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The Coachman

Planning: Park Hee-baek

Screenplay: Lim Hee-jae

Cinematographer: Lee Mun-baek Lighting: Yun Yeong-seon

Music: Lee In-gwon Art: Seo Pan-su

Sound Recording: Son In-ho Effects: Lee Sang-man

Editing: Kim Hee-su Developing: Kim Bong-su Printing: Kim Seong-ok

Assistant Director: Hwang Hak-bong Filming Assistant: Kim Yeon-wook Lighting Assistant: Lee Myeong-rae

Scripter: Kim Gwi-seop Still Photography: Jang Min-jae

Starring

Kim Seung-ho

Hwang Jeong-sun

Shin Young-kyun Jo Mi-ryung

Hwang Hae Um Aeng-ran

Kim Hee-kap, Joo Sun-tae Chang Hyeok, Choi Seong-ho

Yoon In-ja, Choi Ji-hee Ra Jeong-ok, Yun Jeong-ran

Nam Chun-yeok, Chang Hoon Jeong Cheol, Kim Su-churn

Kim Jin, Hwang Do-seok, Seok Un-a Bang Yeon-sil, Kim Wang-guk

Equipment Manufacturing: Daeyeong Film Studio

Producer: Lee Hwa-ryong

Director: Kang Dae-jin

Get him!

Catch that thief!

Catch that man!

Stop that guy there!

Catch him! Thief! Catch that thief!

Get him! Stop that thief!

Goodness!

- Catch him! Catch him! - Watch where you're going!

Stop him! Hey, hey!

Damn kid! You thief! Why I oughta...

You're home.

Do as I say, and you won't have to feel jealous of those rich girls.

Just follow my lead starting tomorrow.

But how could I possibly go out with you looking like this?

If clothes are your concern, don't worry.

It'll be fun, and you might find a catch.

You're still clueless when it comes to men.

Come to my place by 10 a.m. tomorrow!

Don't let anyone look down on you because your father is a coachman.

Mija, please don't say anything to my father and brother, okay?

I understand.

Here, have a sweet potato!

Sweet potatoes day in and day out!

Think of it this way.

I've spent six years as your mistress, but what have you done for me?

I won't sell those horses.

Oh, just hold your tongue and do as I tell you.

Ma'am!

What is it?

The coachmen would like to discuss their pay with you.

Tell them they can wait! I'm trying to have a drink.

Yes, sir.

They're asking you to wait for a bit.

We'll do just that.

I guess Mr. Hwang has come home.

- Hey, Ms. Suwon! - Yes?

- How old are you now? - Excuse me?

Why do you ask? I'm thirty-six.

Oho! Thirty-six, she's getting up there!

Why is she still doing maidwork at that age?

Oh right, didn't her husband pass away?

Hey buddy, so many questions! What are you, a detective?

It's a waste of good looks for her to work as a maid.

Hey, where do you think you're going?

I'm having a drink of water.

Oh, he's at it again!

I have some water for you.

Would you mind lending me a bowl?

Here's some water.

- Isn't this makgeolli? - Shh! Drink up.

- Ms. Suwon! - Yes?

- Drink up! - Mr. Hwang needs his shoes!

- Yes, Ma'am! - What are you doing there?

Chunsam!

- Bring them quickly. - Yes, ma'am!

That water hit the spot.

Ow! Can't you tie a shoe? What's gotten into you!

You've been acting strange lately. Shine up that shoe, will you?

Yes, Ma'am.

- Ask him for a tip. - You ask him.

- Have a good day. - Sure.

Good afternoon, Sir!

- Business is going well, I heard. - Yes, Sir, thanks to you.

- Very well. - Good day, Sir.

- Uhm, Sir? - Yes?

- How about a little tip? - Just for a few drinks.

For drinks? Do I owe you for something?

- Hurry up! - Hold on.

Today's total is 6,800 won.

I made only 800.

You've been making less and less. What's happened?

We only managed to make a few runs, today.

Those sidecars, they snatch all jobs.

If this is all you can do, be ready for the worst.

I'll have to sell the horses or something.

I apologize.

Let's go, guys.

Chunsam! Good job.

- What's the matter? - Go!

Let's go!

Go!

- Welcome. - Hello.

Where's Okhee?

Oh, she quit today.

She quit? Why?

She left with her friend, Mija.

Would you like some coffee?

Why are you always getting beaten up!

You've got fists! Why don't you fight back?

What a sight for sore eyes! Just learn to fight, will you?

Go inside, Sis.

Go on!

- Okhee, get dinner ready. - Okay.

Getting beaten up day and night!

At this rate, you might as well just drop out of school!

