Original subtitles

This film is a fictional dramatization based on a true story and real events that took place in 2016.

What took you so long?

I dozed off for a bit.

Come on, isn't that your phone?

Duk-hee, can you bring the uniform?

Got it!

Hello? Who is this?

Hello, am I speaking with Mrs. Kim Duk-hee?

Yes, who is this?

- Sorry. - Good afternoon,

- Watch where you're going! - I'm Hwaseong Bank's Son Jin-young.

- Hello? Who? - Assistant Manager Son, ma'am.

Didn't you come in to apply for a loan?

Yes, I did.

I want to discuss with you about a product we offer,

do you have some time?

You said I don't qualify.

It's a different one,

this one is called Sunshine Loan, catered for low-income,

you're pre-approved for $20,000.

Then, I can get a loan?

Gyeonggi-do, Hwaseong June 10th, 2016

- Sorry... - Lady!

Watch where the hell you're going!

Hwaseong Bank

I need to see Assistant Manager Son.

I'm with a client, could you take a number?

I'm in a bit of a hurry!

I'm being served right now.

What seems to be the problem?

Please get Son for me, I can't get through to him!

It's driving nuts right now!

What's the problem here?

- She's looking for Mr. Son. - Mr. Son! Mr. Son!

- Wait, you can't go there! - You can't be in here.

Fine, just get him for me, Son Jin-young!

May I help you? I'm Assistant Manager Son Jin-young.

Not you, male Son Jin-young!

No one like that works here.

Are you sure it's this branch?

What do you mean?

I was on the phone with him...

It's not like I was talking to a pre-recorded message!

Son Jin-young, Hwaseong Bank

Hwaseong Bank, Bongdam branch Assistant Manager Son Jin-young!

Did you send money by any chance?

I did, when he told me it was for the loan application.

We never ask for money.

What do you mean?

He wanted me to deposit the loan application fee.

I...

- She got scammed. - I saw it on the news.

- Are you all right? - Set her down.

Bring me a bag or something!

Other banks are like that too.

You must pay the application fee in order to get the loan.

You're really missing out.

It's a sure thing!

You have nowhere else to borrow it?

You should get a private loan first,

pay them back, and use the rest.

I can lend you up to $50,000.

I can totally relate to you.

My parents also work at the laundromat.

Are you feeling better?

Would you like some water?

That piece of shit.

How do I catch this prick?

CITIZEN OF A KIND

I'm beat.

Are you okay?

I'm completely drained out.

Did you finish the statement?

Yes, I did.

My account number also.

You really maxed it out.

So, the scam amount...

was $3,200.

No.

What do you mean no?

You read it wrong.

It says right here.

1, 2, 3 zeros.

$32,000?

You made a total of 8 deposits.

Yes.

$8,000 for more computer work,

$1,400 to raise credit score,

$6,000 for loan application fee.

These bastards.

You weren't suspicious at all?

You didn't doubt once that it could be voice phishing?

Not even once?

I urgently needed the money.

Yeah, even so, they asked for money 8 times.

I'm out of words.

Has your house ever burned down?

Life savings burned to ashes, but insurance didn't cover it,

and thrown to the curb?

I sympathize with you...

You think you feel worse than I do?

Look, detective.

I don't have time to feel bad,

and I'm in no position to be patient.

Just... just tell me how to get my money back.

Can you catch that bastard?

We'll investigate it right away,

but it takes time to track the account.

How long?

A bit.

Hey, you got foreign affairs back up detail in 30.

I just got back from a stakeout.

They begged for our help.

Who's going to help us then?

Was there something else?

Are we done already?

- Mom! - Mommy!

Did you have fun, kiddos?

Did you have a good time?

Be careful.

Did you find my car?

Of course, I did, wanna see?

Tada!

Yay!

It used to be red. Why is it black?

It got a sun tan.

Don't you like it?

It used to be red...

Mrs. Kim.

I packed their indoor shoes and toothbrushes.

You know other parents will start complaining,

if we keep taking kids for free.

I understand.

Thanks for watching them.

Qingdao, China June 30th, 2016

Hurry up and come out.

Can't even make a call?

I recorded you jerking off.

Should I send it to your family?

What do you want to do?

You can pay me to delete the video.

Y Bank - Assistant manager Jang

Aren't you working? Go easy on that.

I just got started.

I'm off!

Yes, sir.

When we last spoke, you didn't say you had a bad credit.

This is too hard to pass up.

Hold on a second.

Hey!

Would you like to speak with my supervisor?

I'll transfer right away.

Hello, I'm Supervisor Cho Won-young.

We can upgrade your credit score for a fee.

Can't you borrow $2,000?

I know how hard it is.

You applied for a $15,000 loan, right?

But you're actually eligible for up to $30,000.

All right, I'll put Mr. Jung back on.

Yes, it's me again.

If you do not apply for the loan...

762...

Buddy.

Hey, punk! You blocked me?

He keeps stuttering on the phone.

Educate him again.

Don't let him sleep until he memorizes.

Make a call! Stop daydreaming.

Sorry about that.

I'll text you the account number.

Thank you.

What's up?

It's nothing.

Why are you pissing me off like this, huh?

Why did you have to go there?

Stop being a baby and get up.

We weren't trying to escape.

Then what? Why go to the consulate?

Went for a walk?

Shit.

Please...

What are you staring at, idiot?

Hey!

Damn idiot.

Look at this.

Look at it, dumbass.

Seoul, Gwanak-ro 8-gil...

I know your ID card number and your address.

I know all your family phone numbers.

Should I give your little sister a call?

Should I Photoshop a nude of her and torrent it?

Don't you fucking do it!

Look at this punk.

