All language subtitles for TOXIC.2022.1080p.WEB-DL.AAC2.0.H.264-Taengoo

This film is based on true events
that took place in Korea, 2011

Honey, wake up and have breakfast.

You'll be late for work.

Honey!

What the...

What's that!

Honey, what's this!

You wanted to drink with him.

Holy cow...

Who did I drink with...

I didn't drink much.

All right, all right.

I drank with In-ho, why is that here.

Pollack soup...

- You could open a diner.
- Jeez...

Min-woo's not eating?

He's under the weather.

I wanted him to sleep in.

Yeah?

Then bring him to the hospital.

I'll give him a closer look.

It's fine, you're busy.

I don't want us to be a burden.

If it gets worse, I'll
take him to a clinic here.

They're good too.

Dad.

Hey, good morning.

Don't be sick, it hurts me too.

Okay.

When you're better, let's
go to the amusement park.

- Really?
- Sure.

- Promise.
- Promise.

Get some more sleep.

You have to get better.

Hankook Hospital

I'm so starving.

- Having your lunch now?
- Yeah, sit down.

I'm so sick of this hospital,
I should really quit.

Why are they increasing operating rooms

when we're short on surgeons.

Are we machines?

You can't even file a proper complaint,

shut up and eat up.

You got another surgery.

There are always surgeries.

Your sister-in-law's really popular.

She was trending with new articles.

- Young-ju?
- Yeah.

You little prick!

Did that hurt?

So keep your dick inside.

I'll castrate you next time.

Supreme Court prosecutor Han Young-ju

is trending online.

It's due to her attack
on a sexual predator,

who is said to require
a long treatment.

Han Young-ju!

Where's Han?

She's on the field on an assignment.

Tell that moron to come
directly to my office, got that?

Certainly, straight to your office!

He's gone.

You can come out now.

I thought I was dead.

Shall we go out for lunch?

Short rib soup on me.

- Deal!
- Me too!

- Hurry, hurry.
- Short rib soup sounds so good.

You're talking about
the diner nearby, right?

The broth is...

Good day, Chief Prosecutor Lim.

You got appetite to eat
short rib soup right now?!

You all are the same.

Everyone, come with me!

Is Min-woo okay?

He got better, and went swimming.

I don't know why Young-ju's
causing so much trouble.

She's coming by this weekend,

so give her a good scolding.

What for?

She did something good for the world.

I'm going to be late today,

have dinner with Min-woo.

All right, don't skip dinner.

Okay.

Time to prepare snack...

Min-woo, you're not sick anymore?

Nope! I'm not sick at all!

Don't be sick.

It's so boring without you.

Yup, okay!

One, two, three, four,

five, six, seven, eight.

Okay, jump jump!

Two, three, four,
five, six, seven, eight.

TOXIC

Emergency Room

Min-woo.

What happened?

I don't know.

The coach called me
and said he passed out.

Is he going to be okay?

Doctor, his breathing rate is dropping!

This is bad, we have to
get him to surgery now!

If we stall any longer, he
may go into cardiac arrest!

Okay, then I'll come in with you.

Please, no, Min-woo...

Easy, be careful!

Min-woo...

I'm sorry, you can't go any further.

Operating Room

So, what happened?

Is Min-woo okay?

Tae-hoon, should I talk to her?

No, I'll do it myself.

Thank you.

Why are you stalling?

Let's go to my office.

We can talk there.

See this white region.

That's Min-woo's lung.

His lung is hard

as a rock.

It's likely acute form
of pulmonary fibrosis.

What?

What happened to Min-woo's lungs?

Whatever, I don't care,

what's the treatment?

Can it be treated?

Can he recover with treatment?

Min-woo.

Mom's here.

Could you look at me?

Honey, can I see him inside?

I want to see him just for a moment.

Gil-ju, it's not possible right now.

Let's check his
condition in the morning.

Min-woo,

Mom's here.

Open your eyes.

Please look at me.

Oh no...

Are you okay to drive?

I'm fine.

I'm just going to pick
up a few things for him.

So watch over him until then.

No need to hurry, drive safe.

Will he be okay?

Don't worry, he'll be fine.

I'll be back.

Min-woo will love this.

Gil-ju, it's me!

Gil-ju, I'm here!

Min-woo,

I brought your favorite robot?

Eh?

Are you in here?

Gil-ju!

Hey! Wake up!

Gil-ju! Wake up!

Gil-ju!

What's wrong?!

Gil-ju! Hey!

Tae-hoon...

What do we do...

Honey...

Gil-ju.

Why are you like this?

You said you'd be back...

Don't kid around and get up.

This isn't funny...

Gil-ju...

What about Min-woo...

Funeral Home

Deceased: Han Gil-ju

My deepest condolences.

What was the cause?

Something must've come up by now.

