1 00:00:06,006 --> 00:00:08,008 [opening theme music playing] 2 00:01:03,938 --> 00:01:05,982 WHEN LIFE GIVES YOU TANGERINES 3 00:01:06,066 --> 00:01:07,150 EMERGENCY ROOM 4 00:01:17,202 --> 00:01:18,578 [middle-aged Ae-sun whimpers] 5 00:01:21,664 --> 00:01:23,416 So, actually, 6 00:01:24,417 --> 00:01:26,461 I lived in that room a few years ago. 7 00:01:27,504 --> 00:01:30,799 There was always a draft because the windows were so bent out of shape. 8 00:01:30,882 --> 00:01:32,842 I suppose that's what saved her today. 9 00:01:35,637 --> 00:01:37,806 Oh God. What if I hadn't made it? 10 00:01:38,723 --> 00:01:40,266 What if I'd missed the flight? 11 00:01:40,975 --> 00:01:44,020 I don't know why, but I just knew I had to come. 12 00:01:45,271 --> 00:01:47,148 You saved her life, ma'am, you did. 13 00:01:47,649 --> 00:01:48,608 No. No. 14 00:01:49,317 --> 00:01:51,528 Geum-myeong's the one who saved my life. 15 00:01:53,488 --> 00:01:56,241 By staying alive, she saved my life. 16 00:01:56,825 --> 00:01:58,618 She's much kinder than I am. 17 00:01:59,786 --> 00:02:01,871 I really can't take this anymore. 18 00:02:03,581 --> 00:02:04,666 I really can't. 19 00:02:10,922 --> 00:02:12,632 You have to stay healthy 20 00:02:12,715 --> 00:02:15,093 'cause Geum-myeong still needs you. Here. 21 00:02:15,718 --> 00:02:16,761 [middle-aged Ae-sun] Oh my. 22 00:02:18,138 --> 00:02:22,600 Uh, are you the landlord's son-in-law? 23 00:02:23,309 --> 00:02:24,936 Well, uh… 24 00:02:30,275 --> 00:02:31,192 [pants] 25 00:02:31,818 --> 00:02:32,652 That's 26 00:02:33,236 --> 00:02:35,196 Park Geum-myeong's son, no? 27 00:02:35,280 --> 00:02:36,156 [Chung-seob] Huh? 28 00:02:37,532 --> 00:02:38,533 Park Geum-myeong's son? 29 00:02:39,242 --> 00:02:40,076 Huh? 30 00:02:40,910 --> 00:02:44,122 I mean, I never knew who his dad was. 31 00:02:44,205 --> 00:02:46,207 [jaunty music playing] 32 00:02:56,885 --> 00:02:57,927 [sighs] Gimme. 33 00:03:00,096 --> 00:03:01,097 [Geum-myeong] What? 34 00:03:07,312 --> 00:03:08,646 [Yeong-beom] You're freezing. 35 00:03:11,941 --> 00:03:13,735 [Ae-sun] It's not like you are nobility. 36 00:03:15,236 --> 00:03:17,280 Why won't you let me take care of you? 37 00:03:17,363 --> 00:03:18,907 Hush now, okay? 38 00:03:19,407 --> 00:03:21,326 Let's talk about this later. 39 00:03:21,409 --> 00:03:22,869 We should get married now. 40 00:03:22,952 --> 00:03:24,871 Let's just go and get it over with. 41 00:03:25,496 --> 00:03:26,998 [Geum-myeong] Quiet! My mom's here. 42 00:03:27,624 --> 00:03:28,583 [Yeong-beom sighs] 43 00:03:31,336 --> 00:03:34,297 Tell them to go play house somewhere else. 44 00:03:34,380 --> 00:03:36,257 Goodness, she's all grown up. 45 00:03:38,927 --> 00:03:39,886 [nurse] Excuse me. 46 00:03:40,553 --> 00:03:41,888 Have you filled this out yet? 47 00:03:42,847 --> 00:03:44,307 Oh, right. 48 00:03:46,643 --> 00:03:49,145 [Yeong-beom] If you didn't want it, why did you take the ring? 49 00:03:49,229 --> 00:03:51,898 With the ring, it's a done deal. A done deal! 50 00:03:53,650 --> 00:03:56,694 Don't go. Marry me. Here's a ring. You take the ring, and it's a done deal. 51 00:03:56,778 --> 00:03:57,862 [sighs] 52 00:03:58,404 --> 00:04:01,699 How did she find a boy just like her father? 53 00:04:01,783 --> 00:04:03,284 [Yeong-beom] I told you to move. 54 00:04:03,368 --> 00:04:06,204 -Enough, please. -I told you to move out of there. 55 00:04:06,287 --> 00:04:08,248 Have you ever been poisoned before? 56 00:04:08,331 --> 00:04:11,209 The doctor said being nagged at will give me more headaches. 57 00:04:11,292 --> 00:04:13,753 But why did you have to be poisoned in the first place? 58 00:04:14,379 --> 00:04:18,466 Just marry me and move in with us. I mean, we even have a water heater. 59 00:04:18,549 --> 00:04:20,885 [Geum-myeong] You're proposing to me with a water heater? 60 00:04:20,969 --> 00:04:22,762 What happened to the diamond ring? 61 00:04:22,845 --> 00:04:26,391 Jeez, I guess they have no shame, talking on and on. 62 00:04:26,474 --> 00:04:28,935 [Yeong-beom] I'm not asking for anything unreasonable. 63 00:04:29,018 --> 00:04:30,937 They don't fix street lights in that neighborhood. 64 00:04:31,020 --> 00:04:33,648 I hate that you have to climb that hill by yourself. 65 00:04:34,274 --> 00:04:36,943 I hate that you can see your own breath in that room. 66 00:04:37,026 --> 00:04:40,947 I hate that you can't sleep because you have to sell late-night movie tickets. 67 00:04:41,030 --> 00:04:43,908 I hate that you can't make phone calls because of your landlord. 68 00:04:43,992 --> 00:04:44,867 I hate it all. 69 00:04:44,951 --> 00:04:47,537 Why do you have to put up with it? No one else does. 70 00:04:47,620 --> 00:04:49,247 Who wants to live like that? 71 00:04:49,330 --> 00:04:50,540 Nobody! 72 00:04:53,209 --> 00:04:54,752 -Don't you watch the news? -[sighs] 73 00:04:55,253 --> 00:04:58,548 It happens in the blink of an eye. You can die in an instant. 74 00:04:58,631 --> 00:05:01,759 What if you died from carbon monoxide when you were alone? Huh? 75 00:05:02,593 --> 00:05:04,846 What if something happens and you die? 76 00:05:04,929 --> 00:05:06,806 Yeah, but I didn't die. 77 00:05:08,391 --> 00:05:09,809 [Yeong-beom sobs] 78 00:05:10,393 --> 00:05:12,520 -I couldn't take it! -[Geum-myeong] Come on. 79 00:05:13,229 --> 00:05:14,564 What's wrong? 80 00:05:14,647 --> 00:05:17,358 I thought boys stopped crying after basic training. 81 00:05:18,443 --> 00:05:20,528 Seriously, you're an officer. 82 00:05:20,611 --> 00:05:23,448 If you die, I'll die too. 83 00:05:23,531 --> 00:05:25,783 That's all I could think in the taxi here. 84 00:05:25,867 --> 00:05:26,784 Hey, 85 00:05:27,410 --> 00:05:29,162 no matter what, life goes on. 86 00:05:29,662 --> 00:05:31,080 So if I died, you'd move on? 87 00:05:31,581 --> 00:05:33,958 I mean, eventually. 88 00:05:34,042 --> 00:05:35,501 Yeah, I would. 89 00:05:41,507 --> 00:05:42,383 Stop smiling. 90 00:05:42,967 --> 00:05:43,843 Hmm? 91 00:05:44,552 --> 00:05:45,720 [Geum-myeong chuckles] 92 00:05:45,803 --> 00:05:47,263 Oh, you're too cute. 93 00:05:47,889 --> 00:05:49,640 It's so annoying. 94 00:05:49,724 --> 00:05:50,683 [sobs] 95 00:05:50,767 --> 00:05:53,811 It wasn't that bad. It was just a little gas. 96 00:05:53,895 --> 00:05:56,606 Besides, you know I have tiny nostrils. 97 00:05:56,689 --> 00:05:59,150 I couldn't inhale that much, even if I wanted to. 98 00:06:01,986 --> 00:06:02,945 [sniffles] 99 00:06:04,072 --> 00:06:05,198 Geum-myeong, 100 00:06:05,948 --> 00:06:07,492 please don't ever be alone. 101 00:06:08,618 --> 00:06:09,619 Please? 102 00:06:10,495 --> 00:06:11,954 I'm the one you're marrying. 103 00:06:12,663 --> 00:06:14,624 It's not like you'd be marrying my mom. 104 00:06:16,584 --> 00:06:19,629 I'll do whatever it takes for my family to give us their blessing. 105 00:06:20,129 --> 00:06:22,673 Ae-sun will live with me. She won't be living with my grandmother. 106 00:06:23,424 --> 00:06:25,510 I'll make sure she won't lay a hand on her. 107 00:06:25,593 --> 00:06:28,179 I'll make sure my mom takes it easy on you. 108 00:06:28,763 --> 00:06:31,682 She has her opinions, but you just have to butter her up a little. 109 00:06:31,766 --> 00:06:34,936 She doesn't like me. I don't really like her either. 110 00:06:35,019 --> 00:06:36,270 [gentle piano music playing] 111 00:06:36,354 --> 00:06:39,357 Deep down, my mom is a nice person. 112 00:06:39,440 --> 00:06:42,610 But if she is so nice, why was she so rude at our family dinner? 113 00:06:47,156 --> 00:06:49,325 -What did she say to you? -Oh my God. 114 00:06:50,034 --> 00:06:51,494 You scared me. 115 00:06:51,577 --> 00:06:53,162 -Hello there, Mrs. Oh. -That's how it is? 116 00:06:53,246 --> 00:06:55,289 Your mother doesn't approve of my daughter. That true? 117 00:06:56,207 --> 00:06:58,876 No, Mom. That's not what we meant. 118 00:06:58,960 --> 00:07:01,045 Why not? Why? 119 00:07:01,671 --> 00:07:02,797 [Geum-myeong sighs] 120 00:07:11,013 --> 00:07:13,015 [music playing on TV] 121 00:07:16,853 --> 00:07:19,188 [woman 5] I can't believe my own eyes. 122 00:07:21,941 --> 00:07:23,901 Are you really Sang-gil's daughter? 123 00:07:24,402 --> 00:07:25,611 Mm-hmm. 124 00:07:26,446 --> 00:07:28,030 Ooh. This is hilarious. 125 00:07:28,614 --> 00:07:30,116 Why is it funny who her dad is? 126 00:07:30,199 --> 00:07:31,868 I think he'd be proud, is all. 127 00:07:31,951 --> 00:07:33,953 She's living out his dream. 