100 Days of Deception (2026) s01e03 Episode Script
Episode 3
[theme music playing]
(100 DAYS OF DECEPTION)
JONGNO PAWNSHOP
EPISODE 3
What, a pickpocket?
I have no idea what you're talking about.
That's right. She's my customer.
Here.
She came to pawn this.
Then what is this?
My father gave me a wallet
for my graduation gift.
It looks just like that wallet.
Let me see.
There's some writing on the wallet.
"Sato Hideo."
That name sounds familiar.
What do you think?
[gasps]
Did you say you were looking
for Jongno Pawnshop?
That's too bad.
This isn't the Jongno Pawnshop.
Stop lying. I'm not falling for it again.
I'm telling you, it's not.
Go check the sign outside.
I did see the sign outside.
You're trying to get me out
so you can run away.
You think I don't know that?
I'm not lying. This is…
THE FIRST JONGNO PAWNSHOP
"The First."
This is "The First Jongno Pawnshop."
Though it opened only three years ago.
That's right.
It's the Jongno Pawnshop
with "The First" in its name.
Do you know how many pawn shops
there are around Jongno?
There must be dozens.
There are probably more than ten
just down the alley--
Mmm-hmm. I don't care
if this is the first one or not.
Enough with the lies.
I'll give you one last chance.
Give it to me while I'm being nice.
[scoffs]
Honestly, I don't know
what you want from me.
I said this is your last chance.
[in Japanese] Hands in the air!
Don't move! Hands up!
Move! Bring everyone down.
[indistinct chatter]
[in Korean] Damn it.
I can't believe
you called the police over this.
Being the inspector general's son
must be nice.
Why are your hands up?
I didn't call them.
[in Japanese] You there.
Quiet!
I'm Sato Hideo, an interpreter trainee
at the Government-General of Joseon.
Freeze.
I was going to show you
my Government-General ID.
An interpreter trainee
for the Government-General?
Yes, my name is Sato Hideo.
I didn't want to mention this,
but Sato Shinichi,
the inspector general, is my father.
[police 1] That's right.
I saw him at Keijo Station.
Forgive me, I didn't realize who you were!
Come on. Put the guns down!
-Yes, sir. Sorry!
-I'm sorry!
It's fine.
[in Korean] You sure know
how to use your father's influence.
It really is nice
being the inspector general's son.
[in Japanese] Anyway, what's going on?
We're looking for the Gugukdan members
who targeted your father yesterday.
[Hideo] I was there myself.
By the Gugukdan,
do you mean the organization
based in Shanghai?
Was that man with the Gugukdan?
[police 2] Yes.
We got a tip-off that
a Gugukdan member recently
came to Keijo and headed for Jongno,
so we're after him.
Are you the innkeeper?
If you're hiding someone
from the Gugukdan, tell me now!
[in Korean] Wait, wait, wait. Cho…
Wait, don't shoot.
Wait a moment. What's he saying?
Uh…
[stammers in Japanese] I can interpret.
[in Korean] So…
He's asking if you're hiding
a Gugukdan independence fighter here.
An independence fighter?
That's ridiculous.
[in Japanese] Absolutely not.
[in Korean] This inn…
[Ga-kyung in Japanese] This place…
[in Korean] …has no ties
to the independence movement.
[in Japanese] …isn't tied to the movement.
[shop owner in Korean] This place is the…
Right, it's the Jongno watermill.
It's the watermill.
[in Japanese] What do you mean? "Murure"?
"Murure"?
[in Korean] Yes, a watermill.
Do they know what that means?
-Translate that for me. I'll explain.
-What?
A watermill is where the wheel
starts turning, and the pounding begins--
Hold on!
I'll explain it myself.
Well…
[in Japanese] This inn is a place
mostly used by young men and women
during the day.
What do they do in broad daylight?
Are independence fighters hiding here?
No, that's not it!
[shop owner in Korean] What?
Don't they have watermills in Japan?
[in Japanese] This is where…
people come in pairs to play sports.
What?
-[scoffs]
-[police 2] Sports in pairs?
Yes, sports.
[chatter in background]
[thuds in background]
[indistinct chatter]
I get it.
-Still, check their IDs. Search the place.
-Yes, sir!
-[in Korean] They'll check IDs.
-What?
Okay.
[sighs]
[in Japanese] If I may ask, Mr. Sato,
what were you doing here?
Who is she?
[whimpers]
Ah…
She's--
[in Korean] If I get arrested,
you'll never find that pawn ticket.
How did you know it was a pawn ticket?
I never told you what it was.
[in Japanese] This woman--
[in Korean] Sin Tae-jin! Who… is that?
The owner of that pawn ticket.
[sighs]
Does the inspector general know him?
I want to know all of a sudden.
[in Japanese] This lady…
is here with me.
With you?
That's right.
We're a pair.
She's my partner in sports.
[police 2 laughing]
Oh, your partner in sports.
[police 2 exclaims]
I'm sorry, I was being slow. My apologies.
-[laughs] Put the gun down.
-Yes, sir.
[in Korean] What did you just tell them?
Let go, will you?
You'd better cooperate with me for now.
[in Japanese] Thank you.
Please keep this brief.
I'm in a bit of a rush.
Yes, sir, I understand.
I'd appreciate it if you kept this
just between us.
Certainly.
We'll wrap up the search quickly.
The first half, the second half,
and even overtime.
I hope you enjoy the whole game! [laughs]
Hurry up!
[in Korean] See?
Once the search is over,
let's settle our business.
All right?
[in Japanese] We caught someone
suspicious.
He's outside. Come have a look.
Mr. Sato.
Since you were at the scene last night,
you must have seen the suspect.
Please see if you can identify him.
Sure.
[in Korean] I'll be right back.
Don't even think about running off.
You're smart enough to know
this situation, right?
-Yes.
-Good to know.
If you'll excuse me.
Mmm.
[stammers]
[gasps]
[sighs] This is driving me crazy, darn it.
[exclaims]
Excuse me.
Excuse me?
-Yes?
-What's going on here?
Ah.
Well, last night…
[sighs]
The thing is…
-[rifle clicks]
-[grunts]
[in Japanese] It's not him.
He doesn't even fit the age profile.
-Take him to the Jongno Station.
-[police 1] Yes, sir!
I told you, it wasn't him.
Take him!
[groans]
It's suspicious that he ran.
Why would he run if he was innocent?
[in Korean] The Japanese police
were chasing me with guns.
What Korean wouldn't be scared?
[in Japanese] Shut up!
Wait!
[gunshots in distance]
[women screaming]
-Go!
-[police 2] Yes, sir!
You can go on.
I'll hold him here.
Then I'll leave him in your hands.
[in Korean] Go on, now.
Are you Korean?
I'm…
Just go.
Thank you.
Thank you.
THE FIRST JONGNO PAWNSHOP
Seriously?
It really says "The First."
Let's go.
Hold on.
What's going on?
Where's the person who wore this?
Well…
Apparently, some man reported
that his wife was cheating
on him in this inn.
So the police came
to catch them red-handed.
It's absolute chaos.
That man is waiting outside.
So…
did you see what he looked like?
He had these red eyes.
Right, he was asking if anyone had seen
a woman with a red-jeweled ring.
Is she here?
Oh my.
[gasps] Would you like me to help you?
She said if we traded clothes,
my husband would follow her instead.
What?
[dramatic music playing]
[laughs in disbelief]
[exclaims softly]
Let's not see each other again.
Wait. It fits perfectly.
Should I keep this instead of selling it?
[pants heavily]
100 DAYS OF DECEPTION
Uh… Do you mean that customer
from earlier?
[sighs]
How would I know
where all my customers live?
I'm very sorry.
Yes, I understand.
All right. Go on already.
You said you didn't know anything
about Jongno Pawnshop.
Do you happen to know
a person named Sin Tae-jin?
Sin Tae-jin?
Sin Tae-jin…
Sin Tae-jin…
I've never heard that name before.
Who is Sin Tae-jin?
Never mind. You have a good day.
All right. You should really get going.
APPRAISAL
[breathing heavily]
That shaved years off my life.
JONGNO PAWNSHOP MAIN BRANCH
JONGNO PAWNSHOP BRANCH 2
JUNGRO PAWNSHOP
ORIGINAL JONGNO PAWNSHOP
NEW JONGNO PAWNSHOP
JONGRU PAWNSHOP
JEONGRO PAWNSHOP
REAL JONGNO PAWNSHOP
[exclaims in disbelief]
So it wasn't a lie.
JONGNO PAWNSHOP
[somber music playing]
Mother.
[door opens]
[in Japanese] Who are you?
I'm Sato Hideo, Mr. Suzuki's colleague
at the Government-General.
Oh, I see.
Uh…
He has no family.
If anything happens, please contact me.
Please take good care of him.
I will.
[in Japanese] It's a great honor
to serve you again
as chief of police
of the Government-General of Joseon, sir.
You left for Japan in 1920, didn't you?
I did.
How have you been?
Very well, thanks to you.
Compared to how I was starving
before I came to Joseon back in 1912,
Keijo feels like paradise.
