Ever since I was a kid, I've had only one dream.
KO GYEOM, AGE NINE
To watch every single movie in the world.
JURASSIC PARK
NEW RELEASES
My circumstances made it easy for that to come true.
It's Jun!
-So you made it through those movies? -Mm-hmm!
You really just sit there and watch videos alone?
You're not bored by it?
No, I love it.
Uh, excuse me.
Uh, um…
-Excuse me. -Ah!
Just this.
Oh God. There's no reason to tell me every time.
He can watch whatever he wants. Go tell him to watch it.
-Are you heading out to work? -Yeah.
Uh…
Here you go. It's this month's rent. Sorry to give it to you so late.
Look at you. You're burning it at both ends.
Goodness, you look tired. You'll run yourself ragged.
-Yeah. -Listen, don't worry about him.
No other kid can entertain himself like that.
He'll be just fine. Trust me.
Back then, I loved living in that store.
For me, it was the closest thing to paradise.
Okay, Gyeom. See you later.
It was all I needed and more.
Gyeom!
I thought I told you to keep it to the green stickers.
You don't even have armpit hair, for God's sake.
There we go. What time is it anyway?
And then,
before I knew it, I was old enough to watch whatever I wanted.
-What are you doing? -You scared me.
Ah, I was, uh… …just reorganizing the empty case.
It was upside down.
-There is nothing in here. -Mm-hmm.
Whoa. Wait, what's that?
-Oh! -Nothing in here?
-Ah! -Put it back on the shelf, you hooligan.
Yep.
-I'm taking off. -Okay.
Don't watch too many movies.
It'll fry your brain.
Bye, sir.
Besides, the movie right next to it is much better.
Oh. Thank you, sir.
Right about that time, a new dilemma suddenly came up for me.
Okay, starting tonight, I refuse to talk to anyone who hasn't seen this.
Wait, whoa.
Is this X-rated?
It's Tarantino, moron.
Give it five minutes, and you'll see what I'm talking about.
It's the sickest movie ever made.
Damn, you're always cooped up in here watching movies.
You gonna run a video store when you're older?
You should stay focused on your own future.
He's seen way too many movies to not do something in film.
Focus on my future? No, geniuses don't need to do that.
You're a genius now?
-Duh. -Guess you have nothing to worry about.
You're right.
If I just owned a video rental store after all these years of watching movies,
I think that'd be a crime.
A real loss to cinema.
And that… that moment was the beginning of my revelation.
Hey, I probably should do something with my love for cinema, right?
That's right.
I mean, you've heard of the "10,000-hours" rule?
If you've already spent 10,000 hours watching movies,
you better make it worth your while.
Okay.
As of right now, I need to start thinking hard about my future.
Buckle up, guys.
Mm.
-All right. Let's watch this. -Mm.
The minute the movie's opening sequence started,
my mind was racing.
And by the time the credits rolled, I had a plan.
That's it. I think I got it.
Okay, guys. Look at me.
Come on, it's pretty obvious, right?
How is this guy gonna contribute to cinema?
That's a tough one, Gyeom. Go ahead, just spit it out.
His face is just icky. It's just kind of ruining the vibe.
Pow!
And that explains…
…how I eventually ended up here.
KO GYEOM, AGE TWENTY-SIX
Before I knew it, I had turned into… an actor.
WEALTH AND PROSPERITY OPEN AUDITION
Not bad. That's great. I like your style.
Yeah. Uh, he has a real story, you know?
So, what was my question?
Uh, you haven't asked him anything yet.
Really? Oh.
So you're 26, according to your résumé.
-Did you start acting out of college? -Oh, uh, no.
Only high school. I never went to university.
Why not?
Uh, well, I needed money right away.
Uncle Sang-sik said he planned to close his video store,
so I needed some cash ASAP.
-Do you own the store? -Oh, no. Only the inventory.
Huh. You're pretty interesting.
I bought your movies in a five-pack bundle.
It was a real bargain.
That's what I like to hear. Oh yeah!
