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High Kick! Episode 22

Mother, not again!

What?

I told you not to mix up the gloves for the bathroom with

the gloves for pickling vegetables.

Don't worry about it, they're clean.

How do you tell the difference, anyway?

No, no, no, there's a difference.

That's the same as pickling the gimchi with toilet water, Mother.

Then write it clearly or something! It's so hard to tell...

I differentiated the uses by color.

Red for the kitchen, green for the bathroom.

Got it?

Fine.

Oh, and do you remember what color the gloves for the veranda are?

Pink.

Okay!

I'm making coffee, would you like some?

No, thanks.

Wow, it amazes me every time.

How is it that you're so strong?

It's no big deal. I was born with it.

It's not just a matter of strength. There's a technique to it.

Mother, did you ever work in a rice cake store?

What do you mean a rice cake store?

Hello? Oh, yes.

Hold on, please. Mother.

She says it's Gyeongae from Canada?

What? Give it to me.

Hello? Yes, how are you?

I've been fine.

What? You're coming to Seoul?

You should've called...

Yes. Yes, of course.

Who was that?

Sunjae's cousin.

Oh... I don't think we've ever met.

She rarely comes to Seoul...

Honey.

Oh, what do we do? Gyeongae is coming!

Gyeongae? Right. She called.

You knew?

You should've told me earlier! She's coming over!

So what?

What if she brings up old stories? And in front of the kids...

She's too old to bring up stories from way back then.

No, she's going to do it. I just know it.

So what if she does? Forget about it. Put that down and talk, will you?

- I don't know. - Hey, be careful. Be careful.

You're such a scaredy-cat.

Jun, your dad's here.

Hey, Jun.

Daddy.

Jun, hit Daddy. Remember what I taught you? Like this.

Real nice stuff you're teaching him.

There's a school that teaches babies how to crawl.

Let's send Jun there.

What? Crawling school?

Yeah, I think he's a bit slow.

Yunju's kid is only a few days older but he's already crawling.

They say the kids there crawl really well.

You're kidding.

Do you get cramps if you try to think rationally?

What? Hit Daddy. Hit him.

If he's not crawling by the time I get back, it's your fault.

By the time you get back? Are you going somewhere?

What?

Oh, never mind.

My baby, Jun.

Hello?

Yes, that's right. Send him up. Thank you.

Go. I have a guest.

Who?

None of your business.

What's with you? Hey!

- Go away. - Hey, hey!

Sheesh.

I'm sorry. Are you okay?

What's his deal? Why is he speaking Russian?

Excuse me, was that foreigner that just came in going to 301?

Yes. Why?

Nothing.

Now she's inviting foreigners over?

Why, that...

Oh, my.

Why are you making so much?

It's nothing.

- Mother. - What?

Are you wearing makeup? And you're wearing a dress!

Don't you have something to do? Don't you work late tonight?

No, why?

Nothing, just... If you have somewhere to go, you should go.

Go watch a movie with Junha or something.

I can't be bothered.

Can't you take a hint?

- Pardon? - What?

I'll get it.

Welcome.

Yes, hello.

It's been a long time. Say hello.

- Hello. - Hello.

Is this Junha?

Yes. My wife...

I see...

I couldn't tell when you were little, but you look just like your mother.

But where's Munhee?

You're here...

Yes, long time no see.

Please sit down.

- Here. - Of course.

What a lovely home. You did well.

Put this on a hanger. I don't want it to get wrinkled.

Sure.

Mr. Lee, what are you doing?

Miss Seo.

Some Russian guy is here to see Shinji. Do you know why?

A Russian guy? No.

Something's not right.

That tickles.

Be quiet. Listen...

That tickles. That tickles.

What's so good about that?

Where's the younger one, the one that got divorced?

Oh, he had a prior engagement...

He was too young when he married. I knew that would happen.

She's very blunt, isn't she?

She's always been like that. Always. Ever since she was little, she was mean.

You knew her when she was young even though she's an in-law?

How?

I...

Well...

Paju. Winter 1953.

I'm home.

Welcome back.

Hey. What am I, invisible?

Auntie, I'm here.

Aren't your hands cold?

It's okay.

Oh, no!

- What was that? - Auntie, Munhee broke a chamber pot!

What?

Oh, you brainless girl! This is the second one, already!

Didn't you learn your lesson from last time?

Mother, I broke it.

What?

I was putting the kickstand up when... I'm sorry.

You should've been careful.

- Munhee. - Yes?

Where is that bag I brought?

Oh, over here.

Why do you have so much luggage?

I brought it all for Munhee.

Here, here, these are all my old clothes. They should fit you well.

Try them on.

I have lots of clothes.

What's wrong? You loved it when I gave you my old clothes.

Try them on. They're good clothes. They're pricier than what you have on.

Oh, yes. I have one more present.

Here, look.

American chocolate. You used to love this.

Every time I see chocolate, I think of that one time.

I threw you chocolate once, but I missed and it landed in the cow shed.

You searched through all the manure trying to find that chocolate.

You remember, right? Right?

When did I do that?

You don't remember? Come on, it was when you were a maid at Sunjae's house.

A maid?

