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Once
there lived a man who loved
this woman dressed in a kimono this woman dressed in a kimono
For this woman,
he created a doll that resembled her.
But.
That man was unaware of something.
The fact that the doll
could also love him.
Then one day,
the woman's body was discovered.
And the man was accused of being her killer.
Please have mercy!
On the harshly beaten man's way to death
he saw one last thing.
It was the doll's face
looking at him.
Could she have been unable to forget him'!
The doll hung around his grave
and stayed with him forever.
Yeah, what is it mom'!
Yeah, I'm almost there.
I told you not to worry.
I'll go tomorrow.
Okay.
I said I got it!
Stop worrying so much. I'm no kid.
What'!
Mom, I can't hear you.
Hello'! Mom'! Mom'!
The signal is out of reach.
Going to the art gallery?
Yes, why'!
Can you give me a lift'!
I've been going on foot, but it's farther than I thought.
- Hop in. - Thanks!
Are you a model'!
- Pardon'! - Aren't you going to get photos taken'!
Yes, that's right.
What modeling agency are you from'!
I'm not with any agency.
Is that so'!
Are you a model'!
Why'! I don't look like one'!
No.
Okay! Beautiful!
- Taking photos already? - Of course!
You see,
first impressions are very important for photos.
Smile.
I'm on fire today.
Was this place originally a cathedral?
The owner probably wanted to make it into a cathedral.
The parish handles cathedrals,
so I heard you can't easily build one.
That's why they didn't finish building it.
How is it'! Nice, huh'!
- You're letting me have it'! - Of course!
- Thank you. - Don't mention it.
Hey! The curator said to come in!
Okay, Sun-young! Here I come!
Aren't you coming in'!
Thank you all for coming.
Since you all may feel awkward on our first meet,
let's introduce ourselves first.
I'll begin. My name is Choi Jin-wan.
I'm the curator of this gallery.
And it is I who invited you all here.
How about going next'!
I'm Hang Jung-KL a photographer
working in an upscale Seoul district.
Ask for Charlie Hong, and everyone in this biz will know me.
I got the feel for the camera today,
so I'm gonna make you all look real pretty.
And you have to be good to me to get good pictures taken, right'!
I'm Lee Sun-young. I'm a junior in high school.
And I'm really sweet.
Hi, I'm Park Hae-mi. I'm a sculptor,
and my interests are pretty diverse.
I'm really excited being here.
Glad to meet you all.
I'm Jung Young-ha.
I'm writing a novel.
Thank you for inviting me.
Now, we have one last person.
May I ask who you are'! I don't think I invited you here.
My name is Kim Tae-sung. I'm a model.
I heard you planned a special project,
so I really wanted to come.
I beg you to take me in.
Is that so'! I think you had a misunderstanding.
We weren't asking for working models.
Weren't you asking for models for dolls'!
That is correct, but...
I won't disappoint you.
Please accept me.
Fine.
I'll introduce you to Mrs. I'm, the doll maker.
But that's all that I can do.
Thank you!
Now, let's first proceed to the doll gallery.
It's so pretty!
Sun-young, don't touch it!
This doll looks just like you.
It's a 9"?-
- Mister, go away. - Come on.
For the next two days,
photos of your lively appearances will be taken,
and will be used as models for making dolls.
The dolls displayed here
were modeled after real people.
Except for special cases,
we never use professional models.
Ta-da! I took your picture!
Mister Choi, where's the doll maker'!
There she is! Hello, Mrs. I'm.
Mister Kim Tae-sung, you're very lucky.
Mrs. I'm likes your image.
Thank you!
Be careful of the stairs.
The first room is Sun-young's.
The second one is Hae-mi's. The last one is Young-ha's.
Mr. Kim, your room is next to Mr. Hong's on the other side.
We're neighbors. How about a drink tonight?
Sure.
Great handwork.
The signal is out of reach.
Wanna come with me to take pictures of the dolls'!
No, I don't like moving around much.
I see.
What the hell is this thing'!
Do you have anything strange in here, too'!
Wow, you have one, too.
It's peculiar, isn't it'!
Don't you think this place is strange?
Well, I'm kinda numb to things.
Why'! Regret coming here'!
Feel uncomfortable?
How'd you know about this place?
On the Internet, I was looking at some humanized dolls,
and I was very surprised.
Doesn't it look like it has a soul'!
I was asked to model for this, so I came running.
I'm sorry.
That's okay.
