A Taxi Driver Page #2

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No, I'm fine. Never mind!

Why not? I said I'd pay.

Don't be silly, I'll pay.

What's the occasion?

Instead, lend me some money.

I figured. How much?

100,000 won. From you private stash.

Hey! I gave it all to my sister

As a secret wedding gift.

But why so much? You paid off all your debts.

It's not the rent, is it?

Bingo!

My god.

Only you would borrow

from your landlord to pay the rent.

Lend it to me before you start saying things.

Ma'am! Give me anything quick!

What's the rush?

We need to play cards after lunch.

You guys play all you like.

I'm going to Kukdo Theater.

- Got a long distance.

- Where to?

Gwang-ju. We'll go now, and be back before curfew.

Wow, you hit the jackpot. For how much?

100,000 won.

100,000 won?

What kind of idiot would pay 100,000 for one day?

A foreigner idiot.

Oh, do you speak English?

Of course. I grew up near the U.S. army base.

Damn, and foreigners pay tips! If you add the tip...

You spent time abroad. Couldn't you handle that?

I'm sorry! Enjoy your lunch.

Ma'am, discipline Sang-gu, will you?

Who does he take after?

And he eats too much. Takes after his mom?

Wait till I get that money!

I'll teach that kid some manners!

Called for a taxi?

Yes, but isn't this a private taxi?

I called a taxi company.

Ah yes, but the company's cars are all busy.

So I volunteered...

Does he understand what's going on?

Of course. I explained everything.

You were told everything?

Yes, to Gwang-ju and back

before curfew for 100,000 won.

And you speak English?

Of course, of course!

Sure, I spent 5 years in Saudi Arabia,

so I speak English.

Don't worry, don't worry! I'm Mr. Kim!

Together, let's go Gwang-ju.

Okay, nice to meet you!

Please get in.

Ok, okay.

Thank you.

Be careful.

Take another taxi. This one's reserved.

Reserved? For where?

Why?

This car's going to Gwang-ju.

You Korea first time?

No. it's my second time.

Oh really?

You are where from?

Germany.

Germany, oh really?

My friend...

What's the word for that?

He went to mine coal.

I know, there are many Korean workers in Germany.

Nurses, miners.

I was in Saudi, you know?

Do you know Saudi? This taxi, Saudi money.

I drive Saudi truck.

Driving in that desert, sh*t!

People here don't have a damned clue!

Listen, how far is it to Gwang-ju?

I don't have much time, I need to go there quick.

Why is he talking so fast?

You, fast. Huh? Slow...

So that I can English.

Slow, okay?

Okay. Gwang-ju, we go fast. Okay? Fast!

What's the hurry?

Gwang-ju, don't worry! Don't worry!

I'm best driver.

It's really far. Get some sleep.

Sleep... sleep.

You darling, you!

My recent luck's been sh*t all for this day.

Hey hey, Gwang-ju! Gwang-ju!

Gwang-ju? Are we here?

What's this? Can we go?

Don't slow down, keep going!

Uh, yes yes.

What's he shooting?

What picture, what camera?

Let's go, hurry!

Why so rude? If I ask you something, answer.

And what's with this road? Can I pass, or not?

What's this?

I'm not a reporter, you understand?

Huh? What?

I said to speak slow!

Are they training?

Stop!

Is this a training exercise?

What division?

I did my service in the 7th division.

This is a real operation. Turn back.

Didn't you see the sign?

My passenger's going to Gwang-ju.

You idiot, are you trying to die?

Who the hell are you?

What is he saying?

Is he asking me something?

What did he just say?

He said, let's go back. He made a mistake.

Allegiance!

Excuse me, Driver. This direction, also Gwang-ju?

No no Gwang-ju. Now, we go Seoul.

Seoul?

What are you talking about?

I have to go to Gwang-ju.

That's what you think, and it's not that I refuse.

Soldier say, Gwang-ju no!

Okay, you won't get paid

if you don't take me to Gwang-ju.

You understand?

What's he saying?

No Gwang-ju, no money.

No money?

Are you joking? You know how much gas we used?

Soldier say no Gwang-ju!

We can't go there!

No Gwang-ju!

You what camera picture?

Why you Gwang-ju?

Oh my god.

You know what, just take me to Gwang-ju.

That's all you should worry

about what I'm doing there.

It's none of your business, okay?

Business?

You businessman?

So you go to Gwang-ju?

Yes, Gwang-ju.

No Gwang-ju no money.

Sh*t, am I just going to waste gas money?

Sir!

Let me ask you something.

Is there any back road to Gwang-ju around here?

Nope.

Then, is there anyone who'd know...

What do you want there?

Didn't you see the soldiers?

You'd be better off heading back home.

Sir, if I can't get to Gwang-ju...

Sir, I really need to go there!

Our village foreman told us

to stay clear of Gwang-ju.

Over that there hill, there is one back road...

Where is it?

Over there...

Over that side...

This road's gonna ruin my shocks.

You're lucky to have me, you know?

Any other driver would be back in Seoul by now.

Here, no soldier!

Yeah, great. No soldier.

What's going on, for them to block even this road?

Stop! Who the hell...

Turn back.

I'm just trying to earn some money...

You said you're a businessman?

Dollars, contract.

Contract...

Something like this.

Very very important paper!

You forgot this, okay? In Gwang-ju.

What?

Good day, sir! Allegiance!

Yes.

I'm coming from Gimpo Airport.

That guy is a really important businessman.

He had to miss his plane to U.S.,

and return for important papers.

No. Turn back!

Please listen.

Without those papers, we can't export to the U.S.

I came speeding here from the airport

all out of patriotism!

We need to export so we can like,

get dollars! Yeah?

- What's wrong?

- To become a developed country...

Hold on a sec.

Listen!

If I don't get to Gwang-ju there

will be problems, big problems!

My boss is a very important man.

He'll be very unhappy if I don't

get back with those documents.

Very very unhappy! Tell him.

What did he say?

You said a hugely important...?

Tell him, not me.

Very very important paper, okay?

Very important paper.

Important man, important paper. Big, big trouble!

Hey, clear a path.

But come right back.

It's dangerous there because of the rioters.

- Rioters?

- Yes.

Yes, we'll be back in a flash.

- Allegiance!

- Yes.

Nice job back there!

My fare.

100,000 won now.

I've told you,

I'll pay you once we get back to Seoul.

Gwang-ju dangerous.

So pay in advance.

First money.

No, it's "Ladies first," so...

Money first.

Korea business style.

Now no money, I go Seoul.

Your choice.

Go ahead and glare at me, you jerk.

Your choice!

You'll get the rest in Seoul.

Your choice!

What a fox. Are you copying me?

Still, 50,000 is nice.

I choice! Let's go Gwang-ju, okay?

Alrighty!

What a miser.

Glare at me like that and I'll rip your eyes out.

You don't know what I'm saying, do you?

Let's go Gwang-ju

That's all I said.

(To the citizens of democratic Gwang-ju...)

(Defend Democracy to the Death!)

What's going on here?

(Rescind martial law!)

Stop the car, Driver. What does that mean?

Huh? What?

(To the 1980s, Decade of Hope!)

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