Original subtitles

Dreaming of Pigs

Screenplay Seo Chang Geun

Camera Lee Sung Hui

Music Park Chun Suk

Starring: Moon Jung Sook Kim Seung Ho

Lee Ye Chun Huh Jang Kang

Choi Ji Hee Ahn Sung Ki

Joo Sun Tek, Koo Bong Suh Kim Hee Kab

Jung Ae Ran Kim Jung Ok

Director Hwan Hyung Mo

Hello everyone! Home to two million people, this is Seoul.

Look at the flood of cars and people.

What do all these people eat and where do they live?

Of course they can't carry their homes on their backs like snails.

They have to build their homes.

If I may speak for the Department of Social and Health Services,

There are currently 400,000 families in Seoul,

but only 180,000 houses.

That leaves about 200,000 families without a home.

That means there are more people without a home than with a home.

Those with money live in luxurious homes,

but those without live in poverty on top of mountains or

build shacks beside streams.

According to a survey

birds can still build homes in Seoul

but there isn't enough land for people to build homes.

That is why each year,

the government builds 3000 homes on the outskirts of the city,

saying they will give it to the homeless, but of course it's not free.

The star of this movie lives in one of these homes built by the government.

This is for the group savings fund

This is for briquettes.

Hmm...

Oh well, I'll buy those basketball shoes next time.

Hey! What the...?

Who was it? Huh?

Hey... who was it?

Young-jun! Hey Young-jun!

You better get over here!

Now!

Do you know how many windows you've broken this month? Well?

Also, you've only worn these shoes for a month? Why are they like this?

Mom! Don't you realize I have to go to school?

3 km to get there and 3 km to get back. That's 6 km total.

That 6 km a month is 3x6, which is 18 km.

I don't want to hear it!

Mom, can you please buy me a pair of basketball shoes? Just one... please?

Nope... Your dad makes little to nothing.

And you're asking for basketball shoes!

Go inside and wash your feet!

Hey Soon-ja, Soon-ja!

- Soon-ja! - Yes?

Did you finish cleaning the room?

I can't until Mr. Son gets up.

Ugh... it's already well into the day and he's still sleeping?

Hey, what are you doing? Why aren't you washing your feet?

What are you doing with that?

- Mom can't I buy it with this? - No, no!

You can still wear these for two months.

Two months? I don't want to... how can I wear these for two months?

You!

Mom! I'll take care of them... please just buy me a new pair of basketball shoes!

Just go wash your feet.

Hurry up!

Ugh... look at the state of this room. Hey Soon-ja!

Stop sleeping and get up.

It may be Sunday but who sleeps past 10 a.m.?

Honey!

Hey honey!

Just ten more minutes.

We really have to clean in here!

I'll do it, just give me ten more minutes!

It's my day off... just let me sleep.

I said no!

Here!

Look, I was having a great dream and you woke me up.

Forget it! Everyday, you talk about silly dreams.

It's cold. This time it's for real.

Hey... it's a dream about a pig! A pig!

Go wash your face so you can come to your senses.

This type of lucky dream only comes once in a lifetime

So, in the dream I caught a sow and am bringing her in the front door...

The lucky pig is so huge I have to bring her inside so I'm forcing her in,

and that's when you woke me up.

Oh! So the pig was as big as you.

Forget about how big I am. Her stomach was about this big.

Oh, stop being so stupid.

That's why the nickname those students gave you makes sense.

Pig teacher and what else? These days they've added 'nylon head' to that.

What? Nylon head?

They call you that because we can see straight into your head!

What a masterpiece! But it's nothing to be embarrassed of right?

I've always been fair and never dishonest so that's why they call me that.

I don't want to hear it!

They say a lucky dream is best when shared with someone.

Oh, he's so carefree, it's no wonder he looks so pathetic.

Other's are scrambling to make an extra buck but...

Oh forget it, I'm so tired of it.

Hey? Aren't they from my school?

Why are you shutting the doors when I'm cleaning?

It looks like the students are coming, tell them I'm not here.

They made their way here so you should meet them, why are you lying?

Look, any student who goes to meet their teacher on a day off isn't one that has

good grades.

Not only that, I haven't even washed my face.

That's why I told you to wake up early.

Honey, just cover for me.

Mr. Son are you there?

Oh... hello students

- Hello? - Hello?

So what brings you so far from home?

Just came to hang out, is our Mr. Son here?

Oh... you came all this way... so sorry.

But something came up and he had to go into the city.

Oh no...

But why don't you come inside?

Then can you tell him that Sook and Jung- sook

stopped by because we wanted to talk about going to an advanced school.

Oh... it would've been nice if he was here.

We'll come back next Sunday.

We'll leave this here.

You didn't need to bring anything.

Make sure he doesn't go anywhere next Sunday.

Don't worry, be sure to come back.

So sorry.

It's ok. Well, goodbye.

Goodbye.

- Get home safely. - Ok.

Honey? Honey?

Oh wow!

I can't believe they came with this today.

I can't believe him.

Honey? Honey? Come on, get up...

They're gone right?

Just get out here.

And what were you dreaming about this time?

In your dream a lucky pig couldn't fit because the front door was too small.

But you have no problem fitting in that small space.

I was writing all night and just because I slept in,

you're all over me.

You spend day and night on a script that you can't sell. Please just stop.

You use up all the paper and the electricity meter just keeps rising.

If you don't have anything to do in the evening it's better just to sleep.

Just leave it alone!

What's wrong with you?

Take this and go to the office manager's house, plead with him to return

the money.

I didn't give him my paycheck yesterday.

Your paycheck? You don't get paid hundreds of thousands of won.

We're already 180,000 won behind on our payments.

If we don't pay by the end of the month we'll be evicted.

We'll ask them to be patient and we'll pay them two months worth at the end of the year.

Wait a minute, you think we're going to come into big money then?

Well... I'll get a winter allowance from school.

I need to repay the group fund money I borrowed

to pay off the deposit on this house.

That's why you have no choice but to go to the office manager's house.

It's not going to work.

What do you mean?

When someone mentioned money at school the other day,

he freaked out saying that the school is not a bank.

Ugh... you may be a big guy but you have no nerve.

