Copycat Killer (2023) s01e09 Episode Script

[reporter] Day time highest yesterday
reached up to 17 degrees Celsius
in Northern Taiwan,
and 27 degrees Celsius in
[guard] Building A, Room One. Take it.
MS. HU, THIS IS TIAN CUN-YI
I'M STILL LYING
I DIDN'T KILL ANYONE AT ALL
SAVE THE GIRL
[reporter] about 15 degrees Celsius
in the central and southern areas.
And about 17 degrees Celsius
[inmate] Hey.
[gasps]
[reporter] The cold front is forecasted
to weaken on Wednesday and Thursday
the bureau said, as the cold air mass
move southward towards Taiwan,
occasional rain is forecast
ANLAO NURSING HOME
[indistinct weather forecasting]
[reporter] northern coastal regions
and mountainous areas of Taipei
and New Taipei City
[foreboding music playing]
[He-ping] And another news this evening,
the dead body of a man was discovered
in Huilin parking lot two nights ago,
identified as Jian Jia-tang.
The cause of death is still
being determined by the prosecution
- and the police.
- What happened?
- I don't know.
- Let me see.
investigate this murder.
We discovered that Jian Jia-tang
was in contact with news anchor Yao Ya-cih
who was killed the same day.
The police found a videotape in his car
that was similar to the video that
the mass murderer Noh sent to TV stations.
The murders share many similarities.
But what is it that connects them all?
This program will keep you updated.
Meanwhile, we'd like to bring to light
a new segment coming up in our program.
More details right after the break.
[somber music playing]
[Cun-yi sobs]
I'll take good care of your dad.
We'll take good care
of your dad. I promise.
[Cun-yi sobbing]
[breathes heavily]
TURN OVER A NEW LEAF
[opening theme music playing]
COPYCAT KILLER
[He-ping] As you can see
from this footage,
Sodom Club is hidden in a secret basement
in the old neighborhood.
The business has boldly introduced
its patrons to live performances.
What lies behind the club's doors?
See for yourself.
SODOM CLUB
What kind of videos can people find here?
Well, anything you can think of.
- S&M, incest
- [Hsiao-chi] Stop.
[suspenseful music playing]
[Hsiao-chi] When Yao Ya-cih was alive,
she asked you to get this tape.
Do you know why?
Um
when she'd request something,
no one dared ask why.
Ya-cih was our station's
anchor and producer.
We respected her judgment.
We never questioned
what she needed to do on the job.
If it's necessary,
you can take these for your investigation.
What do you know about her private life?
She always comes to work and leaves alone.
We worked at
a cable television for a decade.
It's only now that I found out more
about her situation.
[Da-chao] Mr. Kuo.
- Please rewind this for me.
- [door closes]
[tape whirring]
[Hsiao-chi] Stop.
Who asked him to do this feature story?
I clearly remember
Ya-cih asking Chen He-ping to do it.
[Yong-kun]
They were on the same team then.
I'd like to take this tape with me.
[Yong-kun] Go ahead.
NORTH DISTRIC
PORNOGRAPHY ISSUE FEATURE
Call me if you need anything.
- [assistant] Thank you, sir.
- [Yong-kun] Thank you.
[Hsiao-chi] Here, take it.
Mr. Kuo, the forensic report's out.
Jian Jia-tang's fingerprints were
also found in Shen Jia-wun's basement.
[Wun-kai] We can now confirm
that he was one of the accomplices.
Also, on the afternoon before he died,
he actually called a prepaid number.
The cell tower is nearby.
Before Shen Jia-wun had an accident,
he also made a prepaid call.
It was the same cell tower.
PORNOGRAPHY ISSUE
IN THE NORTH DISTRIC
So the van that was provoking Mr. Yong
at the TV station
was set up by Chen He-ping
while he was hiding at this station.
[Da-chao] Oh, damn it.
We were wrong to suspect Hu Jian-ho.
Does anyone know
where Chen He-ping is now?
[He-ping] As I predicted in my book,
the murderer has killed again.
THE SERIAL MURDERS IN OUR EYES
This book, The Serial Murders in Our Eyes,
is my first-hand account of these cases
from the time they started,
and as a complete record
of the info I've collated.
