A thriller about a religious cult, Save Me.
(All organizations, locations, religions, and characters...)
(in this drama are fictitious.)
(Muji Hospital)
(Episode 3)
Mom.
Please have some water at least.
You haven't eaten anything.
We shouldn't...
We shouldn't have moved here.
Mom, please.
Get this out of my face!
Have you forgotten what happened to Sang Jin? How can I drink water?
Mom...
Honey.
Why are you taking it out on Sang Mi?
I'm sorry, Sang Mi.
Mom is...
I'm really sorry.
It's okay, Mom. You have nothing to apologize for.
I should've taken better care of the two of you.
I'm so sorry that I wasn't a better mom.
I didn't want my life...
to turn out like my mom's.
My mom...
died and left her child all alone.
I didn't want to be an irresponsible mom like her.
But in the end,
I couldn't protect my child either.
I've become an irresponsible mom I used to despise so much.
Sang Mi.
You should step out for some fresh air.
I'll stay here.
(Muji Funeral Home)
I'm sorry.
- That time, I... - Why did you do that?
Why did you approach me that day...
if you were going to do that?
- Let's take a break! - Okay!
- Let's go. - That wasn't bad.
- Wait up. - Let's go.
Why is it so hot? It's scorching hot today.
- Catch this, okay? - You should do it like this.
- Like this. - Catch it.
- Gosh, throw it higher. - Darn it.
- Is this hard for you? - Higher.
- Hey, throw it now. - Catch it.
Do you remember us?
The other day when it rained a lot...
Yes.
It's nice to meet you. I'm the most handsome guy here, Han Sang Hwan.
How embarrassing.
And that dumb-looking guy over there is Seok Dong Cheol.
What is it that you want to say?
Oh, well...
Would you like to...
play with us?
- What? - Can kids in Seoul play volleyball?
- Dong Cheol, it's your turn. - Me? Okay.
- Idiot. - Goodness.
- Gosh! - Oh, my.
Gosh, that girl is scary.
Hey, stop! It's...
It's okay.
You can smile?
Dong Cheol.
Did you just see her smiling?
Well, you look a little cute with a smile on.
Hey, hey. Don't!
Take it.
What is it?
That tiny hand of yours...
must be tired from spiking the ball like that.
Drink it.
I used to be in a school volleyball team.
Oh, I see.
You're the one who got hit by the ball. You should drink it.
Hey, get your facts straight.
I didn't... I didn't get hit.
For goodness' sake.
Then what is it?
I let you hit me with the ball.
Why are you being like this to me?
Is it because I'm new here and alone all the time?
Are you pitying me?
We're friends. Why does there have to be a reason?
We're in the same class, which means we're friends.
Do people in Seoul need a reason for befriending someone?
Leave.
- What? - Don't show up before me again.
Yes.
Yes, okay. Of course. I understand.
Bye.
My gosh, what is it this time?
Hello.
- So what happened? - He...
I was doing so well in the field today.
My gosh.
I think there was some violence involved. The student who died...
I heard he was mentally ill.
I heard that he even tried to commit suicide a few times in Seoul.
What about the CCTV footage?
The school rooftop doesn't have a CCTV installed.
But one student took a video of what happened with a cell phone.
I heard he fell from the rooftop by himself.
Right.
Then let's just send those boys back home.
- Pardon? - Their school just called.
They're expecting an investigation from the Office of Education soon.
So they don't want this case to become a big issue.
And it's not just that. Come over here.
It's better for us to end this quietly,
so that those kids can have a bright future.
- But... - Don't you agree?
Chief Kim, how in the world are you handling things at work?
My kid is a victim here.
Isn't it obvious? Can't you see the bruise on his eye?
My gosh, you can't just barge in like this.
You're making things difficult for us.
Sir, please calm down.
What? How do you expect me to calm down?
My son got beaten up by...
There he is. My son got beaten up by that gangster over there.
But how do you expect me to be calm?
