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Cinema Service Presents A Cinema Service Production

In association with CJ Entertainment

LEE Mi-sook

'I, the hopeless one'

KIM Min-hee

My name is KIM Ah-mi

Age 27, screenwriter

'Faster than a bullet that can penetrate in a magnificent blast'

When I tell people what I do they think it's a great job,

When I tell people what I do they think it's a great job,

but truth is, I've been working on this script for a year in this lousy inn.

Fortunately, I haven't gone mad, but...

headache, heartburn...

'The hollering circus show ended with So-hee doing the splits'

Lack of sleep, stiffness in the shoulders...

these are the words that describe my current state

'The hollering circus show ended with So-hee doing the splits!'

'The End'

'Save'

Executive Producer KANG Woo-suk

Executive Producer KIM In-soo

Associate Producers KIM Joo-sung JUN Sang-min

Shit*

Produced by KIM Eun-young

That loser is a typo in my life.

Director.

Hey, I'm done, take a look.

He's the fucking... director I'd love to delete from my life.

It just needs scene numbers and a little editing.

No, that's ok.

Just send it to the producer. And we’ll pack up and leave.

What're we doing here wasting a fine day like this?

I don't get it.

We just have to jot down our own lives...

The hero's a screenwriter... so why doesn't it seem real?

I was robbed of my cigarettes and forced to.

We’ll just rewrite it again... We need to recharge and go!

We can do it!

Shit, we're doing nothing but recharging...

I can't even tell off that loser. Tell him to get his own shit together

The new ending you suggested is better, right?

Ending... what will my own ending be like?

Directed by KWON Chil-in Tragedy? Or comedy?

HELLCATS

What? Two days will be enough?

Didn't I warn you it’ll take longer? The old power lines are a mess!

Huh.

What am I supposed to tell our clients?!

You should've double-checked, you idiot!

Hey, I'm home...

You want to make me look like a total fool?

It's your ass if we're not done by opening night!

Get it done, now!

Fast won't do! Finish it!

- Mom, your coffee. - Awe shit!

Here...

Yuck. KIM Kang-ae! Didn't I say, 'don't change the coffee?'

Why drink it decaffeinated?

Milk would be better. At least it's good for you!

Then drink milk if it's so good for you!

Shit, it's my birthday today! How can you be so oblivious?

A hot meal for your baby sister is the least you could do!

Some birthday this is!

Happy birthday, auntie!

You're even worse!

My only niece treats me like a boarder!

At least a boarder pays rent!

What?

And stop ordering stupid things.

There's nothing but your shit in the mailbox!

What's it for when you can't even afford cosmetics?

I'm leaving this hellhole. That's what you want, right?

Please do that for me, okay?

- Then I'm taking her room. - Okay.

Why were you born?

With such an ugly face... Why were you born?

You've got some nerve when you can't even give me a decent party!

I was going for a laugh.

Would you laugh when you just had cereal for your birthday?

Then move out of your sister's place!

And come live in this dump?

Hey, it's my home and I'm paying rent.

Home? It's a refugee camp where all your bum buddies crash.

NA Won-suk! Clean up after yourself for god's sake!

Empty the ashtray and clean up your shit!

Trash is all over the place...

I stopped by the department store for that.

How much?

How about... finding a place to live together?

I've got no money.

Hey, we've been spending enough on meals and motels...

When I get my down payment it’ll pay for the deposit.

Spending your part-time earnings on rent will leave us penniless.

Right, didn't you say you received a card from some company?

With my 3 thousand... How much do you think you’ll get?

Two thousand? Five?

What do you think of this melody? Nice huh?

Uh? What's that?

Stop talking about money, I've got none!

Fine, but I'm more worried about not having worked for so long...

Come on, you're a professional.

Which means you want me to do it for nothing...

- What's the height of the stage? - About seven or eight meters.

That's the problem. The entrance is too narrow.

This is Kyung-soo, 7th cycle. This here is Kim Young-mi...

She's my direct senior in line.

Beware she used to be a man-killer.

Nice to meet you.

Your hand is cold.

They say cold hands, burning body.

Enjoy, thank you.

It's LEE Ho-jae who's more to blame.

