Light Shop (2024) s01e03 Episode Script

1
[theme music playing]
Light Shop
[male reporter on TV]
And, there's a festival to enjoy.
ONE MONTH AGO
-108 times, something like that.
-[knock on door]
-no lanterns or anything.
-[gasps]
It's only a matter of time
before Korea follows suit.
-[knock on door]
-[gasps]
Don't you think we should keep up
the tradition though?
-[indistinct chatter on TV]
-[breathing heavily]
[breath trembling]
[clicks]
[gasps]
-[doorknob rattling]
-[gasps]
[shuddering]
Damn it, fuck. [shudders]
[breath trembling]
[shuddering continues]
[gasps]
[heart beating]
-[eerie music playing]
-[breath trembling]
-[door unlocks]
-[digital beeping]
[door rattles]
You bastard, I know it's you out there!
I told you I'm done with you!
I don't wanna see you anymore!
-Fucker, I called the police, so go away!
-[thuds]
You better stay away from me,
you son of a bitch!
[exhales sharply, sobbing]
[footsteps receding]
-[digital beeping]
-[door unlocks]
[exhales, shudders]
[fire crackling]
[shuddering]
[eerie music playing]
[woman shrieking]
[woman yelps]
-[woman screams]
-[glass breaking]
-[suspenseful music playing]
-[mechanical ticking]
[announcer] Attention, please.
Passengers taking the 11:15 p.m.
late night bus
to Gangneung should board at platform 13.
[screeches]
[breathing heavily]
[indistinct chatter]
[panting]
[grunts, breathing heavily]
[engine starting]
[driver] Departing now.
-[door hisses]
-[sighs]
[man] Sir, open up.
[engine revving]
[door hisses]
-[door opens]
-[breathing heavily]
-I'd appreciate your cooperation.
-[driver] Sure.
-Could you turn off the engine, please?
-[engine stops]
[Sungsik] This will only take a moment.
All passengers, please exit the bus.
I know it's inconvenient. I apologize.
[tense music playing]
[breathing heavily]
Young lady, let's go.
[man exhales]
[man breathing heavily]
[Sungsik] Those windows don't open
for a reason.
Can't have an open window on the highway.
Too dangerous.
[breath trembling]
Just think about it.
What would you do if there's a fire?
Burning to death is one thing,
but the smoke you'd inhale
[panting]
You know
a person died in a Cheonho-dong villa.
She lived alone on the third floor.
Smoke inhalation.
-[breathing heavily]
-There's a fire, you see.
[breathing heavily]
It was arson.
You did it.
[sighs]
[scoffs]
[gasps, shudders]
Why do you look so shocked?
[police officer] Hey, watch out.
-You're with the Eastern station, right?
-Yeah.
We're your support.
From here on, we'll take the suspect in.
-Sure, thanks.
-Okay.
Oh, wait. I didn't read that bastard
his Miranda rights.
Why not?
You're a newbie. Am I right?
Yeah.
He didn't deserve the courtesy. You do it.
[Sungsik sighs]
-Uh, detective?
-Yeah? What?
[officer] This is a no-smoking zone.
Thank you, sir.
[whispers] Ah, shit.
What the hell?
[sighs] Great.
-Come on, seriously?
-[siren wailing]
Is nothing working?
[siren blaring]
[exhales sharply]
Episode 3: The Detective
[woman 1 on TV] Boiling it
made it very tender,
which is exactly what we want because--
[woman 2 on TV] And the broth!
The taste of the broth
is top-notch, isn't it?
[woman 1 on TV] Yeah.
You should seriously try the galbi!
[woman 2] And know what?
The pork is so good on its own.
You don't even need side dishes.
[woman 1 on TV] Just add
some green onions as you go,
and then you eat it at home
with a slice of warm kimchi.
-[woman 2 on TV] So delicious.
-[woman 1 on TV] It turned out great.
[knocking at door]
-There's nothing else like it.
-[woman 2] I can't wait to try it at home.
[inhales] Who is it?
[woman 1 on TV] The cooking time only-
[indistinct chatter]
[telephone ringing]
[switch clicking]
[sighs]
[inhales]
[creaking]
[indistinct chatter]
PENDING CASES
[exhales]
SEOUL EASTERN POLICE AGENCY
CHEONHO VILLA ARSON CASE REPOR
[papers rustling]
[exhales]
[paper rustles]
CASE CLOSED
[sighs]
GANGDONG-GU MISUNG APARTMEN
DEATH CASE REPOR
[sirens wailing]
[exhales]
[grunts]
-[lighter clicking]
-[sighs]
[clunking]
Tsk. [sighs] Why doesn't anything work?
