These are some of the insightful and thought-provoking quotes spoken by the character ‘K’, portrayed by Ryan Gosling, in the science fiction film Blade Runner 2049, offering glimpses into his identity and experiences.
‘K’ Quotes on Identity and Existence
- “And blood-black nothingness began to spin… A system of cells interlinked within cells interlinked within cells interlinked within one stem… And dreadfully distinct against the dark, a tall white fountain played.”
- “I have memories, but they’re not real. They’re just implants.”
- “To be born is to have a soul, I guess.”
- “I feel a little strange sharing a childhood story considering I was never a child.”
- “Within cells interlinked.”
- “We don’t run.”
- “I don’t retire my own kind because we don’t run. Only older models do.”
‘K’ Quotes on Duty and Purpose
- “Yes, sir.”
- “I wasn’t aware there was an option, madame.”
- “I’m not here to take you in.”
- “I just have some questions.”
- “[‘K’ gives her a look] Please thank Mr. Wallace for your time.”
- “[to Joi] They’ll be coming after me soon.”
- “[after being offered something to eat, which is probably garlic-flavoured maggots] No thanks, I prefer to keep an empty stomach, until the hardest part of the day is done.”
- “Mr. Morton, if taking you in is an option…I would much prefer that to the alternative. I’m sure you knew it would be someone in time. I’m sorry it had to be me.”
- “This ends… now.”
- “You want it gone?”
‘K’ Quotes on Observation and Reflection
- “Half as much but twice as elegant, sweetheart.”
- “I know it’s real.”
- “Things were simpler then.”
- “All the best memories are hers.”
- “[pointing at dog] Is it real?”
- “This is really somethin’”
- “I’ve never retired something that was born before.”
- “What’s that, madame?”
- “A tree.”
- “It’s dead.”
- “She likes him”
- “This officer Deckard. She’s trying to provoke him.”
- “[first lines] I hope you don’t mind me taking the liberty. I was careful not to drag in… any dirt.”
- “You hate that book.”
- “She’s very… realistic. Thank you.”
- “[K has just returned home to his apartment] You were right. You were right about everything.”
- “You are real for me.”
- “I saw that. What do you farm?”
- “Is that what I smell?”
- “Garlic.”
- “How long you been here?”
- “But you haven’t always been a farmer, have you? Your bag. It’s colonial medical use. Military issue. Where were you? Calantha? Must have been brutal.”
- “That was a little before my time.”
- “Well, it’s a shame. You must have been adorable.”
‘K’ Quotes on Investigation and Questioning
- “Why don’t you just answer the question?”
- “I didn’t figure you as one for bullshit. What’s her name?”
- “Go meet your daughter.”
- “All right. Joe.“
- “You worked with Officer Deckard, back in the day. What can you tell me about him?”
- “He named you. You must be special.”
- “”Treasure Island”?”
- “I heard the piano.”
- “Why are you so good? What makes your memories so authentic?”
- “No one.”
- “What happened to the kid? Who put it in the orphanage? Was it you?”
- “You didn’t even meet your own kid? Why?”
- “Did you want to?”
- “Why not?”
- “I found the kid. He was set up like a standard Replicant, put on a service job. Even he didn’t know who he was.”
- “And it’s done.”
- “What you asked. It’s done.”
- “They say you’re the best memory-maker there is.”
- “You work for Wallace.”
- “What happened to the kid? Who put it in the orphanage? Was it you?”
- “You don’t?”
- “You can’t?”
- “Are you Sapper Morton? Civic number NK68514?”
- “I found him.”
- “She?”
- “It was a boy that you hid.”
- “How so?”
‘K’ Quotes Showing Resolve or Determination
- “I’ll take the drink.”
- “[taking out and cocking his weapon] I think you can.”
- “…or I can put a hole right here and take a look.”
- “I’ll glue it.”
- “This isn’t possible.”