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I think they stole bread.

Get up! Get up, kids.

Did you steal bread from there?

Did you steal them?

Yes, I did.

Tak Goo...

Mr. Han.

Yes, Chairman?

Call the police.

Chairman! Chairman!

I'm sorry. Please forgive me.

Why?

What?

Tell me why I should forgive you.

Well, because...

Honestly speaking, we're too young

to be arrested.

Can you give our future another chance?

If you let us go just this once,

I'll never do it again.

I'm serious. I swear on my mother's name.

What you're saying is that

you have the guts to steal,

but you don't have the guts

to take responsibility for your actions?

In that case, I can't forgive you.

The collar strip wasn't attached firmly last time.

I paid more attention this time.

See? It's clean.

I can only pay you half today.

I need to pay my rent today.

Can you give me more?

Business isn't going well.

What is the matter with you?

Hey! You forgot to say hi.

I'm home.

Hi.

I think she got hurt at school.

Here you go. I gave you 200 more wons.

Thank you. Thank you so much.

You're home. About that rent...

Never mind the rent. We have trouble.

- Gi Man! - mum.

Tak Goo, what happened? Why are you here?

What happened? What did you do?

They were caught stealing bread

at the bread factory.

What? My Gi Man stole bread?

What am I going to do with you?

What an embarrassment to your father!

How could you steal at your father's workplace?

I'm sorry, mum.

I didn't want to do it, but...

You didn't want to do it, but what?

Tak Goo made me do it.

Tak Goo said that he wanted to eat bread.

Did you make him do this?

Did you tell Gi Man to steal bread?

- I can't believe this. - Why?

Why?

Why did you tell Gi Man to steal bread?

I didn't tell him to do it.

I thought we could eat the bread.

Did you crave bread that much?

What are you going to do about this, Tak Goo?

Are you going to prison or what?

Prison?

Don't worry! I'll reimburse them!

I'll reimburse them for everything!

How much?

How much money do I owe for the bread?

That's not the problem.

The Chairman was there

when the kids stole bread.

The Chairman specifically ordered the kids

to be sent to the police.

The Chairman? Do you mean...

You know,

Chairman Gu Il Jung of Geoseong Foods.

If he sues, we can't release the kids.

Oh, no. What am I going to do?

Gosh, I'm dizzy.

Where do you think you're going?

The Chairman won't see a woman like you.

We'll see about that after I get there.

Don't set foot in the Geoseong house again.

Promise me that you'll hide from them

for the rest of your life.

If you break this promise

and let me see you again,

both you and your baby will die.

The Chairman didn't say anything afterwards.

The factory superintendent will call

and ask the kids to be dismissed.

Mother...

Let's go.

Follow me.

- Get us some tea too. - Okay.

Come on, eat it.

Here.

Tak Goo, I'm really sorry.

I didn't even get to buy you bread.

I've been too busy with making ends meet.

There are many things I wasn't able

to do for you.

I'm really sorry.

But you know what?

You're my precious son.

I know.

I wouldn't trade you for anything in this world.

I know.

You're the only one I care about.

I know that too.

Don't forget to drink tea.

Ma Jun, do you know what this means?

You're 12 now.

When your father was your age, he got up

before sunrise to carry water.

As soon as he came home,

he took his carrier to collect firewood.

He wasn't able to study until late night.

Still, he always got the best grade.

I know.

You've told this story thousands of times.

Yet, you don't reflect on it!

Nothing is yours unless you work for it.

No matter how much you inherit

from your father,

you'll lose everything in the end

if you don't deserve it.

Understand?

How many whips do you want?

I asked, how many whips do you want

for what you've done wrong today?

Do whatever you want.

What?

I don't want to take a single whip,

but you're still going to whip me.

Since you're going to do whatever you want,

don't bother to ask.

You're acting and talking more and more

like your mother by the day.

Okay, fine.

Roll your socks down.

I'll whip you until you feel remorse

for what you've done.

Stop it.

Are you telling me to do nothing

while my son gets whipped?

