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in Association with Fitech Venture Partners Co., Ltd KOFIC(Korean Film Council)

A Now Films & Vox3 Films production

Elder Kim will forever remain in all our hearts

as the father of Andrew Lee, and the husband of Yeon-Ja Lee,

and a cornerstone of New York City's Korean community.

Earth to earth, ashes to ashes dust to dust

in sure and certain hope of the Resurrection to eternal life Jesus Christ,

through our Lord Jesus Christ,

who shall change our mortal body, that it may be like unto his glorious body.

Amen.

Will your mother be Okay?

Should I invite her to spend a few days with us?

She'll be fine.

It's a sweet thought, though. Thank you.

Oh... Oh, God. I'm sorry.

Honey... Honey...

Vera Farmiga

Jung-woo Ha, David Mclnnis That's OK. Oh... I love you...

a film by Gina Kim Oh, I love you...

Never Forever

Tania. You know, don't worry about the bedroom.

Once he's back at work, then we can go back to your normal routine.

- Is Mr. Lee sick? - No, no, no.

He's just working from home for a few days. He's Okay.

Mrs. Lee. Somebody's here... some men, with the piano.

- Hi. - Where do you want to put it?

No. No. No. I think you made a mistake. We didn't order... a piano

Just put it in the corner in the living room.

My mother was going to get rid of it. So I wold her we'd take it.

Tania, Can you give us a hand?

Sophie, I wish I had better news.

I would like to try again. I want to try again.

Please, Sophie...

The sample that Andrew gave us just aren't healthy enough.

You have no idea how difficult it's been for Andrew.

I can't bear to see him suffer any longer.

He needs this baby. His and mine together.

Or one that he can believe is his.

What do you mean?

You have other donations here, you have other men's sp...

No one would have to know. It would be between us.

We've already been through this, Sophie. I can't.

And we won't do it without talking to Andrew.

Neither one of you should be making these kinds of decisions alone.

Let us pray.

Dearly beloved Father

thank you for bringing us to this blessed home today.

We pray that you continue to provide for Andrew and Sophie

in body and spirit.

And we also pray

that you might grant them the child that they so desperately seek.

In your almighty ways, their future will bear many blessings.

We trust that you are listening to our prayer in the name of Jesus Christ, our Savior.

- Amen. - Amen.

Sophie, please pray.

The Lord will surely give you the child you desire.

After praying for 40 days, nonstop, did I conceive Andrew.

If this is something you truly want, the Lord will give it to you.

Now you pray.

These are good.

Your mother made them. Mine were awful.

You tired. I love that you tried.

Were they really that awful?

Thoroughly awful. She had to throw out the batter and start fresh.

My mother is a perfectionist.

How do you pray?

I don't know. I just do.

I know, but how?

Can you teach me?

You want prayer instruction?

I had a ridiculously negligent upbringing. I need you to fill in the blanks.

What? Come on, like this?

Is this how you do it?

On your knees with your... hands in front of your head like this?

Well, first of all, your hands are in the wrong place.

Put them in front of your heart.

And do you feel what you pray for?

I don't feel much. I just do it.

But what if... What if I wanted to pray?

I wouldn't think about it too much Sophie.

It isn't God who'll send us a child.

Can you wait here a moment? I'll get you some new forms.

I'll be right back.

Would you like to sit?

Okay.

I have an appointment at ten.

Sure, what's your name?

My name is Jihah Kim.

And this is for...?

The... interview.

I'm sorry. What interview?

Uh, for... donation.

I see.

Mr. Kim is here.

The nurse will be right with you. Please have a seat.

Thank you.

Mr. Kim! This way please.

Korean, single, blood type B... Everything's in order.

And for six months after the first donation, you will come here every three weeks.

For each donation you will receive 50 dollars.

Sorry to interrupt. Um, Kelly. Could I borrow you for a moment?

Excuse me.

- We can't register him. - Why?

We got a call. He's not a US citizen. He's an illegal alien.

I wish you guys would finish background

- I'm sorry. - Before you give them to me.

Unfortunately, we will not be able to register you. I'm very sorry.

What do you mean? I passed all the screening test.

Your visa has expired.

And we were unable to complete your background check.

Why does my visa matter? It's not a job.

