Scarlet Innocence (2014)

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These scentless petals covering

the road endlessly make me forget

why I decided to come here.

When a ridiculous misunderstanding
forced me to leave the school

I just wanted to hide

where nobody could find me.

I hoped to find something pure
that is vanishing from me,

to prove myself writing a novel
with a new story I find there.

But my strong intention faded
away as soon as I arrived.

The old and weary mood this town held

almost choked me.

What is this kid?

Never seen a man in a suit?

She stared me with the inquisitive eyes.

That's how I met her.

DIRECTED BY
YIM PIL-SUNG

He's too young to be a professor.

Guess he had a drink.
Look at his ruddy cheeks.

You know the writer...

needs a drink to talk
or write on something.

INTRODUCTION TO WRITING A NOVEL

- You want to write novels?
- Yes.

You think anyone can write one?

That's why we're here to learn.

There's an expression
called literary youth.

But no such thing like literary old.

Do you know why?

You are telling we old folks
don't deserve writing?

Yes, the old can't write.

They can only keep a diary.

The old man with an old mind
only can write corny things.

Only the one with an open
mind can do the literature.

So if you want to write novels,

you need to be young at heart again.

You need to love!

At our age? How?

But it sounds good!

- Hello.
- You're coming home now?

- Tofu and zucchini, please.
- Sure.

Mom!

Just now. What do you want to get?

Tofu and zucchini?

I got them already. Let's go.

Will make you delicious bean paste stew.

You raised Deokee well.
So pretty and filial.

You must be proud!

- Good night.
- Good night.

Mom, store owner told me

this town will be redeveloped.

So are we getting lots of compensation?

Well... guess it would some.

Much enough to move to Seoul?
What do you think?

I hope the money is big
enough for your wedding.

My wedding? No kidding!

You should get married
when you meet a decent guy.

If there is a decent guy,
I need to date him first.

But problem is we can't
find a decent man here.

The store owner will set
you up on a blind date.

A guy working at a car company.

A car company?

Boring!

You don't get married for fun!

Are you worried about me?

Don't worry.

I won't live like this forever.

I believe in you.

The machine is too old.

It needs some bashing once in a while.

What do you want to ride?

Pardon?

The rides in this park. Which one?

I didn't come for that.

Are you working here?

Right there.

At the ticket office, I see.

I've never seen a small
amusement park like this.

They'll tear it down next year
and will build a public park.

Nobody came to ride in full dress like you.

I'm not here for the ride,

but for the work. At the
lifelong education center.

No one's dressed up there, either.

I remember!

You were in front of the store yesterday.

So are you a professor?

Yes.

- Literature writing class.
- Wow.

Thought that class would
be really interesting.

She didn't get along with anyone,
and responded to no one.

She simply existed there still and sound.

As if she couldn't see

or hear anything.

She was cowering like a caterpillar

waiting for the spring with
every fiber of her body.

The time she would transform
into a beautiful being.

As you are here, you should have a drink.

Need to leave soon.

Of course, you must be busy writing.

But a drink could smooth your writing.

- Just one glass!
- Then just one.

There you go.

Handsome ones look cool
even drinking monkey swill.

- I'll pour you one.
- Thank you, professor.

It's good!

Deokee, I know you had a
blind date yesterday.

- What?
- She did? With whom?

The second son at the photo studio.

He works at the motor factory.

So you'll get married soon!

No.

Why not? That kid is okay.

- Yes, he is.
- Right.

- How many babies?
- You're so silly.

She needs to square it with parents first.

I'll get going.-

- Why so early?
- We want to hear more.

It wasn't fun at all.

Tell us later!
Promise!

Where's your house?

Mine?

The fifth house under the stairways.

Mine is here.

Guess you need to walk back.

Yes...

Good night.

Hello, professor.

- Kimchi stew and soju as usual?
- Yes.

Are you writing something?

I'm so bored here, same old shits.

So what did the dean say?

He doesn't want to meet you.

Why?

He's being cautious as
it's a sensitive issue.

Be patient. I'll try to persuade him.

We're collecting evidences to prove
that you're falsely accused.

