[heavy breathing]
And love may be expelled by other love, as poisons are by poisons.
The man, having thought of these very words by Dryden,
began to fall in love with the woman and praised that love.
[gentle music]
Hymn to Love
Chapter 1
"Half a woman and the evangelist, the writer and his wife."
Good to see you.
Hello.
I would like to share today's message.
The Lord has not gone out of his way to save us,
just for us to sit here and pray aimlessly.
Amen.
If we do not confess all of our sins to Him, our Lord cannot forgive our sins.
Okay, everyone please take out the tract you have received on your entrance.
Now on that tract, write down in detail regarding your sins
and ask God equipped with his angels that aide him to forgive your sins.
When you have finished writing down your list of sins,
put your tithes into the envelope and present it to God.
Your sins.
[singing]
Lean-ing, lean-ing, Lean-ing on the ev-er-last-ing arms.
O how sweet to walk in this pilgrim way, leaning on the everlasting arms.
O how bright the path grows from day to day,
leaning on the everlasting arms. "Saint John's Church"
Leaning, leaning, safe and secure from all alarms.
Leaning, leaning, leaning on the everlasting arms.
Amen.
Let's go together!
What are you praying so deeply?
Oh... no.. nothing actually.
Hahaha... There are no prayers about nothing.
This months...
Yes, Thank you.
Oh no, this is a gift for thanks, given by the Lord.
The days you manage the church, I like it because is very clean and pleasant.
Oh, and this is the application form for the new member couple.
Time really flies, doesn't it?
It seems like it's already been two years since you came here.
Yes... it really does..
So now you're pretty settled in your life here then?
Yes.
So you are no longer thinking those thoughts anymore then?
Excuse me?
Jeongsil!
Ah... no...
I heard that your surgery has been successful,
when does your doctor say you can remove the dressings?
Yesterday...
Yesterday? then why do you still have them on your face?
It's still a bit awkward...
Oh, I see...
Could... Could you show me?
Ah! Jungshil, did you find housing?
What happened to the place that I introduced you to before?
It's near by the water reservoir.
Okay.
I don't know what's bothering or torturing you so much,
but... I know that I can't perform miracles like our Father,
but I really do want to pray for you to not feel lonely again.
I... got to go, Evangelist.
Ah.. Okay.
[fire crackling]
Saint John's Church - Demise ('Death' stamped on the members list)
Today I'd like to introduce everyone to the new members of our church.
Please come up to the front.
First, believer Mina Baek.
Hi.
And believer Minseok Lee.
Hello!
Here our believer Minseok Lee is the author of the novel
that some of you might have read before, "Hymn to Love" and "Life of a Woman.
- Did you see? - Did you see that?
Alright, everyone, please give our newcomers a big round of applause!
Wow! Welcome!
Sister!
It's been a while.
By the way, both of you, how come you two are so elegant?
Nobody will think you are in your thirties.
I've read the book too! How could it be so, yeah?
So then, you made a crowd again? Have some tea.
I am Kwakchan Yu, nice to meet you.
Yes I heard from the Pastor you are the evangelist doing home visits.
Yes, indeed, I look forward to it.
We are looking forward for your visit, too.
Ah, don't mention it.
Anyway, were you looking for someone?
Ah... I don't see one of our members...
Behold, thou art fair, my beloved, yea, pleasant: also our bed is green.
The beams of our house are cedar, and our rafters of fir.
Amen, Hallelujah.
It will be great if you join.
No.
It's fun!
Ah~ Writers should be writing, what is this then.
No~ Writers should also know how to enjoy such games in order to be a writer.
[indistinct chatter]
Let's pray to God with thanksgiving for giving us this beautiful pumpkin'
Raging waves of the sea, foaming out their own shame;
wandering stars, to whom is reserved the blackness of darkness for ever.
Amen.
[laughter]
[gentle music]
It's in the past... all in the past...
Jungshil.
Uh... what brings you here today?
Why aren't you showing up in church? Is it because of what I said last time?
Alright.
I... I will relocate to a different church.
But you, Jungshil please come to church.
Oh my~ Evangelist! Welcome!
Hello. I came to share the word of the Lord with you.
"Leviticus 25:43"
Thou shalt not rule over him with rig our; but shalt fear thy God.