Back in 1912…
You've been in Joseon for 20 years now.
[Fukuda] Yes.
Do you remember what you told me
when we first met that year?
"'Even a stone warms after three years.'
So give Joseon ten years."
"As the old saying goes,
even a cold stone warms up
if you sit on it for three years."
"Even if life is hard
in an unfamiliar land like Joseon,
it's still better
than being treated like dirt and starving
in Japan. Just hold out for ten years."
You told me to keep that in mind.
I've kept those words close to my heart
and made it this far.
I see.
For people like you and me,
Joseon is still
a land of opportunity,
now and for years to come.
-Fukuda.
-Yes.
After 20 years in Joseon,
is chief of police all you want?
Pardon?
[shouts] You have my absolute loyalty!
Prove your loyalty
by wiping out the Gugukdan.
[shouts] Yes, sir!
[ominous music playing]
[sighs deeply]
[in Korean] I hardly had any customers,
so I didn't run around much.
But why do my rubber shoes
keep wearing out?
Did you barely have any customers today?
[groans] No.
There are so many taxis these days,
I can barely get one passenger a day.
They call it the age of speed or whatever.
I managed to get one passenger today,
and he was a traitor.
A Korean scum
working at the Government-General.
A Korean at the Government-General?
Not a Korean, but a Korean scum.
How could a Korean possibly work
at the Government-General?
Good grief.
My back hurts.
Hey, No-ma.
Why don't you try delivering food
instead of pulling a rickshaw?
-A delivery boy?
-Yeah.
On a bicycle?
These days, more and more people
are having things
like seolleongtang
and naengmyeon delivered.
Do you think I can get whatever I want?
Bicycles don't come cheap, you know.
What else can you do?
You said there are no customers.
[No-ma snoring]
Are you asleep?
-[scoffs]
-[snoring continues]
He hasn't made a penny,
yet he's fast asleep.
[grunts]
I almost went to prison
before I made it to America.
[sighs]
What could he have left at the pawnshop?
Hold on.
Sin Tae-jin is a Korean name.
[exclaims]
Unbelievable.
As if taking our country wasn't enough?
They even stole our pawn tickets!
[sighs]
Seriously…
BOUNTY 300 WON
BOUNTY 500 WON
HANSEONG MEDICINE CLINIC
SUSPECT'S DESCRIPTION
NAME: HAN CHEOL-YONG
[woman] Please take this.
You should be able to lie low for a while.
Oh dear.
I'm grateful,
but I hate to impose on you like this.
You know who I am.
I'm the only daughter
of Joil Textile Factory's president,
Joseon's biggest traitor and a marquess.
[clears throat]
[laughter]
I'm ashamed that I can't punish
my father myself.
So I want to make amends this way.
Thank you.
Lee Young-bok, my father's secretary,
managed to siphon off company funds.
In an emergency,
it's quicker than selling my gold jewelry.
[all laughing]
How is Suzuki doing?
The worst has passed,
but he's not out of the woods yet.
Sato Hideo came to visit Suzuki
a few days ago.
He told me to take good care of Suzuki
since he has no family to turn to.
As if he cares about his colleague.
He's Sato Shinichi's son.
He'd shoot us without a second thought.
He's right. He did a fine job
protecting his father that day too.
Then who shot Sato that day?
Why did the Government-General
start coming after us over that?
If we'd killed Sato, I'd understand.
But this feels a little unfair.
Without Suzuki, no one can tell us
what's going on at the Government-General,
let alone Sato's schedule and movements.
PERSONNEL NOTICE
GOVERNMENT-GENERAL INTERPRETER
The interpreter trainee spot
at the Government-General is open.
Sato Hideo, the interpreter trainee,
was moved into Suzuki's position,
leaving the interpreter trainee's post
vacant.
Are you saying
you want to put another spy
in that interpreter trainee post?
Yes.
We need one of our people
in the Government-General.
[doctor] We all know that.
But how do we get someone in there?
An interpreter trainee
has to speak English.
It's hard to find fluent English speakers.
Is there anyone like that?
There is.
Who is that?
The girl who posed as a live-in maid
at our house.
[Cheol-yong] What? A live-in maid?
She's sharp and a good liar.
She's quick on her feet.
She had the nerve to come
while we were hosting Sato
and pressure us.
And she's quick with her hands,
and her English is surprisingly good.
Right.
I've verified her English skills.
But I'm against sending her in as a spy.
A spy holds not only our lives
but the fate of the Shanghai headquarters
in their hands.
We can't put someone
who doesn't care about independence
in that position.
I'm worried that we just let her go.
Right.
From what I've heard,
she seems to care about nothing but money.
If we send her as a spy, she could be
turned against us with money.
She doesn't care about independence,
so money will sway her either way.
Exactly.
She'll work for whoever offers her money.
But there's something
she wants more than money.
She wants…
to go to America.
What? America?
For her, money is just a means
to get to America.
So if going to America
is part of the deal,
she won't turn down our offer
or betray us.
Why does she want to go to America?
[So-ran] Aren't you Korean?
Look, I was born into a country
already under Japanese rule.
Is that my fault?
You can't blame me, can you?
Am I supposed to fight for independence
just because I'm Korean?
[Ga-kyung scoffs]
What has Joseon ever done for me?
I don't know her story.
But her drive to leave Joseon
was as strong as
our longing for independence.
I felt that, deep down,
what drove her was hatred.
And hatred
can be just as powerful as love.
Even so,
you don't even know her name
or where she lives.
I may not know where she lives,
but I know where to find her.
I don't see her anywhere.
[man] Oh my!
-Are you okay?
-Sorry.
I'm sorry.
Good grief.
Thank you.
[chuckles]
[comical music playing]
My pocket watch.
Goodness, my wallet's gone too.
FIRST-CLASS COMPARTMEN
[groans]
[Ga-kyung yawns]
"Dear Ms. Hong Gil-sun,
I hope you're well."
"I'm Lee Yang-buk, Joil Textile Factory
president's secretary."
Joil Textile Factory?
Oh, that Joil Textile Factory.
"We extend our sincere thanks to you
for applying to serve as our young lady's
study companion
during her studies in America."
America?
"There will be an interview
at our president's house
at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 9th."
"If selected, we'll cover all tuition
and living expenses
for two years of study in America."
What?
Hang on.
"A study companion
during her studies in America."
[gasping]
Oh my goodness.
What's the date today?
April 8th.
The interview is tomorrow.
[exclaiming]
I can't believe this.
Hey, No-ma!
No-ma!
-One moment.
-What's going on?
Kkot-nim, we'll be right back.
Be right back.
Where are you going?
It won't take long.
[No-ma] Hard to tell,
but have you seen anyone like this?
-[man 1] Nope.
-[No-ma] Bad drawing, isn't it?
[man 2] Someone must've drawn it
blindfolded.
[men laughing]
Have you had a female customer like this?
-She wears glasses.
-No idea.
How could anyone tell from that?
-Look carefully.
-Go away.
Wait…
Mister.
Look, have you ever had a female customer
who looks like this?
She's from Busan and has an accent.
Oh!
Glasses.
Yes, exactly. Glasses.
Glasses, right?
Do I know you?
Are you Ms. Hong Gil-sun?
Yes, but who are you?
I was sent on an errand
for the president of Joil Textile Factory.
The Joil Textile Factory president?
What brings you here?
He sent me to inform you
that today's interview has been canceled.
What? Canceled?
Why?
He's decided to go with another candidate.
He said he was deeply sorry
for the inconvenience
and asked me to give you this.
What is it?
You came all the way
from Busan for nothing.
He told me to give you this
to cover your train fare
as a token of his apology.
[So-ran] Twenty won.
That's a department store clerk's
monthly salary.
I'm so sorry.
[So-ran] It's no small amount.
To get what you want,
sometimes you have to give
something first.
She understands that.
[gasps]
Oh my.
[Ga-kyung giggles]
Please wait here for a moment, Ms. Hong.
Sure.
Thanks. [giggles]
[gasps]
Young lady?
[Ga-kyung exclaims]
She looks so gorgeous.
She looks like actress Kim Yeon-sil,
doesn't she?
No, she's prettier than Kim Yeon-sil.
Right?
Then I'll go bring her.
Okay.
What's his problem? She's pretty.
[sighs]
Ah! Hmm.
[mischievous music playing]
[exclaims]
[gasps, shudders]
[exhales]
I should make a good impression,
so I'll just look.
Don't be penny-wise and pound-foolish.
[blows air]
Hello, I'm Hong Gil-sun…
So you're saying
you set the whole thing up,
and I played right into your hands?
If that's how you want to put it,
then yes.
[scoffs]
You said your business fell through
because of me last time.
We're even now, right?
I hope we never see each other again.
Ah, what about my 20 won?
Did I just lose that?
[paper rustling]
I'll send you to America.
What?
You said you wanted to go to America.
In return, work with us.
Work at the Government-General.
The Government-General?
You can't be serious.
Are you saying
you want me to be a spy?
Yes.
