All language subtitles for A.Matter.Of.Interpretation.2014.1080p.WEBRip.x264.AAC-[YTS.MX]

A BYEOKDOL FILMS PRODUCTION

PRESENTED BY
KT&G SANGSANGMADANG

PRODUCER / JAMES DO
DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY / GANG DAE-HEE

LIGHTING /WOO HYO-JAE
ART DIRECTOR / CHO SANG-KYUNG

SOUND / YOON JONG-MIN
FILM EDITOR SON YEON-JI

MUSIC / JEONG YONG-JIM
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR / CHOI BEOM-CHAN

SHIN DONG-MI, KIM KANG-HYUN
YU JUN-SANG

WRITTEN AND DIRECTED BY
LEE KWANG-KUK

A MATTER OF INTERPRETATION

So...

- You closed up?
- Yes.

I should've advertised harder...

Forget it.

It's out of your hands.

Come on, Director.

Let's just practice again
by ourselves.

I felt like we weren't
ready anyway.

It's better this way.

What do you think?

Hey. wait!

I know we were low on budget,

but no one sees a show
at 2 P.M. on a weekday.

This is ridiculous.

Hey.

Aren't you being harsh?

You're not the only one
feeling like shit.

Is that so?

That was a great delivery
you just gave.

Better than at rehearsals.

Excuse me?

Come on.

Don't do this in front of
the kids.

I'm sick of this!

How many times has it been?

Why rehearse for a show
no one watches?

You didn't think this
would happen?

Let's just drop it.
I'm tired enough as it is.

- I know.
- Just let her leave!

Stay out of it.

Let's just forget about it
and drink some soju.

- Hey.
- Yeah?

Stop stuffing your face.

Get out of my way.

Hey!

I'll never come back here again.

Sir...

How many bottles of soju?

Shut up.

ARIRANG ART HALL

- Look who it is!
- What are you up to?

What do you think?

Breastfeeding my son, of course.

Precious little thing.
You were hungry?

- Good little boy.
- Life is that good?

He's my whole world.

What are you doing?

Feel like some soju?

- Soju?
- Yeah.

Just come and have some
breast milk instead.

It sure is turning my son
into a handsome boy.

Precious boy.

Bring your own bottle.

- So are you coming?
- Of course I am.

Just wait until my son
gets into college.

My handsome boy.

- Hey.
- Yeah?

To tell you the truth...

Yeah?

Your son is ugly as hell
since he takes after you.

Did your breast milk get
a nose job too?

What?

Hello?

Hey!

Hello, leading lady.

- You busy?
- Not at all.

- Don't you have a show today?
- No. Why?

- I dreamt about you last night.
- Me?

Then you might have
bad luck today.

I can'! remember much,

but I called because I got
a strange feeling.

- Anything new?
- Same as always.

But it's an honor to get a call
from such a star.

- You made my day.
- Crazy bitch.

Good to hear you're okay.

But be careful today.

It wasn't a good dream.

I wish something would happen.

Are you shooting?

Yeah.

I'm getting sick of it.

Money is useless without
time to spend it.

Miss the old stage days
with you.

Look who's all high and mighty.

- I'll put your money to good use.
- Sure.

I'll go out and buy you
a nice man.

Take care.

- Hey.
- Yeah?

Get me a young one,
while you're at it.

But no actors.

Hey.

Be careful today.

- Got it?
- Yes, ma'am.

- Take care.
- You too.

- I'll call you later.
- All right.

You didn't pick up.
I looked everywhere.

Let's go somewhere warm.

Huh?

Leave me alone.

That kid I told you about,

I saw him again on my way here.

He was drawing in the
street again.

I took pictures this time.

It'll cheer you up.

It was a bad script.

And the role was weak.

The director has a bad reputation.

They say his last film was
purely luck.

Hey.

You know how much I wanted
to do this film.

Yeah.

And that I was waiting to
sign the contract.

Yeah.

Goddamn it...

How could they hire a pop idol?

She's never even acted before!

It happens all the time.

- Don't mind things like that.
- Hey!

No one ever explained or
apologized to me!

The director and producer
won't answer my calls.

A goddamn assistant called me.