Both thy bondmen, and thy bond maids, which thou shalt have,
shall be of the heathen that are round about you;
of them shall ye buy bondmen and bond maids.
Moreover of the children of the strangers that do sojourn among you,
of them shall ye buy, and of their families that are with you,
which they beg at in your land: and they shall be your possession. Amen.
Amen, Hallelujah.
Do you have something urgent to do?
Ah... yes, I have an appointment... sorry.
You are blushing. Is it a date with a girlfriend?
Ah... yes.
I will finish sharing the good news.
Isn't your girlfriend waiting for you? You should get going.
Ah... but I think I should finish sharing the gospel first.
Then why don't you let your girlfriend join our gospel sharing and
then you both can go together when we are finished?
We also would like to say hi. Ah!
I'm fine with that. How about you?
Ah... okay.. should we?
One moment then.
Hello? Hi Jungshil, it's me.
Okay, be careful on your way.
Your girlfriend's name is Jungshil?
Yes, but I don't know whether I'm being too much of a nuisance.
Then let's continue with our sharing the gospel
Yes.
Oh no, we ran out of coffee. I'll go make some more.
Prepare extra for the guest.
Thank you. Then I will continue sharing the gospel.
Beareth all things, believeth all things, hopeth all things, endureth all things.
Charity never faileth: but whether there be prophecies, they shall fail; whether
there be tongues, they shall cease; whether there be knowledge, it shall vanish away.
For we know in part, and we prophesy in part.
But when that which is perfect is come, then that which is in part shall be done away.
"1 Corinthians 13:7-10"
Amen.
[indistinct chatter]
Welcome!
Let me introduce Jungshil.
Nice to meet you.
Heard you are from our church? Have we met in church before?
No... Today is the first time meeting you.
Please, help yourselves...
Ah, yes.
Okay then let us pray.
Lord, thank you for giving us our daily bread and our gifts which
we are about to receive from your goodness through Christ our Lord.
We thank you for your glory and for blessing us
with each other and for gathering us together in one place.
Amen.
Try it. It's delicious.
Yes.
I don't know if the cake suits your taste.
I like it very much. Thank you.
By the way. How did you two met each other?
I actually chased her for a while.
It took some time for the Lord to let her open her heart towards me.
So.. are you thinking about marriage?
Ah... I haven't thought that far yet.
What about your family?
Excuse me?
What are your family relations?
I.. when I was little, my mom passed away and I was all alone ever since.
Hey, hon...
Sorry to hear that... you really remind me of my older sister.
Do I resemble your older sister?
I'm curious to hear... what kind of sister she is.
Jungshil, I found a nice restaurant in town, and the weather is great, too.
[footsteps]
I think it might be a good idea to get outside and eat some good food.
Why is your stride so quick?
Jung.. Jungshil?
What's the matter? Hey, Jungshil, what is wrong Jungshil.
[crying]
What's going on? Huh?
By the way, earlier... Why did you have to bring that up all of a sudden?
Why did I say something I wasn't supposed to? It's not like It is forbidden.
So annoying that you are bringing it up again.
(Written on the note) She could hardly hold in her affection towards
her lost sister as her tears fell.
What bullshit.
What is this? In this situation? What is so different about you and me? Huh?
[laughter]
Go ahead do it.
You like that?
Idiot.
[panting]
Yeah well, you must be happy that you found something to write about this time, huh? Right?
A pitiful girl! A painful past! Happy, but with hints of sorrow!
"There you go, you got a subject to write about now must be excited, huh?"
Drink.
[water splashing]
(Written on the note) She could hardly hold in her affection towards her lost sister as her tears fell.
[footsteps]
In church.
(people buzzing) I was so excited yesterday I could hardly sleep.
I really don't know why I am like this... so ridiculous.
- This part... where Moses appear... - Today our pastor will explain...
[dramatic music]
Now then, close your eyes and let us pray.
(For the Lord thy God is a jealous God among you) Lest the anger of the Lord thy God be kindled against thee,
and destroy thee from off the face of the earth. (Deuteronomy 6:15)
"Amen, Lord."
Thus, sayeth the Lord.
For the Lord thy God is a consuming fire, even a jealous God.
Amen! Hallelujah.
What kind of food do you like?
Since you are new here, let's have dinner next week at my house.
