Lovers of the Red Sky (2021) s01e08 Episode Script

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(Lovers of the Red Sky)
(Lovers of the Red Sky)
(This drama is fictional and
people or stories are not tied to reality.)
Your Highness.
Why are you so kind to me?
Because it hurts.
Sorry?
My heart aches whenever I see you.
We need to find a shelter from the rain.
Stay with me for a bit.
My apologies, Your Highness.
I was to meet her first.
Your Highness, one moment.
Stay still.
You were to meet her?
Scholar Ha, were you the
one who let her walk in this rain?
- It's not
- Answer me.
Was it you?
I did not realize she
was walking in the rain.
You didn't know?
You let her walk in this
rain, and you just didn't know?
How inconvenient.
I'll see you later. Let's go.
Your Highness.
Scholar Ha is unable to see, so
But do you not see me here?
I apologize.
Prince Yangmyeong!
You suddenly disappeared,
so I looked everywhere for you.
Let's go.
(Go Pil: A servant of
Prince Yangmyeong's family)
I'll be waiting for you in Maejukheon.
Yes.
Let's go, Scholar Ha.
What is it?
Why did you come back for me in this rain?
Nineteen years ago, on
the day of our promise.
That was the day
when I became blind,
in return for the rainfall
after a long drought.
I couldn't
come and see you with eyes like these.
Even if I went to see you,
what could we have done?
Ever since that day, I
stayed on this one journey.
After I lost
both my father and mother,
I turned my back on this world.
I lived my life like that,
then I met you, who reminded me
of myself in the past.
I missed you.
I missed you very much.
But right now, I can't let you
stay by my side.
If I stay with you,
I'll want to be the Ram
I was in those old days.
I'll want to live as
that boy who promised
to pick peaches with you
in those old days.
But now,
I can no longer live that life.
So please,
continue on with your life
pretending like you never knew me.
I ask of you.
There are times
when I am
afraid of living.
Whenever I felt like that, I
always think of the words
you once told me.
"Don't blame yourself."
"I don't know,"
"but what happened to
you is out of your control."
You went blind,
your father passed away,
then your family disintegrated,
but everything was
out of your control, Ram.
Share how you truly feel with me
from time to time.
That's all I ask for.
Goodbye.
Please wait for me,
until when
I come and find you again.
(Episode 8: The Burnt King's Portrait)
Prince Joohyang is aware
that the Demon's seal came
undone on the day of the rainmaking ritual.
He had been searching for
the Demon since that day.
You must stop Prince Joohyang.
If you received this secret letter,
it means something
unfortunate happened to me.
(Dear Yangmyeong)
(Dear Joohyang)
My King, come near me.
You will never break away from me.
Am I running out of time?
I must finish everything
before I abdicate the throne to Kang.
This is for Prince Yangmyeong,
and this is for Prince Joohyang.
Yes, Your Majesty.
We must quickly restore
the late King's portrait.
You get a month.
Expert Han, find a divine painter
and finish restoring
the painting before then.
That's not enough time.
No matter how divine the
painter is, that is impossible.
Make it happen.
We don't have much time left.
Your Highness.
Why are you so kind to me?
I became
fond of you.
Scholar Ha is unable to see, so
Goodness.
- Prince Yangmyeong.
- Oh my.
Someone just came from the palace.
He startled me.
Did he say anything else?
He asked you to go to Gohwawon
and meet with Expert Han Geon now.
I understand. I'll do that.
Give me your support.
Hoo!
You must leave!
I'll stop the Demon!
The eyes! Do not look at its eyes!
The Demon.
I must
I must find the Demon.
Take your seats.
Mi Su.
Do you remember a painter named Hong Eun O?
Hong Eun O?
A former painter of Gohwawon
who drew the late King's portrait.
That man is the painter
who drew the King's portrait
during the sealing of the Demon.
The first place of
Maejukheon Painting Contest,
Hong Cheon Gi, is that man's daughter.
What?
Hong Eun O's girl.
Stop. Please stop, okay?
Lord Ha Sung Jin.
This is my daughter.
My name is Hong Choen Gi.
