The Scarecrow (허수아비)

(were filmed safely with expert supervision.)

Why did you ask to see me?

You've appeared on every TV program

about the Kangseong serial murders, Professor.

You were on the original investigation, right?

I figured you'd be the one to know if I'm the real killer or not.

My opinion is irrelevant.

Your DNA has already been identified.

I wouldn't be so sure.

Then why do you keep denying it?

The statute of limitations has expired,

so you can't be prosecuted for this.

Yes, the statute of limitations has expired,

then why are the police digging this all up again?

It's not like they can prosecute me.

This isn't about reopening the investigation.

It's about uncovering the truth.

For the nine innocent victims and for the families left behind.

Besides,

everyone who lived

in Kangseong back then

has a right to know the truth.

That case changed everything for them.

Right.

You have a point.

(Confession leads to forgiveness, and forgiveness leads to salvation)

Still, it wasn't me.

I'm telling you, it wasn't me.

All right.

You're leaving?

I'll be back tomorrow.

Stay out of my sight.

Hey. This won't take me long.

I don't plan on sticking around anyway.

Hey, Kang Tae Joo.

I'm taking this case back.

And you too.

- What? - I'm keeping you by my side.

Just like old times.

You crazy bastard.

I've missed you, Kang Tae Joo.

- Hey, let's scram! - Darn it.

Hey, Tae Joo.

You dead or alive in there?

He's alive!

Man, you're no fun.

Tae Joo.

It was a joke. I was just kidding.

Hey, please, don't, please!

Are you scared? You thought I'd put a hole in you?

You son of a witch! How dare you shoot a prosecutor?

You said we're friends! Come on, we're buddies.

What?

It was a joke. Just a little joke.

A joke?

What?

Didn't you find it funny?

Neither did I.

Your little joke back then wasn't funny at all to me, either.

I'm taking this case back.

And you too.

- Lee Seong Jin. - I was released today.

Thank you. It's all thanks to you, Detective.

You've been through a lot.

Stay out of trouble from now on.

For your mother's sake, at least.

I will.

Detective...

Now that you've come to Kangseong,

It's a huge relief.

I really wanted to tell you that.

Okay, then.

"A huge relief."

He calls it.

The string of homicides that began in October of 1986

has been confirmed to be serial killings.

- Yes. - So how many cases are there?

So far, we've identified a total of four cases.

- What? - Why is this coming to light now?

The culprit's MO varied slightly with each crime,

which delayed our official announcement.

However, we've already formed a joint task force internally,

and are devoting all our resources to catching the killer.

When you say the MO varied...

Prosecutor Hwang's been busy lately. It's hard to see him around.

Tell me about it. It's killing me too.

All of Prosecutor Hwang's cases got dumped on my desk,

and I already had my hands full with the student protests.

Why are you taking all of those on? What about Prosecutor Cha?

- Pass some of that my way. - No, sir. I couldn't possibly.

It's okay. I'm completely free these days.

That's what colleagues are for.

How about...

- I take the protest cases? - Yes, do that.

Based on the evidence gathered so far...

Thank you. That would be a huge help.

All right, then.

Hey, long time no see. Make me look good, will you?

Stick around and have a meal.

All right, reporters, lunch will be at Seoul Restaurant in town.

- Thanks. - Thank you.

You see,

I'm about to serve up this case on a silver platter.

But I don't much care for the one who'll be taking the credit.

Kind of takes away my appetite to cook.

Then give the platter to someone else.

I need to get a piece of that myself.

What, are you hungry or something?

No, I'm full just thinking about the exclusive I'm about to get.

We have an exclusive?

Just keep your lens clean.

You're going to be filming the serial killer's arrest.

And how are we supposed to know when and where the killer will be caught?

I don't. But I know who will.

Sir.

- Great press conference. - Hi, Prosecutor Cha.

Why did you choose me over Prosecutor Cha?

Why take the long way around when there was an easier path?

I'm curious.

I'm something of a face reader.

- So I have a trustworthy face? - It's more about

the other prosecutor isn't trustworthy.

Why? Is there something on my face?

What? No. It's nothing.

Anyway, was there something you needed to tell me?

Could you spare some time tonight? There's something I need to discuss.

I don't know about that.

My son is in town for his school break.

Cheol is?

Oh my, I can't believe he's already in college.

- Time really flies. - Tell me about it.

You should bring him by the office again sometime.

I'd love to see him.

Sure, maybe I'll do that. In any case, let's eat another time.

- "Mom is cooking." All done? - Yes!

Number three. "I played with a friend."

"I played with a friend."

You did a good job today.

- All right, get home safe. - Okay. You too.

Hey, everyone.

Hello.

You'll get hit if you let your guard down.

So close. I really thought I had it that time.

Hungry?

Let's go get something to eat.

- I'm starving. - I bet you are.

What's that noise?

Tae Joo is back in town.

And get this, he showed up completely wasted.

It was so peaceful without him. I'm dreading having him back.

Then, do you want to live with me?

Let's get married.

Who in the world proposes in a soup restaurant?

- Don't you say yes to him. - Hey, it's not like that.

Why aren't you saying anything?

You don't want to marry me?

I don't know.

Ma'am! I said I wanted this one without the innards.

I completely forgot.

You've already started, so I can't even swap it out for you.

- It's fine. I'll just eat it. - I'm sorry.

Here.

I'm not asking you to decide right now.

Just think it over.

Hang on.

There we go.

Here you go.

- Eat up. - You too.

Hey, man. Why are you moping all by yourself?

What's wrong?

Sang Beom.

- Tae Joo's back. - Kang Tae Joo?

What? He is here?

That jerk isn't going to start messing with us just because, is he?

You coward.

- Are you scared? - I'm not scared. It's just him...

Anyway, be careful. He's no pushover.

We had something on him then.

So? We'll just find something new.

Right.

Let's start by finding the victims.

Hey, but are there any victims left alive? There are none.

Right. No attempted murders yet.

- Exactly. - He abducts, rapes, and kills.

What if something went wrong before he could finish the job?

- Attempted abduction or rape? - Or just rape.

There's no way a case like that exists.

That son of a witch is only human.

He's bound to have slipped up at some point.

All right, of all the sex crimes in Kangseong in the last two years,

start by pulling any files with anything remotely similar.

Did you notice any distinguishing features?

When Interviewing assault victims...

- I don't know. - You need a female officer present.

I know this is difficult, but...

Thank you for your time.

Where to next?

It's down this alley

at the very end.

All right, let's go.