You're telling me...
to leave?
To put it simply,
think of it as an early release.
You've served a substantial period already.
You've been diagnosed as terminally ill.
Under a regular proceduce...
You should serve the remainder of term in acorrectional center
while receiving treatment.
So they want me to just die?
Heo Jinuk.
Ya.
I'm Heo Jinuk.
1713, serving a life sentence.
Why is a doctor ending my life, not a judge?
What right do they have?
This is totally messed up.
Let go!
They said I should rot here for life!
They said men like me don't even deserve to
appeal so I should be thankful they let me live!
Calm down, 1713!
Let go!
Just execute me instead!
Execute me!
Let go!
Why does it have to be now?
Why now?/ Jinuk.
Jinuk!
Chief.
Let me be examined one more time.
I'll do whatever you tell me to.
Just once!
Just let me be examined once more.
Chief.
Chief, save me.
Save me.
Let me live!
Where's Jinuk?
I don't think you'll be able to meet him today.
I'm sorry. Goodbye.
Wait a minute.
Is there something wrong?
I made an excuse for you.
You should give her a call.
Rest then.
That kind of love
It's nice to meer you.
I'm a volunteer for correction and edification. My name's Ji Yeonsu.
If you find anything uncomfortable here or...
need someone to talk to.../ What else?
There are plenty of suggestion boxes for complaints.
This place is full of men.
I have plenty of people to talk to.
I need somethin else. Huh?
Something else.
I didn't realize until I got here that
I shouldn't have worn a short skirt.
I did my best to dress up but
I guess that has bothered you.
But...
More things are going to bother you in future.
You can tell me anytime when something bother you.
I'll listen to anything that you say.
He's a bag of mixed feelings but
if someone takes interest in him,
he won't be able to refuse.
I know it was a tough decision.
Please take good care of him.
Yes.
I'm late.
Why don't you reply?
How much longer are you going to ignore me?
What's with you?
You'll make me repent then go to heaven?
Sorry, but you've got the wrong man.
All these fools sitting here.
They're here thinking they can start over.
You must've fell for that.
But do you think people change?
I doubt it.
That's do typical.
You're just trying to push me out.
I don't intend to make you repent.
I heard you've been here for 8 years.
You must be sick of it.
I can see it on your face.
So don't just waste your time.
Let's do something together.
We can chat about how the world has change.
Let us pray.
And pray like me.
In name of the Father, and of the Son and of Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Grace and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ...
Be with you./ Be with you.
Brothers, so that we may be rescued,
let's repent our sins.
I'm sorry.
I'm sorry./ Hey.
Did you just touch me on purpose? Why?
Are you interested in me? Huh?
What is it?
Let go of me!
Let go!
Hey!
It's not like you're her lover. Why do you care?
What are you going to do
if I am her lover?
I saw you crying inside earlier.
You want me to disgrace you in front of God?
What's going on here?
You fool.
Come with me.
You...
You're a real bother. Do you know that?
From Ji Yeonsu - To Heo Jinuk
Why do you keep walking around like a dog that need a poop?
You're distracting me.
This is driving me crazy.
What is this? A writing contest?
Writing group letters like this will show
the edification members that we're trying.
Whatever.
Heo Jinuk.
Have you finished?
Make sure you write it well.
We're going to collect them in the morning.
How am I supposed to write this?
What do you think? Just say whatever you feel like.
Something like I miss you, love you, lets sleep together.
What I mean is...
The thing about letters...
Sincerity.
That's the key.
Sincerity?/ Yes.
You can tell when letters are insincere.
Dear Ji Yeonsu, member of the edification program.
Thanks to you,
I'm doing just fine.
These days, I pray to God
and I've become closer
to my collegues.
I guess I need to be well
so you don't waste your time
and will feel good about your work.
That's why I ask you this.
If you could stop work briefly
and make some time
to send some money to be kept in custody,
I think my life
would be come much brigther.
It's good to see you here.
Want to shake hands?
1713, Heo Jinuk.
I' beed release.
How...
Have you been?
You look like a different person dressed up.
I gues a model pridoner looks good too.