Don't you touch my family.

I'll shred you up first.

Make your dirty money and rot in prison.

You fu...

There's no such thing as dirty money.

5 zeros is $100K, 6 zeros is a million.

Even if you shit on it, 7 zeros is $10M.

You couldn't even get a job, so I took you in and fed you,

you little wimp!

He's dead.

I didn't even hit him much.

Please let me live.

I'll take care of it.

Let him go.

Sorry?

Let him go, I said.

Thank you.

Are you going to tell anyone what happened today?

I won't tell anyone, I swear.

For sure?

Yes, I won't tell a soul.

Open your mouth.

You better tell.

So that they know they'll die if they try to run away.

Should I get the car ready?

Break one leg.

Chunhelou

Name.

Kwon Jae-min.

Louder!

If I run away...

Stop crying and hurry up!

Then my family will pay for it...

I'm scared, mommy.

Why are you scared? It's my workplace.

We're living here forever?

No, just a little while.

Until I find the bad guy and get my money back.

How many more nights?

3 nights? 4?

I'll catch him quickly, so we won't stay long.

$130.16

It's all right, honey.

Mommy's right here, did I wake you?

I told you not to play here!

It wasn't me, it was auntie, auntie, auntie, auntie.

Don't be so harsh on them.

Stop fooling around with the kids and get back to work.

I just thought they might be bored,

since they can't go to daycare.

It's okay, they play well together.

Hey.

So immature.

Can't you pay for the daycare?

That's not it.

You got the loan, what's the worry?

Yeah.

I have to pay you back too.

Take your time.

You have more urgent matters.

Yeah, otherwise she'll waste it all.

What's wrong with spending on my happiness?

You're nuts for buying 30 copies of the same CD.

No matter how much you like K-pop idols.

Monsta X will be huge!

Everyone I picked became huge!

I have good instincts.

Bullshit.

Did you just swear?

She catches on fast.

It's better than wasting it on those things.

- Hey, open your eyes! - Hello?

- It's a designer stuff! - Yes!

I'll be back.

Why didn't you pick up my calls?

They used a burner account and a burner phone.

We suspended the account, but the money was withdrawn.

Then how can we find it?

Well, it'll be difficult.

I saw it online that people got their money back.

Don't you have to just catch the big boss?

How can we catch the big boss?

Even the Seoul Police can't do that.

Well, the article...

The article was published because it's a rare occurrence.

Then what do I do?

Just think of it as a life lesson.

I'm sorry, but the case has been closed.

Closed? It just barely opened.

Let's talk in person. Are you at the station?

Why, are you coming?

I'll tell you the same thing in person.

I'm on my way.

Mrs. Kim!

Hello?

Where are you? What about lunch?

I have to take care of something.

Can you look after the kids?

Did you take the truck?

Supervisor is going nuts.

- What is it? - You crazy ass!

What did you just say?

Did you say crazy ass?

No, Bong-lim, I didn't say it to you.

Should I save your lunch?

Don't worry about me.

It's a little hectic, I'll call you later.

Later when...

Bong-lim, I'm driving!

Hello, Mrs. Kim.

Who is this?

I'm Hwaseong Bank's Son Jin-young.

Where are you, you piece of shit!

Please calm down and listen to me.

Shut up,

I borrowed from loan sharks, I'm so screwed.

It's your fault!

It's for real this time.

I'm going to be your informant.

Going to be what?

I'm going to be your tipster.

You're a complete moron.

Are you scamming me again?

You're a real pro.

You fucking professional!

It's for real, please believe me.

I'm locked up here, and forced to do this.

Is that so?

Then you should call the police.

I can't do that!

They can see where I'm calling.

I'm dead as soon as I call the police.

Are you really going to be an informant?

I swear.

Okay...

Let's say it's for real.

But, why me?

You were the fastest victim to send money.

Others took over a week

to fill the paper work and deposit, but you were instant.

It's a good thing, it shows you're determined.

And the cops won't ignore the victims.

I can't do this anymore.

I really want to leave.

You expect me to believe you?

Would you believe it if it were you?

Yes, Mrs. Kim, believe me. It's the truth.

I can really make what you want come true.

What do I want?

Money, you need money, don't you?

Mrs. Kim,

I'll tell you everything I know.

Please report it for me.

You have nothing to lose.

Please, please.

Call back in 5 minutes.

What?

I'm driving, call me back in 5.

Hello? Mrs. Kim!

Pick up, Det. Park.

Pick up the damn phone!

Utterly useless!

This is the police hotline, how can I assist you?

I can send you the link to our bank.

Goddamn idiots!

Stop slacking off and keep calling until cutoff time!

The person you're calling is unavailable...

Why aren't you picking up?

5 minutes to go, hurry it up!

Son called to send me a tip,

but I don't know what to ask him.

Like his location?

- Location? - Or an address?

Any police station nearby can help you with voice phishing.

I'm unable to go there,

he's supposed to call me right back.

Just tell me what I need to ask him.

What do I need from him?

Well, go to the nearest police station...

I said I can't go there, am I not making any sense?!

He will call me right now!

Please calm down.

There's a patrol station 7 minutes away.

- Please go there and... - I said I can't!

He's going to call me right now!

Dammit!

There is a promotion evaluation next month...

If your loan gets approval, my performance will go up...

Dammit...

The person you're calling is unavailable...

Chunhelou.

Mr. Son.

I was stuck in traffic.

Where were we?

You're right, ma'am.

If you're suspicious, you could look us up online.

I will send you the link.

What are you saying?

Please write it down.

What the hell are you talking about?

It's CNSGHKFN.

Wait a sec.

Did you get it?

I'll repeat.

