Karma (악연)

I've always seen these things at Korean medicine clinics.

Did you buy it at a shop?

Shoot.

Or is it custom-made?

How did you find me?

Well,

I saw your clinic business card.

You left it on your car window.

"Clinic director Han Sang-hun."

I guess I exerted myself more than I realized that night.

My shoulders really hurt.

Maybe acupuncture could help.

Since you're a doctor of Korean medicine, you must be skilled in physical therapy.

What are you playing at?

I did a lot of thinking that day,

and…

it… suddenly occurred to me.

"No matter how I look at it, this is wrong."

How could a human possibly do such a thing--

So what? Are you saying you'll report it to the police?

I couldn't do that.

I gave you my word.

I even received a modest sum for it.

So?

So?

I was thinking…

I'd like another 30 million.

KARMA

Father.

Dad.

If I get busted, I'm totally fucked.

Get a grip.

Keep it together.

If I get busted, I'm fucked.

I need to verify where you were on the day of the incident.

Right.

We can talk later if this isn't a good time for you.

No, now's fine.

Let's just do it now.

Where were you on the evening of the accident?

That evening?

Well, I had dinner with a friend of mine.

Then I went to a karaoke bar.

I went to the karaoke bar alone.

My friend suddenly had to head home.

I didn't notice anything strange.

He didn't sing. He just talked, but that was about it.

- Said he wasn't in the mood to sing, no? - Yeah.

He also said he'd come more often and gave us a huge tip.

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

Have you seen this man?

He was here last week.

How long did he stay?

He had a burger and pretty much stayed the whole night.

But how did you remember him right away?

- Sorry? - Well, you must get a lot of customers.

It's interesting how you remembered him from just a photo.

I guess you're right.

I don't know. I just remembered him

somehow.

DONGHWA LIFE

- Hello. How may I help you? - Hello.

I'm here to collect my death benefit.

Oh, right.

My father died in a hit-and-run.

- I see. - Number 48!

Please give me a moment. I'll assist you shortly.

Will it be paid out today?

The case is still being assessed. I'll assist you further shortly.

- Should I wait back there? - Yes.

Thank you.

Next, number 50!

FUCKING CHINK

Number 53!

Excuse me, miss.

Yes, sir?

Is it still not done?

I'm sorry, sir.

Could you please wait a little longer?

What?

I'm number 46. Right now, it's…

Number 68? Please have a seat.

Bye, I'm off.

Have a good evening.

Take care.

Hello, sir?

Got it. Thank you.

Number 46?

We've kept you waiting for so long. We'll assist you right away.

I've been waiting for three hours.

Shouldn't you at least apologize?

My apologies. The assessment took longer than expected.

Sorry we kept you waiting.

You…

Here.

It's five million won.

CHAPTER 3 THE UNRIGHTEOUS

It doesn't look like we can pay this out now.

Sorry?

We've investigated this internally and checked the police report.

We can't pay this out right away.

Why not?

We don't yet know if this was a simple accident

or if someone deliberately killed your father for the insurance--

"Someone"?

"Someone"?

Don't get me wrong. I didn't mean it the way you're thinking.

We need to get the facts straight.

The contract makes it sound like there's an immediate payout upon death.

You won't pay me now?

I'm not saying we won't pay it out.

My father contributed for ten years, and you won't pay me?

What I'm saying is, we need a thorough evaluation.

There's nothing wrong with this legally.

This is standard procedure for claims.

You could just sign off on it!

Are you trying to fuck me over with this bullshit?

You're rather foul-mouthed, and you're being rude.

So what?

Should I call the police?

The police?

If you keep rushing us like this, it will only cause more delays.

Also, don't you think I'd be more inclined to help you if you were more polite?

Okay, you're right.

- I'm sorry. I got a little too worked up. - Right.

I just lost my father, so I'm not in my right mind.

Right, of course.

And about that day at the hospital, I was rude to you.

I apologize.

Don't worry about it.

Please take good care of this.

See how nice it is now that you're talking so politely?

Politeness begets politeness, you know?

Hold on one second.

It's our company's 30th anniversary.

We're giving this to our clients to show our appreciation.

Don't forget to take this, and I'll be in touch.

I'm in a bit of a rush. Please take good care of it.

Don't worry. Take care.

Damn it.

GUHOE FUNERAL HOME

MONEY DUE D-16

A big one's coming.

A huge sum.

Mr. Park? One moment, please.

Yes?

We haven't received your deposit yet.

We need a deposit to provide meals and ensure the funeral proceeds smoothly.

Sir?

Get in.

CONDOLENCE BOX

- Use this. - Sorry?

Take this money as the deposit.

Bring that box back.

Okay.

What are you doing?

What do you think? I paid the deposit.

If you don't like what you see, pay up, Auntie.

It's not like you'll pay.

- Was it a good turnout? - You know your father lived a quiet life.

Damn, the funeral will cost quite a bit.

Don't you know why your father lived like that?

You're the reason he lived like a hermit and did nothing but volunteer at church.

I'm exhausted. That's enough, okay?

All right.

We shouldn't do this in front of him. Let's drop it.

There's a guest inside. Go and say hello.

Who is it?

How would I know? He's your guest!

What the hell are you doing here?

You weren't answering your phone,

and you didn't even come home.

I had to see you, so I had no choice but to come here.

You shouldn't be here.

You shouldn't be here as the chief mourner either.

Stop stuffing your face and come with me.

Hey.

Did you think I'd be intimidated if you showed up like this?

That's none of my business.

I did my job, so I should get paid.

"Paid"?

Are you asking me to pay you after how badly you fucked up?

All I did was kill him, as you told me to.

Then you should've left him there as you were told.

Why did you have to move the body and fuck everything up?

Why complicate things by moving him and burying him on a mountain?

I'll be the first one they suspect, you bastard!

He was alive.

What?

He was still alive, and he saw my face.

And?

Must I describe the entire process?

When you do these jobs, you always run into unexpected variables.

But the amount that was promised can never be a variable.

Otherwise…

someone else could get hurt.

Do you get me?

Don't touch me, you fucking chink.

Wait in the alley, and when he shows up, run him over.

- Turn it off. I said, turn it off! - If I deliberately run him over…