Some tea afterwards?
Sure!
[crickets chirping]
"Hymn to Love"
[soft dramatic music]
Have some tea.
Not sure if this cake will suite your taste.
What are your family relations?
[soft dramatic music]
Dear!
Yeah, did you call me?
Why?
Throw that thing away.
What... What happened to it?
Did that thing do it?
Lana? By the way, where is Lana?
When you find the cat... throw it out, too.
[fire crackling]
It's me.
Where... are you?
"Shilrakwon" (Paradise Lost)
Were you busy recently?
I... today... I .. had been reciting the good word from the Lord, would you like me to share it with you as well?
Ah, Yes.
Hold on.
For if ye love them which love you, what thank have ye?
For sinners also love those that love them. (Luke 6:32)
Are you feeling alright?
"Bible"
Could I also live out those words?
Jungshil... would you... marry me?
[heavy breathing]
While watching member Mina's couple... I thought it would be so nice if we can live like them.
Jungshil, you must really like cakes.
Even on these occasions... what's tasty happens to be tasty.
Our Lord... how would he lead us from now on?
Hi. I came by with the hopes to share our Lord's beautiful message.
Welcome.
What a fellowship, what a joy divine, Leaning on the everlasting arms.
What a blessedness, what a peace is mine.
What happened because you've been smiling all day.
Oh... actually... I proposed to Jungshil.
And she said yes!
Good for you.
Ah, yes.
I had thought that I'd also wanted to live like you and your husband.
Good.
[laughs]
How come I don't see your cat today?
The cat... might have ran away.
Ah... really?
Broke my dish, too... makes me mad.
Cake... You must really like cakes.
On any occasion... what's tasty happens to be tasty.
Why?
Oh... I mean... Jungshil also said the same thing.
What?
Even on these occasions... what's tasty happens to be tasty.
And? What else did she say?
Roses painted on the walls... window with laced curtains...
bookshelves... full of books...
In the kitchen... there are pretty plates laid out neatly.
The family gathered together and sitting eating..
You have been thinking about it in that much detail?
Just... want to set it up and live the way how I used to in my past house.
And our child... the Lord will create for us a most beautiful child.
I wish we had a baby girl that looked just like you.
[soft music]
If the baby is a girl, what should we name her?
Ah... I better get going.
I express my infinite thanks to be able to share the words from our beloved Lord. Amen.
Amen.
Oh... and thank you.
What for?
I told Jungshil that I wanted to live like the couple you and your husband are
and that may be that's the reason why she accepted my proposal.
Just wondering... How did she want to name her daughter?
Ran. That's the nickname her mother used to call her when she was little.
Beautiful name... I'll see you on Sunday then.
Ah. Yes. I'll be going.
[soft music]
Hey, you were here?
Thank you.
Baek Ran. (Childhood name of Jungshil)
Thanks for what?
What? Ah...
She, while her throat being strangled, tells him that she loves him.
At that image, the man feels lust, but that wasn't all that he felt.
Plates that are placed around the table, equivalent to number of heads in the family,
pure white dishes that almost looked fragrant covered with roses matched with peonies.
She, eating among them...
Just how her mother was...
she was strangled with lust
and hoped.
Chapter 2
"Woman and her story."
There was a woman named Jeongsil.
The woman had no idea who her father was.
Her mom told her... "you don't have such a thing"
[soft dramatic music]
Then one day,
Mom started smiling.
The day she was told to call one man, her father.
The first day she met a girl named Mina. Since then,
"From now on you are Ran. Jungshil is so old fashioned."
Said Mom.
Jungshil became Baek-Ran.
The woman felt she had a happy family.
Mom looked happy.
[soft dramatic music]
However,
Mom was...
a woman that failed.
Where is this bitch! Come out!
Fuck!
Oh man.. Hey.. Why aren't you answering the phone! Hey! Why aren't you answering the phone!
Umm..Uh... Ahhh.
Fucking whore... Fuck!
What now?
[heavy breathing]
This... is an accident.
Why... Why did you do that?
What...
Hey... try this.
Why did you come?
What do you mean why?
Tell me.. Why did you come.
What's wrong with you?
If you didn't appear...
if you and your mother didn't appear...
My dad and I were doing fine without you all.
Why did I have to become like this? Why me?
Mom...
