[Cornell's Box]
Eun-woo.
Can't I open this?
No.
Hey, we're so close but still no?
Yeah, absolutely not.
I'm the one who told you about this place.
You don't deserve to be my best friend anymore.
Did you have another nightmare?
Is your work finished?
It's on hold for now.
But...
What's wrong?
I just don't feel satisfied.
Do you want to take a look?
Hey, look closely.
Okay.
Separation.
Self-harmer.
Paradise Lost.
Chair.
Swivel chair.
Lee Eun-woo.
How is it?
Hey, how is it?
What? That...
What do you mean? They're all great.
What's so great about them?
Ms. Han said she's coming tomorrow.
I'm screwed.
Hey.
Do you think any of these three are presentable?
What's there to choose?
I'm telling you, they're all great.
Don't be like that. Look at them seriously.
This one?
Then I'll choose this one.
Then why did you even ask me?
Yu-jin should be here soon.
Then I should slowly get ready to leave.
You don't have to leave. You can stay with us.
Why would I stay here and be a third wheel?
Do you want me to watch you guys kiss?
Besides,
Yu-jin and I don't really get along.
I'll head out then.
Please tidy up here.
Okay, be careful on your way.
What's wrong?
Ms. Han will like your work too.
You're being cheesy right now.
You know I'm not at that level yet.
Why would you say that?
Just go.
Hey, why are you so insecure?
That's the problem.
Don't worry, just prepare well first.
You're here.
What's wrong?
Is the creative process not going well?
No, it's going very well.
Looks like my mood is written all over my face.
It's pretty obvious.
I bought your favorite sandwich.
Eat something first and take a break.
What's wrong?
What's bothering you the most right now?
Actually, Ms. Han is coming to the studio tomorrow.
Ms. Han?
She's a very famous dealer in the industry.
She apparently saw Eun-woo's paintings online
and was very impressed.
Eun-woo's paintings?
I know she's not coming to see my work.
But I was wondering if I should prepare something, just in case.
Tae-il.
What is it?
Can I suggest a subject for your next piece?
A subject?
What subject?
Me?
What?
Paint me?
A portrait of me?
What are you talking about? Stop joking around.
I'm not joking.
I'm serious.
Why don't you try painting a portrait of me?
Well, I'm not sure if that's a good idea.
I'm curious about how I look in your eyes.
What does my face look like to you?
And what kind of gaze do you have when you look at me?
I'll think about it.
Today...
Are these all your works?
Yes.
Separation.
Self-Harmer.
Paradise Lost.
Your paintings...
are quite good.
Looks like I wasn't wrong about you.
Your work has a certain charm.
It can stir people's hearts.
What is art to you?
The world is so beautiful
but we can't fully explain it with words.
That's why art is so essential.
It's not easy for a young painter to develop their own style.
You're good.
Eun-woo.
Give me all three of these paintings.
As for the amount
name your price.
But besides these three
could you paint one more?
I'm a bit sensitive about numbers.
I don't really like the number three.
Okay, I'll paint one more.
Contact me when you're done.
Are you Tae-il?
Are these all your work?
Yes, I drew them.
Your brushstrokes aren't bad.
But...
You can be honest with me.
Can you?
Tae-il.
Have you been living a carefree life?
Because your days are so ordinary
you lack unique creativity.
So you can only imitate the styles of the masters
showing off your brushstrokes.
It's obvious.
It's clear as day in your work.
May I ask another question?
In your life,
what experience had the strongest impact on you?
What do you want to express through your paintings?
I...
want to express the emotions in life...
I want to express life...
That's what most so-called painters say.
Perhaps knowing you lack talent for painting early on
is a good thing.
Eun-woo.
Have you had lunch?
Would you like to go out for a meal together?
Why don't you join us?
No, I'm okay.
You two go ahead.
Tae-il.
Tae-il!
Oh, Yu-rim.
What brings you here?
I've been here for a while.
Why are you spacing out?
I'm really sorry. I didn't notice you.
Can I get you something to drink?
How have you been?
I'm doing great, how about you?
Same as always.
But what were you doing just now?
Is something wrong?
Nothing really, maybe I'm just tired.
You're dirty, you got something on you.
You've got something on your face.
What? Here?
So, what brings you here?
Well...
Has anything been going on with my sister lately?
Your sister? Yu-jin?
What about her?
I haven't been able to reach her for days.
But she's been in touch with you, right?
She's my girlfriend, of course we're in touch.
You can't reach her?
Is she just not answering my calls?
I don't think so. She's probably just busy.
