Nabi (2001)

[bunniefuu]

pop entertainment asia inc.

Presented by D-production

Starring Kim Ho-jung

Kang Hae-jung

And Jang Hyun-sung

Special appearance by
Yea Soo-jung

Photographed by Kwon Hyuk-joon
Edited by Lee Jang-wook

Location sound by Jung Jin-wook
Music composed by Jung Hoon-young

Screenplay by
Moon Seung-wook & Jung Hae-ryun

First assistant director
Choi Hong-phil

Line producer
Oh Myung-soo

Producer
Jung Rea-young

Produced by
Park Ji-young

Directed by
Moon Seung-wook

NABI
-The Butterfly-

After 2001 . . .
A city somewhere in Korea. . .

An 'oblivion virus'
that erases memories

wanders in a city polluted by
acid rain and lead poisoning.

Many people started to visit to
rid of their painful memories.

Hurry up and let's go.

Let's begin.

I'm looking for my family...

Wait, let me start over.

I was sent off to an
orphanage as a child.

I don't know my
real name or age.

I don't even remember
what my family looks like.

I wasted too much time
at the lost-and-found.

The guide and I must've
missed each other.

My bags are missing, but
I forgot what I even packed.

I won't look for my bags again.

I'll have to get used
to letting things go now.

After my father passed away,
my younger sister and I

moved to Germany where
my mother worked as a nurse.

I was born in this city.

But everything has
changed since I left.

And none of my
memories remain here.

You're No.15 right?

Yes, there we are.

Can you speak Korean well?

We're late so shall we go?

My name's Yuki.
I'll be your virus guide.

Yuki's a pretty name, huh?

It's Japanese for
'snow falling from the sky'.

Was it Anna...?

Anna Kim, right?

Anna's a nice name too.

Oh yeah!

My last guest was also an Anna,
but she was American.

She said her name came
from the Virgin Mary.

So what do we do now?

Yes?

Right...where are your bags?

Yuki?

How do you do?

It's our car from
the travel agency.

Any luggage?

None.

Shall we go now?

How can you make
such a stupid mistake?

You sent the wrong person.

What?

Yes?

Are we headed
for the hotel now?

No, we're going
right to the virus.

The virus is always on the
move so we can't waste time.

Just a minute.

All right.

Take care of it fast.

Bye.

To Gonghang-dong.

Okay, get in.

What are you doing?

Come on, it's on
our way anyway.

Ride-sharing is
forbidden during tours.

We don't have time to lose.

Yes, get in.

Didn't you hear what I said?

No ride-sharing!

What did you just say?

Anna, let's find another ride.

Hey, get back in!

You know how
important this is?

An idiot like you
could never know.

Anna, are you all right?

Hang on.

You saw the butterflies, right?

They'll guide us to the virus.

Just hang on a bit longer.

Trust me.

Hello? Is this Mr. Kim?

What's going on?

Yesterday you
said it was fine.

It's the first broadcast...

Yeah, I'm watching it now.

Do you know how
important this is to me?

Hello?

It's not even a commercial
so why should I pay more?

That's not what
you said before.

Okay, I'll give you more if
you give me more air time.

What?!

Hey, why is the
picture so dark?

And what's wrong
with the audio?

Anna, where are you?

Anna, where are you?

Can you hear me, Anna?

Anna!

Yuki?

Lie down.

Relax and lay your head down.

Are you pregnant?

How many months?

Seven months.

I'd like a new guide.

Anna, wait!

I can still guide you...

Yes, all right.

What about the virus?

What about the virus?

I said where is the virus?

Are you listening to me?

Why did you bring
a passenger here?

Can you take
care of her for me?

You got caught again.

How many times
did I tell you to rest?

If the agency ever finds out...

Just this once!

Keep my name on and do
this for me just this once.

Another group is on the way!

Why should I keep helping ...?

That's why I'm begging you.

You know that I need money!

I said no.

I'm sorry.

Please wait one more day.

How about another
along the way?

To the Plaza Hotel.

Get in.

Man, it's cold.

Thanks.

This is a real old photo.

Must be looking for someone.

My dad used to
be a cab driver too.

