THE TRUNK
LATE SO HYE-YEONG
This is a pretty lonely memorial service, huh?
I'm so sorry to leave you by yourself.
Next time we see each other…
I won't dare to leave your side, okay?
I will not leave you alone.
Was anyone else there?
Mm-hmm.
I know you're lying.
We're all Hye-yeong's got. Who else would come?
I'm sorry I couldn't make it.
Well, it's not like you skipped it on purpose.
It's all right.
YEONHEE UNIVERSITY GRADUATION GOWN AND CAP RENTALS
Did someone die?
Friend of mine.
I thought traditional hairpins were for family funerals.
I wore them 'cause she had no one.
And it feels like I got her killed.
How about you?
It was my mother.
I feel like I killed her too.
I'm sure
you're not the reason she died.
HAN JEONG-WON
THE TRUNK
Are you all right?
Uh, it's not my blood.
How did you know where to go?
The contract says it's your listed address.
Did Eom Tae-seong come here before?
Is this your fiancé's place?
The guy your mom ruined.
And why do you care about that?
Um, I was just concerned.
You should go. Don't worry about it.
This has nothing to do with you, Jeong-won.
We're together. I'm not allowed to be concerned?
You're my wife, aren't you?
You think this is special, what we have?
You're immature. That hasn't changed.
Very selfish.
You have always been particular.
At the end of the day, this is still a job.
This is all straight from the manual.
I cooked for you in the morning and grilled the fish
so you'd have some sort of order in your home and routine.
So can you honor my boundaries?
Do you take pleasure in playing the role of the ideal wife?
You're stuck in someone's house, and you can't leave.
Do you take pride in helping sad-sack guys like me?
That's how you wash away the remorse?
You've been going along with all of it too, Jeong-won.
And that is why you didn't have to come all this way just to play the hero.
So just stay out of my life, will you?
And if Eom Tae-seong comes around or not, it's none of your business.
This isn't your space, and I think you should go.
Right, it's not your space either.
You've been clinging to your ex.
You're afraid of who you'll be if you let go.
But you don't have to be afraid.
Are you afraid you might actually fall for me?
Come on, now.
Go hide in your lavish mansion.
Hi. Welcome.
Rubbing alcohol, iodine. I need antiseptics.
Uh, painkillers, ban… bandages.
Everything. Strong drugs.
Uh, how did you get injured, sir?
Oh, well, ya know… screwdriver stabbing.
I think you need to go to the ER tonight, sir.
Oh, this bitch. She is un-fucking-real.
Uh, just… would you hand it over?
You sure have changed a lot.
Mr. Seo is scary.
This is so out of character for you.
You did this.
You turned me into this.
You think I wouldn't find out
what you did five years ago?
So you think I was the one who sent the videos?
It was her own mother who did it.
All I was doing was acting in the public interest, telling her.
Wait.
If you were to die,
all I'd have to do is disappear again.
So if you ever show yourself again, I'll…
I will ruin you.
Come on, ma'am.
You really think I'm gonna hurt you?
I mean, look at me. I'm in pain.
Listen, bitch.
You think I'll hurt you?
Damn it.
The stuff won't come off.
Yeah. To be honest, the situation isn't ideal.
Right, I understand.
Wait. Hang up, hang up, hang up.
Whose blood is on my floor?
Holy shit. It is you, after all.
I can't believe we're meeting.
I'm Ms. Do-dam. I live next door.
I know In-ji well.
I know she's sat in there for five years, drowning in sadness.
Was this a regular thing?
Took your time showing up. Why not wait till she's dead?
You might as well. God, give me a fucking break.
I've heard Tae-seong's been
stalking In-ji and harassing her in all kinds of messed-up ways.
I heard the son of a bitch killed someone.
God help me.
Driving me nuts.
Manual, my ass, huh.
Having strawberries used to feel like a luxury,
but now I just eat them like candy.
I just can't help myself. I swear.
He told me I should do it.
In exchange, he wants nothing to do with the child.
I told him thank you and said we'd leave him alone.
That's so great to hear.
All my life, I've been on the run,
and now I can put down real roots.
I wanna have this little one and take good care of it.
This can be a tough world.
And my child might be headstrong like me.
I just wanna give it a happy life.
I have to say, you seem sort of down. You okay?
