1 00:00:34,492 --> 00:00:37,704 It's the first day of the new year and a very important one at that. 2 00:00:37,787 --> 00:00:40,790 The only day of the year when the national curfew is lifted. 3 00:00:40,874 --> 00:00:42,917 Citizens throughout the city are out and about 4 00:00:43,001 --> 00:00:45,170 enjoying the night sights as we speak… 5 00:00:45,253 --> 00:00:48,256 I think the president is being held overnight at the station. 6 00:00:48,882 --> 00:00:53,470 He got hit with a higher charge since, well, he did hit a police car. 7 00:00:53,553 --> 00:00:55,055 Which is a big no-no! 8 00:00:56,222 --> 00:00:58,808 He's in some hot water now! 9 00:00:58,892 --> 00:01:00,518 …continue our firm foundation-- 10 00:01:01,102 --> 00:01:02,312 So, noona… 11 00:01:04,397 --> 00:01:06,441 happy New Year to you. 12 00:01:09,444 --> 00:01:12,155 Yeong-bae, turn the car around. 13 00:01:12,781 --> 00:01:14,949 Huh? Where to? 14 00:01:15,700 --> 00:01:18,119 To destroy that agreement. 15 00:01:46,189 --> 00:01:50,443 Noona, I took a peek, and fortunately for us, 16 00:01:50,527 --> 00:01:52,487 Mi-na's not home either. 17 00:01:53,488 --> 00:01:56,366 Which means we're in the clear! 18 00:01:56,991 --> 00:01:58,827 Then why are you whispering? 19 00:02:00,411 --> 00:02:03,748 Ah. It just felt like we were in a heist scene. 20 00:02:05,291 --> 00:02:07,961 By the way, do you know where the safe is? 21 00:02:08,461 --> 00:02:12,257 I bought him this damn place. I'd know better than anyone. 22 00:02:12,340 --> 00:02:13,341 Ah. 23 00:02:14,259 --> 00:02:16,094 Just keep your eyes peeled. 24 00:02:59,637 --> 00:03:00,471 Hmm. 25 00:03:07,770 --> 00:03:08,771 Hmm! 26 00:03:22,243 --> 00:03:23,620 COPY 27 00:03:27,749 --> 00:03:29,667 PROPOSAL 28 00:03:29,751 --> 00:03:33,963 LIST OF ACTRESSES WHO CAN ATTEND THE INAUGURAL GRAND BANQUET 29 00:03:36,674 --> 00:03:38,176 JEONG HEE-RAN (34 24 36) 30 00:03:38,259 --> 00:03:40,720 PROPOSER: KU JUNG-HO (SHINSUNG PICTURES) 31 00:03:52,732 --> 00:03:53,733 LEDGER 32 00:03:54,233 --> 00:03:57,320 AUG 27, 1980 11TH INAUGURATION 33 00:04:01,616 --> 00:04:04,661 OCT 1, 1981 HOSTING OF '88 OLYMPICS 34 00:04:04,744 --> 00:04:08,248 JEONG HEE-RAN SHIN JU-AE, NEWCOMER 35 00:04:14,170 --> 00:04:15,129 GOLD 11 GOLD 8 36 00:04:24,847 --> 00:04:25,848 Noona. 37 00:04:26,516 --> 00:04:27,517 I failed you. 38 00:04:31,354 --> 00:04:32,689 What the hell? 39 00:04:33,189 --> 00:04:35,233 How dare you go through my shit! 40 00:04:35,316 --> 00:04:37,860 Did you never learn any fucking manners, huh?! 41 00:04:38,736 --> 00:04:42,448 This entire time, you were the one who started all the banquets, huh? 42 00:04:43,574 --> 00:04:45,618 Got paid every time. 43 00:04:45,702 --> 00:04:47,495 Why are you looking at me like that? 44 00:04:47,996 --> 00:04:50,832 I've always been a shitty person. Don't pretend you didn't know. 45 00:04:50,915 --> 00:04:52,500 You're nauseating. 46 00:04:54,127 --> 00:04:55,962 I don't think I ever knew you. 47 00:04:56,045 --> 00:04:58,006 Walk away, Hee-ran. 48 00:04:58,631 --> 00:05:00,883 There's no point in making things messy. 49 00:05:00,967 --> 00:05:03,177 Oh, I don't think it's messy. 50 00:05:03,886 --> 00:05:06,389 You've actually provided great clarity. 51 00:05:07,473 --> 00:05:08,933 You have my thanks. 52 00:05:09,017 --> 00:05:11,269 You're welcome, you crazy bitch. 53 00:05:12,478 --> 00:05:13,730 Mr. President. 54 00:05:14,939 --> 00:05:15,773 I'm sorry! 55 00:05:15,857 --> 00:05:17,066 Why? 56 00:05:19,027 --> 00:05:21,279 -What the hell? -Noona! Take that and run! 57 00:05:24,907 --> 00:05:26,868 You fuckin' bastard! Get the hell off! 58 00:05:27,452 --> 00:05:30,121 Ah, damn it! Shit! 59 00:05:31,122 --> 00:05:32,165 Jeong Hee-ran! 60 00:05:32,999 --> 00:05:35,668 Where do you think you're going, you little fucking thief? 61 00:05:41,924 --> 00:05:43,092 You know what? 62 00:05:48,014 --> 00:05:51,392 You're an actress, so I won't hit your pretty little face. 63 00:05:52,977 --> 00:05:55,646 Oh, you're delusional, sweetheart. 64 00:05:55,730 --> 00:05:57,774 Just a sheltered little princess. 65 00:06:03,571 --> 00:06:07,075 So removed from reality that you've forgotten I'm a piece of shit. 66 00:06:15,124 --> 00:06:15,958 That's it. 67 00:06:21,339 --> 00:06:25,885 You thought that this one little thing would be the nail in my coffin? C'mon! 68 00:06:26,385 --> 00:06:29,389 Baby! You're delusional! 69 00:06:30,264 --> 00:06:35,228 Might as well give up, 'cause, honey, there's nothing you can do. 70 00:06:35,728 --> 00:06:36,729 Got that? 71 00:06:37,230 --> 00:06:41,734 You want out of the contract? Hee-ran, I thought that you knew. 72 00:06:41,818 --> 00:06:44,695 Why on earth would I let you go when you're my little cash cow? 73 00:06:46,155 --> 00:06:49,075 Since I still own you for one last picture, 74 00:06:49,158 --> 00:06:51,202 I'll just make sure you get naked! 75 00:06:51,786 --> 00:06:56,499 We'll make the audience happy, and then I'll release you. Okay? 76 00:07:08,052 --> 00:07:09,512 Put that down. 77 00:07:10,304 --> 00:07:13,683 What? Why? What'll you do? Do it, then! 78 00:07:19,438 --> 00:07:20,356 Now drop it. 79 00:07:20,440 --> 00:07:23,526 There she is! The Hee-ran I know would fire. 80 00:07:24,068 --> 00:07:25,945 A cold-blooded killer! 81 00:07:36,080 --> 00:07:37,123 Why you… 82 00:07:48,885 --> 00:07:52,013 Bitch, you shot me. Are you insane? 83 00:07:55,224 --> 00:07:57,977 For the love of God… Hee-ran. 84 00:07:59,145 --> 00:08:01,314 What now-- What? You gonna shoot again? 85 00:08:04,025 --> 00:08:05,026 Just die. 86 00:08:32,136 --> 00:08:33,429 Hey, now! 87 00:08:33,930 --> 00:08:36,349 We got a "will they, won't they?" thing goin' on! 88 00:08:37,350 --> 00:08:41,562 Here's to a beautiful, long relationship, Jeong Hee-ran! 89 00:08:50,279 --> 00:08:53,866 AEMA 90 00:08:56,994 --> 00:08:58,246 Let's head out. 91 00:08:59,997 --> 00:09:00,998 Where to? 92 00:09:03,960 --> 00:09:05,211 That's up to you. 93 00:09:10,925 --> 00:09:11,842 Hyah! 94 00:09:24,772 --> 00:09:26,857 It's still a rough cut, obviously. 95 00:09:26,941 --> 00:09:30,695 We haven't edited the sound or… or done any mixing. 96 00:09:31,696 --> 00:09:34,699 In my opinion, the middle needs some trimming. 97 00:09:34,782 --> 00:09:36,867 I got a little too ambitious there. 