Karma (2025) s01e01 Episode Script
The Man With Loan Shark Debts
-[liquid splashing]
-[man groans]
Oh, my head. [grunts]
[chair squeaks and rattles]
[man strains]
[ominous music playing]
[sirens wailing]
[firefighter 1] Hey!
We need more hands on the line!
[sirens continue wailing]
Get that area!
[man] How long will it take them
to put out the fire?
It'll be out any moment. Firefighters
are getting ready to enter the building.
[firefighter 2] Start left
and search for survivors.
[distorted voice over radio]
-[firefighter 3] Check the stairwell!
-[firefighter 4] Yes!
[captain] What's the status?
Are there any people inside?
[firefighter 5] It's so dark in here.
I can barely see anything.
[tense music playing]
[firefighter 6] Is that a…?
Captain! The stairway on the second floor.
There's a survivor.
[captain] What happened?
[firefighter 2] I saw him move.
I think he's alive.
[captain] Are you awake, sir?
Can you hear me? Sir?
[tense music continues]
[sirens wailing]
-[paramedic 1] We're almost there.
-[paramedic 2] Look out!
[paramedic 1] Hang in there.
We're almost there.
-[nurse] What's wrong with him?
-[paramedic 1] Badly burned.
-[nurse] Vitals?
-[paramedic 1] Heart rate at 80.
-[nurse] And his BP?
-100 over 70.
One, two, three!
-[nurse] Family?
-[paramedic 1] Police haven't ID'd him.
[doctor 1] What happened?
[paramedic 1] An abandoned building
set fire in Guhoe. He was inside.
There are no big hospitals there,
so we brought him here.
-I need morphine.
-[nurse] On it.
[doctor 2] Wait! Don't give him morphine.
He might go into shock.
He's in a lot of pain.
[tense music continues]
Listen, sir. This part
is going to be painful.
But you have to push through it.
Don't faint.
If you're in pain, don't hold it in.
Scream as loud as you need to.
Do you understand?
-Cut the clothes off first.
-[nurse] Okay.
[doctor 2] Can you hold him down?
Hold here.
Here's some saline.
[nurse] The sleeve is off.
[tense music continues]
-[liquid splashes]
-[patient groans]
[patient grunts]
[patient screams]
[doctor] We did our very best, sir,
but the reconstruction
of your skin wasn't perfect.
Unfortunately, we struggled more than
we thought with the wounds on the face.
You inhaled a lot of smoke,
which severely damaged your airways.
It won't be easy to vocalize
like you did before.
Hang on a second.
Hmm. His name isn't listed.
This was an emergency. He was rushed here.
Oh…
Park Jae-yeong is my name.
[doctor] Have you contacted your family?
[Jae-yeong] I… have no family.
[doctor] Oh, okay. There's no family
to contact. Thank you, everyone.
-Please take good care of Mr. Park.
-[nurse] Yes, sir.
[monitors beeping steadily]
[patient moans]
What are you doing?
Let's go.
PARK JAE-YEONG
[Jae-yeong breathes heavily]
[Jae-yeong] You saved my life.
Thank you.
[soft rock music playing]
KARMA
15 DAYS BEFORE THE FIRE
[music stops]
[bottles clink]
[exhales]
THIS IS YOUR LANDLORD
YOU HAVEN'T PAID THREE MONTHS' REN
[man scoffs] Rent, my ass.
[paper crumples]
[keypad beeps]
[door slams]
Mm.
[exhales]
[man sighs]
[sighs] Ugh, something's gotta give.
ASSHOLE:
CONGRATS!!! TODAY'S THE DAY
[man grunts]
[man grunts]
[cell phone buzzing]
ASSHOLE
[grunts]
[man on TV] This is
the Bentley Flying Spur. [chuckles]
[opens can]
[man on TV] Check out the exterior.
This is the definition
of luxury, high-end.
Let's give it a peek inside.
You guys can totally
get a car like this too.
I've made 500 million won.
See? I wasn't lying.
I knew that I could turn a profit,
so I used leverage.
No joke, the price of this
could shoot up 30, 40 times.
-[cell phone buzzes]
-[sighs] Jeez.
ASSHOLE
The asshole. It's so inconsiderate.
Why does he always call so early?
[man on TV] …to make money.
[keypad beeps]
[lock clicks]
[man on TV] …a small amount, don't worry.
Just get in now.
God, it's so easy to turn a profit.
Don't be intimidated.
Just trust me,
and invest some money into this now
and watch what happens.
[line ringing]
[man on TV] If you want to see
returns of 40 or 50%
now is the time to get in.
You want to drive
a car like this someday, right?
[line continues ringing]
Sit down.
[line continues ringing]
Why are you screening my calls?
[line continues ringing]
I wasn't.
Uh…
-I think it just-- [groans]
-[glass smashes]
-[groans]
-[man 2] You little shit.
[man] Ow. Sir.
-Sir.
-"Asshole"?
[man] No. L… L… Let me explain.
I mean, "Asshole"
is a little offensive, isn't it?
Please let me explain. Please? Hey, I--
You have no respect.
Just let me explain, sir, please.
-[man gasps]
-[thuds]
[man whimpering]
[liquid gurgles]
[whimpering continues]
[whimpering continues]
[man breathes sharply]
[man whimpers]
[man yelps]
[panting]
[screams]
[sobbing]
[man 2] So, how do you feel now?
You see, this is
why you should've believed what I said.
-You brushed it off, so I had no choice.
-[muffled] I'll pay you.
I had to bring you here
to show you your future.
Sir, please, I'll pay you back.
Trust me. I'll pay you back.
I know you will. Don't keep repeating it.
After seeing this,
you'd be a fool not to pay.
I'll pay you back as soon as I can.
I promise, I promise.
[man shrieking]
-[metal clangs]
-[man whimpers]
[man sobbing]
[loan shark] All right.
Here, I'm giving you a month.
That should be enough time.
If I don't hear from you
when the 30 days are up,
if you don't pay by then,
many lives will be saved
using your organs.
Have I made myself clear?
[man whimpers]
[loan shark] All right then.
Well, hopefully,
this will be the last time
we see each other. Right?
[whimpers] Forgive me. I'm really sorry.
[man sobbing]
[uneasy music playing]
[tires screech]
[man] P… P… Please. Hey!
[man groans]
[man groans]
[gasps]
[groans]
[groans]
[groans]
[breathes heavily]
[man] Goddamn it.
[man exhales]
[groans]
[crying]
[distant siren wailing]
[man sobbing]
THE MAN WITH LOAN SHARK DEBTS
[gasps]
[breathing heavily]
MONEY DUE
D-29
[sighs]
[cell phone clatters]
[groans softly]
That was real?
Put it over here.
[bell rings]
Hey. Hey, hey. It fell more today.
-Whoa, where are you going?
-Whatever. What are you getting at?
Uh, well, I trusted you
when you said it would start going up.
Well fuck, man. Is it my fault
a war broke out in our region?
[man 3] No, that is not what I'm saying.
You told me you'd pay what you owe me
when the coin went up--
Hey, you know it has to fall
before it starts going up again.
Why do you keep making this awkward?
[man 3] Hey!
If it goes up I might not pay you back
if you keep doing this.
No, wait, no. Hey. Hey, hey, hey.
All right. Calm down, man.
What's with you?
Damn it.
I can't have you pestering me, all right?
It's stressing me out.
I hear you.
I'm so sorry about it, I really am.
[sighs]
Have you eaten?
[man 3] Not yet. I should eat something.
Um, I… I…
[sighs]
I hope someone calls me
when you're finally dead.
FATHER
-[sighs]
-[boss] How dare you try and threaten me?
Seriously? Do you think this place exists
just so you can have a job?
[man 4] Why are you firing me?
I told you already.
Things aren't going well at the company.
[man 4] But the others here,
they haven't said anything about it.
Ah.
You're just beginning to learn the ropes.
You're new here. Right?
