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One fine spring day,

a disciple looked at some branches blowing about in the wind…

and he asked his master…

"Master, is it the branches or the wind that is moving?"

Not even looking where his pupil was pointing,

the master smiled and said…

"That which is moving is neither the branches nor the wind"

"but your heart and mind."

Sunwoo, I think you should go downstairs for a moment.

- Why? - There's some trouble.

Okay, I'll handle it.

I'm sorry, but business hours are over.

Please get up and leave before I count to three.

One.

Two.

Three.

Sit down, stupid!

Min-gi, lock the door.

You son of a bitch!

See you tomorrow.

- Okay. - See you tomorrow.

Yes, boss. I'll transfer the money in the morning.

All right, we'll close for the night, sir.

So, did you take care of yesterday's business?

Yes, sir.

Good. You always seem to get things done.

It looks like President Baek's son is the one making trouble.

Yes, it didn't seem like President Baek did it himself.

Chairman Baek, the one who used to be a loan shark…

I heard he's interested in this business.

Abalone, sir.

There's talk that he's started dealings with Southeast Asia.

Why?

He's pushing businesses to hire Filipina girls instead of Russians.

Assholes. Father and son are alike.

It's me…

Moon Suk.

I shouldn't have brought my car…

I hope I'm not interrupting?

Oh, it's okay.

What's that? Abalone?

- Get another for me. - Yes, sir.

Hey, sorry about yesterday.

I can't believe that happened. I just stepped out for a second.

You must have been busy enough upstairs.

Those guys yesterday were just local boys.

Nothing to worry about, sir.

What do you think you're doing?

Sir?

This is how you do business?

- It was just… - Get out now.

Get out and wait for me!

Be smart.

Things are going good for you now.

But the world is not easy.

You can do 100 things right, but one mistake can destroy everything.

Okay, I'll keep that in mind.

I'll try to sort things out with Chairman Baek.

Anyhow, the real reason I asked you here…

I have to go to Shanghai tomorrow afternoon on business

and I have a favour to ask before I leave.

The thing is…

Pour me a drink.

Oh, yes, sir. Sorry.

The truth is,

I have a young girlfriend.

I care about the girl, Hee-soo.

She's different from people like me. A different breed.

No reaction?

- Uh… Congratulations, sir. - Never mind "Congratulations."

The problem is, I think she is seeing a new guy.

Some young guy has attached himself to her.

It's been getting to me, and I couldn't talk to anyone.

You know, you're the only one I can tell everything to.

No one else knows how much this worries me.

So, I'd like you to watch Hee-soo for just three days.

Watch her?

Watch over her. Take care of her.

See if she's really seeing someone. Or if the bastard's bothering her.

See whether she's given him her body and soul and all.

You know young people, a hand could brush a shoulder…

then they hold hands, then kiss, and then… you know,

these things happen.

But I can't stand thinking about them like that.

- Stupid of me, isn't it? - No, sir.

Stupid.

So, I want you to find out who she's meeting

and what she does when they meet.

Just for three days.

This is Hee-soo's address and phone number.

I hope they're not meeting, but if they are…

If they look like they're involved,

call me right away. Or take care of it yourself.

Excuse me?

You know I can't stand being lied to, right?

Love isn't love if you're being lied to.

You can contact me here in Shanghai, directly.

Do you have a girlfriend?

No, sir.

Have you ever been in love?

No, you haven't.

That's why I'm entrusting you with this job.

That's why I like you.

Okay, let's go.

Goodbye, sir.

President Kang told me to give this to you personally.

I'm sorry?

President Kang told me to give this to you personally.

What's that?

Wow, it's so funny-looking.

So like Mr Kang.

It's cute. Don't you think so?

Hello, not yet.

Really? Wait a second…

President Kang also said I should drive you today.

Oh, I don't need a ride. You can go, it's fine.

- He said I should take you myself. - I'll let him know about it.

Well, then, I'll see you later.

If you need anything, please contact me here.

It's okay, I don't need it.

Oh, give it to me anyway.

Goodbye.

Hee-soo, Hee-soo.

They sure like to get around. Why, because they're still kids?

Why aren't they getting out?

Hey, Min-gi. Everything okay?

What?

Chairman Baek, that asshole…

He keeps calling and bothering me.

