1 00:00:40,265 --> 00:00:43,598 Carl Sagan once said that people are 2 00:00:43,806 --> 00:00:47,974 like butterflies fluttering one day and think it is forever. 3 00:00:52,057 --> 00:00:54,266 13.8 billion years ago 4 00:00:54,474 --> 00:00:59,058 created the Big Bang the stars, planets and galaxies. 5 00:01:00,058 --> 00:01:01,725 Observable fact. 6 00:01:01,975 --> 00:01:05,350 Rational thinking. Pure science. 7 00:01:08,058 --> 00:01:09,433 Perfect. 8 00:01:10,725 --> 00:01:14,268 My hometown is also a result by Big Bang. 9 00:01:17,768 --> 00:01:19,268 New York. 10 00:01:22,643 --> 00:01:27,144 A city filled with humanity... 11 00:01:27,727 --> 00:01:29,727 ...dreams... 12 00:01:30,519 --> 00:01:32,352 ...losses... 13 00:01:33,769 --> 00:01:35,977 ...love. 14 00:01:38,395 --> 00:01:40,228 The choice we make. 15 00:01:41,936 --> 00:01:44,020 The path we choose. 16 00:01:48,353 --> 00:01:54,271 I've always thought it takes a lifetime to understand the human heart. 17 00:01:55,562 --> 00:02:01,271 But it turned out to only take a single day. 18 00:02:09,022 --> 00:02:13,647 THE SUN 19 00:02:23,898 --> 00:02:25,231 Dad... 20 00:02:25,564 --> 00:02:28,273 —I have to knit. —Accept fate. 21 00:02:28,439 --> 00:02:31,857 Okay. I will be at the immigration office at 8. 22 00:02:32,440 --> 00:02:35,982 Don't put yourself through it, old lady. Give up. 23 00:02:36,190 --> 00:02:39,315 It hasn't helped with lawyers. Tasha! 24 00:02:40,024 --> 00:02:45,191 We've been trying too long, Natasha Kingsley. We're going home tomorrow. 25 00:02:45,400 --> 00:02:47,525 But this is my home. 26 00:02:47,733 --> 00:02:50,275 New York is my home. 27 00:02:50,358 --> 00:02:52,233 I have to knit. 28 00:02:53,900 --> 00:02:55,775 Have a good time at school. 29 00:03:39,070 --> 00:03:40,695 IMMIGRATION MATTERS REGISTRATION 30 00:03:57,405 --> 00:04:01,405 —Lester Barnes. —Natasha Kingsley. I booked the appointment. 31 00:04:01,613 --> 00:04:04,739 —It concerns my parents' matter. —Everything is in the file. 32 00:04:05,531 --> 00:04:09,906 Do yourself a favor and let me read it. 33 00:04:14,281 --> 00:04:15,782 Then so... 34 00:04:17,365 --> 00:04:20,740 —Your father's name? -Samuel. 35 00:04:22,573 --> 00:04:25,282 —Your brother's? —Peter. 36 00:04:25,365 --> 00:04:27,407 -Younger? —Peter is eleven. 37 00:04:27,615 --> 00:04:31,283 —Was he born in the United States? —In Jamaica. He was four when we got here. 38 00:04:31,324 --> 00:04:34,283 American citizens in the family? 39 00:04:34,324 --> 00:04:37,366 No. I have checked. 40 00:04:37,574 --> 00:04:41,199 — When are you going? -Tomorrow. 41 00:04:41,324 --> 00:04:42,784 Tomorrow? 42 00:04:42,867 --> 00:04:44,325 Tomorrow. 43 00:04:44,367 --> 00:04:45,325 Okay... 44 00:04:56,035 --> 00:05:00,118 Your case is no longer available under the immigration office. 45 00:05:00,576 --> 00:05:04,076 -What does this mean? —The decision is final. 46 00:05:04,993 --> 00:05:06,285 Unfortunately. 47 00:05:12,077 --> 00:05:15,244 Is there nothing you can do? 48 00:05:15,327 --> 00:05:19,286 I have been to Jamaica. It is a lovely country. 49 00:05:19,327 --> 00:05:21,828 Everything there is "nice". 50 00:05:21,912 --> 00:05:23,912 You will be fine. 51 00:05:24,870 --> 00:05:26,412 Forget it. 52 00:05:27,120 --> 00:05:28,620 Do you hear... 53 00:05:28,703 --> 00:05:30,912 You are going to Jamaica. 54 00:05:31,037 --> 00:05:35,871 Others shall to Gaza, Syria and Afghanistan. 55 00:05:36,079 --> 00:05:38,621 You will be fine. 56 00:05:44,579 --> 00:05:47,580 Everyone says that I will be fine 57 00:05:47,789 --> 00:05:49,664 and i'm tired of it. 58 00:05:50,080 --> 00:05:52,289 I have been here for nine years. 59 00:05:52,705 --> 00:05:57,830 I was going to my last year in high school and study chemistry and aim for college. 60 00:05:58,039 --> 00:05:59,789 Instead, I'm here. 61 00:05:59,997 --> 00:06:02,290 And here I don't want to be, 62 00:06:02,331 --> 00:06:04,873 because New York is my home. 63 00:06:05,081 --> 00:06:08,290 Okay, okay... I'm sorry about this. 64 00:06:09,456 --> 00:06:11,665 Maybe there is something you can do. 65 00:06:19,541 --> 00:06:20,874 Here... 66 00:06:21,082 --> 00:06:25,874 A friend of mine works for free sometimes. Jeremy Martinez. He is a lawyer. 67 00:06:27,292 --> 00:06:28,583 Call him. 68 00:06:34,250 --> 00:06:38,208 I would like to see Mr. Martinez today. My name is Natasha Kingsley. 69 00:06:38,292 --> 00:06:45,293 —What is the matter? —We are about to be deported and need help. 70 00:06:45,376 --> 00:06:49,251 —Mr. Martinez is booked up today and... —Listen to… 71 00:06:49,293 --> 00:06:52,794 My family is going out tomorrow. 72 00:06:53,335 --> 00:06:56,252 Can't you help me? Please! 73 00:06:56,294 --> 00:06:58,877 Just for this time. Please! 74 00:06:59,085 --> 00:07:02,002 It was my parents' dream to get us here. 75 00:07:05,085 --> 00:07:08,420 You can get a quarter at 12, when he has lunch. 76 00:07:08,628 --> 00:07:11,628 —It won't be more. —That's all I need. Thanks! 77 00:07:11,836 --> 00:07:13,961 Thank you so much! 78 00:07:18,378 --> 00:07:21,837 My parents went to college in Montego Bay. 79 00:07:25,004 --> 00:07:28,087 They happened to meet during a tropical cyclone. 80 00:07:29,254 --> 00:07:33,338 He took shelter in a clothing store where she was a store manager. 81 00:07:33,547 --> 00:07:36,588 She had a name tag and looked official. 82 00:07:37,297 --> 00:07:41,297 She never thought she could fall for a romantic like him. 83 00:07:41,338 --> 00:07:44,297 He always aimed for the stars. 84 00:07:45,173 --> 00:07:48,006 Even if he had to struggle to reach them. 85 00:08:19,091 --> 00:08:21,716 BE TRUE TO YOURSELF 86 00:08:37,717 --> 00:08:40,427 Deus ex machina. 87 00:08:47,135 --> 00:08:48,927 Come on! 88 00:09:01,344 --> 00:09:05,595 It's almost 8.30, Daniel. Come and eat! 89 00:09:23,930 --> 00:09:27,763 Well, what do you do when you're not at school? 90 00:09:28,221 --> 00:09:32,306 —I work voluntarily... —Daniel! Eye contact! 91 00:09:33,431 --> 00:09:35,806 I work non-profit 92 00:09:36,306 --> 00:09:40,347 at the children's hospital twice a month. 93 00:09:40,722 --> 00:09:47,098 -Good. Well, why do you want to be a doctor? —I want to save lives, make the world a better place. 94 00:09:47,265 --> 00:09:52,223 Daniel, not so fast! You must speak clearly. 95 00:09:52,265 --> 00:09:54,765 Today is an important day. 96 00:09:54,973 --> 00:09:57,558 It is the ticket to your future. 97 00:10:01,474 --> 00:10:03,266 I know. 98 00:10:04,016 --> 00:10:06,724 You look like that percent, little brother. 99 00:10:07,016 --> 00:10:10,767 —Dartmouth is a very good school. —Very good. 100 00:10:11,517 --> 00:10:13,267 Good morning. 101 00:10:15,600 --> 00:10:19,850 —Aren't you going to be late for work, Charlie? —I don't understand what you're saying. 102 00:10:21,350 --> 00:10:23,310 You need a haircut. 103 00:10:24,268 --> 00:10:27,726 Dartmouth, huh? 104 00:10:29,143 --> 00:10:32,768 Good luck on the interview. It's all up to you, Danny Boy. 105 00:10:35,644 --> 00:10:38,311 Go to your father. Don't be late. 106 00:10:46,352 --> 00:10:48,395 One percent of what...? 107 00:10:52,853 --> 00:10:55,770 Charlie forgot the deposit slip again. 