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A Park Chan Wook Film
Lee Young Ae
Choi Min Sik
< Sympathy for Lady Vengeance >
They say she's a real live angel
Everyone in there calls her "Kind-hearted" Geum-ja
One, two, three, four!
My path is ridden with...
...high walls and deep pitfalls
Who will aid me across these dark obstacles?
The Lord's breath lifts me over these walls
The Lord's hands bridge my steps safely over these pitfalls
...safely over these pitfalls
What about the winter clothes I sent you?
It's been hard, hasn't it? 13 and a half years
I'm so proud of you
Won-mo and I were playing marbles here that day, and I lost
Won-mo won the biggest marble
Then he ran off to go home
The investigating authorities...
...confirmed the details with a woman who confessed to the crime
Lee Geum-ja was first introduced to the public...
...as the criminal who abducted and killed Park Won-mo, a little boy...
She was nineteen at the time
The whole nation was shocked
by her youth, her ruthless methods...
...and by her unabashed naivety
My state of mind...
This is where the alleged perpetrator had confined young Park Won-mo
She claims she only wanted to stop his crying with a pillow...
But what shocked us more were her beautiful looks
Clamouring tabloids compared her to Olivia Hussey...
A tactless director announced plans for a Lee Geum-ja movie...
...creating a backlash from the press
That fall, polka-dot dresses became the trend
I saw you on TV
Behind that wicked witch's face of yours I saw the presence of an angel
An angel... Could that be true?
Do you really think an angel resides in me?
If so, where was that angel...
...when I was committing such an evil act?
I always wondered about this
after hearing what the preacher said
And then, I realized...
...that the angel inside me only reveals itself when I invoke it
Where are you? Please, come out
I'm right here
This act of invoking an angel...
This is what we call prayer
Actually, prison is an ideal place to learn to pray
Because...
...we know that we are all sinners in here
Thank you
Testimonials of Faith Day for Inmates 1997
It's tradition to eat tofu on release...
...so that you'll live white and never sin again
Why don't you go screw yourself?
Lee Geum-ja Time served 1991-2004
Kim Yang-hee Time served 1998-2002
Meet your new cellmate
I'm Kim Yang-hee. I got 5 years
They said there was someone at Kyoungju Women's Prison...
...whose face would shine
You were a whore, weren't you?
I heard her nickname was "the Witch"
Come on in
You don't usually wear ties
It's mandatory here
We have lots of VIPs visiting
Shit, it's too tight. Loosen it up a bit
He was my pimp
It felt so good when I was strangling him
- I should've killed myself instead - Then, die
And be born again. Over and over if you need to
Prayer is like a scrubbing towel Scrub off all your sins
Then your skin will become as new as a baby's ass. Right?
Geum-ja taught me how to lament my past lives
It's a little noisy, being under the stairs...
But this place brings good luck
Look at me. Three years of giving unlicensed haircuts...
And now I have a real shop of my own
So set your hopes high
These were mine, but they'll have to do for now
You know I wanted to get you better things, right?
Don't you have any high heels?
You never really loved me, did you?
You were just pretending, right?
You've changed a lot
You used to be so sweet...
...and talk so kindly
Are you starting the plan already?
'No. The plan was already started 13 years ago'...
...so Geum-ja murmured to herself
Farewell
What is it you want from us?
Please forgive me. Please...
She was going to beg Won-mo's parents until she had no fingers left
This is 802/9 Han Apartments...
We've had a finger cut off here!
Every penny Geum-ja earned from labouring in prison...
...had to go to pay for her finger operation
Then 6 days later...
Naruse Bakery
For now, just work till noon
The dawn hours are tough for me with my low blood pressure
Geun-shik, say hello
I told you about Lee Geum-ja, right?
Hello
I told you she was pretty
Can I call you elder sister?
Just call me Geum-ja
Lee Geum-ja...
When she first came, she cried non-stop, like a newborn baby
Man, it was so depressing
Damn bitch!
It brings bad luck. Stop crying!
As a man once taught her, whenever she was having a hard time...
She'd bend over and take five deep breaths
Woo So-young Time served 1990~1996
What are you looking at? You damn bitches!
Down on the floor and keep your damn hands up!
I felt like I was dying because I couldn't be with my love...