128 00:07:34,036 --> 00:07:36,414 Cut the bullcrap. They don't need to hear it. 129 00:07:36,497 --> 00:07:38,416 Many years ago, your mother and your father 130 00:07:38,499 --> 00:07:40,209 sat across from each other in those seats. 131 00:07:40,293 --> 00:07:43,671 -Hey. -This was a café. They met for coffee. 132 00:07:43,754 --> 00:07:45,882 -Hey. -[Gyeong-ja] They were on a blind date. 133 00:07:46,591 --> 00:07:48,468 You two could've been siblings. 134 00:07:49,093 --> 00:07:51,220 Watch it. Ae-sun is gonna kill you. 135 00:07:52,138 --> 00:07:54,098 [Gyeong-ja] You're just like Romeo and Juliet. 136 00:07:54,932 --> 00:07:56,350 Mm. Bit uglier though. 137 00:07:56,434 --> 00:07:57,602 [chuckles] 138 00:07:57,685 --> 00:07:58,519 [kettle whistling] 139 00:07:58,603 --> 00:08:00,646 [Geum-myeong] Will their first great love last, 140 00:08:01,272 --> 00:08:04,692 or will it only be a heartbreaking memory of young love? 141 00:08:07,695 --> 00:08:11,365 At the time, they were completely caught up in their emotions 142 00:08:11,449 --> 00:08:12,617 without holding back. 143 00:08:14,118 --> 00:08:16,370 What does your mother not like about my daughter? Tell me. 144 00:08:16,454 --> 00:08:18,039 No, ma'am, I didn't mean… 145 00:08:18,748 --> 00:08:21,375 As her guardian, we need you to sign this form. 146 00:08:23,586 --> 00:08:25,463 -[Chung-seob] Me? -[nurse] Of course, who else? 147 00:08:25,546 --> 00:08:27,465 You are her guardian. Aren't you? 148 00:08:27,548 --> 00:08:28,633 Oh, I'm not-- 149 00:08:28,716 --> 00:08:32,720 But you brought her in. I saw you. You ran here with her on your back. 150 00:08:32,803 --> 00:08:33,888 Who is he? 151 00:08:35,473 --> 00:08:36,390 [sighs] 152 00:08:37,725 --> 00:08:39,185 [Yeong-beom] Why is he your guardian? 153 00:08:39,268 --> 00:08:41,729 You know what? I don't like her son. 154 00:08:45,316 --> 00:08:46,817 I'm talking about you. 155 00:08:47,985 --> 00:08:50,947 Just tell me if they dated. Give me a simple yes or no. 156 00:08:51,030 --> 00:08:53,783 Are you just making stuff up again or what? 157 00:08:53,866 --> 00:08:56,953 Hey, if I tell you, will you rat me out to your dad? 158 00:08:57,036 --> 00:08:58,788 You can't fool me. Remember when I was little, 159 00:08:58,871 --> 00:09:00,957 you convinced me you had a tiger at your house? 160 00:09:01,457 --> 00:09:03,000 [Gyeong-ja] Okay, just forget it. 161 00:09:03,501 --> 00:09:07,213 Good, drop it. There are some things better off left in the past. 162 00:09:09,632 --> 00:09:11,092 [Gyeong-ja] They never dated. 163 00:09:14,720 --> 00:09:16,806 However, they almost got married. 164 00:09:16,889 --> 00:09:18,182 [chuckles] 165 00:09:18,266 --> 00:09:20,268 [jaunty music playing] 166 00:09:29,026 --> 00:09:30,653 [music fades] 167 00:09:43,124 --> 00:09:44,709 You think that's funny? 168 00:09:44,792 --> 00:09:47,795 [laughter] 169 00:09:47,878 --> 00:09:49,630 Ah. A little bit. 170 00:09:55,177 --> 00:09:56,971 THREE AUNTIES' FRESHLY PICKED BY HAENYEO 171 00:10:05,146 --> 00:10:07,148 [gentle piano music playing] 172 00:10:10,192 --> 00:10:11,485 [sighs] 173 00:10:15,531 --> 00:10:17,533 What in God's name is that thing on your head? 174 00:10:17,617 --> 00:10:19,035 Are you about to plow a field? 175 00:10:19,118 --> 00:10:20,161 Hey, Dad, 176 00:10:21,537 --> 00:10:22,538 are you happy? 177 00:10:22,622 --> 00:10:24,832 Ah, you can't really think that makes you look good. 178 00:10:25,541 --> 00:10:28,336 Just shave your head. I'll pay you 50,000 won. 179 00:10:28,419 --> 00:10:29,920 [razor whirring] 180 00:10:30,004 --> 00:10:32,006 [rock music playing] 181 00:10:34,216 --> 00:10:35,968 [music continues in headphones] 182 00:10:40,640 --> 00:10:41,641 THIS IS NOT TRASH 183 00:10:41,724 --> 00:10:44,185 THIS IS MY PRIDE I'VE THROWN AWAY FOR YOU 184 00:10:44,268 --> 00:10:45,478 COME BACK TO ME, YEM 185 00:10:47,271 --> 00:10:50,900 HYEON-SUK LOVES YOU FOEVER 186 00:10:50,983 --> 00:10:53,110 26 MONTHS OR 26 YEARS I PROMISE I WILL WAIT 187 00:10:53,194 --> 00:10:54,320 [sobs] 188 00:11:03,287 --> 00:11:05,665 Do people still get beat up in the military? 189 00:11:05,748 --> 00:11:07,249 I never taught you how to handle that. 190 00:11:07,333 --> 00:11:09,502 Why did you insist on coming if you were gonna cry? 191 00:11:09,585 --> 00:11:10,586 Jeez, seriously. 192 00:11:11,671 --> 00:11:12,505 [Eun-myeong sighs] 193 00:11:12,588 --> 00:11:15,299 [sobs] You should've gone to college. I knew you should. 194 00:11:15,383 --> 00:11:16,634 [radio] With the implementation 195 00:11:16,717 --> 00:11:19,220 of the College Scholastic Ability Test this year, 196 00:11:19,303 --> 00:11:22,181 many students are experiencing quite a lot of confusion. 197 00:11:22,807 --> 00:11:25,976 While the Academic Ability Exam was based on memorization, 198 00:11:26,060 --> 00:11:28,646 this new test is geared toward comprehensive reasoning… 199 00:11:28,729 --> 00:11:31,273 [middle-aged Ae-sun] They expect kids to run before they can even walk. 200 00:11:31,357 --> 00:11:34,944 If they keep changing the exams, how can the slower kids go to college? 201 00:11:35,986 --> 00:11:36,904 [sobs] 202 00:11:36,987 --> 00:11:38,489 [Geum-myeong] He joined the army? 203 00:11:38,572 --> 00:11:39,782 [woman] Last-minute decision. 204 00:11:40,324 --> 00:11:43,786 He hasn't done his military service yet? 205 00:11:44,370 --> 00:11:46,956 I know he looks old enough to have fought in the war, 206 00:11:47,456 --> 00:11:49,417 but our Picasso is only 28. 207 00:11:51,001 --> 00:11:53,337 He said soju and popcorn are for the boss. 208 00:11:53,421 --> 00:11:55,381 Everything else is up for grabs. 209 00:11:56,215 --> 00:11:57,508 Popcorn for me? 210 00:11:58,134 --> 00:12:00,302 How can he leave without saying goodbye? 211 00:12:00,386 --> 00:12:01,762 Why didn't he tell us? 212 00:12:01,846 --> 00:12:04,640 I can't eat all of this on my own. It's too much. 213 00:12:04,724 --> 00:12:06,559 We worked together for years. 214 00:12:06,642 --> 00:12:09,895 Are you quitting too? I guess you won't be seeing him again. 215 00:12:09,979 --> 00:12:12,606 We might run into each other… again. 216 00:12:12,690 --> 00:12:13,816 No, you won't. 217 00:12:13,899 --> 00:12:16,736 You won't see him again in this life. Maybe the next. 218 00:12:16,819 --> 00:12:20,448 The stars have to align for you to meet someone once in a lifetime. 219 00:12:21,449 --> 00:12:22,950 If you let them pass you by. 220 00:12:23,451 --> 00:12:25,578 I'm afraid that's all she wrote. 221 00:12:37,631 --> 00:12:38,674 [sighs] 222 00:12:39,508 --> 00:12:41,927 Apparently, he carried me just like that. 223 00:12:42,720 --> 00:12:45,347 {\an8}NEVER LET YOUR GUARD DOWN NEVER LET THEM OUT OF YOUR SIGHT 224 00:12:45,431 --> 00:12:47,558 AND NEVER FALL IN LOVE THE BODYGUARD 225 00:12:49,101 --> 00:12:51,312 Seoul boys are heartless after all. 226 00:12:56,358 --> 00:12:58,360 [intriguing music playing] 227 00:13:03,657 --> 00:13:04,617 [Geum-myeong] That year, 228 00:13:04,700 --> 00:13:07,620 everything about my life seemed to be shifting. 229 00:13:19,465 --> 00:13:25,304 [man on TV] And the grand prize winner of the 1993 KBS Korean Music Awards is… 230 00:13:25,387 --> 00:13:26,972 [drum roll] 231 00:13:29,016 --> 00:13:30,935 …Kim Soo-hee for "Sad Love"! 232 00:13:31,018 --> 00:13:32,561 [cheering] 233 00:13:32,645 --> 00:13:35,189 [Geum-myeong] Kim Soo-hee defeated Seo Taiji. 234 00:13:35,689 --> 00:13:38,943 The winds of fall overcame the passions of spring. 235 00:13:39,026 --> 00:13:43,322 [man on TV] The year 1993, a year filled with all kinds of ups and downs, 236 00:13:43,405 --> 00:13:44,907 is finally coming to a close. 237 00:13:45,491 --> 00:13:49,411 [Geum-myeong] Fighting the wind that rages in our hearts is a losing game. 238 00:13:49,495 --> 00:13:51,872 So, have I changed a lot? 239 00:13:51,956 --> 00:13:53,958 [romantic pop music playing] 240 00:13:58,546 --> 00:14:01,382 The wind always blows in the fall. 241 00:14:01,465 --> 00:14:02,800 [music fades] 242 00:14:06,428 --> 00:14:08,430 [intriguing music playing] 243 00:14:12,184 --> 00:14:14,353 But it also blows in the spring. 244 00:14:15,437 --> 00:14:18,691 Oh jeez. How does he expect me to sell this thing? 245 00:14:19,859 --> 00:14:21,402 Whatever the season, 246 00:14:21,485 --> 00:14:23,153 it blows and blows. 247 00:14:25,906 --> 00:14:27,324 I'd like to think that. 248 00:14:27,908 --> 00:14:28,951 I'd like to. 249 00:14:29,535 --> 00:14:32,079 [Geum-myeong] Our hearts never cease to be moved. 