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THE VILLAGE BARBER

THE VILLAGE BARBER

- Happy opening day - Happy opening day

- One, two, three, let's go. - Let's go.

I felt bad for the inconvenience.

Be quiet and let him take his time.

I'm sorry.

EVERYTHING FELT NEW AND CLUMSY

I hope someone comes soon.

It was fine when I practiced.

Oh, dear.

It's my first time ever doing this.

This could be the last time we meet.

It's a huge responsibility.

How do you two even move in sync?

- You're in sync, too. - The three of us.

I made it here, all thanks to Dong-yeon and Sang-yi.

We got through January thanks to Ms. Ou.

Stay healthy.

Call me if anything happens.

Goodbye.

AND NOW THE LAST EPISODE

- Is this it? It looks like it. - I think so. The red roof.

MS. BOK-SUN'S PLACE FOR DINNER

Are you home?

- Ma'am. - She came out.

- Yes? - This is it.

Excuse us.

DINNER SOUNDS GOOD

GETTING READY TO EAT DINNER

Hey, where's your bracelet?

SANG-YI'S BRACELET IS GONE?

Is it in this jacket?

I don't think it'll be here.

SEARCHING HIS JACKET FIRST

I hope it's in the sleeve.

WORRIED

Jeez.

I was so confident that I wouldn't lose it.

THE BRACELET HE HAD LOST

Yes, a present.

WAS DA-IN'S PRESENT

- What is this? - I made it.

- You did? - Yes.

Thank you so much, Da-in.

Hey, you...

I feel really weird right now.

IT'S THE BRACELET THAT TOUCHED HIS HEART DEEPLY

EVER SINCE HE GOT THE BRACELET

She made bracelets for each of us.

- Is this it? - Yes.

HE HAD KEPT IT ON WHEN HE ATE AND GAVE LESSONS

But I always had it on me.

It was with me.

When was the last time you remember seeing it?

I don't recall anything.

WHEN DID IT GO MISSING? WHERE DID I LEAVE IT?

WHAT IF I NEVER FIND IT?

WHAT DO I TELL DA-IN?

THE TRIO RETURNED HOME AFTER DINNER AT MS. BOK-SUN'S PLACE

What a fool.

This is the worst.

It's literally the worst.

It's the worst ever.

Where could I have put it?

HE CONTINUES TO BLAME HIMSELF

HE CHECKS HIS ROOM TO SEE IF IT'S THERE

BUT HE COULDN'T FIND IT IN THE ROOM

I feel so uncomfortable.

SLOWLY RETHINKING EVERYTHING HE DID DURING THE DAY

WHERE SHOULD I GO TO LOOK FOR IT?

HE GETS UP LOOKING DETERMINED AND MAKES A CALL

Hello?

May I look through the garbage bag?÷

CALLING THE PRODUCTION CREW STAFF

Just let me know where it is, and I'll go through it.

I'll go to the barbershop now.

SANG-YI HEADS TO THE BARBERSHOP IMMEDIATELY

I really don't want to lose it.

One second. I'm so stupid.

I feel so uncomfortable right now.

I really need to find it.

I mean it.

DESPERATE

SANG-YI LOOKS GRIM FOR THE FIRST TIME

SCANNING EVERY INCH OF THE GROUND

LOOKING AROUND

I must've lost my mind.

I must have. I'm serious.

I used disposable gloves

and threw them away.

I think the bracelet could've ended up there at that time.

We haven't taken it out, right?

RETRACING HIS MEMORIES

I'm serious.

I need to start looking.

I came here and made fish-shaped buns.

SEARCHING THE CART BAR

One second. It might be here.

HE EVEN SEARCHES NEAR THE DRAIN

I thought I had thrown it out here.

CHECKING THE TRASH CAN AT THE BARBERSHOP

BUT IT'S BEEN EMPTIED OUT ALREADY

I threw the gloves out in that trash can as I took them off.

Let me look for it.

THE GARBAGE FROM THE DAY ARE LEFT IN THIS AREA

OVERTURNING ALL OF TODAY'S GARBAGE BAGS

This...

This must be from the kitchen.

I have a feeling that it might be here.

IT'S NOT EASY TO FIND IN THE MIX

I have a feeling that it's here. One moment, please.

I felt so guilty for losing a present that an innocent child gave me

so I had to find it.

That was why I went through the garbage bags.

I'm so sorry.

I'll pour everything out and put them back in.

I'll do it.

Let me do it.

It'd be amazing if I find it. I'd be so lucky.

It'd be amazing if I find it. Come on, Sang-yi.

I took off the gloves and...

I made this earlier.

One second. No, I'll do it.

You don't have to do it.

I found it.

I was right.

I found it.

I found it.

I was right.

I found it.

THE BRACELET WAS FOUND HUNG ON A GLOVE

I found it! You can stop now!

Thank you.

EXHILARATED

I'm so sorry, and thank you.

I really found it. This is amazing.

I had a feeling that I'd find it here!

HE STILL HAD THE BRACELET WHEN HE WAS MAKING FISH-SHAPED BUNS IN THE DAY

AFTER HE FINISHED HIS FISH BUN ASSISTANT JOB

HE TOOK THE GLOVES OFF

THAT WAS WHEN HE LOST THE BRACELET

SWOOSH

- Did you find it? - I found it!

I went through the trash.

What a relief.

- Where was it? - In the trash can.

- It got thrown away with my gloves. - Good for you, Sang-yi.

I'm so happy for you. I know exactly how you feel.

My heart literally dropped, Dong-yeon.

I'll never wear this again.

Since it's our last night here, let's spend some time by the fire.

- Okay. - We can't leave the yard empty.

Shall we put the tent up?

GUMDONGYI CAME OUT TO SPEND THEIR LAST NIGHT

Chef Kwak, will you hold this?

- I'll start from here. - Okay.

Keep pulling.

Okay, it's in.

GETTING READY TO CAMP ON THEIR LAST NIGHT

You're all good at this.

Two, three.

SETTING UP A COZY TENT

AND CHAIRS TOO

This is nice.

- It's our last night here. - Yes, it's the last night.

- Have you ever done any campfires? - I think I have.

I think I did it in Youth Over Flowers.

- Youth over flour? - Youth Over Flowers.

"Youth over flour"...

THEY HAVEN'T CHANGED AT ALL

Can we look at the photos?

PHOTOS?

THEY PRINTED PHOTOS THEY TOOK WITH THE CUSTOMERS

How did the photos come out?

Did we print two copies each?

- Let's take a look. - These all look good.

LOOKING THROUGH EVERY PHOTO

THEIR FIRST CUSTOMER AND NEIGHBOR, MS. JEONG-JA

Honestly, I was so grateful for Ms. Jeong-ja

who was the first to visit us.

I was so happy that she approached us first.

- Yes. - Goodness.

These are the ladies from the back village.

These look great.

She's the back village chief who taught me

- how to make jangtteok. - Yes, you're right.

I remember him.

Mr. Jjajangmyeon.

LAUGHING OUT LOUD

It's Seo-hyeon.

THE CUTE SEO-HYEON

It's Seo-hyeon.

REMEMBERING EVERY CUSTOMER THEY HAD AS THEY LOOK THROUGH THE PHOTOS

We had quite a lot

of customers who visited us.

Many more than I thought.

- I'd love to. - Let's come back. I mean it.

I don't think I can sleep tonight.

THEIR LAST MORNING BEGINS JUST LIKE ANY OTHER DAY

HOW WILL THEIR LAST DAY HERE GO?

THE LAST DAY OF BUSINESS 7 A.M.

DONG-YEON IS UP

PAUSES

What?

Is that snow or what?

Or is it fog?

THE VILLAGE IS UNDER A THICK FOG

EVEN THE WEATHER IS CLOUDY AS IF IT KNOWS IT'S THEIR LAST DAY

WE'VE NEVER HAD A WEATHER LIKE THIS BEFORE

BO GUM IS UP

STARTLED

DONG-YEON IS DONE GETTING READY

Hey, Dong-yeon. Am I late?

- No, I'm... - You're just early, right?

Are you leaving early?

THEY ALL BEGIN TO GET UP AS IF ON CUE

HALF-ASLEEP

HE SITS IN HIS FAVORITE SPOT AS ALWAYS

Why is it so foggy?

It's a really flag... foggy day.

Flaggy.

I'll get ready quickly.

FIRST IS TO GET READY

- Are you done? - Yes.

Shall we?

Let's go.

- We haven't left anything, right? - No.

It's our last day to work.

Stop saying it's our last time.

Okay, I'll stop.

I think I'm sad to leave.

Does the weather feel the same way?

- It's trying to stop us from going. - You're right.

What's going to happen today? Why is it so foggy?

- What's with the fog? - It's crazy, isn't it?

THEY FEEL SAD ABOUT LEAVING AND ONLY TALK ABOUT THE WEATHER

THEY ALL ARRIVE AT WORK FOR THEIR LAST DAY

I'm not sure

about running the shop today.

Does it not feel right?

Yes.

THE AIR IS DIFFERENT FROM THE USUAL AT THE BARBERSHOP

OPEN FOR THE LAST TIME

THE FOG LIFTS AND THE SUN APPEARS AS IF TO ANNOUNCE THEIR OPEN

Let's do one at a time.

AS ALWAYS, BOSS PARK BEGINS BY SETTING UP THE EQUIPMENT

THWAP

CHEF KWAK GETS THE INGREDIENTS READY

A POT FULL OF RADISH

What's that?

