Gu Am Heo Joon
Thief! Thief!
Thief!
Thief! Catch him!
Have mercy! Forgive me!
What's going on?
He stole my book!
What?
Jerk!
He caught the thief.
Thank you.
If the path you are about to take will help you become a true doctor,
I shall wish that you pass from bottom of my heart.
Please become a great doctor and help the poor and diseased.
I said no! Go away!
Please help us.
There are a lot of doctors lodging here, but they're leaving for Hanyang.
Please wake up just one of them. Someone's dying!
They're leaving early in the morning. I can't wake them up.
We'll do the talking. Please wake up a doctor for us!
Doctors! Doctors, save my father!
- Doctors! - Don't!
Why is it so noisy outside?
Do something!
Are they trying to keep us up all night?
Doctors! Doctors!
- Maid. - Yes.
We're all tired here. What's with the noise outside?
I'm very sorry, sir.
Doctor, please help us!
Help us.
What are you talking about?
We're leaving for the exam tomorrow. Go see a doctor in the morning!
Please... He's about to die.
Please help us, Doctor.
Please.
What are the symptoms?
His ribs are hurting. And he complained of a stomach pain.
He was screaming with pain today.
He must have an ailing liver.
Doesn't he get irritated easily?
Yes. How did you know that?
His face must be bluish as well.
Yes, that's right.
He has a liver problem. I'll give you a prescription.
What do you mean by that? Aren't all of you here doctors?
We have to travel far, so we can't go.
Sir, our village doctor is out of town. Nobody can help with a prescription.
Please have pity and come with us. Perform acupuncture on him.
Acupuncture works on certain diseases, not all.
I'm sorry about your father. Either take my prescription or go home.
Doctor, my father is about to die. What good would a prescription do?
Please come with me and treat him.
Doctor, why don't you go with them?
They seem really desperate.
Please help us.
Hey! Why are you causing a scene?
- Doctor! - Get lost!
Husband!
Sir, you should go back to sleep. I'll take care of them.
- Doctor! - Doctor!
Stop being stubborn!
He has to leave early in the morning tomorrow.
Go away.
There is nothing that can be done. You should go back.
Doctors are supposed to treat patients. How can he turn his back on the sick?
You doctors have no heart at all! How can you ignore a dying man?
Be quiet!
Where do you live?
Who are you?
Where is the patient?
You're not a doctor. Why do you want to know?
I may look shabby but I'm a doctor, too.
I'll go and help you, so let's go.
You're really a doctor?
He is a doctor all right.
I had a really bad toothache, but he cured me right away.
Where do you live? Is it on the way to Hanyang?
It's in the opposite direction, but I know a short cut.
Wait a minute.
Let's go.
Yes, sir.
Sir, Heo Jun left with the fellow who was causing a scene.
His house is far away but Heo Jun still went.
It's not like he's going to get paid.
Heo Jun must have lost his mind.
What did you say? Did you say Heo Jun?
What's the matter?
Isn't Heo Jun the one who cured Lady Sim in Changnyeong?
Then suddenly vanished into thin air?
He didn't cure the lady. She relapsed after a short while.
It is our Young Master Do-ji who had cured her fully.
He was so shabby that I had no idea. We had a great doctor here with us.
We could have learned a thing or two from him.
Doctor Jung, let's follow him. I want to see how he treats patient.
But the house is too far from here.
He cured a patient with a stroke. Let's see how he cures an ailing liver.
It might help us with the exam.
Alright. Let's go.
Off we go.
Hurry.
Maid! Where did Doctor Heo Jun go?
Who's Doctor Heo Jun?
The doctor who went with the peasant.
He went to Bodune.
Where is that?
A village beneath Mt. Taeryeong. About 10 miles from here.
What's the matter?
Heo Jun is a very famous doctor in the southern parts.
We want to see how he treats patients.
Is he really a famous doctor?
But how are we supposed to get to the village?
I'll lead the way.
You will?
Yes. I'll lead the way, sir.
Then let's go.
Doctor! Doctor!
Are you Doctor Heo who studied under Doctor Yu?
Yes, I am. What can I do for you?
We didn't realize who you were. I'm Wu Gong-bo from Danyang.
I am Jung Sang-gu from Bonghwa. We have heard much about you.
I'm Heo Jun, but I am far from being famous.
You are being too modest.
You cured Lady Sim's illness, and you even saved a near-dead girl.
We wanted to watch you work and see if we could be of any help.
Let's not waste time and go.