How did that blind girl open her eyes?
Ha Sung Jin's son lost his sight,
but Hong Eun O's daughter gained her sight?
If that painter really
is Hong Eun O's girl,
she may be the divine painter
who's able to paint the
portrait to seal the Demon in.
Did my father invite
in that divine painter
to draw the portrait?
Please confirm the Demon's
existence residing within Scholar Ha.
Of course. We must check
before my father finds out.
We need Scholar Ha's blood.
Blood?
Send a message to Scholar
Ha, that I want to see him tonight.
Let me go.
I've already set something up.
(Man Soo: A steward for Ha Ram's family)
Who are you?
I have a message from Prince Joohyang.
Prince Joohyang asked
to see you at sulsi tonight.
(Sulsi: Between 7pm to 9pm)
I understand. You may go.
And
Lady Hong left this behind.
What's this?
It's a painting.
It looks like a sehwa of a tiger.
(Sehwa: A painting drawn
to celebrate the New Year's.)
A painting of a tiger.
I hoped to bring peace to
you in your search for a divine
Focus on restoring the King's portrait.
The sealing ceremony.
Does it have something to do with that day?
Your Highness, a messenger
is here from the palace.
The stars in the skies are
interpreted, operated, and
drawn by different people.
You should enjoy the starlight.
Stay within that light.
That's the only way you will stay safe.
Message well received.
You may leave now.
Yes.
Father.
I will remember your message.
So do not let me catch you
when you lower your guard.
I will never let anybody
take my position away.
I missed you.
I missed you very much.
But right now,
I can't let you
stay by my side.
A man's feelings are
impossible to figure out.
Your Highness.
Why are you so kind to me?
Because it hurts.
My heart aches whenever I see you.
This is good enough to repay
him for the chungsimwon, right?
Is anybody here?
I must be going crazy.
I'm hearing things now.
Is there anybody here?
Take these.
Are these Chungsimwon?
Yes, there are Chungsimwon,
the medicine you were looking for.
Your Highness.
I'm not sure if I am
worthy enough to take these.
I, Lee Yul, promised to grant you your wish
and I do not make that promise lightly.
Take these.
Thank you for your kindness.
I felt uneasy after
saying goodbye to you
in such a way on that day.
So I prepared something for you.
Nothing is free in this world.
It's all right. You do not have much.
I did my best to prepare this for you,
but you won't bother
to find out what it is.
What do you take me for?
It's not a crime to be
poor, so do not be ashamed.
It's all right with me.
Are you sure you won't regret this?
I'm not a man who's that calculating.
I made a painting just for you,
but I'll put it away.
You can't take it back.
A A painting?
You were going to pay for
Chungsimwon with a painting?
It's not a crime to be poor,
so I'll sell it and use the
money for my father's medicine.
Goodness, how are you
so inflexible as a painter?
Well, if you say you made it for me,
let me take a look.
Oh my. This is a painting
that bids safety and peace.
There are quails, which stand for peace,
and rice, which also means peace.
There are four Java
sparrows in the painting
and five rice plants,
hoping for an abundant harvest
and peace in all four seasons.
You have shown kindness
to me, Prince Yangmyeong.
I painted this hoping to bring
riches, honours, and peace to you,
and may everything in
your life unfold as you wish.
Do you like it?
Yes, of course, I do.
But I have one question for you.
What is it?
What happened
on that day?
Never mind.
Not giving an answer is
also a form of an answer.
The painting isn't dry yet.
I'll tell my servants to pick
it up when the day breaks.
Your Highness.
What were you looking to hear from me?
That day,
Scholar Ha stood before
me in the midst of the rain.
Do you honestly not
understand what that means?
Are you unable to be honest with me
because of Scholar Ha?
You're very poor at hiding your feelings.
I'll get going.
Father, this is Chungsimwon.
Make sure you take
this, and get better. Okay?
Please come inside.
Prince Joohyang, it's Scholar Ha.
Come in.
Let me have your cane.
This way, please.
How do you do?
I hear His Majesty adores you deeply.
My name is Mi Su, and I
once worked for Seongjucheong.
I've never heard your voice
before. It's nice to meet you.