Yeah.
But it does make me a little uneasy.
It's the first time I've lost contact with her for so long.
Don't worry too much.
I'll tell her to call you when I see her.
It's just right there. Why can't you do it?
No, my mom said it's dangerous
and she said only bad kids go up near the creek.
Lee Eun-woo.
Are you still a kid?
Should I call you a mama's boy?
Let's just go back.
My mom's looking for me.
Fine, go back yourself if you want.
I'm going up.
Seriously, you're really not coming?
Lee Eun-woo, you traitor.
Why did you even come then?
Why follow me here just to piss me off?
- Let's go up together. - Tae-il.
If you don't come up with me
I'm done with you.
- That's not what I meant. - Got it?
Don't you want to go up and see it too?
I didn't even know we were coming here.
So?
Are you going or not?
Chicken.
I'm not a chicken.
Then prove it.
Prove you're not a chicken or a mama's boy.
My mom will kill me.
I definitely won't tell her.
Just keep it a secret, okay?
Let's go in together.
Is something wrong?
You're awake?
I'm asking if something's wrong.
Nothing.
How can it be nothing?
I just saw you throw the medicine bottle in the trash.
It was just indigestion medicine.
Indigestion medicine? Do you have indigestion?
Not really.
What were you dreaming about?
You were frowning in your sleep.
I did have a dream.
I dreamt about a valley I've never been to.
It felt so real.
But I've clearly never been there.
So, it feels a bit strange.
Oh, right. Yu-rim came to the studio yesterday.
Yu-rim?
Yeah, she said she couldn't reach you and was worried.
Why would sisters need to keep in touch?
Besides, when has she ever worried about me?
And she even came all the way here.
How's that thing I asked you to paint back then?
What thing?
My portrait.
Didn't I tell you I'd think about it?
Are you saying you're not going to paint it?
No, it's just...
You should know my situation better than I do.
I'm swamped with my current assignments.
Painting me is an assignment too.
How can you compare the two?
They're completely different things.
Hearing you say that makes me feel a bit bad.
What?
Is it really that hard to paint a picture for me?
Do you have to react so strongly?
It makes me feel really bad.
Even if not now
you have to paint it for me later.
Got it?
Got it. I'll paint it for you.
Have you eaten?
Not yet. How about you?
Not yet either.
Are we having sandwiches again today?
I'll go buy them now. You get some more sleep.
Didn't you see Yu-jin?
Yu-jin?
When did she leave?
I don't know. She said she was going to buy me a sandwich.
Looks like she's not back yet.
What's going on?
I just put it here.
What's happening?
Didn't you see my phone?
No, I didn't.
I just put it here. What's going on?
Eun-woo, call me.
Call? Wait a sec.
What is this?
I'm painting a new piece.
You've already started painting?
It's not finished yet.
I've just sketched out the rough draft.
Hey.
Hey!
What's up?
Your phone was off.
Was it?
What's the title of your piece?
"The Person Who Inspires Me."
What do you think? Is it okay?
"The Person Who Inspires Me."
I'm asking if it's okay.
Hey!
Aren't I asking you what you think?
I'm so tired.
Aren't you done yet?
What?
I still have some lines to fix.
Then I'll head back first.
Okay, I got it. Go ahead.
Yu-rim.
What were you doing just now?
I was drawing, of course.
Why didn't you answer your phone?
What?
Do you know how many times I called you?
What were you so busy doing that you didn't answer?
Yu-rim, what's wrong?
I didn't get your calls because I lost my phone.
I'm sorry.
My sister...
Yes, tell me. What happened to her?
She's dead.
What?
I said, she's dead.
She killed herself.
Paint me.
My portrait.
Don't lie.
I wish it were a lie too.
How have you been?
I wanted to ask for your help.
Help?
Actually, until now
I still can't believe my sister committed suicide.
You probably feel the same, right?
She wouldn't leave like this without a word.
I need to figure out why my sister had to die.
So, please help me.
Yu-rim, I...
My sister was my only family.
And for her, I was her only family too.
But she abandoned her own sister
and her lover
eager to end her own life.
No matter how hard I think, I can't understand it.
I just can't comprehend it.
Maybe something happened to her.
I can't just let her go like this.
So, I plan to find that reason.
Yu-rim, I...
I resent Yu-jin for leaving without a word.
Even if you find the reason, will she come back to life?
Even if I'm the only one, I'll find the answer.
Even if it takes years, or even decades
I will find the answer.
So, if you change your mind, contact me.
What are you doing?
Just sorting some things out.
What about you?
Me?