You expect me
to fire a seasoned worker instead?
Is it because I'm Korean-Chinese?
[laughs] Are you kidding me? Huh?
Hey, man, you have a victim mentality.
You're a weird guy.
Are you telling me the others would think
I'm a racist for firing the likes of you?
-Really?
-I have to send money to family in China.
I have a child who's sick.
That's your business.
It would happen anyway.
Our prison rehab program is ending.
I'm afraid we don't need you
anymore, Mr. Gil-ryong.
I'll throw in an additional couple hundred
thousand won as your severance pay.
So don't take it personally--
[boss groans]
-[the debtor] Whoa, what's he doing?
-[boss whimpers]
[boss groans]
[boss whimpers]
[boss] You know
I have no power here! Argh!
[boss whimpers]
[boss groans]
Whoa, holy smokes.
That man's scary.
Every contact I have in my phone
is broke. Why?
[Gil-ryong] I sent money two days ago,
and you're asking for more?
What do you expect me to do?
It's not like
I'm sitting around doing nothing.
Enough of that. How's the kid doing?
Listen. I'll try hard to get money.
As soon as possible.
So hang in there, all right?
Fucking chink.
[Gil-ryong] Hey. How you been?
KOREAN-CHINESE TATTOO
[Gil-ryong] Things are tight.
There were layoffs.
I know. I tried that.
THE KNIFE OF YANBIAN
THE KOREAN-CHINESE TRIAD
INFAMOUS FOR VIOLENT REVENGE TACTICS
AND TRADEMARK HAND TATTOO
-[Gil-ryong] Don't worry. I'll find a job.
-[the debtor] Hmm?
[Gil-ryong] It'll be okay.
[ominous music playing]
[music fades]
FATHER
[the debtor sighs]
Why didn't you answer my calls,
damn it? I need help. It's urgent.
I need to borrow cash from you.
Yeah, this is he.
Who's this?
You're calling from where?
PAJU TO GUHOE
[uneasy music playing]
[yawns]
[yawns]
[grunts]
GUHOE, THE CITY OF HAPPINESS
[the debtor] Oh, boy.
Oh, jeez.
[uneasy music continues]
[music fades]
I'm looking for Park Dong-sik.
Go left, and you'll see the ward.
Are you asleep?
Dad?
[sighs]
Do you even know what your son's
going through right now?
And you're sleeping.
Excuse me.
Can I speak with you? Just for a second?
Why?
[man 5] It won't take long, please.
Your father suddenly jumped
in front of my car.
I tried to swerve to miss him, but…
You saw him, so you know.
He's not really hurt at all.
The car barely hit him.
Range Rover Sport Autobiography.
Your engine is the petrol one,
the highest trim, fully-loaded, man.
You're a motorhead?
What about it?
I…
Look, I know. I'm not saying
I'm not responsible for this.
Trust me, I feel horrible
for what happened.
I don't know. Whether you feel bad or not,
it doesn't matter.
[sniffs] So, you plan
on using insurance? [sniffs]
[sighs] Actually,
that's why I wanted to talk to you.
I have a bit of a situation,
and I'd rather not.
I hoped to settle it just between us.
[coughs]
Is that right?
The only thing is, my father's fragile.
He's an old man now.
-You know?
-Right.
Oh, holy shit.
You said he was barely hit. Look at that!
He was, I promise.
All right, let's say you're telling the
truth. You still hit him with your car.
My father won't be magically healed, huh,
with some x-rays and physical therapy.
I know he won't. Uh, of course he won't.
Of course not. I wasn't saying he would.
Here. Take this.
It's five million.
Hmm.
[the debtor] It's three million.
It's more than I expected.
So, he's someone you know?
I'm a little older than he is.
We were close when we were younger.
He's up against it financially.
I decided it's better to settle now.
The stress isn't worth it
with the economy how it is.
If he's struggling,
why is he driving that imported car?
How come everyone you surround yourself
with struggles with finances?
He doesn't own it outright.
The bank owns the car.
That's how it works.
Can you please try to hang out with
people who have their lives together?
[exhales] What happened to your face?
Did you get into another fight?
Things got messed up is all.
You're still messing around like that
at your age? Huh?
Next time you get into trouble,
I'll kill you first, then kill myself.
God, seriously?
You made your point.
What happened? Did the IV
give you a boost of energy?
[Dong-sik groans]
Go get some clothes from my house.
And bring me my toiletries.
Hey, Dad?
I need to borrow this.
I really need money. Okay?
I need you to help me out here.
I'll pay you back, okay?
Oh dear, are you okay?
Oh, uh… how did you know I was here?
I was waiting for you at the cathedral
and you didn't show.
I got so worried, I called you.
When I did,
a nurse here answered your phone.
I see. It was just a minor accident.
I'm totally fine.
[scoffs]
Oh God. [laughs]
I see you're having the time
of your life, aren't you, Dad?
It's been a few months
since you paid my rent
and I wondered what you were doing.
It's all going to this lady instead.
What?
Nothing past dating.
Or things will become
complicated later on.
We'll talk more when I'm back.
I'm so sorry about that, really.
It's my fault. I taught my son wrong.
So? What happened?
No worries, we're all good now.
[exhales] I'm so grateful, really.
You understand me
because we're both young.
All right, then.
Have a good day. Take care.
Hold up. Stop.
Yeah?
[sniffs] Ew.
-What are you doing?
-You've been drinking.
Huh? What are you trying to say?
Come on. Don't play innocent, all right.
You were drunk driving.
You smell like alcohol, man.
We don't need to drag this out any longer.
Three million more.
And I won't say anything
about how you were drinking.
-[man 5 scoffs]
-There's an ATM right over there.
Oh God, really?
Should I report you instead?
[sighs]
I just need a second.
Hmm.
[uneasy music playing]
[keypad beeps]
Hey, what's your passcode? I'm here.
[Dong-sik] Your mother's birthday,
then mine.
Huh?
[Dong-sik sighs] Your mom's is on the 5th,
and mine's the 12th.
[keypad beeps]
Nice choice, Dad.
[uneasy music continues]
[Dong-sik] Oh, and on your way here,
stop by the cathedral and make a donation.
What the hell? Why? Are you made of money?
[Dong-sik sighs] Should I tell that guy
we're not settling
and call the police instead?
All right, fine, I'll do it.
[sighs] My old man's always such a…
He's still got his wits, doesn't he?
[dog barks in the distance]
[the debtor sighs]
[music fades]
Rolex!
Score! That's more like it.
[the debtor chuckles]
DONGHWA LIFE
CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE
[sniffs]
[ominous music playing]
IN CASE OF DEATH
BY MOTOR ACCIDENT OR DISEASE
500 MILLION WON TO IMMEDIATE FAMILY
[ominous music builds]
[music fades]
[exhales]
[the debtor] Man, if I don't find a way
out of this, I'll die in a month.
[uneasy music playing]
500 million will solve all my problems.
I mean, I can't just wait
until my old man dies.
If I do that, I'll die first.
Damn it. That idiot.
If he'd have just run him over,
I wouldn't even have to agonize over this.
This is so stressful. Fuck.
[student 1] Excuse me, sir.
I know we just met,
but I have a favor to ask.
Can you buy us cigarettes?
[laughs] Seriously? Oh, what a day.
[exhales]
You go to Guhoe High? Damn,
I guess that shitty school's the same.
-The delinquents were all there in my day.
-[all chuckle]
[student 2] Damn,
you're a Guhoe High alumni?
We should've asked with more respect.
Sir, could you please
buy cigarettes for us? [chuckles]
-Hang on. I'll give you some. Here. Hmm?
-[student 2] Thanks.
Little brat. Go and buy 'em yourself.
Shit, come on. It's cold. Don't get sick.
Go home, punks.
[student 2] You son of a…
[student 3 clears throat]
Listen man, we asked you politely.
It's rude of you to just leave us
hanging here, you old dumb prick.
-Old dumb prick?