You're Mi Su, the former
royal shaman of Seongjucheong?
Up close, I can see he
looks just like Lord Ha Sung Jin.
Let me pour you a drink.
You two have met
before. Are you aware of that?
Is that so?
Yes. The day you lost your sight,
I was Seongjucheong's head
priestess who led the rainmaking ritual.
Do you remember?
I apologize.
I was too young then and I do not recall.
How could I forget?
Everything is fresh in my
mind as if it were yesterday.
From the day you came to Hanyang
with your father Lord Ha Sung Jin,
to the moment you fell into the water
then was revived during the ceremony.
What was the energy that
transported you that day?
I still cannot find the answer.
It's too bad you still
don't have the answer.
So,
Scholar Ha. Do you
know what that energy is?
I regret to inform you that I
also do not know what it was.
If that's how you reply,
the invitation I extended
to you becomes useless.
Since that day, I have been unable to see.
My memory has also faded,
so however many times you ask,
my answer will be the same.
How am I
to believe you?
I read the stars.
I wouldn't dare lie to you.
Your Highness.
If Scholar Ha were to
suffer another memory loss,
I fear the King will summon us
all to reprimand us for our actions.
That's true.
The night you vanished on Mount Inwang,
you lost your memory.
How are you now?
Yes.
Sometimes,
my mind
blacks out.
When does that tend to happen?
The day my father died,
and on Mount Inwang not long ago.
And
It cannot be. Those are all
the days I met Cheon Gi.
What did you remember?
What is it
you wish to learn from me?
I did not remember anything.
The Demon.
Do you know the Demon?
The Demon?
Lord Ha Sung Jin, you must get out of here!
I will stop the Demon!
No.
I haven't heard of it before.
What is it?
Come on, now.
I see His Highness is concerned
how Scholar Ha sometimes blacks out.
Scholar Ha, I heard you
play the geomungo very well.
May I request you play us a tune?
If you'll forgive me for my past impudence,
I will play you many tunes.
Bring in a geomungo!
Arrange a meeting with
Scholar Ha, and I will think of a plan.
Do you wonder
what the Demon is?
What is it?
Red eyes.
You are no ordinary being.
What do you mean?
You're managing to
withstand the sharpness
of this special sword.
(The sharp and strong features of a blade)
You will soon learn about the Demon.
Now you no longer owe me 300 bags of rice.
Are you all right?
Find the Demon.
I think
it's connected to everything.
Including my past.
I understand.
My gosh. You look lovely.
Cheon Gi, I packed your favourite snacks.
Eat them in secret.
- What?
- Don't ever share.
Ms. Gyeonju.
I get why Troublemaker's going,
but Frown, I didn't think you'd join too.
Why not? At the celebratory party,
all painters who made the
third round can join Gohwawon.
Did Expert Han Geon say that or not?
Ink, brush, and paper always go together.
Aren't us three a set?
Cheon Gi, since you joined Gohwawon,
live up to your father's reputation.
Where is Master Choi?
He said he already said goodbye
and that he won't come outside.
Really?
But still
Okay, then. We'll get going.
Have a safe trip. Bye.
- See you.
- Bye.
- Goodbye.
- You can come back.
If it's too much,
(Choi Won Ho, Master of
Baekyu Painters Society)
come back instead of
trying to fight through it.
Okay.
Serve and respect the seniors
who joined Gohwawon before you.
I'll do that.
Don't throw your brush because
they make you draw the same thing.
I won't, Master Choi. Don't worry.
When you return,
be prepared to finish
painting Lord Yoo's screen.
- Pardon?
- You work at Gohwawon,
but you still have a debt to pay
off at Baekyu Painters Society.
Master!
You don't bow to people below us.
Be quiet.
Look. This is called a Dan-something.
- It's a Dancheong.
- A Dancheong.
It's good to see you. We meet again.
Who are you?
Hey, isn't he Mr. Bamboo Hat?
The magical touch.
What's a man with a free spirit
doing in Gohwawon?
I got sick of travelling the country
and decided to settle for a while.
So, today I will introduce to you
the new painters who will be joining us.