98 00:09:40,413 --> 00:09:41,706 Now, I'm pretty sure 99 00:09:41,789 --> 00:09:45,543 I said to write Hee-ran's character as a "world-class bitch," didn't I? 100 00:09:46,168 --> 00:09:47,795 Her character is a bitch, don't you think? 101 00:09:47,878 --> 00:09:49,630 A badass one. 102 00:09:49,714 --> 00:09:52,049 That's just Hee-ran's charisma showing through. 103 00:09:52,133 --> 00:09:57,471 So then… you pretty much just let some actor do whatever she wanted? 104 00:09:57,972 --> 00:10:01,142 It's your job to ensure she fits into the mold of the character. 105 00:10:01,225 --> 00:10:03,769 Look, I fucking told you to make men horny, 106 00:10:03,853 --> 00:10:06,105 and then you give me this badass woman bullshit? 107 00:10:07,106 --> 00:10:09,775 Why can't women turn people on by being badasses? 108 00:10:09,859 --> 00:10:12,737 I don't like feeling shitty and horny simultaneously. 109 00:10:12,820 --> 00:10:14,864 If you feel both of them at the same time, 110 00:10:14,947 --> 00:10:16,991 that might be something for you to explore. 111 00:10:17,074 --> 00:10:20,202 -Well, screw that. We're re-editing it. -You're what? 112 00:10:20,286 --> 00:10:22,913 Hey, Seok! Bring the editor back in! 113 00:10:22,997 --> 00:10:25,333 Uh-- Wait, what-- what are you-- 114 00:10:26,917 --> 00:10:27,752 Yes, sir? 115 00:10:28,419 --> 00:10:29,545 Go get the editor, Seok. 116 00:10:31,255 --> 00:10:32,256 Okay. 117 00:10:32,340 --> 00:10:34,467 I'm the director, President Ku. Yeah? 118 00:10:34,550 --> 00:10:37,345 You can't do this. I-- I wrote it. It's my project too! 119 00:10:37,428 --> 00:10:38,929 Try and stop me. 120 00:10:39,972 --> 00:10:43,267 Your employer has the final word regarding how the final cut turns out. 121 00:10:43,351 --> 00:10:44,644 And I'm him. Okay? 122 00:10:44,727 --> 00:10:45,728 Sir-- 123 00:10:45,811 --> 00:10:47,855 "The subcontractor has no right to dissent 124 00:10:47,938 --> 00:10:50,650 from the exclusion of his name from the credits, as per my decision." 125 00:10:50,733 --> 00:10:52,109 You don't wanna be credited? 126 00:10:52,193 --> 00:10:55,613 Listen to me. I can give it a proper edit. Just the way you want. 127 00:10:55,696 --> 00:10:57,740 I can make it hot and steamy. Just give me a second. 128 00:10:59,867 --> 00:11:02,036 But this isn't the first time, though, is it? 129 00:11:02,912 --> 00:11:04,538 I don't think this is gonna work out. 130 00:11:05,039 --> 00:11:07,249 Our notions of "hot" are night and goddamn day. 131 00:11:09,919 --> 00:11:12,672 Seok! I said call the editor! 132 00:11:12,755 --> 00:11:14,799 I did, sir! He's coming in now! 133 00:11:15,299 --> 00:11:16,300 Get out. 134 00:11:20,388 --> 00:11:22,473 Tonight's VIPs are all younger. 135 00:11:23,307 --> 00:11:27,103 So it might be easier to connect than with the older VIPs. 136 00:11:27,770 --> 00:11:29,855 All that being said, I caution you, 137 00:11:30,356 --> 00:11:32,483 don't talk their ear off and get carried away. 'Kay? 138 00:11:33,693 --> 00:11:35,653 Just keep your head down and try to fit in. 139 00:11:40,366 --> 00:11:41,367 What? 140 00:11:41,867 --> 00:11:45,079 Does dropping me off there make you all sad? 141 00:11:48,124 --> 00:11:50,126 Or you and me could, hmm, 142 00:11:50,626 --> 00:11:53,254 find somewhere nice and secluded, yeah? 143 00:11:54,255 --> 00:11:57,049 Hmm. 144 00:12:06,642 --> 00:12:10,104 Why should we fucking bother going somewhere else? 145 00:12:10,730 --> 00:12:13,023 Why not do it here? 146 00:12:19,989 --> 00:12:21,532 You fucking slut. 147 00:12:22,992 --> 00:12:25,995 You think this is funny? You dumb fucking skank. 148 00:12:27,204 --> 00:12:29,331 When I told you the VIPs were young, 149 00:12:29,415 --> 00:12:32,877 I didn't mean they were gonna be a bunch of easy pushovers. 150 00:12:33,502 --> 00:12:35,588 Sheesh. What a whore. 151 00:12:48,017 --> 00:12:50,478 To you, I must seem like a big joke. 152 00:12:51,687 --> 00:12:53,981 You assume I'm just some whore, don't you? 153 00:13:02,907 --> 00:13:05,701 I'm only trying so hard 'cause I know my place. 154 00:13:08,871 --> 00:13:10,623 I was born a dreamer. 155 00:13:12,500 --> 00:13:15,836 But without an ounce of talent and complete shit for luck. 156 00:13:18,714 --> 00:13:21,509 But I still know my place. Don't you worry. 157 00:14:17,314 --> 00:14:18,983 Bravo! 158 00:14:23,070 --> 00:14:25,072 Whooo! Whoo! 159 00:14:38,794 --> 00:14:40,421 You're the head honcho here, huh? 160 00:14:46,594 --> 00:14:47,887 In that case, hi. 161 00:14:51,557 --> 00:14:52,725 I'm Mi-na. 162 00:14:55,311 --> 00:14:56,520 Mmm. 163 00:16:51,468 --> 00:16:54,596 Aema, between faith, hope, and love, 164 00:16:54,680 --> 00:16:57,224 which one do you think is the greatest virtue? 165 00:16:57,307 --> 00:16:59,643 Faith, hope, and love, huh? 166 00:17:00,144 --> 00:17:02,229 I'd say the greatest of them all is… 167 00:17:03,397 --> 00:17:05,232 …well, it's sex, of course! 168 00:17:05,315 --> 00:17:08,819 -Oh my! What's going on? -It's me. Yun-ho. 169 00:17:08,902 --> 00:17:10,863 Oh, I love it! 170 00:17:13,365 --> 00:17:17,911 So feel free to insult me, but I have to go back. 171 00:17:17,995 --> 00:17:19,747 I still thirst for him. 172 00:17:20,914 --> 00:17:22,833 Wait for me! Yun-ho! 173 00:17:23,584 --> 00:17:25,377 -Aema! -Yun-ho! 174 00:17:25,461 --> 00:17:27,504 -Aema! -Yun-ho! 175 00:17:27,588 --> 00:17:28,839 Ah! 176 00:17:29,423 --> 00:17:30,674 -Sex! -Sex! 177 00:17:31,800 --> 00:17:33,260 THE END 178 00:17:36,513 --> 00:17:39,600 So… this is the final version. 179 00:17:40,309 --> 00:17:43,187 Wasn't even ten days. A week? Six days? 180 00:17:43,270 --> 00:17:46,690 Took a year to write it, months to shoot, but he ruined it in no time! 181 00:17:47,608 --> 00:17:50,611 I guess I can't say that this is surprising. 182 00:17:50,694 --> 00:17:54,573 That bastard always managed to make steaming heaps of crap with his edits. 183 00:17:55,199 --> 00:17:57,576 Here's another. 184 00:17:58,827 --> 00:18:00,287 What do you think we should do? 185 00:18:01,371 --> 00:18:04,917 Maybe we could go together and try our best to sway the president. 186 00:18:05,000 --> 00:18:07,795 He can try to… to remove my name from the credits, 187 00:18:07,878 --> 00:18:09,713 but he can't leave you uncredited. 