-[student 3 chuckles]
Do you little punks
have a death wish or something?
I have enough on my mind already!
-[student 3] What the fuck?
-Fuckers! Come here.
-Hey!
-Get over here, you stupid little fuckers!
[student 1] Shit!
Crazy bastards. if you can't buy 'em,
steal 'em then.
-[student 2] Fuck off, you loser!
-Come here. You assholes.
Get back over here!
[exhales]
Ah, seriously?
[groans]
God, I hate
this fucking neighborhood. Fuck!
[sighs]
[dog barks]
[the debtor exhales]
HOW TO AVOID INHERITANCE TAX
ON DEATH BENEFITS
-[student 1] You stupid asshole!
-[the debtor groans]
-[laughs] I think you killed him. Fuck.
-[the debtor groans]
-Are you still breathing? Are you hurt?
-Hurry, search him.
-[laughs]
-[student 1] Okay.
Just chill, man.
Here. I got the cigarettes.
-Shit.
-Holy shit, man!
-[student 2] Whoa, score! Fuck.
-[laughs]
Hey, mister! You said
to steal it, right? So we did.
[students laugh]
Oh, whoa!
-Holy shit, bro.
-Hey. It's a Rolex.
-Fuck.
-Hey, hey!
[student 2] Hand it over. Let go, damn it!
-Not the Rolex.
-[student 1] It's our Rolex now asshole.
Fuck.
[groans]
[grunting]
[exhales]
-He doesn't know when to quit. [laughs]
-[student 3] Shit. What's that?
[student 1] Underwear? What a loser.
-[student 3] Let's get outta here.
-[student 1] Shit. Hey, wait up!
-[students laugh]
-[the debtor groans]
[groans]
[ominous music playing]
[panicked breathing]
[gasping]
[straining]
[saw whirs]
[whimpers]
[screaming]
[flesh squelches]
[screams]
[shrieks]
[panting]
[breathing slows]
[breathing slows]
[exhales]
[the debtor exhales]
[the debtor] Fuck.
[exhales]
MONEY DUE
D-28
[groans]
[Dong-sik] Officer, I don't understand
how this could happen.
He was left on the street unconscious
for hours. It makes no sense.
That alley where we found him
is rarely used.
It'll be hard for us to find a witness.
[Dong-sik] What about cameras, though?
There's gotta be some security cameras.
In the area around that alley,
there are no cameras.
What? There are cameras
everywhere these days.
[officer] Sir, we don't have
security cameras installed
in every alley and street in the country.
We have a limited budget and--
[Dong-sik] Unbelievable.
Where does all our tax money go, then?
[the debtor groans]
Why are you getting up?
Just lay down. Hey.
Where are you going?
Sorry, sir, but is there anything
you remember about the attacker?
No, nothing.
[the debtor groans]
[the debtor groans]
[groans]
[sighs]
Here, got the cigarettes. Holy shit, man!
[all laugh]
Hey, mister, you said
to steal it right? So we did.
[students laugh]
[officer] In the area around that alley,
there are no cameras.
Sir, we don't have
security cameras installed
in every alley and street in the country.
We have a limited budget and…
Hey, uh, about that, uh, that guy.
The one who got fired the other day.
-[man 3] Huh?
-The half Chinese guy.
[man 3] Who?
-You know him. The scary-looking guy.
-[man 3] Oh, yeah, Mr. Jang Gil-ryong.
[the debtor] Yeah, him.
Hey, uh, c-c-could you
just get me his address?
-[man 3] What's the rush? What's going on?
-Can you just get the man's address?
[man 3] Okay, relax. Why are you yelling?
[suspenseful music playing]
LEASE AGREEMEN
[cell phone rings]
Hey, did you find it?
[suspenseful music continues]
[distant indistinct chatter]
[indistinct chatter continues]
-[man 6] Cheers!
-[man 7] It looks great.
-[man 6] It looks delicious.
-Nothing but the best!
Wow.
[suspenseful music continues]
-[man 7] You eat like a pig.
-[man 6] How many today?
[man 7] I'll hustle six pedals
to that lady. Are you kidding me? Six.
That's right.
I should have upcharged her. [laughs]
[gasps]
[the debtor] Fuck. You scared me.
Do you have any guesses
on the type of meat they're eating?
They gather up car parts
from junkyards in Korea,
and sell them to people in Yanbian.
I guess they made good money today,
seeing as they're eating beef.
You'd better get out of here.
Unless you're here to sell your car,
you poachers aren't welcome here.
Hey. Jang Gil-ryong.
You don't know me?
You and I, we worked together.
You don't remember.
Tell me why you've come here.
I overheard you have money trouble.
You want to make big money?
If you do this job I have for you,
it's a big payday.
How much we talking?
Sixty million.
-That's something I'd be interested in.
-[the debtor] Really?
I hope this job is to your liking.
Pull off the Band-Aid.
What's this job entail?
[ominous music playing]
There's a man you need to kill.
Who's the man in question?
It's my father.
My old man, he goes to this cathedral
in Guhoe every Friday.
The alley next to the building,
my dad walks down it
to get to the cathedral.
You have to take care of him there.
So, I just kill him? That's it?
It can't look like a murder.
It has to look like an accident.
Otherwise, I'll be a prime suspect.
-[Gil-ryong] What's the plan?
-[ominous music continues]
You'll be waiting in the alley
until you see him there.
Then run him over.
If I hit him deliberately,
isn't that murder?
That alley doesn't have
surveillance cameras.
The police won't know
whether or not it was deliberate.
If there's an accident, they'll assume
it's what it looks like. A hit-and-run.
Insurance pays 200 million. 30% is yours.
For this job, you'll get 60 million won.
You'll get paid when it's done, pack up
for China, and you can go back home.
And that's all she wrote.
[ominous music continues]
How do I know I can trust you?
Right. I thought you'd say that.
I recorded this entire conversation.
Now we're in the same boat.
[Gil-ryong exhales]
[Gil-ryong] You're hiring me
to kill your own father?
That bothers you?
[Gil-ryong] Not at all.
I like it, actually.
It's how I know your plan will work.
[music fades]
[doctor] Please try not to squint.
That's it.
You'll get a week's worth of medicine.
So come back again in a week.
And how bad will it scar?
[doctor] It's not that big,
so it'll be all right.
[nurse] I can help you here, sir.
Including the wound care,
your total comes to 9,000 won.
Oh, I need to give you your prescription.
One second, please.
[keyboard clacks]
[printer whirs]
[paper rips]
And here you are.
[paper rustles]
HAVE YOU GONE NUTS?
What the fuck, man?
Do I seem like a good person?
We're in the same boat,
just like you said.
Don't get upset with me, all right?
How'd you know I was here?
Weren't you paying attention?
I have friends from my hometown here.
I clearly said you and I shouldn't
meet up again until the job was done.
Did you not understand?
I thought it'd be better
if we talked in person.
What the hell is there to talk about?
[Gil-ryong] I did some digging
and it turns out
your insurance payout isn't 200 million.
It's 500 million, so 30% is 150.
That's the cut for my part.
Isn't that right?
[uneasy music playing]
[sighs]
Well, the payment I get
doesn't concern you.
You agreed to take the 60 already.
Don't be like this. We're partners.
Without trust, it won't get done.
You need to tell me
if you want it done or not.
We can call this whole thing off.
[uneasy music continues]
Do the job tomorrow.
Understood?
And don't make a mess out of it.
I'll find you when it's done.
With what I owe you.
150 million.
Your cut of the 500.
Let's hope this time
you're telling the truth.
If I find out you lied to me again,
bad things will happen.
The second you take care of my father,
you're not the only killer here.
I really like that temper of yours.
Wait for good news, all right?
You fucking chink. Yeah, right.
A hundred fifty?
I must look like an idiot to this guy.
Yeah, right, you'll get that.
Fucking chink.
[uneasy music continues]
I wanted to ask you something.
I almost forgot.
What are you doing tomorrow?