[camera shutters clicking]
I'm dedicating this
to Ms. Yao Ya-cih,
for encouraging me to write this book.
[camera shutters clicking]
Our society
lost a woman
who was at the forefront of this era.
Her passing was a huge loss to us.
Her brutal, senseless death
makes us all victims, doesn't it?
[crowd cheering]
[man] Well said!
Can I help you, sir?
Official business.
We just need to question him.
[crowd clapping]
[tense music]
And as a victim,
I must say this.
The Task Force handling
these serial murder cases
is inept, careless, slow, and sloppy.
Since Shen Jia-wun's accident,
they haven't done anything.
They're letting the one
who calls himself "Noh" get away.
That's how he killed Ms. Yao!
That is why, I urge you all
to continue to support this book
and please support me as I tell the truth.
- [man 1] We will!
- [man 2] Tell the truth!
- Tell the truth!
- [woman] We support you!
CHEN HE-PING'S SHARING
AND BOOK SIGNING CITY TOUR
Thank you, everyone!
CAMERA NUMBER TWO
[He-ping humming]
[soft tense music playing]
Chen He-ping, hello. Thanks for coming.
- [door closes]
- Sorry to keep you waiting.
- Is there anything I can do to help?
- [cup thuds]
[soft chuckle]
Just a moment.
Actually, you're here today
to answer our questions.
[Hsiao-chi] Do you know this person?
Yes, of course, I do.
Jian Jia-tang.
I've been reporting on him.
[Hsiao-chi] That's all?
Mm-hmm.
[scoffs]
[picture rustling]
[He-ping] This was from a long time ago.
[chuckles]
I almost forgot about it.
This picture reminds me
of Ms. Ya-cih again.
She gave me the opportunity
to gain experience.
I really cherished our time together
So you admit
to knowing Shen Jia-wun
for three years now.
[sighs]
I didn't know him.
Before they committed a serious crime,
I didn't know them.
Is this news report just a coincidence?
Coincidence isn't a crime, Mr. Kuo.
[chuckles softly]
[paper rustling]
[Hsiao-chi] May I ask
about your book?
When did you write it?
[scoffs]
I wrote when I had time at work,
and when I wasn't sleeping after work.
Sometimes, I think dead people
can perhaps be resurrected
when I report on them.
I disagree.
A news report
won't bring them back to life.
In fact, I think it makes the killer
feel much more alive.
[chuckles]
It sounds like you have a lot to say
about my style of reporting.
In your book you said
accomplices would appear
after Shen Jia-wun's death.
You were certain Hu Jian-ho
wasn't one of them.
Your book was published
in less than two weeks after they died.
I looked deeper into it.
With over 300 pages to proofread, edit,
publish, deliver,
you would need a lot more time.
Yes, I suppose.
But we were able to do it.
The staff of the publishing company
knew how important this book is
so they all did their best.
From the editor to the printer,
everyone worked on it day and night.
There are some things
we can't do on our own.
But with the help of others,
we can.
Correct?
You pointed out in the book
that Jiang Yu-ping's case
was the first serial murder.
But from the start,
the information from the authorities
reveal that the first case
was Jheng Jia-yi's severed hand.
What was your basis for that?
THE SERIAL MURDERS IN OUR EYES
[tense music playing]
The acuity I've gained
from many years of news experience.
For example,
in Jheng Jia-yi's case,
aren't you the least bit curious
as to why the killer manicured
the nails of the severed hand?
It made the hand look beautiful,
didn't it?
With that simple gesture,
he lit up her dark, sad life, right?
Save your sentiments
and speculation for your show.
It's better that you express them there.
I think we're done for now.
Thank you.
But you didn't even let me finish.
[Hsiao-chi] Thanks for your cooperation.
Once your statement is finalized,
you'll be asked to sign it.
Is that it?
Is that all?
Mr. Kuo.
You still haven't asked me
what I think about Noh.
It's not necessary.
If Noh is really the killer
I'll be honest.
I despise him with all my heart.
He used Shen Jia-wun to be his substitute.
Provoked him.
Made him commit crimes.
He manipulated the media
and sowed panic in the city.
Now, do you think
this person is even worth discussing?
[chair clanks]
[Hsiao-chi] Since you asked me
if I'm curious
about what kind of person he is
perhaps
once I get to meet him,
I wouldn't be surprised.