Ah, isn't there any way to push this body in?

That hurts.

If they are from the government just ask them to be patient.

As if!

If worse comes to worst, let's just live like

normal people until we can sell the rights to this property.

What? And go back to living in someone else's house?

Forget it! I would rather die than live like that.

But we don't have any other option.

My friends are all busy building 30 room houses with tiled roofs in the city,

and western style homes in the suburbs.

'But you barely managed to get us government housing, and now it looks like we're getting thrown out.'

Does that make you feel better?

Honey. Now that I've dreamt about a pig, things will get better, I'm sure of it.

What in the world makes you so shameless?

Oh whatever... ugh...

What's wrong with this door?

How is it that this is just like your dream?

Don't you see this?

You've been creating such a fuss since this morning.

Just get out.

Ow that stings. I think I scraped my butt.

Of course it hurts, pull yourself together.

Mrs. Son? Hello, you there?

Oh!

Oh it's Bok-dal's mom? I was just about to bring the group fund money.

Oh, I'm not here about that.

Um... did Mr. Son go out?

No, he's washing his face. Why? Do you need him for something?

Oh no. I wanted to recommend something to you.

To me? Anyway come on in.

- No I'll just tell you here. - Please, come in.

- No really it's alright. - Please.

Oh I still haven't finished cleaning... let's go to the other room.

- Here, have a seat. - Ok.

Why is the window broken?

- Oh Young-jun did that. - I see.

- So... ? - Um...

Would you be interested in raising pigs?

What? Pigs?

Well, the pig that we're raising just had 5 babies.

I bought two females and two males for 60,000 won and...

made house payments for the next four months.

So instead of complaining about your cash problems every night,

you should get a side job!

You can't do much with the meager pay your husband brings home.

- Of course we're all in the same position. - Yes, of course.

You know the grandmother with the pockmarks that lives in the next town?

Two years ago she started to raise pigs and now she has

15- 16 pigs the size of a calf.

I know it's big money, really big.

According to the rumors, if you sell pigs you can buy a big 20 room

house within the city walls.

That's why you should raise pigs too.

Sure they smell a bit

but what's a little smell when you can make money?

Of course, I would like to but I don't have the money to buy a pig.

I don't even have an extra 2000 won.

Come on, you don't think I know your situation?

That's why I came here.

If you want to raise pigs, I'll give you one

- Sure but money is a problem. - You're so proper.

No one is asking you to pay up right now.

Once you've raised it and sell it. just pay me for the piglet.

And if you can't... then that's that...

Us neighbors have to help each other out.

Really? Is this for real?

Hey, have I ever lied?

I'll give you a sow right away.

Come next spring she'll be having babies left, right and center.

Hmm... he dreamt of a pig... could this be...?

Hey! What... what is that?

Dad! The ball!

Oh son...

Here you go!

Hurry and pass it over.

Oh you!

Should I just give up on today?

Hey who was it?

- Sorry sir. - Hey you!

Here!

Hey, Young-jun, my shoe!

Here it goes!

Kick it! Go get it, over here!

So, all talk of pigs aside,

and I'm not asking this because I'm helping you...

I have a favor to ask, is that ok?

Of course, you know I'll help out any way I can.

What is it?

My daughter, Bok-dal, needs to go to a girl's school next year.

Ok.

Can you talk to your husband and put in a good word?

She's not stupid, she just doesn't study.

I 'm not expecting her to go to a top tier school,

but if she can get into your husband's school...

Don't worry about that, we neighbors have to help each other out.

- Ok, I'm leaving it in your hands. - Ok.

Then let's go and bring back a piglet.

- Oh, I feel really bad... - No!

Hey! Who is it now? Who is it this time?

Who?

It was me.

Kick it! Send the ball over here. Over here, over here!

Who did this? Huh? Who?

I'm so sorry. Young-jun did it again.

- He's quite the prankster. - Yes.

You're not hurt are you?

I'm fine.

My son may be a big kid but he just doesn't listen.

All kids these days are like that.

Oh dear!

Then, shall we get going?

Of course. Soon-ja!

Just let me set the table and I'll be right along.

No problem.

Oh, hello.

Go with this lady and bring back a piglet, I'll be along soon.

Pig? Then I'll need to sharpen my knife right?

A knife... why?

Well in the country I was well known for slaughtering pigs.

We're not killing it! We're going to raise it! Stop fussing about.

Ok then, don't forget what I asked earlier.

Don't worry.

- Let's go. - Ok.

Come on let's go.

All you have to do is bring it back.

- Hello, how are you? - How are you?

I'm just coming from your house.

- Really? - Yes.

Then, thank you.

Uh... for?

- Well then I'll be on my way. Let's go. - Ok.

Come again.

Hm... what was that about?

Honey? Honey!

Like father like son. How is it you're exactly the same?

Here.

Just look at what you've done.

Anyway, that's that... but honey,

how is it your dream is so spot on?

What do you mean?

Bok-dal's mom just stopped by and told us to raise a pig.

A pig? For free?

We'll see next April if we can pay back the cost of the pig.

Wow, seeing our dreams fall into place.

It seems like our luck is changing.

I've set the table so go and eat.

I'm going to go and get the pig.

- Excuse me, where is #15? - Sorry?

- Uh... you know, the teacher's house. - Oh that's my house, it's right here.

Aren't you Mr. Kim from Busan?

Oh, hey aren't you Young-jun? You're so big I didn't even recognize you.

- Is your dad home? - Yes.

- Dad! There's a guest for you. - Ok.

So what grade are you in?

- Grade 5. - Grade 5? Wow, look at you.

Hey aren't you In-dal?

Look at you Chang-su! How many years has it been?

Everything good? I can't believe how big he is already.

Come on in!

How is Mrs. Son doing?

She's just at a neighbor's, she'll be back soon.

Go inside.

Yeah, but there's someone here with me.

Then come in together.

Well, say hello.

This is the Mr. Son I keep talking about.

I'm Chang-su Son.

Charlie Hong is a second-generation Korean from Hawaii,

we became close doing business together.

His Korean isn't that great but he's my number one friend.

You've brought a very special guest from far away.

- It's a bit rundown but please come in. - Come on let's go in.