I've always liked nutcases who walk in out of nowhere.
Guys like this are prodigies in the making.
So you've done a lot of small parts, but can you act?
Oh, well, I'm not too bad.
All right, then. Ready when you are. Go ahead.
Just please give me just a moment to get into character.
And scene.
Huh.
Sh… should I go again?
Oh.
I think that's enough for today.
Uh…
So I guess you'll reach out soon, right?
-Sure. -Thanks for your time!
Yeah. Okay. Goodbye. Go.
You know when you just get that gut feeling?
Well, on that day, I definitely had that feeling.
Hey, Mubee. Good to see you.
As soon as I heard that name.
I've only ever had one dream ever since I was a little kid.
Which one is Kim Mubee?
KIM MUBEE, AGE NINE
I wanted to change my damn name.
Is that her?
Just look what you did! Where are your parents?
You're in big trouble, little girl.
-I don't have any. -What?
Oh, so you're all alone?
They died a while ago.
Oh, goodness. Really?
Both of them?
Yes.
Oh my God.
I am so sorry.
Who are you?
Oh, well, I'm Mubee's dad.
Stepdad.
Nope, her biological dad.
I apologize. She's always been a bit mischievous.
Clearly, this name was never meant for me.
Mubee, how much longer are you going to ignore me?
ON-SET FILMING VEHICLE
I'm gonna take a long break after this one, promise, hmm?
Why don't we do something fun? You wanna go to that amusement park?
Oh.
Yeah, hey, Director.
No, it's okay. No big deal. Yeah.
Yeah, right. I'll make sure to be there.
All right, take care.
Oh man.
Okay, Mubee. After I wrap this next one, I promise that I'm gonna
spend every day with you and do whatever you want.
Yeah, but once you finish this movie, you'll just have to start another one.
And after that one, you'll make another.
Obviously, that's all you care about.
Uh, don't say that.
Hmm. You know, pretty soon, I'm gonna make my own movie.
Huh? And that means I can schedule it however I want,
so we'll be able to spend more time together.
I mean it, okay? Hmm?
I felt like I always had to compete with my own name.
I was determined not to lose that game.
And the method I chose to win was…
Hey, did you guys bully this kid?
Yeah. So what?
-Guys, run! -Get over here!
-It was pretty simple. -Get back here!
TEACHERS' OFFICE
You could say I was a rebellious kid
who was desperate for attention.
Mubee, why do you always lie to everyone and tell them that your dad died?
Hey, I'm not a liar.
He's basically dead already.
Back then, I had no idea…
DAD
…that this love-hate relationship would go on for a long time.
I never
expected anything to happen to him.
Sorry, I'm a reporter. Kim Sang-guk, Geona Media.
Uh, if there's anything you'd like to share, please contact me.
I was absolutely convinced that one day I'd win this childish game.
But then I started to wonder, what if there was no game to begin with?
FOUR-LEAF CLOVER KIM HUN-DONG
That's when… I faced it for the first time.
Daddy!
And I finally saw what I had been competing against all along.
The movie I watched that day was…
the most boring thing… I had ever seen in my entire life.
And that's how I ended up where I am today.
KIM MUBEE, AGE TWENTY-SIX
Yes?
Oh, yes. They're right here.
Sure, I'm on my way. Okay.
I didn't come here to make a film dedicated to a loved one.
It's not like I came looking for revenge either.
It wasn't about that at all.
I just wanted to show my father how pathetic it was
to stake his life on a terrible movie like that.
Hey, Mubee. Good to see you.
Whoa.
That name's beautiful.
MELO MOVIE
IT WILL BECOME SCENIC WHEN DAWN COMES
Hey, employee of the week. Yeah, you.
You think you could… pick up the pace a little
and stop twiddling your thumbs around?
At this rate, it'll take years to open!
Even if we open on time, it's not like anyone's coming.
Smart-ass. Don't jinx it, okay? Good lord.
Look.
What if a paying customer shows up right this second?
Tell me what you'd do if a patron walked in at this exact moment…
Hey, you guys don't open for a little bit, right?