Infiltrate the Government-General
as a spy and work for us.
The Japanese keep infiltrating
our government and independence groups.
The Japanese aren't the only ones
who can plant spies.
Look, I'm not an idiot.
I ended up falling
for the promise of America today,
but I'm usually the one who tricks others,
not the other way around.
You enjoyed messing with me today,
so why keep pushing?
Even for 1,000 won, I'm not doing it.
I don't want to get involved
in the independence movement.
I don't want to die
before I make it to America.
I believe I told you the other day.
You can't go to America now.
You keep telling me I can't go to America.
Is it fun
to mess with someone's desperate hopes?
I'm talking about the current situation
in America.
For years now, America has banned
immigration from Asia
based on the Immigration Act.
Don't be ridiculous.
I've never heard of such a thing.
Just because you don't know
doesn't mean it doesn't exist.
But we'll send you to America
as long as you accept our offer.
Excuse me.
That doesn't make any sense.
You just said American law
won't allow me to go to America.
Then how exactly
are you going to get me there?
Did you forget?
My husband is American,
and he's a journalist.
It means he's not an ordinary Korean.
Whatever. I'm out of here.
Ah!
Don't ever think about trying to hurt me.
If I'm not home by tonight,
they'll take the bullets and the suitcase
to Jongno Police Station and report them.
Do you think the police will believe you?
You're with the Gugukdan, aren't you?
You'd better let me go quietly--
[So-ran] Lee Ga-kyung.
Who is that?
Lee Ga-kyung?
As an orphan, you worked as a live-in maid
for an American missionary.
You've been living in the shantytown
in Gyodang-ri these past few years.
You live with a young rickshaw puller
and a little girl who can't walk.
They're not your husband and daughter.
Lee No-ma and Bang Kkot-nim?
I don't know what you're talking about.
You told those two to report it,
didn't you?
But who do you think
those two are with now?
I really have no idea
what you're talking about.
Fine.
Let me ask you something.
You're smart, resourceful,
and even fluent in English.
Why do you live like this?
That's none of your business.
Then why do you live like this?
Why do you fight for independence?
You could die doing that.
I might as well have died a long time ago.
So I'm not afraid of death.
Someday, I hope you'll make it
to America, Ga-kyung.
Go there
and be happy.
I told you, I'm not Lee Ga-kyung.
But you know what?
If you plan to die fighting
for independence, don't have children.
Whatever the reason,
there's nothing worse
than leaving a child all alone.
[dramatic music playing]
Why did you just let her go
when she rejected the offer?
That's what I'm wondering.
Who says I can't go to America?
Unbelievable.
I'll go to America just fine on my own.
Spare me your concern!
[scoffs]
CONSULATE GENERAL
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
[groans]
[sighs]
I really can't go to America
even if I save up enough money?
Why not?
Damn it.
She wasn't lying.
[gasps, exclaims]
Lee No-ma, Bang Kkot…
Kkot-nim!
Lee No-ma!
Bang Kkot-nim!
[panting heavily]
[gasps, exclaims]
Thank goodness.
They're all right.
[panting]
What the hell? She lied about this too.
[sighs in exasperation]
I'm exhausted.
Kkot-nim.
Bang Kkot-nim.
Why are you crying?
Why are you crying, Kkot-nim?
Did the kids pick on you again?
Hey.
You…
What happened to your face?
Huh?
Why…
You're here?
[sinister music playing]
What are you doing?
What do you think?
I'm checking out the little stash
my pretty Ga-kyung
has been hiding under my roof.
Hey, how much is all this?
One won, five won… This is impressive.
It's not a secret stash.
It's my daily wages.
Give it back.
Day wages?
Ah! You pretty little bitch.
You're quite the liar,
aren't you? [laughs]
Don't take that. It's my money.
Give back my money!
Your money?
Your money?
What money here is yours?
Who do you think lets you make a living
picking other people's pockets?
-[yelps]
-Ga-kyung.
And you still owe me, remember?
Don't hit her. Just talk to her.
-Let go already!
-She really saved it from her wages.
[groans] Get the hell off me!
Answer me.
I said answer me.
Whose turf is Gyeongseong Station? Huh?
Who's the one bribing the police
to look the other way when you pickpocket?
Whose house do you think this is?
If I hadn't taken you in back then,
that Sinjeong Red-Light District
would be your home now.
Do you know that?
After all I've done for you,
you stole my money
and tried to sneak out of the country.
-[groans]
-I let you off once, and now
you're stashing money behind my back?
That's enough, Boss. Please stop.
[grunts]
[gasps]
You're in on this together, aren't you?
When you asked me to let this bitch
stay here,
what did I say?
I warned you not to stab me in the back
over some bitch.
Did I or didn't I?
[No-ma whimpers]
[No-ma] It's not like that!
[screams] Don't hit him!
[screams in agony]
-[Ga-kyung groans]
-[screams]
You bitch!
You said if I caught you
hiding money from me,
you'd pay me back with your body.
Today is the day.
[chuckles maniacally]
Get over here.
[Ga-kyung grunts, groans]
Come here.
[screams]
Hold still.
[screams angrily]
Stop, Boss. I'll give you all the money.
Leave Ga-kyung alone.
[No-ma panting, crying]
For goodness' sake!
Do you really want to die? Damn it.
Back off.
Don't.
Stop, Boss.
-Let go.
-Boss.
I said let go! Let go!
[yelps]
You bastard.
-[No-ma] Sorry. Please stop.
-[Mun-mak grunts angrily]
-Let go!
-[No-ma] Boss.
-I said just let go of me!
-Boss.
I'm sorry, please forgive me.
[sighs, pants]
Get off me!
[No-ma gasping]
[whimpering]
[Mun-mak] Lee No-ma, you idiot.
Snap out of it.
Do you know what kind of bitch she is?
Apparently, her mom
laid down with a Jap.
She was a whore
who shacked up with a Jap.
[laughs]
When your mom and dad
were getting shot dead in the head
shouting, "Independence for Korea,"
her mom was sleeping with a Jap.
You didn't know, did you?
[No-ma gasps] No.
That's not true, right?
Ga-kyung's mother died of tuberculosis
when she was little.
Tuberculosis?
[laughs hysterically]
Tuberculosis.
Lee Ga-kyung, seriously,
you're one hell of a liar.
I have to hand it to you.
How could you hide that
from Lee No-ma, of all people?
Were you afraid
he would throw you out if he found out?
Hey.
Do you know why
that bitch's so good at pickpocketing?
It's in her blood.
She's got the blood of the Japanese
who stole our country.
The blood of a thief is bound to show.
Hey, do you think your mother
hooked up with a Jap just once?
You know deep down
you've probably got Jap blood in you,
don't you?
[whimpering]
[Mun-mak sighs]
You pitiful wench.
Watch your mouth.
[Mun-mak] What?
She's still your mother,
so you're upset because I insulted her?
[shouts] No!
[pants heavily]
Watch your mouth about me.
[Mun-mak] What?
I am…
not pitiful.
[Mun-mak] What are you then?
If you're not a pitiful wench,
then what are you?
[sniffles]
[breath trembling]
[melancholy music playing]
-[woman 1] Did you see her face?
-[woman 2] I did.
[woman] Disgusting.
That filthy blood!
Get out of my house!
[in English] Don't run, children,
these are all for you.
[grunts]
[woman 1 in Korean] Why are you hitting it
so hard? Are you mad at your husband?
[woman 2] I am.
I haven't seen the widow
from the shop lately.
[woman 1] She had an affair
with a Japanese man and ran off to Japan.
[woman 3] No wonder
I haven't seen her around.
Hey, wait.
Aren't you the live-in maid
at the American's house?
It must be hard.
Why don't you work at a textile factory?
The factory is nice and warm.
[woman laughing]
[in Japanese] Don't come any closer!
Why do you keep saying no?
Weren't you after a Japanese guy too?
Just like your mother?
[man laughs]
-[screams]
-[man roars]
[whimpers]
[loud banging on door]
[in Korean] I'll do it.
Send me to America, and I'll work for you
as your spy.
[Ga-kyung panting heavily]
[resolute music playing]
[exhales deeply]
[Ga-kyung] There are conditions, though.
I want a bonus on top of my base pay.
A bonus?
I hear Government-General employees
get a bonus on top of their base salary.
That's only for Japanese employees.
You're Korean, so you don't get a bonus.
Is that so?
Then the Gugukdan can pay me the bonus.
That's my first condition.
What's the second one?
Let me eat and sleep here for free.
Ah…
I admit, I'm after money.
But living under the same roof
won't raise suspicion
even if we're together.
I'll stay here as a tenant,
not a live-in maid.
I'll only do this
for three months.
[music swells]
[Ga-kyung] After three months,
send me to America.
We have conditions too.
First, don't ask any questions.
You just do what we tell you.
You don't get to ask why.
Second,
don't steal anything from this house.
And finally,
don't betray us.
A traitor will pay the price.
I was about to say the same thing.
Sato Hideo is not the inspector general's
real son. He's his adopted Korean son.
He's Korean?
That's right.
