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(Episode 1)

They make me so mad.

Our in-laws, I mean.

They live with my son and grandson.

Couldn't they let us

spend a day like today with them?

They could say, "Su has a presentation today.

Why don't you go?"

Couldn't they ask, just to be polite?

What good is having him live nearby?

Ever since he moved in with the in-laws,

we barely get to see him once a month.

Don't bring that up in front of them, though.

And don't act upset about it, either.

No good will come of fussing.

I bet they've sandwiched our son

in between them even as we speak!

Like white on rice.

Next up is Lee Su.

Hello. My name is Lee Su.

That's my grandson.

The title of my presentation today is

"My Mom."

This story begins 3 years ago

before I moved in with my grandpa.

Applause, please.

My mom's very sloppy.

Her housekeeping skills are the worst ever.

She only cleans the house once a week

and she does a sloppy job of it.

We have no clean cups.

I can't wear the same dirty socks again!

Did you wash my gym clothes?

She's the worst nationwide

when it comes to housekeeping.

And that's not all.

Eggs and rice is the only thing

she knows how to cook.

And on some days, my sister and I

didn't get to eat even that.

Some days, we got 2 soft persimmons.

I don't want soft persimmons.

I don't want this!

Some days, we got a slice of bread each.

Don't we have any milk?

When we did have milk, we didn't get any bread.

We're hungry!

Didn't you go grocery shopping last night?

One morning, she even gave us

dried squid for breakfast!

We want a proper breakfast!

A proper breakfast!

She was sloppy in so many ways, but

she's the best mom in the world to me.

Because my mom...

My mom

is a man.

What?

She is.

My mom really is a man.

It's late. You have to go to school.

Get ready quickly.

It's late.

And that's because

my dad is my mom.

Come on, kids.

Say bye to your mom.

Bye, mom!

Bye, honey!

My mom passed away 5 years ago.

My dad has been

my mom and my hero ever since.

Enjoy.

Dad.

My dad is Superman,

who appears whenever I need him.

Let's a take a picture.

To my sister and me,

he is our most precious best friend.

There you go.

Left foot.

Straight forward.

Good.

Look far ahead and glide!

Dad!

My dad is Spiderman

without the shooting webs.

- Are you okay? / - Yeah.

You scared me.

Oh, my.

Hang on just a little bit.

I'll go faster.

We'll get there soon. Hang on.

Dad!

Dad, your shoes!

Doctor!

My little girl is...

Will you please...

Save my little girl?

We're here now.

See? The doctor's right here.

We're here.

My dad's Batman.

Don't be frightened.

I'm right here. It'll be alright.

It'll be alright. It'll be over soon.

It'll be over soon.

He doesn't have a team like the Avengers,

but he is the greatest hero on Earth

here to protect my sister and me.

That is why my dad is the best mom

and the best dad to me.

And that is why I'm so proud

of my dad.

I love you, dad.

My dad's way better than yours.

Your mom's not here yet?

- She'll be here. / - I'll be talking about my dad.

The title of my essay is

"My Dad is the King of Fishing."

My dad has a hobby.

During the weekdays, he looks

tired and drained from work.

When are you getting here?

Wuyeong's going to be up soon.

I can't go, grandma.

Something really important came up.

What?

I thought you were starting work tomorrow.

You haven't resigned from your old job yet?

I have.

And on my way out, there was a fire.

Not that kind of fire.

I don't have time to explain.

Bye.

I can't come see Wuyeong today.

Tell him I'm sorry.

(Grandma)

Mijeong!

He thinks his mother's coming for sure, though.

I wonder what happened.

Wuyeong will be up in 2 turns.

You're not answering, huh?

Your call is being forwarded...

(Incheol) Leave a message after the beep.

Alrighty then.

Let's talk this out in front of

your wife and your mother-in-law.

That'll be a nice family event.

I plan on getting the death sentence

after I'm done with you two.

My dad finishes each day

by polishing his long fishing pole.

My dad wakes up smiling every weekend,

as he's waited for this moment all week long.