188 00:18:09,797 --> 00:18:10,798 Did you know… 189 00:18:12,800 --> 00:18:14,384 not too long ago, 190 00:18:15,177 --> 00:18:17,888 I actually had the chance to kill that bastard? 191 00:18:18,388 --> 00:18:20,974 But I felt bad for him and let him off the hook. 192 00:18:22,101 --> 00:18:25,604 Though when I think about it, that was a mistake on my end. 193 00:18:30,859 --> 00:18:34,113 I guess… this won't end until he's dead. 194 00:18:35,614 --> 00:18:36,949 What're you gonna do? 195 00:18:37,449 --> 00:18:41,954 There's a fire raging in my heart. I'm gonna cool off and get some air. 196 00:18:42,454 --> 00:18:44,706 And find a solution to our problem. 197 00:18:48,043 --> 00:18:49,294 Also, Director? 198 00:18:50,170 --> 00:18:52,130 Stop hiding behind your excuses. 199 00:18:52,714 --> 00:18:53,674 To protect something, 200 00:18:53,757 --> 00:18:57,010 sometimes, you need to get some blood on your hands. 201 00:18:57,845 --> 00:18:59,096 Up until now, 202 00:18:59,805 --> 00:19:02,766 as we both know, your hands have been kept clean. 203 00:19:03,267 --> 00:19:04,893 At least for a director. 204 00:19:07,104 --> 00:19:08,105 It's our car. 205 00:19:09,731 --> 00:19:10,732 A new one? 206 00:19:14,236 --> 00:19:16,613 Well, we live in a fucked-up world 207 00:19:17,197 --> 00:19:19,533 that just loves fucking us over. 208 00:19:20,033 --> 00:19:22,619 So I think it's time we return that fucking favor. 209 00:19:23,370 --> 00:19:25,247 And this sexy red car here 210 00:19:26,248 --> 00:19:27,082 represents that. 211 00:19:29,877 --> 00:19:30,878 Get in. 212 00:19:32,087 --> 00:19:34,214 I'll be needing an explanation for that. 213 00:19:34,882 --> 00:19:37,759 You have no salary and only get paid on performance. 214 00:19:39,011 --> 00:19:40,053 How'd you get this? 215 00:19:40,554 --> 00:19:42,514 I earned it through good performance. 216 00:19:43,015 --> 00:19:44,183 I swear! 217 00:19:44,933 --> 00:19:47,269 I really don't think you're being honest right now. 218 00:19:47,352 --> 00:19:50,480 The film's not even out yet. What did you do to earn this? 219 00:19:50,564 --> 00:19:51,565 Just tell me. 220 00:19:52,608 --> 00:19:53,609 What happened? 221 00:20:04,953 --> 00:20:06,371 What're you implying? 222 00:20:07,664 --> 00:20:10,375 What kind of shady bullshit did you pull to get this car? 223 00:20:11,376 --> 00:20:12,502 Bullshit? 224 00:20:12,586 --> 00:20:14,296 Just tell me the truth, 'kay? 225 00:20:15,339 --> 00:20:16,506 Why are you lying? 226 00:20:19,468 --> 00:20:20,969 Can you not do that? 227 00:20:22,221 --> 00:20:24,139 Just say congratulations and trust me. 228 00:20:24,223 --> 00:20:25,474 We're friends. 229 00:20:26,975 --> 00:20:28,560 Or did you forget? 230 00:20:29,978 --> 00:20:31,939 I didn't question you at all. 231 00:20:32,898 --> 00:20:34,942 'Cause you have my trust. 232 00:20:35,442 --> 00:20:36,276 So what? 233 00:20:37,527 --> 00:20:41,114 I had to get my hands dirty, and so now you're doing it as well? 234 00:20:41,990 --> 00:20:44,243 Are you trying to even the score or something? 235 00:20:46,495 --> 00:20:48,705 Is that why you want me to ride in it with you? 236 00:20:49,665 --> 00:20:50,916 Have you lost it? 237 00:20:52,417 --> 00:20:54,503 Just how low are you planning to go? 238 00:21:09,309 --> 00:21:10,185 Hyah! 239 00:21:42,217 --> 00:21:43,927 How did you get in here? 240 00:21:45,095 --> 00:21:47,139 Sorry, I didn't think anyone was here. 241 00:21:48,056 --> 00:21:49,725 Not 'till you broke in. 242 00:21:50,267 --> 00:21:51,893 I thought the doors were locked. 243 00:21:52,644 --> 00:21:54,229 I climbed over the fence. 244 00:21:55,022 --> 00:21:55,981 Why? 245 00:21:56,773 --> 00:21:59,443 Well, I just wanted to spend the day with a friend. 246 00:22:00,360 --> 00:22:02,487 And the only one I could think of was… 247 00:22:04,281 --> 00:22:05,282 Thunder. 248 00:22:09,911 --> 00:22:11,163 Come on, then. 249 00:22:17,169 --> 00:22:19,880 Ugh! What went on in here? Jeez! 250 00:22:41,860 --> 00:22:44,237 Director! 251 00:22:45,655 --> 00:22:47,115 There's an issue. 252 00:22:47,699 --> 00:22:50,494 Wh-- what? You're scaring me. What's going on? 253 00:23:09,096 --> 00:23:11,139 Wait. Did someone die? 254 00:23:11,765 --> 00:23:12,849 Huh? 255 00:23:13,809 --> 00:23:16,853 It's okay. She should bear witness. 256 00:23:18,105 --> 00:23:19,106 Sorry, uh… 257 00:23:20,148 --> 00:23:21,358 …the ground's frozen. 258 00:23:21,858 --> 00:23:22,984 It'll be a sec. 259 00:23:40,710 --> 00:23:42,754 Should we be doing this out here? 260 00:23:52,139 --> 00:23:54,433 MADAME AEMA 261 00:23:54,516 --> 00:23:56,935 They somehow picked the locks without setting anything off 262 00:23:57,018 --> 00:23:58,895 and took only the Madame Aema footage. 263 00:23:58,979 --> 00:24:02,232 What kinda crazy person steals a film that hasn't even released yet? 264 00:24:02,315 --> 00:24:04,401 It's not like they even knew what they were grabbing! 265 00:24:04,985 --> 00:24:07,779 Oh my Jesus! We're in deep trouble, man! 266 00:24:08,280 --> 00:24:11,199 That's right. I said I wanted them gone. 267 00:24:13,076 --> 00:24:16,580 -Huh? -You're not supposed to actually do it! 268 00:24:16,663 --> 00:24:19,958 You can feel it, but how could you actually act on it? 269 00:24:20,041 --> 00:24:21,042 What? 270 00:24:22,711 --> 00:24:23,879 If you stole the reels, 271 00:24:24,838 --> 00:24:26,465 where would you run to? 272 00:24:27,090 --> 00:24:27,924 Hong Kong. 273 00:24:28,008 --> 00:24:32,095 I-- I don't know why I said that. Hey, wait, is that an accusation?! 274 00:24:32,179 --> 00:24:33,305 "Fire." 275 00:24:33,388 --> 00:24:36,433 She said, um, not burning, um, "raging in her heart." 276 00:24:36,516 --> 00:24:37,517 -Then she told me… -Fire? 277 00:24:37,601 --> 00:24:40,562 She told me she needed some air. Some air. Where would she get that? Huh? 278 00:24:40,645 --> 00:24:43,315 -Air? -I'm…Hee-ran. 279 00:24:43,398 --> 00:24:45,025 Um, I need some air. 280 00:24:45,108 --> 00:24:47,986 Some air, some air. Some air, some air, some air. 281 00:24:52,365 --> 00:24:53,200 Barn. 282 00:25:10,008 --> 00:25:11,968 You're really gonna burn all of this? 283 00:25:13,261 --> 00:25:14,262 Mm-hmm. 284 00:25:15,805 --> 00:25:16,681 Why? 285 00:25:17,974 --> 00:25:19,017 Humiliation. 