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MIRACIN KOREA FILM CO, LTD

THE POWER OF KANGWON PROVINCE

Executive Producer An Byungjoo

Directed by Hong Sang-Soo

Dried squid Cold beer and peanuts

Dried squid

Cold beer and peanuts

Excuse me

-I'll have two beers, please -Sure

-And some dried squld... -Dried squid?

-How much is it? -It's five thousand won

-Here you go -Thank you

Where are you headed?

I'm not going anywhere

-She really can't find us -Yes

Well, she can be a scatterbrain

She might get really mad Shall we go out?

It was your idea

Now it's getting boring

Let's wait a couple more seconds

She still can't see us?

-What is his name? -It's Zuppie

-How old is he? -He's still a baby

Want a ride?

No, I don't have any money

Zuppie

How did you end up here?

Oh my darling oh my darling Clementine

Thou art lost and gone forever, dreadful sorry Clementine

-Isn't it "you are"? -What?

-Isn't it "you are"? -No It's "gone"

"You're forever"

No, it's "gone forever"

"Gone forever" sounds OK,

but "you're forever" sounds better

No, "gone forever" is better

"You are lost and gone forever"

See? She says "you are"

No, it's "gone"

"Gone forever"

On this day...

On this day,

wishing you happiness

In high school, there was this boy who liked me

He wrote me letters everyday and put gifts in my locker

One day, he fell off the roof

I still wonder if it was

a suicide attempt or an accident

Anyway, he survived

When he woke up at the hospital,

they asked his name and number,

to see if he was conscious

the first words out of his mouth

were my name and my number

Is that the most memorable event for you?

What happened to him?

I graduated while he was still in the hospital

I don't know after that

Are you going to the bath house?

We've been to the temple before

We want to try the sea water bath

-What? -Don't be late

See you here in an hour

Enjoy yourself

By the flower bed,

looking at the flowers

where did the mysterious light come from

Now is the time to wash away everything

that is tainted in our hearts

in this clear stream

A time for quiet reflection

Mt. Sorak, we must leave you when the new day breaks

-How is it over there? -It's safe

-Safe? You're wet to your butt -It's OK

Come on in It's nice and cool

Where are you headed?

-Looking for a place to stay? -Yes

-Do you know any? -Sure

Take this road straight and turn into the first alley

Are you on patrol?

No, I parked my car up there

Are you really a policeman?

How come you don't carry a gun?

I'm supposed to, but I left it behind

How much is the room?

Cheap

-I'm going over to a friend's house -What for?

-The room is too hot -Go ahead

-Sorry for taking your room -No, it's OK

And I shall travel far, very far like a gypsy

through the countryside, as happy as if I were with a woman

This is it

It's an Excel

It's old, but I keep it clean

-Can you manage along? -You want to help?

-So, how's the room? -It's fine

-It's nice and clean -That's good

Where's your friend?

She's not feeling well

She wanted to rest

What're you going to do?

Can we go up to the mountain?

It looks fine here, but it's darker up there

Go up, tomorrow morning

But we're leaving tomorrow

Oh, that's too bad

How did you find us here?

I saw you going in this way

-Hi -Did you run?

Yes

You don't look sick at all

-Hey, nice shirt -It's hers

-Fabulous -Yeah

Jisook, this really yours?

They said it wasn't see through, but it is

Yes A bit

That's an understatement

-Can you still wear this? -Yes

Can I wash my face?

Yes, over there

Other place to go now?

Nowhere at this hour

Hand me the camera

Isn't it too dark?

No, it looks great...

Even mystical

One, two

Now that I look at you two, you look a lot alike

Especially the eyes

I want a picture of myself there, too

OK

Come here, quick

How did this fish get here?

Is there a stream near here?

It's got a spot on its head

What are you doing?

I said, what are you doing?

-But it's still alive -I don't want anybody stepping on it

But still alive

Jisook

Do you want to hear a joke?

It'd better be funny

-You know the jeep, "Musso"? -Yes

-Then you know the small figure on its hood? -Yes

Do you know why it's there?

Well, beats me, why?

Hey, back there, do you know?

Well, I don't know either

That's in case the car forgets its own name

Not funny?

Wow, that' s really pathetic

Unbelievable

-Mister, are you married? -Yes

-Seriously? -Yes

You really don't look like it

-Really? -No

Really married...

