MIRACIN KOREA FILM CO, LTD
THE POWER OF KANGWON PROVINCE
Executive Producer An Byungjoo
Directed by Hong Sang-Soo
Dried squid Cold beer and peanuts
Dried squid
Cold beer and peanuts
Excuse me
- I'll have two beers, please - Sure
- And some dried squid... - Dried squid?
- How much is it? - It's five thousand won
- Here you go - Thank you
Where are you headed?
I'm not going anywhere
- She really can't find us - Yes
Well, she can be a scatterbrain
She might get really mad Shall we go out?
It was your idea
Now it's getting boring
Let's wait a couple more seconds
She still can't see us?
- What is his name? - It's Zuppie
- How old is he? - He's still a baby
Want a ride?
No, I don't have any money
Zuppie
How did you end up here?
Oh my darling oh my darling Clementine
Thou art lost and gone forever, dreadful sorry clementine
- Isn't it "you are"? - What?
- Isn't it "you are"? - No It's "gone"
"You're forever"
No, it's "gone forever"
"Gone forever" sounds OK,
but "you're forever" sounds better
No, "gone forever" is better
"You are lost and gone forever"
See? She says "you are"
No, it's "gone"
"Gone forever"
On this day...
On this day,
wishing you happiness
In high school, there was this boy who liked me
He wrote me letters everyday and put gifts in my locker
One day, he fell off the roof
I still wonder if it was
a suicide attempt or an accident
Anyway, he survived
When he woke up at the hospital,
they asked his name and number,
to see if he was conscious
the first words out of his mouth
were my name and my number
Is that the most memorable event for you?
What happened to him?
I graduated while he was still in the hospital
I don't know after that
Are you going to the bath house?
We've been to the temple before
We want to try the sea water bath
- What? - Don't be late
See you here in an hour
Enjoy yourself
By the flower bed,
looking at the flowers
where did the mysterious light come from
Now is the time to wash away everything
that is tainted in our hearts
in this clear stream
A time for quiet reflection
Mt. Sorak, we must leave you when the new day breaks
- How is it over there? - It's safe
- Safe? You're wet to your butt - It's OK
Come on in It's nice and cool
Where are you headed?
- Looking for a place to stay? - Yes
- Do you know any? - Sure
Take this road straight and turn into the first alley
Are you on patrol?
No I parked my car up there
Are you really a policeman?
How come you don't carry a gun?
I'm supposed to, but I left it behind
How much is the room?
Cheap
- I'm going over to a friend's house - What for?
- The room is too hot - Go ahead
- Sorry for taking your room - No, it's OK
And I shall travel far, very far like a gypsy
through the countryside, as happy as if I were with a woman
This is it
It's an Excel
It's old, but I keep it clean
- Can you manage along? - You want to help?
- So, hows the room? - It's fine
- It's nice and clean - That's good
Where's your friend?
She's not feeling well
She wanted to rest
What're you going to do?
Can we go up to the mountain?
It looks fine here, but it's darker up there
Go up, tomorrow morning
But we're leaving tomorrow
Oh, that's too bad
How did you find us here?
I saw you going in this way
- Hi - Did you run?
Yes
You don't look sick at all
- Hey, nice shirt - It's hers
- Fabulous - Yeah
Jisook, this really yours?
They said it wasn't see through, but it is
Yes A bit
That's an understatement
- Can you still wear this? - Yes
Can I wash my face ?
Yes, over there
Other place to go now?
Nowhere at this hour
Hand me the camera
Isn't it too dark?
No, it looks great...
Even mystical
One, two
Now that I look at you two, you look a lot alike
Especially the eyes
I want a picture of myself there, too
OK
Come here, quick
How did this fish get here?
Is there a stream near here?
It's got a spot on its head
What are you doing?
I said, what are you doing?
- But it's still alive - I don't want anybody stepping on it
But still alive
Jisook
Do you want to hear a joke?
It'd better be funny
- You know the jeep, "musso"? - Yes
Then you know the small figure on its hood?
Yes
Do you know why it's there?
Well, beats me, why?
Hey, back there, do you know?
Well, I don't know either
That's in case the car forgets its own name
Not funny?