108 00:10:55,895 --> 00:10:57,145 Charlie! 109 00:10:57,353 --> 00:11:00,562 no danger, I'll bring it to him and dad. 110 00:11:00,687 --> 00:11:04,313 After the interview and then immediately to school. No friends. 111 00:11:07,063 --> 00:11:09,313 —I promise. —Don't be late. 112 00:12:04,817 --> 00:12:07,359 Am I taking too much into the song? 113 00:12:07,401 --> 00:12:10,359 Emphasize the "we". 114 00:12:11,359 --> 00:12:16,276 We would have been a good match 115 00:12:16,359 --> 00:12:21,694 Or... We would have been a good match 116 00:12:21,902 --> 00:12:23,777 —The second one, where you press "we". —Immediately afterwards. 117 00:12:30,402 --> 00:12:33,611 —You will be great. —You're the one who's going to go to Dartmouth. 118 00:12:33,820 --> 00:12:37,778 —I'm not there yet. It will be decided today. —You fix it. 119 00:12:38,361 --> 00:12:42,153 I hope so. 120 00:12:54,029 --> 00:12:58,654 —Local traffic owns as always. —We have a delay at 68th Street. 121 00:12:58,863 --> 00:13:01,280 We'll be up and running again soon. 122 00:13:01,322 --> 00:13:04,488 You may panic, but don't. 123 00:13:04,697 --> 00:13:10,113 Let me tell you something. I follow my daughter to school every morning. 124 00:13:10,322 --> 00:13:13,323 Me and my friend Levi got stuck in a conversation. 125 00:13:13,406 --> 00:13:18,489 —There will be a bus next time. —It made us miss the subway. 126 00:13:18,698 --> 00:13:20,864 Shut up, idiot. 127 00:13:20,989 --> 00:13:22,406 And that morning... 128 00:13:22,614 --> 00:13:24,989 ...happened to be September 11. 129 00:13:25,782 --> 00:13:30,240 Had Levi made it to the train had he gone to Manhattan. 130 00:13:30,365 --> 00:13:33,699 He worked at the World Trade Center. 131 00:13:33,824 --> 00:13:38,032 What I'm trying to say is: Don't panic about being late. 132 00:13:38,491 --> 00:13:41,866 You never know what it might mean to be right here. 133 00:13:43,908 --> 00:13:48,116 Next stop: Grand Central Station, ladies and gentlemen. 134 00:13:48,325 --> 00:13:52,784 And remember to open your hearts to fate. 135 00:13:59,326 --> 00:14:02,284 What a story. It got me thinking: 136 00:14:02,326 --> 00:14:05,118 "He needs a therapist." 137 00:14:05,202 --> 00:14:08,868 I have time to spare before work. So the windows, huh? 138 00:14:38,079 --> 00:14:41,912 His legs are the same length like the rest of the body. 139 00:14:44,205 --> 00:14:46,871 —There you have your future. —The guy dancing there? 140 00:14:47,080 --> 00:14:50,705 You don't dance that well. No, the guy in the middle. 141 00:14:52,455 --> 00:14:56,956 He seems to have had a good life and now he has nothing. 142 00:14:57,206 --> 00:14:58,747 Poor guy. 143 00:15:00,581 --> 00:15:02,872 There is your role model. 144 00:15:02,997 --> 00:15:05,164 —The monk? —Exactly that. 145 00:15:06,872 --> 00:15:09,414 He looks happier than anyone else. 146 00:15:10,373 --> 00:15:14,290 I think we are missing something. Something is going on. 147 00:16:30,296 --> 00:16:32,713 -What is it? -She. 148 00:16:37,838 --> 00:16:40,213 She's just a sweet girl, Daniel. 149 00:16:41,422 --> 00:16:44,297 Okay, she's really cute, but… 150 00:16:45,589 --> 00:16:48,214 —Nobody does that. -What? 151 00:16:48,297 --> 00:16:49,839 Looking up. 152 00:16:50,297 --> 00:16:54,506 Everyone is so fixated on looking straight ahead that they never look up. 153 00:17:03,506 --> 00:17:05,548 —It was like hell! —What? Where are you going? 154 00:17:05,756 --> 00:17:07,298 Her jacket. 155 00:17:07,339 --> 00:17:10,215 "Deus ex machina." I wrote it this morning. 156 00:17:10,340 --> 00:17:13,424 —It's Latin for "God out of the machine". -What does this mean? 157 00:17:13,632 --> 00:17:18,590 —Open your heart. —What are you talking about? Daniel, where are you going? 158 00:17:18,799 --> 00:17:21,341 Open your heart to destiny. 159 00:17:55,385 --> 00:17:57,094 I don't see her. 160 00:17:57,219 --> 00:18:01,470 Neither do I. It wasn't meant to be to become something. But you tried. 161 00:18:03,386 --> 00:18:07,386 —I will meet her. -Hardly. I text after work. 162 00:18:07,595 --> 00:18:10,345 —Wish me luck. —With the interview or the girl? 163 00:18:11,011 --> 00:18:14,137 Daniel, text when you get down on earth again! 164 00:18:45,306 --> 00:18:48,348 The next station is East Broadway. 165 00:19:36,602 --> 00:19:37,935 Excuse me. 166 00:19:42,352 --> 00:19:44,352 Excuse. Sorry! 167 00:20:27,356 --> 00:20:30,147 —How did it go? —There is no danger. 168 00:20:38,482 --> 00:20:39,982 ROAD CLOSED 169 00:21:15,984 --> 00:21:17,776 What the...? 170 00:21:21,485 --> 00:21:23,193 He is unharmed. 171 00:21:26,276 --> 00:21:30,277 —I am terribly sorry. Did it go well? -Yes. 172 00:21:30,361 --> 00:21:31,986 It was close. 173 00:21:39,361 --> 00:21:41,361 Shall I help you up? 174 00:21:42,820 --> 00:21:44,070 Thanks. 175 00:21:50,028 --> 00:21:52,278 Sorry for tearing you down. 176 00:21:53,778 --> 00:21:56,113 May I ask your name? 177 00:21:56,571 --> 00:21:58,154 Natasha. 178 00:21:58,363 --> 00:22:00,363 My name is Daniel. 179 00:22:01,196 --> 00:22:03,279 You saved my life. 180 00:22:03,696 --> 00:22:05,154 Thanks! 181 00:22:09,364 --> 00:22:11,364 Do you want to sit down? 182 00:22:36,657 --> 00:22:41,366 I don't usually wear a suit. I will on admissions interview to Dartmouth. 183 00:22:42,657 --> 00:22:46,657 —No school today? —No, no school. 184 00:22:46,866 --> 00:22:49,533 What do you do with the notebook? 185 00:22:51,908 --> 00:22:54,325 It's just poems. 186 00:22:54,367 --> 00:22:55,367 Poetry? 187 00:22:55,575 --> 00:22:59,700 Just for fun. Nothing to worry about. 188 00:22:59,908 --> 00:23:03,201 What are they about? Wait, let me guess. 189 00:23:03,326 --> 00:23:04,784 Love. 190 00:23:05,243 --> 00:23:07,493 —Not all. —But most of them. 191 00:23:09,409 --> 00:23:12,326 -Yes. —I don't believe in love. 192 00:23:12,534 --> 00:23:16,244 —It exists regardless of what you believe. —And that is a provable fact? 193 00:23:16,369 --> 00:23:20,077 Thousands of songs and poems cannot be about something that does not exist. 194 00:23:20,285 --> 00:23:22,327 Please! Words on paper. 195 00:23:22,369 --> 00:23:23,535 What would convince you? 196 00:23:23,744 --> 00:23:26,869 What you cannot investigate scientifically is not real. 197 00:23:27,078 --> 00:23:33,245 You probably know everything that is factual observe, measure or experiment on. 198 00:23:33,370 --> 00:23:37,328 If you can't do it It's definitely not real. 199 00:23:37,620 --> 00:23:42,329 —But admit that people feel something. —They feel the hormones. 200 00:23:42,496 --> 00:23:46,329 We call it love, so that we have something great to live for. 201 00:23:46,371 --> 00:23:48,454 Otherwise, life seems gray. 202 00:23:48,662 --> 00:23:54,080 A series of random events that man have no control over until you die. 203 00:23:58,205 --> 00:23:59,788 Depressing, huh? 204 00:23:59,997 --> 00:24:03,538 —You make it sound depressing. — Because it is so. 205 00:24:04,997 --> 00:24:09,206 So no magic, no fate, nothing "meant for each other"? 