He was an orphan
living on the streets in Gyeongseong.
He was adopted by Sato
when he was about 12.
The inspector general comes
from a fallen samurai family
that came to Joseon in his father's time.
To overcome being a colonial resident,
he attended
the Imperial Japanese Army Academy
and returned to Joseon as a soldier.
He adopted a Korean orphan
to show how faithfully
he supported Japan's policies.
His adopted son, Sato Hideo,
is Korean only by birth.
He also graduated from
the Imperial Japanese Army Academy
and works for
the Government-General of Joseon.
He's Japanese through and through.
Most importantly,
he's the inspector general's son.
Keep your guard up around him.
[Ga-kyung] Okay.
I'll keep that in mind.
INTERPRETER SATO HIDEO
INTERPRETER TRAINEE KEUM SEO-HEE
[in Japanese] Good morning.
I'm Keum Seo-hee,
the new interpreter trainee assigned here.
I look forward to working with you.
Likewise. I look forward to it.
I'll do my best to assist you.
Thank you.
[Philip in Korean] The League
of Nations Commission
will come to Gyeongseong soon.
The Manchurian Incident,
the Shanghai Incident.
China claims
Japan illegally invaded Manchuria.
Japan claims it was exercising
its right to self-defense.
That's why
the League of Nations Commission
is going around Manchuria
conducting their investigation.
They're getting paid to be there,
after all.
But they're coming here as well.
Isn't it obvious?
To get a glimpse of Manchuria's future,
they can look at Joseon
under Japanese rule.
We received word that the Commission
wants to visit our newspaper
while they're in Gyeongseong.
-[door closes]
-Is that so?
Yes, and as you know, sir,
one of the two Western journalists
coming with the Commission
is our paper's bureau chief
in the Far East.
Ah. Right.
Mmm.
And wouldn't you know it,
I'm Korean-American.
If I were to tell the Commission
that Japan is doing a fine job
developing Joseon,
that'd make a useful reference
for their report, don't you think?
If all goes well, the League of Nations
might even recognize Manchukuo
as a legitimate independent state.
I'll leave it in your hands.
[laughs]
Of course. I'll do everything I can.
[laughing continues]
Speaking of which,
while they're in Gyeongseong,
they'll need interpreters, I'd imagine.
Indeed.
Mmm.
Yes, the Government-General's
Foreign Affairs Division
will provide interpretation
during their visit.
[snaps fingers] Just as I thought.
Do you happen to remember
our live-in maid?
The live-in maid…
Ah…
I remember her.
So you remember her.
Her English is quite good.
She's very bright.
She can handle the job with no problem.
It would be wonderful if she could work
at the Government-General
and assist with the Commission's visit
alongside me.
Wouldn't that benefit us both?
Uh…
I was wondering…
That's right. She's my sweetheart.
That explains it. [laughs boisterously]
[laughing]
First a pickpocket, then a live-in maid,
now a Government-General's
interpreter trainee.
What is all this about?
I'm trying to make a living.
The Governor-General job pays very well.
[in English] Do you even know what kind
of work is done at the Government-General?
If you're looking for romance,
get a job at your boyfriend's newspaper.
Don't treat this institution
as your playground.
You think the Government-General
is a place for games?
[in Korean] Yeah, I figured.
So you know a few words of English
and you want to play the career woman.
[in English] I never went to school.
These days, even graduates of Keijo
Imperial University can't find a good job.
And I'm a woman too.
So how can I get hired
without a little deception?
Even switchboard operators
need a primary school diploma.
And the reason
I can't work at Philip Yoo's newspaper is
because there are too many eyes
in that office.
[sighs]
[in Korean] Need I say more?
I assumed you'd know that much.
Who would keep their lover
in the same office, right next to them?
They'd get caught in no time.
Ms. Keum, have you ever told
anything that was actually true?
What?
I'm asking if you've ever been honest,
even just once.
Of course I have.
Do you think I lie all the time?
Isn't that another lie?
[gasps]
You really don't trust people, do you?
Can you blame me?
Think about everything you've done to me.
Ms. Keum.
This is the fourth time we have met.
First at Gyeongseong Station,
then at Mr. Yoo Philip's house.
The third was
at The First Jongno Pawnshop.
Let's chalk those up to coincidence.
But the fourth time can't be
a coincidence.
You asked Mr. Yoo Philip
to join the Government-General,
in my division of all places.
I give you my word.
If you're honest with me just once,
without deceiving me,
I'll consider you my colleague.
Why did you go through Mr. Yoo Philip
to come to the Government-General?
Why do you keep getting involved with me?
I knew you'd have nothing to say.
I like you.
I've had feelings for you
since we first met.
That's why I came here.
[gentle music playing]
Now will you consider me your colleague?
You're surprisingly easy to fool.
Sorry?
That was a lie.
You're not the only one who can lie.
[exclaims]
You're a really good liar.
I almost fell for it back then too.
Ah, the princess?
The day you stole my wallet?
Ah…
[both sigh]
[gasping]
If you lay a hand on me,
you can forget about finding it.
Wait, did you think
I was going to hit you?
What kind of person do you take me for?
Give me the pawn ticket.
Otherwise,
I'll tell Mr. Yoo Philip all about this.
About what?
What you just said to me.
What did I just say?
Don't you remember?
Do you go around saying such things
to anyone?
I don't say that to just anybody.
I said it to you.
For the first time in my life.
You said if I was honest with you,
you'd consider me your colleague.
That's why I said it.
You said you'd tell
Mr. Yoo Philip what I said.
It looks like you really believed me.
[door opens]
[in Japanese] Interpreter trainee
Keum Seo-hee.
Good to see you again.
I'll give it my all, sir.
It will be an honor to serve you.
Yamada.
It's my schedule for next week.
-Have a look.
-Yes, sir.
It's your first day.
Did you get a tour
of the Government-General?
[in Korean] This is the Governor-General's
Office, that's the main conference room.
Main…
This is the supply room.
Sorry? Supply…
INSPECTOR GENERAL'S OFFICE
This is the Inspector General's Office.
Inspector General…
Hurry up.
[elevator dings]
Have you never seen an elevator?
[bright music playing]
[gasps]
[groans, thuds]
[groans]
LADIES' ROOM
The ladies' room is here.
[metallic thudding]
NO ENTRY
[stammers]
[groans softly]
[Philip] I'm following this plan
because I trust you, not her.
I don't completely trust her either.
And I shouldn't.
So we should keep Suzuki's identity
or that we're a fake married couple
to ourselves.
Okay, but she'll definitely put us
in danger.
Probably.
But Ga-kyung will do fine.
I'm talking about you, not her.
To be honest, I don't care
what happens to her.
What matters to me is you, So-ran.
Dae-seong!
It's time to eat!
[children] Okay!
[woman] You're supposed
to hurry home when it's time.
[sighs]
What did Ga-kyung give us?
QUICK RELIEF FOR KIDS' CONSTIPATION
I don't know what it says.
And what's this drawing?
Feed the flowers
with manure?
[Kkot-nim] Ga-kyung.
Don't go.
Did Ga-kyung really go to America?
Without even telling us?
[sniffles]
Did she think I'd be happy getting a bike?
She could've at least said goodbye.
She shouldn't have left at all.
[typewriter clacking]
Get the inspector general's schedule.
[clears throat]
[drawer slides open]
[drawer slides close]
[scoffs]
Excuse me,
I'm not going to steal anything.
Have you heard the saying
that a guilty conscience needs no accuser?
I'll see you tomorrow.
[door opens]
[door closes]
[sneaky music playing]
[tuts] Why bother locking it?
It's pointless anyway.
[lock clicks]
There.
Huh?
[scoffs, laughs]
[laughs]
No way. It's not even funny.
I'm not stealing it.
I'm just going to copy it.
INSPECTOR GENERAL'S SCHEDULE
What? She likes me?
It must be nice to say that so easily.
[cheerful music playing]
[Philip] Give it to the man
with the lemon in his teacup.
[Ga-kyung] The coffee is on the house.
The bill says it's on the house.
[in English] Thank you.
[in Japanese] Arigato.
[in Korean] Right back at you.
[in Japanese] Arigato.
[in Korean] Come visit more often.
[Ga-kyung humming]
That was easy.
[continues humming]
-[gun clicks]
-[man in Japanese] Freeze.
You're a spy, aren't you?
[ominous music playing]
Keum Seo-hee.
No, I mean, Lee Ga-kyung.
[gasps]
[theme music playing]
100 DAYS OF DECEPTION
[telephone ringing]
[So-ran] Don't worry about her.
She's desperate to go to America.
[man] Who's behind this?
[So-ran] So she won't betray us easily.
Your wrists, the bruises, and ankles.
Did he do that to you?
[So-ran] According to the schedule
you copied,
at 7:00 p.m. on Monday…
[Shinichi] Joseon women
are bound to betray us.
[doctor] She's the one
who copied the schedule.
Don't let Mr. Yoo Philip find out.
We have to seize the opportunity
when it comes.
[Philip] If you put her in danger,
you won't be safe either.