Asking how could we do this to him.

He says he lost face because of you.

He wants to meet you.

I said no, his guys were to blame.

But he insists on meeting you.

He's calling me every ten minutes.

I think you should…

What the…? Who's bugging me now?

See? He's calling again. I'm sick of getting it.

You take care of it now.

Hello, this is Kim Sun-woo.

Okay, you better visit me if you want to say something.

I'm hanging up.

I took care of it.

Hello, hello. He… hello? Hello?

Damn it. He hung up.

What a rude bastard. Hello?

- Should I…? - Leave it to me.

Smiling? You think it's funny? Funny, huh?

You go around smiling like a dork…

that's why you're being beaten.

Damn you bastard, look at me.

Look at me, damn it.

- Funny? Do you think it's funny? - I'm sorry, sir.

Funny, funny, funny?

Funny?

Shit!

What were you thinking? You're making things worse!

Hey, this is your job.

I took care of it because you weren't here.

This kind of thing is your job. You should've taken care of it.

They just want to do business with us…

and beat us to the punch before starting to deal.

Don't you get it?

Are you preaching at me?

Hey, get the phone over here.

Yes, sir.

Here, sir.

What a punk… What? Is this voice dial?

Don't you think we need to press the numbers?

Should I dial it with my mouth?

You monkey-shits!

- Call Moo-sung from Samseongyo. - Yes, sir.

You didn't answer your mobile, so I'm leaving this message.

If you have some time, I need your help for a little while.

Just until three in the afternoon. After that, it's fine.

If you get this message…

Yes, it's me. It's Sunwoo. Ah, yes. At what time?

And right now it's…

I'll be there in an hour at the latest.

I'm on my way.

Mr Kang said you're a scary guy.

Excuse me?

He did?

Yes.

You're a hitman, aren't you?

I gave you my card the other day. I work at a hotel.

Then you're a gangster for a hotel?

I'm not that kind of person.

This is boring.

Can I ask you something?

What is it?

- How did you first meet Mr Kang? - Wait a minute.

Okay.

How much is the red lamp?

$280.

$280?

- Okay, bye. - Bye.

Let's go.

What were you saying?

You asked why I am seeing Mr Kang?

Yes.

Why do you want to know?

It's just… you don't have to answer that.

- Hello. - Hello.

Give it to me.

I'm sorry.

Why?

I shouldn't have asked.

It's okay.

Thanks for your time today. I didn't want to eat by myself.

If you'd like to take a look, you can enter through that door.

How will you get home?

It's easy to catch a cab here.

You guys all ready?

Yeah, ready.

Yes.

Okay, let's go.

Hi, Min-gi.

Someone came to see you early this morning.

Who was it?

Oh Moo-sung. Do you know him? He's one mean-looking guy.

Oh Moo-sung? I don't know him. Anything else?

Moon Suk is looking for you. You want to talk to him now?

No, Min-gi, don't put him through.

I'll be going to the hotel soon.

Well, well, well.

- Bottoms up. - Bottoms up.

Someone's coming.

Hey, Sunwoo, come over here.

Chief Manager Kim?

Yes, he's Kim Sun-woo.

- Come here, come. - Come.

Why don't you come over here for a second?

Ji-hyun, this is Mr Kim's seat.

Come.

Have a seat.

Hey, why do you have so much secret stuff going on?

What's up?

- Have a drink. - Girls, get out.

What are you doing? Don't ruin the fun. Relax.

Say hello to Mr Baek,

from Baek-Sang Management Agency.

Hi. I'm sorry I was rude the other day.

I guess we had a misunderstanding.

Is that why you came here?

- Yes, that and… - There was no misunderstanding.

Who do you think we are?

- Chief Manager Kim! - You be quiet.

Don't use your people to mess with me from now on.

Hey, Chief Manager Kim! He's here as my guest today!

Damn it, how could you do this to me?

I can do this because it's you.

Kim Sun-woo,

do you think the world is all yours?

Don't do anything you'll regret.

- Aren't you going? - You go first.

See you.

Hee-soo.

Hi.

Did you have a good date today?

Stop kidding.

Where did you say you'd sleep tonight?

Thanks.

How should we do this?

I'll call you tomorrow.

Just call me.

Yeah, Min-gi.

That idiot can't drive for shit!

