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A CINE 2000 production

Presented by Cinema Service

I hate when the first scene of a film just pops up.

It puts me off.

INTERVIEW

A film's first scene is crucial..

The first 5 mins, and you've got it.

You get the whole storyline.

Masterpieces have great opening scenes, like .

LEE Jung-jae, SHIM Eun-ha

Take ! The prologue's a killer.

It just takes your breath away!

CHO Jae-hyun, KWON Min-joong KIM Jung-hyun

A film's first scene is crucial..

The first 5 mins, and you've got it.

You get the whole storyline.

Masterpieces have great opening scenes, like .

I hate when the first scene of a film just pops up.

It puts me off.

It seems like it's saying, "take it or leave it, don't waste your time.."

Would you leave after buying the ticket?

Take ! The prologue's a killer.

It just takes your breath away!

..It just takes your breath away!

isn't so bad,

building a scene.. around 'Like a Virgin'

... around...

They're just trying to be cool...

They're just trying be cool.

In that sense, straight forward commercial films are sincere.

At least they don't...

At least they don't pretend that they're something.

By the way..

By the way, what is our director, ..trying to say?

Executive Producer LEE Chun-yun

Director Daniel H. BYUN

Will it be okay?

This is great.

Could you look this way?

Don't be nervous. Just relax,

and..keep your answers short!

-Short? -Yes.

Now, shall we begin?

SEOUL, JUNE OF 1999

We..in my room. We got back together in 2 years.

She came to my room. It was the first time.

The music, that we've been sharing for some time..

We sent each other so many tapes.

We turned on the music and kissed.

I remember it being quite romantic..

For me, it's more like...

I haven't been to his room in 2 years. We danced in it

for an hour, maybe more..

-I don't even remember. -Really?

I believe that love is for the gods.

The only kind of love humans can sustain is the temporary kind.

Not anything eternal.

That's why many writers and filmmakers deal with this subject

through films and novels.

People read them and turn them into bestsellers.

Don't you think?

-Should I look at the camera? -Look at me.

Hi, my name is KWON Min-joong.

I was one of the main runner ups in the '96 Miss Korea pageant.

In '98, I made my film debut with .

And today, I came to meet an old friend. Now here I am.

I guess.. I was born to be an actress.

I guess you're right.

Shall we begin?

Okay.

What is your name?

LEE Young-hee.

What do you do for a living?

I work at the nearby beauty parlor.

How long have you worked there?

I'm just the assistant now but I'll apply for a license.

Who's that?

Her name is LEE Young-hee. She's the friend of KWON Min-joong.

LEE YOUNG-HEE, THE HAIRDRESSER'S ASSISTANT

Do you have a boyfriend?

He's doing his military service. The white skull division..

It's been about 6 months, I write him every other day.

They make fun of me at the beauty parlor.

But I get nervous when I don't hear from him.

I guess you're going to get married?

Yes..

At the train station,

he asked me to wait,

so we could get married.

I found myself crying.

He looked at me and started crying himself.

It was like the movies..

My heart opens up to the sound of your voice.

Mr. CHOI!

Young-hee and Min-joong, I like them both..

But I think Young-hee's too plain.

I'm concerned that Min-joong's an actress, but she might be better.

Besides, with Young-hee, there's too much restrictions.

Shooting the beauty parlor and her boyfriend are all out.

We should just stick with Min-joong.

What do you think?

Do you have to talk work now?

Take it easy.

Do you like managing the cafe?

Of course, with all this cool music all day..

Sorry to say so, but your life is easy cause you have rich parents.

So what if I have rich parents!

Is it a sin? I haven't stolen from anyone.

What did I tell you? It's money that gives you class.

What do you think love is?

Hmm..credit card bills.

Buying her clothes and shoes..

then getting the bills after breaking up..

Isn't that what it's all about?

Like traces of stains.

Is that the only kind of love you know?

Yeah, so what?

Can't you give it a rest?

Let's have some fun here.

You think people want to watch interviews like ours?

If I had the money to make this kind of movie,

I'd rather buy another cafe.

It's your turn next you know?

Fucking hard, isn't it?

Hey~ watch your mouth!

Mr. CHOI..

Tell us one of your love stories.

About..20?

What?

I guess I slept with 20 girls.

Come on!

Yuck!..

Eun-yong! Where are you going?

Let's be more serious.

Tell us your true story.

Most of my boyfriends were interested in me first.

After the first date, they asked me out again.

That feeling, of being flattered..

It's happened once again.

My ex who's still in the U.S...

One thing I still feel bad about is,

after our first time in bed, she asked,

''You love me, that's why we're doing this, right?''