I had an argument with my husband.
So you two really argue?
He more or less said I was living in fear.
That's pretty rich coming from a guy who has basically never left his house.
Like the pot calling the kettle black.
You can stop looking for him. Thought you might wanna know.
Why though?
Well, he's here.
But have you two talked?
Does it make you wanna run? You're both in one place.
I've never seen anyone more scared than you.
I mean, come on, man!
She waited five years in that apartment for a guy who might never come back.
Wanna talk about boundaries for real?
She has no idea how dangerous this situation is.
That woman can be so fucking stubborn.
She's just… so selfish.
She moved her stuff into my house, and I'm not allowed to see that apartment?
Does she need to keep holding onto that shithole?
That makes no sense at all, dude!
Why are you freaking out, dude? Not like it's a real marriage.
I left early to take care of a few things.
About yesterday, that was uncalled-for. I'm sorry.
What? What did she say?
Mainly, sorry.
Well, there ya have it.
I wasn't angry.
I worry about In-ji.
We've tightened security throughout the area.
And for the other building, sir?
Just put a few CCTVs in his unit.
Uh… Um, are you sure that works?
Yes. Just do it.
I think In-ji and I are destined to perish side by side.
I mean, if I can't have her, that is.
That's a pretty good alternative.
Apparently, it wasn't Do-ha's. The blood.
Ms. Do-dam saw him, and she said he seemed fine.
I guess we should be thankful that he wasn't the victim.
Come on. Don't you think you should at least see his face?
I'll take care of it.
You'll take care of it? Right.
When you first told me about this marriage you're in,
I figured you were desperate and trying to survive,
even though you were… really hurting.
After my mom and dad separated,
I… I was raised living alone with my aunts.
I lived like an orphan for five years, feeling anxious.
When I was in high school and met you guys,
I realized I finally had a family.
Hye-yeong was an actual orphan,
and you had cut ties with your mom when you went off to college.
And we all used to say,
"We have each other, so who needs a family or marriage?"
We said that up until Hye-yeong died.
Bitch ruined everything by dying.
She abandoned us.
You know, my greatest regret is not going to that memorial.
I missed it 'cause I had to take care of my horrible aunt.
She was a giant pain in the ass right up until she died.
My point is
I'm the only family you've got at this point.
And you have no reason to be with that guy if it's over between you and Do-ha.
There's a contract.
Oh, come on!
You think I don't know you?
When your eyes are red, I can tell whether you cried
'cause you're hurt or 'cause you're pissed off.
You were a walking corpse.
Jeong-won shows up, and you're alive again.
Just admit you're in love!
Either way, there's nothing to worry about.
Every contract expires in the end.
If you haven't had supper, we might as well eat together.
What are you doing here, Seo-yeon?
So where's In-ji?
Not home, huh?
Tell me why you came.
Well, I have a question to ask you, Jeong-won.
What did you feel the first time you saw In-ji?
Haven't you ever wondered, "Why did she pick her"?
It's no coincidence. Can't be, huh?
So what is it you're getting at?
I didn't like those slippers you wore.
Wait a sec.
You're not actually gonna leave in those?
Try these on.
Everything became clear to me once I saw In-ji's face at NM.
Until then, I was repulsed by the idea of staying with you.
And when I saw her, I suddenly knew I could work this out,
and we could stay together.
And that's the reason why you picked her, so we could work things out together?
I assumed I was the one who was shattered. I was wrong.
Now I'm realizing it was you all along.
Then just end the marriage. That one's on you.
All it's gonna do is push us further apart.
I'll head out.
Enjoy your dinner, sweetheart.
You should be more than satisfied with the alimony.
We're liable for breach of contract, after all.
Well, how about a settlement instead?
We could take you to court
for pushing psychotropic medication and filming illegally.
Does that sound good?
Why bullshit Jeong-won?
He didn't seem to know yet.
Because I don't know how to explain the situation.
I'm not sure yet.
Don't get me wrong. I'm not hesitating out of respect for you, okay?
I guess you just don't want Jeong-won to get hurt, do you?
You're a fake. We know it's true.
And yet you're scared I'll take your place.
Isn't that the reason we're here?
No conditions for a football match.
You can see it from the stadium as well
if you look at the front couple of rows of seats.
Empty seats.