Okay.
Today must be your lucky day. He's the best doctor in the country.
Father, I brought a doctor.
Father. Come in.
Father.
You crazy fool, who asked for a doctor?
Father.
Doctors, don't listen to my foolish son.
I don't know what lies he told, but we can barely make a living.
We can't pay you a dime. Just go.
I'm ready to die.
A doctor's duty is to cure patients. Money is not the issue.
What do you mean money isn't the issue?
Your life is worth more than money.
I don't know whether I can help, but at least let me have a look.
It's all useless! I know my body well.
I'm ready for death.
My bones are cracked already. There's no way for you to cure me.
Even a cracked dish can be used if used well.
The most important thing is for a patient to believe that he can recover.
With the kind of energy you have, you will be well in no time.
Father, stop being stubborn and listen to the doctor.
He once saved a dying girl in Saneum.
So you're saying I can live?
Let me see.
How is it?
His fingernails are very dry, and his face is bluish.
It won't be easy.
Do you get afraid easily?
I keep on seeing things.
Your pain gets better in the morning, and it gets worse around sunset.
The pain dies down around midnight. And your eyes are failing you.
That's right.
It's all because of your liver. Let me see your feet.
My feet? I didn't wash them...
It's okay. Let me feel the pulse there.
The liver is near a person's heart. Why are you touching his feet?
This spot is where all the veins that lead to the liver come together.
His condition is not severe yet, so you can treat him at home.
Really?
It's important that you don't get angry or upset.
If you get angry, the liver is the first organ to suffer.
But how can he get better at home?
For an ailing liver, you can eat raspberries or steamed quince.
They may be hard to find. So try to find green onions.
For one root, pour 3 cups of water, and place about 20 roots in a steamer.
Boil it over a weak fire until it thickens.
Have him drink it three times a day, and it'll help to cure his ailing liver.
What happened?
Heo Jun hasn't returned yet.
Let's leave.
You'll need herba and fructus.
I've never heard of those herbs before.
Herba is a type of dandelion. And fructus is a dropwort.
There are small and large types. Which type?
The large fructus is from China, and the small one is a native.
Since he was born here, the latter would work better.
Also find leaves of a weeping willow and boil them in water.
A few spoonfuls of that will make his jaundice symptoms go away.
Thank you, doctor.
I had better get going now.
I don't know how to repay you.
Since we are so poor...
Don't worry. I didn't do this for money.
My wife is preparing breakfast. Please eat before you go.
Please don't bother.
Please allow us to serve you some breakfast.
Why not? We can't leave on an empty stomach.
I'll get you the meal right away.
Hurry along.
I hope we catch bear.
Il-seo, how about a drink at the tavern?
Thinking of drinking before hunting?
I like the way you think! Let's go!
Drinking when it's bright outside? You're living the good life.
What about you?
We have to heat up our bodies before going up the mountain.
We're going up the mountain too. Just join us over here.
Maid, get us more wine!
- Let's drink. - Drink up.
Nice!
Is it true that Heo Jun went to Hanyang to take the exam?
Yes. You just wait and see. He'll pass the exam with flying colors.
Even children know what a great doctor he is.
What rubbish! Who says Heo Jun is a great doctor?
Master Do-ji will pass for sure, but not Heo Jun.
He had cured Lady Sim by sheer coincidence.
His skills can't compete with the young master.
Even snot-nosed kids know that Jun is a great doctor!
You little...! Arrogant little...!
That's enough. Don't ruin the mood!
He's right. It won't be easy for Jun.
Even Master Do-ji failed once.
My older brother saved a dying girl, remember?
You just wait and see. He'll pass the exam.
Bull! If he passes the exam, I'll put my hands in boiling soy sauce!
Fine, you can do whatever you want with your hands.
Why don't we make a bet? I put five coins on Jun passing.
Five coins? Fine, I'm in.
If you back out later, I'll knock you out.
You just worry about yourself. Or you'll lose a few molars!
That's enough.
- Alright then! - Enough.
Why haven't you left for the mountain?
Are you going to starve your family to death?
We were on our way. Bye!
Don't bother coming back if you don't find galls or bladders!
Take this home with you.
Some for your family, some for Mr. Yang-tae.
Is that alright?
Take it before the madam sees.
Thank you.
Hey, go chop up the veggies.
Are we maids? Why are you making us cook?
Why don't you ask the madam yourself?
You little...!
Is it true that your husband went to Hanyang to take the exam?
Yes, Milady.