I was planning to paint Yu-jin's portrait.
Have you decided to draw it?
I'm not so sure.
What's wrong? Is there a problem?
Eun-woo.
I can't remember what Yu-jin looks like at all.
What do you mean?
Yu-jin's overall vibe...
How she looked at me...
What kind of expression she had...
I can't remember any of it.
Hey, you...
Have you been drinking?
This is so upsetting.
My sister...
Choi Yu-jin...
Did you ever love her?
How could I?
The person you deeply love...
leaves this world suddenly,
without a single word or a will.
How can you be so indifferent?
How can you accept her death so readily?
Even if everyone else does
you shouldn't, right?
Yu-rim.
Look at me.
Do you really think I'm okay?
It's not like that. I'm just...
Is that my sister?
What?
What's wrong with my sister's face?
Why did you paint it like that?
Is it because you can't remember my sister's face?
Let's find out together.
What?
Let's find out why Yu-jin really killed herself.
Why the sudden change of heart?
Like you said, Yu-jin wasn't like this.
Let's find out together.
Because I still have to paint her portrait.
That girl Yu-jin borrowed 5 million from me
and then disappeared.
I couldn't reach her for months.
And now you're telling me she's dead?
That bitch.
The more I think about it, the more I feel like it's bad luck.
Enjoy your meal.
Then who am I going to collect the money from?
Why would my sister borrow money from you?
How would I know?
For me, I just need to get my money back.
Why are you asking?
But...
Who is this?
Me?
Have we met somewhere before?
No, this should be our first time meeting.
Doesn't seem like it.
Have you really not seen me before?
Never.
Could it be someone else?
It does feel a bit different.
How did you meet my sister?
Yu-jin?
I met her by chance a few months ago when I went to a nightclub for a drink.
What?
Wait, did you just say a nightclub?
My sister goes to nightclubs?
She doesn't like those kinds of places.
What are you talking about?
I run into her every weekend at a nightclub in Gangnam.
This...
This is Choi Yu-jin, right?
Isn't it?
Yes, it's her.
She's really crazy.
She parties every day like there's no tomorrow.
No one's forcing her
but she drinks all the alcohol on the table herself.
But everyone still had a great time.
Nightclub...
This is ridiculous.
Tae-il, don't you remember anything?
I told you, I don't.
Try to remember harder.
Tae-il.
Yu-rin,
I'm just as confused as you are right now.
I'm only doing this because I'm frustrated too.
What is that?
Are you not feeling well?
It's nothing. It's just a sedative.
I haven't been feeling well since my sister left.
Sedatives?
This...
What is that?
Department of Psychiatry?
That's right.
This is a prescription from our hospital.
So, my sister...
So, Choi Yu-jin received treatment here?
Yes.
But she hasn't been here recently.
Actually, she...
She committed suicide not long ago.
Oh, my God.
I see.
You must be going through a difficult time.
But you don't seem surprised, Doctor.
As you can see, my job requires me to constantly
interact with patients who are mentally and physically exhausted.
So, I'm not surprised.
Doctor, would it be possible to ask
why Yu-jin came here for treatment?
I'm sorry
but I can't disclose patient information to you.
I'm her sister.
Not even to family?
Please.
My sister left this world without a word.
She didn't even leave a suicide note.
She's my only family.
Don't you think I at least deserve to know why?
Please.
These are her belongings.
In reality,
she doesn't come for treatment often.
This was drawn during her first consultation.
I had her draw it to assess her mental state.
Isn't this you?
It seems to be me.
Who would paint their boyfriend
so cruelly?
How can you remain indifferent after seeing this?
People are indeed unpredictable.
She acts like she only loves you in front of you
but then paints something like this behind your back?
Lately, I've been busy with my paintings
so I've been neglecting Yu-jin.
Maybe that's why
she's accumulated so much dissatisfaction.
Kim Tae-il, please wake up.
Does she just paint something like this whenever she's unhappy?
This is really a bit too much.
To put it bluntly
it's not like you're cheating around with other women.
Yu-jin has another man, right?
What nonsense are you talking about?
It might not be good to say this
but isn't it a possibility?
People who are overly kind to others
if you look closely, you'll find they all have flaws.
Who knows if she has her eye on another man?
Hey!
Are you really going to talk like that?
Yu-jin isn't that kind of person.
Okay.
I'm sorry.
It's okay, nothing to be sorry about. Forget it.
(Minje Psychiatric Hospital)
Did you really prepare all this yourself?
Yes.
I wanted to say that you probably haven't been eating well lately.
