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Episode 9
Do you want to walk a bit?
Time sure goes by quickly.
Look at the leaves that have fallen.
Every year, it grows leaves and fruits.
But every year, it ends up falling. I wonder how the tree feels.
It probably feels what we feel.
And how are we feeling?
How are you feeling?
I'm at a loss.
Because the person you thought was the criminal turned out to be the witness?
Yeah.
I was frustrated then, but I thought I would find another lead.
And now the witness might have nothing to do with my brother.
That is pretty frustrating.
I've been feeling this way for ten years.
Nothing I can't handle now.
The weather's already gotten this cold, but I'm still useless.
All my leads turned out to be dead ends, and I have nothing more to lean on.
Lean on me.
I'm very competent.
Think of me as your last pillar, and lean on me.
When you run into a wall, go back to your starting point.
That's the first rule of investigation.
Let's go to the beginning and solve it together.
I suddenly feel very sorry.
Why?
For misunderstanding you and hating you.
It's fine.
Thanks to that, you didn't forget me.
But I wonder what happened to that child.
Did he go back home safely?
But the child that died...
do you really think it was Han Byul?
You couldn't see if it was really his face because he was burned.
You didn't have an autopsy either.
If not...
where would Han Byul be?
Come in.
Did you go back home okay last night?
Come on in. Sit over here.
Today's a holiday. How did you know I'd be here?
I know that you like coming to work on your days off.
Of course. Forget resting.
I can focus, and there are guests who visit me.
It's a good thing you came.
I was waiting for you anyway.
Then you should have called for me.
I couldn't call you. Then it wouldn't be a tacit understanding.
If you visit me even when I don't call for you, we'll find things to talk about.
Yes.
Last night was a bit strange, wasn't it?
Yes, well...
You can say we were all sitting at the same table.
There was even the attorney involved in the case.
About that...
When the chancellor's spot is finally open
we'll see the dividing line between my house and the house my opponent built.
When those dividing lines show, it's very important to decide which side to take.
Will you join the victorious team?
Or will you look in from the outside?
Yes, that's right. Yes.
But if you place your bets where you shouldn't
you'll be in a bit of a fix.
That's why I've been waiting for you.
It's just two players in baduk, but...
Isn't our work a bit different?
If I happen to fall to the outside, isn't there a role you ought to play?
I'm not sure. Well...
It's not really up to me.
The central office already took over.
If you shake the rug, there's not just one particle of dirt.
You hold more dirt in your hands.
Yes, I have two of them.
But not the other two.
Then just take care of the two you have.
Well, that...
The director of the plastic surgery clinic is one thing.
But won't the National Assembly be a bit touchy?
Wouldn't it cause too much calamity for my team if we become involved in this?
If my opponent dies, then I win.
If I win, the calamity won't interfere with your team.
If I get to the top, there will be no one else in contention for the chancellor.
Our Chan. Were you waiting for me?
Why?
What is it? Show it to me.
Please show me. What is it?
Where did you find this?
Do you want to eat jjajangmyun? (Jjajangmyun = black bean noodles)
I'll get in trouble with Grandma.
Chan!
Truth is, I want jjajangmyun too.
We can't tell Grandma, okay?
Promise.
You should wait inside. It's cold.
No, it's okay.
Hurry on inside. Prosecutor Han isn't home right now, but she'll be back soon.
No, I didn't come to see Yeol Moo.
Did you come to see Chan?
I was just thinking of giving him this.
I went to the department store, and I kept thinking of him.
Our Chan is so lucky.
Chan, you have to say, 'Thank you.'
It's just that he's shy.
Anyway, hurry on inside.
You should see Prosecutor Han while you're here.
Then...
Chan, say bye.
By the way...
Have you eaten?
Do you want to come with us?
Sure.
So you're saying, prosecute for the cases he's filed
or he'll put your case files on the Internet.
Yes. He's a criminal mastermind.
He's not easily defeated.
Do you think you handle all of this?
I need your help.
- I do think there might be a way. - What?
A way?
I'll do anything.
