The Boys (소년들)

(This film is based on an actual case)

(Events depicted in the film are dramatized)

(for cinematic purposes and do not faithfully reflect)

Get the hell up!

Mommy!

Mommy!

Special Investigation Unit presented their findings today

for the robbery-homicide at

Woori Mart in Samnye, Wanju County.

The police arrested 3 local boys

5 days after the crime,

and took their confession, and have transferred them

to prosecution with robbery-homicide charges.

Jung-gyu?

I transferred my duty and hopped on the ferry.

How do I feel? Nothing but bittersweetness.

Who's coming today?

Right, that's great.

I should arrive in Jeonju in two hours, see you then.

Very well.

- We should give it a... - He's here! Look!

Salute!

Sir, welcome!

Sit, sit, sit!

Eh? Rank-wise, I'm the baby!

Dude, how could you say that!

Once a boss, always a boss!

Not at all, to be on your good sides,

I even brought this!

Reassigned to a land post

after a lifetime on the island

2 years before retirement,

my wife was over the moon.

She was asking who I sucked up to...

Mad Dog Hwang Joon-cheol...

You got some crazy good luck in your final years.

It was like yesterday

when I sweated balls, chasing perps with you.

Time flies, no?

Don't drink like that, you'll kill yourself.

Come here.

What is with you?

These eyes aren't the same vicious ones

from 16 years ago.

Mad Dog!

He became an island pup

after living there for a while!

What the hell are you talking about, you idiot!

Salute! Inspector Park Jung-gyu!

Seeing you after all this time...

my heart...

my heart is!

That's enough!

He hasn't changed one bit.

He must be so happy today.

He pestered that jerk for a favor,

and it all worked out.

What favor?

You didn't know?

How could that motor mouth not tell you about it?

So Jung-gyu asked who for a favor?

Deputy Commissioner Choi Woo-sung.

Section Chief Choi back in the day.

Anyway, Jung-gyu begged the deputy commissioner

to let you retire peacefully in his district!

Oh my, where's my head at...

I promised my wife I'd come by her restaurant.

Give Jung-gyu my love,

I'll head out first.

Sir! But we have to...

Why did you ruin the mood

by bringing that jerk up?

He asked me about it!

Honestly, we're only here because Jung-gyu asked us to.

Hold up a second.

That's enough.

Why did you want to be a cop

after seeing him go through all that?

Are you doing okay?

Isn't Yeongdeungpo a tough district?

Sure.

I got used to the workload,

but the substation chief is a hassle.

How? Is he a bit much?

He's always drunk,

and drinks again after work.

He's like dad.

Of all people in the world...

Your dad may be a softy now,

but people would shiver

when they heard his name.

Don't remember?

- Yeah, Mad Dog Hwang Joon-cheol. - So right, Mad Dog.

You sure love fresh kimchi.

I heard you had to get a loan

to buy a house and this diner.

Sorry I couldn't be much help.

Stop worrying, just be a good cop.

Give me that.

Can't you go easy with drinks?

Something's fishy, give me that.

You brat, I told you to watch him!

Let him drink,

don't be too hard on him.

- Here, eat this. - I'll be late for the bus.

You're going to go?

- Head back tomorrow! - No, no.

I sliced these for you, have a bite!

Eat! Eat! Eat!

Good.

I'll come by again.

- Do you want to take some? - It's all right!

Have a safe ride back.

- Sure thing! - Be careful,

call me when you arrive!

Bye!

It was a touch and go...

You want to be late for your first day of work tomorrow?

Go easy!

Salute!

Lt. Hwang Joon-cheol!

As of May 3, 2000, I've been assigned to Wanju Police CID!

Salute!

He was a top 3 performer in all of Jeonbuk province.

I know, 'Mad Dog.'

You never let go once you bite down, huh?

I don't bite everyone.

Yeah,

I heard you're useful with a leash on you.

Welcome!

I was curious who was going to take Wanju's best seat.

Good to meet you, chief.

- Hmm... - What are you doing?

Since it's the best seat,

I'm wondering if there's a honey pot...

You've put a talisman!

Your predecessor got a special promotion

while working at this desk right here.

- Did he get stabbed? - What?

To get that special promotion.

When I caught a stick-up man,

I got stabbed 3 times,

and was promoted to lieutenant...

Protect and serve, Crime Investigation Division.

Could I talk to the primary detective

of the Woori robbery-homicide case last year?

Yes, one moment.

He's asking about my predecessor.

What can I do for you?

Deputy Commissioner Choi is at Jeonbuk Police now.

May I help you?

- What the hell? - Yo, Park Jung-gyu.

Who's asking for the deputy commish?

I'm not sure...

Sir...

I'm Criminal Affairs chief, Kim Min-jae.

Hwang Joon-cheol, good to meet you.

You don't have to worry about

getting stabbed in this tiny town,

you'll need a big case for that promotion.

Sure thing.

- Let's move! - Yes, sir!

Have you made a reservation at Hyojachon?

Sure did, sir!

It's that time already?

Wait, what's that smell?

Isn't that the burning smell of pork belly

our new chief is buying?

It ain't right to burn pork belly!

I like short ribs though.

Short ribs!

Will you stop it already?

I'm so sorry.

What did you say?

You saw him.

You saw that jackass with a stiff neck!

Rude prick!

What's with him?

He and Chief Kim graduated together at the academy,

but his entire unit was promoted

after solving the Woori case.

This idiot's jealous, that's all.

What do you know?

You think Jang and Kim got the chops for promotion?

Choi Woo-sung lobbied for them!

Miss, am I right?

Choi Woo-sung? He's the big shot!

Right?

To climb the ladders in this country,

we need a proper superior to lead us...

Sgt. Park!

Sergeant! Park Jung-gyu!

My predecessor Choi Woo-sung rowed the ship that well?

Not you too, chief.

And I think Choi is similar age as Jung-gyu.

An academy grad?

Yeah, 10th or 11th graduating year, I think.

An elite... But never mind that,

Sgt. Park, can you run much?

What?