East of Eden
Episode 25
It can't be.
Dong Wook would never do this.
Grandfather is being operated on right now and you're saying it can't happen?
He's not this kind of a man.
The fact is right in front of our eyes, yet you're saying it can't happen?
I can't believe it.
I won't believe it.
Episode 25
You, Lee Dong Wook,
You've finally found your correct position, have you?
Shin Tae Hwan!
You wanted your father's,
aggrieved death to be made known to public, the fella who wanted to expose the murderer,
It's such a waste that I'm the only one to see you captured just like a paper tiger.
The way I feel now, how I wish I can invite your father's spirit to join me for a look now.
Stop using your dirty mouth,
To mention my father.
You think by charging me unjustly,
You can cover up your own sin?
'Sins upon sins',
That's talking about you, now I fully understand it.
What a joke!
How dare you mention sin in front of me!
The surprise occupation of the American Cultural Centre,
The trade union strike is not enough, now you've even committed the crime of attempted murder.
The one who's really scared...
That's you, isn't it?
I know your reason for coming here.
You want to know the real reason why President Oh fainted, right?
Don't think that the litigation period for my father's case is over already, so you're at ease.
Even if the law cannot prosecute you, Heavens will.
Because you killed my father,
How you will lose the Tae Sung that you've spent your life wanting to lay hands on,
Even if I die, I must see it happen.
Stupid fella.
Such groundless claims, who is going to believe you?
Evidence...
Even if seen with your own eyes,
That might not be the truth, you will soon understand that.
Truth?
Interesting.
Lee Dong Wook,
You are Lee Ki Chul's son, alright.
Your father also came up against me because of the truth.
But even before pulling out the knife that killed him, he died tragically.
You're more pitiful than him, that knife even wounded your own feet.
Just like how the saying goes, Like father, like son.
That's right.
Mock all you want.
There'll come a day, this mocking will return back to you.
For such a day to come,
I'll have to live above a hundred years old.
You're commenting on me while you're over there,
The size of your crime of attempted murder,
You should know that very well.
I told you to live while pretending to be dead,
Today, you got what you deserve.
Remember this,
Whether you live or die, that is for me to decide.
Shin Tae Hwan,
What did you do to my brother?
Lee Dong Chul, you do seem a little anxious now.
It's true.
Lee Dong Wook wanted to come strangle me,
But instead he committed a crime of attempted murder.
You know it too,
My brother is not one who would do such a thing.
Not to say attempted murder, he's one who would dare to commit a full murder.
It was him who set fire to my villa years ago, I knew that all along.
That guy is not a simple case of venomous.
Compared to you, he seems to be of a different breed.
Shin Tae Hwan,
I'm human too.
So, my patience is limited.
I could kill you right here, right now.
You're still childish like a 15-year old.
You've worked for President Guk before, so you should realize by now how the world works.
Release Dong Wook.
Let go.
Release my brother Dong Wook.
Release him!
-I say, let go! -Let him be.
He's crazy wanting to be near his brother.
Lee Dong Chul,
Fine, I'll let you have your wish.
Like you said, try killing me.
This is the life-long wish of you and your brother, why hesitate?
Yes,
You can't do it.
If you can kill me, you would have done so in Macau.
Shin Tae Hwan.
Lee Dong Wook....
Remember this.
Your brother, Lee Dong Wook's life is in my hands.
Someone who topped the bar exam is being charged for attempted murder,
Your family's life-long dreams has burst like bubbles now.
He's the brother I gave my life to protect.
Let him go.
I beg you.
Is that so?
If I release the brother you gave your life to protect,
Then,
What can you give me?
Can you work under me?
Then, I'll release Lee Dong Wook.
What?
So long as you come work for me,
Lee Dong Wook would never do something stupid like today.
You know this too,
Ji Hyun, who was in love with my enemy's son,
I've accepted her into my family too.
How?
Lunatic.
Tomorrow morning, news about Lee Dong Wook,
Would flood the headlines of all the newspapers.
Your mother's cries of despair,
Would sound throughout the heavens.
Hyung!
Dong Chul,
What happened?
Dong Wook is being charged for attempting to murder President Oh.
What?
There's no time.
Let me meet with Chun Teuk Bo.
Looks like everything will be repeated all over again.
Remember how difficult it was for you to get yourself out?