Get on your knees.
- What? - And start begging.
Is there any other way?
I don't think there is.
It seems that young man acted that way because you treated him with disrespect.
This kind of act of passion can only be resolved if he gets over his anger.
Get on your knees and beg him for forgiveness, and bring back the files.
Dad.
How about trying to convince his family?
You can't approach a family like that.
Don't you know people get more worked up about family matters than their own?
What if I beg, and he still doesn't give in?
Call him. I'll go and beg.
Why would you beg?
Of course I have to beg! My daughter made a mistake.
Truth is, all I did was go to the club.
I only got tangled up in this. I didn't do anything wrong.
You didn't?
What good have you done to be so confident?
Lying to your father and going to the club, isn't that a mistake?
You become a detective and can't even control you prosecutor.
That's a mistake too!
Your words are so true.
While you're at it, why don't I come with you?
We'll get on our knees together.
When I said that, I was only trying to make a point.
You can't drag me there and make me get on my knees.
Wouldn't that undermine my competence as a prosecutor?
We don't have time. Let's go.
Me too?
Dad...
Don't complain and go!
He only works here at night.
He won't pick up. Let's just go to his home.
He said don't mess with his family. It'll complicate things.
He probably isn't tutoring because it's the holiday, right?
How would I know!
What is this?
Did he throw it away?
That's what it looks like.
Seriously!
Is it good?
Eat as much as you want. I asked for them to give extra portions.
Thank you.
You eat a lot too.
You must feel very proud to have such a handsome son.
I guess I do.
Unlike most kids his age, he brings his mother with him to eat jjajangmyun.
He's such a good son.
He's so tall too.
Even though you're not eating, you must feel very full.
Well, he was about that size fifteen years ago.
How old are you?
I'm twenty two.
You're older than my Han Byul. He would be twenty one.
But you sure are good looking.
I wonder if my son would have looked like you.
No. Would he have been better looking?
- Would he have been taller? - Of course.
Probably, right?
Of course he would. He's my son after all.
Please eat up first.
Drink some water while you eat.
Thank you for the food. I could have paid.
No. You don't make much as a detective.
I'll get going then.
Come with me to meet the prosecutor.
No.
Seeing him is enough.
Hurry and go. It's cold.
Thank you for Chan's clothes.
It's nothing. It was my pleasure.
Next time, I should buy something for you too Detective Kang.
No, I'm fine.
Your shoulders are so broad.
You have such long arms. Whatever I bring probably won't fit.
Anyway, I'm really going.
Chan, see you again.
- See you again. - Sure.
Should we go, Chan?
Let's go! To the house!
Hurry and look for it.
Is it really here?
It is here. We have to look through it.
What about mine?
I only have mine.
Oh seriously.
You're too much.
Our Chan's so cool. Wearing new clothes.
You two are together.
Hi Chan.
Our Chan's wearing new clothes.
It looks nice.
Did you not run into her?
- Your mother was here earlier. - My mother?
Yes.
She bought Chan some clothes.
I told her to come in and wait, but she just left.
I see.
How was she feeling? Was she really happy?
No. She seemed a bit deflated.
She didn't speak much.
Where did she go?
Towards the main road.
Are you going too?
No.
Let's just look after Chan. Prosecutor Han isn't a child.
Right Chan?
You're so heavy.
There's nothing else!
Do you think someone took it?
But who?
- What is this? - What?
Prosecutor Lee!
Excuse me, mister.
Hello.
Did you pick up some trash in front of the academy over there?
- Yes. - Which one is it?
We accidentally threw out something important.
Oh my. You almost made a big mistake.
Yes.
This, this.
Thank you so much.
That's all I got from over there.
- Thank you. - It's nothing.
What a relief.
You're all so busy studying.
I'm sorry for stressing you out like this.
Not at all.
Wait, mister.
How much would you have gotten for this? We'll pay you for it.
No, it's fine. I just found it. They're not even my things.
No, we're just grateful.
How much is it?
- It'll be a lot. - Tell me how much.
About 600 Won.
