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HEAVENLY EVER AFTER

Welcome.

This is the final step of your orientation.

Shall we?

SELF-REFLECTION ROOM

Honey, look at me.

Honey.

Honey.

Honey, I'm right here.

So what am I supposed to do here?

Nothing in particular, really.

This place is called the Self-Reflection Room.

Everyone who comes to Heaven must come here once.

I personally like to call it the Room of Insight.

You'll reflect on how you lived in the past

before you came here.

It's a chance to look back on your life.

You'll see whether you achieved what you wanted,

if you were satisfied,

or if you had any regrets.

You'll also see all your moments of joy and pain.

Okay. Are you ready?

Yes.

Hae-sook, did you hear?

Hear what?

They say a woman cries by the reservoir on moonless nights.

It's true. My father saw her when he was fishing the other night.

Mom.

-Hae-sook! -Hae-sook!

Hae-sook!

Geez, Hae-sook!

What are you doing here?

I miss Mom.

What? Why would you look for her here?

You told me

that she went crazy and drowned herself in the reservoir.

-You told me to stop looking for her. -And?

Hee-ok told me

there's a ghost of a woman who drowned here.

I think it might be Mom.

Mom.

Hey, come on out and try these on.

Gosh, Mr. Kang's daughter has smaller feet than you.

You only need to wear them for a while, so bear with it.

Besides, it's not a shame for a man to have been married before.

I'm setting you up with a wealthy family so you don't have to struggle. So do well.

Excuse me.

Excuse me!

Goodness.

I've been calling out to you.

Didn't you hear me shouting "excuse me"?

But that's not my name.

Then tell me your name so I can call you properly.

You were born in the Year of the Dragon? Dragons tend to be impatient.

I wasn't born in the Year of the Dragon.

I have plans, so I need to hurry.

Is that so?

Don't you have time for a cup of tea?

Why would I have tea with you?

Well…

Because I've fallen for you.

I'm on my way to a blind date.

I see.

You should definitely go. You must.

But let's make a bet to make it interesting.

You don't have to do anything.

You take the bus, and I'll run.

If I get there first, you have to spare me some time.

Right! Hold on!

Where is it taking place?

Namsan Cafe.

Namsan Cafe.

Namsan Cafe? Okay.

All aboard!

See you later!

NAMSAN CAFE

Let's skip the formalities.

I'd like to get married as soon as possible.

Marriage isn't something grand anyway.

You just set an extra place at the table, have kids, and that's marriage.

I'm so sorry.

The shopkeeper up there gave me the wrong directions.

-Right. -Who are you?

Hello, Father.

By the way,

I guess your blind date is running late.

Are you crazy?

I see.

Is this old man--

Wait, is he your date?

Sir.

I know we just met, but can I ask you for a favor?

There's something a man can never give up on.

No.

Men have a moment they'd regret forever

if they walked away from it.

For me, that moment is now.

Take my hand.

What are you doing?

Hold my hand.

Close your eyes just once, and I'll take you to another world.

Trust me just this once.

Hey, you're home.

Geez, come over here.

Did you do the dishes?

Geez, your hands are freezing cold.

I told you to leave it until I finish drawing.

This won't do. Come here.

Is this warm? Do you feel better now?

No!

This is a joke, right?

You're just messing with me now, aren't you?

I'll just take your daughter.

-We'll be living together… -I'm off to school.

I'm heading out!

-Give me back my money! -You'll go to Heaven too.

But you're nice to me.

What a nasty old hag.

I don't need your money!

Everyone dies when they get old.

The 60 years of your life are saddening and beautiful.

Okay. How was it?

I never realized that was how I lived.

It was my life, but I didn't even know.

I really worked hard.

Didn't I?

I lived so stubbornly hard.

That's why it hurts.

Everyone else says the same thing.

Within every happy memory,

we all hide the sad and painful ones.

If you don't heal properly,

those memories will continue to hurt you.

Okay, shall we move on to the next room?

This is the Healing Room.

We heal the wounds acquired during your lifetime.

Over there, we offer massages

to release the blockages that were created in your lifetime.