That's because he'll finally go fishing

with the pole he polished all week.

Please do a good job!

- Honey, isn't it heavy? / - I'm fine.

- Don't they look great? / - They sure do!

Honey, can you put this over there?

Sure, I'll get that.

Here, I'll get it.

I got it.

Honey!

So you are scared of me?

Then, why'd you move here?

Honey, listen...

I'm not your "honey"!

How am I your "honey"?

You said she's your "honey" now!

Fine, fine. We get it.

But hear us out and...

I don't want to hear it.

Do your kids

know that their dad cheated on their

kind mom and left them upon

divorcing her 3 years ago?

No.

And why not?

Because our 3 children are too young.

Our youngest is just 6.

How old was Wuju when you had your affair?

3.

And didn't I use all my might

to keep the divorce from them,

so they wouldn't go into shock?

You did.

What did I tell them?

My dad went to the States 3 years ago.

He was transferred there by

the law firm he was working at.

US my foot!

Transferred? Ha!

You cheated on me with her

and you're living right here in good old Korea!

It was your idea to lie to them.

Then, should I tell them the truth now?

Yeah, I want to see the kids.

Tell the kids the truth and...

- The truth? How? / - What?

Just tell them you got

divorced because you had differences.

You said to tell them the truth.

Then, we should tell them like it is.

We got a divorce, because you cheated on me

with my friend of all people!

Isn't that something?

Wuyeong probably remembers you.

He used to love you, calling you Auntie Soyeong.

Still, you can't keep this lie up...

Yeah.

Over my dead body, I'll tell them.

Maybe when Wuju starts kindergarten.

Do you know what keeps me going?

I live for my children.

So how dare you move to this neighborhood?

This place is just 2 bus stops away from mine!

How despicable can you two get?

Though he is far away,

I know that he's always with me

in spirit.

My dad sent me this coat

for my birthday last year.

And he said he'd take me to

Disney Land this coming summer.

We always video chat once a week.

I'll be talking to my dad tonight actually.

That is why it's my favorite day this week.

Do you think I could make ends meet with 3 kids

on the paltry sum you give me as alimony?

Every birthday and Children's Day,

I buy them gifts, clothes, and books telling them

that their dad sent them from the States.

I alone put in so much effort.

Why do you think I did that?

So my kids wouldn't resent their dad!

So they wouldn't go into shock over you!

I did it to protect my kids!

I do call them once a week to...

If you didn't, you'd be scum.

Right.

But Mijeong,

who told you we got a bakery in this town?

Kyeonghui. Why?

You and I used to be friends, remember?

So it's hard not to hear news about you.

My point exactly.

You only found out because she told you.

You didn't just walk in here by chance.

It's a whole 2 bus stops away.

Your kids wouldn't come here thinking their dad...

What about my grandma?

You think she can't walk or something?

She's likely to saunter over here some day!

It's 2 stops away.

Unless she makes it a point to come, she wouldn't.

And I think

it'd be best for you to tell your grandma...

You know how she is.

If she finds out you cheated on me with Soyeong,

she'll collapse and die from the shock!

I may be a worthless idiot to you two,

but to her, I'm the most precious granddaughter!

So why this neighborhood?

Why here of all places!

This is my mother-in-law's shop.

It isn't ours.

Yeah.

We're mooching off of her.

We don't have any say or choice.

Oh, really?

Then, let's go talk to her.

Mijeong.

What's the matter with you? Let go.

No! I will not let go!

I want to go ask your mom why she got a shop

in this neighborhood of all places.

Get off of her!

You think you own this neighborhood?

Mom...

Hello, mother.

I was outside listening this whole time.

Why are you attacking my daughter?

Why do you have a golf club? Are you a gangster?

He cheated on you 3 years ago!

You and Incheol are complete strangers now.

We went out of our way for you

because you two have kids together.

We give you alimony every month.

And because of what my daughter did,

I even paid you compensation.

If you're upset we live in this town,

you move.

Move back into the shack where you're from.