You can tell me the truth

You don't trust anyone

I don't trust anyone?

To me, you always seem...

The things you say, as if

worried about me, disgust me

You act like you are above it all,

but I think you are so immature

You know nothing about me,

so why act as if you do?

Maybe I don't want to know about you

You think you're so special

but you're no different

Everything about you is so cliche

That's enough, Misun

Right, let's stop this

"Cliche", do you even know what it means?

How can you say that?

Eunkyoung can know everything, but I can't?

We're supposed to be friends?

-Forget it -What's with you today, Misun?

Let her live her own life

the way she wants

Enough, enough

There's something fake about all that mystery

That's the feeling I get

Can't you see what you can and cannot have in life?

Unfortunately, I can

I try for what I can get

and give up on the rest

Sometimes it hurts so much

It may sound corny,

but I've been making sacrifices for my dream

You mean your relationship with the married man?

And you broke up with him, right?

I wonder why we hang out together

We're so different, you know

Where is the owner going in such a hurry?

There was an accident

He's also a chief in the local rescue team

How come you didn't go?

My turf is in the village

Someone just fell off the cliff

There was a scream, but no one saw anything

It could just be a prank call

You didn't go cause you're drunk

That's it

Bottoms up

Why do you keep turning the glass?

Silly, huh?

No, it's interesting

Shall we go some place else?

Where?

To your place?

My house is far from here

How often do you see your wife?

Everyday

I'm going to check out on Misun

You'll be here for a while, right?

You are?

-Will you be all right? -Sure

I'll be back soon

Hurry up, then

Be careful

Come on, get a grip

This way, a little more

Come on, Jisook

On your feet

Let's go

Where are you going?

We can rest at the guard post for a while

You can't go back like this

I lost my hair band

Let's get going

No, It's over there

Here, here

Let's go now

Where's Eunkyoung?

You can see her passing...

from the guard post

Let's get inside

Come on, a little more

Here we go

Eunkyoung might misunderstand

Well, she was drunk too

Don't worry, and let's go in

What time is it?

Four o'clock

We have to leave early

I know

Stop worrying and rest

You know we're so grateful

Jisook, I'm sorry

Really sorry for last night

I was too harsh on you

What, did something happen yesterday?

I don't know

Let's hurry, we're going to be last

Isn't the weather great?

Hello

Don't worry I'll look for it

It was a gift from my uncle

What's the brand?

-Nikon -Nikon?

Yes, not even a month old

He'll find it

What am I going to do?

I'll find it Don't worry

What's wrong with me...

I'll give you the school telephone number

-Would you call me there? -Yes, I will

That cop looks so much like a teacher I know

Is that so?

I thought it was him at first

How could they look so much alike?

Anything's possible

He seemed like a real nice man, huh?

Yeah He seemed nice

Want some?

Just a little

Let's wait taking a long view

I'm going to say I'll be spending the night with you, OK?

It doesn't matter

Must you go and see him?

I'll be back the day after

So, you've kept in touch with that cop?

He called me first,

And sometimes I called him, too

Honestly, I'm a little worried

Are your really going by yourself?

Of course

Spending a night?

In Kangwon Province?

I can't make it back in a day

Long time no see

What is this?

How could you make me wait this long?

I'm sorry

What was I to do here, not knowing a soul?

I'm sorry

I couldn't find you, so I've been to the station

I'm just coming back

Do you know how nervous I was?

We were supposed to meet here, where else would I be?

I'm sorry I apologize

You didn't come all this way to be angry with me

I'll buy some sashimi

Let's go to Sokcho and have some

Wouldn't you like that?

Why aren't you in your uniform today?

It's my day off

Not mad any more, right?

-Sea squirt, on the house -Thank you

It looks delicious

Here

what, worried about garlic breath?

Help yourself

Do you often eat sashimi in Seoul?

It's very expensive in Seoul

You too, help yourself

Isn't it nice here?

It is, I like the smell of the ocean

Isn't this strange?

I never thought we'd be meeting here like this

You look better in plain clothes

Really?

You think so?

You look carefree,

maybe even younger

Not many people look good in pink

I think I'm going to quit my job

What would you do, then?