206 00:24:10,414 --> 00:24:15,331 What if I said I could have you to fall in love with me — scientifically. 207 00:24:16,081 --> 00:24:18,289 How would that be possible? 208 00:24:18,373 --> 00:24:21,374 Just give me one day. 209 00:24:21,707 --> 00:24:22,749 Today. 210 00:24:24,665 --> 00:24:27,374 I can't. I don't have a day. 211 00:24:27,874 --> 00:24:30,249 Do you have an hour? 212 00:24:39,958 --> 00:24:41,083 One hour. 213 00:24:43,416 --> 00:24:45,709 But I won't change my mind. 214 00:25:18,461 --> 00:25:23,836 —I have a meeting at 12, then I'll come. —Your mother is worried. You must pack. 215 00:25:24,044 --> 00:25:29,962 —This lawyer can help us. —Don't be so stubborn. Come home now! 216 00:25:30,170 --> 00:25:31,795 We have to do something. 217 00:25:32,004 --> 00:25:34,379 This is our last chance. 218 00:25:34,712 --> 00:25:38,046 Come and pack, otherwise I'll throw your stuff away. 219 00:25:38,255 --> 00:25:41,380 Can you listen to me for once? 220 00:26:04,298 --> 00:26:07,382 Hello. Yes, that's Daniel Bae. 221 00:26:10,340 --> 00:26:13,132 —Postpone the interview? —Until tomorrow at 8. 222 00:26:13,257 --> 00:26:15,340 It should probably be arranged. 223 00:26:15,382 --> 00:26:17,048 See you then. 224 00:26:21,341 --> 00:26:23,133 Yes! 225 00:26:30,091 --> 00:26:31,134 Hello. 226 00:26:31,800 --> 00:26:36,384 —What was that about? —About parents who are who they are. 227 00:26:39,092 --> 00:26:41,800 —You loosened your tie. -Yes. 228 00:26:42,050 --> 00:26:44,426 My interview is postponed until tomorrow. 229 00:26:45,593 --> 00:26:48,343 But back to love and science. 230 00:26:49,135 --> 00:26:55,885 In this study the researchers put a number of couples in a lab. 231 00:26:56,093 --> 00:27:00,552 —There they had to ask each other intimate questions. —It sounds silly. 232 00:27:00,761 --> 00:27:06,802 At the end of the study, they got to see each other in the eyes for four minutes without saying anything. 233 00:27:07,386 --> 00:27:11,678 Do you think you'll get me to fall in love by asking those questions? 234 00:27:13,220 --> 00:27:16,137 —There are 36 questions. —So you intend to do it. 235 00:27:16,345 --> 00:27:19,678 No one has time for everyone. I take ten at random. 236 00:27:20,678 --> 00:27:23,513 Okay, one question. 237 00:27:25,013 --> 00:27:27,763 Who are five most important parts in love? 238 00:27:28,804 --> 00:27:30,721 This is so stupid. 239 00:27:32,179 --> 00:27:33,304 Okay. 240 00:27:34,388 --> 00:27:38,097 Mutual self-interest and socio-economic equality. 241 00:27:39,389 --> 00:27:40,389 Okay. 242 00:27:41,097 --> 00:27:46,305 —My parts are friendship and chemistry. —Of course. 243 00:27:46,389 --> 00:27:51,181 My last three: Same moral compass. Common interests are a must. 244 00:27:51,390 --> 00:27:53,015 And, let me see… 245 00:27:54,015 --> 00:27:57,640 The —X—factor. —What in the world is the X factor? 246 00:27:57,806 --> 00:28:00,348 Don't worry, we have it. 247 00:28:02,349 --> 00:28:04,432 I hate to say it, 248 00:28:04,682 --> 00:28:09,307 but this quiz doesn't make me change my mind, mr plaid tie. 249 00:28:09,891 --> 00:28:12,891 —Did you call me Pad Thai? —Plaid Tie. 250 00:28:13,099 --> 00:28:18,350 It's racist and culturally insensitive. My family is from Korea, not Thailand. 251 00:28:18,392 --> 00:28:21,850 That's not what I said, so don't wait for an apology. 252 00:28:22,058 --> 00:28:25,100 I'm waiting for something, but not an apology. 253 00:28:33,226 --> 00:28:35,726 THE CALENDAR THE IMMIGRATION LAWYER 254 00:28:39,351 --> 00:28:42,727 —Where are you going? - I have a meeting. 255 00:28:44,769 --> 00:28:46,977 We have 27 minutes left. 256 00:28:52,394 --> 00:28:55,311 So you're coming along, aren't you? 257 00:29:15,396 --> 00:29:17,604 What will you be doing in five years? 258 00:29:17,812 --> 00:29:21,147 —Is that one of the questions? —I might improvise. 259 00:29:21,355 --> 00:29:23,522 I want to be a computer scientist. 260 00:29:23,730 --> 00:29:27,355 -What is it? —A scientist who analyzes data. 261 00:29:27,522 --> 00:29:31,938 We collect large amounts of data and see how it can be used practically. 262 00:29:32,147 --> 00:29:35,148 —Like for example? —Traffic flow. 263 00:29:35,356 --> 00:29:40,189 Four-day work week in large companies. Own time versus productivity. 264 00:29:40,398 --> 00:29:42,398 All that. Come on. 265 00:29:42,481 --> 00:29:44,398 That engages you, doesn't it? 266 00:29:44,564 --> 00:29:47,399 Walking on the moon also interests me. 267 00:29:47,524 --> 00:29:51,440 But I can live just as little on commitment as in love. 268 00:29:52,357 --> 00:29:55,357 You can't do anything uninteresting all life. 269 00:29:56,232 --> 00:30:02,066 —You can't chase dreams all your life. —You would click with my father. 270 00:30:02,275 --> 00:30:07,025 —Do I remind you of a 50-year-old Korean? —Without the break. 271 00:30:07,233 --> 00:30:10,941 So he doesn't light up on your poetry career? 272 00:30:11,191 --> 00:30:16,901 No, I'm first generation. What I want means nothing. 273 00:30:17,109 --> 00:30:20,401 According to my parents I am destined to become a doctor. 274 00:30:21,276 --> 00:30:24,526 When you are a doctor and earn fat 275 00:30:24,776 --> 00:30:28,402 can you thank them for not letting you become a starving artist. 276 00:30:28,443 --> 00:30:31,902 It's hard to be committed when you are hungry. 277 00:30:32,402 --> 00:30:34,318 I'm going here. 278 00:30:46,694 --> 00:30:48,486 You're kidding. 279 00:30:51,444 --> 00:30:55,362 —This is where I'm going for an interview. —Seriously? 280 00:30:55,445 --> 00:30:58,695 —Sure. What are you going to do here? —Something private. 281 00:30:59,112 --> 00:31:00,445 Okay. 282 00:31:00,612 --> 00:31:05,070 But you have to admit that this proves my thesis. 283 00:31:05,446 --> 00:31:07,238 Fate is real. 284 00:31:07,405 --> 00:31:11,405 You probably mean coincidences. They exist, but have no meaning. 285 00:31:11,613 --> 00:31:12,821 Okay. 286 00:31:14,780 --> 00:31:18,947 Okay, I'll wait here for you, so we can clear the questions. 287 00:31:20,531 --> 00:31:23,947 Daniel, I have to go home afterwards. 288 00:31:24,781 --> 00:31:27,239 Today is an important day. 289 00:31:28,447 --> 00:31:31,407 This is probably where we say goodbye. 290 00:31:40,448 --> 00:31:45,408 —Will we meet again? —The odds are not on your side. 291 00:31:45,533 --> 00:31:48,074 They're like one in eight million. 292 00:31:50,783 --> 00:31:54,074 You must have changed your mind if I had the whole day on me. 293 00:31:55,408 --> 00:31:58,617 Too bad you couldn't prove it your hypothesis. 294 00:32:01,284 --> 00:32:04,409 It was nice to save your life, Natasha. 295 00:32:05,409 --> 00:32:07,617 Nice to meet you, Daniel. 296 00:32:08,409 --> 00:32:11,035 Good luck with everything. 297 00:32:11,243 --> 00:32:15,451 Hope the interview goes well. 298 00:32:16,576 --> 00:32:17,785 Thanks. 299 00:32:17,993 --> 00:32:19,535 Thanks again. 300 00:32:27,536 --> 00:32:30,119 I intend to prove my hypothesis. 