Excuse me, sir...
Do I know you?
It's Mr. Woo Byungjoo, yes?
Yes, I am
I'm Sungwoo
Kang Sungwoo
I studied guitar with you
Oh, yes...
How have you been?
Where are you coming from?
Just some work
I didn't know you were here this whole time
Why are you going through my wallet?
Give me the rest
What?
What did you promise me before?
I only smoked one
Really?
Yeah...
I'm this high just because it's been a while
You're telling the truth, right?
Why can't you trust me?
You can have that girl
I don't need anyone
Don't need women
Don't need money
And I'm tired of music
Take everything you want
He's digging his own grave
Digging enough for two
Hey, get in!
Where you going?
If you have time, let's go for a drive
Sounds good
I was thinking about giving you a call
Don't you have to work?
Prices are up today so nothing to buy or sell
Now that you're a man, you're not bad for a date
Where should we go?
I don't know...
But is this okay with your husband?
Hey, I know a good place for trout
Let's go there
These bastards are always so sneaky
Excuse me You violated the speed limit
Your driver's license please
Wait, is this Officer Kim?
Auntie?
It's been too long
How's your baby Mansoon?
Haven't seen her since her first birthday
She's running around now
Your sister calls often, right?
Yes...
But Auntie, you were speeding
Who you kidding?
You think I'm rich selling vegetables?
Bye-bye
Wait, you can't...
Of course I can
Say hi to your sister for me!
Wow, you haven't changed at all
This is the best thing about living in a small town
When I heard you were married,
I thought it was that music teacher
No way
I just had a crush on him
But back then was the best time of my life!
So who did you marry?
You don't know him
Someone from my neighborhood
I see...
What's he doing now?
My husband?
He passed away
How?
Car accident
Do you have a kid?
I have a boy, but he's with my mother-in-law
She won't let me see him
She said she'll raise him so I can get married again
Hey, give me a cigarette
Hey shithead!
What's wrong with you?
So what did the manager say?
What happened?
Let's just sleep
Tomorrow is tomorrow
Go to sleep
They're so pathetic
Is that a band?
Losers...
I knew that band would end up this way
Manager, sir...
Actually I can play the drums
Should I go up there?
You good-for-nothing shit!
Did you fix the bathroom yet?
Fasten your tie right
And get some new glasses
That's the stage
And over there...
Who's this?
He's the new member I told you about
The new member is this old man?
I can't believe this
We're better off with Kangsoo
My teacher is fully capable
Who cares about your...
I can't believe this is happening
There's no time so can he start without practice?
He has a lot of experience so there's no need to worry
I never have any luck
Take the old man to get a haircut
After time has passed
When those days come to mind
I can't forget them
I feel rather sad
If I ever had to love
It would be only you
His music is a work of art
We're the same age
Except he died when he was only twenty-eight
And I'm still going on like this
Isn't it absurd?
You know what I was doing when I was twenty-eight?
Those dance-loving housewives whose husbands left for Vietnam...
I played with them all day long in the music bars
Nevermind...
Under the spring rain
Hey kid
Don't fight with the drums
Use your wrists and hit it softly
I'm okay
What do you mean you're okay?
You know you made two mistakes earlier?
Don't you know the saying?
If you make one mistake, only you know
Two mistakes, then your members know
And three...
the customers know
So you know it
Then why are you...
While I walk to Chungmuro Street
Under the spring rain...
Is that the only song you know?
I'm sick of it
Hello?
Why do you keep calling me?
I told you to wait until I called you!
In my broken dream, your eyes were unforgettable
Professor!
What the hell is this?
Manager, everything's okay
Nothing to worry folks
Now let's all get down to some groovy disco!
Here we go!
Pump it up!
Make it hot!
I knew he would be a problem
He's been drinking like a fish these days
Hurry and bring Youngjah!
Why me?
Hurry up stupid!
Youngjah
The manager needs you to fill in tonight
Tell him no
I'm done with the stage
The club is in big trouble!
The old man in the band passed out
You know the manager's temper
Can't you see I'm busy?