Why do girls have to ask this question all the time?

I couldn't help being put off.

"Why do they always ask the same question?

I love you of course", I said.

I still regret this. I thought I've had it all.

But I think I've finally met my true love.

All the colors of the world, have changed.

My soul is at peace.

Suddenly I'm wondering how many people have shared this feeling.

That's why I want to become a messenger of love..

LET'S LOVE!

Since your interview will be used in our film,

we want you to sign an agreement allowing us to use your interviews.

Have you ever signed one before?

Be quiet..

Know what an 'agreement' is in English?

I told you to shut up!

When are you due?

This month.

-What are you going to name it? -Little Mo.

Little Mo?

Like ? Is that it?

In the ultrasound, the child was making these small movements.

It's moving again.

-Hello. -Hi, Eun-young!

It's Eun-yong, not Eun-young. YANG-EUN-YONG

YANG Eun-yong, need any help?

-You're here! -Get off!

-Are we leaving now? -Yeah.

Before traffic gets too heavy.

Is this the new camera?

So is the focus problem fixed?

-Is this a new hairdo? -Huh?

My hair is naturally curly.

Lose the cap, you look like Elvis.

Don't you agree, Eun-yong?

I like him with the cap on.

Uh? KWON Min-joong's on the list.

Is this final?

How should I know?

Want me to call her?

I know you have an ulterior motive.

Come on, this is all for the film.

An actress like her can raise the film's profile.

-YANG Eun-yong! -Yes!

- Did you copy the list? - Here it is.

Let's go.

-If you're ready, let's move it. -Okay.

-Revise the schedule. -Okay.

Hello?

Ms. KWON Min-joong?

Do you remember me?

It's SONG Byung-gwon, the interview, last time?

We need some more interviews.

How about tomorrow? Over lunch.

S-E-V-E-N

How about 7?

Yes, that place.

No, I own the cafe.

Then, it's tomorrow, at 7.

-Young-hee! -Hold on.

Tell her to bring Young-hee!

Uh, your friend, with you last time..

LEE Young-hee..

We would like her to come as well. Yes.

Thank you.

Great, I'll be waiting, yes, bye.

-Satisfied? -Perfect!

-See you later. -Yeah!

See you later.

THE DREAM OF A HAIRDRESSER'S ASSISTANT What was your dream when you were young?

I think it was Christmas, I went to this performance.

A Russian ballerina with long legs.

She was beautiful.

It was fantastic when her white ballet suit rustled to her movements..

So that memory, is imprinted in your mind?

I dream,

..the same dream every night.

Strange, isn't it?

How can one keep on having the same dream?

What is it about?

There's a man and a woman.

They're dancing.

The kind that everyone envies.

Cause they're in love.

Hairdresser's assistant by day, store clerk by night.

I thought she was just tough, but she's quite sensitive as well.

I like her.

What's the schedule for tomorrow?

I have to shoot PARK Yong's performance.

About Young-hee's convenient store..

Will you go with Eun-yong?

No need for that..

Get me a small camera and enough tapes.

Okay.

I dream,

..the same dream every night.

Strange, isn't it?

How can one keep on having the same dream?

What I remember about our first fight is...

Having no dinner, was typical, but in the sink..

-It was all yours, your mess.. -Dishes were piled up to here.

Basically I think, I could deal without dinner,

but she could have washed the dishes for me to cook something..

It was all yours I say!

Anyway, washing the dishes, sulking, the phone rang.

In a drunken slur, she announced she'd be out late drinking with classmates.

I started shouting about the dirty dishes.

She became angry herself,

screaming that she was disappointed in me, that she won't come home.

I panicked, and apologized..

But it was that moment I lost all hope.

Realizing this other side of hers.

I think our relationship matured after we married.

I think my life became more materially richer.

A place called home, a larger TV, a closet as I acquired more things,

I became scared of how I was to keep up..

-I scare of.. huh? -What about me?

-You mean us? -Yeah.

-Well. -What's wrong with you?

I hate when the first scene of a film just pops up.

It puts me off.

Take ! The prologue's a killer.

It just takes your breath away!

isn't so bad,

building a scene.. around 'Like a Virgin.'

They're just trying to be cool.

In that sense, straight forward commercial films are sincere.

By the way, where's our director? He's late.

He'll be late cause he's interviewing Young-hee.

What do you mean?

With her, he always goes alone.

I tried to follow him, but he just took off.

What do you expect?

You think a shy girl like her would talk in front of a crowd?

Front of a crowd? It's just me.

Yeah, right. I would be more comfortable with her.

There was heavy snow.

It was like the movies. Embracing the fortunate, with so much snow.

There was a small overpass connecting the valley.