250 00:14:38,043 --> 00:14:39,587 [Geum-myeong] "I, a poor man, 251 00:14:40,087 --> 00:14:43,507 love the beautiful Natasha dearly." 252 00:14:43,591 --> 00:14:46,176 "So tonight, the snow falls heavily." 253 00:14:46,719 --> 00:14:49,930 Oh, so you saw that too. [sighs] 254 00:14:50,014 --> 00:14:52,808 I guess you like that one especially. 255 00:14:54,059 --> 00:14:55,477 Well, I just… 256 00:14:56,145 --> 00:14:58,022 So you're a sentimental one. 257 00:15:03,527 --> 00:15:04,820 [Chung-seob] I suppose 258 00:15:05,446 --> 00:15:09,074 in poetry, poverty can seem dignified. 259 00:15:09,825 --> 00:15:12,036 There's nothing cool about not having money, 260 00:15:13,287 --> 00:15:14,872 but poetry gives it beauty. 261 00:15:16,999 --> 00:15:17,917 Well, 262 00:15:19,376 --> 00:15:20,544 you're a painter. 263 00:15:22,129 --> 00:15:23,881 I couldn't paint to save my life. 264 00:15:27,551 --> 00:15:29,511 {\an8}You use that talent to make money. 265 00:15:30,554 --> 00:15:32,056 {\an8}Not everyone can do that. 266 00:15:34,099 --> 00:15:35,559 So, Mr. Toto, 267 00:15:35,643 --> 00:15:37,978 I'm afraid you're not so poor after all. 268 00:15:38,062 --> 00:15:39,480 And if I may be so blunt, 269 00:15:39,563 --> 00:15:42,733 your Natasha isn't exactly beautiful either. 270 00:15:43,776 --> 00:15:45,986 Don't let her make you feel small. 271 00:15:47,529 --> 00:15:48,489 I mean, 272 00:15:48,989 --> 00:15:52,242 I don't know if anything I'm saying will help you get over her. 273 00:15:54,411 --> 00:15:55,621 But your Natasha 274 00:15:56,246 --> 00:15:58,415 is a bit of a donkey without her makeup on. 275 00:16:02,711 --> 00:16:03,754 Um… 276 00:16:06,298 --> 00:16:07,800 My mom was curious. 277 00:16:07,883 --> 00:16:10,928 Were you planning to take any grad-school exams? 278 00:16:15,391 --> 00:16:16,934 She wants to give you books for it. 279 00:16:18,852 --> 00:16:20,854 [feel-good music playing] 280 00:16:31,490 --> 00:16:33,492 [distant siren wailing] 281 00:16:35,911 --> 00:16:39,373 [Geum-myeong] If you keep saying, "I feel sorry for myself, my life sucks," 282 00:16:39,456 --> 00:16:40,791 your life will suck. 283 00:16:41,834 --> 00:16:44,253 If you don't think you're worth 100 won, 284 00:16:44,336 --> 00:16:46,463 who's gonna think you're worth 1,000? 285 00:16:46,547 --> 00:16:50,175 So instead of pitying yourself all the time, 286 00:16:50,259 --> 00:16:53,303 try to find the courage to talk yourself up instead. 287 00:16:54,346 --> 00:16:56,473 You kinda look like Master Roshi right now. 288 00:16:56,557 --> 00:16:58,350 [chuckles] Do you read Dragon Ball? 289 00:16:58,434 --> 00:17:01,729 Look, just be glad you're not my family. 290 00:17:01,812 --> 00:17:03,355 'Cause if you were my little brother… 291 00:17:04,314 --> 00:17:05,315 Pow. 292 00:17:05,858 --> 00:17:07,317 I'd beat some sense into you. 293 00:17:07,401 --> 00:17:08,819 [laughs] 294 00:17:09,903 --> 00:17:11,697 So you do know how to laugh. 295 00:17:12,740 --> 00:17:14,825 Wow. I didn't know I could. 296 00:17:25,377 --> 00:17:26,670 [music fades] 297 00:17:27,588 --> 00:17:28,630 So that's the tree? 298 00:17:35,471 --> 00:17:37,014 The biggest Christmas tree in Korea. 299 00:17:38,557 --> 00:17:39,558 Ah. 300 00:17:40,309 --> 00:17:42,978 I got this place because of the hilltop view. 301 00:17:43,062 --> 00:17:46,398 If we go all the way up, we'll see the biggest Christmas tree in Korea. 302 00:17:47,274 --> 00:17:48,108 Wow. 303 00:17:49,777 --> 00:17:53,572 I think we've seen each other in the most embarrassing situations of our lives. 304 00:17:56,408 --> 00:17:57,659 I think you're like 305 00:17:58,786 --> 00:18:00,120 that Christmas tree over there. 306 00:18:02,498 --> 00:18:05,918 Trees do their job by just standing still no matter where they are. 307 00:18:07,920 --> 00:18:08,921 Yeah, how so? 308 00:18:10,214 --> 00:18:11,090 Oh, you know. 309 00:18:11,882 --> 00:18:13,509 Wherever a Christmas tree is, 310 00:18:13,592 --> 00:18:16,303 if it's in an apartment or a lonely corner store, 311 00:18:18,097 --> 00:18:20,099 it always shines bright, no matter what, 312 00:18:21,350 --> 00:18:22,601 and takes your breath away. 313 00:18:26,605 --> 00:18:28,774 I thought I should say that on a day like today. 314 00:18:29,650 --> 00:18:30,651 It's like you said, 315 00:18:31,485 --> 00:18:33,112 I'm talking… talking people up. 316 00:18:41,912 --> 00:18:44,957 Hang on. Are you going away or something? 317 00:18:46,041 --> 00:18:48,043 [pop ballad playing] 318 00:18:52,631 --> 00:18:54,633 -[traffic noise] -[car horns honking] 319 00:18:59,638 --> 00:19:02,141 MY LOVE BY MY SIDE 320 00:19:09,398 --> 00:19:12,609 MY LOVE BY MY SIDE DAVICHI 321 00:19:18,490 --> 00:19:20,742 [siren wailing] 322 00:19:21,827 --> 00:19:25,706 [automated voice] Student passenger. This stop is Neung-dong Intersection. 323 00:19:26,290 --> 00:19:28,041 Neung-dong Intersection. 324 00:19:28,542 --> 00:19:29,835 [pop music playing] 325 00:19:29,918 --> 00:19:33,172 [bus driver] Ma'am, this is Neung-dong Intersection. 326 00:19:33,255 --> 00:19:34,423 This is your stop. 327 00:19:39,386 --> 00:19:41,388 [indistinct chattering] 328 00:19:56,445 --> 00:19:59,740 [Geum-myeong] There was a time when everyone held their heads up. 329 00:20:04,870 --> 00:20:07,831 {\an8}A time when people were open about their feelings. 330 00:20:07,915 --> 00:20:08,999 KIM HYUN-SIK BEST HITS 331 00:20:09,082 --> 00:20:13,712 A time when we looked at each other instead of our cell phones. 332 00:20:13,795 --> 00:20:15,422 [both laugh] 333 00:20:18,425 --> 00:20:19,509 Like it? 334 00:20:19,593 --> 00:20:20,677 I do. 335 00:20:20,761 --> 00:20:22,221 When did you record this? 336 00:20:23,138 --> 00:20:25,140 You said you like Kim Hyun-sik more than me. 337 00:20:25,224 --> 00:20:26,808 I was joking. 338 00:20:38,237 --> 00:20:39,238 Tough day at work? 339 00:20:39,947 --> 00:20:41,031 It must not be fun. 340 00:20:43,242 --> 00:20:45,244 Nobody goes to work for fun. 341 00:20:45,869 --> 00:20:47,329 Everyone needs a check. 342 00:20:49,081 --> 00:20:51,333 Are you taking the bar for fun? [chuckles] 343 00:20:51,959 --> 00:20:53,043 [Yeong-beom] Even so, 344 00:20:53,877 --> 00:20:55,504 was this what you wanted to do? 345 00:20:56,505 --> 00:20:59,258 Hmm? Was it your dream to work in an office? 346 00:21:00,801 --> 00:21:02,135 Mm… 347 00:21:03,220 --> 00:21:05,722 I just wanted to be free. 348 00:21:08,600 --> 00:21:09,601 Always have. 349 00:21:11,436 --> 00:21:13,855 Claiming independence as an individual 350 00:21:15,107 --> 00:21:17,818 is actually a pretty impressive accomplishment. 351 00:21:19,945 --> 00:21:22,906 [Geum-myeong] But we never really claimed independence. 352 00:21:22,990 --> 00:21:26,451 College, graduation, introducing our families. 353 00:21:27,369 --> 00:21:30,831 Our parents were involved in every aspect of our lives. 354 00:21:32,374 --> 00:21:34,126 Okay, that's it. We're leaving. 355 00:21:36,378 --> 00:21:37,296 They're almost here. 356 00:21:38,088 --> 00:21:40,132 The traffic is really bad in Seoul. 357 00:21:40,215 --> 00:21:42,509 They know we took a flight to get here, don't they? 358 00:21:43,093 --> 00:21:45,929 [sighs] He should've left a little bit earlier. 359 00:21:46,430 --> 00:21:48,348 How bad could the traffic be? 360 00:21:51,310 --> 00:21:54,062 Geum-myeong, why are you being so anxious, dear? 361 00:21:54,646 --> 00:21:56,273 You always tell me to relax. 362 00:21:56,356 --> 00:21:57,941 You know what? Forget it. 363 00:21:58,734 --> 00:22:00,819 Don't be like that. Don't start. 364 00:22:00,902 --> 00:22:02,237 We should call it off. 365 00:22:10,037 --> 00:22:12,039 Oh, I'm sorry we're late. 366 00:22:12,122 --> 00:22:13,957 We hit traffic just as we were getting close. 367 00:22:14,041 --> 00:22:15,000 [Geum-myeong] Oh, hello. 368 00:22:19,254 --> 00:22:20,756 [chuckles nervously] 369 00:22:20,839 --> 00:22:22,924 The traffic must've been awful. 370 00:22:23,008 --> 00:22:25,594 I hope none of you got carsick on the way here. 371 00:22:26,261 --> 00:22:28,555 [middle-aged Ae-sun] Geum-myeong was overly polite that day. 372 00:22:28,638 --> 00:22:29,723 We're very late. 373 00:22:29,806 --> 00:22:32,601 Oh, that's okay. It's all right. 374 00:22:33,226 --> 00:22:37,773 [Geum-myeong] My mom told a woman who never once apologized, "It's okay." 375 00:22:38,815 --> 00:22:40,859 That was the dynamic in the room. 376 00:22:41,568 --> 00:22:44,488 We've met before. I'm Park Geum-myeong. 