This doesn't feel like Korea, this is my first time seeing the countryside.

- Really? Is it better than America? - No, not as nice but.

So, you set up a drugstore in Daeshin-dong, Busan?

Is it doing well?

It's just whatever... I get by.

But if this thing that I'm doing with Charlie is successful,

then my situation will change.

What is it?

- What I'm doing with Charlie... - Sh! It's a secret Mr. Kim.

Oh it doesn't matter!

Mr. Son and I have been like brothers since were kids.

And I have a favor to ask of him, right?

Did you do something wrong?

Actually, Charlie is on the crew of an American transport ship.

He comes to Busan Harbor every few months and each time,

brings some medicine from the U.S. and I sell it for cheap.

This time, however, there's just too much.

I can't unload it all in Busan, So I came to Seoul

If all goes well I can change my destiny.

Isn't this like smuggling?

Smuggling?

It's best to stop doing anything dangerous.

We're just selling extra military supplies, Oh! It's not smuggling.

Because they're military supplies, it has nothing to do with smuggling.

When these guys in the U.S.

are loading medicine onto the cargo ship they give the workers

a little cash and secretly load a little extra.

It's like we're almost getting it for free,

and when they come to Korea or Japan they sell it for next to nothing.

So from Korea's perspective there's nothing to lose.

In the event we get caught we have a valid excuse.

Excuse?

Well. We sell good medicine that isn't produced here.

If anything, it helps our country. There's no harm done, right?

Well now...

Because it's my father's country, I sell it for cheap,

What kind of medicine is it?

Vera Myzic SF

In an age where people make their own, this drug actually works.

I'm sure we won't get any awards for this, but they won't throw us in jail, right?

Anyway, good luck.

But the way we view the law and how the authorities interpret

it is usually very different.

You know, for such a big guy you still have no guts.

Hundreds of millions of won switch hands in a matter of days.

What use is having an old- fashioned conscience? Geez.

You don't have what it takes to make money! Just pray for my success.

No, never mind Mr. Son.

Um... as long as there is a buyer then it's a success.

If we can't sell it in Korea we can sell it for more in Japan.

Hey, what do you mean we can't sell it?

If pharmaceutical brokers get word they'll be like bees to honey.

Oh, by the way do you know anyone who runs a large drugstore?

Me? You must be kidding. All I ever see is chalk dust everyday.

You might not be much, but maybe one of your student's parents...

Hm... I'll go and ask tomorrow but don't expect much.

You still don't know how to use relationships.

A referral will get you 200,000 to 300,000 won, so try your best, ok?

You know I didn't come here with much faith in you

Good luck.

I put the word out here and there so I'm sure it'll work out.

Hey! Mr. Kim, look over there.

Isn't that the Mrs?

Force it towards the house. Oh we're going to lose it!

That's why I told you to hold tight so we don't lose it.

Put it here! Let's see, what should I tie it with?

- What rope would be good? - Honey?

Honey! Look at the pig.

Honey! In-dal is here.

- Oh Mr. Kim? - Yes.

Ok, I'll be in soon.

I need to tie it with something so I don't lose it.

- Mrs. Son. - Oh my!

- Mr. Kim, it's been such a long time. - Yes.

Mrs. Son, it really has been a long time. You've been well?

- Yes... everything has been good? - Yes.

So, what's with the pig?

I'm trying to make some money raising pigs.

It's been ages since he's been here and you haven't even served tea.

- Have a seat. - Thank you.

Please sit.

All that fuss just to raise a big for extra income.

We're late on our monthly installment so we're at a bit of a loss.

The Mrs. is different than you.

She's a go- getter and is resourceful, so she'll do a good job.

You shouldn't just rely on your job. Try something else.

These days it's no use saving face, and having a conscience.

You need money to live. Money!

Money is number one.

Having no money is the same has slitting your throat.

- Yes... that's right. - I know.

Oh dear. It's the country, so there isn't anything.

Honey! Say hello.

He's a second- generation American businessman and close with In-dal.

Nice to meet you.

Thank you for coming to this rundown place.

No no. The view is very good.

Oh! Mr. Kim! We need to get back to the hotel.

I think the officers will be waiting.

Well then Chang-su, we should get going.

Really?

I'll come back next time.

- Oh you're leaving already? - Yes our business is keeping us busy.

Now that I know where you live, I'll be back for a visit.

- I'll look into it. - Yes, look into it.

Oh what a shame, it's been so long.

- Come back and spend the night. - Ok.

Let's have a drink and reminisce about the past.

Ok.

If you have time, please come back.

Mr. Son, we need a room with a bed.

We've rented a nice room at Hanil Hotel.

- Then excuse us. - Of course.

You didn't even drink your tea.

Bye.

- Come back later. - Ok.

Don't sleep at a motel.

- You must come back here to sleep. - I got it!

- Are you leaving already sir? - Yes, take care.

Then you have to come back once before you leave.

Of course.

Mr. Hong too.

Now that we're friends, I'll come by on my next visit.

And I'll bring lots of presents.

Goodbye.

Oh, sure.

Goodbye.

No, you can't take that.

Take it. It's ok, just take it.

You need to say thank you.

Goodbye.

Ok then, I'll be back next time.

Hmm...

I'll hang on to this.

No way, I want to buy basketball shoes.

You can buy them later.

Forget it! It's mine, give it back mom!

Just leave it alone.

Hey, in our financial state, a thousand won is a lot.

It's not like you make a lot of money so you shouldn't talk.

This money is different.

- Mom! See. Give it to me! - No!

I'm going to use this to replace the window you two broke.

Go inside and study.

Not fair. It's not like you're going to buy me basketball shoes.

Hmm... how much money does that Charlie have,

since a thousand won is like nothing to him?

In-dal has a business, he must make a lot?

He did say that he makes a big lump sum here and there.

If this current deal goes well he'll make 2,000,000 won.

But that's just a dream to us.

Wow! Can't you get in on it?

Honey! Can't you ask In-dal to let you be involved in this?

A person needs to be shrewd like, In-dal, to make money.

Money runs from foolish people like you.

What's wrong with him? Ugh... so annoying.

Honey, if your friends come by, restrain yourself from drinking.