Oh, you're back again.
You should have dinner first. Come. I brought some with me.
Oh my God! Did your mom pack a bunch of food for us again?
Please don't forget to thank her for the meals.
'Kay.
Look at that. They look delicious.
-Wow. -Any customers, or is it pretty slow?
Mm. No one comes in.
You gotta do something about the old tapes.
They're outdated. That's why no one's here.
"Outdated"?
Little punk. The only object in here that's outdated
is that junk in your head you call a brain.
-And those. -They're important to me!
Bon appétit. Oh. These are some side dishes.
-I'll leave them at your studio, okay? -Mm-hmm.
Look at you, chomping, munching, gobbling up this feast fit for a king.
-Look, Ju-a. You're spoiling this kid. -Mm-hmm.
It's almost criminal how well he's eating, thanks to you.
You're practically raising a child instead of dating.
-For the love of God. -Be careful.
I don't get why you moved out of a perfectly good home
and miss out on homemade food like this.
I mean, youth really is wasted on the young.
Well, Hongsi is going to start pursuing music seriously now.
Encourage his effort.
So you dropped out of college just… for this nonsense?
You don't know how good you've got it.
Better get him to give you his autograph now.
Hopefully, he doesn't become a famous songwriter too fast.
This boy's been working so hard.
Not really, to be honest.
-I like doing things casually. Slow burn. -Mm.
As you can see, I tend to rely more on talent than work ethic.
I can't with your babbling. Only if I could put a nail between your eyes.
Listen, Ju-a. You gotta stop following this scrub around.
You're too good for this loser. For goodness' sake, shouldn't you be
living a life with a little dignity, at least?
Get yourself a normal job, and then break up with this loser.
He's dead weight.
My job here is just a temporary situation.
Temporary.
You always call me a scrub, but you don't have a life either.
Actually, I want to start working on my own passion like Si-jun is doing.
Oh no. The scrub is ruining the life of another perfectly good kid.
What is the world coming to?
Anyway…
I noticed you're missing the third numbskull
in your merry little band of misfits. Where did he go?
So, just like everyone expected all along,
I became an actor.
Most of our enemies
try to evade us, hiding in
plain sight until they appear like our friends.
It's here. The time I've been waiting for has arrived.
-They're going to… -What's he doing?
…sell me down the river.
I'm confused. Uh, anybody?
Cut!
Hey, Ko Gyeom!
Oh God.
-Just when I was really getting into it. -Get him out.
-Of course… -I can't keep going. I'm not a machine.
…I still hadn't quite found the perfect role for me yet.
God. You know what? I can't work like this!
-Get me the AD! -He ruined another take.
All I was doing was just standing there, Director.
If all you were doing was standing there, then how'd you ruin the take?
And what was with your eyes?
What? That's just how they look, okay?
Exactly. You're driving everyone crazy!
Just stay out of the shot, please.
Why? A performer's supposed to be in the shot though.
Huh? I am the director, and I'm telling you to stay out.
Storyboard, please.
Storyboard.
You know, to be honest,
being anywhere on set is good enough for me.
-Hmm. -Get out of here!
After all, that's what makes me feel like I'm in a movie.
We're done with the master shot. We can move on.
All we need now is that close-up and over-the-shoulder.
Right. Thanks so much.
But suddenly, I found myself
in a very different movie.
-Ugh. -Oh. Hey, boss, just a sec.
You could start off with a wide so moving to a mid after isn't a problem.
Give it.
This is… mine.
Where did you get this? I'm the director.
I saw your shot list earlier, and it looked great.
Well, yeah, obviously.
Just quit lurking around and go away.
Hey, you don't have to go.
Who set this up?
Oh, you're quite slim.
-Where is it? Here? -It's right here.
Okay. Look, we have to nail this in one take.
-Sure. -Not gonna get another shot.
-Let's lock it down in rehearsal. -Okay. Yes, sir.
It's funny. She probably has no idea,
but she stands out without even trying.