Sir, we have to go through a certain process when we take care of things.
Calm down. I already gave orders...
to let your son go back home before you came.
Okay? Let's go.
How about we drink some ginseng soju tonight?
Let's go.
- Hey, let's go play pool. - I'm hungry.
My gosh, this is so annoying.
- Let's go to a karaoke room. - I said, I'm hungry.
My goodness. You better come to your senses.
Stop it, seriously!
You better not get bad grades this semester.
Do you understand?
Okay.
This is why we shouldn't take in people from other areas.
He's right. Our kids did nothing wrong.
What if their grades go down? Will you be responsible for that?
I'll make sure nothing gets in the way of their studies.
I'll trust that you'll handle this well.
Okay. Goodbye.
I'll see you at our next morning soccer club gathering.
- Okay. - Goodbye.
Drive safely, sir.
Study hard.
My gosh. Goodbye, sir.
Bye.
My gosh, how badly did they educate their kids?
Mister! Mister!
My gosh.
- Who are you? - Mister.
Why did you let those guys go?
I'm not a "Mister". I'm a detective.
If you're a detective, you shouldn't do this.
My friend's still inside, but why did you let them go?
He's right.
My gosh, you guys are so annoying.
Hey, who are you to tell me what to do?
He's Han Sang Hwan.
- Han Sang Hwan? - Don't you know him?
He's the only son of...
Governor Han Yong Min, the man who is loved and respected by...
the citizens of our country.
So what?
What do you want to know?
Why aren't you releasing Dong Cheol?
We still need to investigate him a little more.
- "Investigate him"? - The victims sued him for assault.
If they don't come to an agreement, he won't be able to leave today.
I'm busy, so I'm going to go now.
Wait.
What?
Sang Jin.
- Sang Jin. - Sang Jin. Sang Jin.
Sang Jin.
Sang Jin! Sang Jin!
She needs to go relieve herself. If she relieves herself outdoors,
it'll feel very nice.
It'll feel nice with the wind blowing.
Sang Jin.
I'm sorry.
I should've protected you.
Sang Jin.
To be honest,
it was so difficult to be with you.
So...
So I sometimes wished that...
I sometimes wished that...
I wished that...
Sang Mi, you should be careful.
You have a bright future ahead of you.
(Muji Police Station)
Hey, go to school.
- Sorry? - They dropped charges against you.
So go back to school, don't beat anyone up, and study hard.
Okay?
Hey, you guys! I have some big news!
- What? - What?
Dong Cheol's going to get expelled.
- What? - What?
I feel sorry for him.
The others are just going to write...
a letter of apology for going up to the rooftop without permission.
- I can't believe this. - Are you serious?
By the way, our next class isn't physical education anymore.
Our homeroom teacher's going to come.
You guys need to get changed into your uniforms again.
Hey, Dong Cheol.
Dong Cheol.
What are you doing here?
Didn't you hear what Mr. Principal said? Go home...
and reflect on what you did.
Can't you hear me?
Class President. Go and bring the Physical Education teacher.
Don't you think you're being too harsh on him?
- What did you say? - What did Dong Cheol do so wrong?
Those jerks should be expelled, not him.
Sang Hwan.
How can you be like this as a teacher?
Sang Hwan.
I'll let this slide because of your dad.
Got it?
Dong Cheol.
Hey, are you really just going to leave like this?
Hey. Whether you rebel or protest, you need to do something.
Sang Hwan.
My dad is...
a total roughneck who's alcoholic.
What are you talking about now?
My dad...
doesn't have the power that your dad has. That's what I'm saying.
Do you know what people think when they see you?
Your powerful dad.
Then do you know what they think when they see me?
A construction laborer.
A roughneck.
- Dong Cheol. - From the principal to the police,
no one listens to me no matter how hard I try to explain.
You know that too.
So...
don't waste your energy like this.
Hey, Dong Cheol!
You're no one other than yourself.