But I can't guarantee the taste.
Hurry and eat.
How is it?
Is it good?
Wait for me.
Hello?
Yes, this is he.
Yes.
Then I'll go pick it up myself tomorrow.
Okay, thank you.
Who was that?
A colleague from my sister's company.
Asked me to pick up my sister's things.
Really?
If there's anything of yours in there
I'll bring it to the studio for you.
Yu-rim, um...
If you don't mind,
can I go with you?
Is that not okay?
Sure.
Why wouldn't it be?
Thank you for helping me sort through my sister's things.
After all, I can't just leave them at the office forever.
Um...
How was my sister at the company?
Did she get along well with everyone?
There weren't any major problems.
Then, Manager, were you close to my sister at the company?
Rather than saying we were close, we just belonged to the same department.
We just happened to sit next to each other.
So...
Has my sister confided in you about her troubles lately
or mentioned any money problems?
You really don't know anything?
What?
What are you referring to?
She's already submitted her resignation to the company.
Resignation?
Yes.
Actually, it should be considered a layoff.
Because the company asked her to resign.
What does this all mean?
Embezzlement.
Strictly speaking, it's more like forgery and theft.
You really didn't know?
The company has already dealt with this matter.
The companies that Yu-jin was in charge of managing
all had overdue loan payments.
After our confirmation, we discovered they were all shell companies.
Although the contract details were meticulously written
the goods were resold while still in transit.
I really didn't expect that even her family wouldn't know.
It was quite surprising.
That's all lies.
How could my sister do something like that?
Exactly.
Yu-jin is clearly not that kind of person.
That's what surprised me too.
But it seems like it started a few months ago, right?
Because of some man,
she suddenly changed.
A man?
Yes.
I'm not really sure
but whenever she talked to that man on the phone
she would yell and argue with him endlessly.
It seems he even called the company directly because she didn't answer the phone.
But it didn't seem like he was her boyfriend.
I never called Yu-jin's company.
Of course, Ms. Han.
I was really happy to talk so much with you last time.
Thanks to you, I feel much better.
Thank you for your invaluable advice.
The painting?
Eun-woo...
Yes, it's going well.
Tae-il even said
it's my best work so far.
It should be something to look forward to.
The theme of the work is "The Person Who Inspires Me."
Of course, I trust you.
Definitely.
Yes, it should be finished in the next few days.
Okay, I understand. I'll contact you again when it's finished.
Okay.
What's going on? Why are you smoking?
Hey, Eun-woo.
Yu-jin seems to have another man.
What are you talking about?
It seems she really does have another man, just like you said.
I knew it.
Putting on such an innocent act in front of others
like she only loves you.
She really does have someone else.
You really can't trust anyone in this world.
What kind of person is Yu-jin, really?
What do you think?
She's like Adam in this book.
(Paradise Lost)
You can read it later, and you'll understand what I mean.
Also,
don't paint her portrait anymore.
And don't associate with her sister anymore.
There's no need to figure out why she tried to kill herself.
Don't you think?
(Eun-woo dialing)
Where the hell did he go? Why isn't he answering?
Tae-il.
Why are you so hard to reach?
Take a look at this.
What is it?
My sister also borrowed money from a loan company.
And this.
Don't you find it strange?
She actually took out a loan for shopping?
She's not the type to waste money like this.
And I just went to her place.
There was a package at the door.
I opened it and found this.
Isn't this a designer brand?
The shoe size is even 280.
We can be sure it's not for me, right?
Does my sister really have someone else?
Looks like it's that punk who called her company.
Tae-il, what's wrong?
Why would Yu-jin do that?
This isn't your fault.
Because I was always busy painting
I didn't pay enough attention to her...
I told you, it's not your fault.
Why does she resent me so much?
How much did she not want to see me
to destroy my photos like that?
Didn't you say she had another man?
Are you in pain?
Then take the emotions you're feeling now
and release them into your painting.
Hello, Ms. Han.
I can't get in touch with Eun-woo.
Has something happened to him?
I'm not sure, I can't reach him either.
I've been calling him, but he's not answering.
Yes.
By the way, what about Eun-woo's paintings?
He told me he was almost done.
Actually, it seems he took them all with him.
I thought I could get all the paintings today.
That's a shame.
Maybe we'll meet again next time.
Ms. Han, please wait a moment.
I'm really sorry, but there's something I want to say to you.
Go ahead.
Are you still not interested in my work?
Seeing it once was enough to know.
There's no need to see it again.
How can you think that seeing it just once
is enough to understand everything?