Try to take it easy there.

It'll take some time as
she's so persistent.

You must feel depressed
in that backcountry.

Find some hobby to spend time.

Hang in there.

This place closes early.

Yes, at PM.

Where are you going once it's demolished?

Wherever.

I'll be happy just escaping
from this boring town.

Then you should try something not boring.

Like what?

Not the right one to ask.
I'm a boring person.

You must be lonely not boring.

Do I look lonely?

I can tell as I see many people
coming here alone for a ride.

The angry ones scream
riding on the pirate ship

while lonely ones ride a merry-go-round.

And the ones to be lost to the world

get on the Ferris wheel.

Then I should try all!

Can I have a look at the bottle?

It's... bitter!

Guess you can't drink.

Yes, I can.

What brought you here, anyway?

They say I did something wrong.

I did nothing but I became the guilty one.

I'll go buy things. Tend
the shop for me, Deokee.

The bad things blindly
hit you like the lightening.

My mother says we have to
take a shelter for a while

until it clears up.

Not the case for where I came from.

It's a swamp boiling with the jealousy.

If I waited like that,
I'd be bogged down deep.

But thank you, Deokee.

For listening to me
and believing what I said.

Nobody did.

It's my pleasure. I enjoy listening to you.

When are you coming home?

Can you come tonight?

Daddy will be coming.

Do you have to go to Seoul?

You'd better get going, too.

Yes.

I might be in a trouble as
my wife hates me drinking.

Then go tomorrow when you sober up.

I'm leaving.

So hot.

It's so hot in here.

Or is it me because of drinking?

You're warm.

Mom, tie my hair.

Your dad is with a girl again.

See he's not coming.

He said he's coming today.

Like father, like daughter.
You little liar.

See you later, professor.

Hello, sir.

Hello.

He's working too hard.

He must be bored to sit still.

I imagined it would be
quite scary at night here.

Are you scared?

Not at all. Because I'm with you.

This is the switch.

Are you sure about this?

Let's stay this way for a while.

Why?

Just to remember this moment.

It's my first date with a man I love.

She comes in and out of
his house all the time.

The guard at the park
told me he even saw them

doing this! Shameless.

We went wild and shameless
at our early days, too.

As the old saying goes
it's always the quiet one.

Oh my, she must've heard us!

It's a nonsense. She's deaf anyway!

- Deaf she is but gets what we say.
- It's okay.

Don't know what to do. Oh my god.

She must be really worried.

What do you think?

Do you like it?

So pretty...

Professor, when did you buy these?

Try a walk?

Professor!

You like it?

I like whatever you like.

I'll never let you go.

Never. Hear me?

I like this phrase.

Rustling sunlight falls like the fireworks

glowing her hair all over.

It tickles!

I've never tasted coffee like this!

So good!

ARRIVING IN MINS
- DONG-WOO

What's up? Why didn't you call me ahead?

I wanted to deliver the good news myself.

Good news? I'll meet you at the terminal.

My friend's coming. Need to go out.

Bring him home. I'll prepare the dinner.

Don't worry about it. He might leave soon.

Thank you! How did you find that?

A student came with the thing
she shot with her mobile.

It had that b*tch coming on to you.
All drunk!

And she accused you of
sexual harassment? Bullshit!

Thank you anyway.

You'll be teaching from next semester

as the disciplinary period is over.

It must've been difficult for you.
I trusted you no matter what!

- You're a true friend.
- Where's your place?

Let me see how you live
and have lunch together.

No need as I'm leaving soon.
Let me take you to the best in town.

We need to drink! It's been a while.

It sounds good.

I'LL BE LATE. GO HOME BEFORE IT'S TOO LATE.

LET'S TALK A LOT MORE TMR.
- PROFESSOR

What was the good news?

I'm reinstated, Deokee.

Congratulations.

Where did I put my writing...

Here it is!

Deokee, can you check the
bus timetable for Seoul?

It's time for lunch.
I'd like to have dumplings.

I'll eat something on my way.

I'm pregnant.

OBSTETRICS

Sorry, Deokee. For putting
you in this trouble.