You couldn't have afforded to move into

this neighborhood without my compensation!

- Mom. / - Get off of me.

You fool.

You made one mistake.

Don't let her walk all over you!

How dare you come here acting high and mighty!

Does all of Seoul belong to you?

Does this neighborhood belong to you?

We can go wherever we please!

It's my shop and I'll open it wherever I please!

If you come here and do this again,

I'll open up a shop in your

apartment shopping center.

You saw we were just putting up the sign, right?

You're bringing in bad luck, so get out.

They need to make money so they can pay alimony.

Don't you know where all that's coming from?

I said get out!

Should I throw some salt at you?

Mijeong!

We didn't come here because we wanted to.

We looked at bakeries all over Seoul

and my mom looked at many before choosing.

We said no and told her we should stay in Bundang,

but mother took it upon...

Don't forget to call the kids tonight!

- I won't. / - Wait...

(Love & Bakery / Where Love Blooms)

Case number 5743, please come in.

Yes, sir.

Mr. Yun Incheol, Ms. An Mijeong.

You have both agreed to this divorce, right?

Yes, Your Honor.

Ms. An Mijeong?

Did you agree to this divorce?

Ms. An?

Do you need more time?

No, Your Honor.

It was hell getting this far.

He asked me for this divorce.

I can't live like this anymore.

So you've agreed to this divorce.

As for your children...

Yun Wuyeong, Yun Wuri, and Yun Wuju.

You have 3 children, I see.

Is it true that you've agreed for the mother

to have sole custody and parental rights?

Yes.

Mr. Yun.

Did you give her sole custody and parental rights?

Please talk over this matter again.

That's alright, Your Honor.

We already agreed on this matter.

Why aren't you answering him?

You asked for this divorce after cheating on me!

You said you don't need the kids,

and that being with Soyeong's your only wish!

You said you'd give me custody and

money if I just divorce you.

Mr. Yun Incheol.

If you have any objections, tell us right now.

I have no objections, Your Honor.

After the divorce,

I'll give sole custody and parental rights

to this woman.

(Seoul Family Court Judgment)

(We, hereby, grant the divorce of)

(An Mijeong and Yun Incheol)

Hello?

Incheol.

What's up?

I have something to ask you.

I haven't turned in the divorce papers

to the district office yet.

Honey, if you haven't either,

I was hoping we could reconsider for the kids' sake.

I'm sorry.

I'll forgive you for what happened

between you and Soyeong, so...

I'm sorry, Mijeong, but

I turned in the papers the very day

we got the seal of approval.

And I've moved into Soyeong's place now,

so don't call me unless it's about the kids.

Okay. I'm sorry.

Oh, geez. Wait a minute.

I forgot the LA galbi. The kids love that.

Will you relax?

You're staring at the clock

and opening that fridge too many times.

They'll call as they leave.

They should be here by now.

They said they'd come here

for lunch after the presentation.

Don't rush him.

What if he's driving right now?

Ever since he and the kids

moved in with them, they've become like strangers.

It's nice that they moved in with the Jangs.

You were busy as can be

running our household and Sangtae's.

Even so, we should've let him move in with us.

We never should've accepted this restaurant.

At least I had peace of mind working at the market.

We're here.

- Hey! / - Come on in!

What took you so long?

It's past lunch time.

It just sort of worked out that way.

Where's my darling Su?

Hello, Ms. Oh, Mr. Lee!

Hello.

- Welcome. / - Good afternoon.

Where is Su?

He went to his private institute lesson.

Private institute lesson?

Why today of all days?

We had to send him.

Come have a seat.

Actually, before we do that,

come outside for a moment.

Come on.

How do you like this car?

We got Sangtae a new car!

I see.

It's nice. It looks expensive, though.

How'd he buy this car on his salary...

He couldn't buy it, obviously.

How would he buy this car on his measly salary?

We went all out and got him this car.

I wouldn't call buying a little car "going all out."

Sangtae's like a son to us.

Nothing's too good for our Sangtae.

What's wrong?