I even memorized lines for
the opposite role.

The entire script.
Top to bottom.

For months...

I carried that script everywhere.

You think you know how I feel?

Don't wave it off because
it's not your life.

I didn't do that.

I'm upset too, but...

Then stop making it worse
and shut up.

Let's break up.

What?

- Let's stop seeing each other.
- Hey!

We both have no future.

We'll wear ourselves out.

I'm sick of this.

I'll come up with a plan.

Plan?
What plan?

How many years has it been?

We've been scraping by and
making ends meet for years!

Are you gonna quit theater, then?

I'm gonna quit,
but I know you can't.

I'm sick of it all.

There must be a solution.

Just give me some time.

Time?

Do you even understand time?

Do you realize how old
I've become?

I can barely have children.

I've wasted my best years
with you.

It's all gone.

No one gives a damn about
what we do.

But we have each other.

We can give a damn about us
and support each other.

Who cares if other people
don't pay attention?

You used to be so happy
when you were on stage.

That's more important!

Stop being so childish
and snap out of it.

Being with you makes everything
more frustrating.

It's been that way for a while.

Don't call me.
Take care.

Yeon-shin!

You there.

Me?

You shouldn't do that.

Do what?

You can't smoke in a
non-smoking park.

Put that out.

Fine.
Carry on now.

- Not until I see you put it out.
- Okay. Fine.

You can't just smoke because
no one is watching.

Fuck.

What are you, a cop?

Then write me a ticket!

I knew it was a bad dream!

- I'm a detective.
- What?

It's not part of my job to
write tickets though.

Don't do it again.

Yelling and cursing is bad
for your health.

Too late now.

- Why are you out in the cold?
- What's it to you?

I don't know what you're up to,
but you should be careful.

It's a harsh world out there.

Then what are you doing here?
A stakeout?

Stakeout...

I'm still on duty,
but it's just so cold...

I always admired how Russians
drink vodka all daylong.

One drink couldn't hurt.

That's mine!

There was a suicide case nearby.

I stopped by there,
and took a stroll to clear my head.

- A suicide?
- Yes.

- Did someone die?
- Of course. It's a suicide.

Young, too.

- Is it top secret?
- No, I just felt bad.

Died alone in a car.

- How did they...
- Just a lit briquette and a will.

What did it say?

You still use matches!

How classic.

What are you doing?

Let's have a smoke
while we're at it.

But...

I could tell by the will how lonely
that person was.

Not a single person who
really understood.

It said that all they wanted was
a person who understood.

How lonely that must have felt.

How tragic.

- I think I know how that feels.
- Right?

But that's so strange.

I had a dream last night.

I mentioned it earlier when
you were badgering me.

Anyway...

I've been having a bad day today,

but it's so strange now that
I've heard your story.

What was the dream about?

It's all a mess and I can't
remember most of it.

I know a thing
or two about dreams.

- You said you're a detective.
- With an expertise on dreams.

Seems like just a nonsense
detective to me.

You've got nothing to lose.

I'm known for interpreting dreams
back at the precinct.

You're not just joking?

It's just a silly dream.

FIRE-SPARKING
BRISQUETTE

Thank you!

Thank you!

I'm so grateful!

If you could untie me,
I'd be more grateful.

- So grateful.
- What...

What happened?

- How did you end up there?
- I'll tell you if you untie the rest.

Water, please.

Please give me some water.

- This is all I have.
- Soju!

My darling soju.

Even better.
Thank you so much.

Thank you.

Thank you.

How can this be?

Tell me about it.

But what were you doing
in my car?

Pardon?

- This is your car?
- Why else would I be here?

I'm sorry.

I thought it was abandoned.

No, it's okay.
You ended up saving my life.

But what happened?

I don't really know myself.

Who did this to you?

I wonder who.

I'm still so confused.

It might have been yesterday,
or a few days ago.

- Were you kidnapped?
- No, I don't think so.

Should I call the police?

No, no.

I remember sitting
inside my car...

What!

- I need your help, sir.
- I'm busy right now.

It won't take long!

I'm really busy.

- Sir!
- What are you doing?

- Just open the trunk for me.
- What?