I don't know yet

It just occurred to me

that I'm not cut out to be a cop

What do you think?

I think you're a good cop

Come on

So she jumped off the cliff?

That's what the man said,

but who knows what happened?

Why? Why would she jump off the cliff?

Beats me

I'm sure that he'll be convicted

Anyway, it's strange that you

ran into them on the mountain

She had beautiful eyes

How did he get caught?

There was a call from a witness

He gave the police the man's name

That's all I know

It was a hard trip

The bus was filled with

scary looking men

Are you scared of people?

It's not that I'm scared of people

It's that those people were scary looking

Maybe because it was my first trip alone

So, on your first trip alone, you came to meet me

Right?

I've met you before

That's what I'm saying,

you met me on your first trip alone

What I'm saying is that I met you before,

and you're drunk now

Jisook, can I ask you something?

What kind of feeling do you think I have for you?

What?

Mister

I am very tired

Come here

I like it here

Why?

Cause I'm drunk?

Am I repulsive?

Don't be that way

Let's just go to sleep

Jisook

What's wrong?

Get off me

I'm sorry

I know I came all this way...

Jisook, I'll snap out of it

I'll wash up, cold water will help

We can talk afterwards

I'm going to wash up

How's your coffee?

-It is OK? -It's bitter

Put in some sugar

I don't take... sugar in my coffee

You didn't sleep at all

last night, did you?

I'm fine

Take care

Good luck on your civil service exam

Jisook, study hard

Jaewan, these leaves are

so cute and fuzzy

So, are you still seeing her or what?

I don't see her anymore

Really?

Yes, it's been a while

That's good

Good?

You seemed to be under a lot of stress lately

Remember when you got drunk and out of control?

I never wanted to see you again, you know that?

That's enough It's in the past

So, how old was she?

That's exactly what you'd say

-How old was she? -Twenty two

Quite young

Young, yes

But she was the most mature woman I had ever met

And certainly most lovable,

that's for sure

It might sound stupid,

but I was in love for the first time

I wanted to take care of her for life

We even cried listening to songs. Silly, huh?

You really love her, huh?

Yeah, but it's all in the past now

I think it's good for both you and your wife

Well, I hope it is

-This tiny thing is from Japan -It is

What are the symptoms?

Nothing serious, just something in his eyes

I see Shall I recommend something else?

Yes Something domestic will do

Ah, that's better

That feels much better now

It is all gone?

Ah, much better

Better now?

It must have been a speck of dirt

It started bothering me on my way over here

Put some more in

-Put this aside -Sorry

Good afternoon?

What is it?

Some goldfish my neighbors were leaving behind

You need to get a fish bowl

They broke it when they were moving the furniture

Aren't they cute?

You think everything is cute

They are

Let's put on your socks...

Good boy

You could take the shoes off yourself

Come here

Have you seen my beeper?

Your beeper?

It isn't like you to lose something

I got a page in the room last night, now it's gone

You'll find it

It couldn't have gone anywhere

You need to press the star key

That's it

And hang up when you hear the beep

I don't hear it

Hang up now

Let's clean this up while we wait

I hear the beep

Found it

-There it is -You found it

Well done, Keumbin well done

He bears such grudge for not

getting tenured at a university

He earns next to nothing and

yet he has to have sashimi

Try not to drink so much

Do you really want to go for a walk?

-Are you OK? -Yes

Are you out of your mind?

Are you blind or what?

I am very sorry... Sorry

So, you still see Jaewan often?

When I saw him this morning,

he hinted that you have a chance this time

What bull shit

But was he serious?

That's what it seemed like

I think you can trust him this time

No way

Was he really serious?

Yes, he was

Listen. Basically, he can't be trusted

I have no chance I don't even hope

What about me?

You? You do You definitely do

Go see Professor Kim,

You should know that he has a lot of influence

Professor Kim? Are you serious?

You must be joking That pig

A pig? No he's not like that

Listen Listen to me

Whatever you say,

he really looks after his men

He's got heart

Oh, come in

Good morning, sir

-Wasn't it easy to find my place? -Yes, sir

Umbrella? Is it raining outside?