He seems to have many unresolved issues in his heart.

She must've needed more praise and comfort during her life.

This place provides

personalized healing for everyone.

For any wounds that haven't fully healed,

living here and improving your lifestyle habits

will eventually heal them.

Improving my lifestyle habits?

But I dislike exercising.

Right.

You'll come to understand everything while you're here.

I hope your body and mind become healthy soon.

Yes, I hope so too.

Thank you, sir.

This concludes our orientation for Heaven.

Those who have completed the orientation can collect their souvenir before leaving.

They could've given something useful like detergent or tissue instead of…

Ms. Lee Hae-sook.

Hold my hand.

Close your eyes just once, and I'll take you to another world.

Trust me just this once.

Let's go.

So tell me. How was your healing session, ma'am?

It was good. Really good.

I see.

They're arriving now.

Please begin the cross-check registration process.

Please wait until your names are called, then go out to greet your pets.

-Choco, Max, Coco, Byeoli. -Coco, Choco.

-Dali, Byeoli… -Ddoli.

-Kongi. -Mungchi.

-Max. -Santa, Cookie.

Please take extra care with those that don't have names.

Maru is here.

Please go out to welcome Maru.

Bappuli is coming. Mongi too.

Their owners can head out now.

-Haha! -Coco!

Ppomi, run to me!

Welcome!

Coco!

Coco!

Ppomi, I missed you so much.

Why did you come here so soon?

-I'm sorry I left you. -Is your leg okay?

Are you here already because you missed me?

They'll all be healthy and happy here.

Won't they?

Of course.

When the owners arrive first, they wait for their pets.

If the pets arrive first, they happily wait for their owners.

Right.

They all reunite eventually.

Just like us.

-Honey. -Yes?

Everyone in Heaven

has the obligation to be happy.

I want you to be happy.

Not because you're with me.

I'd like you to find true happiness.

Okay?

-Let's go. -Okay.

-Honey. -Yes?

-There's something… -Yes?

I've prepared for you.

Ta-da!

HAPPINESS BEGINS NOW! TRUST ME! I LOVE YOU!

Are you Mr. Ko Nak-joon?

Yes, that's me.

Nak-joon!

What? Who…

-Is this what you prepared for me? -No, hold on.

I came all this way thinking only of you.

-Excuse me. Hold on. -Snap!

What was that sound?

That's the sound of my last thread of sanity breaking!

Honey! Wait!

Honey! Wait!

-Honey! -Ko Nak-joon!

Whose side are you on right now?

I'm not trying to take anyone's side--

Tell me! Are you on my side or hers?

What?

He wasn't on my side.

Is this what you meant about finding true happiness without you?

Honey!

You little bastard!

Cut all that bullshit!

Let me explain.

My job entails riding the subway between here and Earth.

You've been on it too.

The subway that decides if you go to Hell or Heaven.

When I first started this job,

the seniors told me

to pretend not to see or hear anything when I'm on the subway.

They told me to never get involved in others' business.

But I couldn't help it.

I couldn't stop looking at her and feeling concerned.

Our train has now arrived at Hell Station.

No!

No!

Do you get it now?

-Is the misunderstanding cleared up now? -I see.

So that's how I got here.

No wonder.

Why is it

still so tense here?

This guy still doesn't know what he did wrong.

No, I really get it now.

I was being nosy.

That's not even bad enough to count as a mistake.

No?

If not that, then what did I do to annoy you so much?

Nak-joon clearly said it himself.

"I couldn't stop looking at her and feeling concerned."

Emphasis on "couldn't stop looking."

Emphasis on "feeling concerned."

Why? Was it because she was young and pretty, unlike me?

Of course not. That's not why.

He's right. You're still beautiful even as an old lady.

Look. Honey.

Focus on the word "beautiful." Just focus on that word.

And why do you keep calling her an old lady?

I'm sorry.

Madam.

I think I've come to the wrong place.

I should go now.

By the way, where should I go?

Go find your mother or your husband.

Go wherever you want. Just get lost.

I don't know their names.

I can't even remember my own name.

My mind went completely blank

from the moment I got off the subway.