You should've left him to take some more punches.

Go inside.

That good-for-nothing...

Father! Have your dinner. I'll have a talk with him.

- Bring the horse in. - Alright.

- Okhee, set up his meal! - Yes!

Hey! Why the long face? Didn't you get paid?

I quit today.

You quit? What did you do this time?

Very well. You can take care of the housework then!

Okhee!

- Get Okrye some dinner. - Okay.

- Did you feed the horse? - I did.

Sit down and eat.

- Hey. - Yes, Father.

Okhee told me she quit. Is she dating someone?

Do you quit your job when you date someone?

I think her new boss had a foul temper.

This food is really good.

Did Okhee really make dinner?

Actually, Okrye was here earlier. She made it for us.

She was here? Did her husband kick her out again?

I don't want any.

Father, don't get angry at her.

It's not her fault.

My heart hurts more every time I get upset with her.

Her husband is bad news.

Looks like he's having an affair with some waitress.

- Is he? - Yes.

I don't want to talk about that bastard.

I'll go see him tomorrow and teach him a lesson!

Oh, my back! It's okay.

I'm alright. Have your dinner, eat.

Father, I'll take the horse out starting tomorrow.

Cut it out with that nonsense! Absolutely not!

Your bar exam is only days away!

You need to put your all into it this time.

Father, please don't tell anyone I'm taking the exam this time.

I'm counting on you to succeed. How could I not brag?

If you fail this year, you can take it again next year.

Father, I'll try my best.

You know, if you succeed, I can die with no regrets.

- I know you're meant for great things. - Great things?

Oh, Father...

So, what'll it be?

Are you going to pay me back or bail on me?

Bail on you? I just haven't gotten my hands on enough money yet.

I'm sorry I couldn't pay you as promised.

When are you going to start sticking to your word?

Give me a date! Don't play me a fool!

Please just give me a few more days.

You've really got some nerve.

Waiting until your son passes the bar exam?

You must know that with interest, you owe me

over 40,000 hwan now. 40,000!

- Good day, sir. - Yeah.

Come to play lawyer for your father again?

Sir, I apologize.

Your father should apologize, not you.

- Please, just be patient for a few days. - Haven't I already?

It's too early for this. Come back another time.

- What did you say? - I've got it.

You're saying I'm the one with no manners?

It's been nine months! Your son's studies take priority?

Okay. I know, I know.

Not to brag, but take a look at my Changsu.

- He makes 5,000 hwan a day. - Sir!

I'll be working soon enough. Don't get too upset.

How could I not be upset right now?

And there's no way you'll make it as a lawyer!

The bar exam isn't the entrance exam. It's no cake walk.

If you'd been fighting in the independence movement...

By now, you'd have a few guns to show for it.

You think you'd make a good judge or prosecutor?

Ha, you're quite the funny guy, huh?

I'm telling you. You'd better pay up before I take the horse.

- Don't you make me into the bad guy. - Goodbye, sir.

Did somebody spill something?

When did you get here?

Why are you always getting chased out? Come on out.

- Why do you keep coming back? - Father, please don't.

If only you could tell me so I could understand.

Ah, so frustrating. Tell me why you're here!

That filthy bastard!

Does he think it's okay to hit you just because you're mute?

Let's go!

Father, let me go.

No. I'll sort this out today.

Open the door!

Open it!

Hey, Changdeok!

You won't open up?

- Who is it? - It's me!

Go into the kitchen.

- Why is your door locked? - What?

What brings you here, Father?

- Are you angry, Father? - Don't you dare call me Father!

How could you beat and shut out my daughter?

I never did that!

Put yourself in my shoes.

Your shoes? What, you didn't know

she was mute before you married? Speak up!

Don't play dumb with me!

It's your business if you have troves of women.

You're just a dog if you can't treat your wife with respect.

People might scorn her for being a mute or a coachman's daughter,

but she's a precious daughter to me, you bastard!

She lost her only child because of you!

What kind of harlot are you crazy over to do this?

Is this what I get for saving you in the war?

Where's she to go if you beat her and kick her out? Where?

You worthless bastard!

Are you going to do it again? Are you?

Grow up and be a man!

Child! If you're going to die, do it here.

This is your home, for goodness sake!

Please calm down, sir.

It's her husband who's bad, hitting her night and day.

Sorry for the commotion.

Poor thing...

Okhee, are you heading out somewhere?

They told me at the coffee house yesterday that you quit.

- Did something happen? - Don't ask why.

Alright, I guess you already got fed up after three months.

- Is your brother in? - He took the horse out.

Su-eop did?

Isn't his exam coming up soon? Why isn't he studying?