I lost something important.
I think it's in the trunk.

- That's absurd.
- Just open the trunk.

- Absolutely not.
- Please, just once.

Sheesh.

Don't bat your eyes at me.

Here it is!

It's really important to me.

But what were you doing
inside my car?

Huh?

What were you doing in my car?

I'm sorry.

I thought it was abandoned.

Have a seat here.

- You were trying to kill yourself?
- I failed.

I understand that your life
must be very hard,

but think of the people
you're leaving behind.

I'll give you these.
Cheer up and don't give up.

I don't like plays.

Go see it with your friends.
It's a great show.

No thank you.

I'm trying to be nice here!

Interesting dream.

Nonsense, isn't it?

I don't even remember his face.

- Maybe I'm growing taller.
- What do you do for a living?

I'm a theater actress.

- Doing shows no one watches.
- I see.

I got that vibe from your face.

- You read faces too?
- No.

- But I think it's a good dream.
- How so?

You recently ended a relationship?

- What?
- Am I right?

Well, it's been almost
a year now.

- And you ended it?
- That's right!

Haven't you been worried about
your ex being devastated?

It kept you up nights, right?

Oh my god!

- You really can interpret dreams?
- It's nothing.

- So what else?
- Here's what I think.

You think your ex isn't
getting over you,

and he's probably devastated.

You're worried he might even
kill himself like in the dream.

You're incredible.

- But what does the old car mean?
- That reappearing car?

What about this theory?

A boyfriend with a beat-up car
is better than one with no car at all.

That's probably why you two fought.
I'm guessing he wasn't successful.

Oh my god!
Are you really a detective?

This is insane.

You're right!
We fought over cars and such.

I bet you catch the bad guy
on every single case.

- I'm the worst in my precinct.
- Why?

Forensics just aren't my thing.

People only trust science,
but imagination is what matters.

They just don't see that.

- What about the theater tickets?
- Well...

Since there were two tickets...

- Maybe you'll meet someone new.
- No way.

That was a weak conclusion.

- But why is it a good dream?
- It shows your genuine concern.

And genuine concern doesn't
go unappreciated.

It felt like you two really
cared for each other.

I don't understand why you don't
catch more bad guys.

I just keep getting suicide cases.

- There are that many suicides?
- The most around the world.

Everyone thinks making money is
most important.

No one sees the people that
slip away through the cracks.

They only care about themselves.

I was like that too,
until recently.

How about now?

Now I at least try.

- You have to live it to realize it.
- What happened?

My sister is ill.

Let's eat.

- Let's eat.
- Huh?

I said, let's eat.

What were you staring at?

- Huh?
- What were you staring at?

You still can't hear well?

It comes and goes.

What were you staring at?

On the calendar.

- I must've done it myself.
- What?

- The circle.
- When did you draw it?

Must be before I fell,
but I don't remember.

It can't be anyone's birthday
or anything...

Maybe it's an anniversary?

- I don't know.
- Just eat.

You can think about it later.

Here.

Open up.

That's too much.

Eat up.
There you go.

- Your appetite is back!
- I should eat well.

- And take my medicine.
- You should.

- In order to live.
- That's right.

- You still have that dream?
- Huh?

- The dream you keep having?
- Yeah.

The customer goes without paying.
We fight.

You were so sick of working and
now you dream about it.

- Huh?
- You're dreaming about work!

Never mind.
Eat up.

Let's eat fast and go exercise.

- Can't let the cold stop you.
- Okay.

You're done already?

Gosh.

- I exercised for ages.
- Huh?

Wow. It's already been
half an hour.

It feels like I had a dream
when I was barely asleep.

- I should try hard to live.
- You should.

You know that circle
on the calendar?

- Huh?
- February 7th.

Yeah.

Was that when you were going
on a trip with your friends?

- A trip?
- It's not?

I don't know.

I'm becoming an idiot.

No, you're not.
That's just your illness talking.

I'm happy.
Being with you.

- You are?
- Yeah.

Eating together.
Taking walks together.

It was lonely being alone.
I like having company.

- We were never close.
- No, we weren't.

I'm sorry.

- I never made the time.
- Huh?