You need to finish making this pigpen.

Don't worry!

And about what I said earlier... Be decisive and put it into action.

It's a beautiful day. You should take a walk

and go see Charlie at Hanil Hotel.

I feel like something good is going to happen.

Well! Your pig dream was accurate and In-dal brought Charlie

over to our house. This is a good opportunity.

I got it!

Honey! I got it. You need to reason with your sister.

Until the end of the year...

Stop talking about the end of the year.

Anyway, I'll stop by but don't expect anything.

Soon-ja! Bring my shoes.

- Oh that temper. - Soon-ja!

I'm going out. You know how to handle the government people, right?

Yes. We will pay two months worth for sure at the end of the year.

And you should beg her to be patient

And if Mr. Son's friends come over?

You are not to serve alcohol. You're especially not to buy alcohol on credit.

And you need to make food for the pig.

I said don't worry.

- Dad, where's mom? - Why?

- Hey Dad? - Go over there.

Hey, don't touch the pig! Why are you playing around?

I said stop! Huh?

Stop!

Young-jun! Did you finish studying? Come on son, hang in there.

Dad, I'm thinking of demonstrating.

What? Demonstrating?

It's because mom is such a dictator.

Hey! You shouldn't say such things.

Everything we do is because we love you and want to give you a better life.

When this pig gets bigger we can buy you those basketball shoes.

Really?

Of course!

I wish it would hurry up and get big.

Oh right! Young-jun,

I was supposed to go with you to the playground, right?

I can't go with you, so you go and have fun by yourself.

- Thanks dad! - Good boy!

Young-jun!

- Yeah? - Hang on.

- Here's bus fare. Watch out for cars. - Ok

Also, here, buy some bread if you're hungry.

- You're the best, dad! - Oh you... watch out for cars!

I don't want to see you hanging off the back of a car.

Ok!

Oh... that pig!

- Hey, Young-jun. - Oh, hello.

Where are you going?

To the playground.

Is your dad home?

Yes, he's in the yard.

Cute kid!

What are you doing?

Come on in. I'm making a pigpen.

What? A pigpen?

- I brought some alcohol with me. - Good call.

Look here, the perfect appetizer.

- Hey! You'll get yourself in trouble - Why?

This pig is our future.

I thought you guys would be back Sunday to have a drink.

Is it Sunday already It is!

According to Mr. Kim at our school,

he got in big trouble for drinking during the day.

Oh man. At our school

they banned drinking.

Any teacher caught drinking before the sun goes down is fired!

That's too much.

Excuse me. I'm here from the government office.

Pork cutlet.

- Welcome. - Is the owner of the house in?

Hmm... it looks like you've got guests.

The lady of the house isn't here, she's gone out.

But she said she would pay you two months worth at the end of the year.

Ok.

I've got something to tell the owner so please tell him I'd like to see him.

I have to quit drinking, unless I want to get fired.

Have a drink.

Hey! Go get some more alcohol.

Ok.

Go take this empty pot and get some alcohol.

Please hang on a moment.

Alcohol?

Soon-ja, what are you doing?

Go to the store and tell them I said to give me some alcohol on credit.

Mrs. Son told me not to run any errands related to alcohol.

especially not to buy it on credit.

- Come here! - Just give it up

Hey, are you trying to embarrass me?

Don't be like that. I'll pay it back, just go and get another bottle on credit.

I can't. If I ask for credit Mrs. Song will be furious

and I'll get in trouble.

Then buy it with your money.

- My money? - Yes.

Well, you'll have to pay 10% interest. Is that ok?

What? 10% interest?

It's 5% for Mrs. Son, but because it's my first transaction with you

I have to charge more interest.

Fine. I'll give you 10%, even 20%.

Oh, I forgot you have a guest.

Who? A guest from Busan?

No, he's a collector from the government office.

What? A collector? Tell him I'm not here.

Ohh... Mr. Chun. I'm so embarrassed.

Why don't you come in.

I really don't have time.

Let me just tell you here.

It's Sunday so just come in and we can talk over a drink.

- Oh no. - These are my friends.

Oh no. I really don't have time.

Just come in.

We're both hard-working men right? Here you go.

I really don't have time.

- Hurry up and come back! - Ok.

I really don't have time.

I'm so sorry, things are tight which is why we haven't been able to pay on time.

I see.

These are my friends. Why don't you say hello.

This is Mr. Yoon from Northeast Central.

- I'm Mr. Yoon. - Yes, yes.

This is Mr. Park who works at my school.

- I'm Park Lee-wool. - Yes.

This here is Mr. Chun from the government office.

Ah, is that right?

You look like you can hold your liquor, let's have a drink.

I can't even drink a single glass.

If I could briefly say something,

your payment record is the worst.

There is talk at the office concerning your eviction.

If I could briefly give you one suggestion,

cut down on the drinking and pay the monthly installments.

- I'm sorry. - It's ok.

Let's discuss this over a drink.

I really can't drink at all,

and I'm working.

Really? You look like you can drink.

Here. Don't be like that, just have one drink.

When you're stressed, this here is the best.

Drink up.

Well... since you're offering, just one drink!

Go ahead.

Ah! There's no alcohol.

What are you doing?

Hang on, I think there might be...

Aha! Here it is. Left over from last time.

Here, just one glass.

Go ahead.

See you can drink. Please let me pour you a glass, too.

Well then, just one more.

I really don't have time.

And I'm working.

Give it here.

Oh. You have to drink three glasses to catch up

so here's one from me.

I really don't have time.

- Well then. - Drink up.

Mr. Son! Don't worry about the payments and have a drink.

I have feelings too. Don't worry about the government directors!

Just leave it all up to me!

I'm so sorry.

Sorry, what's there to be sorry about?

Besame, besame mucho.

Send me the scent of the lila flower.

Domino, domino, domino who loves me.

A sela se rosa, a sela se rosa.

Que sero sero, que sero sero.

Mr. Chun, don't mix different songs together.

Try singing them one at a time.

But I sang them one at a time.

Que sero sero, que sero.

Oh, Elena needs to be here.

Come on let's go to Myungdong, I'll buy another round.

Here... here, I've got lots of money.