301 00:32:30,869 --> 00:32:32,869 Love is real. 302 00:32:33,411 --> 00:32:36,244 This is not the last time we meet. 303 00:32:37,662 --> 00:32:41,370 If I'm going to search the whole town, shall we meet again 304 00:32:41,412 --> 00:32:44,412 You can't prevent it which is meant to happen. 305 00:32:50,121 --> 00:32:55,329 The theory of multiverse was presented by Hugh Everett in Quantum Mechanics. 306 00:32:55,454 --> 00:32:59,954 It said all versions of our past and our future exist 307 00:33:00,163 --> 00:33:01,996 in another universe. 308 00:33:04,414 --> 00:33:06,414 For every choice you make 309 00:33:06,539 --> 00:33:10,539 thus there is an infinite number universe where a different choice was made. 310 00:33:10,747 --> 00:33:14,164 That way we live multiple lives. 311 00:33:14,372 --> 00:33:17,498 I'm not sure which universe I'm in right now. 312 00:33:24,415 --> 00:33:26,415 Law Firm of Jeremy Martinez. 313 00:33:27,206 --> 00:33:29,416 Perfect. Thanks. 314 00:33:31,207 --> 00:33:33,749 -Hello. —My name is Natasha Kingsley. 315 00:33:33,999 --> 00:33:38,374 I was just about to call you. Unfortunately, I have bad news. 316 00:33:39,582 --> 00:33:43,542 When Mr. Martinez rode his bike to work he was hit by a car. 317 00:33:44,417 --> 00:33:46,958 He was lucky, just bruises. 318 00:33:47,167 --> 00:33:51,833 —He will be here around 4:30 p.m. Can you come then? -Of course. 319 00:33:52,042 --> 00:33:56,043 —I was going to help mother, but I'm coming. —Good, fill these in. 320 00:33:56,251 --> 00:34:01,459 —I have the file here. —You still have to do it. Sit there. 321 00:34:01,626 --> 00:34:02,626 How can I help? 322 00:34:12,127 --> 00:34:14,627 "Have you been convicted of any crime?" 323 00:34:18,252 --> 00:34:19,919 Come back! 324 00:34:26,420 --> 00:34:29,461 "Are you prepared to pledge allegiance to the United States?" 325 00:34:29,670 --> 00:34:36,254 I swear allegiance to the United States flag... 326 00:34:38,421 --> 00:34:41,379 "Did you participate in anti-government activities?” 327 00:34:41,421 --> 00:34:44,421 Protect children, not guns! Protect children, not guns! 328 00:34:46,421 --> 00:34:48,880 "What does America mean to you?" 329 00:34:55,380 --> 00:34:57,630 Toss your hair a little. 330 00:35:32,133 --> 00:35:37,758 We have had many cases like yours lately. Mr. Martinez can probably get the case reconsidered. 331 00:35:38,550 --> 00:35:42,051 —Is it true? —I can't promise anything these days. 332 00:35:42,301 --> 00:35:45,217 But was here dot 16.30. 333 00:35:53,968 --> 00:35:59,635 Mom, coming home after lawyer's meeting 4.30 p.m. It looks great! 334 00:36:05,010 --> 00:36:06,594 Hi Tash. 335 00:36:06,803 --> 00:36:09,719 Hello! So it's nicknames now? 336 00:36:09,928 --> 00:36:15,178 — Yep. How did it go? —I have to be back at 4:30 p.m. 337 00:36:15,553 --> 00:36:21,387 Then you only have four hours to hang out with me, or… 338 00:36:22,637 --> 00:36:25,387 I should actually go home. 339 00:36:25,429 --> 00:36:29,804 -How long does it take? —45—50 minutes. 340 00:36:30,095 --> 00:36:32,430 —One way? -Yes. 341 00:36:32,555 --> 00:36:36,888 Almost two hours, that is. To go home and turn around? 342 00:36:37,763 --> 00:36:40,888 Okay, you have a point. 343 00:36:41,471 --> 00:36:42,471 So? 344 00:36:43,388 --> 00:36:48,347 I have to do something in town for my parents. 345 00:36:49,597 --> 00:36:54,806 —Your parents? —I will leave one thing. Nothing important. 346 00:36:55,014 --> 00:36:57,389 Do you want to come along...? 347 00:37:19,766 --> 00:37:23,933 Sorry. This is not the world's sexiest first date. 348 00:37:24,141 --> 00:37:28,350 —We never said it was a date. —That's it. You will see. 349 00:37:28,434 --> 00:37:32,725 If I could sell your confidence in a bottle I would have become shit rich. 350 00:37:32,934 --> 00:37:35,850 I'm not very sure of myself. 351 00:37:38,976 --> 00:37:41,643 BLACK HAIR CARE 352 00:37:44,851 --> 00:37:46,435 Here it is. 353 00:37:47,476 --> 00:37:50,185 Is this your family business? 354 00:37:50,393 --> 00:37:53,936 Your family, the South Korean immigrants, 355 00:37:54,019 --> 00:37:56,561 have a hair care store for blacks? 356 00:37:56,769 --> 00:37:58,061 Exactly that. 357 00:37:58,269 --> 00:38:02,977 My South Korean immigrant family owns a hair care business for blacks. 358 00:38:03,186 --> 00:38:05,395 A commitment project? 359 00:38:05,437 --> 00:38:08,353 It seems random, but it's not. 360 00:38:10,937 --> 00:38:15,437 In the 60s were wigs of South Korean hair very popular. 361 00:38:18,563 --> 00:38:22,521 Around that time, the South Korean government banned export of hair, 362 00:38:22,729 --> 00:38:27,229 which made it difficult for others than Koreans to make such wigs. 363 00:38:28,479 --> 00:38:31,897 Then the US banned wigs of Chinese hair. 364 00:38:32,105 --> 00:38:36,272 It gave the Koreans full control all over the wig industry. 365 00:38:36,480 --> 00:38:40,397 The wig industry developed to the black hair care industry. 366 00:38:40,605 --> 00:38:44,440 Of it South Koreans control 60-80 percent. 367 00:38:45,648 --> 00:38:51,606 Time one is shampoo, conditioner, hair dye and other things I don't know what they are. 368 00:38:51,815 --> 00:38:55,440 Time 3 is hair extensions, wigs... 369 00:38:58,149 --> 00:39:00,441 The deal is huge. 370 00:39:01,107 --> 00:39:05,316 — Do you want something? —I have hair gel so that's enough, but thanks. 371 00:39:05,441 --> 00:39:09,442 No, I didn't mean a product. 372 00:39:09,483 --> 00:39:14,442 —Dad has a fridge with soft drinks and... —I understand. 373 00:39:14,483 --> 00:39:17,442 Thanks, a soda would be nice. 374 00:39:29,443 --> 00:39:30,484 Pink? 375 00:39:31,443 --> 00:39:34,276 -Why not? —That doesn't seem to be your style. 376 00:39:34,443 --> 00:39:36,944 You never know what will work. 377 00:39:39,444 --> 00:39:42,444 You would be handsome in a huge pink afro. 378 00:39:42,610 --> 00:39:45,527 Not the whole hair, just the ends. 379 00:39:45,735 --> 00:39:47,860 Cool. 380 00:39:48,444 --> 00:39:52,028 Your hair looks very soft. Does it handle a lot of paint? 381 00:39:52,278 --> 00:39:55,278 You are the expert on black hair care. 382 00:39:55,445 --> 00:39:57,945 Why not feel it and tell? 383 00:39:58,153 --> 00:39:59,361 Seriously? 384 00:39:59,445 --> 00:40:01,862 It is a one time offer. 385 00:40:11,821 --> 00:40:13,446 What's going on here? 386 00:40:17,072 --> 00:40:20,822 This is my big brother Charlie. — My friend Natasha. 387 00:40:21,030 --> 00:40:24,947 Well, friend? I believed that he might have caught a shoplifter. 388 00:40:25,155 --> 00:40:28,948 —What did you say? — Pickpockets are drawn to a business like this. 389 00:40:29,156 --> 00:40:33,198 —I'm sure you understand that. —What the hell is wrong with you? 390 00:40:34,073 --> 00:40:35,073 Huh? 391 00:40:35,281 --> 00:40:38,448 —A tough guy in a suit. — We're going, Daniel. 392 00:40:38,531 --> 00:40:40,864 Come on. 393 00:40:45,449 --> 00:40:46,949 Dad. 394 00:40:47,449 --> 00:40:51,615 —What are you doing? —The money bag. 395 00:40:55,575 --> 00:40:58,950 -What? —Charlie forgot to bring it. 396 00:40:59,158 --> 00:41:01,450 Shall I translate for your friend? 