You should know that you've...
never reminded me of your father.
So don't be such an idiot!
Stand tall.
Stop blabbing away, you idiot.
Stand tall yourself.
Hey, shut it!
I'll see you after school.
- Vote for Number Two, - Vote for Number Two,
- Han Yong Min! - Han Yong Min!
- Vote for Number Two, - Vote for Number Two,
- Han Yong Min! - Han Yong Min!
- Vote for him. Thank you. - I'll modernize the markets,
and I'll do my best to attract more tourists.
Who am I?
I'm a faithful servant of Muji-gun.
Gosh, what's taking Sang Hwan so long?
Shall I try calling him?
Just leave him alone. You know that he's busy because of the election.
He should tell us if he's going to be late. He needs a lesson.
Hey, where are you going?
Boss.
May I use the washroom?
Yes, go ahead.
- Thank you, Boss. - All right.
Go on.
I'm worried.
Will he be okay?
He's been chuckling like a crazy guy since he got expelled.
It's making me anxious.
Let's believe in him and wait. He's a strong person, you know.
He is strong indeed.
- I'm curious about something. - What is it?
Who do you think will win if Sang Hwan and Dong Cheol fight?
All right, keep on living simple-mindedly.
Don't think about anything.
- Are you belittling me now? - Yes, I am.
Let's drop it. I'll go get some water.
Dong Cheol.
Are you okay?
Hey, just focus on relieving yourself.
I'm going to have a smoke.
- You jerks. - What's your problem?
- You idiots. - Gosh, hey.
- Stop. - Come here.
- Hey, come here. - Stop. Don't.
Dong Cheol.
Jung Hoon, come out right now.
- What's the matter? - Hurry up, please.
- Gosh. Why? What's happening? - Hurry.
Pay before you go.
Are you guys crazy? Where do you think you're going?
If you leave without paying again, I'll call your parents. Got it?
- Hey, me too! - Gosh, seriously.
Gosh, darn it.
- I'll step on your shoes. - Go away.
- Go before I get mad at you. - Bye.
Bye, guys.
Gosh, these are brand new.
What's all this?
Ma'am, something urgent has come up.
Don't even dream I'll believe that, you punk.
He's saying there's an emergency.
Is that so? Then shall I go ahead and call your parents urgently?
My parents? Gosh, there's no need.
- Sang Hwan. - Sang Hwan.
What are you two doing here? Where's Dong Cheol?
Dong Cheol!
Are you sure it's this way?
I saw him going this way.
We won't be able to find him like this. Let's scatter.
You two should head downtown. I'll go this way.
- All right. - Call us if you find him.
Okay, I will.
You jerk.
- What's your problem? - Scum.
Hey.
Someone died because of you.
How can you laugh?
Why is that my fault?
Don't you know that he was mentally ill?
- Turn yourself in. - Stop spewing nonsense.
Why are you bothering me like this? You crazy jerk.
Don't you know who my dad is?
I have...
no interest in your stuck-up dad.
I'll confess! I'll tell them everything.
I'll confess. I will.
I'll tell them that it was my fault...
- and that he died because of me. - You piece of...
I'm serious. I mean it.
Trust me.
To tell you the truth, I've been so distressed...
ever since he died like that.
I really mean it.
I'm sorry.
Because of me, he died,
and you got expelled.
I'm really sorry for everything.
Go to the police station right now and tell them everything.
You got that?
Okay.
Dong Cheol!
Dong Cheol! Dong Cheol!
Dong Cheol!
Try screaming, you jerk. Try screaming out loud!
Who do you think you are to come at me like that?
You shouldn't lash out at me if you're incompetent.
Just resent your good-for-nothing parents.
Dong Cheol, are you okay?
Let's go.
Hey!
Dong Cheol!
I'm sorry.
It's all my fault.
I should've protected him.
Sang Mi.
Open the door.
What?
Hurry up and open the door.