Wow, that' s really pathetic
Unbelievable
- M ister, are you married? - Yes
- Seriously? - Yes
You really don't look like it
- Really? - No
Really married...
You can tell me the truth
You don't trust anyone
I don't trust anyone?
To me, you always seem ...
The things you say, as if
worried about me, disgust me
You act like you are above it all,
but I think you are so immature
You know nothing about me,
so why act as if you do?
Maybe I don't want to know about you
You think you're so special
but you're no different
Everything about you is so cliche
That's enough, M isun
Right, let's stop this
"Cliche", do you even know what it means?
How can you say that?
Eunkyoung can know everything, but I can't?
We're supposed to be friends?
- Forget it - What's with you today, M isun?
Let her live her own life
the way she wants
Enough, enough
There's something fake about all that mystery
That's the feeling I get
Can't you see what you can and cannot have in life?
Unfortunately, I can
I try for what I can get
and give up on the rest
Sometimes it hurts so much
It may sound corny,
but I've been making sacrifices for my dream
You mean your relationship with the married man?
And you broke up with him , right?
I wonder why we hang out together
We're so different, you know
Where is the owner going in such a hurry?
There was an accident
He's also a chief in the local rescue team
How come you didn't go?
My turf is in the village
Someone just fell off the cliff
There was a scream , but no one saw anything
It could just be a prank call
You didn't go cause you're drunk
That's it
Bottoms up
Why do you keep turning the glass?
Silly, huh?
No, it's interesting
Shall we go some place else?
Where?
To your place?
My house is far from here
How often do you see your wife?
Everyday
I'm going to check out on M isun
You'll be here for a while, right?
You are?
- Will you be all right? - Sure
I'll be back soon
Hurry up, then
Be careful
Come on, get a grip
This way, a little more
Come on, Jisook
On your feet
Let's go
Where are you going?
We can rest at the guard post for a while
You can't go back like this
I lost my hair band
Let's get going
No, It's over there
Here, here
Let's go now
Where's Eunkyoung?
You can see her passing...
from the guard post
Let's get inside
Come on, a little more
Here we go
Eunkyoung might misunderstand
Well, she was drunk too
Don't worry, and let's go in
What time is it?
Four o'clock
We have to leave early
I know
Stop worrying and rest
You know we're so grateful
Jisook, I'm sorry
Really sorry for last night
I was too harsh on you
What, did something happen yesterday?
I don't know
Let's hurry, we're going to be late
Isn't the weather great?
Hello
Don't worry I'll look for it
It was a gift from my uncle
What's the brand?
- Nikon - Nikon?
Yes, not even a month old
He'll find it
What am I going to do?
I'll find it Don't worry
What's wrong with me...
I'll give you the school telephone number
- Would you call me there? - Yes, I will
That cop looks so much like a teacher I know
Is that so?
I thought it was him at first
How could they look so much alike?
Anything's possible
He seemed like a real nice man, huh?
Yeah He seemed nice
Want some?
Just a little
I'm going to say I'll be spending the night with you, OK?
It doesn't matter
M ust you go and see him?
I'll be back the day after
So, you've kept in touch with that cop?
He called me first,
And sometimes I called him , too
Honestly, I'm a little worried
Are your really going by yourself?
Of course
Spending a night?
In Kangwon Province?
I can't make it back in a day
Long time no see
What is this?
How could you make me wait this long?
I'm sorry
What was I to do here, not knowing a soul?
I'm sorry
I couldn't find you, so I've been to the station
I'm just coming back
Do you know how nervous I was?
We were supposed to meet here, where else would I be?
I'm sorry I apologize
You didn't come all this way to be angry with me
I'll buy some sashimi
Let's go to Sokcho and have some
Wouldn't you like that?
Why aren't you in your uniform today?
It's my day off
Not mad any more, right?
- Sea squirt, on the house - Thank you
It looks delicious
Here
what, worried about garlic breath?
Help yourself
Do you often eat sashimi in Seoul?
It's very expensive in Seoul
You too, help yourself
Isn't it nice here?
It is, I like the smell of the ocean
Isn't this strange?
I never thought we'd be meeting here like this
You look better in plain clothes
Really?
You think so?
You look carefree,
maybe even younger
Not many people look good in pink
I think I'm going to quit my job
What would you do, then?