They said it would rain in the afternoon

Put your umbrella over there

-Come on in -Yes, sir

I heard these apartment buildings are quite sturdily built

Not as tall as some other buildings,

-Right? -Yes, sir

The fund came from the US

for building these apartments

The US made sure we built it

to their standards

If we didn't, they threatened

to cut off funds

I'm sure these buildings will last

as long as the newer ones

This smaller building has a lot of character

You think so?

Sir, this is for you,

a bottle of whiskey

What? Oh, you shouldn't have

I heard you enjoy fine liquor

-This is the blue label -Yes, sir

Thank you

Care for some cola?

Thank you, sir

Isn't today the deadline for Choonchun University?

Right?

Uh huh

Aren't you applying?

Are you giving it up?

It's due by five o'clock

Where do you need to submit it?

-I need to submit it in person -Where? In Choonchun?

Yes

Aren't you going?

Do as you like

Yes, photo shop

Good afternoon

-Can you do a quick portrait? -Yes

How long does it take?

It will take 20 to 30 minutes

Anything faster?

It's only 20 minutes, OK?

Come on in and sit here

Excuse me

May I help?

I'm here to apply for a teaching position

Right here

Mr. Yoo

He needs your help

-How can I help you? -How do you do?

-Do I submit the application here? -Yes, that's right

Here it is

All right, then

-Is that all? -Yes, that's all

-Thank you -Good bye

Hello? Oh, it's you

Same as always

A trip? To where?

To Kangneung? I see

It was the last of the semester

Thanks, you want to keep the change?

No, thank you

So, it's just you and me?

Excuse me

-I'll have two beers, please -Sure

-And some dried squid -Dried squid?

-How much is it? -It's five thousand won

-Here you go -Thank you

The train is packed with girls

Yeah?

Taking the night train,

they start early tomorrow

It's good traveling with you

Whose condominium are we staying at?

A friend's

He wanted to come along but couldn't

It's supposed to be decent

It's surrounded by trees,

mountain, and the ocean

A new building with good facilities

New shoes?

These? I bought them for this trip

They look pretty cool

The soles are made of anti slip material

Did you get our call?

No, Where are you going?

-To Mt. Sorak -Get in

That's OK I'm sorry, go ahead

It wasn't the cab we called?

No, we should wait for the cab we called

Sure

It's just you and me

Isn't it cold?

Yes, really cold

Is that waterfall far from here?

Oh, you mean Beeryong Waterfall?

Well, maybe another hour of walking

That far?

No, I'm just kidding

It'll only be another 5 minutes

Yes, I see, thanks

So, do as I tell you

You don't need to bathe that often

Maybe, a couple of times a month

Twice a month? I take baths two or three times a week

Stupid, that's why your skin problem gets worse

Avoid baths and take showers instead

Don't even need to use soap

Use soap for where you sweat, like here

Just wash off the rest with warm water

And use that oil free lotion, Nivea?

Our skin is supposed to be

protected with a thin layer of dead skin

OK, I'll try next time

There she goes

-Shall we follow her? -Go ahead

Sangkwon

She's a working girl

She seems well read...

full of hopes and dreams

Where is she waiting?

Not far away

She's really waiting? What did she say?

She was interested

She sad coffee is fine but no drinks

She asked about you

Really? She looked like a nice girl

She's not here

What's going on?

Were we too late?

We could have finished the pancakes

But she said she'd wait

Maybe she just said that to get rid of us

Didn't seem like it

Why are you getting closer? Get back here

Here at the line, satisfied?

Hey, I got it

You stepped over the line

Hi

-What's up? -Who did you call?

What is this?

-Your first ride on a cable car? -Yes

That cable are packed with people only weigh 6 tons

while this cable can hold the weight of 265 tons

So it can hold roughly about 40 times

Means it's safe

Enjoy your visit

Enjoy your visit

Please come this way

Wait for me

Like husband like wife, look at that

When I was a Boy Scout, we went hiking,

and all the trails were like that

Everyone was fine except me

Just one step off the path and

you'll be history

I don't understand how people are so blind to the danger

It's probably not that they're stupid

There must be a physical difference

giving then the confidence to do that

That must be the reason

Shall we climb up there?

If you want to

Not particularly

Me neither

Let's get some real coffee there

Sounds good

What are you looking at?

Did you call for a cab?

Yes, I did. It'll only take about 10 minutes

That's pretty fast

-Let's go -OK

You said you would wait

Who's this?