[tense music playing]
[door closes]
[camera shutters clicking]
- Thanks for your hard work.
- [reporter 1] Mr. Chen's here.
[reporter 2] Mr. Chen,
do the police
have any leads already, Mr. Chen?
[reporter 3] Mr. Chen,
how are you involved in this case?
[reporter 4] What did they ask you?
Did they give you a hard time?
[He-ping] My motive
was to uncover the truth.
I didn't expect to be targeted
by the authorities.
We should work together to supervise
the authorities. Thank you.
[reporter 2] Are you involved
in these cases?
A media practitioner like him
can easily bite us in the ass
if we don't have evidence.
Everyone.
Thank you so much.
[Da-chao] Damn it.
A villain who can sway the media.
[reporter 5] Anything you can tell us?
[reporter 6] Mr. He-ping,
what can you say about the murders?
Please, sir. Tell us what you know.
[reporter 7] Sir, please!
[reporter 6] Please,
answer our questions! Mr. He-ping!
[staff 1] Psst. Hey, Hsun. Hsun.
[Hsun] Yes?
[staff 1] Why did the police question
He-ping? Would you know?
[Hsun] I don't. Maybe they suspect He-ping
has something to do with the murders.
- [staff 1] Seriously?
- [staff 2] So He-ping is the killer?
[Jeff] How is that possible?
He's busy. He wrote a book.
[staff 2] Was he the one
who killed Ms. Ya-cih?
She was his biggest supporter.
[Jeff] There's no way
he would have done such a thing.
Hey, Jeff. The killer is not going
to come out and admit he's the killer.
Damn it. What's going on?
Why are you people gossiping
about your colleague?
Get back to work.
- [staff 1] Come on.
- [staff 2] Okay.
Mr. Liang, it's okay.
[soft tense music playing]
All of you.
I'd like to make things clear.
So listen.
The Task Force asked to see me
to try and help them understand
a TNB anchor's daily routine
and their work details.
So stop speculating.
I went there and answered their questions
to help them with the case.
And I believe
that Mr. Kuo is a fair
and objective prosecutor.
I don't think he'd randomly frame me.
Right?
[foreboding music playing]
[Yong-kun] Okay. Let me announce as well
that I've decided
to let He-ping host the show
Call In Frontline.
Listen, I know we're all upset
about Ya-cih's death.
But the show must go on.
Let's all move forward.
Thank you, Mr. Liang.
I'll do my best, sir.
[Yong-kun] Do you have any ideas
for your first episode?
For the first one
I think we should do a special
in honor of Ya-cih.
Let's give her a proper farewell.
[Yong-kun] Okay.
Yan-jhen.
Please prepare all the footage of Ya-cih
and give them to He-ping.
Yes, Mr. Liang.
[Yong-kun] Let's discuss the details.
Sure.
[Yan-jhen] Da-chao. I was looking for you.
Oh, really? How come?
Why'd you interrogate He-ping?
[sighs]
Well
it's a routine thing. It's not important.
Well, if it's not important,
why did you take him
from the book signing event?
Look, it's confidential police business.
- Don't
- Yan-jhen.
Kuo Hsiao-chi.
[Hsiao-chi] What are you doing here?
Is Chen He-ping involved
in Ms. Ya-cih's death?
No comment.
We're still investigating.
I can't answer that.
Look. If there's anything
you need to know, I can help.
[sighs]
You have done so much already.
But thanks.
Just do your job as a reporter.
And don't interfere.
[mellow music playing]
Honestly, I just wanted to help out.
I owe it to Ms. Ya-cih.
The only thing you should do
is to live your life like before.
This case is very complicated.
Don't get involved.
Take care of yourself.
If there's nothing else,
I need to talk to him.
And please, leave us alone.
Fine.
I'm sorry.
I'll go now.
[mellow music continues playing]
I worry for her safety.
She mustn't get involved.
Keep an eye on her for me.
Okay.
Got it.
[loud scraping]
[loud scraping]
Mr. Kuo.
We sent out Noh's tapes
and those from Chen He-ping's program
to the California Forensic Service.
Once they receive them,
they'll examine the tapes
then send them back to us.
How long will it take?
They say it will take about a month.