He put his graduation photo
there to find his old classmates.

Did he?

Excuse me?

So did he find
his old classmates?

He met one all right.

He turned out to be a crook.

Do you mind if we take
the Manduk tunnel instead?

No, it's still
under construction.

Well, the other
drivers go anyway.

Anyway, it's strange.

When you try hard to meet
someone, it always ends badly.

I really think there's
such a thing as bad karma.

You should be careful
finding that person.

Looking for someone
can be dangerous.

Get out.

What?

Sorry.

I can't drive because
of your babbling so get out.

What are you doing?

I have other passengers
in the back so get out!

Is this some practical joke?

Get out.

What's the matter with you?

I told you I'm not
going so get out.

What do you
think you're doing?

The ladies in the
back are waiting so go!

Don't shove me!

I said go! I'm not taking you!

I can't believe this assh*le!

I have other
passengers waiting!

Then why did you let me in?

You shouldn't
have run your mouth!

You started first...

Just get out of here!

I told you not to
shove me, assh*le!

Yeah? So what?

Is this your car?

Damn right it is.

- This your car?
- Yeah.

Ass hole!

You fuckin prick!

You wanna die?

Then why did you let me in?

Why did you kick my car?

You're the one
who said to get in.

You better get outta here!

Anna!

Where are you, Anna?

Anna!

Anna!

Where are you, Anna?

Anna!

Where are you, Anna?

Anna's gone!

Damn it...

Yuki!

Yuki! Yuki!

I'm from the travel agency.

Are you all right?

It's dangerous to
be out here at night.

Please take me to my hotel.

I'm very sorry.

If he hadn't distracted
me while I was driving...

Who did the police
take away back there?

They're lead poisoning patients.

The city quarantines them
because of the tourists.

Those filthy bastards!

They're just like drug junkies.

I wish the government
would get rid of them all.

They're not bad people.

I heard glass beads tinkling.

I saw them take away
this one girl and...

Pull over.

I said pull over!

What's the matter?

Are you okay?
What's wrong?

Could you leave
us alone for a minute?

You're running a high fever.

You need to go to a hospital.

No, I'm fine.

If I rest a little,
I'll get better.

What'll be better?

Don't you care
about your baby?

Are you out of your mind?

I wanted to show
you a miracle.

Don't you get it yet?

My baby worked
a miracle for us.

This young guide reminds me
of the memories I try to forget.

I traveled far to erase
my painful memories,

but like a fool
I'm still where I was.

Yes, hello?

This is the
travel agency, right?

Yes, this is car No.8,
working for guide No.15.

Oh, is this the team manager?

Yes, how are you?

I hope everything's
fine with you too.

Well, I'm calling to
discuss something with you.

Hey!

Anna, please wait!

Hey!

Hey!

It's about the guide.

She's strange.

The way she acts...

Yeah, well I wouldn't say that.

She's acting like one of
those lead poisoning sickos.

Hey!

Hey!

What's going on?

How could you get
us in such a mess?

Hey!

Hey!

I feel into a deep dream.

I dreamed about something.

I returned to my childhood,

and cried loudly
in my mom's arms.

My mother caressed
and soothed me.

I cried more and
then fell back asleep.

Anna, come in.

You don't seem
pregnant at all.

I'm going to have
my baby in the water.

I heard it's less painful
and good for the baby too.

Anna, you had a baby right?

How come you didn't
give birth in water?

Are you all right?

Are you all right?

Are you okay?

Why'd you want to see me?

Is Anna all right?

I'm going to get
the car washed.

I'll be back soon!

Is this the
public health office?

Yes.

I'm a driver
for the virus tour.

Yes, I have a question.

About the lead poisoning people.

Well, what do you do
when you find one?

Yeah, I'm looking at
your website now.

I got hurt riding my bike.

The gash wasn't too bad
at first so I didn't worry.

But later it festered a lot.

So I had surgery not long ago.

Doesn't it hurt?

Only if I run real hard.

Doesn't it hurt, Anna?

What does?

I saw the scar on your stomach.

The baby died in my stomach.

The remains uncovered at
the Misung construction site

belong to those reported
missing in last year's floods.

