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Please don't kill me…

Please don't kill me…

Who are you?

Mother! Mother!

Mother! I'm here.

Tak Goo is here, Mother!

Tak Goo! Tak Goo!

Mother! Mother!

Mother!

Tak Goo!

- Mother! - Tak Goo!

Stop! My mother needs to get off!

Mother…

Tak Goo…

- Tak Goo! - Mother!

Hey mister! Stop the car!

That's my son over there!

Please let me go! Take me to my son!

- Tak Goo! - Mother!

Tak Goo!

Mother!

Tak Goo!

Mother!

Mother!

Let's report this to the police.

Come on, let's go to the police.

Take your father home.

Don't worry.

I won't report your father to the police.

Are you out of your mind?

How are you going to find your mum?

I can find her. I'll find my mother.

You know what, Ma Jun? I don't think

I can make it to Seoul by tomorrow.

You should take the

first bus in the morning.

Hey!

Talk to the Chairman for me

so that he won't get worried, okay?

Kim Tak Goo! You're going by yourself?

Kim Tak Goo! You idiot!

Mother, hang in there!

I'm coming for you, Mother. Hang in there!

Do you know anything about this telegram?

No, I don't.

I think that's why Tak Goo ran away.

And it seems like Ma Jun went with him

for some reason.

Ma Jun too?

I'd like you to go to Cheongsan

and look for the kids.

Yes, Sir. I'll be on my way.

Bring them back safely.

Bring both Tak Goo and.

Ma Jun back safely, okay?

The first bus leaves at 5:40.

Put the chairs together and take a nap

before you go.

I'll wake you up when it's time.

Is there a restaurant nearby?

Eat it.

I can't eat this.

Is there anywhere else I can go?

I can go to a Chinese restaurant.

Where are you going?

To find Tak Goo's mum.

Do you think you can find her?

If you really want to help Tak Goo,

go to the police.

You don't have to come.

Hey! Is there anywhere else I can sleep?

I can't sleep here. Is there a hotel nearby?

I have money. Want to see?

I'm sorry, but we don't have any hotels

in this area.

There's a Chinese restaurant near

the town office, but it's probably closed.

You can either eat the coagulated blood

soup in the cauldron and sleep here,

or starve and wait in the terminal lobby.

It's your choice.

What the…

Wait for me!

Excuse me! Have you seen my mother?

- Hey mister! - Yes?

What is it?

Sorry.

- Have you seen a black Jeep? - No.

Three gombo breads, please.

Hey! Hey!

- Hi. - Hi.

Have you seen a Jeep?

A Jeep? No.

I see.

Enjoy your sundae.

Mother! Where are you?

Where did you go?

Who are you? Who told you to do this?

Was it Mr. Han? Was it Ms. Seo In Suk?

What did they say?

Did they ask you to kill me?

Eat this. You have a long trip ahead of you.

You have a mother too, right?

How would you feel if your mother

was kidnapped in front of your eyes?

Do you think you can live in peace

for the rest of your life?

I don't know who told you to do this,

but I'll pay you more

than what they paid you.

I'll do whatever it takes to come up

with the money.

Please, let me go.

Please, let me go and see my son.

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

You'll never see your son again.

That's my job.

You hill of beans! Stop right there!

I'm not a hill of beans. I'm your son.

You're all that I have in this world.

Mother! Mother!

Get away! You filthy lowlifes.

Mother, can I live with you in Cheongsan?

Don't even think about it.

You'll never see your son again.

Hey!

Where did they go?

Hey!

Hi.

What are you doing?

What are you doing out here instead

of going home?

Isn't your mum waiting for you at home?

You ran away from home, didn't you?

Why do you care? Move.

I noticed that you have a lot of nice things

in your bag.

You'll get into trouble if you meet bad

people while carrying a lot of cash.

We'll hold onto your bag for you.

Give it to me.

Get away from me.

Do you know who my father is?

He's the Chairman of Geoseong Foods.

So?

My father has a lot of money.

He knows a lot of strong people too.

So what?

So what if your father is the Chairman

or the President?

You ran away because you didn't like

your home.