It's as if nothing was ever there.

I don't remember anything.

The only thing I remember…

is the name you told me.

"Ko Nak-joon." That's all.

What kind of impression did you make that she only remembers your name?

Come on, honey.

It's not my fault that she chose to only remember my name.

Goodness.

-Geez. -Yes?

Gosh, it's getting late.

And this seems like a long conversation.

How about we get some sleep and continue this in the morning?

Not only has she lost her memory, but she's completely clueless.

This house was built for just my wife and me,

so we don't have much.

I'll bring you some bedding.

Thank you.

I'm sorry.

You got scolded because of me.

Scolded? Me?

I see.

I suppose it might look that way.

You see,

domestic peace is often built on someone's sacrifice.

Can't you see that?

That's exactly how it seems.

Wait. You don't believe me, do you?

I'm not the type who's scared of my wife.

I work out, you know?

Look at the thickness of my neck. Check out my chest.

I bet my wife is really worried right now that I might get upset with her.

Rest up.

Thank you.

Gosh.

You know what I'm about to say, don't you?

Of course.

Should we go talk over there?

I can't help but think that you're too kind.

What was I about to say?

What? Can you not even guess?

Well… Whatever it is, you're going to get angry.

Well, at least you know that much.

But, honey,

is this really something to get so upset about?

Are you picking a fight with me now?

-Is that it? -No.

Not at all. I was just--

You don't understand--

Exactly which part of what I said made you think I was picking a fight?

That's not what I meant at all.

I just asked because I didn't know what I was doing wrong.

It was a question. "Is it really something to get so upset about?"

I raised my tone at the end.

Stop playing and make her leave.

I won't repeat myself.

Sure. Just wait one minute.

Let me get your bed ready.

Hae-sook needs the Healing Room.

-Shut it! -Okay.

Even Hae-sook didn't know

if she was angry because her husband cared for another woman

or because that woman was young and pretty, unlike her.

Be quiet.

Before coming here,

Hae-sook had thought she could be happy even in Hell

as long as she was with her husband.

But because of some mysterious woman,

everything fell apart…

We've prepared some comforting ASMR for your deep sleep.

Today's ASMR

starts with the real-time sound of boiling brimstone fire

and includes the fluttering sounds of grade 4 angel wings.

We've also included something brand-new.

It's the sound of grape berries swaying in the breeze.

We hope you enjoy it.

Now, we'll play the sound of grade 4 angel wings

-fluttering. -Gosh.

-Did the TV wake you up? -For the restless, sweet dreams…

Have you seen this before?

I couldn't fall asleep, so I was flipping channels and found this.

Watching it for a while

actually made me sleepy.

By the way, why can't you sleep?

-Do you suffer from insomnia? -Sure.

Would you like to sleep soundly instead of me?

-Forever? -Well…

Sleep well, madam.

Hae-sook was never jealous or envious in her life.

She finds this unfamiliar side of herself completely strange.

THE SOUND YOU HEAR IS BOILING BRIMSTONE FIRE

This is the 319th Lottery Festival!

Who will appear in their descendant's dream

and reveal the six winning lottery numbers?

They have lotteries here too?

We encourage everyone to participate.

KO NAK-JOON LEE HAE-SOOK

Gosh, honey.

Why don't we do it together later?

Hae-sook… What?

I'm screwed.

What? Why is there a video on this?

Honey! Wait!

Honey!

Cut all that bullshit!

This is me.

Honey.

This is a hard task. I'll do it when I come back.

You know what these are, don't you?

Hey.

Those are grape berries.

I've never seen them in real life. They look so pretty.

They fall from the sky when you do something bad in Heaven.

Hold on. This means there's a grape board somewhere.

There it is! There's the collection board!

You stick these on like those coupons at the supermarket.

Once there's a full cluster, you…

go to Hell.

Guess whose these are.

They're mine.

And I already have four.

Thanks to someone, I'll be getting a tour of Hell soon enough.

Sure, everyone thinks they have a good husband.

But at best, they get a trip to Switzerland or a Japanese hot spring.

Who gets to visit Hell? Don't you agree?