Fish cake.

GETTING FISH CAKE BROTH READY FOR THEIR LAST CUSTOMERS

This is harder than I thought.

MAKING SKEWERS TOGETHER TODAY

- It's really hard. - It takes a lot of effort.

A TRAY FULL OF FISH CAKE SKEWERS

Goodness. Let's see.

How many photo frames do we have?

That's two, four, six, seven.

We have 27 photo frames.

THEY MADE PHOTO FRAMES OF THEIR MEMORIES

We can do three rows of nine.

Or nine rows of three.

The first one.

Then it'll look something like this.

Like this.

IT'LL LOOK LIKE THIS ON THE WALL

- Okay. - That sounds good.

DONE WITH PLANNING GETTING TO WORK RIGHT AWAY

CAREFULLY CHECKING THE CENTER POINT

NAILING THE WALL NEATLY

HE TRIES PUTTING A FRAME UP

All done.

SOMETHING ISN'T RIGHT

Wait, it's not leveled.

It's tough to keep the frame leveled.

FIGURING OUT THE SPACING JUST BY LOOKING

They have different spacing.

It's okay to have different spacing.

Then make it all different.

I knew it.

New ideas always come from mistakes.

Hey, I found something nice.

I'll keep them leveled with this.

Is this right? I think so.

It's leveled now.

Is this right?

USING A CUP OF WATER TO LEVEL THE FRAMES

CHECKING THE LEVEL SERIOUSLY WITH A CUP LEVELER

THEN HE PUTS THE FRAMES BACK UP WITH THE ADJUSTED SPACING

HANGING THE MEMORIES THEY MADE WITH THE CUSTOMERS

Get in there.

DOING HIS BEST

Finally.

FINISHED ONE ROW

Thanks.

For the other photos...

It looks like a railroad track. Not bad.

It looks very nice.

Should we mix it up instead of keeping it in order?

What do you mean?

Should we set it up by the order they came in?

Should we keep it in order?

We can't do that now.

- I already put them up. - Okay.

No, I need to take them off.

I need to start from the bottom.

That's how I can put the rest up. I should take them down.

How stupid of me. No, I can do it. I'll do it quickly.

THE SPACING IS TIGHT, SO HE MUST START FROM THE BOTTOM ROW

BACK TO GROUND ZERO

EMPTY

THE WATER CUP LEVEL RETURNS

I WON'T MAKE ANOTHER MISTAKE

SANG-YI DOES HIS BEST FOR THE CUSTOMERS WHO'LL LOVE IT

AGAIN, ONE AT A TIME

FILLING THE WALL WITH THE FRAMES AND THE TIME THEY SPENT TOGETHER

WATCHING INTENTLY

I want to remember them.

And even though we're leaving

we wanted this space to be remembered by them.

I think it's done.

PLEASED

I have something to say.

I'm done.

Sang-yi, I have something to say too.

- You're amazing. - Awesome.

THE RECEPTION ROOM WALL IS FULL

OF MEMORIES WITH THE CUSTOMERS AT THE VILLAGE BARBER

Should we call Seon-hui and Da-in first?

Okay.

THEY'RE SUDDENLY CALLING THEM WHILE THEY'RE PREPARING TO OPEN

- Let's see the photos. - Let's see them.

THE TRIO HAD PRINTED PICTURES THEY TOOK WITH THE CUSTOMERS

These look great.

Should we call them?

Okay.

It's our chance to say goodbye

but we shouldn't leave the business empty.

- That sounds good. - Okay.

The back village's chief.

CALLING THE BACK VILLAGE'S CHIEF

The line is busy.

FAILS IMMEDIATELY

Next is Mr. Jjamppong.

BEEPING

CALL REFUSED

NEXT, TRYING MS. JEONG-JA

The call cannot be connected.

This is bad.

RIGHT THEN

RUSHING

THE PHONE RINGS

Hello? This is The Village Barber.

Hello, I'm returning a missed call.

By any chance, are you Jeong-u's mother?

- Yes. - It's The Village Barber calling.

Yes, it has been a while. Actually, back then

Jeong-u took a photo after getting his haircut, right?

- Yes. - We wanted to give you

a printed copy of that picture.

We called to ask if you had time to stop by and pick it up.

Today?

Yes, actually, today is our last day.

If you can't make it

we can just leave it here.

But if you can make it...

- I see. But I'm at work right now. - I see.

DISAPPOINTED

Then we'll make sure you get it on another day.

- Okay. - All right. Thank you.

- Thank you. - Goodbye.

Jeong-u's mother will pick it up next time.

She's at work.

THE FIRST CALL SAYING SHE CAN'T MAKE IT

AFTER THAT, THEY CONTINUOUSLY TAKE TURNS TO MAKE CALLS

BUT THEY KEEP FAILING TO GET THROUGH

- No one is picking up. - No one does.

WHAT IF WE END UP LEAVING WITHOUT GIVING IT TO ANYONE TODAY?

The number you have dialed...

Goodness.

BURSTS OPEN

- Ms. Jeong-ja. - Yes?

MS. JEONG-JA NEXT DOOR COMES OUT RIGHT ON TIME

Are you asking for me? Who are you calling out for?

Have you eaten?

RUNNING OVER

I was going to come over.

Good morning.

Yes, I was wondering if I should visit you today.

- I wanted to do your hair today. - Yes?

Let me get this part too.

MS. JEONG-JA WAS HIS FIRST CUSTOMER

I get lots of gray hair on that side.

You look pretty.

A SPECIAL CUSTOMER WHO JOINED HIM AT THE START

I was the first customer who got the business going.

- Would you like me to dye your hair? - Sure.

Ms. Jeong-ja.

- Have you eaten? - Yes.

Would you like some warm fish cake soup?

- No, thanks. I already ate. - No?

- Okay. - Okay.

She knows what she wants.

- You're here. - Hello.

- But you need a cup of coffee. - Yes.

- I'll have some coffee. - A cup of instant coffee mix.

- Okay. - A cup of coffee.

- A hair dye? - A dye.

That's all I need.

- Just a dye? - Yes.

A TOUCH-UP OF HER GRAY HAIR

GLANCE

It must be nice to return to Seoul after spending days cooped up here.

- If possible, I don't want to go. - You don't want to go?

Oh, my.

- I like it here. - You do?

- We have good air, but that's it. - Good air and good people.

Well, what's important is having good people.

And good food.

Recently, the ladies around the village

had been bringing us side dishes

like picked chili peppers

and wild lettuce kimchi.

So we've been enjoying them a lot

and every single household had such delicious side dishes.

They're all good at cooking.

It's amazing.

WHILE THEY'RE CHATTING

BOSS PARK PUTS HIS APRON ON TO OPEN HIS BUSINESS ONE LAST TIME

AFTER DAY ONE

- Where should I sit? - Please sit over here.

HE GIVES A HAIR COLOR TOUCH-UP

My roots grew out already. Look at my hair.

- You were our first customer. - Yes.

I was your first customer, and my roots have grown since then.

You're right.

BITTER

They never cease to grow out.

Why does this happen with age?

Goodness.

As they say, "We need to die by the time we're old."

No, it only means you're healthy

and that your cells have great metabolism in you.

- It's a sign of aging. - It doesn't mean that you're old.

It's proof that I'm aging.

- I have some too. I do. - What?

- You don't have any. - I do.

Goodness. I can't see it.

Look. Right here.

You have only a little.

Dear Jeong-ja, you aren't allowed to say you're old.

LAUGHING OUT LOUD

KEEPING JEONG-JA'S SELF-ESTEEM UP

LOTS OF STAIN BARRIER CREAM BEFORE THE COLORING

Let me apply it here so that it doesn't stain your skin.

You should get married next year after this year.

- Me? - Yes. All of you.

- All of us? - You should all marry.

You need to have a wife to be stable

and do well with your life.

You shouldn't live alone.

I'll do my best.

- Bring the lady you'll marry - I'll do my best.

and visit us here.

MOVED

Then are you going to make something delicious for us?

Yes, of course.

PROMISING THEIR FUTURE RENDEZVOUS

AS HE BEGINS THE COLOR TOUCH-UP SERVICE

METICULOUS

HE NO LONGER HESITATES

AS HE COLORS BETWEEN HER PARTED HAIR QUICKLY

PUTTING IN EXTRA CARE TO SATISFY HER THE SECOND TIME

Do you feel cold?

- Ma'am, do you feel cold? - No, I'm fine.

- Let me know right away if you do. - Okay.

- You have to. - Okay.

- Do you feel okay? - Yes.

CHECKING HER SCALP FROM TIME TO TIME

MS. JEONG-JA GAZES QUIETLY

AT BO GUM THROUGH THE MIRROR

It makes me sad that you're leaving.

We're going to come back, ma'am.

Anyway...

I'm not saying this just because you're here.

- You've lost a lot of weight. - Me?

- I gained 3kg. - You did?

- I stuffed myself every single day. - But you look so thin.

Should I eat more?

Eat more and put on some weight.

Anyway, I'm not saying this just because you're here.

When you visited us on our soft opening first day

it was so encouraging to let us do your hair and nails.

We tried not to let it show

- but we were quite nervous. - I see.

- I bet you were. - Because we practiced...

- You were all covered in sweat. - You're right.

We were only fine while we practiced.