Your brother can't come in because the door is closed.
Honey.
You should go and open the door for him.
Sang Jin can't come in because the door's closed.
Honey.
Honey!
Sang Jin...
isn't here anymore.
It's all because of you.
If...
If you didn't bring us here...
If you hadn't stood surety for that debt,
then nothing like this would've happened to us.
It's all your fault.
Mom.
Go away.
It's your fault too.
You...
You already knew how much your brother was suffering.
But why did you do that?
Why did you just leave him to die?
See?
Sang Jin's shivering with fear right now.
Hey.
Thankfully, we were able to save him.
But what's wrong?
Well...
His spine got severely injured.
So he won't be able to walk anymore.
What? What did you say?
Transfer him right now.
Transfer him to a bigger hospital in Seoul!
Okay, I understand.
(The Qualified Governor, Han Yong Min)
Are you sure that Sang Hwan was at the crime site?
Yes. They just checked the CCTV footage.
Does the head of the union know that Sang Hwan was involved?
We've told the police to keep it from him for now,
so he thinks that it was only Seok Dong Cheol who was at the site.
We have to blame Seok Dong Cheol for everything.
You know how important the head of the union's role is...
in winning this election.
- But Sang Hwan... - We can take that kid out...
after you get elected.
Who's the detective in charge?
(Im Sang Jin)
("The Road to Salvation")
(Our savior, the Almighty)
I'm sorry, Sang Mi.
I don't think my prayers are going to be answered.
He's Detective Lee Kang Su.
I've met you once at the county district's event.
Yes, I remember you now.
Please sit down.
You haven't eaten dinner yet, have you?
Well, no.
- Sir. - Yes?
Please give us two servings of beef soup.
Okay.
How long has it been since you came here from Seoul?
It's my third year.
Here you go, sir.
Chief Kim.
I heard that the Criminal Affairs Division needs a new team manager.
Don't you think our county deserves to have a team leader...
who has gained a lot of experience from Seoul?
Exactly.
There's someone I've been keeping in mind.
May I recommend someone for our county?
Yes, okay.
Okay. Let's have a meal together soon.
Sure. Okay.
I heard that you're in charge of...
investigating the case regarding the union president's son.
Pardon?
Oh, yes.
My son told me that...
he witnessed the incident while he was passing by.
Am I correct?
Yes.
There's a CCTV footage that shows the assailant following the victim.
And they both had grudges against each other.
Your son only needs to testify what he saw as a witness.
Well, the thing is, my son got very shocked from what happened.
So I'd like to have him stay at home for a while.
Is there no other way?
Yes, I'm sure he must've been shocked.
Then please just send me a written statement via mail.
I'll take care of the rest.
Oh, really?
I hope you carry out a fair investigation,
so that nobody gets falsely accused.
Yes, of course. I'll carry out a fair investigation.
There.
Please eat.
Have you ever had this dish before?
No, this is my first time.
They make this dish by skinning the cow,
and gathering the residues of what's underneath the skin.
They say farm servants used to...
use that method to boil soup in the past.
How does it taste?
It's delicious.
It's nice to have a nice, warm meal with you like this.
It makes it feel like we're family.
Let's eat together like this once in a while.
We're family now.
I'll serve you well with...
I'll serve you well with loyalty, Governor Han.
Governor? You shouldn't call me that.
The election hasn't even been held yet.
Once a governor, always a governor, sir.
All I ask of you is to focus on serving the public well.
I'm sure we'll make a great team.
(Guseonwon)
Spiritual Father.
Are you going for a walk?
You must be on your way back from your workout.
We'll be living until we're 100 years old.
I should stay healthy in order not to grow old sick in bed.
You'll be going to paradise. There's no need for you to worry.
A healthy body makes a healthy soul.
That way, I'll be able to focus more on my mission work.
You have a point.
Apostle Jo, you always enjoyed working out in the past.
You must be nostalgic for the old days, Spiritual Father.