Three years into the relationship... He should've made a move already.

This isn't Brazil you know!

Amar e de coracao, garota.

Love is courage, girlfriend!

Didn't I tell you not to say things I can't understand?

You want me to explain it to you?

Ho-jae is... this.

- G - G

- A - A

- Y - Y

g-a-y, gay? Give me a break!

The gay guy's here, the gay guy.

For crying out loud...

You're early today? We've still got half an hour left.

Sorry, but I can't drive you home.

The shop's just got a new bike.

Wow you're finally buying one? Excellent, LEE Ho-jae.

Just wait a bit longer. You’ll be the first to ride my bike.

You want to join? It'll hold three...

I mean... I won't be living off you forever.

You’ll have to beg me to stay once I've made my breakthrough!

So when will this breakthrough happen?

Li'l sis...

you moved in three years ago, singing the same old tune.

Hey! Didn't I say it's my birthday today?

You're a work-in-progress, but one that will never end...

You little twerp!

Should you be drinking when there's a blind date tomorrow?

It's not my idea.

Your other aunt just wouldn't stop nagging me.

Does your pet boyfriend know about this blind date?

It's nothing serious anyway.

But it’ll break his heart... Awe whatever!

Wake up! Love won't put bread on your table.

Perfect marriage stipulations won't give you happiness either.

I'm just saying it's not enough.

So what's your point?

That I should work my ass off till I die, like you?

Unfortunately you're not capable of doing that either.

You want me to die of aggravation on my birthday?!

Birthday?

What's the big deal? You have one every year.

Thirty two year old accountant. Looks, not too bad.

He's been posted here from head office in the US. Look at his style...

that unbearable 7:3 hair parting.

No thank you.

And he doesn't even smoke. What a barbarian!

Why are you staring at me like that?

No it's just that your hairstyle's so proper.

Do you know why the lettuce blushed?

No.

Because it saw the salad dressing.

Huh, yeah... I see, right...

Then why is a man lost in the desert able to survive?

I don't know.

Because of all the sand which (sandwiches) is there...

Right...

What did the sandwich tell the knife when he complained of... her edge (age).

Edge?

Cut it out.

Cut it out, I get it.

Hey, Won-suk!

- Were you sleeping? - When did you come in?

Let's have some fun man. Open up.

My feet are killing me.

Let's go over there. There. Come here.

Why?

The boys are sleeping in there.

Good, they can join us for a drink.

- What for? - What's up with you?!

- Hey, hey! - What's your problem?

Ah-mi, watch your feet.

- Come out here for a second. - Let go of me.

- Watch your feet. - I'm leaving.

- Move! - Hey, your feet.

Ah-mi, just hear me out for a second.

Let go!

So is this what you had to work on all night?

It's not what you think...

Were you also banging some girl when you disappeared...

for music practice?

How could you do this to me?

And you call yourself a man?!

Okay, I fucked her!

We were drinking while monitoring my music.

- She seemed to get me... - Get you!

What's there to get?

Do you even get me at all?!

It's always money, marriage. I hate talking about that stuff!

Yeah, I don't earn much!

So how the hell am I supposed to get married, goddamn it!

You always made me feel like shit. I had to get out...

Shut up! Some nerve you have...

And what about you?

Where have you been all dolled up like that?

You've been on a blind date, haven't you?

You and me, we can't live like this.

Okay, you've overcome your fear. Lesson 2! 'Seduction'...

Follow my lead.

Squint your eyes dreamily.

Open your lips a bit and lick them in a sexy way.

Are you kidding me? Do it right!

Look. Dreamy eyes. Straighten your shoulders!

Lips slightly parted. Sexy, with your tongue.

Mi-ran, you must've ate garlic!

Shit, you stink!!

- I do not stink! - I can't do it.

- You can! Yes you can! - Forget it!

Heavy traffic. Will b there in 10.

I've been waiting for an hour, you son-of-a-bitch!

I miss u, Ah-mi.

Which means you wanna fuck, right?

Sleep tight, sweet dreams. Luv u.

Shit, you give me nightmares. Love, my ass...

I'm gonna kill you!

Aunt Ah-mi! Come eat.

You can kill him later, but first you need to eat.