[groans]
[male officer over radio]
Dispatch, we're at the scene.
[exhales]
[officer] Sorry for the trouble.
The charges have been cleared
following the investigation.
If you could just please sign here,
and then you're free to go.
[female office over radio] Acknowledged.
[man] Thank you.
[officer] Take care.
What?
The Amsa-dong elderly death case.
Yeah, and?
According to the witness,
that man was there at the scene,
so I called him in, but
WITNESS KIM SANGHOON
This whole thing was an accident,
as it turns out.
Accident?
Well, the medical examiner
took one look at him
and confirmed it was a sudden death
from a stroke.
The Cheonho Villa
arson case is closed, right?
[exhales]
When we got the confession,
we learned
that he was the victim's stalker.
Since she refused to leave her house,
he just set it on fire.
Her ghost should punish that asshole
and send him to hell.
-[officer over radio] Nothing to report.
-[grunts]
[groaning] You haven't had lunch, right?
-What do you want?
-Uh, do you mean it's your treat?
How about this new
kimchi jjim restaurant--
-Let's eat jjajang.
-Jjajang. [exhales]
[mysterious music playing]
[breathing heavily]
[sighs wearily]
[lighter clicking]
[exhales]
[exhales]
The line isn't drawn.
[stuttering] That's right, sir,
'cause it's unnecessary.
[Sungsik] Is this a case, or an accident?
It looks like an accident.
[Sungsik chuckles] Your mole's gone.
Oh, yes.
You can't smoke around here.
-You removed your mole?
-Yeah.
Wow, that's crazy.
We met in passing when I was called in
for the arson case, you know.
How did he even remember that?
He's famous for his keen eye.
He remembers a face from just a look.
Captures every little detail.
Wow, you know
he has to have the best record.
Well, uh, no, not really.
I mean, if anything catches his eye,
then the case isn't truly closed.
He'll keep at it until everything
is completely settled.
His arrest rate is high,
but his performance rate is low.
His persistence is a waste.
[door closes]
-Oh, you made it here.
-Yeah, yeah. [exhales]
-Why do I have to work so late?
-[Giyeol] Tell me about it.
[sighs wearily]
Who found the body?
The landlord.
[indistinct chatter on TV]
[coroner] Sir.
Examination record?
We'll get it soon.
And the presumed cause of death?
Sudden death.
Likely an acute myocardial infarction.
-Family?
-[Giyeol] None present.
His wife passed away years ago.
And his children went overseas,
so he was alone.
So this acute myocardial infection
[coroner] Infarction.
Okay, sure. That one.
An infarction would mean
signs of [grunts] squeezing
his heart in agony, is that right?
Then why is his expression like that?
Peaceful.
[coroner] Maybe it wasn't acute.
You're right, [groans] who knows why?
In some cases, people become lively
before they really die, you know.
[grunts] Yeah Terminal lucidness.
Uh "Terminal lucidity."
Well done. You want a medal?
[coroner] I think it was
an acute myocardial infarction.
The deceased was taking
cardiovascular medication regularly.
Don't all old people have heart issues?
[coroner] Uh true.
Why? What's going on?
This expression is familiar.
Give me his cellphone.
[exhales]
RECENT CALL LIS
Look at that.
Guess he didn't know
how to set a password.
It's, uh, not a smartphone.
Well done. You want a medal?
He called his children and grandchildren,
one after another.
So, you're suspecting suicide?
Not possible with an acute infarction,
don't you agree?
[coroner] And committing suicide
is usually something you plan in advance.
Yeah.
[coroner] An acute infarction
means it's sudden.
-You can't really prepare that.
-Yeah.
-[coroner] Not possible.
-You hear that?
[Giyeol grunts]
[Sungsik sighs]
[indistinct chatter on TV]
[Giyeol] Huh? Wait. This show wasn't live?
2018 WORLD THEME TRAVEL
Oh, I guess it was his first time
using replay.
He didn't know how to use it, I bet.
So, then, why is it on right now?
Only the channel buttons are worn out.
[ominous music playing]
-[door unlocks]
-[alarm rings]
-[door closes]
-[grunts]
-[grunts]
-[digital beeping]
[water running]
[tap clicks]
[Sungsik's wife] Honey, my period's late.
[chuckles]
[sighs]
[sad piano music playing]
[sighs deeply]
[sighs wearily]
[digital beeping]
[woman on tv] Now that
the Sujan tour is starting,
Papa Anoj should be able
to take some pressure off himself.
[sighs]
I think he'll definitely let loose.
For Papa Anoj,
his real journey begins now.
[laughter]
This whole trip has only revolved
around his kids so far!
