01x05 - Mikrocosmos

[bunniefuu]

This series is based on a fictionalized story inspired by the story of BTS's album,

The Most Beautiful Moment in Life,

and is not related to BTS members and their families.

Child actors and animals were filmed

in safe conditions under the supervision of their guardians.

Naeri Gas Station

I know the money's deposited

But

this won't be dangerous, right?

Piano

Academy

Fine

I left it near the house

I'm going to stop here

I can't do it anymore

Yes

Songjoo Police Station

Friendly People's Police

Dogeon

What's going on?

I came here without telling my parents

So we

goofed around oblivious of the dead body?

Police Line Do Not Cross

Well, guys

You must be surprised

after getting the call

but don't worry too much

We only called to ask some questions

Who is Cein Min?

- That's me

- Ok

Cein Min

Dogeon Kim?

I'm here

Jooan Kim

That's me

- Hosu Jeong

- Yes

- Hwan Kim

- Yes

So you must be Jeha Jeon

Yes

Haru Park is in a psychiatric ward

so I guess everyone's here

Please wait here for a second

Just relax and wait here

We were just swimming

with the fire on

That's it

What does my kid have to do with the case?

It's not that he's relevant to the case

We got a tip from a witness

so I'm just here to check

Tip from a witness?

What's that about?

Ah, well

The owner of the sashimi restaurant

near the beach reported

that your son and his friends

were playing until late at night

How would he have known?

Who would've imagined

a dead body on the beach?

- Do you know how shocked he was?

- Ma'am

It's just an inquiry,

so no need to get worked up

May I ask, what are you being treated for?

What are your symptoms?

Do we need to answer that?

Do you know how hurtful

those questions can be?

- I was just

- What?

Do you think my kid is like

those mental patients on the news?

Would you have asked that

if he were suffering a heart disease?

Do you know how hard it is

when we're treated this way?

Those inconsiderate questions

are harder to deal with

than the illness itself

Okay, I understand

We might have further questions

so please cooperate with us

Hope you get well treated

I told you not to hang out with them

I'm sorry

How much more should I care for you?

You're wearing me

out

Something came up

Yes, I'm sorry

I wanted to call the car owner,

but I couldn't reach

Hello?

Hello

We were just playing on the beach

Why do we have to get questioned?

It's because of me again

It's not because of you

We're just unlucky

Hello

Please

Why did you go to the beach?

We wanted to hang out

since it's the vacation

That's why we went there

What did you do at the beach?

Don't people normally swim in the water?

We swam

and fooled around

You started a fire there

Didn't you know

you can't start a fire there?

It was getting dark and cold

How did you start the fire?

- With what?

- With my lighter

Lighter?

Why would you carry a lighter?

I just carry it

What did you guys burn?

We collected some woods here and there

We didn't do anything

I'm telling the truth

That's it?

Yes

I did tell you this earlier

I'm glad to meet you thanks to your son

The body that was found on the beach

He's from the neighborhood.

His name's Wonjoong Byeon

He used to go to Songjoo Jeil High

He worked briefly for

the Scholarship Foundation

He was struggling mentally

and getting treated

Oh, is that so?

What was his name again?

Wonjoong Byeon?

Is he the guy?

Have you ever seen him?

He was in the neighborhood for a few days

I'm sorry

Um, did he

have black bruises

between his thumb and index?

Bruises?

Crime scene photos

You're right

Ever seen him?

I

I went to Jooan's house

and ran into him in front of the apartment

My house?

My house when? why?

You just ran into him?

Did you ever talk to him?

No, I just bumped into him

- Detective Park

- Yes

Wonjoong Byeon went to

Jooan Kim's apartment

We should check for other witnesses

Yes, sir

Why aren't they letting us go?

Are we going into that cell, too?

Only when you've done something wrong

We didn't do anything wrong

It'll be over soon

Don't worry

I'm Jeha's mother

Jeha!

Are you alright?

He's still a minor!

Is it legal to interrogate

without parental consent?

Ma'am, it's nothing serious

We just asked simple questions

- Oh, we've met before, didn't we?

- Yes

- Appreciate your service

- Thank you

Well

- How's everything?

- It's fine

What's the story behind the bike?

They stole it first

Why is there a rumor of you

threatening with a knife?

I don't know

You were investigated in the past

regarding a death

from a house fire, right?

That case's

already closed without any charges

We're just the bereaved, including my son

Oh, okay

You can go now

Thanks for your time

Let's go

Right, off you go

It'll be our turn soon enough

Your ear, does it hurt?