Then please tell me, what exactly is lacking in appeal?
Okay?
Do you really need me to spell it out?
You should know better than anyone.
Isn't that why I'm asking you to explain it clearly?
The work of a goody-two-shoes is boring.
Eun-woo is a goody-two-shoes too.
His life isn't anything special either.
Do you really know him?
Do you know who he really is?
Of course. We've been best friends since elementary school.
Then...
please explain it.
Explain what?
Didn't you say
you knew Eun-woo well?
Yeah.
Eun-woo and I went to the same elementary school
and the same university.
We even learned art together.
Our parents are close.
We've worked hard on our art careers.
You seem to care about impressive experiences
but our lives aren't that special.
This...
Isn't this just your side of the story?
Eun-woo said when he was very young
he had a very traumatic experience.
Let's go in together.
It was probably when he was in elementary school.
He went to a valley with his best friend.
His friend didn't want to go into the valley then
but Eun-woo insisted that he come along.
He and his friend were sitting
on a cliff by the valley, painting the beautiful scenery.
Then suddenly, he felt a chill.
His friend, who was sitting on the high cliff
suddenly disappeared.
Eun-woo went down the cliff to look for his friend.
And then he...
found him in the crevice of a rock by the cliff.
His friend's body, limbs twisted, head crushed.
He said that after that
he became very fixated on painting.
Even though it was an accident,
he did force his friend to enter the valley
which indirectly led to his death.
His guilt must have been intense.
Eun-woo painted incessantly to escape the shock and fear
and the painful memories of that time.
Okay.
I'll ask you again.
Do you really understand Eun-woo?
How do you know all this?
Eun-woo told me.
Your works are not on the same level at all
because you...
don't understand the pain of life.
Who painted this?
I did.
Really...
You painted this?
Yes.
I'm sorry.
What did you say your name was?
Kim Tae-il.
Right, Tae-il.
Looks like I made a mistake.
So you know about all this too.
If you don't mind,
would you be willing to entrust your work to me?
Besides that one,
can you paint another one?
As for the amount
name your price.
What do you think?
I...
I'd certainly be willing to try.
Great.
Contact me when you're done.
Thank you.
Besides that one,
can you paint another one?
It's not easy for a young painter to develop their own style.
Showing off his brushstrokes.
Looks like I wasn't wrong about him.
Hello?
Hello? Yu-rim, I...
Besides those three paintings
could you paint one more?
Didn't I mention before
that Yu-jin had someone else she was seeing?
Did you find out who it was?
This world is so beautiful
but we can't fully describe it with words.
Didn't you find any new leads? Anything else?
Leading to a lack of unique ideas.
Yu-rim.
Actually...
In your life,
which experience had the strongest impact on you?
Honestly, isn't that right?
You're the one who said you'd find out the truth about Yu-jin's death.
So, you knew all along.
No, Yu-rim, I'm not impatient.
Okay, if you find any new leads
contact me separately.
I'll be waiting.
Okay.
What is she doing?
Not only hasn't she found anything new, but she's not even looking anymore.
(Minje Psychiatric Hospital)
Didn't I tell you it's not allowed?
I'm not asking you to tell me the details of the consultation.
I just want you to explain it to me a little.
The meaning of this painting, Doctor.
Please, look at this painting.
This is me.
Can't you tell?
Doctor, you must know.
Why Yu-jin would paint me like this.
Doctor, I'm desperate right now.
I came here truly feeling desperate.
I haven't been able to sleep since I saw this painting.
Please.
Even so, I can't.
I can't reveal any more.
We're about to close.
Please leave.
Screw you! I can't stand this...
Did you just swear?
Because of you...
Because you showed me this painting!
My life is ruined!
Doctor.
If you don't give me an answer now
I'll come back tomorrow.
And the day after, and the day after that, I'll be here.
Will you be able to run your business normally like that?
When Choi Yu-jin was explaining the meaning of the drawing to me
she seemed to be in great pain.
I could strongly feel that she deeply loved
the person in the painting, but was also afraid.
But I wasn't sure of the exact reason
because she wouldn't talk about it.
So?
The last time she came for counseling before she died
we didn't talk much
because she came without an appointment.
Anyway, she told me that day
she had a chance encounter with her ex-boyfriend not long ago.
Ex-boyfriend?
That's right.
I only know that they met
but I don't know anything else.
That day, because there wasn't enough time
she left before we could finish talking.
Hello? Is Yu-rim there? Hello?
Hello?
It's nothing much, but I heard
that Yu-jin ran into her ex-boyfriend on the street before she died.