And now you're trying to use your father's

name to get out of this situation?

You shouldn't have run

away in the first place.

Take it.

Let go! I said, let go!

If you're calling Mr. Han, he won't answer.

I sent him to Cheongsan to find the kids.

I was worried.

It's late, but you were in your workshop.

You wouldn't let me call the police.

I was worried sick.

He'll call when he finds them.

He'll call me…

Or you.

Where are you going at this hour?

I'll be downstairs.

I'm going to work as soon

as the curfew is over.

I'm not going to marry her.

This is your chance to

live your dream, Il Jung.

Still, I can't marry a woman

I don't even love.

You said that you'll

save the starving people

by going into mass production of breads.

If you marry her,

your dream will come true.

I might make someone unhappy.

She chose you. She wants you.

In the end,

I made two women unhappy, Mother.

I can't die like this.

It's not fair. I can't die like this.

God, please help me.

Please help me so that I can go to Tak Goo.

No!

Mother…

Hey! Hey!

Are you okay?

Did you get hurt? Let me see.

Are you okay? Let me see.

Forget it. Go away.

I said, go away.

Fine, do whatever you want.

You hill billy!

Don't act like you're better than me!

You're not scaring me by leaving! Leave!

Get out of my sight!

You're a coward, aren't you?

That's why you're acting mean.

You don't want people to see

that you're scared.

You're afraid of being embarrassed

or looking weak.

That's why you're acting mean.

No, that's not true.

You know what?

It only makes you look

more like a coward.

Watch what you say.

You don't know what I've been through.

You're the one who doesn't get it

because you had it easy all your life.

People go through much worse things

than being robbed or beaten by thugs.

You can't imagine how painful it is to go

through that every day.

The curfew will start soon.

If you don't want to be dragged

away by the police, come with me.

I'm full.

What's going on between Tak Goo and you?

Do you like him?

Why? What do you see in him?

What about you?

Why did you follow him here?

That's because…

It was because he moved you, right?

That's the thing about Tak Goo.

He makes you feel like you can trust him.

No, he didn't move me.

What makes you say that?

Your name is Ma Jun, right?

Yes. So? What?

You're the same age as Tak Goo,

but you're still a kid.

What?

Are you saying that he's better than me?

If you're done eating, put the bowl

in the sink.

I don't think Tak Goo can come

because of the curfew.

You know what?

I'm stronger than Tak Goo.

I bet I can run faster than him too if I try.

I'm smarter than him.

And I'm much taller than him too! Got that?

You don't know anything.

The fact that you're comparing yourself

to him means that you're losing.

Don't you get it?

Go to sleep.

I think it's going to rain soon.

How do you know that?

I can tell by the smell.

It's curfew time!

Mother!

What am I going to do?

I looked all over for you,

but I can't find you.

Where did you go?

I wish this is all just a dream.

Where are they?

Aren't you worried? The boys ran away!

Worrying won't change anything.

I'm sure the adults will

take care of everything.

Do you like studying that much?

What do you want to be

when you grow up?

To run a company.

What kind of company?

I'm going to run Dad's company.

Why would you run Dad's company?

Because I'm the eldest daughter.

You can't run a company.

That's a man's job.

A woman can do it too.

I can do it.

I'm going to inherit Dad's company

over Tak Goo and Ma Jun.

In order to do that, I have to study.

That's the only thing I can do right now.

Jag Yeong.

If you're done, let's go.

We'll be late for school.

Run a business?

Is that what you want to do?

I have to go to school. Bye.

Snap out of it.

A woman needs to know her place.

You're a woman too. Don't talk that way.

That's life.

In life, there are things you can't do

because you're a woman.

Don't talk like that! I'm not like you.

I'm never going to live like you do.

I'm not going to cling onto a husband

who doesn't even love me.

I'm not going to place

all my hopes on my son.

That's too sad. It's pathetic.

Jag Yeong!

So, don't force me to live like you do.

Don't make your children's

lives miserable!

What? You're miserable because of me?

Yes, it's because of you.

Ma Jun ran away because of you.

That night, Ma Jun…

That night? What do you mean?

What about that night? Tell me.