It's impossible not to notice her.
Even though she's always dressed in black like a little shadow…
-Cut! -…her eyes are so bright,
they sparkle in the darkness.
Yes, I have it by my side. I'm flying it over now.
I need to look at the next setup…
At first, she seemed like a quiet, reserved, and attentive person.
Oh.
Are you all right, sir?
But then, I saw glimpses of her courage and tenacity.
-Here. -Oh, thanks.
And the set is ready for you.
It's going to be over this way.
Watch your step. Be careful.
I always tell people Ma is my favorite director to work with.
Everyone, enjoy your food.
Yeah, thanks a lot! We appreciate it!
For some reason…
she has this way of
piquing my curiosity.
And in the movies,
when the lead gets curious about someone, it usually…
…means there's romance in store.
Recently, I've been wishing for something.
I guess I got the last empty spot, huh?
I wish for this guy to give up and leave me alone.
Why do you take all your breaks and meals by yourself?
-Yeah. -Hmm?
Hold on.
Why would you respond with "yeah" to that question? That's pretty weird.
Your name is Kim Mubee, right?
Wow, that's such a great name.
He loved to drop in on me out of nowhere.
Hmm. I mean, I've always loved movies. They're so cool.
I guess you must've named yourself at birth.
And I thought I was a huge movie fan, but you…
I couldn't have named myself as a baby. Don't be stupid.
You're right.
He'd go on about stuff I didn't even ask about.
-Oh! There you are! -Hey, guys! Hi!
-Good to see you. -Sit down. Go for it.
-I saw you working your butt off earlier. -Oh, look who's here.
-Lunch looks good. -Right? Anyway…
There's one thing I can't stand about him.
Okay, talent coming through!
Here.
-Great. We better-- -Oh yeah, looking pretty sharp, man.
-Whoa! You working out? -Can you tell?
Hey, you're done bulking. You look amazing! You're perfect.
-Wow. -Wow, look at his suit.
Whoa!
Are these outfits the same or different? Where'd you get it?
I just threw on what Costumes gave me.
It really brings out your good looks. You have a boyish flair.
I'm leaving.
Right. Okay, Gyeom, you just need to stand in the rain.
Go on my cue…
No matter where he is, he always manages to stand out.
We good now? Yeah? Great. Okay. Right, let's do it.
He's always prying in other peoples' business too.
-Do you know Stephen Chow's stuff at all? -Seriously? Of course I do.
-What's your favorite? -King Of Comedy.
-Whoa! -What? That's my favorite too.
Yeah, I know. Your movie Wave Wave paid homage to it
in that scene where they show each other how to act.
No way. You really noticed that?
Why, yes, of course.
He always seemed to be surrounded by people.
So people call Gyeom "Cinderella."
Why?
'Cause when he went in to audition for this movie,
they passed on him right away.
But you know the director's limited edition shoes?
-The white ones. -Yeah!
Gyeom forgot to take them off.
No way! Then what?
Somehow, he was always so popular.
People just talked about him all the time,
even when he wasn't there.
He just straight up refused to leave. That's how he got leverage over…
So why is it that I still don't like him?
Oh, hey.
There. Right. Where do you want me to take this? To set?
Uh, you shouldn't…
For someone who wants to live a quiet life,
he definitely gets himself into a lot of trouble.
Hey, hang on.
Hey, don't worry about it. I think it's quite light, honestly.
Would you mind not speaking to me?
Why?
I have personality issues.
I don't do well with anyone who tries to engage socially.
I hope you understand. Not everyone's a fawning little whelp like you. Cool.
Oh, thank you for helping out with that,
but in the future, you don't need to. Understood?
"Little whelp"?
What should I order? Pizza?
Hey, you know what a "whelp" is?
Whelp, uh…
Little whelp.
"A fawning little…"
Whelp definition.
DICTIONARY WHELP
"Whelp is a young puppy."
A whelp is a young puppy?
Mm.
So then, I don't think she would call me something like that
if she weren't interested.
You know, it sounds sort of affectionate, don't you think?