I was a sinner in the past, but I'm a new man now.
I should be grateful.
I should be going now.
By the way,
I have a question for you.
Why are you paying so much attention...
to that family that moved here from Seoul?
It's a revelation from Almighty.
Come on.
You can be honest with me.
What is it really?
Do you intend on making her your girlfriend?
You know what I mean.
I've left all matters related to the management of Guseonwon...
in your hands, haven't I?
Yes, that's right.
Then I'm sure you haven't forgotten the fact that you've...
entrusted me with anything that has to do with...
bringing salvation.
Sang Mi...
is our Virgin Mary that will lead us...
to the Boat of Salvation.
Rather than seeing this in the eyes of the world,
try looking at it through the eyes of the soul,
Apostle Jo.
Virgin?
Our wishes will be fulfilled.
Excuse me, Mister.
You're here.
Mister, are you ignoring my calls on purpose?
Why would I dare ignore the calls of a governor's son?
What will happen to Dong Cheol?
How many times have I told you? I'm still investigating.
I witnessed the incident.
Why won't you take my statement?
- Aren't you friends with him? - Yes.
That's exactly why your statement has no credibility.
In other words, because of your relationship with Seok Dong Cheol,
your testimony lacks objectivity.
Now do you understand me?
Would you have been like this if he were from a wealthy family?
Let me give you some advice.
If you want to see your friend get out quickly, don't do anything.
Let the adults take care of things. Staying put will help your friend.
If I stay put,
will that really help solve anything?
That brat.
Yes, Apostle Kang. It's me.
I plan on making a visit to a believer that lives in Seoul.
I see.
And please continue to take good care of...
Sang Mi and her family.
All right.
This coffee tastes amazing.
Sang Mi, you could start a coffee business.
By the way, why did you leave the front door open?
Mom says she feels a bit stuffy.
I'd like to pray for your mother.
That's a good idea. Why don't you and I pray for her too, Sang Mi?
Dear our eternal savior, Almighty,
I am praying today for the terrible pain...
Brethren Im Joo Ho's family is going through.
Though this family may be suffering...
and grieving over the distress they've been forced to deal with,
help them realize they mustn't look for answers from useless things...
and that you, Almighty, are the only key to all their problems.
Please help them realize that you are Almighty of the millennium.
I lift up everything to you, Almighty. Please answer my prayers.
- My savior, my love. - My savior, my love.
- Almighty. - Almighty.
Don't worry, Brethren.
It's all my fault my son...
died like that...
and my wife is sick.
If my business hadn't failed,
all of this...
wouldn't have happened to our family.
Mr. Jo here says that...
all misfortunes and happiness are the will of Almighty.
He also wishes you the best.
That's right. Almighty has his reasons.
I'm sure he has something prepared for you.
I'm sure he has his reasons for making you face this hardship.
Why don't we pray together and wait patiently?
(Muji Hangil Nursing Home)
Dad.
Is this about that friend you mentioned before?
Yes.
Dong Cheol didn't do anything wrong.
Dad, you trust me, don't you?
Of course. I trust you.
But Sang Hwan,
even if what happened that day was an accident like you said,
isn't it true that the accident did happen...
because of Dong Cheol?
It's not as simple as you think.
Then...
I'll testify in court.
- What? - If the police don't believe me,
the judge will make the right judgement.
I understand how you feel.
I'll do whatever it takes...
to get Dong Cheol out once I get elected.
So don't testify in court.
Is it because of that head of the union?
That's right.
Anyway, because of Dong Cheol,
his son's paralyzed from the waist down.
If you go ahead and testify in favor of Dong Cheol before the election,
I could possibly lose this election.
Do you really want to be elected that badly?
Sang Hwan.
I want to be re-elected as the governor...
not only for my sake.
This is also for your mother.
If I become the governor, I'm sure...
your mother will get well again.
Then our family will be able to go back to how we used to be.
Isn't that what you want as well?
