In a month...
I will be dead.
On the day I was born, in a place where it is
neither yesterday nor today,
...I will hold my breath and die.
Let's proceed. Now where were we...
Please find my daughter...?
Hey, are you all right?
How's your father?
I hear he's raising ducks as well? Yes sir.
About... this report...
How many times has it been now?
You did a fine job at previous town offices.
Are you having any problems?
It's my finger.
Your finger?
It's nothing really but...
...It...
Huh? What happened?
It's just...
numb.
You should go to the hospital.
How long has it been like that?
Well, I'm not sure...
Attention, attention, I say.
On your rounds, don't just stuff fliers
in the mailboxes because it's hot.
Take time out to meet with the people,
Try to give'em a friendly civil servant image.
These are special orders of the Head Officer.
For those who are heading out, take care...
You surprised me
Damn.
- I'm from the town office. - Yes?
Yes. I have the Quarterly Tax Form.
The collection day for recyclables changed
Please put them out on
Tuesday and Friday mornings.
Quiet, Bridgette. Okay, what else?
Yes, and...
The city landfill won't take
food garbage with liquids anymore.
From 2005, no food garbage
will be taken by the landfill.
She told you to be quiet, Bridgette.
What's the matter, Bridgette?
Didn't mommy tell you to be quiet?
Mister, I'm leaving the money here.
Hello, tax form, ma'am.
Temperature for today, highs at 33 degree Celsius,
current temperature at 27 degree Celsius.
You are listening to 'Good Morning, Seoul'.
This report was filed by U-in and
it needs to be redone. Let's see...
Sir, I'll do it.
Will you? Then skip your rounds
and rewrite this report promptly.
That leaves your rounds...
U-in?
Yes?
Run Jong-wan's rounds, as well.
Yes, sir.
We need to help one another, right?
Whew, it's gonna be over 30 degree Celsius today...
This summer's gonna kill us.
Just follow all details from top to bottom.
This will definitely be on the test.
Memorize it well.
Here, this one's a bonus.
If London is zero longitude,
what do you call the line its 180 degree opposite?
You think you can get into college this way?
It's called the International Date Line.
The new day starts here.
The dateline...
I'll have to die, when I cross that line.
Then people will wonder whether
I died yesterday or today?
Why can't I get a refund?
After one third of the semester,
we don't give out refunds.
You should've told us earlier.
You can't just say this now.
Plus, this month lasts till the 31 st,
...so it's not past the deadline yet.
According to our rules, it is impossible.
What kind of calculation is that?
According to our rules, we
cannot tell you how we calculate.
This is ridiculous.
To die, I needed money.
That's why I started to work.
OUT OF ORDER, UNDER REPAIR
"Military Mail"
This is the home of SHIM Su-ne, right?
Your garbage is in violation.
No, it's not.
You didn't throw this out?
I said, no.
Su-ne, call for you.
This letter is addressed to this...
Su-ne, it's your new boyfriend.
COMMUNITY CENTER - BAKING CLASS
The ingredients are... 700 grams
of extra-strength flour, sugar...
Let me show you how it looks when finished.
Please refer to this shape.
Let me give you a few tips.
When beating egg-whites, beat in...
one direction to make it foam quickly.
Also, mix equal amounts of
baking powder and baking soda
More baking powder...
With this in mind, shall we start?
Yeah?
It's mom.
What a surprise, you picked up.
Have you checked the water tank on the roof?
It's old, call someone in to fix it
as soon as possible, okay?
Hello?
Has your sister called... where is she?
She's breaking my heart...
And you know, your dad's driving me crazy.
Hey. Shouldn't you get off?
Mister. I'm getting off.
Bye.
Hello.
Yeah?
It's really hot, huh?
Um... haven't we met before?
- Not just yesterday, but... - Give it a rest.
You look tired.
Aren't you late?
Hey. Does my hair really look okay?
It's fantastic, I say.
Please take a good one.
Okay, stay still.
Mister, did you study photography?
No. I passed the Civil Service Exam.
Please use the better picture for both of us.
Sure.
Is the Head Officer in?
He must be inspecting the neighborhood.
