Do you know me?
Did you hit me?!
Bro, you're embarrassing me!
Let go of me!
I've been looking everywhere for you.
Come on, bro.
One more, just one round, nothing more, please!
I can't go back to Korea with nothing to show for.
But bro.
You're expelled from the American league anyway.
Just one round for the last time.
I believe in you!
Win at all costs! Okay!
You can do it! That's it! That's it!
Bro, behind you!
Trust me and wait for me!
Bye!
Bro! It's Jin-ki.
I told you I'd call you.
Anyway an arm wrestling tournament's starting here.
Yeah! If you reach the finals, you get a world tourney invitation.
I'll handle the business, come to Korea.
This is your last chance at competing.
CHAMPION
Holy crap, bro how long has it been?
You lied again about sending me the plane ticket.
Wait, wait, I'm sorry let me go, not here!
Keep it up and I'll compete by myself.
Things are different here, if you go by yourself...
You could get scammed.
- Is this yours? - Of course.
Leave the business side to me,
after a long deliberation, I planned everything.
Deliver what?
Deliberation.
Deliveration?
Forget it, would you be comfortable in English?
No, I'm never uncomfortable.
That's double negative.
Somebody looks comfortable here.
Look at these empty plates.
Where did you get this?
It's good.
- Hello there. - Good afternoon!
The boy looks so dependable.
She's a daughter.
No wonder, she's so pretty.
Make a fortune and grow up beautifully!
Bro, say something.
Make a fortune and grow up beautifully.
Pardon.
Dude, to the baby.
- Sorry about that. - Thank you for coming.
- Who are they? - Who knows?
How does he eat so much?
You really know him?
Yeah, we're BFF.
I don't think so.
In Korea, it's the thought that counts the most.
Anyway I looked into it,
there's a big shot loanshark
named Yoo Chang-su, who's into sports betting.
If we are to do this right, we gotta meet him.
You mean gambling, right?
Not interested.
Kind of,
it ain't a serious game think of it as business.
Just business, okay?
What do you even know about business, bro.
A musclehead like you won't know the intricacies of...
Wait, bro, that's a weapon.
Put that down, okay? I love you.
We'll make it big and go bottom's up.
Bottom's what?
It's like 'cheers', to wish us luck.
Bottom's up...
If you're done, let's go.
Where? I'm not done.
Real Korean experience, you know?
What? Again?
Come on, bro! Hurry up!
He's like a sloth.
I'll miss dessert...
Nice!
Let's take a picture.
Shit, what the...
Don't hold my hand!
Bro, look at the floor, you're gonna fall!
You thought I'd fall for that?!
One, two!
Amazing, just perfect.
- This feels weird. - Nonsense!
Could we take a photo too?
- How much? - No, you misunderstood...
- Of course not. - Sure thing.
No, I'm not a tourist attraction...
One, two, three!
Come on!
Why is he standing there like that?
- Who? - Over there.
Don't mind him, old habits die hard.
Where's the washroom?
Did you have fun touring and clubbing today?
Sure, but I'm exhausted, as if I've just got off work.
Did you ever want to find anyone in Korea?
Nope, none.
Never wanted to look for your biological mother?
- Where's the hotel? - Right there.
A small gift, your mother's address.
Navigating you to Mark's mom's place.
Dammit...
Come here, you owe a lot of rent.
Come to the roof, trim that hair.
- Good evening. - Thank you so much.
- Good evening. - You look tired.
- Hello sir. - Make some money!
I smile when you make money!
You smile when I do.
You're happy because you smile, never the other way!
I smell something burning, look into it, Kim.
Same thing for Hong Kong and Macau.
The dividend is 25%...
I'm not in the business of losing money.
Okay? Trust me!
You're Mr. Yoo Chung-su?
You are him!
Nice to meet you!
I'm a sports agent Park Jin-ki.
Alex once ranked 10th in the world,
and my boy Mark destroyed him.
Could you lower me? I'm gonna be sick.
I've done this before, it's not a moneymaker.
Wait!
- It's pointless! - Sports betting!
What if Sportsbook gets involved?
What?
It'll be broadcasted this time.
It's also going worldwide with international athletes.
That's why Sportsbook got in on this.
Think about it.
People'll open up betting sites and bring in tons of cash
and if you had a guy like Mark under you,
it's jackpot waiting to happen.
And he'll listen to you?
Of course! I'm Mark's agent.
If you work with me, winning is important,
but so is losing.
10% of the profit, then I'll control Mark.
Where is this guy?
Seoul, Joonggu. Jangchong District...
Who are you?
So big, like a beast!
No, he's a human.
I know that.
Is this your place?
It was my grandma's...
Junie, don't talk to strangers!
Grandma?
Who are you?
Did you come to collect?
Yeah, what's up?
Bro, where are you?
I came out for a bit, I'll be back soon.
Let's go inside.
He looks so funny.
His arms are so thick.
You can't make fun of people even if they're ugly.
Mom!
- We're back! - I'm home.
Welcome.
A huge man came by.
He was so big, like this.