- What?
- There are more?
These painters
There are enough of us.
were commanded by the King
to join Gohwawon under
special circumstances.
They reached the final round of
the Maejukheon Painting Contest.
This week, we're busy
working on a lotus flower screen.
Next week, we must paint
ceremonial peacock fans.
Next month is the Queen
Mother's 70th birthday banquet,
so we will have even more work.
This is where the painting
tools and materials are stored.
Everything imported from
Yeon are brought straight here.
Isn't this a brush made with sheep's wool?
Look at these.
These are special ink stones.
What isn't here doesn't
exist anywhere in the country.
If you take something
thinking no one will notice,
and you get caught, you'll lose a hand.
We keep count of everything.
- Okay.
- Okay.
- What are they doing?
- How much is it?
This is where we rest too.
Tell me your name.
While painting portraits?
Her name is Ok Hee. What a lovely name too.
Have you heard?
There's talk that Scholar
Ha's girl will join Gohwawon.
The girl who seduced Prince
Yangmyeong with her looks?
If a pretty face is all it takes to join,
Ok Hee, you'd be in charge.
Oh, come on
What are you doing?
- Hey.
- Don't.
Oh, no
Watch what you say.
If he were to hear you paint
court maids' portraits in storage,
Expert Han would be very pleased.
You can't do this in the Palace!
Here you are. I've been
looking for you everywhere.
Let's get going.
Let go.
Should I have let them
off after what they said?
Painter Hong.
Expert Han Geon wishes to see you urgently.
Me?
A star suddenly appeared in the fifth hour.
It appeared above the Blue Dragon.
After that, clouds gathered and rain fell,
so I could see no more.
Welcome, Prince Yangmyeong.
Welcome, Prince Yangmyeong.
What brings you here?
Scholar Ha.
We must talk.
Yes, Your Highness.
I ask you this.
What is your relationship
with Painter Hong?
Miss Hong saved my life and
cared for me in the dye house.
I'm positive that you
knew each other before then.
You're right. We've known
each other for a long time.
- What?
- For a very long time,
we knew each other.
- Then I'll ask again.
- Before you do,
I'd like an answer from you.
Why are you so interested in
my relationship with Miss Hong?
Even if I were interested in her,
those are my private
feelings. Are they not?
Do you know what you're saying?
You as good as confessed
your feelings for her.
Even if you take it as such,
there's nothing I can do.
- Are you sincere?
- I am sincere.
So
why is it that I don't feel your sincerity?
It's because
sincerity doesn't come from words alone.
If what you say is true,
if you are sincere and you mean it,
then do not, ever again,
let Painter Hong walk in the rain.
Then
will you irresponsibly put her in danger
to satisfy your curiosity?
You asked if I'm sincere.
I don't believe that's a question
a prince should ask when his duty
is to uphold the royal
authority and serve the country.
I understand.
I will remember your advice.
Scholar Ha.
Remember this day.
As of today,
I will do all in my power to
win Painter Hong's affection.
I apologize, Your Highness.
I cannot let you take Cheon Gi.
Expert Han, Painter Hong is here.
Good. Send her in.
Did you look around Gohwawon?
Yes.
How is it? You must still be confused.
I heard of our work
and was marvelling at how much we must do.
Gohwawon exists for His Majesty the King.
Did you expect it to be easy here?
Well, no. That's not what I meant.
Your father and I were once
close friends in Gohwawon.
Were you really?
Yes, but I'll tell you
more some other time.
I asked to see you in private
because I have
something urgent to tell you.
Okay.
I will give you a very important task.
Something important?
During the day, you will work
on Gohwawon's usual tasks.
At night, you'll work on
something else with me.
Is this something else a task just for me?
The details aren't decided yet.
Let's just say it's work different
from anything you've done before.
I understand.
Go and check what job you were given,
and come to Gyeongwon Pavilion at 8pm.
You'll be escorted there.
Is it a special viewing?
The old maps in storage.
You want me to make copies of the old maps?
That's right.
I can't bring the maps with me,
so I'll have to come every day.
That's right.
This is Seomungwan. Let's go inside.
Okay.