Have you been given leave?
How many days?
I haven't been given leave.
I've been released.
Released?
They let me so I said thank you.
I see.
Congratulations.
You should've hinted at the good news.
I didn't want to ruin the surprise.
It must be because I haven't been out in so long.
I feel really nervous.
I was...
I was just passing by.
I thought I should let you know.
I don't mean to show off.
This is a little embarrassing.
Technical qualification certificate - Baker
What are you going to do now?
You should star a new life.
How about going to your hometown?
You don't know anyone here.
That's true.
I don't know anyone.
Suamiku.
Yes?
No.
Yes, okay.
What are you going to do now?
How about going to your home town?
You don't know anyone here.
[ Husband ]
Suamiku.
Yes. No.
I can understand.
I was too slow to catch on earlier.
But I thought I should meet her at least once.
My stepmother ran aways
and my stepfather wasn't even human.
He smashed bottles on my head.
He would ram my head in the toilet basin.
I couldn't do anything but let him hit me.
I got used to that.
But...
But he tried to assault my sister...
After that, I put her in an institution.
I did all that I could besides stealing.
Rotten money.
I wanted to make enough of that
so I could get my sister back.
But that guy found my sister again.
Again...
At that moment, I lost my mind.
When I regained my senses...
Everything was over.
He deserved to die.
Even if she wasn't related by blood, she was still his daugther.
How could he do that?
You should be angry and upset about
having to serve time over a man like that.
That's why you should live a good life.
Prove yourself.
So let's...
Let's just think about
what you can do in future.
Move.
What are you doing?
You're so weak.
Let me make use of my license.
I forgot to mention this last time but
I don't appreciate you showing up like this.
I don't know how you interpreted my work
but I congratulated you
and was happy aout your release.
What more do you want?
I don't want anything.
I thought between us.../ What's between us?
Stop making me repent myself.
I have more to say.
Also, I...
I have a husband.
People will talk.
So what?
Did I ask you to live with me?
Don't overreact.
Don't get scared that I'll approach you.
I won't.
I won't lay a finger on you.
2 years.
For 2 years, you wrote me letters and visited me.
That's not all.
If I said I need something.
You would bring it to me at once.
Also, the money in custody...
Let me repay you for all that.
I'm Heo Jinuk.
I know how to be gratefull too.
So the things you did for me...
That's my job.
Even if a prisoner is on the verge of death,
I give them hope to live.
I write letters, visit them.
Even if it wasn't you,
I would've done it. That's my job.
Sorry if you misunderstood.
Misunderstood?
Then during the last 2 years...
You never had any feelings for me?
Not even once?
I'll make the delivery.
Tell me right now.
Who is he?
Why is he making deliveries for you?
I mean it.
He's a fried of the priest. He just popped in.
That's all.
You expect me to believe that?
I saw it with my own eyes.
You and that guy!
You were laughing here!
No, honey.
Tidak, honey.
I mean it.
Tell me. What's your relationship with him?
How far did you go?
I get it now.
Is that why you wanted to sell this shop?
So you could run away with him?
No.
Tell me!
I'm...
I'm not going anywhere.
I would never leave you.
I promise.
You're such a trouble maker, you know.
Why do you provoke me to hit you?
Yes, Mr. Park. How are you?
The clocks? How many?
Excuse me.
Come home as soon as you close the shop.
Ye, sir. Keep going.
That's good.
Look at you.
You said he gives you his monthly wages.
You talk on the weekends,
you drink together.
You said you live an ordinary life.
You said he's regular husband.
Whatever!
What is this?
Why do you live like this?
You didn't act like this in front of me!
Look at yourself!
That's why I told you to go! What is it?
Are you happy now that you've seen me get hit?
Did you need to confirm that I live like this?
I told you not to come see me!
Are you done now?
Right now...
I fell like I've been stripped naked.
I just want to go into hiding forever.
So please...
Stop it.
What's there to be so embarrassing about?
The guy who hit you is fine.
Why should you feel scared and avoid him?
There are so many men who deserve to die.
I want to kill my husband.
At least 12 time a day.