As we crossed the snow-covered bridge,

Yong kissed me on the forehead.

I think we said something like.

Life won't be as rich as this moment.

Nor as great.

But we know that it'll be this moment we remember.

What?

-Yong is your age. -So?

Isn't he such a powerful dancer?

He said he wants to perform until he's sixty.

Didn't you say you hated cynical men like him?

What I mean is, he is so full of energy on the stage..

SHIN Gyu-ho is the cynical one.

That's what you think.

Did you see him tear up when he talked about his first love?

-I believe he's a real softie. -Really?

Did he find the 8mm footage of his first love?

He said he'll look again.

The Toy Expo..

-Is this IM Moon-wu's interview? -Yeah.

It was a mission finding each other.

We reunited in 2 years after our separation.

We were happy just staring at each other for hours in the cafe.

People thought we were weird.

But we were so happy.

-Is there more? -No, that's it.

Hey! That's..

Was Young-hee with you?

Uh..

Uh, this week, we're shooting Young-hee visiting her boyfriend.

-The Tomb of Tarkovsky-

Are you searching for the truth?

Can you believe this snow? The boys must be having a hard time.

I know. Totally snowed in.

Everything's covered.

VISITING YOUNG-HEE'S BOYFRIEND

-The 7th Hairdressers' Qualification Exam-

Uh? LEE Young-han, LEE Yoo-gyung, she's not here..

Are you sure she's taking the exam?

You're right.

Mr. CHOI!

It's almost time. Where is she?

What?

-Her name's not there. -What?

Her name's not there.

Mr. CHOI,

her name's not there, what's going on?

Make sure you shoot the billboard list.

But, Mr. CHOI!

Her name's not there..

Do as you're told!

You have her work number, find her!

Mr. CHO!

-Let's go. -Do it yourself.

-Mr. CHO! -Eun-yong!

-Can't reach her? -Huh?

She's not answering.

-What have you got? -You won't believe this.

We've got a LEE Young-hee, but not the one we know.

What do you mean?

Mr. CHOI..

Mr. CHOI.

Let him go.

Eun-suk!

This is our stop.

-PARIS- A YEAR EARLIER

Here he lies,

In another world..

I used to think I'd lost all meaning.

I'm standing here alive. I speak to him, but there is no reply..

Cut!

I'm not sure of this, but how about doing a close-up?

Jerome, Let's go by the script.

Okay, okay.

But the crane is taking too much time.

We talked about this while writing the script.

This has to be shot by crane. Let's try once more.

Okay.

Scene 44, take 3!

Action!

Here he lies, in another world..

I used to think I'd lost all meaning.

I'm standing here alive.

I speak to him, but there is no reply..

Cut!

Eun-suk! Coming with us?

Wait! I'm coming!

-Andrei Tarkovsky-

-Hello. -Hello.

Hi, Eun-suk!

Hi, Marina!

Haven't seen you around lately.

Sorry, I've been helping a friend on a film shoot.

What's up?

There's a job for you..

Julie's in charge, but she's not here.

What kind of job?

Here it is.

Shooting a ballet troupe from Korea..

You need to translate for the staff as well.

No one can do a better job than you.

It's this Saturday. Think you can manage?

-The Tomb of Tarkovsky-

I lost my keys.

Can I come in?

Julie!

Happy Birthday!

Good morning!

-Where is Guillaume? -In this room.

Hi!

Hi, Eun-suk! How have you been?

Olivier, can you put this on?

How did it go? Sokurov's such a picky person,

it's almost impossible to bring up the word, 'interview.'

We'll manage with the footage from Cannes Film Fest.

Once you take the camera in your hands,

it is impossible to capture the truth..

Everything is distorted.

You are deaf to the situation at hand.

I don't think we should go in together.

I'll call you.

Ok! Bye!

Bye.

Eun-suk?

I didn't think you would come!

I'm sorry.

No need to be!

Yeah.

We were just roommates for a couple of nights.

Happy birthday, anyway.

Hello Miss LEE! /Hello, kids!

Shall we start?

SEOUL, 3 MONTHS BEFORE THE INTERVIEW

Hello?

Yes..hello!

How are you?

No, I haven't received a call.

What? What are you saying?

And?

Okay..

Your taste is moving toward sophistication.

Taste can be created with money.

Over there is the restaurant. This part is the cafe.

You're here.

Yeah.

The window side would be better than the rear end.

You think so?

We have natural light..

-I think someone should sit here. -There?

About..20?

What?

I guess I slept with 20 girls.

Come on!

Eun-yong! Where are you going?

Let's be more serious.

Tell us your true story.

I guess..it was my way of loving them.