Me?
The whole fucking day I'm busy.
[music stops]
[the debtor] Yeah, I'm here.
I need a room for later.
For two people.
We'll get there around 8:00 p.m.
Well, 8:30 p.m. by the latest.
All right.
[man 3] Hey!
-Over here.
-[man 3 laughs]
-[woman] Welcome.
-Yes, hello. [chuckles]
What a surprise. Hey, what's gotten into
you, offering to get a round of drinks?
What the fuck?
Talking like I've never bought a drink?
Well, it's just surprising, that's all.
[laughs] Well, I am in your debt
for many things.
[man 3] Hey.
-Let's have a barbecue. It's been a while.
-Awesome idea. Let's eat.
I ordered pork belly,
but order beef too, okay? Enjoy.
-Nice.
-Eat as much as you want.
[man 3] Oh, wow. All right,
that sounds good. Where to begin?
Ah. Mm! Mm!
Bravo. Bravo.
Oh, it's gonna burn. Hurry up and eat.
[suspenseful music playing]
What's their temperature?
Did they take medicine?
[sighs] They both have a fever?
-Yeah, all right.
-Let's go.
Let's get another round.
Hey, I'm really sorry,
but I have to go home now.
Come on, it's boys night out.
The wife's at home with the kids
and they're both sick.
What? No, I can't. Hey, what's with you?
I booked a room at the karaoke bar
with girls! Don't back out now!
I want to sing, but my wife, she said
I have to go, and she's the boss.
-I'm sorry, all right?
-I need you to go!
Chang-seop, don't go!
-[Chang-seop] Sorry again.
-Chang! Shit.
Ah, that idiot. Damn, you're useless.
[suspenseful music continues]
[exhales]
Now it's complicated.
[woman] You're leaving already, hon?
-[the debtor] Sorry.
-[woman] Oh no, that makes me sad.
I have to go. I have to get going, yeah.
-You should stay with us.
-Oh, right, you'll…
-You'll remember me?
-Silly. Of course, we'll remember you.
-You have to remember me.
-You took care of us.
-Big tipper from tonight.
-Mm-hmm.
-Promise you'll come back.
-I promise.
-See you later.
-Huh? Ha. Okay.
-Be safe out there!
-Goodbye!
[sarcastically] Oh great.
[rain patters]
[the debtor whines]
[cashier 1] Number 58!
-Thanks.
-[the debtor] Thank you.
-[cashier 1] Hmm. Enjoy your meal.
-Thanks.
[coughs]
[cashier 1] Number 60.
Your bulgogi burger combo is ready.
[cashier 2] One shrimp combo
and one cheese stick, please!
[coughs]
-[customer] Hello? Can I order?
-[the debtor sighs]
[cashier 3] Here's the shrimp combo
with the cheese stick!
Number 62, your takeout order is ready.
All right, let's drive this baby now.
I'm gonna go fast and furious
on the road today.
[cat meows]
[YouTuber] Ooh!
[engine revs]
-[suspenseful music playing]
-[engine revs]
[engine roars]
[tires screech]
[dramatic music playing]
[dramatic music builds]
[engine revs]
[body thuds]
[engine stops]
[the debtor] Damn.
[uneasy music playing]
[music stops]
[the debtor exhales]
[groans softly]
[coughs]
He never used the toilet once.
[man on video] All things considered,
I personally don't think
that these finishes are good enough
for a watch that costs 15 million won.
Even considering the current…
[cell phone rings]
…I think that just…
[cell phone rings]
…is a better price.
[cell phone rings]
Park Jae-yeong.
Understood. Okay.
I said I heard you!
I have a month
to make a payment on that credit card!
-[cell phone clatters]
-[the debtor] God.
[YouTuber] However, according to IWC,
the value of this iconic watch…
[bell rings]
-[Chang-seop] Oh yeah!
-[employee] Guys, it's lunchtime!
-It's time for lunch, guys! Come on.
-We'll finish after we eat. Lunchtime.
[man] I know. The jobs
have really dried up lately.
HIT-AND-RUN ACCIDENT IN GUHOE
NO SEARCH RESULTS
God, that fucking chink.
So stupid he can't use a cell phone?
[slurps]
[cell phone buzzes]
[cell phone buzzes]
[cell phone buzzes]
This is Jae-yeong.
Hello, I'm Chief Park In-seok,
calling from Giyeon Police Station.
There's something I need to tell you
concerning Mr. Park Dong-sik.
You're his son, right?
Uh, yes.
[Chief Park] Uh, I'm sorry
to be the bearer of bad news,
but your father has passed away.
First, we need you to come here to confirm
his identity and collect the body.
[the debtor] Wait, are…
are you sure it's my father?
[Chief Park] We'll fill you in
on the details when you're here.
[the debtor] Okay, I'm coming now.
[somber music playing]
[the debtor crying]
[the debtor] Oh, fuck.
[sobbing]
It's my dad.
[inhales] Oh, father.
[cries]
[coughs]
[exhales]
[uneasy music playing]
[sighs]
[exhales]
[uneasy music continues]
[exhales]
[uneasy music continues]
[music stops]
[the debtor sobbing] Oh, Father!
[sobbing continues]
Dad, I'm so sorry.
Dad, I'm sorry.
[sniffs]
[sniffs]
[Chief Park] Oh, man.
[Chief Park sighs]
So, what happened to him?
Well, um,
I think he got hit by a car last night.
[sobs]
Who's the driver?
Where is that bastard?
Well, sir, we just started investigating.
And, um, so far, there are no suspects.
You haven't found a suspect?
The driver wasn't brought in?
-Not yet.
-Aren't you a cop?
What's your plan to find them?
A simple hit-and-run driver.
What about surveillance?
There are cameras everywhere now.
You're right. That's true.
That is true, but in this case… [sighs]
[clears throat] Listen.
Honestly, I don't believe
it was a hit-and-run.
The accident looks like
it was done on purpose.
On purpose?
[Chief Park] That's right.
Someone witnessed the accident.
When the car hit your father,
the driver didn't stop there.
He drove in reverse and…
It was as if…
if he didn't die, he wanted to make sure.
[suspenseful music playing]
[breathes heavily]
A witness? A witness was there?
The witness, they said they saw it?
[Chief Park] Yes.
[suspenseful music continues]
Oh, one moment.
[woman] When I was calling it in,
after seeing the accident,
a man came out of the car
and started following me.
It was so dark,
so I couldn't really see his face.
[woman breathes heavily]
Thanks, officer. This is our witness?
[officer] Yes. She and the victim
went to the same Catholic church.
[engine revs]
[gasps]
[suspenseful music continues]
[shuddering]
[woman] Just now…
I just saw
a man get out of the car…
Oh no. No. What do I do?
[breathes shakily]
[suspenseful music continues]
[gasps]
-[box thuds]
-[whimpers, cries]
[suspenseful music continues]
[officer] Ma'am,
we'll take your statement later.
Now, let's go to the morgue, so you can
confirm the wounds and tell us more.
-Okay.
-[officer] This way, please.
[woman exhales]
[woman whimpers]
[woman screams]
[woman sobs]
[Chief Park sighs]
Officer, excuse me.
Still though, um,
it was a… a car accident, right?
You're sure of that much?
I mean, the driver hit him.
Most likely just a hit-and-run.
You see, my dad, he was a good man.
He never wronged anyone
or did anything that might
cause anyone to try and hurt him
like that, you know?
[clears throat]
It's not just because of the witness.
There's an important reason why
a hit-and-run likely isn't what happened.
If he were accidentally run over,
he wouldn't have been buried.
What?
He was buried in secret by someone.
They found the body in the mountains.
[dramatic music playing]
[the debtor sobs]
Careful. Are you all right?
Sir, please calm down.
Okay, sir, stay here.
I'll get you some water. Relax. Breathe.
[sobs]
[cries]
[uneasy music playing]
[exhales]
What an asshole.
That stupid bastard.