You seem to really cherish it. How long have you had it'!
I didn't "have it."
I lived with it.
Right...
It's pretty. Who bought you this'!
My father adopted it when I was little.
Adopted'! Right, adopted.
I'm sorry.
Hae-mi, didn't you have a friend like this'!
A friend like this'!
Well, I think I did.
But I forgot its name.
That's a surprise.
Usually women never forget
the name of their dolls.
It's just that I'm so restless and extremely fickle
I always threw stuff away when prettier ones came out.
So I could never remember their names.
What's his name'!
Damien.
Damien?
Sounds a bit precocious.
Who named her'!
She did.
What'!
She said her name was Damien.
What brings you here'!
Just that I heard something strange.
Anyway, what's down here'!
The temperature down here is perfect for preserving wine.
Would you like to take a look'!
- Are you that excited? - Extremely excited!
I'll get to see a doll that'll look just like me.
Aren't you excited, too'!
You bet.
You're excited enough to not tell you parents'!
They don't care what I do anyway.
Young-ha. You must really like that doll.
Young-ha! How long have you had it'!
It looks very old.
19 years, 7 months, 25 days.
If it was me, I'd be sick of it by now.
Doesn't it stink'!
There are so many pretty ones to buy lately.
Well, I wouldn't turn one down.
Young-ha, if you keep it up,
that thing might form a soul.
You like it that much'!
Form a soul'! How'!
Right, let me explain.
Things like a rock, doll, or house...
That is, if you're too attached
or obsessed with a non-living thing,
then that lifeless thing will form a human soul,
and become alive like us.
That's how it forms a soul.
Are you kidding me'! That doesn't make any sense.
Why not'!
I believe that the work I do
is putting life into a lifeless thing.
Tae-sung, right'!
Didn't you own things you were specially attached to'!
Have you ever been hurt after you lost those things?
I think that when those things lose their owners,
they'd be very sad.
You know how when something is lost
there are some occasions
when you think it has never disappeared from its original place.
It has come back for its owner, don't you think?
Wow, maybe
since you're an artist you're so sensitive to thin
Are you a B blood type'!
I guess I have no choice but to acknowledge it.
Great, I agree.
Mrs. I'm really knows what to say.
I thought I was a mute since I never had anything to say.
Please take your time. I'll see you all soon.
What's with her'!
She's definitely a B blood type.
Please don't worry, and eat everyone.
She's a bit sensitive before starting her work.
Good, good! Okay!
Okay! Good!
Hey, Sun-young. This is unbelievable.
You look spectacular in the camera!
You've got some potential.
Potential?
Yeah!
You know, I shot for the cover on High-Teen Magazine.
Pros like me can tell what's talent with just one look!
Are you serious?
I'm telling you so!
Wanna come to my studio next week'!
Do you really think I have talent for this stuff'!
Yes, you do.
I'll think about it.
Okay, tell me by tomorrow.
Okay! Shall we get things revived up again'!
Now, a harder pose!
With more feel to it!
Young-ha. Move your head a bit like this.
Okay.
Young-ha, a little more naturally.
Good. That's it.
Young-ha.
Try to look at things like this.
This is your home. No one's here.
It's your living room.
Only you and the doll.
Now, from the window this breeze blows in.
Good, now feel the breeze.
Good.
No.
No, no, it's a lie!
It's all a lie. A lie.
Damien, say something.
- Say something, Damien. - What's wrong'!
Everyone's talking.
Damien, say something.
I'm scared.
Young-ha.
Young-ha!
Young-ha, are you alright?
Bring her to the couch!
She might be taking medication!
Look in her bag!
- Found it! - Hurry!
Take this.
Water!
Once more.
Now, breathe. Breathe harder.
Park Hae-mi
What's going on'!
I was trying to call my girlfriend.
My cell phone can't get a signal.
What's your girlfriend's name'!
What's her name'!
Hyo-Jung.
You see, actually I came in because I suddenly felt like calling.
But it would look bad being alone in an empty office.
It doesn't sound like a persuasive excuse.
To be honest, I've been in the can once.
So I was worried.
If something goes wrong, I'm through.
That's why I didn't want to cause trouble.
I'm sorry.
I didn't steal anything so please forgive me.
I beg you.
If you don't want to cause big trouble,
then keep quiet.
Please leave now.
Thank you.
By the way.
That doll inside the closet
was moving a moment ago.
That's impossible.
I'll come back later.
Mina.
Did you meet her'!