I have to stop this before it gets into the news tomorrow morning. Please.
Do you want to dirty your hands again?
Dong Chul!
This is my life.
For my brother,
For my family, this is my life.
Please.
I want to see Chun Teuk Bo.
Let me meet with Chun Teuk Bo!
Why aren't those two back yet?
Try calling Dong Chul.
They said he's been out since the day time and he hasn't called back yet.
What's he so busy with?
Chun Teuk Bo will wait for you in President Guk's home.
[Guk Dae Hwa]
Your brother, Will be released tonight.
He'll be released without any records.
But,
Tomorrow morning, You have to go to Hong Kong.
It's an extremely urgent matter.
Do you understand?
I understand.
You're leaving tomorrow, right?
Yes.
All this while,
I've been thinking about you.
I was living by myself in such a big house,
It was really lonely.
When I missed you, I'd play cards by myself like this.
When I missed Young Ran,
I'd go to her room,
To lie down for a while.
Grace...
From what I know, She's travelling in Europe with Mike.
Not a piece of news from her.
She should be doing well, right?
You're leaving tomorrow, right?
When you see Rebecca,
Send her my regards.
Yes.
Come back soon.
Be careful.
Ki Sun,
Oppa!
Aunt, jageun-oppa is back!
Where's hyung?
In the kitchen.
You're back?
How can the star of the party appear only now? Come on in.
The table's here.
Where did you go? Why are you so late?
I almost died of hunger while waiting for you.
Come on in.
Let's eat.
Dong Wook, this is the start for you.
Although we're celebrating your passing the bar exam today,
Actually today, I want to give the honor,
To your brother.
Mother,
The food's getting cold, let's eat.
Aunt, eat.
Dong Wook, eat. Ki Sun, eat.
You missed me out again.
Sorry.
But aunt, without me, you still have someone taking care of you.
Who?
That crocodile without a hind leg?
Oh My, forget it.
Even with such a great spread of food, I've lost my appetite.
But hearing you say that makes me even more suspicious.
-Ki Sun, right? -Yes.
Thanks for the food.
Dong Wook, eat.
Thinking about it, to Dong Chul, I've said too many awful things.
Don't put it to heart.
Lee Ki Chul's son,
Mixing around with gangsters,
I really wanted you out.
I'm not cultured, so I may have gone overboard with my words.
It's all in the past now,
I've forgotten it all.
There's nothing else I hope for now.
Dong Chul has turned over a new leaf,
And we even get to eat such a scrumptious spread.
Oh My, how can you be satisfied with just these?
This is only the start.
We have to revenge Shin Tae Hwan,
And we have to live it up for once like in the ancient emperor's palace.
Dong Chul,
Your mother has apologized to you for the first time,
You have to appreciate her thought and undo any discomfort in your heart.
Let's eat.
It was you, wasn't it?
The one who got me out.
Hyung!
You're going to wake mother up. Sleep.
What have you given up again this time?
I'm asking you what have you given up again this time?
I really don't know what you're talking about.
Sleep.
It wasn't you?
You don't know?
Hyung, did you think my heart will be at ease?
Do you know where I went today?
I went to see President Oh.
-I met him.... -So, you did something stupid again.
Yes.
Since you saw him, you should realize now is not the right time.
Dong Wook,
Like what mother said, it's true that now is only the start.
So, please don't be reckless.
You haven't answered me, hyung.
Dong Wook,
You do trust in me, right?
Trust me, alright?
Sleep.
Thanks to you, I ate so much today, I'm so tired.
Sleep.
Dong Wook,
I'm sleeping now.
At this moment, there's no resting place for me on the streets...
Birds fly away, never to return...
Lonely, no one to tell it to...
I'm tired and I need you...
I can't see myself any longer in the mirror...
Tears that fill my eyes won't flow anymore...
In pain, no one to tell it to...
I'm tired and I need you...
Tears flowed down and wet both my feet...
Your sadness wet my entire body...
Time which was lost cannot make me stay...
That exuberant aroma fills my soul...
Why did you have to come personally?
I'll explain that to you later.
But,
Before we get to business,
There's someone you have to see in secret.
Since when did she become like this?
It's a long story.
Unless you're related, no one is allowed in here.
I specially arranged for this.
Is she immobilized?
Guk Ja,
Guk Ja, open your eyes.