People talk about true love, getting married..

I don't know,

..about this thing that everyone wants to have at least once in their life.

I guess this is my way of finding out. Satisfied?

Hello..?

Yeah..I'm okay.

I want to stay home..

Hi, I'm Sara PARK.

Is it your first time here?

I love your hairdo. You also have great hair.

Ms. Sara PARK, phone call.

-Excuse me. -Yes.

Hello?

Hi! Yes, yes, fine..

Young-hee, got a boyfriend?

Of course. I'm old enough..

But he's in the military now. White skull division..

It's been 6 months, but I get letters every 2 days.

He must have a lot to say.

So I won't run off with another guy..

In fact..We're gonna get married.

At the train station,

He asked me to wait for him. So we could get married..

I found myself crying.

He looked at me and started crying himself.

It was like the movies.

LEE YOUNG-HEE, THE HAIRDRESSER'S ASSISTANT

All done. That way, please.

I'm sorry. Young-hee, over here.

LEE Young-hee

How do you want it done?

Like that.

Why are you staring at me?

Your hair, reminds me of our first time in high school.

Why here?

The coffee's great..

Excuse me..

Excuse me.

KWON Min-joong of ?

Correct.

I knew my eyes weren't playing tricks.

I own this cafe. They're shooting inside.

Have you heard of the movie.. ?

Uh..I see..

We would love you to help us out.

I don't know.

It's simple. You'd be perfect.

You're doing it, okay?

Hey!

Min-su! Hey!

Who does he think he is!

I auditioned for .

I really wanted to play a cop.

So I went to the public audition, and got the part.

-Audition.. -Yes.

Was it competitive?

-1000 to 1 -1000 to 1?

Yes.

1000 to 1. Amazing.

I hope I was okay.

The best among them all.

I've been there from the start, wasn't I?

-Thank you very much. -Great job.

Could you lend us some of your time?

No, I'm..just here with my friend.

Besides, I've nothing to say.

It'll just take a minute.

Just be natural, like your friend here.

No..But I..

Just help us this once.

Yeah, just one sentence. It's not like you're acting.

What is your name?

LEE Young-hee.

What do you do for a living?

I work at the nearby beauty parlor.

How long have you worked there?

I'm just the assistant now but I'll apply for a license.

Hairdresser's assistant? You really fooled them.

Let's go.

You've spent precious time waiting on me. I'll treat you.

-Good Bye. -Yeah..Good bye.

-Great job. -Bye!

Excuse me.

My boyfriend was taking me home in his car, when out the blue he said,

You know I like you, huh?

So I said, ''Yeah.''

I was about to get out when he kissed my cheek.

I was so embarrassed.

We were both adults..I was 25, 26.

So what if he kissed me, nothing to blush over,

but it made me.. how should I say, go ''ooh.''

The first kiss was..

First of all, I loathe smokers.

She smokes though..

I slept with a smoker once.

When I kissed her, she tasted like an ashtray.

That's why.

But with this girl, it's different.

Her nicotine is even sweet..

I didn't know I had to shut my eyes.

So I had them open until I saw his eyes closed.

I realized that this must be how it's done.

Where's the next interviewee?

He said he might not make it..

We may have a cancellation..

-Maybe cancelled or cancelled? -Yes sir.

Yes sir? What's wrong with you?

-Let's take a break! -I need some fresh air.

-Outside? -Ugh~my back..and knees ache.

Okay.

Let's leave the camera here. Nobody will take it.

-You think so? -Yeah.

Mr. CHOI will be mad.

He wants us to guard it with our life.

So the camera is more important than your life?

So, what kind of movie do you want to make?

A blockbuster with a superstar!

Got a script?

Script?..I'll have to write one.

-Let's sit at the rear end. -Yeah.

Don't you get tired of repeating the same questions?

Each story seems the same..

But each time there's a different answer.

By the way. Eun-yong..

Don't you think she's cute?

She blushes to any kind of criticism.

But she seems assertive and pretty logical when she's making a point.

She's pretty,

..especially her eyes. She's the perfect size, too.

-Have a crush on her? -What? I never said that!

You're just 4 months younger. Go for it!

That's why I can't take you seriously.

An older woman~ great . Jong-ho. Give it a shot!

You could be her uncle anyway.

Next footage please.

-Did you say it was Yong? -Yes.

I don't understand why we broke up.

She just, ..suggested it one day.

I lost touch of her since.

That's how it is.

The most important thing is,

..all his life, Yong walked a straight line.

What he's doing is quite big.

I was worried that I'd be more a burden than of any help.

Thinking how my parents fretted over my sickness..

I can't do this to Yong again.

That was my main concern..