Who was it?
I don't think he was a collector.
Did you eat?
A little.
There he is!
Mom, he's leaving.
- Pass it! - Why pass to him?!
What's up, bro!
You found here okay, let's go inside.
Where's the car?
I sold it.
Public transportation is faster in Seoul.
How's your condition? Hungry?
You're about to meet Mr. Yoo,
he's our sponsor, so be good to him, okay?
Don't frown, smile.
Bro, that's him.
Mr. Yoo, good evening!
Mark, I heard so much about you.
Your body is efficient.
I am very...
I am very excited...
I can speak Korean, it's okay.
He speaks Korean?
He grew up in Koreatown, so don't worry.
Yeah? But why is he being so stiff?
Maybe due to his muscles, he's awkward at first.
Korean-Americans are like that, it's understandable.
Adorable. Cute, cute.
Cute? What the f...
Sir, why don't we talk over dinner?
What's the matter, bro?
We already talked about this.
- What should we have? - Wait, the table's coming.
Hey! Over here!
You even prepped the arm wrestling table.
But sir, why should I pay for delivery?
I'll take the leftovers, how's $15 a piece?
One second.
You nuts? I won't make a single cent at $15.
If you don't want it, just go away.
I know you'll slash them anyway.
$20 a piece, deal?
Okay, fine.
Bye, Ju-yeon.
I'm about to lose my shop.
Just take care of it.
Everyone here's suffering, go easy on him, Su-jin.
I know, but it drives me nuts to see all these expenses.
I understand.
Drop the southern accent, you're really bad.
Why?
Let her be, she'll get better.
Her Gwangju and Busan accents have improved.
- Listen to you all. - I hope it's a good match.
I better wrap up and go upstairs.
Upstairs?
Gambling again? Didn't you quit?
Today's gonna be fun, it's arm wrestling.
Arm wrestling?
That's so tacky.
I'm thick boned. I bet I'm stronger than them.
Looks like all the strong men in the area have gathered.
That must be the arm wrestler from America.
He's an American?
An adoptee from what I heard.
He looks like a gangster.
Winner!
I'm undefeated.
He looks really strong, this could be fun.
Hands on the grip.
My boy's red, bet on red!
Wrist!
Go!
He's good!
No!
Another win for Mark?
The Navy SEAL can't do it!
Winner!
Is he a viable moneymaker?
Well, you know.
He's an adoptee?
A throwaway.
Being vulgar will get you nowhere nowadays.
We ain't keeping him for good, either.
Say, what?
I can feel it,
this'll be big, if we set up a betting site, and market it.
If you gather your friends, I'll take care of the rest.
I think so too.
Jin-ki!
You are the man!
Bro, see that douchebag in the middle?
That's Yoo's moneyman, some silver spooner.
How dare he point his finger at me.
It's so nice to have a sponsor.
Better than the last time.
Bro, I'm almost done, give it a go.
Forget it.
I got nauseous with the vibrating mattress.
This is different, you should try it.
How did you like my homecoming present?
Should I come with you to find your mom?
Forget it.
Even the smallest things piss you off.
Yoo: Win tmrw's 1st match, lose the 2nd, got it?
Bro, those guys were a joke compared to you.
Let's go with plan B.
We'll take it easy with some mercy matches too.
Bro? Sleeping?
Whatever!
Welcome home!
I smell burning, did you cook something?
It's curry everyday.
Mom, my shoes you promised to buy.
I was busy and forgot.
I'll buy them next time.
Do you remember my size?
I sure do, size 5, right?
Of course, mama knows, my sweet Jun-hyung.
Me too, hug me too.
Yeah? My June bugs!
Mom has to sleep, let's go to school.
- We're going to school! - Have a good time.
Bye!
Jun-hee, be careful.
Okay.
Look, that man's back.
What are you doing here?
Junie! Come here.
Hey, wait a minute.
Is your grandma Lee Jongsuk?
That's right.
Why do you keep coming back?
Who's home right now?
- Only mom. - Stop talking!
If you come back, I'll call the cops.
- See you again. - Okay...
Hook.
Top roll.
Press.
As you see, there are 3 techniques in arm wrestling.
Pull the wrist inside to hook.
Twist the other way to top roll.
Using shoulder to press.
These are all legitimate techniques.
It looks dumb.
This isn't right for me.
You guys are cool?
Boss, it's a call from someone named Yoo.
I heard you're the top ranker in Korea.
I'm thinking of sending a man to the tournament...
My apologies but I got a sponsor.
What the shit now?
There's a guy I'm backing.
Come and check if he's good.
I already told her that.
Why?
Yeah.
It's hard to meet the quota every month.
If I kept my promise, you should too.
- Bro! - Shit, Jesus Christ!
- You knew her? - No, not at all.
- You're being weird. - Be quiet.
She's looking at us.
You two had a connection, I'll go talk to her.
Dude, what's wrong?
Why're you being sensitive? Are you hungry?
Here's your fermented bean stew.
Let's eat!
Oh damn!
My god!
What's wrong with this? Why'd anyone eat this?