But if the voice pattern is a match,
we can finally confirm
that Chen He-ping is Noh.
One month.
How many more will die then?
[somber music]
[Da-chao] Mr. Kuo.
We found something
in Hu Jian-ho's call history.
He called Lifeline for a consultation.
Here's the recording of the phone call.
[rustling]
RECORDING OF HU JIAN-HO'S
LIFELINE CONSULTATION
[clanks]
I was told that
you weren't feeling quite well.
What's wrong?
[breathing shakily]
Look, Ms. Hu.
I've been lying all my life.
I just took some photos.
I'm not a real photographer.
I started to believe I was.
Then everyone seemed to believe it too.
Something fake can become real.
Don't you think
this world is quite strange?
However,
when I look at the world
through a viewfinder,
somehow I feel safe.
It's like what happens
in front of the lens
just has nothing to do with me.
[Cun-yi sobs]
Did something bad happen
in front of the lens?
[Cun-yi] Jiang Yu-ping said
she left home because
her parents didn't understand her
and she wanted to find somebody who does.
But when she died,
I didn't do anything at all.
- [Yu-ping screaming]
- [chains rattling]
[Yu-ping groans]
[chains rattling]
I simply watched her die.
And I didn't do anything.
[Yu-ping grunting]
I did nothing. Nothing at all.
I did nothing.
You deserve this, Tian Cun-yi.
It serves you right.
You deserve to be locked up.
When she asked you for help,
why didn't you do anything, huh?
Don't you know your incompetence
is a form of evil too?
Tian Cun-yi.
- [Cun-yi] Huh?
- Tian Cun-yi.
I'm wondering if you're willing to
confess to Mr. Kuo.
Everything that you just said.
[breathes shakily]
Yes?
Ms. Hu.
Thank you very much
for coming to listen to me.
Whenever I see you,
I feel a whole lot better.
It's like
there's someone who really understands me.
[sniffles, sobs]
I feel sorry that
you had to hear and see
these bad things but
I would like to ask you to tell my father
how truly sorry I am.
[Cun-yi sniffles]
[tense music]
- [grunts]
- [Yun-huei] Guards!
- Guards!
- [guard] What's happening? Call the medic!
- [gasps]
- [guard] Quickly, get help!
Get help now!
[tragic music playing]
[gasps]
[breathing shakily]
[sobs]
[music fades]
Put the rest in the car first.
[police] Okay.
[sobs]
Tian Cun-yi
The ambulance was on its way here
when he succumbed.
[sobbing]
He was already on the brink.
How did I not see it?
Yun-huei.
It's not your fault.
I think he was prepared for this.
A few days ago,
someone took photos of his dad
and sent them to him.
These Polaroids call to mind
the murderer
taking pics of Jiang Yu-ping
and Lin Yu-tong.
He was threatened.
[Yun-huei] You mean
the murderer threatened Tian Cun-yi
through his dad?
That's why he killed himself?
[Hsiao-chi] Yes.
Originally, I wanted to visit Tian Cun-yi
and tell him what I know about Chen.
But it was too late.
[sobs]
[Hsiao-chi] Don't be sad.
It's not your fault.
[sobbing continues]
[somber music playing]
[car door opens]
[Hsiao-chi] Yun-huei.
[car door closes]
This tape is for you.
Listen to it when you can.
Go home and get some rest.
Mm. You too.
Mm.
[button clicks]
[operator] Hello, this is Lifeline.
So, how may I address you, sir?
[Jian-ho] Hello.
My name is Hu Jian-ho.
[operator] Hello, Mr. Hu.
Is there anything on your mind
you'd like to share with us?
[Jian-ho] I don't want to kill myself.
I think my friend killed someone.
[operator] Mm. That sounds serious.
Have you tried calling the police?
[Jian-ho] I'm not at the point
of calling the police yet.
I'm still trying to figure things out now.
I don't know what I should be doing
or to whom I should talk to.
Actually, my sister is a psychologist.
But she's already dealing
with other people's emotional garbage.
[sobs]
I don't want to burden her anymore.
Look, I'm not a kid anymore.
Please, just leave me alone, will you?
[sentimental music playing]
[sobbing]
[Jian-ho] I passed by
a grocery store today
and bought this for you.