[heavy breathing]
Why did you do that?
Why did you do that to me, Why?
That's... because you were the one that made the mistake.
But you know what, Mina..
Even in situations like this... what's tasty still happens to be tasty.
Shouldn't have appeared...
You all
screwed up my life.
Screwed everything up.
Mina! Mina!
[dramatic music]
"Stop"
(Rail way announcement) "In a moment train, will be approaching, In a moment, train will be approaching."
"Please stop behind the safety line."
[train passing]
She, while her throat being strangled, tells him that she loves him.
At that image, the man feels lust, but that wasn't all that he felt.
"Hymn to Love - Written by Lee Min-seok"
Ah... would you like some cake?
Hey... my story... is it good?
Ah... it is good.
My book... they're going to publish it!
I... I am pregnant.
Supermarket.
[street noise]
You really going to live here?
Isn't it fine to start with?
No?
Well... uh...
Well younger sister?
Yes.
Didn't she talk about me?
Figures... I had to go somewhere for a while.
Where?
Prison.
[street noise]
Why? Are you scared?
No.
Not much of a reaction.
Stop!
Let's have some tea, huh?
I was joking... look... I give up.
Al..alright.
You are an idiot.
So from now on... what are thinking to do? I've got to stay here for a while.
Is it okay for you?
Huh??? Yeah it's fine.
Okay, then I will tell you bunch of really interesting stories.
If you hear stories of the girls that I know you will find lots of writing material.
They've got tremendous stories.
This... is not impressive.
[dramatic music]
[panting]
The knife again?
You imitating your mom?
Is it going to be you doing it this time?
You all shouldn't have shown up in the first place!
It's your turn to disappear.
Even in situations like this, what's tasty still happens to be tasty, huh?
Life of a Woman.
[heavy breathing]
Doctor! Doctor!
Calm down!
Now, calm down!
[gentle music]
Oh my, She's alive. She's alive.
Miss! Open your eyes!
Hel... help me.
Well... she's alive... (Jungshil faints) My gosh! What's with her again?
Get her up.
Wake up!
Hey.
Chapter 3
"Love of the prime sin."
Uh... have any...
Don't you feel any guilt?
How did you ever think to come all the way down here?
So damn tough... ugh! frightens me to death.
What is it this time? What do you want to destroy this time?
I... don't understand, not even a bit of what you are saying.
Ah! I almost forgot again!
Your specialty you just go create all the chaos and then go die... isn't that, right?
Not enough for you to make someone have to kill... now you came here to do exactly what your mom did?
How... how identical can the mother and the daughter be.
I... I... forgot... all.
So you thought that you can say you forget everything and come down
here praying, and it means you actually forgot and get a new start!
I...
Hideous... just so hideous.
Why the hell... why in the hell are these obsessive leaches
clinging on to my life! why? Huh?!
[heavy breathing]
The victim is... not you... but me.
So... don't you act like you are the victim.
And don't you appear in front of me ever again.
You or your mother...
I'm okay.. Please help me..." (Pleads with God)
Help me.
(Novel) Hymn to Love, Author Minseok Lee.
[dramatic music]
"Hymn to Love" Written by Lee Minseok -
I should have reached out to you first... you didn't have to make your way over here.
Oh... then maybe we should have given you a call before we came?
No... please come again. When the books are published, I will bring them over to you.
I'm not sure whether I sure say this, but...
What is it?
Nothing much. You know our Evangelist? Yeah.
What about him?
He is getting married.
What?!
Really?
Yes. With who?
You know that woman who threw herself into the water reservoir? Uh, huh.
Well, he's marrying that woman. Marriage!
Oh my...
Have you heard anything else.
Well I don't know much, but you see, I went to church yesterday, and he kept smiling.
So I asked him "why are you smiling all day?" and he says that he's getting married!
Oh.. oh my.. oh my... why? Why a normal looking person like him marry.
I mean you know her face?
Right it's a bit... you know?
Should I... tell you an interesting story?
An interesting story? What is it?
Hm, well... let me see... It will probably be interesting.
[birds chirping]
Our Evangelist, Kwakchan Yu.
Is getting married. Everyone let's give him a hand and our prayers.
Oh, and the lady who will the bride went out to get the
invitation cards so when she comes, everyone please take one each.
