do your fucking search all you want! Look!

Look!

Chief Bang!

What do you mean the performance is canceled?

I'm not 100% sure about what happened.

I think they're acting on speculation.

That's nonsense!

You make sure that we're back on again.

I'II take the responsibility if anything goes wrong!

Sir?

Why are you taking your shirt off?

Get your hands off me!

Did you see us steal it?

- Stop it! - Hold still!

Get your hands off of her!

You fucking thieves! How dare you cause disturbance?

How dare you make accusations based on speculation?

But, we've already made the announcement.

If our choir don't get to perform

I'II have your asses reported to the human rights commission.

What are your names?!

Excuse me?

Don't move! Stay down on your knees.

Out of the way!

Who's in charge here?

How can I help you?

What do you think you're doing?

We were in the middle of a theft investigation.

If there was a theft, you should be catching the thief.

What are you doing here?

There was a special order from the Police Commissioner...

The people who came here were selected from the model prisoners!

Dozens of extra officers were dispatched for the occasion.

Are you accusing us of being negligent at our job?

If our choir is responsible for the theft I'II take the blame myself!

What are you doing? Get up now!

I won't fucking do it.

It's their Ioss if they miss out on our performance.

I'm Iost for words!

How can they accuse us Iike that?

What are you doing?

Aren't you gonna get ready for the performance?

We're up in 10 minute. Hurry!

Over here. Let's move!

Take your dresses.

Let's get changed quickly.

Hurry.

- Pass my dress. - Hurry!

It's the time for me to say good bye.

Oh, we have good news!

The special performance by Cheong-ju Women's Penitentiary choir

is ready for the stage.

We'II get to see mom!

Ladies and gentlemen, please give warm hands for 'Harmony Choir.'

Look, it's mom!

The winter may pass and the spring disappear

The summer too will vanish and then the year

But this I know for certain You'II come back again

And even as I promised you'II find me waiting then

God help you when wandering Your way all alone

God grant to you his strength As you'II kneel at his throne

If you are in heaven now waiting for me

Hwa-ja!

Bravo!

BIessing for Christmas Love for Christmas~

I will be thinking of the day we meet again~

It doesn't matter to me whether we're together or separate~

Because my heart stays with you always and forever~

When we meet again, Iet's sing your song together~

So that the world will fill with your scent~

It doesn't matter to me whether we're together or separate~

Because my heart stays with you always and forever~

BIessing for Christmas Love for Christmas~

I will be thinking of the day we meet again~

I will be thinking of the day we meet again~

Excuse me...

Yes?

Do you know... where the restroom is?

The restroom?

It's over there...

Thank you!

- Thank you so much! - Excuse me!

Thank you. Thank you. Thank you...

That hurts!

- Look who's here. - Mommy!

Thank you.

Thanks.

Mother!

Hey, here...

Where are you going?

Why are you running away?

Didn't you come to see me?

Mom!

I'm sorry, baby.

I'm sorry, mom!

I'm so sorry, sweetheart.

Hello.

So, your name is Hoon.

You Iook great.

Yellow Iooks so nice on you!

I'm in the Yellow Ribbon Children's Choir.

Min-woo...

I mean 'Hoon!' Will you give me a hug?

Mom?

The thing we do before you go to nursery in the morning...

Do it to her.

I Iove you.

I... I Iove you, too. I Iove you so much.

Thank you.

Thank you so much!

It's Christmas.

This is all I can give you.

Thank you. Thank you so much.

Hoon!

Say good bye to the nice Iady.

Good bye.

It was nice meeting you.

We had anticipated this

but I didn't know the order would be issued so quickly.

Officer Kong Na-young!

How can you be Iate on a day Iike this?

I'm sorry. This won't happen again.

That's all for this morning.

Chief Bang, brief her on this morning's meeting.

Yes, sir.

Something's not right.

Who died? What's with the atmosphere?

- Well,... - You're acting weird, too!

We have an official Ietter.

Are we being invited again? Gosh! I'II be so busy.

An execution order was issued.

Excuse me?

Go ahead.

I can't believe how nervous I am. This isn't a dream, is it?

I thought you never wanted to see me again.

- Mother! - Baby... my baby...

- I'm sorry, mom. - Hyun-joo. Sweetheart...

Try this.

Watch out for the bones.

Your face Iit up overnight.

Did you have a good dream?

You're right.

I must be coming to the end of my days.

AII these things that happened...

Why do you say such a horrible thing?

Spit on the floor and hop three times.

I feel really great.

You must be so happy. They'II come visit more often now?

Someday, your child will be able to understand you, too.

You gotta treat us.

Not just us but for the entire choir members.

That's not a problem.

Let's go.

No, Chief! No.

No...

Why did you Iet him go Iike that?

I didn't know what to say.

I wanted to take him home with me.

Your husband's a midget. What do you see in him, seriously?

He's way better than your Deok-pal!

You have a visitor. PIease get ready.

Hey, Kong. What's wrong with you today?

Anyways, your Iuck must be coming down on you all at once.

You never had any visitors and suddenly...

What's the matter? Are you envious of me?

Tell them you won't see them.

I'II be okay.

PIease... Don't go!

Don't go!

I'm sorry for not being there to the end.

Don't say sorry! Why?!

Don't say sorry now!

I'm okay. Stop crying.

Mom! Mom!

I'II be okay.

Mom!

Jeong-hye, I'II be fine.

Moon-ok!

I'm not Ieaving in shame. So, that's okay.

I'm really okay.

White wild roses blooming on mama's way to work

Their white white petals taste so good

I took a few in the mouth when I was hungry

I ate them while calling out 'mama, mama'

The night is dark and mama hurrys back home

On her own, her pale ankles bare

Every night I dream a white white dream of her

of her coming home to me