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ALL CHARACTERS, LOCATIONS, ORGANIZATIONS
AND INCIDENTS APPEARING IN THIS FILM ARE FICTITIOUS
Tropical Storm Gini has arrived in Korea as it advances north,
and a typhoon watch has been issued all around the country.
Especially, Gyeonggi region is experiencing heavy rain
of 30 to 40mm per hour
as well as strong wind,
which will cause a considerable amount of damage.
Please take all precautionary measures to reduce the damage from this storm.
I don't think anyone is here.
Why?
This was a novel I began to write while I lived in this residence.
Yes.
Until the day I came to this place,
I always thought the world I lived in was hell,
not this place.
However,
the real hell was this place.
A horrendous hell created by strangers.
I'VE BEEN WAITING FOR YOU
This place was hell.
A horrendous hell created by strangers.
How did I end up falling into this hell?
What did I ever do wrong?
-Goodness. -I'm sorry.
Excuse me, sir. Sir!
Hey!
JI-EUN
-Hey, Ji-eun. -Jong-u, did you arrive?
Why does he leave like that even though I'm calling him out?
Man, the weather is awful.
Is something going on? You don't sound too well.
What? No, it's nothing. Is it okay for you to call? Aren't you at work?
-Oh, I'm working away from the office. -You're out of the office?
I took on a new program, so I'm meeting this reporter.
Right, that new TV show you're in charge of?
Jong-u, I have to go now. I'll call you later.
Seoul.
It's my laptop.
It's all shattered right here.
-That'll be 200,000 won. -200,000 won?
-Yes. -But the screen... It's just the screen.
-Hey, let's do this. -Yes.
Just fix it for him at 180,000 won.
It's that expensive to replace just the screen?
I'm practically giving it away to you. Don't tell anyone else.
It costs over 300,000 won at the official service center.
Then please do make sure you fix it well.
-Sure. -Don't worry. I'll make it almost new.
Do make it look new, will you?
-Yes, sir. -Okay.
Excuse me, how much does it cost to replace a laptop screen?
How big is it?
Mine's 15 inches.
It's 200,000 won,
but I'll do it for 150,000 won.
-For 150,000 won? -Yes.
If you pay with cash, I'll take off a little more.
Come and give it a try. We're giving away prizes
no matter which mark you hit.
We're doing giveaways right now!
Come and give it a try.
We're giving away a laptop for the first place winner!
Congratulations! You got fifth place. Come and take your gift.
Congratulations!
May I try... Could I...
Of course, go ahead and give it another try.
LUCKY DART GAME
I only won five last place gifts.
But still, it's pretty.
WUSANG RESIDENCE
It's that room in the end.
It's quiet and clean.
And it's very sunny, so you'll like it. It's right here.
-How much do you charge? -550,000 won.
Goodness.
ERASE NOTE
HUIMANG RESIDENCE
-How much is it? -450,000 won.
ERASE NOTE
DANMI, SEONHWA, MANBOK
I'll give you 10 percent off if you pay 3 months up front.
Then how much will it be?
270,000 won.
ERASE NOTE
DANMI, SEONHWA
KIMCHI STEW, HOMEMADE MEAL
HOMEMADE MEAL 7,000 WON
GIMBAP 2,000 WON
Push your bags inside.
LOOKING FOR A ROOM?
MONTHLY RENT
190,000 WON
32 MINUTES, 15 STOPS, 1,450 WON
-Hello? -Yes, this is Eden Residence.
I just saw... I called about the room you're renting out. Is it still available?
Of course.
-Is your rent 190,000 won? -Yes, it is.
Then I'll stop by in a little bit.
-Sure, see you soon. -Yes.
EDEN RESIDENCE
How am I going to live in a place like this?
This really isn't right.
EDEN RESIDENCE
LAND, FACTORY, STORAGE FOR SALE OR RENT GORAE REAL ESTATE
-Are you the young man who just called? -Yes.
Goodness, it must've been tough to walk up in this hot weather.
I'm sorry I'm late.
Don't mention it. It's pretty desolate, so first-time visitors all get confused.
Here, have this.
You had a great voice on the phone, and you look handsome too.
-I... -Look at how sweaty you are.
I saw that men's rooms and women's rooms are separated here as I walked up.
