BOYHOOD
YEAR 1979
Soon-chul is no easy match.
He really isn't.
He's super strong.
He's got a good punch...
and he's also really fast.
I can't beat him either.
How do we fight so much
and still got more to fight about?
You look really sad when you cry, you know?
My heart hurts so much whenever you cry.
I wanted to keep you from crying.
I really wanna cry right now too.
Soon-chul said
he's gonna marry you...
when he grows up.
I wanted to shut his mouth...
so he'd never say that again.
That's why we fought.
Why did Soon-chul say...
he wanted to marry you
and then beat you up like this?
He's a real
bastard.
Byeong-tae.
I'm...
moving tomorrow.
I really wanted to
get Soon-chul off your back before I moved.
I failed.
I'm sorry.
WAAAH
You idiot.
Why do you live like this?
I did my best.
What more do you want?
You damn idiot.
You gotta do what others can't.
I paid my dues and even tried to let him be president.
Are you kidding me?
Listen.
If that's all you can do in this situation,
then all right.
Just die.
Dipshit.
Why's everyone on my case?
So how?
How do I do what others can't?
Why are y'all doing this to me?
How the hell do I do it?
BUYEO AGRICULTURAL HIGH SCHOOL
EPISODE 8. A BLOODY BATTLE FOR REVENGE
Damn.
I almost dropped manure outside.
Did you report him?
Well, I found out Byeong-tae's family is dirt poor.
They barely survive on what the mom brings in.
Meanwhile, his dad runs an illegal dance class.
I dealt out justice, you know?
Justice, my ass.
You were forced to do it so White Tiger wouldn't beat you up.
Byeong-tae!
Your dad's gonna get taken to the police station!
- What? - He got arrested
for his illegal dance class.
I overheard them on the can.
That damn White Tiger had Seung-ho and Dae-jin report him to the police!
What you gonna do?
That's it. Go that way.
- That's right. - That ain't it.
- Keep going. - No.
- It hit it. - No, it didn't.
I'm taking 300 won.
Hell no, you aren't.
Come on, man.
Ain't that Bum-tae?
Aren't you supposed to be in the hospital?
Did y'all report my dad?
Yeah.
Why?
Fuck you.
What the hell?
You crazy bastard.
Why dump your issue on us?
You son of a bitch.
We ain't the ones responsible.
Go talk to the White Tiger, you fucker.
Fucking asshole.
Why couldn't you run away?
I didn't have a chance.
Those pigs got to me in an instant.
Why couldn't you run away?
Why the hell couldn't you run away?
Hand it to me.
Why'd you stop?
Keep crying.
It won't do you good to hold it in.
Goodness, my poor baby.
Never once in your life
did you ever get mad at anyone.
You always did what you got told to do without sayin' nothing.
I'm sure you've been upset
and felt life was unfair...
but you bit the bullet and kept on living.
You've always been a good boy.
Byeong-tae.
As for me,
though my shabby life ain't worth much...
you don't know how much of a blessing it is
that I got a kind, gentle, and lovely son like you.
But the thing is...
I just feel like a real lousy mom.
You're such a kind and gentle boy...
and all I do is make you worry.
Byeong-tae,
I'm sorry.
Byeong-tae, forgive me.
Stop it, Mom.
- Byeong-tae... - Stop, don't do that.
I'm so sorry.
What's gotten into you?
I'm sorry for being a lousy mom.
Come on.
I'm the one who messed up, so why are you crying?
- Mom. - I'm sorry.
- Look at me. - My precious baby.
Is your dad all right?
How do I do it?
- Do what? - What do I gotta do to fight like you?
What the hell are you sayin'?
I'm begging you.
Tell me how I can fight like you!
I asked you to teach me!
What the hell was that?
Your reflexes and endurance ain't too bad from all the whoopin' you've gotten.
You got the basics down.
Pass.
Damn it.
Isn't this too much for a beginner?
How you gon' learn to fight if you can't even do that.
Might as well just give up and spare me the bother.
You're gonna die from all the blood poolin' to your head
if you stay upside down for too long.
Jeez.
Just holler if you feel like dying.
I'll get you down.
Am I really gonna beat the White Tiger
just by doin' this?
If that's all it took to beat the guy,
I'd just go and kick his ass for you.
That's just baby steps, all right?
Just give up if you can't do it.
I won't waste my time either then.
God damn it!
It ain't my parents' fault.
It's my fault for livin' like an idiot.
My poor parents
did nothin' wrong.
My back's so sore.
I really wanna wash up.
How many did you do?
Thirty?
No, three.
My goal was to do 30,
but it was just my first day.
Let me see.
Don't you ever work out?