Will call you when I'm settled.

MISSED CALLS FROM MOM

Deokee!

Deokee, wake up.

Let's go home.

Have you eaten?

Like you care.

The medicine?

Excited to be back?

Well... you know.

Must be excited to flirt with
all those pretty college girls!

You haven't slept again?
Take the medicine first.

And time for bed.

I know that you're a good person

and I must not act like this.

I'm...

happy to have you back, too.

I'll...

try to get better.

Stop! That's enough!

Stop!

- Please give some hints on the exam!
- Please go easy on us!

Professor!

Told you I'll be coming soon.

You've been telling that
four times already.

Let's meet outside later.

Why didn't you tell your wife about us?

Go home and wait for me.
I'll meet you there.

No, you won't.

I promise I will.

You promise?

What are you doing?

What brings you here?

Congratulations on the new project!

The dean is so happy, he's
bragging about you all over.

By the way, who was that girl?

You saw her?

- Remember you just came back.
- I know what I am doing.

- If they catch you this time...
- I would like to ask you...

to knock before you come in.

I knew you'd be coming.

Deokee.

Yes?

What is this?

Don't wait for me.

Why can't I?

Just don't.

You're afraid the school will find out

about an affair and the ab*rtion?

Calm down and be quiet.

I did everything you told me to.

Keep waiting.

And now you want me to shut up?

Why should I?

If you can't, I can do it for you.

Talk to the school

and to your wife.

- Who knows if I already did?
- Listen.

Let's end it here.

Don't wanna hurt you anymore.

I cannot be the one you want.
You know that.

Professor.

I love you.

I love you so much.

Kiss me please.

Please stop.

Don't!

What's with you, Chungee?

What?

Stop crying and stay still.
I'll be right there.

Mom! Mom!

Deokee, come back!

It's dangerous!

Deokee!

Deokee!

It's .

Hello?

Mom! Mom!

What shall we do? Poor Deokee!

Somebody help here!

Please help here!

- Are there people inside?
- Yes! Please hurry!

Dad...

Mom's still inside the room?

Ma...

On that day, the big wave

completely swept away our lives.

So the text can contain several meanings...

which can be changed
upon the interpretation.

For example, the characters of Chun-hyang

in Pansori 'Chun-hyang',

in 'Flower in the Jail',
the modern novel version,

and in the film version, 'Chunhyang'

are different from one to another.

The last piece of purity inside me
was burn to ashes with them.

- So the text can contain...
- You said it already.

After that day, everything
seem blurred to me.

YEARS LATER

Do you expect this one
to be another bestseller?

But ironically my books became
the bestsellers one after another.

And I lived life hard and wild
to escape from the past.

Damn it.

Professor!

Professor!

Who are you going with
to the conference in Tokyo?

Why do you care?

Can I come along?

Wanna date with you in Shibuya.

It would be romantic.

Do we need to go to Shibuya to be romantic?

What about your thesis and TV show?

You don't have to worry about it.

Told you that our love can only
be completed in the closed room.

You want people to gossip
when they see us together?

Embarrassed to be seen with me?

Think of this place as outside.

It's a nonsense! Since I met you...

It's outside. Outside
of your house and mine.

Just change your way of thinking.
Not that difficult.

For the youth, dream can be the love...

that sweeps you away.

I'm going out.

Going where?

To see a sis next door.

What did you do to your lips?

My only concern was my daughter, Chungee.

We should search for a job
as we do for pure first love.

Well, I guess so.

Then the fearsome price of my lust

knocked at the door.

It is blurry in the center and
everything goes out of focus.

You've got retinal macular degeneration.

What's that?

A problem at macular inside your retina

causes the failing vision.

You have diabetes.

But you keep drinking and smoking

as well as writing which
stresses the sight.

I think you've developed the complication.

But I can get better with
some treatment, can't I?

I'm afraid there's no perfect cure yet.

You're telling me

I could lose my eyesight completely?

In the worst case scenario, yes.

But we can at least delay the progress.

Be sure to take diabetes medicine.

And no excessive exercise.

Also absolutely no alcohol and cigarettes!

How about sex?