377 00:22:48,950 --> 00:22:51,078 [Geum-myeong] That day, for the first time, 378 00:22:51,161 --> 00:22:54,498 I saw how my dad hides his callouses when he shakes your hand. 379 00:22:54,581 --> 00:22:56,166 I'm Geum-myeong's father, 380 00:22:56,875 --> 00:22:58,168 Yang Gwan-sik. 381 00:23:01,171 --> 00:23:02,422 [Park Geum-myeong laughs] 382 00:23:02,506 --> 00:23:04,966 Eventually, the parents let the kids have their way. 383 00:23:05,050 --> 00:23:06,718 I knew my wife would come around. 384 00:23:07,469 --> 00:23:09,554 If he wants to get married, let's get things moving. 385 00:23:09,638 --> 00:23:12,432 Dating a girl for too long isn't very polite on the man's part, is it? 386 00:23:12,516 --> 00:23:14,267 Think of the time she loses. 387 00:23:14,351 --> 00:23:16,478 Well, Yeong-beom is in no hurry. 388 00:23:16,561 --> 00:23:18,939 -[Park Geum-myeong laughs] Listen. -Uh, Father? 389 00:23:19,022 --> 00:23:20,190 Thanks. 390 00:23:20,816 --> 00:23:22,651 I've been thinking. When they're married, 391 00:23:22,734 --> 00:23:25,487 they should really start calling each other "honey." 392 00:23:25,570 --> 00:23:27,697 It'd be a bit weird to hear my son calling his wife 393 00:23:27,781 --> 00:23:31,368 "Geum-myeong" all the time since that's my name too. [laughs] 394 00:23:31,451 --> 00:23:33,954 It would be much better if she had a different name. 395 00:23:34,538 --> 00:23:36,039 [Park Geum-myeong laughs] 396 00:23:38,500 --> 00:23:39,459 Help yourselves. 397 00:23:43,004 --> 00:23:45,924 [middle-aged Ae-sun] It's my fault. I'm the one who taught her that. 398 00:23:51,346 --> 00:23:53,640 She's only doing what she saw growing up. 399 00:23:59,521 --> 00:24:00,522 Let's eat. 400 00:24:01,648 --> 00:24:02,607 Let's eat. 401 00:24:04,943 --> 00:24:06,278 Aren't you bringing out sungnyung? 402 00:24:08,697 --> 00:24:10,323 [middle-aged Ae-sun] My precious child. 403 00:24:11,116 --> 00:24:13,201 I should have shown her a better way. 404 00:24:13,785 --> 00:24:15,787 [Park Geum-myeong] Here, have some steamed fish. 405 00:24:15,871 --> 00:24:18,248 [middle-aged Ae-sun] It broke my heart to see that my daughter 406 00:24:18,331 --> 00:24:19,708 had turned out exactly like me. 407 00:24:19,791 --> 00:24:21,793 [Park Geum-myeong laughs] 408 00:24:24,880 --> 00:24:25,881 Mmm. 409 00:24:28,133 --> 00:24:31,386 [middle-aged Gwan-sik] We have a few dates in mind for the wedding in Jeju. 410 00:24:32,012 --> 00:24:33,263 Did you not tell them? 411 00:24:36,558 --> 00:24:38,143 Why are you looking at him? 412 00:24:38,226 --> 00:24:40,479 Uh, Mom, I thought I told you-- 413 00:24:40,562 --> 00:24:43,648 I'm afraid having two weddings is unacceptable. 414 00:24:43,732 --> 00:24:45,400 We'd be a laughing stock. 415 00:24:45,484 --> 00:24:48,695 I can't have my son being paraded down there like a show monkey. 416 00:24:49,821 --> 00:24:52,699 I understand that the island has its own customs, 417 00:24:52,782 --> 00:24:55,952 but Geum-myeong will be a part of our family now, not yours. 418 00:24:56,036 --> 00:24:58,288 I think her new family takes priority, don't you? 419 00:25:06,713 --> 00:25:09,174 So in any case, we should choose one place. 420 00:25:09,257 --> 00:25:12,636 Would you like to have it in Jeju? We're willing to give up Seoul. 421 00:25:13,178 --> 00:25:15,847 No, uh, we should have it in Seoul. 422 00:25:17,098 --> 00:25:20,018 You'd be free from household chores from now on. Congrats. 423 00:25:20,852 --> 00:25:24,481 [scoffs] I doubt it. Look at how she ladled your soup. 424 00:25:25,065 --> 00:25:28,026 We have our work cut out for us, don't we? 425 00:25:30,403 --> 00:25:34,157 I'm not sure she can handle managing our household when she knows so little. 426 00:25:34,699 --> 00:25:35,700 Well, 427 00:25:36,701 --> 00:25:38,161 that might be a bit much. 428 00:25:38,870 --> 00:25:40,205 She still has her job, after all. 429 00:25:40,288 --> 00:25:42,624 Yes, it would. Which is why she'll stop working. 430 00:25:43,875 --> 00:25:44,876 Won't you? 431 00:25:45,794 --> 00:25:47,921 Mother, can we talk about this some-- 432 00:25:48,004 --> 00:25:49,506 I wasn't speaking to you, son. 433 00:25:50,674 --> 00:25:53,260 Oh! I haven't tried the sungnyung. 434 00:25:53,802 --> 00:25:54,636 I… 435 00:25:55,178 --> 00:25:56,263 Oh, sure. 436 00:26:01,184 --> 00:26:04,145 I hope you know how to ladle sungnyung at least. 437 00:26:06,439 --> 00:26:09,401 Most eldest daughters do housework quite well. 438 00:26:09,484 --> 00:26:10,860 Geum-myeong is a bit different. 439 00:26:11,695 --> 00:26:12,529 It's strange. 440 00:26:12,612 --> 00:26:14,531 As long as she can make a decent stew. 441 00:26:27,794 --> 00:26:30,088 [young Geum-myeong] Peas. I want some peas, Mommy. 442 00:26:30,171 --> 00:26:32,382 Peas. Peas. Let's have some peas. 443 00:26:32,465 --> 00:26:34,050 [wistful music playing] 444 00:26:38,972 --> 00:26:39,806 Huh? 445 00:26:40,348 --> 00:26:44,603 [Geum-myeong] Mom never forgot the moment Dad turned around for her that day. 446 00:26:45,270 --> 00:26:48,690 His family always said he was the first husband to turn around 447 00:26:48,773 --> 00:26:51,651 and eat with the table behind him in Dodong-ri history. 448 00:26:51,735 --> 00:26:53,820 I want to eat at this table from now on. 449 00:26:54,613 --> 00:26:55,488 [Gye-ok] Why? 450 00:26:55,572 --> 00:26:58,033 [Geum-myeong] My Dad was picking his own battles, 451 00:26:58,116 --> 00:26:59,117 [Gye-ok] You insolent son. 452 00:26:59,784 --> 00:27:02,787 [Geum-myeong] And he never left Mom alone on the battlefield. 453 00:27:03,413 --> 00:27:06,082 I wanna eat at this table with you, Mom. 454 00:27:07,292 --> 00:27:08,585 [Gye-ok] Dogs are better. Dogs. 455 00:27:08,668 --> 00:27:10,462 [Geum-myeong] As I was ladling sungnyung, 456 00:27:10,545 --> 00:27:13,173 I realized that Dad's choice to turn around that day 457 00:27:13,757 --> 00:27:15,300 was nothing short of revolutionary. 458 00:27:15,884 --> 00:27:18,511 I'll take over. I'm great at ladling. 459 00:27:18,595 --> 00:27:21,306 No, stop it. Just sit down. 460 00:27:21,848 --> 00:27:23,266 It's okay. Let me do it. 461 00:27:27,020 --> 00:27:27,854 Here. 462 00:27:31,775 --> 00:27:33,985 -You really don't have to. -Please eat. 463 00:27:39,699 --> 00:27:40,575 [sighs] 464 00:27:42,202 --> 00:27:44,788 [Yeong-beom's mom] Geum-myeong, you know nothing about housework 465 00:27:44,871 --> 00:27:47,040 because your mother does it all for you, 466 00:27:47,540 --> 00:27:48,541 doesn't she? 467 00:27:53,880 --> 00:27:55,965 I couldn't bring myself to teach her. 468 00:27:57,467 --> 00:27:58,968 She's too precious. 469 00:28:00,053 --> 00:28:01,513 She's our darling girl. 470 00:28:05,558 --> 00:28:08,395 That's why I chose not to teach her. 471 00:28:11,898 --> 00:28:12,816 [scoffs] 472 00:28:14,275 --> 00:28:16,277 [gentle piano music playing] 473 00:28:23,660 --> 00:28:26,329 No, no. We'll be all right. 474 00:28:26,413 --> 00:28:28,957 You should just give your parents a ride instead. 475 00:28:29,040 --> 00:28:31,751 We prefer the subway anyway. Just go. 476 00:28:31,835 --> 00:28:33,294 I'll call a taxi for you, at least. 477 00:28:33,378 --> 00:28:36,631 Oh, no, we couldn't. Seoul has too many cars as it is. 478 00:28:36,715 --> 00:28:38,007 The traffic will make us late. 479 00:28:38,591 --> 00:28:40,093 Just take a taxi, Mom? 480 00:28:43,680 --> 00:28:44,889 Take a taxi, I said. 481 00:28:58,319 --> 00:29:00,321 Thanks for today. We'll see you. 482 00:29:01,114 --> 00:29:02,115 Bye, Geum-myeong. 483 00:29:03,158 --> 00:29:03,992 Bye. 484 00:29:04,784 --> 00:29:05,618 Bye. 485 00:29:08,204 --> 00:29:09,956 Goodbye, please get home safe. 486 00:29:10,039 --> 00:29:13,376 Bye, Geum-myeong. Take care. We'll call you. 487 00:29:13,460 --> 00:29:15,170 I don't want you to worry about a thing. 488 00:29:15,253 --> 00:29:18,298 There's nothing you can't handle. I know that for sure. 489 00:29:18,381 --> 00:29:19,758 Let's go. Come on. 490 00:29:21,259 --> 00:29:23,386 Bye, Geum-myeong. I'll call you when I'm home. 491 00:29:24,679 --> 00:29:25,889 [Yeong-beom] Have a safe trip. 492 00:29:38,693 --> 00:29:39,611 [sighs] 493 00:29:40,904 --> 00:29:42,280 Mom's crying right now. 494 00:29:45,241 --> 00:29:46,951 It's my fault, isn't it? 495 00:29:50,413 --> 00:29:52,415 [Geum-myeong] You're just like a little child. 496 00:29:53,291 --> 00:29:55,001 You're innocent and sweet. 