Oh, I didn't know Gyeom was here.
You're back.
Ta-da.
-Guess what this is. -What is it?
A fawning little…
I just signed up for it.
It's a screenwriting contest.
Screenwriting?
Really?
Yeah. I've finally decided it's something I wanna do.
Watching you is such an inspiration, Si-jun.
Oh, yeah?
We'll be each other's muse now. What do you say?
I can write while listening to your new songs,
and then you can write music as you're reading through my scripts.
Mm.
And, of course, I'll let you play one of my characters.
You still haven't seen him act, have you?
-Does he suck? -Mm. He's atrocious.
Thanks for the offer, but I have to read the script before accepting it.
Where you going? Pizza's on the way.
Sorry, I have to go. It's movie day.
Oh. Watching with your brother again?
Why do you always follow him around like a lost whelp?
You just called me a whelp too.
I guess it's a… a pet name, after all. I called it.
That's great.
What's he going on about?
-Whelp is a cute nickname? -I don't know.
-Oh. -Let's get pepperoni. Sound good?
-Ah! -Pepperoni again?
-This is not good. -It's the best one they have.
Is there anything else? Let me see the menu.
Well, it looks like I have a…
Pepperoni sounds the most delicious, right?
…crush on that special someone.
-I'm sick of pepperoni. -I tried the whole menu. This is the best.
-When did you try all of these? -You weren't around.
All right.
Thanks for your support. Wish me luck.
The most basic one is the most delicious.
SAMGEORI MEATS
I'm home from work.
I'm so glad I take after you and not Dad.
My life would've been exhausting if I turned out like him.
What's with you? Since when do you bring up your father?
Well, I… met this guy who reminds me of him.
We worked a lot… but still lived a decent life together.
You mean with Dad, right?
I think it's for the best that I influenced you.
If you were anything like your father, that'd be painful.
-Jun, you're here. -Mm-hmm.
What are we watching tonight?
We talked about him, remember? We're watching a Stephen Chow flick.
Sound good?
You are the film buff here. I'll follow your lead.
All right. Here's to movie night.
Wait, go back. Go back. I missed it.
Wait, don't tell me that the reason you're into her
is because of her name or something, are you?
Hey, no, that's not it at all.
I had a crush on her, and then her name was like a bonus.
Then how did you fall for her?
I guess I just stumbled into her.
Hey… this sounds like the time you got all excited about
watching that rare VHS tape you found.
Oh, no, Jun.
This is different. This feels real.
What are you gonna do, then? You said she told you not to speak to her.
Ah, Jun.
Do you know how many rom-coms I've seen over the years?
-Huh? -Have some faith.
Did you really just try to trip me?
I'm trying to communicate without talking.
Guess you're being killed off.
-What you doing tonight? Any plans? -I'm busy.
Oh. I'm pretty busy too. Gotta memorize lines.
But you have no lines.
Oh, so you know specifics, huh? Sounds like you're interested.
You clearly died of a stab wound yesterday.
How are you still here?
Mm, rebirth?
That doesn't make any sense.
And what's with the stupid beard?
The truth is, I had a twin brother this whole time.
You sound like a moron.
What? Look, it's true. I'm integral to the production.
So it was you. How dare you steal my mustache!
Come here, you little twerp.
-Come on. -Hey, I'm eating.
-Right now. -Would you save this for me?
It's late. I wanted to offer you a ride home,
but you might be too heavy with that backpack you're carrying, so…
I live close. I'm good.
It's dark out here. Could be dangerous.
Oh!
You seem prepared.
Do you always bring that so you don't have to ask for help?
Yeah. Quit following me around.
You're not gonna swoop in and save me, okay?
I'll let you know when I'm really in trouble
and I need your help.
Understood?
If you follow me, I'm not afraid to use the Taser.
You know, sometimes in life…
Now, it's time for the woman of the hour.
The loveliest lady around. Join me in welcoming
the bride!
The weirdest coincidences can happen out of nowhere.