That idiot. What has he done?
[dramatic music playing]
[music fades]
-[man groans]
Oh, my head. [grunts]
[chair squeaks and rattles]
[man strains]
[ominous music playing]
[sirens wailing]
[firefighter 1] Hey!
We need more hands on the line!
[sirens continue wailing]
Get that area!
[man] How long will it take them
to put out the fire?
It'll be out any moment. Firefighters
are getting ready to enter the building.
[firefighter 2] Start left
and search for survivors.
[distorted voice over radio]
-[firefighter 3] Check the stairwell!
-[firefighter 4] Yes!
[captain] What's the status?
Are there any people inside?
[firefighter 5] It's so dark in here.
I can barely see anything.
[tense music playing]
[firefighter 6] Is that a…?
Captain! The stairway on the second floor.
There's a survivor.
[captain] What happened?
[firefighter 2] I saw him move.
I think he's alive.
[captain] Are you awake, sir?
Can you hear me? Sir?
[tense music continues]
[sirens wailing]
-[paramedic 1] We're almost there.
-[paramedic 2] Look out!
[paramedic 1] Hang in there.
We're almost there.
-[nurse] What's wrong with him?
-[paramedic 1] Badly burned.
-[nurse] Vitals?
-[paramedic 1] Heart rate at 80.
-[nurse] And his BP?
-100 over 70.
One, two, three!
-[nurse] Family?
-[paramedic 1] Police haven't ID'd him.
[doctor 1] What happened?
[paramedic 1] An abandoned building
set fire in Guhoe. He was inside.
There are no big hospitals there,
so we brought him here.
-I need morphine.
-[nurse] On it.
[doctor 2] Wait! Don't give him morphine.
He might go into shock.
He's in a lot of pain.
[tense music continues]
Listen, sir. This part
is going to be painful.
But you have to push through it.
Don't faint.
If you're in pain, don't hold it in.
Scream as loud as you need to.
Do you understand?
-Cut the clothes off first.
-[nurse] Okay.
[doctor 2] Can you hold him down?
Hold here.
Here's some saline.
[nurse] The sleeve is off.
[tense music continues]
-[liquid splashes]
-[patient groans]
[patient grunts]
[patient screams]
[doctor] We did our very best, sir,
but the reconstruction
of your skin wasn't perfect.
Unfortunately, we struggled more than
we thought with the wounds on the face.
You inhaled a lot of smoke,
which severely damaged your airways.
It won't be easy to vocalize
like you did before.
Hang on a second.
Hmm. His name isn't listed.
This was an emergency. He was rushed here.
Oh…
Park Jae-yeong is my name.
[doctor] Have you contacted your family?
[Jae-yeong] I… have no family.
[doctor] Oh, okay. There's no family
to contact. Thank you, everyone.
-Please take good care of Mr. Park.
-[nurse] Yes, sir.
[monitors beeping steadily]
[patient moans]
What are you doing?
Let's go.
PARK JAE-YEONG
[Jae-yeong breathes heavily]
[Jae-yeong] You saved my life.
Thank you.
[soft rock music playing]
KARMA
15 DAYS BEFORE THE FIRE
[music stops]
[bottles clink]
[exhales]
THIS IS YOUR LANDLORD
YOU HAVEN'T PAID THREE MONTHS' REN
[man scoffs] Rent, my ass.
[paper crumples]
[keypad beeps]
[door slams]
Mm.
[exhales]
[man sighs]
[sighs] Ugh, something's gotta give.
ASSHOLE:
CONGRATS!!! TODAY'S THE DAY
[man grunts]
[man grunts]
[cell phone buzzing]
ASSHOLE
[grunts]
[man on TV] This is
the Bentley Flying Spur. [chuckles]
[opens can]
[man on TV] Check out the exterior.
This is the definition
of luxury, high-end.
Let's give it a peek inside.
You guys can totally
get a car like this too.
I've made 500 million won.
See? I wasn't lying.
I knew that I could turn a profit,
so I used leverage.
No joke, the price of this
could shoot up 30, 40 times.
-[cell phone buzzes]
-[sighs] Jeez.
ASSHOLE
The asshole. It's so inconsiderate.
Why does he always call so early?
[man on TV] …to make money.
[keypad beeps]
[lock clicks]
[man on TV] …a small amount, don't worry.
Just get in now.
God, it's so easy to turn a profit.
Don't be intimidated.
Just trust me,
and invest some money into this now
and watch what happens.
[line ringing]
[man on TV] If you want to see
returns of 40 or 50%
now is the time to get in.
You want to drive
a car like this someday, right?
[line continues ringing]
Sit down.
[line continues ringing]
Why are you screening my calls?
[line continues ringing]
I wasn't.
Uh…
-I think it just-- [groans]
-[glass smashes]
-[groans]
-[man 2] You little shit.
[man] Ow. Sir.
-Sir.
-"Asshole"?
[man] No. L… L… Let me explain.
I mean, "Asshole"
is a little offensive, isn't it?
Please let me explain. Please? Hey, I--
You have no respect.
Just let me explain, sir, please.
-[man gasps]
-[thuds]
[man whimpering]
[liquid gurgles]
[whimpering continues]
[whimpering continues]
[man breathes sharply]
[man whimpers]
[man yelps]
[panting]
[screams]
[sobbing]
[man 2] So, how do you feel now?
You see, this is
why you should've believed what I said.
-You brushed it off, so I had no choice.
-[muffled] I'll pay you.
I had to bring you here
to show you your future.
Sir, please, I'll pay you back.
Trust me. I'll pay you back.
I know you will. Don't keep repeating it.
After seeing this,
you'd be a fool not to pay.
I'll pay you back as soon as I can.
I promise, I promise.
[man shrieking]
-[metal clangs]
-[man whimpers]
[man sobbing]
[loan shark] All right.
Here, I'm giving you a month.
That should be enough time.
If I don't hear from you
when the 30 days are up,
if you don't pay by then,
many lives will be saved
using your organs.
Have I made myself clear?
[man whimpers]
[loan shark] All right then.
Well, hopefully,
this will be the last time
we see each other. Right?
[whimpers] Forgive me. I'm really sorry.
[man sobbing]
[uneasy music playing]
[tires screech]
[man] P… P… Please. Hey!
[man groans]
[man groans]
[gasps]
[groans]
[groans]
[groans]
[breathes heavily]
[man] Goddamn it.
[man exhales]
[groans]
[crying]
[distant siren wailing]
[man sobbing]
THE MAN WITH LOAN SHARK DEBTS
[gasps]
[breathing heavily]
MONEY DUE
D-29
[sighs]
[cell phone clatters]
[groans softly]
That was real?
Put it over here.
[bell rings]
Hey. Hey, hey. It fell more today.
-Whoa, where are you going?
-Whatever. What are you getting at?
Uh, well, I trusted you
when you said it would start going up.
Well fuck, man. Is it my fault
a war broke out in our region?
[man 3] No, that is not what I'm saying.
You told me you'd pay what you owe me
when the coin went up--
Hey, you know it has to fall
before it starts going up again.
Why do you keep making this awkward?
[man 3] Hey!
If it goes up I might not pay you back
if you keep doing this.
No, wait, no. Hey. Hey, hey, hey.
All right. Calm down, man.
What's with you?
Damn it.
I can't have you pestering me, all right?
It's stressing me out.
I hear you.
I'm so sorry about it, I really am.
[sighs]
Have you eaten?
[man 3] Not yet. I should eat something.
Um, I… I…
[sighs]
I hope someone calls me
when you're finally dead.
FATHER
-[sighs]
-[boss] How dare you try and threaten me?
Seriously? Do you think this place exists
just so you can have a job?
[man 4] Why are you firing me?
I told you already.
Things aren't going well at the company.
[man 4] But the others here,
they haven't said anything about it.
Ah.
You're just beginning to learn the ropes.
You're new here. Right?
You expect me
to fire a seasoned worker instead?
Is it because I'm Korean-Chinese?
