EXHUMA.
Translations by: jwllycat on Discord. :)
Dear customer, the plane will be landing soon.
Would you like more wine?
No thank you, there's no need.
Oh also, I'm Korean.
I see. I'm sorry for assuming.
I hope you have a comfortable flight.
Our Chairman..
I guess that's what you do when you specialize in real estate.
He owns lots of land in South Korea
And in America too. He's just investing here and there.
There are people like that, those who are born rich,
There is no end to being rich.
How am I to trust them?
You should have asked for my opinion first.
This is completely beyond my understanding
I don't get it, do whatever you want
He's calm now because he's been medicated,
But the child has not stopped crying since birth.
We had a medical expert take a look at him,
But he said there was nothing medically wrong.
We all heard about it before coming here.
I'm sorry, but could you leave the room to just the both of us?
Huh?
(Shamanism chants*) *May be inaccurate.
Heaven venerates the cautious, and earth esteems the diligent.
One word brings forth life, while one word brings forth death. Three words lead to wisdom, and four words to proper conduct.
Five words pierce through the heart, and six words penetrate the mind. Seven words form the basis, eight words convey the grand principle, nine words encompass all actions.
Holding onto this is the path of caution and integrity; abandoning it leads to disaster.
One word brings great light, two words elevate the spirit, three words nurture harmony.
Embrace this and achieve enlightenment; disregard it, and face countless worries. Master the six channels, nurture the four virtues, and attain the highest level.
This is the carriage of wisdom. (End)
There are other's at home with the same condition.
His father,
And grandfather.
They're referring to Ji-young and my father-in-law right?
Those faces
Yes.
The expression that changed from doubt to surprise. -It seems so.
People who only see the bright side always live in bright places, only looking at what's bright.
Part 1. Five Elements Theory.
The world needs bright light for us to see,
And people often believe only in what they can see and touch.
A world filled with bright light,
And what lies beyond it.
Since ancient times, people have been aware of the existence of those shadows,
Calling them by various names;
Such as ghosts, demons, goblins, and spirits.
They constantly yearn for and envy the bright places,
Occasionally resorting to unfair tactics to overcome it.
And that's when people come looking for me.
Yin and Yang.
Science and superstition.
The person situated in between the two,
Is me. Shaman Lee Hwa-rim.
I received a call from my wife,
I am Park Ji-yong.
My brother... He ended up taking his own life in the psychiatric hospital,
Then it got passed on to me. And..
It started for my newborn son as well.
When I close my eyes, I hear someone screaming..
And I feel hands around my throat.
Inherited by bloodline, the eldest children.
First, they suspect it's a hereditary disease
But later they'll say it might be an issue with the house and even go as far as moving.
A shadow.
As soon as I arrived at the house, I saw a shadow.
The shadow that suppresses the bloodline of this family,
It's probably the shadow of your grandfather.
My grandfather?
In simpler terms, it's a whirlwind.
It's commonly known as the disaster of ancestral graves.
It's as if one of your ancestors is throwing a fit about being uncomfortable.
Are you sure? -Yes,
A hundred percent.
Then,
What should we do?
Of course it'll cost money to hire people,
I can't do it on my own. I need help from some experts.
Damn it,
Why am I seeing creepy faces now..
We found it! -We found it!
You can take a look later, once the elderly's coffin is above ground!
I apologize..
Hurry, let's go.
One, two, three!
There's no water seepage..
Sorry for disturbing your rest..
It looks clean,
Smells fragrant too..
Why did they bury so many things with you?
They say you shouldn't bury with metallic items,
It makes them uncomfortable.
Chairman Kim,
The resting place of this elderly and the other elders of this family were all chosen by me, right?
Yes, that's right.
So everyone will be blessed, healthy, and prosper in their businesses, right?
Yes, thanks to you.
Even if I dug this place up again,
This land is considered one of the best in my 40-year career.
Look at this, it perfectly aligns with the five elements.
It's true.
I really gave you a good deal, didn't I?
Yes..
So don't worry about it,
I feel like it’s only right to bury it again.
If that's what you're saying then it must be true.
But why does she keep appearing in children's dreams?
Recently, people at home have also been dreaming about my mother.
Mr. Ko!
Are you still not done?
I'm starving.
I'm hungry too. This one is hungry too.
Someone went ahead and complained without even checking.
Are the numbers correct? -Yes
Alright.
Someone took grandma's dentures.
Did you hear what I said? Someone took grandma's dentures.
Were you the one who took grandma's dentures?
Sang-hyun, the ones in your closet..
Are they grandma’s dentures?
No.. you shouldn't..
All grandma's belongings were burned.
Now that grandma is gone..
Dad.. I should keep something of hers.
Child!
Your grandma is hungry, you should give it back to her quickly.
What about me?
What should I remember grandma with?
There's nothing left.
Sang-hyun, right?
Sang-hyun, your grandma..
Is always by your side.
Blood relation,
Something you can never escape even in death.
A group sharing the same genes, both in body and mind.
When a person's body ceases its activities, it turns into earth and becomes one with the land.
Then, we drink from that earth and tread upon that land.
A cycle of life and death, over and over again.
In short, this land connects and keeps everything circulating.
"That's a superstition, it's a scam. Screw that.", they say.
For the top 1% of South Korea,
Feng Shui is both religion and science.
I'm the caretaker,
The one who seeks and digs the earth for the living and the dead. Feng Shui expert, Kim Sang-deok.
Eat when it's fully cooked!
Once they're grilled just right, that's when you should eat them.
Be honest, that place today..
Is that land really auspicious?
What are you talking about?
Well, what can I say? They're a regular customer.
It's just that when I saw the grave earlier,
The Feng Shui there was a bit ambiguous.
And the grave had a tiger-like shape.. Well anyway, I'm not too sure...
Wow, you're getting pretty good at this Feng Shui stuff.
Well, if you know so much about it, why don't you handle it on your own now?