Pulmonary fibrosis, same as Min-woo.

2/3 of her lungs...

were already hardened.

Can it happen so suddenly?

She didn't look sick at all.

It looks to be at least a year...

How could I have not known...

Wait a minute.

What did you just say?

At least a year?

Are you sure about that?

Even if it's an acute form,

it can't progress that rapidly.

Then something's wrong,

something's not right!

We didn't say anything so
that you wouldn't worry,

but she and I had a full
check-up 5 months ago here,

but they never mentioned
any symptoms like that.

Radiology

You were right.

Her lungs were clean
without any traces of fibrosis.

We can't send her off like this.

April 3, 2011.

Current time, 11:30 a.m.

Han Gil-ju, born 1973.

I'll now begin the autopsy.

How's this possible...

How could a lung harden so badly?

We did a bronchoalveolar
lavage and sent it to KCDC.

We received a report this morning

that it was not a specific virus.

We ran blood and culture tests as well,

and found no evidence
of poisoning or infection.

We found an abnormal
finding from the biopsy.

There was some
inflammation near the bronchus.

Only the alveolus

connected to the bronchial
tubes were damaged.

I've attached the
documents on the back.

So there's a high likelihood
that a foreign agent

entered the respiratory system.

Anything else?

I searched articles related
to this in recent years,

and I found a doctor who
discovered and studied

the pulmonary disease
that's very close to this.

Yeah? Who?

Dr. Oh Jong-hak from Jungang Hospital.

The pediatrician?

Yes, that's correct.

Dr. Oh quit early this year.

He supposedly went back to
his hometown for another job.

Medical Journal
"Unknown Pulmonary Fibrosis"

Pardon me.

Are you Jungang
Hospital's Dr. Oh Jong-hak?

Yes, who might you be?

I'm Jung Tae-hoon, a fellow alumnus.

I hope instant coffee is okay.

Yes, thank you.

What brings you to this far away land?

This is my son.

Acute pulmonary fibrosis?

That's right, sir.

It started in 2006 or so.

I thought it was common cold at first.

You son of a wench!

Common cold?!

How could it kill a person!

Tell me the truth!

What did you do to my child?!

Tell me!

It was quite strange.

Not only my hospital
but other hospitals

already had many cases
of similar illnesses.

Had we conducted a proper
epidemiologic survey...

A survey was done
on pulmonary fibrosis?

Yes, but it didn't go well.

What was the reason?

Weird thing was,

it went away during
summer, fall and winter,

and it'd reappear in the spring.

Only in the spring?

Yes, spring.

April Medical Records

This really is weird.

How could new cases
concentrate in the spring

Over 80% of all cases.

The rest was discovered later,

but had early signs in the spring too.

Could you find out their addresses?

What for?

We might get something

if we conduct a survey.

Acute Pulmonary Fibrosis Survey

Sender: Jung Tae-hoon

- Hello, Ms. Park Ye-in?
- Yes.

- Thank you.
- Take care.

Sender: Jung Tae-hoon

What happened to the survey?

Did anything come up?

It's not easy.

We didn't get a single reply.

I'll send another one soon.

What about visiting them?

It'd be much faster.

Chungwoo Car Center

I'm Supreme Court
prosecutor, Han Young-ju.

I'd like to ask you

about your late twins and wife.

I lost my wife to the same illness.

And my child could die at any moment.

Shouldn't we at least know why?

Oh my, it's a mess here.

Baby stuff is left intact.

Photograph this too?

How could this happen
to these babies...

Could we really find the
exact cause this way?

Possibility will be greater
if we dig deep into it.

When did your
granddaughter become sick?

Last spring.

Commendation

She collapsed while training,

and was diagnosed with
acute pulmonary fibrosis.

Are you all right?

I heard you were also
diagnosed with it recently.

Yes.

But I can still hold on.

Please find the cause, Ms. Han.

I feel so bad...

Ma'am.

I found these pills downstairs,
what are these for?

Most are for common cold.

Ji-young and I always had cold.

Did any of your family
members or relatives

had congenital lung or
respiratory problems?

No, not at all.

I see.

May I see her room?

Sure, please follow me?

Okay.

Give me the camera, I'll go in alone.

Okay.

Ji-young, can you hear me?

Would it be okay if I took some photos?

She says it's okay,
feel free to take them.

Thank you.

Min-woo's Timetable

Sorry for lashing
out, lately I feel weird

Could it be menopause

Thank you and love you always

Honey, is that you?

Fried rice is in the fridge,

warm it up for dinner.

You could do that, right?

Humidifier?

Yes, my home is quite dry.

That room has humidifiers, 2 of them.

Never raised any kids?

Humidifiers are a must
in a home with kids.

Why. Something wrong?

No, not at all.

Korea Center For Disease
Control & Prevention

So you want to carry
out an animal testing

in Min-woo and Gil-ju's room?