I said I'm sorry.
Never mind.

- You should sell my taxi.
- Okay.

I was going to do that
when you woke up.

The papers...

- Everything should be in the car.
- I'll take care of it.

I'm happy I don't have to drive.

- I was sick of it.
- It was all for the best.

But how do I make a living now?

My Will.

Please scatter my ashes.

I prefer rivers, seas, and mountains
to charnel houses.

Scatter me into the water,
the wind, and the earth.

This is my final request.

February 7th, SEO Dong-bee.

You can't park here like this!

Move your car, now!

You're awake?

- Move your car.
- Wake up.

It's you.

Were you dreaming?

- Did you have a dream?
- Yeah.

What was it about?

Tell me.
You haven't shared for a while.

It's the same one.

Tell me anyway.

I'm curious.

Come on.

- Someone got into my car.
- Yeah.

Someone got in...

Go inside and get it now.

The truth is...

I don't live here.
It's where my ex lives.

I missed her throughout my trip
and came here on impulse.

What in the world are you
talking about?

- I've got mouths to feed.
- I'm so sorry.

When are you free?

I'll bring the money to you.
I promise.

You're out of your mind.

Jesus.

Does February 7th work for you?

Sure.

Thank you so much.
I'll save it in my calendar.

Wow.
This is a very lucky date.

Lots of people are moving and
getting married on this day.

You picked a great date.

That's good to hear.

It's the date I was recommended
for killing myself.

Is it?

Well, it's a great day to die.

You picked one hell of a day.

Saved.

But what's the rush?

You're still young and
quite beautiful.

My mother appeared in a dream
and told me to meet her then.

Every time I had that dream,
she kept saying that date.

I haven't seen her for years,
and I do miss her.

I was planning on dying anyway,
so why not?

I see.

You should meet your mother.

It does seem like the best way
to meet someone.

You only end up fighting
in this life.

I don't have anyone.

Just a busy sibling that I don't
see much often.

It's been that way for a while.

True happiness is having someone
you really connect with.

I'm also having a hard time
since my relationship ended.

My mother said she had a million
things to say to me that day.

- But she was younger than me.
- Huh?

She was younger than me
when she passed away.

- Strange being older than my mother.
- I would imagine.

I'm glad I'll be repaying you on
such an auspicious day.

You can use it to pay
the boatman.

I guess I could.

I'll be waiting here that day
at this time.

- It's in your calendar. Don't forget.
- Of course not.

Then I'll see you here that day.

- Thank you.
- Sure.

Drive safely!

Thank you!

You must've felt awful.

But you're very fortunate.

I am.

If she hadn't had the fall,

she might have killed herself
that day.

Isn't that ironic?

Did your sister remember
what that date meant?

No, that was it.

She eats and exercises more
than she used to.

Her appetite for life has grown.

But maybe she's pretending
not to remember.

Strange, isn't it?

That's good.

It's for the best, I guess.

I wonder what she dreamt of.

I like hearing about dreams
since I seldom have them.

I don't really believe in dreams,

but today sure is a strange day.

The pills and brisquette from
my dream...

How could the same things be
in your sister's car?

It's merely coincidence,
but it is very strange.

You don't even know each other.

How long had you and your
boyfriend been together?

About seven years.

A long time.

What did he do for a living?

There you go interrogating again,
Detective.

I'm sorry.

I just became curious.

We were both in theater.

I'm always curious to hear about
such an exotic line of work.

They seem like they live in
a different world from us.

I heard it's tough.

Nothing is easy.

But fuck...

- It sure is tough.
- Cursing suits you.

- Thank you.
- He must've loved that about you.

How could he let go of such a
charming person?

I was being foolish.

He was so mature and sensible,
unlike me.

Aren't you cold?

- What are you working so hard on?
- Nothing.

I don't know what it is,
but it looks great.

I'm sure people will love it
once they see it.

- That's not why I'm drawing it.
- Then why?

Because it's fun.

- I saw it in a dream last night.
- You did?

- I have a lot of work to do.
- Don't mind me.

But won't you get into trouble
with your mom again?

I don't care.

It's too good to waste.
Can I take a picture of it?