Pardon?

I heard you visit the luxurious
villa in Gangnam regularly.

Pardon?

The rumor says
it's an ill*gal gambling place.

I heard some public figures were
involved in Group K's slush fund.

I know you went to college with
Lee, the CEO of Group K.

We won't make a fuss as it can
ruin school's reputation.

Mr. Dean.

I feel bad doing this as you're
the face of our faculty.

You'll get the leave allowance right away.

All gone?

I can't believe how this
b*stard could be CEO

being so clumsy handling the work.

You know how much I bet for that?

My new car is gone too!

- At least you have a bestselling book...
- Shut up!

I put all my year advance
and down payment!

Chungee always strayed and
didn't care about me at all.

She seemed to desperately

search for someone to rely on
even for a short moment.

SEOUL CENTRAL DISTRICT COURT

PROVISIONAL ATTACHMENT ON IMMOVABLES

Notice of seizure? What is it?

Nothing. Mind your own business.

- You're living next door?
- Yes.

I guess Chungee's not home.

Brought some pancakes for her.

She's at school now.

You don't like the pancakes?

You must be Professor Shim.

I've heard from Chungee

that your visions are failing lately.

Guess you're close to my daughter.

Yes, we got along very easily.

Rustling sunlight falls like the fireworks

glowing her hair all over.

I like this novel.

You do?

Professor, treat me as a fan of your work.

You can be at ease with me.

My name is Se-Jung. Yoon Se-Jung.

Pleasure to meet you, Ms. Yoon Se-Jung.

How's your father lately?
He seemed quite lonely.

He's a lonely man with a failing vision.

But I hate him.

You should not. He's your father anyway.

I typed his writing yesterday.

You did what? Why?

I like his novels a lot.

Can I help him writing?

Then can I go to see you every day?

What is it?

I can't read your handwriting.

Which part?

What would it feel like
if the whole world disappears?

And then?

What did I write?

How is your sight lately?

It got worse than when I
first saw you, right?

Think so, but can't tell exactly

as I haven't been to the hospital lately.

Things were just out of focus before...

but everything became blurry at some point.

The glasses don't help actually.

Let's see an eye doctor with me.
I know a good one.

Come with me.

I really hope your eyes get better

so that you can write again.

The handwriting's bad,

but your recent writings are powerful.

It won't be easy but can be cured.

Really?

There's a cutting-edge
treatment from England.

We'll perform medication
for a month then surgery.

The chances are not high
but it's worth to try.

Thank you so much.

Happy birthday, Chungee.

Make a wish!

I can see you are pulling
a long face again.

Professor.

You should see the doctor tomorrow.

- I'll go with you.
- Thanks.

It's time for your medicine.

How do you feel?

I could see the shapes
even though it's blurry

with my left eye before.

But now the dim contour only...

Wait a second.

How about now?

I only see the black-ringed contour.

It's all faint.

It's a routine reaction
to the medication treatment.

We can now move on
to the next step.

You mean the operation?

Yes.

You'll see the whole bright world soon.

Thank you.

But how much does it cost?

Will discuss it with your guardian.

Why don't you tell me the cost?
Is it that big?

Let me find a way.

You've spent most of money
to stop the foreclosure.

Se-Jung!

Let's go to the gambling house.

I need to relieve the stress.

So please do as I ask. Now!

I still got money.

As you wish.

- Diamond K, raise anyone?
- Raise one thousand.

Raise one thousand.

Fold.

Go one thousand.

One thousand received and one more, fold?

- Fold. One thousand.
- Call.

Call received. Will open the river.

- Diamond . Raise?
- Raise one thousand!

Raise one thousand.

Raise one thousand.

- Re-raise by thousand.
- Re-raise, thousand.

Call for thousand?

- Call!
- Call it is.

Will open the cards.

Luck is coming my way today.

The room upstairs isn't open yet?

Se-Jung!

Yes.

I think I can do anything today.

I can earn the money for
the operation at one shot.

It will be tens of thousand at most, right?

You should go all the way
on a day like today.

All right, professor.
Let's go crazy tonight.

Open the cards.

