Karma (악연)

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Look at this.

This thing. I recognize it.

It's inside every clinic.

Where do you even buy this thing?

Oh, shoot.

Or is it custom-made, a special order thing?

There you go.

How did you know I was here?

Uh, right.

Well, uh, when I was in your car,

I saw your name.

Your business card was sitting in the back seat.

Dr. Han Sang-hun was the name.

You know, I guess the work that night really messed with my body.

I can hardly lift my shoulder.

Uh, do I need acupuncture?

As a doctor, you're, um, probably good with physical therapy, right?

Why did you come here?

Mm.

I just can't stop thinking about that night.

Um…

This thought,

I just can't get it out of my head.

I keep hearing it repeating over and over. "This is wrong."

I mean, to do something like that as a human being--

So, what? You're saying you'll go to the police?

No. I said I wouldn't.

I gave my word and I don't take it lightly.

And I received a modest sum in return.

And so?

And so?

Uh, what I'm saying is…

Thirty million more will do.

KARMA

It's my dad.

Oh, Father.

OCCUPIED

VACANT

If I get busted, I'm fucked, for real. Stay ice cold.

Keep it together.

I better not get caught or I'm totally fucked.

Sir, where were you that night?

I need to know as a routine part of the investigation.

Yeah, sure.

I can just try to call you later if that works better.

No. No, no. Now's fine.

Ask me. Let's do it now.

Uh…

Okay. What were you doing on the night in question?

That night, uh…

Well, I had dinner with a… a friend of mine.

Then to a karaoke bar.

When I went there, I was alone.

My friend had to go home. It was a surprise.

Hmm, I didn't notice anything strange.

Um, he didn't really sing. He just kept talking, that's about it.

He said he wasn't in the mood, right?

Mm-hmm. Oh, right, before he left, he said to expect him often.

Then he gave us a big tip.

NOVEMBER 10, 22:50 VISITED A 24-HOUR LOTTERIA

This man. Have you seen him?

- Oh, he came in here last week. - How long did he stay here?

He had a burger and sat here all night, and in the morning he went on his way.

Yeah, but how did you remember him right away?

Sorry?

I mean, with all the customers you get here,

how is it that you remembered him as soon as I showed you the photo?

Oh, that's weird.

You're right. I don't know.

I just remembered him

somehow.

DONGHWA LIFE

- Hello, how may I help you sir? - Hello. It's about a benefits claim.

My father passed.

Oh, I see.

- My father died in a hit-and-run. - Ah.

Yes, hello. How may I help you?

Give me a second.

I'll call you when I have more information.

Will today be the day it's paid out?

It's still being assessed right now. Can you please wait until I call you?

- Uh, just wait in the lobby? - Yes.

Thank you.

Next please. Number 50.

"Insurance."

FUCKING CHINK

Have a great day.

Number 53.

- Hey there. Excuse me. - How may I help?

It's not done yet?

Oh, my apologies, sir. Could you please give us a few more minutes?

Really?

But I was 46.

- Number 68? Here, have a seat. -

- Well, I'm off. - Have a good night.

- Bye. - Have a good night.

Hello. Yes, sir.

Oh, got it.

Number 46.

Sorry the wait was so long. I'm happy to say we're ready to see you.

I waited for three hours.

The least you could do is say that you're sorry, right?

I do apologize. The assessment took longer than expected.

Sorry for the long wait.

Oh.

Here. Take this.

It's five million.

THE UNRIGHTEOUS

Um, so this.

We can't pay this out yet.

Sorry?

We took the time to do an internal investigation.

We checked with the detective in charge of the case as well.

And it appears that we can't authorize payment on this yet.

Why not?

We're not sure if this was a simple accident.

It's possible

someone, after his insurance, intentionally killed your father--

"Someone?"

"Someone?"

Ah, it's not like that.

I realize I could have phrased that better, all right?

We need to do our due diligence.

I should be paid the total sum upon death according to the claim.

Why won't you pay?

Wait, I never said we wouldn't honor the contract, sir.

For over ten years my father put money into this and you're holding out.

I'm saying we have to look into it further before we can honor it.

This is in compliance with legal standards.

This is the claim process at every insurance company.

Why can't you just sign off on it? What the fuck?!

You're obviously screwing me over with this bullshit!

That's inappropriate language.

- Not to mention rude. - Who cares?

Should I call the police?

Call the police?

If you keep on trying to rush us, it'll only cause more delays.

Also, you should be polite to me

to make me want to help you with this, don't you think?

Okay, you're right.

I'm sorry. I was…

- I… I got too worked up, yeah. - All right.

It's my father's death, that's why. I can't think straight right now.

Of course.

By the way, I want to say sorry about the other day too.

The day we met at the hospital, I was rude then too.

Don't worry about it.

Can you please take care of this?

I like when you speak respectfully. This feels better.

Having manners makes me want to help you.

Ah, just a minute, okay?

This year marks the company's 30th anniversary.

We're giving this to our clients as a gift to show our appreciation. Enjoy.

I'll call you soon. Have a nice day.

This is a pressing matter. Can you please get it done soon?

Don't worry. Get home safe.

- Shit! - Oh, what's your problem?

GUHOE FUNERAL HOME

It was fine when I saw it.

MONEY DUE D-16

I'll have the cash.

And lots of it.

Uh, Mr. Park. One moment.

Yeah?

Uh, I was just checking on the payment of your deposit.

We need to receive your deposit

in order to provide meals for the guests and proceed with the service.

Uh, wait.

Get in already.

CONDOLENCE BOX

- Ha. -

- Here. - Uh, sir?

Use the cash inside as the deposit. And then return it.

Okay.

What was that about?

What? The guy needed a deposit.

Auntie, if you don't like it, then pay it instead.

- - Not a single penny.

- How many people were here? - You know your father lived a quiet life.

Funeral expenses are crazy.

- Shit. - Hey.

You know why your father lived like that?

He spent his days like a hermit because you were his son.

He did nothing but volunteer at the church.

I'm tired. Enough already, Auntie.

Oh gosh. Very well.

Behaving like this in front of your father? Let's just drop it.