October, 1979
This footage is a record of the brain surgery
performed in 1942 on General Hirai of the Japanese army.
Dr. KIM Dong-Won performed the operation,
being the best neurosurgeon
respected by the Japanese medical society.
JIN Goo That's all for today.
As I mentioned before,
today's footage will be on the test.
LEE Dong-Kyu
If you weren't paying attention,
KIM Tae-Woo get help from my assistant.
Tell your friends at the protest,
KIM Bo-Kyung they'll be failing for sure
KIM Bo-Kyung if they miss next week's test.
It's Dad.
Let's have lunch together.
Oh, already?
Are you busy?
Dinner? No, it's okay.
I can take care of myself. Don't come.
Stubborn girl.
The desk?
Yes, what is it?
It's really my old album.
They found it at Anseng Hospital?
After all these years?
When are they tearing it down?
The hospital.
Oh, tonight.
Since it's the weekend.
All right. See you at home then.
Okay.
Directed by JUNG Brothers
You should get anything you left inside.
After tonight, it'll all be gone.
Are you lonely, Dad?
Of course not.
The coffee tastes good.
Dad,
don't be so hard on yourself.
You know Stepmom had heart problems
even before the marriage.
Yes, but your mother and all...
Mom passed away while having me.
Stepmom had a chronic disease.
Neither was your fault.
It's just
they both passed away like that,
within less than a year of marrying me.
Dad!
I know, I know.
I'll be back from the in-laws' tomorrow,
then I'll stop by with some food.
Don't come so often.
I can just hire help.
Otherwise, I'll miss you too much.
I'll come by again with Yoon-Hee.
That was the last time I saw my daughter.
I thought I would forget with time.
I thought I had lived a quiet life.
I see that those four days 37 years ago
had made my life an endless nightmare.
On that night,
I died.
EPITAPH
In Feb. 1942,
just as I began studying medicine,
February, 1942 the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor
and imperialism was at its peak.
But inside Anseng Hospital,
it was as quiet as the eye of a storm.
Do ghosts really appear in the mirrors?
Sure.
Staring at mirrors in the morgue?
Scary.
But, you better not break that mirror.
- Why? - Why?
Hey, the rounds.
Let's go.
Lucky bastard.
What?
While some of us stay up for weeks,
someone's going to sit back and relax.
But sure, you're in high society now.
Keep your voices down.
PARK Jung-Nam.
You're on morgue duty this whole week.
- A week? - A week?
The refrigerating system is faulty,
so make sure to check it often.
- Lucky. - Congrats, Jung-Nam.
Director's orders, so don't fuss over it.
Yes, sir.
Aoi is back from Tokyo.
I see.
Do you remember her?
Only that I saw her when I was young.
Right. She's all grown up now.
She's grown so beautifully.
My husband and your parents
would have cared much for her.
I'm just sorry that they couldn't see
two such fine young people marry.
I'm always thankful for your care.
Taking me in after my parents passed away
and supporting my education.
I only did what I thought as proper.
I truly think of you
as my own son, and not just because of the betrothal.
Thank you.
I know it seems a bit rushed,
but we should have it in Spring.
I'd like for you two to marry right away,
but it will take some time
to prepare things on our side.
Anyway, that's my decision.
Yes, ma'am.
AUTOPSY LAB
Time of death was about thirty hours ago.
Judging by the odor, isn't it longer?
But of course, you must be right.
A soldier was killed while delivering documents from Busan to Seoul.
The body was mangled, but the papers left untouched.
Who in the world
would do something like this?
What was the motive?
He's only been in Korea for one week.
Dr. Kaneda,
I'd like a word with you.
A Japanese soldier was murdered,
so the press will be determined
to get any information out of you.
Therefore, don't comment on anything
in front of the reporters besides your medical opinion.
I'll handle the difficult questions.
As I mentioned before,
the victim was stabbed by a sharp and long metal object.
Doctor!
What led the killer to mangle the body?
Looking at how the body was stabbed
many times after the victim had died,
it seems the killer may have had
much hostility toward the victim.
That student
will need time to get used to autopsy.
By the way,
are you ready for your first lecture?
Everyone says they're a tough crowd,
worse than us back in the day.
I'm so tired.
How's autopsy?
I threw up everything I ate this morning.
Wimp.
We've all been there.
Never mind that, what's with the murder case?
Guys, another body just came in.
Anyone seen it?
Another one?
The teenage girl?
So you saw it.
This girl's body just came in,
all frozen up like a piece of meat.
I tell you, it's perfect.
This one is a real looker.
Almost like an angel fallen from heaven.
Put the mirror away.
The door left open
and the bodies still lying around...
PARK Jung-Nam.
Yes, sir?
You're scared,
aren't you?
No, sir.
Clean these bodies up and put them in.
Yes, sir.
Those chemicals are gonna spill over.
Line them up right.