I'm afraid it is a job.

And even if you meet the physical requirements,

you still have to pass a background check.

All of your donors are very carefully selected.

Carefully selected? What does that mean?

If you'd like, we can compensate you for the time you've already put into this.

Don't bother.

Youve got to deliver those bags before you go! Hurry!

Youve been gone for more than an hour.

I'm sorry.

May I help you?

Oh, um... Yes...

No. No, I think I forgot my dress.

I'll have to come back.

No problem, Ma'am. You come back anytime!

I will.

You know this party was supposed to be a party for the baby

but it's turned into a huge business meeting!

Jesse has all kind of people here. It's a mess.

Oh, Sophie.

I wanted to introduce you to little Annabelle.

She just fell asleep. The party's being too much for her.

- I'm going to go put here down, okay? - Yes, of course. Sorry.

Richard, this is Sophie, Andrew's wife. You know Andrew, right?

Well, we've never met in person.

But I understand he was a big part of that LK deal.

- He was. - Yeah. Is he here?

- I'd love to introduce myself. - He's standing right outside.

Aw yeah. You're going to have to wait in line in order

to get your five minutes with him.

I better hurry then. Excuse me.

Jesse told us Adam's started singing to her.

I can't believe it. He's completely in love with his little sister.

- I only hope it lasts. - Yeah, until their teenagers.

Well, keep on hoping.

Andrew!

Chinatown.

Can I help you?

Looks like it went through a storm.

Yeah, it did, actually.

My husband wore it in the rain and he forgot to get it cleaned.

Don't worry. Have you been here before?

- No. - Your name?

- I'm all done for the day. - See you tomorrow.

Your name?

Uh, it's Sophie Lee. 499 Walnut street.

Thank you.

- You go first. - Thank you.

- Miss Kim, whos this guy? - You're here.

Deacon Kim referred me...

Oh, I see. Miss Kim, coffee!

Please sit down.

So what have you got for me?

These have been patented in Korea, and are now being exported to China.

They're very popular over there.

Its a watch that can also record.

- It looks pretty good. - Yeah.

And I assume that you have a business license?

Once the two of us make a deal,

I intend to speak to an immigration lawyer.

There are so many crackdowns these days.

So does this mean that youre still illegal?

Yeah.

I would like to speak to you about a job.

Have a seat.

So, what kind of job are you thinking for me?

I saw you at the clinic... downtown... few days ago.

And I was thinking...

I could pay you 300 dollars everytime.

I know they only pay 50.

- For what? - In cash.

I don't understand what you're talking about.

And if I get pregnant,

I will pay you an additional thirty thousand. Also in cash.

Do you understand?

Will you do it?

Tania? I'm going out.

OK. Ah, and if I'm not back by the time you're done,

then just let yourself out.

Hi, yes, I would like to go to Manhattan, please.

I'm going to 1306 Henry street.

Such fucking blue eyes.

What are you playing?

Nothing.

Honey? If you need anything, you let me know, Okay?

It's open!

- Does it hurt? - Yeah, it does. It's okay.

Just keep going.

No, no. Just keep going.

Have I been sleeping long? What time is it?

It's OK, only ten minutes.

I didn't wake you up because of the rain.

You must have been really tired.

I haven't been able to sleep well lately. Thank you.

It's OK if I eat? I don't have much time to eat usually.

What's your name?

I don't know your name, please?

It's Sophie...

Sophie... Sophie what?

- I'm Jihah, Jihah Kim. - I know...

Really? How do you know?

The clinic...

Oh, right...

You lived in New York long?

You should get new blanket

What do you mean?

These are... they're starting to pill... Do you know what that is?

It's when the fabric, probably because it's thin, starts to...

You should buy cotton.

Okay! What about the pattern? You have a certain kind you like?

Is that some place you've been?

No, I just ripped it out from a travel magazine.

It looks like the beach I grew up in.

In Korea?

Have you been to Korea?

No, no. I would love to go one day. My...

um, um... somebody I know is from there.

Do you miss it?

No. Not really.

I'm not sure I ever belonged enough to miss it.

It will be different when my girlfriend comes.

Is that the girl in the picture?

Yes.

She's very beautiful.

Thank you... Thank you for the tea.

I'm sorry. I almost forgot.