I don't know yet
It just occurred to me
that I'm not cut out to be a cop
What do you think?
I think you're a good cop
Come on
So she jumped off the cliff?
That's what the man said,
but who knows what happened?
Why? Why would she jump off the cliff?
Beats me
I'm sure that he'll be convicted
Anyway, it's strange that you
ran into them on the mountain
She had beautiful eyes
How did he get caught?
There was a call from a witness
He gave the police the man's name
That's all I know
It was a hard trip
The bus was filled with
scary looking men
Are you scared of people?
It's not that I'm scared of people
It's that those people were scary looking
Maybe because it was my first trip alone
So, on your first trip alone, you came to meet me
Right?
I've met you before
That's what I'm saying,
you met me on your first trip alone
What I'm saying is that I met you before,
and you're drunk now
Jisook, can I ask you something?
What kind of feeling do you think I have for you?
What?
M ister
I am very tired
Come here
I like it here
Why?
Cause I'm drunk?
Am I repulsive?
Don't be that way
Let's just go to sleep
Jisook
What's wrong?
Get off me
I'm sorry
I know I came all this way...
Jisook, I'll snap out of it
I'll wash up, cold water will help
We can talk afterwards
I'm going to wash up
Hows your coffee?
- It is OK? - It's bitter
Put in some sugar
I don't take... sugar in my coffee
You didn't sleep at all
last night, did you?
I'm fine
Take care
Good luck on your civil service exam
Jisook, study hard
Jaewan, these leaves are
so cute and fuzzy
So, are you still seeing her or what?
I don't see her anymore
Really?
Yes, it's been a while
That's good
Good?
You seemed to be under a lot of stress lately
Remember when you got drunk and out of control?
I never wanted to see you again, you know that?
That's enough It's in the past
So, how old was she?
That's exactly what you'd say
- How old was she? - Twenty two
Quite young
Young, yes
But she was the most mature woman I had ever met
And certainly most lovable,
that's for sure
It might sound stupid,
but I was in love for the first time
I wanted to take care of her for life
We even cried listening to songs. Silly, huh?
You really love her, huh?
Yeah, but it's all in the past now
I think it's good for both you and your wife
Well, I hope it is
- This tiny thing is from Japan - It is
What are the symptoms?
Nothing serious, just something in his eyes
I see Shall I recommend something else?
Yes Something domestic will do
Ah, that's better
That feels much better now
It is all gone?
Ah, much better
Better now?
It must have been a speck of dirt
It started bothering me on my way over here
Put some more in
- Put this aside - Sorry
Good afternoon?
What is it?
Some goldfish my neighbors were leaving behind
You need to get a fish bowl
They broke it when they were moving the furniture
Aren't they cute?
You think everything is cute
They are
Let's put on your socks...
Good boy
You could take the shoes off yourself
Come here
Have you seen my beeper?
Your beeper?
It isn't like you to lose something
I got a page in the room last night, now it's gone
You'll find it
It couldn't have gone anywhere
You need to press the star key
That's it
And hang up when you hear the beep
I don't hear it
Hang up now
Let's clean this up while we wait
I hear the beep
Found it
- There it is - You found it
Well done, Keumbin well done
He bears such grudge for not
getting tenured at a university
He earns next to nothing and
yet he has to have sashimi
Try not to drink so much
Do you really want to go for a walk?
- Are you OK? - Yes
Are you out of your mind?
Are you blind or what?
I am very sorry... Sorry
So, you still see Jaewan often?
When I saw him this morning,
he hinted that you have a chance this time
What bull shit
But was he serious?
That's what it seemed like
I think you can trust him this time
No way
Was he really serious?
Yes, he was
Listen. Basically, he can't be trusted
I have no chance I don't even hope
What about me?
You? You do You definitely do
Go see Professor Kim ,
You should know that he has a lot of influence
Professor Kim? Are you serious?
You must be joking That pig
A pig? No he's not like that
Listen Listen to me
Whatever you say,
he really looks after his men
He's got heart
Oh, come in
Good morning, sir
- Wasn't it easy to find my place? - Yes, sir
Umbrella? Is it raining outside?
