If you missed "The Thieves," the closing-night film at last month’s Hawaii International Film Festival, you are in luck as the hit heist movie returns to Hawaii this week.
"The Thieves" will open Friday at the Consolidated Ward and Pearlridge multiplexes.
The South Korean blockbuster has sold more than 13 million domestic tickets, and also set a record at HIFF with five sold-out screenings and a last-minute additional late-night screening that nearly sold out as well.
This week’s synopses
"Tasty Life"
Episode 39 (final episode)
Today, 6:30 p.m.: In-chul goes to see Sung-joo to get closure. He apologizes and wishes her happiness. Jae-hyuk signs the divorce papers but tells Sung-joo that it’ll take him a long time to get over her. Jae-bok opens a small lunchbox place, and with Joo-hyun’s help it soon becomes a success.
Yong-gi goes to see Shin-jo after he finds out that his friend’s sick to tell him that he can count on him. Jung-hyun decides not to have a wedding until after her father gets better. Shin-jo’s surgery is a success, so Jung-hyun is finally able to have the wedding. In-chul moves to the country and starts working at a small hospital.
"The Great Seer"
Episode 1
Today, 7:45 p.m.: The historical drama takes place during the last years of the Goryeo Dynasty during King Gong-min’s reign. The future seems uncertain under the oppressive Yuan Dynasty, and Gen. Lee Sung-gae dreams of building a new, stronger kingdom by finding the Promised Land.
"Faith"
Episodes 21 and 22
Monday, 7:45 p.m.: Eun-soo hides out in Choi Young’s room with his Royal Guard members. Feeling betrayed, Gi Cheol plans to attack the palace with Lord Deok-heung as the frontman. But the king also prepares to attack the Yuan supporters in his Cabinet.
Tuesday, 7:45 p.m.: King Gong-mi sets himself up as bait to persuade his Cabinet members who are afraid to attack Jungdong Fortress. Choi Young leads his army in support of the king’s cause. Eun-soo’s feelings for Choi Young grow deeper as her situation takes a turn for the worse.
"My Love, Madame Butterfly"
Episodes 3 and 4
Wednesday, 7:45 p.m.: The police barge in on both the investors’ presentation and Jung-wook’s parents’ home in hopes of arresting him. Jung-wook manages to escape and goes on the run. Nabi is left confused, but her faith in her husband is unwavering. Sul-ah still pretends to be Nabi’s good friend. Gook-hee leaves for China to get her mother, but she needs the money she gave to Nabi to invest. Jung-wook knows that Sul-ah is behind all his problems. When he confronts her, Woo-jae comes to the rescue.
Thursday, 7:45 p.m.: When Woo-jae goes back to Sul-ah’s house to get his camera, he finds Nabi there. Nabi thinks he’s a paparazzo and breaks his camera. Sul-ah agrees to meet with Jung-wook. He decides to tell Nabi everything, but Sul-ah manages to persuade him to wait. Jung-wook demands that she find Moon Hyun-shik or he’ll go to the police. Gook-hee can’t use the card Nabi gave her because Nabi’s accounts have been frozen.
"Five Fingers"
Episodes 21 and 22
Friday, 7:45 p.m.: Ji-ho shows up as the CEO of Gloria Instruments and tells Young-rang and In-ha that his company would make affordable pianos for people who can’t afford Boosung pianos. Dami sees black-box footage that proves Ji-ho didn’t kill her brother. Jung-wook proposes to Young-ran with a diamond engagement ring.
Saturday, 7:45 p.m: In-ha announces that Boosung Instruments succeeded in making a new soundboard, and succeeds in winning the Hangook University contract. Nam-joo gets the wrong idea when she sees a picture of Dami and Ji-ho together. Gae-hwa gets suspicious of Jung-wook and Nam-joo’s relationship.
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Jeff Chung is general manager of KBFD TV, which televises Korean dramas with English subtitles. Reach him at 521-8066 or jeffchung@kbfd.com.