Why do they only have six berries instead of ten?

Six actually looks better aesthetically.

You're right.

Just two more, and I'm off to Hell.

How great is that?

I've been thinking about it. I should have a name.

I've already thought of one.

What is it?

Grape.

Grape?

That's so pretty. Thank you.

Cheerful and crazy.

That little…

Honey! Don't!

The grape berries!

Get more, and you'll go to Hell.

Then please get rid of her for my sake.

All right.

Just trust me.

Why did you bring the umbrella?

It's going to rain soon.

What?

Don't worry. You can use my umbrella too.

HEAVEN SUPPORT CENTER

SCANNING

PREPARING

YOUR ORDER IS READY

ENJOY YOUR MEAL!

Don't go anywhere and stay right here.

I'll go inside and check.

Okay.

Oh dear.

He left you behind.

You've been abandoned too.

Your owner just dumped you here.

He's right.

Humans never tell you when they're abandoning you.

Never ever.

They even give you food you've never had before.

Right.

And then they never come back.

That's why humans are evil.

Wait a second.

Hey, this one smells different.

I don't think she's one of us.

She doesn't have that Heaven smell that humans here have.

Hey, do you have a stuffy nose?

What breed are you?

Can't you tell just by looking at her?

She's a Chihuahua.

Are you short-haired or long-haired?

What's that?

Hey.

If you don't know, then you're short-haired.

A short-haired Chihuahua.

I've seen plenty like you.

Am I a Chihuahua, not a human?

Come on.

Getting abandoned must've traumatized you big time.

Do you want to take a whiff of this savory smell?

Go ahead, here.

Humans completely lose their minds when they smell this

because it's so good.

-Geez. -They go crazy.

-She's not a human. -Oh, is she not?

Do you want to come with us?

He told me to wait here.

Hey, he's not coming.

He's not coming back. Okay?

They also said they'd come back for me, so I waited for years.

But they never came.

So what will you do? Are you coming with us?

You should take a break.

I should've bought you coffee instead

especially after you went down to Earth for my sake.

Come on. We're not strangers.

By the way,

you must have a well-organized database of the residents.

Of course. Why do you ask?

There's someone I'm curious about.

-Really? -Yes.

What's their name?

Her name is…

Her name…

What was it again?

-Do you not know? -No.

Then I can't look her up.

The thing is,

she doesn't remember because she lost her memory.

What do you mean?

Everyone who comes here has their memories intact.

Where is she right now?

I only heard about it from someone else.

Or maybe I misheard it.

I thought

maybe you met them.

Met who?

We're actually in a state of emergency.

I guess the postal service doesn't know yet.

I think we have a runaway.

But where are we going?

To meet the runaway.

A runaway?

Sometimes… This is an extremely rare case.

There are people who escape on their way to Hell.

Once they set foot in Heaven,

their memories become

all jumbled up.

What happens to them?

Once they're caught,

they receive enhanced punishment that's worse than Hell.

They could even be completely erased from existence.

Why do you want to meet a runaway?

-Gosh, you're one stupid Chihuahua. -Calm down.

Is there any way for us to go to Hell?

No, there isn't.

So we need to meet the runaway, learn about Hell,

and figure out how to get there.

Hell? What would you do there?

What's this?

We've been severely abused by humans to this day.

Once we go to Hell, those who abused us… No.

All those evil people who abused animals will face terrible punishment.

It'll be a difficult journey for sure, but we'll definitely succeed.

Yes.

So, Chihuahua…

become our comrade.

-Be our comrade. -Be our comrade.

You guys

are really cute.

-What? -Hey, come on.

-Do you not get-- -Paw.

-Hey. -Geez.

That hurt my pride.

We're back.

I see. This is how it works.

So it works like this.

Right! Madam, I have a name.

Som-i.

My name is Som-i.

Nak-joon gave me that name.

Look up.

What?

Did you even go out of your way to give her a name?

No, it's not like that.

I just thought she should have a name.

He said I look white and pure like cotton,

thus the name "Som-i."

You just had to give it meaning, didn't you?

From now on, call me Bark.