- CNS... - CNS...

GHKFN.

First tip July 14th, 2016

Form a line like them!

Det. Park!

Line up in order!

Please form a line!

Det. Park! Det. Park!

Why are you following me to the washroom?

- This is it. - What is this?

At first, I didn't know what he was saying,

but just in case, I tried typing this

on a Korean keyboard,

and this is what it said.

Near Chunhelou, 3-story building, Qingdao, China.

I had the goosebumps,

and realized he was for real.

When did he make the call?

On the way here.

He said he's held captive and to call the cops.

What's so funny?

Honestly, it's really odd.

Coming with a tip after I told you the case was closed.

You can track the location on the phone log.

It's no use.

We can't re-investigate the case.

Why not?

There's no address for the call center.

Can't do it without it.

Then...

Then you can start looking!

What kind of a cop wants everything served on a platter?

On a platter? You're crossing the line.

Didn't you see the office?

Everyone's on edge because of a $10M case!

I have to deal with all the sobbing victims!

I'm also a victim!

Big loss, small loss, we're all victims!

Detective, come fast!

I'm coming.

Promise to re-investigate.

Let me go.

Promise me!

Let me go.

Det. Park!

You really won't re-investigate?!

Not gonna catch the big boss!

Voice phishing

Chunhelou

Looking For Voice Phishing Victims

Hello, please give this a read.

I'm looking for voice phishing victims.

Ma'am, please take this.

Please take a look.

Hello.

I'm looking for voice phishing victims, please take a...

Report Voice Phishing Up to $100,000 For Your Tip

$100,000 reward if it leads to a successful arrest

Son told me to put the money in the fridge,

in case my account gets hacked.

But my fridge was empty when I came home.

They called from the bank number,

and how else would they know how many accounts I had?

Of course, I believed them, how can anyone doubt it?

They said my account was used in a scam.

They needed my money and account for the investigation.

I actually work at a bank.

People belittle me for getting scammed.

Voice phishing scams are surging,

why do you think that is?

Impersonating authorities... They are very organized.

Bank account collecting unit,

promising loans... withdrawal unit, remittance unit,

even divided into call centers.

Low level cells don't even know each other,

making it easy to cut them off.

Big Boss Which makes it that much harder to

arrest the leader.

Since they operate oversea call centers,

it's very hard to triangulate their location.

Even if you find the location,

you can't make arrests without coordinating it with local authorities?

That's exactly it.

The leader is exploiting that as he scams freely.

Such troublemakers.

They can't stay still.

Are you dating?

What?

You're staring at your phone all day.

It's not like that.

I was once in love too.

Where do you keep driving off to with the company truck?

Is it a guy?

Who is it? Someone I know?

It's not like that.

Hello?

What's wrong with you? It's not what you think!

What's the deal here?

Mr. Son, go ahead.

Mr. Son?

I did what I can to make them re-investigate.

I found 9 more victims, but they still said no

even with their statements and deposits.

Why can't they re-investigate?

According to Det. Park, we need an address.

Dammit! I really don't know.

Is he really a detective?

Why is he so clueless?

That's what I'm saying.

He's really stubborn,

with a lot of suspicion.

He asked me how you can be trusted,

and why you wouldn't identify yourself.

What if shit hits the fan?

They don't give a fuck what happens to me!

In any case, it's important to get this case reopened.

If you can't trust him, then trust me.

Pow! Die!

Hi.

Are you Min-ji and Hoon?

He's a cop!

Auntie.

It's okay, it's all right.

Are you nuts? I can't get a camera.

We need a lead in order to find the address.

Nope, I can't do it.

Look for 3-story buildings near Chunhelou...

Don't you think I've done that?

There are many Chunhelous in Qingdao.

72 to be exact! 72!

It's a needle in a haystack!

Dammit, I'm screwed...

Anything unique about the building?

There are sewing machines, used to make clothes.

Sewing machines?

There's nothing else.

That wouldn't be enough, right?

How the hell am I supposed to take pictures?

I don't know either.

How would I know how you can take pictures

or get a camera? I'm not even there!

Duk-hee! Why aren't you answering me?

Go to your kids!

Why? Are they hurt?

You don't want it? It's good.

- It's mommy! - What are you doing to them?

Min-ji, Hoon.

Mommy!

You shouldn't do this.

What do you mean I shouldn't?

You came to take my kids away, should I just let you?

Min-ji! Hoon!

We received a report.

Someone was concerned with their safety.

Who said that?

Ma'am, you're too upset.

What kind of law is this?

You won't even catch bad guys for me,

but take my kids away? Is this lawful?

What are you looking at? Came for a show?!

Piss off! Go!

I'll show you what happens when I get mad!

Ma'am, we're trying to help you.

The kids can't keep sleeping in the locker room.

Assault isn't the only form of abuse.

What? Abuse?

No, the kids are the world to her.

We'll keep them safe at the center until investigation is over.

You can visit them after submitting a form.

Please, I'll protect them and keep them safe.

How will you do that?

You can't even pay for daycare.

I'll get some soon.

I got a crime tip.

If we can catch the scammers, I can get my money back.

Then I can rent a house, and send the kids to daycare.

Ma'am.

Haven't you seen the poster?

They're offering $100,000 for a voice phishing tip and...

Ma'am.

Please, I promised them I'll always be by their side!

I'm sorry, but it's my duty to protect the kids.

- Please! - Officer.

I don't want to go.

Mommy!

Min-ji, Hoon, I'll come get you soon.

Don't worry.

Mommy!

Mommy!

Min-ji! Hoon!

Sweetie!

Min-ji...

What on earth...

What do I do...

Up to $100,000

- Hello? - Yes.

Det. Park?

