[neighbors murmuring]
[camera shutter clicking]
[man] I'm gonna have to ask you to step back.
Sir.
God, what kind of blood… [sniffs]
It smells so rank.
I'm pretty sure it's not human.
Jesus, isn't this like an act of terror?
Don't tell me you left her alone without protection.
Oh, actually, sir, about that.
Namil station's already working on a case of hers there.
-Namil Police station? -Yes.
[Seo-ha] Please contact Detective Jin Dae-su of the Namil Police.
My husband died a couple days ago, and I have a feeling this is related,
so I need to talk to the detective who's in charge here.
[breathing raggedly]
[eerie music playing]
Security footage puts you going in and out of her apartment complex
at around 10:40 p.m. last night.
[taps keyboard]
What were you doing there, Mr. Kim?
I did go to my sister's, but then, uh…
Uh…
[Jung-hyun] So you were there.
That was an act of domestic terror.
Terror?
I went there to place a talisman for her sake.
Huh?
A talisman, a samjaebu.
It's to stop disasters.
We use chicken blood to drive away evil spirits.
See, my sister's had a string of bad luck recently.
It's 'cause there are spirits undermining her at each and every turn.
[Jung-hyun] Spirits?
[Dae-su] We've been questioning Mr. Kim Young-ho
but he's saying that he put a talisman on your door to ward off spirits.
You're telling me this 'cause you believe that? Really?
[scoffs] Right. Well,
that's why we consulted with someone who's an expert on the topic
and they showed us this. This is a talisman called samjaebu.
Right now, I don't even know who murdered my husband
or what exactly happened,
and you believe that he just drew a talisman or whatever the hell that was?
Well, Mr. Kim actually confessed right away
and seems genuinely sorry.
The thing is, I'm not sure he knew
how it could come across as being a threat.
Well, him being in my building complex was a threat for sure.
And who knows what he might do if I'm actually there?
I mean, what then, huh?
I mean, we can't exactly arrest him over this incident.
How about, uh, filing a complaint for property damage?
We can do something if you want to proceed in that direction.
[Sung-jun] Mr. Kim, are you a shaman?
I wouldn't say a shaman, exactly.
I helped at a shaman's house, and I learned what I could there.
I mean, if you wanted to protect her with a charm, there's not just talismans.
You could've given her a paper charm,
instead of covering her door with chicken blood.
She's already on edge since her husband was recently murdered.
Wouldn't seeing all that blood be triggering to Ms. Yoon?
I didn't consider that.
You're right, she probably was scared.
What do I do?
I don't want to scare her.
[scoffs]
-[Seo-ha] That man has to be the killer. -[Dae-su] Sorry?
Out of the blue, I inherited land and then my husband is killed.
Isn't it suspicious? It's obvious, isn't it?
It's clear as day that he wants to take the family burial ground,
and to get it, he even murdered my husband.
[sighs] I know I explained this already
but he has a solid alibi for where he was that night.
And the people around him aren't very suspicious either.
Here, we looked through his phone logs,
and it turns out Kim Young-ho hasn't done anything that stands out.
I recall my father owning a gun for hunting.
-[Dae-su] A gun? -[discordant music playing]
He would clean this hunting rifle and I bet that's the one he used.
[Dae-su] How old were you then?
I was six. No, wait…
Seven?
[Dae-su] That was about 30 years ago.
Are you sure about your memory?
That means that gun is…
[discordant music intensifies]
Why is he acting like that?
An empty shell was found not too far from the scene.
And on the shell casing…
the manufacturing date was 30 years ago.
[music fades]
When you used to live at home with your father, do you recall…
seeing a hunting rifle there?
[tense music playing]
'Cause when she was a little girl,
it seems Ms. Yoon saw your father with a hunting rifle.
And since you lived with him for a lot longer,
I'm guessing you must have seen it too.
I'm not really in the mood for playing games right now.
I'm sorry I never saw a gun there.
Are you suggesting I'm my brother-in-law's murderer now?
Do you have something to tell me?
Is this about the inheritance?
Are you suggesting I killed my brother-in-law
over that family burial ground?