So I was thinking about it right?
On average, about 250,000 people die every year in South Korea
And about thirty percent get buried.
So considering that since the Joseon Dynasty,
If everyone is supposedly buried on favorable spots,
Wouldn't there be a lot of people buried everywhere?
Yet we're still discovering more auspicious land.
I mean this is just... -Exactly.
It's like,
They're not a hundred percent perfect like the land used to be in the past.
It's all dried up and gone now.
Look at you. People like you,
They're all getting sold to funeral homes, right?
Meanwhile, us guys who make a living off the land, we're all just hanging around construction sites.
This is it, huh?
The last ones standing.
Have a drink -Wait, look..
They arrived quickly.
You're here early, it's been awhile.
Hello. -Come on in.
Wow, the smell of matsutake reaches all the way to Seoul.
-You have to endure it. -Sang-deok ate all the matsutake mushrooms.
What are you saying?
-Have you been well? -Come, take a seat
I should've contacted you more often.
Oh well, what can you do when you're busy. Am I right?
By the way, Bong-gil has become even more handsome.
Oh, really?
You shouldn't have mentioned it.
He's been spoiled enough by the others, it's becoming a bad habit.
How long have we not seen each other? Has it been three years?
Yes, time flies doesn't it.
How is business these days?
Well, it's just so-so.
Well, it's the off-season.
So I.. These old men again-
Wait a second, what's that smell?
Don't you smell it?
What does it smell like?
Yeah, it smells like money.
Damn it,
I've tried my best to hide it..
But I guess I'm caught red-handed.
Come on, spill the beans.
You catch on quickly.
We were introduced by a doctor acquaintance,
And visited a somewhat strange family in the United States.
The client's name is Park Ji-yong
His father is Korean,
But he is an American.
Just bottomless wealth. -They're incredibly rich.
That's a good start.
The eldest sons suffer from possesion, even the newborns.
It seems they endured it for quite a while.
They're not possessed yet?
No, not to that level yet..
But at first glance, it's a case of Flying Star Feng Shui.
Are you really going to dig up, your grandfather's grave?
It's been almost a hundred years.
I don't need your approval,
I've made up my mind.
Do you really believe in such things?
And you think, your aunt in Korea will agree on this?
I am the head of the family,
So I make the decisions.
First of all, I can't trust those people.
If they make a mistake, it'll make things worse.
The baby will be fine soon.
Let's pray together,
And just continue with the treatments.
We just need to live quietly and peacefully from a distance.
Wouldn't it be nice if the food is a bit better during the wedding?
Where's a better catering service than that?
Never mind about that, what's important is my grandchild.
Will they have blonde hair?
And blue eyes?
You're so old-fashioned.
Once Yeon-hee is married, will she continue living in Germany?
What are you talking about? Of course she'll live in Korea.
Speaking of which, since Yeon-hee is getting married,
I was quite worried about the money,
But then we got a big job offer. -That's right.
Well, Our Lord..
In times of need, He provides everything down to pensions like these.
Amen.
But how wealthy is this man?
Giving out $364k per person just to move a grave?
Is that all they gave? They probably gave more. Right?
Huh? More?
Do you know what kind of woman Hwa-rim is?
They probably gave her more.
Yeah you're right.
She'll cheekily flaunt it.
First, I'd like to know about your grandfather's status and background..
I usually... research the reputation of the family members,
And even their occupations.
But since you said it's urgent, well..
Don't you think that the person giving needs more trust than the one receiving money?
Ah.
Sense of trust?
Alright, sure.
If you don't feel like it , let’s just pretend it never happened.
Can you abide by two things?
Please keep everything today confidential.
And please cremate the body immediately,
With the coffin.
Then, are you saying not to open the coffin for cremation?
Well, does it matter?
I heard it's going to be cremated anyway.
This is what I mean..
Usually, you're supposed to report it to the local office first.
After the coffin is opened, the mortician retrieves the remains,
Then, they can be relocated or cremated.
Do you get what I'm saying?
Anyway, let’s take a look at the grave site first.
My mother and her relatives are quite opposed to this,
-So I want to do it as soon as possible. -Let's take a look at the place first.
Part 2. Nameless Grave.
Northern Gangwon Province,
Why do I feel uneasy?
I think it's a bit strange that we're told not to open the coffin.
Isn't it right to examine the remains?
So they're saying they won't even do an autopsy?
What's inside that coffin?
Have you ever seen a grave at the top of a mountain?
Rarely.
Do you know this mountain?
It's my first time here.
Despite journeying through the renowned mountains and rivers,
Are there still places unknown to those deeply attuned to Feng Shui spirituality?
I only search for land with good Feng Shui.
Wow... The Azure Dragon's energy is spreading out nicely,
It’s great. Look, can you sense the auspicious energy flowing from the northern direction?
Oh, I can feel it too.
Compared to the grave site, the grave looks quite simple.
Did you find something?
There's no name.
Can I ask who this grave site belongs to?
My father said that there was a famous monk at that time,
Saying that my grandfather had made a significant contribution to the country.
So he helped to find him the most auspicious site.
A monk?
Yes, I heard his Dharma name was "Gisune".
Gisune?
His Dharma name is quite strange.
Considering that, the grave looks rather simple, doesn't it?
I heard that grave robberies were rampant at that time,
That’s why he was buried in a low-key and simple manner.
What do you think?
Let's set a date right away?
What's wrong? Is there something unusual?
Chairman,
I don't think I will take on this job.
Ah, another complication..
Mr. Kim!
What a mess. -What's going on?
Is it that bad?
Isn't there any other way?
Why aren't you saying anything?!
The mountains here seem alright, so what's the issue?
Just how much work is there? Is it that bad?
I don't get it Mr. Kim, what's the issue?
By now, all of you here should know..
What happens when you disturb a grave that shouldn't be touched?
I've spent 40 years of my life digging land,
But this place is unheard of.
