The Journals of Musan Page #2

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I think it's your size.

- Isn't it a IittIe bit smaII?

- No, it Iooks good on you.

- Well then, I'Il take this.

- OK.

It's very Iight!

It's a Nike.

L'll come another time for the pants.

Do you Iike the jacket?

Yes, I do.

- How much is it?

- It's $160.

$160...

Hey, it's me.

- Try these on.

- Oh man...

Kyung-Chul...!

I knew you'd steal them.

Come, try them.

I dia ir for you. Just try them on.

Thanks, but let me return them.

You cute little bastard...

Don't be sorry.

Let me return them.

Oh come on, Seung-Chul.

Don't embarrass me.

You can'tjust go like that.

Kyung-Chul.

Do you have to do this

even in South Korea?

Haven't you got rid of that habit?

Don't be a smart-ass!

Even if these are gone,

they won't starve.

I know you care about me.

I thank you for that.

But I want to return them.

Hey, hey! Don't...!

You stubborn f***er...!

Look what a mess you are!

Lt cost me quite a bit to feed

this puppy, you know.

Will you take it for $30?

I don't have money.

No more.

Anti-communism education

doesn't work these days.

Hold on...

Oh, Seung-chul.

You said your room was cold,

so I brought you more blankets.

Thank you.

I'II check up with schooIs

and sociaI organizations

Just wait for a whiIe.

You still haven't cut your hair yet?

Look at yourjacket.

Man...

I got it from the factory

where I used to work.

You won't do anotherjob interview

in this shape, will you?

It's reaIIy pathetic.

You haven't quit smoking yet?

Hey!

Huh?

Nike...!

What's this? Nike!

Why didn't you wear newjacket?

Why dia you wear this?

I'II wear it from tomorrow.

Don't save it for later.

l'll buy you another, OK?

Look at this...

The air is not ventilating.

Hey, leave it there.

I taped the window

because of the wind.

I get it

but there's too much smoke here.

It wiII be gone by tomorrow.

Wow, no...

This is too much.

Don't smoke too much

lt's suffocating!

Where do you live?

Over the crossroads,

near the demolished village.

It's not that far.

Yes, quite close.

You need to work until dawn,

so it's better if you live nearby.

We pay $4 per hour.

You can have a day off

every two weeks.

It's not a hard work but...

People don't last long

because it's overnight work.

I don't sleep much at night.

I can work well.

Is that so?

Well then,

write down your ID number,

name, and phone number.

Sook-Young!

Coming!

The drinks got just delivered.

Oh yeah?

He'll be working with us

So help him out, OK?

You should follow her and

help with the delivery.

Yes, sir.

- Follow me.

- l'll just leave my bag here.

Never serve beer in cans.

We don't know when the cops

wiII bust in.

There are police crackdowns?

Of course.

Pour the beer up to here.

Then you can fill three glasses

with two cans.

Give ir a try.

Lean the glass...

- $70, right? We are regulars.

- Yes.

Thank you.

We charge the customer $20

for each helper.

We take $5 commission and

give the helper $15.

Beer is $5 and each Karaoke room

is $20 per hour.

And no discounts, OK?

Yes, I get it.

Give it a try, please.

These are smaII rooms.

Many customers

come alone these days.

You can take them into these.

What the f*** are you?

- Does it hurt? Huh?

- What did I wrong?

Does it hurt? You f***er!

If it hurts, just quit yourjob.

What did I do wrong?

Hey, you motherf***er...

Didn't I teII you to stay out of my sight?

Get up!

I toId you, son of a b*tch!

You f***er!

Son of a b*tch!

Hey.

I told you to stay out of my sight.

Does it hurt?

Then why the hell are you here?

Put your posters in another area.

Hands off.

Hand off, f***er!

I'm more comfortabIe in jaiI.

I can just stab you

and go to jail.

This is the last warning.

Oh, it's coId...

You are home?

What are you doing?

What happened to yourjacket?

- Huh? What happened?

- WeII.

Hey, give it to me.

Let me see it!

Who the f*** did this?

- lt got torn when I was at work.

- At work? My ass!

Those bastards did this,

didn't they?

You moron, you let...

Where are these bastards? Huh?

Where are they?

I'II kiII those bastards!

You remember how much this cost?

How can you dare to Wear this

while handing out flyers?

Stupid moron...

Sons of b*tches just hacked it up...

F***...

Go hand out flyers forever.

Still, you can never afford this.

Stuffy bastard.

What are you going to do with this?

I am sorry.

What a waste...

Kyung-Chul, can I borrow

your white shirt today?

Oh, f***...

Kyung-Chul, may I wear...

your pants, too?

Why? Going to church?

In that shape?

No. l'm working at the Karaoke

at the crossroads from tonight.

How much do you get for that?

$4 per hour.

$4... Man...

I am sorry.

Are you OK?

Your bruises look bad.

I'm ok.

The path of blessing

Through you, the wish shall

Reach the Lord

The path of blessing

Within the Lord's promise

The path of blessing

Within the Lord's promise

You're new in Seoul city,

aren't you?

It's been eight months.

You're from Gangwon province?

Where abouts?

You wouIdn't know.

It's a small village.

Is the job okay?

Yes, it is.

By the way, where do you live?

Over the crossroads,

near the demolished village.

Then, it's the other way.

I am ok.

No, please. Go ahead.

I am ok. Let's go.

No, it's not ok.

Why take a detour?

I am ok.

Please, go your way.

See you tomorrow.

Bye now.

- Oh it's coId!

- Yes it is.

Thank you, Lord

for giving the power to Jesus,

and granting our promises

by his name.

Lord, we strongly believe in your words.

So we pray in the name of Jesus.

PIease bIess all our church members

who pray here with

answers to their prayers.

Amen.

How was the service?

You know what?

My husband cooked

for me yesterday.

- He did?

- It was deIicious.

Envy me?

Aren't you coming?

Please, go ahead.

Hey!

You insane or what?

How can you bring a puppy

to this tiny space?

You must be losing your mind.

I don't care if it's winter or not.

It's smelly and hairy.

Get rid of it, you hear me?

Hey, hey!

Is that my towel?

You used my soap, too?

- Am I a dog?

- Don't beat the puppy!

Why beat the puppy!

Should I beat you instead?

Let me be straight.

When l'm back, the dog's gone.

Wait until spring comes.

Do you want to leave

this place, then?

If you want to live here,

ge:
rid of ir.

I mean it!

Get rid of it!

Seung-Chul.

Yes

Why didn' you re me

we go to the same church?

Well... I haven't seen you

until today.

Is that so?

Please pretend that we don't know

each other at church.

It can get uncomfortable

working together.

And I don't want people to know

that I work at a Karaoke.

Yes, go:
ir.

I don't know anybody

in church anyvvay.

Oh...

HonestIy, a job Iike this...

It's shamefuI before God.

If things ge:
better,

I'm going to quit.

Please don't worry.

I won't say anything.

After you saw me at church today,

you are not eating.

You must be worried.

Sorry, I should have told you.

No, it's not that.

You don't need to worry.

I won't say anything.

Will you pray with me?

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