[man 2] He's a real dedicated dad,
isn't he?
[Sungsik] So, which one do you like?
[sighs] I'm so conflicted.
-How about I choose?
-Mmm.
That one.
Oh, it's too difficult.
Then how about something cheerful?
HAETSAL
This one.
-[cellphone vibrates]
-Oh, good choice.
Yeah?
Got it.
I'll come right back after my shift,
so don't worry, we'll sort it all out.
-Take your car keys and police ID.
-Yeah, right.
-[keys jingling]
-See you soon.
You be careful.
HAETSAL
[laughter on tv]
[grunts]
[exhales]
SEOUL EASTERN POLICE AGENCY
INVESTIGATION HEADQUARTERS
[indistinct chatter]
[slurping]
-This way.
-[sighs wearily]
[exhales sharply]
[lips smack] I prefer instant stuff.
When it's hot, it tastes better.
Then buy it yourself.
[lips smack] Give me.
-The Seongnae-dong file.
-[exhales]
[papers rustling]
Wait, we already caught
the culprit from that case!
Couldn't find the victim though.
But we've wrapped everything up,
and the search
-[Sungsik sighs]
-Uh, never mind.
"Unsolved" means unresolved.
-Don't confuse it with a solved case.
-Okay.
[telephone ringing]
Exam record shows
it was likely an infarction.
"Likely"?
-I mean, it was.
-Are you sure?
Yes, I'm sure.
[sighs]
This the one?
Blood samples from the deceased
were collected
-and his troponin levels were checked.
-Autopsy?
The examiner said
an autopsy wasn't needed,
based on the condition
and history of the deceased.
The family didn't want one either.
They don't want their loved one's
body cut open,
so the deceased has already
been handed over to them.
This case is closed.
[sighs] Got it. You can go.
[softly] Yes.
-[papers rustling]
-[telephone ringing]
[ominous music playing]
SEOUL EASTERN POLICE AGENCY
[Yuna] It's hard to specify
since it rained the night before,
plus the CCTV has a high traffic volume.
We could request dash cam footage
since we have cars in the alleys.
Technically, the case is closed.
If it's already closed, why
-Search the jurisdiction data.
-Okay.
Chinese restaurants.
-So, Chinese, then
-[keyboard clacking]
[Giyeol] Sergeant Mun,
here's your iced coffee!
Huh? Why are you here, sir?
-More like why are you here?
-Uh
Coffee.
Ah, have you eaten yet, sir?
-Jjajangmyeon sound good?
-I'm good.
Uh, take care.
[sighs]
Huh?
-I like hot.
-Hot.
Oh, yeah, why did he come down here?
He wanted to go over the case.
[Giyeol] Oh, the lonely man
in Seongnae-dong?
-It was ruled a natural death.
-I know.
There has to be something about it
that's still on his mind.
[sighs] He's just lonely, too, that's all.
[vehicles zooming]
[mysterious music playing]
Do they order alcohol? Or not?
-Now and then. It's more often now.
-Deliveries?
[bell dinging]
IMPERIAL PALACE
IMPERIAL PALACE CHINESE RESTAURAN
How far do you deliver in the area?
Just this neighborhood?
-[man] Well, we cover almost all of it.
-Oh, the whole area?
Seongnae-dong is too far from here.
CHEONRI JANGSEONG DUMPLINGS
[engine revving]
-[door opens]
-[indistinct chatter]
[woman] Okay, hurry home. Go on.
Then you'll get to eat tonkatsu
with your mom.
MINSEO'S JJAJANG -
DAEDONGGAK - SHANGHAI RESTAURAN
IMPERIAL CHINESE RESTAURANT - JUNGHARU
GONGRI JJAMPPONG - BAEKMIHYANG
HAN JJAJANG
JANGSU CHINESE RESTAURAN
TAEYANGWON SHANGHAI DINER - THE GREAT WALL
BEIJING JJAMPPONG
AUTHENTIC CHINESE JJAJANG
BOKSUNGWON CHINESE RESTAURAN
I have a lot of customers
waiting for me right now.
Okay, thank you.
[bell dinging]
SANGIL MYEONGA
BANQUET NOODLES, SPICY NOODLES,
JJAJANGMYEON, UDON
[sighs deeply]
[inhales]
[slurping]
[sighs wearily]
SEOUL GANGDONG
MI 8525
[chopping]
-[man] Welcome.
-[chopping continues]
[chair screeches]
[man] What would you like to order?
Jjajangmyeon's good.
All right, one moment, please.
[stove clicks]
[objects clattering]
[machine whirring]
[machine stops]
[objects clattering]
QUICK DELIVERY
If you could just please sign here,
and then you're free to go.