Due to a typhoon with acid rain,
a search was cancelled at first.

A few more searches
were resumed later,

but as construction continued
the searches were broken off.

Victims' families called for an
immediate stop on construction

as well as an excavation
of the site for more bodies.

Really?

Are you sure?

Okay, I owe you one.

Thanks.

Anna.

They've found a new
virus guide to fill in for me.

It's a good friend
of mine so don't worry.

And also.

I'd rather the travel agency
didn't know if that's okay.

Thank you.

We can't end our last
day together like this.

Wanna have a good
time with me today?

I'll show you some fun.

The first time I saw the ocean,

I sat all day long on
the beach just looking...

It was real nice though.

You'd expect the
water to be just blue,

but it's sort of like the sky.

The color changes
every hour around dawn.

I thought it'd be black
at night, but it wasn't.

Do you know why?

Give up?

The light from 41 fishing boats
made the water violet gray.

Can you imagine?

Just call it plain gray
instead of that fancy color.

It looks like the sky...

If I pass this line,
it's okay, right?

Yeah, you gotta
tag me and run.

Okay, okay.

Green light, red light!

Come on, that's cheating.

No, I'm safe.

Green light!

Try getting used to them.

Sneakers are better
than those hard heels.

Sometimes these
are more comfortable.

They're great.

They look nice and comfortable.

A bit too big?

It must be the wrong size.

I saw a perfect pair earlier.

Where were they?

Oh, here it is!

How do you like them?

Actually, I had my
heart set on them.

But since I like you so
much Anna, I'll sacrifice.

Beige looks nice on you Anna.

I really think so.

Anna, I think you've got
a colorful streak in you.

I knew we'd like
the same things.

Well, they're not
exactly the same...

But you're wearing
my clothes, right?

They're cute.

How much are these?

It's a present.

This place is very different
from the place where I live.

I thought that I forgot
everything about this city,

but it vaguely
reminds me of the past.

I was always a
stranger in Germany.

However, I'm part of all
the many people here.

They look alive.

I got a nickname for it.

Slinky noodles.

Try it with this.

It's yummy.

We've got enough
for breakfast tomorrow.

This is the first time
anyone's made a meal for me.

Is this something you
ate often as a child?

I probably won't
make this ever again.

It's delicious.

Really?

Regarding the remains uncovered
at the Misung construction site,

there are many
stories surfacing.

One person found his missing
brother after 10 years,

and couldn't hide his sorrow.

Clear skies are likely for the
day, but many clouds at night.

Anna!

It's okay,
I know the way out.

I almost forgot to thank you.

This is the first
gift I've ever gotten.

Wait, I have
something to show you.

She's an old friend of mine.

She wanted to catch the virus
and forget the past like you.

What you're seeing now is
part of her faded memory.

She wanted to
forget everything,

but I think she hoped someone
would remember her pain.

So I kept her memory
for safekeeping.

Just like her,

some people searching for the
virus want to erase everything.

These are their passports.

I can understand them.

They want to be
cleansed I guess.

Keeping memories....

I don't understand.

Like I did for her,

I'll hold onto your memories.

You want to rid of them now,

but you might want
them back someday.

I don't want to keep the pain.

Anna, I'll never
forget this day!

Shall I take you
to your hotel?

Let go of me!

Don't worry.

They came from the hospital.

What for?

She's sick, that's all.

What's wrong with her?

Help me! Please help!

Help!

It's no good
getting in their way.

Wait.

It's nothing,
don't worry about it.

Wait, let me go first.

The customer I
called about is here.

Well, go talk to
the team manager.

What is it?

The customer I
called about is here.

Why did you bring her in here?

Can't you take
care of anything?

You told me to...

Tell her we'll cover the hotel
since our guide screwed up.

And don't bother me
like this ever again!

Well, you'll receive
a new guide tomorrow.

And since it's
the company's fault,

they said they'll
pay your hotel bills.

Shall we go now?

Look here!

I know she's just a girl, but
how can you be so insincere?

You must've gotten close to her.

Did you know
that she's pregnant?

We can't be responsible for all
our guides' personal problems.

Shall we go?