What's the use in studying? He's already failed three times.

Okhee!

If you quit the coffee house, you should find a new job.

You can't just do nothing.

That's why I'm going out today.

Have you thought about Dongyang Confectionery?

My friend is showing me to a few places today.

Okhee! How about it? Shouldn't you pay me back some?

Please wait a few more days.

Why, it's always a few more days! What am I supposed to do?

Don't worry. I'll pay you back.

My goodness...

Could you watch over the house? My brother should be back soon.

Are you going out again?

Okhee! Let me give you a ride!

I wouldn't be caught dead in that thing!

Hey, Su-eop!

What are you doing with the horse?

Why did you take it without my permission?

- What happened? - A car startled him.

Did you think this job was easy? Why aren't you studying?

- Go home and study. - Yes, Father.

Leave it, leave it!

- These heels should fit you, try them on! - Heels?

Wow, they're marvelous!

Everything fits so perfectly on you!

Maybe it's a sign everything will go swimmingly?

- Hey! - What?

The dress really makes the woman. You're a new person!

- Really? - Yeah!

Take this and try walking.

Like how?

Men are most attentive to the chest and the butt.

So stick your chest out and sway your hips from side to side!

- Watch me try. - Okay.

You have to do it like this.

- Got it? - No problem.

Try walking! With your chest out a bit.

Ouch! I'm going to fall over with these heels!

Be careful!

Put your weight on your toes, and lift your heels a little.

- Try again! - Okay.

Like this?

Try to be more natural.

Like this!

I got it!

Oh, this perfume!

There's no time to go to the hair salon.

- Smells good, right? - Yeah, it's splendid!

Mija! Do men's smell this good, too?

A bit more bitter than this.

- Bitter? - Put these on.

Oh my! Gloves, too!

Now, try matching your step with mine.

What'll you be having?

We'll order later.

They're coming, right?

They'll be here soon.

I feel like everyone is staring at me.

It's because you make such a good first impression.

And with your hair like this you look like a different person!

- Really? - Of course!

Okhee! It's okay to bend the truth a bit to men.

- Understand? - Yeah.

Here they come!

- Over here! - Oh.

Sorry for being late.

It's alright.

Okhee, say hello. Mr. Kim, allow me to introduce my friend.

Ha Okhee. She's my closest friend.

She majored in Home Economics at S University, and her father

- owns a big business. - Is that so?

I'm Kim Byeongguk.

Pleased to meet you. My name's Lee Gabdeuk.

- Nice to meet you. - Yes.

Mr. Kim's a sportsman who graduated from K University.

He's a director at his father's company, Dongyang Industries.

I do alright.

Okhee, you really make a nice first impression.

She was the prettiest even at school.

Thank you.

- Miss Okhee! - Yes?

It seems like something is bothering you.

What would you like?

Hm, would you like tea?

- We'll have black tea. - And we'll have coffee.

Is your father's business going well?

Yes, he's very busy lately.

- What does your older brother do? - He works for an airline.

- And your older sister? - She's married.

- What are your hobbies? - Hobbies?

Oh my!

What's wrong with your eyes, sheesh.

Go ahead.

I can read faces, and you're a lucky one.

Is that really true?

Of course! Look at me. Do I look like a liar?

By the way, set aside some time for me tomorrow.

What for?

I've decided to take you out on the town tomorrow.

You've never been to the movies, right?

- The movies? - Yes.

- Oh, I haven't gone in ages. - See, I knew it!

Have breakfast early tomorrow and meet me out here.

I have to get permission from the lady of the house.

Okay, just don't tell her you're going out with me, got it?

Oh right, I almost forgot.

It isn't much, but...

Buy yourself some lotion and make sure to take a bath.

Why are you giving me money?

Take it! Here!

Where do you think you're putting your hands!

It broke!

- It's okay. - Oh, no.

- It's fine! - You broke a bowl!

Ma'am, it was an accident.

- So you say! - I'll pay you back tomorrow.

Oh, no...

Oh, it's fine! I can change at home.

- It's fine! - I'm sorry.

- Looks delicious. - Come on over.

This pumpkin ddeok looks great. Let me try some.

Please buy some if you like it.

Oh, it's so good. Give me 300 hwan's worth.

The middle, give me some from the middle.

- Oh, come in. - Did the lady go out?

She's gone to the theatre and isn't back yet.

That's a relief. It's been so slow today.

What's the matter?

No, it's nothing.

Miss, I have something to give you...

For me? What is it?

Come inside.

- You like ddeok, don't you? - Oh my, what's this?

- What's the occasion? - Occasion? No occasion!

I know you like ddeok so I bought some especially for you.

I eat it very often.