497 00:29:58,797 --> 00:30:00,215 [music fades] 498 00:30:08,473 --> 00:30:10,141 [Yeong-beom's mom] My goodness, Geum-myeong. 499 00:30:10,225 --> 00:30:12,936 It turns out you're something of an indoor plant, aren't you? 500 00:30:13,019 --> 00:30:14,896 -Mother. -"Mother," what? 501 00:30:14,979 --> 00:30:17,816 You keep interrupting every time I open my mouth. 502 00:30:17,899 --> 00:30:20,485 What, are you upset you didn't take her side even more? 503 00:30:20,568 --> 00:30:22,570 Could we please not do this right now? 504 00:30:22,654 --> 00:30:23,530 Please? 505 00:30:24,072 --> 00:30:24,989 [scoffs] 506 00:30:25,990 --> 00:30:28,827 Your mother has some nerve to speak to me that way. 507 00:30:28,910 --> 00:30:30,411 Too precious for housework? 508 00:30:30,495 --> 00:30:34,040 She only said that to get back at me. I was against it in the first place. 509 00:30:34,624 --> 00:30:35,792 -Mother, please! -What? 510 00:30:39,128 --> 00:30:40,046 You know, Mother, 511 00:30:40,964 --> 00:30:42,590 you say I'm an indoor plant. 512 00:30:44,801 --> 00:30:46,886 -That's exactly what I am. -Hey! 513 00:30:47,679 --> 00:30:48,638 It's true. 514 00:30:49,889 --> 00:30:52,392 I grew up in the safety of a greenhouse 515 00:30:53,810 --> 00:30:56,563 and cared for like the most precious thing in the world. 516 00:30:56,646 --> 00:30:58,231 So for my parents' sake… 517 00:31:00,441 --> 00:31:03,736 I'm asking if you could please be gentle with me. 518 00:31:06,781 --> 00:31:08,449 I don't like to see them cry. 519 00:31:08,950 --> 00:31:11,411 -[tuts] -[scoffs] 520 00:31:15,957 --> 00:31:17,709 [breathes deeply] 521 00:31:22,171 --> 00:31:24,799 [middle-aged Ae-sun] I didn't send her to college just to ladle soup. 522 00:31:24,883 --> 00:31:28,761 She's never had an issue speaking up so why can't she stand up to his mother? 523 00:31:28,845 --> 00:31:29,888 [sighs] 524 00:31:30,972 --> 00:31:31,973 Why'd you do it? 525 00:31:36,644 --> 00:31:38,104 You couldn't stand it, could you? 526 00:31:41,357 --> 00:31:43,109 I wanted to show she has parents too. 527 00:31:43,192 --> 00:31:44,652 Parents that support her! 528 00:31:45,445 --> 00:31:48,239 [sighs] So you wanted to send a message. 529 00:31:49,073 --> 00:31:50,408 You certainly held back. 530 00:31:51,284 --> 00:31:53,745 I kinda expected you to call it off right there. 531 00:31:54,787 --> 00:31:56,748 I wanted to a thousand times over. 532 00:31:57,749 --> 00:31:59,709 But I couldn't hurt our girl like that. 533 00:32:00,710 --> 00:32:04,547 She loves this boy, and she's more than good enough for him. 534 00:32:06,090 --> 00:32:07,258 No doubt about it. 535 00:32:08,259 --> 00:32:11,429 I'm gonna help her through this. I'm going to handle all of it. 536 00:32:12,013 --> 00:32:14,390 I'm going to make sure that family can never say 537 00:32:14,474 --> 00:32:15,934 her dowry wasn't good enough. 538 00:32:17,060 --> 00:32:18,561 I won't let them crush her. 539 00:32:19,938 --> 00:32:21,689 Do you hear me, Gwan-sik? I won't! 540 00:32:25,777 --> 00:32:28,363 I know, honey. I know that. 541 00:32:30,365 --> 00:32:31,324 [sniffles] 542 00:32:33,368 --> 00:32:35,745 -[feel-good music playing] -[panting] 543 00:32:35,828 --> 00:32:38,539 I told you we should've taken a taxi. 544 00:32:38,623 --> 00:32:41,459 His mom hates it when people are late. She hates waiting. 545 00:32:41,542 --> 00:32:43,920 [pants] I can't believe I'm doing this. 546 00:32:44,629 --> 00:32:47,799 -Mom, hurry! -What, is she your boss now? 547 00:32:47,882 --> 00:32:49,592 Come on, we have to cross. 548 00:32:49,676 --> 00:32:52,053 -I'm not going. -Mom, come on. 549 00:32:52,136 --> 00:32:53,972 I told you my feet hurt, didn't I? 550 00:32:54,055 --> 00:32:56,099 I told you we should've taken a taxi, didn't I? 551 00:32:56,891 --> 00:32:59,018 Is she holding a stopwatch to see when we arrive? 552 00:32:59,102 --> 00:33:00,228 So what if we're late? 553 00:33:01,187 --> 00:33:04,565 Seriously, they were an hour late to our first dinner, weren't they? 554 00:33:05,274 --> 00:33:06,526 Ugh, Mom. 555 00:33:06,609 --> 00:33:08,111 What is wrong with you?! 556 00:33:08,194 --> 00:33:10,571 Why do you care so much? What do you owe her? 557 00:33:11,406 --> 00:33:13,366 You always act like you're the boss at home. 558 00:33:14,575 --> 00:33:17,370 So what does it mean if you let that family treat you like nothing? 559 00:33:17,453 --> 00:33:20,039 That means me and your father are less than nothing! 560 00:33:20,999 --> 00:33:22,000 [sighs] 561 00:33:22,750 --> 00:33:25,503 [woman] Oh, how gorgeous. You look beautiful. 562 00:33:25,586 --> 00:33:28,214 [laughs] Pink looks so good on you. 563 00:33:28,297 --> 00:33:30,341 I could have sworn you were in your thirties. 564 00:33:30,425 --> 00:33:33,761 [gasps] There's no way I look 30. No way. 565 00:33:33,845 --> 00:33:34,971 [both laugh] 566 00:33:35,054 --> 00:33:36,556 Let's go with pink, then. 567 00:33:37,682 --> 00:33:40,560 We had another shade of pink somewhere. 568 00:33:40,643 --> 00:33:41,811 Hmm. 569 00:33:42,353 --> 00:33:44,981 If you're not going to help me choose, why did you come? 570 00:33:47,191 --> 00:33:48,067 [Geum-myeong] Um… 571 00:33:50,445 --> 00:33:51,279 What? 572 00:33:53,239 --> 00:33:56,701 -Don't you want flowers on it? -[middle-aged Ae-sun] Do you think? 573 00:33:56,784 --> 00:33:59,454 [woman] Okay, let's see what florals we have in pink. 574 00:34:00,371 --> 00:34:01,497 Oh, I dunno. 575 00:34:02,248 --> 00:34:04,208 I don't wanna look too flashy. 576 00:34:04,292 --> 00:34:06,377 What, do you have another daughter? 577 00:34:06,961 --> 00:34:09,797 You'll be the mother of the bride only once, so 578 00:34:10,631 --> 00:34:11,716 do everything you want. 579 00:34:12,383 --> 00:34:13,217 Well… 580 00:34:15,511 --> 00:34:18,931 I've always liked those cute ones 581 00:34:19,015 --> 00:34:21,517 that have a bunch of tiny flowers in rows. 582 00:34:22,185 --> 00:34:24,771 I remember Cheol-yong's mother wore a hanbok like this 583 00:34:24,854 --> 00:34:26,189 on his wedding day. 584 00:34:27,440 --> 00:34:29,150 So you wanna be flashy, after all. 585 00:34:29,233 --> 00:34:31,611 Of course we can add floral patterns. 586 00:34:31,694 --> 00:34:34,864 People might mistake your mother for the bride. [laughs] 587 00:34:34,947 --> 00:34:38,326 Your mom is so young, isn't she? [laughs] 588 00:34:39,118 --> 00:34:41,162 Let's go with the one before. The dark brown. 589 00:34:41,662 --> 00:34:45,958 But, ma'am, are you sure? The pink is a much better color on her. 590 00:34:46,042 --> 00:34:47,085 [chuckles] 591 00:34:47,168 --> 00:34:48,669 Are you the one getting married? 592 00:34:48,753 --> 00:34:49,754 Uh… 593 00:34:50,671 --> 00:34:52,173 I want this emerald color. 594 00:34:53,591 --> 00:34:55,176 Oh, uh, Mother? 595 00:34:55,718 --> 00:34:57,345 My mom really likes pink, so-- 596 00:34:57,428 --> 00:34:58,763 Who wears pink these days? 597 00:34:59,806 --> 00:35:02,141 You're not the only one inviting guests. 598 00:35:03,559 --> 00:35:05,812 Thank goodness I'm here getting you through this. 599 00:35:06,437 --> 00:35:07,313 Thank goodness. 600 00:35:18,074 --> 00:35:19,742 [gentle piano music playing] 601 00:35:21,077 --> 00:35:22,203 [sighs] 602 00:35:23,162 --> 00:35:26,415 I thought, since you kept turning down our gift, 603 00:35:27,083 --> 00:35:28,501 you might like this instead. 604 00:35:29,377 --> 00:35:30,419 [chuckles nervously] 605 00:35:31,087 --> 00:35:32,255 There's no need. 606 00:35:32,839 --> 00:35:34,382 Oh, well, uh, 607 00:35:34,465 --> 00:35:38,928 if you let us know what you'd like to get as dowry, we could… 608 00:35:39,011 --> 00:35:41,222 It's all right. I appreciate the thought. 609 00:35:42,014 --> 00:35:43,141 But, uh, 610 00:35:44,767 --> 00:35:46,727 why only appreciate the thought? 611 00:35:47,228 --> 00:35:48,980 Please. You can tell me what it is. 612 00:35:49,063 --> 00:35:49,897 [chuckles] 613 00:35:52,942 --> 00:35:55,194 I'd appreciate it if you would at least take… 614 00:35:56,404 --> 00:35:58,781 Fine, then. I'll take it. 615 00:36:10,126 --> 00:36:14,088 I know my Geum-myeong may not be everything you'd hoped, 616 00:36:16,007 --> 00:36:17,175 but she's thoughtful. 617 00:36:17,758 --> 00:36:19,343 She has a big heart. 