What? 600 Won?
I told you it would be a lot.
You could buy yourself a cup of ramen with that.
Here.
Change.
No, you don't have to give us change.
- Still, you need to receive what you're owed. - No, no, no.
This is so important to us
and we're giving this to you because we're so grateful.
Buy yourself something good for dinner.
But still, take the change.
- Thank you. - Thank you.
This is too much.
- Did you meet her? - Did you meet her?
No. She already took the bus and left.
- But you spoke to her on the phone? - Yes.
Thankfully, she answered the phone.
You don't have to be so worried.
My mother said she'd call me when she got home.
I just have to wait.
Do you want some beer?
- No. I want to rest. - Fine.
Why can't you knock?
Don't want to, man.
Move to the side.
Move.
You're acting suspicious these days.
- What is? - Everything.
Everything's suspicious.
Hey you...
By any chance...
have you gone BAM?
Yeah.
What?
Yeah.
So I'm saying... Han Yeol Moo.
Yeah!
Yeah?
Did you just say 'yeah' in front of me?
Then what?
What do you mean 'then what'?
She just sees me as a kid.
So you're going to keep it that way?
I don't know. Stop asking. It bothers me.
That's right. Pain is meant to be felt when you're young.
Good luck folding laundry.
Dong Chi.
But you know...
this all passes, right?
If it does, you're lucky.
But you can't control your heart.
What if I can't?
Then you're in a full-fledged war with me.
You still want to do it?
Can I?
Yes. You have to fight until the end.
But I'm not going easy on you.
I know.
This is driving me crazy.
Hey, if this turns out bad, are you not going to meet me anymore?
Of course not. You're still my brother.
Then it's fine.
Okay.
But Mom...
Han Byul...
Do you think it was really Han Byul?
This is the chancellor's spot for the next term.
Director Lee Jong Gon.
Sung Moo Young, the head of Civil Affairs. They're rivals.
It's a power game.
They're both fighting to be the Chancellor of the District Attorney's Office next year.
Kim Jae Hak and Joo Yoon Jang are working together too.
The guy who got out of this mess is Oh Taec Yoon.
This guy, Oh Taec Yoon. He's got his eye on the job.
Park Man Geun, chairman of the foundation.
I'm curious about you.
Are you on this side?
Connected to the director of the District Attorney's office?
Chancellor.
I see the picture.
So you want to play, is that it?
Let's do it then.
Ah yes. This is Moon Hee Man.
Yes, I got home fine.
I'm just calling because the other night, you left something in my car.
I looked up who was the owner of the package
and turns out it was Attorney Oh.
Do you want to pick it up or should I send it to you?
None of it's here.
We're totally screwed.
- We can't do this anymore. - Right?
Call Mr. Yoo...
All or nothing. Let's put him on the wanted list.
How could a person say that?
It's because I'm hungry!
At a time like this, you're thinking of food?
Go inside and eat something. Go eat.
You're so lucky. You can afford to eat.
I should call Ko Young Min.
[Ko Young Min the Thief]
Hello? Mr. Ko Young Min?
Where are my files, huh?
Let's meet up for now.
- We'll meet-- - I'll see you at your office.
I'm heading over there voluntarily.
- What about my files? - You'll find out when we meet.
Okay, fine.
Let's meet up for now. I'll see you in my office.
I'm on my way!
I'm sorry!
Oh yes. Attorney Oh apologizes he couldn't come here in person.
Prosecutors definitely are more dignified.
They even make sure to return things like this.
Prosecutors try to save face.
But judges don't do that.
They just use their name for accounts.
Maybe they're not scared because they know the higher powers are looking after them.
Or is it because judges have more power than prosecutors?
I'm sorry, I crossed the line.
I'm not saying all of them are like that. Just some of them.
I apologize.
Oh Taec Yoon is a cocky prick.
He didn't come in person and sent his driver.
Why isn't he coming?
He's probably taking public transportation.
We got here faster because we have a car.
Don't you think he was in a similar area and left around the same time as us?
What about Mr. Yoo?