He always bites off more than he can chew.
I feel bad for you.
If you are done, clean Doctor Yu's room.
Yes, ma'am.
Don't worry about me and continue.
I have my reasons for kicking Jun out. Please do not be upset.
If you wait patiently, he will make something of himself.
Thank you.
A meal as payment for saving a life? How will you make a living this way?
It's none of my business, but this is useless.
Even though everyone acts poor, they all have some hidden money.
If you treat patients for free, people will take you for granted.
That's just the way people are.
Let's get going. We have a long way to go.
The doctor has to go now.
Unbelievable!
What's the matter?
Doctor, you have got to help us too.
Look at my back. I can't sleep because of it.
My child is cross-eyed.
Pus is coming out of my ear. I'm having splitting headaches.
Please help me!
What's wrong with you all?
He has to leave for Hanyang now. He's in a rush.
You jerk, I heard that he treats the sick for free.
Now that your father is cured, you want to stop us from being treated?
Doctor, my son has bloody pus on his behind.
He can't even sit up or lie down. Please take a look at him.
Please.
What will you do? I can't delay any longer.
We still have a long way to go. We must leave now to be on time.
I completely understand your situation, but as you can see, we have to leave.
I'll stop by your village after I take my exam.
But I must go now.
- Sir! - Help us!
Since you have to leave so urgently, we won't make you stay for long.
Please take a look at us for just half a day.
I heard that you give prescriptions that don't require expensive medicine.
Please give us prescriptions at least.
We're so poor that we can't visit doctors.
Please help us, Doctor.
- Please help us. - Please.
Then I'll stay until noon.
- Thank you! - Thank you!
Are you crazy?
You're on your way to take the exam of your life.
How can you offer to stay now?
He's right, Doctor Heo. We are late as it is.
I'll stay a bit longer.
I walk very fast. I can get to Hanyang in time.
Darn it.
I'm leaving. Suit yourself.
Doctor Jung! Doctor Jung!
This will be the women's clinic, and over there will be the men's clinic.
I'm going to divide patients by those that need acupuncture and tonics.
It's just until noon. Then we're leaving, okay?
Alright.
I can read. Can I help?
Please sort out the prescriptions that I give out to the patients.
I will.
Doctor Wu, you look at the female patients.
Alright.
I can't work if it's so chaotic here.
Please wait your turn.
Get in line.
Let me see.
It's okay, it's okay.
I'm done.
Mix garlic with sesame oil. Then apply it to the wound.
You mean he can be cured with garlic?
Yes. There are plenty of good herbs you can use around you.
If garlic doesn't work, use the water of boiled willow tree.
Okay.
So he doesn't get a fever, make tea from honeysuckle stem.
Yes, sir.
If the pus bursts and spreads, other parts could get infected.
Make sure he doesn't move before the wound heals.
Yes, Doctor. Thank you.
Your prescription.
Where does it hurt?
I keep coughing and I have a fever. I can't sleep at night.
For coughs and a high fever, drink broadleaf plantain tea.
I see.
Next!
Doctor.
Yes.
I'm writing down your prescriptions, but I don't recognize all the names.
I'm sorry, I was in a rush.
I meant tea made of broadleaf plantain seeds.
What was prescribed for digestive ailments?
It was bark of Amur cork tree.
And for stomachaches?
Pumpkin.
Atractylodes roots help you urinate.
And for pus, use honeysuckle stems.
Taro is used for diarrhea.
Yes, I understand.
Let's take a look.
You're suffering from skin disease.
It hurts and itches. I can't sleep.
Apply boiled licorice root water, or mix ginger with liquor and apply it.
I see. Thank you.
Next.
For diarrhea, grind the bark of a cork tree and milk vetch.
Three times a day. Eat acorns as snacks.
Yes, Doctor.
Next.
Take schisandra chinensis.
It will stop the coughing and strengthen your lungs.
Two or three times a day.
Yes, Doctor.
Next!
Be quiet!
Let's decide on the order.
Get in line so the doctor can treat you.
Why are you cutting in line? Go to the back!
Go on, go on.
How come there are still so many people?
I don't know how they heard, but people are coming from all over.
Doctor Heo. We are in trouble.
What's the matter?
It's already past noon, but there are more patients in the yard.
If we sit around for all of them, we'll never get to Hanyang in time.
Let's just leave now. We've spent enough of our precious time.
We need to go now.
Doctor Heo.
Doctor Heo!
Doctor, please save my mother.
Let go. Let go!