Whatever you want.

Hey!

- Where are you going?
- To see you guys.

Where are you going?
What about rehearsal?

It's over today,
thanks to your woman.

Why?

Did something happen?

She's not answering the phone.

I think that director bastard
screwed her over.

- She cried for a while and left.
- What are you talking about?

What did he do to her?

She wouldn't say,
but I think she got cut.

- Where did she go?
- No idea.

Everyone left and
I'm going out to eat.

Gosh...

Thanks for the snacks.
Go and look for her.

She didn't seem well today.

I will.
Thanks.

But share it with everyone.
Don't stuff yourself.

FORTUNE TELLER

Excuse me.

Yes?

- You're Director CHOI Du-kyung?
- Yes.

- You want an autograph?
- Forget it.

You need to apologize.

For what?

My friend is a great actress.

But you've made her really upset.

I don't know what you're
talking about.

You can't go hurting people
to make those bad movies of yours.

- Are you an actor?
- What?

Excuse me for asking,
but could you turn your head?

Like this?

Magnificent.

You have a great look.

- Would you like to be in my film?
- What?

- Where have you been all this time?
- Seriously?

You're truly a rare find.

Thank you.
I'm pretty experienced, you know.

It's just that people don't
recognize me much.

None of that matters.

I knew it the minute I saw you.

You're a natural-born actor.

- Let's talk over a cup of tea.
- Sure.

- Wait. Do you drink?
- Yes.

Then let's go get a drink.

- We'll talk over the details there.
- Sure.

I had such a good dream
last night.

I guess it was a good omen.

- Let's go.
- Thank you, sir!

Hey!

Young fellow!

Get up.

You can't drink and smoke here.

- You young people these days..
- I'm sorry, sir.

You could've frozen to death
sleeping out here.

I'm sorry, sir.
I didn't mean to fall asleep.

A decent-looking man like you
lying out here like a bum.

Throw it all in here.

Wait a second.

Haven't we met before?

No, we haven't.

Pick it all up.

I step out for a minute and
this happens.

I don't know why people
deliberately disobey rules.

And a young man like you.

Drinking in broad daylight.
You should be doing something.

Mister.

I'm having a rough day today.

I'll leave after I think for a bit,
so please go.

How bad could your life be?

- You need to have dreams in life.
- Then what about you?

- Which dream led you to live like this?
- Excuse me?

- Does this job seem stupid to you?
- Sheesh.

You know why this world is
so messed up?

All these people value money
and go around making trouble.

What we do is precious and important.

We should value our own callings
instead of being greedy.

Don't work so hard!
You won't starve.

You don't know what you're
talking about.

Some jobs can starve you
even if you work hard.

- Do you even have a job?
- I'm a theater actor, okay?

- And you're not going hungry?
- No...

- Just go away, sir.
- Poor young man.

But you should keep it up,
while you're at it.

All my years have taught me
that it's all the same.

This or that, whatever you do,
it all passes.

Might as well have fun on the way.

It might not be easy,
but I think that's better.

All right.
Thank you.

- I'll be back, so keep it clean.
- Fine.

Such a lovely day today.

Just lovely.

This is ridiculous.
Day in and day out.

While all the neighbors' kids
are mastering in English...

- What will he become?
- Ma'am.

- Couldn't you just leave it?
- What are you talking about?

Just leave it there.
It's nice.

A mess is what this is.

It's not like you're gonna
clean it up for me.

Good thing running into you.

- When will you pay the rent?
- Soon.

So please, just leave it alone.

Your son worked hard on it.

Pay up and I'll worry
about my son.

I will!

What are you yelling at me for?

I'll pay you the stupid rent.

You think this is just some
messy drawing?

This is what's really pure
and important in this world.

We should notice it!

We should embrace it in order to
make the world better.

I won't pay up if you
wash it away.

Okay?

Jesus.

This is all your fault.

Have some shame!

What in the world...

I see.

You were drinking here
for a reason.

Well, that's not all...

We canceled our show today
because no one came.

I see.

I come here whenever
I get frustrated.

And how is he these days?

People started talking
a few months after that.

Said he quit theater altogether.
Moved somewhere.