Grrr... those look so yummy... and moist.
Is your dream to open a bakery?
No. My dream is to get old fast.
I wish I were old, ugly,
and in my 40s or 50s.
Oh, those look delicious.
So you're Mia?
Do you enjoy your work?
See anyone do this kinda work for fun?
She must've hired me cause I'm cheap.
She doesn't even pay me right.
What if I have twins, too?
It definitely looks like twins.
By the way, a man in unit 3-4
has been complaining about stray cats.
He's always calling, demanding us
to take catch those beasts.
Are we supposed to catch stray cats as well?
Who the hell's in charge of Units 3, 4?
Smudged bills have been delivered there.
Residents say they can't even read it.
How the hell were they handled?
I want that person in my office, now.
Shit, can't get anything without a credit card
U-in, aren't you running your rounds today?
I have to file a statement on promoting
the usage of the recycling center.
A list of supporters for the Green Project.
then, update delinquent payments.
There are tons of other things
I have to take care of...
Take my picture, please.
I lost my citizen I.D.
Do I sit here?
We only issue I.D. s to local resident.
My address is listed here.
Oh, so you live here?
Not really.
Then where do you live?
Why are you so nosy?
Can't you just do it.
Of course...
Sit up straight, please.
- This okay? -Yes.
Want to take a look?
So soon?
The I.D. will take a few more days.
So this is how it works.
Oh, yes. Wipe with this.
Hey, it's raining.
I didn't bring my umbrella.
Mister, did you bring one?
Don't call me mister. Your honey got one.
You people never seen rain before?
Do you have to stick your nose into
every single thing that happens...?
Born in '81, August 5th...
I'll see you tomorrow, U-in.
Aren't you going?
See you tomorrow. See you.
Didn't you bring your umbrella? What?
COMMUNITY CENTER
U-in...
It's the weekend. Don't you have a date?
If there's nothing special
would you like to join us for dinner?
A few people from the office are coming over.
I have something tonight...
Have a good weekend.
Thanks.
"Failed connection"
Damn, why isn't it connecting...?
Daddy...
Look.
What's the occasion? You should have called
I have. You never picked up, so I just came.
My sweet little niece is here.
It's all my fault.
You called everywhere she may be?
Of course.
Hello?
Detective KOO, we're one step behind.
Doorman said the prick's here with a woman.
I think it was your wife. What now?
Okay. Good work, Detective SHIN.
Don't be so disappointed. I'll do my best.
Thanks.
You ever gonna get married?
A great job with roof over your head...
Your mother said she'd rest better
once you're married...
Isn't this house a bit big for one person?
I might be moving to Seoul soon...
If only I had a decent house,
this wouldn't have happened with your sis...
Daddy, I need to pee. Daddy...
"You've got mail"
I'm not expecting anything...
"Do you want to meet dream girl?"
"Our site make your dream come true"
"Click and find your own dream girl"
"Select your type-age"
"Body type" "Slim"
"Asian, Black eye color"
"Red Hair Color, Leo"
"Asako"
"Asako in ruby shoes"
"Members Only"
I wanna go to the Southern All Stars concert.
I'm sure it's sold out.
I'm going anyway.
Your food's getting cold, mom.
All right. Where are we going this year?
You decide.
My body may be older
but my heart is younger than ever.
But, ailing joints are always the problem.
Protect your joints and re-energize
with ENERG Y SEEP...
New in your nearest store.
I guess our price is too low...
What?
Your mother's house.
I think we can do better.
Her house... she just passed.
What did you say?
To put it on the market, it's just too early...
You didn't mind when I first told you...
Now you're making me look bad.
I thought... It's just
Just watch. I'll take care of it.
Aya,
...how's the college prep-institute?
Don't forget to take them after dinner.
Thanks for dinner, mom.
Finished?
I'm full.
Your pills.
Hurry.
Another charity bazaar?
No, today's volunteer work for
abandoned elders.
It's been years since mom visited granny's.
Do you have your pills?
Oh, I forgot.
Don't read comics during class.
Aya. Wait.
Study hard.
I'll see you later.
