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?
- Who are you? - Let him be. He's a Joseonjok.
Don't stay here because it's cold. Got it?
Yeah.
Hey!
Come here.
Come.
If you need a place to stay, go to the sauna over there.
Take it.
Here.
Get the shutter.
3:10. 2:10, 3:10.
2:10, 3:10.
2:10, the bar.
3:10, shutter down.
Lights...driver.
2:10, the bar.
Kim Seung-hyun...
Shit.
Ah, the thumb.
Finger, thumb. Thumb, finger.
Garibong Street Market
- Do you know this woman? - I don't know her.
Go straight and you'll see the alley to the bars.
I haven't seen her.
I don't know.
- Please come in. - I'm looking for someone.
I know her. Isn't it Hwa-ja?
There was a regular customer, he delivered fish to the sushi place.
They were real close, like brother and sister.
Then he said there was an opening at a sushi place in Gangnam,
so she left.
He comes around frequently, so ask him yourself.
What's his name?
Don't know. But look for a white truck.
A truck with a fish tank.
Were they lovers?
Who knows.
Hey.
Yes?
You know this woman?
Yeah, but why?
Where is she?
- Do you know where she is? - Yes, yes, yes...
Who are you?
The woman next door. Do you know where she went?
She had a big fight with some guy. They're not in?
- When was that? - Not long ago. About an hour?
An hour... Did you see the man's face?
Of course not. Who are you?
Mokpo Seafood Distribution
The number you've reached is not in service...
Myun Jung-hak 139-0448-7262
- Yes? - Mr Myun, it's Gu-nam.
Oh, Gu-nam. How's the job going?
Sir, something came up.
About the boat back. Could you extend the date?
What are you talking about?
The boat is leaving tomorrow. Maybe just 2 extra days.
- Is something distracting you? - It's not that...
I'm not in charge of the boat. Just get the job done.
Or you know what'll happen.
I'm sending someone to your mother's, think carefully now.
Mr Myun?
Who is it?
Sir, let me ask you a favour.
If the woman next door, or even the man,
whoever comes, please don't let them leave.
I'll be back by 4:00am, just until then.
- Have a good night! - See you tomorrow!
You son of a bitch! Stop right there! I said stop, son of a bitch!
Over here! He's over there!
Over there!
Joseonjok
Yes?
Yeah...
...please report it to the nearest police station.
Asian Games judo silver medallist Professor Kim Seung-hyun
was viciously murdered at his home.
Three men were seen scouting the building in the past few days.
Police are suspecting a contract kill
based on the professor's missing thumb.
The police are in searching for the suspect who fled the scene.
Haechun Inn
Blue Lake Condo Construction Site
Myun Jung-hak
The number you've reached is not in service.
Hello? It's Gu-nam.
I can't get in touch with Mr Myun you introduced.
Hello? Hello?
Boss, it's me.
Who's at the driver's place?
Shit, just drive.
All right.
Do you know the man who got away?
No...
- Not going to look for him? - We will.
"We will"?
Asshole, this is unacceptable.
I should fucking kill you.
Hey.
Hey!
Sir.
I don't care how much it costs, find that son of a bitch.
- Before the cops do. - Yes, sir.
And after you find him...
...kill him.
Lower it. Lower.
Manager? Manager!
Yeah?
- Sir, was there anything missing? - About $200 from the drawer...
Was there any uniform missing?
Hwasung City
Hwasung
One ticket for Hwasung.
You fucking bitch! Who do you think I am?
You're fucking dead!
You're dead. Come out!
You are dead today! Come here!
Fucking come here!
- What's the sound of a car? - Broom-broom.
- Should we sing a lullaby for Teddy? - Yes.
Are you sleepy too?
Excuse me.
Excuse me, this is a security check. Could you show me your ID?
Sir?
You! Don't move!
Freeze!
Stop right there! I'll shoot! Goddammit!
Shit, stay where you are. Don't move.
- Hong-sik, hold him down! - Don't move!
I'm getting the cuffs! I've got them, I've got them!
Hong-sik! Just a moment! Hold him down!
Let him go!
- Shoot him! Shoot! - Hong-sik, hold him!
Let him go!
Just shoot!
Hong-sik! Hong-sik!