Tuesday evening, cold and wet.
No one's gonna be filling stadiums out with games like this today…
Been a while since soccer was on TV. I'm surprised you can watch it right now.
If you wanna watch with me, would you just say it?
Oh, sure. I bet you'd love that.
Sorry I said that you were immature earlier.
And what about the "me being selfish" part, huh?
Let's call it even, okay? I mean, you didn't handle it well either.
Didn't you tell me to go back to my mansion or something?
And now here you are in my place right now.
You're holding a grudge?
I just can't let it go.
It's the first time anyone's told me off, so…
You know what? You were right.
First, I was just doing it purely out of spite.
Then I got stubborn.
Toward the end, I was standing vigil at the apartment
'cause it meant everything to me.
After he left, the apartment was like a hollow shell.
I realized that I was the hollow shell.
That's why I couldn't move on.
You think you'll start over with Do-ha…
once our contract is done?
Are you just waiting for this to end first? Hmm?
I was wondering that as well.
Do you think you'll start over with Seo-yeon?
You two aren't compatible.
Both of you know it, and you're… lying to yourselves.
Well, I chose Jeong-won.
Listen. You need this marriage, okay? It's the best thing for you.
Is that right?
We're equally spiteful.
At least tell me you'll honor the contract.
It's not your fault that we're terminating it early.
They will know that, okay?
You think I'm worried about that?
What's with this self-destructive attitude?
Why are you being so reckless?
Get over here.
Would you?
I guess… we should meet up.
Let's grab a bite.
Hey, I'm gonna head over to the unit.
Will it take a while?
Uh, no.
Have a good time, okay?
I made you some doenjang jjigae.
It's ready now.
Take a seat.
Go for it.
I think I must've over-seasoned it.
Oh, I made egg rolls as well.
There's kimchi too. I should go get it.
Aren't you a little
curious what my meals look like without you?
I knew I should've put in less doenjang. It's because this stuff is homemade.
Hey, In-ji,
stop it, all right?
Everything started going wrong the moment I met you.
Your mother wasn't at fault.
You were.
We were happy as we were.
There wasn't some need for me to change.
And it felt like we didn't need other people's approval.
Then you ruined my life with your selfishness.
Do you still feel like blaming me
for leaving you alone here and running off by myself?
You're wrong.
I really thought I might be a monster.
After I cut ties with everyone and I was boarding the flight,
I felt like I was losing my entire identity.
I have this question, "Who am I?" And I wanted to ask you.
But I was so afraid to see you.
I simply could not do it.
I wanted to blame you for everything,
but even that hurt me so bad.
Why'd you do this to me? Why, In-ji?
In-ji, why'd you make it so I couldn't bring myself to see you?
I thought I wouldn't be able to breathe if I ever saw you again.
Turns out I can.
You know, I felt horrible about what I did to you.
See, I contemplated killing myself and killing you.
Actually, most nights, I prayed
that I wouldn't wake up in the morning, that I'd be wiped out.
Every single day was a living hell,
and yet I stayed here by myself and stuck it out.
I'd think,
"Wait a little longer."
"He'll come back and sit down like any other day."
Day two.
Day three.
More days.
Hundreds.
As time went by and I waited, my wish started to change.
I hoped you'd come back just so it would end.
I knew I didn't have the strength to end it myself.
And I prayed for you to return.
Like I was begging for a merciful death.
Do-ha…
you were gone for so long.
How could you hide from me for five years?
How could you…
I mean, you could've told me something.
All you had to do is reach out and say,
"This marriage is over for good!"
I know I should have…
had this conversation with you years ago.
And I really needed to hear this years ago.
In-ji, I'm so sorry.
In-ji…
I'm grateful…
you carried on and didn't choose suicide.
- Okay. Like that? One. - That's it.
- And two… - And two… Hey!
- Hang on. - Whoa!
Wait, no! Whoa!
- That's it. - You're supposed to hold me up!
That hurt.
You're doing the dishes? You get a gold star!
Oh, great. Hey, let's do that tofu stew. The spicy kind?
Oh my God. Soft tofu stew sounds incredible right now.
Makgeolli?
- Bright little fins. - Look at her.
Why don't you try putting yourself in my shoes, okay?
When the hell are you gonna grow up?
This isn't cute, Do-ha.