Oh, no.

You don't like it?

She must not know this brand.

You don't know much about foreign cars, right?

We know this brand.

Ask Sangtae to take you out for a spin.

It drives so smoothly, it feels like it glides.

It's like flying, I tell you!

Isn't that right, honey?

It sure does.

Have you had lunch yet?

Of course. Eat up.

- Enjoy. / - Thank you.

- Thank you. / - Enjoy.

You should've brought Su.

Yeah.

That boy loves meat.

Like father, like son.

He polished off 1 whole serving at age 3.

He's just like his dad and grandad

when it comes to food.

I don't know about that.

He takes after my family, looks and all.

I beg to differ.

He looks just like Sangtae did at that age.

I saw Sangtae's pictures as a kid.

Ms. Oh.

Sangtae suffered from childhood obesity.

He was heavy since age 1.

He was actually

healthy and well-built for his age.

That was the euphemism back then, but

today, it's called "childhood obesity."

Oh, dear. It must be menopausal heat flash!

Are you hot?

Yes, I'm feeling a bit flushed.

Whenever you meet men,

you say you rushed out so you didn't have time

to put on makeup, so what's all this?

Life must be easier not caring about looks like you.

But alas, you don't because makeup can't help you.

Given your dull wit,

it's amazing you remember the order to put these on.

Being book-smart means nothing.

What counts is your E.Q.

That'll be $179.

(Lee Sangtae)

This is my brother's credit card.

It's my brother-in-law's.

Don't spend someone else's money so unwisely.

That's really none of your business.

Are you serious?

What?

He didn't give this to you to squander his money.

Of course not. He gave it to me to buy what I need.

What are you doing?

Take this out. You brought 2 sunblocks.

And take this out, too.

These two are similar shades. See?

And

exchange this for the one over there.

That one does the same thing, but

it's "buy one, get one free."

And these...

Are for our niece and nephew, right?

So it's okay to spend money on them, huh?

Don't you feel bad for my brother?

Whenever I see him, it breaks my heart, so

I want to give him whatever I can.

Why do you always milk him for all his worth?

Milk him for everything?

That's really harsh.

If you call this milking him for everything,

what about your family?

What about my family?

What about them!

Mr. Lee.

How is business going?

Very well, thanks to you.

I do have impeccable foresight.

It was a great move to open up this chain branch.

This is a great neighborhood.

If you bought the one you were eyeing...

It would've gone under for sure.

That whole lot went bankrupt.

Indeed!

Anyway, I'm happy to hear

that your business is doing well.

I feel it was money well spent.

And the work's a lot easier than before, right?

How can you even ask that?

It must feel like heaven working here after running

that hole-in-the-wall noodle shack in the market.

I bet you're delighted.

And it's just 10 minutes from your place.

Ms. Oh's hands say it all.

When I first met her to discuss the kids' wedding,

I nearly fainted.

Her hands were cracked and blistered.

Remember?

- Really? / - Yes.

We should finish up and go.

I need to get back to the office.

You do?

Then, let's finish up.

It tastes great.

My dad bought your parents that restaurant!

My brother sold his apartment

and moved into your father's!

- With that money... / - And where'd he get that?

Who paid for that apartment?

My dad bought them that house because he felt bad

his daughter had to live in a house that was

- as small as a mouse. / - Mouse?

You must have big mice at your house!

This is precisely why I say you have a low E.Q.

Why do I even bother?

Besides,

my dad bought Sangtae a new car.

Now will you charge my brother-in-law's card?

You shouldn't feel bad for your brother.

You should feel bad for Jinyeong.

The living go on, no matter what.

I don't need any free samples.

You can have them.

Here.

Fine, I lived off of a paltry sum,

working at the market.

So what? You were low-life loan sharks

at Gwangjang Market back in the day!

Man!

Money’s everything to you, isn’t it?

Did your in-laws buy you this restaurant?

No!

Why would you even ask that?

Why did my son have to end up a widower?

I even sought out a fortuneteller

before his marriage.

