A Tree film Presentation
In Association with Lane Street Pictures
Executive producer
Mi-ae Choi / Reuben LIM
Screenplay / Directed by
Kyu-Hwan Jeon
Come over here. Come on.
Lets quickly finish up and go.
You really did a good job today.
Look!
We gonna be paid half of it for this month.
But, headquarter will show up tomorrow for
paying the balance.
Dont miss work.
Ok, please come up and get your paycheck
when your name is called.
Kim Sung Shik!
Kim Sung Shik!
Han Jong Hoon!
Lee Sang Ok!
An Young Nam!
Jung Chan Dae!
Kim Cheul Min!
Oh Sung Cheul!
Check the amount and that's all for today.
Don't miss the work tomorrow even
if you are drunk. Ok? Let's go!
Animal Town
Let me do it of you if you feel hard.
Hello?
Yup. We're done.
I'll be there soon.
When you call escort service next time,
turn on the heater first. It was damn cold there.
Call me at anytime.
It happened in Changgyeong palace 4 days ago...
Wake up In-Young! It's time for school.
a wild boar appeared in
a apartment complex in downtown.
They have not been able to catch it.
Last night at 9 p.m. in a parking lot of Guri-Shi,
Gyong-gi province..
A wild pig shot off like a bullet.
Hello?
Yes... thats my bike...
I reported that straight away...
Yes... It's been two months.
Okay, thanks.
In-Young! Get up soon or you wont
have time for breakfast.
Ill take off the damn computer.
Come on ~ You are getting late.
Honey,
give me some money before you go out.
I need to buy new cloths for In-Young.
Her old ones are getting small for her.
Oh, and honey!
On your way home,
Can you get sneakers for her?
I know it hasnt been long but
they are already too small for her.
That girl, she's growing like a boy...
Hello?
Hold on.
Boss! A call for you.
Hello.
Yes... okay, thanks.
So the kid had been drinking with his
friends before he rode out on your bike.
There was a truck waiting
for the lights to change,
and the kid smashed right into the truck.
He died on impact.
We were investigating the scene, and
we found out that the bike belonged to you
and that's how we came to contact you.
How old was the kid that died?
First year in high school.
Even if the kid is guilty of stealing
your bike, you are still accountable.
Let's go easy and just settle for something.
It's the same for the truck driver.
He is a part of liability so he's in
the same situation as you Mr. Kim.
He needs to settle too..
His break light was broken.
The kid died by bad luck. Poor kid!
The parents knows that their kid was at fault,
but what can you do? Its the law.
What did the parents say?
I haven't been able to talk
about the settlement yet.
First you should go to the kid's funeral
and meet them.
Gradually you can talk about the settlement sum.
Reach to an agreement that will make them satisfied.
Don't make it hard on yourself.
I talked to them,
and it turns out this is their only child.
Is there anyone here?
Hello?
Is there anyone here?
Hello? Is there anyone here?
What are you doing still living in here?
The building is going to be demolished
in a couple of days.
You really have to vacant your place.
I am asking you same as
your neighbours. Alright?
Are you continuing to take your medication?
You said you're working as a
construction worker. How's that going?
They say that construction companies are
suffering due to bad economy these days..
Are they paying you properly?
Are you meeting anyone?
Do you meet up with friends or family?
I dont tend to contact them often.
Do you drink a lot and
often after work?
No. I don't really drink.
What you do by yourself?
Do you perhaps masturbate?
Masturbation is not a bad thing.
If you can't sleep, it relaxes you,
helps you to breath deeply,
sometimes..
What do you usually do
when you get back home from work?
I just eat, watch TV....
You've continued to take your medication.
When you see a child,
do you feel what you used to feel?
You've gotten a lot better.
Don't worry and keep taking your medicine.
Ok, let's stop for today.
I'll write you 2 weeks worth of medication.
Do you want to tell me anything?
No, nothing.
If that's the case, I'll see you in two weeks.
Last night in a parkin lot in Guri-shi,
Gyong-gi province.
A wild pig shot off like a bullet.
The police car tried to catch it in quick pursuit
but the wild boar managed to get away.
What is that?
It looks like a wild boar.
I think its a wild boar.
I think that was in an apartment parking lot.
Give this to the kid too!
Thank you.
Yes, yes, alright.
Hello? I'm looking for any
position from your classified ad.
yes... oh
ok... I....
Alright. thanks
Hey, if they dont pay you just come back?
Dont drop deliver it like last time.
Jong Hoon!
Yes.
Can I talk to you for a second?
You know were going through a hard time.
I need to let one of you guys go but Chang Woo's
wife is going to have a baby soon
Im sorry but I think I have to let you go.
I understand.
Hey, how are you doing?
Yes... umm I dont seem to have all my wages yet
Oh, that..
Of course we want to pay you...
but these days the company is going through
a hard time, the money hasn't come in yet
As you can see
were halting operations
Well call you when the money comes in.
Could you please let me know when it does?
Ill get going now.
Alright, bye.
Boss, the Minister is on the phone.
Tell him I'm out on a delivery.
Has this been used by another company before?