No

It doesn't hurt, but it feels weird

when I think about

my ear not working

I'm sorry. You must be really busy

It's all my fault

You have nothing to worry about

- You can take him now

- Ah, yes

I'm sorry

He's still a young kid

Mom, I didn't do anything wrong

Salute him properly, so we can go

You, too

- Good bye, sir

- Ah, yes, good bye

Don't make another trip here

Of course

I called your father

but he's not answering

How about a home number?

- Jooan, if you have any other family members

- I don't

You are still here?

We were stuck here anyway

Only until your father wakes up

Why would you?

You're a strange bunch

You're too strong

He's the strongest

with his broad shoulders

Oh, it's comfy

Choi, who went missing

in Nam-gu, Yeongjin-si on the 2nd

was found nine days later

in the morning of the 10th

near Hwayong Mountain in Songjoo-si

Remember?

The election season is coming,

and you can't even behave yourself

Stay low reading books

and help me prepare my election

Ok

You're grounded for the entire vacation

Leave your phone here

- Father

- Get hold of yourself!

I told you

Family is like a time b*mb to politicians

I'll not allow you to go off

without my permission

Your phone

Is it my fault if I get hit

by a car while walking on a street?

It's the driver's fault

I just went to the beach. That's all

I

was just unlucky

That wouldn't have happened

if you weren't there with them

Stick to your level

Don't stoop to their level

I'm sorry

I heard from Mingook

that one of the boys

is rumored to have k*lled his own mother

That's not true

How would you know?

Were you there?

He won't hang out with him anymore

Right?

He might think I'm discriminating,

so I can't even scold him properly

Whether you're my own son or not

as long as you're living in my house

you follow my rules

If you don't like it, move out.

Understood?

I don't know who he takes after

Jeha said he's sorry

He said he's really sorry on his way home

He won't repeat this again

He promised not to

hang out with them, so

Honey

Jeha said he's sorry

You don't dare to jump honestly,

right?

You're an attention seeker

You act precariously

to make people care for you

I mean

who would care for you

if you weren't being reckless?

You are flunking your studies

You act like a psycho

They say birds flock together

Your friends either have no parent,

act like a psycho

are a criminal, or are broke

Variety of characters there

Why are you smiling?

Huh? You think it's funny?

I told you I'm out to get you

Go ahead then

Don't worry

Whatever I do, your dad won't like me

You only act like this

because you're insecure

Like how my mom stole your place

you're afraid that I might replace you

Let go of me

I'm tired of all this, too

Do it

Let go

What? Can't bring yourself to it?

- Let go

- Darn it!

Let go!

Argh!

Won, Wonjoong

Wonjoong

I asked you this in your apartment earlier

but you two were from

the Songho Scholarship Foundation, right?

Yes

You're right

Didn't you guys keep in touch?

No

He said

he was in the psychiatric hospital

and came to me a few days ago

Did he mention

why he came to you?

I

will die soon on the beach

Not just once

but several times

The Seventh Songho Scholarship Foundation

Changjun Kim, Eunjoo Kim, Wonjoong Byeon

We oppose the redevelopment!

Living conditions should be stabilized first!

Only a scumbag will sponge off someone

I'm sorry

You're sorry,

but you leave your post all day?

This car. Since when was it here?

And why didn't you tell me?

I

- I was going to tow it on my own

- And?

Did you?

I'm sorry

Darn it!

I can't deal with you anymore!

- You know your house's under the redevelopment zone?

- Yes

Unless you can get millions out of someone

stand your ground whatever it takes!

Once it's redeveloped,

there'll be new buildings, roads

and everyone will live

happily ever after, right?

Bullshit!

The house price will soar,

and your family

will be homeless

in an instant

Got it?

Why stand there?

Ladder!

In favor of redevelopment

of Songjoo District 2

Stop the redevelopment

that will drive out residents!

It felt weird back in the police station

Didn't it?

Yeah

I could feel that we still live in

a hierarchical society

Right?

For Hwan, Cein, and Jeha

their capable parents came to get them

Hey, at least you

have a chance to climb up the ladder

What have I got?

Based on what?

You're smart

Oh, sh**t

Well, I

have nothing I'm good at

So I'm envious of you guys

Me?

Honestly, why would you be envious of me?

It felt weird earlier

All of their parents came

I'm Jeha's mother

I'm Dogeon's mom

But for me

I'm Hosu's guardian

Ah

were you?

I didn't know

Yeah

But I guess I'm the only one who cares

It's hard sometimes

Oh, is the time up?