You must have a lot of rooms.
No, that was ages ago.
Everyone left when the area was designated for redevelopment, so only a few remains.
When will the redevelopment happen?
I heard they'll begin in six months.
Why? Are you here for the long haul?
No, I'll leave soon.
That's great news, then.
The rent only went down because we're getting redeveloped.
We have a great facility here.
I'm always concerned about the health of our residents... Gosh, that's room 302.
I think of our residents' health, so I give out eggs for free
and make kimchi myself too. See if this is for room 303.
-Is it? -Yes, it is.
Why can't I see this?
I'm sure you shopped around.
You won't find a place like this.
Here. Take a look.
Goodness, there's garbage.
You won't find a place like this with that price in Seoul.
You said you're leaving soon anyway.
Yes, I'll leave soon, but...
Even if this area will be redeveloped, how can it be so cheap?
Goodness. My gosh.
I'm a deaconess at church, so I really can't lie.
I'll be frank.
Someone who lived here before you committed suicide.
What?
No, it didn't happen in this room.
Gosh, I don't want to do my business by fooling others,
so that's why I'm telling you.
Are you not from Seoul?
I came from another town.
-I see. Are you a college student? -No, I work.
Really? You looked so young that I thought you were in college.
-I... -What's with you?
Stop blocking my way in this hot weather.
Mr. An, why are you like that again?
Turn on the air conditioner already. I'm going to die from this heat.
I mean, he could just slide by. Why is he getting so angry?
Goodness, that thug or something is really getting on my nerves.
-Young man, don't worry. -Okay.
He'll be gone soon.
He'll be leaving.
Come this way. I'll make some iced coffee for you.
You can give it a thought while you drink that.
Everyone else is nice other than that guy.
I see.
Here, have some.
So? Did you make your decision?
Okay. What? Yes, right here.
Yes, right here. Okay. Okay, good. You made a good choice.
Okay, then. Take this.
You can go to that room you saw, room 303.
This is a spare key, so don't lose it.
Yes.
Make yourself at home and relax.
And you share the restroom and the shower with everyone.
-It might be troublesome, but just use it. -Okay.
-Everyone here ended up doing well. -Okay.
Do have a good life here.
Nice to meet you.
Don't mention it. Nice to meet you too.
Goodness, that's noisy.
Hello.
Do you have something to say?
That... That isn't your room.
Your room is... right here.
Do you live here?
I'll be living here starting today.
The bed is creaking.
It's moldy, and it smells like... Gosh.
And I get barely any sunlight in here.
Okay, I'll stay here for just six months
until I save up enough for key money.
I won't find another place like this at this price.
Yes, Mom.
Jong-u, did you arrive well?
Yes, I got here well.
How's your friend's place? Is it all right?
It's fine.
Be good to your friend.
Okay. Don't mind me.
-One second. Who is it? -Oh, okay. You must be busy.
Open the door.
-Mom, I'll call you later. -Okay. Make sure you eat well.
Okay, bye. Bye.
-Yes? -There are rules to communal living.
Pardon?
If you're going to make a call, do it outside.
Wait, I... I just... Did that sound...
Didn't you just make a call?
You just heard me?
Right, I'm sorry.
Don't let me catch you again.
What's with him?
That kid keeps getting on my nerves.
You crazy idiot!
Hey, Ji-eun.
Hey, Jong-u. Did you find a residence?
Yes, I did.
I see. Where is it?
-Eunhyeon-gu. -Eunhyeon-gu?
Isn't that too far from Daehak-ro?
It's okay. It's not that far. It only takes about half an hour.
And it's pretty close to where you live too.
Okay, then. I'm glad if you're glad.
When do you get off work today?
-If it's okay, I'll be there after-- - Room 303 guy?
Goodness, sorry, keep talking.
I'm sorry, Jong-u. I wanted to see you today too.
But it's my boss's birthday, so we're having a company dinner.
I see.
You have to move in today, and tomorrow is your first day at work.
You should get some rest today, and we can meet tomorrow. Is that okay?
Sure, I'll be in Seoul from now on, so we can meet more often from now on.
Okay, bye.
Handsome young man, are you here to take a tour of the rooftop?
Yes.
Don't you like it?
Sure.
Goodness, right. I forgot to mention this before.
