The Yellow Sea aka Hwanghae (황해)

When I was 11, rabies went around.

My dog caught rabies and bit its mother to death,

then it killed anything it could bite.

When the neighbours tried to beat it to death, it ran away.

- West wind kong. - And chow.

It's outside hand at 4 points. You got 16 points.

Days later, it came back, skinny and pitiful as ever.

There was nothing behind its dark eyes,

it looked at me for a while then slowly lay on the ground and died.

I buried the dog behind our neighbourhood,

but the elders dug it up that night and it was devoured.

Red dragon kong.

I got double kong.

Double kong? Hold on.

Kong and...

...chow.

You lost again.

Why am I doing so well? Are you my lucky charm?

- Kong, chow... - What the hell?

Chow, 16 points and 32...

Hey, you still owe me more.

Who the fuck is that?

The reason why I thought of it

was because the rabies that vanished had come back.

It's going around.

THE YELLOW SEA

The Cab Driver

Yanji, Yanbian region, China

What time did you get in?

I said, what time did you get in?

Four...

Did you play mahjong again?

I told you to cut that shit out.

Let me remind you again.

Even if I sell your eyes, guts, and your daughter to a sleazy pimp,

it still won't cover your debt.

So if you're like this...

I'm sorry.

Sorry?

You're sorry?

Is 60,000 yuan a joke?

You're going to pay it off by playing mahjong?

Hey, asshole!

Don't wash, just go.

Go make some money.

Son of a bitch!

Goddammit.

Ma'am!

- Ma'am! - Go away, I'm done with you.

Check for me. I'm sure it's in.

Your wife's cheating on you. Why would she send you money?

Do you not want to work anymore?

OK, fine.

Yappy bastard! So annoying.

Yeah, can you check for any deposits from Korea?

Kim Gu-nam. It should be from Lee Hwa-ja.

Nothing? Got it.

- It's not in. - Are you sure?

Why would I cheat you about deposits?

Many become whores after crossing.

Just think of her as dead and stop coming here.

Watch your mouth!

Stupid bastard.

Son-in-law, I'm sorry.

Pay up.

Hey, hey?

No money?

Boss, this guy's done, get us another.

Not leaving?

Go away, you fucking Joseonjok!

Get the fuck out!

Fucking whore.

Had a bad dream?

Dreams are supposed to be the opposite.

There's good news.

You've got a saviour.

Mr Myun!

Mr Myun! Been well?

Come on. This guy here is...

I got it. Go on.

Go and wait.

I'll send him back when I'm done.

Fucking lowlifes.

Do you know who I am?

I'm Myun, good to see you.

What a hand...

Have you eaten?

Let's go and eat.

I heard you lost contact with your wife in Korea.

And you're left to repay the debt for her visa.

60,000 yuan?

Those fucking losers charged 60?

You must want to kill your wife. It's obvious she's cheating on you.

Hey, hey! Hear me out before you go.

Sit, come and sit.

What a character...

Bad temper, but not a goon.

Always get beaten, but don't look pitiful.

Strange.

Name's Gu-nam, right?

Yeah.

Gu-nam...

Go and kill someone in Korea for me.

You think this is a joke?

You can never repay your debt here.

Do you want to live like those dogs all your life?

Go and see your wife, too. You can bring her back or kill her.

Just go and do the job.

And start your life over.

I knew you couldn't make up your mind.

Call me soon, before I find someone else.

Cleaning chicken shit?

Hi, sweetheart!

Seung-hee, Daddy's here!

Sweetheart, eat.

Her mother still hasn't called?

I knew she wasn't right from the way she looked.

Eyes all slit up,

she looked like a whore who needs to screw every day.

Have you gone mad? Watch your mouth.

Not in front of the kid.

Your eyes are slit up too.

You're a real bastard.

Make some money and go to Korea.

Find a good wife there and have a new life together.

I'll raise her so don't worry.

You're here.

Memorise it.

All of it.

Recite it.

Seoul, Gangnam Nonhyun 99-1, Kim Seung-hyun.

Don't forget it.

If you forget, your family's all dead.

There's 3,000 yuan. About $500.

It should be enough in Korea.

Take it.

There's 57,000 yuan.

I'll give you the pin number after the job. It'll be yours. Good?

Ah, one more thing, you have to bring me his finger.

The thumb.

Got it.

Have a good trip!

Dalian, China

Everyone! Wake up!

Get up! Hurry!

Hey, wake up!

Hurry up!

Wake up!

Get out! Hurry up!

Quickly! Up, up!

Get out fast! Out! Quick!

Jump, you bitch!

- Done? - Go! Go!

The Killer

Ulsan, South Korea

Ulju Seafood

Damn lighter.

Give me that light.

Hey, give me the note.

It's the boat back with the date.

Exactly 10 days later.

January 16. Incheon 472-1 Haechun Inn

It won't wait for you.

Also, I don't know why you're here, but wear a cap.

You stand out.

Ulsan Bus Terminal

Seoul, South Korea

Seoul, Gangnam

99-1, Kim Seung-hyun.

Nonhyundong 99-1

Mr Kim Seung-hyun

Kim Seung-hyun...

Watch Repair

Ansan Station

- Lamb skewer. - Beer?

Miss?

Do you...

...know this woman?

I don't know.

I heard she worked here, about a year ago.

I'm not sure. Ask the owner when he gets in.

She left, after a month...or two?

I think she said she was going to Garibong.

- Where? - Seoul, Garibong.

- Whereabouts? - Who knows.

I doubt she'll still be there though.

Why? Can't get in touch?

Hey, come closer.

How many couples here, you think are married?

Forget her. Orjust ignore it. Don't cause trouble.

Joseonjoks get deported right away.

Make some money quietly and leave.

Good work today! See you all tomorrow!

- Take care. - Good night!

You surprised me.

Where did you come from?

I said where?

I, uh...floor two.

Then why did you take the elevator down?

Joseonjok?