Subtitle translation by: Youji Kim
(100 DAYS OF DECEPTION)
JONGNO PAWNSHOP
EPISODE 3
What, a pickpocket?
I have no idea what you're talking about.
That's right. She's my customer.
Here.
She came to pawn this.
Then what is this?
My father gave me a wallet
for my graduation gift.
It looks just like that wallet.
Let me see.
There's some writing on the wallet.
"Sato Hideo."
That name sounds familiar.
What do you think?
[gasps]
Did you say you were looking
for Jongno Pawnshop?
That's too bad.
This isn't the Jongno Pawnshop.
Stop lying. I'm not falling for it again.
I'm telling you, it's not.
Go check the sign outside.
I did see the sign outside.
You're trying to get me out
so you can run away.
You think I don't know that?
I'm not lying. This is…
THE FIRST JONGNO PAWNSHOP
"The First."
This is "The First Jongno Pawnshop."
Though it opened only three years ago.
That's right.
It's the Jongno Pawnshop
with "The First" in its name.
Do you know how many pawn shops
there are around Jongno?
There must be dozens.
There are probably more than ten
just down the alley--
Mmm-hmm. I don't care
if this is the first one or not.
Enough with the lies.
I'll give you one last chance.
Give it to me while I'm being nice.
[scoffs]
Honestly, I don't know
what you want from me.
I said this is your last chance.
[in Japanese] Hands in the air!
Don't move! Hands up!
Move! Bring everyone down.
[indistinct chatter]
[in Korean] Damn it.
I can't believe
you called the police over this.
Being the inspector general's son
must be nice.
Why are your hands up?
I didn't call them.
[in Japanese] You there.
Quiet!
I'm Sato Hideo, an interpreter trainee
at the Government-General of Joseon.
Freeze.
I was going to show you
my Government-General ID.
An interpreter trainee
for the Government-General?
Yes, my name is Sato Hideo.
I didn't want to mention this,
but Sato Shinichi,
the inspector general, is my father.
[police 1] That's right.
I saw him at Keijo Station.
Forgive me, I didn't realize who you were!
Come on. Put the guns down!
-Yes, sir. Sorry!
-I'm sorry!
It's fine.
[in Korean] You sure know
how to use your father's influence.
It really is nice
being the inspector general's son.
[in Japanese] Anyway, what's going on?
We're looking for the Gugukdan members
who targeted your father yesterday.
[Hideo] I was there myself.
By the Gugukdan,
do you mean the organization
based in Shanghai?
Was that man with the Gugukdan?
[police 2] Yes.
We got a tip-off that
a Gugukdan member recently
came to Keijo and headed for Jongno,
so we're after him.
Are you the innkeeper?
If you're hiding someone
from the Gugukdan, tell me now!
[in Korean] Wait, wait, wait. Cho…
Wait, don't shoot.
Wait a moment. What's he saying?
Uh…
[stammers in Japanese] I can interpret.
[in Korean] So…
He's asking if you're hiding
a Gugukdan independence fighter here.
An independence fighter?
That's ridiculous.
[in Japanese] Absolutely not.
[in Korean] This inn…
[Ga-kyung in Japanese] This place…
[in Korean] …has no ties
to the independence movement.
[in Japanese] …isn't tied to the movement.
[shop owner in Korean] This place is the…
Right, it's the Jongno watermill.
It's the watermill.
[in Japanese] What do you mean? "Murure"?
"Murure"?
[in Korean] Yes, a watermill.
Do they know what that means?
-Translate that for me. I'll explain.
-What?
A watermill is where the wheel
starts turning, and the pounding begins--
Hold on!
I'll explain it myself.
Well…
[in Japanese] This inn is a place
mostly used by young men and women
during the day.
What do they do in broad daylight?
Are independence fighters hiding here?
No, that's not it!
[shop owner in Korean] What?
Don't they have watermills in Japan?
[in Japanese] This is where…
people come in pairs to play sports.
What?
-[scoffs]
-[police 2] Sports in pairs?
Yes, sports.
[chatter in background]
[thuds in background]
[indistinct chatter]
I get it.
-Still, check their IDs. Search the place.
-Yes, sir!
-[in Korean] They'll check IDs.
-What?
Okay.
[sighs]
[in Japanese] If I may ask, Mr. Sato,
what were you doing here?
Who is she?
[whimpers]
Ah…
She's--
[in Korean] If I get arrested,
you'll never find that pawn ticket.
How did you know it was a pawn ticket?
I never told you what it was.
[in Japanese] This woman--
[in Korean] Sin Tae-jin! Who… is that?
The owner of that pawn ticket.
[sighs]
Does the inspector general know him?
I want to know all of a sudden.
[in Japanese] This lady…
is here with me.
With you?
That's right.
We're a pair.
She's my partner in sports.
[police 2 laughing]
Oh, your partner in sports.
[police 2 exclaims]
I'm sorry, I was being slow. My apologies.
-[laughs] Put the gun down.
-Yes, sir.
[in Korean] What did you just tell them?
Let go, will you?
You'd better cooperate with me for now.
[in Japanese] Thank you.
Please keep this brief.
I'm in a bit of a rush.
Yes, sir, I understand.
I'd appreciate it if you kept this
just between us.
Certainly.
We'll wrap up the search quickly.
The first half, the second half,
and even overtime.
I hope you enjoy the whole game! [laughs]
Hurry up!
[in Korean] See?
Once the search is over,
let's settle our business.
All right?
[in Japanese] We caught someone
suspicious.
He's outside. Come have a look.
Mr. Sato.
Since you were at the scene last night,
you must have seen the suspect.
Please see if you can identify him.
Sure.
[in Korean] I'll be right back.
Don't even think about running off.
You're smart enough to know
this situation, right?
-Yes.
-Good to know.
If you'll excuse me.
Mmm.
[stammers]
[gasps]
[sighs] This is driving me crazy, darn it.
[exclaims]
Excuse me.
Excuse me?
-Yes?
-What's going on here?
Ah.
Well, last night…
[sighs]
The thing is…
-[rifle clicks]
-[grunts]
[in Japanese] It's not him.
He doesn't even fit the age profile.
-Take him to the Jongno Station.
-[police 1] Yes, sir!
I told you, it wasn't him.
Take him!
[groans]
It's suspicious that he ran.
Why would he run if he was innocent?
[in Korean] The Japanese police
were chasing me with guns.
What Korean wouldn't be scared?
[in Japanese] Shut up!
Wait!
[gunshots in distance]
[women screaming]
-Go!
-[police 2] Yes, sir!
You can go on.
I'll hold him here.
Then I'll leave him in your hands.
[in Korean] Go on, now.
Are you Korean?
I'm…
Just go.
Thank you.
Thank you.
THE FIRST JONGNO PAWNSHOP
Seriously?
It really says "The First."
Let's go.
Hold on.
What's going on?
Where's the person who wore this?
Well…
Apparently, some man reported
that his wife was cheating
on him in this inn.
So the police came
to catch them red-handed.
It's absolute chaos.
That man is waiting outside.
So…
did you see what he looked like?
He had these red eyes.
Right, he was asking if anyone had seen
a woman with a red-jeweled ring.
Is she here?
Oh my.
[gasps] Would you like me to help you?
She said if we traded clothes,
my husband would follow her instead.
What?
[dramatic music playing]
[laughs in disbelief]
[exclaims softly]
Let's not see each other again.
Wait. It fits perfectly.
Should I keep this instead of selling it?
[pants heavily]
100 DAYS OF DECEPTION
Uh… Do you mean that customer
from earlier?
[sighs]
How would I know
where all my customers live?
I'm very sorry.
Yes, I understand.
All right. Go on already.
You said you didn't know anything
about Jongno Pawnshop.
Do you happen to know
a person named Sin Tae-jin?
Sin Tae-jin?
Sin Tae-jin…
Sin Tae-jin…
I've never heard that name before.
Who is Sin Tae-jin?
Never mind. You have a good day.
All right. You should really get going.
APPRAISAL
[breathing heavily]
That shaved years off my life.
JONGNO PAWNSHOP MAIN BRANCH
JONGNO PAWNSHOP BRANCH 2
JUNGRO PAWNSHOP
ORIGINAL JONGNO PAWNSHOP
NEW JONGNO PAWNSHOP
JONGRU PAWNSHOP
JEONGRO PAWNSHOP
REAL JONGNO PAWNSHOP
[exclaims in disbelief]
So it wasn't a lie.
JONGNO PAWNSHOP
[somber music playing]
Mother.
[door opens]
[in Japanese] Who are you?
I'm Sato Hideo, Mr. Suzuki's colleague
at the Government-General.
Oh, I see.
Uh…
He has no family.
If anything happens, please contact me.
Please take good care of him.
I will.
[in Japanese] It's a great honor
to serve you again
as chief of police
of the Government-General of Joseon, sir.
You left for Japan in 1920, didn't you?
I did.
How have you been?
Very well, thanks to you.
Compared to how I was starving
before I came to Joseon back in 1912,
Keijo feels like paradise.