I wasn't talking…

I wasn't talking to you.

What about Moon Suk?

Did you go down to the club?

Okay.

Who is it?

Who is it?

Seyoon, don't!

Seyoon!

Stop it!

You bastard!

Do you know who I'm calling now?

Any last words?

You take care of them.

Okay. This is what we'll do.

I'll give you a chance.

Listen. Both of you.

You will never see each other again.

All this today never happened for any of us, including me…

This time never existed.

Erase it all.

Not just from your memories, but from your habits, too.

Don't say it's hard…

Because this can get more serious than either of you can imagine.

I don't think you need any more time to think.

You, hurry, get dressed and leave.

Seyoon, don't do this.

- Seyoon! - Hee-soo, Hee-soo.

Hee-soo.

- Leave me alone! - Listen to me!

Let me go!

You really think you can just say, "Erase it!" and it's erased?

- This… - Do you really think so?

I was just looking for the best way out of this.

Okay, you can go now.

Hee-soo.

I don't have anything else to say.

You know I don't have anything to say.

Should I thank you for saving my life or something?

Please leave now.

I'll do as you say.

Hee-soo.

That's not the way it is.

You know it can't be erased.

Hey, open the window.

Hey!

Damn it, mister! Learn how to drive.

What's wrong with that guy?

Hey!

Jerkwad!

Who's there?

Get out here…

you pricks!

Come on out. Now!

Are you alone?

Let's just go one-on-one then.

I'm Oh Moo-sung from Samseongyo.

Whoever you are, just get over here.

I can't be bothered talking.

Calm down.

I only came to give you a message.

Did Mr Baek send you?

Tell me.

Apologise. Then nothing will happen.

"I. Was. Wrong." Three little words.

If you say those three words, nothing horrible will happen.

"I. Was. Wrong." Just three words.

Just. Go. Away.

Think it over.

Stop talking shit and go away.

Everyone's got to live their life.

Aren't you going to answer the phone?

It's okay, it's not important.

Would you like some coffee?

No, it's okay. I have to go soon.

Come sit over here.

You don't seem to be feeling very good. Why the long face? What's wrong?

No.

I'm okay.

But I'm moving out.

I put this house up for sale.

Do you know why I like you?

It's because you don't care what other people think.

That's interesting.

Once I thought it's because you're so young.

But I still come to see you, like today. Still you make me look for you.

That's what I like about you.

What do you think it is? Being young is a gift, too.

As you get older,

you lose patience.

Ma'am… ma'am…

Ma'am… ma'am…

Ma'am…

Ma'am…

Hey, Chief Manager Kim.

Well, well…

What's a great guy like you doing in a place like this, huh?

Oh my, you got beaten really badly.

Do you know what you're doing now?

Don't waste time, just get rid of him.

This is really gross.

Where's cocky Mr Kim now?

Smile, like a professional. Smile.

My people won't forget this.

You have no idea what's happening.

Put your fucking head down!

Why'd you do it?

Why didn't you just call me?

It's not like you.

So what was the reason?

Don't feel like talking?

Want it to end like this?

This is how things work in this business.

Don't blame anybody.

The world's a funny place.

You know what?

People don't matter for shit.

Since you can't see what's coming next.

What are you going to do?

Just wait a little.

Mr Moon.

Yes, sir.

Okay.

The boss is giving you a chance.

Why didn't you tell me? Why did you make that mistake?

If the two of them never meet again…

Go on.

If they can keep that promise, I thought it would be best.

No… not that kind of thing. Tell me the real reason.

Just be honest.

Was it because of her?

What?

You can't say?

Put Moon back on.

Yes, sir.

Okay.

Yes. Okay, sir.

Grab his arms.

Hey, what are you doing?

- Let me go, asshole! - Bring it here.

What are you doing?

Let me go!

Hey! Hey, Moon.

Don't do this. Don't.

- Don't do this. - Hold him tight.

Hey, Moon!!

Hey! Moon, ah, Moon, Moon.

Moon, don't do this!

You… You…

Moon… You bastards!

Was the hole too shallow?

Congratulations, anyway. You survived.

There's a present in the bag. Open it.

Don't play games with a man's life.

You asshole.

You're trying to be cool to the end, huh?

Is this cool?

Do as I say, bastard.