- Share it with your children. - I bought it for you.

I know that you're a good man even without this.

Oh, really. Miss!

I'd better drink some water.

Oh my, at it again. Please get up!

I keep bothering you...

Don't drink from the spigot. Ask me for water.

It's a habit.

Here, eat this.

Isn't this a drumstick?

My lady got it as a gift.

Why don't you come in and have dinner?

The lady would have a fit if she saw me.

She won't be back for awhile. Come on!

Have a seat there.

- This is her table, though. - It's okay.

By the way, can you take some time off tomorrow?

Why, what's the matter?

I haven't been to the theater since coming up to Seoul.

Hm, it's probably been about five years for me, too.

I've told the lady I'm visiting my aunt tomorrow.

How could I say no to you?

Also, she said she'll sell the horses if there's no return.

Take this and give it to her.

Wait a minute, is Chunsam already here?

Eat up.

- Miss! We're here! - Are you here, Chunsam?

Oh no! Your friends are here.

- Open up! - Those stooges.

I'm on my way!

Quick, hide over there.

Open up already!

Yes, I'm coming!

What are you doing in there?

Is something wrong? The gate's locked.

- Come on in. - Is the lady home?

She just went to the theater.

Where did Chunsam go?

He hasn't stopped by yet...

- Where could he be? - You haven't seen him?

His horse is outside! Where could he have gone?

Oh, he must have gone to the pub down below then.

- Let's have a drink and come back. - Good idea!

Well then, see you later!

- Come on! - Hold on!

- I've got to use the outhouse. - Huh?

Oh, the outhouse is being repaired today.

Hey, just use the outhouse at the pub. Let's go!

Okay, do that then.

- I'll be right back, Miss! - Okay.

That was close.

Brother!

Stand up straight!

Oh, man.

- Brother! - Hey!

Look at him!

Hey! Snap out of it! You just go around getting beaten up?

How did this happen? Got into a fight again? Go inside.

- Why are you dressed like that? - Why? It didn't cost you anything.

Have you gone mad?

Don't meddle in my life, Brother.

Inside, quick.

Lie down.

Get it together!

Okhee! Come in here!

Kim Byeongguk?

- Who's this? - My boyfriend.

Boyfriend? Did he buy all that for you?

Why, of course.

You're acting like your head is as empty as that handbag!

Are you trying to get something out of your pretty looks?

Better than being laughed at for being a coachman's daughter.

You're that unhappy about being a coachman's daughter?

Think about our father who raised us all on his own!

So it's our fault we were born to a poor family?

What?

- Why would you hit me? - To knock some sense into you!

No wonder people look down on you.

Is studying for the bar exam that admirable

when you've failed it three times?

- Father, you're just coming home now? - Come.

- Today was a good day. - It's late.

Did Dae-eop come home?

- He's exhausted from playing soccer. - Huh?

So he's already fast asleep. Feed the horse, will you?

Deep down he's a good kid...

- Is Okhee home? - Yes.

Come inside!

She's really already sleeping? Hey!

Let her be.

- She's got a headache. - A headache?

- Father! - Eh?

Shouldn't you have dinner?

I'm not really hungry.

You seem to be in a good mood. Father, did you have a drink?

- Do I look that happy? - Yes.

Today was just a good day.

Oh, right! Have some ddeok. And wake up Dae-eop, too.

Was there a special occasion today?

What do you mean?

- No, no special occasion. - I mean, why did you get ddeok?

It's a gift for you kids from the lady's maid!

Here, have some!

- Is that so? - Yeah.

How thoughtful of her!

She's always so good to me!

Hey! You said you needed a new book, right? Here.

Wasn't business bad today? Did you borrow money again?

Why would I borrow it! I told you it was a good day.

Did that maid give you this money too?

No!

We played a round of yut today and I got lucky.

Really?

Get back to your studies.

Yes, Father. You must be exhausted. Get some rest.

I will. Study hard.

That kid!

Hurry it up in there! That useless woman.

I'll get some money in two weeks. Let's move elsewhere.

If that's what you want, it won't be hard.

- Let's eat. - I didn't get a spoon.

Hey, hey! Another spoon! What an idiot!

She's a half-wit, for sure.

Take mine.

Wretched louse, why won't you just drop dead?

Father, are you thirsty?

Can I get you some water?

No, I just had some and spilt a little. Go back to sleep!

Yes, Father.

That kid's ears don't miss a thing.

Good heavens, I burned it.

Does that kid ever go to bed?

Father, did you burn your suit?

Did you see everything?

Did the movie start already?

Would you mind taking your hat off?

That's strange.

I gave her pocket money yesterday for nothing.