I can't do that.

You're only going to make the situation worse

by going in there.

It can't get any worse than this. Let me go.

I'll go instead.

You still don't feel remorse

for what you've done?

I guess you want to be stubborn

with your grandmother.

Although I'm old, I can still take you on.

You're still not sorry?

Still?

Who is it?

It's me, Han Seung Jae. I'm going inside.

Ms. Hong. Please calm down.

If you're here to take Ma Jun's side, get out.

I'm worried that you might get sick.

Please calm down.

You wretch!

Ma Jun, go to your room.

What do you think you're doing?

Didn't you hear me? Go to your room.

Why, you... How dare you!

Give it a rest, will you?

What are you so unhappy about?

You prayed for a grandson,

so I gave you a grandson.

Why are you so mean to him?

It doesn't stop after giving birth.

You should've taught him well.

If you had taught him well,

this wouldn't have happened.

Tell me the truth.

You just hate me, don't you?

You still hate me for what happened to Mi Sun.

Isn't that right?

What?

Why?

Do you wonder if she gave birth

to a son somewhere out there?

Do you hate me for kicking her out?

Is that why you're breathing down

my neck every day?

Is that it?

In Suk! You must be out of your mind.

You're clearly out of it.

Yes, I'm out of it!

I'm out of my mind right now.

My son is getting beaten up for no reason.

Of course I'm mad!

Get out! Get out!

Get out of my room!

I've lived for too long.

I've lived for too long.

Why are you so foolish?

All you needed to do was apologise.

Why are you doing this?

I hope Grandma disappears.

She's no match for you, Ma Jun.

Once you become an adult,

your grandmother can't do anything to you.

Don't waste your energy on her.

Still, Grandma hates me.

Don't let her get to you.

You have to think and dream

about bigger things.

You're going to be a bigger man

than your father.

I'll make sure you do.

How? You're only a manager.

I can even die for you.

Remember that.

You have the guts to steal,

but, you don't have the guts

to take responsibility for your actions?

In that case, I can't forgive you.

Who does he take me for?

Why aren't you sleeping?

Nothing. I'm going to sleep.

Good morning.

Why are you standing there? Go to school.

I'm off to school.

I'm off to school too.

I want to talk to you.

What?

I'm sorry, Tak Goo.

I didn't mean to blame it on you.

Move out.

What?

You want me to move out?

I'd like you to move out by the end

of the month.

Oh, right! The rent!

The rent... I forgot to pay rent again.

I'm so sorry. I tried to pay you rent on time.

I'm so stupid.

Yes, the rent too.

But, I couldn't sleep last night

because of what happened.

I gave Tak Goo a good beating yesterday.

This won't happen again. Don't worry.

It doesn't matter.

I don't want to deal with this any more.

Oh, my gosh!

Are you going to wash the blankets?

Huh?

Let me take care of this.

No, I'm...

It'll be better if you wash the blankets

by the stream.

Yes, but I...

It's okay. It's okay. I'll go and wash these.

I'll dry them in the sun too.

You go and do your thing.

I'm really sorry about yesterday.

If this happens again,

I'll pack my things and move out.

Let me off the hook this time. I'll get going.

Geez...

Tak Goo, you're still here?

What are you looking at? Go to school.

You're going to be late for school. Hurry up.

Okay, I'm going.

Sell your unwanted goods!

Old shoes or empty bottles!

I'm really sorry about yesterday.

If this happens again,

I'll pack my things and move out.

Let me off the hook this time.

Old shoes or empty bottles!

Do you give money for unwanted goods?

Sell your unwanted goods!

We were born with a mission...

- Tak Goo! Pay attention. - Okay.

Tak Goo!

We heard from Gi Man

that you're collecting used goods.

Where did my new stainless bowl go?

Wow! Thanks.

Wow...

I think this should be enough. It's time.

Tak Goo, what are you going to use

this money for?

I'm going to restore my mother and my honour.

It's called restoring our reputation.

Restoring your reputation?

That's right.

I should go.