Do you know that guy?
Do you have his contact information? Like a phone number?
Of course not, but maybe I can find it.
Yu-rim, can you help me look for it?
I'm counting on you.
Tae-il.
But I don't think it's a good idea to meet that guy.
Why?
That's just how it is.
All you need to know is that money-grubbing guy
caused my sister and me a lot of suffering.
Yu-rim, shouldn't we meet him even more now?
What are you talking about?
Those receipts for the things Yu-jin bought
and the loan, don't you find them strange too?
That's why we should meet him even more, right?
That...
Yu-rim, I'm formally asking you
please help me find him.
What's wrong?
How can you be so indifferent?
He was still my sister's ex-boyfriend.
Yeah.
I'm in a terrible mood.
Then what's with you?
What about me?
You seem to be enjoying this.
Me?
No, I'm not. What are you talking about?
Did you call him?
Why isn't he here yet?
Yu-rim, long time no see.
You used to always say you wanted to open a bar.
Looks like you finally made your dream come true.
Congratulations.
Thanks.
Isn't the atmosphere great here?
It's not really my kind of vibe.
Who is this?
Hello, I'm Kim Tae-il, Choi Yu-jin's boyfriend.
I see.
What's wrong?
Nothing.
Something just came to mind.
Please don't mind it.
What do you want from me?
Have you seen Yu-jin recently?
I ran into her on the street.
Did Yu-jin say anything at that time?
Why would I tell you?
What?
I mean...
What benefit would I get from telling you?
Well... this isn't about benefits.
Se-hyeon... his name is Se-hyeon, right?
You probably heard too
that Yu-jin suddenly committed suicide recently.
Neither Yu-rin nor I know the reason.
We came to you to find out about this.
Because you met with her recently.
We want to know what she said to you that day.
But...
We didn't really talk much that day.
We just exchanged greetings.
Did you really just exchange greetings with my sister that day?
We parted ways immediately that day.
Oh, right.
But she did come here for a drink.
You're saying my sister came here?
I told her if she ever wanted a drink
she was welcome to come by anytime.
Could she have been having money problems?
The day I ran into her
I happened to see her coming out of a loan place.
That's why I told her
she could come here for a free drink.
And she actually came.
Choi Yu-jin is like a different person.
I was just being polite and said it offhand.
Se-hyun, so while you were drinking here
what did you guys talk about?
What did Yu-jin say?
Nothing much.
We just talked about how she's been doing lately,
just ordinary stuff.
Ordinary?
I don't understand why she'd come all the way here
to talk about ordinary things with you.
Besides her recent situation, did she mention anything else?
Oh, right.
She also mentioned this.
Mentioned what?
What was it called again?
It was something about a box.
A box?
Cornell's Box.
Cornell's Box?
What's that?
She suddenly said she had to find
something that connects dreams and reality
and then she mentioned this box.
Starting in the mid-1930s, Joseph Cornell
placed numerous items into glass-covered wooden boxes.
Old maps, photos, glass shards,
these dazzling items represent his
childhood memories and the literature and art that moved him.
Cornell always described his boxes like this:
"Although the world is beautiful,"
"it cannot be fully explained with words."
That's why art is so indispensable.
Yu-rim, I have to go.
Tae-il, where are you going?
What's he up to?
How could this be here?
(Soha Valley)
Lee Eun-woo.
You've come.
Long time no see.
Where is this place?
It's a valley.
I often see this place in my dreams.
Really? I didn't know that.
How did you get here?
You should know better than anyone.
What?
You really don't know?
Do you think this is funny?
Funny?
What's with this painting?
There's a real portrait.
Screw you, you bastard! Stop talking nonsense!
Did you just swear?
It's the first time I've seen you swear.
Answer me.
Why did you paint a real portrait?
Isn't this Tae-il's phone?
Didn't he say he lost it? How is it here?
Hey, Eun-woo.
I really trusted you.
I thought of you as my only good friend.
We are friends.
Unique friends.
Really?
Then explain to me...
How could you do this to me?
Not just anyone, how could you do this to me?
Were you happy to meet Yu-jin behind my back?
Did Yu-jin say that you're the one she loves?
That she's happy dating you?
Was it fun watching me, clueless, staying by your side?
Was it fun to see her slandered and tormented?
Are you even human?
How could you do this to me?
You're not supposed to be this kind of person.
You can't do this to me.
You really can't do this to me.
Try to convince me otherwise.
Okay?
Eun-woo.
I'm telling you to explain!
Do you really want to know?
What?
I'm asking if you really want to know.