I don't know all the details,

but Ma Jun thinks that Grandma

passed away because of you.

Mr. Han.

Where's Ma Jun?

My mother's gone.

Someone took her away.

Please find my mother for me, Mr. Han.

Please find her.

I asked, where's Ma Jun!

Where is he?

Where's my money?

I don't know, Father.

Do you expect me to believe that?

Give me my money! Give it to me!

I don't know where it is.

You don't know? Then where did it go?

Who else would take it besides you?

I don't know, Father.

I really don't know.

- Do you think I'll believe you? - Father!

- You wretch! - Father!

Give me my money!

I don't know where it is!

You wretch!

You're a coward.

You're a coward.

Ma Jun!

What happened to your face?

Did you get hurt? Did someone hurt you?

It's okay. It's okay now.

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.

Who's here?

Thank you.

I heard that he stayed here last night.

Oh… Yesterday…

I'll compensate you later

for taking care of him last night.

Bye.

Let's go.

Why are you looking at me like that?

Where's my money?

- Give me my money! - Father!

Ma Jun! Are you okay?

Hurry up and get in the car.

Mr. Han, what about my mother?

You can talk about that in Seoul.

What?

My job is to take you guys home safely.

You can talk to the Chairman in Seoul

about your mother.

But, we have to find her soon.

Aren't you getting in?

No.

I can't go to Seoul when I don't even know

what happened to my mother.

I'm not going. Just take Ma Jun with you.

I said, get in the car!

I don't want to take you home either,

but I have to.

So, don't make my job any harder. Get in.

Ma Jun! My son Ma Jun is back!

What happened to your face?

What happened? Who did this to you?

Look what happened to my naive son

because you abetted him

to run away with you!

What did you do with the money

you stole from me?

What? Money?

Did you give it to your mother?

Did she ask for money?

Did she tell you to steal from me?

Don't frame my mother.

She would never do something like that.

And I didn't steal money.

Don't accuse me of theft without evidence.

This has never happened before you came

into this house.

None of my children have ever stolen

from my safe.

What's all this commotion about?

You're back.

Did you eat?

You can scold them later.

Let the kids eat first.

He ran away with my money.

He may be a little kid,

but he committed a crime.

Did Tak Goo say that he stole money?

That's the problem. He's in denial.

I'm not in denial. I didn't steal money.

I only went to check up on my mother

because I was worried.

I stole it.

Ma Jun!

I stole your money.

Why? Why would you do that for?

I'm sure you had a reason. Tell me.

Tak Goo told me that he needs money.

Did Tak Goo really tell you

that he needs money?

Yes.

Ma Jun!

That's what you said.

You said that you need money to go to.

Cheongsan to check up on your mother.

You asked me to steal money and said

that you'll pay me back later.

That's why I stole it for him.

I'm sorry, mum. I'm sorry, Father.

I should've stopped Tak Goo,

but I felt bad for him.

This is all my fault.

You heard him.

You heard what Tak Goo did to Ma Jun!

Are you still going to defend him?

Tak Goo, come with me.

Come closer.

So, did you meet your mother?

Did you meet her?

The thing is, someone kidnapped her.

I looked all over the town for her.

I looked all over for her,

but couldn't find her.

She was nowhere to be found.

I see.

You should've talked to me first.

Don't worry.

Now that I know what happened,

I'll look for her.

Really? Can you promise me?

Yes, don't worry.

I need you to promise me something too.

Don't ever run away from

home like this again.

Okay, I'll do whatever you say if you find

my mother for me.

Okay. Go upstairs, wash up, and eat.

Okay.

Aren't you going to scold me some more?

Do you need more scolding?

Well… Ma Jun said…

A father can tell when his son is lying.

You didn't lie.

- Go upstairs. - Okay.

And one more thing.

Starting from Sunday,

come to my workshop.

I'll start teaching you how to make bread.

Okay.

There was an accident.

I looked for her all night long, but I think

she was swept away by the currents.

I knew it.

Father didn't scold you, right? I knew it.

Father's lenient on you.

Maybe it's because he pities you.

Still, you shouldn't have done that.