286 00:25:21,853 --> 00:25:23,897 Often, working as an actress, 287 00:25:24,898 --> 00:25:27,609 it can feel like your efforts are overlooked. 288 00:25:28,610 --> 00:25:31,321 As if all of your hard work didn't even exist. 289 00:25:35,033 --> 00:25:36,159 As actors, 290 00:25:36,743 --> 00:25:39,246 it's our job to pour our hearts into our films. 291 00:25:39,746 --> 00:25:42,457 We fully commit ourselves to the art. 292 00:25:42,958 --> 00:25:45,919 We bare the most naked part of our souls, 293 00:25:46,002 --> 00:25:49,464 which leaves us vulnerable, exposed. 294 00:25:54,427 --> 00:25:57,597 I added the additional scene that we shot into the film 295 00:25:57,681 --> 00:25:59,933 just like you told me to. It was a great idea. 296 00:26:00,016 --> 00:26:02,394 It really brings the whole scene alive, am I right? 297 00:26:02,477 --> 00:26:04,646 What did I say? I'm an idea machine! 298 00:26:07,774 --> 00:26:11,361 Ah, I see. This is how they stomp on my heart. 299 00:26:11,444 --> 00:26:14,447 Making a mockery of my blood, sweat, and tears. 300 00:26:14,948 --> 00:26:18,743 You only find out in the theater with everyone else watching. 301 00:26:21,329 --> 00:26:23,039 That trauma isn't easy to heal. 302 00:26:23,123 --> 00:26:24,874 You have to bury it inside. 303 00:26:26,334 --> 00:26:28,628 I couldn't possibly go through that again. 304 00:26:35,010 --> 00:26:36,177 Sad to see it go? 305 00:26:37,220 --> 00:26:38,972 Of course I'm sad. 306 00:27:00,994 --> 00:27:04,331 But I still got to experience starring in a film for the first time. 307 00:27:05,081 --> 00:27:07,334 So I learned a lot, despite everything. 308 00:27:10,545 --> 00:27:11,671 And besides… 309 00:27:14,466 --> 00:27:16,968 you saved me from humiliation that night. 310 00:27:21,306 --> 00:27:23,767 It's my turn to return the favor to you. 311 00:27:51,878 --> 00:27:53,338 MORGUE 312 00:28:01,429 --> 00:28:04,307 Where is it? I thought you were giving me directions! 313 00:28:04,391 --> 00:28:06,518 Shut up! Let me think for a moment! Jesus! 314 00:28:09,145 --> 00:28:09,979 Uh-- 315 00:28:11,231 --> 00:28:13,066 Hey. Hey, turn around. 316 00:28:13,149 --> 00:28:14,192 -They're behind us! -Oh God. 317 00:28:14,275 --> 00:28:16,444 Turn it around! Turn it! Hurry it up, dummy! 318 00:28:21,366 --> 00:28:23,410 Th-- th-- there! There's something there! There! 319 00:28:23,493 --> 00:28:25,829 That's it, isn't it? Isn't that it? Isn't that a wheelbarrow? 320 00:28:25,912 --> 00:28:27,789 Yeah, there! The guy with the wheelbarrow! 321 00:28:27,872 --> 00:28:28,998 Hey, it's that fat-ass! 322 00:28:40,301 --> 00:28:42,971 Ya son of a bitch! 323 00:28:43,054 --> 00:28:45,181 -Whoa! Whoa, whoa, whoa! -C'mere! 324 00:28:46,766 --> 00:28:49,018 You thieving fuckin' prick! 325 00:28:49,102 --> 00:28:50,562 I was scared shitless because of you! 326 00:28:51,730 --> 00:28:54,357 Lard-ass! Wanted it all for yourself, huh? 327 00:28:54,441 --> 00:28:56,443 You were ready to just screw all the… 328 00:28:59,112 --> 00:29:00,196 Hee-ran, why? 329 00:29:01,156 --> 00:29:02,157 Fat-ass! 330 00:29:05,243 --> 00:29:06,453 Despite it all… 331 00:29:10,582 --> 00:29:12,208 even if it's terrible… 332 00:29:15,503 --> 00:29:18,047 I gave this film my heart and my soul. 333 00:29:20,759 --> 00:29:23,344 Even if the president went and ruined it all! 334 00:29:25,972 --> 00:29:27,390 But I don't care, because 335 00:29:28,850 --> 00:29:31,478 no matter how battered and how bruised and broken, 336 00:29:31,561 --> 00:29:33,104 it's still my film! 337 00:29:33,188 --> 00:29:36,524 I directed and wrote it, and I don't care who knows! 338 00:29:37,692 --> 00:29:39,611 No matter what anyone says! 339 00:29:40,820 --> 00:29:43,865 It's the first film that I have to my name, you know?! 340 00:29:44,824 --> 00:29:46,201 It's the only one I've got. 341 00:30:34,916 --> 00:30:38,461 I thought there was a chance they might smoke some pot at most but, man… 342 00:30:38,545 --> 00:30:39,629 Whoo, I tell ya. 343 00:30:40,255 --> 00:30:42,340 Kids these days are outta control. 344 00:30:42,841 --> 00:30:45,176 Think they were doing cocaine or something. 345 00:30:47,720 --> 00:30:51,140 I dunno if she willingly did the drugs or if she was coerced into it, 346 00:30:51,224 --> 00:30:55,019 but, as you know, there will be no police investigation. 347 00:30:57,105 --> 00:31:00,483 The story will be that a young up-and-coming actress 348 00:31:00,567 --> 00:31:04,362 suffered from depression, wound up dead after OD'ing on drugs. 349 00:31:04,445 --> 00:31:07,907 We'll take care of any loose ends so they don't trace this back to you. 350 00:31:08,408 --> 00:31:10,285 We'll handle everything. Don't worry. 351 00:31:10,368 --> 00:31:12,537 We'll even arrange her obituary with the papers. 352 00:31:12,620 --> 00:31:14,330 You just carry on as you were. 353 00:31:14,414 --> 00:31:16,833 Your big film release is right around the corner. 354 00:31:16,916 --> 00:31:19,669 You announcing her death would be a bit of a buzzkill. 355 00:31:21,296 --> 00:31:25,258 Oh, and word on the streets is that they'll be lifting the curfews real soon. 356 00:31:25,758 --> 00:31:28,136 Thirty-six years and four months they've been goin' on. 357 00:31:28,636 --> 00:31:30,972 Have you heard that yet? It's incredible! 358 00:31:32,390 --> 00:31:33,516 President Ku, 359 00:31:34,934 --> 00:31:37,604 that means establishments can be open past midnight. 360 00:31:37,687 --> 00:31:38,897 Places like the cinema. 361 00:31:38,980 --> 00:31:41,816 And the "late-night movie" is about to enter the picture. 362 00:31:42,317 --> 00:31:44,319 Can you fucking imagine that shit? 363 00:31:44,402 --> 00:31:46,070 I mean, picture it. 364 00:31:46,154 --> 00:31:49,616 People watching movies past midnight, at a theater, no less. 365 00:31:52,201 --> 00:31:55,371 So, in order for me to make it up to you, 366 00:31:56,164 --> 00:31:57,540 here's what I'll do for ya. 367 00:31:58,207 --> 00:32:03,338 Aema's gonna be the first erotic late-night picture in Korean history. 368 00:32:04,088 --> 00:32:05,965 In honor of your great loss. 369 00:32:10,178 --> 00:32:11,429 Appreciate it. 370 00:32:14,098 --> 00:32:15,099 Here. 371 00:32:16,851 --> 00:32:18,102 -These too. -Right. 