Nothing's wrong, this is rite of passage.
All that meat turned you into a beast.
I'll just eat rice.
Don't be a kid, everyone's eating.
You're an embarrassment.
Holy cow...
So you like it.
You gotta win the first match, but lose the second one.
I know what happened in the States hurts,
but this is different.
This is just business, a gig, okay?
Order me another.
- Another stew! - Okay!
This has to be done for us to move up.
So think of it in the positive light...
Okay, we were gonna do it anyway.
Yeah? Really?
You can't back out of it, toss the second round, okay?
Jin-ki.
There can't be a break in the meal.
Could you hurry up? He has to keep eating!
So big like a beast.
No, he's a human.
I know that.
Didn't we have this conversation before?
Say what?
Bro, remember to lose the second round.
You have to win the first one, you can't lose both.
Bro, I believe in you.
Enter.
Grab the grip.
Bro, focus!
Ready.
Go!
Bro! You gotta win!
Yeah, good!
Okay, push it down!
Push it down!
He's using techniques, was he a pro?
Yeah.
He was in world top 10 about a decade ago.
See? I knew he was good.
Second round.
If you want to bet on Mark, bet on red.
Yo.
Came to play? To pay me back your debt?
You should dress efficiently.
Stop it!
Did you just give me the evil eye?
Isn't that the girl from earlier?
I'll let it go since we're in a crowd.
Remember, toss the second round.
Bro, answer me.
That's enough for today.
Okay, don't forget our plan.
Let's begin.
Go!
Okay!
Oh no, he's no match...
Bro, don't do that! Go easy!
Bro! Bro!
Winner!
What the hell are you doing?
You wanna die?
Aren't you Combo? Korea's #1 ranked athlete?
Yes, hello.
Anyone wanna see Mark versus Korea's #1?
Unlimited betting!
That could be fun!
Combo, fight Mark.
I don't play at a place like this.
Bastard..
Play against Combo.
No, forget it.
What are you talking about?
We'll play.
That's it for today.
We gotta do this...
Buddy.
Are you nuts? Disobeying your master?
Mr. Yoo, the thing is...
I'm so sorry, I'll take care of it.
Bro, bro!
Wait!
Don't you know Yoo is our sponsor?
We should go back in there.
I don't like him!
Come on, bro!
Your feelings are irrelevant, this is just business.
Was it because of that girl?
It totally is.
Be honest with me, who's the girl?
I don't know!
Let me through!
Hey!
Dude!
Looks delish!
Anyone here?
Yes?
How do you know Mark?
What?
I saw everything earlier!
Just tell me how do you know Mark?
Who the hell?
Boss.
Did we startle you?
I was gonna come see you.
I checked you out of the hotel,
I lost a shit load, so I'm keeping this.
You little shit!
Please don't do this.
Where's the damn adoptee? I'm gonna kill him.
Listen to me for a second.
You shouldn't damage your own merchandise.
- Aren't you his agent? - Give me some time.
Do I amuse you? Do I look easy?
Mark.
What?!
Yo, Mark! I've been looking for you!
Get him.
Stay back!
Kim... Yes, go.
Come back here, asshole.
Don't make a scene here!
Move your ass.
You'll be kicked out if you don't pay back.
Piss off.
I'll pay you back, I will!
That evil eye again?
Let go.
Let go!
Come here, come at me.
- Look at this mess! - That's him.
- Are you okay? - Over here please!
He did this, give me my cane.
Are you okay?
How many men did he beat up?
- He's ruthless. - Mr. Yoo, please...
Hello? Yes, mom. There was a big fight!
- I didn't fight! - I was hit too.
I'm heading home!
He injured his hand because of those guys!
Why are we getting all the blame?
They started the fight!
I understand, please keep it down.
Do I look like a thug?
How can we pass off as thugs...
I see why people would, it's understandable, but...
Su-jin, aren't these those men's?
Mark is an American arm wrestler who came here to compete.
That's not a real sport.
Fine, I'll verify his identity at the US embassy tomorrow.
He was an adoptee, he's practically stateless.
Why are you so chatty when this is about him?
Can't he talk?
I can.
Why don't you explain your nationality?
Why is nationality important, he's Korean!
I don't believe this!
You two can arm wrestle, you'll believe us then.
Arm wrestle him.
Why, are you scared?
Let's go.
Is it stuck with glue?
You said you're good!
He's good, he's a pro.
You'll let us go then?
We still gotta ID him.
Why are you here?
Uncle!
Good evening!
Can I help you?
I couldn't tell you earlier.
He's my mom's son.
What?
His name is Baek Seung-min.
That's his passport!
This is an old photo of mom and him.
It was so hard on her so she left him for adoption.
See? I was telling the truth.
By the way you had a sister?
She must be a stepsister.
Same mother, different fathers, right?
- That must be it. - Yes, sure.
Where's your mother now?
My grandma is in heaven.
She passed away last year due to cancer.
I somehow got in touch with him.
My husband died early and it's hard raising 2 kids,
so he came here to help.