He's at home. He said to call if there's an emergency.
At a time like this!
You can eat kimbap?
Do you have any more?
I don't.
Do you want a bite?
[Can't stand it, right?]
[Come to my room.]
Where are my files?
Let's stop this. Give me back my files.
I don't have them.
I threw them away.
Then why!
You planned this from the beginning.
Yes.
Look here.
I'm really mad right now.
It's not like we're athletes.
You tell us it's there, and we run, but it's not.
We run somewhere else, but it's not there.
We've been running around all day.
But you don't have the files? You threw them away?
Yes.
Then why did you tease us and make us run around?
You should have told us you didn't have it from the beginning.
If you say you don't have it after everything you put us through
of course I'll go crazy.
If you act this way, no matter how perfectly I try to work on your case
I'll be too crazy to do anything about it.
I felt the same way.
What?
I had nothing. I was so stressed about surviving
I gave up on love and my youth.
I prepared so hard for this job.
But I didn't get it.
And Joo Sang Woon did.
I felt like going crazy too.
That situation is different.
The situation is different.
But feeling dejected and stuck and furious...
That's the same.
You only felt this way today.
It's been three years for me.
I don't know how much longer I'll have to do this.
I know too.
Even if Joo Sang Woon failed, I might not have gotten the position.
Our paths have been set, and either way, we'll end up where we're supposed to be.
I wonder why I'm so alone.
I feel frustrated. I can't sleep.
So you go and sue everyone?
Didn't you feel the same way?
You felt frustrated and angry so didn't you want to sue me?
But that's because you stole from me and blackmailed me.
Those people stole from me too.
And that's a crime.
I was frustrated and angry so I wanted to sue them.
But what did you all do?
You called me in and barely listened to me.
You dismissed me as a whiner without any talent.
You told me I should study hard.
I know.
That only the strong survive.
Then what about the weak?
Can't the powerless eat and live too?
You're so smart and well-off, you pity everyone else, don't you?
But you know what?
There are a lot more people in the world that are worse off than you.
So you really just sent him away?
You're not going to charge him with theft or blackmail?
How could I? I have no energy.
What about your lost case files?
I'll have to start over.
The police, the plaintiffs, the witnesses, etc.
We'll have them come again for their statements.
I'm seriously going to be a patient.
Then I'll start by getting the list.
You're both here.
You have a package.
A package?
When did this get here?
In the afternoon. Since it's a holiday, I didn't think you'd be here.
I was holding onto it, but then I saw your light was on.
Thank you.
Then Ko Young Min had already sent it to us and made us go through all that?
So annoying.
I'm hungry.
Careful, you'll fall.
You said to come to your room.
You seem really happy about the idea of being with me alone in my room.
I just don't want to disturb Kang Soo.
Oh really?
Anyway, you can't come into my room.
We have to play fair.
- What is this? Explain this to me. - What?
Chan, you're good at drawing, aren't you?
I will get my revenge, Chan.
Here I go!
One more bottle of soju, please.
I'm not drinking.
I won't share even if you ask me to. It's mine.
There's no such thing. I'm buying everything.
You suffered a lot today because of me.
I just did what I had to do.
So let's just split the bill.
Tastes good.
You're really not going to have any?
I said I'm not drinking.
I'm still shaking from relief after today.
So drink up.
Truth is, my heart felt very strange all day.
All the people in the world used to seem pathetic.
Then they seemed pitiful.
Worse now, they look pretty.
This isn't good.
It's a red light.
Who cares if it's a red light?
This isn't right.
I told you! I can't drink on days like this. My habits come out.
You're really awful.
You've been slapped a lot, haven't you?
Where have you learned a habit like that?
How dare you don't finish what you started?
Sit down. Sit down, sit down.
Here, coffee.
I bought all different kinds of sandwiches.
Try some.
- Here, try some. - Thank you.
I've imposed on you by asking you to come in on a holiday.
Not at all. It's fine.
You seem to be in a good mood, huh?
Your hair's all made up.
Oh no. I just wanted to try something new.