Congratulations.
Ah... alright... let me... let me go talk to him.
Poor Evangelist.
Go quickly and tell him.
What is all of this...
um... Evangelist Yu.
Uh.. didn't arrive yet?
Oh.. there's no contact yet. Sorry.. You have been waiting.
No... um... you see...
(people buzzing) - Cheated this is fraud.
Do you have a moment to talk with me?
Ah, Yes.
(people buzzing) - How could she... come to church to clean... then seduce men.
(people buzzing) - After we saved her... goodness.
(people buzzing) - That's exactly what I'm saying.
(people buzzing) - Oh my, look at how she is smiling... so shameless.
(people buzzing) -You know, I can't understand when I see people like her. Why does she even come to church?
(people buzzing) - Look at how she's looking at us.
(people buzzing) - How unashamed.
(people buzzing) My goodness.
[indistinct chatter]
Why don't you kill and run away again? Like your mom.
Why don't you do it right here. Just like your mama.
You two are the same type.
I told you. Never ever show up again.
(people buzzing) What is she doing now standing there like that?
(people buzzing) Not even sorry, I guess.
(people buzzing) I was skeptical, but... I... see it now.
(people buzzing) It's a relief that you know now at least.
(people buzzing) You really can't judge someone by their looks for sure.
(people buzzing) Who would even imagine!
(people buzzing) Putting on such a helpless innocent face.
(people buzzing) I knew from the beginning when she said she wanted to help the church.
What about our Evangelist.
Is he alright?
Must have been quite a shock.
Mr. Yu.. No need to get overly worried.
It will be okay.
Well, there are much better ladies out there.
My heart is breaking... our innocent Evangelist.
Jungshil! The Lord...! The Lord must have forgiven everything.
Jeongsil!
The Lord...! The Lord must have forgiven everything.
Jungshil... (pounds door)
Jung...
[water splashing]
[gentle music]
Forgive me!
I have failed you, Lord.
Forgive me!
Jeongsil!
The Lord! Will forgive everything.
Me too... I do, too...!
[water splashing]
Why on earth would you do that?
Just told what is the truth. It was an interesting story!
Deceived... forever... wouldn't it feel unfair?
Knowing nothing! Would have never felt unfair.
Why on earth... why did you tell her! Why!
I thought I had finally got over everything... finally now!
But why, why did the Lord make her appear in front of me again?
If He really exists! Why is He doing this to me! Torturing me.
Does He even really exist?!
Uh... I'm.. I'm sorry.
No I'm sorry... I am the one who made you miserable.
Ah, no, it is okay.
But calm down,
and here, uh.. here.
Evangelist.
Yes?
Have some cake.
Hmm... um... no... I'm fine.
I'm fine, too.
[panting]
Even in this situation, things that are tasty are still definitely tasty, aren't they?
Jungshil!
Right... I am Ran.
[panting]
I am... truly sorry.
For what?
Ah... that we did it? You don't need to be sorry about that.
But... your husband...
As long as we keep our mouths shut.
Well, then I've got to get going.
Did you like it?
What?
Was it 'good'?
Ah... yes... I'll be leaving
Come again.
[gentle music]
Both of them are too much. I'm hungry, go buy me something.
Dear!
Why don't you release before you go?
"The woman simply enjoy destroying all the things that her sister had."
"The man knew. But watching his wife having sex with another man made him excited and boil over with desire."
[water splashing]
I am so sorry.
Huh??
I'm leaving
umm... excuse me.
Please take care.
What is this! What is wrong with this shit!
What? What do you think it is? Honey this is the cake you like.
But! Why does it taste so disgusting? Huh?
No... why would it be.
[gentle music]
Forgive me... I'm sorry.
Chapter 4
"Hymn to Love."
Oh... Lord.
Amen... Hallelujah...
Wow... really...
Let me get straight to the point. You haven't really been showing up to our church so moving forward,
I hope you don't come out again in the future! And we hope you don't come again. And...
Yeah! We know we've heard all about you. My goodness.
Oh...! Shame on you really... anyway! We all agree! Everybody here agrees!
You see, we think it would be better not to see you around our village anymore. so... you know.
So please leave our village now.
After all, things didn't end well with our evangelist.
And a person like you being in our town is not going to be welcomed by anyone, so please leave!