Governor.
Everything's ready.
You all shouldn't have gone through the trouble to come all this way.
According to the hospital,
you made visits to see your wife every single day. Is that true?
I'm sure you're busy preparing for the election.
Aren't you worried this might affect your campaign?
My wife...
is the most important person in my life. I love her dearly.
As much as I love my wife,
there's not a day that goes by...
without promising myself to love and cherish the people of Muji.
Mr. Im.
I told you to take some time off. What are you doing here?
It's all right, sir.
I feel much better today.
Is your wife still bedridden?
Yes.
I'm sure there are no words to explain how much pain you're in.
How's your daughter doing? Has she returned to school?
No, she's still at home.
My wife's not doing so well.
It's as if the world is coming to an end.
Pardon?
Those jerks are going to school like nothing ever happened.
And they're eating nice, warm meals that their parents cooked for them.
Sir, what do you mean?
How could they be going to school?
They're not at the police station anymore.
That can't be.
My son died because of them.
I guess you didn't know because you were busy with your son's funeral.
Pardon?
Did you not hear anything from the police station?
No.
Every single one of them got acquitted.
Their parents have a lot of power over our county.
This is a very small town. It's very different from Seoul.
(Jungbu Detention Center)
My goodness, look at how skinny you've become.
Dong Cheol, are you okay?
I think he's a bit busy because of his dad's election.
Tomorrow's the day of your trial, right?
I'm sure nothing will happen.
Sang Hwan witnessed everything.
So everything will be okay if he testifies what he saw.
Don't worry.
Dong Cheol, we put in some money under your name,
so just buy whatever you want to eat.
You guys don't have money.
Just hurry up and pay back everything you bought on credit.
Gosh, don't worry.
I'm going to pay everything back once I earn from the online videos.
Sang Hwan, you're going to come to Dong Cheol's trial, right?
We'll wait for you at the side gate.
Excuse me.
Do you know where K Karaoke Room is?
- K Karaoke Room? It's over there. - K Karaoke Room?
(K Karaoke Room)
Sang Jin.
I promise.
I promise I'll take your revenge on them.
(K Karaoke Room)
Hey, Sang Hwan. Why aren't you answering your phone?
Is something going on?
Dong Cheol won't be safe at this rate.
You and Dong Cheol are best friends.
Dong Cheol.
Please sit here.
(Defendant's seat)
What's going to happen to Dong Cheol? Where's Sang Hwan?
I'm sure he'll come.
Isn't he answering his phone?
Let's go now.
You jerk.
Gosh, stop.
Let go of me!
He doesn't...
look okay.
What?
Is he dead?
Why did you have to go this far?
Would you be able to stay calm if a guy comes after you to kill you...
with a hammer in his hand?
He's right. It was just self-defense.
Whatever.
I'm going to go.
Let's go.
Is the witness not coming?
Well...
Sang Jin. Sang Jin.
Sang Jin.
Mister.
(Ministry of Justice, Emergency Transportation)
Dad.
Dad, what happened?
Sang Mi.
I'm sorry.
I feel so sorry...
towards you guys.
Dad.
What do you mean?
I can't do anything for you guys...
because I'm incompetent.
That's not true, Dad.
I feel so reassured because I have you.
So...
please don't give up.
Let's not give up, Dad.
Dong Cheol.
Seok Dong Cheol!
Dong Cheol. Answer me. Can't you hear me?
Dong Cheol!
Dong Cheol.
Stand tall.
Dong Cheol.
You're no one other than yourself.
You should know that you've...
never reminded me of your father.
So don't be such an idiot!
Stand tall!
I'll make sure...
Let go of me. Dong Cheol!
Stand tall!
Dong Cheol!
Forgive me. I'm sorry, Dong Cheol.
Dong Cheol.
Forgive me!
Forgive me, Dong Cheol!
(Save Me)
Mom.
That's enough. My arm hurts.
Is that you, Sang Jin?