Why did you want to try something new?
For work.
Work? What kind of work?
For...
To finish up the backed up cases.
And work on the present cases.
What present cases?
I just had a lot of feelings recently.
I just want to work a bit harder.
Has he still not gotten any sleep?
Oh well, I heard he slept.
Is he still hungover?
I think he's gotten over it.
Why has he still not come to his senses?
Are you going to put out a search and seize warrant out again?
No, first we'll find the evidence...
You'll find evidence and what?
- You'll carry out an internal investigation? - Yes.
Not an official prosecution. An investigation.
Are you sure? An internal investigation?
Well, do you think you can do it quietly?
Of course!
Then go ahead.
Do it quietly. Okay?
Yes. So quietly not even the mice or birds will hear.
The birds and mice should hear so that they can pick up tips and bring it to you.
Mice and birds?
- Here, have some. - Thank you.
Take a bite.
You know the Cha Yoon Hee case.
How did it end up?
We're still thinking of looking into it. Even though the father's settled...
Of course you should look into it.
What?
The prosecutor has perceived the truth behind the crime.
You can't just let it go.
The only thing is that the evidence is a bit wishy washy.
And it's a bit unfortunate there aren't any witnesses.
Yes.
Then you know what...
That Song Ah Reum.
Meet with Song Ah Reum and try to get her to talk.
I know she's set to be a witness on trial.
She'll be helpful in digging deeper into the case, that's right.
Yes.
In exchange, don't drag it on.
Yes.
Truth is, it's not ideal to have a meeting like this in the middle of our work day.
So I called everyone to meet on a holiday so we could rally some team spirit.
Now we're all on the same page.
We're all warmed up, so let's work hard tomorrow.
- Sounds good! - Yes.
Prosecutor Koo.
What are you doing these days?
I opened up an old case.
Really? Have you found new evidence?
I found some helpful documents.
Okay, then work on that.
Prosecutor Koo, help out the kids.
They're working so hard, of course their superior should help them out.
- We'll see. - See what?
You don't have to see. I've seen everything.
The two of you. If you can, combine your cases and work together.
You'll find that the two cases are related anyway.
If we dig into it, whatever things we find are ours for the taking.
It's like digging up yams, isn't it?
Okay, now.
Anyway, let's work hard. End of meeting.
- Sure. - Okay.
Take it with you. Take it with you to eat.
What does he mean by mice and birds?
What he means is that you should share discerningly with reporters.
Reporters?
So he's saying we should leak it to the press?
That way, the press will make some noise.
Then it makes things more difficult for the higher powers.
Then the case ends up in our hands more naturally.
So move carefully.
Reporters can be more harmful than helpful.
Whether or not they're helpful, I guess this means my name will appear in the news.
So I'm saying be careful.
Why of course. I'm sure I'll be careful.
I apologize.
So immature.
Why did you open up the old case?
The statute of limitations will expire soon.
I'm going to take it as far as I can.
But Mr. Yoo, how long have you been in this line of work?
It's been about twenty five years.
I understand. I'll be asking you for help.
Of course.
Take this with you.
Sure.
Damn it, that Koo Dong Chi.
Oh my goodness.
Why are you here?
My dad told me to come. I have things to organize.
So...
About last night.
I was stressed about the case.
I get feeble-minded when I'm exhausted.
I get it.
You were pretty good for being feeble-minded.
That... that reporter. Who is he?
That reporter who took the picture of Kim Jae Hak
at the National Assembly plenary session?
Please connect me with that reporter.
Why don't you call him yourself? I even wrote down the number for you.
Thanks. Thank you.
So Kim Jae Hak and Joo Yoon Jang are backers
for Sung Moo Young's bid for the chancellor's seat.
Who's Park Man Geun?
I'm not sure.
They say he's a very influential person in the Blue House.
Others say it's the president's secret son.
Also he has the most cash in our country.
They say all the nation's 50,000 Won bills are in his family's safe.
But are you really going to do this?
I can't let go of this.
Song Ah Reum has named all four of these people
as players in the Panda incident.