- Boss PARK was covered in sweat. - He was.

Goodness, he was sweating all over.

Very sweaty.

THE NERVOUS AND CLUMSY ROOKIE BARBER

- He's now quite relaxed. - He's doing much better.

The way he applies the dye is different too.

You were our first customer.

He's good at everything now, starting with applying the dye.

A GREAT COMPLIMENT FROM THEIR VERY FIRST CUSTOMER

MEANWHILE, DONG-YEON TRIES CALLING AGAIN

Next.

Ms. Bu-heung.

MAKING THE CALL WHILE READING THE BOOK

PLEASE!

The number you have dialed is unavailable...

Everyone seems busy.

DISAPPOINTED

Are they not picking up because it's from a landline?

We honestly never pick it up, either.

Ms. Jeong-ja, do you reject calls from an unknown number?

I rarely pick up calls from an unknown number.

This is bad.

And as the days get warmer, people go out to work.

HE CONTINUES TO CALL, HALF-DEFEATED AND HALF-HOPEFUL

ANXIOUS

- Hello? - Yes, hello, sir.

FINALLY CONNECTED AFTER A MOMENT OF ANXIETY

I'm calling from The Village Barber.

- Yes, hello! - Hello, sir.

I hope you're doing all right.

BO GUM'S FAN AND DRAMA ENTHUSIAST

As a fellow man, there's a lot I want to steal from you.

Thank you for your warm regards.

Yes, I've been doing well.

Thank you for the soft persimmons you've sent us.

HE SENT THE TRIO SNACKS OCCASIONALLY

Anyway, sir.

- The reason I'm calling is - Yes?

- that today is our last day. - I see.

So we printed out photos to give to you as a souvenir.

- I see. - Can you visit us?

Yes, of course. Goodness.

I must stop by even if I had other things to do.

I'm so glad. We also wanted

to see you one last time before we left.

Okay.

Just give me a call, and I'll run over with my bare feet.

We're calling from a landline, so no one else is picking up.

- Is that so? - I'm so glad that you did.

- We must've had a connection. - Yes, of course.

All right, sir. Please stop by whenever you can after 1 p.m.

- Sure. Thank you. - Thank you.

Goodbye.

- It's the photos that remain. - You're right

AFTER THE FIRST SUCCESS, SANG-YI TRIES CALLING NOW

SOMEONE PICKED UP THIS TIME

Hello?

- Hello? - Are you Mr. Kwon Hyeon-seok?

- No. - What?

By any chance

are you Mr. Kwon Taek-ryong?

I don't know who that is.

I've been calling many different...

I'm calling from The Village Barber

the barbershop where you got your hair done.

- I see. - Yes.

I got a little confused, trying to call many different people.

May I ask for your name?

It's Kim Seo-hyeon.

Sorry, I didn't know I called you, Seo-hyeon!

I'm so sorry, Seo-hyeon.

- Sure. - It's me, Seo-hyeon.

Which one?

It's me, Uncle Sang-yi, who was next to you.

I'M SORRY, SEO-HYEON

- Do you remember me? - Yes.

Hi, Seo-hyeon.

I've been calling many people, so I got confused. I'm sorry.

We printed the photo we took and wanted to give it to you.

So I called to see if you could come by if you had some time.

- Hello? - Hello, is this Mr. Kwon Hui-seung?

- Yes. - Hello.

I'm calling from...

- Ms. Bok-sun. - Yes?

In the afternoon...

BOSS PARK'S TOUCH-UP SERVICE IS SMOOTH-SAILING

- Is everything all right? - I'm fine.

RELAXED

- One second. - All done?

- Yes, please wait for half an hour. - Okay.

WHILE BOSS PARK CLEANS UP THE COLORING AGENT

MS. JEONG-JA WAITS IN THE RECEPTION ROOM

CHECKING HER MISSED CALLS

SHE SEES A NUMBER AND CALLS IT BACK

AND THE BARBERSHOP GETS A CALL

We got a call.

- Hello? - You've reached The Village Barber.

Hello?

Wait.

WHY ISN'T SHE SAYING ANYTHING?

SHE ACTUALLY CALLED THE BARBERSHOP

THEY DIDN'T REALIZE THEY WERE CALLING EACH OTHER

- I'm hanging up. - It was a spam call.

- Have some fish cake. - Thank you.

OFFERING FISH CAKES CLUELESSLY

The floor heating... Are you cold?

No, I don't feel cold.

STARING

You did a good job.

Goodness, I look so fat.

You don't!

- Hey, Miss Jeong-ja. - Yes?

- Look. - Where do you look fat?

I'm the fattest one.

That one. Over there.

THE PHOTO FAILED TO CAPTURE HER LOOKS

You look slim.

It's all right.

- Are you telling me to take this? - No, we're leaving those up there.

We printed out copies here.

- We'll leave those up there. - Give me mine, then.

SHE STILL WANTS IT EVEN IF SHE LOOKS FAT

Here.

BRINGS HER PHOTO NEXT TO HER

Actually...

We wrote a short letter here.

SURPRISED

THEY FILLED EVERY PHOTO LAST NIGHT

THE TRIO'S REAL PRESENT, THEIR LETTERS

RECALLING EVERY CUSTOMER

THEY HAD MET AT THE BARBERSHOP

HEARTFELT MESSAGES BY THE TRIO

TO EVERYONE WHO CAME TO THE BARBERSHOP

You can open it.

- Are the letters too small? - They are. I can't see it.

- Should I read it for you? - Yes.

I can't read it.

Let me read it for you.

Boss PARK wrote this.

BOSS PARK WROTE DOWN EVERYTHING THE THREE HAD FELT

"Ms. Jeong-ja.

Thank you for opening up

and approaching us first

and sharing your warmth with us.

We'll remember your warm heart, the way you always cared for us.

Always stay healthy.

I hope your days are filled only with smiles."

Goodness, he even has a pretty handwriting.

To the comedian of Apseom

Ms. Jeong-ja.

Here.

- Get some rest while I work. - Okay.

WATCHING INTENTLY

Goodness.

FOR QUITE A WHILE

SHE LOOKS AT THE MEMORY SHE SHARED WITH THE TRIO

- Let me wash your hair. - Okay.

BOSS PARK WRAPPED UP TO SHAMPOO HER HAIR

REMOVING THE HAIR CAP AND EAR COVERS BEFORE WASHING HER HAIR

PULLING OUT

Let me take these home

and use them to color my hair black.

- I'll give you new ones. - What?

- I'll give you new ones. - It's undone.

HIS APRON IS UNDONE

- I'm tying your apron. - I need it to dye my hair black.

- Later? - Yes, I want to wrap my ears.

My ears turn all black.

Let me grab you some.

I'll grab some for you.

I'll leave these here.

- I want to put them on my ears. - Okay.

TAKING GOOD STUFFS HOME

- Do you feel uncomfortable? - No.

PUTTING IN MORE CARE

RELAXED

You're now good at relaxing your neck.

Back then, you stayed stiff in case it was inconvenient for me.

I don't feel uncomfortable. You're doing great.

You've become used to it.

FEELING PROUD

- All done. - Goodness.

You made my hair look so clean

that I don't know what to do.

Don't mention it.

BACK TO HER SEAT AFTER SHAMPOOING HER HAIR

- Let me dry your hair quickly. - Okay.

HER HAIR WAS DYED SUCCESSFULLY WITHOUT A STRAND OF GRAY HAIR

MAKING SURE NO SPOT IS LEFT WET

THOROUGHLY

FINISHING UP BLOW-DRYING QUICKLY YET GENTLY

ALSO

BOSS PARK'S SPECIAL SERVICE

A PINK HAIRPIN

Oh, my. Look how stylish I am.

LOVES IT

HER GRAY ROOTS ARE ALL GONE

Oh, my.

I look so good.

I look good.

Come, guys. Let's take a picture.

- Yes. - Please come.

One, two, three.

THE TOUCH-UP WAS A SUCCESS

Thank you.

MEANWHILE, DONG-YEON IS BUSY PREPARING LUNCH

- What are we eating today again? - Pasta.

TODAY'S LUNCH MENU: CREAM PASTA

- Today's menu is pasta. - Yes.

DONG-YEON MOSTLY MADE KOREAN DISHES

BUT HE'S MAKING WESTERN FOOD UNLIKE USUAL

BUTTER

MORE BUTTER

A PILE OF BUTTER

Bacon.

- We have two packs. - That's great, thanks.

Nice.

HE DUMPS IN A WHOLE BAG OF PASTA NOODLES

SHAKING IT OUT

AND A TON OF CHEESE

DONG-YEON DOESN'T HOLD BACK WITH THE INGREDIENTS

IT LOOKS LIKE A LOT FOR JUST 3 SERVINGS

Zero, one, zero.

MEANWHILE, SANG-YI MAKES A CALL

- Hello? - Seon-hui.

- Yes? - It's Uncle Sang-yi.

- Yes. - Do you want to have lunch with us?

- Yes, I'd love to. - Great.

Seon-hui, Ji-hui, and Da-in, you can all come.

- Okay. - See you.

DONG-YEON MADE FOOD FOR THE KIDS TODAY

I thought about what they might not have tried before.

Then I thought of the pasta I learned from Chef Nam-no.

WANTING TO MAKE THEM A SPECIAL MEAL

I wanted to cook them a meal before we leave.

PASTA TO SUIT THE KIDS' TASTES

- Go slowly. - No.