Dad, I didn't want you to come.
I'm sorry.
Don't worry.
I will live according to what you wish.
I won't die.
I can't die.
I will not die like mom.
Go back.
I don't wish to see you.
How did she become like this?
How did Grace become like this?
It's time for Mike to visit.
Let's leave now.
Let's go quickly.
Mike will be here soon.
Grace,
Hurry, Dong Chul.
I'll be back.
Doesn't President Guk know about this?
Grace doesn't want him to know.
Mike,
Doesn't want him to know too.
Grace,
Let's eat.
I'll feed the rice to you.
Mike,
Yes?
My father didn't come, did he?
We promised not to let him know until you got better.
Maybe it was a dream.
I feel like father was here.
No, he didn't come, Grace. I'm sorry.
Let's eat.
Doctor says you have to eat well,
And take your medicine if you want to get better.
This was made by the best chef in Hong Kong.
I'm sorry, Mike.
Grace,
Love means you don't have to say 'I'm sorry'.
I promise... I'll make you well.
You just have to... you just have to be strong.
Stay with me. Okay?
You know I'll do anything to make you better.
If it's about Dong Chul,
I can even bring him.
No, Mike. Never, never!
I know, I'll eat.
I'll eat quickly, I'll try to eat, So, I can get better.
Father thinks we're travelling in Europe so...
I know. I'll try to get well.
No matter what, welcome to Hong Kong.
More than a capable man, I prefer to work with a loyal man.
That's why you're back, you do know that, don't you?
Although I don't know exactly why, But I feel like you've always favored me.
It's such an honor for me.
We have the same ultimate goals, that's why.
Even if I have to give my all, I'll help you.
Ultimate goal?
To destroy a certain person.
What do you....?
I mean if I didn't do that, Lee Dong Chul wouldn't be able to fulfill his grand ambitions.
Our bank really welcomes a client like Lee Dong Chul,
Because we can fully trust each other.
How can the Swiss make world class banks out of nothing?
Thank you.
Then, let's get to the business talk.
Yes.
Please wait a minute.
I'm sorry.
I forgot something....
I heard the funeral was not too long ago,
You were in mourning, right?
Yes, that's right.
My husband,
He's old and he had many ailments,
He was tortured by sicknesses for a long time, it pained me a lot.
But for a long time, he's always been my strong support.
I believe in the future too.
Thank you, Dong Chul.
Father,
If you can speak, then speak up.
We should get the reporters and police here immediately and disclose the acts of those jerks.
Father,
A man who's committed attempted murder,
Was released from the police station due to lack of evidence.
Honey, stop talking.
Father can't speak right now.
Isn't it true, father?
He pushed you, that's how it resulted in you getting a concussion.
It's best you go to the office now.
Honey, let's talk to the doctor then you should leave. Let's go.
You should go to the office with father.
Damn.
Who are you talking about?
Lee Dong Wook.
What on earth did he do to put grandfather in this state?
What power has he got that someone charged with attempted murder can be released?
This time round, I won't let him off.
You should keep your cool.
Why must I keep cool?
Your heart is on which side?
-Honey, -You...
Until now, you're still in touch with Lee Dong Wook's family?
Honey,
Tae Ho will hear you.
I'll leave first, grandfather.
Tae Ho,
Grandfather is not feeling well. Help to ease his discomfort.
Grandfather, You'll get well soon.
My child,
It's terribly tricky.
No matter how difficult,
I must go and see Lee Dong Wook.
What?
Clearly, there are reasons for the grievances.
We have all been lied to.
Grandfather!
I'll tell you alone.
Hurry.
Go and find out from him.
We were lied to.
Father,
This is a one-sided announcement.
It's all pitch black ahead of us.
Moreover, They're chasing for taxes and overdue fines.
Taxes are even more urgent than loan sharks.
These are people who can repossess our belongings.
My ailment is one which forces me away from the office, That must have leaked out.
It's true,
I'm not confident about this.
Maybe it was a wrong move to construct the charity home and new office building.
So?
-What should we do? -What else can we do?
Even if we sold off all our properties,
We still wouldn't survive all this.
So, what will we do now?
President Guk might have some people who can help us.
I'm not sure but I think they might say it'll be difficult for them.
Why do you think so?
He's just like a comrade who's been working with you for many years.