That was great.

If only we'd caught the beginning.

You eat, too.

- Okhee? - Hmm?

The theater is really packed today.

Perhaps because it's the story of Chunhyang.

I'm starving. Let's go get some lunch.

Why don't we stay a bit longer?

We already watched it all.

You really want to go now?

For goodness sake! Is this the only theater in town?

Why don't you take off your hat?

It's a shame we missed the start of the movie.

There's always next time.

That blasted girl, to see her there of all places.

I'm looking forward to it.

Let's plan on it.

- We've got customers! - Come in. Take a seat.

What's wrong?

Cursed boy, of all the beef soup places he had to choose here.

Did somebody come in?

- What would you like? - The beef soup with rice.

- For me as well. - Yes.

Two beef soups!

- Let's go. - What?

I came to the wrong beef soup restaurant today.

Is that your son?

The blasted!

Hand it over! You won't give it? Dirty old--

Take it off!

You won't?

Give it!

Just give me the ring!

Did you just bite me? Hand it over!

You running away?

Hey, come back!

- Father. - Hmm?

- Here's your hat. - Ah thanks.

- Your exams start today, right? - Yes.

This time you're ready?

Your dad had a great dream last night.

Don't tell anyone about it.

Do me proud this time around son, okay?

Good grief, did you get chased out again?

You dumb girl! Why don't you just die instead?

Father, for goodness sake.

Get the hell out of here!

Father, calm down.

What did I do to deserve a child like this?

Father, please stop!

What's the reaper doing, not taking this foolish girl?

Please don't say that. It's not her fault.

Father, please...

Why is this happening to me? I can't bear it.

Just when I think everything's okay, she comes back.

And that husband of hers... treating her like an animal.

Sister!

Don't cry.

Oh! I'm about to go out. Can I borrow your ring for my date?

Bar Exam Classroom Two

- Okhee? - Yes?

When can I meet your brother?

- Yesterday he flew to Hong Kong. - Okhee!

Hong Kong? Why didn't you tell me?

- I only found out after he left. - Okhee, over here!

Excuse me. This will just be a moment.

Wow, with this outfit you look like a different person!

Did your brother get to the exam all right?

How should I know? Why'd you call me over?

I was wondering if you'd like to grab some lunch.

I've already eaten with that gentleman over there.

What? How long have you been seeing that guy?

For a while now.

He promised to get me a job at a trading company.

Okhee, what are you doing with a fraud like him?

I don't want to hear it.

Are you jealous?

Okhee, please just listen to me.

You know what happens when you hang out with guys like that?

I got you a job at the factory, so you can start tomorrow.

- Okhee! - Coming!

Don't you even think about your poor father?

That's enough.

Okhee!

Who was that?

- The driver for my father. - I see. Get in.

Father!

You're here! How'd the exam go?

We'll have to wait and see!

Wait and see?

The weather's getting colder so I'll take the horse today.

Take the horse? Nonsense!

So you can knock down someone's baggage like last time?

- Su-eop. - Yes?

- Here, go have a bowl of noodles. - No, it's alright.

Take it.

Don't stay out too late.

Yes, father!

- Father, come home early. - Alright, I will.

- Hello, sir. - Mm.

Don't get your hopes up. I've got a lot riding on this.

Sir? What do you mean?

Oh nothing.

Mr. Ha!

- Mr. Ha! - Ms. Suwon!

Are you on your way home?

Yes, I am.

Goodness, looks like you bought a lot.

I heard your son took his test today.

He took it, but we'll see how he did.

I prayed this morning for him to pass.

Oh! Take this and cook it up for your son.

You're always so generous. One is enough!

It turns out I've been digging for fool's gold.

- Go well! - Alright.

- Bye. - Bye.

- Get home safely! - I will!

Wait, Ms. Suwon! Ms. Suwon!

Ms. Suwon! Do I mean anything to you?

Let go of me, would you?

You're not going to give me a dried fish then?

Listen, I'm busy. Let go, would you?

Look here. Did I give you pocket money for nothing?

- For heaven's sake. - Why are you going behind my back?

- I told you I'm busy! - Wait, Ms. Suwon!

Dammit! Ignoring the likes of me!

We'll see about this! Chunsam, that bastard.

- Su-eop! You there? - Sir!

Sir, you got home alright?

Oh, what are you doing here?

I came to see how Su-eop's exam went today.

You're a good friend, you are!

You're here to see Okhee, aren't you? Where's Su-eop?

He went to the bathhouse.

The bathhouse? So you've been looking after things here?

- Let's go in. - Sir.

You know, you were brought up well.

Mr. Ha! Mr. Ha!