There's something bad about this place. It's truly ominous.
This is definitely not a place where souls can rest.
If you mess with a place like this,
Everyone involved in this will suffer.
Talk to me when you understand.
Hwa-rim did you see it? Those foxes.
Foxes and graves don't go well together, it's a bad omen.
It's the worst of evils.
That was the last time I saw my son smiling.
Actually, I was supposed to have two more children..
But they ended being miscarried for unknown reasons.
He's a son we got at a late age, after much difficulty.
What about you, Mr. Kim? Do you have any children?
Yes, I do.
I have a daughter who will soon be married.
Congratulations.
Congratulations? Lol.
So, does your daughter follow in your footsteps?
My daughter majored in Aerospace Engineering (AE) at KAIST.
She's currently working for an aviation company in Germany.
Now that she's getting married, there's all that fuss..
Sound's interesting.
The father is a Feng Shui expert,
And the daughter is in AE.
Indeed.
When you look closely at both subjects,
There are many similarities between the two fields.
In Feng Shui, the concept of the Five Elements
Teaches us how the elements like water, fire, metal, and wood
Interact with each other in nature.
-It's similar to the principles in AE, right? -Then,
Please save my son.
Are you hiding something from us, Mr. Park Ji-yong?
-What do you mean by that? -38°20'30.1"N,
128°19'08.0"E
latitude and longitude.
The numbers engraved on the back of the gravestone.
That monk, Gisune.
I don't know who that man is,
But the numbers on that grave are eerily specific with no good intent. It's obvious.
No..
I have no idea about that,
And I have nothing to hide from the both of you.
I reiterate,
Moving the grave from such an unidentified evil place,
Is extremely dangerous.
It's like digging land mines with bare hands.
Let's try the grave-relocation ceremony.
I knew you'd say that.
That means doing both the "good" (굿) and the "grave-relocation" (이장) ceremony at the same time.
What's wrong? You already know the answer.
I don't believe in anything I haven't tried yet.
Though it may be the first time to perform both ceremonies at once,
It's theoretically not impossible right?
Wait a moment,
Why are we asking Mr. Kim for permission?
It's not like there's only one Feng Shui expert in Korea,
This is why it’s difficult to work with old-fashioned people. -Hey!
I mean, isn't the child unwell?
Right?
This hotel is in a good location.
It's a kind of trickery ceremony called "act-dol-li-gi" (액돌리기).
Basically, it involves connecting five workers born in the Year of the Pig
With five large animals
And having those five individuals dig the grave.
The idea is to send the negative energy emanating from the land to the large animals,
And then I, in turn, will expel it.
Your aunt is here. It seems like your mother shared what's happening.
(Shamanism chants*) *May be inaccurate.
Yusecha, the compassionate guide.
Siwol, the purifying light.
Yuhakgo, the wise protector.
Gamsogo, the strong guardian.
Student Milyang, the honored keeper.
Singi, the sacred presence.
Bimu, the harmonious healer.
Sang Hyang, the ascending spirit.
In the celestial realm, thirty-three thousand energies; in the subterranean realm, twenty-eight thousand and thirty energies.
Thirty-three thousand realms of blessings and mighty spirits, with blessings from the South.
When establishing the Joseon Kingdom, after ascending to the throne,
The house built facing the left and right,
Guided by Gwanaksan Mountain. Inwangsan transforms into the Azure Dragon,
Guarding the Eastern and Western gates as the White Tiger!
-Go up the mountain! -Go up the mountain!
-Exhume! -Exhume!
Exhume!
-Go up the mountain! -Ascend!
Go up the mountain! (End.)
We found it.
-Open the coffin! -Open the coffin!
Thank you for your hard work.
The chill is immense.
It's been so long it's unrecognizable.
What is this..
Wow, it’s a cypress coffin.
This used to be reserved for the royal family only.
How can this be?
Lift the coffin!
Alright, that's good.
Hang in there for a little.
Lower it! -Slowly, slowly.
We're going to carry the coffin as it is onto the hearse.
We'll head straight to the crematorium,
Cremate with the coffin, so wrap things up nicely over here.
Change the rope.
Oh, and don’t eat meat today. -Got it.
Make good use of it and go.
Yeah?
The deceased inside wasn't properly appeased,
So please handle this with caution and respect.
Seriously, who do you think I am?
I am Ko Young-geun, the one who manages funeral rites.
It's all over now, just relax.
Let's see..
There's nothing else, let's go.
What the hell is this?
What's going on?
Damn it.
-Let me speak to the chairman. -Then I'll call the crematorium.
Mr. Park, since it started raining without warning,
I think we should delay the cremation.
Why's that? We're not even conducting the cremation outdoors, are we?
If we conduct the cremation on a rainy day like this...
The deceased will never be able to rest in peace.
You may think it's just superstition, but...
I'm speaking from a professional ethics standpoint.
These kinds of situations do happen occasionally.
In such cases,
You can temporarily store the remains in the nearby hospital mortuary,
And perform the cremation on a day when there's no rain.
Don’t you have to declare a funeral when you go to the hospital?
Mr. Kim!
I made a call,
We can just go right ahead.
You don't have to worry about that,
We have acquaintances.
Why is the grave being moved but the whole coffin was brought?
It seems the bereaved refused to allow the coffin to be open.
Forget about it, there's no need.
Come on,
What are you doing? Here you go, take it.
Ah, seriously..
I'm the only one here since everyone else left early, so it's quiet now.
Oh, that's great.
It's raining on the day of the cremation...
It must be tough for the deceased.
Do we need to reschedule the cremation?
Yes, that's right.
But can we really trust those people?
I gave as much as I could and said only what needed to be said,
So don't worry about it.
Since we have time now,
Let's also consider quietly burying him on Yeoju mountain.
I'm still opposed to cremation;
He's my father, so I should get to decide.
Let's rest for now.