397 00:41:03,158 --> 00:41:04,950 Hi mr... 398 00:41:05,158 --> 00:41:08,534 —Bae. — Mr. Bae. My name is Natasha. 399 00:41:11,409 --> 00:41:13,409 You are Daniel's friend. 400 00:41:14,409 --> 00:41:17,451 —Would you like something before you go? —What, free? 401 00:41:19,242 --> 00:41:21,743 Not in this time. Come on! 402 00:41:27,785 --> 00:41:30,535 Relaxer for the hair. Then it won't be so big. 403 00:41:32,535 --> 00:41:35,453 Thank you, Mr. Bae, but I want my hair big. 404 00:41:35,578 --> 00:41:39,453 If you like big things, you should get a man, too little Danny here… 405 00:41:39,494 --> 00:41:42,328 My cock is two cm, twice as big as yours. 406 00:41:42,453 --> 00:41:43,953 I have to go. 407 00:41:44,036 --> 00:41:45,453 Stop! 408 00:41:46,412 --> 00:41:49,412 It couldn't have gotten any worse. 409 00:41:49,579 --> 00:41:51,204 What a couple! 410 00:41:51,412 --> 00:41:56,079 Maybe I should have accepted the relaxer to make him like me more. 411 00:41:59,621 --> 00:42:04,246 —I'm glad you see it as comical. —Tragedy is comic. 412 00:42:04,455 --> 00:42:07,455 Sometimes you have to laugh to not cry. 413 00:42:08,121 --> 00:42:10,288 Are we in a tragedy? 414 00:42:10,455 --> 00:42:12,330 Such is life. 415 00:42:12,455 --> 00:42:14,997 We all die in the end. 416 00:42:23,122 --> 00:42:24,414 You... 417 00:42:26,415 --> 00:42:28,415 Sorry. 418 00:42:28,790 --> 00:42:30,415 Daniel... 419 00:42:31,415 --> 00:42:33,415 You are not your father. 420 00:42:34,415 --> 00:42:37,873 And you are definitely not your brother. 421 00:42:39,458 --> 00:42:42,416 They won't get mad at you because of me. 422 00:42:42,999 --> 00:42:46,874 They should be mad that you laid seizure of all beauty in the family. 423 00:42:57,500 --> 00:42:59,334 Thanks. 424 00:43:00,584 --> 00:43:03,042 I have three hours. 425 00:43:04,667 --> 00:43:06,168 So, where? 426 00:43:06,376 --> 00:43:09,418 One of my favorite places. 427 00:43:09,710 --> 00:43:14,418 Football. I just hear the ball which bounces on the ground. 428 00:43:14,501 --> 00:43:18,419 And it is incomprehensible. The ball must be on the ground. 429 00:43:18,461 --> 00:43:20,877 If you don't kick it. 430 00:43:33,003 --> 00:43:35,337 Thanks for bringing me here. 431 00:44:37,175 --> 00:44:41,258 It makes you feel small and important at the same time. 432 00:44:42,675 --> 00:44:46,050 You are committed. You should be an astronomer. 433 00:44:47,842 --> 00:44:50,218 No, you know what. 434 00:44:52,593 --> 00:44:55,259 You like it. 435 00:45:18,970 --> 00:45:21,470 The universe is constantly changing. 436 00:45:23,511 --> 00:45:27,720 Stars, planets and galaxies is always in motion. 437 00:45:29,346 --> 00:45:31,179 They are pulled in all directions... 438 00:45:33,387 --> 00:45:36,637 ...of the strong, the ever-present gravity. 439 00:45:39,346 --> 00:45:42,430 Sometimes they even collide. 440 00:45:42,472 --> 00:45:46,722 It may sound worrying, but collisions can be beneficial... 441 00:45:48,472 --> 00:45:50,680 ...and sometimes beautiful. 442 00:46:31,475 --> 00:46:33,475 - Okay. —Next question. 443 00:46:35,851 --> 00:46:37,809 Okay... 444 00:47:45,481 --> 00:47:48,147 —I'm very hungry. —Perfect timing. 445 00:47:51,481 --> 00:47:53,482 —Where are we going? —Noraebang. 446 00:47:53,648 --> 00:47:56,482 —In here? —Korean karaoke. 447 00:47:59,148 --> 00:48:01,482 I don't, Daniel Bae. 448 00:48:05,440 --> 00:48:06,983 Do you know... 449 00:48:07,191 --> 00:48:13,191 In Noraebang, you don't choose the song. The song chooses one. 450 00:48:13,441 --> 00:48:17,149 There we have the overdramatic poet again. 451 00:48:18,191 --> 00:48:21,484 Good that you realize that. 452 00:48:21,775 --> 00:48:24,234 You know what I've realized? 453 00:48:24,484 --> 00:48:26,484 I have realized 454 00:48:26,525 --> 00:48:30,442 that almost all the poems I have read is about three things. 455 00:48:30,525 --> 00:48:35,485 —Love, sex and the stars. —Stars are important. 456 00:48:35,526 --> 00:48:38,360 —Didn't we learn that in the planetarium? - Yes, but... 457 00:48:38,568 --> 00:48:42,443 Why aren't there more poems about the sun? The sun is also a star. 458 00:48:42,901 --> 00:48:46,361 That the sun is the most important star don't make it poetic. 459 00:48:47,069 --> 00:48:50,486 The Sun is a benevolent star. 460 00:48:50,694 --> 00:48:52,527 A donor. 461 00:48:54,027 --> 00:48:57,069 It is our greatest symbol of hope. 462 00:48:58,487 --> 00:49:00,612 It is worth writing about. 463 00:49:03,570 --> 00:49:05,195 Certainly. 464 00:49:07,903 --> 00:49:11,488 I will only write poems about the sun henceforth. 465 00:49:11,696 --> 00:49:13,446 Thanks. 466 00:49:14,113 --> 00:49:15,696 And sex. 467 00:49:40,281 --> 00:49:43,490 I have to be ready if the song calls for it. 468 00:50:07,367 --> 00:50:11,450 I barely know her 469 00:50:13,450 --> 00:50:17,326 But can probably love her 470 00:50:19,868 --> 00:50:23,493 Blood red clover 471 00:50:31,535 --> 00:50:35,494 When she comes over 472 00:50:37,494 --> 00:50:41,077 I would like to show 473 00:50:43,870 --> 00:50:47,495 Blood red clover 474 00:50:49,870 --> 00:50:53,411 Again and again 475 00:51:51,500 --> 00:51:53,708 Good morning! 476 00:51:53,791 --> 00:51:56,750 It will be exciting to show what I found. 477 00:51:59,541 --> 00:52:04,792 A graphic image of a star explosion. 478 00:53:56,259 --> 00:54:00,551 What happened today is no accident. It led me to you. 479 00:54:20,594 --> 00:54:23,469 THE CALENDAR THE IMMIGRATION LAWYER 480 00:54:23,719 --> 00:54:26,137 I have to knit. 481 00:54:26,387 --> 00:54:29,762 These dreams haunt my whole life. I can't handle it. 482 00:54:29,970 --> 00:54:31,470 Natasha! 483 00:54:31,512 --> 00:54:33,428 What happened? 484 00:54:37,845 --> 00:54:39,221 Natasha! 485 00:54:39,596 --> 00:54:42,388 Wait, Natasha! 486 00:54:42,721 --> 00:54:44,471 Natasha! 487 00:54:44,513 --> 00:54:47,013 What happened in there? 488 00:54:47,221 --> 00:54:49,013 Talk to me. 489 00:54:49,221 --> 00:54:54,389 —What are you so afraid of? —Being late for my meeting. 490 00:54:54,514 --> 00:54:56,805 Or are you afraid of this? 491 00:54:57,014 --> 00:55:01,389 I know this is real. And I know you feel it too. 492 00:55:01,889 --> 00:55:07,473 —Natasha... —I know you think it's fate. 493 00:55:07,598 --> 00:55:11,640 But it can't be real, because we will probably never see each other again. 494 00:55:13,681 --> 00:55:18,474 —Huh? Why not? —Because I wasn't born here. 495 00:55:18,516 --> 00:55:21,516 Because my family is being deported tomorrow. 496 00:55:23,516 --> 00:55:27,516 —Are you leaving tomorrow? —Yes, for good. 497 00:55:29,432 --> 00:55:34,808 —You only make it more difficult. —There must be something we can do. 498 00:55:35,017 --> 00:55:36,683 I am here. 499 00:55:36,892 --> 00:55:42,100 I'm not a dream. I am here. 500 00:55:43,433 --> 00:55:44,809 Stay. 501 00:55:45,893 --> 00:55:49,476 —Thank you for saving my life. —Natasha! 502 00:55:49,518 --> 00:55:52,309 -Leave me alone. —I don't even have your number. 