Wow, you're tougher than you look.
How'd this happen to you'!
They said I got into a motorcycle accident as a kid.
It was while I was playing, but I don't remember.
I bet it hurt a lot.
I'm going back up to change.
What about you'!
Don't know yet.
What happened?
It's nothing. I'm okay.
What are you doing'!
Do you live here'!
Now I see.
I'm Hae-mi, Park Hae-mi. And you'!
Mina.
Mina'! That's a pretty name, Mina.
Tae-sung!
Looking for something?
She was here just a minute ago. Where'd she go'!
Who'!
Didn't you see a little girl with me'!
Well, I'm not sure if I did.
She must be really shy.
Hae-mi, is this your first time here'!
- Pardon'! - Have you been here before'!
No, it's my first time.
And your first time meeting Mr. Choi and Mrs. Im!
Yes, why'!
Nothing.
Hae-mi!
- Yes'! - Mrs. I'm would like to see you.
Me'! Why'!
I'm not too sure, but you should go.
Her workroom is on the third floor.
Okay!
- See You later. - Yes, of course.
Yes, come in.
You wanted to see me'!
So you're a sculptor?
Yes.
I thought you'd be very interested in dolls,
so I wanted to chat.
The pleasure is all mine. Can I take a look around'!
Certainly.
I see you destroy them if you don't like them.
It's easy to get attached to them.
Wow, so this is how you put on the make-up.
It looks just like her. This is Mina, right'!
Did you meet Mina'!
Yes, just a moment ago.
It must've been nice to see her after so long.
Yes'! What do you mean by that'!
This is the first time we met.
Is that so'!
That's strange.
What is'!
Mina said she's known you for a long time.
That's impossible. I saw her for the first time today.
You're right.
But she said that she knew you from a long time ago.
And that you'd know her right away by her name.
Really?
She must've mistaken you.
How about we chat after dinner?
I can't concentrate so well on the lipstick.
Sure,
I'll come backup after dinner.
Okay, then I'll see you soon.
- What the hell'! - Hae-mi!
Young-ha, calm down!
What's going on'!
That bitch killed Damien!
That bitch killed her! That bitch!
I didn't do it! Why would I'!
Yes, you did! Sun-young told me!
No, all I said
was that you just touched it.
See'! You did it!
Pull yourself together, Young-ha!
She just pretended to understand me and mocked me the whole time!
Did I look crazy to you, bitch?
- I didn't do it! - You were by my side the whole time!
Crazy bitch.
Stop that.
That bitch killed my Damien.
What the hell happened?
Why is Hae-mi's picture here'!
This is mine...
See?! You did it!
It was you!
Hae-mi!
Who did this'!
I'll give you three more hours.
But this is the last time.
- Jae-won. - Don't call me that.
It disgusts me.
What if I object'!
Then you die.
She doesn't want to eat.
Who'd blame her'! It's like a death in her family.
This is frustrating.
Who'd do such a thing'!
Hae-mi, was anything of yours taken'!
No.
Mr. Choi, will Mrs. I'm join us'!
She's not hungry at the moment.
What about Mina'! She didn't join us for lunch, either.
Well, I'm not too sure.
Mina'! Who's Mina'!
This girl.
I think someone has played a cruel prank.
I'll look into it first thing tomorrow.
Whoever it was that prank was well-calculated.
Mister, you know something don't you'!
What is it'! Please tell me.
Hey, why am I "mister" to you'!
If you keep calling me mister, I'll get depressed.
Your Jung-ki will tell you.
Somebody must've thought that doll had a soul.
Why'!
The method for killing a doll with a soul was exactly the same.
To kill the doll, you get rid of its eyes,
and slash its neck.
Why'!
The soul goes in and out through the eyes.
- What'! - The soul
rushes right through the doll's eyes,
and rushes right back out.
You're at it again.
Look here Mr. Charlie Hong. Say something that makes sense.
Tae-sung, you've never heard'!
That abandoned dolls take revenge on their owners.
Wow, you should be an actor.
He really knows how to tell a story, doesn't he'!
You all think that whatever I say is a lie.
Am I the shepherd boy'!
There are ruins at the bottom of the mountain here.
Do you know why they're there'!
A possessed doll
took revenge on the whole town.
How do you know that'!
You haven't been here for a long time.
This place is my hometown.
My family's registered here.
Really? My dad's hometown is here.
My family's registered here, too.
- Really? - Yeah.
What's wrong with all of you'!