You bought what I ate as a child?
You used to love it, right?
You remember that?
[chuckles]
[Yun-huei] Come on.
[Jian-ho] She's the only one
who takes care of me.
I only realized now
that she was just a kid too.
When the other kids were playing,
or shopping, or hanging out,
she was doing the housework
and cooking our meals.
She even had to borrow money once.
[sobbing]
She sacrificed so much for me.
She stayed strong and didn't let me know.
[sniffles]
SONGYAN CITY GENERAL HOSPITAL
[siren blaring in distance]
[foreboding music playing]
[whistling]
[whistling continues]
Hello.
I'd like to know if Lin Yu-tong
in Room 612 has been doing better.
- [nurse 1] Let me check her records.
- Okay. Thanks.
[police] Lin Yu-tong in Room 612
is out of control!
[doctor] Quickly. Attend to her now.
[nurse 2] Got it.
- [grunting]
- [doctor 1] Please, calm down.
Calm down. Calm down.
Relax. Relax.
[whining]
[doctor] We're going to give you a jab.
Okay, good.
It's all right, relax.
Relax, relax. Very good.
Very good. It's all right.
Relax, it's okay.
- Monitor her vital signs.
- [nurse 2] Yes, doctor.
Doctor.
What happened to Lin Yu-tong?
Why isn't she getting well?
She still has outbursts.
After going through a trauma,
each one's recovery varies.
If there's something
that keeps upsetting her,
her condition will become worse.
Anyway, just let her rest for now.
Okay.
[sinister music playing]
[He-ping] Everyone
was born from someone else's pain,
but they die from their own pain.
Those who performed earlier
were just extras I carefully selected.
[whistling]
[director] All right. We're counting down.
Five.
Four.
[He-ping] After the grand opening,
the real main star
who can stand on this stage
and command attention
is me.
Good evening, viewers.
Welcome to our show, Call In Frontline.
I am Chen He-ping.
I know all of you aren't used
to seeing me on this time slot.
And just like you,
I, too, miss our beloved main anchor,
Yao Ya-cih.
Before we go into tonight's main topic,
TNB's Program Division prepared
a special tribute to Yao Ya-cih.
In the next 30 minutes,
let's look back at the brilliant career
of the beautiful, intelligent
courageous, and remarkable
Ms. Ya-cih.
[foreboding music playing]
And now, let's look back to the time
when she fearlessly replied to the killer
on the show.
Do you keep calling us
because you want attention
and you have no other skills?
In guess in your life,
you're just a nobody
who no one even cares about.
You target women
because you're only capable
of bullying those weaker than you.
Quite frankly,
you're just an incompetent, useless,
and invisible parasite in our society.
[He-ping] You looked down on me.
You said I wasn't worthy.
But don't forget.
Only when the real star appears
does the most spectacular part begin.
SONGYAN CITY POLICE STATION
GAODE PRECINC
[He-ping] I'm sure everyone is curious
about what this serial murderer
was thinking.
I don't think Ms. Yao
and the other victims
had any issues with him.
So what's his reason for killing them?
As I wrote in my book,
to him, killing is exactly like creation.
And creation does not need a motive.
Why?
Ask any writer, painter, artist,
or any creator.
They'd tell you
that creation is an instinct.
- It does not need any motive.
- [Da-chao] Bastard.
He's pretending.
Ever since he placed
that severed hand in the park,
- he's been planning this all along.
- Hey.
Mr. Kuo is here, so calm down.
Mr. Yong is still unconscious.
[Da-chao] And Yu-tong became
so upset she can't speak.
- [sighs]
- People are complaining daily,
saying their taxes are paying us,
but we're incompetent.
The victims' families keep asking
if we've found the killer.
What do I tell them?
I've only seen call histories
and CCTV footage!
- I've only reached a dead end!
- Da-chao. Da-chao!
- Da-chao! Hey!
- What can I investigate?
- [Da-chao] Fuck!
- Stop your complaining!
[Wun-kai] There's no point in doing that!
- Everyone is doing their goddamn best!
- Fuck!
Mr. Kuo.
I'm sorry. I lost my temper earlier.
[chuckles softly]
It's okay.
We're human after all.
We all have emotions.
[soft music playing]
I just really can't understand
that bastard.