Back in 1912…
You've been in Joseon for 20 years now.
[Fukuda] Yes.
Do you remember what you told me
when we first met that year?
"'Even a stone warms after three years.'
So give Joseon ten years."
"As the old saying goes,
even a cold stone warms up
if you sit on it for three years."
"Even if life is hard
in an unfamiliar land like Joseon,
it's still better
than being treated like dirt and starving
in Japan. Just hold out for ten years."
You told me to keep that in mind.
I've kept those words close to my heart
and made it this far.
I see.
For people like you and me,
Joseon is still
a land of opportunity,
now and for years to come.
-Fukuda.
-Yes.
After 20 years in Joseon,
is chief of police all you want?
Pardon?
[shouts] You have my absolute loyalty!
Prove your loyalty
by wiping out the Gugukdan.
[shouts] Yes, sir!
[ominous music playing]
[sighs deeply]
[in Korean] I hardly had any customers,
so I didn't run around much.
But why do my rubber shoes
keep wearing out?
Did you barely have any customers today?
[groans] No.
There are so many taxis these days,
I can barely get one passenger a day.
They call it the age of speed or whatever.
I managed to get one passenger today,
and he was a traitor.
A Korean scum
working at the Government-General.
A Korean at the Government-General?
Not a Korean, but a Korean scum.
How could a Korean possibly work
at the Government-General?
Good grief.
My back hurts.
Hey, No-ma.
Why don't you try delivering food
instead of pulling a rickshaw?
-A delivery boy?
-Yeah.
On a bicycle?
These days, more and more people
are having things
like seolleongtang
and naengmyeon delivered.
Do you think I can get whatever I want?
Bicycles don't come cheap, you know.
What else can you do?
You said there are no customers.
[No-ma snoring]
Are you asleep?
-[scoffs]
-[snoring continues]
He hasn't made a penny,
yet he's fast asleep.
[grunts]
I almost went to prison
before I made it to America.
[sighs]
What could he have left at the pawnshop?
Hold on.
Sin Tae-jin is a Korean name.
[exclaims]
Unbelievable.
As if taking our country wasn't enough?
They even stole our pawn tickets!
[sighs]
Seriously…
BOUNTY 300 WON
BOUNTY 500 WON
HANSEONG MEDICINE CLINIC
SUSPECT'S DESCRIPTION
NAME: HAN CHEOL-YONG
[woman] Please take this.
You should be able to lie low for a while.
Oh dear.
I'm grateful,
but I hate to impose on you like this.
You know who I am.
I'm the only daughter
of Joil Textile Factory's president,
Joseon's biggest traitor and a marquess.
[clears throat]
[laughter]
I'm ashamed that I can't punish
my father myself.
So I want to make amends this way.
Thank you.
Lee Young-bok, my father's secretary,
managed to siphon off company funds.
In an emergency,
it's quicker than selling my gold jewelry.
[all laughing]
How is Suzuki doing?
The worst has passed,
but he's not out of the woods yet.
Sato Hideo came to visit Suzuki
a few days ago.
He told me to take good care of Suzuki
since he has no family to turn to.
As if he cares about his colleague.
He's Sato Shinichi's son.
He'd shoot us without a second thought.
He's right. He did a fine job
protecting his father that day too.
Then who shot Sato that day?
Why did the Government-General
start coming after us over that?
If we'd killed Sato, I'd understand.
But this feels a little unfair.
Without Suzuki, no one can tell us
what's going on at the Government-General,
let alone Sato's schedule and movements.
PERSONNEL NOTICE
GOVERNMENT-GENERAL INTERPRETER
The interpreter trainee spot
at the Government-General is open.
Sato Hideo, the interpreter trainee,
was moved into Suzuki's position,
leaving the interpreter trainee's post
vacant.
Are you saying
you want to put another spy
in that interpreter trainee post?
Yes.
We need one of our people
in the Government-General.
[doctor] We all know that.
But how do we get someone in there?
An interpreter trainee
has to speak English.
It's hard to find fluent English speakers.
Is there anyone like that?
There is.
Who is that?
The girl who posed as a live-in maid
at our house.
[Cheol-yong] What? A live-in maid?
She's sharp and a good liar.
She's quick on her feet.
She had the nerve to come
while we were hosting Sato
and pressure us.
And she's quick with her hands,
and her English is surprisingly good.
Right.
I've verified her English skills.
But I'm against sending her in as a spy.
A spy holds not only our lives
but the fate of the Shanghai headquarters
in their hands.
We can't put someone
who doesn't care about independence
in that position.
I'm worried that we just let her go.
Right.
From what I've heard,
she seems to care about nothing but money.
If we send her as a spy, she could be
turned against us with money.
She doesn't care about independence,
so money will sway her either way.
Exactly.
She'll work for whoever offers her money.
But there's something
she wants more than money.
She wants…
to go to America.
What? America?
For her, money is just a means
to get to America.
So if going to America
is part of the deal,
she won't turn down our offer
or betray us.
Why does she want to go to America?
[So-ran] Aren't you Korean?
Look, I was born into a country
already under Japanese rule.
Is that my fault?
You can't blame me, can you?
Am I supposed to fight for independence
just because I'm Korean?
[Ga-kyung scoffs]
What has Joseon ever done for me?
I don't know her story.
But her drive to leave Joseon
was as strong as
our longing for independence.
I felt that, deep down,
what drove her was hatred.
And hatred
can be just as powerful as love.
Even so,
you don't even know her name
or where she lives.
I may not know where she lives,
but I know where to find her.
I don't see her anywhere.
[man] Oh my!
-Are you okay?
-Sorry.
I'm sorry.
Good grief.
Thank you.
[chuckles]
[comical music playing]
My pocket watch.
Goodness, my wallet's gone too.
FIRST-CLASS COMPARTMEN
[groans]
[Ga-kyung yawns]
"Dear Ms. Hong Gil-sun,
I hope you're well."
"I'm Lee Yang-buk, Joil Textile Factory
president's secretary."
Joil Textile Factory?
Oh, that Joil Textile Factory.
"We extend our sincere thanks to you
for applying to serve as our young lady's
study companion
during her studies in America."
America?
"There will be an interview
at our president's house
at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 9th."
"If selected, we'll cover all tuition
and living expenses
for two years of study in America."
What?
Hang on.
"A study companion
during her studies in America."
[gasping]
Oh my goodness.
What's the date today?
April 8th.
The interview is tomorrow.
[exclaiming]
I can't believe this.
Hey, No-ma!
No-ma!
-One moment.
-What's going on?
Kkot-nim, we'll be right back.
Be right back.
Where are you going?
It won't take long.
[No-ma] Hard to tell,
but have you seen anyone like this?
-[man 1] Nope.
-[No-ma] Bad drawing, isn't it?
[man 2] Someone must've drawn it
blindfolded.
[men laughing]
Have you had a female customer like this?
-She wears glasses.
-No idea.
How could anyone tell from that?
-Look carefully.
-Go away.
Wait…
Mister.
Look, have you ever had a female customer
who looks like this?
She's from Busan and has an accent.
Oh!
Glasses.
Yes, exactly. Glasses.
Glasses, right?
Do I know you?
Are you Ms. Hong Gil-sun?
Yes, but who are you?
I was sent on an errand
for the president of Joil Textile Factory.
The Joil Textile Factory president?
What brings you here?
He sent me to inform you
that today's interview has been canceled.
What? Canceled?
Why?
He's decided to go with another candidate.
He said he was deeply sorry
for the inconvenience
and asked me to give you this.
What is it?
You came all the way
from Busan for nothing.
He told me to give you this
to cover your train fare
as a token of his apology.
[So-ran] Twenty won.
That's a department store clerk's
monthly salary.
I'm so sorry.
[So-ran] It's no small amount.
To get what you want,
sometimes you have to give
something first.
She understands that.
[gasps]
Oh my.
[Ga-kyung giggles]
Please wait here for a moment, Ms. Hong.
Sure.
Thanks. [giggles]
[gasps]
Young lady?
[Ga-kyung exclaims]
She looks so gorgeous.
She looks like actress Kim Yeon-sil,
doesn't she?
No, she's prettier than Kim Yeon-sil.
Right?
Then I'll go bring her.
Okay.
What's his problem? She's pretty.
[sighs]
Ah! Hmm.
[mischievous music playing]
[exclaims]
[gasps, shudders]
[exhales]
I should make a good impression,
so I'll just look.
Don't be penny-wise and pound-foolish.
[blows air]
Hello, I'm Hong Gil-sun…
So you're saying
you set the whole thing up,
and I played right into your hands?
If that's how you want to put it,
then yes.
[scoffs]
You said your business fell through
because of me last time.
We're even now, right?
I hope we never see each other again.
Ah, what about my 20 won?
Did I just lose that?
[paper rustling]
I'll send you to America.
What?
You said you wanted to go to America.
In return, work with us.
Work at the Government-General.
The Government-General?
You can't be serious.
Are you saying
you want me to be a spy?
Yes.
Infiltrate the Government-General
as a spy and work for us.