Love Studio

Female contestant No. 1!

I should stop eating..

Hey, Young-hee, have some.

She's been so coy, then picks another man.

It's like copulating.

So what?

You think they've got 'marriage' on their minds?

They just want the attention..

Wonder if I should try..

Hello?

Who is this?

Hi, Byung-gwon..

Tomorrow? Okay, great.

What time?

Seven?

Okay. I'll see you tomorrow. Bye.

Excuse me?

Young-hee?

Relax, tell them you listen to customers,

..wash their hair, clean the towels..

You're an assistant.. So tell them it's tough.

Something like that. Okay?

-Can you lower the volume? -Yes.

Lying can become a habit.

You'll get used to it, trust me..

I guess that doesn't apply to you.

Just talk about my family.

You know them pretty well. Remember my grandfather?

I was hospitalized for saying I wanted to dance.

So say your grandpa made your life hell about beauty school.

You can make that up, okay?

-Ready? -We're ready.

Shall we begin?

How's it like at the beauty parlor?

It isn't easy.

Standing up all day, my legs get swollen.

And my hands get wrinkled from the chemicals.

Then I have to wash the customers' hair, ..run errands..

I'd like to get some shots of the beauty parlor, is it okay?

Out of the question!

My boss won't like it!

Any particular reason for choosing this job?

I liked to play with hair since I was young.

Every morning I put ornaments In grandmother's hair.

Sometimes I would cut my sisters' hair..

-Do you have a big family? -Yes.

I have 2 sisters, a brother, grandma, grandpa, dad and an aunt, 8 in all.

-What about your mother..? -I don't have one..

She left when I was in the 5th grade.

Do you often visit your boyfriend in the military?

Can I have some water, please.

-Bring her some water. -Yeah.

Are you okay?

Yes..I'm just..

Then..let's call it a day.

-It's a wrap! -Yes.

-Clean up. -Okay.

-Are we done? -Uh, yeah!

Mr. CHOI, how about a drink?

Lips start to loosen after you drink.

I knew we could talk.

Let's hear Min-joong's secrets over a couple of drinks.

-Clear up. -Okay!

See you there!

Grandma's place! The foul mouth!

Once upon a time, a shrimp lived under the sea.

One day, it met the octopus.

The two began a fight,

and the shrimp was beaten up.

Crying all the way, the shrimp went to the whale and told him that

it got beaten up by a bald creature with many legs.

Enraged, the whale was determined to get the octopus.

He waited outside the bastard's door for 4 days.

But it was the squid that finally showed up.

On sight, the whale swam up to the chap, grabbed it by the neck. Know what he said?

Nope.

-Take off your hat! -What kind of joke is that?

Shut your mouths, and eat this!

Oh fried eels!

Your eels are the best. They're worth a medal.

First, try it.

It's hot..

Wow..tastes great!

Give me a fucking break!

Don't you have any hands? I'm gonna throw up!

Are you his fucking girlfriend or what?

Hey, how do we look as a couple?

Shut up!

Ain't the first time you brought a girl here!

Hey! What are you talking about?

Is that how you should treat an old customer?

Shut up!

You're killing me here!

Everytime it's new one... just shut up and shame on you!

Aw shit! I get the message!

Good evening!

-Come on in. -Hi!

Jong-ho! Over here!

-Here -Thanks.

Take it easy on the drinks. You'll be a mess tomorrow.

-Jong-ho, eat up. -Thanks.

Hello?

Honey?

I won't be late..

Something important to discuss with the director.

Yeah, I know, Uh..me too..

You're a newlywed. You should be thrilled by your wife's calls.

I am.

It's just that I feel bad staying out all the time.

Hey, did Gyu-ho get in touch with his ex?

Which one among the three?

The one who's just back from the U.S..

Oh! No. 2!

I think Gyu-ho must have really liked this one.

He waited, then shaved his head when she didn't call.

Who would think of such a thing!

It's because they don't know you.

I guess so. You're so understanding.

Eun-yong, heard that?

Guess I don't know you very well. That's cause I don't want to .

Hey..you..

Who wouldn't want to know a guy like me?

Grow up!

Mr. CHOI, let me pour you a drink.

Why don't we shift to slammers!

Can we have some more beer and glasses?

I knew you were a great gal!

-Let's drink ourselves to death. -Why not?

Grandma first.. Hey, where's Young-hee?

Where are you going before a toast..

Eun-yong, Jong-ho! Break it up!

You're too close to each other.

Where's our lady of death?

-I'm waiting with a coffin here. -Great!

A toast to Min-joong and the hoards.. CHEERS!

CHEERS!

Beautiful!

I liked the story of your family.