Hong-sik!
What's wrong?
Hong-sik! Did you get hit?
Are you hit?
You son of a bitch!
Stop right there!
I said stop!
You're dead!
Hong-sik! Hong-sik!
You said to shoot, but why did you get hit?
Fucking idiots.
Who are they?
Professor's killer is Joseonjok.
The driver hired a cheap Joseonjok to get a larger cut.
Or maybe you did.
- Did you do it? - Of course not, sir.
Then that driver did it?
Yes, I believe so.
Fucking moron.
It's obvious he'll flee the country, round up those Joseonjoks,
and find out which boat he'll take.
- Yes, sir. - Cops aren't stupid.
They'll get him before he gets on the boat.
- Kill him before then. Got it? - Yes, sir.
- It's Sang-chun. - Call him.
Yes, sir, I got it.
Grab that fuck!
Get started.
I'll tell you, I'll tell you!
Fuck!
Bring the boss.
That Joseonjok, looks like he was smuggled in.
After all this mess, that's all you've got to report?
And?
There's a broker who handles this work. He must have helped for sure.
- Where's the broker? - There isn't one in Korea.
Is that all?
There used to be a couple of them,
but now there's only one in Yanji, named Myun, a Joseonjok.
His real name is Myun...
Myun... What was it?
Ah, Jung-hak. It's Myun Jung-hak.
If we eliminate the broker,
we remove the central figure of this incident.
- Even if the Joseonjok is captured... - Myun Jung-hak?
Yes, sir.
Are you sure about this?
These people don't know the Joseonjok,
so it'd mean he was smuggled in.
It's 100% certain Myun sent him.
Then go to Yanji and get this Myun Jung-hak.
- Get him and... - I'll take care of him.
Ulju Seafood
...no evidence thus far to pinpoint his whereabouts.
Due to the harsh terrain and the many roads to neighbouring areas,
the suspect may have slipped through the police barricade already.
Body parts were discovered in Garibong this morning.
The body inside the bag is presumed to be of a female Joseonjok.
A Joseonjok resident discovered an abandoned bag near his home.
He found the body parts in the bag and contacted the police.
The neck and arms were severed, and the victim is in her early 30's.
Also, it was discovered in a Joseonjok community,
and she may be one as well.
Magic Castle Bar
Yanji, China
Welcome.
How can I help you?
Give me a room.
OK, just a moment.
- Is there a suite? - There is, but it's currently occupied.
By Myun Jung-hak?
No need to be surprised.
Want to earn some cash?
Who are you?
Get me a towel.
It's done, what should we do with them?
Toss the heads and feed the rest to the dogs.
Your boss's name is Kim Tae-won?
Mr Kim Tae-won...
Perhaps too late? There's no answer.
Goddamn idiot.
- Any calls from Choi? - No, sir.
That bastard...
Lexy Massage Parlour
- An office? - Full of gangsters, obviously.
Here he comes.
So, is it confirmed?
Yes. It's under someone else's name but it's Kim Seung-hyun's.
So Kim owned a total of seven businesses.
Four massage parlours and three salons.
Wasn't he a professor? Gangster, no doubt.
Busan, South Korea
Magic Castle Bar
Why did you do it? Was it because of money?
I don't know. Mr Myun told us...
- Call Myun Jung-hak now! - We just did what he told us to do!
Do I look like a fucking cockroach?
How could you do this to me?
I apologise for the mess.
The suspect popped up in Busan, it's really nuts here.
We did some research.
Professor Kim was quite a figurehead in the underworld.
- I was told you two were quite close. - Yes.
What's your relation?
You know, we were like brothers.
Hell of a brother.
You heard that the suspect fled the security check a few days ago?
Yes.
We spotted your company cars and your employees.
We dug deeper and noticed that you invested in Professor Kim.
A little.
Are you... looking for the suspect?
- Still can't reach Choi? - No, sir.
Even his boys?
Sons of bitches.
I'm going nuts here.
Should I drive you home?
Go to Joo-young's.
Doesn't it bother you at all?
What?
You were close to the professor.
Why did you do it?
Choi
Where are you?
Mr Kim Tae-won?
Who is this?
I'm Myun from Yanji. You know who I am.
Hello?
Yes?