The Japanese keep infiltrating
our government and independence groups.
The Japanese aren't the only ones
who can plant spies.
Look, I'm not an idiot.
I ended up falling
for the promise of America today,
but I'm usually the one who tricks others,
not the other way around.
You enjoyed messing with me today,
so why keep pushing?
Even for 1,000 won, I'm not doing it.
I don't want to get involved
in the independence movement.
I don't want to die
before I make it to America.
I believe I told you the other day.
You can't go to America now.
You keep telling me I can't go to America.
Is it fun
to mess with someone's desperate hopes?
I'm talking about the current situation
in America.
For years now, America has banned
immigration from Asia
based on the Immigration Act.
Don't be ridiculous.
I've never heard of such a thing.
Just because you don't know
doesn't mean it doesn't exist.
But we'll send you to America
as long as you accept our offer.
Excuse me.
That doesn't make any sense.
You just said American law
won't allow me to go to America.
Then how exactly
are you going to get me there?
Did you forget?
My husband is American,
and he's a journalist.
It means he's not an ordinary Korean.
Whatever. I'm out of here.
Ah!
Don't ever think about trying to hurt me.
If I'm not home by tonight,
they'll take the bullets and the suitcase
to Jongno Police Station and report them.
Do you think the police will believe you?
You're with the Gugukdan, aren't you?
You'd better let me go quietly--
[So-ran] Lee Ga-kyung.
Who is that?
Lee Ga-kyung?
As an orphan, you worked as a live-in maid
for an American missionary.
You've been living in the shantytown
in Gyodang-ri these past few years.
You live with a young rickshaw puller
and a little girl who can't walk.
They're not your husband and daughter.
Lee No-ma and Bang Kkot-nim?
I don't know what you're talking about.
You told those two to report it,
didn't you?
But who do you think
those two are with now?
I really have no idea
what you're talking about.
Fine.
Let me ask you something.
You're smart, resourceful,
and even fluent in English.
Why do you live like this?
That's none of your business.
Then why do you live like this?
Why do you fight for independence?
You could die doing that.
I might as well have died a long time ago.
So I'm not afraid of death.
Someday, I hope you'll make it
to America, Ga-kyung.
Go there
and be happy.
I told you, I'm not Lee Ga-kyung.
But you know what?
If you plan to die fighting
for independence, don't have children.
Whatever the reason,
there's nothing worse
than leaving a child all alone.
[dramatic music playing]
Why did you just let her go
when she rejected the offer?
That's what I'm wondering.
Who says I can't go to America?
Unbelievable.
I'll go to America just fine on my own.
Spare me your concern!
[scoffs]
CONSULATE GENERAL
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
[groans]
[sighs]
I really can't go to America
even if I save up enough money?
Why not?
Damn it.
She wasn't lying.
[gasps, exclaims]
Lee No-ma, Bang Kkot…
Kkot-nim!
Lee No-ma!
Bang Kkot-nim!
[panting heavily]
[gasps, exclaims]
Thank goodness.
They're all right.
[panting]
What the hell? She lied about this too.
[sighs in exasperation]
I'm exhausted.
Kkot-nim.
Bang Kkot-nim.
Why are you crying?
Why are you crying, Kkot-nim?
Did the kids pick on you again?
Hey.
You…
What happened to your face?
Huh?
Why…
You're here?
[sinister music playing]
What are you doing?
What do you think?
I'm checking out the little stash
my pretty Ga-kyung
has been hiding under my roof.
Hey, how much is all this?
One won, five won… This is impressive.
It's not a secret stash.
It's my daily wages.
Give it back.
Day wages?
Ah! You pretty little bitch.
You're quite the liar,
aren't you? [laughs]
Don't take that. It's my money.
Give back my money!
Your money?
Your money?
What money here is yours?
Who do you think lets you make a living
picking other people's pockets?
-[yelps]
-Ga-kyung.
And you still owe me, remember?
Don't hit her. Just talk to her.
-Let go already!
-She really saved it from her wages.
[groans] Get the hell off me!
Answer me.
I said answer me.
Whose turf is Gyeongseong Station? Huh?
Who's the one bribing the police
to look the other way when you pickpocket?
Whose house do you think this is?
If I hadn't taken you in back then,
that Sinjeong Red-Light District
would be your home now.
Do you know that?
After all I've done for you,
you stole my money
and tried to sneak out of the country.
-[groans]
-I let you off once, and now
you're stashing money behind my back?
That's enough, Boss. Please stop.
[grunts]
[gasps]
You're in on this together, aren't you?
When you asked me to let this bitch
stay here,
what did I say?
I warned you not to stab me in the back
over some bitch.
Did I or didn't I?
[No-ma whimpers]
[No-ma] It's not like that!
[screams] Don't hit him!
[screams in agony]
-[Ga-kyung groans]
-[screams]
You bitch!
You said if I caught you
hiding money from me,
you'd pay me back with your body.
Today is the day.
[chuckles maniacally]
Get over here.
[Ga-kyung grunts, groans]
Come here.
[screams]
Hold still.
[screams angrily]
Stop, Boss. I'll give you all the money.
Leave Ga-kyung alone.
[No-ma panting, crying]
For goodness' sake!
Do you really want to die? Damn it.
Back off.
Don't.
Stop, Boss.
-Let go.
-Boss.
I said let go! Let go!
[yelps]
You bastard.
-[No-ma] Sorry. Please stop.
-[Mun-mak grunts angrily]
-Let go!
-[No-ma] Boss.
-I said just let go of me!
-Boss.
I'm sorry, please forgive me.
[sighs, pants]
Get off me!
[No-ma gasping]
[whimpering]
[Mun-mak] Lee No-ma, you idiot.
Snap out of it.
Do you know what kind of bitch she is?
Apparently, her mom
laid down with a Jap.
She was a whore
who shacked up with a Jap.
[laughs]
When your mom and dad
were getting shot dead in the head
shouting, "Independence for Korea,"
her mom was sleeping with a Jap.
You didn't know, did you?
[No-ma gasps] No.
That's not true, right?
Ga-kyung's mother died of tuberculosis
when she was little.
Tuberculosis?
[laughs hysterically]
Tuberculosis.
Lee Ga-kyung, seriously,
you're one hell of a liar.
I have to hand it to you.
How could you hide that
from Lee No-ma, of all people?
Were you afraid
he would throw you out if he found out?
Hey.
Do you know why
that bitch's so good at pickpocketing?
It's in her blood.
She's got the blood of the Japanese
who stole our country.
The blood of a thief is bound to show.
Hey, do you think your mother
hooked up with a Jap just once?
You know deep down
you've probably got Jap blood in you,
don't you?
[whimpering]
[Mun-mak sighs]
You pitiful wench.
Watch your mouth.
[Mun-mak] What?
She's still your mother,
so you're upset because I insulted her?
[shouts] No!
[pants heavily]
Watch your mouth about me.
[Mun-mak] What?
I am…
not pitiful.
[Mun-mak] What are you then?
If you're not a pitiful wench,
then what are you?
[sniffles]
[breath trembling]
[melancholy music playing]
-[woman 1] Did you see her face?
-[woman 2] I did.
[woman] Disgusting.
That filthy blood!
Get out of my house!
[in English] Don't run, children,
these are all for you.
[grunts]
[woman 1 in Korean] Why are you hitting it
so hard? Are you mad at your husband?
[woman 2] I am.
I haven't seen the widow
from the shop lately.
[woman 1] She had an affair
with a Japanese man and ran off to Japan.
[woman 3] No wonder
I haven't seen her around.
Hey, wait.
Aren't you the live-in maid
at the American's house?
It must be hard.
Why don't you work at a textile factory?
The factory is nice and warm.
[woman laughing]
[in Japanese] Don't come any closer!
Why do you keep saying no?
Weren't you after a Japanese guy too?
Just like your mother?
[man laughs]
-[screams]
-[man roars]
[whimpers]
[loud banging on door]
[in Korean] I'll do it.
Send me to America, and I'll work for you
as your spy.
[Ga-kyung panting heavily]
[resolute music playing]
[exhales deeply]
[Ga-kyung] There are conditions, though.
I want a bonus on top of my base pay.
A bonus?
I hear Government-General employees
get a bonus on top of their base salary.
That's only for Japanese employees.
You're Korean, so you don't get a bonus.
Is that so?
Then the Gugukdan can pay me the bonus.
That's my first condition.
What's the second one?
Let me eat and sleep here for free.
Ah…
I admit, I'm after money.
But living under the same roof
won't raise suspicion
even if we're together.
I'll stay here as a tenant,
not a live-in maid.
I'll only do this
for three months.
[music swells]
[Ga-kyung] After three months,
send me to America.
We have conditions too.
First, don't ask any questions.
You just do what we tell you.
You don't get to ask why.
Second,
don't steal anything from this house.
And finally,
don't betray us.
A traitor will pay the price.
I was about to say the same thing.
Sato Hideo is not the inspector general's
real son. He's his adopted Korean son.
He's Korean?
That's right.
He was an orphan
living on the streets in Gyeongseong.