I'll see if there's any

company housing available

I shouldn't leave you here alone

What about

my school?

Does school mean anything to you, anyway?

Dogeon, I know

you sometimes wish

you didn't have your family

Hey

Be honest here.

You're jealous of me, right?

Sorry to say this

but yeah

Several times

Right

You look so worn out, you know

They say

people like us

won't have any place to live

but sometimes I hope

this area will be redeveloped

Once that's done

it'll be hard for

our family to live together

Then

only then I will have

the opportunity

to escape from my family

I can give up anything

Mom!

But I just can't give up

on my family

Turn around

Whew

What are all these dumplings?

I bought them because Dad likes them

Why aren't you eating?

Go ahead. I already ate

Eat before they get cold

I asked for the fire noodles!

They're talking about

the redevelopment again

after they discovered

the body on the beach

They say things like that only happen

in old neighborhoods

It all depends on how you look at it

What are we going to do

if it's redeveloped?

If we can't find a place here

we can rent aunt's studio

Don't even bring her up

Did you forget the time we borrowed

your father's hospital bills?

Your dad supported her

when she got married

and she treated us like beggars

She's a vermin

Then do you have any plans?

Are we going to sleep on the street?

There will be

a resident meeting on the weekend

Let's attend the meeting together

Fine

Oh, my head hurts

What's all that?

They said it's how you do it

Next time, be born a human

Not a cat

Just don't be reborn

It's tough to survive

I'm sorry

I'm sorry

I won't tell anyone

Please don't k*ll me. Please!

Please don't k*ll me!

I'm sorry. Please don't hurt me!

Aargh!

Please don't k*ll me!

Ativan 2mg

We'll move him

Please move out of the way

Songjoo City Hall

Resident meeting regarding redevelopment

of Songjoo-si District 2

Ah, ah, mic test

Hello

Hwan!

- Yes, Mr. Kim

- How have you been?

Hwan, it's me!

Since most of you are here,

we'll start the meeting

First, let's look at the materials

prepared by the municipality

You remember?

You remember the face?

Yes

I'm sorry. I was scared

You're serious?

The one at the arboretum

I saw him even after the incident

I was so scared that I tried to forget

but I remember it like yesterday

That face

Can you describe that face

to the police?

Really?

You can describe the face?

Is it ok to recall the incident?

I don't want to run away anymore

Thank you. Thank you so much

I'll call my parents

I'll be back soon

No! Wait!

This is abnormal

They're spitting nonsense

People who have everything keep repeating

they care for people who have nothing!

- That's right!

- They're talking nonsense

Legislator Changjoon Kim!

No, ex-legislator

After getting the votes from us

you'll wash your hands

and leave us, right?

After you're elected with our votes!

You'll leave for Seoul

Will you not?

Please, calm down

Today

we are not here to listen from both sides

Regarding the redevelopment

to objectively consider

merits and demerits

Explain in plain words!

Simply get to the point!

- So are we redeveloping or not?

- What's the point of explaining?

Are you looking down on us?

What a disaster!

What's in it for you?

Sir, what brings you here?

My name is Changjun Kim

Isn't that Jooan's father?

On what business are you here?

Wonjoong

Wonjoong's dead

Sorry?

I said Wonjoong's

dead

The body that was found on the beach

He's from the neighborhood

His name's Wonjoong Byeon

Who is it?

Cein

I'm sorry to come at this late hour

Is your father home?

Oh, my dad?

Yes, why?

I have something

to ask

Oh, ok

Come in

Dad

Cein's here

Go out

and get me two bottles of soju

- Dad, are you drinking again

- Go

I'll just buy one bottle

Why's he drinking again?

If it's about your mom

I'm sorry

You already told me

you have nothing to say

but it's not fair

The principal told me

that my mom was

a delinquent in high school

But mom I remember

wasn't like that

But I can't argue any more than this

because I don't know

what she was like in high school

I

I can put up if I did something wrong

or even if I get mistaken

for things I didn't do

But if my mom

my mom

is getting mistaken

for something she didn't do

I can't stand it

And I hope I'm right

Please

Eunjoo

wasn't like that

I got messed up, too

Everyone's messed up

Wonjoong, me, Eunjoo

and Changjun. Everyone's messed up

What am I going to do?

Please let me finish my studies here

I'll stay low

I won't be late to school

and get into trouble

I promise

Why did that b*stard leave his car here?

It's obvious

It's so obvious

It's done by those twits

who want to buy this land cheap

and proceed with the redevelopment

Even the police are working hand in glove

Hey

You're being loud here

What?