He fought off those thugs who were harassing me.
Is this true? Is she your sister?
Did you really come to Korea to help her?
Yes, just believe him.
Her moving story is bringing tears to my eyes.
Please help him.
Please help.
Wait...
Are you really my mom's daughter?
Why else would she come here to help?
Shouldn't you be thanking me first?
Even the children helped.
Thank you.
Let's go somewhere.
You've reunited with your family.
Let's go have a chat.
Why don't we go to your place? He's family after all.
Forget it.
Come on, bro, don't be selfish.
She must be curious about you, and missed you, right?
Uncle, get in this car.
What's wrong? That hurts...
Uncle's hand is so big.
That KFC's so loud.
Is the door locked?
It's always jammed.
- Hold on. - What is it?
There, go poop.
Let's go to school.
We're leaving, don't wake mom.
Why do you order adults around?
Isn't that what Americans do?
We're in Korea.
We're off to school, sir.
- Okay, bye. - Laters.
Cute kids.
Dang, you were a cutie.
Who told you you can smoke here!
Look at these butts! You're littering!
What's she blabbering about?
You got a death wish?
Should I beat up a chick?
You know him?
Nope.
- But he keeps coming. - I'm so sorry.
For what?
For everything, it's all our fault.
Got something to say?
Not really...
I heard you lived around here with mom,
a lot must've changed in 30 years, right?
Yeah, I guess so, I don't really remember.
When you came by last time, you should've said so,
could've saved a trip to the police.
Right, that's my fault.
That's not what I meant,
we got on the wrong foot making each other uncomfy.
Uncomfy, huh?
Honestly don't you think so? It's a bit sudden for me.
Then I'll leave.
I didn't say it to make you leave.
Don't wanna make anyone uncomfy.
You got a weird personality.
You can leave whenever you want to.
You said it's uncomfy...
Junie, what's up?
What's this?
- Did you eat? - It's okay.
- Let's eat together. - I'm okay.
Have you seen my money and passport?
What? I didn't see it.
- What's a passport? - I don't know.
- Where are you going? - Somewhere else.
Don't go, uncle, let's eat together.
I'm okay, you kids eat.
How much further?
This is it, that woman's home.
You two.
Mr. Mark, what brings you here?
Only the kids are in there, go away.
We came here for business...
We're here for a debt, it's none of your business.
Wait, be polite to him.
Who's Deb?
- Debt! - It means,
the woman took out a loan from my boss,
and we came to collect.
Explain easier for him to understand.
She borrowed money, money rental.
Okay.
I understand, go home.
Let's go!
You think we're playing?
Go away, only the kids are here.
Yes, sir.
You didn't meet him yesterday!
I'm gonna stay here so don't come around!
- Okay! - Got it?!
Absolutely! Take care!
Uncle, let's eat together.
Here.
Let's eat something else.
Get your coat, pull over socks too.
Okay.
Jin-ki has all my money...
How much do you have?
Hove a lot of food.
What if we get kicked out?
Eat plenty before we do.
Will you protect us?
It's the thought that counts.
Eat as much as possible and I'll go bottom's up.
What's 'bottom's up'?
It means... it's a good thing.
You're too young to know.
Let's eat.
Guest present goes to #37!
Here, we got #37!
Congratulations! Come forward.
A round of applause! Congratulations!
Come up please, congratulations again.
Please take this gift.
One moment, please.
Could you tell us how you know Su-rin?
I'm one of her uncles.
Very good.
Could you say a few words to Su-rin?
Eat plenty of money I mean, sorry
make a lot money and grow up pretty.
Bottom's up!
Thank you.
Yes?
I'm Park Jin-ki, we studied broadcasting.
Yeah, how's it going?
Absolutely do you still work for the TV documentary series?
- Back. - Welcome home!
- Did you eat? - Yes.
- Where's uncle? - He's training.
What's this?
He took us to buffet and we got a gift.
Buffet?
I'm going to carry that all the time.
I really like uncle.
That much?
- You too? - Yes.
Let's go to school.
Take this.
- Have a good day. - We're off to school!
Okay.
Good morning.
Are you a pervert? I was changing in there!
You should've said something when you came in!
I'm sorry, I didn't know.
I thought you were leaving, why are you still here?
Yoo's men keep showing up.
You should, um..
Make the kids real meals.
Why is that your business?
I'm their uncle.
Where are you going? I'm not done!
We're lost...
Combo had a teammate a long time ago called Punch.
He was actually the #1 ranked arm wrestler.
I was gonna work with him,
but he got kicked out of the team for steroid abuse and disappeared.
I looked around and found him in jail.
You wanna know what's funny?
He tends to crush the hands of his opponents.
Get inside!
Totally my style!
Hey, what's up?
Bro, whatcha doing here?
You look lonely, come sit down.
Where's my passport and money?
I took the passport to register you for the tourney.
And I'm using the money as business expense.
I'm not using it for myself.
Eat your sandwich.
And my medal?
- What medal? - My medal.
I don't know.
Bro, I've been thinking,
you've never competed against a pro here, right?
