Tale of the Nine Tailed 1938 (Gumihodyeon 1938 / 구미호뎐1938)

TALE OF THE NINE TAILED 1938

Should I stomp him?

Let's stomp.

EPISODE 5

Why, you--

Do you even wash your hands after you pee?

You know how germy our hands are, huh?

E. coli, norovirus, and so much more!

Not the stroller!

-Don't kill him. -Why not?

A Green Mothers' Society should set an example for a child.

Geez, you're spoiling her.

Attention, everyone.

Allow me to get rid of your traumatic experience today.

Goodness.

Today, we did not beat you up nor did you come to Myoyeongak.

Look what we have here.

We have another Yeon, huh?

Ah-eum.

You're the one who still grieves for that woman.

While I stand here facing you.

Just die.

Wait.

Please don't go.

I missed you.

I missed you so much, I thought I'd lose my mind.

Don't ever leave me again…

Ah-eum.

Damn it.

What was I expecting?

Moo-yeong has returned.

Do you remember?

When the three of us used to race, you always came in first.

I always watched you as I ran.

Only you.

Just like then…

I only seem to be watching you walk away.

Hong-joo?

Good night, Yeon of the year 1938.

You're him, aren't you?

-Wait. What do you mean? -You can't fool me.

You stole all the jewelry from my house!

You have proof? You don't have CCTV here, no?

CC… Oh.

So that's how you want to play?

You'll be on the front page tomorrow.

"The thief who robbed seven homes of gold mining royalty."

-No, the other houses weren't me! -Did you just confess?

Damn it.

Give me the camera. You don't have my image rights!

-Give me this shirt! -Give me the camera!

Give me the--

-Gosh, what are you doing? -Give it. Give it to me!

Damn it!

What are you?

How are you fine after getting shot?

Well, it's something like…

It's like my specialty. I don't seem to die from gun shots.

This gun wound…

I don't believe you, but if you're speaking the truth…

What's your opinion on Japanese imperialism?

What?

Why would the Governor-General want Mi-ho?

If the reward is enough to buy a house, this is serious, right?

Want to see something?

Now, guess where it is.

-What the-- Huh? -Okay. One more time.

What's this? She gets it right every time.

They say a foundling brings fortune, but she's a natural gambler.

You'll bring me a mountain of wealth, right?

Wait a minute…

Wealth and fortune…

Could she be a "fortune god"?

FORTUNE GOD - INDIGENOUS GOD BRINGING FORTUNE

They say a fortune god chooses where they will nest.

Whenever we left her elsewhere, she kept coming back.

Don't they usually nest underground? As a snake or a toad with no face.

Who are you? Huh? Tell me.

It's only a matter of time before the Governor-General finds us.

Red-white mask is coming, too.

Is staying here the best choice for her well-being?

Jung Dae-seung from Jongno Station?

That snake tried to use us as human shields.

With Madame Ryu absent, where did you go in all this mess?

What's this? Did Apricot report on us?

No. I didn't tell anyone about the baby.

You fool. Do you think she's you?

Don't insult me, you idiot!

-Did you just pinch me? -Ouch!

Why do you all look like hell?

We ran into an enormous tiger, while on the baby search.

It said, "Give me some tteok ," so I gave it some but it didn't want it.

It preferred honeyed flavors…

-Have you gone mad? -I'm telling the truth, sir.

Right, guys?

-Yes, he's right. -That's what happened.

It was a tiger, sir.

You must have been possessed by something.

Something that's not a human.

Who are you?

I found the baby's location. She's at Myoyeongak.

-I'll go get her right away. -Not on your own.

There's a pretty strong Joseon demon there.

I'll go there myself.

You shouldn't be seen entering a gisaeng house.

Your identity could be compromised…

The owner of Myoyeongak, she's the woman you met on the train?

-Yes, sir. -Use her.

I know that bitch's weakness.

My sister is a gisaeng there.

Confirm his statement.

Oh, I also heard that someone gave out a ton of gold in the slums.

Where?

Where will you go, ma'am?

-To Lord Lee Yeon or Lord Moo-yeong? -I'm not sure.

They were the only friends I had my entire life…

-My dear friends are about to start a war. -Please don't interfere.

One way or the other, you'll end up getting hurt, ma'am.

No. I must be the one to do it.

Perhaps…

I may have to kill one of them with my own hands.

Have a drink.

Isn't it hard working for me?

It's already been 17 years, since I first met you, ma'am.

If it weren't for you, I would've died at the hands of those Japanese soldiers.

Many native dogs continue to be killed, due to the Stray Dog Slaughter Act.

STRAY DOG SLAUGHTER ACT

ACT THAT SLAUGHTERED 1.5 MILLION DOGS FOR FUR AND LEATHER IN WAR

When I was a mountain god,

humans used to come bearing grain to invoke my favor.

At first, I granted every wish just to look good.

But getting everything for nothing was what made humans so weak and evil.

You always said so,

"We are not the protagonists in the human world."

We must fight our own battles.

Humans, and us likewise.

My battlefield is here.

I will serve one master until the day I die.

-Look everywhere! -Yes, sir!

Search everywhere!

Hey, have you searched there yet? What about here?

Hurry up!

-Searched here yet? -Search thoroughly.

Please have mercy!

Have mercy.

The fragrant smell of blood.

Lord Lee Yeon!

Did you run around all shirtless? It's disgusting--

-Look who I brought. -You guys work together?

Why would you bring our victim here?

I got caught, but we made amends.

I thought you were a detective. Do detectives steal too?

Well, it was an inevitable situation. I hope you try to understand.

Where's your modesty?

-I saved your life. -Whoa, whoa.

-Hand over the stolen jewels. -Oh, wait here a moment.

-Hey, not the golden ruler. -Yes, I know.

And the police are scouring for Mi-ho right now.

We can trust her. She fights for independence.

You thieves raise a baby too? You steal her too?

-You a martial arts master? -What are you on about?

Then don't push it with me.

-I'll make mincemeat out of you. -What did you say, punk?

The ruler made of gold is gone. I wonder where it went?

I'll make up for it.

Gosh, I love Gyeongseong the most.

Look at their demeanor. They're from an organization.

You the Madame of Myoyeongak? The Governor-General has summoned you.

I'll be back.

Have you thought about my proposal?

Let me just ask one thing: Why the independence movement?

With this much wealth, you can shop and golf for the rest of your life, no?

At first, I started to dig into my sister's death.

Then, I wanted my patriotism

to repay for my father's treacheries.

Eventually, I made comrades,

and heard of a comrade's death almost every day.

Even with all this wealth, I'm still in debt.

Because I survived.

Why did you pick me?

I'm in the spotlight due to family circumstances, and you…

ONE-MILLION-WON

…have a secret to keep.

You in or out?

In this era of Joseon's disarray,

I was merely busy taking care of an opium addict.

That always bothered me.

Who knew I'd arrive in the year 1938,

and meet an activist who happens to look just like my wife.

It must be fate.

Gyeongseong Station tonight.

A man will come, holding a white chrysanthemum.

Since I've already been robbed, let's just fund our war chest.

What do I do… I think I might get neurosis.

Can you play the piano?

Not really, I…

I can only play do-re-mi-re-do.

Handle it carefully, comrade.

Comrade?

Comrade…