The Bugaksan Fortuneteller, Kang, said

Jinyeong would live a long life.

And that he'd have 4 children.

2 sons and 2 daughters.

Kang said the kids were a match made in heaven

and such couples didn't even need to be looked up,

as even the gods would envy their love.

That they'd love and live happily forevermore.

And Jinyeong was as sweet as can be,

very pretty,

and so thoughtful with her words,

and good at housework.

It's a miracle she was a product

of those two monstrous people.

Geez.

And she was so good to Sangtae,

giving him a son and a daughter.

How could she die leaving

those precious children behind!

But Kang was right about one thing.

He said Hotae would bring our family fortune.

He said he'd be successful beyond belief,

and he'd be rich with great connections, too.

Enough.

Don't believe in that hogwash.

He must've gotten one of our boys fortunes right.

What does Hotae do?

Ready?

Action!

I got these out specially for your visit.

I've been saving these honey cookies for 6 months.

Thank you so much.

We may be doing this in this heater-less studio,

freezing our butts off, but

this isn't the end all, be all for us.

This is where it begins.

- Collect all of them. / - What's going on here?

What's going on? It's me!

Why are you doing this?

You can't take them in the middle of a shoot.

We were really in the groove.

You do this all the time!

You hide out for days after paying for just one day!

I wasn't hiding out.

I was so focused on directing that

I wasn't able to answer the phone.

I'm here to get my equipment back

since you're "oh so busy."

Gather every last piece! Quickly!

Oh, come on!

Geez.

Don't take them. Not just yet!

Borrow equipment from elsewhere.

I'm not loaning equipment out to you anymore.

Get off of me.

Please? Just for a couple more days?

- Please, sir. / - Don't call me sir.

Wow! Your son's a movie director?

Back when I was in college,

I had a friend who used to be a screenplay writer.

He later debuted as a director and

even won an award.

He used to have a huge crush on me.

You should've nabbed him up then.

I was going to,

but my parents were so against it,

saying he might as well be unemployed.

That's nonsense.

It may take some time, but

it's a great profession.

My son's shooting a movie as we speak.

You're leaving like this.

We're in the same industry. You should have my back.

I'm almost done.

I'll finish up, so

take your equipment back then.

When I'm done, I'll bring it back

even without you asking me to.

I've never seen such cruel people.

I'll take care of the equipment. Don't worry.

Hotae.

Are you going to be able to pay us?

You guys don't trust me?

When this movie takes off,

I won't keep all the profit.

I'll share it with each and every one of you.

Independent films don't make much profit.

What do you think you're doing?

I didn't give you permission to shoot here.

You're 3 months late on rent and

used up all your security deposit.

You're filming here on top of it all?

Behind my back without permission?

Get out this instant!

Please don't be mad.

How can I not be?

I rented my property out to a swindler!

I'm no swindler.

I'm a movie director.

Am I not?

Movie director my butt.

That sounds like a load of bull.

If you're a movie director, then

I must be a famous actress.

Now, shut it and move out!

Okay. I'll move out.

So please stop.

I feel bad for your parents

for having a son like you.

You look completely normal, but alas!

How annoying! Clean up this mess!

He was super handsome, too.

Good-looking men are trouble.

Good looks won't get you anywhere.

A man's good looks is completely useless.

Hello?

Father, it's me.

You have the wrong number.

Dad?

Dad!

Father!

My father doesn't want to hear from me.

Hey, Sangtae. It's me.

Hey.

I'm busy right now.

I'll call you later.

Sangtae!

What am I going to do?

This is crazy...

I'm sorry I stepped out when we're so busy.

Did you have lunch?

We went to the new rice cake soup restaurant.

I don't get why they opened in the first place.

It's poorly thought up, has terrible food

and the restaurant has no concept.

There are so many rice cake soup places, too.

Did Haeseong go to a branch store?

No, he's in the lounge talking to

the manager who's starting tomorrow.

She's been harassing Haeseong

since the day she got hired

to see the work files beforehand.

Really?