Forget the legal process.
Let's kill that scumbag.
Let's kill him ourselves.
Da-chao, if there were no laws
in this world,
you know what would happen?
You could hit anyone you want
or take revenge on anyone.
Is that a good idea?
[Da-chao] I know what you mean.
I do get what you're saying.
But I still can't accept it.
It's obvious that he's the killer.
Yet we can't do anything about it.
Look, I know you're angry.
So am I.
[Hsiao-chi chuckles]
But compared to you, I'm probably more
nervous
and anxious.
Since the severed hand case,
I haven't been sleeping well.
But I don't know why.
When I sleep, I feel like
the case is getting away from me.
I'm scared about
not solving this case.
I'm also afraid that
there will be more victims,
and that I can't answer to their families.
[soft music continues playing]
Of course, I also know
that there's nothing we can do
to Chen He-ping now.
Laws are in place
for a good reason,
but they do not protect killers like him.
Right?
Don't let this snag discourage you, okay?
See you.
[approaching footsteps]
[foreboding music playing]
Looking for me?
This belonged to Ms. Ya-cih.
Why is it with you?
I looked up to Ms. Ya-cih so much
so I wanted to have the same case as hers.
That's not weird, is it?
[foreboding music continues]
Even at the end of her life,
she was a beacon
of journalistic integrity.
Don't you think that
this is a very good ending?
Is there anything else?
Yan-jhen.
You can go home now.
Thank you, He-ping.
[knocking on window]
[groans softly]
Hey.
What are you doing here?
[Hsiao-chi clears throat]
I'm here to take you home.
Get in the car.
You look so tired, why don't you go home?
I'm worried about you.
[soft music playing]
I listened to the tape you gave me.
While listening to it
I felt like my brother Jian-ho
was still with me.
You know I always thought
that I was more mature
because I took care of him.
But Jian-ho worried about me too.
Mm.
[Yun-huei] Thank you, Hsiao-chi.
If it weren't for you,
my last memory of Jian-ho
would be the argument we had that day.
I don't want to have
any more regrets in my life.
I want you to know
that you're very important to me.
I want you to know that.
[emotional music playing]
[Hsiao-chi]
You're very important to me too.
You know I've been thinking
perhaps when this case is over,
even I can start over.
We can live a good life
together.
[sobs]
Mm.
Give me a little more time.
I will solve this case.
[sobs]
Mm.
[sighs]
[sighs]
[engine starts]
[gear clanks]
[ominous music playing]
- [women crying]
- [chains rattling]
[women whimpering]
Jiang Yu-ping.
Yu-tong.
[breathing shakily]
Yuan Zih-cing.
[breathing shakily]
Jheng Jia-yi.
Cin Yi-jyun.
[sobbing]
[ominous music playing]
[loud clanking]
Come out.
[Hsiao-chi grunting]
[Hsiao-chi] Open this door.
[Noh laughing]
Come out.
Come out!
Come out!
Come out!
[laughing maniacally]
I'm going to get you.
You won't get away!
Come out!
Come out!
[laughing continues]
Come out!
Come out! Come out!
[horn honking]
[anchor 1] a former weather forecast
center director
- who is now an associate professor
- [panting]
[male anchor] of Atmospheric Sciences
at National Center University
said that when the cold air mass weakens,
temperature across Taiwan
should rebound slightly.
However with the arrival
of a north easterly seasonal wind system,
temperatures are likely to drop again
on Friday to below 14 degrees Celsius.
[anchor 2]
We have breaking news for you tonight.
The terrifying,
yet unknown serial killer, Noh,
has just issued
a new declaration of crime.
[anchor 3]
Today, we received the latest video
from the mysterious serial killer Noh.
Let's take a look.
[anchor 4] This is the latest
crime preview exclusively for you.
[Noh] Mr. Prosecutor, Kuo Hsiao-chi.
Do you think you're different from me?
It's because you believe
that you would never kill anyone?
As long as
the evil in your heart is triggered
- Damn, what the hell?
- [Noh] anyone out there
has the capacity
to become a killer eventually.
[Noh laughing maniacally]
Do you remember what you said?
I'll definitely arrest you.
You're done for.