Uh…
Listen. It's just a coincidence. I was really surprised to see you.
Good for you.
So what brings you here?
I do wedding videos for extra cash.
How about you? You know them?
Yeah, actually. I went to school with the groom.
-He's an old friend. -Oh.
This role is my side gig. The money's not too bad.
-Gosh, that's a lucky couple right there. -Why's that?
Well, if you become famous for making movies,
they can always say a renowned director made their wedding video.
Great! Thanks, everyone!
Hold on, what makes you think I wanna be a director?
But I thought you wanted to… make a movie.
I'd really be excited to see what your movie would be like.
When's the shoot?
Hey, I know this is a crazy coincidence,
but let's tag-team wedding gigs from now on.
You know, I play host, you shoot the video.
-Nope. -Hmm.
After a coincidence like that, all I could think was,
"Is fate bringing us together?"
Let's go! Hurry, hurry, hurry. The bus is leaving.
-Hello. -Why are you getting on this bus?
-Are you coming along? -What's he doing here? Oh boy.
Wait. Why are you here?
The other bus was already full. Can I take this one?
Uh, yeah, sure.
Wait, does Gyeom have a scene today?
Oh, just let him just tag along and hang out with the crew.
I'm just along for the ride.
Hey, Gyeom. Right here. It's open. Have a seat.
I thought you didn't have any scenes today.
Nope. I don't, actually.
Hey, then, can you help us out today?
Wait. Why do I feel disappointed?
Uh… wha--
Hey, don't do something you'll regret.
Sounds like a threat. You a gangster?
Hey!
No!
No, wait!
Cut!
FARM-FRESH WAXY CORN
Oh, man. That…
-How are you? -Oh.
Let's see.
20,000 won's worth, please.
-Oh, you want the cash first? -Yeah, sure. That's fine.
-Here. -Thank you.
Thanks so much. I appreciate it.
Mm. Here. It tastes the best while it's hot.
-Thanks. Hey, have a great day. -Thank you.
What?
That's the bus! Wait!
Hey!
Hey, guys!
Wait up!
Stop the bus!
Hey, wait! No, no!
Oh.
It's you.
Uh…
I've heard that buses usually don't run late in places like this.
Next bus is in a half hour.
The world is way too convenient these days. It's not fair. Dang it!
Can I ask you something?
Have you always been this headstrong?
Well, have you always been so chipper?
Do you believe the real world is all there is?
You think movies are all there is?
Wow, man, you're quick, huh? Good debater?
Yeah. Of course.
Pretty sure I just lost.
So what kind of… movie would you make, huh?
A really good…
love story.
Love story?
Were you laughing at me?
Ah, choking. I was choking on my food. Laughing?
I wouldn't dare do such a thing.
And what about you? Do you really want to be a real actor?
Since you asked, I gotta keep acting so that
the movie industry doesn't accidentally miss out on a great talent.
I just…
I've always… loved movies, that's all.
What's wrong?
Oh, no. That's not what I was…
I meant literally. As in, I love films. There was no double meaning.
It wasn't a pickup line either or a confession. I didn't…
Don't worry about it.
You were looking at me like…
You just…
You just reminded me of someone, that's all.
There are a lot of empty seats.
Yeah, sitting alone can be scary.
My heart's racing.
Sure. Okay.
I'm gonna get some rest.
DAD
What's up?
A nightmare?
Uh, it wasn't.
You were crying.
Oh. It's pretty hot.
I was just sweating, that's all.
You were holding my hand.
Oh, I… Uh, I'm sorry.
An accident.
It's all right.
FILMING WEALTH AND PROSPERITY THANK YOU FOR YOUR COOPERATION
Sir. There's a reporter. He's from Geona Media. His name's Mr. Kim.
He's gonna stop by for a quick interview later.
Since this movie is your grand return from your… your hiatus.
And it's our last day on set.
Why did he have to do this today? So annoying.
I always get bummed on the last day of filming.
Then I feel down at the wrap party.
That term itself is so melancholy.
So final."Well, it's a wrap."