If I go back alone, I'm dead!
What's wrong with you?
Put that down, hurry!
Now for a sudden surprise
Don't be shocked, but from Seoul, a very special guest
The best female comic in Korea, Lee Youngjah!
Good evening!
I'm one of Korea's national treasures,
super fat woman Lee Youngjah Thank you
Give her another round of applause
What?
Fake?
Yes, I'm fake
Frankly, if the real Youngjah came here,
you couldn't drink for only $25
It's better to see a cheaper show with me, right?
Give me some music!
Now everyone come out to the dance floor!
Let me see your face
It's been a long time
Yes...
What are you doing here?
You don't know?
Didn't the manager tell you?
No
That bastard...
Go out and see him He'll have something to tell you
Now?
Yes
If I meet him again someday,
I'll tell him I love you
Although I forgot his name
Although I forgot his face
But I'll never forget
When he said I love you
Oh!
When did you get here?
Just now
I sometimes come here whenever I feel stuffy
Then afterwards, I feel better for a few months
You're still a good singer
You must be kidding
My voice is rusty now
Come on in
Try our beef soup
It's really delicious
The more you eat kimchi, the better it is for you
So I hope you'll buy as much as you can
Up next was going to be your favorite singer, Na Hoonah
But he couldn't make it, so instead...
Here's the almost as famous...
Nu Hoona!
That's not Nu Hoona
Really?
There's more Na look-a-likes than I thought
He left you already
So try not to hate him
It's already too late
So don't regret
Hide your tears
Save your tears
Being alone hurts more
Than being apart
Professor
Professor!
Are you all right?
I'm okay
You should see a doctor tomorrow
Sungwoo, do me a favor
Get me just one more bottle
Professor...
I need to kill the pain
I'll get better after a drink
My mother, aunt, and I, were waiting for the ship to go South
It was cold and the ship didn't come
Suddenly, my mother went back home to get something
Please take it easy
And then, as suddenly, the ship arrived and I never saw her again
And then I got separated from my aunt
I've had a hard life
It's time for me to die
What the hell am I talking about...
While I walk to Chungmuro street
Under the spring rain
Tears fell on the shop windows
What are you doing here?
I heard the old man's sick so I brought some beef soup
Did he go somewhere?
He's too sick to go out
Come in
Thanks
Besides the old man, I'm worried about you, too
Why do you live alone like this?
Just how it is you know
Are you eating right?
Your cheeks have sunken in
You sure have changed a lot
What's changed?
You know...
Women change after they have children
Mister!
Aren't you supposed to be at work?
I quit
Why?
I fought with the manager
If he wasn't my friend's uncle, I would've killed him already
By the way...
Can you teach me how to play the synthesizer?
Music isn't for everyone
The old teacher said I was talented
This job has no future
You should learn something else like construction or car repair
It's better for you
Everybody has a talent for something
You think music is your talent?
Yes
...and I'm handsome to boot
Please...
Why did you sneak up on me like that?
You scared me
How did you come in? I thought I locked the door
What are you doing?
Everyone's promoting themselves
So I'm making my own music video to submit it to agents
You're really full of yourself
These days, your looks are more important than your music
Anyway, the synthesizer does all the work for you
But why are you here this late?
Is Sungwoo still here?
He went home a while ago
Should I call him?
Leave it
He has no interest in women
What happened to you?
That bitch's pimp stabbed me
That guy again?
No, another fucker
That piece of shit
Why didn't you go to the hospital?
What's wrong with my life?
Don't touch me!
It hurts too bad...
I knew this would happen
I knew this day would come!
Fuck, don't lecture me! I feel like I'm going crazy!
Stop drinking It's bad for your wound
My arm's useless anyway
So what are you going to do?
Should I go back to my wife and help with her store?
That's not a bad idea
But I'm not sure she'll take me
What happened to my life?
I ruined it just like that
Hey, Sungwoo
Can you call Kangsoo for me?
Do it when you're sober
I really need to talk to him
Only if I hadn't played with that girl from the sauna...