I just arrived in Seoul with Choi. Let's meet. How's tonight?
Are you listening?
Is he deaf? Hello?
Hello?
Is Choi with you?
What the fuck? Take this.
Come on!
Yes, boss...
What the hell...are you doing?
We...just arrived at the airport.
What a spineless bastard. Give it back!
Mr Kim? I'm sending Choi over, listen to what he says and call me.
You got it or not?
Is this guy retarded? Hey, Kim Tae-won!
What a motherfucker.
Hey, Mr Myun!
You're here!
- Nice to see you - It's been so long.
What's wrong?
Tell him exactly what I said.
Don't get any ideas, I'll spread the rumours. Got it?
Yes.
I sent the money.
Yeah, it's me. The money's sent so check it.
2:00am? Got it.
How is this going to work?
Spill it.
It's to Dalian, China. 2:00am at Busan Harbour, pier 6.
Tonight?
That's it?
Ah, good evening!
May I sit here?
What a handsome boss.
Have you heard my proposal?
And?
As you know, Mr Kim,
I have a hand in trafficking boats between Korea and China.
I saw it in the news that Gu-nam's in Busan.
Why else would he be there?
He can't get past me.
All right, go ahead then.
Yeah?
Proceed?
But I'll split the payment.
30 grand up front, and rest when the job's done.
Ah...why would you do this?
- That's the deal. - What if you say otherwise then?
You know our situation, it won't happen.
I'll proceed with your trust.
- Very well. - Good.
Here, we're family now.
I'm sorry about your employees the other day...
Not another word.
Is that him?
He looks good...
Boss.
Yeah, Mr Park? It's me, Myun.
Are you in Busan? I need to see you right away.
I'm here in Korea.
Why is this asshole not answering?
It's me. Why isn't Young-bae answering? His phone's on.
Look into it.
- Not answering, right? - Looks like it.
When Gu-nam arrived, where's the place you kept him?
- Ulsan. Why? - Take me there.
...the tension will rise even higher among politicians.
A suspect ofthe Garibong murder was identified
as a seafood distributor in his 40's.
The victim was identified as a Joseonjok in her early 30's.
The arrest was made today, and the police are questioning him.
The suspect is said to have confessed to the crime.
The murder is reported to be a crime of passion.
We lived together. I got her the job and gave her some extra money.
But she wanted to go back to China
to meet her husband. I was drunk and just lost it...
Mokpo Seafoods
How do you feel now?
I'm sorry.
The police are investigating the location ofthe remaining limbs...
- Hello? - Yes.
I understand your situation,
but we can't give out the identity ofthe victim to anyone.
She's... Her name is Lee Hwa-ja, just tell me if it's her or not.
Sir, we can't do that over the phone.
You have to go to the police station...
The killer's business is... Mokpo Seafood...
His number is 016...
We can't give out the information because of privacy issues, sir.
Please, this could be my wife. I really need to find out.
Lee Hwa-ja, Mokpo Seafood.
Sir, please understand...
Stop saying "sir", you don't fucking know me!
- That it? - Yeah.
Everyone out!
Pier 6
No Trespassing
Did Young-bae send you?
Come out.
Did you bring the money?
Here.
Follow me.
Inside.
Get inside.
Hold on.
Lock it!
Lock it, dammit!
Shit!
Son of bitch!
Stop him! My arm!
What the hell?
Fucker!
Get him!
Son of bitch!
He's right there.
Just climb over!
- Get him! - What's taking so long?
Grab him!
Get the fucker!
Hurry! Run for him!
Run!
Get him!
Go get him! Stop him!
Get him!
Get the fucker!
Everyone, get him!
Get him!
Stop him!
Kill him!
You son of bitch!
Stop!
Everyone step aside!
Step aside!
Fucking morons, can't even catch a cornered rat.
- Son of a bitch... - Give me that.
- Gu-nam. - You son of a bitch!
Shifty bastard.
What are you waiting for? Go get him!
Why are you running that way? Damn it!
The Yellow Sea
- Why were you at Busan Port? - For sightseeing.
You're saying Myun met with Kim Tae-won?
Yes.
And right after they met,
he went to Busan with you all, is that correct?
Yes.
- Kim will deny everything, naturally. - We have to find Myun then.