Okay, let's go.

I caught you.

The shorter kids...

Should we put up this much without writing anything?

RUNNING

No!

- Hi. - Uncle!

- Sorry we're late. - No!

We were late looking for clothes she wanted.

I called you so that we could have lunch together.

- I'm starving. - Do you know what he's making?

- No. - What Uncle Dong-yeon is making?

- Pasta. - Pasta?

- That's my favorite! - Pasta.

I don't really like pasta.

VERY CLEAR PREFERENCES

- Pasta. - Kids.

- Hi, Uncle! - Hey.

Nice to see you.

My...

LITTLE KITCHEN HELPER SEON-HUI HEADS TO THE KITCHEN

- Seon-hui. - It looks tasty.

- You can do this, right? - Yes.

- Let's do it together. - I've got a mission for you.

USING BOTH HANDS

- I'll put down three each. - Do it however you want.

DA-IN SETS THE TABLE

Ji-hui...

- Ji-hui... - Can I take out the chairs?

- Yes, you can, Ji-hui. - Can I...

Okay.

JI-HUI JOINS IN PREPARING LUNCH

First...

I put some photos up here.

You're here, Da-in.

- I look good, right? - You do.

- There's Ji-hui. - Ji-hui and Seon-hui.

- That's the day we met. - The first day.

- With the last customer. - You have a great memory.

Right?

TOTALLY ABSORBED

Ji-hui.

I made fish cakes for you.

I made them for you.

DONG-YEON REMEMBERS JI-HUI'S FAVORITE SNACK

FEELING EXCITED

- Should I... - I'll take care of the rest.

Ji-hui likes fish cakes.

MOVING TO GET SOME FISH CAKES

- Give her three or four. - Ji-hui.

Come with me, Ji-hui.

RUNNING

JI-HUI IS EXCITED, CARRYING HER FAVORITE FOOD

SHE'S SO CUTE

Put them in.

STRUGGLING

DUMPING FISH CAKES WITH UNCLE BO GUM'S HELP

- Lucky number seven. - I should...

- I'll give some to the other girls. - We should.

GIGGLING

HAPPY AT THE THOUGHT OF EATING FISH CAKES

- Take a seat now. - Please peel these.

- Uncle, come here. - Please open them.

SEON-HUI SECRETLY CALLS UNCLE BO GUM OVER

Uncle, come with me.

Come on.

Read it later when we're gone.

SHE TAKES SOMETHING OUT OF HER POCKET AND HANDS IT OVER

- Read it later when we're gone. - When you're gone?

SEON-HUI'S LETTER FOR THE UNCLES SANG-YI, BO GUM, DONG-YEON

SEON-HUI'S LAST GIFT FOR THE UNCLES

Thank you so much.

Thanks, Seon-hui.

I'm so touched.

Da-in, thank you so much for this.

- I lost it yesterday and found it. - Where?

I went through the trash can.

I was desperate to find it.

The trash can?

That's why I'm wearing it like this.

Thank you so much, Da-in.

HERE'S ANOTHER GIFT

You'll be touched even more.

You're going to make me cry.

Don't cry.

- You'll be touched even more. - Look.

- It'll be touching at the end. - Don't cry.

- Read it later. - I'll read it later.

MOVED

- Don't cry. - Da-in.

- Please don't cry. - How can you be so...

If you cry, that's not fair.

ALSO GETTING CHOKED UP

- Don't cry. - Da-in.

HE CAREFULLY TUCKS IT AWAY CLOSE TO HIS HEART

If you cry, that's not fair.

- It's just a really simple letter. - Okay.

- Thanks, Da-in. - Just smile.

- Thanks, Da-in. - Just smile.

- Just smile? - Yes, don't cry. Just smile.

- Just smile. - I'll make sure to read it.

- I couldn't thank you enough. - Sure.

- What's this? - I need glue for this.

- Read it later, yes. - Thanks. Later when I'm alone?

Uncle BO GUM? No, Uncle Dong-yeon.

Thank you.

What a sweet gesture.

SHE GIVES BO GUM HER LAST LETTER

IN THE MEANTIME, THE PASTA IS ALMOST DONE

A GENEROUS AMOUNT

Run away.

- You should also stay away. - Okay.

DONG-YEON'S SECRET WEAPON

BLAZING

- Fire show! - Oh, wow!

Fireball!

- I'll do it with Ji-hui. - It's a fireball.

FASCINATED

- Was it yesterday? - This is Seon-hui's.

- Thank you. - No, the day before yesterday.

- Yesterday was Thursday. - Da-in, here's yours. Hold the end.

HANDING OUT THE BEAUTIFULLY PREPARED PASTA

Have a seat.

Ji-hui, I gave you a little because you'll be eating fish cakes.

SHE'S ALREADY GRABBING A FISH CAKE

- Ji-hui, adults first. - Boss!

- Let's eat first. - Boss!

When is Boss PARK coming?

Boss!

HE BRINGS A PLATE OF PASTA TO THE RECEPTION ROOM

GLANCE

- Where should I sit? - Why do you not have enough?

DONG-YEON'S BOWL IS BASICALLY JUST NOODLES DUE TO INGREDIENT SHORTAGE

That's what moms do.

But you're a dad.

I'm a dad who's like a mom.

BO GUM PREPARES SOMETHING IN THE KITCHEN IN THE MEANTIME

A PILE OF CHEESE ON TOP OF SWEET CORN

QUICKLY INTO THE MICROWAVE

- Boss! - I'm coming.

No, my parents said so.

From fourth grade to fifth grade.

- Sorry. - No need to be sorry.

- Corn cheese! - It's corn cheese!

Where did you get this?

BO GUM'S CORN CHEESE IS SERVED

Thank you.

- Da-in, do you want to share it? - Yes.

Thank you.

- Thank you for the food! - Enjoy the food.

Thanks for the food.

I like it this way.

I'd like some on my plate.

Awesome.

A CAREFUL BITE

- Do you want a fork? - No.

- Kids... - No, we prefer chopsticks.

This is really good.

EYES WIDE

- Breadcrumbs. - Breadcrumbs.

- Can I try one bite? - It's really good.

- It's not bad, right? - It's so good.

It's like what they sell at a restaurant.

Really? I'm glad.

Like a dish from a restaurant.

That's a relief.

It isn't even greasy.

FORTUNATELY, THE KIDS LIKE IT

It's really tasty.

I want more.

We're out of chopsticks.

THEY TRY CORN CHEESE THIS TIME

It's so good.

HAPPY

- Is it good? - So good.

PROUD

Let's share it, Seon-hui.

You know

even if we're not here

just come in and hang out whenever you want, okay?

- Okay. - Okay.

Don't go.

I don't want to.

- Stay. - Okay.

But we'll come back.

Be here every single day.

I'll be here often.

I wish I didn't have to leave.

Da-in, this hairstyle really suits you, though.

- It does. - Yes.

What did your parents say?

Did they say it looks good?

Mom just said it's convenient that my hair is shorter.

Because it dries quickly.

That's convenient.

Right.

BOSS PARK IS PROUD

MEANWHILE, THE FISH CAKE LOVER IS INDULGING

DEVOURING

- Help yourself. - You're right about that.

Ji-hui, you're only eating fish cakes.

Right?

SHE DIDN'T TOUCH THE PASTA

They're so good.

I'm going to eat that if you don't.

- Leave some. - We'll eat it.

- You know... - We eat everything well.

We do.

It's okay to leave some.

- Is everyone finished? - Yes.

Are you done eating this?

- Are you done? - Yes.

- I'll have one. - Okay.

I'll have the soup when you're done.

I'LL TAKE CARE OF THE LEFTOVERS

DONG-YEON STARTS CLEANING UP

Should we give them their gifts now?

But Dong-yeon's still there. Should we wait?

GIFTS?

It's fine as long as it's less than 30 minutes.

- Kids. - Yes?

- Have a seat. - We're sitting.

ANOTHER SURPRISE FROM THE TRIO

- All right. - First off

here are your gifts.

It's a photo. Read the back.

HANDING OVER THE PHOTO LETTERS

ANTICIPATING

SEON-HUI IMMEDIATELY READS THE LETTER ON THE BACK

"When we first met, you invited us in saying it was cold..."

- That's for Ms. Ou. - That's Ms. Ou's.

My bad.

Come on, Sang-yi.

- You can give it to Ms. Ou. - All right.

- This one's for Da-in. - Da-in.

- Thank you. - This one is

- for Seon-hui. - Seon-hui.

This one goes

- to Ji-hui. - Ji-hui.

It's so cute!

- And this. - So cute.

It's so cute!

Is it cute? Do you like it?

Thanks for the letter, Da-in.

Open it up. Dong-yeon spent a lot of time in choosing them.

DA-IN'S, JI-HUI'S, SEON-HUI'S

I'll open it.

"To Nana Olive."

It looks fun.

THINKING

I think my sister will take the book away.

I don't think I can leave it at home.

Hide it under your pillow.

I'll hide it in my secret place.

SHE DECIDES TO HIDE IT IN HER SECRET PLACE

Check this out, Ji-hui.

That's adorable!

- So cute. - Cute, right?

JI-HUI IS COMPLETELY ABSORBED IN HER TOY GIFT

It's so cute!

Seon-hui, look.

- But this is... - I love it.

It's so cute!

Ji-hui loves that type of stuff.

- I'm glad. - She's so touched right now.