They said it would rain in the afternoon
Put your umbrella over there
- Come on in - Yes, sir
I heard these apartment buildings are quite sturdily built
Not as tall as some other buildings,
- Right? - Yes, sir
The fund came from the US
for building these apartments
The US made sure we built it
to their standards
If we didn't, they threatened
to cut off funds
I'm sure these buildings will last
as long as the newer ones
This smaller building has a lot of character
You think so?
Sir, this is for you,
a bottle of whiskey
What? Oh, you shouldn't have
I heard you enjoy fine liquor
- This is the blue label - Yes, sir
Thank you
Care for some cola?
Thank you, sir
Isn't today the deadline for Choonchun University?
Right?
Uh huh
Aren't you applying?
Are you giving it up?
It's due by five o'clock
Where do you need to submit it?
- I need to submit it in person - Where? In Choonchun?
Yes
Aren't you going?
Do as you like
Yes, photoshop
Good afternoon
- Can you do a quick portrait? - Yes
How long does it take?
It will take 20 to 30 minutes
Anything faster?
It's only 20 minutes, OK?
Come on in and sit here
Excuse me
May I help?
I'm here to apply for a teaching position
Right here
M r. Yoo
He needs your help
- How can I help you? - How do you do?
- Do I submit the application here? - Yes, that's right
Here it is
All right, then
- Is that all? - Yes, that's all
- Thank you - Good bye
Hello? Oh, it's you
Same as always
A trip? To where?
To Kangneung? I see
It was the last of the semester
Thanks, you want to keep the change?
No, thank you
So, it's just you and me?
Excuse me
- I'll have two beers, please - Sure
- And some dried squid - Dried squid?
- How much is it? - It's five thousand won
- Here you go - Thank you
The train is packed with girls
Yeah?
Taking the night train,
they start early tomorrow
It's good traveling with you
Whose condominium are we staying at?
A friend's
He wanted to come along but couldn't
It's supposed to be decent
It's surrounded by trees,
mountain, and the ocean
A new building with good facilities
New shoes?
These? I bought them for this trip
They look pretty cool
The soles are made of anti slip material
Did you get our call?
No, Where are you going?
- To Mt. Sorak - Get in
That's OK I'm sorry, go ahead
It wasn't the cab we called?
No, we should wait for the cab we called
Sure
It's just you and me
Isn't it cold?
Yes, really cold
Is that waterfall far from here?
Oh, you mean Beeryong Waterfall?
Well, maybe another hour of walking
That far?
No, I'm just kidding
It'll only be another 5 minutes
Yes, I see, thanks
So, do as I tell you
You don't need to bathe that often
Maybe, a couple of times a month
Twice a month? I take baths two or three times a week
Stupid, that's why your skin problem gets worse
Avoid baths and take showers instead
Don't even need to use soap
Use soap for where you sweat, like here
Just wash off the rest with warm water
And use that oil free lotion,Nivea?
Our skin is supposed to be
protected with a thin layer of dead skin
OK, I'll try next time
There she goes
- Shall we follow her? - Go ahead
Sangkwon
She's a working girl
She seems well read...
full of hopes and dreams
Where is she waiting?
Not far away
She's really waiting? What did she say?
She was interested
She said coffee is fine but no drinks
She asked about you
Really? She looked like a nice girl
She's not here
What's going on?
Were we too late?
We could have finished the pancakes
But she said she'd wait
Maybe she just said that to get rid of us
Didn't seem like it
Why are you getting closer? Get back here
Here at the line, satisfied?
Hey, I got it
You stepped over the line
Hi
- What's up? - Who did you call?
What is this?
- Your first ride on a cable car? - Yes
That cable are packed with people only weigh 6 tons
while this cable can hold the weight of 265 tons
So it can hold roughly about 40 times
Means it's safe
Enjoy your visit
Please come this way
Wait for me
Like husband like wife, look at that
When I was a Boy Scout, we went hiking,
and all the trails were like that
Everyone was fine except me
Just one step off the path and
you'll be history
I don't understand how people are so blind to the danger
It's probably not that they're stupid
There must be a physical difference
giving then the confidence to do that
That must be the reason
Shall we climb up there?
If you want to
Not particularly
Me neither
Let's get some real coffee there
Sounds good
What are you looking at?
Did you call for a cab?