Aya, don't you have to go
with your father to take the subway?
- See you later. - Have a good day.
I have to stop by Junko's to borrow a book.
Foucault.
Hi there.
Cute, isn't he, isn't he?
His name's Takashi and
he goes to Keio University.
He comes from a good family, too.
He's got a great body.
Not exactly my type,
but definitely someone to go for.
Aya, want to meet him?
What kind of sound is that?
It's fun. Kinda cool, isn't it?
Want me to do it again,
How's the prep-institute?
I have no other choice, you know.
By the way, what's up?
There is a high reunion next week.
You're going, right?
I don't want to go alone.
Let's go together, please?
Well...
Oh, Takashi...
You're here again.
You like the shoes that much?
Yeah.
Looks expensive.
How's work?
So, so.
We didn't have a welcome party yet.
I'll take you to a hot place tonight.
Oh. It's a TV camera.
What they're doing?
Let's go, let's go.
Cheers.
- Do you drink? -A little.
- You're here. - Hi.
Long time no see. How's it going?
Good.
They work here.
- Hi, Rie. - Hi.
Who's this girl?
My lover.
Welcome, cute lady.
Hello.
Hey, why aren't you handing out fliers?
He just can't help it...
He's Nemajade, an ad boy here.
At first, I thought he was Egyptian
so I got him into bed.
But I found out later he's Iranian or Iraqi,
...he's nice though.
Who's this girl?
- My friend. - I see.
Miki.
Who's this girl?
Good evening.
Did you bring her for me?
No, we work together.
We're celebrating her new job today.
I told you I need more girls here.
Sorry, I'm still looking...
Want to come back instead, Rie?
Hey. What happened to practice?
Do they pay a lot here?
Yeah, well... kind of...
What's your dream, Nemajade?
Probably buy a house, a car,
open a store, something like that?
Yeah. When I got the money, I'll back home.
And marry a pretty woman like Rie,
have a son, have a daughter...
You have good taste in women.
But no kids for me.
I have my hands full just with myself.
I'll be going now.
Huh? Why, why?
The show's about to start...
Unexpected profit... can be lost.
Should be careful.
A man from the West is
the prince of my fate?
West?
Is it Osaka?
Kyoto?
What am I talking about?
I'm going to die anyway.
Yu.
Yusuke.
What? Can't you knock.
Want something to eat?
I'm fine.
Just get out.
Wanna play Russian Roulette?
What a dumb ass.
I'll just play by myself.
What am I supposed to do
if you don't like anyone?
They seemed interested.
At least you could've been polite.
It wasn't easy planning this.
I'm so frustrated.
You're no saint,
what's the matter with you?
Aren't you closing the door?
Have a good day.
See you later.
Bye.
No. This is my granny's, my granny's house.
Granny was a famous geisha
when she was young.
She would talk about grandfather,
...but no one has actually seen him.
From what I've heard,
...there's no place he's not been to.
He was so strong-willed that
...he died by holding his breath.
I wonder if that's possible.
It's hard to believe though...
So what?
Time just passes like this.
If I hold my breath and die,
it's okay.
What a cool thing it is
to choose your own death.
Aya...
Yes?
Aya...
Mom.
What in the world are you doing here?
How come you're not studying?
I'm going now.
Come this way, please.
It's a bit old but the inside is clean.
My mother-in-law was such a neat person.
I wonder if the price is too low.
Come this way.
I'm... going to buy them, I am.
I'm a little short right now.
Can't you sell me one first?
They are 30,000 yen a pair,
...but all I have is 17,000.
I'll buy one for 15,000 yen
and leave 2,000 as deposit.
As soon as I get the money,
I'll come back for the other one.
What am I doing?
I've spent everything I had.
"5,000 yen a shot."
"You can become a model."
What are you doing here?
Boy must leave.
Aren't you going home?
I just need to finish up first.
Be sure to lock up.
After that, I was fired.
A few days after the welcoming party,
I had a farewell party.
Bottoms up, bottoms up.
Days like this, you should get drunk.
I'm gonna piss in my pants.
Ohh, I feel better now.
You were saying...?
What?