- I haven't heard from him since.
- That's too bad.

Two hard-working people.

I'm still doing this because
I couldn't let go.

I never imagined he could
quit so suddenly.

He just vanished.

Maybe that's why I feel worse
and can't forget about him.

But how do you keep doing it
if it's this hard to get by?

I don't know.

It was all passion at first,
and time flew by.

I came down from the stage once
and couldn't remember a thing.

I didn't have to think or worry
on the stage.

I wasn't even myself.

I was completely lost in the moment.

That thrill is what I loved about it.

It's hard to describe.

But I wished I could be like that
more and more each day.

That's what kept me going.

I can't imagine what that feels like.

I'm sure you've lost yourself
in a moment too.

You think so?

Look at the time.

I'll be going now.

All right.

I'm gonna think for a bit more.

I had a strange,
but lovely time.

Right.

Okay.
Me too.

I feel a bit better,
thanks to you.

If your show is still on,
may I come and watch?

Oh.

Go see it if you're free.

- I was hoping not to give them out...
- Thank you.

Oh!

I guess you dreamt about it
so you could give this to me.

Curious.

I guess so.

That's funny.

- Keep warm.
- Right.

- Take good care of the dead.
- Okay.

What will I do with him?

That little idiot!

- Hello.
- What's this?

It's been a long time.

- How have you been?
- What brings you here?

He moved out long ago.
Didn't you know?

I was just passing by.

You two broke up?

No wonder.

- You didn't come when he moved.
- Right...

A wise decision.

- Are you married?
- Not yet.

Nailing a good man
is most important.

Men who do art are
nothing but trouble.

A man has to put bread
on the table.

Are all theater people as
pathetic as him?

He stayed in his room for days
like some kind of hermit.

I was so worried my son would
end up like him.

Did your son draw this?

Damn scribbling putting his
good blood to waste.

I'm at my wit's end.

He wants to be a painter,
but I'll nip that in the bud.

Can't you just leave it?
It's nice.

How peculiar...

Isn't it nice?

It's sweet and lovely.

It's the only thing good about
this lousy house of yours.

What did you just say?

I feel so bad for your son.

Born under the wrong parents.

But hardships like this will
sculpt him into a true artist.

Carry on.

You little!

Sir?

- Huh?
- It's a non-smoking zone.

I'm sorry.
Could I smoke just one?

We're out in the open.

Rules exists for a reason.
Put it out.

- Just one cigarette.
- Put it out.

Sheesh.

Then report me.
I'll pay the fine.

Unfortunately, I'm a detective.

Although fines and tickets
aren't my line of duty.

- I'm sorry.
- Must public power always step in?

Give me a break.
I put it out.

You're giving me attitude?

- Are you really a detective?
- Unbelievable.

I guess you're on a stakeout.

- Show me your identification.
- What?

Identification.
I need to run an inspection.

No criminal records.
What's your occupation?

I'm taking time off right now, okay?

What a crazy day...

It's all because of that bad dream.

- What kind of dream?
- What do you care?

Don't you have a case
to tend to somewhere?

Do you inspect dreams too?

What happened to forensic science?

And what do you know
about dreams?

A thing or two.
Enough to surprise everyone so far.

- Is that so?
- You don't believe me.

Feel free to be on your way
any time,

so I can smoke once you're gone.

Since you're so doubtful,
I propose this.

If you don't like my interpretation,
we'll both smoke a cigarette.

- I never back down.
- Are you for real?

Don't change your mind later.

Great.
We'll smoke if it's not fun.

Turn off the engine.

You beat the gun.

Driver's license, please.

No way.
I think you're wrong.

- Quickly, sir.
- I swear I didn't.

I was watching the speed
the whole time.

Isn't there something wrong
with that machine?

Driver's license.

I think I left my wallet at home.
I thought I had it...

Open the trunk.

What?

I need to run an inspection.

- Not the trunk...
- Open it.

Gosh.

- How old is this car?
- Pardon?

- How old is this car?
- Eighteen years old.

This thing still runs?

Eighteen years old.

My younger sibling is
the same age.

Our parents are gone and
I have to support him.

But he wants to go to college.