-Bark? -Yes.

Yes, that's a nice name. It's quite pretty.

I look all rough and coarse like a tree bark.

That's why I want to be called Bark.

You took her with you.

What? So you could have a cozy little date?

Look, I went to the Heaven Support Center to check.

And?

It doesn't happen often,

but sometimes those who are supposed to go to Hell sneak into Heaven.

And I've basically helped Som-i escape Hell.

Good grief.

I deeply regret what I did now.

Are you saying you could be in danger as well?

Yes. I'm not completely sure though.

Let me assess the situation first

and find the safest way to handle this.

It's not just about me. What will you do without me?

Right?

Look, your hands are cold again. Geez. Give me your hands.

See? It's warm, isn't it?

Doing this reminds me of the old days.

Back then, you were--

What was that?

Ms. Lee Hae-sook, I…

You've received four grape stickers.

You're required to attend reformation classes.

-Reformation classes? -You see…

Why are you staring?

It's just that…

I've never seen anyone get this many berries in centuries.

Where is the class being held?

There's a map of the Reformation Center at the back.

That's where you need to go. Goodbye then.

That woman better not be here

by the time I return from the Reformation Center.

TO THE PRESIDENT

EVERYONE IS AFRAID OF MS. LEE HAE-SOOK

Normally, the reformation classes take place at the training facility.

But considering your age and all, we'd like to take an alternative approach.

Is that okay?

I'll abide by your orders.

Do you have a religion?

No, I don't.

But I've been to church a few times.

Then you could participate in religious activities instead.

Is that okay?

Sure. I'm sorry.

I'm sure you didn't mean any harm.

I know very well that you're not evil.

That's why you're here, after all.

Heaven isn't a place that just anyone can enter.

Thank you for saying that.

Make sure you don't get any more berries.

I want to regain my memories.

If I don't and continue living like this, I might never know why I ended up in Hell.

But I want to know.

Just like how you and your wife are soulmates,

I wonder if I have someone too.

I might have someone special out there,

so not remembering them would be too heartbreaking.

I checked with the Heaven Support Center, and there's no record of you.

I'm afraid we don't have any options.

I think

I might be able to find my memories.

What if I lost my memory due to some kind of shock?

What's your plan?

Som-i!

Coming.

Not coming.

Coming.

Not…

Coming.

Someone's here.

Lord.

At last, you've blessed your desperate servant with a follower.

Thank you.

Our sister is walking very slowly.

Welcome.

God loves you.

Always…

REFORMATION CANDIDATE

I see.

Okay. Come on in.

Please have a seat anywhere.

Will you be able to hear me?

This church is tiny, so why would I not?

Okay.

Let's begin the service.

Today's passage is from Matthew, Chapter 11.

-"Come--" -Right away?

Shouldn't we do introductions?

Hello. Happy now?

-"Come to me, all you who--" -What about the Lord's Prayer?

They usually start with that.

Our Father in Heaven, hallowed be your name--

Why aren't you doing it?

I don't know it.

You--

Then why did you say we should do it?

I thought maybe you just forgot.

Please stay quiet for the rest of the service.

Should I not say "amen" either?

You should. You should say "amen."

What about "hallelujah"?

Say it.

Say "hallelujah."

Excuse me.

Does God really watch us during service?

Of course.

He's everywhere.

Have you actually seen Him?

No, I haven't.

Why not? Shouldn't you be able to here in Heaven?

Humans on Earth are committing so many sins

that He doesn't have time to come here.

I see.

What about Buddha then?

Why--

Why would Buddha come to church?

I mean, I thought he could. Does he only stay at temples?

Ma'am.

Why did you choose to come here?

There are hundreds of religious options instead of reformation classes.

So why did you choose this place?

Because I heard God forgives all sins--

What sins did you commit?

We're not close enough to discuss such things yet, are we?

Feel free to go to the temple then.

But the president said I had to attend this.

Then please be quiet, will you?

-Okay? -Okay.

"Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened,

and I will give you rest."

Are you testing me right now?

Yes, Jesus loves me

Yes, Jesus loves me

What?

What is it this time?