[Noh laughing maniacally]
SERIAL KILLER NOH LATEST VIDEO RELEASE
[Noh] Kuo Hsiao-chi.
Do you think there's no evil in you?
Do you really think
that I do not know your secret?
NOH ANNOUNCES
TO PROSECUTOR KUO HSIAO-CHI!
Look forward to it.
Because the game is about to begin.
Let's take a guess.
In the end, who will be able to make you
press the murder button
that's in your hands?
- [Noh laughing maniacally]
- [phone ringing]
Yes, Yan-jhen?
Hey, have you seen the news?
You are Noh's next target.
Yes, I saw it. Where are you?
Getting off work now.
[Hsiao-chi] Okay. Get home safely.
- Call me when you get home.
- [Yan-jhen] Okay.
[Noh] Our most noble
and righteous prosecutor.
Are you sure you really are
the good person you claim to be?
[Hsiao-chi] How does he know
we're acquainted?
Well, I'd also like to know.
[Kun-jhu] He called the cab company
and requested my car.
[ominous music stinger]
[phone ringing]
[suspenseful music playing]
[line ringing]
[automated voice]
Your call will be forwarded
[foreboding music playing]
[dog whines]
[suspenseful music playing]
[phone ringing]
Hey, Wun-kai.
[Wun-kai] Mr. Kuo, we believe
Noh's target is you or your family.
The Chief Prosecutor
wants you back here now.
Don't worry about me.
I'm on my way home.
Let's find my uncle first.
I called him, but he didn't pick up.
[doorbell buzzes]
[sinister music playing]
[dog barking in distance]
[keys jingling]
[gasps]
Yan-jhen.
[exhales deeply]
Da-chao.
What are you doing here?
Mr. Kuo wants me to confirm your safety.
Confirm my safety?
[phone ringing]
[landline ringing]
[sirens blaring in distance]
- [phone ringing]
- [sirens blaring]
[officer] Are you all right, sir?
We were just asked to come here
to make sure that you're safe.
[Kun-jhu] All right, understood.
Yes, we received a request
for a wellness check.
Someone called in to the station.
[Hsiao-chi] Kun!
What were you doing?
You're home.
Why didn't you answer the phone?
- [phone ringing]
- I was taking a shower.
- I wouldn't bring my phone
- It's fine as long as you're safe.
- Hello?
- [officer] We're here to confirm
your safety.
[Kun-jhu] Confirm my safety? What for?
[ominous music playing]
[panting]
[crowd murmuring]
CRIME SCENE, DO NOT ENTER
CRIME SCENE, DO NOT ENTER
[emotional music playing]
[Hsiao-chi sobbing]
[emotional music continues playing]
[sobbing]
[Yun-huei] I don't want
to have any more regrets in my life.
I want you to know
that you're very important to me.
I want you to know that.
[Hsiao-chi] You know I've been thinking
perhaps when this case is over
you and I can start over.
We can live a good life
together.
[sobbing]
[emotional music playing]
[sobbing]
[foreboding music playing]
[sniffles]
[He-ping whistling]
[keys jingling]
[foreboding music]
[He-ping] Mr. Kuo.
What are you doing here?
What's the matter? You look terrible.
Is it because of last night's news?
Oh
I heard the girl
who fell from the building
was your ex-girlfriend.
Why did you kill her?
Why?
[grunts]
[groans]
Tell me why you killed her, huh?
What do you mean why?
Why did you kill Hu Yun-huei?
[groaning]
You're a prosecutor.
Don't you know how to analyze cases?
[both grunting]
Okay. Let me analyze it for you.
Why did the murderer
want to kill Yun-huei?
[both panting]
Did it ever occur to you
[grunts]
that it was because of you?
[panting]
Because you care about her the most.
She died because of you.
Why didn't you save her? Huh?
Were you too slow?
You came too late?
Oh, what a pity.
[both grunting]
Was she already dead before she fell?
[emotional music playing]
[emotional music continues playing]
[He-ping] I don't know what it was
that shattered
her skull.
[He-ping panting]
Do you think
she could actually hear
the sound
of her skull breaking?
[laughing]
[exclaims]
[imitates gunshot]
[laughing]
[gun cocks]
[gunshot fires]
[gunshot fires]
[sobs]
[somber music playing]
[crying]
[closing theme music playing]