The Burning Hell

Presented by UniKorea

In association with Dream Venture Capital

An East Film production

Sol Kyung-go

Moon So-ri

Director of photography Choi Young-taek

Sound recordist Lee Seung-cheol

Editor Kim Hyun

Production designer Shin Jum-hui

Music Lee Jae-jin

Sound mixing Live Tone

Executive producers Choi Seong-min

and Lee Joon-dong

Co-producers Cho Min-cheol & Jay Jeon

Producer Myung Kaynam

Written & directed by Lee Chang-dong

Sir, can I borrow a cigarette?

Sir, a light, too?

The bus for Hagye goes from here?

I don't know.

You don't know?

Take a look... I'll give you a discount.

How much is this?

Who is it?

Laundry!

Who?

Laundry!

Doesn't Hong Jong-il live here?

No one of that name here!

Pardon?

No one of that name here!

Did they move?

When, uh, did you move in?

Ma'am, do you have tofu?

Tofu? I'm afraid not.

It's freezing! What's so fun on TV?

What about raw tofu?

No, I don't.

No?

How much?

It's on the house.

Pardon?

You can have it for free, enjoy yourself.

Take your time... have some milk.

Don't you have Haitai milk?

What's so special about Haitai? They're all the same.

"When it comes to milk, choose Haitai!"

Whatever...

- Hello? It's me, Ji-Hyun. - And Min-Hee.

Don't mind her.

I'm with Min-hee by the school gate.

Of course I'm playing hookey!

She's going to the Click-B concert.

Come on, we can ditch Min-hee...

Hey, I have to make a call...

But, I don't have any coins.

Can you lend me some coins?

I'll call you back later.

Please wait a bit longer As soon as I get through...

Leave the table as it is!

Trust me, I won't run away!

I'll leave my shoes here.

I can't run away barefoot, right?

My younger brother will come over as soon as I get him on the phone.

And when will that be? You've made over ten calls already!

Explain it to the cops!

Sir, I'd really prefer not to do that, for personal reasons...

Here, take my shoes.

I promise I won't run away.

Scared of the cops?

And you order food when you're broke?

I thought I could get him on the phone...

Officers, thanks for your trouble.

Grab him!

That hurts!

- Stay still! - That really hurts!

This is his record.

He's only just been released.

Bastard's in the shit already!

Hong Jong-du!

Yes, sir!

Three convictions, right?

Right.

One for assault.

One for attempted rape.

And the last for involuntary manslaughter?

You killed someone?

Oh, that... I was driving at dawn.

It was dark and I didn't see one of those sanitation workers.

- You didn't see him? - Right.

How long did you serve?

Two and a half years.

Then it must've been a hit-and-run case.

Yep.

No one ever come to visit you in jail?

What's with your stupid summer shirt?

You got out today.

You should've gone home to see your family.

Instead you wandered around broke, and try to eat without paying.

The thing is, my family moved.

Changed the phone number, too.

If I could've reached them, of course I would've paid.

My brother's office used to be right by that restaurant.

When I let you use the phone, you didn't even know the number.

You shouldn't have set foot in the restaurant in the first place.

Don't you know it's a crime to eat without paying?

Of course, I do.

Hong Jong-sae!

Over here! Come on!

Hurry, it's okay.

Say hello.

He's my younger brother.

Good evening, officers.

Come on, grab a chair.

- Are you his younger brother? - Yes, I am.

Hey, did you dye your hair?

It doesn't suit you at all.

- A friend of his? - No, his brother.

Feels fucking great!

Stop it! I'm closing the window, it's too cold.

Stop it!

Are you angry?

I'm not angry.

I said stop it.

You're angry, huh?

You're angry with me, right?

Jong-du, as a favor, please don't disrupt my life, okay?

Please.

Darling!

I'm home!

What the hell are you wearing?

They sent you out like this in the middle of winter?

It's because it was summer when I went in.

Ma, why is the place so shabby?

Since your brother was laid off...

He had to sell the apartment to run a new business.

Don't say anything!

Which is his room? This one?

Everybody, I'm back!

Jong-du! When did you get out?

Where's Jung-min? Asleep?

Yes, don't wake him.

But he hasn't seen me in ages!

My god, what is this? Jong-du!

Hurry! Hurry!

Go wash your feet!

You see this mess on the floor?

Have you been in a rice-paddy or something?

- Have you eaten? - Yes.

Please lift the toilet seat!

Stop standing around and sit.

It's late, I should be going.

How did you find him to bring him here?

Don't ask!

Where are we going to put him?

Ma, I got you a present.

You think you've been abroad or something?

Here, try it on.

I'll try it on later.

No, do it now.

I told the guy I'd change it if it doesn't fit.

Sister-in-law, I'll buy you an even better one later.

Forget it!

Wow, Mrs Hong, you're a knockout!

How's business?

You quit?

Let's have a drink tonight!

It's been a while.

You're busy? You said you quit.

Okay, Okay... I'm hanging up, you bastard!

"The number you dialed is no longer in service."

Sit down for a moment.

It's about time you grew up.

Do you know what that means?

Being an adult means you can't just do whatever you like.

You have to be responsible for your actions.

You have to fit in with society, be aware of how others see you.

That's what being an adult is all about.

Stop shaking your leg!

How old is he?

Just turned 28.

29.

He'll be 29 after the new year.

That's when I turn 30.

Isn't 29 a bit old to deliver food?

His age doesn't matter, he has to start somewhere.

He has no special skills...

Well, it'll be useful experience.

Good preparation for other kinds of work.

If you want to learn, there's a lot to learn.

Even by delivering food on a motorcycle, you meet all sorts of people...

When do I start?

He hasn't finished yet.

You're always doing that.

Let people finish first, and then talk.

What's your rush?

Try to listen and understand till the end.

Then you speak next.

If you want, you can start today.

How about tomorrow? I got somewhere to go today.