372 00:32:26,861 --> 00:32:29,739 The man's already completely butchered my film. 373 00:32:31,908 --> 00:32:34,744 So then why am I still so hung up about it? 374 00:32:36,287 --> 00:32:37,538 Before you even took 'em, 375 00:32:37,622 --> 00:32:40,625 I wanted to burn it myself after I saw what they did to it. 376 00:32:43,503 --> 00:32:45,713 I acted without thinking. 377 00:32:46,839 --> 00:32:48,966 It's a big opportunity for you. 378 00:32:50,259 --> 00:32:53,680 A project like this could be life-changing for Ju-ae too. 379 00:32:55,515 --> 00:32:56,766 I'm sorry for that. 380 00:32:58,351 --> 00:33:02,897 I apologize as the director… for failing to protect the film. 381 00:33:05,733 --> 00:33:06,776 It's all right. 382 00:33:07,777 --> 00:33:09,404 You did the best you could. 383 00:33:19,997 --> 00:33:22,834 The movie is definitely gonna be a smash hit. 384 00:33:24,460 --> 00:33:25,837 Jung-ho may have ruined it, 385 00:33:25,920 --> 00:33:31,134 but… it still offers something that the public's never seen. 386 00:33:33,636 --> 00:33:36,389 Your life's about to change, so get ready. 387 00:33:38,015 --> 00:33:39,976 You'll have to be a bitch from now on. 388 00:33:40,768 --> 00:33:42,270 'Cause bitches survive. 389 00:33:56,576 --> 00:34:00,121 -Holy crap, that's insane! -She's absolutely gorgeous! 390 00:34:01,914 --> 00:34:05,501 -Hey! Give me that! -She's coming with me! 391 00:34:11,841 --> 00:34:14,385 CURFEW LIFTED AFTER 36 YEARS! 392 00:34:14,886 --> 00:34:17,138 MADAME AEMA KOREA'S FIRST-EVER MIDNIGHT MOVIE 393 00:34:24,187 --> 00:34:26,522 Welcome, ladies and gentlemen. Thank you, all, 394 00:34:26,606 --> 00:34:29,358 for coming to the first-ever late-night movie premiere, 395 00:34:29,442 --> 00:34:32,403 as well as the first erotic film in the Republic of Korea! 396 00:34:32,487 --> 00:34:36,824 Now put your hands together, and let's hear it for Madame Aema! 397 00:34:41,037 --> 00:34:44,540 All right. Help me count down here. Help me out! Let's go! 398 00:34:46,334 --> 00:34:48,127 Five! Four! 399 00:34:48,211 --> 00:34:51,422 Three! Two! One! 400 00:34:51,506 --> 00:34:54,926 Open the gates, and let the audience inside! 401 00:34:55,426 --> 00:34:57,595 Ooh, I tell ya, you guys are in for a treat! 402 00:34:57,678 --> 00:35:00,181 We're gonna have a blast tonight! 403 00:35:00,264 --> 00:35:03,601 Have fun in there, mister. You too, miss. Enjoy! 404 00:35:03,684 --> 00:35:07,188 That's right, folks. Movies are now open after midnight. 405 00:35:09,315 --> 00:35:11,776 Hello, everyone. I'm Jeong Hee-ran. 406 00:35:11,859 --> 00:35:14,445 I've missed you all terribly. It's been too long. 407 00:35:14,529 --> 00:35:16,697 What about you? Did you miss me, then? 408 00:35:19,200 --> 00:35:21,244 I hope you enjoy the movie today. 409 00:35:21,327 --> 00:35:22,745 I love you all. 410 00:35:36,634 --> 00:35:40,304 -Ju-ae! We made it! -You're so pretty! 411 00:35:44,392 --> 00:35:45,893 Hello. 412 00:35:46,477 --> 00:35:48,229 I'm a new actress, 413 00:35:49,605 --> 00:35:51,232 and my name's Shin Ju-ae. 414 00:36:03,661 --> 00:36:07,874 SHINSUNG PICTURES 415 00:36:09,208 --> 00:36:12,712 SHIN JU-AE 416 00:36:13,588 --> 00:36:16,924 JEONG HEE-RAN 417 00:36:20,261 --> 00:36:23,764 MADAME AEMA 418 00:36:32,231 --> 00:36:34,692 It's the famous Jeong Hee-ran! 419 00:36:37,278 --> 00:36:39,071 Here's to a job well done! 420 00:36:53,753 --> 00:36:57,590 Aema! I can't hold it in any longer. 421 00:36:57,673 --> 00:37:00,426 I think I'm about to come! I'm coming, I'm coming! 422 00:37:00,509 --> 00:37:02,511 No, Yun-ho. Hold it in. 423 00:37:02,595 --> 00:37:04,221 I said, hold it in! 424 00:37:04,305 --> 00:37:08,517 If you get your love stains anywhere, oh, then you're really gonna get it. 425 00:37:09,435 --> 00:37:12,813 The night is young, and my thirst hasn't been quenched yet. 426 00:37:12,897 --> 00:37:15,191 I'm still thirsty! 427 00:37:15,274 --> 00:37:16,943 -Aema. -Yun-ho. 428 00:37:17,026 --> 00:37:18,819 -Aema! -Yun-ho! 429 00:37:21,405 --> 00:37:22,698 -Sex! -Sex! 430 00:37:22,782 --> 00:37:24,408 That was crazy! 431 00:37:28,996 --> 00:37:31,040 Yeong-suk! 432 00:37:32,416 --> 00:37:34,460 I haven't seen you in so long! 433 00:37:34,961 --> 00:37:36,504 How are you guys? 434 00:37:38,673 --> 00:37:44,345 Ju-ae… when we heard you got a role in a movie, we were so proud. 435 00:37:48,349 --> 00:37:49,517 Until… 436 00:37:53,020 --> 00:37:55,523 until we actually saw the film on screen. 437 00:37:57,733 --> 00:38:00,486 Seeing you do that on camera was, uh… 438 00:38:05,283 --> 00:38:07,076 well, it was embarrassing. 439 00:38:17,712 --> 00:38:18,587 Oh. 440 00:38:19,588 --> 00:38:21,382 I'm sorry you felt embarrassed. 441 00:38:22,508 --> 00:38:23,426 But… 442 00:38:27,013 --> 00:38:30,891 I just, uh… I'd like you to know… 443 00:38:33,436 --> 00:38:35,646 that I worked really hard to make this movie. 444 00:38:36,939 --> 00:38:38,607 You're my friends, and 445 00:38:39,608 --> 00:38:42,194 I wanted to share this with all of you. 446 00:38:44,989 --> 00:38:47,825 And you came to see it. 447 00:38:51,537 --> 00:38:52,997 So thank you. 448 00:39:13,976 --> 00:39:16,645 YEONG-JA'S HEYDAYS 449 00:39:16,729 --> 00:39:20,900 I've been thinking how Jeong Hee-ran looked so pretty. 450 00:39:22,359 --> 00:39:25,863 She did. She was so cool up there. 451 00:39:26,530 --> 00:39:29,158 And Ju-ae looked pretty too. 452 00:39:32,703 --> 00:39:36,624 Right? It's crazy! I've never seen her make that face before. 453 00:39:36,707 --> 00:39:38,167 I thought it was pretty cool! 454 00:39:38,918 --> 00:39:40,961 Maybe this is what we're really into? 455 00:39:41,045 --> 00:39:43,464 -Oh my gosh, no! We're perverts! -Hey! 456 00:39:45,091 --> 00:39:47,301 -Me too! -I thought you weren't into it! 457 00:39:47,384 --> 00:39:50,429 Guess I like erotica! It was so much fun, wasn't it? 458 00:39:50,513 --> 00:39:51,722 So much fun. 459 00:39:54,558 --> 00:39:55,559 Well… 460 00:39:57,395 --> 00:39:58,979 I guess she was pretty. 