I think this is related
to the humidifier.

Both twins and Ji-young

used the humidifier extensively.

But pretty much all
households use them.

That's why I want to check
the environmental factor.

If it's used in a space
without proper ventilation,

mold or germs could grow.

And depending on the person,

those could prove fatal.

Since my home retains
the same condition,

this test could give us
something conclusive.

Humidifier Activated

Korea Center For Disease
Control & Prevention

We remained faithful to
conditions you provided

as we carried out the experiment.

On the second week,

all lab mice died

of pulmonary fibrosis
and complications.

Was it because of germs
like legionella or molds?

No. We have found some
traces of molds and germs,

but the main cause of death
was inhalation of PHMG.

PHMG? What's that?

Polyhexamethylene guanidine
is used as a biocidal disinfectant.

Or PHMG for short.

That substance was detected in my home?

To be precise,

a massive amount was
found inside the humidifier.

World Health Organization's
research concluded that

prolonged inhalation of
PHMG is fatal to lungs.

Why was it in the humidifier?

Spotless?

Honey, what's this?

Can't you read? It's a
humidifier disinfectant.

I saw on the TV

that it prevents molds
inside the humidifier.

Min-woo's cough got worse,
I wanted to give it a try.

Good,

it's got a safety certification
from the government.

Chief Prosecutor, Sir!

No amount of tantrum
and threats will work!

Search and seizure
warrant on what grounds?!

And halting sale of a
product isn't our jurisdiction.

It's Ministries of Commerce
or Health and Welfare.

You know that already.

Please leave.

Fine! But listen to this.

Sure, sure.

You'll be partially responsible

for all new patients
and fatality cases.

What did you say?

Han Young-ju, moron! Stop right there!

That brat...

Yeah, it's me.

Halting sale and
seizure will be difficult.

We will have to create
some buzz around it first.

I'll head over to the hospital now.

Okay, let's summarize.

Here are 2 things we know.

It's not a virus,

and it's possible to transmit
through respiratory system.

We can conclude 2 things
from Dr. Oh's data.

New cases pop up in the spring,

and over 70% of the cases are

either young children, pregnant
women or housewives.

Why? When the temperature dropped,

humidifier usage became a necessity,

and most of them spent
majority of the winter indoors.

Then why did their fathers
not contracted the disease?

Most men tend to sleep
in separate rooms

so as to not disturb their
pregnant wives or children.

Accounting for their time at work,

their exposure was limited.

We conducted an epidemiologic survey

based on these data points,

and had KCDC carry
out an animal testing.

The cause was PHMG,

the O2's humidifier disinfectant.

Okay, let's get the
press release out there.

Cause of an Unknown Lung Illness

O2's Humidifier Disinfectant

We have a shocking news.
First released in November, 1994,

humidifier disinfectant 'Spotless'
has enjoyed 17 years of success,

but according to doctors
at Hankook Hospital,

it is reportedly the main cause
of a mysterious lung illness.

KCDC held a separate briefing

and confirmed the finding.

Considering lung
cancer is 10 times worse,

and Hepatitis B 20 times
worse than safe level,

the disinfectant is 47.3 times worse,

which is shockingly
well over the fatal level.

Spotless' manufacturer O2

is denying all wrongdoings

and calls it a baseless allegation.

They will be releasing
an official statement soon.

Everyone,

what kind of company is O2?

We have led into international markets

through thick and thin.

Global O2.

I believe that O2's reputation
must not be disgraced.

We'll now go into emergency management.

Do not waver and face
the adversity head on.

Out.

What's Seo up to?
Still on his sabbatical?

I believe so, sir.

Bring him in.

Restricted Area
Authorized Personnel Only

Get the lab to send
over all related files.

Toxicity test of Spotless must be done

The main component PHMG
may pose danger to human body

Woo-sik.

Of Korea's 50 million population,

how many of them do
you think used Spotless?

Over 10 million, perhaps.

We sold at least that much.

But did all 10 million people die?

Just a few did.

It's like unlucky traffic accidents.

Woo-sik.

When this wraps up nicely,
I'm heading out to Malaysia.

The UK headquarters promised me a spot

as the Asian head.

Then you'll take that seat.

CEO

Do this right.

Yes, I understand.

O2 Spotless Ingredient Analysis Report

Hello, it's Seo Woo-sik.

How about lunch?

Woo-sik!

Welcome, sir.

Councilman.

We drank too much in broad daylight.

Good day, sir.

- It's been a while.
- Certainly.

- Good to see you.
- Let's go inside.

- They got great beef here.
- Is that so?

Once this incident wraps up nicely,

O2 will cover your campaign

in the next election.

It's not just about that,

but O2 never did anything wrong.

Hey, hey!

You call this an article?

Humidifier Disinfectant
Behind Mysterious Lung Illness

Have you fact-checked this?