My family's registered here, too.
Tae-sung, too')
What a coincidence.
Coincidence?
Who knows? It could be our fate to return here.
Hae-mi, what are you doing'!
It's for Young-ha.
She needs some help to recover.
Our Hae-mi's got a big heart even after what happened.
Hae-mi, weren't you supposed to meet Mrs. Im!
- Oh, yeah. - Hae-mi, leave it there.
I'll take it to her. But hurry back.
- Young-ha is weird. - Why'!
Think she'll pull you by your hair'!
Mister Camera, are you that bored'!
Stop calling me mister. I told you not to call me that.
I owe you one.
Mina! Mina!
Why are you crying? Is something wrong'!
Why don't you know'!
Why can't you tell'!
What are you talking about'!
I'm so sad
that you can't recognize me.
Mina. Mina, what's wrong'!
Did something happen?
Mina, how'd this happen to you'!
Mina, did someone do this to you'!
Say something, Mina!
Mina!
Young-ha!
Open the door. You need to eat.
I'm in a hurry to go to the bathroom.
Hurry and open the door.
I'm opening it myself.
I reported it to the police,
so they'll contact us very soon.
I wanna go home! Right now!
Sun-young, staying here is safe.
And that goes for everyone else.
Has anyone found Hae-mi yet'!
I've searched everywhere, but I can't find her.
Oh no, do you think something has happened to Hae-mi, too'!
I'm so scared!
She'll be okay. Don't worry too much.
Mr. Choi. How many people work here'!
Myself, Mrs. I'm, and a married couple who work here.
Where are they now'!
They always leave before dinner.
Oh yeah, wasn't there a "Mi"
something person here, too'!
She's the couple's daughter. She probably left with her parents.
Mr. Kim Tae-sung. You're talking a bit too much.
Considering you're not in a comfortable state of mind.
What's wrong'!
The bathroom...
Why now of all occasions?
I've been holding it in for a while.
Who told you to eat so many crackers?
Is it a big one'!
What's wrong'! What is it'!
You scared me!
They're all the same. What do you want to do'!
- I thought it was urgent! - I got it!
Finish fast and let's go.
Why doesn't the door lock'!
Hey, don't worry. Think I'm some pervert?
I won't look even if you asked.
What's the point in flushing when I can still hear everything?
Even if I can't hear you what'll you do about the smell'!
Stop joking around.
Mister.
Mister, are you outside?
Mister, stop playing games. I'll get constipated!
Hey, sorry, sorry!
Got scared, didn't you'!
Hey, I was just bored.
Take a dump fast and let's go.
Mister Camera!
You're dead if you leave me.
Oh gosh, how'd this thing flash on its own'!
Oh, sorry about that.
I was just bored.
Why'd this thing go off'!
That's why you should hurry up.
Sun-young-
Are you playing games with me now'!
Hey, Sun-young-
Sun-young-
Hey.
Hey, Sun-young. I'm going.
Stay right here. Don't leave the house.
Mr. Hong!
Hae-mi, it's your friend.
Don't you remember?
No! It's dirty!
Don't worry. Hae-mi will remember.
You're the friend she loves the most.
Mom, it's me. Remember the album you made for me when I was a kid'!
Where is it'! Hurry and look for it!
Found it'!
Do you see the doll I played with in the very front'!
Yeah, that one. What was the doll's name'!
What'!
Are you sure'!
A red dress... And white blouse?
Mina'!
Now do you recognize me'!
It's me.
Your friend, Mina.
Don't come closer.
Hae-mi.
Hae-mi!
- Tae-sung! - Why'd you kill them'!
What's the reason?
What are you talking about'!
Tae-sung, please stop this!
Be straight with me! Why'd you kill them'!
- What the hell are you talking about'! - Don't play dumb!
Tae-sung.
Yeah, I'm a cop who came to catch a killer like you.
What are you talking about'!
Look! Look carefully!
What is this'!
Where is everyone? Where are Young-ha, Mr. Hong, a
You killed them, remember? You killed Young-ha, didn't you'!
Young-ha died'!
No, I didn't kill her! It wasn't me!
Then why are you trying to run away'!
I saw a spirit. The doll's spirit I played with came back for me.
Does that make sense to you'!
You're totally out of your mind. Where are Mr. Choi and Mrs. Im!
Did you kill them already?
Tae-sung, I didn't kill them.
Please trust me.
- Mrs. I'm! - You're safe.
Luckily, I caught the killer.