503 00:57:00,606 --> 00:57:01,898 Hello. 504 00:57:02,273 --> 00:57:05,524 Perfect timing, Miss Kingsley. Come with me. 505 00:57:05,649 --> 00:57:10,232 He is a little bruised after the accident, but very committed to his cases. 506 00:57:15,232 --> 00:57:20,691 -Yes? —Mr Martinez, this is Natasha Kingsley. 507 00:57:20,816 --> 00:57:23,566 -Nice to meet you. —Thank you the same. 508 00:57:23,608 --> 00:57:28,025 —Thanks for squeezing me in. -Ouch! No danger. Please sit down. 509 00:57:30,526 --> 00:57:35,526 I have gone through your file. 510 00:57:36,401 --> 00:57:41,401 I want to see the judge who signed the deportation order. 511 00:57:41,526 --> 00:57:44,402 We went to the same school. He's a good guy. 512 00:57:44,527 --> 00:57:49,235 —Can he stop the deportation? —He can let me take up the case again. 513 00:57:49,443 --> 00:57:52,527 Then we can cancel the immediate expulsion. 514 00:57:52,568 --> 00:57:55,569 Then you don't have to go tomorrow. 515 00:57:55,736 --> 00:58:00,236 I get an answer from the judge tomorrow morning. Then we can meet again. 516 00:58:00,444 --> 00:58:04,611 —Suitable at 10 o'clock? —Sure. 517 00:58:04,736 --> 00:58:07,694 —What happens then? — Then I ask for a new trial. 518 00:58:07,903 --> 00:58:11,154 And apply for permanent residence permit. 519 00:58:11,279 --> 00:58:12,529 Okay? 520 00:58:12,695 --> 00:58:14,904 How does that sound? 521 00:58:15,529 --> 00:58:17,987 Like someone finally cares. 522 00:58:25,530 --> 00:58:29,280 Are you back already? Are you done with the interview? 523 00:58:29,488 --> 00:58:32,113 How did it go? You can tell me everything. 524 00:58:33,196 --> 00:58:36,489 —Why do you look so angry? —Shut up, Charlie. 525 00:58:37,572 --> 00:58:40,239 How was your lovely school interview, Dr. Bae? 526 00:58:40,447 --> 00:58:44,072 Does the family finally have a doctor? Someone to be proud of? 527 00:58:44,864 --> 00:58:49,532 —Have you nothing to say to me? — No, Hyung, I haven't. 528 00:58:51,490 --> 00:58:53,907 I told you not to call me that. 529 00:58:54,115 --> 00:58:58,198 You are right. Someone might guess you're Korean. 530 00:58:59,532 --> 00:59:02,533 Got that little black girl your stake to grow? 531 00:59:02,658 --> 00:59:07,491 No, you're a little piece of shit who cannot think without someone's approval. 532 00:59:07,533 --> 00:59:09,533 Yes, you are. 533 00:59:11,408 --> 00:59:12,783 I'm sorry. 534 00:59:12,991 --> 00:59:18,825 I'm sorry that not everyone is the same tough and easy-going like you. 535 00:59:19,075 --> 00:59:24,284 You live at home, eat their food, breaks mom's heart. 536 00:59:24,492 --> 00:59:27,535 Fuck you! Do you think you are better than me? 537 00:59:31,035 --> 00:59:34,493 —May I ask...? —Well, I'd take her — Afro and all. 538 00:59:53,370 --> 00:59:54,787 What is this? 539 01:00:00,537 --> 01:00:03,203 Do you hit your little brother? 540 01:00:03,412 --> 01:00:04,870 You are the oldest. 541 01:00:06,371 --> 01:00:08,954 Why do I always get the blame? 542 01:00:12,538 --> 01:00:14,621 Cool your lip. 543 01:01:22,334 --> 01:01:24,960 Doctor Bae. 544 01:01:25,169 --> 01:01:28,544 Doctor Bae. 545 01:01:36,710 --> 01:01:39,836 Is everything fine with you? 546 01:01:40,545 --> 01:01:43,711 Don't worry about Charlie. The only important thing is your interview. 547 01:01:43,920 --> 01:01:47,461 You end up at a good school and become a good doctor. 548 01:01:47,545 --> 01:01:50,504 What if I don't want it as you and mother want? 549 01:01:50,546 --> 01:01:55,796 Daniel, it's about the family name and glory to us all. 550 01:01:56,004 --> 01:02:00,129 —But what I need, then? —"I, I..." America is all about "I". 551 01:02:00,337 --> 01:02:02,671 —You must not throw away your future. -Dad! 552 01:02:02,921 --> 01:02:06,588 Unless you're in college you can handle yourself! 553 01:02:08,255 --> 01:02:10,005 "Yes, father." 554 01:02:12,755 --> 01:02:14,547 "Yes, father." 555 01:02:23,381 --> 01:02:24,548 Daniel! 556 01:03:02,842 --> 01:03:06,259 When my mother Min Soo fell in love with my father Dae Hyun 557 01:03:06,467 --> 01:03:10,968 she didn't expect it would lead from South Korea to the United States. 558 01:03:11,177 --> 01:03:15,510 When they would have children they struggled with the child's name. 559 01:03:15,635 --> 01:03:19,968 In the United States, the family name is called "surname". 560 01:03:20,177 --> 01:03:25,261 Dad said it showed that in the US is the individual more important than the family. 561 01:03:25,511 --> 01:03:31,928 But in Korea, the family name comes first and tells the whole story of the family. 562 01:03:32,136 --> 01:03:37,262 My brother got an American name, followed by a Korean and the family name. 563 01:03:37,470 --> 01:03:39,387 Charles Jae Won Bae. 564 01:03:39,595 --> 01:03:43,595 A few years later I got the name Daniel Jae Hoe Bae. 565 01:03:43,720 --> 01:03:48,555 So they chose both: Korean and American. American and Korean. 566 01:03:48,596 --> 01:03:53,055 That way we knew where we came from and where we were going. 567 01:03:53,263 --> 01:03:55,930 Thank you. 568 01:03:56,138 --> 01:03:58,096 Bye then. 569 01:04:06,597 --> 01:04:09,722 —You look fine. -Thanks. Your guy isn't here. 570 01:04:09,931 --> 01:04:13,806 I know. I need his number. 571 01:04:14,014 --> 01:04:16,057 Do you need his number? 572 01:04:17,057 --> 01:04:19,432 —By me? —Exactly as I said. 573 01:04:19,598 --> 01:04:23,515 —Danny's number of mine? — Will you give it to me or not? 574 01:04:23,557 --> 01:04:26,140 Are you an Asian fetishist or something? 575 01:04:26,348 --> 01:04:29,683 I just have something very important to tell him. 576 01:04:31,891 --> 01:04:34,308 You really like him, don't you? 577 01:04:35,558 --> 01:04:37,516 Yes, I do. 578 01:04:49,559 --> 01:04:50,642 Here... 579 01:04:50,850 --> 01:04:55,060 —Thank you! —No reason. 580 01:04:58,476 --> 01:05:01,560 -Okay. Very good. -You...! 581 01:05:02,560 --> 01:05:05,268 Don't break his heart. 582 01:05:15,436 --> 01:05:16,686 Hello? 583 01:05:17,269 --> 01:05:18,561 Hello! 584 01:05:19,436 --> 01:05:20,437 Natasha? 585 01:05:20,562 --> 01:05:21,895 Hello! 586 01:05:22,478 --> 01:05:26,895 —How did you get my...? —Your brother gave me the number. 587 01:05:27,562 --> 01:05:32,395 —Did my brother give you my number? —I have that and this I am. 588 01:05:34,438 --> 01:05:38,188 I have good news. Can we meet? 589 01:05:38,271 --> 01:05:40,771 Sure. Where are you? 590 01:07:56,573 --> 01:07:58,615 Quick questions. 591 01:07:58,824 --> 01:08:01,574 What is your fondest memory? 592 01:08:01,699 --> 01:08:06,574 When we got to New York, Dad took us to the Coney Island fireworks. 593 01:08:07,490 --> 01:08:11,575 We ate fried bread and rode all the merry-go-rounds. 594 01:08:11,783 --> 01:08:14,075 It was magical. 595 01:08:14,283 --> 01:08:16,408 Is it silly? 596 01:08:16,533 --> 01:08:20,158 —He was different then. —Your father? 597 01:08:20,658 --> 01:08:25,534 He is the cause of this, but it's not his fault. 598 01:08:25,576 --> 01:08:30,034 It's not his fault that the immigration police carry out checks. 