Turned out I was suffering from chronic kidney failure
But it felt like I was dying anyway
Then this bitch suddenly says she'll give me one of her kidneys
It's not as if a kidney's a bit of fluff you give away so easily
Damn bitch
It brings me bad luck. Stop crying!
Honey, Geum-ja's here
You've sure changed a lot
You heard my wife - stay down!
That's when I realized I'm married to a goddess
With this man by my side I was never afraid. Right, honey?
Yeah, but we couldn't go in together
They should have couples prisons
But then that would be paradise, not jail
I don't know how to thank you
Honey, Geum-ja is readying a magnificent plan
You can help her, right?
< The Way of Dhamma>
Where did you get this? It's real old
Comrade Geum-ja, it's no use
- Go save yourself - Okay, right after I finish this
Finish the chicken later
And be careful. Don't let dogs have the chicken bones
Pass me that yellowing book
Ko Sun-sook Time served 1967~1997
A spy from North Korea, Ko Sun-sook had Alzheimer's...
...and was a problem for the prison
So when Geum-ja volunteered to look after her...
Even the prison warden was relieved
They were stepping around me whispering, "The woman spy is dead"
But the pride in my heart...
...wouldn't let me die
You said living is a struggle, too A struggle not to die
I give you this flower...
...for you have vengeance to take comrade
My goodness!
You shouldn't be out so late!
I asked for you at Naruse
What were you thinking?
I don't want every Tom Dick and Harry dropping by
Fine. I'll see you tomorrow
How could you have changed so much?
This isn't like you!
Could we start over again?
Come to church. Please?
I've converted to Buddhism!
I bet you're in for adultery
- How did you know? - It's all over your face, bitch!
Please crawl over here
Please take them off
Oh Soo-hee Time served 1993~1994
Can you see it well?
Say hello to each other
Hello
Hello?
This damn bitch is that infamous "Witch"
She killed her husband and his mistress then ate them
So... I guess I'm not the unluckiest
I'll suck on her for five minutes and cry it off
I hate them skinny bitches
So go tell Geum-ja to start eating some more, okay?
Your style has changed
What's with the blood-red eye shadow?
People are always saying I look kind-hearted
People order them from me, Modelled on their guys' photos
They're very popular. Want me to make you one?
Can you make it in silver?
Did you find that bastard yet?
I did
Did you kill him?
Not yet
Why not?
I've been busy
"Saving the best for last," is that it?
Yes
- I'll take this one -Excellent choice
Is it true the owner studied confection in Japan?
The lady made this one
You've changed so much, I hardly recognized you
- Who was she? - Who was he?
She's pretty
The detective that was in charge of my case
When I was exactly your age...
That is, when I was nineteen, and you were five...
I...
Kidnapped and killed a five year-old boy
My goodness!
Don't worry. I didn't eat him...
We can't eat this!
It was made by hands that have killed!
I'm telling you I killed him
How many times do I have to tell you?
Then tell me what that marble looked like
What?
That marble you said you saw but didn't know where it went...
It was Won-mo's favourite marble
What colour was it?
Light green
Come on! Why would anyone confess to a murder they didn't commit?
Why won't you believe me?
Is it because I'm a murderer?
Believe in Jesus, go to heaven
Without faith, there's only hell
Devil, begone!
Begone, you devil!
On top of that, I killed again in prison
Geum-ja wondered if Geun-shik wasn't a fool
I understand what you're saying...
But it's against regulations to give out that information
There is a counseling service I can refer you to...
Could you at least tell me whether she was adopted or not?
Didn't you receive the notice?
I was in jail, you see
I'd like to show you the 18-year-old Lee Geum-ja...
A pretty girl who would turn any head...
But who wasn't the least bit particular
But this poor girl was on the verge of going mad
She tried to comfort herself...
...with the thought that it happens to every woman sooner or later
Teacher? Mr. Baek?
This is Geum-ja, Lee Geum-ja
I used to polish your shoes when you were our student teacher last year
You didn't know it was me?
You told me I was sexy
Yes. You remember me, right?
Pardon?
Well, it's nothing much...
You see, teacher, I'm pregnant
Pregnant
No, pregnant!
Yes, I am
Could I go live with you? Please?
I can't go to my mom's. And and it's even worse at my dad's
Him? He's just a big kid, not ready for fatherhood
Don't worry, baby. Your mama's right here
The poor girl murmured to herself
There's a drug called "Timing" It suppresses sleep
When I was just back from Tokyo managing a confectionery factory...