Shit. Where the fuck do we find him?
I'm going to sleep.
Dirty bastards!
So fucking messy.
Wait a minute...
Stupid idiot.
What the hell am I doing?
Hello, Choi? Bring your boss here.
It's very important.
Shit, I can't tell.
Hello? It's me.
I checked the body.
It's her. It's the same person as the photo.
Hello?
Are you sure?
Yes, I'm sure. I knew it was her in one glance.
Hello? Hello?
Go on.
Also, they have to cremate her right away.
Normally it costs $3,000, but I found a place that'll do for two.
Can you put together two grand?
Hello?
Go ahead.
- Put my daughter on. - Has something happened?
- Gu-nam? - It's nothing.
Will you just put her on? Get her for me.
Do you know what time it is? Tell me what's going on.
Mr Kim.
Kim Tae-won?
Conniving bastard.
"...and increase in number; fill the earth and subdue it.
"Rule over the fish of the sea and the birds of the air
"and over every living creature that moves on the ground."
- Amen! - Then God said...
How could you let him slip away, you morons?
Find that fucker! Find him!
It's OK.
I'm sorry.
You won't believe me,
but I'm not the one who killed your husband.
The killer was...
...his driver.
I can't...go back to China.
I'll probably die here.
But before I die...
...I need to find out who started this,
how it happened.
Only after I find out,
can I then die.
And when I see him, I'll kill him for you.
Please answer my questions.
Welcome.
Sir, please take off your shoes.
Who's the boss here?
Hey!
Is this it?
What?
A couple of hours ago, we were out looking for Myun,
and we found someone who ordered the hit on the professor.
What are you talking about?
He said he paid to have the professor killed.
He was bragging to his drinking buddies.
You're not making any sense.
- Where is this asshole? - He's in the basement.
- This is him? - Yes.
Explain to me what happened.
This sounds real, sir. He works as a waiter in town...
You be quiet.
Tell me, before I kill you.
He said, he wanted to kill someone...
- Who? - A customer, he comes in often...
This is him.
HK Bank Manager Kim Jung-hwan
He asked you to do it?
He talked about it whenever he drank.
- I said, did he ask you to do it? - Yes, yes.
So what did you do?
My wife knows someone in Yanji and he does this kind of work.
So you hired him?
Yes.
- And then? - I don't know. I really don't know!
Then who is it in Yanji, the one your wife knows?
It's Myun Jung-hak.
Shut the fuck up!
What's his name?
Myu...
Myun Jung-hak.
Get Choi over here.
Hello?
Who the hell?
Speak.
I'll talk. I will.
Kim Tae-won...
Who?
Kim Tae-won. It's Kim Tae-won.
What is he?
President Kim Tae-won
Where are you, you fuck!
Son of a bitch...
Go and drag his ass over here.
Do we have to stab him? Can't we just bury him?
- What if he attacks? - But he's still human...
Stop saying that! Got to finish what we started.
Just close your eyes and stab him. Got it?
Get out.
- Open the trunk on three. - OK.
One.
Two.
Three!
I'm so sorry.
I'll give you his share. Let's divide the money and split.
I'm a Joseonjok, too, also from Yanji.
I'll kill the man who hired me. I'll do it!
His business card is in the car, go take a look.
Don't come any closer, you crazy bastard!
HK Bank Manager Kim Jung-hwan
Go bring me his shirt.
Roll it.
Dress this wound!
Mr Kim.
Give me rest of the money.
Of course.
- Right now. - Now?
- It's too early... - Is that so?
- Then let's wait somewhere. - Where...where?
- Your home. - That's...
Shut your mouth!
Open that hole again, I'll cut your head off!
You slimy fuck!
Fucking rat.
Kim Tae-won
He fucked my woman... in my home.
He fucked my woman...
...in my own home.
He...fucked...her.
Meanwhile, the police reports that the suspect at large
is considered armed and dangerous.
This just in. Moments ago, the body of Kim Tae-won was discovered.
He was under investigation
in connection with the murder of Professor Kim...
HK Bank
Manager Kim Jung-hwan
Hey!
Start the engine.
Ha Jung-woo
Kim Yun-seok
Cho Seong-ha
Written and directed by Na Hong-jin