What's wrong?

Be quiet.

It's the barmaid's daughter.

Her name is Shin Yug Yeong.

She's in our class. Don't you know her name?

Why are you hiding?

Did you do something wrong?

You didn't know?

Kim Tak Goo has a crush on Shin Yug Yeong.

Really? I heard that her dad's an alcoholic.

My mum told me not to hang out

with someone like that.

Look, Gi Man. Love has no boundaries.

Background means nothing to a man.

It's the heart that counts.

Be quiet! You don't know love.

Cut it out, will you?

Sheesh! I'm going to kill you!

We're extending production time

by one hour starting from this week?

We have a lot of orders from the military.

Let's go inside.

Hello, Chairman.

Tak Goo! Get out!

Aren't you the little thief who stole bread

last time?

I'm not a little thief. I'm Kim Tak Goo.

Tak Goo! What are you doing here? Get out.

I'm here to see the Chairman.

I'm sorry, Chairman. Get out of here!

What are you here to see me about?

What's that?

What do you think? It's money for the bread.

Remember what you told me?

That I have the guts to steal,

but don't have the guts

to take responsibility for my actions?

I was very embarrassed when I heard that.

I'm a man.

I couldn't sleep at night after hearing that.

I was too ashamed to see my mother.

So?

So, to restore my mother and my reputation,

I sold used goods all week long

and made money to pay for the bread.

I can stand starvation, but I can't stand shame.

Here's the money for the bread. Take it.

You're a very funny kid.

I'm not saying this to make you laugh.

I'm serious.

Very well. Who are you?

I'm Kim Tak Goo from Dongsin Elementary School.

5th grade, Room 2.

Tak Goo?

Yes, Tak Goo.

It has nothing to do with table tennis.

My name means to seek what's noble.

We can name him Tak Goo.

It means to seek what's noble.

To seek what's noble.

Very well. I'll take the money for the bread.

Are you going to withdraw what you said

about not taking responsibility?

You mean to take back?

Yes, to take back.

Very well. I'll take back what I said.

You're a courageous boy who takes

responsibility for his actions. Satisfied?

Yes, I'm satisfied.

I'm very satisfied with this agreement.

I'm done now.

You can carry on, Chairman.

What a kid.

- Superintendent! - Yes, Chairman?

Take 3-4 boxes of cream puffs

to his class on Monday.

Address it to Kim Tak Goo.

Yes, Sir.

Let's go.

Is everyone sate?

This is a gift from the Chairman

of Geoseong Baked Goods to Kim Tak Goo.

He wants all of us to share.

Let's be grateful, okay?

Okay!

Let's give a hand to Kim Tak Goo!

Did you see that? This is who I am.

- I know! - I know that too.

I hate that hill billy!

Why did Dad send bread to that hill billy?

Then, why are you so upset over a hill billy?

I've never seen my dad make that face

in my life.

My dad never smiled at me like that.

But, he did it to that hill billy.

He made Dad do what I never got him to do.

I hate him!

What? You went to see the Chairman?

Why did you do that for?

I couldn't back down after what happened.

I sold used goods to make money

to pay for the bread.

What did he say?

He called me a courageous boy.

He even had bread delivered

to my classroom today.

We all got 2 breads each.

I brought them home to share with you.

Here.

Come on, take it.

Did the Chairman really call you

a courageous boy?

Yes, he did.

He had bread delivered to your school?

Yes, he did.

I thought he was a scary man,

but I think he's a good guy.

I see.

What? You're not going to eat?

I'm not eating. You can eat it.

But, I brought them home for you.

I don't like bread. You can eat it.

Are you sure you won't regret this?

Yes, I'm sure. You can eat it.

Tak Goo!

Don't go to the bread factory again.

He's a busy man. Don't go and bother him.

Okay, I won't.

- Do your homework. - Okay.

- Mother. - Yes?

When I grow up, I'm going to be

a great man like the Chairman.

I'm going to make a lot of money

and give you a good life.

I forgot to take the laundry down.

Did you look into what I asked for?