Oh, my. You didn't know?

Oh, did I say something wrong?

Mother...

Really? You're going back to Russia?

Ivan says he'll help me get a loan to cover tuition costs.

If he can do that, I just need a part-time job for living expenses.

But still, you just came back. I feel bad for Jun.

I do, too, but...

Mother is better at raising him than I am.

I feel bad for Mr. Lee, too.

What's there to feel sorry about for him?

He'll love it when I'm gone.

Hey, don't tell Minyong anything.

You have to tell him. He'll be so sad if you don't.

Don't tell him.

It'll just cause a commotion if his family finds out. Got it?

Okay. But I think telling him will...

I said not to tell him.

Okay.

Hello? Miss Seo did you find out? Who was that guy?

Well, Mr. Lee, he...

Hey!

I think it was nothing. Don't worry. Good-bye, then.

I told you not to tell him!

Whose side are you on? You're spying for Minyong, aren't you?

I just feel bad for Mr. Lee...

Why do you feel so bad for him?

See if I ever tell you anything again.

- Get out! - Okay.

Well, alright. It was nice seeing you again.

- Goodbye. - Goodbye.

Come again soon.

Oh, of course. I'll be here for another month.

- I'll visit often. - Mother...

You should have seen her out.

What are you doing all holed up?

Do I look like I'd want to see her out?

What's wrong with you?

How is it that she hasn't changed one bit?

How can she still be the same after all these decades?

Am I still a maid?

And why should I wear her old clothes?

And the chocolate! Is she making fun of me?

She was thinking of you. You're making a big deal.

She talked about me being a maid in front of Haemi! In front of her!

How can I face her now?

What's wrong with that?

Those were hard times. You had to do what you could.

She doesn't think much of me as it is.

How can I face her now?

Oh, oh dear.

Hey, scratch my back for me.

This always happens when she visits.

Oh, that feels good.

A few days later

Jun's Mom

We're sorry, your call cannot be completed at this time.

Please try calling again.

What the...

Miss Seo

We're sorry, your call cannot be completed at this time.

Please try...

What the...

I'm not home right now, so please leave a message after the beep.

Shinji, are you home?

Miss Seo? Are you home?

Hello, Mr. Lee?

Oh, yes. I stayed at my mother's last night and I just got in.

My phone? It's being repaired.

Shinji? Hold on.

Shinji, phone!

Shinji!

- Oh, my! - What?

What is it?

Shinji's not here. And neither are her things.

What?

All her clothes are gone! What do we do?

I couldn't reach her on her cell either. Where did she go?

Maybe... Could she have gone to Russia?

Russia? Why in the world would she go there?

Actually, she told me she was planning on going back.

She told me not to tell you.

What?

If he's not crawling by the time I get back, it's your fault.

She wouldn't... Not without telling you...

She suspected I was spying for you, but...

Oh, no!

December 7th, 10:00 a.m. Moscow RU1136

What? What is it?

Oh, no, she's really gone to Russia!

What? How do you know?

There's a memo! It's a 10:00 a.m. flight to Moscow today!

There's still time! You can catch her!

Hello?

Taxi! Taxi!

Incheon International Airport!

That evil woman! Trying to backstab me again?

Hurry up! I have no time!

Excuse me, where do you check in for the 10:00 a.m. flight to Moscow?

Check-in is closed. There are only 20 minutes to take-off.

What?

Ticket and passport, please.

I'll just go in for a minute.

Where do you think you're going?

I just need to find someone! Look, I'm in a bit of a hurry.

I'm sorry, sir.

Look, my wife is going to Russia and I have to stop her!

You can't do that! Please back away!

Man...

Hey! Get him!

I'm going to die of curiosity.

Did he find her?

December 6th, Wednesday

Wait a second, today is...

Let go!

Let me go!

Let go, my wife's getting away!

Let go!

Hello?

Miss Seo, she's gone.

Horrid woman.

What?

The date was wrong.

Today's the 6th and tomorrow's the 7th.

What?

Okay, hold on. I'm okay now. Yes.

You didn't even check the date! Man!

He's over there.

Get him! Get him!

I'm curious.

If Mother was a maid, how did she and Father get married?

I don't know the details.

Weren't you ever curious?

How your parents got together?

What's important is that they got married. Who cares how it happened?

Sons are strange creatures? Why wouldn't you want to know?

A maid and the master's son.

And at that time.

Sunjae.

Yes, Mother.

I need you to take Munhee to your uncle's.

Why?

Your aunt isn't feeling well and says she needs another maid.

Hey, girl, pack your things. You're going to Seoul.

What?

Can't I just stay here?

If you'll just feed me...

Maids can't be picky. Do as I say.

What are you doing? Hurry up and pack.

Hold on tight. The road's bumpy.

Master...

What?

What?

Nothing.

What is this?

I wrote you a letter... Read it later. After I'm gone.

What a puny little girl. I wonder if she'll be any use.

I'll be off now. Goodbye.

Okay. Good job, Sunjae.

You fed me and took the blame for me. Thank you so much, Master.

You fed me and took the blame for me. Thank you so much, Master.

- Master? - Let's go back.

What?