599 01:08:30,241 --> 01:08:34,366 He was working in the kitchen that day. 600 01:08:34,576 --> 01:08:37,035 After nine years here — bang! 601 01:08:38,285 --> 01:08:39,952 Really sad. 602 01:08:41,867 --> 01:08:44,577 It's awfully hard. 603 01:08:52,578 --> 01:08:54,993 I love this town. 604 01:10:57,878 --> 01:11:00,879 The sweetest moment of the day is dawn. 605 01:11:13,630 --> 01:11:15,464 Good morning! 606 01:11:15,880 --> 01:11:18,589 I can get used to waking up like this. 607 01:11:21,255 --> 01:11:23,047 Thanks. 608 01:11:26,631 --> 01:11:29,465 My curls are probably all over the place. 609 01:11:31,548 --> 01:11:33,840 More questions? 610 01:11:35,215 --> 01:11:36,715 kiss me? 611 01:11:39,591 --> 01:11:41,799 What time is it? 612 01:11:41,882 --> 01:11:44,132 You must not miss the interview. 613 01:11:44,674 --> 01:11:49,591 —Damn! It is 7.15. —We have to knit. 614 01:11:49,632 --> 01:11:52,257 It's interview day. 615 01:11:52,466 --> 01:11:55,883 —Do you have everything? -Yes. Carefully... 616 01:12:10,426 --> 01:12:12,093 What is it? 617 01:12:12,593 --> 01:12:14,676 Don't know. 618 01:12:15,343 --> 01:12:19,344 You go in and do a killer interview. 619 01:12:19,552 --> 01:12:23,677 I'll wait for you here until I have my appointment. 620 01:12:23,885 --> 01:12:26,135 You're doing fine. 621 01:12:27,635 --> 01:12:29,719 MOM 15 MISSED CALLS 622 01:12:30,552 --> 01:12:32,011 Is everything okay? 623 01:12:32,720 --> 01:12:35,136 —What if I have to go? -Never. 624 01:12:35,345 --> 01:12:37,761 —How can you know that? —I just know. 625 01:12:37,970 --> 01:12:41,928 The universe wants us to be together. Not going anywhere then, Natasha. 626 01:12:42,136 --> 01:12:44,345 That's just the way it is. 627 01:12:44,553 --> 01:12:48,179 Even your jacket: deus ex machina. 628 01:12:48,387 --> 01:12:52,221 It's fate. You have nothing to worry about. 629 01:12:56,012 --> 01:12:57,596 Okay. 630 01:12:58,597 --> 01:13:03,013 You will be late. Go now! 631 01:13:04,763 --> 01:13:07,888 —I don't want to. —Go now! 632 01:13:10,888 --> 01:13:14,223 —Do you promise to be here? —I'm here. 633 01:13:18,806 --> 01:13:21,473 We will finish the questions when you are back. 634 01:13:21,598 --> 01:13:25,015 —Go to your interview. —I'm on my way. 635 01:13:40,433 --> 01:13:42,308 Hey, Mom! 636 01:13:42,516 --> 01:13:45,475 No, I... Sorry! 637 01:13:45,600 --> 01:13:48,350 I should have called! Nothing has happened to me. 638 01:13:48,808 --> 01:13:51,684 I graduated a long time ago, in 1992. 639 01:13:51,892 --> 01:13:54,851 Are you from Queens? Same here. 640 01:13:55,059 --> 01:13:57,392 —Your mother's name is Min Soo? -Yes. 641 01:13:57,601 --> 01:13:59,392 —Beautiful name. -Thanks. 642 01:13:59,601 --> 01:14:01,601 "The football team." 643 01:14:02,476 --> 01:14:04,185 Striker. 644 01:14:04,768 --> 01:14:07,352 You have to be quick. 645 01:14:07,477 --> 01:14:11,102 "Vice President in the Asian Cultural Association." 646 01:14:13,268 --> 01:14:15,935 "Excellent customer service skills." What is it? 647 01:14:16,143 --> 01:14:19,478 My father owns a black hair care business. 648 01:14:19,603 --> 01:14:22,061 I work there part time. 649 01:14:22,269 --> 01:14:24,728 Do you do any voluntary work? 650 01:14:24,936 --> 01:14:31,145 I volunteer at Bronx Children's Hospital twice a month. It is rewarding. 651 01:14:31,479 --> 01:14:35,604 I write poems with the patients. Then they think about other things than the disease. 652 01:14:35,770 --> 01:14:40,145 —So you like to write? — I do. It's a hobby. 653 01:14:40,354 --> 01:14:44,730 I think doctors should have others interests too, but it is not common. 654 01:14:44,938 --> 01:14:49,521 When did you realize you wanted to be a doctor? 655 01:14:56,606 --> 01:15:00,481 Never. Is that a good answer? 656 01:15:02,022 --> 01:15:05,147 —Yes, if it's honest. —That's it. 657 01:15:05,356 --> 01:15:08,564 Okay, we'll take it then. 658 01:15:17,607 --> 01:15:23,566 My parents want me to become a doctor. I never wanted it. 659 01:15:23,608 --> 01:15:25,274 I just want to… 660 01:15:25,483 --> 01:15:28,774 I want to be a poet. 661 01:15:30,441 --> 01:15:35,775 So...what the hell do you want to go at Dartmouth for? 662 01:15:39,234 --> 01:15:41,234 My parents are immigrants. 663 01:15:42,900 --> 01:15:48,110 All they want is to give me and my brother a better life. 664 01:15:48,318 --> 01:15:52,985 But what you want, then? Doesn't that count? 665 01:15:54,610 --> 01:15:56,651 I don't know. 666 01:15:57,651 --> 01:16:02,361 There is still a chance... Can you listen for once? 667 01:16:02,486 --> 01:16:05,319 I'm going to this meeting. Give me an hour. 668 01:16:05,527 --> 01:16:08,527 Miss Kingsley, you are early. He's in, but... 669 01:16:08,611 --> 01:16:13,611 —I'll be home in an hour. Bye then. —You have time at 10. You cannot enter. 670 01:16:13,736 --> 01:16:16,612 —Sorry to disturb you. —We are sitting in a meeting. 671 01:16:16,820 --> 01:16:18,778 —Tash? —Daniel? 672 01:16:20,570 --> 01:16:22,028 Fate. 673 01:16:22,237 --> 01:16:25,237 What is happening? 674 01:16:26,445 --> 01:16:29,404 This is... — Sorry! I didn't mean to interrupt you. 675 01:16:29,571 --> 01:16:34,029 —No danger. We were just about to finish. —No, we've only just started. 676 01:16:34,279 --> 01:16:39,238 —Can you tell me how it went with the judge? —You don't want to talk about it in front of Mr. Bae. 677 01:16:39,488 --> 01:16:44,114 You can say everything in front of him. Tell me, can my family stay? 678 01:16:54,740 --> 01:16:57,115 No, unfortunately. 679 01:16:59,448 --> 01:17:02,740 Do you mean I have to go today? 680 01:17:02,948 --> 01:17:06,156 If I could do anything, so I would have done it. 681 01:17:06,365 --> 01:17:08,741 You said you could arrange it. 682 01:17:08,949 --> 01:17:12,616 I promised to try and I really did. 683 01:17:12,824 --> 01:17:15,574 Your promises don't mean shit! 684 01:17:15,616 --> 01:17:20,325 The political climate and the changed the policy... I did everything I could. 685 01:17:20,575 --> 01:17:22,992 This is so wrong! 686 01:17:23,200 --> 01:17:26,575 —You said it wouldn't be like this! —I am terribly sorry. 687 01:17:26,658 --> 01:17:30,408 —You promised it wouldn't happen. —Natasha! 688 01:17:30,617 --> 01:17:32,450 The interview is not finished. 689 01:17:32,617 --> 01:17:36,409 Natasha only has a few hours left. I don't sacrifice a second. 690 01:17:36,534 --> 01:17:40,368 —Don't you want the recommendation? —No more than I want the girl. 691 01:17:50,535 --> 01:17:53,619 Natasha! Natasha! 692 01:17:54,744 --> 01:18:01,411 —Natasha! Please wait. —I can't wait. I have to go home. 693 01:18:01,661 --> 01:18:05,078 —I'm going to pack. I have a lot to do. —I can help you. 694 01:18:05,286 --> 01:18:08,120 No, my parents are there. Do your interview. 695 01:18:08,328 --> 01:18:12,287 —I care more about you than Dartmouth. —You met me yesterday! 