Hello? Detective?

Yes, this is Det. Shin Young-soo of Hwaseong Police.

Is Det. Park there?

Det. Park?

He's out at the moment.

Can I take your message?

Yes, please.

Hold a moment.

Yes, go ahead.

You asshole.

It scares me that all cops might be like you.

What's with that face?

She begged you to get the scammers, right?

Look on the bright side.

You can get the money back and your kids too.

You just have to catch the big wig, right?

You two got started without me?

I brought some munchies.

Hey, is China far?

Isn't it close?

Close places are close, far places are far.

What about Qingdao?

It takes about an hour and a half.

My sister Ae-lim lives there.

That's so close, it's like going from Seoul to Daejeon.

Right, you mentioned she lives there.

I last saw her on the Lunar New Year.

I miss her.

Something on my face?

Bong-lim.

Can you help me?

Help you with what?

Yeah, go to China and catch him yourself!

It'll be faster!

Are you drunk? You had enough.

You're right, I can't wait any more.

You both lost your minds.

You'll go to Qingdao and catch the head scammer?

You're serious.

Cops can't even catch him, how will you?

We just have to catch him, that's all!

Let's go catch him!

Shut your trap!

Bong-lim, you can speak Chinese, right?

Forget the head scammer, just the address.

That's what Det. Park keeps saying.

Can't re-investigate without an address.

I think finding the address will get things rolling.

The hardest part is finding the address.

What would an address do?

They are offering reward for a tip.

Up to $100,000 For Your Tip

Jackpot! $100,000!

$100,000...

Wake up.

How can you go to Qingdao off of this?

What about work?

We don't have to quit,

we can use the weekend and one vacation day.

I've never been to Qingdao.

Hey!

This isn't a vacation, you should stay.

Take me with you! I want to go too!

Bong-lim,

please help me.

I can't live without Min-ji and Hoon.

Just this once.

You're driving me crazy.

Weekend plus one day.

Yes, it's enough.

Let's do it! Deal!

Me too! I'm in!

Hey!

I told you, this isn't a vacation!

I won't have fun, I promise.

Hey! I won't go if she goes.

- Bong-lim, come on! - I have to go too!

You said it wasn't a vacation.

Are you on a tour?

This is how I usually dress.

Hillbilly.

Look at the scenery!

You're so annoying.

Hurry up!

- Where's your sister? - I'll give her a call.

Ae-lim!

Bong-lim!

- Ae-lim! - Bong-lim!

You look good in those specs!

Let me introduce you to my friend, Duk-hee.

I heard a lot about you.

Thanks for helping us.

Don't worry, this is my turf.

Trust me, we'll find the call center.

Hi! You're Ae-lim.

Nice to meet you, I'm Sook-ja.

Let her go, give her some space!

I wasn't going to bring her here.

I see...

Let's get going, can I ride in front?

Sure.

Let's go! Let's go!

Let's get moving.

Ae-lim, I want to eat dim sum.

Come on, get in.

Sook-ja, we're not here to have fun.

We could still have dim sum.

Duk-hee, can we really find it in 3 days?

We just need to look at 9 factories.

There were sewing machines at the call center.

I think it's a clothing factory.

Chunhelou

- Is this the place? - Stop, stop.

They're heading in.

- Duk-hee, wait! - What is it?

Here.

What do you want?

Hello.

I want to show you some fabric.

No need, I already got a supplier.

Can we meet your boss?

He's not in right now.

It won't take long.

Go away! Go!

Go! Go!

- Bong-lim! - My finger...

Bong-lim.

My finger!

Buddy! Why the hell did you shove her!

Speak Chinese!

Don't touch! Fuck you! Okay?!

Bastard!

Duk-hee, let's just go.

Are you all right?

I think my finger is busted.

That old fart was wearing a hearing aid.

He couldn't hear a thing, I called but he couldn't hear.

Kept saying 'louder'.

What's with your face?

Where can I get a cell phone?

Fat chance.

Why do you need it?

I just want to text my friends.

This isn't the military, they won't let us use our phones.

I'm going nuts.

Give it up, it's pointless.

After my phone got taken away, I had withdrawal symptoms.

Why don't you go kiss the manager's ass then?

Dammit!

What the hell?

I'm sorry, my bad.

You wanna die?

Leave him, he's high.

Get the hell outta here, goddamn junkie!

Let him be, I feel bad for him.

His friend is dead and got his leg is broken.

It's a hippo.

Hippo, hippo.

What the shit, man!

I told you not to call me that!

Stop calling me that, you asswipe!

Hippo, you say? You jackass!

I said not to call me that!

Hey, stop!

That's enough.

What's enough?!

Asshole!

You're the asshole!

Get up!

Shit, you son of a...

Buddy, you can't fight for shit.

Shut up and walk properly.

They offered you shit ton of money, yeah?

I shouldn't have come here.

There, there.

Hey, hey.

Got any drug?

Can you give me some?

I can't sleep well nowadays.

Yes, I'll take care of it.

Good night, sir.

You shit faced monkey.

Sir.

Why aren't you asleep, shit head!

Well, I came to give you this...

Here.

I'll give you everything I make.

What's this for?

I heard you can't manage everyone properly.

Shut up, get the hell out of here.

Here, take it.

Take what?

Trust me and give me a shot, I'll work really hard.

Hard at what, you are a nut job!

Please! I'm tired of getting the beating!

I'll do anything you want.

I'll do my best.

I came to show you some fabric.

No, I don't need any.

I told you!

I don't need it!

You son of a bitch!

How many calls did you make?

Others make 2-300 calls!

The phone doesn't call itself.

Damn...

What?

I was about to dial, sir...