Your oldest daughter has drowned in the river!

What? Okrye?

Yes, they said she died instantly.

That can't be true!

Sir, let's take my car. Quick!

- It looks like the family's here. - Oh?

What's the father's name?

Ha Chunsam.

Please take the body home with you.

Okrye, open your eyes and look at your father!

Look at me!

How could you die!

You never even got to call me Father once.

You never got to talk to your sisters and brothers, my poor girl.

I'm your father but I never understood you.

I drove you to do this. Please forgive me, forgive me.

30 years of being ill-treated and now you're gone.

You know I didn't kick you out because I hated you?

- Sister! - I never!

- Father, Father! - Mr. Ha!

- Calm down, Father. - Look at these.

She cried the whole time as she was washing them.

Washing my clothes and leaving me like this.

Sister! Sister!

Calm down. It's sad but acting like this won't do any good.

We're done hiring.

It's already been 3 months since our family's tragedy.

I've been searching for work in order to repay

but the reality has brought me to tears.

I'm ashamed that I'm not confident about this exam too.

Hey, easy there. Whoa, whoa.

Slow down! Slow!

Eh? Well damn.

Chunsam, listen you, what happened here?

What were you thinking pulling your horse like that?

Look at the car! Can't you see the license plate?

I apologize, sir.

Boss!

This is it for you as a coachman!

My, it really hurts a lot.

Father, you need to go to the hospital tomorrow morning.

Hospital? What are you talking about?

The hospital will cost thousands. We don't have that kind money.

I'll go to meet with your boss.

He should compensate you since he caused the accident.

Instead, he insulted you. How can I stand for that?

No, leave it be!

It's thanks to their horse that we've been able to eke out a living.

Is anyone home?

I work for the owner of your horse.

Ah, yes!

I dropped by to see your father.

Father is resting right now.

Yes, well!

- Why don't you come in? - Sure.

Who is it?

You have a visitor.

Who?

- Father! - Heavens, Ms. Suwon!

Goodness, what brings you here so early in the morning?

You must be in pain. I only heard about it this morning.

- Su-eop. - Yes?

This is the lady I'm always talking about. Please say hello.

No need for formalities!

I've heard a lot about you.

- Good to meet you. - Me too.

Where did Okhee go off to?

I think she went to the market.

I made these pants for your father. Don't mind the stitching.

- Please take them. - Thank you so much, ma'am.

- And take this too. - Yes.

- Peel some apples for him. - Thank you.

You brought so much!

It really wasn't anything special.

Something upsetting has come up.

What is it? What happened?

Well, this morning our boss made a fuss saying

he'd made up his mind to sell your horse off.

What? Sell my horse?

That's what it sounded like.

Father, how can we just sit here if he's trying to sell your horse?

First, he runs his car into you and now he's selling the horse?

- I'll go to see him now. - Stay put, son.

Father! We've done nothing wrong. I'll go and straighten this out.

Su-eop!

He really said he'll sell the horse?

Please don't worry too much.

I feel for you, bedridden like this.

I'll go with your son.

- Ms. Suwon. - Yes?

I'm sorry.

Don't worry about me and just get some rest.

Madam, I'm back. There's a visitor here as well.

Who will that be?

If they're looking for me, I'm not in!

- Go on, I'll leave you to it. - Hello.

What have you come for?

You must've heard the news from Ms. Suwon?

Yes, I heard the plans to sell the horse but

I'll be taking the horse out from today on.

Is that right? What do you know about pulling a coach?

You're bound to get trampled.

I'm the son of a coachman so why wouldn't I be capable?

I know you're selling the horse because my father can't work.

How dare you question my decision to sell my horse!

I'm not questioning you. But if you sell the horse,

isn't that unfair to my father?

Unfair? It was his mistake that led to our car getting damaged.

He ought to be sorry! Unfair, are you kidding?

Madam, my father didn't do anything wrong.

The cause of the accident was Mr. Hwang's car.

What did you just say? That Mr. Hwang caused the accident?

Yes, that's the truth.

You think you can talk back just because you studied some law?

You're telling me that the accident was my fault?

Sir. I'll take over pulling the coach until my father gets better.

Please don't sell the horse.

Tomorrow you will be a judge, but today you'll pull a coach?

You should be in the news!

You don't have to study law to handle a horse, you know.

Are you trying to show off just because you took the bar exam?

Please, sir, you're being unfair.

Is it not right for those well off to help those in need?

First not compensating my father for the accident

and then selling his horse. Is this not cruel?

Listen, you're nothing more than a coachman's son.

Who are you to pick a fight? I'll sell the horse if I want to.

We're done talking, so leave. What a nuisance!