(In charge of astronomy,
weather, and calendar)
Hello. She's new.
Hello.
We haven't met in a while.
Where did Scholar Jang go?
Oh, dear. This won't do.
I have to go. You wait here.
He'll be right back.
Who do you mean?
Oh, Scholar Jang.
He studies fengshui.
He will monitor the restoration.
- Okay.
- Good.
Take care.
I apologize.
Sir.
What are you doing here?
That's what I'd like to ask.
Why are you here?
Oh, well,
I'm the painter who will
help restore your old maps.
I'm here to be briefed about that.
The map room is that way.
That's where I just came from.
I was looking around.
Now that I think about it,
you're Seomungwan's Scholar Ha.
Yes. Seomungwan is where I work.
I'll leave you, then.
What are you doing?
I want to make sure
you didn't catch a cold.
Why are you touching my wrist?
I'm good at reading pulses.
Does your heart usually beat this fast?
You're not well.
No, I'm just fine.
I will get back to the map room.
Do you know where it is?
Pardon?
The floor has strange grooves.
They mark the paths I take.
This is my office.
You cannot enter without my permission.
I won't enter even if you allow it.
What is this drawing?
It's the Cheon Sang Yeol Cha Bun Ya Ji Do.
(Stars mapped by areas and signs)
Cheon Sang Yeol Cha
It's a map.
It depicts the stars in the 12 areas
and their signs.
It has a complicated name,
(There are 12 sections and 28 signs)
but it's a grand drawing.
There's a place you would love.
(Cheoneuidae: Observation facility)
It's beautiful.
This is Cheoneuidae.
It's where we observe the stars.
I see the Big Dipper.
Is this a star?
Yes. The Big Dipper.
The Big Dipper.
Do you remember?
It's the first star I
drew. How could I forget?
Do you know about the Big Dipper?
Not really.
What star is it?
It's the star
that foretells the good, bad, joy,
and sorrow since Samsin gave you life.
Is someone's fate sealed
the moment they're born?
At least
in the world I live in, that is so.
Then there's no point in
working hard to better yourself.
Changing one's decided fate
is no easy feat.
I guess that's true.
Why did you send her to work at Seomungwan?
Your father commanded that no one
is to know we're restoring
your grandfather's portrait.
If Cheon Gi works at Seomungwan,
no one at Gohwawon will mind what she does.
It's a good idea.
But why is my father
rushing the restoration?
I'm not sure, but his health
is worsening each day.
Is that so?
We must begin as soon as possible.
This is our storage.
You will restore the maps here.
I was told there would be a supervisor
who would help me with the restoration.
When will he arrive?
I should say hello.
The supervisor who will
help you restore the maps
is me.
What?
Is that true?
You won't have to worry about
me making you feel uncomfortable.
It's fine.
We don't know each other anyway.
Oh, dear. Look at the time.
I should get going.
Thanks for showing me around.
Sir.
Where is Gyeongwon Pavilion?
I'll show you.
Samsin, you worked really hard on this.
Expert Han.
You're here.
Aren't you Scholar Ha?
Why are you here?
Well,
she didn't know the way here.
I will return, then.
Yes. You do that.
Thank you, sir. Get back safely.
Let's go inside.
(Gyeongwon Pavilion: Late kings'
portraits were kept and honoured)
This is Gyeongwon Pavilion where
portraits of the four
previous kings are kept.
(The king's portrait)
Expert Han.
Why
did you bring me here?
Do you know
what the last thing your
father Eun O painted was?
Wasn't it a king's portrait?
That's right.
The painting you'll work on every night
is the king's portrait.
Pardon?
Only the greatest
painter within Gohwawon
is allowed to do so.
(The king's face)
Why would that be me?
Look at the portraits here.
The lines of the facial
features are thin and cautious,
and other than wrinkles and shading,
there are no marked shadows.
The areas around the
eyes, nose, and cheeks
are drawn with multiple
strokes to add detail.
The lines are very fine and
the colours close to the skin tone,
so they almost don't show.
Yes.
It's truly exceptional work.
This is how a skilled
painter draws a person
encompassing the features
as well as their character.
