Taxi Driver (모범택시)

Turning on the water now.

Hold on! But wait.

How come it doesn't feel like we're cleaning this together?

That's because you're so selfish.

- Selfish? - Yes.

- Me? But where are you? - I'm in your heart, you rascal.

Do you have any idea how much finesse this requires?

Chief Park!

Did you sell that old call van?

- No, we haven't sold it yet. - Why not? Is it still being fixed?

The repairs were finished ages ago.

But when it came time to sell it... I don't know.

It's hard to let go.

- I know, right? - So you're just going to keep it?

- No, we have to sell it. - You should.

I told you to sell it ages ago.

Driver Kim Do Gi, hold on a sec.

Sell it by the end of this week. Or you have to renew the insurance.

Got it?

She's right. Let's sell it while we're at it.

- Okay, I'm listing it right now. - Are you coming or leaving?

- I can give you a ride either way. - Sweet!

There. It's listed. Okay, turning on the water now.

Gosh! That feels great!

The Russian Embassy. Seosomun-dong, Jung-gu.

I think that's in Jeong-dong.

You're right. It is Jeong-dong.

Seosomun-dong, Jeong-dong, Seosomun-ro.

It's all so confusing.

Seosomun-dong has Seosomun-ro, Sejong-daero, and Deoksugung-gil.

In Seosomun-dong,

it's Seo, Se, Deok.

Seo... Seo-Se-Deok.

Next.

Lend license, canceled. Return to transport operator.

The transferee is responsible.

Ren-Can... Ret-Op... Trans-Buy. Ren-Can-Ret-Op, Trans-Buy.

If I can just memorize this...

Thanks for the ride.

Seo... Seo-Se-Deok. Ren-Can-Ret-Op, Trans-Buy.

Driver Kim Do Gi.

You're still here?

Yes. I was waiting to congratulate you.

How can you say that when I look like this?

But you look absolutely ecstatic to me.

Ecstatic? Please.

It was a piece of cake.

If I'd gotten one more right, I would've scored a 90.

I got confused if the German Embassy was in Jung-gu or Jongno-gu.

Here.

Here's a little something for passing.

- What is it? - A taxi for your new license.

A tax...

When did you even get this?

You didn't even know I was taking the test today.

If you had failed, I would've just played dumb.

This is so cute.

Thank you.

Then...

I'll drive. Hop in.

You're An Go Eun's first customer. Where to, sir?

- I'm not sure. - Is there anywhere you want to go?

How far can you take me?

Until we run out of gas?

Perfect.

Last week near Gangnam Station,

a Rolls-Royce drove on the sidewalk.

A woman in her 30s was struck, breaking both of her legs...

Driver Oh?

Here, have some tea.

How do you like it? Going private after all those years.

A taxi's a taxi.

Let's see.

Is Ji Eun graduating from college this year?

Yes. She's so busy studying for the civil service exam.

Actually...

It's all right, you can tell me.

It's just that...

Could I borrow some money? Around 3,000 dollars.

But it might take me a while to pay you back.

Don't worry, I'm in no rush. Just pay me back when you're able.

Thanks, Mr. Jang.

I can send it to the same account you used for your salary, right?

Would it be possible to get it in cash instead of a transfer?

- Cash? - Goodness.

I feel so ashamed, showing up after all this time to ask for this.

No, not at all. Please, don't say that.

I'll go to the bank tomorrow morning and have the cash ready for you.

I've taken up enough of your time. I'll be on my way.

Wait, you should at least stay for dinner.

I have another appointment. I'll get going.

- Don't come out. - But...

Yes, I can be there in 10 minutes. And the fee is 30 dollars.

And you're in the parking garage, on level B3, right?

Yes, I'm heading out now, so I'll be there shortly.

Okay, I'll be right there. Yes, thank you.

There's a bit of a scratch here on the front bumper.

- Gosh, talk about eagle eyes. - Even I can see that.

But "scratch" is such a harsh word for that little blemish.

I'd call it a beauty mark. Just a tiny one.

Right.

There are a lot of screw holes.

Looks like it's been modified.

Yes. It's because we had to install a lot of communications gear...

That just means she's a jack-of-all-trades.

The paint job is in relatively good condition.

It's practically brand new.

Right. It was in a huge accident, so we just...

Because he's such a careful and delicate driver.

I see a few accidents on its record, though.

Yes, but they were nothing. Just minor fender-benders.

I can't even remember now. Was it just a little scrape?

What are you talking about? The repair bills were thousands...

He's a very careful driver. A really meticulous guy.

Hey, we can't lie about this.

We have to think about this car's next owner.

You little...

You're not wrong, so I can't even argue with you.

Here's something even you can't deny.

Sir, buying this car means...

you're not just buying a car, you're buying our memories.

He's right about that. It holds many special memories.

All right, I get it.

Memories. That's nice.

We'll add 1,000 for the "memories" and buy it for a total of 11,000.

I'm just going to take it for a quick spin.

- Of course. Take your time. - Take your time.

Actually seeing it go makes me feel kind of weird.

Tell me about it. I guess we really got attached.

What's taking him so long?

I know.

He's been gone way too long.

Manager Go Deok Su.

When he said "a quick spin," did he mean all of Seoul?

Let's give him a call.

I already told you. His phone is off.

So what, we just have to keep waiting?

He'll be back.

He's probably just driving and can't pick up.

Let's just wait a little longer.

All right.

What?

You scared me.

- You could've made a noise. - Come on, now.

Go Eun, please, you have to help us out.

We waited there all night for him, but he never showed up!

It was his plan all along.

Then just give him a call.

We already did! Gyeong Gu and I kept calling him.

- We can't get a hold of him at all. - This is a total scam.

- You have to catch that guy. - So, like I said, call the police.

The police are far away, but you're here with us, Go Eun.

I have way too much to do, so I'm about to make myself scarce.

Stay back.

You were the one who told us to sell it quickly, so we did!

So, are you saying this is my fault?

Hey, what's with all the noise? What's going on here?

They sold it to some con artist, and now they want me to find it.

A con artist?

We waited for him all night and only left because of the rain.

This guy, a "used car dealer," said he'd test drive it...

Hang on a second.

Yes, Driver Oh. I've been waiting for your call.

- I won't need to borrow that money. - What?

Sorry to have worried you for nothing.

- You're busy, so I'll let you go. - Wait, Driver Oh.

Go Eun, you know Driver Oh, right?

Look up Driver Oh's home address and text it to me right away.

- Yes, sir. - But...

- Go Eun... - Gosh, just go dry yourselves off.

But...

Hey, looks like Mr. Jang is leaving. What do we do?

Should we wait?

- He said to hang on, so let's wait. - Okay.

- Ji Eun, you're home. - Hello, sir.

Is your mom home?

My mom's not feeling well. She took medicine and is sleeping.

- Please, come in. - Thanks.

So your dad had an accident working as a designated driver?

He broke his wrist,

so he had surgery and is in the hospital now.

But I thought he was doing well with his private taxi.

I didn't know Dad was a designated driver until the accident.

Oh, dear.

And...

I found this in his drawer.

Hey, these are divorce papers.

I have no idea what's going through his head.

He won't answer me when I ask.

Which hospital is your dad in right now?

Driver Oh.

Driver Oh!

Driver Oh!