Where's due diligence?

Retract that article,

and swap it with the
one that I prepared.

I haven't been here in so long,
but it feels so comfortable.

You've been well, Prosecutor Lim?

Yes, thanks to you.

Han Young-ju is in your
team, is this correct?

That's right, councilman.

The media is talking about
her illegal investigation,

what happened?

That's not proven yet.

But once proven, will
you discipline her?

She'll face a fair disciplinary action

after the investigation.

All right, that's enough.

I thought we came here for tea.

My apologies, Prosecutor Lim.

It's a good spot, close
to the hospital too.

Where did you find a spot like this?

Why are you suddenly
looking for an office space?

I left the prosecution office.

What?

Not a single lawyer wanted
to represent the victims.

How could I not act on it?

It's not something else?

Of course not.

I can't believe this,

they really are incredible.

Did something happen?

It's about O2.

They removed all complaints

on their homepage,

and now they took out
the bulletin board too.

They lawyered up too.

Who's representing them?

Ryu Sang-moon?

They're hitting hard?

You know him?

He's from the best law firm in Korea,

and he's their hottest lawyer.

He was the head of county high court.

Wait,

isn't that a big disadvantage for us?

Favoritism and all.

Don't worry.

We can find a rightful opposition.

Why would a big shot help us out?

We're up against O2.

There's one person like that.

So you want me to
co-chair the plaintiff?

Yes.

They must be after favoritism

by retaining Ryu Sang-moon.

Even if we submit solid evidence,

the court and the prosecution
will side with him.

But if you stand on our side,

I believe we'll have a fair
investigation and trial.

But why me?

I thought of you as soon
as I began this case.

'Do not walk away from injustice,

so long as I stand here,

no one can violate the law.'

That's what you taught me.

That's what I said?

Let me apologize and take it back.

Send me the files first.

We can discuss more afterwards.

I brought it with me just in case.

I'll be off then.

Drive safe and take care.

Not at all.

I hope I didn't put you in a
tough spot by asking you.

I'll come visit you again soon.

It didn't work out?

I knew it was a long shot.

It's not easy finding people.

This is bad.

Since we're not from this field,

we aren't much help.

Is this Ms. Han Young-ju's office?

Ms. Han!

Congratulations on opening your firm!

What took you so long?

I was about to get mad?

Have you had dinner?

There's a great steak house
around the corner, shall we?

Steak? It feels like
I'm being baited...?

Of course not.

- Let's go then!
- Go!

I was surprised that
you resigned suddenly...

This...

- Please have a read.
- Thank you.

- Hello.
- Hello.

- Good morning.
- Hello.

Ma'am, please sign it here.

Did you bring your seal?

Yes, I brought it.

Please go over there.

- Thank you.
- Okay.

I received calls from
20-30 people today.

- Yes.
- Here...

Good morning.

Hello, you can sign here.

The prosecution has not shown

any sign of investigating this case

because there was no
evidence of illegality.

It means we have to prove
O2's guilt ourselves,

but to be honest,

individual lawsuits could
take years to resolve.

And with many hurdles to overcome,

we may not win.

However,

have you heard of the
Minamata incident?

It began in Japan in 1932,

and took 50 years, but in the end,

the factory that leaked wastewater

and government that let it happen

all bowed their heads and
apologized to the victims.

This will be a hard and long fight,

but we'll get our apology.

I don't care how long it takes.

I will fight those
scumbags till the end.

But,

suing them will cost a lot of money,

I really can't afford to pay,

I wonder if I can participate.

You don't need to worry.

Dr. Jung will cover expenses

that we're short on.

Be careful with that.

PHMG

July

August

Ma'am, this roll is delicious.

Have plenty.

It's really good.

So good.

August

September

Jeez...

What riled you up now?

By the way,

does it usually take so
long to get to the trial?

It can start quickly if there's
enough legal grounds.

I see.

But this is a civil case

and way too controversial.

The trial may not be held.

Not be held? Really?

Excuse me.

Is this the office

for the humidifier disinfectant
victims' lawsuit

What happened? You
said it wouldn't go to trial.

An American national
and her child died.

If the lawsuit is
handed over to the US,

we may face insurmountable penalty,

and at worse, O2 may go bankrupt.

Why did Americans die here.

This has to be dealt with here.

Find a way.

Yes, sir.

Court

Are you Dr. Jung Tae-hoon?

Good day.

I'm Seo Woo-sik, O2's rep of this suit.

It's a pleasure to make
your acquaintance.

I'm not sure

if it's proper to shake your hands.

Another time then.

All rise.

We'll now begin the
combined trial of 2011-4725,

7945 and 8211, and the other

humidifier disinfectant
individual lawsuits.

Plaintiff.

Attorney Han Young-ju, Your Honors.