So I have something planned.
- Let's go to Busan, uncle! - Not now.
Never mind them,
there will be a small arm wrestling event in Busan.
Is that gambling too?
Come on, bro, it's very family friendly.
I'll never mention gambling to you again.
So trust me and participate in this
and focus all your energy on the tournament, okay?
Let's do this!
Now, do it now.
Let's go to Busan, uncle! I wanna see the sea!
You heard us?
You were listening?
Busan! Busan! Busan!
Bro, let's go to Busan!
Come on!
Why are Busan people so rude on the road?
Your driving is rude.
You said you got the license a long time ago.
Some things don't improve with time.
My hubby died in a car crash, I got injured then too.
Thankfully, the kids weren't in the car.
When mom was alive, she drove for us.
You actually have a bad habit.
Your foot is on the brake so the car keeps stopping.
Just put it on the gas...
Gas?
- Hit pedal. - You mean the accelerator?
- Yeah, accelerator. - But it's scary.
It's okay, control it confidently.
- Control? - That's it.
A bit more, just a bit.
Like this?
The car's supposed to go like this.
Good, nice, that's it.
Press it down a bit more.
- It's not too fast? - No, this is just right.
Or we'll retire by the time we arrive in Busan.
Okay! Very good.
That's how you do it.
Ready,
go!
Sashimi meal, and $1,000 prize!
It's going, going!
- Good luck! - Good luck!
Break a leg!
Good, you can win, you're so strong!
No, no, no!
Good job.
Challenger #26, go!
What a gentleman.
Next is challenger #27.
# 27, over here! Let us through.
Looks like we finally got a real challenger.
Uncle.
I put a spell on it so that you'll win.
Bottom's up!
Thanks.
- Good luck, uncle! - Thanks, honey.
Ready.
Battle of grips, I love it.
Ready,
go!
Good! Good!
Uncle! You can win!
The challenger's challenge!
Get a family shot!
My uncle's so good!
Come on twist your body!
The challenger is coming back up!
The challenger defeated Combo!
My uncle won!
That was incredible! Oh, Busan!
You're the best!
- Here it comes! - It's sashimi!
It looks so good, bro, dig in.
It's got eyes, it's looking at me.
I don't want it, I'll just eat this.
Try it, you even ate fermented bean stew.
The kids are eating too.
Even so, I won't eat living things.
It's dead.
Dip it in sauce, it's so savory, try it.
- Try it. - Okay.
How is it? Good?
- Octopus on the house. - Thank you so much!
- It's alive! - It's dead.
But it's moving!
It died a moment ago, give it a try.
It's good for the muscles.
Combo told us you once competed.
So what?
What are you doing?
I'm sorry, they're a bit drunk.
This event was for regular folks, why did you get involved?
My uncle's regular too, just a bit ugly!
Sure, sorry to bother you.
- Let's go, leave them be. - Sorry, Sweetie.
It's not fair,
you wasted energy on other challengers!
Act your age! I got kids here!
We're not that old...
These guys are actually in their 20s.
What? Who's in their 20s? Why are you still 20s?
Ready, go!
Okay, okay!
Jun-hee, just a bit more!
Almost there!
Mom, I won!
Very good! Nice job!
What are you doing alone?
I was thirsty.
Very thirsty apparently.
You like arm wrestling that much?
Yeah.
It's the only thing I'm good at.
Wanna go to mom's charnel house in Seoul?
What's that?
It's... like her grave.
- In English... - I got it.
But not right now.
Mom wanted to see you even on her death bed.
Why abandon me then?
It's hard for a woman to raise kids alone.
Will you toss them if it gets too hard?
Of course not...
But I thought many times about running away.
Because I was so exhausted.
I miss her.
Mark,
will you arm wrestle me?
Come on.
- Now? - Yeah.
- Teach me. - Okay.
We go on three.
One, two, three!
So strong! Way too strong!
You're too strong.
Mark was bullied in school for being the only Asian,
and he wanted to become strong.
Your uncle looks so handsome, no?
You look good!
He come across Sylvester Stallone's
'Over The Top' and became obsessed with arm wrestling.
He eventually won Ohio's arm wrestling games.
But racism led to accusation of match fixing a few years ago
which resulted in assault and his expulsion from the league.
He lost his foster parents a few years after his adoption,
and he led a lonely childhood,
and perhaps arm wrestling was the only thing he relied on.
So an upcoming tournament in Korea could be
Mr. Baek's last chance to achieve his dream.
It's a bit too much...
Su-jin, I studied marketing America.
But why aren't sponsors interested in him?
Give it some time, this will ring nonstop.
I saw you on TV!
Ju-yeon.
You two don't look like siblings though.
He's totally my style.
You're weird.
Why do you like that ugly beast?
- I'm back! - Welcome home!
- Doing the dishes? - Um, yeah.
Mom, my shoes...
Hold on a second.
Hello?
What?
Why should I pay for delivery?
Yes.
That's not right.
- Kids left? - Yeah.
I was gonna surprise him.
I'll give it to him later.