461 00:39:59,522 --> 00:40:01,607 God, you're so hard to read, you know that? 462 00:40:01,690 --> 00:40:03,818 You know she loved it. 463 00:40:03,901 --> 00:40:06,362 -Seriously, though… -I wanna here what you had to say. 464 00:40:06,445 --> 00:40:07,571 Okay. 465 00:40:09,198 --> 00:40:11,158 MADAME AEMA SELLS OUT ON OPENING NIGHT 466 00:40:18,040 --> 00:40:20,000 -No! -No? 467 00:40:20,084 --> 00:40:22,294 -No meaning yes! -Like that? 468 00:40:22,378 --> 00:40:24,797 -Like that. -Keep doing that. 469 00:40:24,880 --> 00:40:25,965 -Sex! -Sex! 470 00:40:26,048 --> 00:40:29,260 NATION IN LOVE WITH SHIN JU-AE 471 00:40:29,343 --> 00:40:32,263 MADAME AEMA A MASSIVE BOX OFFICE HIT 472 00:40:32,346 --> 00:40:33,305 PAPERS SOLD OUT 473 00:40:41,105 --> 00:40:42,773 Hi, Mr. Gi! 474 00:40:43,858 --> 00:40:45,359 -Oh, Mr. Gi! -Huh-- Wha-- Yeah? 475 00:40:46,402 --> 00:40:47,403 What? 476 00:40:47,486 --> 00:40:49,613 You little shit. 477 00:40:50,114 --> 00:40:51,365 Get out here. 478 00:40:51,449 --> 00:40:53,742 GIL SHIN-AE BOUTIQUE A SCENE FROM MADAME AEMA 479 00:40:53,826 --> 00:40:55,744 MADAME AEMA ACTRESS SHIN JU-AE 480 00:41:01,333 --> 00:41:03,669 She didn't wear any of these. 481 00:41:03,752 --> 00:41:06,338 And these outfits, she completely ignored too. 482 00:41:06,422 --> 00:41:09,091 She even rearranged the styles I had laid out for you. 483 00:41:09,175 --> 00:41:10,468 On top of all that… 484 00:41:11,719 --> 00:41:13,471 This one hurt. 485 00:41:13,554 --> 00:41:16,432 The silhouette for this one was completely different. 486 00:41:16,515 --> 00:41:18,058 Did you take it to a tailor? 487 00:41:18,601 --> 00:41:22,771 Ha! Jeez. Are you all high? Y'all are bastards! 488 00:41:26,484 --> 00:41:27,401 Whoa. 489 00:41:27,484 --> 00:41:28,611 I want my money. 490 00:41:29,111 --> 00:41:31,155 I said give me back my money, 'kay? 491 00:41:31,238 --> 00:41:35,493 -Gimme my damn money, you-- -All right! Relax, Designer Gil! 492 00:41:35,576 --> 00:41:37,912 Don't you think you're making a big deal outta nothing here? 493 00:41:38,496 --> 00:41:40,164 So what if she switched the costumes around? 494 00:41:40,247 --> 00:41:42,082 What counts is they're Gil Shin-ae outfits! 495 00:41:43,000 --> 00:41:46,837 Hey… do you know how much money I had to pour from my revenue 496 00:41:46,921 --> 00:41:48,339 into your production? 497 00:41:48,422 --> 00:41:49,423 Two million. 498 00:41:50,466 --> 00:41:53,344 Does two million won sound like a joke? 'Cause it's not. 499 00:42:09,568 --> 00:42:10,986 Are you gonna drive? 500 00:42:12,321 --> 00:42:13,197 C'mon. 501 00:42:22,164 --> 00:42:24,291 Hey there, star director! 502 00:42:25,084 --> 00:42:28,254 Everyone's talking about Aema. You're the man of the hour! 503 00:42:28,754 --> 00:42:29,755 How you like that? 504 00:42:30,297 --> 00:42:31,549 I'm not sure. 505 00:42:32,466 --> 00:42:35,094 I have pretty mixed feelings about it all. 506 00:42:35,177 --> 00:42:37,263 Oh, man, stop thinking so dang much. 507 00:42:37,346 --> 00:42:40,432 That's the problem with you directors, overthinking everything. 508 00:42:40,516 --> 00:42:42,393 I'm glad that people are enjoying it. 509 00:42:43,018 --> 00:42:46,438 That being said, only men like it. Women feel uncomfortable. 510 00:42:47,064 --> 00:42:50,859 And that is literally the polar opposite of what I set out to do. 511 00:42:51,402 --> 00:42:56,490 Hey… if we had gone with your subtle, pretentious, artsy-fartsy film idea, 512 00:42:56,574 --> 00:43:00,494 your debut film would've failed, and then you would've faded away into obscurity. 513 00:43:00,578 --> 00:43:02,037 I saved your life. 514 00:43:06,500 --> 00:43:07,626 Let's sign a contract. 515 00:43:08,210 --> 00:43:09,712 I'm thinking five films. 516 00:43:10,296 --> 00:43:12,756 I made you famous, so you should return the favor. 517 00:43:12,840 --> 00:43:14,675 It's only right, don't you think? 518 00:43:15,384 --> 00:43:18,762 I actually have a script for Hee-ran. That's gotta be top priority. 519 00:43:25,769 --> 00:43:26,979 I have a proposal. 520 00:43:29,356 --> 00:43:31,567 You scratch my back, and I'll scratch yours. 521 00:43:32,067 --> 00:43:33,527 All tickets for Madame Aema… 522 00:43:33,611 --> 00:43:36,280 Ladies and gentlemen, due to increased demand, 523 00:43:36,363 --> 00:43:38,407 all showings for Madame Aema are sold out. 524 00:43:38,490 --> 00:43:40,993 Please remain calm and maintain order. 525 00:43:42,286 --> 00:43:46,665 All tickets to Madame Aema are sold out. We'll be closing the doors to the cinema. 526 00:43:47,625 --> 00:43:50,044 CINEMAS SMASHED BOX OFFICE RECORDS SHATTERED 527 00:43:50,127 --> 00:43:52,212 THE NATION ACHES FOR MADAME AEMA 528 00:43:52,296 --> 00:43:53,797 A STAR IS BORN MADAME AEMA'S SHIN JU-AE 529 00:43:53,881 --> 00:43:56,133 Before you were Madame Aema, what were you like growing up? 530 00:43:56,800 --> 00:44:00,346 What kind of child were you when you were little, Ms. Shin Ju-ae? 531 00:44:01,347 --> 00:44:03,390 I was a pretty quiet child. 532 00:44:04,016 --> 00:44:07,227 My mother died when I was little, so I did all the chores. 533 00:44:08,312 --> 00:44:11,273 My elementary school days were filled with making rice for my family 534 00:44:11,357 --> 00:44:12,483 and doing laundry. 535 00:44:12,983 --> 00:44:16,070 And then I started dreaming of a better life in middle school. 536 00:44:17,154 --> 00:44:18,155 When I got to high school, 537 00:44:18,238 --> 00:44:21,241 I was terrified there was nothing I could ever look forward to. 538 00:44:23,452 --> 00:44:25,412 All I wanted as a kid… 539 00:44:27,414 --> 00:44:28,957 was to get out of the kitchen. 540 00:44:29,500 --> 00:44:32,961 FROM COOKING RICE TO TOUCHING THE HEARTS OF MEN NATIONWIDE 541 00:44:33,045 --> 00:44:34,713 A KITCHEN HAND WOKE UP AS A SEXY STAR 542 00:44:34,797 --> 00:44:39,301 The 21st annual Daejong Film Awards is just a month away now. 543 00:44:39,385 --> 00:44:42,471 Earlier today, they officially announced every category's nominees 544 00:44:42,554 --> 00:44:44,348 and started publicizing the event. 545 00:44:46,558 --> 00:44:49,061 Man, you're looking pretty. 546 00:44:49,561 --> 00:44:51,021 Mm-hmm, so sexy. 547 00:44:51,772 --> 00:44:54,441 Gosh, it's hot outside. It's summertime. 548 00:44:54,525 --> 00:44:56,819 But I've got this popsicle, so it's all good! 549 00:44:56,902 --> 00:44:59,446 Ooh, I'm melting. I'm melting all over! 550 00:44:59,530 --> 00:45:01,573 Melting, melting, just melting! 551 00:45:09,415 --> 00:45:10,958 You'll change into these next. 552 00:45:11,750 --> 00:45:13,252 We shoot in five minutes. 