She can do that tomorrow, though.

I heard she used to work where Haeseong interned.

How was her interview?

Is she pretty? Is she married?

She's pretty, and I don't know if she's married.

HR rules have changed, so

familial information's not a part of it anymore.

I don't like married women.

They miss work because they're sick,

because of memorial rites, or

to go to their kids' school.

You're saying that because I just went

to my kid's school, right?

No, I don't mean you.

It's too late now.

She's joining the team tomorrow.

What's wrong?

Yeongjae.

Didn't you do a final edit?

(Pants $2.30)

Projects in progress, a drama PPL,

a magazine project,

and you have golfers you sponsor...

Quite a lot of them actually.

You have 400 brand shops?

Yes, and we're opening 12 more next month.

Excuse me.

It's my office.

Yes, Mr. Lee?

What?

Oh, no.

They're leaving the printer

and heading straight to the Busan stores.

I'll be right down. Just a second.

I have to go.

What happened?

There's a misprint in the catalog.

$23 pants were printed as $2.30 pants.

Oh, no!

See you tomorrow.

Wait up.

What?

I've been there.

When you have a catalog misprint,

you can use all the help you can get.

I can't just leave.

So you don't have to go to Busan with those.

Just drop off the clothes

and bring back the catalogs.

We have a misprint.

On page 15.

They're a blue pair of pants.

Please make labels to cover

the catalog print for $23.

As soon as possible.

I'm sorry.

Park Haeseong!

I told you to look it over one last time.

Hello, I'm An Mijeong who'll be starting tomorrow.

I'm here a day early though.

I thought I might be of assistance.

Let's say our hello's later.

What did the printer's say?

I ordered the labels, but

they won't be here for another 2 hours.

What do we do now?

We have to sit here doing nothing in the meantime?

Nope.

We can open the catalog to the page of edit.

What page did you say it was?

Page 15.

Page 15.

Just like this.

So when the labels get here, we can start.

Well? Do as Ms. An says.

Yes, Mr. Lee.

I'm glad you're here.

Wow! What a great place!

You should've come to me if you had nowhere to go.

How many rooms?

Take a look around.

- Wow. / - But...

Rent is $1,000.

So you're asking me to pay half?

Of course.

Come on, man.

I told you I'm hard up right now.

Are you deaf?

Don't be so naive.

I'm broke!

How many times must I tell you?

Gwanghshik.

This kid...

Gwangshik!

You had to suspend the shoot again?

So I was wondering...

Mind if I crash here for a bit?

What? Oh...

I'm sorry, but...

Eunjeong.

I'll leave on days you come over.

You didn't know?

She lives here now.

It's been a while since she moved in.

I guess you didn't know.

I didn't.

I'll leave after I eat the ramen.

Sure.

You should get married before living together.

- Cheers! / - Cheers!

Welcome, Ms. An!

Thank you.

You feel like you're a part of the team already.

Enjoy. It's way past dinnertime.

Thank you.

We're lucky you were here today, Ms. An.

You're quick on your feet.

I was too busy sizing you up earlier to say hi,

but now, you feel like a part of the team.

I was really impressed with you today, Mr. Lee.

- Me? / - Yes, you.

I made a similar mistake 3 years ago.

And my team lead at the time...

You're sorry?

You think "sorry" is going to cut it?

We're going to have to throw away 25,000 catalogs!

An Mijeong! How are you going to fix this, huh?

Should I take it out of your paycheck?

I can't even do that, you know that?

You don't even get paid enough!

How are you going to fix this!

How did you work under a tyrant like that?

He told me to quit.

He said to resign that instant and leave.

So what'd you do?

Okay, I'll resign.

When? In ten years?

You said today, so I'll resign today.

Oh, really?

Good thinking.

But...

There's something I want to do before I go.

What?

Hey! An Mijeong!

You're tougher than you look.

Just kidding. I only wished I did.

Actually, I begged for forgiveness.

By the way, are you married?

Yes.

You don't look it.

Not that it's bad or anything,

but we don't know much about you

besides your previous work experience.