Tuition is expensive, isn't it?

I don't really know.

It must be.

Just look at my weathered hands.

See?

I'm so sorry.

I really did leave my wallet
at home.

Open the trunk.

- What?
- Open it.

Okay.

- You shouldn't carry this around.
- Why not?

- You don't have a baby.
- Why does that matter?

Why do you have baby clothes
when you have no baby?

What are you talking about?

- I'm taking you in. Get in.
- What?

- Go on in.
- Why are you doing this?

- Hurry up now.
- Huh?

But I didn't do anything wrong!

You did everything wrong.

That's how it ended.

So what does it mean?

You seem distraught.

I'm gonna smoke and leave,
so think about it.

You wanted to get married
but couldn't.

You even thought of getting her
pregnant to tie her down.

But you were too scared
to beat the gun.

The missing wallet means
you weren't financially stable.

It's basically a dream
ridden with guilt.

Weren't you eventually dumped?

Sir...

- How in the world...
- Am I right?

- Did you major in this?
- I only finished high school.

But you're so good at it.

My girlfriend and I broke up
after a long relationship.

But I knew it was all my fault.

I had known it for some time
before we broke up.

But I didn't want to let her go.

There are so many things in life
that forensics can't explain.

She really loved this place.

I haven't come back here
for years.

Even a drab-looking park like this
is full of memories.

Even I know a woman who has
memories here.

It hasn't changed.

The same now as ever.

Since everyone meets and parts,
it all seems common.

But traces always remain with us,
like evidence of a crime scene.

A journey to find that
one true connection.

Sir.

Do you really believe in dreams?

I would rather say that dreams
help us come to terms.

Everyone wants to clear things up
because life is so muddled.

- Wouldn't you agree?
- That's incredible.

It must be convenient for you
when you dream.

I don't really know,
because I seldom ever dream.

That's why I love hearing about
other people's dreams.

There's always a story to it.

I wonder how that must feel.

Oh.

Look at the time.

Well...

You're just gonna go?

But you've got me hooked.

I'm a bit busy.

It's like I've seen a ghost.

- Mister!
- It's you, kid!

- Long time no see.
- How have you been?

What happened to your face?

I got hurt.

- You've grown big.
- Looks like you've grown too.

Have I?

Where are you off to?

- I need a walk to clear my head.
- You do?

- You need to clear your head too?
- Life isn't any fun.

It's all so boring.

It sure is boring.

- You don't draw anymore?
- Nope.

Mom promised me a puppy
if I ace my English test.

- I'm just gonna study now.
- I see.

But it was more fun when
you were around.

You liked my drawings.

You should keep on drawing,
even if not on the wall.

Your drawings are too nice
to put to waste.

Mom says I'll be a poor beggar
if I keep drawing.

- I don't want that.
- Right.

Well, bye Mister.

All right.

- Think healthy thoughts, kid.
- You too, Mister.

Foul!

My goodness!

What do you think you're doing?

Oh.

I was just looking at the car.

Why?

Is this your car, Mister?

- Yes, it's mine.
- Oh.

So it's still running.

Was it standing here all this time?

It wasn't here all the time,

but it's been here for years.

- Why do you ask?
- Nothing.

It just feels unfamiliar.

I don't think I've seen it
parked here before.

You won't notice unless
you pay attention.

But it was here all this time.

How could I not have seen it?

It's hard not to notice
such an old car.

I know.

What is this about?

I was just...

Mister.

- Could you open the trunk for me?
- What?

It's just such a beautiful car.

I'm sure the trunk opens
in a peculiar way too.

No.

But I'm just so curious.

Just once.
Please?

- What are you even talking about?
- Please, Mister.

- Just this once.
- Don't bat your eyes at me!

One.

Two.

Three.

What happened?
What are you doing here?

- Untie these too. Quick!
- Right. Sorry.

It's really you.
You're here.

You don't know how much I prayed.

- Give me some water.
- Hold on.

- This is all I have.
- Soju.

I'm sick of this stuff, but...

What happened?
Who did this to you?

That cop, but...

I ranted at the landlady for
being so mean to her son...

I told you not to meddle
in other people's business!

I never showed you his drawings.