Hurry up and do it then!

Get cracking.

Manager Dae-woo

Yes, sir.

The desk?

Okay, I'll bring it right down.

Deposit Transactions

Got it, all right.

Stay calm, stay calm.

Sending message

Failed

Dammit.

The number you are trying to dial is restricted.

Christ!

What's the point of taking pics if I can't send them?

Is this the last place?

Yup, number 9.

Damn.

They were just making t-shirts.

Maybe Son pranked you.

No way.

Who'd prank call while being so scared?

Then why can't we find it?

We went everywhere.

I only exchanged enough money for 3 days.

To be honest, there are 72 places.

- What? - What?

- 72?! - 72?!

Why did you lie?

You said 9 and 1 vacation day was enough!

He mentioned a sewing machine, so, I assumed it was clothing factory.

There's no way.

We can't do 72.

It's not 72.

We checked out 9 already, it's just 63 more.

- Hey! - Duk-hee!

Duk-hee, I'm tired!

- Bong-lim... - Stop it!

Big boss' running a bit late.

He's always 30 minutes late.

Then why make us come so early?

He must be busy.

Isn't he opening up another call center?

Yeah, instead of doing that,

he should share more profit with us,

and promote our boys, doesn't that sound better?!

What's with all the complaints?

I'm not complaining.

We are the ones who made Qingdao big.

But we get paid like shit!

Should I take care of the managers?

Let them be.

I'll get rid of them once they're used up.

Leave your luggage here and get in single file.

Okay.

Help them.

Hello.

Give it here.

It's too tight, no ass-to-ass!

Is the office far from here?

No, it's close by.

I see.

Can you tell me the address?

My parents are worried.

What's the rush?

You'll find out all about it soon.

All right.

Get the hell in, dweebs!

Get in there!

Move it!

Coming.

Give me the keys.

Here.

Starve them for a day, if they protest, make it 2.

Passport Should I put them in the safe?

I can do that for you.

Don't worry, I got it.

I gotta get the contacts anyways.

Could I use the washroom...

I got a stomach ache...

Go ahead.

Okay.

They did something like this.

Dammit, I got it on me.

I just changed into this.

Goddammit...

Come on...

Send fax

Subject: Call center pics

Send fax

Transferring

What are you doing here? Need drug too?

Be quiet!

Don't tell anyone what you saw.

What are you up to?

Just shut up and leave.

I'm supposed to meet Glasses.

Here? Now?

Yeah.

Dammit to hell.

Transferring 70%

Transferring 70% Why is it so slow?

Hello, sir.

Hey, what's up?

Here.

What is this?

For snacks?

Snacks aren't that expensive, sir.

Where you going?

To Glasses.

Okay, go and buy me some time.

Why should I?

If I get caught, I'm taking you with me.

I'll tell them you're my accomplice.

What the hell did I do?

Come on, help me out just this once.

You owe me one.

Aren't you sick of all the beatings?

I'll cover for you from now.

Please? All right?

Please, faster, faster.

I'll give it to you as soon as I get it from him.

Hustle up with it.

What the hell, when did you arrive?

I was in the washroom.

Wait here, I have to get it from the office.

I actually don't have any money.

Can you put it on my tab?

Asshole, are you out of your mind?

Did it freeze? Come on.

Please, help me out here.

I'll be good from now.

I bought a lot off you, can you put it on my tab?

Let me go, dumbass!

Let go of me!

Almost!

Where have you been?

Did she pick up?

Not yet.

You sure the faxes were for Mrs. Kim Duk-hee?

Yes, by the time I came in, there was already a pile.

I think it was sent by her informant.

Captain was shocked.

He doesn't get shocked normally.

He was shocked?

You'll see what I mean.

You have to separate the accounts and people.

- Get the victim statements. - Yes, sir.

What are you looking at? Come and organize.

What's going on here?

Bud, who's Kim Duk-hee?

That lady who works at the laundromat.

She got scammed $32,000 from voice phishing.

This is her informant.

Kwon Jae-min, age 28

She really opened up the can of worms.

Second tip August 18th, 2016

Here they come.

Over here, hurry!

It takes so long even with 2 teams.

Here, try this.

You can't find it anywhere else.

You like this too.

Come on, let's eat, we need the energy.

It's not going down.

It's blocked up right here.

Upset stomach?

No, it's not that.

Wait here, I got an emergency kit.

Ae-lim, don't worry about it.

How could I not? I can't see you get sick.

Bong-lim...

Can't you tell? She's faking it.

I'm dying inside, how could you say that?

Because of the supervisor?

Yeah, do you know how pissed he was?

I would have too.

He'll know something's up, we all called in sick together.

Aren't you gonna answer?

No, it's Det. Park.

Det. Park? Answer it.

- Yeah. - I don't want to.

Who knows what he'll say?

Hello? Hello?

Mrs. Kim Duk-hee?

What do you want?

Why is it so hard to reach you?

I've been calling you all day.

I didn't know we were that close.

We can become that close from now.

You should come by today.

I can't, good bye.

Wait, wait, are you busy?

I'm in Qingdao.

Where?

Don't you know Qingdao?

I know where that is, but why?

You can't be serious, you're on vacation, right?

I came to catch the big boss.

Are you nuts? It's too dangerous.

I'm more scared about the cost of this long distance call, bye.

Wait a sec!

We received a fax.

What did you say?

About 400 pages of fax came in for you,

they contain pictures of the center, informant, and victim details.

I don't know how he got a year's worth,

but there's over 2,700 victims and damages of at least $17M.

How did you do it?

Did the informant really call you?

I told you I got a call from him!

You ignored me then!

I'm sorry, it was crazy here with the $10M case.