- June bugs! - Uncle!
You were here?
Here, surprise.
Mom thinks about you a lot.
I know, uncle.
Gorilla?
You speak English, you're smarter than you look.
Not all English speakers are smart!
He's an arm wrestler, he was on TV too.
That's right! We watched it together.
He even beat Korea's #1 player.
Mom said arm wrestlers are stupid people showing off.
Stupid...
When he wins championship, he'll go to world contest.
Whatever, that's super hard.
- Right, mom? - Of course.
Becoming a champion isn't easy.
No, my uncle's gonna be a real champion!
Right, uncle? Promise me.
Promise!
Wow...
It's all organized.
It's my hand that hurts, my head is fine.
Hold still, it doesn't hurt.
I think this one's slipping down.
Don't complain, it doesn't hurt.
Jin-ki, how's your father?
He has tons of business trips, but he's well.
Jin-ki,
your eyes don't look well, I'll treat you too.
Me?
No way, I drank too much last night, bro!
This one keeps slipping.
Don't make me laugh, it hurts more.
I'm gonna pay back.
Get regular treatments, or it's useless.
I forgot about a meeting, I'll head out first.
- Wait for me. - No, I'll see you later.
Do you have to see them out?
Hey.
- Dinner? - Not interested.
Who are you?
Why are you after my son?!
Are you okay?
Let go!
It's my debt, don't harass my son!
Stop it, he's my friend.
I'm so sorry about that.
Dad went bankrupt thanks to a backstabbing friend, mom fled,
and all my friends stopped answering my calls.
I was doing some labor work,
and when I saw arm wrestling gambling, I thought of you.
I knew you'd trust me and come over.
Please take good care of my boy.
Jin-ki is doing really well.
Thank you so much, you look so pleasant.
Father.
Excuse me.
Good bye.
I'm just as desperate as you.
I want to make a fortune.
I don't know when I can eat, you should go ahead.
It's okay, I waited this long.
Let's eat together.
He looked like a good person.
Is that why you grabbed his collar and threatened him?
And I don't trust anyone other than those who pay me.
Jin-ki, trust goes both ways.
You shouldn't be giving advices on trusting people.
Are you ashamed of me?
Here.
- Your change... - It's okay.
I'm off.
Dinner?
Pay for a decent meal with that!
Excuse me.
What do you want?
You left something.
What?
Your goddamn manners, asshole!
Buddy!
Dammit...
What's wrong?
What happened?
Don't cry.
Don't cry, baby.
It's okay, don't cry.
It's chicken!
Chicken, uncle's the best!
You got a dog's nose.
It's old style fried chicken.
- Where did you get it? - It looked good.
Look at that.
Uncle, what's this?
Um, something went wrong.
Let's eat.
She's sleeping.
Mark.
How's day trip tomorrow? Somewhere better than the sea.
Yeah! Sounds great.
Good night.
You're so good on the computer.
Grandma and I had typing contest too.
Yeah?
Oh yeah, I saw grandma typing an e-mail to you.
- E-mail? - Yes.
I gotta poop.
Thank you for fixing the washroom door.
Any reaction to the doc?
Just 1 segment won't change the world.
Mr. Yoo, it's been a while.
Did you see the broadcast?
Combo lost to Mark.
All these sponsors are pestering me after that.
But you and I have a working relationship.
I wanted to give you some time to think it over.
You think Mark is the only one who beat Combo?
Combo's the top notional athlete.
Mr. Yoo, don't try to sell me snake oil.
He's Punch. Released from jail today.
He looks pretty strong.
But you shouldn't put all your eggs in one basket,
you should diversify...
You talk too much, piss off.
Mr. Yoo, think it over.
This is the last chance! Wait, let go!
Keep it up, Mark will win this.
Don't change your mind later.
Seung-min, it's your mom.
How are you?
I'm sure it's uncomfortable to receive my e-mail...
Could you contact me when you read this?
I'm not sure if you'd ever read it, so I'm writing it like a diary.
A young shopkeeper started in the next booth last month.
Su-jin is raising 2 kids by herself.
She lost her parents as a kid, so I really feel it for her.
For the time being, her family will live with me.
- Say hello to grandma. - Good evening.
It's chaotic around the house,
but it feels like I've gained a family.
I don't think I can keep my promise
to find you and bring you back.
I didn't mean to lie to you...
I'll feel heartbroken until the day I die.
Why is everyone so down?
We're going on a trip, we should be excited.
Be excited! It'll be fun.
You okay?
How could you cut in, I got kids in the car.
- You dumb woman! - What the hell?
You're a ticking time bomb on the road!
What are you doing?
How could you drive like a mad man?!
- Look at this man-child! - Let go of me!
Jin-ki!
Kids are in the car.
- Do you not see them? - Dude, it's alright.
Kids? There are kids?!
I'm so stupid! So stupid!
You're so right!
You should always drive safe with kids onboard.
My apologies.
Let's go.
You okay?
Is there something you didn't tell me?
What?
Now's your chance.
How did you know?
You're so clued in.
Right, we're almost there.