Since we're not allowed to open the coffin,
Leave it here as it is.
I'll just adjust the humidity.
Thanks for everything.
Wow,
It seems like they've held a high position, don't you think?
Hey, long time no see..
The bereaved family members are returning to Seoul,
But Hwa-rim is coming this way.
On a cold day like this, having a warm bowl of soup sounds nice..
I'll go somewhere and be right back.
Alright.
You seem to be new around here..
Oh, my apologies.
I was passing by and I saw a sign on the road.
Ah, I see.
I came because I found it a bit strange
That there's a Feng Shui symbol on the sign for Boguksa Temple.
Are you perhaps a Feng Shui expert?
Yes, that's right.
I studied under Master Choi Ui-jung, a Feng Shui expert.
Now I'm just barely scraping by, digging land alone.
Although it may look modest here,
This place has a lineage of over hundreds of years.
The founding monk of Boguksa Temple
Was highly skilled in Feng Shui,
So he made quite a name for himself.
Oh, I see.
You can tell just by looking at the location.
I wanted to ask,
Is the Dharma name of the founding monk here Gisune by any chance?
Gisune?
No, it’s Master Won-bong.
But, why do you ask?
Ah,
There's an unmarked grave on the top of that mountain over there.
I was wondering if you might know about it..
Of course.
Well, I'm not sure if it's still there,
But there were many rumors about it in the past.
What kind of rumors?
Don't stay alone in this dreary place,
You might as well go across the street and have a bowl of spicy beef soup.
Yeah sure, don't worry about me.
Thanks for your help, go on now.
Why is he deciding the menu?
There was a rumor circulating that there is treasure buried in that grave.
Treasure?
Some say it's the grave of the wealthiest man in Joseon.
Others say it's a unknown royal grave.
So it attracted a lot of grave robbers in the past.
Grave robbers?
Suddenly, they were all caught and... I heard some even defected to the North, or something like that.
So the grave was not robbed in the end?
They probably didn't even attempt it, I think.
Because it's the grave of an important figure, he must've been heavily guarded,
So it was difficult to even get close.
These are the equipment the grave robbers left behind at that time.
But, why are you asking about that grave?
I dug up that grave today.
So how was it?
Were there any gold or treasures?
Excuse me, what're you doing over there?
Hey there!
Hwa-rim, Hwa-rim!
You over there!
Hwa-rim, are you alright?
Part 3. Spirit.
What?
What do you mean the coffin was opened?
Oh, risking life and limb like that,
You shouldn't bite the hand that feeds you..
Their gaze looked unpleasant somehow.
What happened?
Something passed by Hwa-rim.
What came out of the coffin?
Something came out of there,
Something really evil.
Father,
My father.
Jong-soon ah..
My son,
Open the door for me.
Father,
Please come in.
Father..
My small and smart baby.
This place flows with milk and honey,
Whilst your father is cold and hungry.
I'm sorry..
Right now, the spirit is wandering around like crazy.
It's going to be dangerous for the bereaved family.
Mr. Kim, please go to Seoul first.
In the meantime, we will bring the spirit back here.
Are you saying you want to summon the spirit here?
It's been screaming underground for a hundred years
And no one came to the rescue, right?
The spirit is full of hatred now,
It will seek out all its blood relatives.
This atmosphere is killing me, damn it...
It's raining outside, the coffin's opened and the spirit is roaming free.
I really don't want to do this.
Seriously, what the hell is this?
Is it okay for you to perform the "good" (굿) ceremony and this ceremony, twice in a day?
There's no problem.
Mr. Ko, you need to time it well.
You have to seize it right when it enters.
(Shamanism chants*) *May be inaccurate.
In the world of Sabase, in the Southern region,
In the Eastern part of Joseon, in the Republic of Korea,
In Gangwon Province, capturing the 26th Regiment,
Making it Goseong County; capturing the surface, making it Jukwang-myeon.
In the household of Park and Kwon, in Yongjeong,
Return to the First Division, the Second Division, and the Third Division,
Then return to the Half-Reflected Room, return to the Semi-Reflected Room, return to the Full-Reflected Room.
Come on, come on
When Spring flourishes, does everything prosper? Is it the deep water that prevents you from coming?
Offering greetings due to illness, Is it the illness that prevents you from coming?
In the end..
If you can't return without crutches, come back with a ceremonial stick.
If you can't return home without shoes, just wear the jipsin (짚신) sandals.
If you're thirsty and can't return, just come back and sit in front of three glasses of wine.
If you can't return because you are homeless, return to the Sacred Dwelling (신태집).
If your body rots and you cannot come, your spirit will be attached to the pine needle grass (초백리).
If you can't return because you're loss of words, borrow my mouth and return even for a moment.
Looking back on the past and present, everything is fair
And not being able to attend is like death.
Take his body!
He's almost here.
Keep going..
Bong-gil ah!
Accept him! (End.)
Excuse me sir,
Who are you?
Bong-gil, don’t let him go!
What made you feel so wronged?
Why don't we talk about it, yeah?
Let’s let it all go here today and leave.
Don't go anywhere else.
I want to take my children,
And we'll go together.
I can't allow that.
He got away.
What do we do?
Hello?
Chairman Park, this is Kim Sang-deok. Is everything alright?
Yes, what's the matter?
Ah, that's a relief.
Something happened,
So I'm rushing over to your place right now.
It's a bit late, but can we talk for a moment? -Sure.
What's the matter?
You're staying at the same hotel right?
I'm almost there. I'll go upstairs right away.
Hold on.
Who is it?
It’s me, Kim Sang-deok.
Hello?
What happened? What's going on?
Mr. Kim, are you outside right now?
Mr. Park, are you there?
Oh no, no, no, no!
That's not me.
That's because your grandfather's coffin was opened.
What?
There's something urgent I have to tell you, please open the door!
My grandfather's coffin? -Yes.