You think I'm in debt? Am I being chased by loan sharks?
What is it?
If you don't believe what I'm saying, then go ahead and check my house.
[tense music building]
[opening theme music playing]
THE BEQUEATHED
-Did you see the way he perked up earlier? -Yeah.
[Sang-min] He knows about the hunting rifle for sure.
Jung-hyun, I want you to start tailing him.
Yes, sir.
[dark music playing]
Sister.
Sis.
[car engine starts]
[door locks]
[door handle clicking]
-[Sung-jun] Mr. Kim? -[gasps]
Can I talk to you for a moment?
Kim Young-ho…
Yoon Seo-ha…
You have a few different names.
Your father's name is Yoon, but your name is Kim. Why's that?
Does my sister doubt me like you all do?
She might, of course.
Be straight with us, Mr. Kim.
[dark music continues]
The orphanage changed it to Kim.
Ah, at the orphanage?
So you lived with your father after the orphanage?
And your mother?
I'm not sure.
Your father never mentioned your mother?
Your father, Yoon Myung-ho, was married to Lee Suk-ja until his death.
So, he and Yoon Seo-ha's mother never divorced, technically.
Were you aware that your father had another family?
Yes.
Sometimes he said he missed my sister.
Ah, well, even though he missed his dear daughter like that,
Mr. Yoon Myung-ho still chose to live with you.
That makes me wonder why you weren't added to the registry.
You're his son, after all.
He's my father regardless of that.
Are names really that important, Officer?
So he must've told you about the family burial ground.
Yeah.
It should have been my father's to inherit.
It should've been my father's rightfully, but then my uncle took it
and that wasn't fair. I have a right to it!
I mean it. That's what my father always said!
Right.
The firstborn's son should have that right.
Mm.
That aside, where'd you learn to draw talismans?
Your drawing skills were quite something.
I was…
I was a disciple at a temple.
Oh, a temple monk taught you.
I didn't know they took disciples.
Sure, but why does that matter?
No, it doesn't matter at all.
Thanks for the talk.
SAVE RECORDING
A monk who practices shamanism…
[sighs]
[young Seo-ha crying]
[shaman] Get out, you evil spirit! Get out of here!
-Come out! Come out! -[Myung-ho] Fuck!
-Come out, you evil spirit! Listen to me! -I'm not fucking possessed!
-Damn spirit! Come out now! -Goddamn it! There's no evil spirit!
[Myung-ho yelling]
Fuck! Let go!
You're crazy! How dare you? What are you doing?
Fuck off!
-I said fuck off! -Oh!
[yells]
-[man] You can't believe-- -Hey!
-[shaman] The deity has spoken. -Shit!
[shaman] This household is finished now!
[continues yelling]
-[gasps, whimpers] -[yells]
-Ugh! -Myung-ho!
What do you think you're doing right now?
Put that down.
Put it down!
Step aside, goddamn it!
-You have to stop! -[Suk-ja] Honey!
Stop this! Stop, please stop, Myung-ho!
Do you really want Seo-ha to see you like this?
[sobbing]
Goddamn it.
[blade clatters]
[young Seo-ha] Daddy!
[sighs]
[car alarm beeps]
What…
DEMOCRATIZATION AND KOREAN MINJUNG ART PROFESSOR KIM
[line ringing]
Uh, hi, Professor, I just got to the campus right now,
and for some reason, all of the copies of your books are--
[Professor Kim] Ms. Yoon!
Why did you push me about the book? How could you put me in this situation?
Wh… I'm not sure what you mean, Professor Kim.
Look at the school's website.
Everywhere you look they're saying I used a ghostwriter!
Do you know how serious an allegation that is?
What?
I told you to keep it a secret. Who did you tell about this?
I didn't…
Do you know where I am right now?
I have to meet with the Dean!
Shit, this is pissing me off. Bye!
-I just… Wait, hold on, Professor Kim! -[line beeping]
[bleak music playing]
KYUNGSIN UNIVERSITY
KYUNGSIN AGORA
OPEN FORUM HEAR, PROFESSOR K IN DEPARTMENT C!