Why?...Why do I have to leave... I'm... I am going to live here with my baby happily.
Why don't you understand? Live here happily with your child?
We can't even distinguish who's seed it is.
It's a waste of time talking to her.
She won't listen, let's go.
What on earth did she learn from her mother.
Oh my! oh my! oh my! oh my!
Get your hands off of me! Ah!
Where do you think you are? Who do think you are messing with?
Hey... Hey... wait, wait.
H... hurry.. let's go!
[soft music]
No!
Anybody! Please open the door. please open the door!
Hey!
Back again.
Anyone! Please open the door!
I'm begging you. Please open the door.
Should we?
Hey!
Open it.
Please... open the door.
Why... why are you avoiding me? Huh?
Who is? Who's avoiding who? I'm right here
Don't touch me.
That's what I thought, I mean it has to be my child, right? Our child, right? Isn't it?
What on earth are you talking about? Of course, it's me and my husband's baby!
That's not right. That day... definitely I... inside...
Now look. This happened not because you stuck it inside that day once and happened to be successful,
it's because day after day my husband sticks it in, got it?
How many times do I have to explain for you to get it?
But still..it's not the truth, right? I'm sure...
Dear
Yeah?
[soft dramatic music]
Have a seat..
Why... what are you doing?
What do you mean? Aren't you coming here so often because you enjoy this?
No... I'm not!
Why are you still here?
What?
I did what you wanted. So, you should get going.
But... I mean... I...
It's going to taste fishy.
Dear.
Yes?
The Evangelist says he's going to be leaving.
Wait, Hey! Hey!
You piece of shit.
Don't, just let him go.
Even in such a situation, things that are tasty happens to still be tasty, right?
Get lost.
[heavy breathing]
Is the baby okay?
Maam... It's hard for me to tell you this... I don't know how to explain...
but you don't have a baby inside your womb.
Somehow... I think you are having an imaginary pregnancy.
Imaginary? Explain to me about my belly then and
why my period didn't start. And I had morning sickness, too..
Pain due to hormones and a report that even a baby kick was felt but...
That's impossible... it can't be true.
Look here...
See? Nothing, right?
Stop lying...
This!! These are all lies! These are all lies!
Please!
You... you hid my baby, right?
Your just like those women who want to get rid of me! Right!
Women? What are you talking about?
Who is it... who told you to do this to me!
Is it Mina? It's Mina who ordered you to, right?
Please calm down! Nurse Yoo! Nurse Yoo!
Yes, doctor.
Give me my baby! My baby!
Maam, please!
Give me my baby back! Now! Give my baby back! My baby!
Uh...?! ahh...
Doctor...
"Saint John's Church"
[dramatic music]
Shit... Fuck... Fucking shit... Why me.
Fuck
Fuck.. To me...
How is it?
It's okay.
Wash this for me.
Yeah, alright.
Ah!
Why? What's the matter?
The baby just kicked.
Really?
Umm... Can I touch?
Stop, you idiot.
Okay, whatever...
Do you like it?
Huh? Yeah...
Stupid... idiot.
What's so nice?
Huh? oh... just... it's amazing nice.
What?!
[birds chirping]
You! How dare you come in here! Get out!
Hey! What's wrong with you! Hey! What's wrong!
Why can't I be happy?
Dear, go call someone over here!
What?!
Go get somebody anyone!
Oh... okay.
What's up with you?
Sorry, Hey! Wait! Hey! Please, come with me! Eh! Hurry! Now!
[heavy breathing]
It was mine.
Stop saying It's mine, it's mine, and acting like you're the innocent one!
Me and my dad are the real victims here!
Because of you and your mother! Me and my dad were made miserable!
You and your mother destroyed my everything!
And you thought you could be happy? Did you think that I'd let that happen!
No... No... No.
This house! That man! Seated just where you are... like this...!
Yes... It was supposed to be me! Me!
You are the agressor and I am the victim. It's been like that from the start.
Do it if you can. Even if you do, it's still mine.
[soft dramatic music]
Baby.
Guess your life is destined to be just like your mom.
Even in this situation, what's tasty happens to be tasty.
[soft dramatic music]
Thus... after the 'Hymn to Love' comes to a close
blood covered men and women
screaming and wailing.
[crying]
[dramatic music]