You could've gotten hurt while going around like that.
You caught the killer?
Yes, Park Hae-mi is the killer.
No, I didn't kill anyone!
Shut up!
Mr. Hong took a picture of Hae-mi killing Sun-young.
What about Mr. Hong'!
He also died from an accident.
Is that so'!
Then it's almost done.
- Pardon'! - Tae-sung.
You're a cop, aren't you'?
How'd you know about this place?
Two weeks ago a body was found below.
I checked into it and that person had worked here.
So you pretended to be a model and came in here.
But how will you explain Young-ha's death?
I'll have to inspect it, but Hae-mi had disappeared then.
When there's no third party, then she's the prime suspect.
Then what about the body below'!
Pinning down Hae-mi as the killer
is because of that one photo?
Look at the photo again.
If you know a bit of sorcery,
fabricating a photo isn't a hard task.
Now it's my turn to talk.
Sixty years ago from this day
at a town below the mountain
was this one man.
He was falsely accused and died.
He insisted that he was innocent,
but nobody believed him.
But only one.
It was the doll that the man created.
That doll decided to seek revenge.
It wanted to catch that woman's real killer,
along with the four men who beat that man to death,
and punish them all.
Fortunately, the doll was lucky.
She met the people who'll help her seek revenge.
The doll, which grow strong on its hate and animosity,
found each of those four men.
Mr. Hong, Young-ha,
Sun-young, and Hae-mi are their descendents.
And the doll
used her last sorcery two weeks ago.
Finding the woman's real killer
was a very difficult spell.
It had to kill someone against its will, you see.
The body that
put the spell on
brought you here.
What'!
I've finally found you.
That woman's real killer!
Want me to tell you again'!
Your damn grandfather
is the real criminal who killed that woman!
You're crazy. You're just as crazy as Hae-mi, who believes in possessed dolls!
I'm not done talking yet!
Curse your damn grandfather
for killing my man.
It's your fate to be buried here!
And you, Park Hae-mi!
You'll be happier if you die now.
Because your family and all your relatives
will die from a bloody terror.
Tae-sung! Get me out of this!
- What is it'! - I don't have the key.
Then what will we do'!
I'll go get it. Blow away whatever you see, okay'!
Tae-sung!
Don't be scared.
Don't be scared, Hae-mi.
I won't hurt you.
She promised me.
She'll let you live.
Stay right here.
I'll be right back.
Tae-sung!
If you want to kill a possessed doll,
you poke out the eyes, and slice the neck.
Because the spirit goes in and out of the doll's eyes.
You hate me that much'!
All I wanted was to be with you.
That's all.
Why'd you grow fond of me'!
Why'd you like me'!
I did it all for you.
I did it to save you, so why are you like this'!
I don't like you.
I'm scared of you.
Time's up, my friend.
Have you decided?
What will you gain from this'!
My sister.
She promised to let her go.
A vengeful spirit has taken over a body.
You think she'll easily give her up'!
Snap out of it.
That woman is neither my wife
nor your sister.
She's only a doll's spirit that's gone crazy over revenge.
Don't you know that'!
I don't think of it as complicated as you.
Will you do it or not'!
Show me the picture.
Who is he'!
The guy who she's been looking so dearly for.
She's been searching for it for 10 years.
Why does she want to make him into a doll'!
You know better than I do.
If you make it, a soul easily goes into it.
Forgot that Mina's also your work'!
She wants to have a doll that looks just like the man who loved her.
Give me a cigarette.
Tae-sung!
Tae-sung.
Get up.
Tae-sung!
Tae-sung, are you okay'!
My leg...
What can I do'!
Go first.
Go and...
I will kill you.
Do what you like!
You're nothing to me!
You were nothing to me from the very beginning!
You don't exist to me! Never!
Mina, are you okay'!
Don't worry. I'll protect you.
Hae-mi.
Why'd you throw me away'!
Move!
- Move! - No!
Move!
You promised to let her live!
I said move!
No!
You're a fool for still believing in humans.
You're the same!
You're seeking revenge for the guy who left you!
My brother...
We shouldn't have done it.
We shouldn't have brought home that doll.
We shouldn't have...
Honey...
Honey.
She's finally let me go.
Thank you.
My beloved.
Get up.
Don't bother. You just run for your life.
Sir, are you alright?
That statue, break that statue.
Who's fault could it be'!
Could it be the fault of irresponsible people?
Or could it be
the dolls for feeling love on their own'!