[laughs] Are you kidding me? Huh?
Hey, man, you have a victim mentality.
You're a weird guy.
Are you telling me the others would think
I'm a racist for firing the likes of you?
-Really?
-I have to send money to family in China.
I have a child who's sick.
That's your business.
It would happen anyway.
Our prison rehab program is ending.
I'm afraid we don't need you
anymore, Mr. Gil-ryong.
I'll throw in an additional couple hundred
thousand won as your severance pay.
So don't take it personally--
[boss groans]
-[the debtor] Whoa, what's he doing?
-[boss whimpers]
[boss groans]
[boss whimpers]
[boss] You know
I have no power here! Argh!
[boss whimpers]
[boss groans]
Whoa, holy smokes.
That man's scary.
Every contact I have in my phone
is broke. Why?
[Gil-ryong] I sent money two days ago,
and you're asking for more?
What do you expect me to do?
It's not like
I'm sitting around doing nothing.
Enough of that. How's the kid doing?
Listen. I'll try hard to get money.
As soon as possible.
So hang in there, all right?
Fucking chink.
[Gil-ryong] Hey. How you been?
KOREAN-CHINESE TATTOO
[Gil-ryong] Things are tight.
There were layoffs.
I know. I tried that.
THE KNIFE OF YANBIAN
THE KOREAN-CHINESE TRIAD
INFAMOUS FOR VIOLENT REVENGE TACTICS
AND TRADEMARK HAND TATTOO
-[Gil-ryong] Don't worry. I'll find a job.
-[the debtor] Hmm?
[Gil-ryong] It'll be okay.
[ominous music playing]
[music fades]
FATHER
[the debtor sighs]
Why didn't you answer my calls,
damn it? I need help. It's urgent.
I need to borrow cash from you.
Yeah, this is he.
Who's this?
You're calling from where?
PAJU TO GUHOE
[uneasy music playing]
[yawns]
[yawns]
[grunts]
GUHOE, THE CITY OF HAPPINESS
[the debtor] Oh, boy.
Oh, jeez.
[uneasy music continues]
[music fades]
I'm looking for Park Dong-sik.
Go left, and you'll see the ward.
Are you asleep?
Dad?
[sighs]
Do you even know what your son's
going through right now?
And you're sleeping.
Excuse me.
Can I speak with you? Just for a second?
Why?
[man 5] It won't take long, please.
Your father suddenly jumped
in front of my car.
I tried to swerve to miss him, but…
You saw him, so you know.
He's not really hurt at all.
The car barely hit him.
Range Rover Sport Autobiography.
Your engine is the petrol one,
the highest trim, fully-loaded, man.
You're a motorhead?
What about it?
I…
Look, I know. I'm not saying
I'm not responsible for this.
Trust me, I feel horrible
for what happened.
I don't know. Whether you feel bad or not,
it doesn't matter.
[sniffs] So, you plan
on using insurance? [sniffs]
[sighs] Actually,
that's why I wanted to talk to you.
I have a bit of a situation,
and I'd rather not.
I hoped to settle it just between us.
[coughs]
Is that right?
The only thing is, my father's fragile.
He's an old man now.
-You know?
-Right.
Oh, holy shit.
You said he was barely hit. Look at that!
He was, I promise.
All right, let's say you're telling the
truth. You still hit him with your car.
My father won't be magically healed, huh,
with some x-rays and physical therapy.
I know he won't. Uh, of course he won't.
Of course not. I wasn't saying he would.
Here. Take this.
It's five million.
Hmm.
[the debtor] It's three million.
It's more than I expected.
So, he's someone you know?
I'm a little older than he is.
We were close when we were younger.
He's up against it financially.
I decided it's better to settle now.
The stress isn't worth it
with the economy how it is.
If he's struggling,
why is he driving that imported car?
How come everyone you surround yourself
with struggles with finances?
He doesn't own it outright.
The bank owns the car.
That's how it works.
Can you please try to hang out with
people who have their lives together?
[exhales] What happened to your face?
Did you get into another fight?
Things got messed up is all.
You're still messing around like that
at your age? Huh?
Next time you get into trouble,
I'll kill you first, then kill myself.
God, seriously?
You made your point.
What happened? Did the IV
give you a boost of energy?
[Dong-sik groans]
Go get some clothes from my house.
And bring me my toiletries.
Hey, Dad?
I need to borrow this.
I really need money. Okay?
I need you to help me out here.
I'll pay you back, okay?
Oh dear, are you okay?
Oh, uh… how did you know I was here?
I was waiting for you at the cathedral
and you didn't show.
I got so worried, I called you.
When I did,
a nurse here answered your phone.
I see. It was just a minor accident.
I'm totally fine.
[scoffs]
Oh God. [laughs]
I see you're having the time
of your life, aren't you, Dad?
It's been a few months
since you paid my rent
and I wondered what you were doing.
It's all going to this lady instead.
What?
Nothing past dating.
Or things will become
complicated later on.
We'll talk more when I'm back.
I'm so sorry about that, really.
It's my fault. I taught my son wrong.
So? What happened?
No worries, we're all good now.
[exhales] I'm so grateful, really.
You understand me
because we're both young.
All right, then.
Have a good day. Take care.
Hold up. Stop.
Yeah?
[sniffs] Ew.
-What are you doing?
-You've been drinking.
Huh? What are you trying to say?
Come on. Don't play innocent, all right.
You were drunk driving.
You smell like alcohol, man.
We don't need to drag this out any longer.
Three million more.
And I won't say anything
about how you were drinking.
-[man 5 scoffs]
-There's an ATM right over there.
Oh God, really?
Should I report you instead?
[sighs]
I just need a second.
Hmm.
[uneasy music playing]
[keypad beeps]
Hey, what's your passcode? I'm here.
[Dong-sik] Your mother's birthday,
then mine.
Huh?
[Dong-sik sighs] Your mom's is on the 5th,
and mine's the 12th.
[keypad beeps]
Nice choice, Dad.
[uneasy music continues]
[Dong-sik] Oh, and on your way here,
stop by the cathedral and make a donation.
What the hell? Why? Are you made of money?
[Dong-sik sighs] Should I tell that guy
we're not settling
and call the police instead?
All right, fine, I'll do it.
[sighs] My old man's always such a…
He's still got his wits, doesn't he?
[dog barks in the distance]
[the debtor sighs]
[music fades]
Rolex!
Score! That's more like it.
[the debtor chuckles]
DONGHWA LIFE
CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE
[sniffs]
[ominous music playing]
IN CASE OF DEATH
BY MOTOR ACCIDENT OR DISEASE
500 MILLION WON TO IMMEDIATE FAMILY
[ominous music builds]
[music fades]
[exhales]
[the debtor] Man, if I don't find a way
out of this, I'll die in a month.
[uneasy music playing]
500 million will solve all my problems.
I mean, I can't just wait
until my old man dies.
If I do that, I'll die first.
Damn it. That idiot.
If he'd have just run him over,
I wouldn't even have to agonize over this.
This is so stressful. Fuck.
[student 1] Excuse me, sir.
I know we just met,
but I have a favor to ask.
Can you buy us cigarettes?
[laughs] Seriously? Oh, what a day.
[exhales]
You go to Guhoe High? Damn,
I guess that shitty school's the same.
-The delinquents were all there in my day.
-[all chuckle]
[student 2] Damn,
you're a Guhoe High alumni?
We should've asked with more respect.
Sir, could you please
buy cigarettes for us? [chuckles]
-Hang on. I'll give you some. Here. Hmm?
-[student 2] Thanks.
Little brat. Go and buy 'em yourself.
Shit, come on. It's cold. Don't get sick.
Go home, punks.
[student 2] You son of a…
[student 3 clears throat]
Listen man, we asked you politely.
It's rude of you to just leave us
hanging here, you old dumb prick.
-Old dumb prick?
-[student 3 chuckles]
Do you little punks
have a death wish or something?