Let's go... oh, who hit me?

Open the door!

Honey! Hey!

Young-jun! Open the door! What are you doing?

Oh dear. Oh Mr. Son, you're drunk again.

That's your house over there.

- I'm sorry. - Good night.

What's going on.

Oh dear.

I can't seem to find my house when I'm drunk.

Oh, there it is.

Honey, honey, open the door.

Don't honey me! What is so exciting

that you have to stay out drinking this late?

You drank four bottles and overturned the table,

but apparently that wasn't enough, so you had more?

I did nothing wrong.

- Is In-dal here? - Why would In-dal be here?

He said he was going to sleep over.

So annoying! I'm so fed up. You're no help.

I just want to die, I'm so embarrassed.

- Oh, ouch! - Watch out for your son.

- I'm sorry, I'm sorry. - I just fell asleep.

Go to sleep.

Why do you keep going to the neighbor's house?

All of these houses look the same, somebody should mix them up.

This has happened more than just a few times...

Who knows what's going on inside a man's head.

We're about to get kicked out, and yet you have no worries.

Where on earth did you get the money to drink?

Today was special.

Special... again?

Do you know why I'm working so hard?

I'm just so sick of it.

I can't even afford fashion that maids can buy on their own.

Just thinking about myself growing old like this,

really makes me sick. I just can't take it.

- Pull it off. - Give it here.

You're saying that because of my drinking, right?

Then what else would it be?

Tonight I only used up two bus tickets.

- As if. - It's true.

Who's going to believe you?

Who will know if you drank on credit in some dive bar?

Ugh... so, so, so sick of it!

Look. Today really was special.

Just listen to me.

While we were drinking at the bar we met

someone who wants to buy the medicine.

Really? Are you serious?

Yes.

Keep going.

Take out the business card in my jacket pocket.

It's in the top pocket. The top pocket.

Aju Pharmaceutical Corporation, Executive VP Choi Do- shik?

He said would buy all of Charlie's medicine.

Tell me everything from the beginning in detail.

- We were at a bar in Myungdong. - Ok.

Now, as I was drinking I mentioned what In-dal

was talking about this morning.

A man who was drinking at the next table got up and came beside me...

- and he gave me that business card. - And?

Before I could say anything he clapped his hands and asked for champagne.

He popped the cork

and it was the first time I tasted champagne in seven years.

Stop talking about alcohol and tell me what he said

in detail.

Well, he said he would buy as much medicine as he could

and asked me to introduce him to Charlie.

So we're going to go to the hotel tomorrow.

What do you think?

Isn't this plenty of reason to say that tonight was special?

Wow, not bad.

But honey. You should go to the hotel alone tomorrow.

Why?

If you go with those people the commission...

You might not get that much commission.

Hmm... you're right. I really am a 'nylon head'.

Then as soon as school is dismissed tomorrow, I'll go see Charlie alone.

But what if all of the medicine has been sold, then what?

A few million won worth of medicine sold in one night?

Don't worry, just go.

Ok.

There's something else,

the collector from the government was there too.

He drank champagne with us.

For now, there won't be any problem with the payments.

Oh really?

You've really honed your social skills.

If your drinking always turns out this prosperous,

then bottoms up.

Really? Well then go get me a bottle.

- With what money? - Hey...

Ok, it's late, let's go to sleep. Have another good dream.

Yeah, let's go to sleep.

Honey! My dream last night was right, wasn't it?

It really was.

If we make money, we should make some housing payments first,

and then buy Young-jun a suit.

And I want a new skirt.

That's ok right?

Honey. Oh, you're already asleep. You're dreaming of pigs again right?

Um... excuse me.

Yes, welcome.

Um... what room is Mr. Charlie in? He's a second- generation American.

Hang on a second.

There is nobody like that here.

What? That can't be.

He told me yesterday that he was staying here.

Maybe you heard wrong?

I'm positive this is the place.

He's pretty tall and his nose is a bit big.

There is no second-generation person staying here right now.

Really? Hm.

- Sorry. - Have a nice day.

- Oh, Charlie. - What are you doing here?

I came to see you

but they said you weren't staying here.

- Mr. Son, I told you a white lie. - What?

I'm staying here under a different name.

Oh... ok.

If people know I was here, brokers would constantly bother me.

Korean brokers are driving me crazy.

Is that right?

Well, I'm here because there's someone who wants to buy your medicine.

I too have a lot to tell. In-dal is a very bad person.

I didn't know he was like that.

What?

Let's go inside and talk.

- Oh, hang on. - Sure.

Mr. Lee?

Have a seat.

No thank you.

In-dal is a really bad person.

While I was sleeping, he ran off with all the money we made.

I don't like Korea because there are so many bad people.

I don't think he ran away. Because he made some money off the medicine

he's probably having a drink somewhere.

No, first of all, his luggage is gone

and I can't tell the police. I would like to chase him down in Busan

but our ship is leaving from Incheon today so I can't.

In-dal? I can't believe he would do that.

Are you leaving today?

Yes, the next time my ship comes to Incheon, we must work together.

Yes, that's all I ask.

In-dal is a crook.

Well then, I should get ready to leave. I haven't much time.

Mr. Son!

- Hey Mr. Son! - Oh.

How are you? I'm sorry about yesterday.

No, I'm sorry.

I hate to do this but I need to give you notice.

I understand.

If I can't make my overdue payments by the end of the month,

I'll be evicted as per the law.

Simply put, yes.

I tried to plead with them but it's such a large amount...

Thank you for trying.

I'll do my best to come up with the money.

Yes, please do your best.

If In-dal was in Seoul, there might be a way.

Friends don't mean anything in the face of money. They're nothing.

He stole their money. All of it. It's probably over 3,000,000 won.

I would have swiped it too if it could change my future.

Charlie can't go to the police due to the nature of the product.

So it's essentially free.

No, but In-dal isn't that type of person.

Like I said, friends mean nothing in the face of money.

That said, what are we going to do about this house?

Charlie said he would look for me if he comes back to Incheon this year.

If I'm lucky, then who knows? I might get a nice chunk of cash?

Whatever!

Why would you put your faith in someone going back to America?

Honey. Why don't you write a letter to Busan.