618 00:36:19,427 --> 00:36:20,595 You'll see. Mm. 619 00:36:21,512 --> 00:36:23,431 At least I hope so. [chuckles] 620 00:36:23,514 --> 00:36:27,185 And you know, I really do, uh, like your son. 621 00:36:28,102 --> 00:36:30,980 And more than that, my daughter really likes him. 622 00:36:31,063 --> 00:36:34,817 It's very clear he cares for her. Anyone can see that. 623 00:36:34,901 --> 00:36:36,903 So I can't help liking him. 624 00:36:36,986 --> 00:36:38,487 [both laugh] 625 00:36:38,571 --> 00:36:40,740 -Can I be honest with you? -Uh, yes? 626 00:36:40,823 --> 00:36:41,908 The truth is, Ms. Oh, 627 00:36:41,991 --> 00:36:44,869 I have these thoughts that I can no longer keep to myself. 628 00:36:46,287 --> 00:36:47,246 Hm. 629 00:36:51,709 --> 00:36:52,793 Oh! 630 00:36:52,877 --> 00:36:54,545 [panting] 631 00:36:54,629 --> 00:36:55,796 Why are you so late? 632 00:36:55,880 --> 00:36:57,965 -Things are awkward enough. -Why are you out here? 633 00:36:58,049 --> 00:37:00,176 I was worried you wouldn't find the place. 634 00:37:01,886 --> 00:37:03,221 They're alone right now? 635 00:37:03,721 --> 00:37:06,432 Yeah. Why? Is that a problem? 636 00:37:07,099 --> 00:37:09,518 Jeez, your hair is crazy. 637 00:37:09,602 --> 00:37:12,063 -Where is it? Which way? -It's right over here. 638 00:37:12,146 --> 00:37:13,481 -This way? -Yes. 639 00:37:13,981 --> 00:37:14,815 What's wrong? 640 00:37:14,899 --> 00:37:18,527 There's no mother who will hold their tongue for the sake of their child. 641 00:37:18,611 --> 00:37:20,905 I think I'll regret it for the rest of my life 642 00:37:20,988 --> 00:37:23,449 if I go through with this without saying anything. 643 00:37:25,159 --> 00:37:25,993 I see. 644 00:37:27,119 --> 00:37:28,079 I propose this. 645 00:37:28,871 --> 00:37:30,373 Let's stop this wedding, Ms. Oh. 646 00:37:30,957 --> 00:37:34,001 I've tried so hard to let go of my pride, 647 00:37:34,085 --> 00:37:36,212 but you understand me as a mother. 648 00:37:36,796 --> 00:37:38,130 You know what my son is. 649 00:37:39,048 --> 00:37:40,549 He is everything I have. 650 00:37:42,009 --> 00:37:43,344 He's my work of art. 651 00:37:45,263 --> 00:37:46,764 I'm sorry for saying this, 652 00:37:47,431 --> 00:37:50,434 but Geum-myeong doesn't check off all the boxes for me. 653 00:37:50,977 --> 00:37:54,438 Is that what you want for her? To join a family that's not fond of her? 654 00:37:55,606 --> 00:37:56,774 [sighs] 655 00:37:58,442 --> 00:38:00,861 Convince Geum-myeong, and I'll tell my son. 656 00:38:00,945 --> 00:38:02,863 Let's find a way to stop this wedding. 657 00:38:03,364 --> 00:38:04,573 I'm sure it's for the best. 658 00:38:07,243 --> 00:38:08,244 Right? 659 00:38:13,040 --> 00:38:14,125 [sighs] 660 00:38:16,669 --> 00:38:17,878 I just don't get… 661 00:38:21,841 --> 00:38:23,968 what it is you don't like about Geum-myeong. 662 00:38:24,468 --> 00:38:25,469 [door slams] 663 00:38:28,222 --> 00:38:29,181 [sighs] 664 00:38:37,773 --> 00:38:38,858 [middle-aged Ae-sun scoffs] 665 00:38:46,073 --> 00:38:47,742 You didn't say a thing the entire meal. 666 00:38:48,451 --> 00:38:51,120 -Yeong-beom was losing his mind. -So what if he was? 667 00:38:52,371 --> 00:38:53,706 Do you really like him that much? 668 00:38:53,789 --> 00:38:54,915 What? 669 00:38:54,999 --> 00:38:57,043 I just don't know what you like about that boy? 670 00:38:57,918 --> 00:38:59,128 What, do you not like him? 671 00:39:00,880 --> 00:39:02,631 -No, I don't like him. -Why? 672 00:39:04,383 --> 00:39:05,801 I just don't. 673 00:39:05,885 --> 00:39:07,720 I mean, what's so special about him? 674 00:39:08,596 --> 00:39:10,556 It's not like he's passed the bar exam. 675 00:39:10,639 --> 00:39:13,267 He doesn't amount to anything so far, so who cares? 676 00:39:13,351 --> 00:39:16,020 Oh yeah? What about me, then? 677 00:39:16,103 --> 00:39:17,480 How am I any better? 678 00:39:17,563 --> 00:39:19,648 You couldn't say a thing to his mom about your dress, 679 00:39:19,732 --> 00:39:22,068 so you must think I'm even more worthless than he is. 680 00:39:22,151 --> 00:39:24,487 Not at all. I would never think that. 681 00:39:24,570 --> 00:39:26,489 Okay, then why couldn't you say anything to her? 682 00:39:26,572 --> 00:39:28,074 Why are you bending over backwards-- 683 00:39:28,157 --> 00:39:29,909 Because I want her to like my daughter! 684 00:39:30,409 --> 00:39:32,161 I don't want her to be cold to you. 685 00:39:32,244 --> 00:39:34,497 I don't think you're less than he is. No! 686 00:39:35,373 --> 00:39:39,668 How could you even think I felt like that? I've never heard such a load of crap. 687 00:39:40,878 --> 00:39:41,837 [sighs] 688 00:39:44,548 --> 00:39:45,383 Wait. 689 00:39:46,759 --> 00:39:48,636 Did his mom say something to you? 690 00:39:53,015 --> 00:39:54,558 [gentle acoustic guitar music playing] 691 00:39:54,642 --> 00:39:56,435 I couldn't even send you to kindergarten 692 00:39:56,519 --> 00:39:58,646 without worrying if you'd get along with the other kids. 693 00:39:58,729 --> 00:40:01,941 How can I lash out at that woman when I know you're joining her family? 694 00:40:02,024 --> 00:40:05,152 [sighs] Then lash out. Stop pretending! 695 00:40:09,824 --> 00:40:11,075 It's your decision. 696 00:40:12,493 --> 00:40:13,577 No one else's. 697 00:40:13,661 --> 00:40:16,122 Just make the right choice for my sake. 698 00:40:16,705 --> 00:40:20,084 Because if your dad and I have to watch you get hurt by that woman, 699 00:40:20,167 --> 00:40:21,585 we'll be devastated, Geum-myeong. 700 00:40:24,171 --> 00:40:26,715 [Geum-myeong] At my house, I was the bratty child. 701 00:40:27,550 --> 00:40:30,302 At his house, I would become the black sheep. 702 00:40:31,220 --> 00:40:33,097 -Everything was my fault. -Mother. 703 00:40:34,014 --> 00:40:35,182 This is your doing. 704 00:40:35,808 --> 00:40:37,560 I told you, it was my decision. 705 00:40:37,643 --> 00:40:38,936 I can think for myself. 706 00:40:39,437 --> 00:40:41,647 Geum-myeong, do you have a house? 707 00:40:41,730 --> 00:40:42,773 Do you have assets? 708 00:40:43,649 --> 00:40:47,403 No? Did you think luring Yeong-beom away would get you all of that? 709 00:40:47,486 --> 00:40:49,989 This is exactly why I'm moving out, Mom. You're making it so hard. 710 00:40:50,072 --> 00:40:52,908 I'm sure you nagged at him endlessly until he agreed. 711 00:40:52,992 --> 00:40:55,411 You think you have him wrapped around your finger. 712 00:40:55,494 --> 00:40:56,829 Mom, did you hear what I said? 713 00:40:56,912 --> 00:40:57,746 Mother. 714 00:40:58,456 --> 00:41:01,625 I never asked Yeong-beom to move out of your house once. 715 00:41:01,709 --> 00:41:03,586 Oh, I'm sure. God, you're sneaky. 716 00:41:04,712 --> 00:41:07,214 [Geum-myeong] When I didn't react to her attacks at all… 717 00:41:07,298 --> 00:41:08,257 Mom, go home. 718 00:41:08,924 --> 00:41:10,009 Was it your mother? 719 00:41:10,092 --> 00:41:12,261 …she always crossed the line. 720 00:41:12,344 --> 00:41:15,598 I was quite blunt with her on how I felt about you. 721 00:41:15,681 --> 00:41:18,350 Is she that determined to make Yeong-beom her son-in-law? 722 00:41:18,976 --> 00:41:21,103 -[Yeong-beom] Mother, go home. Please. -Let go! 723 00:41:23,105 --> 00:41:25,649 What do you mean, hmm? What'd you say to her? 724 00:41:25,733 --> 00:41:28,819 [scoffs] Did your mother not tell you? 725 00:41:29,528 --> 00:41:33,115 My goodness. She really wants you to join this family, doesn't she? 726 00:41:33,199 --> 00:41:35,326 -Mother! -What did you say to her? 727 00:41:36,744 --> 00:41:38,871 I told her we should both stop the wedding. 728 00:41:39,371 --> 00:41:41,123 Can I not say what I think? 729 00:41:44,376 --> 00:41:46,378 [middle-aged Gwan-sik] She's as snobby as they come, 730 00:41:46,962 --> 00:41:48,672 turning up her nose at you like that. 731 00:41:49,256 --> 00:41:51,967 I think she's comparing herself to you because you still look pretty. 732 00:41:52,468 --> 00:41:53,344 It's obvious. 733 00:41:53,427 --> 00:41:56,096 That's why she gets the emerald dress while you get brown. 734 00:41:56,180 --> 00:41:58,724 I'd be more than happy to wear the ugliest hanbok in the world 735 00:41:58,807 --> 00:42:00,434 a thousand times over 736 00:42:01,101 --> 00:42:03,270 if it meant she'd treat Geum-myeong a little better. 737 00:42:03,354 --> 00:42:05,147 Who could hate Geum-myeong anyway? 738 00:42:05,731 --> 00:42:08,859 All her teachers loved her, and I'm sure she'll learn to like her. 739 00:42:09,360 --> 00:42:11,946 You know, when she had… she had that horse-faced teacher 740 00:42:12,029 --> 00:42:14,281 that made her bring him coal for the furnace every day. 741 00:42:14,782 --> 00:42:17,826 Eventually, he gave Geum-myeong the Best Character Award. 