Defense.

Your Honors,

our main chair attorney
has not arrived yet.

I'd be most appreciative if
you could wait a moment.

Here he comes.

My sincere apologies for being late.

The traffic was terrible.

Daehan Law Firm's Jung Kyung-han

and 3 co-chairs representing O2.

My apologies for making you wait.

Where were we?

$1 million, was it?

This would change things.

We will now begin the trial.

Plaintiff, you may begin.

Your Honors,

before we begin, I'd
like to address the court.

Yes, go ahead.

Thank you.

On behalf of O2,

I'd like to sincerely
apologize to you all

for creating disturbance in your lives.

But O2 is not a corporation
that creates harmful products.

We'd like to commission
Prof. Chu Sung-mo's team,

Korea's highest authority,

to conduct a toxicity testing.

I am in no shape
disputing KCDC's finding,

but we'd like to act

based on the most accurate
and clearest judgment.

Your Honors,

I'd like to formally
request delaying this trial

until after Prof. Chu's testing.

I object, Your Honors.

They're attempting to buy time

by delaying this trial

even though plenty of time
was given prior to this date.

In addition, as O2 transitions
from a holding company to an LLC,

they're attempting to
evade their responsibilities.

Aiding victims on life
support is urgent and crucial.

Please take that into account.

A question for the defense.

If O2 becomes an LLC,

they can't be held accountable, no?

This transition to an LLC
could bring misunderstanding

at current situation.

But this has been in the
making for a very long time.

I'll submit documented liaison
between O2 and headquarters in UK.

In addition, O2 has put
together a $5 million fund

and began unconditional settlement.

This is a list of victims
who have settled.

- Unconditional settlement?
- Yes, that's correct.

Very well, give us a moment to discuss.

Who could've settled?

I don't know who they
are, but it breaks my heart.

This is $100,000.

Another $100,000

if you give me the list of victims.

What do you take me for?

Try giving me millions
and see if I settle.

The living must go on living.

It's a good opportunity.

- Defense.
- Yes, Your Honors.

When will the result for
the toxicity test come out?

We expect it to take about 3 months.

We plan to rush it

to minimize the impact on everyone.

Since O2 is voluntarily
settling with the victims,

we'll allow the defense's request

for proper assessment.

We will continue the trial
after Dr. Chu Sung-mo's team

has submitted the analysis report.

The court is adjourned.

No! Your Honors!

You can't adjourn like this!

Good work.

Your Honors! Please!

- Great job.
- You as well.

There is a possibility of
ill intent in this lawsuit.

What do you mean by 'ill intent',

could you elaborate?

A beloved 17-year old product

is suddenly framed as a killer.

I'd like to find out why
and who is attempting to

drag down the reputation
of an honest company

after the test.

Thank you for the interview.

Not at all, thank you.

- Have a good one.
- Take care.

Ms. Han!

I inquired the justice department,

Mr. Han Hyun-jong
passed on list of victims

when he settled.

What did you say?

I'm going to go see...

And do what?

He already took the money and settled.

Mr. Han Hyun-jong.

I thought you took a lot of money,

just look at you.

So you found all out and dropped by.

Because of my twins...

and my wife's hospital bills...

I borrowed money

from family and friends.

These kind folks...

co-signed loans...

without hesitation,
they're private loans...

And O2 bought off my debt.

Yeah...

I sold off my twins...

and settled.

So don't come by anymore.

You think we'll give
up if you keep this up?

No way, I'm never giving up.

That's why!

Stop tormenting these people,
and come after me instead.

This is my last warning.

8th floor, going up, doors are closing.

Transition to LLC has
completed as of today.

And current settlement rate is at 32%.

I'll raise it to 50% by
the next trial date, sir.

What's the plaintiff up to?

They seem to be looking for
an expert to take the stand.

Expert? Who?

Are you Dr. Jang Tae-sung?

Hello, I'm Attorney Han Young-ju.

For us working in chemistry,

it's not an easy decision
to go against O2.

But you've always led social movements.

Many victims are still suffering.

Please help us.

Very well,

when can I decide by?

Second trial date is next week.

I was surprised by how fast
we got the toxicity result.

O2 made a very dangerous product.

We've kept the original
copy securely in the lab.

Are you trying to bargain with O2?

No, no, don't be mistaken.

I'm just pointing out
its appropriate value.

Bring it.

This is a 5-year exclusive agreement

Research Exclusivity Agreement

between O2 and your
lab for all of our testings.

And this is...

...an non-disclosure agreement.

Regardless of the trial's
outcome, if this report leaks,

we will take necessary
actions against you.

Run your tests again.

Okay.

Is there another problem?

It's about Jung Tae-hoon.

I heard he's looking for
someone in my field.

Shouldn't you look into that?

I better sign this next time.

Sorry about that.

Good morning, please take a look...

