Like a Virgin Page #3

Synopsis: OH Dong-gu believes himself to be female. Although overweight and on the short side, he dreams of becoming perfect some day, and devotes himself to mimicking Madonna's singing and dancing after school. To cover the costs of transsexual surgery, he decides to enter a wrestling competition.
Genre: Comedy, Sport
  8 wins & 3 nominations.
 
IMDB:
6.7
Year:
2006
116 min
635 Views


Do you know how to spell the word?

- B...

- A...

Geez, you rats.

Go inside and study.

We'll have a quiz later.

Hey, Dong-gu.

I heard you do Ssireum these days.

I was surprised, kid.

I've never imagined

you'd do Ssireum.

I... got talent, coach said.

Really? I should think better

of you, OH Dong-gu.

Do your best.

Now that you've started it.

What you might call it...

'Chunha Jangsa'.

Win that title, alright?

Go on.

Teacher.

I'll really do my best and

come to you with

my head up high.

- Good.

- Teacher, I will call you.

You've held out.

I'm not sure why you're still here

but don't be so stuck up

just because you won a few times.

What you're doing is not

even Ssireum, a**hole.

Captain.

My name is OH Dong-gu.

Don't be offended.

That's how that f***er is.

He's a nitpicker.

I see his discontent for being

in a third-grade team like this.

Then what is he doing here?

If he is that awesome?

There's this guy KANG Jae-wuk,

his long-time rival.

Captain was supposed to be scouted

by the Wuseong High.

But his chance was

sabotaged by that bastard.

He always had to be the #1

but after that he lived

like a hermit.

Honestly who cares about

the school?

A good ranking gets you

into college anyways.

It's actually better for him since

he can do whatever he wants here.

And most of all he can fight

against KANG Jae-wuk.

He probably went after that.

Is that guy, Jae-wuk, that good?

See with your own eyes

at the friendly match.

It will be worth watching.

Candy

I got a cramp in my leg.

I said to take the subway.

Hey

How many scumbags did you

pack in that tiny car?

You ready?

How strange...

you still have them.

Must've healed by now.

See? All healed now, right?

What are you doing?

Wow, you got big nipples, boy.

Did you put on perfume?

Huh?

This... this is my body odor.

Really?

You smell fantastic, man.

Let's go, Wuseong!

Do your best and

don't humiliate yourself.

Shut the f*** up.

Let's go, Wuseong!

Let's go, Wuseong!

Where's Dong-cheol?

Eat your supper.

What wrong?

Nothing, I just came by...

Just because the weather's great.

Well...

Remember...

When I slapped you...

I was very shocked.

I felt angry, scared

and hated you for being different.

What the...

I...

I'm sorry.

Mom, this is size 115.

But my foot is here.

My feet are so wide

to fit my size.

I often look at them and think...

they're monstrous.

How funny they'd look in heels.

And how people will laugh

if I wear panty hose.

I know for sure. I'm going

to be a really ugly woman.

Whoa, it smells wonderful.

I think I put a little

too much salt.

No, it's delicious...

Oh sorry, should I put it out?

No, it's not that.

Aren't you gonna eat?

After this.

I used to be really pretty.

What's that?

Out of the blue...

When I was sophomore

in high school...

so exactly when I was your age.

I saw your father boxing

for the first time...

After three, four dates?

I got pregnant with you.

I left home immediately

and quit school.

I thought things would be OK

as long as I was with your father.

But after he got injured

he quit boxing

and started drinking.

Several years passed away

and I realized something was wrong.

I know I'm a horrible mother...

I'm sorry, Dong-gu.

But I'm really happy now.

Because I study,

make money although not a lot...

and live the way I want.

Dong-gu, whether

you look pretty to others,

that's all meaningless.

Living a life the way

you want is...

That is the real life.

You know...

It might get tougher than

you think...

much more... you might get

tougher than now.

Is it OK?

Alright, I'll respect

your decision.

I will... respect it.

I didn't know you were here.

Where were you

past several days?

Damn, why am I not surprised?

I know people like you.

You always have your own way.

You don't care about others.

You despise

and look down on people.

I know people like you

inside out.

But you have no right

to look down on me.

There's no reason for whoever

to do that!

Motherf***er, what?

We'll have no more

of this anyways.

I'm quitting the team

as your wish.

What do you know

about Ssireum?

Right. I only think about myself.

I can't afford to pay attention

to others.

I only practice and think about

Ssireum and I still lose.

Every day I practice until my hands

f***ing bleed and I still lose.

And you want to quit

your sorry ass?

Because you lost

one f***ing game?

Don't give me that sh*t, f***er.

You're wrong.

How about the over-head throw?

Can I do it

if I practice really hard?

Do you know why you lost?

Hold Ssatba.

Tighter!

Try to trip me over.

You fell because

of your strength.

Ssireum is not all about strength.

Balance is more important.

You make your opponent lose

balance while keeping yours.

That's Ssireum.

Don't look, don't think.

Just feel it. Understand?

Feel my move

and find your balance.

Start.

Too slow.

Faster.

Feel how I move.

If you think 'oh, leg then arm',

It's too late.

Right, faster.

Your right side. Thigh band!

Pull it.

He was fine till this afternoon.

Then he suddenly fainted.

Such things really happen.

What did the doctor say?

It could be brain hemorrhage.

What an idiot.

Not sure if now

is the right time

but we got a tight deadline.

It's hard to find a new worker.

Can I suggest you

to the president?

He loves whiskey.

Get a bottle and...

Don't give me that look.

What? We still gotta live,

you know. Right?

I think I have something

in my eye.

I don't see any.

Ah, it's better now.

Your eyes seems...

slightly different.

A little.

You look like a Siberian Husky.

I'm a bit confused these days

because of you.

Hello!

You fool.

Try to escape, yeah?

Way to go!

You now in the Korean

percussion band?

Cheer up.

Don't kill yourself.

An invitation card

Hey, Chunha Jangsa, the champion.

How's it going these days?

Teacher.

Yes, what?

Just...

Just a little...

While until I can

come to you without any shame.

Just a little...

What are you talking about?

You like that woman,

SONG Sun-Mi?

- What?

- Don't marry her!

I... I... love you too.

I love you more than she does.

And my love started

before hers.

Can't you just...

wait for me a bit?

Just a little while...

Dong-gu, you punk...

- You're a joke!

- Teacher...

Be quiet

when your teacher speaks.

Is that how your parents

taught you?

I've never thought!

This is serious.

On your stomach now!

He can't see you now.

- What is it?

- I told him...

You couldn't see him but...

Johnny Walker... How cute...

I'm sorry.

I'm really sorry.

Give me work. Please.

- Let's have mackerel for dinner.

- I already ate.

Really?

Good.

Korean Ssireum Association

To Oh Dong-gu

I can drink, huh?

What can't you eat?

You're right. I drink well.

Just like my father.

I'm really worried.

You're better than me.

You at least have a dream.

You going for bachelor

of plastic surgery

instead of bachelor

of Arts and Science?

What's wrong?

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