I have enough on my mind already!
-[student 3] What the fuck?
-Fuckers! Come here.
-Hey!
-Get over here, you stupid little fuckers!
[student 1] Shit!
Crazy bastards. if you can't buy 'em,
steal 'em then.
-[student 2] Fuck off, you loser!
-Come here. You assholes.
Get back over here!
[exhales]
Ah, seriously?
[groans]
God, I hate
this fucking neighborhood. Fuck!
[sighs]
[dog barks]
[the debtor exhales]
HOW TO AVOID INHERITANCE TAX
ON DEATH BENEFITS
-[student 1] You stupid asshole!
-[the debtor groans]
-[laughs] I think you killed him. Fuck.
-[the debtor groans]
-Are you still breathing? Are you hurt?
-Hurry, search him.
-[laughs]
-[student 1] Okay.
Just chill, man.
Here. I got the cigarettes.
-Shit.
-Holy shit, man!
-[student 2] Whoa, score! Fuck.
-[laughs]
Hey, mister! You said
to steal it, right? So we did.
[students laugh]
Oh, whoa!
-Holy shit, bro.
-Hey. It's a Rolex.
-Fuck.
-Hey, hey!
[student 2] Hand it over. Let go, damn it!
-Not the Rolex.
-[student 1] It's our Rolex now asshole.
Fuck.
[groans]
[grunting]
[exhales]
-He doesn't know when to quit. [laughs]
-[student 3] Shit. What's that?
[student 1] Underwear? What a loser.
-[student 3] Let's get outta here.
-[student 1] Shit. Hey, wait up!
-[students laugh]
-[the debtor groans]
[groans]
[ominous music playing]
[panicked breathing]
[gasping]
[straining]
[saw whirs]
[whimpers]
[screaming]
[flesh squelches]
[screams]
[shrieks]
[panting]
[breathing slows]
[breathing slows]
[exhales]
[the debtor exhales]
[the debtor] Fuck.
[exhales]
MONEY DUE
D-28
[groans]
[Dong-sik] Officer, I don't understand
how this could happen.
He was left on the street unconscious
for hours. It makes no sense.
That alley where we found him
is rarely used.
It'll be hard for us to find a witness.
[Dong-sik] What about cameras, though?
There's gotta be some security cameras.
In the area around that alley,
there are no cameras.
What? There are cameras
everywhere these days.
[officer] Sir, we don't have
security cameras installed
in every alley and street in the country.
We have a limited budget and--
[Dong-sik] Unbelievable.
Where does all our tax money go, then?
[the debtor groans]
Why are you getting up?
Just lay down. Hey.
Where are you going?
Sorry, sir, but is there anything
you remember about the attacker?
No, nothing.
[the debtor groans]
[the debtor groans]
[groans]
[sighs]
Here, got the cigarettes. Holy shit, man!
[all laugh]
Hey, mister, you said
to steal it right? So we did.
[students laugh]
[officer] In the area around that alley,
there are no cameras.
Sir, we don't have
security cameras installed
in every alley and street in the country.
We have a limited budget and…
Hey, uh, about that, uh, that guy.
The one who got fired the other day.
-[man 3] Huh?
-The half Chinese guy.
[man 3] Who?
-You know him. The scary-looking guy.
-[man 3] Oh, yeah, Mr. Jang Gil-ryong.
[the debtor] Yeah, him.
Hey, uh, c-c-could you
just get me his address?
-[man 3] What's the rush? What's going on?
-Can you just get the man's address?
[man 3] Okay, relax. Why are you yelling?
[suspenseful music playing]
LEASE AGREEMEN
[cell phone rings]
Hey, did you find it?
[suspenseful music continues]
[distant indistinct chatter]
[indistinct chatter continues]
-[man 6] Cheers!
-[man 7] It looks great.
-[man 6] It looks delicious.
-Nothing but the best!
Wow.
[suspenseful music continues]
-[man 7] You eat like a pig.
-[man 6] How many today?
[man 7] I'll hustle six pedals
to that lady. Are you kidding me? Six.
That's right.
I should have upcharged her. [laughs]
[gasps]
[the debtor] Fuck. You scared me.
Do you have any guesses
on the type of meat they're eating?
They gather up car parts
from junkyards in Korea,
and sell them to people in Yanbian.
I guess they made good money today,
seeing as they're eating beef.
You'd better get out of here.
Unless you're here to sell your car,
you poachers aren't welcome here.
Hey. Jang Gil-ryong.
You don't know me?
You and I, we worked together.
You don't remember.
Tell me why you've come here.
I overheard you have money trouble.
You want to make big money?
If you do this job I have for you,
it's a big payday.
How much we talking?
Sixty million.
-That's something I'd be interested in.
-[the debtor] Really?
I hope this job is to your liking.
Pull off the Band-Aid.
What's this job entail?
[ominous music playing]
There's a man you need to kill.
Who's the man in question?
It's my father.
My old man, he goes to this cathedral
in Guhoe every Friday.
The alley next to the building,
my dad walks down it
to get to the cathedral.
You have to take care of him there.
So, I just kill him? That's it?
It can't look like a murder.
It has to look like an accident.
Otherwise, I'll be a prime suspect.
-[Gil-ryong] What's the plan?
-[ominous music continues]
You'll be waiting in the alley
until you see him there.
Then run him over.
If I hit him deliberately,
isn't that murder?
That alley doesn't have
surveillance cameras.
The police won't know
whether or not it was deliberate.
If there's an accident, they'll assume
it's what it looks like. A hit-and-run.
Insurance pays 200 million. 30% is yours.
For this job, you'll get 60 million won.
You'll get paid when it's done, pack up
for China, and you can go back home.
And that's all she wrote.
[ominous music continues]
How do I know I can trust you?
Right. I thought you'd say that.
I recorded this entire conversation.
Now we're in the same boat.
[Gil-ryong exhales]
[Gil-ryong] You're hiring me
to kill your own father?
That bothers you?
[Gil-ryong] Not at all.
I like it, actually.
It's how I know your plan will work.
[music fades]
[doctor] Please try not to squint.
That's it.
You'll get a week's worth of medicine.
So come back again in a week.
And how bad will it scar?
[doctor] It's not that big,
so it'll be all right.
[nurse] I can help you here, sir.
Including the wound care,
your total comes to 9,000 won.
Oh, I need to give you your prescription.
One second, please.
[keyboard clacks]
[printer whirs]
[paper rips]
And here you are.
[paper rustles]
HAVE YOU GONE NUTS?
What the fuck, man?
Do I seem like a good person?
We're in the same boat,
just like you said.
Don't get upset with me, all right?
How'd you know I was here?
Weren't you paying attention?
I have friends from my hometown here.
I clearly said you and I shouldn't
meet up again until the job was done.
Did you not understand?
I thought it'd be better
if we talked in person.
What the hell is there to talk about?
[Gil-ryong] I did some digging
and it turns out
your insurance payout isn't 200 million.
It's 500 million, so 30% is 150.
That's the cut for my part.
Isn't that right?
[uneasy music playing]
[sighs]
Well, the payment I get
doesn't concern you.
You agreed to take the 60 already.
Don't be like this. We're partners.
Without trust, it won't get done.
You need to tell me
if you want it done or not.
We can call this whole thing off.
[uneasy music continues]
Do the job tomorrow.
Understood?
And don't make a mess out of it.
I'll find you when it's done.
With what I owe you.
150 million.
Your cut of the 500.
Let's hope this time
you're telling the truth.
If I find out you lied to me again,
bad things will happen.
The second you take care of my father,
you're not the only killer here.
I really like that temper of yours.
Wait for good news, all right?
You fucking chink. Yeah, right.
A hundred fifty?
I must look like an idiot to this guy.
Yeah, right, you'll get that.
Fucking chink.
[uneasy music continues]
I wanted to ask you something.
I almost forgot.
What are you doing tomorrow?
Me?
The whole fucking day I'm busy.