I was screaming and all, I'm sorry!

What was that?

Reception's bad in China, can you say that louder?

I'm in the office right now.

Say it louder!

Okay, all right.

I'm sorry!

It's all my fault!

I'll do better from now!

Then send those pictures and files to me right now.

But...

investigation files cannot leak out.

Investigation my ass!

It was forwarded to Duk-hee, so, you're not leaking it!

Send it right now!

Who are you? Who's that?

I heard it all.

What's wrong with this dimwit cop?

Send it over right now.

And when you have some time, learn to not be an ass.

Duk-hee!

Hello? Mrs. Kim?

I better finish up and punch out for the night.

I'm so tired.

I'm sorry

for being an ass.

Send

This isn't a good time to eat, but it's so delicious.

Do you like it?

Totally.

Did we pass it? I don't see Chunhelou.

Right there! Chunhelou, here!

That one?

That's the one!

- Same as the picture! - It's the same one!

We did it! We found it!

Can't we now get the detective to take over?

Call him up.

I need to confirm Son's face first.

Confirm for what?

You know how he is!

"Not sure about the address, this, that,"

let's shut him up with pictures!

Hey!

Someone's coming out.

Where?

That's Son, yeah? It's him, right?

Dang it, I can't see.

My sight is blocked!

Tell me to stop.

Stop!

Turn around.

Please, come on, turn!

Okay, got him!

Good job.

Did you get him?

Of course, I did!

Let's see it.

Please insert memory card

- What's wrong? - I forgot to put in the memory card.

Are you shitting me?

I'm so sorry, I thought I put it in.

Why did we bring you?

I knew this would happen, you moron!

It's not there!

If you inserted it, how could it be gone?!

Here you go.

Thanks.

No problem.

Thank your friend for lending it to us.

We'll keep it clean.

Okay.

Hello, sir.

I'm taking him to collect today.

Bong-lim!

Bong-lim!

What's wrong?

Son came out.

Where?

Got it!

Did you put in the card?

You forgot again?

I checked 5 times.

I almost pissed my pants earlier.

I almost pissed my pants too.

What's wrong with them?

What are they doing?

It's cheap!

Mr. Son!

It's cheap!

Getting in?

Yes!

What's with them?

Just advertising their laundry business.

It's cheap!

They're working their butts off for pennies.

It's cheap!

Oh man, it was upside down!

There you are.

Where's mine?

I ordered it.

Where did you go?

Foreign affairs.

What the hell for?

To ask for their cooperation.

I didn't give you that order!

Following your orders is all I do?

I finished all my work and went on my own time.

You're not the only cop here. What's with you?

I think I'm still young.

After getting 400 pages of fax, my heart started pounding,

and all I could think of was 'Let's catch the big wig.'

You got no address.

Come on, captain.

You can't expect everything served on a platter.

Send me to China and I'll get the address!

Shut up and eat.

Jesus Christ!

I really don't like you!

Who's calling me?

What's so hard about sending me there?

What's this?

We're here. I think this is the place.

Soft tofu soup.

Thank you.

Can I get more side dishes?

- Young-su. - Yeah?

What do you think?

It isn't a bad idea to go to China and look for the location.

Got that right.

Get me the address, then I'll send you.

If I bring him the address, he'll change his mind.

I won't.

You heard him, you're witnesses.

- Yes, sir. - Yup.

Captain, sir.

- What is this? - Look at it.

Eh?

Is this really the address for the call center?

Got the address, now I can eat.

- Young-su. - Yes?

Get your passport, we're going to China.

Are you okay?

I think it's something I ate.

That catering service is like clockwork.

Once in the morning and once at night.

They're busy scamming and eating buffet.

Should I call Ae-lim?

It's okay, just need to stitch it.

I'll be back.

Break time

She'll do it.

Good, good!

Go over there.

Move, move.

Go away.

Go, go.

Hurry up and go!

Aren't you taking this?

You forgot this, idiot.

Go!

Are you coming with me?

You've never been there before.

Hello.

Hello.

I need this fixed up a bit.

Hey, are you nuts?

You think you're in Korea?

Why are you speaking Korean?

Right.

This, cut.

Give it here, dumbass.

Shorten the sleeves, and iron this.

Are you on break?

Yes.

What the hell...

Let's go elsewhere.

Why?

She's on a break, she could've told me earlier.

Reform, cut.

Cut.

So, can you do it now,

or not?

Should we go over?

Man, is she deaf or what? Can't understand me?

Let's go.

Wait, wait!

Will you stay until it's done?

You can pick it up later.

Does it take long?

Only 5 minutes.

Have a seat.

We'll wait then.

Isn't she Chinese?

Why can't she talk?

She's...

dumb.

For real?

Dumb, dumb.

She's a bit slow.

Sorry?

Dumb?

Dumb.

She's good.

Right?

Yes.

Feel like munchies?

Go get some chips.

Me?

Who else, should I go then?

The one who wants to eat.

- What's gotten into you today? - Sorry?

Go buy it when I tell you to!

Would you like some tea?

I got coffee too.

Coffee?

We have chips too.

What kind of chips?

Mr. Son.

Are you really Kim Duk-hee?

Why?

Am I prettier than you thought?

You really are her.

Don't look over there.

I have a cell phone in the basket.

Take it discretely.

Password is the last digits of my number.

Use this in emergency, call or text when the big boss comes.

Det. Park will arrive tomorrow, he'll raid with Chinese cops.

This is the earliest available flight.

What am I supposed to say when there's no earlier flight?

It's a weird question, no?

All right, so you'll be here by 3 AM?

3:05 AM to be exact.

Shit, I forgot my passport.