Mom, Munhee's running away! Hey! Hey!

Yes, I'd like to confirm a reservation.

December 7th, 10:00 a.m. Moscow RU1137.

The name is Shinji. S-H-I-N-J-I.

One moment, please.

I'm sorry. It's all my fault.

Where did she go when she's leaving tomorrow?

Her phone is off, too.

Could she be with that Russian guy?

You think? I guess if she's leaving like this, it could be with him.

Unbelievable.

Hello? There's no one named Shinji on that flight.

What?

But there is a Shinji on tonight's 6:00 p.m. flight.

Perhaps you mixed up the times?

Tonight at 6:00 p.m.

Mr. Lee!

Shinji! Shinji! Shinji!

Hey, it's that guy again from this morning?

What, again? What's he doing here again?

Ticket and passport, please.

I just need one minute! One minute, please? Just one minute!

Sir, you can't.

Get him!

Let go, you jerks!

My wife is running away!

Hello, Mr. Lee?

You called about a reservation for Shinji, correct?

I'm afraid we gave you the wrong data due to a computer error.

The reservation is for tomorrow at 10:00 a.m.

What?

Let go! Let go, you jerks! Let go!

Hello?

Miss, Seo, she's gone. I lost her.

What?

Hold on a minute. Hold on. Just a second.

Yes. I'm sorry.

How can they make a mistake like that? That's ridiculous.

Oh, hello.

I was at a wedding across the street. I thought I'd drop by.

Where's Munhee?

She's here. Mother, Aunt Gyeongae is here.

Please come in.

Long time no see.

Please sit down.

Here.

We were all at Yun's wedding. We thought we'd stop by for a bit.

Oh, my stomach still hurts from laughing so much.

You're quite the storyteller.

Hey, Munhee.

Remember when you were a maid,

and you nodded off while tending the fire, and your clothes caught on fire?

I told them that story and everyone was dying.

And that other time when all the maids got together...

Mother, I'll take that! Here, give it to me!

Excuse me, Aunt Gyeongae?

The hangers are over there.

What?

Mother has shoulder aches, and shouldn't strain herself.

Oh... I see.

Also...

The clothes you gave us.

We tried everything on, but nothing was suitable.

A doctor's wife can't be seen in these.

What would the patients think? Don't you think so, Aunt Gyeongae?

We're sorry, your call cannot be completed at this time.

This is too much.

How could she leave without a word? What a rotten girl.

Yes.

I'm about to die from having gone back and forth from the airport twice.

It's tomorrow at 10:00 a.m. for sure?

Yes. I checked 10 times.

Yes. I still can't get through, so I'll just have to wait for her at the airport.

Yes. I'll catch her for sure tomorrow.

Yes.

Did they catch a taxi?

Yes.

- Hey... - Yes?

Thanks.

For what?

I didn't think you'd take my side.

Oh...

Mother, you didn't do anything wrong. Why do you let her bully you like that?

I can't stand people who discriminate and look down on others for no reason.

What's wrong with being a maid to help out your family?

Being the breadwinner at that age is something to be commended.

I would've really taught her a lesson, but I refrained because of the others.

Still, don't do it again next time.

But, Mother. I'm curious about something.

How did you two get together?

If it was 59 years ago, I think family opposition would've been fierce.

What?

What do we do?

If we go home right away, my mother will be furious.

Let's just stay here for a little bit.

Here?

I'll talk to Mother and make it so you keep working at our house.

Thank you, Master.

Move over.

Move over!

What? Why are you bothering a sleeping person!

You scared me!

Do you use this bed alone? Must you lie across the middle?

Honestly.

I must have been crazy. What was I thinking?

What?

I'm thirsty. Get me some water.

Yes, of course. As you wish. Master Sunjae.

Did they meet?

Hello?

It's me. Did you find Shinji?

What?

What time is it?

It's past 9:00 a.m.!

What?

Hey, hey it's that guy again. Again!

Not that crazy loon again. Call the cops.

He's here. Come through Gate H!

- Hey, Shinji! Stop right there! - Stop him! Stop him! Hurry!

Where are you going, you wench?

Oh, no, my passport! Thief!

Thief!

Get him! Get him!

You can't go! You can't go! You can't leave, you evil woman!

Where have you been?

Jeju Island. I taped a tangerine commercial.

What?

Your phone wasn't working, so I left a message on your blog.

What about Russia?

Russia?

You reserved a ticket for Russia. Today at 10:00 a.m.

Oh, I reserved it for Ivan's girlfriend. There was a delay in getting her passport.

But how do you know about that?

It's too late, Miss Seo.

It's too late.

There's no use in telling me that now.

[ Next Episode ]

Does she have a knife for a tongue?

She cuts off everyone's words.

Do you have negative feelings towards me?

That disrespectful little boy.

Jun what?

- He was vaccinated! - Health!

Tell me everything. What are you doing?

Ms. Lee must be a zombie, then.

If she was walking around in broad daylight.

- Ms. Lee? - You're Ms. Lee!

It is! It's you!

I'm not her.

I thought you did it, and that I was keeping your secret.

- What are you talking about? - It wasn't me.

Where are you running away to?