Your body looks weird.
There ain't much to working out.
Shakin' my body to fast music is my work out.
Aight, just shake your ass for the rest of your life.
The thing is,
your eyes are the problem.
They're too kind.
- They are? - Yeah.
How long is your sick leave again?
My mom said I'm goin' back after 20 days.
Oh, yeah?
Well,
that's good.
You're as strong as a bull.
Well, I gotta be.
I'll be back in 20 days.
Do as Mr. Gong says and work your ass off.
- Twenty days? - Yeah.
There ain't nothin' better than this to get you in shape.
You here to play?
Start moving.
Hey,
listen carefully.
If you can't survive this, you can kiss your revenge goodbye.
I'm going.
Wait, hang on.
Why are you just standin' there?
Come on, pick one up.
You think I can?
I don't think so.
Stop whinin' and pick one up!
But I'm just too weak.
I might get crushed to death.
That little punk.
Hey!
A young guy like you should be able to.
I'm telling you.
It don't seem possible.
Jeez, how can I lift this?
I could pick this up if it was just a bit smaller.
What the hell are you doing?
- Look at him. - How ridiculous.
- Holy crap. - Damn.
Why's a young guy like you so weak?
That ain't it.
- You know what? I can't do this. - What?
Get moving already!
That girl took your month's pay in advance.
Pay up if you wanna quit.
She took the money?
God damn it.
That damn Black Widow.
She got me good.
Chop up all the firewood over there before you go to bed tonight.
I can barely move my arms and legs anymore.
Then pay back the 400,000 won I gave her!
- Here it is. - I'll take it.
All right.
Look at that!
Good job, Byeong-tae.
- Have a drink. - Thank you!
He's gonna sleep well tonight.
Look at you.
Lights out.
Damn, I'm sore.
Goodness, my legs.
Jeez.
What a day.
Oh, man.
I'm sore all over.
Damn.
At least I get to sleep now.
I'm so sore.
Hey, Bum-tae.
Get up.
But...
I just closed my eyes. It's morning already?
What the hell are you on about?
You're kiddin' me.
Are we working now?
Well, we ain't here to play.
- That little punk. - My goodness.
Did I even sleep?
That's hot!
Damn, that's hot.
I can't even get any sleep.
I'm takin' my ass outta here.
Byeong-tae.
As for me,
though my shabby life ain't worth much...
you don't know how much of a blessing it is
that I got a kind, gentle, and lovely son like you.
I ain't never gonna get revenge if I give up now.
Damn it.
YOU GOT THIS, JANG BYEONG-TAE!
Well, look at you.
YOU GOT THIS, JANG BYEONG-TAE!
Hey, Bum-tae.
When are you actually gonna teach me how to fight?
Hey.
Stop whinin' and go look in the mirror.
What for?
Just do as I say, all right?
I looked.
Notice anything different?
My face got all burnt up.
Your eyes.
I can see anger in them now.
You finally got eyes for fighting.
So you also worked at the charcoal factory?
No.
I only watched martial arts movies.
What I just said is one of Jackie Chan's lines.
You damn Black Widow.
ADVANCE PAY: 400,000 WON
It'll take a lot of money
to get revenge.
You're gon' need that.
You earned it.
Eat your damn food already!
YOU GOT THIS, JANG BYEONG-TAE!
Hey.
You gotta strike first and beat the hell out of your enemy.
When someone gets punched in the face,
they can't think straight
and can't see no more.
You gotta end the fight before they start seein' again, got it?
Punch me.
I can't just punch you.
Okay, I'll keep it weak for practice.
If it hurts, tell--
Holy crap!
I was supposed to punch you!
When striking first,
you gotta get your enemy to let their guard down completely.
Just like Bruce Lee over there.
Extend your arm straight out like this.
And hold your middle finger like this.
Then knock them down, got it?
Practice punching all night.
The other arm too.
You're ready for school now.
CONGRATULATIONS 58TH STUDENT PRESIDENT JANG BYEONG-TAE
That hurts!
Impressive.
So you're back, President Jang Byeong-tae.
Why are you so happy?
I got a friend to get whooped with.
School without you is like cake without frosting.
Losers like you never forget gettin' whooped.
That's how scary it is to get used to being beaten up.
Why you staring at me?
Then what am I supposed to do?
Look away?
Does nothing scare you no more
now that you're president?
Something ain't right about you.
I swear.
Jeez.
Attention. Bow.
- Thank you, sir. - Thank you, sir.
GRADE 11 CLASS 3 ANIMAL HUSBANDRY
Take out your lunch boxes.
Look how great this is,
sharin' food with your friends.