Who am I writing to?

What do you mean? To In-dal.

What if you hinted that Charlie came

to visit us before he left for the States?

You're asking me to blackmail a good friend?

This is not the time to worry about that.

Anyway, he's come into a lot of cash

so ask him to lend you 300,000 to 400,000 won.

Move over and give me a pencil.

Here. Hurry up and write the letter.

I can't. I'm not going to sell my conscience because I'm poor.

Like I said, you may be a big guy but you're so narrow- minded.

I'm so sick and tired of this.

Dad, I want to go to sleep too.

Hey, honk the horn.

Oh my goodness! Mr. Charlie?

Welcome.

Hello, Mrs. Son.

When did you get here?

Us Americans are good at keeping our promises.

Well then, thanks for keeping your promise.

Send the car back and come inside.

How do you do?

Oh! Have you been well?

- Um... please hang on a second - Ok.

Where did you learn to speak english?

Look at you, there's nothing you can't say.

I brought you that present I promised last time.

Hey! Go and finish what you were doing.

This is makeup from Japan. It's the most expensive one in Tokyo.

Here you go.

But it's such an expensive gift.

Mrs. Son? I told you I would bring you a gift so please take it.

Well, since you insist. I'm happy to accept.

Please, send the car back and come inside.

I've got luggage in the car. After I take this to the hotel I'll come back.

Since this was your first stop why don't you just leave it here.

Please.

Such expensive makeup, I don't know when I would use it.

Oh no! Someone as attractive as you must use products like this.

It's the most expensive makeup in Japan.

You're such a kind man, Charlie.

It's not like we've done anything for you.

Well, you can help me sell these products.

Of course I'll give you a commission.

If we're not careful, they could get confiscated.

Are there any police or customs officials in this neighborhood?

Don't worry I'll put it in our cupboard and lock it.

It will be safer than leaving it at the hotel. Just leave it with me.

Ok then.

What's in here, it's so heavy.

It's expensive medicine.

Oh, this is even heavier.

Sorry.

Oh dear, look at this mess.

Please have a seat.

Oh, I heard about In-dal from my husband.

Oh, no comment.

I can't even tell you what a bad person In-dal is.

- He ran off with three million won. - Gee,

and you left him alone?

It was too much of a hassle to tell the police.

I will never do business with Mr. Kim again.

I don't deal with people I don't trust.

Oh, you must be starving, won't you have something to eat?

No, no. I'll eat at the hotel.

I came straight from the ship in Incheon so I have to book a hotel.

Oh my! Well, you must be hungry!

Soon-ja. Soon-ja!

You can tell me all about the States while you enjoy your meal.

But what do you like? Fried eggs?

We sail all over the world, so I eat pretty much everything.

Korean food, Japanese sake, I like it all.

I see.

Take off your coat.

Please, sit back and relax.

Oh, where did she go?

Hey Soon-ja!

What are you writing?

Please, just relax.

I was calculating how much the medicine cost.

What did you bring this time?

A couple of boxes of Theramycin SF, 10 ladies watches

and 30 yards of silk I bought from Japan,

and lots of other things.

Oh. Look at me... now where did I put it?

Ah, here it is.

Umm... this person wanted to buy all of your products.

After you left for the States he called a number of times.

Isn't he a Chinese boy?

No, he's Korean.

Aju Pharmaceutical Corporation Executive VP Choi Doo-shik.

- Choi Doo-shik. - Choi Doo-shik?

What do you want me to do, should I call him?

Well, it's ok to sell it to him but I don't have that much product this time.

It won't be much commission.

Ah, if you buy it and sell it yourself you can make a much bigger profit.

You should do that.

How much is it altogether?

For you Mrs. Son...

- Oh! I'll sell it for 600,000 won - 600,000 won.

You can sell it for a million won, easy.

So that's 300,000 won in a day.

Oh! You can make 400,000 won.

This business is very good.

Um, Charlie. How about if I give you 300,000 first

and the other 300,000 after I sell the product?

That's how In-dal cheated me last time.

In America we like to do business by getting paid

before we give you our product.

Sure but it's not you can't trust us.

If it's 300,000 won... and today is payday

So the paycheck and winter allowance...

and we can use our deed as collateral. It's possible.

Is there no way, Charlie?

Umm...

Come on, I'll keep my promise.

Ok, I trust attractive people like you.

But please give me 300,000 won by tomorrow.

The rest, you can give me after.

Oh wow! Thank you.

I promise I will have the 300,000 won by tomorrow night.

By tomorrow night? Ok.

But if you let me down, I won't work with you again.

Don't worry! You've accepted a difficult request, I won't let you down.

I'll most definitely have it ready.

Is anyone home? Anyone home?

Please hang on a moment.

Oh hello.

Hello, how are you?

Let me be brief.

Your eviction date is coming fast. Any luck?

Don't worry, just be patient until the end of the month.

If I can sell the medicine during that time...

Um, like I said, I'll get it to you. Don't worry.

You're putting me in a very difficul position so please, I beg you...

Now, now... don't worry.

I'll take care of all the overdue payments in the next few days.

- Now, please excuse me. - Ok.

Is it done? I hope it tastes good.

Of course, I'm the one who made it!

Sit down.

Charlie, please eat. I made it.

Oh, udon noodles!

I ate a lot of this in Japan.

I really like this.

Go ahead and eat.

Hey is the pig feed ready?

I'm going to do it now. Charlie, please enjoy.

Oh... I'm so sorry.

I'll go make some tea, please eat slowly.

These noodles are very tough and very very long.

Oh no! That's yarn!

Oh no... what to do?

I'll go out to the front with you.

I'll call my husband.

You're leaving already?

Yes, yes, this is Dongkwan girls middle school.

Oh yes, hold on a moment.

Mr. Son, it's for you.

Oh, ok.

Yes? Oh honey? I just got paid.

What? Charlie's here? So?

Charlie brought some medicine.

I said I would sell the whole lot and he accepted.

But it's not like we have money.

What? 300,000 won... where would that money come from?

Um, well I can ask, but... well...

I'm not sure I can.

It doesn't matter what you think, you have no choice!

I gave Charlie my word. I can't suddenly change my story, can I?