I feel like I've seen it before
Doesn't it seem like a put
together composition? Mr. Kim?
No. We print what you give us.
I know it seems different.
This seems dull, too.
This seems dull too.
Good evening.
Good evening.
Cigarette please.
What kind?
It doesn't matter.
Would you like Dunhill?
Do you want a lighter too?
Yes.
Hello, are you looking for something?
Yes.
How old is your child?
For a boy or a girl?
Its for my daughter.
A lot of girls wear these kinds.
What do you think about these?
They're alright.
What size does she wear?
We have 220.
I'll take them.
You'd like these? Okay, I'll get them for you.
In Young!
You were supposed to come home
before you go to the academy.
Why don't you listen to me?
Do you know how much I worry about
you when you don't come home on time?
On top of that, on a cold day like this,
why were you walking?
I bet you're getting cold.
Honey, say something to her.
She gets it. Back off already.
Leave her alone, shes tired.
Have you bought the sneakers?
They are over there.
In Young come out and have
some fruit with your dad.
Do you want some coffee?
No thanks.
I already drank a lot of it today.
Oh Seong Cheul!
Oh Seong Cheul!
Open the door Seong Cheul!
Oh Seong Cheul!
Open the door.
Oh Seong Cheul!
Oh Seong Cheul!
Open the door.
Its freezing out here,
What are you doing not opening the door.
You were asleep?
Yes.
Why is it so cold here?
Don't you turn on the boiler?
Oh! Whats this? You moving?
No. But there is not a lot of time left
until this place is demolished.
Are you still working?
Construction?
Then why didn't you go today?
The construction got stopped.
Youre still going to the hospital, right?
Taking your medication?
Yes.
Anklet!
Don't you dare go near any kids!
We know everything you do.
Okay.
Lets go.
Turn on the heater.
Mr. Kim. You smoking? You dont smoke.
Yeah. I had quit.
Im just smoking for the hell of it.
Has the printing paper arrived?
No, he's sending it tomorrow morning.
Put the mock design up for the pamphlet
they sent before on my desk.
Mr. Kim.
Can I get an advanced paycheck?
I need to go see my wife in
the hospital afterwards.
It hasn't been long since
you took out the last one.
Its not hat long until pay day.
Just wait.
This is aluminium, this is steel.
This one you can throw away.
These are the kinds that you can put on
the ground and crush with your feet.
You only get to paid for this kind.
Get it? You try.
Why aren't you at school?
You know you're not supposed to skip...
you cant grow up to be somebody.
You should be playing with
friends and going to school.
You can't just stay at home.
We are bringing all of this
so that you can study hard.
You cant skip school
You have to study hard.
Okay? Cha Eun.
Okay,
Hello Maam. This is rice from
the District office. Bye.
Remember the bank account
I made for you last month.
You're using the money well, right?
They are going to start depositing 50,000 won
from the government so that you can study hard.
Don't skip school and study hard.
Alright, sign here.
Here.
Here.
Write your name.
Jesus is Love.
Through the ability of the Holy Spirit Jesus was resurrected after His death.
This is why Saints prove the....
That's it!
Thats the one! Yeah baby!
The Minister must have practiced
pool instead of preparing sermons.
Deacon Kim. Come over here.
This is our Church's weekly magazine.
Can you put a picture of Jesus here, an ad,
and also the Church's events?
We need about 500 pamphlets.
Dont worry about it, I'll take care of it.
I'll leave it up to you Deacon Kim.
Is there anything wrong?
You don't come to choir
practice like you used to.
Oh, just been a little busy.
What are you talking about?
What's more important than God?
Oh.. busy doing this and that.
By the way
are you studying the Bible a lot?
I can't say that I'm studying.
Oh, by the way,
yesterday I went fishing.
I caught some, take it home
and cook spicy fish soup.
Did you catch a lot?
Did you go alone?
No, I went with the minister.
Deacon Kim,
you should come with us some time.
We can fish and have some drink.
I heard your daughter has been accepted for
entering Seoul National University. Congratulations!
It was through the strength
of everyone's prayer.
Of course, it was through the grace of god.
I used to work there not that long ago.
I still haven't gotten the
other half of my paycheck.
When do you think I'll get it?
Yes, thanks.
Hello?
Is this the Se-Heung Taxi company?
I am calling because of
your ad in the classified...
It's been a while since youve gotten your taxi license.
Yes.
Can I have your signature stamp?
Let's go.
There are two shifts in a day.
When you come back, fill up the tank and tidy up the car.
Yes.
In the old days you could do joint rides
and get a little extra money.
These days you cant do that.
Mr. Lee. Say Hi,
this is our new driver.
Hi, I'm Lee Gi Ju.
Oh. Im Seong Cheul.
Okay, Mr. Lee. Tell him what he needs
to know so that he can start work today.
Make sure you tell him all the important information.
Yes.
Get in the cab first.
Done this before? Taxi driving?
No. this is my first time.
Really?
Yes.
The economy is so bad the streets are
pretty empty. It's hard to find customers.
Ive been doing this for 8 years.