You shouldn't frame people like that.

You said that an older brother's job is

to look after his younger brother

in times of trouble.

Are you upset because

you took a hit for me?

I thought you were my older brother.

Ma Jun.

Thanks for helping me get out of this one.

Did you eat?

You're a coward.

The fact that you're comparing yourself

to him means that you're losing.

That hill billy!

Hey.

You're Mr. Shin's daughter.

Yug Yeong, right?

Please help me. Please help me!

Hey!

What are you doing here?

Cuff him.

Why are you doing this to me?

Why are we doing this?

How could you do that to your daughter?

What?

She fractured her arm. She needs a cast.

How could you call yourself human?

Wait a minute.

Does this mean that Yug Yeong

reported me to the police?

Is that it? Why, I ought to kill her.

Where is she? Is she at the station?

Take him away!

Fine, I'll go. She's going to get it from me.

Hi. Are you Yug Yeong?

Yes. Who are you?

I'm here to take you to the orphanage.

We're going to leave

after you get discharged.

Can we stop by somewhere before we go?

Thanks.

Huh? Aren't you that girl from before?

Yes, I'm here to send a letter this time.

It's the same address.

I see. The stamp will cost you 20 won.

Get the fastest delivery stamp.

Okay.

Hi, Tak Goo. It's me, Yug Yeong.

I'm leaving Cheongsan

to somewhere far away.

We should've said bye when we departed.

I'll miss you from time to time.

This is how our childhood ends,

but let's meet each other with a smile

after we grow up.

I'll be very happy by then.

Goodbye, Tak Goo.

Yug Yeong.

P. S. I heard that the person who took your

mother had a pin wheel tattoo on his wrist.

He had a pin wheel tattoo on his wrist.

And, the man who came to take Ma Jun

was the man who paid my father

to kidnap your mother.

What? Mr. Han did that?

What are you doing? Give that to me!

Mr. Han!

Did you really ask him to kidnap my mum?

Did you really do that?

Where's my mother? Where is she?

You should first ask if she's safe or not.

Is my mother safe? She's okay, right?

Do you want to find your mum?

Will you do as I say?

What are you doing here?

Chairman!

Your lesson starts tomorrow.

Did you want to talk to me?

No, it's okay.

Then I'll see you tomorrow.

Come by 5 a.m.

Don't be late.

Uh…

What about my mother? Did you find her?

Not yet.

I'll let you know as soon

as I hear something.

Don't worry.

The Chairman will never be able to find

your mum.

Why can't he find her?

He promised me that he'll find her.

Because I'm the one who holds

your mother's life.

Then, what do you want me to do?

What do I have to do to see her?

Leave this house.

Don't ever set foot in this house again.

It's the only way both your mother

and you can live.

Mr. Han!

It's your choice.

You can choose between the.

Chairman or your mother.

But the minute you choose the Chairman,

your mother will die.

What are you going to choose?

What are you thinking so hard about?

Nothing.

It's late.

You should go to sleep if you want

to wake up early tomorrow.

Chairman.

Why did you do this with

your hand that day?

To check the humidity.

Humidity?

I check the humidity before

I make the dough.

When it's dry, the bread gets dry too.

When it's humid, the bread gets soggy.

That's why I add different amount of

water depending on how humid it is.

Oh, I see.

You know what, Tak Goo?

You're a very special kid.

You're a very special son to me.

See you tomorrow, son.

I'm sorry, Father.

Ma Jun, what are you doing?

Nothing.

Why don't we talk?

Jag Yeong told me that you think Grandma

passed away because of me.

Why do you think that?

Is that what Jag Yeong told you?

Do you really think that?

No. Jag Yeong is wrong.

I never thought that Grandma

passed away because of you.

I see.

I thought you knew something. Okay then.

Get some rest.

By the way, mum…

Yes?

Am I a coward?

What? Who called you a coward?

Some kid.

Nonsense!

Don't pay attention to

that kind of nonsense.

You won't find another

kid as smart as you are.

Ma Jun, you're the best son for me.

I know.

From now on, I'll get even stronger.

I'm going to be stronger than Tak Goo

and succeed Father's business.