I'm sorry, but the situation has become a bit complicated. -What's going on inside?
So, do not open that door no matter what and stay put.
I'm almost there. -Mr. Park Ji-yong!
Right now, just listen to me and act calmly.
Listen carefully, Mr. Park.
Stay away from the door and move towards the window.
Open the door!
It's urgent, I need to explain it to you quickly Mr. Park!
Don't respond and don't listen.
Hurry, go to the window and open it.
Grandpa will protect you, please invite grandpa in.
Hello? Mr. Park!
Listen to me, quickly!
I said open the window!
Mr. Park Ji-yong!
Mr. Park Ji-yong?
Are you alright?
Do you hear the sounds of hundreds of planes and cannons?
Charge, sons of the nation!
Raise your silver swords under the shining sunlight of the rising sun flag!
For the new unification of Greater East Asia,
Devote yourselves!
Ambulance.. call an ambulance.
Please call an ambulance..
I said call an ambulance!
I saw it clearly with my own eyes!
If we just leave it be, it could cause trouble. I'm heading to the crematorium.
Alright, get going.
Oh, and help me get approval for the cremation. I'll be waiting.
Right now, your grandfather's coffin...
The fox cuts off the tiger's waist.
What?
The fox cuts off the tiger's waist.
I said the fox cut off the tiger's waist.
Mother in law,
Are you feeling uncomfortable?
It looks like you're tired from traveling around.
I should get some rest.
Joseph's condition seems to be better today, doesn't it?
Anyway, I cannot reach anyone at home so I'll go back home and check.
Sure, I'll be here.
I'm in a hurry, it's not like I'm doing this for fun!
When have I ever made such a request?
No, brother, now is not the right time.
We'll be there soon, so please hurry up a bit, okay?
Besides, why are we rushing the cremation in this heavy rain?
What does the bereaved say?
I'm telling you something came out of the coffin!
Do you get what I'm saying?
We need to cremate him immediately.
Please make a quick call to his family in the United States.
Why do you say this?
You saw it yourself. The child is the next in danger.
♪ Singing lullaby ♪
♪ On the treetop.. ♪
♪ When the wind blows, the cradle will rock.. ♪
♪ When the bough breaks, the cradle will fall.. ♪
♪ And down will come baby, cradle and all. ♪
They're not picking up the phone.
Then..
What's this? You said you handled it, but you didn't even examine it?
Are you planning to cremate it as it is?
If the district office finds out about this, it's going to cause us trouble.
My father's coffin?
I don't understand the situation either,
But we need to cremate him as soon as possible.
What is this about?
Mrs. Park, we need to hurry.
Your father is on his way to the child in America right now.
I'll burn it. -Hold on.
The bereaved hasn't approved yet, so just wait a moment.
We can't contact his family in America,
So we need your approval to proceed with the cremation.
Is there really no other way?
Alright then.
Go ahead with the cremation. -Got it.
Burn it.
Oh, what a pity.
He can't go to a good place anymore.
*Sings spiritual hymn*
You're off the route, re-calculating.
Part 4. Unease (동티).
You know Chang-min, right?
I heard he got really ill after moving Mr. Park's grave.
If you have some time, you should pay him a visit.
Turn left in a moment.
The hospital also said they didn’t know,
Wasted money on a checkup.
Even my dreams are unsettling...
And I'm seeing things too.
I feel uneasy.
I'm not sure if it's something else, but it was when I worked on the grave that day.
It looked so strange,
That snake..
What? A snake?
Ah damn it, I should've just left it alone..
I have a favor to ask of you.
Please find the snake I cut in two and give it a proper burial.
I really didn’t want to go that day,
I really didn't..
It was strange from the beginning, wasn't it?
Why was there a grave in a place like that?
It's a stacked burial.
Yeah, I'm currently busy
Studying the bible with people from church. -Here's $35, here you go
Huh?
A stacked burial?
Yeah, it's right below.
But Yeong-geun,
Have you ever seen a coffin buried upright?
Yes?
Hwa-rim?
Okay, V-up
Take two counts.
Sometimes when the soil displaces, the coffin ends up standing upright.
But this is too big, isn't it?
What is this?
What the hell is that?
This..
Seems like it wasn't made to be opened from the outside
-Or.. -Or what?
The other way round.
For now, let's dig it out and take a look.
Dig what?
It would be right to let the bereaved know about it first,
We still have to discuss our pay.
Let's.. Just keep our hands off this.
Let's dig it out for now.
It must be from the same family.
We can't just leave him like this, right?
Is this the only way to dig?
Let's just pull it out, go get a rope.
The sun is starting to set.
Pull hard on the count of three.
One,
Two,
Three!
Are you sure it's a human coffin?
Where are we going?
Sign: "Boguksa Temple"
What's going on?
As I mentioned over the phone, it’s because the grave suddenly had to be moved.
Please let us stay just for one night.
The bereaved said they would come here,
Is there somewhere we can place the coffin?
What.. What on earth is this?
Excuse me,
Sorry for the trouble but do you happen to have glutinous rice?
Bong-gil, go to the car and bring the horse blood.
You know it's not a good thing.
A stacked burial?
What on earth is this?
Please tell us everything you know.
I have no idea,
I really don't know anything about it.
Why is that coffin buried there?
And why my father’s grave is in such a bad place?
I saw it written on the memorial.
Deputy Chief of the Central Council, Marquis Park Geun-hyun.
It turns out that your father is quite a famous person,
In terms of betraying his country.
That's why the monk punished your father... -I know,
That’s why I don’t understand it even more.
The monk named Gisune,
He wasn't Korean.
He was Japanese.
- What -Japanese?
His name was Murayama Junji.
I heard he's someone who knows all about the mountains and rivers of Joseon.
But I don't understand why they buried my father, who was loyal to them, in such a bad place.
I received word that the child in America is doing fine.
As for the arrangements Ji-yong promised, I'll take care of them,
So as for that coffin...