He was adopted by Sato
when he was about 12.
The inspector general comes
from a fallen samurai family
that came to Joseon in his father's time.
To overcome being a colonial resident,
he attended
the Imperial Japanese Army Academy
and returned to Joseon as a soldier.
He adopted a Korean orphan
to show how faithfully
he supported Japan's policies.
His adopted son, Sato Hideo,
is Korean only by birth.
He also graduated from
the Imperial Japanese Army Academy
and works for
the Government-General of Joseon.
He's Japanese through and through.
Most importantly,
he's the inspector general's son.
Keep your guard up around him.
[Ga-kyung] Okay.
I'll keep that in mind.
INTERPRETER SATO HIDEO
INTERPRETER TRAINEE KEUM SEO-HEE
[in Japanese] Good morning.
I'm Keum Seo-hee,
the new interpreter trainee assigned here.
I look forward to working with you.
Likewise. I look forward to it.
I'll do my best to assist you.
Thank you.
[Philip in Korean] The League
of Nations Commission
will come to Gyeongseong soon.
The Manchurian Incident,
the Shanghai Incident.
China claims
Japan illegally invaded Manchuria.
Japan claims it was exercising
its right to self-defense.
That's why
the League of Nations Commission
is going around Manchuria
conducting their investigation.
They're getting paid to be there,
after all.
But they're coming here as well.
Isn't it obvious?
To get a glimpse of Manchuria's future,
they can look at Joseon
under Japanese rule.
We received word that the Commission
wants to visit our newspaper
while they're in Gyeongseong.
-[door closes]
-Is that so?
Yes, and as you know, sir,
one of the two Western journalists
coming with the Commission
is our paper's bureau chief
in the Far East.
Ah. Right.
Mmm.
And wouldn't you know it,
I'm Korean-American.
If I were to tell the Commission
that Japan is doing a fine job
developing Joseon,
that'd make a useful reference
for their report, don't you think?
If all goes well, the League of Nations
might even recognize Manchukuo
as a legitimate independent state.
I'll leave it in your hands.
[laughs]
Of course. I'll do everything I can.
[laughing continues]
Speaking of which,
while they're in Gyeongseong,
they'll need interpreters, I'd imagine.
Indeed.
Mmm.
Yes, the Government-General's
Foreign Affairs Division
will provide interpretation
during their visit.
[snaps fingers] Just as I thought.
Do you happen to remember
our live-in maid?
The live-in maid…
Ah…
I remember her.
So you remember her.
Her English is quite good.
She's very bright.
She can handle the job with no problem.
It would be wonderful if she could work
at the Government-General
and assist with the Commission's visit
alongside me.
Wouldn't that benefit us both?
Uh…
I was wondering…
That's right. She's my sweetheart.
That explains it. [laughs boisterously]
[laughing]
First a pickpocket, then a live-in maid,
now a Government-General's
interpreter trainee.
What is all this about?
I'm trying to make a living.
The Governor-General job pays very well.
[in English] Do you even know what kind
of work is done at the Government-General?
If you're looking for romance,
get a job at your boyfriend's newspaper.
Don't treat this institution
as your playground.
You think the Government-General
is a place for games?
[in Korean] Yeah, I figured.
So you know a few words of English
and you want to play the career woman.
[in English] I never went to school.
These days, even graduates of Keijo
Imperial University can't find a good job.
And I'm a woman too.
So how can I get hired
without a little deception?
Even switchboard operators
need a primary school diploma.
And the reason
I can't work at Philip Yoo's newspaper is
because there are too many eyes
in that office.
[sighs]
[in Korean] Need I say more?
I assumed you'd know that much.
Who would keep their lover
in the same office, right next to them?
They'd get caught in no time.
Ms. Keum, have you ever told
anything that was actually true?
What?
I'm asking if you've ever been honest,
even just once.
Of course I have.
Do you think I lie all the time?
Isn't that another lie?
[gasps]
You really don't trust people, do you?
Can you blame me?
Think about everything you've done to me.
Ms. Keum.
This is the fourth time we have met.
First at Gyeongseong Station,
then at Mr. Yoo Philip's house.
The third was
at The First Jongno Pawnshop.
Let's chalk those up to coincidence.
But the fourth time can't be
a coincidence.
You asked Mr. Yoo Philip
to join the Government-General,
in my division of all places.
I give you my word.
If you're honest with me just once,
without deceiving me,
I'll consider you my colleague.
Why did you go through Mr. Yoo Philip
to come to the Government-General?
Why do you keep getting involved with me?
I knew you'd have nothing to say.
I like you.
I've had feelings for you
since we first met.
That's why I came here.
[gentle music playing]
Now will you consider me your colleague?
You're surprisingly easy to fool.
Sorry?
That was a lie.
You're not the only one who can lie.
[exclaims]
You're a really good liar.
I almost fell for it back then too.
Ah, the princess?
The day you stole my wallet?
Ah…
[both sigh]
[gasping]
If you lay a hand on me,
you can forget about finding it.
Wait, did you think
I was going to hit you?
What kind of person do you take me for?
Give me the pawn ticket.
Otherwise,
I'll tell Mr. Yoo Philip all about this.
About what?
What you just said to me.
What did I just say?
Don't you remember?
Do you go around saying such things
to anyone?
I don't say that to just anybody.
I said it to you.
For the first time in my life.
You said if I was honest with you,
you'd consider me your colleague.
That's why I said it.
You said you'd tell
Mr. Yoo Philip what I said.
It looks like you really believed me.
[door opens]
[in Japanese] Interpreter trainee
Keum Seo-hee.
Good to see you again.
I'll give it my all, sir.
It will be an honor to serve you.
Yamada.
It's my schedule for next week.
-Have a look.
-Yes, sir.
It's your first day.
Did you get a tour
of the Government-General?
[in Korean] This is the Governor-General's
Office, that's the main conference room.
Main…
This is the supply room.
Sorry? Supply…
INSPECTOR GENERAL'S OFFICE
This is the Inspector General's Office.
Inspector General…
Hurry up.
[elevator dings]
Have you never seen an elevator?
[bright music playing]
[gasps]
[groans, thuds]
[groans]
LADIES' ROOM
The ladies' room is here.
[metallic thudding]
NO ENTRY
[stammers]
[groans softly]
[Philip] I'm following this plan
because I trust you, not her.
I don't completely trust her either.
And I shouldn't.
So we should keep Suzuki's identity
or that we're a fake married couple
to ourselves.
Okay, but she'll definitely put us
in danger.
Probably.
But Ga-kyung will do fine.
I'm talking about you, not her.
To be honest, I don't care
what happens to her.
What matters to me is you, So-ran.
Dae-seong!
It's time to eat!
[children] Okay!
[woman] You're supposed
to hurry home when it's time.
[sighs]
What did Ga-kyung give us?
QUICK RELIEF FOR KIDS' CONSTIPATION
I don't know what it says.
And what's this drawing?
Feed the flowers
with manure?
[Kkot-nim] Ga-kyung.
Don't go.
Did Ga-kyung really go to America?
Without even telling us?
[sniffles]
Did she think I'd be happy getting a bike?
She could've at least said goodbye.
She shouldn't have left at all.
[typewriter clacking]
Get the inspector general's schedule.
[clears throat]
[drawer slides open]
[drawer slides close]
[scoffs]
Excuse me,
I'm not going to steal anything.
Have you heard the saying
that a guilty conscience needs no accuser?
I'll see you tomorrow.
[door opens]
[door closes]
[sneaky music playing]
[tuts] Why bother locking it?
It's pointless anyway.
[lock clicks]
There.
Huh?
[scoffs, laughs]
[laughs]
No way. It's not even funny.
I'm not stealing it.
I'm just going to copy it.
INSPECTOR GENERAL'S SCHEDULE
What? She likes me?
It must be nice to say that so easily.
[cheerful music playing]
[Philip] Give it to the man
with the lemon in his teacup.
[Ga-kyung] The coffee is on the house.
The bill says it's on the house.
[in English] Thank you.
[in Japanese] Arigato.
[in Korean] Right back at you.
[in Japanese] Arigato.
[in Korean] Come visit more often.
[Ga-kyung humming]
That was easy.
[continues humming]
-[gun clicks]
-[man in Japanese] Freeze.
You're a spy, aren't you?
[ominous music playing]
Keum Seo-hee.
No, I mean, Lee Ga-kyung.
[gasps]
[theme music playing]
100 DAYS OF DECEPTION
[telephone ringing]
[So-ran] Don't worry about her.
She's desperate to go to America.
[man] Who's behind this?
[So-ran] So she won't betray us easily.
Your wrists, the bruises, and ankles.
Did he do that to you?
[So-ran] According to the schedule
you copied,
at 7:00 p.m. on Monday…
[Shinichi] Joseon women
are bound to betray us.
[doctor] She's the one
who copied the schedule.
Don't let Mr. Yoo Philip find out.
We have to seize the opportunity
when it comes.
[Philip] If you put her in danger,
you won't be safe either.
Subtitle translation by: Youji Kim