You'll raid the call center tomorrow?

Yes.

We got the warrant and the Chinese police are ready.

You got nothing to worry about, so, pack up.

I'll take care of everything from now.

Can I really pack up?

This operation is extremely sensitive and dangerous.

Mrs. Kim, let us meet again

in good health and healthy mind.

I'm off then.

Same bullshit every day.

What's with the urgent summon?

Any word from the big boss?

He wants all the managers to gather and wait here.

Where you going?

I'm about to shit my pants...

- Hurry the hell up. - Yup.

Why aren't you sleeping?

Just came out for fresh air.

Sit here.

Uncomfortable?

I'm all right.

Why don't you sleep inside?

I can't leave you alone.

Sorry.

But I still want to see them arrest the big boss.

I got everyone in this mess.

Bong-lim called me

every day in tears when she first went to Korea.

Because she missed you?

She was sad.

Remember when a wallet went missing at the factory?

You don't know how happy she was

when you stood up for her when everyone wanted

her to open up her purse.

They were ganging up on her, it wasn't even her fault.

You didn't do anything wrong either.

Thanks.

Big boss is on the way here.

- Duk-hee! - What?

Got a text!

The big boss is coming!

Get in the car!

What's going on? Am I dreaming?

Wake up!

What the heck is going on?

Big boss is coming.

What do we do? When are the cops coming?

Don't panic, act natural.

Detective is on the plane.

I'll try.

There's a car coming, could it be him?

What is that?

Are you on the way?

We're waiting for you.

Shit, was this a trap?

Check it out.

Stop them!

What the hell?

Please save me...

You asshole!

Something's not right.

Then he would have called.

Something's definitely wrong.

What's with the catering at this hour?

Someone's getting off!

Is that the big boss? Bucket hat.

Where?

All clear upstairs?

Yes, sir, you can go upstairs.

Hey, where are you going?

I can't just sit around and do nothing.

This will cost you more than just your arm.

She's right, Mr. Son will call.

What if he's not able to?

And you want to jump into that fray?

She's right, we should wait for Det. Park.

What the hell are they doing?

They're running away.

They're trying to run away right now!

Cops are coming tomorrow?

Yes, I got the intel from mole.

And the pawns?

Sent one load to Guangzhou, and another to Chongqing.

Good job with the clean-up.

Don't worry, boss.

Damn.

Hey!

D-de-de-detective, where are you now?

I just arrived.

They're all running away!

They won't ever leave.

What kind of a boss would leave his shop behind and run?

And take that much loss?

It doesn't look that way!

I figured out what's going on,

They're running.

So don't be hasty. If you move on your own accord,

the operation can be jeopardized.

So, don't do anything and stay safe, got it?

Isn't this too dangerous?

- Which one should we follow? - Call center is dangerous,

so don't even go near it, did you get that?

- Screw them, let's go home! - Let's wait until cops arrive.

Ae-lim, let's go after that fancy car.

Okay.

Let's go!

Wait, wait!

Take us to the hospital!

Mr. Son?

Mr. Son? Is that you?

Mr. Son!

Are you Korean?

What happened to you?

Oh my goodness!

Son, what happened to you?

Call an ambulance!

Okay, I got it.

I can't remember the number for ambulance.

Let me call.

What happened? We were texting just now.

I don't know, I woke up from my black out,

no one was in the dorm, and he was covered in blood.

Mr. Son.

Jae-min, ambulance is on its way.

I...

I took pictures of everything.

All right, I'll take a look.

I'm sorry...

for scamming you...

I didn't want to do it, I'm so sorry...

It's all my fault, all those people I scammed...

It's okay, stop talking.

Did you really see the big boss?

Yes, I'm sure.

I got a real good look.

How the hell are we supposed to recognize him with this?

I feel so bad for Duk-hee.

- Bong-lim. - Yeah?

What the hell is he saying?

Let's hear it.

"Make it look natural, like it's a drug war."

"Spread it here?"

"That's good."

"Did you book the flight?"

"Yes, we can leave now."

"Qingdao airport?"

Qingdao airport!

Qingdao airport?

What do we do?

What are we going to do?

Third tip August 21st, 2016

When's the translator coming?

He'll be here by 8.

What? Tell him to hurry up!

He said he lives far away.

My house is further away.

Det. Park?

Det. Park! It's really you!

I'm Duk-hee's friend, Bong-lim, this is Mr. Son's friend.

This is really urgent, let's chat later.

It was nice meeting you.

No, wait detective!

I can't speak English, speak Chinese.

They're police from Korea and want to meet your supervisor.

Okay.

You can't speak Chinese?

You speak so well.

Come this way.

He wants you to go in.

Ms. Bong-lim.

Oh my, why are you holding my hand?

Please come with us.

You must be mad...

It happened suddenly, we had no choice.

Of course, it would happen suddenly.

Hey!

Huh?

What's wrong with your attitude?

Stop pointing that thing at her!

Please concentrate on translating.

He pissed me off.

It's all right, so what'll happen now?

Then what will happen now?

Narcotics will take over from here.

He said narcotics will take over.

Narcotics?

How are they involved in this?

See what I told you?

You disgraced us internationally.

How is following a lead a disgrace?

This isn't about drugs, the big wig is cutting off his tail!

In any case, we have to fix it!

How can you justify being there, and come back empty-handed?

But not the narcos!

Captain, this is all wrong!

If they take over, we'll lose him for good!

Who cares, you'll never catch him, he's too smart for you.

Book your return flight and come home.

Qingdao, I'm right...

Stop! Stop!

What do you want?

Bong-lim, please translate for me!

Wait a sec!

What is with you people?

What the hell do you want?

My informant tells me the big boss is at the airport.