I have a conscience too!
Call him for me, okay?
All right
Hello?
It's me
Stop crying and speak slowly
What?
What did you say?
I said slow down!
Speak and don't cry stupid
Seen a doctor?
Why do you live that way?
Just die and get it over with shithead
Yes
What?
Right now?
Work is done, but...
Okay... bye
The Waikiki manager wants to see me
Go ahead
I wonder what he wants
See you later
What are you doing here?
Oh, nothing
I just wanted to drink with you
What should I do now that I'm fired?
My wife doesn't have what it takes to earn money,
and you know my parents don't have any either
Some get rich just sitting on their land, while people like me...
What did Ingi say?
I didn't get fired because of him
Then why?
After the demonstration, there was a bribery inspection...
Fuck!
I became the scapegoat for everyone because I have the least power...
Ever since I was a kid I've had no luck
Should I join your band and play the drums?
Forget it
Everyone's leaving the band anyway
I know
I just had to ask
Sungwoo...
Are you happy?
You're the only one who does what he wants
Aren't you happy being a musician?
I'm sorry
Let's just drink
Taking these lonely steps under the rain
Taking aimless steps for my past love
While walking in a cold alley
While in a lonesome bar
To drink away my yearning love
First message
It's me
Can you come by my house after work?
It's no big deal
I just want to have dinner with you
Number 304, Dongshin Apartments
See you
Second message
It's Minsoo
Soochul's dead!
Call me at the Pharmacy when you get this!
How's your business?
Sungwoo, over here
Good to see you
Did you greet Soochul's wife?
Are you all right?
Hey, have a drink
Stop it
What right do you have to cry?
What have I done so wrong?
Why don't you just shut up I'm sick of you
Sungwoo, do you think I'm guilty too?
Am I to blame for Soochul's death?
You have no shame
You don't belong here
I didn't want to say this
He wasn't fired because of me He was caught by the inspection
Your demonstration made it worse!
If he wasn't fired, you think he'd get drunk and hit by a car?
What did you do for him?
I heard you refused to lend him some money
I had it hard then because my stocks crashed
Then how could you give so much money to a politician?
You even wanted a fake receipt for giving money to my organization
You think you're making any sense?
Get off of me!
Go ahead and hit me
I'd feel better if you beat me to death
Fine with me!
Stop it!
Be calm Minsoo
What's wrong with him?
We're closed
Why are you drinking so much?
Get up now
I have to go home now
Stop drinking
Get up and go home
Drink it all and take it all off
Hey, you deaf?
Drink and strip
Good... all of it
Now strip!
Hey, all these important CEO's took their clothes off
But a low-life musician like you can't?
Now strip fucker!
You wanna get me upset?
Good. Good
You see, nothing to it
Here's your tip fucker..
Let's party!
Like a flowing river
Like a floating cloud
You left me
But I can't forget you
I'm regretting the fool I am
And I've come back again
But nobody's here
At your deserted apartment
But nobody's here
At your deserted apartment
You said you wanted to talk, but why are you so quiet?
I'm... leaving this town
Really? Where?
Yusoo
An old band member called me
Really?
And I thought you were going to propose to me
I guess I set my hopes to high
How can I propose to you?
Yusoo...
It's been a long time since I saw the sea
I'm walking alone on the street we walked together
I hate what I am, but I can't deny it
When I'm lonely and longing I'm thinking of the days
When you stood by me then
I loved the sparkle in your eyes
I cried yesterday
But because of you I'll be happy tomorrow
I don't need looks or fashion
But only your tender love
To forget those days in the past
I can't do anything without you
I know nothing but love
Written and Directed by Yim Soonrae
Produced by Lee Eun
Associate Producer Lee Woojung
Executive Producer Suk Dong joon
Cinematography Choi Jeeyul
Lighting Director Im Jaeyoung
Music Choi Soonshik and Kim Minwoo
Editor Kim Sangbum
Sound Recordist Kim Sukwon(BLUECAP)
Location Sound Han Chulhee