Sophie? What happend to that gray jacket?

Oh, Um. I dropped it off at the cleaners.

Let's pick it up on the way to church?

Is there a parking lot?

- Uh, no. You know I'll go. - No, I'll go.

Good morning! What can I do for you?

My wife left my jacket here.

Some people use cleaners as personal storage.

It's been a while.

- 20 dollars, please? - Sure.

- Are you Korean? - Yes.

Oh, Come back anytime. We have special discounts for Koreans.

I am sorry. Have you been waiting long?

Let's eat first, okay?

Do you always have to be in such a hurry?

I'm starving.

What do you want?

- What do you want? - I'm not eating.

- Are you ready to order? - Yes.

- Could we have something very quick? - What's the most expensive dish here?

Lobster is the most expensive.

That's fine. I will have that.

Also, bring me a bottle of wine, Whole bottle, please.

It's Okay if I drink, right?

A bit of alcohol actually helps me perform.

No. No thank you.

'When winter comes, you will be showered in good fortune.'

It's not bad. It has something to do with you.

Aren't you going to open that?

Can we please go?

I saw your husband.

What?

Yesterday, at the laundromat.

- He looks a lot like me. - Did he see you?

- Is that all you care about? - What?

Protecting him?

He didn't see me.

Even if he had... so what? He would never guess.

I saw you, too. In the car. You were wearing a very nice dress.

Where were you going in that sexy dress?

We were on our way to church.

I wouldn't have thought you would be the religious type.

I'm not.

But you sit through the church service? And what? Pretend?

Well, his family is very religious. I just try to fit in.

Perfect couple, perfect car, perfect clothes,

perfect little blonde American wife.

He really made it... huh? You are the American dream!

- So happy! - We are very happy. We are!

But you need me.

You know what, this it business, you and me. You knew that.

Look at you, so eager... You can't wait.

You enjoy your little sacrifice very much this business.

- You stop for him. - That's enough.

Is this the first time you've paid for it?

Is this the first time you've been paid for it?

Actually, why Korean only?

I have many asian friends. I can introduce you to.

There's Jang, Yoshida, Chi Hui... I'm sure they are as good as I am.

How dare you attack me like this? Do you remember how we met?

You were at the fetility clinic, and they wouldn't even take you.

All you're good for is you dick and that's not even good enough!

- I'm sorry. - What do you know?

You know? What the fuck do you know?

You don't know anything about me, or my life...

The man that I love wants to die.

I can't do anything. I just stand and I watch...

Do you have any idea what that's like- watching someone just lose hope like that?

I'm sorry.

What do you want most in your life?

A baby?

I want... um...

I want the people that I love to stop hurting,

And I... I'm not good at making them not hurt. I just fail.

What do you want for yourself?

This is where I ask for things I want.

It's like praying.

I'm not good at praying.

There is nothing to be good at or not good at.

I take the stones and put them on top of each other.

And make a wish.

And everytime I come here, I pass by stones

and remember the wish.

Does it work?

I think it does.

Oh, God. I thought you were gonna be home late tonight.

The meeting was cancelled.

You know... I went to the hospital.

What for?

I saw Dr. Hanson.

You know, she said that they've got some new developments.

She thinks that we should probably go back again.

Sophie... Haven't you had enough?

Haven't we had enought? It's time to give up.

No. There's no reason to give up.

Not just yet. The... all the doctors say that it is... it's not impossible.

They say that it's possible.

Then you're deluded.

That's not true.

What are you talking about? That's not true.

I can... I can get pregnant by you. There still is a chance.

What makes you think so?

Because I know.

Oh, you know.

How do you know? How do you know it's possible.

It's never happened before. So how do you know it's going to happen now?

Just tell me that. How do you know?

Because it happened.

Oh, God, it happened.

Once before we were married it happened.

It happened.

I... oh...

I didn't tell anyone. I just went ahead and I did it.

It was the right thing to do at the time. I swear, it was the right thing to do.

I just never figured out how to tell you.

And the longer that I waited, the harder it became.

I'm so sorry.

Andrew, I... I'm... No, no. No.

Hello?

I'll pick you up at 8:30.

Can I help you with something?

- No, I'm just browsing. - Oh, sure. Take your time.