Yes, I did. It'll only take about 1 0 minutes
That's pretty fast
- Let's go - OK
You said you would wait
Who's this?
How did you come here?
You shouldn't have promised something you couldn't keep
Who is this man?
Do you have something to say?
What's going on?
Say it if you have something to say
Aren't you on your way out?
I'm sorry, it'll only be a minute
Where do you want to talk?
Why did you lie? You said you would wait
I didn't lie
You have to go with him , right?
Did you really wait for us, then?
Yes
Where are you headed to now?
To Osack to see the mountains
What's going on?
Well, I have to go now. Good bye
I'm sorry
Good bye
What's that about?
It's nothing
You brought him Johnny Walker Blue?
Don't talk about it
Anyway, why Port Daepo is called that?
- Sea squirt, on the house - Thank you
So, what did Professor Kim tell you?
Nothing I don't have a chance
I don't care
That old leech won't forget what he gulps down
- Kyungsik advised to go see him - Kyungsik?
What does he know? He knows nothing
If Kim wanted, he would have
hinted to you sooner
Kyungsik has no clue whatsoever
He's so stupid
You should be trying harder for the position in Choonchun
That's your best bet, and don't waste your time
I've mentioned your name to professors there already
You have to make your move this time
Do it as if this is your last chance
Listen to me
How much is it?
Twenty seven thousand won, please
- Let's split it - It's on me
You're paying for the room
But that's almost free
- Fine, then. I'll pay for the second round - OK
It was delicious
Come again
Hello, sir? Would you like to visit our club ?
Here's a card for you
Do you stay open late?
Yes, we're open till 5:55 am
We even got chicks from Russia
In a place like this?
Because the club is owned by the hotel
What's the cost?
Well, the minimum fee isn't much
What shall we do?
We're just like the clubs in Seoul
- Let's go - OK
You won't be disappointed, sir
A shuttle van trip
This van will be a memorable part of your trip
Do you like her?
Why do you ask?
Just asking
I like my date, but you can switch yours
Check her out,
she has a great tan
I was a spokesmodel at the beach
A spokesmodel?
No "Violet"
- Did you look it up? - Yes
Give me that
There's no "Violet" here
There's "Swallow", though You know that one?
I know that one
- Well, then go ahead - Give me a sec
Sir, would you like anything?
Those Russian girls
How much does it cost to take her out?
Well, Russian girls are more expensive
Because they're made in Russia?
Yes, sir
Actually, I prefer Korean girls
A Korean girl is only three hundred thousand
Three hundred thousand?
I see
Hey!
Did I startle you?
It's on me tonight
Why?
You want to pay, then?
Just enjoy what's offered, OK?
relax, will you?
But it must be expensive, let's split it
Fuck you
You always piss me off
Rubbing it in because you're a professor now?
What you drink, who you
sleep with, I'll pay for it all, OK?
Are you mad at me for something?
Listen, asshole,
why would I get mad at you?
I'm enjoying my drinks with you,
and I even buy you a whore
And you say I'm mad at you?
Just drink up, asshole
What the hell is this?
Fucking asshole
So, are we doing it or not?
You can't stay overnight?
You boys know how it works
I need to serve
I have to hurry back
- Really? - Shit
Are we going to do it or not?
We wasted money on the booze and snacks for nothing
Aren't you coming in?
Don't touch my hair
I said don't touch my hair
Hurry up, hurry
I am
Hurry up, OK?
Hurry
We're on our way. We were just chatting
Hurry up
I swear I didn't drink
We're on our way
Twenty five thousand won, please
Here you are
- Enjoy your flight - Thank you
Are there any seats left?
We are sold out
Please go to counter 3, sir
What about the next flight?
We would have to wait and see, sir
How many are on the wait list?
A lot, we have to wait and see, sir
I think we are a little too late
What do we do now?
They say our country is small,
but that one mountain alone is enormous
Yes, it is
Let's say we fill that mountain with people
It'll take a lot of people
Maybe a million
A million? That many?
Yes, Line them up shoulder to shoulder
A million in no time
So, if we have fifty mountains like that
that'll hold the entire population of Korea
I came here with her before
We stayed at the resort
we passed on our way
We walked on the beach in the rain
We even had a secret wedding
ceremony here like young lovers
Come to think of it, we did all sorts of things
I'm different from you
I never go back to a place I've been to with a lover
What do we do now?