How did you come here?

You shouldn't have promised something you couldn't keep

Who is this man?

Do you have something to say?

What's going on?

Say it if you have something to say

Aren't you on your way out?

I'm sorry, it'll only be a minute

Where do you want to talk?

Why did you lie? You said you would wait

I didn't lie

You have to go with him, right?

Did you really wait for us, then?

Yes

Where are you headed to now?

To Osack to see the mountains

What's going on?

Well, I have to go now. Good bye

I'm sorry

Good bye

What's that about?

It's nothing

You brought him Johnny Walker Blue?

Don't talk about it

Anyway, why Port Daepo is called that?

-Sea squirt, on the house -Thank you

So, what did Professor Kim tell you?

Nothing I don't have a chance

I don't care

That old leech won't forget what he gulps down

-How much Jonny Walker Blue? -It is expensive

-Kyungsik advised to go see him -Kyungsik?

What does he know? He knows nothing

If Kim wanted, he would have

hinted to you sooner

Kyungsik has no clue whatsoever

He's so stupid

You should be trying harder for the position in Choonchun

That's your best bet, and don't waste your time

I've mentioned your name to professors there already

You have to make your move this time

Do it as if this is your last chance

Listen to me

How much is it?

Twenty seven thousand won, please

-Let's split it -It's on me

You're paying for the room

But that's almost free

-Fine, then. I'll pay for the second round -OK

It was delicious

Come again

Hello, sir? Would you like to visit our club?

Here's a card for you

Do you stay open late?

Yes, we're open till 5:55 am

We even got chicks from Russia

In a place like this?

Because the club is owned by the hotel

What's the cost?

Well, the minimum fee isn't much

What shall we do?

We're just like the clubs in Seoul

-Let's go -OK

You won't be disappointed, sir

A shuttle van trip

This van will be a memorable part of your trip

Do you like her?

Why do you ask?

Just asking

I like my date, but you can switch yours

Check her out,

she has a great tan

I was a spokesmodel at the beach

A spokesmodel?

No "Violet"

-Did you look it up? -Yes

Give me that

There's no "Violet" here

There's "Swallow", though You know that one?

I know that one

-Well, then go ahead -Give me a sec

Sir, would you like anything?

Those Russian girls

How much does it cost to take her out?

Well, Russian girls are more expensive

Because they're made in Russia?

Yes, sir

Actually, I prefer Korean girls

A Korean girl is only three hundred thousand

Three hundred thousand?

I see

Hey!

Did I startle you?

It's on me tonight

Why?

You want to pay, then?

Just enjoy what's offered, OK?

Relax, will you?

But it must be expensive, let's split it

Fuck you

You always piss me off

Rubbing it in because you're a professor now?

What you drink, who you

sleep with, I'll pay for it all, OK?

Are you mad at me for something?

Listen, asshole,

why would I get mad at you?

I'm enjoying my drinks with you,

and I even buy you a whore

And you say I'm mad at you?

Just drink up, asshole

What the hell is this?

Fucking asshole

So, are we doing it or not?

You can't stay overnight?

You boys know how it works

I need to serve

I have to hurry back

-Really? -Shit

Are we going to do it or not?

We wasted money on the booze and snacks for nothing

Aren't you coming in?

Don't touch my hair

I said don't touch my hair

Hurry up, hurry

I am

Hurry up, OK?

Hurry

We're on our way. We were just chatting

Hurry up

I swear I didn't drink

We're on our way

Twenty five thousand won, please

Here you are

-Enjoy your flight -Thank you

Are there any seats left?

We are sold out

Please go to counter 3, sir

What about the next flight?

We would have to wait and see, sir

How many are on the wait list?

A lot, we have to wait and see, sir

I think we are a little too late

What do we do now?

They say our country is small,

but that one mountain alone is enormous

Yes, it is

Let's say we fill that mountain with people

It'll take a lot of people

Maybe a million

A million? That many?

Yes, Line them up shoulder to shoulder

A million in no time

So, if we have fifty mountains like that

that'll hold the entire population of Korea

I came here with her before

We stayed at the resort

we passed on our way

We walked on the beach in the rain

We even had a secret wedding

ceremony here like young lovers

Come to think of it, we did all sorts of things

I'm different from you

I never go back to a place I've been to with a lover

What do we do now?