That brat has no respect for his superiors.

Sir, what's going on? Why are you taking our horse?

I'm taking the horse as collateral.

I spoke to your father earlier. You still have today to pay up.

Changsu!

Oh, Su-eop, what's going on?

I came about something urgent!

Urgent? What is it?

Your father just took our horse as collateral for the money we owe.

He took the horse? He didn't need to do that.

There's not much else I can say.

Could I borrow money? I'll pay you back, I promise.

If what you're saying is true, my father is in the wrong.

I'll lend you the money for the horse, and don't tell my father.

Thank you so much.

Let's take my car.

Hey, listen!

What's with you? Let go of me!

You plan to sleep with me and dash off? Not if I have a say.

If you don't marry me, I'll kill myself!

Are you threatening me?

You thug! You're a con man! You think I'll just let you be?

Con man? Says the daughter of a coachman.

You should act more like one.

Your father owns a company?

Your brother is at an airline company? Going to Hong Kong?

Take off the coat!

- Bitch! - You there!

What do you want?

Oh, the driver fellow.

That's no way to treat a lady.

What's it to you, meddling here?

You're only pissing me off worse.

There's no need to trade blows.

Why don't you just shut your mouth!

You low-down bastard!

Okhee, didn't I tell you before?

You have to be careful with those sorts of guys.

I'm sorry. I hate him so much.

Hey there, don't cry.

Let's go to the hospital.

Is there a Mr. Ha Chunsam here?

Yes, that's me.

Has my son done something wrong?

Yes. This student here stole

a woman's handbag last night.

It looks like he regrets it, so I'll let him off with a warning.

Please make sure that this doesn't happen again.

Do you understand?

Officer, my gravest apologies.

Alright.

Don't forget the promise you made, you hear?

- Thank you for your time. - It won't happen again, officer.

Goodbye.

Did I send you to school to be a petty thief?

Father, I didn't steal it.

Why you little!

God knows where Okhee is and when she will return.

Let's ask your mother what to do with you.

Dear wife, I've raised four children, but this is a first.

There's no way I can raise him right.

As you know, I'm but a simple coachman.

But this boy has broken my heart into pieces.

If you can't become an honest man, let's die here together!

Let us die! Just die!

Even if you starve to death, you should never steal!

Are you going to change?

- If you aren't, tell me now! - I'll change, Father!

What!

What's going on? What made you so angry?

No, no, nothing.

That boy won't listen to me, that's all.

How's your leg?

Thanks to you, I'm doing much better.

You shouldn't move so much.

Your lady is probably having a fit over me and my son.

She says you need to bring the horse over by tonight.

Actually, tonight...

I...

will be leaving that house.

What? You're quitting?

Yes.

I think Mr. Hwang found out what's going on

between you and me.

Then, where do you plan to go?

My brother asked me to return to Suwon, so I'll go there.

Good thinking.

After Okrye died,

I felt ashamed to face my children.

I know what you're going through.

I hate to say this, but return the horse tonight

before Mr. Hwang gets home, would you?

I will.

If your son passes this time, your hardships will be over.

Please take care. I'll be going now.

Hey, Su-eop!

Good to see you.

Thanks to you, I'm able to work here at the market.

Best help out your father until the test results come out.

By the way, I ran into Okhee last night.

Okhee?

Really? She didn't come home again last night.

The world's full of bad guys, and she barely dodged one.

She said she's too ashamed to face the family.

She started working at the confectionery factory today.

Really? Thank you for putting some sense into her.

My father will be so relieved when he finds out.

You did well with the ironing today.

Ma'am!

When the horse comes, do you have a buyer?

I'll have to ask around. Why?

Actually, my brother in Suwon wants to buy a horse.

Really?

Then why doesn't he buy this one? I'll give him a good price!

I'll tell him to do so.

Would he pay in cash?

I got some money yesterday and have some property as well.

Oh, that's perfect then.

When the horse comes this evening, let your brother know!

Yes, I'll take the horse to him myself.

What's going on, Chunsam? How's the leg?

Hey guys!

- Where are you off to? - The guys are hard at work.

What are you doing out, with your leg and all?

You doing alright, Chunsam?

Yeah, we're turning over the horse to the boss now.

She was in a fit, waiting for you!

Don't worry, I'll let you know if there's a new horse.

I'll be off then.

Take care of your leg!

- That poor fellow. - I'm fine.

- Your legs are alright? - fine.

See you soon.

Don't worry, Chunsam.

Come over sometime.

- Take care. - Come visit.

Please don't mention that I bought the horse.

He might be upset.

I know.

Seeing as you're no longer with us, don't come by anymore.

Also, teach some manners to that boy of yours.