Those are the best ones we have.

How much are they?

Let's not worry about price. Which one do you prefer?

I don't know. Aren't they pretty much the same?

Alright, tell you what. What color are her eyes?

What?

Well, if she has blue eyes, this sapphire will be perfect.

If she has dark brown eyes, that diamond will be your best bet.

I'm not staying.

I'm pregnant.

So we won't have to see each other again...

We will never see each other again.

Sophie!

Congratulation!

I'm so sorry.

You know, I'm sorry. I'm so sorry for lying.

I know you better than that. You did it for me.

The baby was so big.

And then you blurted it out, 'Whooa, that baby is huge! '

- You were thinking the same thing. - Well, yes, but I didn't say it.

I just didn't want to embarrass the parents.

That's when I fell in love with you.

With that moment?

I think that's when I fell in love with you.

Why, because I didn't say anything?

Yes.

You always care about other people's feeling before yours.

You are the most amazing, caring, generous person I've ever met.

You were so different.

Sophie, Adam has something to say to you?

Congratulations! Aunt Sophie!

Thank you.

Adam, do you know why you are congratulating Sophie?

Yeah, I know! Aunt Sophie is in love with someone,

and now she's going to have a baby.

See what you have to look forward to.

Come on, kiddo. Let's get you something to eat.

Stop terrorizing the guest.

Freeze! Uncle Andrew!

Someone's here!

May I help you?

Are you here for the party?

I'm sorry. I must have the wrong address.

Isn't that man coming to the party?

I guess not.

Sophie, are you okay? Andrew?

Oh Father,

thank you for gathering us today to celebrate this joyful occasion

for our dear friends, Andrew and Sophie.

We know Lord, that we arrive in this world just as we leave it... with nothing.

But it is through your blessing that we can say this child will arrive

to a loving, protective home.

As Andrew begins this new chapter in his life as a father to this child,

we ask for courage and wisdom.

For Sophie, who has already taken the first step towards motherhood,

we ask for patience and understanding...

Amen!

I'm sorry. This must be wearing you out. Are you feeling beeter now?

I'm just dizzy.

Everybody gets dizzy when the pastor prays.

He just goes on and on...

We should go. I'm sure your mother is very worried about...

Wait, wait. Let me carry you. We're still young and foolish.

Could you please wait here for a moment?

- How long will it take? - Just a minute.

OK, but I gotta leave the meter running.

When you left last time, you wanted to say something,

but... then you didn't and just left.

What was it you wanted to say?

I wanted to say 'thank you'.

That's it?

Why didn't you say it?

Because I thought it would separate us forever.

It's me.

I'm so sorry I didn't call last week.

I actually have something to tell you.

I've been thinking for a long time...

Hello? Are you there?

I don't think I'll be able to bring you to the U.S.

I thought that I could... but it's impossible for me.

I'm sorry.

I'm really sorry.

It's a fine looking baby.

So, let's see. There's the head,

and moving along up... the fingers and...

oh wait, you can see the face now...

Would you like to hear his heart beat?

What? It's a boy?

I never was the one who break the neighbor's window

with a baseball when I was growing up.

I never ate at my friend's house unless I was formally invited.

I just wanted to be like everyone else.

But I was raised with different expectations.

I just wanted to be ordinary, or anonymous.

Even tough I've lived here my whole life, I never felt welcomed.

For the first time in my life, I feel at home.

You did that for me.

You should go. You're gonna be late.

No, I wanna watch you go inside.

- I love you. - Me too.

I made a reservation and the cab is 20 minutes late.

Sophie Lee. I'm going to Chinatown.

What? But I confirmed this morning.

OK. Well, how long will it takes to get a cab out here?

I'm at 499 Walnut Street.

Um, Okay. Well, never mind. That's okay. Thank you

This is Sophie. Please leave a massage after the beep, thank you.

Hey, I'm leaving early.

Let's go out for dinner for celebrate.

Just you and me tonight.

Ah, you're early today, Mr. Lee.

- Oh. What's this? - Where's Sophie?

- Oh. Mrs. Lee is out. - Out? Where did she go?

She went for her volunteer work in Chinatown.

What volunteer work?

I'm sorry I'm late. Has Mrs. Lee been waiting long?

