Hometown (홈타운)

(The characters, places, institutions, cases, and)

(organizations portrayed in this drama are fictitious.)

(Saju Station, Gyeongsangnam-do October 6, 1987)

(Saju, Gyeongsangnam-do July 12, 1999)

Where do you want to celebrate the beginning of 2000, the new millennium?

There are many spots where you can see the first

sunrise of 2000, including Jeongdongjin...

I'm talking about the most delicious chicken place.

Enough about that and just call your family already!

I think there's someone...

in my bathroom.

What?

What did you say?

Ever since a few days ago, someone has been in our bathtub...

- I ordered it! - Go take care of him!

I ordered it for you hard-working policemen.

Why don't you fill this out first?

Is there anyone at your house?

No.

But my mom will get off work soon.

Then you should bring her.

My mom...

My mom said no one's there.

What's not there?

My mom said...

that woman isn't there.

What do you mean?

You just said someone was there.

Was it a woman?

My mom said no one's there.

That's why I came here.

I want to go check it out with you two.

What are you talking about?

Are you okay?

What? He left? Oh my god!

But it's raining cats and dogs!

How can you deliver chicken to the police station just because someone orders it?

Just fill this out first.

Hello?

Where are you?

Right before Youngwon Toll Gate?

Yes.

Yes, we can help you.

Mom.

Mom.

You're home. It's raining. Where did you go?

- Did you fill the tub with water? - Yes, why?

Why did you do that? Didn't I warn you last time?

What are you saying?

I'm pooped. I need a bath.

What if that woman is in there?

Don't be ridiculous. There's no woman.

If you're so scared, don't go in there. Don't turn off the water like last time.

Kyung-jin, what are you doing?

What are you up to? Are you washing?

Open the door. Are you sick?

What did you say?

What are you saying?

Open the door right now!

Hometown: The Woman in the Bathtub

- (Episode 1) - I'm sorry,

but can we open the door?

A little wider, please.

If it's okay with you, you can open it all the way.

I think my symptoms got worse...

while I was in the hospital.

I panic in small spaces like this.

Are you feeling better?

I'm not fully recovered yet, but I'm a lot better than before.

I'm sorry I asked you to come here when you're not in the best condition.

It's fine.

Besides suffering from insomnia, I'm all right.

Is it like an aftereffect from the Cheonyang Purification Plant incident?

More than that...

I stopped drinking alcohol because of this.

I think it's like withdrawal symptoms.

So, should we start right away?

You're curious about what happened before that case, right?

Yes, that's right.

Where should I start?

Do I just have to tell you what I remember in chronological order?

Yes, I'd appreciate that.

I believe...

the first case occurred in July. Am I correct?

Yes, that's right. July 12.

As you know,

I'm an inspector in the Violent Crime Division

of the Gyeongsangnam-do Police Agency.

I got a new partner last year,

and I was busy helping him adjust to his new job.

This might not be related, but I remember it rained

a lot around the time the first victim appeared.

As you know, the rainy season was pretty terrible this year.

It was pouring heavily.

The name of my new partner

that I mentioned before is Lee Shi-jung.

Whenever it rained a lot, he would come pick me up so that we could

go to work together since the roads were dangerous.

We both lived in Saju, so I assumed he was doing that because I lived nearby.

But it turned out that he moved there with his wife because of me.

It seemed like he was pretty passionate about his job.

He probably wanted to ask me questions on his way to and from work.

I see.

It's fascinating.

I still vividly remember...

those small memories.

I think...

this summer has completely changed me.

Hyung-in, can I ask you something?

What do you do when the New Year comes around?

What do you mean?

Like when people start counting down and ringing in the new year.

Well, I don't think I really do anything special.

Really?

Then do you know "Y2K"?

What?

You know, what they talk about on TV nowadays.

They say technology will mistaken 2000 as 1000, so there will be a lot of issues.

So?

I heard it was a serious problem.

There will be nuclear bombs, the power plants will

stop, and all the money in the banks will be gone.

There'll be chaos.

I heard the world is going to end.

But man, it seems like a lot of people want this damned world to be destroyed.

- Shi-jung. - Yes?

Is something wrong?

I'm telling you this ahead of time just in case I make a mistake.

- It's my first time. - First time?

Solving a murder case.

I'm rambling because I'm nervous.

Really?

Yes.

Do you have any advice for me? Or like precautions?

There is one precaution.

What is it?

Stay quiet until we arrive at the crime scene.

All right.

This way.

You haven't located the victim's husband yet, right?

We did. He's currently in Japan for a

business trip, and we were able to reach him.

But the weather is really bad right now, so Gimpo Airport is closed.

I think he'll be here tomorrow.

But was the Detective Task Force always dispatched to the case first?

I haven't seen many cases like this.

We changed the name to Mobile Investigation Unit.

Is that so?

Just a few months ago, you were called the Detective Task Force.

It's been less than a month.

That's why my chief is so desperate to impress the commissioner.

That's why we came here so quickly.

- Why did they change it? It's confusing. - That's what I said.

- But... - Yes?

Are you hot? Why are you sweating so much?

Oh? I'm sweating? It's just raindrops.

- Why are you just standing there? - Coming!

Lead the way.

Sorry? I'm on my way back.

- I'm busy. - Sorry?

- I have to go. - Oh.

Darn it.

Did you locate her daughter Lee Kyung-jin yet?

No, not yet.

Is the cause of death excessive bleeding from the visible cuts on her neck?

Yes, there are about eight knife wounds on her face and neck.

I'd like to see the weapon.

We haven't found it yet.

Judging from the size of her stab wounds, the knife must be short but sharp.

And the lividity on her thighs and calves shows

that she was moved to the tub after being stabbed.

So you think this was a planned murder due to a grudge, right?

Yes, I assume so since she was brutally killed.

We'll be able to find out if anyone had a

grudge against her when her husband comes back.

Yes.

We'll bring him in as soon as he arrives in Korea tomorrow.

But more important than that, we're not able to locate her daughter.

What?

Are you saying she could be in danger as well?

Yes, that's right.

Jeez.

I think we're working against the clock.

The reporters are already calling.

How the hell can those flies smell a case a mile away?

I told you many times.

If we don't get the killer soon, it'll be our heads on the line.

What are you girls doing here?

I'm sorry!

We were just boiling water.

Sir, you're close to Kyung-jin, right?

She comes here often.

What class are you two in? Aren't you in the same class as her?

Not me but her.

Really? Are you close with her?

She's a very nice girl.

She always brings me food, and she even gave me this tape.

I thought Kyung-jin was rude.

But the security guard said she gives him many things.

- She's super nice. - Hey, don't say that.