Just handle it as you see fit.
(Shamanism chants*) *May be inaccurate.
Temporary Establishment of the Shrine of the Guardian Spirit
Removal of the Evil Influence, Payment of Offerings, Sealing the Pact.
Release the Binding Force (General Gapjin), Request for Support (Seven Thousand Buddhas).
Protective Spirit, Restore the True Name, Release the Binding Force.
Official Records of the Oppression, Seven Thousand Buddhas, Guardian Spirit, Sacred Vessel, Selfless Sacrifice.
Break the Cycle of Suffering (Sixty Years of Life), Release from Bondage, Perhaps by Divine Decree (End.)
Let's cremate it immediately.
Sure,
Let's cremate it first thing in the morning.
Let's do that. I think that's what would be best.
Everyone,
Let's cook some noodles inside to warm you up.
Oh, thank you very much
Let's go. -Come with me.
I had a bad feeling about that grave from the start,
-The mountains just stretches on and on. -Come to think of it, I haven't eaten all day..
Here, let's have a drink of this together.
Oh, thank you. Thank you so much.
Thank you, we'll enjoy it.
I wish you all good health.
Wow, this scent..
This is good stuff.
Hwa-rim, have a drink.
It's just right.
I wish we had acorn jelly..
Part 5. Spirit inferno.
His name is Murayama Junji.
Don't you remember?
Didn’t Master mention him before?
That Japanese fox demon, Onmyoji.
Yeah, you're right.
Onmyoji Murayama.
Master met him once, a long time ago.
He's too strong-willed and powerful.
He's definitely a fox cub.
But why are you asking? Where are you now?
Oh, it's nothing.
Alright then..
Thank you, Gwang-sim.
I'll call you again later.
Grandma..
I feel so strange.
He took my liver.
My liver, my liver..
He took my liver, my liver..
Some guy took my liver..
There was a guy who took out my liver.
Took my liver, he took my liver.
He took out my liver, where are my clothes?
Where are my clothes?
My clothes, my clothes..
My clothes.. -Ah, damn it.
Some guy took my liver.
My liver, he took my liver..
Hwa-rim ah!
Damn it!
Ah, it fucking stinks.
It pierced through the seal.
This..
What's wrong? Start talking!
This thing..
It seems to be in the barn down the road.
Quickly, wake the rest.
Okay.
The seal has been broken.
Is there anyone there?
I came to get my helmet.
Are there any humans here?
No, there isn't. You're mistaken, I'm not a human.
I am your subordinate.
Is that so?
So, did you order sweet fish and melons?
Can't you hear the words of your Lord?!
I've cut off the enemy General's head.
No, no.. I will prepare the sweet fish.
A human..
R-run away..
Bong-gil ah..
Bong.. Bong-gil!
It's a pagoda.
Bong-gil ah!
Stay awake!
May the spirits guide and bless us as we pay $257 to the ordained housekeeper at Chungju-go
-Bong-gil ah! -May Kim Young-ja at Sunlight Café
Receive $515.
Let us offer $125 to the messenger
And $1472 to the heavenly altar. We must pay a total of $3680,
-But let us set aside $368 for future needs... -Please help me!
Help me quickly!
Please help!
Bong-gil, please wake up..
Please wake up..
Early this morning in Gangwon Province, there were casualties due to a wild bear attack.
Both of you have a fever, so I'll give you some fever reducers.
A dozen or so pigs were found with their abdomens torn open at the barn.
Additionally, two bodies that suffered the same attack were discovered.
The victims were identified as a monk from a nearby temple and a migrant worker who had worked at the same barn.
Authorities stated that the local government and the military are working to track down the wild bears..
I'm sorry..
I had no reason to dig it out.
Bong-gil..
And the temple monk too..
Bong-gil used to play baseball but got injured, so he quit..
After his family rejected him, he came to my Master.
I tried my best to persuade him not to become a shaman.
"I'll be fine as long as you're with me,"
"I have nothing to be afraid of." He said.
I just froze and stayed still because I was scared.
It had footprints..
And a shadow too.
There's a principle in shamanism,
A soul is incomplete when it doesn't have a body.
Therefore, it's said that ghosts can never overcome a person's complete mind and body.
But that thing was one of a kind..
It's not a ghost, it's a spirit.
A spirit?
The souls of humans or animals attaches to objects and evolves together.
It should never exist in our country.
I couldn't sense anything.
What it is and where it came from?
And why it was in the Park's family grave.
He sustained a lot of damage in the abdomen and internal organs.
He's also lost a lot of blood.
But the problem is, there's some damage to his spine too...
Let's quickly transfer him to a bigger hospital.
Was he injured by a wild animal?
Spine of the Korean Peninsula 1st of January 2000, Gangwon Mountaineering Club.
Spine
I said the fox cut off the tiger's waist.
Grave robbing was rampant at that time,
So they discreetly placed the grave in an undisclosed location.
The belongings of those grave robbers are still left in the warehouse.
"Our land, my comrades."
Iron Blood Brigade? (철혈단)
As of now, the severe organ damage has been temporarily treated..
Further examination will be needed.
But first, we need him to regain consciousness.
It's strange.
Ah, what is this?
Thankfully, he's passed the critical stage,
But they say his spine got a bit injured.
Will he still be able to walk?
He'll get through it. After all, he's still healthy.
What on earth have you been up to lately?
What is it?
Sister.
Yeah?
He smells like an old man.
I know. That's why I called you.
Let's do a goblin play for old times' sake.
Park Ja-hye, what are you waiting for?
Lock the door.
Part 6. The iron stake.
Bae Ji-dang.
Lee Chung-gu.
Park Ji-ho.
Shin Pal-gyun.
Kim Jeong-bok.
Song Jong-il.
Min Geun-ho.
Jeon Tae-hwan.
Lim Chung-shin.
That's right, it's tragic.
A gang of grave robbers.