I'm divorced.

That's awful!

I'm so sorry.

I didn't mean to be in such shock.

Do you have children?

Yes.

1?

2?

You need at least 2.

Low birth rate's a problem these days.

- I have 3. / - Whoa!

I'm sorry. I seemed too surprised again, right?

Who watches your kids during the day?

My grandmother takes care of them,

so you don't have to worry.

My kids won't get in the way of work.

Come to think of it, having 3 kids is just perfect.

A single child gets too lonely.

But if you have 2, they always fight.

They say you need at least 3.

1 of the 3 would be ostracized by the other 2.

Right. Then, 4 would be best.

They can divide into groups of 2 and play.

Tell your husband you want another child.

4 is perfect.

She said she was divorced.

Anyway, don't worry about my kids affecting my work.

My grandmother takes good care of them,

so they won't affect my work performance.

Who is it?

Who is it?

Maybe it's the parcel deliveryman.

Who is it?

Yeontae!

Hotae.

Mom and dad aren't in, are they?

No, they're at work.

What's all this?

Help me carry these in.

Come on! Hurry.

It needs a little cleaning.

The lights work just fine.

Wasn't there a socket here?

I don't know.

I understand.

I'll look for one as I clean later.

Oh, a teddy bear.

This was from ages ago.

My hopes and dreams are all here.

Why are my hopes and dreams here?

I like it.

You're going to live in the storage room?

You're flat broke now?

I've always been broke.

What are you going to do now?

Don't worry. I'm shooting

an amazing movie right now.

When that gets released,

it'll change the Korean movie industry.

It'll shock the whole world.

I'll start with the Busan Film Festival

then move onto the Asia-Pacific Film Festival,

Cannes, Venice, Berlin, and Moscow.

What's it about?

How should I put this?

It captures daily life with perfection

as it explores mankind's psyche and...

Never mind.

You wouldn't understand.

I do actually.

It's a nouvelle vague film with a narrative

which delineates from the story of man.

How did you know?

You've been telling me

for over 10 years now, as kids when

you stole money from my piggy bank to just

last week when you stole $50 from my book.

I don't usually tell people that.

You can't live in that storage room.

It's weeks till spring and it's so cold in there.

I have a goose-down sleeping bag.

Just let mom hit you a few times

and move back into your room.

Your room's just as you left it.

I'm the only one mom and dad can count on.

They'll be upset if they discover that I've moved

back in after becoming flat broke.

They're upset as it is with Sangtae right now.

If I add to it, mom won't be able to handle it.

Don't worry.

I, Lee Hotae,

will get this done within the year.

How delicious.

Hotae.

I'm sorry,

but I can't trust you.

It's like a thief moved into the house.

Not my brother, but a thief.

'Though a joyous place beckons me'

'The only place I can really rest is at home'

I'm sorry. I was really busy today.

You promised just this morning.

I did, but

something urgent suddenly came up.

You promised you'd really come today.

I did, but something came up.

I'm sorry. I'm so very sorry.

Please forgive me.

Do you want to punish me?

Yes!

I'll stand here like this.

How long do you want me to stand here like this?

For 1 hour.

Kids are impossible.

Come on. It's time to call dad.

Really?

Have some fruit.

Wow!

They look good.

What will you do afterwards?

Brush our teeth.

Here.

5, 4, 3, 2, 1,

0!

It's me, kids.

Hey, kids. Can you see me?

Dad!

Woohoo!

Hi, daddy! Good morning!

No.

Dad, we should be saying "Good evening" now, right?

You're wrong.

It's morning there right now, right, dad?

Yeah, it's morning.

I'm about to head in to work now.

Dad, did you move?

What? Yeah...

Dad, Wujin's grown up a lot.

Dad, she's crazy.

She keeps saying that rock is our baby brother.

Wuri is even weirder, dad.

She puts on those goggles whenever she gets home.

That's because dad bought them for me.

It's because I miss him. Geez!

Dad, these are the goggles you got me

and I wore them when I went to the pool last time.