[objects clattering]
I searched all day
for a Chinese restaurant.
[man] Please enjoy your meal.
[inhales deeply]
[man chopping]
Do you also deliver?
Sometimes I do.
Delivery apps don't list you.
I don't get many orders.
So how did he order?
Customers always find a way to order food.
-[slurping]
-[chopping continues]
[Sungsik chewing]
[slurping]
[chopping]
He called his children and grandchildren,
one after another.
RECENT CALL LIS
[crunching]
[lips smack] The truth is
he didn't order at all.
From here to Seongnae-dong
is too far though.
It is. Jjajangmyeon would get soggy.
-I never said what he got.
-[chopping stops]
[suspenseful music playing]
Even though they declared it
a natural death
to me, it was suspicious.
His calm expression
was anything but natural.
What went on, I wonder.
[crunching]
Crime scenes reveal the truth, you know.
TV replay.
I guess it was his first time
using replay.
That was just the first clue.
He was a right-handed person.
But the remote control was on his left.
So that's why I thought
someone was clearly there and then gone.
The liver spots I saw
[suspenseful music intensifies]
-were jjajang sauce.
-[chops]
-[sighs]
-[liquid boiling]
You did it.
And who are you?
You dense? A detective.
Then why are you talking so impolitely?
I'm afraid I have no idea
what you're talking about, sir.
-You sure?
-[scoffs] So impolite.
You sure, sir?
Yes.
[inhales deeply]
Well, now what? My hands are tied.
Guess I'll keep watch.
Talking to myself.
Sir.
You ought to say "see you again!"
Shouldn't you?
See you again.
That's right.
[door closes]
-[breaks squealing]
-[engine accelerating]
[papers rustling]
[exhales]
KIM SANGHOON
[sighs] The hell
is this bastard doing? Shit.
NATURAL DEATH
[sighs in exasperation, sniffles]
[inhales deeply]
[exhales]
[inhales]
[woman panting]
ONE MONTH LATER
[panting continues]
-[engine accelerating]
-[woman crying]
[man grunting]
[thrilling music playing]
[both grunting]
[grunting]
[panting]
"See you again," right?
[struggling] Get off!
Impolite. Huh?
-[both grunting]
-Hey, asshole.
What were you trying to do?
You trying to kill again?
You piece of shit murderer.
-[Sanghoon grunting]
-[Sungsik pants]
Hey, young lady, are you okay?
-You see that woman, too?
-You just stay still!
You okay over there?
Can you stand on your own?
[Sanghoon breathing heavily]
[gasps]
[shudders]
[suspenseful music playing]
[heart beating]
ASPHYXIATION FROM SMOKE AND ASH
[gasps]
[suspenseful music intensifies]
You're already dead.
You have a good eye, detective.
-If she's here, she can't be human.
-What?
[Sanghoon breathing heavily]
[both grunting]
[grunting]
Hey!
[both grunting]
What's with your eyes?
[breathing heavily]
[rain pattering]
Anything you're looking for?
Perhaps you'll know what it is.
Just tell me what you need.
Maybe I can find it for you.
-[bell dinging]
-[thunder cracks]
[thunder rumbling]
Can I ask some questions? [sighs]
What brings you here?
I'm with the police.
[Wonyoung] What is this about?
[Sungsik] I'm looking for a suspect.
A man, about mid-30s, 180, short hair.
He looks plain.
Why are you looking here?
I lost him in this neighborhood.
Have you seen him, by chance?
This is the only place open at this hour.
[suitcase rattling]
Young lady, stop.
[rattling stops]
Are you injured?
[tense music playing]
Uh, no.
My body isn't well today.
Like you said, this is the only place
open at this hour.
I was trying to avoid the rain,
but it's never-ending.
Wear this.
Take it with you. I have other coats.
[suitcase rattling]
-[door opens]
-[bell dinging]
[suitcase rattling]
-[bell dinging]
-[door closes]
[panting]
-Your mother.
-[whimpers]
Go.
[whimpering]
Oh, no.
Ah, Mom told me to buy a bulb though.
[sighs] Geez.
[suitcase rattling]
[girl panting]
-[bell dinging]
-[gasps] Sir!
Hyunju. Go home now.
-[panting]
-[Wonyoung] Your mother must be waiting.
I'm all right, okay?
[stuttering] Okay.
You have a lot of customers late at night.
Well, I was also drawn here in a way.
This place is strange.
And what is it
that brings you to this place?
[Sungsik sighs]
The store's noticeable
with all these lights on.
[electrical buzzing]
[eerie music playing]
No.
I'm not talking about the store.
[theme music playing]