Wow.

He's really good.

It's nice.

She's so blind to his talent.

- Say...
- Huh?

Have you been well?

Sure.

I don't do theater anymore.

It's a big load off my mind.

- What do you do?
- Huh?

I just make money.
It's better this way.

I'm sorry.

But how could you not even
contact me once?

I didn't have the courage.

And don't be sorry.
I'm sorry.

I put you through so much.

You don't light brisquettes
and plan your suicide, do you?

Why would I commit suicide?
I should enjoy life.

I like not working in theater,
but I keep thinking about it.

- You do?
- Yeah.

I often dream of being
back on stage.

I realize it's not real in the dream
and feel really sad.

Then do it again.

I don't know.

Things will get bad again
and I don't have the confidence.

I might not be much good,
but I know you're talented.

I told you after I first saw you
on stage.

I don't remember.

I felt like I could keep on living
after I first saw you perform.

I felt courage.

Everything else was so boring.

Come back and I'll be there for you.

Even if no one cares at all,
I'll cheer you on.

I'm feeling honored.

Anything you want to eat?
I'll buy you everything.

That's okay.
But I feel a little cold.

- You do?
- Yeah. I'm cold.

Hold on for one minute.

What are you doing?

Just come back.

It's so warm.
Thank you.

- Isn't this nice?
- It is.

Playing with fire again,
like when I was a kid.

I forgot.

Mom told me not to play with fire.

We're not kids anymore.

But she said playing with fire
makes anyone wet their bed.

Stop talking nonsense.

I guess once will be okay.

Woo-yeon.

Yeah?

Woo-yeon.

What is it?

- Yeon-shin.
- Yeah?

Look at that.

What are you doing?

That's yours.

I see you're staying healthy.

I'm giving this to you.

- Now?
- Yeah.

- Here?
- Sure.

My goodness.

Sheesh.

What in the...

What's this?

That goddamn bastard.

Goddamn it.

Detective!

- You're back!
- Yeah.

Don't smile.

I told you to stop stuffing yourself!

- I will.
- Did you eat yet?

I just did.

Looking good, Yoon.

Now give it back.

But I memorized your lines.

Then should I just go?

- In that case, I'll keep this on.
- Come on.

We were so worried when
you wouldn't pick up.

I'm gonna go home again
if no one shows today.

Fine by me.
Thanks for coming back.

The newbie.

Where did our newbie go?

He went to take a dump.

We've still got time.

Why does he always go
right before ticketing?

He said just handing out tickets
makes him nervous.

Doesn't poop stand for
good luck in dreams?

Big news!

Oh, you're back!

- Bow politely.
- You clogged the toilet again?

We have an audience.

- Really?
- How many?

One person!

What the...

We still have some time.

More people will come.

But they seemed to know you.

- Me?
- Yes.

Who is it?

I don't know.
He wanted to see you outside.

- Now?
- Yes.

How have you been?

Good.

What are you doing here?

I saw a poster for your show.

No one came.

Really?

It does seem pretty quiet.

I bought a ticket for today.

Yeah.

- Thank you.
- Don't.

No one came yesterday,
so we canceled.

You did?

How about today?

I'm not sure yet.
But thanks anyway.

It's great to see you still
working in theater.

What do you do now?

Oh, just...

Where did you move?

Not too far off.

- I came out of the blue and startled you.
- Yeah.

Well, not so out of the blue.

What do you mean?

You bastard.
Because of you this morning...

- Never mind.
- What is it?

Do you want to wait downstairs?

You know everyone anyway.

- Who's running the ticket booth?
- Our newbie.

He asked me why I wasn't
buying two tickets.

Yeah, he's our darling.

Those are the best few years.

I'm here as audience today,
so I'll say hello after the show.

Sure.

- I'll see you after the show.
- Okay.

Everything's okay though?

Of course.

- I saw you in my dreams last night.
- Me?

Then today is your lucky day.

Yeah.

It's been a good day right from
the morning.

See you later.

Go on inside.

WRITTEN AND DIRECTED BY
LEE KWANG-KUK

SHIN DONG-MI, KIM KANG-HYUN
YU JUN-SANG