What if this film is a wrap on my career as a director?
Know what I'm talking about, Gyeom?
Give me a minute.
Mm.
All right, get ready to shoot.
-Let's do it. -Copy that.
Excuse me. Aren't you… It is you.
Who are you?
I'm a reporter at Geona Media. Kim Sang-guk.
You remember me?
You are, right? Kim Hun-dong's daughter.
I haven't seen you since high school, so I wasn't sure.
But now that I see you up close, wow, you haven't changed at all.
Hold on. Are… are you working on this set?
Whoa, wait a minute!
Could it be that you're fulfilling your dad's unrealized dream?
Oh wow!
That's really admirable of you.
It's not like that.
Oh, wait, wait. What is your name again?
Uh, it was really unique. Like "moo…"
Oh my God! It's Mubee.
When I first saw your name, I thought, "God, Mr. Kim loves cinema so much,
he's willing to dedicate every area of his life to it."
Okay, so it's like
his only daughter who's still committed to fulfilling
her father's creative vision even after he's long gone.
Now that's a solid story.
That's not why I'm doing this,
so stop spinning these stupid stories, okay?
I wouldn't say it exactly like that. Um, I got it, don't worry. Yeah.
It was good seeing you. Bye.
Let's go.
Hey, uh, after those, I'm gonna clock out.
Ah, sure. Of course you are.
My God. Can you believe there is a bar manager here
that actually lets his part-timer off before 8:00 in the evening?
It's rare. But here he is.
Hey, it's just for tonight, scrub, got it? So what's the occasion?
-Seven-year anniversary. -That's right.
I'm letting you off because it's your anniversary.
Tell me, so why are you in such a rush?
I have to get a gift, and all the stores close at 8:00.
-Untie me. -All right. Hold still.
-Hurry up, c'mon, c'mon. -Okay. Okay. Okay.
-Hurry. -Here, give it to me. Goodness.
'Kay, I'm out of here!
-Hey, don't forget to lock the doors. -Yeah, all right.
Man, the only time that little scrub shows any respect
is when he gets off early.
Oh. Heading to the studio.
Yeah, on my way. Oh.
All right.
WRAP PARTY TO ALL CAST AND CREW, GREAT WORK!
Oh, these wrap parties are
just miserable.
Ah! Hey, come here.
Just blow your nose real quick. It's running.
Hey, Gyeom. Listen, I really need your objective opinion, okay?
How… do you think the film's gonna turn out?
Huh? 'Cause I know you'll be honest.
I think you're gonna get upset if I give an objective stance.
So… so you mean it's no good.
No, that's not…
You broke me already.
Seong-tae.
Hey, take it easy. Look, it's okay.
Hey, it's gonna be all right.
Good God. Why are you crying like that?
Get it together, dude. Movies flop. No biggie.
You can be a piece of shit sometimes.
I thought you were the kind of person who'd run away from these things.
I'm surprised you're still here.
And you love these things the most, so what brings you out here tonight?
Well, you did say that
you'd ask for help if you ever really needed it, didn't you?
So, I mean, I need to stick close by in order to hear you ask.
Jeez.
You told me not to speak to you at first.
Now you're smiling at what I said.
It's always been hard for me to get close to anyone.
I used to try, and now I just don't.
Too weird, I guess.
Why?
Well, because,
eventually, everyone disappoints you.
Boy, it must get pretty exhausting being this demoralizing.
Well, I'm sure it's no picnic putting on a happy front.
I don't trust people who go through life always pretending everything's okay.
They always end up being the first to leave you.
I've been wondering why exactly I was so drawn to Kim Mubee.
I think I finally know.
Mm.
So, um…
if I admit something right now…
would you understand?
And not run away?
Was that a
mistake?
No.
Okay, then.
Perhaps she's just trying to cope.
Just trying to make it through the night like me.
We're what?
I'm breaking up with you.
We're done.
And just as fast as the darkest part of the night
gives way to the first light of dawn…
Ko Gyeom disappeared.
MELO MOVIE