So cute!

HAPPY

JI-HUI LOVES THE UNCLES' GIFT

Do you like it, Ji-hui?

- Yes! - That's great.

What will it be?

- Let's see. - Black!

A KEYCHAIN FOR THE OLDER GIRLS

It's adorable!

GIFTS CHOSEN CONSIDERING THE KIDS' TASTES

- Do you like it? - Thank you for the letter, Da-in.

This is also cute.

It's also cute. It's like my cat.

I'm so touched, Uncles.

- Look at this. - I love it.

- They all like it. - Here it is.

I'm glad they like it.

FEELING PROUD FOR SOME REASON

- You like it, Ji-hui? - Yeah!

I love it.

ANOTHER PRESENT BY DONG-YEON

- What is it? - That's a lot.

- What is that? - This is no joke.

MATCHA TIRAMISU FOR THE KIDS

- It's matcha tiramisu. - Can we all eat it?

- Tiramisu cake

- That's right. - Tiramisu cake

- Matcha tiramisu. I liked it. - That's it.

- Tiramisu cake - Tiramisu cake

You're like a sweet tiramisu cake

A SURPRISE PERFORMANCE BY JI-HUI

Tiramisu cake

LET ME JOIN

Eat whichever one you like.

- The kids? - Yes.

Ji-hui, do you eat this?

- Which one is yours? - This one.

You guys bring joy.

- It's good. - You give me energy.

- It's way better than last time. - Really?

- Yes. - I'm so glad.

It's tasty.

When you visit your grandma in the countryside

I get why they keep feeding you stuff.

- Right? I want to keep giving. - I get that feeling now.

- I want to keep giving them things. - I can't stop feeding them.

- And they enjoy it so much. - Exactly.

WHOOSH

WHO'S THIS MAN HEADING UNUSUALLY FAST TOWARD THE SHOP?

CLAPPING

Oh, he came.

- Hello. - Hello, sir!

THE VERY FIRST PERSON TO COME AFTER GETTING A CALL FROM THE TRIO

Oh, he came.

- Hello. - Hello, sir!

AND HE IS!

AFTER THE HAIRCUT LAST TIME

BO GUM.

BO GUM.

STARTLED

He did my hair so well.

I put my heart into it, so please enjoy.

Awesome.

HE GAVE THE TRIO AN UNFORGETTABLE JJAJANGMYEON

It's so good.

I've been waiting for this.

FORMER CHINESE FOOD CHEF DRAMA FANATIC

- You've been waiting? - Yes.

- Hi, everyone. - Hello, sir!

ENTERING LIKE A MAIN CHARACTER

- It's good to see you. - How have you been?

Your hair's grown a lot.

- The photo we took together. - Yes.

It's a little something.

- We got it for you. - I see.

Sang-yi wrote a note.

THE TRIO PUT THEIR HEARTS INTO THIS LETTER

"We enjoyed your jjajangmyeon. Always stay healthy.

We love you. From Lee Sang-yi."

"We enjoyed your jjajangmyeon. Always stay healthy.

We love you. From Lee Sang-yi."

Thank you for this.

Did you really enjoy it?

- Very much. - We really did.

- We were so thankful. - Thank you.

I'm grateful too, and it was fun.

I'm so sad.

We'll come visit again later.

Make sure all three of you come.

I'll be sad if even one of you is missing.

It's making me sad.

The neighborhood will feel...

Empty, I guess? Like there will be silence.

Once you're all gone. Really.

With the warmth and kindness you shared with us

I think Muju will keep feeling warm.

- You think so? - Yes, truly.

I wonder when we'll see you again.

I'm so grateful, and it's been an honor.

I mean it, from the bottom of my heart.

I really loved it.

Thank you.

EVEN MORE THANKFUL AS THEY CAN SENSE HIS SINCERITY

Come by when you get a chance.

Come back anytime if you ever think of my jjajangmyeon.

- I'll make it for you. - We will.

Stay healthy.

HE LEAVES BEHIND A MEMORABLE LINE

- Goodbye, sir. - I'm going.

Take care!

Thank you.

HE LOOKS AT THE GIFT ONE MORE TIME

WE LOVE YOU, FROM LEE SANG-YI

SAVED IN HIS HEART

Don't forget your gift.

- My gift. - You're leaving.

- Can you carry it all? - Bye, guys.

Wait a second.

- Can you carry it? - Yes.

- Bye, Seon-hui. Bye, Da-in. - Goodbye.

- Bye. - Bye, kids. See you next time.

Come back to get your hair done after you finish your homework.

- Bye. - They have homework to do.

EXCHANGING GOODBYES LIKE ALWAYS

THE TRIO WATCHES THEM LEAVE UNTIL THE VERY END

THE NOISY BARBERSHOP FALLS QUIET

Let's read their letters.

VERY CURIOUS ABOUT SEON-HUI AND DA-IN'S LETTERS

STARTING WITH THE LETTERS DA-IN WROTE TO EACH OF THEM

It's a long letter.

She loves the haircut I gave her.

- I like it too. - You do?

- You like it? - Yes.

I'm so glad.

She says she'll think of me when she looks in the mirror.

Really?

YOU ALWAYS WELCOMED ME WARMLY, CALLING MY NAME

SO I COULD ALWAYS WALK IN FEELING HAPPY

I'm so thankful.

SANG-YI READS HIS WITH A FLUTTERING HEART

SNEAKING A PEEK

LAUGHING

Is my first impression scary?

She was afraid of me when she first saw me.

YOUR FIRST IMPRESSION WAS A LITTLE SCARY

I'm a nail technician.

THE DAY HE FIRST MET THE KIDS

Is my first impression scary?

SCARED

You're quite right.

BUT YOU DIDN'T SCARE ME ANYMORE AS WE TALKED LITTLE BY LITTLE

You sound more mature than me.

She said she liked my obvious magic trick.

I HOPE MY LETTER CONVEYS WHAT I FEEL

She's such a sweet kid.

AN UNCLE'S SMILE

"I'm going to miss you."

She's so sweet.

How does she write so well?

THEY READ THE LETTERS HUDDLED TOGETHER

"The fish-shaped buns were great. You're such a good cook.

I'll also remember when you let us ride your bike on that rainy day."

- Great work, girls. - Yes, thank you so much.

"Thank you for being kind.

I'm going to miss you. From Da-in."

MOVED

This is from Seon-hui.

It's for all three of us.

A LETTER FROM SEON-HUI

WHAT MESSAGE DID SEON-HUI WANT TO SHARE?

"Uncle BO GUM, Uncle Sang-yi, and Uncle Dong-yeon, thank you.

Each day was fun, and I was so happy.

I hope you always stay healthy.

I'll take good care of Grandma and Ji-hui.

Don't forget us. See you again next time.

From Seon-hui."

- That's so sweet. - She's so cute.

DONG-YEON, WHO ESPECIALLY SPENT A LOT OF TIME WITH HER

CAN'T TAKE HIS EYES OFF THE LETTER

GLANCING

What?

What? No, I'm not.

- Are you feeling it? - No.

What? No, I'm not.

- Are you feeling it? - No.

- You're tearing up. - You are.

- Your forehead is so red. - Oh, no.

- It's okay to cry. - Oh, my gosh.

It's okay to cry.

Let it out.

It's okay.

HE GETS EMOTIONAL WITH GRATITUDE AND SADNESS

- It's okay to cry. - Oh, my gosh.

Let it out.

It's okay.

PATTING

It's okay to cry.

In my case, I felt that

when Da-in gave me the bracelet.

We've all grown up now.

I think

it's because we came across something so pure.

I think so.

AND THEY GOT ATTACHED

This...

This is...

CHOKED UP

And what weighs on my heart is

that there are only

- two kids their age with Ji-hui. - You're right.

It was like they suddenly got uncles.

- And they loved it. - Yes.

That was a close one.

DONG-YEON HEADS INTO THE KITCHEN ALONE

HE REREADS THE LETTER OVER AND OVER AGAIN

IT'S ALREADY 4 P.M.

MORE VILLAGERS COME TO THE BARBERSHOP

HOLDING HANDS TIGHTLY

Let's hurry inside.

THEY WALK TOWARD THE SHOP STEP BY STEP

Seon-hui was next to us when we were finishing up.

We have a customer.

THEY HURRY OUTSIDE AT THE ARRIVAL OF A CUSTOMER

Hello.

- Hello. - Hello.

- Hello. - Hello.

Are you here for a haircut?

I wanted to bring my grandson

- Nice to meet you. - for a haircut.

- Really? - Yes.

- Just your grandson? - Yes.

- Just him? - Just me.

Sure, take a seat.

- Hello. - Hi.

Who's getting the haircut?

- My grandson. - Just me.

THE YOUNG MAN IS HERE FOR A HAIRCUT

Would you like me to trim it just a little?

I shave

- the sides and back down to 6mm. - Okay.

- And just lightly thin out the top. - Okay.

Are you in the military?

I'm a full-time soldier.

I KNEW IT

May I ask how old you are?

I'm 24.

HE REMINDS HIM OF HIS MILITARY DAYS

If you're a full-time soldier at that age...

I finished a year and a half as an enlisted soldier.

I switched over to a fixed-term NCO.

BOSS PARK'S FINAL CUSTOMER TODAY, A SOLDIER

I see. Please sit here.

Do all of you live in Muju?