I don't care how long it takes, just get it done and bring it home.

If we don't have it by tomorrow morning he's going to sell it to someone else.

What? But this good fortune just dropped in our lap.

If we sell it in the market we can make an easy 1,000,000 won.

20%, 30% interest is fine. Just get it.

- Thank you. - Come again.

You're going to have to see the grandma with pockmarks for that kind of money.

I want to help you but I just don't have the money.

Why? Do you need it for your housing payments?

Uh... yes.

Oh dear...

Ok then, I'm off. Ok.

In this day and age, you need to have collateral.

Nobody is just going to hand over money.

Oh, these pigs.

Come on Mary, eat slowly!

This is Mary and that one over there is Johnny.

I see.

Like I said, I'll give you the deed to our house.

A deed to government housing is not considered collateral

but because it's Mr. Son, I'm going to trust you

and lend you 150,000 won.

Come by tonight with the deed,

in the meantime I'll get the money together.

Can't you lend me an additional 50,000 won?

Hey, I'm doing this because you're in a tough situation.

I can't give you anymore though.

If you don't like it, then forget it.

Oh no. I'll take it.

I'll come back this evening with the deed.

So long.

Um... grandma?

How much does a pig this size go for?

About 50,000 won.

You want to sell your pig?

No, just asking.

Then I'll see you later.

Ok, come by later.

What if this deal gets exposed? What will happen?

A fine? No I'll be sent to jail.

A teacher at a girl's school charged with smuggling. Arrested...

Oh, the shame.

But...

it's better than getting thrown out in the middle of winter with my son.

In-dal made two million won in one night

and it's medicine that cures people so it'll be ok.

Honey! Honey! Honey! What's with the sleep talking?

Huh?

Honey, what's wrong?

This time, I had the most unbelievable dream.

This is a dream your average person couldn't even dream of having.

So you dreamt of money?

Yes, but in a dream getting money is considered a bad thing.

This is the opposite.

Let me explain. If you fall into a toilet or a corpse is rolling around

or if there are maggots, then it's a good dream.

The best dream is

when your house is being carried away by a flood.

Then you didn't dream about coming into money,

you dreamt of falling into the toilet?

It wasn't just feces.

It was feces and a pig all mixed with a flood.

In the dream, after Charlie left,

I opened that bag over there out of curiosity,

and, well... feces and urine came pouring out of the bag.

In an instant our house, room and yard

were all transformed into a sea of feces, there was yellow feces everywhere.

You would think a pig would be able to float on it, right?

Ew... the smell.

Honey, stop talking about that disgusting dream and go to sleep.

What do you mean disgusting. What's so disgusting?

All of that yellow stuff, that's all money. Money!

You always interpret everything in a positive way. Must be nice.

Charlie's bag is here safe and sound.

You, who can never lay your hands on money,

managed to borrow 40,000 won on top of your paycheck

and I got 150,000 won.

Now all I have to do is get money for the pig and we're all set.

But what if he sells the medicine to someone else under the same conditions.

The medicine is here. He can't sell it.

Charlie isn't that type of person,

he gave me his word.

He'll be back tomorrow to give me the key to the bag

and collect the money, you'll see.

How great would it be if it worked out that way.

Then we could take care of those housing payments right away.

It's all going to work out so stop worrying.

- Why aren't you turning off the lights. - It's cold.

- Hm? - You turn it off.

- This is 20,000 won and this is 30,000 won. - Yes.

Have a good day.

- Good job. - Thanks.

Oh you!

Where have you been?

Wow, is this the money you got from selling the pig?

Yes.

It looks like there's enough to buy me basketball shoes!

No!

The American man is going to take all this money.

But why?

You don't need to know.

Having lots of money, makes more money.

Then you'll buy me basketball shoes for sure, right?

Yes, I got it. Go and study.

You have to buy me basketball shoes for New Year's!

Ok.

- Dad, you promise! Ok? - Yes, I know.

He's still not here, maybe he's not coming at all.

Stop it! Stop having doubts, you don't think he'll come for his bag?

That aside, there's a huge problem.

Even with your paycheck and the winter allowance,

we're still 10,000 won short.

We have no choice but to reason with him.

Americans are very particular.

I don't think there's any use in asking him.

I'll have to go borrow 10,000 won from Bok-dal's mom.

Go.

Hey! It's that house, I'll be right back.

Just wait here.

Ok, hurry up and come back.

- Hey Mr. Son, it's Charlie. - Ok.

Oh, Charlie's here.

We were waiting for you.

Sorry I'm late.

Oh! Honey!

- Oh Mr. Son. - Ah yes.

- Is it ready? - Yes.

As promised, I'm here. Is the money ready?

Of of course. Please, come in.

I'm sorry but that lady over there is begging me to sell her the medicine.

If you don't have the money then please give me my bag.

I promise I'll give it to Mrs. Son next time.

What! What are you talking about?

The money is all ready, 300,000 won as promised.

I'll have the rest ready for you by tomorrow afternoon.

Ok ok, if that's the case I'll give it to Mrs. Son, as promised.

We don't have much time, please hurry.

Honey, go and bring the money.

Hang on a second.

Good.

Here... here.

Oh.

Here is 200,000 won and if you add this, that's 300,000 won.

Oh it's so heavy. Can you change it into 1,000 won bills or checks?

Sorry.

Well there's nothing we can do about this,

but make sure to give me the rest in checks.

Yes.

Of course.

Well then, I need to give you the key.

I forgot I changed suits.

- The key is in the other suit. - Oh I see.

I'll give you the money back and bring the key tomorrow.

My apologies.

It's ok Charlie just take the money.

We can just get the key from you tomorrow.

Ok, then.

Us Americans like to be totally honest when we do business.

You can just give it to us when you come back tomorrow.

It's alright.

Since you insist. I'll bring it tomorrow morning.

Sure.

This is the first time I've made a mistake like this.

I'm sorry Mr. Son.

- Don't worry about it. - Well then, if you'll excuse me.

Goodbye.

- Mom, is the American man leaving? - Yes.

Honey, that was a close call right?

We nearly lost it to that lady.

Hey honey, what's wrong?

