I mean we have to lead our world in the right direction.
What are gangsters supposed to do?
Although we all live in a dark world,
don't gangsters make it a more sunny place?
Am I right?
You know what justice is?
Money is justice.
You'll need it.
Take it.
He couldn't take a break from the army.
It's all right.
Sang-taek doesn't need to come this far.
The army is enough to deal with.
Get some sleep.
Dong-soo...
I've become an orphan.
But you're an adult.
In the fifth grade, Mung-gil teased me about my red lips.
He said it's because my father fed me dead men's livers.
Even though Mung-gil was much older, you beat him up for me.
From then on, I followed you around.
I did?
I'm...
Starting tomorrow...
I'm working for Sang-gon's gang.
He's not a gangster.
He's a scum.
Don't you know?
He sells drugs to kids.
I don't care.
Dong-su...
- If you work for him... - It's better than an undertaker.
Dong-su!
I'm grateful for your father's help!
I'll tell him for you.
Two of my friends who had the same colors of life...
...returned back to their own.
What would become of them a few years later...
They never expected it to happen.
- 1990-
My friend!
Sang-taek!
You made the right decision.
A man has to see the world to broaden his horizons.
Should I go with you and learn some tips from the mafia?
What?
Gangs have foreign exchange students too.
Anyway, it seems like you totally broke your drug habit.
Don't remind me.
Since I was losing my grip on power, I tried hard to quit.
Good for you.
People think that gangsters live a corrupt life, but we don't.
We don't give work to drug addicts, womanizers, and alcoholics.
You need to work to move up, but we don't give any to them.
Since they're prone to screw things up.
You sound like a guru.
In any group, you can't move up if you do whatever you please.
In the end, they'll weed you out.
Sounds wonderful.
Hey, what's a gangster doing talking like a philosopher?
You're nothing more than a gangster.
You two, come here.
- Come here! - Yes, boss!
Are you crazy?
Why are you staring at my friend?
Sorry, boss!
Both of you don't deserve to eat.
Go sit out in the trunk and think about what you did.
- Get out. - Yes, boss!
I'm sorry.
Friends have nothing to be sorry about.
- You can let me down now. - Stay still!
You know how long I've waited to carry you on my back?
Thanks for today.
Take care.
- See you later. - Okay.
Hey, Joon-suk, let them out now.
- Do you want to get out? - No, boss!
They're okay.
Let's go!
Good evening, chairman.
Now, let's begin the draw for the construction of Horim apartment.
Going in order, let's start from Mr. Cha of Jungwoo Construction.
Number forty-seven!
The film is inside.
I fed you sons of bitches.
How dare you be so damn ungrateful!
Sons of bitches...
Hey, you little bastard!
Who are you trying to make a liar of?
- I just called him and... - I'm very sorry, boss.
Please forgive me.
All of you go outside.
Yes, boss!
Listen carefully you son of a bitch.
The other bosses spilled their blood to start this company.
- What the hell did you say? - Shut up and let me finish.
The money coming out of here is for the bosses in jail,
and to feed our men's mouths.
I think you hoarded enough of it.
I've gotten permission to stab you.
But I won't out of respect for a boss.
Look here friend...
Unlike before, the government is after bigger gangs now.
Watch over the guys, and don't contact the boss for a while.
Are people complaining over shark fins lately?
They're so desperate, even the yakuza seems like the last resort.
Then let's wait to sell them.
Sang-gon will like it.
I don't think
He's not like what he used to be.
It's not a good idea to irritate him.
Then should we deal with his right hand man?
He helped with my parents' funeral.
Don't even think about it.
What you say asshole?
This kid called me an asshole!
Is this some gangster fashion show?
How've you been?
Good... and you?
I heard you're working in construction.
It's nothing different from deep-sea fishery.
Come to Mokma tomorrow night.
Do I have to do whatever you want?
Sang-taek and Jung-ho will be there.
You should come.
Sang-taek?
Oh yeah, what's he up to?
I'll see if I have time.
Okay.
Good job. Let's drink.