- All three of you? - No, we live

- in the countryside and farm there. - Okay.

- And he lives in Asan, Cheonan. - Cheonan, I see.

So you're based in Cheonan.

I'm stationed in Cheorwon.

- Cheorwon? In Gangwon-do? - In Gangwon-do.

Are you on leave today or...

- I am on leave. - Right?

- He visits often. - Really?

He visited us even when he was in school.

He loves his grandpa.

I'm the one who gives him allowance

but he always asks for his grandpa

- and calls him only. - I see.

NOT EVEN ALLOWANCES CAN STOP THEIR LOVE

But you two look

way too young to be called grandparents.

- Do we look young? - Yes!

He's 80, so he's a grandpa.

- He's 80? - Yes.

You really don't look it.

It's just his face.

His body is worn out.

The air in Muju must be really good.

We heard you were great at cutting hair

so he wanted to come here and get a haircut.

- Oh, I see. - Yes.

I hope you like it.

It's our last day of business.

- Today? - It's our last day here.

- You worked hard in the cold. - Not at all.

We're glad you came.

If you're uncomfortable here

you can lie down over there.

- That's our reception room. - Is it?

Come here, they say it's more comfortable.

- Come here. - No.

- Come over here. - You can stay comfortably here.

Come on over.

It's nice and comfy.

No.

He wants to keep looking at his grandson, so he won't come.

WATCHING INTENTLY

JUST LOOKING IS ENOUGH TO MAKE HIM HAPPY

THE HAIRCUT BEGINS WITH HIS GRANDPA WATCHING

What's your name?

I'm Kwon Su-min.

- Kwon Su-min? - Yes.

CLICK

CLIPPER ARMED AND READY

THE MILITARY CUT IS ONE OF BOSS PARK'S SPECIALTIES

COMPARED TO HIS ARMY DAYS CUTTING HIS COMRADES' HAIR

HE CUTS WITH EVEN GREATER SKILL WITHOUT HESITATION

AFTER MATCHING

THE REQUESTED 6MM LENGTH

HE CAREFULLY REFINES THE HAIRLINE AGAIN

THOROUGH

NOT A SINGLE STRAY HAIR ALLOWED

CLEAN, RAZOR-SHARP LINES

HE USES SCISSORS FOR A DETAILED CUT

THINKING OF THE COMRADES' HAIR HE USED TO CUT

HE SNIPS CAREFULLY

ONCE THE TOP IS LIGHTLY THINNED OUT

THE CUT IS FINISHED EXACTLY AS THE SOLDIER REQUESTED

- Did I cut it well? - What?

It looks nice.

I hope the customer likes it.

- What do you think? Is it okay? - Yes.

Is there anything you'd like adjusted further?

Feel free to tell me.

Could you thin out the top a little more?

- The top? - Yes.

Okay.

ADDITIONAL THINNING TO SHARPEN THE SHAPE

REMOVING THE BULK MORE BOLDLY

THE SIDES ARE CUT TO CONNECT NATURALLY WITH THE TOP

Should I thin it out more?

I think it's okay.

When I was preparing my barber's license in the military

cutting the hair of my comrades was

my main duty at the time.

But I prepared for the license with the thought of going

where a helping hand may be needed someday.

It was a time to reflect on that.

THE FINAL CUSTOMER BROUGHT HIM BACK TO THOSE DAYS

- I'll take you to the shampoo room. - Okay.

- Thank you. - Sure thing.

This way.

SANG-YI WILL DO THE SHAMPOO

Do you feel more comfortable here?

- Do you feel more comfortable here? - Yes.

BOSS PARK GETS TO KEEP HIM COMPANY

It's a shame. I should have come by once.

I know.

Now that I'm getting older

- it gets tiring. - I bet.

But you know you don't look it, right?

You look incredibly young, sir.

I mean it.

You're handsome.

A BIG SMILE

You're even more handsome.

Even more so than on TV.

- Him? - No, I mean you.

- Oh, me? Thank you. - Yes.

But he's way more handsome.

CHUCKLING

- I'll take you back to your seat. - Thank you.

Boss, the shampoo is all done.

IS MY GRANDSON BACK?

GAZING LOVINGLY

How should I style his hair?

Thank you.

Today, maybe...

HE TAKES OUT A ROUND BRUSH

OPENING UP THE BANGS FOR A REFRESHING LOOK

HE ROLLS THE BANGS UP AND BACK

A SPECIAL BLOW-DRY SERVICE FOR A SOLDIER ON LEAVE

HE CURLS THE BACK INWARD FOR MORE VOLUME

A VACATION STYLE DIFFERENT FROM HIS USUAL LOOK

FEELING A BIT AWKWARD

Does something feel off?

- No. - Please tell me if it does.

We'll follow your orders.

- I've never tried this before. - I'll correct it.

RUBBING

- Is this a new style for you? - Yes.

Really?

USING HAIR GEL TO SET THE STYLE

It also looks cool with it down.

SLIGHTLY LOWERING THE BANGS FOR ADDED DETAIL

IMPRESSED

What do you think?

Do you like it?

FROM THE SAME OLD ORDINARY BANGS-DOWN STYLE

TO A BOLD SWEPT-BACK TRANSFORMATION

A MAGIC TOUCH THAT MAKES HIS FACE LOOK SHARPER

- Your hair turned out really well. - It really did.

- He looks like a different person. - Indeed.

Let's take a commemorative photo.

AWKWARD

SALUTE

THEY FINISH THE LAST CUSTOMER'S HAIR AND WISH HIM A HAPPY VACATION

- Thank you for coming. - Do you like it?

That'll be 5,000 won. We take card or cash.

- I'll pay with a card. - I'll ring up 5,000 won.

5,000 WON

Charge more since you made him look this good.

- No. - No.

- Here you go, thank you. - Thank you.

- Stay healthy, sir. - Yes.

Stay healthy, ma'am.

It was such a pleasure meeting you.

- Get home safely. - Thank you.

- Thank you! Get home safely. - Thank you.

- Take care. - Goodbye.

Salute.

Salute.

- Take care, ma'am. - Goodbye, thanks for the hard work.

WALKING THEM ALL THE WAY OUT

Do I look better before the cut or now?

You look better now.

Do I?

You look more alive now.

- I wonder if I cut it well. - I thought it was great.

Now...

Men's hair used to be easier for me.

Now, women's hair is easier.

Is it because men's hair requires more details?

BOSS PARK HAS IMPROVED A LOT THAT WOMEN'S HAIR FEELS NATURAL

At a glance, it turned out really well.

You also styled it nicely.

A FAMILIAR ELECTRIC CART APPROACHES THE BARBERSHOP

Hello.

- I came to pick up my photo. - I see.

Park over here.

JANG JEONG-HUI CHAIR OF THE ELDERLY COMMITTEE

- The photo? - Show me how it is.

- Take a look. - Let's see.

Thank you.

- Look at the back. - Where?

"It'll be hard to forget

- the day we danced together - The day we danced together.

to the sound of the fish-shaped bun bell."

- It's crazy good. - My gosh.

It's crazy good?

"Thank you for enjoying the simple snacks and food I made."

Take good care of your health, ma'am.

Yes, thank you.

Thanks.

We're saying goodbye as soon as we get attached.

- Thank you. - Thank you!

Sure. Take care.

- Oh, they're here. - Hello.

Sir. Have you been well?

- Hello. - Happy New Year. Hi, Ji-ung.

- Are you well? Hi, Seo-hyeon. - Yes.

How are you, Seo-yul?

- Hello, sir. - Yes, hi.

- You're back. - Hello.

- You came. - Yes.

- Here's a photo. Take this home. - Thank you.

We wrote a letter on the back, too.

THE TRIO HAPPILY GIVES OUT THEIR GIFTS

You wrote a letter, too.

"Dear Ms. Bok-sun.

Thank you very much for visiting the Village Barber.

We were so happy to be able to join you for dinner.

Thank you for having us."

"We won't forget the warmth you shared with us.

We wish you health and happiness."

- Be happy. - Okay.

- Thank you, sir. - Goodbye.

- Thank you. Take care. - Bye.

Yes, thank you.

- Come by again. - I will.

Seo-hyeon, congrats on starting middle school.

- Thanks. - Good luck.

Bye, Ji-ung.

- Bye. - Bye, Ji-ung.

- Greet them. - Bye.

Let's go now.

Bye.

They're all leaving.

- Bye. - Bye. Take care.

BO GUM SEES THEM OFF WITH A SMILE

Ms. Ou's here.

- Hello. - Hey.

- Ms. Ou. - Are you painting again?

Thank you.

PLEASED

- Here. - What's this?

I brought some stir-fried chilis.

- You seemed to like it. - Gosh, thanks so much.

Ms. Ou.

DONG-YEON HEARS HER VOICE AND RUSHES OUT

She brought us some stir-fried chilis.

- Why did you bring more? - So you can have it once more.

I hope it suits your taste.

- It's so good. - It's so good.

I'm grateful that you enjoyed it.

- I have something for you, too. - What?

It's a preserve that I made and served the people here

- That's for me? - Yes.

- Take it home. - Oh, thank you.

- They ward off colds. - That they do.

- Make some tea. - It's a precious gift.

It felt like I got some new grandsons.

It made me feel younger, and now I'm sad to see you go.

- We can meet again. - We could do that.

We got so close in just a few days, and now you're all running away.

- After a few days. - Right?