You need to wait and see, sir
Not even on the next flight?
It looks difficult at the moment, Please wait
How many people are on the list?
Can I see the list?
Please wait, sir
You're sure we have enough time to make it back?
We may not even get on the next flight
We can call from the temple
We're not taking the bus, right?
How long is to drive back from the temple?
About fifteen minutes
I have to be careful for a speeding ticket
They ticket you here, too ?
Yes, where don't they ticket you for speeding?
Welcome
Please make a donation for a roof tile
These tiles go on the temple roof?
Yes, we will lay the tiles you buy
How much is a tile?
Donate however much as you wish
Are you really buying it
I'll give it a try
Please put your donation in here
How do I do this?
Well, take this brush and write down your wish
What are you going to write?
For your health, Mother Jisook Lee
I'm sorry
We can only take these last
two passengers for today
We are sold out
- The busiest season here - Yes it is
- Summer vacation after all - Yes
- I made a reservation - What is your name, sir?
- Yu Myounghun - M r. Yu Myounghun, sir?
Yes
How do you do?
Thank you, sir
Do you know him?
No
So, what about us now?
I'm very sorry, sir. Now I can only take one more
I'm sorry. you couldn't get on board
- You look different now - Is that so?
- Are you going home? - Yes, I'm going home
I'm sorry you couldn't
Good bye
Yes, in the morning newspaper
Yes, about the woman who fell off a cliff
She fell off a cliff in Mt. Sorak, yes, she died
The woman was with a man, and I saw him alone at the airport
Well, I can't tell you my name...
I overheard his name when he was
checking in at the airport
It was Yu Myounghun
Well, that I can't say at the moment
I'm not sure if it's his real name
But I think you should at least
check it out
Good luck, bye
Bring Keumbin down with you,
let's go out for lunch
It's just a passing sunshower
Bring your umbrella, then
Listening to this music
for a while, we keep drinking,
and we start to feel the alcohol
working in our system
Then we start dancing with the woman
And our slow dancing continues right into sex
I believe I can go on for 2 hours
A couple of hours?
Sex is not recommended after heavy drinking
Is that so?
Well, you can keep at it longer
- when you're a little drunk - That's right
It doesn't feel as good,
somehow
Really?
I still don't understand
Professor Kim is a good drinker
- But it raises your blood pressure - That's right
After sex, your blood pressure gets all pumped up
- It's dangerous - It may even kill you
Do these theories have any credibility?
Credibility? Professor Cho! how about you?
I can't feel the difference, either
See, it depends on the individual
By the way, why the same music over and over?
I asked the owner to play it continuously
You did?
Are you tired of it?
Yes, a little bit
I'll just tell her to stop it, then
I'll go do it
Nonsense, we'll call the owner
- I need to take a piss - Go take a piss then
Hello, sir
Oh, it's you
Funny seeing you here
I've been sitting over there
You were? I didn't see you
So, what brought you here?
I've just been to a friend's exhibition
Say hello to my fellow professors
I'm a former student
Right, now you are a professor?
It's good to see you again
We all miss you at our school
They miss him? You mean Professor Cho?
You're popular because you drink so often with your students
No, that's not why
Of course that is why... It seems like it
Isn't that right?
To Shinsadong
- See you later - Wait a minute
It's on your way home, isn't it?
No I'll take the next one
No, thank you Go ahead
- Take care of yourself - See you later
- So, how do you feel? - I feel fine
I'm glad I'm sure you'll get used to it soon
A hard night, wasn't it?
No, I enjoyed it
Well, everything is difficult at first
Here you are
I need to go soon
Let me take it off
You'll get me pregnant
I love you
I've had surgery
Surgery?
What kind?
An abortion
Doctor told me, no intercourse
We shouldn't
It wasn't yours
It was a mistake
I'm not even seeing him
I always make mistakes
Jisook
I need to take care of myself
Today is not the only day...
How about a blow job?
Here it is Who put it here?
- Here - Room 204 ?
Yes, they put it when they were moving
I'm sorry I couldn't look after it
That's OK I understand
I'll be right back
You're coming back right?
I need to see M r Park before I leave
By the way, there's only one fish left