Do you want to know the truth?
That was the day my sister killed herself.
What do you mean by that?
I'll tell you what my relationship with Choi Yu-jin is
and how she really died.
There's nothing here.
No...
Don't die!
Where?
Where is it?
Seriously, why is it so far?
Why aren't you saying anything?
I told you I'd tell you how Choi Yu-jin died.
What's wrong? Suddenly not curious anymore?
Weren't you seriously investigating her death?
I can tell you now.
What's wrong?
Suddenly don't want to hear it?
Answer me honestly. You don't want to know, do you?
That's not true.
Stop lying. I'm your friend.
I can see you're clueless. Let me tell you.
You're scared, aren't you?
Afraid to know how Choi Yu-jin died.
Tae-il!
You're afraid you won't be able to paint again.
Found it.
It's so narrow. Where did it go?
Hey, are you dead?
Damn it, he won't even talk.
Wake up! Hey!
Don't die.
I thought you were dead. You scared me.
You need to make a sound so I know.
Wait.
Hey, get up.
Get up!
Stand up straight, you bastard!
Hey, I said stand up straight, damn it! Get up now!
That expression on your face is something else.
Tae-il.
You know the Venus de Milo, right?
Do you know why people
find that piece so captivating?
It's because Venus doesn't have arms.
Because she lacks arms, people can imagine
what kind of poses she could make.
Because it stimulates people's imagination
everyone finds her so alluring.
Didn't you hit your head? Why is your nose bleeding?
Here, look here, smile.
Hey, I said look! Yu-jin...
This is called a selfie.
Here, look, look.
Smile, come on, smile.
Are you in pain?
Choi Yu-jin's death for you
is like the Venus de Milo.
Just as everyone imagines Venus's arms
you also imagine the truth of her death
and draw artistic inspiration from it.
So you...
are afraid.
You're worried that after learning the truth, your inspiration will vanish.
It's like if Venus de Milo were to find her arms again
it would lose its artistic value.
Okay, look here, we're shooting.
1, 2, just like that.
1, 2, good. 1, 2, 3.
Good, great.
Lie back down, come here.
Good.
Art is truly full of sin, isn't it?
Think about it.
It has to be built on the misfortune and pain of others.
And this world is so unfortunate and cruel.
Isn't it because we can't express ourselves well
that we end up in the arts?
How are you feeling right now?
Falling from that height must have been painful, right?
You look like you're in pain.
Just how painful is it?
Oh, my god, you've opened your eyes.
You're making me want to...
tell you even more about how she died.
Hey!
Shut your mouth now!
Choi Yu-jin, she...
Screw you! I told you to be quiet!
She came to me...
You brat! I told you not to say it, you bastard!
Punk!
You scumbag!
Bastard.
You don't know shit, kid.
You bastard, you don't understand at all!
You bastard, what do you know?
Screw you!
Do I have to jump?
Hey.
Hurry up and jump!
Hey!
What's there to be afraid of?
Screw you!
Are you dead?
Hey, breathe!
Hey.
I told you to breathe.
Hey!
Open your eyes!
How do you feel now? Does it hurt?
Does it hurt?
Say something if it hurts.
That's hilarious.
(Lee Eun-woo)
We're not open yet.
I didn't expect you to actually come.
What's wrong?
Did something happen?
What?
Isn't this what you do when you're troubled?
You don't say a word.
Talk to me.
I'm willing to listen; I can at least do that much.
I...
I got a boyfriend.
What?
Did you come to me for relationship advice?
He's a painter.
And very handsome.
Did you come here to brag about your boyfriend?
But my boyfriend...
There's someone else.
He has another woman besides you?
No.
My boyfriend turns into someone else.
What do you mean?
Tae-il has another personality.
When he was young,
he had a good friend named Eun-woo.
They were like brothers who always played together.
But one day,
they went to a valley that adults warned them not to go to.
While they were playing in the valley
Eun-woo accidentally fell off a cliff.
Tae-il saw Eun-woo's body then.
Limbs broken,
the body was damaged beyond recognition.
Out of guilt for causing Eun-woo's death
he fabricated a fictional character with the same name.
Erased the memory of Eun-woo's death.
He created another personality within himself
to live with that fictional friend.
He must have done it to protect himself.
He did it instinctively.
Otherwise,
Tae-il might have had a hard time holding on.
Did you know about this before you started dating him?
No, I didn't.
I've been doing a lot of research lately.
So, what are you planning to do?
But the problem is...
Eun-woo...
He keeps trying to kill Tae-il.