Excuse me.

How did it go?

It'll be possible.

Understood, good work.

Thank you.

Please read this only once for us.

Who are you? Take your hands off?

I thought his hose came loose.

Why are you in here?

Need a new pair of lungs for him?

We, O2, can help you.

Give me a call, I'll
be waiting outside.

We have to rush Min-woo's
lung transplant.

If we wait any longer,
even that will be difficult.

I'm sorry, Min-woo,

I just can't agree to this.

Not a lot of people today.

That's their strategy.

Public's indifference
and short attention span.

There's barely any articles nowadays.

I do solemnly and truly declare
that the evidence I shall give

is the truth and nothing but the truth.

Plaintiff, you may
question the witness.

Prof. Jang Tae-sung,

you stated that toxicity
in a chemical substance

can vary depending on circumstances.

How could it vary?

Toxicity of a chemical is divided

into oral, dermal and inhalation.

So depending on person
and circumstances,

it will vary.

Could you put it in layman's terms?

For example,

a chemical may not have
any effect when touched,

but when inhaled or swallowed,

it may prove very fatal to someone.

Could PHMG, the main
component of Spotless,

be construed as one?

Yes, that's correct.

It is unthinkable that a
poison like PHMG was used

in an inhalable product.

It's as if they wanted to kill people.

Metaphorically, PHMG
is not just a knife,

it's like a sharp scalpel.

I'll submit Prof. Jang's
toxicity analysis to the court.

That is all.

Defense, you may cross examine.

Professor,

as an expert in the chemistry field,

you've consulted many branches
of the government, correct?

Yes, that's right.

As a member of
Ministry of Environment's

Hazardous Substance Review board?

- Yes, I served there.
- I see.

This is a reference book published by

Ministry of Environment in 2000.

Professor, could you
read the highlighted part?

This was written by you.

If that is correct, please read it.

Witness, please read.

Polyhexamethylene guanidine
is not harmful to human body.

Is PHMG for
polyhexamethylene guanidine?

That's right.

Then you are contradicting
your previous statement.

Were you trying to kill people
with false statement back then.

Back then, the reference book...

Do not make statements
you can't take back!

That metaphorical scalpel is
killing an honorable corporation!

Do you understand?

I object! The defense is...

That is all.

Isn't this worse than
not having a witness?

Defense, you may question the witness.

Prof. Chu Sung-mo,

this is your lab's
inhalation toxicity report.

Could you summarize?

After conducting a
thorough toxicity test

of O2's Spotless,

the researchers conclude as follows.

It is impossible to prove that
the humidifier's thick vapor

is the cause of problems

in and around pulmonary alveoli.

The result of an animal testing
confirms that PHMG level

found inside Spotless is at
a safe level for human body.

Therefore, Spotless has no ties

to pulmonary fibrosis.

This is my lab's conclusion.

So, Spotless did not
cause the lung illness.

Is it correct?

Yes, that's correct.

I'll submit Dr. Chu's report
to the court as evidence.

What's going on?

Plaintiff,

do you have any questions
for the witness?

Yes.

Prof. Chu Sung-mo.

You have contracted by
O2 to conduct 5 tests a year

for the past 3 years,

is this true?

Yes, that's right.

Wouldn't you call them your employer?

That sounds excessive,
but I will not deny it.

I'm beginning to question
the integrity of your test...

Objection.

The plaintiff is challenging
a scholarly conscience

by stating a personal opinion.

Sustained.

Plaintiff, be careful.

My apologies if I offended you.

I'll rephrase that.

How would you verify
the validity of its fairness?

We were concerned for that
when we were contracted.

So we needed an observer
who can be impartial.

I can absolutely guarantee

that our test process
and results are impartial

and fair.

So the observer is
someone we can all approve?

That's right.

Then could you state
the name of the observer?

Who is he?

He's sitting right there.

The one who started this
case, Dr. Jung Tae-hoon.

- Doctor, is that true?
- What's going on?

Is that true?

Doctor, Doctor!

What's going on?

What the hell is going on!

Silence!

Silence in the court!

Could you please step forward?

Are you Dr. Jung Tae-hoon?

That's right.

Is the witness telling the truth?

I'll ask once more,

is he telling the truth?

Yes,

it's the truth.

The process was fair

and the results are sound.

Spotless has nothing to do

with pulmonary fibrosis.

Dr. Jung, what are you doing?

How could you...

Dr. Jung!

What the hell are you talking about?!

That's not true!

Tell me why...

It can't be!

How could this happen?

You'll receive a call from Dr. Chu

about joining his toxicity test team.

Do not waver at the result

and side with O2.

That's...

the only way you can get what you want.

We have proven that a
despicable group of people

are attempting to cash in

on deaths of their family

by putting blame on an
honorable corporation.

Please consider this
fact during deliberation.