742 00:42:17,910 --> 00:42:19,995 I had to pay him 30,000 won 743 00:42:21,580 --> 00:42:22,456 to bribe him. 744 00:42:23,457 --> 00:42:27,962 I made sure our children always took a few extra rolls of gimbap with them to school. 745 00:42:28,045 --> 00:42:31,423 I would tell them to share what they didn't eat with their teachers. 746 00:42:33,300 --> 00:42:35,803 I thought it would protect our kids from the pain of having 747 00:42:35,886 --> 00:42:37,471 a class presidency stolen. 748 00:42:38,347 --> 00:42:40,307 Now you hope her dowry will do the same thing? 749 00:42:41,141 --> 00:42:44,144 There's nothing more upsetting than your child being bullied. 750 00:42:45,437 --> 00:42:47,147 Why can't that woman see that? 751 00:42:47,982 --> 00:42:49,900 Why does she have to be so cruel? 752 00:42:49,984 --> 00:42:52,444 What do you mean? Did that stuck-up lady say something? 753 00:42:53,070 --> 00:42:54,071 No. 754 00:42:55,948 --> 00:42:56,782 It's just… 755 00:42:57,783 --> 00:42:59,910 She's always so harsh to Geum-myeong. 756 00:43:02,871 --> 00:43:05,583 Geum-myeong can handle herself. She'll be all right. 757 00:43:06,292 --> 00:43:07,876 No, I can tell she won't. 758 00:43:07,960 --> 00:43:10,004 She'll be on edge for the rest of her life. 759 00:43:10,087 --> 00:43:11,422 I know how that feels. 760 00:43:11,505 --> 00:43:12,756 Geum-myeong is different. 761 00:43:13,424 --> 00:43:15,426 We always taught her to respect herself. 762 00:43:15,509 --> 00:43:16,885 [sighs, sniffles] 763 00:43:18,053 --> 00:43:21,056 I see you're dead set on driving a wedge between me and my son. 764 00:43:21,140 --> 00:43:22,725 You can't even hide your intentions. 765 00:43:22,808 --> 00:43:24,602 Something else your mother didn't teach you? 766 00:43:25,519 --> 00:43:26,937 Mom, why are you doing this? 767 00:43:27,438 --> 00:43:29,106 How far are you going to go? 768 00:43:29,189 --> 00:43:31,066 I haven't said half of what I should! 769 00:43:31,692 --> 00:43:33,986 It's only my good manners that have held me back. 770 00:43:34,069 --> 00:43:35,279 Your manners? 771 00:43:36,697 --> 00:43:39,074 Oh, Mother, just stop it. You never treated us kindly. 772 00:43:39,825 --> 00:43:41,910 Not me or anyone in my family. 773 00:43:43,203 --> 00:43:44,913 -I think I've had enough. -What? 774 00:43:44,997 --> 00:43:47,458 I've put up with you not because my family 775 00:43:48,500 --> 00:43:50,419 is any less than yours is. 776 00:43:51,420 --> 00:43:53,922 If I spoke up for myself, you'd humiliate your son, 777 00:43:54,506 --> 00:43:56,842 and my father's hands aren't embarrassing either. 778 00:43:56,925 --> 00:43:58,469 [scoffs] 779 00:43:59,136 --> 00:44:00,220 I would what?! 780 00:44:00,304 --> 00:44:02,264 [scoffs] Humiliate him? 781 00:44:02,931 --> 00:44:04,808 Child, when I first met your father, 782 00:44:04,892 --> 00:44:07,311 I thought he had the hands of a day laborer! 783 00:44:07,394 --> 00:44:09,897 -That's enough! -My parents aren't embarrassing at all. 784 00:44:10,481 --> 00:44:12,358 Nothing about my family embarrasses me. 785 00:44:12,441 --> 00:44:16,570 This entire time, I was… way more embarrassed 786 00:44:17,196 --> 00:44:19,365 of what I was putting up with to join yours. 787 00:44:19,448 --> 00:44:20,991 [scoffs] 788 00:44:21,909 --> 00:44:24,787 Please, you think this wedding could happen without me? 789 00:44:25,496 --> 00:44:28,248 If I want to stop it, I will. Got it? 790 00:44:29,583 --> 00:44:30,417 Got it? 791 00:44:37,257 --> 00:44:38,092 Don't worry. 792 00:44:41,804 --> 00:44:43,222 I'm calling it off. 793 00:44:46,975 --> 00:44:47,893 [sighs] 794 00:44:47,976 --> 00:44:50,437 If I stay with you, my parents' hearts will break. 795 00:44:50,521 --> 00:44:51,480 I can't do it. 796 00:44:52,231 --> 00:44:54,233 [melancholy music playing] 797 00:44:54,942 --> 00:44:57,569 You're breaking off the engagement? [scoffs] 798 00:44:58,153 --> 00:45:00,489 You? You? 799 00:45:01,073 --> 00:45:03,617 Come on, Mom, why can't you just stop it? Please! 800 00:45:03,701 --> 00:45:04,910 Don't you tell me to stop! 801 00:45:05,869 --> 00:45:07,788 Your life is my life! 802 00:45:07,871 --> 00:45:11,125 You're my son! My pride and joy! You are my whole life! 803 00:45:11,208 --> 00:45:12,835 But his life is his own. 804 00:45:15,421 --> 00:45:17,715 No matter how often you say it's yours, 805 00:45:20,509 --> 00:45:22,010 Yeong-beom has to live it. 806 00:45:25,264 --> 00:45:26,974 [middle-aged Ae-sun] I just don't understand. 807 00:45:28,183 --> 00:45:30,602 What is it you don't like about my Geum-myeong? 808 00:45:32,771 --> 00:45:34,648 This is marriage we're talking about. 809 00:45:35,941 --> 00:45:37,067 No offense to her, 810 00:45:38,485 --> 00:45:41,405 but marriage works best when the families are a good fit for each other. 811 00:45:47,995 --> 00:45:50,956 I never let my daughter go hungry a day in her life. 812 00:45:51,039 --> 00:45:53,876 I worked hard to make sure she could do anything she wanted. 813 00:45:53,959 --> 00:45:57,755 But you didn't ever really think she could escape the shadow of her poverty. 814 00:45:58,422 --> 00:46:00,007 That's impossible, isn't it? 815 00:46:00,674 --> 00:46:03,010 How could a flower that has lived in the shade 816 00:46:03,761 --> 00:46:06,138 ever grow as tall as one in the sunlight? 817 00:46:13,479 --> 00:46:14,855 Please excuse my bluntness… 818 00:46:18,317 --> 00:46:20,360 but now that I've spoken my mind, 819 00:46:21,195 --> 00:46:24,698 I feel like a huge weight has finally been lifted off my shoulders. 820 00:46:29,745 --> 00:46:31,246 Have you considered 821 00:46:31,747 --> 00:46:34,458 what will happen now that you have confessed that? 822 00:46:34,541 --> 00:46:35,542 I can tell you. 823 00:46:40,047 --> 00:46:41,965 It'll break your son's heart, ma'am. 824 00:46:44,802 --> 00:46:46,929 It will crush your son for sure. 825 00:46:49,681 --> 00:46:51,683 [pop music playing] 826 00:47:00,776 --> 00:47:03,737 [Geum-myeong] You've robbed your son of his own life. 827 00:47:12,496 --> 00:47:14,665 [on TV] Hi, my name is Pororo. 828 00:47:14,748 --> 00:47:15,624 [friend 1] Hi, Pororo. 829 00:47:15,707 --> 00:47:16,834 [baby whines] 830 00:47:17,876 --> 00:47:18,710 [friend 2] Hi, guys. 831 00:47:18,794 --> 00:47:21,129 [friend 3] Uh, Pororo, what are you doing? 832 00:47:24,716 --> 00:47:27,678 [reporter] This morning, Pope Francis arrived in Korea, 833 00:47:27,761 --> 00:47:30,389 marking his first time ever visiting the country. 834 00:47:30,472 --> 00:47:32,307 Kim Seon-hee reports on the scene. 835 00:47:33,767 --> 00:47:35,978 [Seon-hee] Pope Francis has arrived in his private plane 836 00:47:36,061 --> 00:47:37,980 at Seoul Air Base in Seongnam. 837 00:47:38,063 --> 00:47:39,189 Of all the popes… 838 00:47:39,690 --> 00:47:41,650 [reporter 2] As extreme heat overwhelms the nation, 839 00:47:41,733 --> 00:47:44,486 we are seeing a steep increase in the number of heat stroke patients. 840 00:47:44,570 --> 00:47:48,448 According to the Korean Disease Control and Prevention Agency, for two months… 841 00:47:49,616 --> 00:47:50,701 [door opens] 842 00:47:52,035 --> 00:47:53,203 [door closes] 843 00:47:53,287 --> 00:47:54,663 [music fades] 844 00:47:58,333 --> 00:47:59,376 [Yeong-beom sighs] 845 00:48:05,257 --> 00:48:06,550 You're still awake. 846 00:48:08,802 --> 00:48:10,345 You've been drinking again. 847 00:48:12,723 --> 00:48:13,557 Good night. 848 00:48:15,225 --> 00:48:16,435 Please stop this. 849 00:48:16,518 --> 00:48:17,561 Please. 850 00:48:18,854 --> 00:48:20,772 Why is it so difficult with her? 851 00:48:22,274 --> 00:48:23,358 It's not fair. 852 00:48:24,276 --> 00:48:26,069 Why should I live this way? 853 00:48:26,653 --> 00:48:27,654 [sniffles] 854 00:48:28,155 --> 00:48:29,072 Go to bed. 855 00:48:29,823 --> 00:48:31,825 After what I went through to raise you? 856 00:48:33,201 --> 00:48:35,370 This is how your wife treats me. 857 00:48:35,454 --> 00:48:37,372 [sobs] 858 00:48:38,624 --> 00:48:40,667 You only ever feel sorry for yourself. 859 00:48:42,836 --> 00:48:43,754 Don't you? 860 00:48:46,924 --> 00:48:48,884 What do you have to complain about? 861 00:48:49,426 --> 00:48:51,011 You were always too sensitive. 