- It's so upsetting. - It is. You weren't here that long.

I feel down now, too. You were like grandsons to me.

SHE'S SAD TO SEE THE TRIO, WHO WERE LIKE GRANDSONS, GO

- You sweet boys. - I'll come back.

- You must. - To see you.

Yes. You must come back.

- I must come back to see you. - Yes. Come visit.

Didn't you like having us around?

I got insanely younger.

LAUGHING

We had so much fun playing with the kids.

They love you to death.

I bet they were such a nuisance to you here.

- They weren't at all. - Ji-hui...

First, she draws on her book.

Then she plays with the hopping toy that you gave her.

She's so busy playing.

I guess she likes it.

My grandkids say they're sad that you're leaving.

Oh, dear.

- They had fun. - The kiddos...

JUMPING UP

RANDOM FISHCAKES?

- About Ji-hui. - Yes.

- She loves fish cakes. - She does.

She said you cooked her some, and she even finished the broth.

I'll pack some for you.

You brought us more food

- so we should give something back. - It's fine.

- It's too much work. It's cold. - It's not work.

We have energy to burn.

- It's fine. - You don't have to.

- Give me a moment. - I just love the preserves.

THIS IS MORE THAN ENOUGH

PACKING LOTS OF FISHCAKES FOR JI-HUI

A GENEROUS AMOUNT OF BROTH

FILLING THE CONTAINER

DONG-YEON PACKS ENOUGH TO SHOW THEIR APPRECIATION

- I'll carry it for her. - Yes, walk her back.

- It's hot. - Will the box break?

I'll carry it for you.

- I'll walk you back. - You will?

There we go.

I caused more trouble by coming here.

- Don't say that. - I should walk you.

- You live right here. - Even so.

I'll see you again.

- Dear granny. - Yes.

A TIGHT HUG

- Dear granny. - Yes.

- Get home safely. - I won't be long.

- Everyone came on our last day. - I know.

- Say bye to Boss PARK. - You're leaving?

Thanks for everything.

- Look after yourself, Ms. Ou. - I will. Goodbye.

- I feel sad. - Thank you.

- It's sad to see you go. - I'll come by again.

- Okay. Bye. - Thank you.

A FAREWELL FOR THEM WHO ARE LIKE GRANDSONS

GLANCING BACK LONGINGLY

- It's sad to go when we got close. - It is. We're all upset.

- How did we get close so fast? - I wonder. It's sad you're leaving.

- At first, Ms. Ou. - Yes.

When we came to greet you.

- You invited us inside. - Yes.

I was grateful that you thanked me for my poor cooking.

It was so tasty.

- Was it? - Yes.

I'm serious. Honestly.

If you mean it, then thank you.

I'd only formed relationships with people

I had decided I'd open up to and care about.

AT FIRST, DONG-YEON FOUND IT HARD TO APPROACH THE LOCALS

They opened up to me

and approached me in a friendly manner first.

Once I decided to let my guard down and open up

we got closer.

You don't open up to people after you get close.

You grow close once you let them in.

We got through January thanks to Ms. Ou.

HOLDING HANDS

It was a time that taught me a lot

about relationships and how to keep them.

Take your time.

THEY WANT TO GIVE EXTRA ON THEIR LAST DAY

This is hot, so I'll carry it inside for you.

- Ji-hui. - Oh, my gosh.

This is still hot, so touch it with care.

Okay.

Thanks so very much.

She loves it. The broth, too.

CUTIE PIE

Do as she says if you want fish cakes.

- There's lemonade, too. - Bye, ma'am.

- Yes. Ask Granny to make you a cup. - Don't touch that.

I'll make you some. Don't jump.

THANKS, UNCLE

- Bye, ma'am. - Bye.

- Thanks for everything. - Bye.

- Say your farewell. - Bye.

Give me a hug, Ji-hui.

- Goodbye, Uncle. - Bye, Ji-hui. Take care.

- Take care. - Bye.

PEERING OUTSIDE

He brought us more food to eat.

MS. OU STOOD WATCHING

UNTIL DONG-YEON WAS OUT OF SIGHT

SHE LOOKS AT THE PHOTO THE TRIO GIFTED HER

SHE FINDS THE LETTER

WHEN WE FIRST MET, YOU ASKED US TO COME IN BECAUSE WE WERE

WORKING HARD IN THE COLD AND THAT WARMTH EXCITED US

I HOPE TO GROW INTO AN ADULT THAT GIVES OFF WARMTH LIKE YOU

The photo came out so nicely.

SHE CHERISHES THE TRIO'S HEARTS

ANOTHER LOCAL HURRIEDLY COMES OVER

WHO IS THIS FAMILIAR LADY?

- My grandma. - Yes.

She was so healthy and sharp, but she got dementia.

It was sleep dementia.

I should give her a glass of water while I can.

Once she's gone, there's nothing I can do.

It must be hard for you.

It's not hard. It's what you do for your parents.

SHE CAME OVER AFTER RECEIVING THEIR CALL

SILENCE

Did they go somewhere?

PEEKING INSIDE

THE TRIO SHE'S LOOKING FOR IS BUSY WORKING ON THE MURAL

STICKING THE MIRROR ON THE WALL

FOCUSED, WORKING HARD

SHE NOTICES BO GUM AT LAST!

Gosh. Are you painting something?

- When did you get here? - Just now.

- How have you been? - I'm good.

I came from my mother-in-law's.

- Jeong-suk, right? - Yes.

Ms. Jeong-suk. That's your name.

- Your photo. - I have to hurry back.

RUSHING TO GET HER PHOTO!

I have to get back to the old lady.

I went to look after her

and made some jeon, but I could only bring a little.

- Jeon? - Yes, so you can have a taste.

What kind of jeon?

- Radish and... - Oh, radish jeon.

- Radish, sweet potato, and cabbage. - Cabbage jeon, too?

Thank you.

It's the photo we took together.

Cherish it, please. You're right here.

Here you are.

LOOKING INTENTLY

I'm in the darkest corner. You can barely see me. Can you?

- You're right. - I'm in the shadows.

That's okay, though. I was in the shade.

IT'S THE MEMORIES THAT MATTER

HOLDING HANDS

- You made my hair look so nice. - Not really.

I made this for my mother-in-law and could bring just a little.

I'm sorry it's so little.

- Thank you. - Goodness.

It's nothing.

Why are you crying? Oh, dear.

You miss home, don't you?

BO GUM'S TOUCHED BECAUSE SHE APOLOGIZED

Why would you burst into tears?

- You must catch a bus? - I have to go.

- Thank you, ma'am. - Thanks.

Bye, now.

- I made you cry. - No.

I got emotional, too.

Get back safely.

- I heard you're leaving tomorrow. - That's right.

- How sad. - Stay safe.

I have to hurry back. I'm busy.

Oh, gosh. Thank you.

- Get home safe. - Take care.

- Bye. Be healthy, sweetie. - I will.

- Watch your health. - Thank you.

HER HEARTFELT FINAL GOODBYE TOUCHED BO GUM

Look after yourselves.

BO GUM HEADS SOMEWHERE IN A HURRY

- Hi. Are you Da-in's big sister? - Yes.

Nice to meet you, big sister.

Hello. Happy New Year.

HELLO

Hello, ma'am.

So this is your house with the blue gate.

BO GUM WAS OFF TO VISIT MS. SUN-HUI

Ma'am.

I'll come visit.

- You'll visit? - Yes.

- Come back tomorrow to see me. - I'll come back tomorrow.

I'll come back tomorrow.

- It's custard cream fish-shaped bun. - Custard?

Why did you bring me buns?

- I made them this time. - Oh, gosh.

- I'm not sure if it's good. - You can make buns?

- You're good at everything. - I'm not, really.

Where's the container I brought the red bean porridge in?

- It's over there. - Here it is. This is it.

This is it. What's this?

I put in a bottle of oil.

- Oil. Yes. - Oil?

I grew the seeds and got the oil squeezed.

It's homemade.

- Gosh. Thank you. - Made from what I grew.

I'll remember that and enjoy it.

- Am I allowed to take this? - Yes.

I don't have a lot to give you.

- This is really... - Just one bottle.

It's precious.

This is the photo we took yesterday.

The photo you and I took outside.

You might know, but I can't read. I don't know what this says.

I'll read what I wrote.

"Dear Ms. Sun-hui.

You were my first house call client.

Thanks to not only the tangerines but your warm gestures.

I felt reassured and happy, too.

I hope your every day will be fun and that you won't feel lonely.

We'll leave behind some warmth in Muju.

Stay healthy always.

- From BO GUM, Sang-yi, Dong-yeon." - Thank you

for doing all this and taking a photo.

Why did I close my eyes when this was taken?

You smile with your eyes, too.

Your eyes smile, too.

Take good care of this photo.

BO GUM BRINGS IN THE HEAVY BOTTLES OF WATER THAT WERE OUTSIDE

Can I leave these here?

Is it okay to leave the water here?

HE WANTS TO DO ALL HE CAN WHILE HE'S HERE

- Bye, ma'am. - I'm sad that you're leaving.

- I'll see you again. - What?

I'll see you again.

When shall we meet again?

- When shall we meet? - When shall we meet?

Should I come when the peach flowers bloom?

It would be nice if you come when the peach flowers bloom.

It's beautiful when the flowers bloom.

Okay. I'll remember that.

- Is your hair okay? - Everyone says I look nice.