That you were going to die while passing
the Dateline, by holding your breath.
Can you really die doing that?
Not yet...
I can faint though.
Really?
Should I try it, too?
Whew... I'm out of breath.
I can't stand for my body to suffer.
But why do you want to die?
You never... just wanted to die?
Hey, come over here, come over here.
Nice, isn't it, isn't it?
I've been buying up to wear
when I become an Office Lady.
Try it on, try it on.
Wouldn't it be cool to be called into
the bosses office wearing these smart heels?
My mom and dad got divorced.
You know why?
Your dad probably fooled around.
Because my mom kept asking to swap.
Swap? Aya, do you even know what that means?
Yeah. Couples swapping their partners for sex.
So my brother and I have been
living with my granny ever since.
So that's where you're coming from.
How sad. You want to stay with me?
Really?
Rie, someone's calling for you.
Stay here, stay here.
Rie...
(Iranian) Where is Rie's home?
Over here.
You leaving?
Thank you for today.
Sorry to see you go.
Keep in touch.
Yes,
...yes.
Where do I need to go?
Yes.
Yes, got it.
Aya...
You've come down.
Are you hungry? Shall I fix you a sandwich?
No. I'm just thirsty. Good night.
Good night.
Thank you for everything.
Of course, the internet business is important.
Right? Especially for business ventures like ours.
Excuse me.
You know the internet, right?
What we shoot here becomes
international through the internet.
You don't have to worry
about being recognized.
And don't be ashamed.
You'll become a spiritual healer.
Think of it as healing the wounds of men
across the world tormented by Ioneliness.
I don't care about that.
What do I need to do?
First, let's take some promotional stills.
Then, in that blue room,
just follow our script.
Everything we shoot here is sent to Alaska.
The web designer will
create a new cyber room.
When do I get paid?
You need some quick cash?
We can pay you by the day.
How about it, want the job?
Where is your bathroom?
She's too boring, definitely not a babe.
It could be better.
Brings some reality.
I'll do it.
Great. When can you come?
I can work mornings, it doesn't matter.
Then come as early as you can.
We need a name for you.
In this circle, we don't use our real names.
What would be good?
You said you could come mornings.
'Asa' means 'morning, '
what about 'Asako(morning beauty)? '
Shall we start with something soft?
What's a good background?
You choose one
- Try to be more natural. - Okay.
You are now the essence of purity.
You'll guide them to the
serene and pure Alaska.
Those who see you
will be cured of their Ioneliness.
They will be purified, like the clean, white snow.
Fucking great...
What are those shoes?
Wear the shoes we gave you.
Can't I just wear these?
Uh, just do as we say.
No, just wear those.
We'll just promote
'Asako in ruby shoes. '
Kinda unique, huh?
Asako in Ruby Shoes...
Hee-young, wake your uncle.
Okay.
Wake up.
U-in. Give me your dirty underwear.
Uh, what?
I'll do mine...
Give me what you're wearing, too.
It's okay.
Watch Hee-young for me, okay?
I'm the big bad wolf.
I'm here to get you.
This is fun. Wow, look at that.
Huh? What's that?
"Asako in ruby shoes"
"Members Only"
Whatcha looking at?
What's that? Are those your dolls?
Uh... th, they are uncle's dolls.
But why're they in there?
Uh, they...
...show up to comfort uncle
whenever he's Ionely.
What is Ionely?
You don't eat right when you're alone, huh?
Let's find out what the young
Japanese are like these days.
RIE(27 YRS).
Where do I want to go?
Egypt.
I've always dreamed of going to Egypt.
It just seems mysterious there.
The guys are gorgeous. Especially their eyes.
By the way, is this Korean TV?
I heard the beauty spa trip is very popular.
On a boat, with the person I love,
crossing the Date Line on Dec. 31 st.
The 21 st century really begins in 2001.
Come on, gimme a break.
The Hyena isn't from the dog family,
but acts like one...
Daddy, do you also play with dolls
when you're Ionely?
Look at your messy hair.
Mommy will brush it nice for you.
U-in. Will you scrub my back?
Damn, the phone's been unplugged...
Are you going somewhere?