Just wait and see. I'll do it.

Ma Jun!

Thank you. Thank you, Ma Jun.

Thank you, son.

No one saw you, right?

No.

Get in the car.

If I get in that car,

will I be able to see Mother?

Yes, and don't ever set foot

in this house again.

You'd better do as I say.

Okay, I will.

Bye. Thanks for everything.

Hang in there, Mother. I'm coming for you.

Open up!

Open up!

Who is it?

Do you know what time it is?

Come back in the morning.

I want my cheese.

You have the new cheese shipment, right?

Not now.

You can ask your boss about that.

I want my cheese! Give it to me!

4 boxes, right?

Yes, 4 boxes.

Smells good. Okay, I'll get going. Thanks.

You should send someone younger

next time. You'll hurt your back.

I'm still young! Go back to sleep.

Okay, I will. Go home safely.

Stay right here.

Is that the boy?

Yes, that's him.

Make sure he doesn't set

foot in Korea again.

Where's my mother?

Just do as they say.

If you do, you'll see her.

Bye.

Hey kid! Come here.

Where's my mother? Where is she?

Your mother?

Why are you asking us

where your mother is?

He told me that I'll find her here.

This is what you get for trusting people

too easily, kid.

Let's go.

No, I'm not going with you.

- Let me go! I'm not going. - Come on!

Let me go!

Come on!

- He's gone. - Darn!

Okay, those guys are gone.

What's wrong?

Did you get hurt?

Then what? Are you scared?

No.

Where am I going to find my mum now?

If she's not here, where

am I going to find her?

You're up early.

Did you get a good night's rest?

What are you doing here?

I want to learn how to make bread too.

What?

I want to learn how to make bread too.

Eat it. You're probably hungry after crying.

Thank you.

You're a polite kid.

Do you make bread too?

How did you know?

I can tell by the smell.

The smell?

Yes, I have a good nose.

You smell a lot like the Chairman.

Really?

What's in those boxes?

I smell something rotten.

You can smell that too?

Of course. It stinks.

That's odd.

Most people can't smell that because

it's wrapped in several layers.

I told you that I have a good nose.

I see...

You must be a good baker.

This tastes good.

Thanks.

I should get going.

To where?

To find my mother.

By yourself?

I heard that the man has

a pin wheel tattoo on his wrist.

I should find him first.

Still, you can't find her by yourself.

She's my mother. I need to look for her.

Thanks for your help.

Your bread was delicious too.

You're welcome.

By the way, can I ask you something?

What is it?

My mother told me that the good people

will win in the end.

Is that true?

Since you lived longer than my mother

did, you would know if it's true or not.

Do the good people really win in the end?

What do you want the answer to be?

I want the good people to win,

like my mother said.

If that's how you want life to be,

then that's how it will be.

I see. Thank you.

What's your name, kid?

I'm Kim Tak Goo.

Tak Goo?

It has nothing to do with table tennis.

My name means to seek what's noble.

Tak Goo. I see.

Goodbye, Tak Goo.

I hope you find your mother.

Thanks.

12 years later.

Stop it!

Who are you?

I act first, and explain later.

Nope.

Nope.

Nope.

Nope.

Guys! Be good, will you?

Don't you know that the good people

will win in the end?

If I catch you harassing the

people who work here again,

you're really going to get it.

Oh, and if you find a man with

a pin wheel tattoo on his wrist,

leave a memo at the café

in front of the station, okay?

Okay.

What kind of a tattoo?

A pin wheel tattoo…

What kind of a tattoo?

A pin wheel tattoo!

Good.

Wait!

What?

What's your name?

My name?

Yes.

My name is Kim Tak Goo.

It has nothing to do with table tennis.

My name means to seek what's noble.

Remember that.

Do you know my son?

Tell me where he is!

Nope. Nope.

Cut the crap and tell me!

Where's my mum?

Ma Jun is gone.

We have to find him before

my husband finds out.

I realised that fate doesn't give up easily.

Did you find him?

How could you add him

to the family registrar?

The pin wheel is at the bakery.

He's inside!

Open up!

See you next time