That's a really
famous tourist attraction.

Would you like to go?

I usually charge extra
since it's far, but...

Yuki became pregnant.

She said it was a miracle.

I call it pain.

but she calls it a miracle.

It used to be here.

I'll go ask someone.

Excuse me.

Are you all right?

Yes.

Since it got too crowded,

they said they moved
it to Jungang Church.

It'll open in the morning.

Shall I take you
to your hotel?

I'd like to rest for a moment.

Money's everything, isn't it?

What's the hangup with money?

Do you mind if I smoke?

Go ahead, sir.

Sorry, I'll have just one.

Please be careful
with the light.

Okay.

That's what happened....

Discipline at school these days...

If you hit a kid at school....









and 72341057 Jung Mi-sook.

This is the missing people
list and their DNA number.

Inquiries and information on the
DNA can be found on our website.

Do you have any idea
how long it's been?

Are you listening to me?

Pull over.

Pull over!

I was sent off to an
orphanage as a child.

I don't know my
real name or age.

I don't even remember
what my family looks like.

My only hope
is to meet someone

who recognizes my
picture from the orphanage.

If someone recognizes
the boy in the photo,

they might know
me or my family.

After leaving the orphanage...

Why are you showing me this?

I keep taking other passengers

hoping someone might
recognize me in the picture.

I'd appreciate it if the travel
agency didn't know about this.

Hello?

Oh, yes...

Sorry, we had some car trouble.

Yes, everything's fine now.

Yes, hold on.

It's for you.

Yes?

Where have you been?

You didn't call after
requesting a new guide.

So how do you
expect us to help you?

I believe that's not my fault.

I won't tell the agency
anything so just get me a cab.

Look... !

Just please get in, okay?

Get me a new driver tomorrow.

I'll take you back to
the hotel so just get in.

Let's go, okay?

There aren't any
taxis here anyway.

I'm very sorry
so let's go now.

Damn...

Let's go, okay?

You won't find a ride here.

All right, do what you want!

I'm leaving by myself, okay?

I'm going so suit yourself!

Tell the agency for all I care!

I'm really going!

I had it looked
at a few days ago...

I'll be just a minute.

We can't get far like this.

We'll have to stop
near here for repairs.

It won't take long.

Why don't you
look around a bit?

You can go in
if you're cold.

The car's all done.

Wow, they must get
real lightheaded doing that.

Wanna try?

I'm sorry.

Why are you
out in the cold?

Wanna run?

Huh?

Let's run.

Why did you run?

Thanks for going to the
temple with me earlier.

You'll catch a cold
with your damp clothes.

Change into this.

We've got a long way to
go so have some of this.

Thank you.

Do you always
carry extra clothes?

Yeah, this car's
like home to me.

This is good.

Did you make it yourself?

No, I get them somewhere else.

I got burned at the
orphanage when I was a kid.

So I've stayed away
from crowds ever since.

Have you worked long
at the travel agency?

No.

Actually, this is
my first assignment.

The pay's good.

Do you believe in
the 'oblivion virus'?

I don't believe
in miracles or magic.

Finding your family....

...wouldn't that be a miracle?

Yellow dust is presently
forming in China's inland area.

All citizens need
to take precautions.

Sanitariums for pregnant teens of
lead poisoning is now a hot topic.

The Health Dept. said it induces
abortion for the teens' health.

But a civil group for teens
asserts that the sanitarium

forces abortions on the teens
to prevent deformed babies.

The civil group verified the
truth from teens who escaped...

Flight K207 for Frankfurt
is about to board.

Passengers for this flight
please proceed to Gate No. 4.

It's me.

Anna?

Where are you?

Did you forget you just
got out of the hospital?

Don't worry.

I just need some rest.

Anna.

Call the publishers,

and tell them I'll hand over
the translation by next month.

And tell Christine I'm sorry.

And please look
after mom for me.

Mom can't stand cold milk,
so don't forget to warm it up.

Where are you now?

Anna!

Hello?

K207 passenger Anna Kim,
please come to gate No. 4.

K207 passenger Anna Kim,
please come to gate No. 4.

Anna!

Anna!

The sanitariums forced abortions
on young lead poisoning patients.