YOU'RE OLD ENOUGH TO KNOW BETTER
GHOSTWRITING, SERIOUSLY? (FEAT. INSTRUCTOR Y)
HE PROMISED TO MAKE HER FULL-TIME
GUESS HE LIED
I HEARD THE NEW H PROF EXPOSED IT
SO DID I. IS IT TRUE?
[sighs]
THE STAR OF FINE ARTS PROFESSOR HAN NA-RAE
Hey.
That will be all, thank you.
Hey! Han Na-rae, was it you?
What are you talking about?
On the school webpage. You posted it.
The post that says I'm the ghostwriter for the Professor's new work!
You're admitting you ghostwrote the book?
Honestly, I thought you posted it.
Are you saying that you didn't?
What are you…
I thought for sure that you posted it.
I mean, if you just look at it, it makes total sense.
You think I'm crazy. Why would I do that?
Because he didn't make you a full-time professor.
That's why you would try to expose him, no?
Are you seriously implying I'm the one who did this?
If not, it doesn't matter.
But, Ms. Yoon, I really didn't do it.
I mean, what would I have to gain? Nothing.
Well, even though you have a lot going on,
let's try to think before we act, yeah?
What did you say?
Seriously?
I'm gonna be late for class.
If there's anything else, just tell me tomorrow.
[door opens]
NAMIL POLICE STATION
[Young-ho] A talisman, a samjaebu.
It's to stop disasters.
We use chicken blood to drive away evil spirits.
My sister's had a string of bad--
FAKE SHAMAN HAD A WOMAN KILL HER MOTHER FOR MONEY
[panelist 1] There was a fake shaman who was gaslighting a woman
to get her to murder her mother for money.
So the shaman was persuading her.
But that daughter, who was the shaman's follower…
Even if she was gaslit, could she really kill her mother?
[panelist 2] Yes, I think it's definitely possible.
Because to that woman,
everything that fake shaman says is like the word of God.
For that woman, everything that she heard is like-- it's like holy scripture.
This woman was under the impression that if she didn't eliminate her mother,
she'd be going against God.
Cases of shamans gaslighting people are not rare at all.
There really is an issue. It's this.
ACTUAL CRIME SCENE
The biggest issue is that the victims don't even realize
that they are being gaslit.
This goes for more than just shamanism. This is all religious gaslighting.
[panelist 1] Yes.
[panelist 2] People aren't as on guard when it comes to their spiritual faith.
Well, it's a very serious problem.
Yes, I'm meeting with her now.
Sure.
I'll try to get her to speed things along, so you can sell as quickly as possible.
[Tae-song] Hey, that woman, she isn't checking market price now, is she?
[chuckles] Ah, no. She wouldn't know anything about the current market.
Oh, really?
I even told the real estate agencies around your building
that if someone comes around asking about the price, to keep quiet.
Hey, seriously, that woman has to buy it.
If she doesn't, it'll go up for auction, you son of a bitch!
Hey, this is really my last chance.
Otherwise, my daughter's wedding and everything…
Don't even worry about any of that, huh?
That woman's got a lot on her mind.
I mean, she's not thinking straight.
I mean, she even called a private detective over to her workplace.
Just wait a little bit.
Okay, Hong-sik. But hurry up. I'm really in a rush, man.
Fuck. My daughter keeps calling,
asking if I'm looking for a clinic still. Shit.
Okay, I get it.
Oh, she's here now, yeah.
I'll call you back after I have a talk with her.
Yes, I'll call you later.
Ma'am!
You found it.
-Yes. -Let's talk in the car.
[Hong-sik] Thanks to you, I get to see what a university campus is like.
It's nice!
[Seo-ha] I'm sorry. I've been dealing with a lot lately.
This place isn't usually this busy.
So what do you have for me?
Well, after some digging, this guy,
he lived with your father for quite a while.
For quite a while?
They started living together soon after he left you.
[sighs] This guy is a real piece of work, though, hmm?
He wants that land for himself, and he's been making preparations.