Stir-fried anchovies? This is good for your bones.
Thanks for sharing.
You get lost.
Here.
You take this, White Tiger.
You also get lost.
Oh, sausages.
Meat tastes good no matter how you cook it.
Stop pretendin' to sleep.
What do you got?
I'm not gonna eat that.
What did the White Tiger pack for lunch?
Fuck, that was close.
What did you pack?
Hey, fried egg!
You lost your mind?
Hang on a sec.
Are you punchin' with your arms?
You ain't supposed to punch with your arms.
How else do you punch then?
You're supposed to punch with your body, you idiot.
Look at me.
Face your enemy
and keep your balance.
Aim for your target
and use your body's turning force, okay?
Turn your body.
Turn your body, then punch.
Turn, then punch.
- Got it? - Yeah.
- Look at you. - My god!
You got a long way to go.
Don't go around fightin' nobody yet.
You gotta prepare well first.
Damn, you're fast.
Bum-tae,
one-two punch, got it?
You can't just use your arms.
You gotta use your feet too.
Damn, I guess you're right.
Stop playin' with me.
- Damn. - Get up.
Let's go again.
Should we take a break?
- Get up. - All right.
The Black Widow?
How do you know her?
It don't matter. Just bring her to me.
I don't want to.
Oh, yeah?
Why do you wanna see her?
Don't worry about us, Byeong-tae.
Why do you wanna see her?
What are you gonna do?
Fine, I will.
So stop.
That's enough.
You asshole.
You really gonna tell the Black Widow to go see him?
Of course not.
Right, I knew you wouldn't.
So why are we here then?
I'll pretend I talked to her
and tell him she didn't want to come.
Then he'll probably whoop me less.
You're a smart guy.
You got whooped so much you figured out how to get whooped less.
Learning is a lifelong habit for sure.
- You gotta keep... - Let me see this.
Okay.
- All right, let's go. - Okay.
- Hurry. - Hey, Bum-tae!
- I didn't expect to see you here. - Let's go.
Where you runnin' off to?
What'd you come here for?
The thing is...
White Tiger told me to bring you
to the Sandara Music Café by 7 p.m.
But I was hopin' you wouldn't go.
If you don't want me to go, then why tell me?
There's a difference in the type of whoopin' I'd get
if I asked and you said no
and if I didn't ask you at all.
What if I go?
Then I wouldn't get whooped.
But I still don't want you to go.
- Why? - Well,
I'm worried that bastard might harm you somehow.
Harm me how?
You know.
He might kiss you on the cheek or hold your hand.
- Then I'll kill that asshole. - Shut up.
Anyway,
so why does that bother you?
I don't know but it just does.
Don't worry about Byeong-tae.
I'll take half of his whooping.
With half each...
we'll be all right.
Unbelievable.
Aight then.
You two be good friends and share the whooping.
So?
- We-- - Well...
We made it clear to the Black Widow what you said,
but she told us she was very busy with personal matters
and couldn't come.
Wait.
Hit me first.
You're glaring again.
Hey.
Stop glaring at me, you fucker.
Put your fucking hand down.
- Ji-yeong! - Ji-yeong!
You shouldn't be here! It's dangerous!
Wait...
This ain't good.
- You good? - Yeah.
- Can you get up? - Hey.
Let them go.
Are you hurt?
This is nothing. I'm used to it.
You two go home.
- All right. - Wait.
We gotta protect Ji-yeong.
Shut up and just go, you bastard.
We can't just go.
Who knows what he'll do to her?
She'll only get more hurt if we don't leave, you idiot.
Just get the hell out!
- Get out. - We gotta go.
- Byeong-tae. - Come on.
We can't just leave her here.
- Come on. - God damn it.
Shut the fuck up and get out!
We really gotta go.
- Byeong-tae! - Let's go!
- I gotta stay here! - We gotta go.
I ain't gonna go even if I die here.
So just kill me!
I warned him.
God damn it.
You just had to act out and get your ass kicked.
Why do you keep actin' out?
Sit down.
This is love.
Whatever you say.
Hey, we don't got time to sit around.
We gotta think of a plan to help Ji-yeong.
- What can we do? - Get up!
- I can't think straight because of you. - Wait.
- Just leave me be, will you? - Ain't that Seon-hwa?
Shouldn't we stop her?
Why?
You idiot.
White Tiger and Seon-hwa aren't on good terms.
Imagine how she'd feel
seeing him talkin' to some other girl.
Stop her!
What brings you here, Seon-hwa?
Is Gyeong-tae inside?
No, he ain't.
- He went home. - That's right.
He did?
- Then why are you stopping me? - What?
You're right, he's inside.