553 00:45:31,270 --> 00:45:34,022 Hey, hey! If it isn't my little showgirl! 554 00:45:34,106 --> 00:45:36,275 Long time no see, dancing queen. 555 00:45:36,358 --> 00:45:41,530 Ah, what a sexy red swimsuit! So hot! You're gonna give me a nosebleed! 556 00:45:44,741 --> 00:45:48,370 Hey, showgirl. You're loving all this fame, aren't you? 557 00:45:50,080 --> 00:45:52,249 Did you see my review of Madame Aema? 558 00:45:52,750 --> 00:45:55,294 I'll bet no one wrote a more flattering piece than me. 559 00:45:55,794 --> 00:45:58,464 I took that lovely little Aema and went to town. 560 00:45:58,547 --> 00:46:01,467 Top to bottom, yeah, I licked that girl all over. 561 00:46:02,676 --> 00:46:06,305 I don't know why you wanna talk right now, 'cause, listen, I'm here to work. 562 00:46:06,388 --> 00:46:08,140 I'm in the middle of a shoot, okay? 563 00:46:08,849 --> 00:46:09,850 I see. 564 00:46:13,020 --> 00:46:15,105 Listen, sweetheart, you hurt my feelings. 565 00:46:15,606 --> 00:46:19,193 I'm feeling neglected. I thought we were close. 566 00:46:19,860 --> 00:46:23,363 I came all this way 'cause I have a bone to pick with you. What's this? 567 00:46:23,447 --> 00:46:25,449 Y'know, I let it slide when you were teasing me 568 00:46:25,532 --> 00:46:29,244 and playing hard to get by turning down all my requests for interviews. 569 00:46:30,537 --> 00:46:33,499 But I can't believe you gave away this juicy life story to someone else. 570 00:46:34,625 --> 00:46:36,418 If you give it up to everyone but me, 571 00:46:36,919 --> 00:46:40,047 what do you think that'll do to my poor old reputation? 572 00:46:43,717 --> 00:46:45,093 It wasn't intentional. 573 00:46:45,636 --> 00:46:47,721 I was asked questions, so I answered. 574 00:46:48,222 --> 00:46:49,848 See the news yesterday? 575 00:46:50,849 --> 00:46:52,726 Sweetheart, you've been nominated. 576 00:46:53,310 --> 00:46:55,270 For Best New Actress, no less. 577 00:46:56,104 --> 00:46:57,231 Ah. 578 00:46:58,565 --> 00:47:00,776 Looks like you haven't heard the news yet. 579 00:47:00,859 --> 00:47:03,529 See, this bullshit is exactly why I'm sad! 580 00:47:05,113 --> 00:47:06,198 I got you that! 581 00:47:06,824 --> 00:47:09,618 Our news company's the one who puts on the Daejong Awards. 582 00:47:09,701 --> 00:47:11,411 And they ask me to decide. 583 00:47:11,495 --> 00:47:13,789 I'm the guy. The big department head. 584 00:47:14,873 --> 00:47:18,502 You owe me an exclusive interview. How 'bout it, honey? 585 00:47:19,419 --> 00:47:21,880 I'll make sure you're all over the front page. 586 00:47:21,964 --> 00:47:25,092 I reached out to Mr. Gi to schedule a meeting, 587 00:47:25,175 --> 00:47:27,302 but that fucking dick kept stonewalling me, 588 00:47:27,386 --> 00:47:31,515 so I'll just have to go schedule something with President Ku instead. 589 00:47:35,769 --> 00:47:37,980 I'd say we have some catching up to do. 590 00:47:38,480 --> 00:47:39,481 Don't we? 591 00:47:46,071 --> 00:47:47,072 Hmm. 592 00:47:47,155 --> 00:47:49,157 TRENDY MONTHLY 593 00:47:49,241 --> 00:47:50,659 Shin Ju-ae. 594 00:48:01,587 --> 00:48:03,881 Hee-ran's been my muse for how long? 595 00:48:03,964 --> 00:48:07,259 I don't know. Around ten years, give or take. 596 00:48:11,930 --> 00:48:12,931 What's wrong? 597 00:48:14,141 --> 00:48:17,853 Oh no. No, we can't do this again. Out of the question. 598 00:48:18,812 --> 00:48:21,773 The Daejong Awards are right around the corner. 599 00:48:21,857 --> 00:48:23,317 Sir? 600 00:48:23,942 --> 00:48:24,818 Hello? 601 00:48:31,116 --> 00:48:35,245 So, uh, about the Best Supporting Actress, uh, at the Daejong Awards… 602 00:48:37,706 --> 00:48:39,541 they're saying you're likely to win. 603 00:48:41,001 --> 00:48:44,463 And Ju-ae… well, she's also a strong contender. 604 00:48:44,963 --> 00:48:48,884 So I made the president agree… to officially re-release the film 605 00:48:48,967 --> 00:48:50,218 right after the awards. 606 00:48:51,011 --> 00:48:53,138 We're going to scrap the old one. 607 00:48:53,972 --> 00:48:55,849 Redo the edit from scratch. 608 00:49:02,189 --> 00:49:04,900 This version of the film will focus on the two female characters 609 00:49:04,983 --> 00:49:06,318 and the acting chops of the leads. 610 00:49:06,401 --> 00:49:09,780 So this version will be the true Madame Aema. 611 00:49:10,280 --> 00:49:12,699 The one we intended to make all along. 612 00:49:12,783 --> 00:49:16,662 We'll call it Madame Aema Originale. 613 00:49:37,808 --> 00:49:41,645 How do you-- you-- You like it? It's Italian. Uh… 614 00:49:42,187 --> 00:49:44,773 Madame Aema Originale. 615 00:49:44,856 --> 00:49:46,525 Uh, something like that. 616 00:49:46,608 --> 00:49:50,445 Or Madame Aema… …Eddo Originaru. 617 00:49:50,529 --> 00:49:54,157 Wait. No, no, yeah. Koreans would not take kindly to that. 618 00:49:54,241 --> 00:49:56,618 Maybe "Original"? Um… 619 00:49:57,202 --> 00:49:58,829 Nah, English is boring. 620 00:49:59,538 --> 00:50:02,207 Yeah, I think "Originale" sounds better. 621 00:50:02,290 --> 00:50:04,960 Like an Italian auteur or something. "Originale." 622 00:50:05,043 --> 00:50:06,336 Despite everything, 623 00:50:07,671 --> 00:50:10,424 Madame Aema was incredibly lucky 624 00:50:12,217 --> 00:50:14,219 to have found a director like you. 625 00:50:32,946 --> 00:50:35,240 Do you remember your audition? 626 00:50:35,323 --> 00:50:37,784 When you asked me to make you the next Jeong Hee-ran? 627 00:50:39,661 --> 00:50:41,496 That dream can be a reality. 628 00:50:44,666 --> 00:50:46,793 You'll see once you go over it, 629 00:50:47,294 --> 00:50:50,297 but this contract signs you on for ten films over seven years 630 00:50:50,380 --> 00:50:51,590 with you as the lead. 631 00:50:52,090 --> 00:50:55,135 We usually go for ten years, but we've shortened the duration for you 632 00:50:55,218 --> 00:50:57,721 and can renegotiate once your contract's up. 633 00:51:00,098 --> 00:51:01,641 That's a helluva deal. 634 00:51:01,725 --> 00:51:04,227 You gave us a smash hit with your film debut, 635 00:51:04,311 --> 00:51:06,897 so I owe it to you to reciprocate. 636 00:51:09,775 --> 00:51:11,443 To be honest with you, 637 00:51:13,361 --> 00:51:15,280 I haven't really given it much thought at all. 638 00:51:18,533 --> 00:51:20,368 No better time than the present. 