I dreamed I was falling from a high place.

That means you'll grow a lot. You'll be as tall as Seo Jang-hoon.

Why only half a stamp?

You slept through the entire service. Don't you have any conscience?

I see. No wonder you got those grape berries.

What kind of pastor are you?

What about it? How's a pastor supposed to behave?

You said all sinners should come to God.

You heard something at least.

It's "those who are burdened," not "sinners."

I'm not coming back here.

That's wonderful news.

Amen.

Honey, I'm home.

Madam.

I've missed you.

I can't take this anymore. Kick her out this instant.

Where would she go?

Anywhere! Why is that your concern?

It's already uncomfortable enough that a complete stranger showed up

claiming she only remembers my husband.

Are you in a dilemma?

Since when did you become such a compassionate person?

Kick her out.

Whether it's Hell or wherever, it's not our problem.

Why are you hesitating?

Do you really not understand why I'm angry?

You're upset with her.

No, it's you.

You. I'm talking about you.

Your attitude is the problem.

What did I do…

Ever since you got here,

I've been constantly walking on eggshells around you.

And since we're on the subject--

Normally, what they're about to say next is the real point.

There it is.

Go ahead. Let me hear everything.

Do you realize you've been angry with me your entire time here?

Do you think it's just for fun?

You keep giving me reasons to be angry.

What did I do? I just--

Name one thing I've actually done to cause all your anger.

First, there's Som-i and…

Then there's you coming here looking like that.

Fine. I'm the idiot.

I'm an idiot for choosing to live with you again

after all those decades together.

I never received anything in my life, so why should I expect anything?

Forget it. Live however you want.

Don't mind me.

I'm sorry.

This is all my fault.

I have nothing to say to you.

Do whatever you want.

Honey.

Honey.

Where are you going?

Don't mind me.

Do you think I have nowhere else to go if I'm not with you?

Where are you going?

Just stop.

We spent enough time together when we were alive.

What more--

Hae-sook.

I worked so hard while I was alive and cooked all those meals for you.

Since I loved you that much,

I must've had expectations deep down

that you'd have to love me back

and be grateful to me.

I do love you.

And I'm grateful.

Yes, you were back then.

But now, you can live perfectly fine without me.

You chose this body

because you wanted to try living like everyone else, didn't you?

Expecting you to live in the same old body as mine

is selfishness on my part.

I'm going to find the life that's right for me--

What do you mean-- What are you saying?

Are you planning to find some old man and live with him?

That's fine by me.

HEAVEN SUPPORT CENTER

Ms. Lee, who are you looking for again?

Han Gyeong-ja.

Your relationship?

She's my mother.

Are you sure about this?

Sometimes, family members don't make it to Heaven.

I want to find her.

Fortunately, she is in Heaven.

Could you let me know where she lives?

Well, I can tell you, but…

Am I not allowed to meet her?

Well, you see…

According to our policy,

we can only share contact information if the other person agrees.

I told you she's my mother. A daughter is looking for her mother--

There's a procedure for this that takes some time.

For now, please go home.

We'll ask your mother within the next few days and--

I told you I left home.

Haven't you heard the news yet?

It's been centuries since berries fell, let alone four.

And who do you think caused that?

I heard people here can also get hurt and feel pain too.

When was the last time you felt pain?

We seem to meet quite often.

It's nice that we meet often. We'll grow on each other.

I heard you wanted to see your mother.

Yes, but…

The staff earlier said

I could only get her information if the other party consented.

Yes, that's the standard policy.

But even if that's the case,

you'll find a way to get it even if it's not exactly legal, won't you?

Well…

About those berries…

I can explain--

Right.

I'm not here to judge.

Everyone knows their own mistakes better than anyone else. Isn't that right?

Yes.

Oh my, your mother lives quite far away.

You'll need to ride a car. Don't you get motion sickness?

Goodness, how did you know that about me?

Are you going alone? What about your husband?

No, I'm planning to go by myself.

Okay. I see.

It's quite a journey,

so let me write down the directions for you.

Thank you.

Do you know what my favorite saying is?

"Everyone has their reasons."