There are women's rooms on the fourth floor,
but no one lives there anymore.
I had to renovate this place because of a fire,
but the economy is pretty bad, so I can't even take out a loan.
So don't go in there. You'll get hurt.
Okay.
"A man
with an odd gait is
walking down
an alley.
In the black plastic bag
he's holding
in his hand"...
Hey, kitty. Hi.
You're so pretty.
Mr. Byun, you must be feeling great today.
Well, I... I just...
You must feel great today too.
You need to be quiet at night.
It's troublesome for others.
Okay. I... I'll be... I'll be quiet.
As... As if I'm dead.
That... That looks good. Coffee.
Sure.
FAITH CHURCH
-What's that? -Hello.
Goodness, give this to me. This is...
Young man, have you been fooling around somewhere?
I was just adoring it.
Goodness, you're going to kill them all. You'll kill them all.
My goodness, he'll end up hurting himself.
I won't take that from you.
Why... Why are you hesitating?
Just... Just cut that thing off.
Hey, that's unfair.
Hey, sir.
Do you know what's good about a residence like this?
It's that even if someone dies here,
absolutely no one
will care about that.
Babe, wake up.
Hey, Jae-ho.
Where are you? You should've called me as soon as you got to Seoul.
Right, I'm sorry. I've been looking for a room.
Right, I see. Did you find a place?
Yes, I found a residence in Eunhyeon-gu.
Why are you whispering?
This place isn't soundproof at all.
Come out. Let's grab some beer.
Where should I meet you?
It's a place in Daehak-ro... I'll text you the address.
Okay, text me.
Darn it.
Man.
EDEN RESIDENCE 4TH FLOOR, WOMEN ONLY
My gosh, hey.
What are you doing? Hey.
Hey. There was a fire here, so no one lives here anymore.
I mean, you can't shoot me with this.
Don't you know that it's dangerous?
Hey, and
I came up because I heard something from up here. By any chance...
Did you hear the sound of a ghost?
Goodness, that's frightening.
Jeong-hwa, isn't it hot?
Let's just call a tow truck.
Mr. Park, start the car. Hurry. Hurry up.
-We can just call-- -Come on, Mr. Park.
You must be really hot.
Good.
Let's go.
Jeong-hwa, the engineering major.
No, the goddess of engineering.
-Let's go. -Let's hurry. Let's go.
Hello. We received a report.
Why are you so late?
I'm sorry. Our car broke down on the way. Where is it?
It's that black plastic bag.
I kept smelling something weird and came out to find that. Gosh.
-It's that again? -Yes, it's a cat.
-A dead cat? -Yes.
It's the tenth time this month.
Man, who's doing this?
See? There's no security camera here. This person knows their way around here.
That's a possibility.
Yes, so please put one up.
I can't live with this anxiety.
You shouldn't be asking us.
File a civil complaint with the district office.
And call the cleaning department of the district office to take care of this.
Officer. Is that something a police officer should say?
-I mean, it's-- -We'll contact the district office
and take care of this, so don't worry and go home.
Please get rid of it now. It gives me the creeps.
Goodbye.
Are we some kind of cat morticians?
Mr. Park, wasn't it like this three months ago
during the pension murder case?
-Back then? Like what? -Yes.
The cats around there began to die off, then someone got murdered.
Man, people like that should be destroyed.
They're the problem.
Hey, go to a dentist and pull out that tooth.
A lot of places are open late nowadays.
I don't have to go to a dentist over this.
-Man. -You should probably go see a dentist.
No, that's not what's important.
Do you know the Kang Chi-sun case?
Did you know that he killed and ate his pet dog?
Psychopaths...
Psychopaths are unable to keep a pet
-because they can't sympathize. -Darn it. You're too persistent.
And most serial murderers...
And most serial murderers
have abused animals before according to research.
That's why we're at a point where we must investigate this case.
-You need to see how this is weird. -Okay.
I mean, think about that pension murder case.
Those cats began to die off first.
Was the culprit practicing or what?
Jeong-hwa, go see a dentist first--
No, I'm not going. I'm not.
That's not what is important now.
Our night hours are over, but the director is doing it just for you.
Aren't you open until 10:00 p.m.?
Only on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.