Creating heaven and earth in the form of a jewel,
The dragon's head is like a mountain,
And the phoenix's speed is like lightning.
Wow, ladies, it’s been a long time.
Is everyone here?
I just came!
The autumn harvest is over and the weather is getting chilly too, isn't it?
How is everyone?
Oh, since everyone's gathered here like this,
Someone should hurry up and prepare some food.
Don't you worry,
I already brought some glutinous rice cakes and boiled pork.
So that's where that delicious smell is from.
You brought enough, right?
Of course, we brought plenty.
There'll be some leftovers even if we eat a lot!
Then shouldn't we also invite the neighbors living over there, Mr. Jang and Mrs. Jecheon?
Why bother inviting busy people? Let's just enjoy our meal quietly among ourselves..
That's right, let's just eat among ourselves.
Did you catch some sweet fish too?
What's this? It seems Mr. Yoon is here.
Ah, what are you talking about?
Haven't you heard about Mr. Yoon? -That's right.
There's no way he'd come.
What is everyone talking about?
Explain it to me quickly. -Don't even ask about it.
I heard he encountered something very evil somewhere.
What did he encounter to be lying sick in bed like that?
Don't you know?
He said he bumped into a guest in the middle of the night.
What the hell are you talking about?
Oh my, Mr. Yoon?
What on earth did you see? To be so frightened and lying in bed like this.
Wow, he looks perfectly fine to me.
Who was it?
The guest you bumped into.
Could you tell me quickly?
Master.
Master? What Master?
Hurry up and spit it out.
You bastard.
My Master is the man who killed thousands of people and became a God.
That Master..
Where is he now?
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It's cherry blossoms.
The one who protects that place,
The General.
What the hell?
Master!
Please look at me!
I'm right here, I offer to be your vessel!
I'll take that meat out.
Ja-hye ah!
Come here.
Please save me, Ja-hye.
You wenches,
You will all die.
Hwa-rim, don't getting involved in this.
It's a Japanese ghost.
I know.
Even if you have nothing to do with it, it will still kill you.
Anyone who comes close to it will all be killed.
Haven't you seen it in Japan before?
Don't go near it, you hear me?
Even if your grandmother is by your side,
This isn't acceptable.
Let's go, Ja-hye.
Then, what about Bong-gil?
I'll call you later.
Let's go.
You saw that thing down there?
It returned to it's original position.
But Sang-deok, what were you doing down there?
Park Ji-yong was saying it before he died,
"The fox cuts off the tiger's waist."
What does that mean?
In Feng Shui,
The shape of the land of Joseon is represented as a tiger.
The tiger holding onto the continent.
But what?
The latitude and longitude engraved on the back of the tombstone.
Where do you think that is?
That's right, it's over there.
Right at the waist of the tiger.
The fox demon Onmyoji that Hwa-rim mentioned,
It's that fox cub..
There, just like that!
He drove a big, iron stake in there.
Then why was the Park's family coffin there for?
Because these miserable-looking people are always looking for that thing to pull out.
The graves of high-ranking officials at that time were built directly on top,
Completely preventing access.
So, why is that ghost there?
"The one who protects that place, the General."
38°20'30.1"N, 128°19'08.0"E
Perhaps,
He's the one guarding the iron stake.
Lee Hwa-rim,
Although we have a business relationship..
-May I ask you for one favor that doesn't involve money? -Ah, this guy..
If you're thinking of something absurd, don't even bother mentioning it.
What? A national spirit? That the nation was cut in two by iron stakes?
Do you still believe in things like that?
Those iron stakes at the temple are all for land surveying, you already know that.
Even in the academic society, 99% say they're fake.
Then what about the 1%?
-Mr. Ko. -What is it?
This is different from regular graves,
There's some intricate calculation behind it.
Not long ago, you saw people dying because of that place.
Do you want to risk being involved in another tragedy?
Sang-deok,
Regardless of what was going on with the iron stake,
We've just been living well without any problems up until now, haven't we?
So why start worrying about it now?
You're right.
You and I,
We've been selling land to the rich and living well all this time.
But because of me..
Mr. Ko, this is land we're talking about!
The land that our future grandchildren will have to live on.
And you, me, all of us!
And anyone after that.
Hwa-rim ah, that spirit.
If it's as you say, a spirit attached to the iron stake,
Taking it out should do the job, right?
With the iron stake gone, Bong-gil might be able to get better, right?
Didn't you say that the General was guarding it to the death?
How are we supposed to take it out?
You saw it at the temple.
Bait it like an animal..
And speak to it as a spirit.
Do you really think it's possible?
There are things we can do, but there's also things we can't do.
I'm sorry, but that spirit..
Is not something you can just get rid of like that.
Even without ill intent,
He'll kill you as soon as you get close.
It's a Japanese ghost.
However, although it can't be eliminated,
We can make him leave his spot for a bit
I can buy you some time.
Bong-gil ah!
Could you get me some more iodophor?
Wipe it again with saline solution and then apply the gauze.
Okay.
Wait a second,
He seems to avoid tattoos.
What kind of tattoo is this?
It's for protection.
Excuse me,
There's been wild animal attacks nearby..
Uh.. May I..
Ask where you're going?
Oh, about that..
We came to mow the grass on that mountain over there.
Oh, really?
A few days ago, the military started searching from that mountain over there.
We'll just get the work done quickly,
And come back down immediately when we're done. -Alright then.
Let them pass.
All units withdraw, time to head back.
Since we gave him what he wanted,
He'll probably start to move soon.
Once I lure him to the yew tree,
I'll try to stall for as long as I can.
We'll pull the stake out quickly,
So try to hold out for 30 minutes.
Once the both of you have pulled out the iron stake,
Use this horse blood to cleanse and get rid of it.
Mr. Kim,
That iron stake..
Does exist, right?
Hundred percent.
Sister,
Please look after Bong-gil today.