He says you have 15 minutes.

Call him as soon as you figure out what you should say.

Remember with Young-duk back then?

You probably told him something like this…

"No turning back. Just accept it."

And you just cut his wrist.

It was awesome.

Spend your 15 minutes wisely. Don't disappoint the man.

You owe him your life.

They're probably digging the hole three times deeper this time.

Here.

Yes, I see.

Did you beg for forgiveness? So this is how it ends.

You're one lucky bastard.

Give it here.

What's this? There's no battery!

Step back.

Stop digging. We're so fucked.

Oh, those little shits. Like they haven't done enough.

They're worse than we are.

Seems you have a lot of guests.

Yes.

Assemblyman Park Kang-il. He wants to run again…

Anyway, I heard the news.

How did this happen?

It's a long story.

You should have just left it to us from the beginning.

I'm sorry. I was rude.

No, it's mostly my fault.

If the hammer is light, the nail will rise back up.

Let's get things straight.

What would you like us to do for you?

Years ago, a smart young man was working for me.

One day I got him to do a simple job.

I guess he thought it was no big deal. He made a mistake.

Thinking about it now, it wasn't such a serious mistake.

I could have just told him off and let it go.

But he was kind of strange.

He wouldn't admit it was his fault.

He said he didn't do anything wrong.

He could've been right. It might have been my fault.

But what are families for?

If the boss says you're wrong, then you're wrong…

even if you didn't really do it.

Then it's over. Period!

But that guy lost his hand.

One promising guy's life ended just like that one morning.

This time, one hand is not enough.

Hello? Just a second.

Min-gi!

Yes, hello.

I see.

I see.

Yes, President Won.

Don't you think it's been enough?

Are you all right?

Do I look all right?

He used to have a good reputation, didn't he?

What about you? Does your reputation fit you?

Why are you doing this?

I guess I misjudged him.

What are you going to do?

I don't know.

Reasons don't matter anymore.

I don't know.

I guess I'm going to put an end to this anyway.

I'll see it to the end.

Who is it?

Who is it?

Let's see the money first.

Will this be okay? Check if this is shady money.

Wait. Let me see what kind of guy this is.

What are you going to use it for?

Do I have to tell you all that?

If we can't be sure, we can't give it to you…

no matter how much money you pay.

Aren't you going to do business?

What shall we do?

I can't figure out this guy.

What if he's a rat for the cops?

Are you sure he's not a rat?

Dammit! Don't yell in my ear.

Hold on…

Ahh… Let me think.

Tell him to come tomorrow by four.

With the money.

Mikhail, if it were you, would you come again?

Damn it!

Why are you saying my name?

We said we wouldn't use names. You moron!

How would you like it if I said your name is Myung-gu?

How would you like it, asshole?

What? Asshole?

Yes, asshole, I said you're an asshole!

Damn, you bastard!

Come here just a second.

Are you going to screw with me? Try it, you idiot.

Ah, okay, okay.

Bastard. Go back to your country!

So useless…

Come here by four o'clock tomorrow.

You have to come alone.

Is there anyone who can vouch for you?

We can't give you anything unless we're sure about you.

Find someone by tomorrow who can vouch for you.

All right, see you tomorrow.

Damn…

Hey, watch it!

Just shut up.

What's this? I don't recognise this number.

- Hey, Myung-gu, Myung-gu! - Hello!

Here's a new face! Who did you say referred you?

President Han introduced me.

President Han?

Which President Han?

He says it's President Han from Gyungsan.

Aha! Han Sang-shik…

What's your connection with him?

He supplies our place with Russian dancers.

A nightclub, is it?

Yes.

I see. But why do you need our merchandise?

I'm carrying out an errand, so I don't know the specifics, either.

What happened to your face?

Have you used this sort of merchandise before?

Yes.

Where?

I used to be a bodyguard.

You're a novice.

Well, I'm not the one who'll be using it, so…

You know how to take apart a gun and put it back together?

I've done it before.

Hey. Hey, bring the guns over here.

Have you…

Have you ever seen anything like this?

This is probably different from what you've used.

The finest gun manufactured in Russia.

The Stechkin automatic pistol.

The KGB boys used to use it.

You brought the money?

Just a moment.

I think we need to check you out first.

I told you already.