Warm..and full of affection.

-You're the first child, right? -I should get going.

-I'll walk you to the bus stop. -It's okay, you should go.

Title.

There is nothing.

Really?

Once upon a time, Love-me and love-me-not, lived together.

They.. fought all the time, until love-me-not dropped dead.

-Who's left now? -Are they married?

-Nope..just friends. -Friends?

Then, love-me-not's friend was left.

Aw..shit.

Hey..!

Don't you think it's the perfect answer?

-I'm not gonna ask anymore. The right answer now. -Ask me again.

Love-me-not died. One was left.

Love-me and love-me-not was together until love-me-not died.

Who's left now?

Love..

me was left.

SHIN GYU-HO'S THIRD LOVE

I don't want to pressure you.

-Was it yesterday we kissed? -Yeah

Want to kiss?

Come here.

Hello?

Oh, Young-hee! Have you eaten?

Why..?

What?

What do they want?

You told them you're gonna quit.

Yeah..

What? At home?

They're gonna find out!

Hey!

Tell them you're staying with me.

Hey! I'm late for a shoot.

I'll call you later. Wait for me, okay?

Everyone thinks I have big tits..

Westerners have different silhouettes.

Regardless of the size, they have more volume.

I'm gonna fix mine after this shoot.

Hey Young-hee, it's time.

-Meet me in 40~50 mins. -Okay.

I know what you're thinking. Don't worry.

I'm not sure if it works.

I bought it at the flea market..

Drink up. I was gonna have one myself.

Thanks..

Young-hee's not here I guess?

The store must be packed.. She'll be here.

Do you have a girlfriend?

I guess not.

Guys like you don't know what love is.

You don't know how to love.

That's why you're always lonely.

Am I right?

I think you should sit here.

Wait, I need to put some lipstick on.

- Part-time job, from 7-10pm, healthy, 20's.Female -

19,800 Won, please.

Are you, ..still hiring?

It must be Young-hee.

I'll put something on.

What was your dream When you were young?

So you were in a dance club in high school?

Remember, in 10th grade?

She loved to dance, but I was the one to study it.

A BALLERINA'S DREAM

I think it was Christmas. I went to this performance.

A Russian ballerina With long legs.

She was beautiful.

It was fantastic when her white ballet suit rustled to her movements..

So that memory, is imprinted in your mind?

I dream,

..the same dream every night.

Strange, isn't it?

How can one keep on having the same dream?

What is it about?

There's a man and a woman.

They're dancing.

The kind that everyone envies.

Cause they're in love.

Their bodies are supported by Each other's hands.

They slowly close their eyes, ..breathing rhythmically.

I can still feel their minute tremble.

There's a light.

A strong light.

Unbearable to look at, ..the man is sucked into it,

writhing in pain..

Like she's been frozen for eternity,

The woman cannot move.

Letting go of the last lifeline,

..the woman..sheds her mask above the limp man.

Through the light that swallowed the man..

The woman,

..longed to join him.

On the outside, I told my wife I was happy.

That it was great that we were having a child of our own.

Inside, many thoughts passed by,

How? Why now? Shit. I'm gonna be a father.

What if..it asked for food, to go to school.

It's whining..how will I take it. I was mostly scared.

In my case, I was ecstatic.

I'm almost due in one or two months..

I was happy from the start and as the child moves,

this feeling becomes stronger.

I guess I was born with maternal instincts.

Of course I'm worried about bringing it up.

What if I had to stop school,

The baby hollering away while the apartment is a pig pen,

my husband drinking himself silly.. I am afraid,

but..when the baby is born..

I'm not sure, but I know it'll be something good.

JUNG BUM-CHAE AND KANG MEE-RA HAS A SON

We were all set to shoot the birth scene..

She was supposed to call.. I guess there wasn't any time.

I heard that the first labor takes hours.

The childbirth scene isn't crucial for the film.

But I really wanted to see it..

It must have been one of the parent's most precious moments of their lives..

I'm sorry.

What's the child's name?

Who are you? I'm Little Mo!

I'm..Little Mo..

You were moving around in your mom's belly.

I can relate to the true meaning of happiness by the aroma of butter.

Don't you agree?

Huh? Uh, yes! Sometimes..

If you want to keep a figure Like mine,

you have to consume light but high in calorie foods like popcorn.

However! It's a sin to think you could leave popcorn plain.

Umm..perfect!

Wanna taste?

No thanks. I'm okay.

It's rude to refuse great food.

What do you think?

-Good. -How do you mean?

Couldn't you just die for it? Butter melting in your mouth..

Want another?

I recently discovered something.

People consume a lot of cup noodles.