You're probably looking for sympathy, but I can't do that
'cause you're driving me crazy here. Just admit you're afraid!
You're
just like your mother, you know that?
Where are you?
I'm worried about you. Come home.
Did you have a good time?
Did you break down… because of him?
Oh, no.
I saw you and, before I knew it…
Mostly, I felt… I don't know. I felt happy.
You cried like a baby
'cause I was there?
I was happy to see you…
cry like that.
So what do you like?
I mean, side dishes.
I don't really have preferences.
Any music?
Do you like film scores and… stuff?
Wanna come see me at work?
That sounds good.
You let me know a time. Is tomorrow too--
That's great, In-ji.
Okay.
Kids, it's time to eat.
Hwan, Gwan. Get over here. Your mom's tired, all right?
Boys, sit down!
Get your butts over here.
Hey, stop! That's mine.
No, it's mine!
Whoa, hey! Hold still, hold still, or you're gonna get hurt.
You think I should start working again?
- You're hogging it! - I don't know if I'm cut out for this.
Imagine hiring tutors and sending the kids to private school.
Then throw in a nanny to pick them up afterward.
We'd be in the red, no doubt.
- Give it here! - I don't want to.
- Give it back. It's mine. - I know. It's basically hell.
- Come on! - Ugh! You're being so unfair!
All done. Go on.
Let's go!
Let's go, let's go!
Are you crying 'cause I wanna get a job?
Uh… Jesus, time flies, huh?
The kids' toenails.
They used to be so soft, but now they're getting hard.
It feels different when I clip them now.
They're growing into little adults.
They're gonna start slamming the door on us when they're teenagers.
It's just getting to me.
There, there. It's okay, honey. We'll always have each other, right?
Let's grow old together, honey. I love you.
You too.
The body's been decomposing for a while.
The killer put a sign on the shutters.
The owner left to study abroad for a month.
Crazy bastard murders a woman, then prints this crap out here.
Hey, what about the CCTV?
We got our hands on the footage from the alleyway.
Unfortunately, this bastard wiped the pharmacy footage.
Her neck's been snapped. Clean job.
Not a drop of blood.
The blood we found has to be the killer's, then.
Send it to forensics.
Once they get DNA results, run it against ex-cons in the system.
You got it, sir.
Eom Tae-seong has been following Han Jeong-won.
They've been around the same locations lately.
It doesn't bode well for the future.
I've notified the company.
I understand.
Hi. Hello?
NOH IN-JI
She actually picked up.
In-ji?
Meet me soon.
Oh, sure.
When? Uh…
Oh…
NOH IN-JI: CAFE CAVIAR AT 2 P.M.
There's something I'd like to know.
Of course.
Do you harass me and watch my every move and stalk me just 'cause you like it?
You're probably the only person I can ask.
One thing kept bothering me while I was in the mental institution.
"Noh In-ji deserves a great life. Why is she cruel to herself?"
"That's what I'll do."
"I'll tell everyone about her marriage to Do-ha."
Once I decided that, I felt calmer, like my head was suddenly clear.
It just felt new.
I guess it was bliss.
And now let me ask you.
Your wedding contract's in the trunk?
I mean, people might not believe me, but they have to believe that.
It's material proof.
Once this story gets leaked to the Internet and the press,
it could be a huge sensation, you know?
I actually paid a visit to the flat 'cause I thought it was there.
Took a knife in the thigh.
It was Seo Do-ha.
Man, that guy was such a loser. He's changed.
Because of him, I had to murder a woman that night.
Who did you kill? What are you saying?
Why do I disgust you?
You're that bewildered?
I'm done with this.
I have things to do.
Right, let's cut it there.
Get rid of that.
Sounds good to me.
Lower it a little.
Uh, he's acting weird.
Work five more minutes, then go. I'll take care of the rest.
That track sounds great.
What is going on with that guy?
Good news, I bet.
Hey, I'll be at the parking garage soon.
Wait right there. I'll be down in a sec.
Tell me what you're doing here right now.
It's just… you never answered the question.
Why do I disgust you?
I mean, you hated me… from day one, and I hadn't done anything to you yet.
We barely knew each other, In-ji.
But you hated me as soon as you laid eyes on me.
So tell me why.
That wasn't true with Jeong-won.