Really? Things are getting strange.
But what does your chief say?
At surface, it seems Lee Jong Gon and Kim Jae Hak are on the same team.
But Kim Jae Hak's superior Sung Moo Young is a candidate for the chancellor's seat.
He's probably pretty torn.
I guess so.
Anyway, we need Song Ah Reum's help so help me out.
She probably has no idea she got tangled up in this power struggle.
Okay, fine.
I'll call you later.
Very impressive.
And so?
What is it you want to know?
How far are you going to take this?
What do you mean? As far as I can.
Just because you want to go somewhere doesn't mean you can.
So you're saying the case can be closed depending on what we find.
Does this still seem like a case to you?
Always treat a case just like a case.
That's what my senior prosecutors always told me.
And so. Are you going to do it or not?
I'm thinking about it.
I don't like being caught in the middle of a power struggle.
You're bound to take it on anyway, that's right.
You're not one to give up a case just because it's embroiled in politics.
Don't you know that's your weakness?
If you're going to take it on anyway, enjoy yourself.
That way you become a real member of the prosecutor family.
Here you go.
What list is this?
All the names of the police and detectives at the scene of the crime.
And the rest.
In my dad's notebook, he dated all the important events.
Except for the detectives, all the witnesses are only described in impressions.
Back then, they didn't tell the people directly involved in the case
about any documents or names.
So you took the people your dad noted
and matched them with the witnesses' dates and impressions.
Then you know who was responsible for what.
Yes.
If we know what they were in charge of, we might know their names.
You sure are smart, Han Yeol Moo...
Since we have the names of the detectives
we can go and ask and get a general outline.
I guess so.
But of all those detectives, only one of them was at the scene of the crime.
I see.
I'll work on Cha Yoon Hee's case for now.
You can work on that tomorrow. Let's do this for now.
You're here.
Why are you here Detective Kang?
I called him. Since it's my case now, I need my detective.
This is the case for Prosecutor Han's brother. You know, right?
Yes.
Call Detective Shin, explain the actions described here.
Tell me if there's anyone he remembers.
Look over the case files too.
Got it.
- Thank you. - Not at all. I'm glad to help out.
The case opened in 1999, and there aren't a lot of records for it.
Okay.
He wore a yellow jumper.
Yes. It was a trend back in the day.
The day of his disappearance...
Year 1999, December...
The 20th.
Why?
It's nothing.
But Dong Chi.
- I think I have to go home. - Why?
The thing is...
I'll tell you later. It's urgent.
Okay, then take that home. We'll be home as soon as we wrap this up.
Okay.
Are you going home?
Yes.
There's a message for you. They say it's urgent.
Thank you for this.
- Have you eaten? - Yes, I have.
Oh Taec Yoon...
[Attorney Oh Taec Yoon, Law Firm]
Oh yes, it's me.
I think we need to meet right now.
No matter how much I look at the files
I can't be sure that the kid who died was Han Byul.
He didn't have an autopsy, and his face was never verified.
Are you sure?
I thought I was sure.
Not long after Han Byul died they found a child wearing the same clothes as Han Byul.
All the detectives said it was him, so we believed them.
No other child was reported missing that winter.
When I fell over that time, the kidnapper was chasing after me.
But I don't believe that a kid could have escaped that and run away.
What if it wasn't Han Byul?
Why hasn't he come back?
And my mother kept saying she didn't believe it was Han Byul.
She kept looking for him.
But she found nothing.
But why did they try to kill him?
Why a young child?
[Prosecutor]
[Missing child]
Don't cry, don't cry.
Don't cry Chan.
Why is Chan crying?
He's crying because he's sad.
Don't cry, don't cry.
What are you so sad about?
Even though he's a child, he knows about sadness.
Even though he can't fully understand it.
He can still feel sadness in his heart.
That's why he finds himself crying like this.
Grandma.
Did I cry like this too?
You cried even more.
What is it?
But Grandma.
I...
Who am I?
[Adoption certificate]
Kang Soo.
Who is he?
[Missing child]
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