I imagine killing him.
That's the only way I can breathe.
Would you like to meet people
who have really killed others?
I started it so I could live.
That's why I came to see you.
This is a survey that we conducted
internally at our prison.
To find out the prisoner's satisfaction.
Oh, him.
He's really somethin.
He has created so much trouble.
We are keeping our eye on him.
What's your ambiton? - An escape
Prisoner identification - Heo Jinuk
I want to meet him.
I felt like I had someone on my side.
This person...
Also dreams about the impossible.
What are you doing?
Where are you going?
Honey.
Cut it./ What?
If you're that sick of getting hit by me,
the cut off my wrist.
No./ Do it or don't even think about running!
Honey...
Did you think I'd let you go that easily?
If you can leave me behind, then go!
Go!/ I'm sorry honey!
I'm sorry, honey!
I'm not going.
I'm not going anywhere...
Hello?
It's me, Heo Jinuk.
Are you...
Are you listening to me?
Yes.
I am.
So...
The thing is...
Have you eaten?
I ate just now.
Good.
The reason why I called...
Can you come today?
I know it's not the day that you come
but I'd like you to.
It's okay if you're busy.
It's alright.
I'll be there.
I'll make sure of it.
Come then.
Stop looking at me.
Are you going on a blind date?
Excuse me?
Well...
I'm sure you didn't get dressed up for me.
You're wearing a lot of makeup today.
It's just to cheer myself up.
You're right. It's a special day.
Take a look at that.
Happy birthday to you.
Happy birthday, dear...
Thank you, Yeonsu.
Happy birthday to you.
Blow it out, hurry.
I can't light a candle here
so pretend it's lit and blow it out. Go on.
Did you...
ask to see me to give me this?
They told me to bake a cake to today.
Don't think I prepared this.
I heard women don't like
candles on their birthday cake.
That's why...
I prepared one big one.
What's wrong with me today?
I really must be getting old.
It's my first cake. It might not taste good.
Have a piece.
Go on.
It's good.
It's delicious.
Really?
Eat up then.
Have some milk too.
You're so clumsy.
Here.
Not there, here.
I don't know when it began
but i started looking forward to seeing you.
When I was with you,
I was treated with respect and
I was able to laugh.
Do you want to...
Do this properly?
I'm out of prison now
but you're still trapped.
Let's do it.
An escape.
Yeonsu, come here.
I can't./ Come here.
Suamiku.
I can't do it.
Go on, do it.
No.
I can't do it.
Apa?
Divorce?
Honey.
What is it?!
How about...
if we put an end to this?
I'm making your life so difficult.
No.
Be straightforward.
Say I can't keep living with you!
Honey.
Let's break up./ Look into my eyes.
I know you provided me with a good life.
I'm grateful for that.
I'm so grateful and sorry...
That's why I wanted to make this work.
But...
My heart pounds when I hear the door open.
I get scared whenever you raise your spoon.
It's the same everytime.
You say this is the last time.
That you won't hit me again.
No.
You will never change.
So please.
Let...
Let me breathe.
Let...
Let me breathe.
Let me breathe so I can live.
Good job.
You did a great job.
I'm sorry.
I must've embarrassed you.
It's alright.
So what if people stare?
I think you're quite a good actress.
You should be on TV.
My clothes smell.
Isn't there something else I can wear?
Why?
It totally suits you.
It look perfect on you.
You must be hungry.
I wonder if there's anything to eat.
Jinuk.
Why did you lock the door?
It's nothing.
I told you it's not that bad.
Fine, I won't tease you. Come out.
Jinuk.
Okay, wait.
I asked the owner for some other clothes.
You seem like a baby at times like this.
Ah... The night air is so fresh.
It is, right?
The moon's so pretty here.
It's good.
The potatoes are good, right?
They're my son's old clothes.
You have a similar build.
I think it will fit you.
Thank you.
Don't eat to much before you go to bed.
You must be tired from the long ride here.
Go inside and rest.
Tidak.
We'll leave when our clothes are dry.
You can't go now.
The last train to Seoul ended ages ago.
I'm going inside then.