Speaking of which,
would you give me attention, In-ji, if I murdered Jeong-won?
I'll do it.
You're not going to hurt Jeong-won. I won't let you.
Then just tell me.
Why are you choosing Jeong-won?
Let go.
Hmm?
Say it. Why are you--
Back off!
Crazy piece of shit!
Die!
Die… motherfucker!
Die!
- Fucker! - Jeong-won, stop it!
Wait! Stop!
Jeong-won, stop!
You told me you went to shooting ranges with your dad,
but this is insane.
Didn't you say he'd drag you along, and you didn't wanna go, huh?
What's going on?
'Cause after that, didn't you say you wouldn't pick up a gun?
My God! Do you still have that gun in your house?
That thing looked so badass, right? Your dad's gun.
And it's not registered, right?
Have you
ever thought of killing anyone?
Hell yeah. A lot of times, I wanna blow your head off.
You really wanna kill someone?
CONFRONTATION WITH DEPUTY MANAGER NOH IN-JI
Deputy Manager Noh In-ji is here.
Okay, show her inside.
PHYSICAL ALTERCATION WITH CLIENT HAN JEONG-WON
If this is about Eom Tae-seong, we're coming up with a solution right now.
I know. I want to discuss my employment.
Once I finish the current marriage I've been assigned to,
I'd like to leave the company.
So does this… just have to do with Mr. Seo?
Oh, no.
As an employee, I'm not productive.
I just think that, at this point, I'm quite unfit for this.
That's just silly.
No other single NM employee gets these sorts of results.
I think it's best for the company if I quit right now.
Eom Tae-seong could put the company at risk if I don't leave.
Knowing him, it could be that if I move on, he won't be an issue.
If that's what's on your mind,
we'll do everything in our power to stop him.
I've made my decision already.
I do appreciate your mentorship.
Mmm…
Oh! That's potent. Vending machine.
Ah, it's great.
Yirgacheffe's always been a favorite of mine.
Here you are.
The CEO's coming to see someone like me 'cause In-ji's quitting.
Do you have any idea why she's quitting?
I guess it's because of Tae-seong.
If you killed him, things wouldn't have gotten crazy.
Just kidding.
God, you look like a monk with freaky eyes.
Long before this, she… had issues with Tae-seong.
Naturally, I figured there was another reason.
I think it's… over between her and the flat owner.
So that means your business is to create good matches,
but those relationships still take some devotion from both parties to work.
It's not just a contract.
They're bound to either hate each other
or bond and develop a real attraction and feelings.
I'm sorry. You're saying… she's doing this for Jeong-won,
not Eom Tae-seong?
Take it from someone experienced.
I married three times and divorced three times.
Couples can put up with material problems like money and career issues,
but nobody will put up with a lack of love.
It's phony, but people would
have a tough time holding back their feelings.
They're people, after all.
You know In-ji. How do you think she'd deal with this?
You're saying she might be leaving us 'cause… she's in love with an NM client?
God, that's bitter.
MR. KIM
Hello, Mr. Kim.
The CCTV technician we hired came across it during the installation.
He said an expert must have put them in.
Shall I take care of it?
You need to get home right away.
I think Jeong-won knows you're watching now.
OPEN DOOR
Let's pretend you never found them, okay?
Where is it?
RECENTLY ACCESSED PAST SEVEN DAYS
RECENT CALLS NOH IN-JI
Listen, we've examined the gallery on Tae-seong's phone,
and there were a whole lot of pictures of you in there.
Why didn't you call the cops on him?
Oh, I did.
A few times.
I was told there was nothing that could be done
unless someone died or got hurt.
Took a knife in the thigh.
It was Seo Do-ha.
Because of him, I had to murder a woman that night.
We found Tae-seong's blood at the scene. Plenty of his prints too.
But… even though that pharmacy case is all wrapped up now,
and we're not gonna be able to prosecute him,
we still have a duty to catch criminals, even if a bad guy got killed here.
We've gone over all the places Tae-seong went.
We noticed he was always around people in your orbit.
He broke into an apartment
and assaulted Han Jeong-won, and so on…
Okay. And?
I've been thinking. Who would have the motive to kill him?
Who hated the guy to the extent they'd want him gone?
So, In-ji,
tell us where you were that day.
On the water.