How long will you be there?
At most three years,
but if things go well it'll be longer if I can get a doctorate.
Hey! I can't believe this guy.
So we can't see you if things go well?
Is that what I said?
I'm sorry.
Since you succeeded, we don't mean much to you now, huh?
Hey, babe!
Put on my favorite song.
Really?
I love when you sing that song.
To my loving friend Joong-ho, best wishes on your marriage.
And to my friend Sang-taek, I wish you a prosperous future.
I dedicate this song to you both.
So you want me to clean dead bodies for the rest of my life?
When did I ever ask you to succeed me?
Who are you to criticize my...
So I have to watch people mourn till I die?
You think you're proud to give me your bloody money?
How's Dong-su doing lately?
Not to well...
Dong-su has supposedly gotten big in his gang.
Really?
You saw the paper, right?
President Roh waged war on gangs so things look bad lately.
Since Sang-gon has a lot of cash he's linked with powerful people.
I heard Dong-su is really busy.
Hello, this is Pusan Police.
Yeah... I�m a Pusan citizen.
I have something to tell you...
- What's going on? - Arrest him!
What is this?
Let's go.
Sir, the job is finished at the sauna.
The big boss wants to see you.
- Eun-gi... - Yes, boss.
Do you know who Cho Oh-ryun is?
The swimmer?
Yeah... the swimmer.
If Cho Oh-ryun and a sea turtle,
both swam in a race,
who would win?
That bastard sold out our boss.
All you need to do is stab him while he's sleeping.
- You got it? - Yes, sir.
Do your job late tonight.
What did you say to Joon-suk?
I told him we went to a wedding.
Good...
Who ordered this?
Was it Joon-suk?
Fuck you.
Hey, so why are you doing this?
I think it's my destiny.
Destiny?
I dream of becoming a boss like Joon-suk too.
Hey boy...
Trying to be a boss and trying to live a diligent life is different.
Since you're still young, think carefully about it.
You got it?
Anyway, where's Joon-suk?
He's training the interns.
Training interns?
Who brought this?
I did, sir!
With this kind of knife, you can't kill someone.
It doesn't need to be big.
If the blade is at least six inches, then you can kill someone.
But the blade can't be too thin.
It's very likely to break because of the bone.
So...
A sashimi or Swedish knife are often used.
You got it?
Yes, sir!
You son of a bitch!
After you stab him, turn the knife by 90 degrees.
The moment he feels the knife in him,
he won't think about moving.
If the lung is penetrated, then he can't scream.
If air gets through the lung, then he's dead for sure.
You always have to make him feel the knife.
Where's Joon-suk?
Instead of the front chest, aim for the back of the lung.
Sang-taek, I planned to see you and Joong-ho at the airport.
But I'm sorry
I couldn't make it.
Sang-taek, when you came to me after running away from home,
I bet you didn't know how proud I was after I sent you back.
Frankly, I wish I could've been you at that time.
Isn't it funny?
While I was home all day after a bad experience with Dong-su,
I thought about what the word friend really means.
I didn't know what friend originally meant
until our teacher wrote its definition on the board.
I remember he wrote 'a long and close companion'.
Doesn't it sound great?
My father always told me that a man's life is justice.
But I'm confused these days.
In fact, I'm not sure what's justice or what's not justice.
Sang-taek, I'm planning to travel for a while like you.
I'll send this letter to Joong-ho's address.
Take care of yourself until you come back.
Your friend, Joon-suk.
Why didn't you come?
You would've liked seeing the guys.
I'll just see them later.
Sang-taek's leaving for America today.
You want to see him off with me?
See him off?
You have time for that?
I'm sorry I couldn't go to Doruko's funeral.
I've been really busy.
You've gotten big, Dong-su.
Wasn't I always taller than you?
...ever since I was your servant.
I'll be brief.
You can take your time if you want.
Dong-su!
Do you remember what you told me when my father died?
Say what?
What did I tell you?
I've never resented you even after things turned out like this.
If you were me, you wouldn't either.