What?
I'm sorry I couldn't come often, mom.
Grandma.
Uncle's so good at arm wrestling,
and I got used to his face.
You said he looked like a beast at first.
Bro, got anything to say to your mother?
Do it in Korean, she can't understand English.
Let's go play over there.
Su-jin.
Yes?
If you ever meet Seung-min,
tell him I'm sorry
and that I love him.
Please.
You'll have to do it yourself.
It's too late.
But I'm so thankful that I got to meet you,
Jun-hyung, and Jun-hee.
I'm just as happy, mom.
Be strong...
It's okay, you can cry here.
- I cried all the time too. - Why did you lie to me?
What?
You're not my real sister.
Did you get the kids to lie too?
No, I was gonna tell you everything here today.
I...
I'm sorry.
I'm sorry for not telling you.
I just...
I really thought I gained a family so I...
In any case you're not her daughter.
I am mom's daughter!
I'm her daughter!
Bro, dude!
You can't just leave.
I'm sure she had a reason.
I don't need it, you should leave too.
Why are you always so selfish?!
I did so much for you listen to me for once!
You did it for me?
Of course!
Can't you see what I did to get you to compete?!
Then why are you here?
Why did you do things the way I wanted to?
Move.
My family
It's next week!
See? It's all possible!
Yo, Punch!
Mom.
We really aren't going today?
I'm sorry to both of you.
I wanna see uncle.
I made a mistake so we can't.
We can't live with uncle anymore?
No, he's not our family.
He could go back to America.
Mommy, only families can live together?
Yes.
But grandma wasn't our family too.
I'm so sorry, honey.
Sorry.
It's okay, mommy.
It's okay.
Thanks, honey.
Dad: Going to your friend's match? I always believe in you.
Mark, why are you late? How's your condition?
Bro, take this.
It's an analysis of other athletes' strategies.
These guys are no joke.
Bro, wait, please.
I really want to do this right please trust me and help me.
Let's win this together.
Come on, smile.
Did you smile?
Nope.
- You totally did! - No, I didn't...
You did, I saw crack of a smile.
Let's focus on the match, okay?
Come on, bro!
Jesus...
Mark!
- Hey guys! - Mark!
Have you been well?
Did you train well?
Punch's sacrificial offerings are all here.
Who are these bold stooges?
Are they sacrifices too?
We'll find out who the sacrifice is.
It's pretty obvious, asshole.
Mark's nervous.
It's been a while.
Bro, that's Punch.
Prize money for this year's tournament reached $100,000,
and the venue's heating up with rise in fanbase.
Top 2 athletes from here will be invited to World Championship.
Joining me today is Daegu AWA's Nam Tae-woo.
I'm the author of 'This is Arm Wrestling'.
As the first academic look...
As we speak, the athletes are entering!
It's Mark! Mark!
Many star athletes are in attendance also.
Major Leaguer Oh Seung-hwan.
MMA fighters Kim Dong-hyun,
Bae Myung-ho.
Yoo Seung-ok's here too.
I'll do my best.
I see.
Wait, Mark!
How about a word to your family?
I have none.
We saw you on TV with your sister and her kids.
We have to get ready could we wrap it up?
Then how about a word
to your mother in heaven?
No, I can't...
Just one comment.
Mark! Please!
Mark must be quite shy.
- He looks weak. - I'll try again after this match.
Maybe because we took this?
Oh yeah, it's important to him.
What do we do?
Mom said not to go.
Shouldn't we still get it to him?
We have no choice.
I know, we have no choice.
Right, no choice.
This is the scene of preliminary matches.
Preliminaries are held below the stage,
while round of 16 and up will be held on the stage.
When the hand slips, it'll go into a strap match.
Yes, the hands are tied together.
Combo, Punch, and Mark!
They're the dominant players.
Punch's acting up again.
These bets are just for fun.
Jackpot's coming up.
Baek Sung-ryel's wrist is down.
He's coming back up.
By shifting his power he's using his shoulder.
It's known as dead wrist technique.
Mark lost the game!
No, that's foul.
His elbow was in the air.
Is that so?
His elbow was up, it's a do-over.
Slam it down! Mark! Just a bit more!
Good! Nicely done!
Make sure Mark won't be a problem.
You know how much my guys invested.
Of course, don't worry.
I have other plans in place, okay?
Stay on course, keep concentrating.
Let's do this! Good luck!
Here's an advance of $100,000 for giving up the match.
Another $100,000 after the match.
Are you kidding me?
I distinctively remember giving you a chance.
It's too late. I'm off.
Your dad got a ton of debt, no?
Jin-ki, look at what's in front of you.
This is the real shit.
Things are heating up in the round of 16!
Jin-gu!
Medic! Medic!
He seems to be intentionally injuring his ex-teammates.
It's horrific, I hope the injury isn't too bad.
Next up is Korea's Mark and Canada's Tom...
As we speak, the match is starting.
Ready go!
Tom is quite impressive too!
But Mark is overpowering him, he's truly amazing.
He played in the States,
- so his physicality is... - He's on a different level!