But he's fighting, so you should just see him later.
Who's he fighting?
What?
Well,
the bastard who lives over there...
Cho Man-soo.
Cho Man-soo?
- That's right, Cho Min-soo! - Cho Man-soo.
Yeah, Man-soo's a strong bastard.
Those two are goin' at it in there.
It's a bloodbath.
All right.
I really have to tell him something,
so tell him to call me.
- Of course. - We will.
We'll make sure to tell him.
You should go home and get some rest.
That was close.
You know, on his birthday?
They...
didn't do it.
- What? I thought they did. - Are you sure?
No, I heard he failed.
- But he looked so happy. - Damn.
Why'd he fail?
Get lost.
Tell me.
Why'd he fail?
You asshole desperate to get your ass kicked?
We gotta teach that bastard a lesson.
Why are you crying?
Why do you care?
You bought Gyeong-tae a present with my hard-earned money.
The least you could do is be happy.
Why are you crying?
What's it to you?
I promised myself
I'd never care whatever happens to you.
I told myself countless times
it ain't my business whether you die or not.
But my heart breaks
seein' you cry like this.
What the hell am I supposed to do?
So who's Cho Man-soo?
Who the hell is Cho Man-soo?
Listen.
He's not with Cho Man-soo.
It's the Black Widow.
The Black Widow?
He's with her right now?
Why is she seeing him?
That sly bitch.
It wasn't her who wanted to see him.
He wanted to see her.
Is there a chance...
that they fell in love?
That ain't possible.
She hates his guts.
Why do you like that bastard anyway?
When I'm with him,
it's proof that I'm the prettiest girl in Buyeo.
Got it?
You and me,
we're both desperate for something that we shouldn't have.
What on earth are you doing here?
You stupid bastard.
You don't realize why White Tiger wanted to see Ji-yeong?
Y'all remember how White Tiger showed up with a black eye?
Yeah, what about it?
We all got whooped for asking him about it.
And?
The one who gave him a black eye
was the Black Widow.
- Seriously? - Why?
Apparently, it was a warning
to stop whoopin' Bum-tae.
And when he took her for a joke,
she ran up to him like lightning and head-butted his face.
Does she like Bum-tae or something?
I don't know why she'd like him,
but how could she go against the White Tiger?
So Gyeong-tae
doesn't like the Black Widow, right?
That's a relief.
You evil bitch.
How could you?
- What? - "What"?
A girl who's much prettier than you
is getting humiliated by the White Tiger.
How could you say it's a relief?
Why should I care?
You fucking skank.
Hey, you fucking skank.
You no-good, pathetic bastard!
You can't talk to Princess Seon-hwa like that.
Yeong-ho...
What are you doin' here
with these losers?
Where's Ji-yeong and the White Tiger?
Crazy bastard.
Did you just glare at me?
Tell me where they are.
Well, they're over...
I'm not tellin' you, shithead.
You better fucking look away.
You're asking for a whoopin', aren't you?
Well, my fists are ready.
I'll show you something fun, Seon-hwa.
Hold your face right there, Byeong-tae.
Tell me where the hell Ji-yeong and the White Tiger are!
This is probably gonna be my first and last time beatin' up a girl.
So you better look back on what you did that night.
Fucking bastard.
Let go of me, you fucker!
Let go!
Hey, Black Widow.
Just go home.
Stop!
- Ji-yeong. - You all right?
You gotta stop.
I don't want to.
It ain't Ji-yeong's fault.
Leave her alone.
Are you serious?
I'm beggin' you.
Just let her go.
I'm beggin' you, Gyeong-tae.
The way I hear it,
you're askin' me for a fight.
Gyeong-tae.
Why are you here?
I'm sorry
about that night.
About what exactly?
You mean it?
You can whoop me instead.
So just let Ji-yeong go.
I'm beggin' you.
Seon-hwa saved y'all's asses.
Got it?
Thanks.
Thank you, Gyeong-tae.
Hey, Black Widow.
The day I see you again will be your last.
Got it?
- You fucking bastard! - Ji-yeong.
Damn it.
Fuck this!
If only I were a guy.
Well, we're both guys, you know?
And I can tell you it ain't any easier fightin' him.
You wanna die?
Leave it to me.
I'll get revenge starting tomorrow.
I saw on the news
that academy teachers give rich students private lessons
in Seoul.
They call it tutoring.
And?
Starting tomorrow,
you tutor me.
From Yeong-ho to Gyeong-tae,
figure out every bastard's weakness...
and tutor me
on how to whoop them.
I'm gonna whoop
one bastard a day.
You sure about this?
I'm gonna kill all of them...
and then myself.