Yes, I went to see the mother of the boy

named Tak Goo, but...

Was it her?

No, it was someone else.

I see.

Yes, it was a long shot.

I just wanted to make sure

because of the name Tak Goo.

You can go now.

Even if there's soda at the Incheon beach,

You can't drink it without a cup.

Who did this? Who did this to you?

Tell me who did this to you.

You forgot this.

Let go.

Tell me who did this to you.

If I tell you, what are you going to do about it?

What do you want me to do? Tell me.

I'll do whatever you want.

Do you want me to go and punch him?

How many times?

Can you kill him?

Can you kill the person who did this to me?

Stupid.

I'm sorry.

I can't kill a person, but I can make you laugh.

Want to see?

Even if there's soda at the Incheon beach,

You can't drink it without a cup.

You don't know the comedians.

Seo Yeong Chun and Lee Gi Dong?

No.

Really? Sorry.

You smiled, didn't you?

I saw that.

See? You smiled!

We've been in the same class for a semester,

but this is the first time I saw you smile.

You should smile more from now on.

You look good when you do.

Bye.

Did you like that?

You're hitting on boys at your age?

Father!

Don't “Father” me!

Follow me.

Yug Yeong!

Father, I'm sorry.

Shut up, will you?

You're just like your mother.

Gosh, I'm so pissed.

I'm going to kill you.

Stop it!

Stop what? Who do you think you are?

Don't hit a kid. She's a girl!

Don't hit her! Don't hit her!

Oh, geez. What the hell?

Come here. Come here. I won't hit you.

I said, come here! Get over here!

Long time no see.

Mister... Mister...

Wake up, Mister!

Come on, go and get someone.

We have to take your father to the hospital.

Come on, go and get someone.

Let's go.

Yug Yeong!

He's dead.

Let's run away! Come on.

He's dead?

Mister! Mister!

Why, you little...

Stop right there!

Is he 12?

Yes.

He grew up to be a fine young boy.

Since when did you plot this scheme?

Scheme? What scheme?

Making your son and the Chairman

run into each other.

You're mistaken.

There was no scheme.

Are you saying that everything was just

a coincidence?

Yes, it was a coincidence. I'm serious.

It was a coincidence that you settled

near the bread factory, a coincidence

that your landlord works at the bread factory,

a coincidence that your son stole bread

from the bread factory,

and a coincidence that he came back

to give back the money to the Chairman?

Yes, I had no idea that Tak Goo will run

into the Chairman like that.

I'm serious.

I told you not to let me see you again.

I told you to hide for the rest of your life.

Mr. Han...

Why?

Were you testing the waters to see

how I'll react?

Why did you let me see you again?

I'll disappear again.

I'll pack my things and leave right away.

I'll go where you can't find me.

Please let us go this time.

I can't promise you anything any more.

No matter what happens to you and your son,

don't blame it on me.

You brought this upon yourself.

Mr. Han! Mr. Han!

What am I going to do?

Tak Goo! Tak Goo!

You're home.

- Have you seen Tak Goo? - No.

- Have you seen Tak Goo? - No.

Tak Goo!

Have you seen Tak Goo?

Tak Goo!

Have you seen Tak Goo?

Where is he?

Tak Goo!

Where are you?

Aren't you hungry?

What about you?

I'm fine.

I think there's something wrong

with my stomach.

I don't know why it's making that noise.

I'm not hungry at all.

Let's go back. Your mum must be worried.

What about you? What are you going to do?

I should go home too.

What if your father beats you up again?

Come to my house with me.

I think my mum can let you stay for the night.

You know, that was actually funny.

Huh?

You know, the Incheon song.

Oh, that?

Even if there's soda at the Incheon beach,

You can't drink it without a cup.

Thanks for today, Kim Tak Goo. Goodnight.

Are you sure you'll be okay?

Don't worry.

My dad should've passed out by now.

Yug Yeong!

I won't tell anyone about

what happened today.

I swear.

She's cute when she smiles.

Mother? Mother!