It's despicable how he treats his elders.

I'm very sorry.

Only when you starve will you be grateful for what you had.

Off with you!

Take care, Dragon.

Father, just leave it behind you.

- Some more makgeolli please. - Coming.

Father, it was foolish of me to chase after a dream,

not realizing how difficult the bar exam would be.

Starting tomorrow, I'll take on any job that's out there.

Nonsense!

You're telling me you want to earn money?

Don't worry. I'll look for a new horse tomorrow.

Try not to think about losing the horse.

From now on, just look after the house.

Su-eop.

You wanna hear a story from your father?

When I was 13, your grandfather took me to Manchuria.

It was a strange place, and we didn't have a penny to our name.

We walked through mountains of snow, starving for days,

because the Japanese soldiers were on our tail.

Your grandfather got a coach and started driving it.

The few pennies he earned each day paid for my education.

He sent me to school every morning.

But I told him I wanted to quit studying and work instead.

My dad slapped me and yelled, calling me worthless.

Less than a year after that, he handed the coach over to me

and soon passed away.

On the day that I buried

your grandfather under a bridge,

I remember crying, sad and heartbroken,

wondering how I'd survive from then on without him.

I remember it like it was yesterday.

I never got to study after that.

Your study is an opportunity that doesn't come every day.

I'm gonna support you 'til the end. Just try to pass this time.

- I promise, Father. - Keep at it!

Father, that's enough for now. Let's head home.

Yes, let's.

Over here!

- Just heading home now? - Good evening.

I haven't seen Okhee in some time. Where is she?

That girl!

Father! Don't worry too much about Okhee.

Changsu got her a job at the confectionery factory.

Changsu?

Yes, let's get home.

Okay, let's go.

- Su-eop! - Yes?

Tomorrow morning go check on Okhee at the factory.

Yes, I'll do that.

Wait a--

Su-eop!

What on earth is going on here?

Father! Do you think she escaped and came here?

What are you doing here? My goodness!

Did you miss me so much that you escaped and came back?

You're better than any ingrate kid.

Father, a stranger came by and just left her here.

Someone you didn't know?

He didn't say who he was?

He said to keep the horse and not to tell anyone anything.

Don't tell anyone anything?

There really are angels out there in the world.

Thank heavens you're back, Dragon!

I won't let you go this time.

You lovely girl.

Su-eop!

- Yes, sir. - Can you handle that?

Yes, I'm fine.

Hey you! Look at me!

Hello.

Tell me, how is this possible?

My former maid bought the horse and took it to Suwon.

She did?

Nevermind.

I guess she got tangled up with your father after all.

Looks like being a lowly coachman suits you.

Could it have been her?

Yah!

Would you fill up a wash basin, please?

Of course.

- Father, your car's here. - Alright.

Some water to rinse your mouth.

What time do the test results come out today?

At two this afternoon.

Did you have good dreams last night?

I'll see you at the office at two.

Have a good day!

Young sir.

Could you tell me where the test results are posted?

On the front of the Capitol Hall Building. Why do you ask?

Ah, I was just curious.

- Thanks, good job. - Yes.

Thank you.

- Good to see you. - Hard work, isn't it?

I made these myself.

Please deliver them to your father.

You're already giving presents to my father?

Your brother Dae-eop came.

- Dae-eop! - Okhee!

- Are you coming from school? - Winter break started yesterday.

Today Su-eop's results come out.

- Sounds good. - Alright.

Changsu, can we go see my brother's results together?

I'd like to, but I need to get my car to the mechanic today.

- I'll stop by the house tonight. - Okay.

- Wait for me, okay? - Sure.

Hey, look! Changdeok passed!

Ha Su-eop.

Su-eop, did you pass?

Father!

You passed!

Father!

You passed, my boy!

Father!

You worked so hard.

Let's go.

Come on.

Father, let's get up.

Father, your friend is here.

Really?

Ma'am, what are you doing here?

It's good to see you.

Thank you so much.

How did you find out!

Actually, I was going to visit you in Suwon.

I've also been waiting a long time for this day.

Thank you.

It's all thanks to your kindness.

Nonsense, it was nothing.

You've finally made it!

- Su-eop! - Su-eop!

Su-eop!

- Okhee, thanks for coming. - Su-eop!

- You came too, Ma'am! - Yes.

Changsu couldn't make it?

He had to go to the shop for his car.

Ah, really?

Father!

Ma'am!

From today on, please be our mother.

Okhee! Let's go home!

- Yes! - Let's go!

Here we go.

The Coachman The End

Translated by Erik Sandstrom & Taylor Kennedy Edited by Alyssa Kim