...in order to prevent
deformed babies.

Yuki could die giving birth.

It would be a miracle
if Yuki survives labor.

I used the last of my
money to get Yuki out.

In exchange, Yuki promised
she'd find me the virus.

This is where I'm going to
live when I have my baby.

I wanted to show
it to you Anna.

Won't you live here with us?

We can fix up this cable car,
and we'll go out when we want.

I ended everything by giving
up my baby at seven months.

Now Yuki is trying to pick up
and start where I left off.

Anna, let's rest a bit.

Yuki, you need
to go to a hospital.

You can't hold
out much longer.

No, I can't.

You know what
the doctors would do...

Stop it!

Stop talking nonsense!

You need medical care, okay?

The baby doesn't...

You can have more later.

Your life is more important.

Do you trust me?

In response to the
Misung construction,

the victims' families are
continuing their protest.

In order not to upset its
building plan for a new town,

city hall is holding
steadfast to any opposition.

There seems to be no easy
answer to this problem yet.

Wait.

My water broke.

Yuki?

Come on, go faster!

I want to have
my baby in the sea.

Take me to the sea, please.

How could you run
around when you're...?

Just hang on, all right?

We're almost there so
hang on a little longer.

Stop the car.

I said stop the car!

Why?

Where are you going?

Help me!

Hurry and come here!

Okay, wake up now.

Open your eyes!

Come on, push.

More...!

A little bit more!

One more time!

I see it!

More! One more time...!

Wake up!

Open your eyes!

Yuki, look at me!

Don't lose it.

Yes, that's good...

Once more.

One more time!

I see the head! I see it!

Yuki!

Wake up!

Stay with me!

Stay with me!

That's it!

I see it!

It's coming!

It's coming!

Why did she
keep all this junk...?

It's all useless...

Poor kid...

Anna, this looks like you.

Just like her,

some people searching for the
virus want to erase everything.

These are their passports.

I can understand them.

They want to be
cleansed I guess.

Customers are waiting so why
can't you keep to the schedule?

There's a slight
problem with the guides...

Could you explain this?

This is my first tour.

But what's my old
passport doing here?

Excuse me.

I'm sorry, but I don't
know how I can help you.

Can you show me the
files of your past clients?

That's not possible.

I just need to
check one thing.

I need to know
if I was here before.

I said that it's not possible.

Mr. Kim!

Please, let's step
outside and talk all right?

I need to see those files.

Yes, I understand.

You do remember the
waiver you signed right?

I just want to check...

We aren't responsible for what
happens after you get the virus.

You know that already.

I only want to see if I've
been to this city before.

I know, but this waiver is for
your own good, not ours.

Do you understand?

I just have to know why
I came to this city before!

Please leave.

I have nothing more
to say so leave.

What do you
think you're doing?

I'll ask you one more time.

I need those files.

I have to know
about my past.

Didn't you come
here to forget?

What's the difference if you
were here before or not?

That's enough.

You have nothing
to gain by this, okay?

Please leave.

What the hell are you doing?

Get her out of here.

Let's just go.

I forgot to change
the time on my watch.

Being here,
I'm so far away.

But I'm still dwelling in
the time of the place I left.

I want to have a baby.

I feel like I could
start all over.

I wanted to adopt Yuki's baby,

but I think you need him more.

I hope you can
start all over like me.



Please get in.

Is something wrong?

My bags...

You forgot your bags?

If you'll wait a moment
I'll go back in and get them.

That's all right.

Are you sure?
It'll only be a second.

I don't need them.

Watch your feet.

And this is yours, right?

Here you go.

Are you sure
you'll be all right?

Be careful of the door.

It's cold, isn't it?

Did you lose something?

No, I've got everything.

I'm sorry.

No, it's all right.

Please feel free to tell me
if anything is uncomfortable.

That's my baby boy.

He's adorable.

He's only two now,
and he's starting to talk.

Is that your wife?

No.

Just a friend.

Like you, she came
here to forget a past.

I don't know what
she's up to now.

But someday, we'll
see each other again.

The virus is always on the
move so we can't waste time.

Shall we get going?

Okay...