I heard what you said, but…

I'd like to hear what Han Sang-shik has to say.

Hey, give Mr Han a call.

On your way back, bring the rapid-fire magazines.

It will only take a second.

Want me to teach you how to use it while we wait?

All right, now watch me and do what I do.

You have to be able to do this to teach others how to use them.

Okay, look.

See?

Fast, fast, fast.

Take a good look.

Now, first…

unscrew this…

then push this up and in.

Easy, huh? Next…

load the magazine…

And then… bang.

Simple, isn't it?

Try one more time. Here.

Okay, let's see how well you were watching.

They'll call us back right away.

Yes, yes, got it.

Hey, look at this.

Let's start at the same time, okay?

Hey, no bullets. Ready?

One, two, three.

Damn.

Hello? Who?

Ah, Mr Han.

You sent me someone?

You know, the errand guy.

Huh?

What's with him? Drunk again?

Myung-gu!

Why aren't you answering?

You not around?

I just arrived.

I'm bringing the merchandise.

It'll take me about an hour.

See you.

Stop staring at me and call President Baek.

I don't have much time.

What are you doing? Hurry.

The ice rink, right?

I've been waiting here forever.

Call me right away when you get this message.

Damn, it's too cold here.

Why so surprised?

You thought you'd never see me again? Smile.

Hey, let's be professional.

I thought about it, and lots of people have bad memories, right?

Memories that can never be erased, no matter what.

But at least you can erase the traces…

I mean, the people who caused those memories.

What are you talking about?

Life is full of all kinds of shit. Why are you acting like a child?

I'm saying that you're just a shitty memory for me.

And I'm…

Oh, never mind. Let me ask you one thing.

Why did you do that to me?

Oh, shit… Man…

Hey, Mr Sunwoo…

You bastard.

Damn, you son-of-a-bitch!

You asshole!

You think I'm a shit?

What's that supposed to mean?

You think it's unfair? Unfair?

Can't you figure out the reason for all this?

You keep looking in all the wrong places.

Then you shouldn't have come to me.

Life is about suffering.

Didn't you know that?

Hey, you, stand up straight. Straight.

I'll teach you a lesson. Stand up straight.

Just a moment. Wait.

President Kang asked me to do that.

Damn.

Ah, fuck.

What was that?

Oh, hi, how are you?

Did you hear some kind of bang?

The sound of a hole being ripped into a life.

Huh? Oh, okay.

Things are tough these days. Everyone's having hard times.

It's getting cold. Winter's coming.

It's too damn hard to live.

I wonder what the politicians are doing for us.

Because of the new bus-only lanes, it's hard to drive downtown.

Mister, please take me downtown.

Oh, okay.

You messed with the wrong guy. Watch yourself.

Damn!

Untie the ropes.

- Bring me a phone. - What?

Bring me a phone, you idiot!

I'll make it short.

You've seen Sunwoo, right?

You mean Mr Kim?

That's right, Manager Kim.

You haven't seen him lately, have you? Where is he?

How would I know?

Hey, Mi-ae. I'm on my way now.

Yes.

[Missed Call: Kim Sunwoo]

Come quickly. Quickly.

Quickly!

I'll be downstairs. So call me if something happens.

Here. That guy left this and just disappeared.

How has this happened?

It's okay.

It's okay.

Moon Suk.

Who's that?

You can't come this way, sir.

Let's not make a fuss.

This is my last stop.

I've nowhere to go.

You really want to make a scene?

Why did you do that to me?

Tell me why. Why did you do that to me?

You insulted me.

No, not that kind of thing. Tell me the real reason.

Tell me.

I've been thinking about this a lot,

and I still don't get it.

Tell me,

how did we come to this?

Why did this happen?

Were you really going to kill me?

Were you really?

I've served you like a dog, for seven years!

Tell me something.

Anything. Tell me!

What's gotten into you?

Was it because of her?

Don't do this.

But we can't turn back the clock, can we?

Hello?

Hello?

Hello?

This is too harsh…

One late autumn night, the disciple woke up crying.

So the master asked the disciple…

- "Did you have a nightmare?" - "No."

"Did you have a sad dream?"

"No," said the disciple. "I had a sweet dream."

"Then why are you crying so sadly?"

The disciple answered quietly, while wiping his tears…

"Because my dream can't come true."