What if this deal gets exposed? What will happen to us?

We'll probably go to jail, pay a fine and be featured in the paper.

Please stop talking like that.

We've already given him the money.

Other people make tens of thousands of won and don't skip a beat,

and you're shaking in your boots over two little bags?

Now that we have room to breathe,

just think about how to sell it for as much as possible.

- Dad, should I sell it? - Oh be quiet!

- Are you sleeping? - Huh?

It seems like our luck is changing and fortune is shining down on us.

We need to sell it for as much as we can.

I wish it was already tomorrow.

- Aren't you happy? - Huh? Huh?

- Honey? - Yes?

- Give me your hand. - Why?

- Just give it to me. - You're going to wake the kid.

Isn't it strange?

Really? Is this for real?

I'm three months along.

I think your dream mixed with one about having a baby.

It seems that way.

You know, this is the real fortune.

Come tomorrow, everything will take care of itself

and I can breathe easy.

You have to smarten up now.

Of course! I'm going to quit drinking now.

Honey, it's a boy right?

Oh you. How can I know that?

Money is all fine and dandy but you need to take care of yourself.

Dad!

- Is he sleep- talking? - I don't know.

Mom!

You have to buy me a suit and basketball shoes on New Year's day.

He's sleep-talking. Don't worry, mom will buy it for you!

Chang-su. Chang-su!

Hey Chang-su.

Is that you Soon-ja?

Hey aren't you the man from Busan?

Yes, it's me. Is Mr. Son awake?

He's still sleeping. What happened to you?

- Hurry up and come inside. - Ok.

It's so cold.

What happened to you?

Don't ask. I'm too ashamed to even look at you.

What's with your clothes? Huh?

Getting into bed with Charlie was...

So it's true?

Yes, it's true.

I've been in jail all this time and just got out today.

Have you gone crazy? What are you doing?

I don't believe you. I'm not sure what to make of you.

I know. If I listened to you I would be fine.

I thought I would be a big shot

and scraped together money from here and there

and gave it all to Charlie.

I can't believe I was duped by him.

What do you mean, duped? What are you talking about?

Charlie said you took off with all the medicine money.

- What? Charlie said that? - Yes.

Look here! I found out he's not a second-generation American,

he's nothing but a big fraud.

What? What are you talking about?

I gave him money in return for goods.

What? You have him money?

Fraud? Wait a second.

Honey, move over.

- Oh! - Hello?

- Hey, what's going on? - Well.

Hey, what are you doing with the bag?

How are you?

I need to get this opened in a hurry.

Charlie is a well known con artist.

What? Did you go senile this morning?

Young-jun! Go bring me the hammer.

- Hurry up! - Yes sir

Even so, how can you go into someone else's bag?

Here.

You'll see when it's open.

Here give it to me. Move over and put it here.

You're ruining it.

There!

See. You made me worry for nothing.

Look! This is how he tricked me too.

I gave my friend his money back and was arrested instead.

Oh my.

I can't believe him.

What are we going to do?

What are we going to do?

I can't believe this. What are we going to do?

No, no, this can't be for real.

What are we going to do?

Mom. Don't cry, mom.

We were tricked.

He said he was going to come today.

- Mom! - What are we going to do.

- Don't cry - I can't believe this.

Mom. Don't cry.

I'm so angry I don't know what to do.

Are you making fun of me?

Don't you know why this happened?

We're in this mess because you don't make enough money.

Your incompetence makes me sick.

What?

Hey you! What are you doing?

I have to find this guy.

Dad. I'll go find Charlie.

Please don't fight with mom. Please? Dad?

Young-jun! Young-jun!

If I just came a bit earlier everything would have been ok.

Hurry and get out there, I think Mrs. Son left the house.

Leave her alone. I got my own ideas about dealing with her.

This is a big blow to my wife.

Of course I'm at fault too.

We both need time to for self-reflection.

But still!

Like I said, don't worry.

She's probably at her sister's house.

She'll be back in two to three days.

You're pretty sure of yourself.

That's why they say a couple is of a single mind.

Wanting to have a better life was her sin. Other than that she has no faults.

Of course not. This alcohol suits people of our class.

We tried to drink whiskey and got burned.

That's why there's that saying

'caterpillars need to eat pine needles to live'.

Are you really leaving?

- You remember what I said? - Yes.

You can give him alcohol but no more than a couple of liters a day.

And?

Make sure he changes his socks every day.

And?

Feed Young-jun one egg a day.

Then I'll leave it in your hands.

You have to come back in two to three days.

Hello? Hello?

Yes? Who's there?

This is Son Chang-su's house, right?

Yes.

Please wait.

There's a police officer here to see you.

What? A policeman?

Is this about Charlie?

Maybe. But if they caught him there would be a bigger commotion.

Well go meet with him.

Go ahead.

- Welcome. - Yes.

- Are you the owner? - Yes.

- I'm from the police station. - Oh I see.

Is Son Young-jun your son?

Yes, he's my son.

There's been a car accident. We need to go to the accident scene.

What?

I can't believe this.

Um.

Young-jun.

Young-jun. Such a cute child.

Look at you.

I should have gone after him.

You shouldn't have been trying to catch him.

Now look at you Young-jun.

He just appeared out of the blue.

He was shouting something and running across the street.

I slammed on the brakes but... I'm sorry.

Young-jun, you should have stayed home like your dad told you to.

You shouldn't have felt like you had to go after him.

Even at your young age,

you too were angry and sad... now look at you.

Young-jun. It's my fault. It's my fault.

Now what am I going to do.

Stop. Come on, stop.

What am I going to do!

Look at Young-jun.

Don't look! Don't look!

Young-jun.

Young-jun.

Young-jun.

Chang-su. You should go out there.

It was all our fault.

So we should all share the pain, ok?

Mrs. Son is probably in more pain than you.

Don't cry. I'm at fault too.

How can I be forgiven

by you, by Young-jun?

We were poor, but we were honest.

If we made money off of Charlie

we wouldn't have been able to live with ourselves.

Young-jun... in the end, Young-jun

just wanted us to live an honest life.

Live an honest life, that's the lesson he left.

I never got to buy him those basketballs shoes he so wanted.

The end

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