Those two living together that long
helps him with his case that the grounds are rightfully his to own.
That's what the lawyer said.
But how will you move forward with the investigation then?
Hmm. Well, firstly, I'm going to gather any relevant information or evidence
that's related to Kim Young-ho to build a solid case.
Ah, how about this?
"See, my father… I distinctly recall him owning a rifle."
"And my husband was killed by a gunshot, and the shell was from 30 years ago."
[exhales]
No, I'm positive that this guy has my father's gun.
If we just find that gun, then this is over.
Right, that would do it. That'd be all the evidence we need.
I'm gonna go look around a bit.
Right now, securing evidence is the best thing we can do, ma'am.
Yes. Well, Mr. Kang, thank you for the help.
Oh, you know, in this field I'm an expert.
Don't worry, Ms. Yoon.
Um, by the way,
I wanted to check in about the building.
'Cause I hadn't heard anything about it yet,
and my friend keeps calling me.
Oh, I haven't really had a chance to think about it.
I want to resolve this whole mess with the land first before I make any…
Well, in that case,
I'll make sure to take care of this thoroughly and quickly,
so you can make your decision.
I'll take care of it soon.
Okay.
Thank you again for coming all this way.
I wish I could treat you to a meal at least,
it's just that tonight I already have--
No, once this is all finished, then I'll take you up on it.
I promise that I'll give you a bonus right away
once all of this is over and done with.
[chuckles]
Take care of this for me. You're the only one I can trust.
Gosh, don't worry, Ms. Yoon. I'll have good news for you soon.
Great.
[car engine starts]
Hello, Ms. Yoon.
Oh, uh, hello, Detective.
Ms. Yoon, do you have a moment to talk?
[sinister music playing]
[phone buzzes]
KIM YOUNG-HO'S ADDRESS
IT'S NEAR WHERE YANG JAE-SEOK DIED
[Seo-ha] Why are you here?
Did you find new evidence that he's the killer?
Ah, evidence. We're still combing through it.
[sighs]
Oh, you seem busy, so we can talk on the way.
Yes, let's do that.
I know you were really young, so I'm not sure you'd remember,
but about how old were you when your father left?
[sighs] I told you everything already…
I was seven years old.
It was right after the spring picnic in kindergarten.
I'm sorry, but do you know why he left?
I wonder that myself. But only he could answer that.
Did your father happen to be a member of a shamanistic cult?
Shamanistic cult?
Hey, Detective,
this case is about my husband's murder, isn't it?
Shouldn't you be questioning Kim Young-ho, instead of me?
Oh, we've got our eyes on him.
Actually, that's why.
Well, according to Mr. Kim, your father would speak about you quite often.
[somber music playing]
From what he told us, your father, it sounds like he was quite affectionate.
-[exhales] -What kind of a father was he?
Well, let's see, my father was, well…
From my memory, he was just an average, normal man.
Then he walked out.
Affectionate? [scoffs]
People will show you one side.
In private, they'll be totally different, right?
So you don't have any fond memories of your father?
Do you happen to have any children, sir?
Ah, yeah.
Then you should know.
Family isn't always
something that'll necessarily leave you with fond memories.
I bet he also thought that of me.
Yes, my father left me with what I could only describe as a…
complicated mess of feelings.
I don't know what he was up to, and I don't want to know.
It's upsetting.
Will that be all then?
I have an appointment, so…
[somber music continues]
[music turns sinister]
[music ends]
[phone buzzing]
-Yes, Captain. -[Sang-min] Are you watching him?
Yes, sir, I've got eyes on him.
Have you noticed anything?
No, there hasn't been anything unusual.
Watch him closely and note everything. If anything happens, I want to know.
Yes, understood. Okay, then.
I guess I'm stuck here then. Fuck.
What the hell?
What? What the fuck was that?
-[upbeat music playing on speakers] -[cheering]
I'll be right back.
Sure, sure.
[sighs]
Ms. Yoon.
Professor Kim.
-Hey, wait, just-- Sit for a minute. -It seems you've had a lot to drink.
Ms. Yoon, what are you… What's going on, huh?