The janitors eat a lot.

College students, junior high-schoolers..

How would the high school kids survive without them.

Whenever I saw a cup-noodle Ad on TV, I wondered who ate them.

Now I know.

1,500 Won, please.

Have a nice day.

-Sorry, where was I? -Your boyfriend.

Even with old relationships.. have you ever drifted apart?

You know, 'out of sight, out of mind.'

No..

We meet everyday.

Before falling asleep..

In the morning when I open my eyes..

When I close my eyes, ..I can feel his breath.

I envy your boyfriend.

He has someone who thinks of him all the time..

What's his name?

YOO Sung-jin!

YOO-SUNG-JIN..

It's been so long since I said his name..

I miss him..so much..

-Miss, you're out of water! -Coming!

What is this?

How dare you shoot me?

-No..I wasn't shooting you. -You did too!

What the fuck!

-He wasn't shooting you! -Stay out of this!

Stop lying, I saw you!

You don't understand! I just..!

Mister..!

-You can't fool me! -Calm down mister!

How's your face?

That guy's punch was something..

-You want something to eat? -Which bus..do you take?

It's this one.

See you again.

Have you ever heard of an animation man?

AFTER THE BREAK-UP

-Good morning! -Good morning!

Hello!

Chung-hwa!

-IM Chung-hwa? -PARK Chung-hwa.

PARK Chung-hwa?

Chung-hwa! That's what I'm called.

Could you be IM Chung-ha, the Hong Kong movie star?

The people here have low self-esteem.

This makes it more difficult for me to act smart.

But I am less aware of my shortcomings.

I don't get as embarrassed.

PARK Chung-hwa!

She's truly an angel! She's on a higher plane.

Isn't love great?

But Yong says he doesn't believe in love.

That it's only for the gods..

I love what he said!

Why don't we open the film with Yong's interview?

Love is only for the gods..

A film's first scene is crucial..

The first 5 mins, and you've got it.

Masterpieces have great opening scenes, like .

Take 007! The prologue's a killer.

It just takes your breath away!

In that sense, straightforward commercial films are sincere.

By the way, what is our director ..trying to say?

A story about destined love?

Then he should make a , not this.

Yapping away in front of the camera!

I've never seen a good film with too much dialogue!

Eun-suk!

Hey..

What..

Didn't know there were stars in Seoul.

I heard you went to Young-hee's interview.

Want to talk about it?

Hey!

This alley's great!

Want to pretend we're on a film shoot, like the old days?

How about it?

-Fuck! -Fuck-a-roo!

-Sonafabitch! -Sonafabitcheez!

-Yo' mamma! -Yo' mamma sucks!

Assholes! Know what time it is?

Yeah, you fuckface!

Fuckface? You're in deep shit!

So sue me! Fuckface!

You stay right there, you fuck!

Coming down? Okay, then hurry up, fuckface!

I think he's serious.

Run!

Hey, shithead! /Fuckface!

I would have stayed, if it wasn't for an appointment!

See you later, fuckface!

Eun-yong.. How come you're insisting on doing Yong's interview?

-Any special reason.. -It must be over, let's go in.

I don't believe in true love.

Don't you remember? Last time..

..about writing your names on a white snow field, telling how much you loved each other.

Were you lying?

I guess I used to believe in it.

What..happened?

She threw it all away.

Chung-hwa didn't throw it all away.

You met Chung-hwa?

She's in the hospital.

-The hospital? -Uh!

She didn't want us to tell him she was sick.

What are you talking about?

Stop shooting!

Chung-hwa is very ill.

That night, he rushed to the hospital. His make-up still on.

I was delirious with a high fever.

He was there for me, wiping my forehead.

Cradling my head to feed me.

Let's live together, let's live together, he kept on saying.

I couldn't hear anything, except those words, more powerful than saying he loved me.

Strange, isn't it?

Cause it's the healthiest one.

It looks lonely though, being the only green one.

People never notice ginkgo trees when they're still green..

They realize it's fall,

when all the leaves turn yellow. Suddenly struck by its beauty.

I guess beauty..has a tragic side.

This way please.

Hi!

Pocket ball!

Let's go. Hurry up.

When did you come?

-Hi! -Hello!

Hi!

-Say hello. -Hi!

There, we're all set.

What's wrong?

Uh, well, I like the camera here,

..but no lighting makes your faces look dark.

It would be perfect with a light right here.

Your friend could help you out.

We were happy just staring at each other for hours in the cafe.

People thought we were weird,

but we were so happy.

Mister, can I look at your camera?

Why not?

-Be careful, Jee-in -Okay.

I guess, you look alike. You both have great teeth.