- Ten thousand.
- Call.

Call for ten thousand.

Fold.

- Re-raise by thousand.
- thousand

Fold!

Call for thousand?

Call!

- thousand!
- thousand it is.

I'll take a call and put all in.

- Call.
- Call taken. Will open the cards.

- Call the banker.
- Please stop.

I should get my money back.

Where's the banker?

BOND OF DEBT

AMOUNT: $ , AT MONTHLY RATE OF %

DEBTOR: SHIM HAK-KYU
DUE: SEPT. ,

Have some pancakes.

Is it good?

- Se-Jung.
- Yes?

You remind me of my mom.

She was pretty but wrecked.

She stayed in bed all day
'cause of depression.

It wasn't just her fault, though.

I guess you are what a mom should be.

Sweet and tender.

But!

I don't want you to be my mom.

Are you going to marry my dad?

No, I am not.

- What should I do?
- About what?

The money.

I could do anything if I can see things.

I really want to see you, too.

I can't imagine how terrible it must be

if I were blind like you.

But you don't have to worry.
You've got me and Chungee.

Give me some time.

I will find away.

Where's Chungee?

She went to bed a while ago.

Who's that?

Is it Chungee?

It was her, right?

She saw us, did she?

It should be okay.

She'll understand if I tell her
we're going to get married.

Of course, she will.

How can't she?

She's daddy's little girl.

Who is it?

It's banker Choi, professor.

I'll come in for a bit.

Your debt with a huge interest...

What should we do?

I can pay you back.
Just let me in some high games.

Nonsense to pay your debt
by winning money gambling!

You must be Chungee. Back from school?

I'm your daddy's buddy.
Don't be so guarded.

You're much prettier in person.

Go to your room.

We should go, too.

As the little one's back home.

How old are you?

I will see you around.

Can't believe this!

What?

What is it?

I'm so scared. I can't even go home.

He's coming to our house every day.

It's driving me crazy.

Me and clad, what should we do?

I would feel safer. If you married him.

Don't worry too much. Let
me take care of this.

What are you guys doing?

You ruthless b*stards.

Are you okay, professor?

What's all this about?

I apologize, sir. Let him seated.

My apology. They were so rude.

What the hell were you doing?

I'm really sorry.

I have an idea to end all your troubles.

Let's send Chungee to Japan.

What're you talking about?

No way.

I will protect her whatever it takes.

Let me finish first!

Listen carefully.

Consider it as the overseas training.

All she needs to do is to talk
with the high-class clients.

It could be a chance for her.

Why don't you just k*ll me
and sell my corpse?

It could make you some money.

What is the use of dying?
Want to make a child an orphan?

If you agree with my plan,
I can pay for your surgery.

I can write novels.

I'm a bestselling writer.

- Let me write a book for you.
- Whatever. Hold him!

Please don't do this!

You should cure your eyes first

to bring your daughter back

and see your pretty chick's face.
Ain't it right?

I got it!

Son of a b*tch!

Why make things complicated
by resisting in vain?

Take him home.

Don't forget the money, sir.

I will make you pay for it
when I have my sight back!

Thanks to my money, you m*therf*cker!

What happened to your face?

Let me have the surgery with this money.

What the heck did you do?

This is way far from enough.

I even released my bar for you.

What are you talking about?

Where's Chungee?

Where's my girl?

Chungee! My daughter!

My poor little girl...

Chungee...

Chungee...

Are you awake?

You'd better behave.

You know what it is?

It's a memo that your daddy
sold you for money.

You b*stard must've threatened him!

Watch your language.

Didn't threaten anybody.

He signed for the money
to open his eyes again.

It's a bullshit, scumbag!

Watch your mouth, I warned you.

Of course, it took him a while.
He's the father after all.

How about Se-Jung?

How did you find me there?

You mean Deokee?

You naive little girl...

Didn't you get suspicious at all

when the new neighbor treated you too kind?

I'm pretty excited.

MONTHS LATER

I made your favorite. Kimchi stew.

You got a problem with my cooking?

It tastes weird.

You think I'll give you things not eatable?

I'm working my hard a*s off

to take care of you.