Yes, sir.
Don't waste time doing stupid things.
GHOSTS
Professor!
Then does that mean you believe that ghosts exist?
Don't you like the ring?
I used to have one like this.
A keepsake from my parents.
But
I lost it last year
while moving to Seoul, like an idiot.
To be honest,
I never thought of becoming a doctor.
You see, I liked to draw.
In a few months,
I'm marrying the director's daughter
and I've never even met her.
When I look at you,
you just look so happy.
It's like your best years have been sealed forever.
ANSENG HOSPITAL
Why are they coming out in this weather?
Why not? It's snowing.
It's nice.
Idiot.
That's strange, isn't it a bit late for snow?
Jung-Nam!
Why didn't you bring your dead friends?
Man, I just love blackouts.
Oh~ take a rest...
Please...
Don't let them fix it,
just for one night!
Hey, the lights! Damn it.
No!
I'm sorry.
Jung-Nam!
Leave us at least a few bottles to use!
PARK Jung-Nam, are you okay?
Yes, sir.
She needs to realize it's not her fault.
Then she'll come to accept her parents' death.
I'm sorry, sir.
Let's try medications and psychoanalysis treatment.
Yes, sir.
Jung-Nam?
Here you are... I was looking for you.
She's beautiful,
isn't she?
Yes, ma'am.
They still haven't found the body of the man she committed suicide with.
It took over four days just to search.
How cold she must have been...
Anyway,
what was the time when you were born?
Oh,
about 2 A.M. On June 3rd, 1920.
I see, 2 A.M. On June 3rd, 1920.
That was why I came to see you, but here I am rambling on.
What's that sound? It's so creepy.
Who's sobbing at this time of night?
It's coming from the funeral home.
Where did the drawing go?
I don't know how to thank you, Sister.
Am I being greedy by marrying her dead soul
to his living body?
Perhaps so.
But I can't let her soul reunite
with the man that made her die.
This child was brought in two days ago,
after barely surviving a car accident.
What's wrong with you?!
Get over here and grab her!
Come on!
- Look for injuries! - Yes, sir!
2 days ago
Hold her down!
Poor girl. She has to survive
at least for her mother's sake.
That's her mother?
Yes.
There aren't any injuries.
It's like a miracle.
A miracle?
What is?
She survived without even a bruise
in a crash that took her whole family.
They say life is up to fate.
Things aren't always for us to decide.
There it goes again.
Mommy?
If she wasn't hurt at all,
then why the nightmares and aphasia?
Just seeing her parents die
is enough shock for a little girl.
And she was the sole survivor,
which might make her feel guilty.
Mommy.
I love you.
I love you, too.
Since it's your first day, we'll stop here.
Asako.
Can you remember what you told me?
It's okay.
When I was five years old,
there was a deserted house a few blocks from my house.
My brother and I went there to take some eggs
that a pheasant had laid inside the well.
He told me to stay back,
but I didn't listen and leaned over
and I fell down the well.
It was deeper than I thought
and the water had all dried up.
I kept crying and calling for him
because my right leg was hurting.
He tried to climb down a rope,
but he fell in as well.
I was so scared, but he kept telling me
that we were sure to be rescued and not to worry.
I did what he said
and survived on eggs and water.
And just like he had said, people came to rescue us.
But they said
that he was already dead,
still holding on to my hand.
People still say
on that night
he was the reason I survived.
I know what you're going through.
I was in that place before.
Try to feel better, Asako.
Everything will be fine.
Koshiro?
Koshiro!
Koshi...
Koshiro!
From now on, you should call me Dad.
- Hurry up, HAN! - Yes, sir!
Asako.
Let's have one more talk together
and you won't have nightmares anymore.
It's just like yesterday.
Okay.
Just relax.
Don't worry.
I'll be right here, next to you.
Right now, you're going to meet that man.
The man that you love.
Let's go now to the time you first met him.
Over there,
Asako. It's your new dad.
Let's say hello.
I'm Koshiro Onji. It's nice to meet you.
I love you too, Koshiro!
I love you too.
Asako, you should call him Dad.
I'm going to sleep with Koshiro.
Stop fooling around, Asako.
Koshiro is driving.
That's enough.
Sit down.
I wish you would just go away.
Asako, come on.
What are you doing?
Why do you get to sleep with him
and why do you get to love him?
I hate you! Just go away!
I'm going to live with Koshiro!
Asako!
It's...
It's all my fault.
It's not your fault, Asako.
The emotions trapped in her subconscious
have been brought out and resolved.
She also has regained her consciousness.
I think I've done everything I can.
Ma'am?
I see.
That's good to hear. Good work.
Asako's mother can rest in peace now.
Please take care of her from now on.
I am counting on you.
Yes, ma'am.
You'll be okay now, Asako.
I'll finish up my rounds quickly
and then I'll stay here with you.
Everything will be fine, okay?