639 00:51:20,869 --> 00:51:23,371 I'm sure by now it's become abundantly clear, 640 00:51:23,455 --> 00:51:25,332 but an actress isn't safe without an umbrella. 641 00:51:25,957 --> 00:51:26,917 You won't last long 642 00:51:27,000 --> 00:51:29,669 without a strong backer like Shinsung Pictures. 643 00:51:30,170 --> 00:51:34,132 What do you think my job is as the president of this company? 644 00:51:34,800 --> 00:51:38,470 Ah! My job is to keep an umbrella over your head, 645 00:51:38,553 --> 00:51:41,056 so the industry doesn't come pouring down on you like it tries to. 646 00:51:41,139 --> 00:51:42,849 EXCLUSIVITY CONTRACT WITH SHINSUNG PICTURES 647 00:51:49,356 --> 00:51:52,442 DIRECTOR KWON DO-IL TO WIN LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD 648 00:52:15,549 --> 00:52:17,926 ROOKIE ACTRESS HWANG MI-NA FOUND DEAD 649 00:52:18,009 --> 00:52:20,971 OVERDOSE AMID ONGOING BATTLE WITH DEPRESSION 650 00:52:21,054 --> 00:52:23,598 I feel sorry for girls like her. 651 00:52:23,682 --> 00:52:27,060 God. So young. Such a pity. 652 00:52:32,607 --> 00:52:34,067 DEATH AND FUNERAL NOTICE 653 00:52:34,151 --> 00:52:37,320 LOCATION: 917-22 YEOCHA-RI, HWADO-MYEON DATE: SEPTEMBER 3, 1982 654 00:52:51,668 --> 00:52:53,044 CONDOLENCES 655 00:53:41,551 --> 00:53:42,969 Well, let's eat, then. 656 00:54:07,410 --> 00:54:09,079 YEONG-JA'S HEYDAYS 657 00:54:20,757 --> 00:54:23,426 I heard Mi-na was born and raised here. 658 00:54:26,263 --> 00:54:29,391 The view in my hometown looked just like this. 659 00:54:32,060 --> 00:54:33,061 Depressing… 660 00:54:35,105 --> 00:54:36,648 and so hopeless… 661 00:54:40,819 --> 00:54:41,820 you know? 662 00:54:43,822 --> 00:54:46,408 Do you remember when you gave me that card? 663 00:54:46,491 --> 00:54:48,743 You were worried I'd lose what mattered to me. 664 00:54:48,827 --> 00:54:50,036 That I'd lose my career. 665 00:54:50,120 --> 00:54:52,455 That I might lose myself. 666 00:54:55,625 --> 00:54:57,419 It's funny looking back on it. 667 00:54:57,919 --> 00:55:00,380 There's so much that I've already lost. 668 00:55:02,257 --> 00:55:05,176 For years, I'd given so much of myself away. 669 00:55:06,094 --> 00:55:09,556 I told myself I couldn't afford to lose anything else. 670 00:55:14,686 --> 00:55:16,896 But what was I afraid of losing? 671 00:55:18,189 --> 00:55:19,190 What's left? 672 00:56:09,366 --> 00:56:13,536 Gotta say, when I heard you wanted to see me… Ooh! I got chills. 673 00:56:14,037 --> 00:56:15,455 Now, where did we leave off? 674 00:56:15,538 --> 00:56:18,124 If I remember correctly, things were getting hot. 675 00:56:20,001 --> 00:56:22,087 Thanks to you, I got to redo the whole interior. 676 00:56:22,170 --> 00:56:24,714 I was aiming for 1960s Los Angeles. 677 00:56:25,215 --> 00:56:26,841 Had I known the film would be such a hit, 678 00:56:26,925 --> 00:56:28,885 I would've done way more than just my office. 679 00:56:28,968 --> 00:56:31,930 Hell, we could've moved the whole company to a new building. 680 00:56:33,014 --> 00:56:37,852 I'll admit, I may have underestimated Madame Aema's potential, so I'm sorry. 681 00:56:39,104 --> 00:56:42,565 Oh, and since we're gonna be putting out the director's cut, 682 00:56:42,649 --> 00:56:45,068 while things are still hot, we might as well milk the audience 683 00:56:45,151 --> 00:56:48,363 as much as we can and cash in on all this press. 684 00:56:52,992 --> 00:56:54,411 All righty, um… 685 00:56:55,995 --> 00:56:58,998 Have you given any thought to Hong Kong Aema? 686 00:56:59,082 --> 00:57:02,001 I'm tellin' you, we're all ready to hit the ground running, 687 00:57:02,085 --> 00:57:04,212 so you just say the word, all right? 688 00:57:04,921 --> 00:57:07,257 Since Madame Aema crushed at the box office, 689 00:57:07,340 --> 00:57:10,760 I'll write you a fat check and add in a little bonus for ya, Hee-ran. 690 00:57:13,221 --> 00:57:14,222 Mi-na. 691 00:57:17,016 --> 00:57:18,685 You killed that girl. 692 00:57:30,572 --> 00:57:32,782 You better watch your mouth. Hmm? 693 00:57:33,283 --> 00:57:35,243 Mi-na was near and dear to my heart. 694 00:57:36,703 --> 00:57:38,413 I'm gonna make sure 695 00:57:39,789 --> 00:57:41,791 that you pay for everything you've done. 696 00:57:43,918 --> 00:57:46,588 That I've done? That I've done?! 697 00:57:47,589 --> 00:57:48,590 Hee-ran! 698 00:57:49,632 --> 00:57:53,303 You gotta learn to let go and just take a victory lap wherever you can get it. 699 00:57:53,386 --> 00:57:55,555 Otherwise, you're gonna make life even harder. 700 00:57:56,222 --> 00:57:58,349 You're an actress. Enjoy your pretty little things 701 00:57:58,433 --> 00:58:00,852 and your pretty life where everything's pretty! 702 00:58:07,400 --> 00:58:11,112 Hey, I know we've got this whole love-hate relationship going on and all, 703 00:58:11,196 --> 00:58:14,741 but I'm trying here, so how about you stop being such a fucking cunt?! 704 00:58:15,825 --> 00:58:17,827 And stop making me feel like an asshole. 705 00:58:18,328 --> 00:58:20,455 You and your bullshit, I swear. 706 00:58:22,332 --> 00:58:23,541 What can you even do? 707 00:58:24,459 --> 00:58:25,710 Nothing, Hee-ran! 708 00:58:26,502 --> 00:58:29,130 All you gotta do is just sit there and be pretty. 709 00:58:29,714 --> 00:58:30,924 It's a shame, really. 710 00:58:31,424 --> 00:58:33,134 All that beauty is wasted on you. 711 00:58:36,638 --> 00:58:40,725 You really think all that evidence is gone just because you burnt the damn ledger? 712 00:58:45,396 --> 00:58:48,900 Of course it's not that simple, Mr. Ku Jung-ho. 713 00:58:52,362 --> 00:58:55,198 You left the real smoking gun… 714 00:58:58,743 --> 00:59:00,912 completely exposed, you see. 715 00:59:05,375 --> 00:59:06,376 Yeah. 716 00:59:08,628 --> 00:59:11,047 I'm the evidence of your crimes. 717 00:59:13,299 --> 00:59:14,384 Jung-ho… 718 00:59:16,386 --> 00:59:17,470 you and I… 719 00:59:20,390 --> 00:59:21,724 are both going to hell. 720 01:02:20,987 --> 01:02:23,865 THIS SHOW IS A WORK OF FICTION INSPIRED BY THE PEOPLE INVOLVED 721 01:02:23,948 --> 01:02:26,033 IN THE MAKING OF THE 1982 FILM "MADAME AEMA." 722 01:02:26,117 --> 01:02:28,494 ALL CHARACTERS AND STORYLINES HAVE BEEN CREATED FOR 723 01:02:28,578 --> 01:02:30,121 DRAMATIC STORYTELLING PURPOSES AVE BEEN CREATED FOR