Be at least grateful.

I know, I know. My bad.

Let's not argue. Please help
me wash myself instead.

Got any news about Chungee?

I had a baby.

What?

Where's your baby now?

Dead.

Because of its dad.

I was just an innocent girl

working at the small
amusement park.

I knew nothing about the world.

- My mom couldn't speak,
- Mom, do you love me?

- But loved me dearly.
- I love you, too.

That son of a b*tch ruined everything!

That b*stard k*lled my
unborn baby and my mom.

Do you get it?

You ruined everything!

You destroyed my life, m*therf*cker!

So

It was you.

I suspected...

but wish it were never you.

I went totally wrecked,

but did whatever it took to survive.

I swore that I'll make you
go through all the same.

My resolution grew weaker,

but then I saw you.

You didn't change a bit.
Still same selfish b*stard!

Do you know?

You understand?

You know that?

How selfish you're? You know that?

You're satisfied now?

Your daughter is dead.
Couldn't even find the body.

You caused it to yourself.

Deokee.

He can never see again

unless he gets the transplant.

My body and soul were
completely ravaged already.

So I couldn't even feel the pain.

But I wished she would stay
even if it's only to celebrate

the fulfillment of her revenge.

HERE'S THE SECRET NOBODY KNOWS.

Let's go get some fresh air.

This is so beautiful.

You're incredible, professor.

Typing this perfect while
you cannot see anything.

Also this is the best thing
you've ever written.

Here's the secret nobody knows.

I wander around the dim stars

to reach out to your heart.

I haven't finished it yet.

Why couldn't you write this
when you had it all?

Why do you write so good

just when you're left helpless?

Deokee!

Miss me?

Is that you, Chungee?

My gin!

Hi, dad.

Nice sunglasses.

I want to eat the pancakes.

You don't know how much
I missed your pancakes.

It's great to be back.

That old man asked me
where I wanted to live.

So I answered, 'With you!'

Then he gave me one bill every day.

Guess how much it was.

One bill?

One grand.

I told him I didn't need the money

but just wanted to be with him.

Then he asked me if I didn't like money.

I told him that I didn't
care just any money

but did care the money he had.

Then he flicked me on the forehead
with his finger.

He's like a child.

Are you listening to me?

Sure.

I missed this, so yummy!

You guaranteed she would
never come out of there!

The girl seemed to get out

after paying off all her debt.

Also she seems to be
quite spiteful and strong.

I guess it's time for you two spiteful
women to handle it yourselves.

This scar...

It's because of my dad, right?

You paid back quite enough.

Why do you still linger?

You must've suffered much.

As a sweet little girl just
like I was when I met you.

I guess that's why you did
all that to me and dad.

I...

I even hoped you could be my mother.

I...

I suffered a lot too.

I was near to death because of you!

I'll give you back what you did to us.
Just same.

Out of my way!

I told you not to come again.

You should end what you started.

Cut it off.

I'm officially out of this.

It's your battle to fight now.

Brother, he's here.

Sir, it's an honor to have you here.

It's been a while.

Please follow me.

Come to the clinic right now!

Got some strange visitors!

I'm starving.

You find all this funny?

Deokee!

What the hell are you doing?

I told you...

I will pay back exactly
the same you gave to us.

I know that doctor helped
you make my dad blind.

So?

I think there's nothing you can do for now.

You came too far.

Don't blame me.

Let me see him for once.

You will.

And dad will see you too.

Through your eyes.

Chungee said she brought the best doctors.

We even took a walk together.

She's changed a lot.

I can't be with you anymore.

Why not?

I will get my job back and
publish new book after surgery.

I feel really confident about my new book.

Deokee!

We can start all over.

Please give me

the second chance

to make it up to to you and Chungee.

Don't say that!

Don't act like a good man!

You should stay as a jerk!

You have to be the evil till the very end!

I am really sorry.

Professor.

What was the thing we had then?

It was love, too.

But I had no other choice.

Please forgive me.

I hurt you too much.

I am really sorry.

I gave you too much pain.

Deokee, let's go home now.

I love you Deokee.