I'll head over there now, so lend me 2 officers?

Let's go!

I can feel your passion,

but this is Qingdao.

You may be a detective in Korea, but not here.

It's okay, go ahead.

"What's wrong with you?

You may be a detective in Korea, but not here,"

is what he said...

That's why I'm asking for this favor.

This isn't Korea and I can't catch him,

so please help me.

That's why I'm asking for this favor.

This isn't Korea and I can't catch him.

Please help me.

If you don't move now, I'll tell everyone

that you lost the big boss because of you.

I'll post it online,

and tell BCC news overseas!

Let's see who gets shamed!

Done.

Brother, please.

Duk-hee! Wait for me!

Dad!

Duk-hee!

I looked everywhere for you!

Sook-ja...

- Yeah? - That's him right there.

Big boss? Are you sure?

Yeah.

What should we do?

Should we call Ae-lim?

She went to the airport security.

Wait, let's think while we follow.

The Guangzhou center is open.

Qingdao kids will arrive in the afternoon.

Have all of them re-educated.

How can we do that? We can't catch him.

We have to buy some time until Det. Park gets here.

Is he even coming?

When?

He's looking this way.

Is he looking at us?

Why are you following me around?

I asked you a question, why are you following me?

Are you a cop or a stalker?

It's nothing, we're really nobody!

I'm... a victim.

Huh?

You voice phished me.

A victim?

Don't laugh, you make me puke.

Hey.

Do I look like I'm laughing?

How much did you lose?

$32,000.

What a moron.

$32,000?

You followed me for that?

It's $100,000, worth more in Korean currency.

Take this and piss off,

or I can get someone to bury you quietly.

It's a warning to stay away, you got that?

And smile, you made some profit.

Would threatening them be enough?

Them?

They were trembling.

Let's get out of here.

I couldn't speak my mind.

You did so well holding back.

It's best not to get involved with them.

You may feel bad, but at least you got the money.

Let's go.

Come on.

Sook-ja.

Yeah?

Don't do anything stupid.

You stay right here.

Are you insane?!

What are you going to do?

I swear, the head scammer is in the airport right now!

Go away!

I won't!

Do you want to be arrested?

This is obstruction of justice!

Let's go catch the scammer!

Hurry!

Ae-lim!

Sook-ja!

What happened?

I should've stopped Duk-hee but I couldn't!

What are you talking about?

Did something happen to her?

How much time left?

We can head over there now.

Buddy!

Voice phishing!

Voice phishing big boss!

Take this, asshole!

Is it my fault for being scammed?

What?

Am I dumb for being scammed?

No.

It wasn't my fault.

It's you, who's at fault,

for exploiting desperate people.

So, what the hell do you want?

Turn yourself in, before I drag you there.

Turn yourself...

What did you say?

I can't hear you.

I said I can't hear you, bitch.

You're being so annoying.

You got blood on my hand.

Let go.

Let go of me.

It's time to board, sir.

Let's go.

That bitch.

Republic of Korea Passport Name: Oh Myung-hwan

This is men's washroom...

Are you all right?

Police?

This is airport washroom,

a woman is hurt.

Come here for a sec.

Who are you? Let go of me!

Oh Myung-hwan.

Did you lose something?

Last chance, give it back.

Myung-hwan, if you make someone cry,

you'll cry a river.

You're...

Don't move!

Hands up, face down!

Hands up!

Face down!

Kim!

Mrs. Kim Duk-hee, what happened to your face?

Big boss, you asshole!

Young-su, handcuffs!

Cuff him!

Big boss arrested August 21st, 2016

Be careful.

That's why I told you to hurry up.

You're always a step behind.

I'm not a step behind, you're always a step ahead.

I told you to stay back because it's dangerous.

Look at your face now.

What was I supposed to do? He was running away!

Thanks to you,

we got the big boss.

What's gotten into you?

Damn, look at you.

Can you even get up?

Do I still have my nose?

It's still there.

Duk-hee!

Are you all right?

I'm so fucking tired...

Let me carry you.

Ae-lim, Sook-ja, I can still walk.

Duk-hee...

Move it, move please!

Oh, my Lord.

My friend caught the scammer.

Please move aside.

Move out of the way!

Is this you?

Yes, I wanted to escape, but couldn't call the cops.

So, I called Kim Duk-hee to report it for me.

- Can you hear me out? - Here you go.

Isn't it your day off?

I have to make money, I'm off after making a round.

- Okay, see you. - Take care.

Here, Mrs. Kim.

Settlement Agreement Just sign this and we'll pay you out right away.

My answer remains the same.

Don't ever come back.

You're so stubborn, Mrs. Kim Duk-hee.

It's not because I represent Oh Myung-hwan,

this is $300,000!

Chances like this isn't common.

You won the lottery, a jackpot!

You can shove the jackpot up the jackass's ass.

Relay a message to Oh in prison for me.

Mrs. Kim!

Don't fuck around with victims' money.

Mrs. Kim!

Hey.

Mommy, when are you coming?

We bought a cake.

Why did you tell her? It's a surprise party.

Right, mommy, it's a surprise party.

All right, it's a secret.

Where are you? Hurry up!

We'll finish it if you don't come soon.

I'm hungry, hurry!

Okay, I'll be right there.

The protagonist is based on Kim Sung-ja, an ordinary laundromat worker in Hwaseong.

The Police Agency poster offering $100,000 reward was never paid out.

She was offered to settle with the big boss, but never did.

RA Mi-ran

GONG Myoung

YEOM Hye-ran

PARK Byung-eun

JANG Yoon-ju

LEE Mu-saeng

AHN Eun-jin

Directed by PARK Young-ju