Why else?
Because of father's ailment?
In the field of competition, once a bait falls down,
Momentarily, the bait will be torn to bits without a trace, that's the way of the world.
I should have built the factory in order to survive the war of the newspapers.
We're walled in all around, There's no light at all.
Hello?
Oh, madam. How are you?
Mr. Baek's mother.
Yes, of course, I know.
Is that so?
Mr. Baek is always so kind.
Yes, no parents can out-win their children.
I understand.
See you tonight.
Thank you, madam.
Please hang up now.
We got invited to Mr. Baek's grandfather's house.
Mr. Baek is delighted that Hye Rin graduated top of her class and passed the bar exam.
He said it has always been his wish to find a smart granddaughter-in-law,
-Mother! -Stop objecting.
Even with this body, your father has to go. Is it up to you to object?
Father,
This is the only thing I cannot agree to. I can't do it.
It's all because of Lee Dong Wook.
Doesn't she know what kind of despair we're faced with now?
I think you have to go and see Lee Dong Wook.
Welcome...
Ji Hyun!
How long has it been?
-You've grown so tall. -Say your greetings, Tae Ho.
How do you do?
So cute.
You look good.
But, why are you here?
I was passing through,
No,
Actually,
I'd like to see Dong Wook.
Dong Wook? Why?
Hyung-nim, Ji Hyun....
She was just passing through so she dropped in.
She just dropped in?
You still can't differentiate where you should go and where you shouldn't when you're passing through?
How do you do, granny?
Granny?
Hyung-nim,
You should just go to work.
You're now in a rich family,
Living so well,
Forget it if you came just to show off that.
I don't know how much this showing off is worth,
You shouldn't look in our direction anymore.
In front of the child, I won't say too much.
Where you move around and what dreams you have fulfilled,
Don't ever have anything to do with us anymore.
Tonight, I'm bringing the construction workers here to eat.
Prepare more sang gyeop sam*.
(*grilled meat)
Yes.
Goodbye, granny.
Granny?
This is so ridiculous.
What is it? Do you have to meet Dong Wook?
Yes.
It's something very important.
Ahjussi!
Tae Ho.
Ahjussi, what is this?
Tae Ho! Tae Ho! Come over here.
Be obedient now.
Here.
What are you doing here?
I have something to ask you.
I didn't think I'd come here again.
We're living under the same Seoul sky,
But it feels like I'm living at the other end of the world.
I never imagined I can see you like this.
You passed the bar exam,
Congratulations.
Yes.
You're not here for that, are you?
I really wanted to come tell you this,
I wish I could call you too.
You know my heart?
I know.
Thanks.
I'm grateful too.
As I requested,
My prayers are heard.
Indeed, I get to see your child with my own eyes.
What is the real reason you're here?
Who sent you here to see me?
Myung Hun?
Shin Tae Hwan?
It's President Oh.
He wants to know the truth.
What?
Your claims, He thinks it's accurate.
He sent me here to find out more accurate facts.
Find out?
You mean he didn't know all this already?
If it's difficult for you,
Just say I won't see you.
How much have you actually dug up?
I met the guy who did the explosives.
He admitted himself that he's a murderer.
President Oh knows,
He fainted on his own.
Tae Ho, say goodbye to Ahjussi.
Goodbye.
I'm off.
Go on.
Ahjussi goodbye! I'm off.
It's been a long time and I can't thank you enough for everyone to be here.
Takeshita and Kimura, Having come all the way from Japan, thank you.
Everyone, please take your seat.
We don't have much time.
The hotel casino we're about to open in Macau,
Will connect us to the Asian market.
So that, we can plan to expand our branches.
Near future...
Chairman of the Board, it is my honor to be here.
I'm Na Kwong Hun.
I'm certain you know already.
Regrettably, my guns were unleashed with a vengeance in the past to take your life away,
However,
Chairman Lee,
I've heard that Chairman Lee is magnanimous and will not bear old grudges,
You never go after past sins,
I know that it's inappropriate of me to beg to join this association.
Everyone makes mistakes, But so long as you know how to make amends, it's alright.
Just like big trees have deep roots,
The bigger the sin, the deeper should be the regret.
For this matter, I have something that will prove it.
Tony and Ken who were like brothers to you,
I arranged for them to return to their hometowns.