[music stops]
[the debtor] Yeah, I'm here.
I need a room for later.
For two people.
We'll get there around 8:00 p.m.
Well, 8:30 p.m. by the latest.
All right.
[man 3] Hey!
-Over here.
-[man 3 laughs]
-[woman] Welcome.
-Yes, hello. [chuckles]
What a surprise. Hey, what's gotten into
you, offering to get a round of drinks?
What the fuck?
Talking like I've never bought a drink?
Well, it's just surprising, that's all.
[laughs] Well, I am in your debt
for many things.
[man 3] Hey.
-Let's have a barbecue. It's been a while.
-Awesome idea. Let's eat.
I ordered pork belly,
but order beef too, okay? Enjoy.
-Nice.
-Eat as much as you want.
[man 3] Oh, wow. All right,
that sounds good. Where to begin?
Ah. Mm! Mm!
Bravo. Bravo.
Oh, it's gonna burn. Hurry up and eat.
[suspenseful music playing]
What's their temperature?
Did they take medicine?
[sighs] They both have a fever?
-Yeah, all right.
-Let's go.
Let's get another round.
Hey, I'm really sorry,
but I have to go home now.
Come on, it's boys night out.
The wife's at home with the kids
and they're both sick.
What? No, I can't. Hey, what's with you?
I booked a room at the karaoke bar
with girls! Don't back out now!
I want to sing, but my wife, she said
I have to go, and she's the boss.
-I'm sorry, all right?
-I need you to go!
Chang-seop, don't go!
-[Chang-seop] Sorry again.
-Chang! Shit.
Ah, that idiot. Damn, you're useless.
[suspenseful music continues]
[exhales]
Now it's complicated.
[woman] You're leaving already, hon?
-[the debtor] Sorry.
-[woman] Oh no, that makes me sad.
I have to go. I have to get going, yeah.
-You should stay with us.
-Oh, right, you'll…
-You'll remember me?
-Silly. Of course, we'll remember you.
-You have to remember me.
-You took care of us.
-Big tipper from tonight.
-Mm-hmm.
-Promise you'll come back.
-I promise.
-See you later.
-Huh? Ha. Okay.
-Be safe out there!
-Goodbye!
[sarcastically] Oh great.
[rain patters]
[the debtor whines]
[cashier 1] Number 58!
-Thanks.
-[the debtor] Thank you.
-[cashier 1] Hmm. Enjoy your meal.
-Thanks.
[coughs]
[cashier 1] Number 60.
Your bulgogi burger combo is ready.
[cashier 2] One shrimp combo
and one cheese stick, please!
[coughs]
-[customer] Hello? Can I order?
-[the debtor sighs]
[cashier 3] Here's the shrimp combo
with the cheese stick!
Number 62, your takeout order is ready.
All right, let's drive this baby now.
I'm gonna go fast and furious
on the road today.
[cat meows]
[YouTuber] Ooh!
[engine revs]
-[suspenseful music playing]
-[engine revs]
[engine roars]
[tires screech]
[dramatic music playing]
[dramatic music builds]
[engine revs]
[body thuds]
[engine stops]
[the debtor] Damn.
[uneasy music playing]
[music stops]
[the debtor exhales]
[groans softly]
[coughs]
He never used the toilet once.
[man on video] All things considered,
I personally don't think
that these finishes are good enough
for a watch that costs 15 million won.
Even considering the current…
[cell phone rings]
…I think that just…
[cell phone rings]
…is a better price.
[cell phone rings]
Park Jae-yeong.
Understood. Okay.
I said I heard you!
I have a month
to make a payment on that credit card!
-[cell phone clatters]
-[the debtor] God.
[YouTuber] However, according to IWC,
the value of this iconic watch…
[bell rings]
-[Chang-seop] Oh yeah!
-[employee] Guys, it's lunchtime!
-It's time for lunch, guys! Come on.
-We'll finish after we eat. Lunchtime.
[man] I know. The jobs
have really dried up lately.
HIT-AND-RUN ACCIDENT IN GUHOE
NO SEARCH RESULTS
God, that fucking chink.
So stupid he can't use a cell phone?
[slurps]
[cell phone buzzes]
[cell phone buzzes]
[cell phone buzzes]
This is Jae-yeong.
Hello, I'm Chief Park In-seok,
calling from Giyeon Police Station.
There's something I need to tell you
concerning Mr. Park Dong-sik.
You're his son, right?
Uh, yes.
[Chief Park] Uh, I'm sorry
to be the bearer of bad news,
but your father has passed away.
First, we need you to come here to confirm
his identity and collect the body.
[the debtor] Wait, are…
are you sure it's my father?
[Chief Park] We'll fill you in
on the details when you're here.
[the debtor] Okay, I'm coming now.
[somber music playing]
[the debtor crying]
[the debtor] Oh, fuck.
[sobbing]
It's my dad.
[inhales] Oh, father.
[cries]
[coughs]
[exhales]
[uneasy music playing]
[sighs]
[exhales]
[uneasy music continues]
[exhales]
[uneasy music continues]
[music stops]
[the debtor sobbing] Oh, Father!
[sobbing continues]
Dad, I'm so sorry.
Dad, I'm sorry.
[sniffs]
[sniffs]
[Chief Park] Oh, man.
[Chief Park sighs]
So, what happened to him?
Well, um,
I think he got hit by a car last night.
[sobs]
Who's the driver?
Where is that bastard?
Well, sir, we just started investigating.
And, um, so far, there are no suspects.
You haven't found a suspect?
The driver wasn't brought in?
-Not yet.
-Aren't you a cop?
What's your plan to find them?
A simple hit-and-run driver.
What about surveillance?
There are cameras everywhere now.
You're right. That's true.
That is true, but in this case… [sighs]
[clears throat] Listen.
Honestly, I don't believe
it was a hit-and-run.
The accident looks like
it was done on purpose.
On purpose?
[Chief Park] That's right.
Someone witnessed the accident.
When the car hit your father,
the driver didn't stop there.
He drove in reverse and…
It was as if…
if he didn't die, he wanted to make sure.
[suspenseful music playing]
[breathes heavily]
A witness? A witness was there?
The witness, they said they saw it?
[Chief Park] Yes.
[suspenseful music continues]
Oh, one moment.
[woman] When I was calling it in,
after seeing the accident,
a man came out of the car
and started following me.
It was so dark,
so I couldn't really see his face.
[woman breathes heavily]
Thanks, officer. This is our witness?
[officer] Yes. She and the victim
went to the same Catholic church.
[engine revs]
[gasps]
[suspenseful music continues]
[shuddering]
[woman] Just now…
I just saw
a man get out of the car…
Oh no. No. What do I do?
[breathes shakily]
[suspenseful music continues]
[gasps]
-[box thuds]
-[whimpers, cries]
[suspenseful music continues]
[officer] Ma'am,
we'll take your statement later.
Now, let's go to the morgue, so you can
confirm the wounds and tell us more.
-Okay.
-[officer] This way, please.
[woman exhales]
[woman whimpers]
[woman screams]
[woman sobs]
[Chief Park sighs]
Officer, excuse me.
Still though, um,
it was a… a car accident, right?
You're sure of that much?
I mean, the driver hit him.
Most likely just a hit-and-run.
You see, my dad, he was a good man.
He never wronged anyone
or did anything that might
cause anyone to try and hurt him
like that, you know?
[clears throat]
It's not just because of the witness.
There's an important reason why
a hit-and-run likely isn't what happened.
If he were accidentally run over,
he wouldn't have been buried.
What?
He was buried in secret by someone.
They found the body in the mountains.
[dramatic music playing]
[the debtor sobs]
Careful. Are you all right?
Sir, please calm down.
Okay, sir, stay here.
I'll get you some water. Relax. Breathe.
[sobs]
[cries]
[uneasy music playing]
[exhales]
What an asshole.
That stupid bastard.
That idiot. What has he done?
[dramatic music playing]
[music fades]