You need to wait and see, sir

Not even on the next flight?

It looks difficult at the moment, Please wait

How many people are on the list?

Can I see the list?

Please wait, sir

You're sure we have enough time to make it back?

We may not even get on the next flight

We can call from the temple

We're not taking the bus, right?

How long is to drive back from the temple?

About fifteen minutes

I have to be careful for a speeding ticket

They ticket you here, too?

Yes, where don't they ticket you for speeding?

Welcome

Please make a donation for a roof tile

These tiles go on the temple roof?

Yes, we will lay the tiles you buy

How much is a tile?

Donate however much as you wish

Are you really buying it

I'll give it a try

Please put your donation in here

How do I do this?

Well, take this brush and write down your wish

What are you going to write?

For your health, Mother Jisook Lee

I'm sorry

We can only take these last

two passengers for today

We are sold out

-The busiest season here -Yes it is

-Summer vacation after all -Yes

-I made a reservation -What is your name, sir?

-Yu Myounghun -Mr. Yu Myounghun, sir?

Yes

How do you do?

Thank you, sir

Do you know him?

No

So, what about us now?

I'm very sorry, sir. Now I can only take one more

I'm sorry. You couldn't get on board

-You look different now -Is that so?

-Are you going home? -Yes, I'm going home

I'm sorry you couldn't

Good bye

Good bye

Yes, in the morning newspaper

Yes, about the woman who fell off a cliff

She fell off a cliff in Mt. Sorak, yes, she died

The woman was with a man, and I saw him alone at the airport

Well, I can't tell you my name...

I overheard his name when he was

checking in at the airport

It was Yu Myounghun

Well, that I can't say at the moment

I'm not sure if it's his real name

But I think you should at least

check it out

Good luck, bye

Bring Keumbin down with you,

let's go out for lunch

It's just a passing sun shower

Bring your umbrella, then

Listening to this music

for a while, we keep drinking,

and we start to feel the alcohol

working in our system

Then we start dancing with the woman

And our slow dancing continues right into sex

I believe I can go on for 2 hours

A couple of hours?

Sex is not recommended after heavy drinking

Is that so?

Well, you can keep at it longer

-when you're a little drunk -That's right

It doesn't feel as good,

somehow

Really?

I still don't understand

Professor Kim is a good drinker

-But it raises your blood pressure -That's right

After sex, your blood pressure gets all pumped up

-It's dangerous -It may even kill you

Do these theories have any credibility?

Credibility? Professor Cho! How about you?

I can't feel the difference, either

See, it depends on the individual

By the way, why the same music over and over?

I asked the owner to play it continuously

You did?

Are you tired of it?

Yes, a little bit

I'll just tell her to stop it, then

I'll go do it

Nonsense, we'll call the owner

-I need to take a piss -Go take a piss then

Hello, sir

Oh, it's you

Funny seeing you here

I've been sitting over there

You were? I didn't see you

So, what brought you here?

I've just been to a friend's exhibition

Say hello to my fellow professors

I'm a former student

Right, now you are a professor?

It's good to see you again

We all miss you at our school

They miss him? You mean Professor Cho?

You're popular because you drink so often with your students

No, that's not why

Of course that is why... It seems like it

Isn't that right?

To Shinsadong

-See you late -Wait a minute

It's on your way home, isn't it?

No, I'll take the next one

No, thank you Go ahead

-Take care of yourself -See you later

-So, how do you feel? -I feel fine

I'm glad I'm sure you'll get used to it soon

A hard night, wasn't it?

No, I enjoyed it

Well, everything is difficult at first

Here you are

I need to go soon

Let me take it off

You'll get me pregnant

I love you

I've had surgery

Surgery?

What kind?

An abortion

Doctor told me, no intercourse

We shouldn't

It wasn't yours

It was a mistake

I'm not even seeing him

I always make mistakes

Jisook

Jisook

I need to take care of myself

Today is not the only day...

How about a blow job?

Here it is Who put it here?

-Here -Room 204?

They put it when they were moving

I'm sorry I couldn't look after it

That's OK I understand

I'll be right back

You're coming back right?

I need to see Mr. Park before I leave

By the way, there's only one fish left