He's in full control!
Tom is leaning back!
Mark took the match with a hook, incredible...
Mark had hand troubles but it looks worse.
Bro.
Is it bad?
No, it's fine.
I got something to tell you.
Go on.
When we...
defeat Combo in the semi-finals,
let's stop there.
What are you talking about?
Bro, try to listen without getting mad.
If we let Punch win in the finals, they'll pay us $200,000.
I already got an advance.
That Punch bastard is a total psycho.
You could get hurt.
Jin-ki, return this money.
This is not a bad deal.
- Return it! - Bro!
I hear you, but we can't do this.
Can't do what?
No one in the world cares about arm wrestling.
What's so hard about tossing a match?
Is it so important?
It is to me.
Even if I don't have what it takes, I can't give it up like this.
I just...
And I gotta keep my promise to the kids.
My uncle is in there, we have to go inside.
No way, not without a guardian.
You're a meanie!
I'm not a meanie, you just can't.
Please.
Begging won't change anything.
June bugs, you two came alone?
Ju-yeon!
- Hold on. - What is it?
The kids went to the match.
Su-jin.
Lee Su-jin!
Yeah?
Your kids are at the match.
What?
Hello?
Mom!
How could you go there alone?!
We had to bring back his medal, we had no choice.
I'm sorry.
We'll stay with Ju-yeon.
Okay.
Stay close to her, okay?
Okay!
Can you watch my shop?
Where will you go?
I also have no choice.
I'll treat you later.
- Something expensive! - Have fun!
Jin-ki!
Where's your mom?
They just showed up without telling her.
To give uncle this.
Can uncle become a champion?
He said he'll live with us if he becomes one.
Players, enter!
It's starting!
Not coming?
I'll be there in a bit.
Okay.
Mark and Combo's semi-finals match is starting.
Uncle!
Focus, please.
Ready, go!
We got a slip.
Mark's hand must be in a bad shape.
I think he's getting worse.
Ready! Go!
Mark's power and Combo's technique, amazing.
That can't be, the strap has snapped.
It's a strong strap, I've never seen it happen.
The two athletes are neck and neck.
Let's do this!
Combo is always a gentleman. I've never seen him like this!
He's not a player who usually does that.
He knows Mark is no easy foe.
Ready, go!
Stop! Winner!
Mark secures his spot in the finals!
You're the best!
Mr. Yoo.
I'll just return this to you.
So please...
Let Mark play for real, I'm begging you.
I'm moved to tears.
How will you handle this?
- Did I say that or not? - What?
Watch your step.
Come inside.
Speak of the devil, nice to see you.
Did you hear the plan?
You're getting paid to lose to Punch.
No need to think about it.
$200,000 is enough to cover your sister's debt.
Did you know Jin-ki's dad had a debt too?
Shut your mouth!
Don't listen to him!
What a mess over arm wrestling.
Wrap this up.
Don't you worry.
I'll take care of it, so go on ahead.
Don't worry!
Mark, think efficiently, what makes sense here?
Look at what's in front of you.
I'm sorry, bro.
Mark and Punch's final match remains.
But why isn't Mark showing up?
He'll be disqualified if he doesn't show up...
Over there!
Mark is finally entering the stage!
Mark is here!
He's bringing down the house!
That's incredible!
Uncle!
Bro, over there.
Uncle, good luck!
Bottom's up!
Bro...
Initiate plan H.
Win at all costs.
Mark and Punch's final match
is about to begin.
Punch slaps Mark's hand away.
No stinking manners.
Incredible display of nerves!
Shoulder.
Wrist, wrist.
Ready go!
Punch intentionally slips and pulls Mark's thumb!
Referee! He slipped out on purpose!
Strap match!
I tripped and fell, no big deal.
Ready!
Go!
Mark's wrist is in an angle.
He has to bring it up and straighten it.
Mark has to concentrate!
But he's holding on!
His hand must be in bad shape, it's an incredible feat!
He's giving it all!
- Watch your wrist! - Let me through.
- June bugs! - Mark!
He can't use his wrist in his current position.
He's at a disadvantage!
Just hold on!
Mark!
Mark's hand is bad Punch's gonna kill him.
Mark!
- Get out of there! - You can do it...
Winner!
He won!
Mark won the finals!
Rise of a new champion!
Bro, we really won! We did it!
We won...
We did it!
Uncle!
Mark! Mark! Mark!
Baek Seung-min, you did good!
What's up?
Mark, now that you've won,
can you say something to your mother?
Um, well...
Mother...
I'm sorry I got here so late.
Thanks to you, I gained a new family.
Thank you.
Mother, I miss you, I miss you terribly.
Uncle.
Thank you!
Uncle.
I miss you.
Champion trophy please, come back home.
Speak in Korean.
Good luck!
Don't get hurt, okay?
Yeah, okay.
- You're up. - Okay.
No need for plans this time.
Then what?
Win at all costs.
Again?
This is the real beginning, come on!
DON LEE (MA DONG-SEOK)
KWON YUL
HAN YE-RI