I'm sorry, I don't understand.

Car service.

I'm here to pick up Sophie Lee, going to 1306 Henry Street.

I love my husband.

I love my husband. I could never live without him.

I know.

This baby is his. Please tell me this baby is his.

Sophie,

it's getting cold outside.

If I'm late, I don't want you to wait outside.

And even when I'm not here, you're welcome to come.

Sophie?

Yeah?

Never mind.

�� What a privilege to carry

�� everything to God in prayer

�� O What peace we often forfeit

�� O What needless pain we bear

�� All because we do not carry

�� Everything to God in prayer

Honey, I'm going to go ahead. I have an errand to run.

- What errand? - My knitting needle is broken,

I have to get some more yarn.

See you later.

Okay? I'll see you later.

I love you.

Something is very different here.

I don't know what it is.

But I think something is very different.

Sometimes you have to throw away everything and start out from nothing.

Mr. Kim? We'd like to speak with you.

Mr. Jihah Kim? We know you're in there, open up.

- Who is it? - We'd like to speak with you.

- How come? - Look, open the door,

or we'll open it for you.

- Don't... - I can't do that...

No, what are you doing? What is this about?

- Step back, please - You have no right to do this.

This is nothing to do with you, Ma'am.

You can't just come in here like this. You can't treat hime like that.

We absolutely can. He's an illegal alien.

This has nothig to do with you, Ma'am. Please step aside.

Are you Sophie Lee?

- Yes, how do you know my name? - We'd like to have a word with you.

You're back.

I know.

I know everything.

All of it.

How did we get here?

Let's start over.

Anybody can make a mistake.

I know all of what's happened. But I'm willing to forget.

We're both to blame.

I promise I will do everything I can to forget.

Let's start over with each other.

Abort a child.

No.

All you have to do is get rid of it. And this will all be over.

I promise I'll forget. Abort the child.

Andrew, I can't.

Yes, you can. Yes, you can. Yes, you can.

- Listen to me. - What?

This child is mine.

It's not yours. It's mine.

I'm sorry, I'm sorry.

- Sophie, listen to me. - Please, Let me go.

I'll gonna give you one more chance.

Abort the child. Say that you love me. Now.

No.

Stop. Get away from me.

Oh, my God,

No. Stop, please. Andrew! Stop. No!

Oh God, No, let my baby live! Please God.

Do you need a translator?

According to our records you've been here over a year past your visa.

Because you violated these laws, your rights have been surrendered.

We're sending you back to Korea on the first flight tomorrow.

You can call the Korean Embassy if you want, but they will

tell you the same thing.

What do you want?

I wanna make a phone call.

Hello?

June, wait up! Honey, wait up!

Wait for mommy, honey.

Oh my godness, you run so fast.

Mommy, come here. There's little fishes.

- Where? - Right there.

Yeah, look at that.

- Do you know how they got here? - I don't know.

See that water over there?

That water used to come all the way up to here and it left this puddle here

and it left everything that was in it, including these little fishies.

- I see them. - Yeah.

- Do you think they miss their home? - Yeah.

Do you want to bring them back?

- Yeah. - Yeah? Okay.

Do this with your hands. Make a bowl. A big bowl.

- And put them over there? - Yeah.

And dip it in. Scoop them up. You want to help me do it?

- Yeah! - Okay.

Uh, oh, oh, they're getting away. Here we go.

Put your hands under mine. Protect them for me.

Now let's move them. Now they're gone home.

Mommy, look at this!

Written & Directed by Gina Kim

Produced by Joon-dong Lee Chang-dong Lee, Andrew Fierberg

Executive Producers Sang-il Kim, Sang-han Shin

Co-Executive Producers Steven Shainberg, Christina Weiss Lurie Yung-geun Kang, Chul-woo Kim

Co-Producers Kyung Hyun Kim, Brian Bell Steven Nam, Danielle Na

Music by Michael Nyman

Director of Photography/ Matthew Clark

Editor/ Pete Beaudreau

Casting Directors/ Heidi Levitt Pau Schnee / Hopins, Smith & Barden

Line Producer/ Per Melita

Production Designer/ Lucio Seixas

Costume Designer/ Tere Duncan

Associate Producers/ Eun-jung Yoo Kelly McCOrmick