It's a dentist's curse you know.

-I like your smile. -Thank you.

Thank you.

I apologize for Ah-reen, shifting around..so much.

Don't worry, it looks more natural.

Don't you agree?

Huh?

Jee-in, give the man's camera back.

Okay.

-Finished? -Thank you.

-We should get going. -Thank you for your time.

It'll be a pain editing us.

Say goodbye.

-Bye. -Bye.

-Bye. -Bye.

Want to make a bet?

One, two, three!

One, two, three!

One, two, three!

This is fucking hard..

That'll be 2,000 Won.

I'll take care of it.

Yeah, the man should pay on a date.

Want to see how I used to look like?

A photo..

It must be the lighting.

Wow, I'm almost invisible.

Must be a back light.

I look like a ghost.

I was senior in college.

I'll adjust the light a bit.

What do you think?

I was much thinner then.

But now, this is me.

SHIN GYU-HO'S SECOND LOVE

Maybe..this very moment.. ..she'll..be..watching me..

I would be honored if she was.

In a dark theater..

Watching my shaved head ..in this film.

I am sitting next to her with my hair all grown.

How much?

Hey, this too..

Did you make it yourself?

So pretty.

Are you selling?

No.

Can I try?

Yes.

That'll be 2,300 Won.

Gimme that.

Fucking hard, isn't it?

She said fucking..

Hello, this is Young-hee.

I'm going this Saturday..

You said.. you wanted to shoot me visiting my boyfriend?

Uh.. I would like you to come.

My youngest loves rice cakes. So I made some.

-Did you make a lot? -Yes, to share with others.

This old woman is wasteful.

Nice to meet you.

-Where are you from? -Choong-chung Province.

It's quite a long trip.

Can you believe this snow? The boys must be having a hard time.

I know. Totally snowed in. Everything's covered.

Young-hee!

VISITING YOUNG-HEE'S BOYFRIEND

-The Tomb of YOO Sung-jin-

Here he is, in another world.

There was a time when I thought I couldn't live on..

I am standing here alive..

I talk to him,

..but he cannot speak, ..not a single word.

If you have anything to say, ..use it.

Young-hee..

How could she quit, just like that?

We shared popcorn. I kinda liked her.

She seemed sickly though.

I am LEE Young-hee.

I am 27.

It's funny.

This is the only thing I can say about myself..

I danced.

When we danced together, I felt like a feather.

Sometimes..I felt like I would, ..scatter like dust.

I was afraid.

How could I laugh without him..

Sleep without him..

I couldn't bear it..

I even tried to follow him..

I was in so much pain.

But now..

Now, I feel much better.

I think so.

I'm sorry. I didn't mean to lie to you.

Whenever I talked to you..

I felt as if he were alive.

At least those moments.

I was trying to be, more truthful..

than truth itself..

-The Tomb of Tarkovsky- ''Are you searching for the truth?''

Hi there!

Welcome!

-Hello. -Hi!

-You look so pretty today. -Thank you.

-Hello -You're here.

-Congratulations. -Thank you.

This is the director, CHOI Eun-suk. /I heard many things about you.

Asst. Director, CHO Min-su.

Hello.

Congratulations.

The producer..

-Congratulations. -Thank you.

And this is the film crew.

Hello. /Thank you.

Hey! Gyu-ho!

Hi.

Hey! Bum-chae, you've made it.

Little Mo!

He's grown!

Little Mo!

Sleeping?

-He's called Chan-suh. -Chan-suh?

I like Little Mo better.

Chan-suh..Little Mo.. Chan-suh..

-Look at him sleep. -Sleeping?

Wow! Chung-hwa is so beautiful!

Eun-yong. Wouldn't you like to be in her place?

Smile!

Hey, Min-su! Over here.

Come!

-Min-su! -Yeah!

Come here. /Min-su, over here.

Everyone here?

Ready. Look into the lens.

Perfect.

One, two, three..

I cut the 8mm up and made them into slides.

Here she is.

Yeah, it's her. That's her!

There she was.

SHIN GYU-HO'S FIRST LOVE It's the summer of '90.

Um..that is Jang-heung.. exactly 10 years ago.

I recently went there.

It seemed so different. I guess since it was winter.

Ah! That is me. Ah! Yes.

She shot those images.

She shot the ones I am in, I did the opposite..

That's her!

It's so brief.

That's her again.

Want to see it again?

Can we see it again?

She's like a part of me..

I believe love is like a daily occurrence,

Something that you cannot explain..

Love is a trick. A feeling of wanting to own..

A good feeling..

Mr. CHOI..

The film's title.

They called to double check if the title is really, 'INTERVIEW.'

Yeah.