(Description of a person)
The description of a person
To depict the subject's
true character in the portrait,
that is a skill you must learn.
Every hair must be true.
If even one strand of hair is drawn wrong,
it's no longer that person,
so the portrait must
be true to the subject.
Not only that, you must also depict
the subject's character and beliefs.
Do you understand?
(To depict one's mind and
thoughts as well as their looks)
Expert Han.
I've never painted a portrait.
Cheon Gi. You can do it.
Just like your father.
The king's portrait my father painted.
Is that here as well?
Is this
the king's portrait my father painted?
Why does it look like this?
19 years ago,
there was a fire.
That's when
King Youngjong's portrait,
your father's work, was damaged.
This is the portrait you will work on.
You must restore this burned painting.
What's wrong? Are you all right?
I'm fine.
Why
We must get out of here.
Do you feel better now?
Yes.
Expert Han.
A portrait must be a
true depiction of the subject.
How am I to restore a painting
when the original is damaged?
You'll copy King Haejo's portrait
and fill in the body first.
Once that is done, King Youngjong's face
will be painted from memory.
From memory?
You'll hear a description and draw that.
As you saw,
King Youngjong's portrait is
damaged and we can't use that.
Someone will help give you a description.
This is where you will work.
Oh?
Who is that?
Prince Yangmyeong?
Are you surprised?
What are you doing here?
I told you that I once saw
my grandfather's portrait.
I'll be so detailed, I'll even tell you
how many hairs he had
on his beard, so don't worry
Do you truly remember all that?
Even if I get the facts wrong,
I'm sure you'll paint well enough.
You are Painter Hong.
Sit down at the desk.
Okay.
For the next few days,
you will copy an original
on paper as an outline
before you paint on silk.
Oiled bamboo pulp paper,
charcoal, ink, fine brushes.
Everything you need has been laid out.
This is your first day, so
practice drawing clothes.
You must paint in a
solemn, quiet atmosphere.
I will.
So
will you stay here from start to finish?
Yes. There's nothing you can do.
We'll be together every
night, so get used to it.
Every night?
Oh?
Hey.
What's wrong? Are you all right?
What is it?
Pardon?
I think I dropped something
in Gyeongwon Pavilion.
I'll go and get it.
A random star appeared in the Samtae.
Did that random star linger?
I think it will.
What will happen?
Someone important in the
Palace could die or be in danger.
I'm the painter who was
here with the Gohwawon Expert.
Can you let me back in?
Not without a pass.
Well
- I left something
- Miss.
Sir.
Are you all right?
Pardon?
I think I left something
important in Gyeongwon Pavilion.
Let us in. It won't take long.
You must come right back out.
Okay.
Thank you.
Let's go inside.
Okay.
What were you doing in here?
Expert Han will teach me
how to paint the king's portrait.
King Youngjong's portrait.
Wait here. I'll go look for it.
My eyes.
My eyes.
Those are my eyes.
My eyes.
My eyes.
My eyes.
Mine.
Are you sure it's the Demon?
Congratulations, Your Highness.
She is positive that the
Demon resides within his body.
The royal shaman. Where is she?
She's preparing to summon the Demon.
Has the time come at last?
Oh?
I found it, sir.
Sir!
What's wrong?
Do you have another headache?
Let's get out of here. Come this way.
Are you okay?
Sir!
Sir. Are you all right?
Sir.
Sir, wake up. Sir!
Sir. Are you all right? Sir.
No.
Is the Demon showing already?
I must find him fast.
Sir. Are you all right? Sir!
Sir.
- Painter Hong.
- Sir!
What took you so long?
- Your Highness.
- Are you okay?
Yes.
(Lovers of the Red Sky)
I searched for the Demon for 20 years.
Have someone follow Prince Yangmyeong.
Scholar Ha means a lot to me.
Is Scholar Ha involved with
the dead men on Mount Inwang?
I believe the time has
come for you to learn everything.
I'd like you to not see
Painter Hong for a while.
I must eliminate Yul?
How can I help you?
I must become king.
The fate of the royal
family lies in your hands.
You must never paint the king's portrait.