Sometimes, you can't even make enough
to pay the fee for the taxi company.
It's going to be hard.
What did you do before?
Oh, I just worked at
a construction site.
Wouldnt that be better?
I think paycheck there must
be higher than a taxi driver's.
Yeah. but these days the construction
companies are also in bad shape.
Oh man! It doesn't matter what we guys do
We're screwed.
A customer gets into a taxi
you press the meter button,
get to your destination,
press the meter button.
Simple, right?
Yes
You'll do well.
Its not like youre going to starve.
Go for a round. You'll learn better doing the job.
Sure.
Do you know the shift times?
Yes. 3 o'clock.
Yeah, at 3 fill up your gas tank.
Ok
Have a good day.
I'm getting guys coming to everyday
I'm sorry but I'm dying here, too.
They file bankruptcy and play dumb
while I'm stuck with the bill.
I bought everything on credit. Damn!
Those sons-of-bitches!
Anyhow that's the situation.
Mister, Jang An-Dong please.
Im going on delivery.
Okay, see you later.
Mr. Kim, shouldn't the words
be redder than this?
Plus, I'd like the draft
I'd also like another phone
number on top of here.
Yeah. Just use these.
You don't have a lot
These are 500, right?
Yes.
Next time, please stick to what Ive requested.
Ok.
Your brother-in-law doesn't
know that you're out yet.
So Don't call at my house.
And this, use it to pay for utility
bills and your medication.
Oh, wait.
Oh, Wait...
your brother-in-law doesn't wear this.
He says it's too big for him.
It's new.
It's not that cold.
Don't you have to move out?
They're going to demolish it soon.
Yeah. I should be.
I've still got a little time.
It's warm.
Don't call at my home. If anything
happens, call on my cell phone.
Alright.
Drive carefully.
Yes.
I better get going.
He's doing well right?
Yeah, you should go home.
This is a domestic product
so the after service is great.
On top of that, there's a 50% discount,
which is for a limited time.
Do you want to buy a game?
If I were you, Id buy it.
It's a good product.
I'll take it.
Alright, I'll ring it up.
Thank you.
How much is this?
Look, I think you're going around.
Back there, you should have taken a left.
Wed have been in Itaewon by now.
Oh my god, I'm late as it is.
I can't believe this.
I'm sorry miss.
This is my second day on the job.
I'll give you a discount.
What, you think this is
because of the taxi fare?
You're making me late for
my appointment.
You shouldn't be driving if
you don't even know the roads.
Just my luck to get into a
lousy cab like this.
I'll give you back the taxi fare.
Would you like to take another taxi?
What... are you joking?
Did I say it was because of
the taxi fare?
You're making me late.
What are you going to do?
I can't believe my luck!
I'm just a driver but dont
you think youre out of line?
You think I'm out of line...
what are you going to do?
You're the one who doesn't know the
roads. What are you going to do?
Listen, youre going over the top. I told
you I can give you the taxi fare.
Why are you mentioning
the taxi fare again?
Do you go around
ripping customers off?
What the hell are you going to do?
I told you I'll give you the taxi fare!
So that solves it?
I'm late because of you!
Fucking asshole,
learn the roads!
Bitch, what did you say to me?
Fucking bitch. Shit.
Who the hell do you
think you are fucking swearing...
Fucking bitch!
Fuck you!
Stop the car!
Stop the car, right now!
You think you can say anything!
You worthless bitch.
What! Son-of-a-bitch!
Who do you think you're talking to?
You cant even do your job.
Son-of-a-bitch!
Fucking bitch stay
where you are.
Stop the car!
Stay there!
Fucking bitch!
Shit! Let's go to the police.
Go to the police!
Fucking asshole!
Son-of-a-bitch!
You stay there. Fucking bitch!
Stop the car!
Fucking bitch!
Fucking bitch! Die!
Open your eyes!
Report it!
I know where you live.
Report it you worthless bitch. I'll find your
house and burn it to the ground.
You understand me bitch?
You got it?
Look at me! I'm going to
kill everyone! Fuck!
Fucking bitch!
Fuck!
Fuck!
Yo! You cant drive asshole!
Mister, I'm sorry, I couldn't wait.
Damn! Crazy old fool!
Hey Mister, what are you doing?
Pay if you want to drink that
What the hell trying to steal it.
Give it! Give it to me!
Get out of here before I report you.
Damn, this is just my day!
you, little girl, go home.
There's no customer but trash.
Shit!
Sang Gye Dong please.
Mister. We're here.
Here.
Here you are.
Son-of-a-bitch!
Bastard!
Youre trying to take the easy way out?
You low life freak!
In Young. Let's go to school.
Youre going to be late again.
Why do you do this every morning?
In Young!
She seems to have a temperature,
maybe she's sick...
In Young wake up
you're going to be late again.
Are you sick?
Tell me...
Do you want to go to the hospital?
Honey, there's an aspirin
in the medicine cabinet.
Come on wake up.
In Young,
wake up and talk to mommy.
Tell me, Do you want to go to the hospital?
A Film by Kyu-Hwan Jeon