696 01:18:12,496 --> 01:18:14,871 —Let it go. —I don't want that. 697 01:18:15,079 --> 01:18:18,412 —You must. —I'm not going to let it go. 698 01:18:18,621 --> 01:18:20,621 This is what we should not do: 699 01:18:20,662 --> 01:18:25,079 We should not pretend that what happened isn't terrible, because it is. 700 01:18:25,288 --> 01:18:31,038 But I'll come home with you. I want to see where you eat, sleep and live. 701 01:18:31,247 --> 01:18:35,538 I wish I had done it sooner but now is better than never. What are you saying? 702 01:18:35,622 --> 01:18:40,456 I don't want to go. I don't want to go. 703 01:18:44,331 --> 01:18:46,123 I don't want to go. 704 01:18:54,874 --> 01:18:57,207 I don't want to… 705 01:19:02,624 --> 01:19:04,625 Sow... 706 01:19:45,628 --> 01:19:47,628 I look homeless. 707 01:19:47,794 --> 01:19:50,586 You don't need to be nervous. 708 01:19:50,628 --> 01:19:52,878 I'm going to meet your parents. 709 01:19:53,086 --> 01:19:58,420 The nice thing is that you can be nice how much you want. 710 01:19:58,629 --> 01:20:00,920 You never see them again. 711 01:20:10,755 --> 01:20:12,671 Hand me that one. 712 01:20:12,921 --> 01:20:16,630 God, Natasha! —Peter, turn off the loud music. 713 01:20:16,796 --> 01:20:20,588 —We didn't know when you would come home. —Mother, this is Daniel. 714 01:20:20,630 --> 01:20:24,131 Sad to meet in this situation, mrs kingsley 715 01:20:25,631 --> 01:20:30,756 —Dad, sorry I didn't come home. —Is he the cause? — Not a word, boy! 716 01:20:33,506 --> 01:20:38,090 We sat up all night and thought of you, worried about you. 717 01:20:38,298 --> 01:20:43,048 —And you come home with a stranger. —Daniel is not a stranger, but my guest. 718 01:20:43,257 --> 01:20:44,757 Your guest? 719 01:20:46,173 --> 01:20:51,424 When you have your own home, you can have guests. But this is my home. 720 01:20:53,008 --> 01:20:59,633 What does it do to your home? Sit home fight for. You don't want to stay. 721 01:21:01,049 --> 01:21:05,634 —It's not easy, Tasha. —What is it then? 722 01:21:07,425 --> 01:21:10,675 I wanted to give you so much more than this. 723 01:21:15,593 --> 01:21:17,385 i love you 724 01:21:19,260 --> 01:21:21,551 But we're going. 725 01:21:24,760 --> 01:21:26,343 Okay. 726 01:22:47,892 --> 01:22:49,517 Thanks. 727 01:23:02,768 --> 01:23:06,643 —I don't know how to say goodbye. —Don't do it, then. 728 01:23:09,643 --> 01:23:12,393 We still have one test left. 729 01:23:13,144 --> 01:23:14,560 The staring. 730 01:23:20,644 --> 01:23:22,852 Four minutes without talking. 731 01:23:25,227 --> 01:23:26,645 Prepared? 732 01:23:34,770 --> 01:23:38,103 I'm not sure if you can hold hands, 733 01:23:38,770 --> 01:23:40,687 but shit the same. 734 01:23:52,355 --> 01:23:53,730 It does nothing. 735 01:23:55,605 --> 01:23:57,063 I am here. 736 01:24:43,275 --> 01:24:46,651 Carl Sagan once said that people are 737 01:24:46,692 --> 01:24:52,276 like butterflies fluttering one day and think it is forever. 738 01:24:52,859 --> 01:24:56,317 Let every day be today. 739 01:24:57,026 --> 01:25:00,693 Compared to the age of the universe 740 01:25:00,777 --> 01:25:05,235 begins and ends our lives in a single day. 741 01:25:09,402 --> 01:25:12,528 I see it this way... 742 01:25:14,694 --> 01:25:20,194 The stars are just balls of gas burning billions of miles from us. 743 01:25:21,653 --> 01:25:27,195 They are also a reminder about the short time we have on our planet. 744 01:25:30,654 --> 01:25:34,320 In the beginning, Daniel and I kept in touch. 745 01:25:35,154 --> 01:25:38,988 But time and distance are the natural enemies of the heart. 746 01:25:40,696 --> 01:25:43,446 —Let every day be today. —Everyone we meet... 747 01:25:45,655 --> 01:25:47,613 All we love... 748 01:25:50,781 --> 01:25:53,031 How we ended up here... 749 01:25:57,656 --> 01:26:00,614 Which path we choose... 750 01:26:02,656 --> 01:26:05,657 And who we choose to remember. 751 01:26:09,657 --> 01:26:12,823 All that is part of our history. 752 01:26:20,658 --> 01:26:24,699 But we can not let history be written for us. 753 01:26:27,699 --> 01:26:30,450 Because we don't have eternity. 754 01:26:32,659 --> 01:26:34,075 Sometimes... 755 01:26:35,325 --> 01:26:39,825 ...is all we wear for a single day. 756 01:26:51,285 --> 01:26:53,201 My name is Daniel. 757 01:26:53,285 --> 01:26:55,326 You saved my life. 758 01:26:55,661 --> 01:26:57,036 Thanks. 759 01:27:45,122 --> 01:27:47,664 I love you, Daniel Bae. 760 01:27:54,665 --> 01:27:57,498 I guess the experiment worked. 761 01:28:46,669 --> 01:28:52,377 FIVE YEARS LATER 762 01:29:22,088 --> 01:29:26,338 —Sorry I'm late. -Shucks. Thank you for coming. 763 01:29:26,547 --> 01:29:31,505 —So you found your way back to New York? —It wasn't easy, as you know. 764 01:29:31,630 --> 01:29:34,673 But in the end I got a student visa to a graduate school. 765 01:29:34,881 --> 01:29:37,923 —What are you reading? -Astronomy. 766 01:29:38,131 --> 01:29:43,256 I fly to San Francisco tomorrow for a doctoral degree at Berkeley. 767 01:29:43,631 --> 01:29:46,924 Thanks. — Dr. Natasha Kingsley. Looking at it! 768 01:29:47,174 --> 01:29:52,674 -Thanks. But I have to ask one thing. —Sure. 769 01:29:52,882 --> 01:29:58,966 The day my family was deported came a boy, Daniel Bae, to your office 770 01:29:59,091 --> 01:30:02,508 for an admissions interview to Dartmouth. 771 01:30:02,716 --> 01:30:05,091 I haven't been able to find him anywhere. 772 01:30:05,300 --> 01:30:09,591 He is no longer online. It is as if he has disappeared. 773 01:30:09,675 --> 01:30:14,176 I wonder if you know of a way to get in touch with him. 774 01:30:14,384 --> 01:30:15,592 No. 775 01:30:15,676 --> 01:30:20,551 He ran out of the office and that was it the last I saw of him. Unfortunately. 776 01:30:22,717 --> 01:30:26,677 I will tell you one thing. Do you know why I remember that day? 777 01:30:26,802 --> 01:30:31,718 I had a lot to do that morning, but met with an accident. 778 01:30:31,802 --> 01:30:35,885 I tried to persuade the paramedics not to drive me to the hospital. 779 01:30:36,093 --> 01:30:39,011 But I was glad they did. 780 01:30:39,303 --> 01:30:41,594 -Why? —Because... 781 01:30:43,178 --> 01:30:46,386 The doctor there became my wife. 782 01:30:49,553 --> 01:30:52,679 —My God! —I know. 783 01:30:55,470 --> 01:31:00,054 Sometimes you can't control everything. 784 01:31:00,720 --> 01:31:02,554 I don't know... 785 01:31:02,679 --> 01:31:06,805 Maybe you just have to be open to fate. Maybe it's a choice. 786 01:31:07,971 --> 01:31:08,971 Perhaps. 787 01:31:13,055 --> 01:31:16,305 — Good luck with everything. I mean it. -Thanks. 788 01:31:30,932 --> 01:31:35,015 That was all from me. But there are more to come, so stay tuned. 789 01:32:07,934 --> 01:32:10,685 This is a poem I have written about the sun. 790 01:32:27,436 --> 01:32:28,436 Natasha... 791 01:32:41,270 --> 01:32:42,645 How? 792 01:32:45,145 --> 01:32:47,270 Stylish glasses. 793 01:32:48,437 --> 01:32:49,688 Stylish hairstyle. 794 01:32:54,938 --> 01:32:57,563 I'm leaving tomorrow. 795 01:33:00,438 --> 01:33:04,647 I just need one day. 796 01:33:04,689 --> 01:33:08,314 —I don't have a day. —Give me an hour. 797 01:39:48,136 --> 01:39:50,136 Subtitles: Thomas Löwhagen