Even in the most frustrating situations,

this phrase

helps calm your own anger

and gives you the chance to hear the other person out.

"Everyone has their reasons."

You must also have a good reason

for wanting to find your mother so desperately.

Thank you.

Am I taking the bus?

Yes.

Exit the building, go right,

and you'll find a small bus stop.

But traveling in-between heavens will be challenging.

Especially since you're traveling to the past.

"Take the bus that goes to the past."

"To the 1950s."

What on earth does this mean?

HEAVEN BUS STOP HEAVEN SUPPORT CENTER

BUS TO THE PAST

HEAVEN EXPRESS

We're headed to 1950s Heaven.

All aboard!

Hello, valued passengers.

Thank you for riding Heaven Transit Bus.

We're currently en route to 1950s Heaven

and will arrive at our destination in approximately 15 minutes.

We will soon be increasing our speed as we pass through the toll gate.

If you experience motion sickness,

please use the anti-nausea gum provided by our attendant.

Thank you.

Lastly, for a more pleasant journey,

we'll be playing the 1950s megahit

"Spring Days Pass"

by Baek Seol-hee.

We wish you a comfortable journey to your destination.

Thank you very much.

BUS TO THE PAST

Forget it.

Live however you want, Ko Nak-joon.

I'm going to live with my mom.

HEAVEN

A BRIGHTER SOCIETY THROUGH READING

1950S

Her mom is waiting just beyond that hill.

Things wouldn't have turned out this way

had she insisted on living with her from the start.

The more Hae-sook thought about it, the more regretful she became.

Aging eyes make it hard to see at night.

It's hard to leave home at an old age.

I'm too old for this.

Goodness.

What's that? A full moon?

Why is it so close?

Hae-sook was worried

that her mom wouldn't recognize her current appearance.

She probably only remembers my face from when I was little.

It would've been better to visit her during daytime instead of nighttime.

Oh my.

Is someone listening?

I better keep moving.

Who is it?

Mom…

Is that you, Hae-sook?

Oh my.

-Oh my… -Mom!

Look at you, Hae-sook.

Mom.

My baby is all grown up.

Mom…

By the way, how did you recognize me?

How could I not recognize my own daughter?

You haven't changed

one bit.

What do you mean? I'm all wrinkly now.

Oh, please.

Wrinkly or not, you're still the same.

You're the one who hasn't changed.

You could be my daughter, and I could be your mom.

I'm so happy

that you're here.

Goodness.

My daughter.

You lived a long, good life.

By the way,

why is this your Heaven?

This is the house I lived in.

I used to live here with my mom.

I suppose so.

But why are you alone? Where's your husband?

Listen to me, Mom.

Nak-joon--

How do you know him?

When I was young, you--

Grandmother told you I was dead, didn't she?

Yes, she said you drowned in a reservoir.

Then…

GROOM: KO NAK-JOON BRIDE: LEE HAE-SOOK

Were you at my wedding?

Of course.

I was at your graduation ceremony and your wedding.

Then why…

You must be hungry after your journey.

Do you remember?

You used to throw tantrums

to get all the crispy rice whenever I made sweet potato rice.

I can't believe I'm eating your food.

I'm glad that I'm dead.

Stop talking such nonsense.

Your eyes will sting. Why don't you go inside?

No.

I just want to be near you.

You're still a child, aren't you?

Have you ever seen such an old child?

You'll always be a child to me.

This is what doenjang stew should taste like!

I've tried my whole life, but I could never get this flavor.

I'll pack some doenjang for you. Take it and have it with your husband.

What's wrong? Did you two fight?

No.

"Did you two fight?"

For Hae-sook, just those few words from her mom meant the world.

Wives would go to their parents after fighting with their husbands.

But I had nowhere to go, so I just put up with it.

I'm sorry.

It's all my fault.

Eat up, okay?

Here, eat this too.

Please let my grandmother visit me in my dreams.

Honey. Are you happy up there?

I had my second son, Mother.

-My dear doggie, Hodu… -I miss you, sis.

Don't worry about Mom and Dad.