-Officer So Jeong-hwa? -Yes.
I just got a call from Corporal Park.
-From Mr. Park? -Yes.
I'll get her. You two can go home.
-It's all right. -Really?
Yes, you're dismissed.
-Goodbye. -Goodbye.
All right, let's see.
Goodness, your cavity looks bad. You'll need nerve treatment.
Does... Does that hurt a lot?
I guess police officers are scared of dentists too.
Goodness, no.
Right, so does it hurt?
-I'll make sure it doesn't. -Okay.
I'll anesthetize you first.
-Doctor, can... Can you do it slowly? -Sure.
Open your mouth.
SAEMTEO DENTAL CLINIC, EUNHYE PATROL DIVISION
Take these precautions, and this is your prescription.
So? It didn't hurt at all, did it?
No, oddly.
But you have to return next week to receive your nerve treatment.
Can you come at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday?
Yes, I can make that.
-I'll make your reservation. -Okay.
Anyway, you must be close to Corporal Park.
We met while volunteering.
I'm sorry you couldn't go home because of me. Thank you.
Goodness, you do harder work than me. I should be grateful for you.
-Please excuse me, then. -Sure, bye. Goodbye.
Hey, I'm having a tough time
running my business on a loan too.
No one runs a business with their own money.
How much can you borrow? That's important. Anyway, congrats on coming to Seoul.
It's all thanks to you.
Bottoms up. Let's drink until we drop dead.
Do you still write and stuff?
Yes.
Goodness, man. You haven't given up yet?
Goodness. Anyway, what's your next story?
I'm writing a crime series.
You have such a pretty face,
but your head is filled with stuff like that.
You really are something. What have you done in Seoul?
I looked for a room, then I--
Why don't you live with Ji-eun?
It'll be great to live with her. You can kiss her and stuff.
It has been forever since I met her. Let's call her.
She's having a company dinner for her boss's birthday.
-Birthday? -Yes.
Who cares if it's her boss's birthday? Is she forced to be there?
This is why people say the Korean office culture is so ancient.
Hey, that never happens at our company.
We're completely free-spirited. You'll love that for sure.
You've always been free-spirited.
That's true. How's your residence?
It's unbelievably tiny. And it's not soundproof at all.
And we share the restroom.
I heard some residences these days have restrooms in the room.
Places like that are too expensive. How can I rent a place like that?
Is it? Hold out for a little while.
I'll give you a full-time job after your internship ends.
Anyway, you seem pretty amazing now. You became a CEO.
Come on. It's nothing.
But you're already a CEO of a company.
I'm just making money.
Anyway, let's say Ji-eun wants to marry you.
But if you don't have enough money and can't marry her, she'll break up with you.
That happens often around...
You just frowned. And you frowned before too.
No, I didn't.
It's because you keep bringing up weird stories.
Weird stories?
No.
Not at all.
My gosh, man. You're still that feisty kid.
Let's go grab a smoke. Were you just scared?
I think you were.
Do you think I'm your friend? How dare you speak like that to me?
-You jerk. -I didn't say that.
Do you have a lighter?
I don't smoke anymore.
-Really? -No.
You're very determined.
Hey, Jong-u. You need to work really hard.
You know that young people now can't find jobs, right?
People that have amazing backgrounds asked me for a job,
-but I chose you. -Thank you.
-Do a good job. -Of course.
I adore you so much, don't I?
I told all my employees that you're very skillful, so do well.
-I'll do my best. -And stop frowning.
Okay.
Why is he showing off so much? Damn it.
What's with you? Hey. You.
He might end up killing him.
Jae-ho, isn't that too much? We should probably stop them.
Let them be. It's best to stay away from other people's problems these days.
I saw them smoking, so I asked if I can borrow the lighter, but they said no.
I should probably make a report.
Fine, jerks. Stop meddling with them and stay still, will you?
If you get into their fight, they might end up blaming you later.
Let's go.
Jong-u, what are you looking at?
Stop it!
Hey, stop. Stop it, jerk!
-Hey! -I said, stop it!
Stop it! Stop! Stop it!
Here. Are you okay?
Thank you.
Man, you look like a young gentleman,
but you really are something. Aren't you?
Hey, round two is on me too. Let's go.
Jae-ho.
Please excuse me today.