Thank you. Look after yourself.

HOLDING HANDS TIGHT

I'll see you again. Goodbye.

Watch your health.

I'll miss you.

Make sure it's pretty.

IT'S LATE IN THE AFTERNOON

Hang on.

She'll be here soon.

She'll be here.

LOOKING INTENTLY

SILENCE

WHO IS SANG-YI WAITING DESPERATELY FOR?

- Hello? - Who's this?

It's me, Sang-yi.

Your Korean teacher from the barbershop.

- Yes. - What are you up to?

I have to go out at 1 p.m.

I know that.

I was getting ready to go out.

Okay, then.

- After that class. - Yes.

- Come by the barbershop afterward. - Okay.

I have a photo to give you. Promise to come by.

- Okay, I will. - See you later.

BUT SHE DIDN'T COME BY

CHECKING THE TIME

IT'S ALMOST TIME TO CLOSE UP

CALLING AGAIN OUT OF CONCERN

ANXIOUS

Ms. Ra isn't picking up.

PLUS, SHE'S OUT OF REACH

SHE'S NOT HOME EITHER

TRUDGING

SANG-YI DECIDES TO WAIT OUTSIDE

WHAT IF HE DOESN'T GET TO SAY BYE?

LOOKING AROUND

IT'S ALMOST CLOSING TIME

GETTING ANTSY IS THIS HOW IT ENDS WITH MS. RA?

- Let it flow down to the middle. - What are you doing?

- It's Ms. Ra! - My gosh.

Ms. Ra.

APPEARING AT LAST

- What are you doing? - It's Ms. Ra!

- What are you doing? - It's Ms. Ra!

Ms. Ra.

THANK YOU

CHUCKLING

FINALLY REUNITING LIKE IT'S BEEN AGES

HAPPY TO SEE HER

What took you so long?

Were you busy with your work thing?

Take a seat over here.

I sat for three hours, so I got my back support belt.

You put that on?

I was sitting from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

- They kept you waiting. - It was so tiring.

This is the photo we took together.

- Right. - We got it printed.

You got the photo printed?

- Look. - Gosh.

What a dreadful sight.

Why would you say it looks dreadful?

I shouldn't take photos in my old age when I don't look nice.

Don't be silly.

I wrote a letter.

It's not that long. Can you read it?

- I'll try. - Try reading it.

- Read it out loud. - Out loud.

- "Do, re..." - "Do, re, mi"

- "Do, re, mi, fa, sol, la." - "fa, sol, Ra Ok-ja."

- "Ms. Ra Ok-ja." - "Ra Ok-ja."

"You treated me like a son

- and a grandson." - "And a grandson."

- "Thank you so very much" - "Thank you so very much."

"for welcoming me."

- What's this? - "Meals."

- "Don't..." - "Don't skip your meals."

"Don't skip your meals.

Be sure to exercise.

Study Korean"

- "English." - "and English hard."

- "Check." - "I'll come back"

- "to check how you did." - "To check."

"Thank you so much.

Thank you.

From Lee Sang-yi."

What's this at the end?

It says, "Please write back."

I'm a slow reader.

I liked that a lot.

SANG-YI POURED HIS HEART INTO THE LETTER

I owe you so much.

Give me a hug.

Sure.

A BIG HUG

Sure.

Lee Sang-yi, your name is easy.

Those people's names are... PARK something.

PARK SOMETHING, THOSE PEOPLE

PARK...

PARK BO GUM.

Bo Geum and...

- Kwak Dong-yeon. - Kwak Do-yeon.

- Kwak Dong-yeon. - Dong-yeon.

Still, they're hard to say. Your name is so simple.

It's easy that I won't forget it.

Their names are harder to say.

- Let's go inside. It's cold. - Okay.

I was going to.

THEY'LL CONTINUE THE CHAT IN THE RECEPTION ROOM

AS SOON AS SHE'S INDOORS

SHE BRINGS STUFF OUT

I brought a little bit of gochujang.

Take it home.

Take it home.

I wrapped it very secure.

See how my gochujang tastes.

- Why would you bother? - It's nothing.

I wrapped it carefully with newspaper and things.

It's very secure.

Gosh, ma'am. That's a treasure chest.

I'm so grateful I just don't know how to thank you.

Not at all. I had fun, too.

I promise to eat this.

- Okay. Have a taste. - Thank you.

Answer my calls, okay?

I will. I did earlier, didn't I?

I'll answer Lee Sang-yi's calls.

- Always... - I take my medicine at 10 p.m.

Wear your toe socks.

- I do. I wear them. - Good.

It's cold these days.

If I plan to visit in a few days

- I'll call ahead. - Okay.

We really mean what we say.

When it's warmer and fireflies and peach blossoms bloom, we'll come.

- You can sleep at my house. - Okay.

There's lots of space.

THEY KEEP MAKING PROMISES BECAUSE THEY'RE RELUCTANT TO PART

We're here already. That was quick.

- I'll go now. - Go on, then. Bye.

Bye.

- Call me! - Okay, I will.

- Bye! - Bye.

GOODBYE, SANG-YI

WALKING BACK ALONE MAKES SANG-YI EMOTIONAL

HE RETURNS TO THE BARBERSHOP FEELING BITTERSWEET

UNWRAPPING MS. RA'S GIFT

WRAPPED WITH GREAT CARE

Oh, my gosh.

GOCHUJANG SHE MADE HERSELF

STARTLED

A letter?

A letter?

HE FOUND THE HIDDEN LETTER

"Hi, Lee Sang-yi.

Thank you so much for moving the fertilizer.

You fixed the greenhouse, too. Thank you very much.

I appreciate how you solved my big problems.

Goodbye."

THANK YOU

"Farewell."

NIGHT HAS FALLEN

Let's write our names.

THEY GO TO THE MURAL

WHERE MAGIC COMES TO LIFE

IT USED TO BE A WHITE WALL

ON IT GREW SOME PEACH TREES

It's not about painting well or not.

I like that we can leave a trace of us and of everyone.

EVERYONE HELPED COMPLETE THE MURAL

We shared memories with the residents.

We got to leave that on the wall.

MARKED WITH ONE SENTENCE

We shared memories with the residents.

We got to leave that on the wall.

WHERE MAGIC COMES TO LIFE

It was a meaningful project.

THE MURAL IS COMPLETE

- In our own handwriting. - Okay.

- Leave no blank spaces. - Three lines here?

- Yes. - Yes.

- A bit bigger. - That's too small.

PARK BO GUM

- Your name has lots of squares. - Yes.

LEE SANG-YI

Why did you write your name messily?

- You got scolded. - This is me.

That's my real handwriting.

But...

I GUESS THAT WAS NECESSARY

- Shall I... Where's the paint? - It's fine.

You two have nice handwriting.

PARK BO GUM, LEE SANG-YI, KWAK DONG-YEON

- It's pretty. - It's pretty.

TAKING A GOOD LOOK

A MURAL WITH THEIR NAMES

It makes me feel a bit

emotional.

Aren't you glad we wrote our names?

- Yes. - We should write our names.

PARK BO GUM, LEE SANG-YI, KWAK DONG-YEON

Come here.

Let's take one last photo.

Smile.

GOODBYE, THE VILLAGE BARBER

TO THE LOCAL RESIDENTS

Okay.

To Apseom Village in Muju.

Hello, dear residents.

I'm PARK BO GUM, the barber at The Village Barber.

It will be April when you watch this.

AFTER THE COLD WINTER

IT'S MUCH WARMER NOW

THE VILLAGE BARBER CUTS AND BLOW-DRIES

Why is it so hot?

Let's find something to eat!

- Did you find anything? - The other side.

No, there's nothing there.

- Do you want some? - No, thanks.

We have to take out the trash.

THE TRIO HOPED THE LOCALS WOULD FREQUENT THE BARBERSHOP

- Hello! - Hello.

THE LOCALS CLAIMED THE PLACE AS THEIR OWN

- Hey. - Welcome!

Do you work here?

- Yes, we work here. - Good for you.

A GRANNY BRINGS HER BOOK BAG AS IF SHE'S USED TO COMING HERE

SANG-YI'S NO LONGER HERE, BUT SHE STILL COMES BY

We opened one snowy December

and now it's April when peach blossoms bloom.

Thank you so much for joining us.

We might be apart

but all the elderly people and children we met there

have a place deep in our hearts.

NOW SHE STUDIES WITH DA-IN INSTEAD OF SANG-YI

The letter A.

- I don't know... - This is nicely written.

YOU THINK SO?

I hope you continue

PACKED WITH THOSE THAT REMEMBER THE TRIO

to visit The Village Barber.

and remember the times we shared.

I look forward to seeing you again.

BUSINESS LICENSE, BARBER LICENSE

EACH IN THEIR OWN WAY

THE RESIDENTS REMINISCE THE TRIO

YOU'RE THE COOLEST OUT OF EVERYONE

You think so?

FAREWELL ISN'T THE END IT'S STAYING IN EACH OTHER'S HEARTS

I wish you all good health.

I thank you sincerely

for treating us so warmly.

PARK BO GUM

LEE SANG-YI

KWAK DONG-YEON

A FEW MONTHS LATER

LOG IN

NATIONAL QUALIFICATION EXAM

REGISTRATION

THE VILLAGE BARBER

THE VILLAGE BARBER

Subtitles by Eunsook Youn, Hoyoung Yun, and Jennifer Lim