Also, I've been protecting someone you know.
I heard you saved his life.
Fighting for his life on a smuggling boat, Escaping all the way to Macau.
I don't seem to recall saving him.
You could have notified the police,
Arrest me or even have me killed.
But instead you pointed me to a way out.
I don't remember.
At the harbor,
I thought I was dead for sure.
But you allowed me a way out, didn't you?
I don't remember that too.
But no matter what, it's regrettable,
Till now, you're still stuck in gambling.
As a lawyer, don't you think it's such a waste?
Right now, I don't even have the courage to die.
It's not too late now.
Start learning from scratch.
I'll arrange work for you.
Can you trust a man like me?
If it's because no one can trust you, Then let me play that role.
If you've tried and still fail,
If you fail, then show me the courage to die.
President Guk...
Do you think he'd forgive me?
I don't know.
That's not up to me so I'm not sure.
That's why words like 'Lee Dong Chul made a way out for you',
You mustn't say it out at all.
-Lee Dong Wook? -Yes.
Against my wish,
I didn't want to ask you here to my house.
I've thought repeatedly about my intention for getting you here,
Can you guess what it is?
I don't know.
You have not revealed it directly to me.
That's right.
It's about Hye Rin.
My health is in such a bad state,
She will take over Hansae Daily sooner than she imagined.
As I mentioned before, the newspaper office is having a tough time.
That child, herself, is facing great difficulties too.
Please do not misunderstand.
I'm very sorry,
From now on, I hope you will stop seeing our Hye Rin.
We did not start dating with our parents' blessings...
No need for any explanation.
From the standpoint of an ailing father,
I hope you can understand my pressing frame of mind.
Please forgive me and hear me out, President.
You told me it is for the sake of saving the newspaper office,
In my opinion,
Such a method will not resuscitate the newspaper office.
If you can report news as honestly as you're talking to me now,
Then at least the public will show you some help, isn't it?
We didn't ask you here to critique Hansae Daily, Mr. Lee.
It's for the sake of the newspaper office that I'm saying this.
In order to preserve dictatorship and promote rights,
To the extent of ignoring murders and interrogations...
Don't you understand what I said?
We didn't ask you here for you to critique Hansae Daily,
We're telling you to keep your distance from Hye Rin.
She will be getting married soon.
It's good that you have no intention of using Hye Rin for your own ambitions.
You have the ability which enabled you to top the bar exam,
Then, it's not necessary for you to have such excessive ambition.
President,
You should have just cut to the chase and say this is the habit of the elite in the society.
Even if the newspaper office collapses,
Justice must still be fulfilled, that's how a young man feels.
Don't you feel somewhat embarrassed?
-Student Lee Dong Wook... -Let him speak, honey.
If you don't wish to give up on Hye Rin,
You wouldn't speak in such serious terms.
It is not purely because of the violent political scene of this era,
That the truth cannot be told straight, isn't that right?
Student Lee Dong Wook!
Are you a champion for public opinion or politics?
Who are you with that you dare mention what truth and what cover up?
How can a young man like you say such things so carelessly?
Honey,
Look at you!
It's not because we lack a critical mind that we are denying this.
Since you topped the bar exam, you should study the law well.
You should work hard at preserving the law and ensure smooth running of jurisdiction, right?
I wonder if a useless sword does have any function at all.
I understand now.
I've learnt a lot today.
What a reckless guy!
How dare he talk nonsense in front of us!
We must watch him and make sure he never becomes a prosecutor.
Why are you over-reacting?
He's way too reckless.
It's because of his irreverent thinking that Hye Rin is negatively influenced.
Reckless guy!
Yes, Galaxy Eating House.
Yes.
Dong Wook said he'll call me but he hasn't.
He went out for quite some time now.
Could he have gone to some other place?
I'm only asking. Thank you.
Jerk,
How big exactly is this plot of land?
If you get to build apartments for sale on such a big plot of land,
You'll get to the top via the construction business.
Even though we've got the permit, I still daren't believe it, mother.
Are you scared?
Yes, mother.
You're thinking of usurping it alone?
No.
Jerk,
Prepare to take out one quarter of what's permitted for sale.
The Blue House* secretariat office,
(*Korea President's office)
Ministry of Construction, Seoul Military Branch and including the media,
You must go to all the organizations with any influence at all.