There's a drug called "Timing" It suppresses sleep
They all hated me
You have to be careful when riding a bike after taking it though
Hello
What are you doing out in the cold?
- Have you eaten? - Yes, ma'am
Geum-ja, what brings you here at this hour?
I need an advance
No advances
I went to Kyoungju, where my parents lived...
I volunteered to teach at the women's prison there...
Because my folks worried I couldn't get married with my lame leg
But in my third year there I was shocked almost to death...
...after tasting a strawberry mousse made by a kidnapper
The ingredients given to the inmates were miserable...
But she'd used them to create a cake fit for a king
Three months' advance
You know, you've changed?
In the end, I packed up and moved to Seoul
Because I was motivated to open up my own bakery
What are you doing?
Writing my account number
I want to start a family young...
And hope to marry someone I can respect
So, you did something wrong...
You make penance and promise never to do it again, right?
That's just how life goes. That's life!
It's just another experience gained
Isn't that right, Geum-ja?
I'm planning to kill another person
What?
Do you think I'm sexy?
Yes... No
Well...
I was hoping we could talk some more
Maybe later?
You're trying to scare me, aren't you?
You're trying to put me off?
Does it put you off when a girl does this?
No
Please go ahead
It was alright for me Was it good for you?
I've been told it was so-so
No way
Mr. Baek said there are good kidnappings and bad kidnappings
What?
He said it was a good kidnapping if the child is returned safely
And since they're rich, a little ransom wouldn't make much difference...
And although they'd have to worry a few days...
The emotional reunion would make...
the family bond more closely
That's what he said, but then he went and killed Won-mo
The boy kept crying...
And Mr. Baek said he'd kill him if he didn't stop in 5 minutes
But then he really did kill him
If he were alive, he'd be your age now but he's dead
Then the police found a witness
Someone saw me taking Won-mo to a bath-house
Then one day, when I came back from the market,
my daughter was gone
I got a call from Mr. Baek
He said to confess and take all the blame or my girl would die, too
So the kidnapper had kidnapped a kidnapper's kid
Isn't that funny?
I thought it was
The house key is the middle one
Make sure these candles don't go out
Touch anything else and I'll give you a hole in the head
Going somewhere?
It'll sound like a cannon, with lots of smoke, too
The design's so primitive
What's the use of all this fanciness? Better to have a strong solid shot
It has to be pretty. Everything should be pretty
It has a very short range So get up close when you shoot
If you can hear his heart beating...
And see the sweat on his forehead even better
It's like playing golf. You get good hits with good form
Got a place to practice?
Tomorrow, let's go on a picnic, okay?
That's right. A picnic...
For the longest time, Geum-ja has wanted to meet with Won-mo...
And ask for his forgiveness
She'd be very unhappy if she found out he appeared before Jenny
Weekends with the family, and the dog... Right?
Oppa (Elder brother)
Oppa
Appa (Dad)
Appa
- Jenny -Stupid
Here I am... Here I am...
How are you this morning?
Very well thank you. Run away
way, run away... Where is mother?
Honey...
I'm meeting with friends later today
I'll have your dinner ready before I leave
Would you mind?
Don't you be the one to pay for dinner
Right...
Park Yi-jeong Time served 1993~1999
Hey, harlot
You parasite, living off of men's blood
I've got just the job for a slut like you
You know how itchy it is when you get bit on the sole of your foot?
What did I tell you? What did I say!
It tickles when you scratch...
and it itches when you don't scratch
Itches if you don't scratch, and tickles when you do. Right?
You slut! Itches if you don't scratch and tickles when you do...
I used to have a strong stomach
I don't know what the problem is...
Here...
Sorry. Nasty, huh?
That's quite alright. I enjoy helping you
Thanks, Geum-ja. You really are kind-hearted
You understand that I only like plump girls, right?
Of course. I'll eat a lot, too and plump up for you
So, you just keep taking lots of food and medicine...
And hurry up and die
- She fed her bleach? - Really?
- For how long? - Three years
What a clean stomach she must've had
- Geum-ja the Kind-hearted - Well done, her!
After that, Geum-ja inherited the "Witch" nickname...
But was also still referred to as "Kind-hearted Geum-ja"
Everyone wanted to help Kind-hearted Geum-ja...
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