We will announce the final verdict
on 4th of next month at 11 a.m.

We are adjourned.

We've been backstabbed twice already.

I'm barely making ends
meet, you know that?!

Twice! You know!

Do it until the end!

I'm sorry,

they were adamant
about keeping it a secret.

What's the point now.

It's all in the past now.

You've seen the tests

and you said it's all true.

Is it really true?

Yeah, that's right.

We've cleared our name

but it still doesn't feel right.

To think that some people

still believe Spotless is to blame,

it saddens me to no end.

Do you have any plans
to sue them for damages?

Well,

that'd mean hurting those
who have been hurt before.

That goes against O2's
business philosophy.

Please, Sir!

You can't take that!

Please!

Grandma, this is why
you shouldn't be in debt.

Ji-young...

I'm so sorry...

In your next life,

don't get sick

and live well...

- Cheers!
- Cheers!

It's great.

The reaction to your
interview is great.

Win or lose, O2 sympathizes.

Congratulations, sir.

Congratulations!

This is all thanks to you.

I have one more thing to announce,

the headquarters has promoted me
as O2's Head of Asian Operations.

One more cause for celebration.
Once again, congrats.

Thank you, thank you.

Then will Mr. Seo take
over as Korea's CEO?

Yes, as of today,
CEO Seo will take over.

- Congratulations!
- Congrats!

- Congratulations.
- Thank you.

Congratulations.

- Woo-sik.
- Yes, sir

How much Spotless
stock do we still have?

About $30 million worth, sir.

I'll have them destroyed.

Are you nuts? That'd be a waste.

Push it out within a month.

Put them back on the market?

Got a problem with that?

What if more people die...

Don't worry, people
don't die so easily.

And what if some do.

We got those idiots for that.

Get rid of them in a month,

swap out components and
sell it as a new product.

Then this problem
will be buried for good.

Right away, sir.

Have a drink.

You did good.

Thank you.

Freaking morons...

I really love this country.

If you got money, everyone will bow.

Did you know? I'm a British citizen.

Yes, I knew.

That's why I don't care
if Koreans die or not.

I'm just here to make money.

Does it offend you
because you're a Korean?

Not at all, sir.

Come to Malaysia
after the stock's gone,

let's play golf.

Sure.

Head back in.

International Airport

Are you O2's CEO Cho?

Yes, who are you?

Police.

Please come with us.

Can't you see this?

I got a flight to catch.

You're on the no-fly list as of today.

What?

CEO Seo Woo-sik

Sir, we got a big problem.

You should turn on the news.

All right, leave me.

It has been uncovered
that the toxicity report

of O2's humidifier
disinfectant was fabricated.

According to a video

released by Hankook
Hospital's Dr. Jung Tae-hoon,

Dr. Chu Sung-mo's team
manipulated the test environment,

and attempted to cover
up the real test results.

The government convenes a
meeting with relevant ministries.

The prosecution has put O2's
CEO Cho Sun-woo on no-fly list,

and plans to bring him
in for a full investigation.

As soon as additional news comes in...

I'm Min-ji's dad,

Seo Woo-sik.

Need a new pair of lungs for him?

We, O2, can help you.

Honey, my necktie.

Got any ironed shirts?

I'm sorry, honey.

You said it's an
important meeting, right.

Min-ji kept you up all night?

Take her to a general hospital
instead of a local clinic.

Yeah, I made an appointment.

Good.

I have got to buy her a present
now that she filled it up?

Min-ji's Reward Stickers

What did she want?

Walkie-talkie, she wanted
to play with you.

Right, walkie-talkie,

I'll buy it over lunch.

Let me see her for a
bit before heading out.

No, she fell asleep just now.

Just for a bit.

Thank you.

See you tomorrow.

O2

This is Seo Woo-sik.

It's an acute pulmonary fibrosis.

We found it early, so with treatment,

her daily life won't be affected much.

What about my daughter?

Where's Min-ji now?

No!

No! Min-ji!

No! Please!

Min-ji...

She died because of me.

No, God loved her so much,
He took her away early.

- I don't want to hear it!
- Honey, please!

- I'm going to be with her!
- Ma'am, please calm down.

Honey, please!

No!

I'd like to take a break.

Sure, you went through an ordeal.

But do me this favor.

It's about Spotless' Australian export.

Could you finish that up?

Those idiots will only talk to you.

Can you do that?

Yes, I'll get it done.

Thank you.

I apologize that our
company cannot proceed

Sender: Jung Tae-hoon

with the import contract
for O2 humidifier sterilizers.

The Australian health authority

has not authorized the product.

By the way

is it true that Koreans use this?

I cannot believe that.

It can cause death

Min-ji's dad.

Yes.

I'm Min-ji's dad,

Seo Woo-sik.

They are the devil.

They will sacrifice people

to make money.