Even the secretariat office too?
You stupid fella!
Who is the one who transmitted the document of assistance to Seoul city?
Just like for watermelons, cut it up and share it out, jerk!
Don't swallow it on your own and burst your stomach.
I get it, mother.
You...
You've enjoyed the slot machine benefits, haven't you?
That is really a machine which lays golden eggs.
You seem happy to death.
The Jeju-do casino,
I think there's hope for that too.
Member of parliament Park Kwang Chul, is he very helpful to you?
Yes.
I gave him a slot machine,
He even volunteered to reveal President Guk's secrets.
What is he capable of?
Isn't there a rebellious front again Chun Teuk Bo?
It is a great opportunity for me.
He who left for Hong Kong to launder Chun Teuk Bo's political funds,
It's a wonderful opportunity to catch this President Guk's subordinate.
Whether it's you or him,
Having tasted some benefits of the permit, you ignore everything else.
A god-given chance like this can tie up President Guk's both hands.
The Jeju-do casino,
There's nothing to be afraid of then.
Underestimating President Guk will see you suffer big, you jerk.
I spent six hours looking for you.
Why are you avoiding me?
Why is it you must add to my burdens?
I feel like I've been through hell.
But you're relaxing here alone.
I look like I'm relaxing?
That's great, then.
Where did you come from?
I don't feel like telling you.
I feel like I've been squeezed in an animal trap.
The more I struggle, the tighter the hold on me.
Did you know that?
I do.
You do?
I do.
What do you know?
Hansae Daily.
One era has past,
A new era has risen, hasn't it?
The dictator's trumpeter is no longer around,
This era needs a trumpeter for the public.
The era where we look at life with eyes which suffered great hurts, that's past too.
My father, no,
Did you meet with my mother?
What did they say to you?
They want me to stop influencing an elite descendent.
Dong Wook,
Honestly speaking,
Today, I was so glad that I wasn't some rich descendent.
What I'm hearing is not new,
Neither is it very emboldened.
Despicable,
As if you're not going to fight back at all.
You sound like one who's running away with his tail down.
It's a war where you can clearly see the end result.
To you, a person like me,
Is that all you think of me?
There's such a saying, you know?
It takes a thousand poor men to make one rich man,
I'm one out of that thousand,
I will remain amongst the poor.
You should show your courage,
How about using me as your jumping board to success?
Not a bad idea.
Although the probability of that is zero,
But I do have my own ambitions.
I'll give it some thought.
Dong Wook,
You know my heart, right?
Don't get hurt.
Hurt?
Before I even step into the palace of the rich,
I was being mistaken for a thief.
That's not getting hurt,
But it's a fury that won't go away.
Guk Ja,
It's Beggar Ahjussi.
Guk Ja, can you open your eyes?
How can you be lying here?
How can you be in this state?
Guk Ja,
If you don't like it here, how about going back with me?
No, Mike,
No,
Don't send me back.
I won't go.
See my face,
If he sees my face, he'll be disappointed.
Because of me,
What if he destroys his own life?
The reason I'm born,
Is to see him.
To have him destroyed because of me, that must never happen.
No.
To live with Mike is my destiny.
Don't send me back.
Guk Ja,
My Guk Ja mustn't be sick,
You must stay alive.
Just like what you told me long time ago,
You just stay alive.
Ahjussi!
It was him, right?
It must be.
Ahjussi!
Ahjussi! Ahjussi!
Ahjussi!
Don't go.
Ahjussi!
Don't go.
Ahjussi!
Why did you make me come?
For the sake of Grace,
Let's pray.
Pray that she will live.
That is what you can do.
The only thing you can do.
Ahjussi, don't go!
After defeating me, Your intention is to crumble Chun Teuk Bo's power, right?
We must first attack Park Kwang Chul and stop him talking.
In your hands,
You have a gem which will induce Shin Tae Hwan to fall into your trap.
He knows very well Lee Dong Wook's despicable behavior yet he just refuses to say it out.
Why must we miss out on this wonderful opportunity?
My child, do not trust him.
Am I really Tae Ho's father?
Isn't it tiring to live with me?
Is it tiring for you?
It's best we don't see each other again.
Is it up to you to say when we end?
Who are you?
You are cordially invited, Mr. Councilor.
Mike,
I'm sorry.