862 00:48:52,471 --> 00:48:54,431 Everything I've ever done was for you. 863 00:48:54,514 --> 00:48:55,974 I lived for your sake. 864 00:48:56,558 --> 00:48:57,726 You know it's true. 865 00:48:58,310 --> 00:49:00,938 If you'd married her, you'd be even more unhappy now. 866 00:49:03,023 --> 00:49:04,066 [sighs] 867 00:49:04,691 --> 00:49:06,693 [sobs] How can you do this to me? 868 00:49:08,320 --> 00:49:10,989 How can you humiliate me like this? 869 00:49:12,449 --> 00:49:14,993 You are my whole life. 870 00:49:16,370 --> 00:49:17,955 My whole life. 871 00:49:18,038 --> 00:49:19,623 It's not your life. It's mine. 872 00:49:20,916 --> 00:49:23,919 Or it was until I was stupid enough to let you take it away. 873 00:49:27,923 --> 00:49:29,758 I suppose you're happy, at least. 874 00:49:31,426 --> 00:49:32,678 You're happy, aren't you? 875 00:49:33,303 --> 00:49:34,304 See that? 876 00:49:36,390 --> 00:49:39,101 You're the only one who smiled at my wedding. 877 00:49:41,436 --> 00:49:43,438 [sobbing] 878 00:49:45,357 --> 00:49:47,359 [wistful music playing] 879 00:49:48,986 --> 00:49:50,362 [Geum-myeong] As it turned out, 880 00:49:50,445 --> 00:49:52,948 my first love didn't have a fairy tale ending. 881 00:49:57,077 --> 00:49:57,953 Geum-myeong. 882 00:50:01,164 --> 00:50:01,999 Hey, wait. 883 00:50:04,501 --> 00:50:06,753 Did your mom tell you she made my mom cry? 884 00:50:09,506 --> 00:50:10,340 Well, she did. 885 00:50:11,717 --> 00:50:14,261 Now we don't ever have to cry because of her again. 886 00:50:22,477 --> 00:50:23,603 [reporter 1] Hello, everyone. 887 00:50:23,687 --> 00:50:25,022 This morning at 2:00 a.m., 888 00:50:25,105 --> 00:50:27,983 the North Korean leader Kim Il-sung passed away. 889 00:50:28,066 --> 00:50:29,943 [reporter 2] It is with the deepest regret 890 00:50:30,027 --> 00:50:31,611 that we announce to the people 891 00:50:31,695 --> 00:50:34,031 of the glorious Democratic Republic of Korea 892 00:50:34,114 --> 00:50:36,742 that our great leader, Comrade Kim Il-sung, 893 00:50:37,242 --> 00:50:42,622 passed away suddenly at 2:00 a.m. on July 8th, 1994. 894 00:50:42,706 --> 00:50:44,541 [reporter 3] How is it possible 895 00:50:45,083 --> 00:50:48,128 that our great leader's heart of steel, 896 00:50:48,211 --> 00:50:52,507 so impervious to external attacks and filled with love for his people, 897 00:50:53,091 --> 00:50:55,302 has truly stopped beating? 898 00:50:58,013 --> 00:51:00,724 [reporter 1] After 34 hours from the news of Kim Il-sung's death, 899 00:51:00,807 --> 00:51:01,767 the Pyongyang Broadcast… 900 00:51:01,850 --> 00:51:04,102 [Geum-myeong] The day I broke off our engagement… 901 00:51:06,688 --> 00:51:09,274 I cried like a North Korean spy. 902 00:51:15,489 --> 00:51:17,491 [accordion music playing] 903 00:51:25,248 --> 00:51:26,249 Geum-myeong. 904 00:51:34,674 --> 00:51:36,927 [Geum-myeong] We dated for seven years. 905 00:51:38,804 --> 00:51:40,680 It took us a year to break up. 906 00:51:41,932 --> 00:51:44,768 Like I said, the only option you have now is to be a good son. 907 00:51:45,268 --> 00:51:48,271 You can't just be nice to everyone and just hope it works out. 908 00:51:48,355 --> 00:51:50,107 Everyone around you is miserable, 909 00:51:50,190 --> 00:51:53,110 and you just stand there acting nice. It's annoying! 910 00:51:53,693 --> 00:51:55,112 Do you have to say it that way? 911 00:51:55,695 --> 00:51:57,614 [Geum-myeong] We jabbed at each other. 912 00:51:57,697 --> 00:51:58,949 We hurt each other. 913 00:52:00,075 --> 00:52:03,286 But you've never lived with me. We should at least try it out. 914 00:52:03,370 --> 00:52:06,414 I already know how it feels to be treated like dirt by your family. 915 00:52:10,043 --> 00:52:11,837 You don't want me in your life anymore? 916 00:52:13,839 --> 00:52:14,756 Can you mean that? 917 00:52:14,840 --> 00:52:18,385 Sure! In fact, once you're out of my life, I'll be happier than ever. 918 00:52:21,054 --> 00:52:22,597 [sobs] 919 00:52:25,809 --> 00:52:27,269 [sighs, moans] 920 00:52:29,938 --> 00:52:31,148 [Geum-myeong sobs] 921 00:52:37,362 --> 00:52:39,030 I never asked you to hug me. 922 00:52:39,614 --> 00:52:41,324 [Geum-myeong] We yearned for each other 923 00:52:42,450 --> 00:52:44,744 and poured out our hearts with no regrets. 924 00:52:49,040 --> 00:52:50,542 [music fades] 925 00:53:03,972 --> 00:53:05,140 [sighs] 926 00:53:09,227 --> 00:53:10,270 It's cold. 927 00:53:11,479 --> 00:53:12,814 You'll freeze. 928 00:53:22,240 --> 00:53:24,951 [sniffles] It's past midnight. [chuckles] 929 00:53:27,037 --> 00:53:29,080 I can still give you flowers, 930 00:53:29,664 --> 00:53:30,498 right? 931 00:53:31,333 --> 00:53:32,250 [sighs] 932 00:53:35,587 --> 00:53:38,715 Why are you giving me flowers on your birthday? 933 00:53:39,925 --> 00:53:42,052 It's a birthday present for me. [chuckles] 934 00:53:43,637 --> 00:53:44,596 [sighs] 935 00:53:47,265 --> 00:53:48,350 Man, it's cold. 936 00:53:49,142 --> 00:53:50,018 So cold. 937 00:53:54,314 --> 00:53:55,315 Yeong-beom. 938 00:53:59,986 --> 00:54:01,238 You have to stop. 939 00:54:08,453 --> 00:54:09,746 I can't take it. 940 00:54:10,497 --> 00:54:11,706 It's too draining. 941 00:54:21,007 --> 00:54:21,925 Are we done, then? 942 00:54:24,010 --> 00:54:25,512 You don't love me anymore? 943 00:54:33,853 --> 00:54:35,188 Say something. 944 00:54:35,897 --> 00:54:37,107 I do. 945 00:54:39,442 --> 00:54:40,360 How could I not? 946 00:54:41,903 --> 00:54:44,114 I do love you very much. 947 00:54:46,658 --> 00:54:48,243 But I love myself as well. 948 00:54:50,203 --> 00:54:51,913 I can't do this anymore. 949 00:54:53,957 --> 00:54:56,876 -I can't stand being sad. -I'll never see my mom again. 950 00:54:58,336 --> 00:55:00,630 -Geum-myeong. -Why would I want you to live like that? 951 00:55:00,714 --> 00:55:03,174 How can I be happy if your heart is aching? 952 00:55:07,512 --> 00:55:09,514 [both sob] 953 00:55:19,441 --> 00:55:21,318 I think if we became a family, 954 00:55:22,861 --> 00:55:24,863 we would just end up resenting each other. 955 00:55:25,613 --> 00:55:27,032 But I can't let you go. 956 00:55:27,657 --> 00:55:28,950 What am I gonna do? 957 00:55:34,622 --> 00:55:35,457 You'll be okay. 958 00:55:37,500 --> 00:55:38,793 As I always say… 959 00:55:41,629 --> 00:55:43,214 life goes on for the living. 960 00:55:47,927 --> 00:55:49,012 I am sorry. 961 00:55:51,181 --> 00:55:53,641 I'm sorry I was so mean to you at the end. 962 00:55:55,185 --> 00:55:56,394 No, I'm sorry. 963 00:55:57,520 --> 00:55:58,563 I was so… 964 00:55:59,606 --> 00:56:00,690 So… 965 00:56:00,774 --> 00:56:02,442 [crying] 966 00:56:04,402 --> 00:56:05,612 [Geum-myeong] Thank you. 967 00:56:07,155 --> 00:56:08,448 Thank you for everything. 968 00:56:12,952 --> 00:56:15,121 Thank you for everything, Yeong-beom. 969 00:56:19,876 --> 00:56:22,796 They say you'll always remember your first love. 970 00:56:24,047 --> 00:56:25,340 I'm glad it's you. 971 00:56:25,423 --> 00:56:27,092 [pop ballad playing] 972 00:56:27,175 --> 00:56:28,385 Do we have to do this? 973 00:56:29,219 --> 00:56:30,512 Is it really over? 974 00:56:45,860 --> 00:56:46,778 [Geum-myeong] Come on. 975 00:56:49,447 --> 00:56:50,281 I can't. 976 00:56:53,034 --> 00:56:54,202 Hold me one last time? 977 00:57:03,294 --> 00:57:05,296 [both crying] 978 00:57:08,967 --> 00:57:10,718 [Geum-myeong] I'll miss your smell. 979 00:57:12,262 --> 00:57:13,805 If anything happens, 980 00:57:14,681 --> 00:57:16,141 you give me a call, okay? 981 00:57:18,560 --> 00:57:20,103 You have no one in Seoul. 982 00:57:20,770 --> 00:57:22,188 Promise me you'll call. 983 00:57:25,483 --> 00:57:26,317 I will. 984 00:57:27,777 --> 00:57:28,778 I promise. 985 00:57:31,656 --> 00:57:32,824 So does this mean… 986 00:57:35,368 --> 00:57:37,495 Does this mean we'll never see each other? 987 00:57:38,913 --> 00:57:40,165 How can we? 988 00:57:42,500 --> 00:57:43,835 How can we not? 989 00:57:46,045 --> 00:57:47,422 This is so unfair. 990 00:57:48,590 --> 00:57:49,507 This is so unfair. 991 00:57:49,591 --> 00:57:52,969 [Geum-myeong] He was my first love, my family, 992 00:57:54,596 --> 00:57:56,639 and my best friend in Seoul 993 00:57:57,140 --> 00:57:58,933 when I didn't know a soul. 994 00:58:01,102 --> 00:58:05,273 As I said my final goodbye to the boy who was closest to me, 995 00:58:06,483 --> 00:58:08,151 I felt like the Little Prince 996 00:58:08,651 --> 00:58:12,071 leaving his rose behind on his tiny planet. 997 01:00:57,987 --> 01:01:03,326 "JUST GET READY AND GO, RIDE THE MOMENT WITH ALL YOU HAVE." 998 01:01:10,458 --> 01:01:12,251 [music fades]