What are you talking about? I emptied my schedule tonight for you.
Hey! Yoon Jong-u!
I'll buy you a drink next time.
I get it, so come here. Yoon Jong-u!
Come here.
I said, come.
Taxi!
Use this for the ride.
-I'll take the bus. -Just get in.
Be at work on time tomorrow.
Here. Darn you. Here. Be there on time.
Goodness, some drunkards got into a fight again.
Do you know the theory that humans are innately evil? I think that's right.
Look at how cruel babies are.
They rip apart bugs and kill them with an innocent smile on their face.
There's this saying, you know.
"Strangers are from hell."
-Excuse me, sir. -Yes?
I'm sorry, but I'm kind of tired.
Goodness, you're too young to be tired.
EDEN RESIDENCE
What are you doing?
How do you feel?
About what?
When you stand here like that, doesn't it feel like
you're in a long tunnel that you'll never escape?
What on earth is he suddenly saying?
I think I'll be able to escape.
You're funnier than you look.
Is he picking a fight or what?
Do you want to borrow my toothpaste?
He's not stuttering.
Oh, okay.
Let me borrow your shampoo too.
-Hey, are you making ramyeon ? -Yes.
Make some for me too.
You'd better be careful.
Did you know that room 313 was here just now?
Room 313?
Yes, he stood here watching you draw water just now.
What?
Room 313, that pervert.
-Are you going to add the eggs? -Yes.
-You should never do that. -Why not?
Try breaking one, then.
The owner lady brings some rotten eggs from somewhere
just to show off to us.
How many are you having?
Cook just five packets.
-How old are you? -I'm 26.
You're much younger than me. Bring some kimchi.
People say you should suffer when you're younger, but that's a lie.
If you get stuck in a loony bin like this,
even normal people will go insane.
Everyone who lives here is insane.
I'm leaving next week.
I'm going back to my hometown to run a fishing hole or something.
What am I saying to a kid like you?
Hey, kid. Be careful of the guy next door.
You seem like a baby brother, so let me warn you.
Do not get friendly with the people here. Get out of here as soon as possible.
Did you see those people's eyes?
You never know what guys like them will end up doing.
Hey. You're good at cooking ramyeon .
You... You must have had some ramyeon .
Why... Why are you so shocked?
Gosh. Let me get some sleep!
Hey, room 306. Stop going around making weird sounds.
I... I'm sorry.
Did you see those people's eyes?
You never know what guys like them will end up doing.
At that moment, I ended up taking out
all the stress from my day on him.
What are you looking at?
I shouldn't have done that.
I said, what are you looking at?
Man, what a shithead.
Should I kill him or not?
Do you want me to kill you already?
Okay. How do you want me to kill you?
Babe, tell me.
Where are you going? Come here, you jerk. I said, come.
Come here. Come. Come!
-Ouch! -What did you mess with in my room?
-Why did you get in here? Why? -I... I didn't...
-Show me your hand. Show me. -It wasn't me.
Show me. Stand up straight. What did you take from my room?
Why did you come into my room?
I... I didn't. I really didn't do it.
What did you take? Hey. What was it?
I seriously didn't do it!
Of course, you did.
What are you going to do if it wasn't me? Do you want to bet your hand?
Is... Is something funny going on, Deuk-su?
Are you two trying to tease me?
What? They were twins?
You need to give me your hand now, right?
Then you'll give me your leg.
-Damn it. Move aside. I said, move aside. -Sir, calm down.
Move aside before I beat you up.
What's going on?
Calm down.
Who do you think you are?
We're all neighbors here, aren't we?
It's because he keeps on coming into my room!
Did you see him go into your room?
Mr. Byun, did you go into his room?
Are you all joking around as a group?
Why would I go in there? I have my own room!
You little jerk.
Calm down. We have a new guy here too.
They already knew
that this place was hell.
I heard things got rowdy last night.
That gangster guy just told me he'll be leaving.
There are only good young men here now, right?
I'm Yoon Jong-u, and it's my first day here.
-Did you greet him? -I met him just now.
It must belong to the person who lived here before.
Are you sure you're all right?
You ended up giving me too much to do.
I'll be busy.
I'm going straight home after work today.
I want to see you.
Subtitle translation by Eun-sook Yoon