Did I say something wrong?

I'm sorry

- Sir

- They!

call me a holdout for earning money

from this tiny piece of land

Is it fair for rich people

to drive everyone out

and earn a fortune from the redevelopment?

It has nothing to do with them

I'm at a breaking point.

You think I'd care who's who?

They think they can step on us

if we don't create a scene!

Is he drunk?

Darn it

H. Park

Jihan

That's what they call me

I'm not just "Choi"

Ah

Ok

Wait, wait detective

Haru, talk to me

You said you remember

You said you remember

There's no guarantee that

your memory's accurate

It happened years ago

You were in your elementary school

Do you remember

everything from those days?

No

He's right

I don't think

it's good for you to stay with him

Let's find another hospital

We'll fight on

We must survive!

Redevelopment, Jooan, Dogeon, Beach,

Haru, Cein, Father

Hwan

Oh, you were studying

You got a message

Only when your father isn't looking

He's still drinking in the old house

How would kids these days

survive without a phone?

- Thank you

- No problem

- I'll get going

- Ok

Group chat

Wow, he's super ugly

Should warn us before posting gross pics

Can't unsee what I've seen

Jooan, you can no longer

enter the dry container

You ungrateful fella

That number 2 is Hwan and Haru, right?

I just came back from the States

Can I enter the dry container, Dogeon?

Everyone's welcome except Jooan Kim

I can't go out

Why?

Hwan's grounded

What?

You're not going out

because you're grounded?

- Amazing

- He's not Pooh Man, unlike you

It's Bear Man!

Hwan

We met before, right?

Yeah, we've met

You look like Changjun

when he declared he'd be a politician

Is that so?

Sit

I collect stones as a hobby

An expert who's been studying

stones for 40 years

told me I have keen eyes

Of course

That's how you could look after us

If it weren't for

your father and grandfather,

Songjoo would still be in the sticks

Think about it

It was pure mud field where no one visited

Those roaches looking for

food only on the ground

If it weren't for those

lower classes living like moss

I came back here again

and it seems conditions are

worse off than in my father's days

They don't even pay enough taxes

They pay only few bucks

and ask the government to do this, do that

Those shameless rats

You saw them

during the resident meeting

Owns just a shack

but makes all that fuss

With one fork crane

we can wipe them out

overnight

Don't you agree?

You should keep this in mind

- Did you say your name's Hwan?

- Yes

Do you know the Noah's Ark from the Bible?

We need a person to open the ark door

You may be unsure whether it's raining

windy, or flooding outside

but the courage to open up

the door to find out

We need that courage in Songjoo now

Yes, you're right

That's what his autobiography's about

That's his story

What was the title?

Walk

Towards The Light

Yes, Walk Towards The Light

Cheers!

Now

I'll pour you a drink

No

'Walk Towards The Light'

Have you ever read it properly?

I don't like it

During the resident meeting

you lied, didn't you?

You're in favor of the redevelopment

after all

if that's what politics is about

why do you ask me to follow your steps?

Don't parents normally give

what's only good for their child?

Go to bed

You don't mean to

make me a liar as well

"Songjoo is"

"for me, a place filled with memories"

"I will protect you"

"I will make sure"

"esteemed people

like you won't be driven out"

So?

"Support me to protect Songjoo"

"like my father and grandfather"

You said this

You said it clearly

What's your point?

You lied

You knew

those people who believe in your lie

can't survive without it

- Stop

- Is this

how you walk

towards the light?

Blackout again?

Oh, my

Oh, it's the blackout

I know. I guess every light is out

The power's out in the entire neighborhood

Oh, my

What's happening?

Hwan Kim!

Hwan Kim

Come back

Hwan Kim!

Be careful

This is nice

Cein

How did you know about the spare key here?

Ah

That's what my dad used to do

Why did the power go out all of a sudden?

What's wrong?

Do you miss the States already?

Yeah

I also want to go to the States

The land of the heroes

I want to grow up and get my license

If I get a license,

I'll give you a ride first

No thanks

I'm not thinking about living a long life,

but I want to die in peace

I'll give you a ride!

- Jeha, let's get some firewood

- Ok

- Let's go together

- Fine

CHOCOSU!

CHOCOSU!

CHOCOSU!

CHOCOSU!

- Dope!

- Dope!

CHOCOSU!

CHOCOSU!

CHOCOSU!

Oh, wow

- You're dope!

- You're a celeb!

Oh, it's Hwan

Oh, Hwan!