Those devils are always
prepared to take on anything.

As you know, there
aren't any legal hurdles

for production and
sale of the disinfectant.

But it's a different story

when they're willingly
selling a dangerous product.

Thank you for coming.

Say hello, this is Dr. Chu Sung-mo.

Good to meet you.

We're on the same side now.

There was only one way

to win this fight from the beginning.

Let the world know

of their real crime ourselves.

This should not go to civil trial.

This is a crime of murder.

I was acquitted thanks
to you, thank you so much.

It's the truth, no need to be thankful.

I have one good news, and one bad news,

which would you like first?

Let's start with the good news?

My boy Min-woo will receive
a legal lung transplant.

That's incredible, congratulations.

Thank you.

What's the bad news...

An attorney was assigned to you...

We've met before.

I'm Min-woo's aunt, I'll do my best.

This is indeed a terrible news?

What did you say?

- One moment.
- Sure.

I'm so happy for you.

Yes, Chief Prosecutor.

Right now?

I think you should find another lawyer.

Don't you worry.

It doesn't matter who takes this case.

I got the home court advantage here.

Why are you in here?

You didn't get the memo.

Chief Prosecutor Lim reinstated me.

What?

He said I was perfect
for taking out the trash

and British thug.

Trash and British thug?

Han Young-ju, watch your mouth!

You punk!

Watch your damn tone?

Shall we sit down first.

Let's see...

This is pretty simple?

You knowingly sold a toxic product,

then fabricated evidence when caught.

It's murder, anything to say?

Han, you crossed the line big time.

Wait! Don't drink that!

It's got Spotless' undiluted solution.

What the hell are you doing!

He could die drinking that!

Call the ambulance. Now!

He's not going to die.

O2 doesn't make products like that.

Environment-friendly,
non-toxic, O2's cool!

Am I right, Mr. Cho?

Was that really Spotless?

It's spring water from the hallway.

That moron.

Han Gil-ju

Have you been well?

I miss you...

more than ever today.

Han Gil-ju

Mom...

Mom...

Mom...

I'm hungry.

It's been 10 years

since the humidifier
disinfectant scandal.

A bipartisan committee

has been formed by the government

to uncover the truth
behind this deadly incident.

We'll now begin

the first fact-finding committee
of humidifier disinfectant.

We've invited victims

and their families
here at the congress.

We're also joined by Dr. Jung Tae-hoon,

who first brought this
issue to the world

as the nominated
representative of the victims.

As listed on the order,

we will first watch a video
of the victims' testimonies.

At first...

the hospital said

it was a common cold.

They said my home shouldn't be dry

and recommended to use the humidifier,

so I used the humidifier
with the disinfectant.

The TV said I should use it,

and the government certified it,

so of course I thought

it was safe.

I'm a murderer.

I used a disinfectant
that was not necessary,

and killed my wife

and children.

Since the company that sold it

and the government that authorized it

said they are innocent,

I'm the one who killed them.

I can't remember my mom's face anymore.

I woke up from sleep,
and couldn't walk anymore.

Why did this happen to me?

Why did my mom die?

Whose fault was it?

I miss you, mom.

Technology and Standards Agency,

what did you feel when
watching that video?

A lot more people have suffered

because of your certification.

We, Technology and Standards Agency,

are not responsible for this.

You're not responsible?

We certified it in accordance
with the law and regulation,

so the safety certification
itself is not the problem.

They got it certified as a detergent

but sold it as a disinfectant,

how is that not a problem?

That would be Ministry of
Food and Drug Safety (MFDS).

This wasn't the fault of MFDS.

MFDS is not at fault either?

We deal with products

that can be touched or eaten.

Ministry of Environment is to blame.

They're responsible
for toxic substance.

It wasn't us.

As per Toxic Substance Control Law,

our job ends when we take the report.

Ministry of Health and
Welfare is responsible.

What did you say, woman?

- Did I hear that right?
- How long have you served?

All right, enough, let's all stop

and go for lunch, okay?

We did more than enough.

Let's take a photo.

You are all incredible.

How are you all so high and almighty?

You people allowed it to be sold.

And innocent people have died!

How could no one take
responsibility for it?

Are you really civil servants?

Isn't it your job to
protect the public?!

What are you doing!

Punish for murder!

Save my family!

Punish for murder! Save my family!

Punish for murder!

Save my family!

Punish for murder!

We're here! We're the proof!

According to a thesis

from Korean Society
of Environmental Health,

over 950,000 people have
suffered health problems

due to this incident and
20,000 people have died.

We must all remember,
have we used humidifiers?

If so have we applied disinfectant?

Over 10 million bottles were
sold between 1994 and 2011

That's enough to expose over half
of South Korea's total population.

Kim Sang-kyung

Lee Sun-bin

Yoon Kyung-ho

Seo Young-hee