You mean your boyfriend's other personality
wants to kill him?
Why would he do that?
I don't know the exact reason.
But Eun-woo inside Tae-il...
He's really evil, so different from Tae-il.
He always threatens to kill Tae-il
and forces me to do things I don't want to do.
Like dragging me to nightclubs to drink.
Or constantly threatening me for money.
So, is that why you just came out of that building?
Hey.
Where are you going?
You're really busy.
Shouldn't you pay back the money now?
Screw you! What is this?
Are you threatening me?
Rather than being in agony over Tae-il's death
I'd rather die.
Hello.
Sorry, we're not open yet.
That's not why I'm here.
Did Choi Yu-jin come by here earlier?
You don't mind if I sit down, do you?
May I ask who you are?
Hello, I'm Lee Eun-woo.
Lee Eun-woo?
What's your relationship with Yu-jin?
How should I put it... I guess you could say I'm her boyfriend?
I suppose I am her boyfriend.
Suppose?
Why is it so complicated?
I think you already know everything.
So, what brings you here?
Actually, I came because I need a favor.
You need a favor?
Yes.
What the hell?
He's asking his girlfriend's ex for a favor?
I don't think that's appropriate.
If a man named Kim Tae-il
comes looking for you, claiming to be Choi Yu-jin's boyfriend
I hope you won't reveal my existence to him.
And don't tell him about our conversation today.
This is a painting I made.
Would you like to see it?
Is this like a signing bonus?
You can think of it that way.
This painting is called "The Person Who Gave Me Inspiration."
It's actually quite a powerful piece.
You'll feel something as soon as you open it.
If I agree, what can you give me?
What are you talking about?
Didn't I already give you this?
Do I need to give you something else?
Do you need money?
Money is always good.
So, you really love money.
Then how much do you need?
I can give you 5 million in cash. Is that enough?
But I want to ask you something.
Please, ask.
Why are you doing this?
Something like this?
Even if I told you, I don't think you'd understand.
I'm doing this for my reason to exist.
See? You don't understand at all.
Anyway, if Tae-il comes looking for you
please tell him this for me.
Tell him what?
Cornell's Box.
What a beautiful painting.
(BTS after Credits)
(The End)
Are we rolling?
Yes, we are.
Hello, everyone.
In Cornell's Box,
I'm Dong Ha, playing Kim Tae-il.
Hi, everyone. I'm Heo Ji-won, playing Choi Yu-rim.
Hi, everyone. In Cornell's Box,
I'm Kim Soo-min, playing Choi Yu-jin.
Hi, everyone. In Cornell's Box,
I'm Do Joon-young, playing Lee Eun-woo.
Hi, everyone. In Cornell's Box,
I'm Ji Se-hyun, playing Sung Se-hyun.
Nice to meet you.
It's been two years since I've been on the big screen.
I did my best during filming.
If I were to introduce the plot to you all,
I can only say the plot is super interesting.
Please look forward to it.
Especially the ending.
It's really surprising.
There's an amazing twist waiting for you all.
I hope everyone enjoys watching until the end.
The movie Cornell's Box...
Starring Dong-ha as Tae-il and Eun-woo...
along with Ji-won, they search for the truth behind Yu-jin's death.
The highlight of this movie is...
from the middle to the second half...
the plot will have continuous twists.
And those contents will be beyond everyone's expectations.
Enough to take your breath away.
This is a movie that will make you sweat.
Enjoy this thrilling movie full of twists.
(Tae-il's girlfriend, Yu-jin, commits suicide one day.)
(Tae-il and Yu-jin's sister, Yu-rim, cannot accept it.)
(They begin to uncover the truth of the incident.)
Tae-il's work seems to be just at the level of an average student.
Then I checked Eun-woo's expression.
Eun-woo.
Hey, Lee Eun-woo!
We're doing a read-through.
Everyone's acting is superb
so I'm also giving it my all.
This is my first time working with everyone
and I'm still trying to get my bearings.
But because the actors are all giving great performances
I'll use today's read-through
to improve my performance and complete filming smoothly.
When I received the script for this project
I also had offers for three other projects.
But this one was the one I was most excited about.
Today is our first day doing a read-through
and those parts that previously only existed in my imagination
are even more interesting when brought to life by everyone's acting.
How good will it be when it's made into a movie?
That makes me excited and full of anticipation.
This is my debut work,
so I've been preparing extra hard.
I'll show you my best.
Thank you.
I hope everyone will love this project.
We'll work hard on filming, so please look forward to it.
Thank you. I'll give it my all.
Please look forward to the movie.