We're so thoughtless.
Then...
Want to make a bet about who's more thoughtless?
I think I was 13.
My mom...
She abandoned my sister and me.
It's was my first time we had gone to the zoo.
Suddenly, ibuku...
She told me to take care of my sister.
My mom's greatest wish was to
run away from my stepfather.
I didn't realize until I was much older.
I...
I don't really remember my mom's face.
I only remember one thing.
The smell of alcohol.
My dad said that
my mom gave me a bottle filled with alcohol when I was a baby.
That's why you're a good drinker.
Your acting was great when you were drunk.
One time,
I was putting on makeup when my husband hit me.
I ran outside then
I had a sudden thought!
I had only drawn one eyebrow.
Fried eggs on the iron.
It was when I worked as a laborer.
I had a craving for fried eggs. I arrived, turned on the stove.
The gas had been cut off.
So I cracked an egg on the iron.
I lose.
No.
I have one more thing.
What?
I...
I keep growing fonder
of a man called Heo Jinuk.
That's do thoughtless.
You run aways from a man who hits you...
And I'm the one
that you choose?
You have a rotten life.
Sleep a little longger.
I'll make breakfast soon.
You're here already?
You can make a steamed dish.
Goodbye.
Welcome./ Hello.
Ma'am, this.../ Ther're all alive.
How much is this?
I'll take this water parsley...
Is this radish $1?
Okay.
I'll take this too.
Thank you.
I've looked into you.
You murderer.
How dare you approach my wife?
Do you even know who I am?
Yes...
You should've been good to her so
guys like me couldn't approach her.
Look what you've done to her.
How dare you?
You may have a mouth
but watch how you use it.
Don't you find her pretty when she smiles?
How can you hit such a pretty face?
Why does that pretty woman live like that?
Trash like you
should stay in prison.
Just die.
Die ini front of me, you fool!
I haven't been released.
I'm here to die.
To die.
I...
I can't do anything for that woman.
But you can!
Please.
Please let her go.
Please let her go!
Let her go! Please!
Let her go.
Sir...
Let her go.
I'm sorry.
You...
You're dying?
You...
Are you dying?
You come with me.
Jinuk.
Jinuk!
Jinuk! Jinuk!
Jinuk!
Be quiet.
You're dead once we get home.
Honey.
Just a week.
Let me stay with him for just one day.
What?
I'll do whatever you say for the rest of my life.
You can hit me if you like.
You can do worse things.
Do whatever you like.
Tapi...
Just one day.
He's dying.
What am I going to do?
What will I do, honey?
I fell so sorry for him.
Have you lost your mind?
I'm really sorry...
But I think I'll die.
If I just let him go like this...
It will kill me.
Honey.
Honey, just one day.
Honey.
No!
Die.
You came to show me that.
So die in front of me.
You shouldn't have replied to my letters...
You shouldn't have accepted my visits.
You shouldn't have lit the candle for me.
You should've just died.
Why did you come to see me?
When I first heard I was going to die...
It felt like the heavens had crashed.
I had no regrets about life but...
I found myself asking to be saved.
Because of you.
I couldn't let go of you.
If I left without seeing your face,
I would be too mad and too upset.
I kept thinking about you. What could I do?
How about salted dry fish for dinner?
That sounds good.
Let's go to the market together later.
I heard they have great blood sausages there.
Okay.
If you do the dished,
I'll also buy blood sausages for you.
Maybe it's because the sun's warm.
I feel really sleepy.
Do you want to sit down for a minute?
Let's stay like this for just 5 minute.
Liar.
I mean it.
Women threw themselves at me.
If you dated that many women,
Why am I the only one visiting you?
Didn't you see them on the way here?
All those girls fighting outside?
They're all here to see me.
Jinuk.
Time's up.
Let's...
Let's meet often.
The moment you stood next to me.
I fell in love with your gaze.
I cried yesterday but
today, because of you,
I'll be happy tomorrow.
Your face...
No, your style, no, no.
All I need was your gentle love.
The days...
That have passed...
I want to forget.
Without you, I can no longer...
Do anything.
All I know is love.