-Goodbye, Grandpa. -My precious daughter,

I didn't even get to say goodbye. I love you so much.

PHONE BOOTH

Can you…

see me?

In that case,

don't tell anyone that you saw me.

This is our little secret, okay?

Not even your mom.

I don't have one.

She went to Heaven because she was sick.

I see.

I miss her.

I promise to pass this on to her.

I promise.

Hello, sir.

You're working hard.

There have been many unfortunate incidents lately,

so you must be quite busy.

Not at all.

It's good that you care about others' feelings.

But shouldn't you also look into the heart of someone dearest to you?

Pardon?

Right.

Yes, sir.

Wasn't the reason you wanted this job when you came here

because you were worried about your wife who was still down there?

That's true.

You went through so much, my love.

Remember that earnest feeling you had then

and stay true to it.

Should I live here with you?

I should've chosen you when I first arrived.

Being old like this doesn't matter if I'm with you.

Because I'm still just a child to you.

Husbands aren't like that.

We're not related by blood anyway.

Husbands don't mean anything.

They even say

it's normal for your husband to not side with you.

Would you…

like to hear my story?

Yes.

This happened

not long after I got married.

Your father…

suddenly brought home a young woman

who had white powder all over her face.

-Eat up. -Okay.

Then, one day,

she had a baby.

Actually…

you could say I was the one who had it.

The baby slept on my back

and drank my breast milk.

Isn't it fascinating?

I didn't even give birth, but I began to produce breast milk.

I would breastfeed the baby,

and it would fall asleep.

I loved the softness of its baby hair so much,

so I'd nuzzle my face against it.

And then I cried.

By that time, I started feeling sorry for the woman.

She never held such a beautiful thing even once.

-Then suddenly… -We'll go now.

they went to the hot springs together.

He said she deserved it after childbirth.

But he never once noticed

my swollen, chapped hands.

Goodness.

But on their way home,

the train that your father and that woman were on

derailed.

They must've really loved each other, seeing how they died at the same time.

That's how I ended up

taking in a child who'd lost both parents.

Did you raise the child all along?

Where is she now?

I never remember having a sibling.

Was that child…

me?

How could I blame such an innocent child?

It was fate that brought you to me.

Even so,

I hated it so much when you called me Mom

and followed me around.

Ironically…

I was the one who couldn't sleep without you

every night.

But it still terrified me that someone else's child…

would become so attached to me.

When I realized that I couldn't leave

that miserable house because of you…

I knew I had to go.

I was afraid I'd grow to resent you.

I was afraid I'd despise you.

So I left you behind.

On a moonless night.

I thought I'd be fine once I left…

but I missed you.

I could endure hunger

and working like a dog for someone else.

But I just couldn't stand not seeing you.

That's why I went to see you in secret.

And that's when I realized

that fate was stronger

and more powerful

than blood.

Mom.

I don't deserve to be called Mom.

But thank you so much

for coming here, Hae-sook.

Mom.

Mom…

Mom…

Even though her feet were cold,

Hae-sook slept soundly.

You went through so much, Mom.

Mother.

I'm pleased to finally meet you.

I'm your son-in-law.

Let me bow to you first.

GROOM: KO NAK-JOON BRIDE: LEE HAE-SOOK

How did you know where to find me?

Of course, I--

The president told you, didn't he?

Yes.

Did you see how precious of a daughter I am?

You better treat me well from now on.

You're right.

I'll be on my best behavior for the sake of my mother-in-law.

This fate of ours

must also be stronger than blood.

What now?

Will you tell me to close my eyes and just trust you again?

Yes.

Where could they be?

Did you just arrive?

HEAVENLY EVER AFTER

Weirdly, I see Young-ae

when I look at Som-i.

-You mean Young-ae's dead? -What?

Can you not remember?

In that case,

I think I am her.

Runaway located. Deploy the arrest team immediately.

We have to find her first!

It's that way! I smell her!

We found them! Requesting backup now!

You don't belong here.

If you continue doing this, you'll be completely erased from existence.

Just a moment, please! Hae-sook! My wife…

My wife is in there.

Subtitle translation by: Sooji Kim