Don't we just do what we're told?
Why?
Did someone tell you to kill me?
Today is my father's memorial.
I came to ask you a last favor as a friend.
Go ahead.
Leave here for Hawaii.
Can't you stay there for a while?
Everything will be back like it was in time.
I'll set it up for you.
You leave for Hawaii.
Okay, I'll leave.
See you after a few years.
Today is his father's memorial.
I've never resented you...
Don't we just do as we're told?
Where's my car?
Where are you going, boss?
How far is the airport?
The airport?
You...
You stabbed me enough...
Go now...
- 1993-
When I came back, news about Dong-su's murder...
...wasn't news to people any longer.
Oh, hi!
Joong-ho!
Sang-taek is here!
It happened the day you left.
I didn't expect Joon-suk to make a move so soon.
He disappeared for about two years.
...somewhere in the temples.
And then I heard he went to Jin-sook.
His gang tried to send him to Hawaii until the case was dropped.
But it wasn't that easy.
He finally couldn't stand it any longer.
Since hiding away was tiresome, he couldn't help getting weaker.
So he eventually got into trouble.
What took you so damn long?
Room ten!
- Son of a bitch... - He's out of his mind!
What do you want assholes?
I think of you like a son too.
I don't know what to say.
That boy Joong-ho is trying his best to help.
In court, say that you knew nothing and never gave the order.
I've taken care of the bribes.
In spite of what the police said, I don't think you had any part.
This is your defense in court.
Follow exactly what it says.
I knew Dong-su would end up like this.
Bastard...
You asshole!
Pull yourself together.
Dong-su is my friend, too.
Don't you know that I'm doing this to save you?
When I looked at him, I saw over thirty spots.
He was stabbed over thirty times...
Case number 93-25168.
A violation of a ban on organized crime,
and suspicions of first and second degree murder.
The defendant Joon-suk Lee.
Please rise.
Tell us your ID number, and
permanent and current addresses.
189 Wooamdong, South District, Pusan.
My address is 1109 Daerim Villa, Chunghakdong, Youngdogu, Pusan.
The prosecution may begin.
Do you know Eun-gi Park and Gi-ho Song,
who were put under custody in 1990 for murder?
Yes, I do.
Then did you know Dong-su Han,
who was murdered in front of
Kukje Nite Club in October 1990?
Yes, he's my friend.
So did you order Eun-gi Park and Gi-ho Song to kill Dong-su Han?
Yes, I ordered them.
How've you been, my friend?
Yeah, and you?
I'm fine.
How are you lately?
I'm well...
Sang-taek!
Sang-taek don't.
I'm sorry to put you through this as a friend.
No... there's no need for that.
Friends have nothing to be sorry about.
Sang-taek, we only have ten minutes.
Let's hurry and talk.
You're right.
Are you healthy?
Sure! Look!
Of course, I'm healthy!
How's your father lately?
Both your parents are fine, right?
Yeah... my father even gave me some money to see you.
My sister got married last month.
That's too bad.
Your mom promised her to me,
but I guess I missed my chance.
Anyway, congratulations!
How about you?
Do you have a girlfriend?
Not yet.
Do you want me to introduce you to one?
You?
How can you?
Joon-suk, why did you do it?
Time's up.
Did you feel sorry for Dong-su?
Is that why?
Tell me.
Why did you say that in court?
I was embarrassed.
What?
Dong-su and I are gangsters,
and gangsters shouldn't be embarrassed.
I'll be back.
I'll be back next month.
Joon-suk!
I'll be back!
Take care of yourself!
Sang-taek!
If Cho Oh-ryun and a sea turtle swam in a race, who would win?
- Cho Oh-ryun. - See?
No way.
A turtle is much faster under water.
The turtle will win.
Not underwater, but on top of it.
Hey, you said underwater before.
Me? When?
Man, you're such a liar.
Hey! We're in trouble!
We're too far out. Let's go back.
Yeah, the tide might rise soon.
Okay, let's go back.
At that time, Joon-suk seemed to be on Dong-su's side.