Was it really you?
No, it wasn't. I really didn't do this.
Of course not.
You wouldn't do that to me.
Of course not!
I…
I believe you, Ms. Yoon.
Who would post something like that?
If I get my hands on them…
-Ah! Um… -You've gone through so much.
Losing your husband so young.
Oh, jeez.
Ms. Yoon, if things get too hard,
just talk to me.
You know I care about you a lot, right? Hmm?
[gasps]
Oh, Professor Han.
Hi.
I'm gonna head back in.
[Han] Okay.
[door opens and closes]
[exhales]
[Han] Ms. Yoon, what was that about?
I didn't realize you two were like that.
[sighs] What?
I mean, I'm wondering if that's why you wrote the book.
Hey, wanna stop running that mouth of yours, huh?
Oh, calm down. It's a joke.
Don't flip out.
But, Ms. Yoon…
won't it be hard to keep working here?
Even the students are saying that you're Professor Kim's ghostwriter.
I overheard the students saying that you're actually the professor's mistress.
[Seo-ha] Hey.
Can you stop it already? Seriously.
Huh?
What? I'm just worried your reputation will get ruined.
Why don't you do yourself a favor and quit?
It seems like leaving the school would be the best option for you at this point.
If it was me, I'd die of embarrassment.
[upbeat music playing on speakers]
-Hey! -Huh?
[shrieks]
[Professor Kim] Ms. Yoon! What the hell are--
-[bottle shatters] -[whimpers]
Just shut your fucking mouth!
[panting]
[Hong-sik singing in Korean] ♪ I've just met you today ♪
♪ But you're my one true love ♪
[sighs heavily]
[in English] I really need to find something here,
and get that woman to buy the building.
-'Cause I really need that money too. -You have arrived at your destination.
Ending navigation.
[thunder rumbles]
Ah, damn it. Just my luck.
[eerie music playing]
Anyone home?
[doors creaking]
What the…
[eerie music rising]
What? Are these talismans?
[barking loudly]
You scared the hell out of me!
Ah, shit! Get back.
Wh… What is that?
Whoa.
Stop it. Shit. Hey!
[closes door]
[thunder rumbling]
Jesus.
[foreboding music playing]
[foreboding music rising]
Ugh.
What's that smell?
Jesus Christ.
[foreboding music continues]
Ah, I fucking knew it.
[music fades]
SKY, WIND, STARS, AND POEM
CLASSIC POEMS OF KOREA OUR OLD POEM, SIJO
THE HEART BY JUNICHI NATSUME
The Heart? Poetry? You're shitting me.
"Pureun Children's Home"?
[camera shutter clicks]
RESIDENT REGISTRATION CERTIFICATE HOUSEHOLDER: KIM YOUNG-HO
[Sung-jun] "Pureun Children's Home, Buil-myeon, Hojeop-ri, 8."
HOJEOP-RI TEMPLE
PUREUN CHILDREN'S HOME
GYEONGAMSA TEMPLE
Huh?
I found one.
A monk that's a shaman.
[dark music playing]
It really doesn't look like this guy lives alone now, does it?
[unlocks]
FRAGRANCE
YOUR SCENT YOUR BREATH GETTING CLOSER
DEC 14, YOON MYUNG-GIL'S MEMORIAL RITE DEC 16, YOON SEO-HA'S SAMJAEBU
A samjaebu for her? Yeah, my ass.
Huh?
[thunder rumbling]
Oh, man.
-[thud] -Oh!
Ah, shit.
What is it?
Ah, shit.
Oh…
Goddamn it.
[grunting]
Huh? Why?
-[gunshot] -[exclaims]
-[gunshot] -[screams]
[gunshot]
Ow, my fucking leg!
[groaning in pain]
God, it's messed up!
Oh, God, my leg is all fucked up!
Hey! Hey, you fucking psycho!
Wait! Wait, don't shoot me! Please!
Help! Hey, somebody, help! [screams]
[gunshot]
[thunder rumbling]
[sinister music playing]
[dragging]
[sinister music continues]
[closing theme music playing]