Dad, you remember you promised to take us

to Disneyland this summer, right?

Let's pig out and

ride scary roller coasters.

Su, how many errands

did you run for your grandma?

5!

He even went to the market across the street.

You should give him an extra dollar.

You did?

Then, here we go.

$3.00

Woohoo!

Lucky boy.

And I told you I'd give you $2, right?

Oh, come on, dad.

Can I have one more dollar?

Nope.

I'm home!

Have you eaten?

Yeah.

- Thanks, Sangtae. / - Sure.

Jinju!

You asked to use Sangtae's credit card?

Why would you do that?

It's okay. She didn't buy much.

Dad lowered the limit on my card just because

I maxed it out.

Then, you should've asked me for mine!

I didn't even get to buy much.

I went to buy some cosmetics at

the shop Yeontae works part-time, and

she only rang up half of the purchases

after seeing it was Sangtae's card.

You bought cosmetics?

Wow.

I got some moisturizers for you two, too.

Let's put them on before going to bed.

Okay.

How could you use Sangtae's card

at his sister's shop?

Cosmetics don't cost much.

Besides, dad bought Sangtae a car.

Did Yeontae say anything?

She said she feels sorry for Sangtae.

What?

She said seeing him breaks her heart.

Why does she feel sorry for him?

It's my daughter who she should feel sorry for.

That's exactly what I told her.

I feel sorry for Jinyeong.

I couldn't stop thinking

about her at Su's school today.

She had to leave behind that smart, lovely boy...

She's missing out on watching

her kids grow up so fine...

Mom, don't cry.

Whenever...

Whenever I think of Jinyeong,

it just kills me to think how young she was.

My darling Jinyeong...

Don't cry.

Don't cry, mom.

Yes, Incheol.

Take care. I know it's not easy living overseas.

You must eat well.

I worry so much about you.

Yes, grandma.

The phone bill's skyrocketing.

I'll let you go.

Okay, I'll call again, grandma.

Mijeong, come talk to Incheol.

Okay.

Just a second, honey.

Mom, we didn't get to say bye to dad yet.

Mom!

Your mom and dad have a lot to discuss.

Seeing you once in one day is bad enough.

Seeing you twice makes me wretch. Hang up.

Su did a presentation at school today.

Su said I was like Superman.

He said I was his hero.

It's no ordinary feat, Jinyeong,

for a man to be so respected by

his son to this extent.

I truly am amazing.

See?

He said I was like Superman, Batman, and Spiderman.

I'm all the world's heroes combined into one.

And I got a new manager under me now.

I'm excited because I think she'll do well.

Is she pretty?

She sure is.

She's very pretty, in fact.

She's really busty, too.

Actually...

I'm just kidding.

This is no fun.

If you were still here,

I'd tease and say she has a thing for me

and watch you get jealous.

Then, I'd say sorry and beg for forgiveness

saying I was just kidding.

If only you were here...

We would be so happy.

Yun Incheol.

You...

You deserve to die.

If only you were here...

Even if you weren't with me...

Though I know you'd be with me...

Even if you married someone else...

I just wish you were alive and well.

Then, I'd be able to

come and see you.

How could you cheat on me

with my friend of all people!

Don't you dare smile, you jerk.

I can't punch sense into you, can I?

You jerk!

Jerk!

I should've killed him.

Honey, I miss you.

I'm disgusted, so let's just drop it.

Just $100, please?

This isn't petty theft,

but grand theft.

You've hurt me in so many ways.

What?

Sangtae's like a son to me.

Son? He is not your son.

It's not fair.

It's not fair, dad.

Why did it have to be Jinyeong?

I'm going to get Sangtae remarried.

That's ridiculous.

Nothing ever goes right

whenever Yeontae's involved.

You're pretty.

I think you're cute, too.

You'll regret wearing your heart on your sleeve.

I'm okay, Ms. An!

What's Mr. Lee like?

You're married, aren't you?

Do you have any idea what you've just done?

Grandma...