If things go wrong, he'll be in danger.
Stop looking at it.
She said he'll come up.
Mr. Ko,
Thank you for coming with me.
"Though one may be overpowered, two can defend themselves."
"A cord of three strands is not quickly broken."
Ecclesiastes 4:12.
Amen.
Sister,
I really hope it doesn't die.
It'll die in his stead.
Anyway, why are you saying that when you enjoy eating KyoChon?
Did you eat your fill?
Over here.
Is someone there?
My mountain is in turmoil.
Is this your mountain, old man?
That's right, this is my mountain.
This damned old tree.
But why can't I hear the sounds of gunshots and swords clinging?
You're wrong.
The war has long since ended.
No!
Our war is not over yet!
Why are you here?
That damned fox brought me here from Daitoku-ji Temple,
Instead of the divine palace on Namsan Mountain.
It must've been Katahito's descendants doings.
Or perhaps it was Makoto's..
This is now a land of peace,
There is no place for you here anymore.
You're wrong.
We must continue to head north.
Advance with guns and swords in hand!
To the north.
To the north!
The fearless ones never retreats.
What?
There's nothing here.
Damn it.
As the owner of this place, I will ask again;
How long have you been here for?
Show me some respect!
I'm the one you should fear.
This is my land!
I'll ask again. What on earth are you!
It's not here.
It's not here, you said you were sure!
Remember this.
In Sekigahara, my enemies tried to sever my neck. But I have already transcended the six realms.
I am the God of War!
The eternal master who never decays will never wane.
38°20'30.1"N, 128°19'08.0"E
That fox put a curse on me, I must guard this place.
Are you currently controlling someone?
Please release the person you are holding captive!
Quickly!
I beg you!
Ah, a human.
Advance!
Damned old woman.
The sun exudes the fire of Sammae,
Yielding to the light of the village, bowing down to the heavenly history.
Empower the Vajra to subdue the specters,
To cleanse the lingering traces that bring forth sickness...
May it transform into a noble and dignified path...
Did you find it?
It's not here. There's nothing here.
What do you mean?
I said it's not here, now hurry!
Sang-deok..
This can't be happening..
It doesn't make sense..
38°20'30.1"N, 128°19'08.0"E
My master has returned!
38°20'30.1"N, 128°19'08.0"E
Kim Sang-deok!
Sang-deok, quickly get out of there!
"So, why is that ghost there?"
"He's the one guarding the iron stake."
"It returned to it's original position."
"Have you ever seen a coffin buried upright?"
It's fire.
That fire.. descends into the ground.
Get out!
Do you want to be my subordinate?
Otherwise,
Will you give me your liver?
I have memorized the words inscribed on your body.
It's been over 500 years.
Iron embedded in the ground,
and the fire that guards that land.
Please enjoy the liver..
That fresh liver..
Horse blood! Use the horse blood!
Blood of a white horse..
It burns!
Please go back in,
And don't get caught again.
"It's a spirit."
"The souls of humans or animals,"
"Attaches to objects and evolves together."
That's right, it's iron.
You are the burning iron.
Sang-deok!
Stay awake!
Quickly, we have to get out of here!
You are the god, I too am a god who has come.
Hear, hear, hear!
The soil..
And the wood.
Around the earth's energy,
Fire, water, wood and metal complete the four seasons.
Fire and water are opposites,
So are metal and wood.
That's it.
Burning iron,
It's opposite is..
Soaked wood.
Water puts out fire.
And wet wood..
Is tougher than iron.
Hold on!
It's black blood.
Just once more..
Bong-gil, are you alright?
Sang-deok..
-What do we do? -Mr. Kim..
What do we do??
Sang-deok..
I'm dying.
Fortunately, it's not too painful.
Kim Sang-deok! Hang in there!
I've always lived close to death.
That's right.
This time it's just my turn.
Dying means returning to the earth again.
Comfortably..
Ah, wait a second..
My daughter's wedding..
Please grant him the courage to endure the surgery..
Please envelop him with Your precious blood.
Over the past few days, several have died and several have been seriously injured.
Successful capture of Asiatic Black Bear this morning.
After many days of searching,
Reports of sightings around the village, near the barn, are pouring in.
The soldiers finally managed to capture a wild bear alive.
The public opinion is boiling over whether to kill or save the innocent bear.
His eyes are open.
Sang-deok,
Are you awake?
Fortunately, Mr. Kim recovered quickly considering his age...
As for Bong-gil..
Well.. -A ghost is here.
Wow, seriously?
Hey, this is our meal.
Ah, so you're going to eat without me? -Fine, eat up.
Let me have a slice.
Thank you for the food..
Is this a restaurant?
You come here everyday to eat.
Do I look like I'm eating because I want to?
I'm forcing myself to eat, because it's delicious.
Well, what can you do when you're fasting?
We need to eat to stay alive.
You can take this opportunity to lose some weight.
Winter passed and everyone has returned to their daily lives,
As if nothing had happened.
♪ I lived in the world temporarily, ♪
♪ Always singing hymns. ♪
♪ When you tell me so, ♪
♪ I'll march forward in glory. ♪
♪ Open the gates of heaven... ♪
I told you we need to align with the sun, didn't I?
It's not necessarily good to face south.
What should we do now?
Next, we'll have the greetings between the groom and bride.
Groom and bride, please come forward.
Next, we'll have a photo session with the family members from both the groom and bride's sides.
Mr. Ko, over here!
Come here!
It's a family picture, why would we-? No!
Let's just take one picture.
We're no different than family. -But they're taking family pictures.
The tall guy in the middle, please step back a row.
The one on the left wearing glasses, please move closer to the middle.
How can father and daughter have the same belly?
What is this?
Okay, ready to shoot.
Father of the bride, please face forward.
Alright, great work everyone.
Let's all smile together..
One..
Two..
Three!
EXHUMA.
Translations by: jwllycat on Discord :)