Tak Goo! Tak Goo.

What are you doing here? Are you okay?

Are you...

What are you doing?

That tickles. Stop it.

Are you okay? Did you get hurt?

No. Why? What happened?

You little...

I can't believe you ran away

after doing this to me.

I'm sorry, Father.

Forget “Father”. Who is he?

What?

What do you mean, what?

Who was that boy?

Tell me who he is.

I don't know.

You don't know?

Do you want me to kill you?

Let's go.

What are you doing?

I'm packing.

Why are you packing? It's dark outside.

We're taking the first train tomorrow morning.

Are we taking off in the middle

of the night again?

Again?

He came for real this time.

Who is this man? I want to know.

You won't understand even if I tell you.

I'll tell you everything when you get older.

When I get older?

You've been telling me that for years!

Shut up and pack your things!

No! I'm not going anywhere.

What?

I'm going to stay.

I like this school and my friends are here.

I'm sick of transferring.

Whenever I made new friends, I had to transfer.

Tak Goo!

How much longer do we have to live like this?

I have a life too, you know.

Why do we have to pack our things

and run away whenever you want to?

Tak Goo!

No! I'm not going to run away any more.

If I die, I'm going to die here.

Even if there's soda at the Incheon beach...

at the Incheon beach...

You can't drink it without a cup.

You're going to stop eating, Mother?

I can't digest my food.

Make her some porridge.

That won't be necessary.

I'm sure I'll get better eventually.

I'll excuse myself.

Honey, we're having your birthday party

tomorrow at home.

The party will start at 11 a.m. Don't forget.

Mum, does this mean that we don't have

to go to school tomorrow?

Sure thing.

I'll call your school.

Hurray!

You should pay more attention to Mother.

I'm going to pick what I'll wear tomorrow.

I'll excuse myself too.

This is no fun.

When I grow up,

I'm going to be a great man like the Chairman.

I'm going to make a lot of money

and give you a good life.

No! I'm not going to run away any more.

How much longer do we have to live like this?

I have a life too, you know.

You're right. You have a life too.

You're right.

Tak Goo. Tak Goo. Wake up.

Mother!

Wake up. We need to go somewhere today.

Where are we going?

Don't worry. We're not going to run away.

Chairman! How have you been?

Chairman Hwang! How are you?

Thank you for coming.

Ja Rim looks so pretty.

Why does my chest feel so heavy?

Maybe it's because of the dream

I had last night.

Wow, I've never seen a house like this!

What a huge house!

Let's go inside.

Whose house is this?

Do you know the people who live here?

Your father lives in this house.

Let's go inside.

Mother! Wait! Mother!

Wait!

How may I help you?

I'm here to see the Chairman.

Can I see your invitation?

I'm sorry, but you can't go inside

without an invitation.

Tell him that Kim Mi Sun is here.

He'll know what that means.

Who?

Her name is Kim Mi Sun.

She insists that she needs to see the Chairman.

Where is she?

What are you doing here?

How dare you show up here!

Are you out of your mind?

I'm here to see the Chairman.

Is there a problem?

Stop making a commotion and get out.

Get out while I'm asking nicely. Go!

I'm not leaving.

What?

I'm not leaving until I see the Chairman.

I'm not going anywhere.

By bringing Tak Goo into this house,

I've already made up my mind.

I can really kill you, do you know what?

Bring it on. I'm ready for the worst.

Move.

- Stop her! - Yes, Sir!

- Stop! - Let go!

Don't touch me! Get your hands off me!

- Mother! - Get your hands off me!

- Tak Goo! - Mother!

Get your hands off me!

Get your hands off me!

Tak Goo!

I said, get your hands off me!

Help!

Please help my mother!

Where is she?

Say hello, Tak Goo. This is your father.

Don't call me a fatherless kid.

I have a father too.

I'm this boy's father.

Thank you, and I'm sorry.

Why did you let him live?

Why did you let him be born?

He can smell how long it has been fermented?

No one knows what will happen

if you get caught.

See you next time