Don't you know. I hate eggs in my ramen?

Then don't eat it...

Ouch, it's hot!

Shoe-winging around* shoe-winging around*

This crowd's a mess. Let me pull you out of your shell.

And put you back in your place.

What a crock!

- I really should get going. - You're leaving?

Have fun...

- I'll take care of the check. - You don't have to do that.

Ms KIM will take care of the check.

Have fun! See you!

Thank you.

Are you leaving already?

With one less senior around, you’ll have more fun.

I'm unusual enough to enjoy my seniors' company.

I'm not that into unusual people.

You wanna bet whether you're into me or not?

I'm not so good at bets.

Here.

I don't drink vending machine coffee.

I know a place that has terrific coffee.

Okay?

Hey lady, why do you do it?

Why, couldn't get aroused?

I mean, why are you in theatre? It's not much money.

They same reason why you're in when in fact, you're dirt poor.

Then... is it regret?

No, good bodies.

What's this smell?

What? The scent of a man. You don't like it?

Who wears that these days?

Fabulous goods shine no matter what you put on them.

You call that shining? It's more like greasy.

Then buy me one of your liking.

Ask the girls who are after you for one.

This is for cab fare. See ya*

This never happened, okay? I loathe romance in the workplace.

I did my best. I never pressured him!

What did I do that was so wrong?

No, I was wrong...

I love you... I love you!

He’ll be regretting everything, right?

I'm so fucking full! Change this to vodka!

I'm going to the bathroom.

Hey, didn't I tell you not to take her calls!

Hell she showed up at work when I didn't take her calls...

Why is that bitch always like that when she's drunk?

Great game.

Is it fun? I don't get it.

Uh?

It's you! How nice to see you again...

- Uh, yes. Hello. - Yeah.

Yeah.

- What brings you here? - Me? Me and my friends...

Hey! Are you leaving! Traitors.

Who me? I went out on a blind date with him.

You're hair parting's 7:3 again.

Do you know why the lettuce blushed?

Because it saw the salad dressing.

Then why is a man lost in the desert able to survive?

Because of all the sand which (sandwiches) is there...

Hey, stay put till I return from the bathroom, okay?

Who is she?

Where do you live?

Where do you live?

I...don't have a home. I have nothing.

All those lights, but not a single one I can lay myself down...

I don't have a light to go back to.

Cinderella...

had lost her parents while she was still young.

And was treated badly by her stepmother and stepsisters.

Shaba shaba ai shaba* how she must have wept*

Shaba shaba ai shaba*

I blacked out.

A bad breakup and then a drunken one-night-stand...

I've become a typical heroine in a typical screenplay.

From this day on, I've decided to start over...

as a new person.

I've let myself go for too long.

Rather than wasting my youth with worry,

it would be nice and simple to live thoughtlessly.

Ah, I'm back KIM Ah-mi, you're not dead yet!!

'The great accountant has invited you into his chat room'

- 'How are you?' - The great accountant?

Who are you?

- 'OH Seung-won.' - OH Seung-won?

Who is this guy?

- 'Your blind date last time...' - Blind date?

'Don't be embarrassed. Can we meet?'

Meet? What for?

- I've something to give you. Let's meet.' - Something for me?

What in the hell could that be?

What's this about? What do you have for me?

First, let me have my tea.

You're as aggressive as the other night...

If it's about the other night...

The other night? You mean us sleeping together?

What's your problem?!

I'm all yours now.

Since you pounced on an innocent man.

I'm more naive than you think...

What's the big deal when it was just one night of sex?

You sure have a loud voice...

What's this...

A present.

Up, it goes up...

The lights will be set below this way to hit upward

I want it to look like an arch...

Hi there.

Hi, Kyung-soo.

Hello there.

So, it's this part.

You're early.

So you're saying you want to attach a foot light?

You must've been on a date.

Hey...

You got something growing there?

So you’ll be jumping off this here.

- From the top of the shoe? - Yeah.

Didn't I warn you not to pull something like this!

There's no crime in saying hello.

Why are you being so difficult?

Wow, you look even more beautiful when you're mad.

Anyway, I discovered that women really need to be rich.

How can a piece of cloth cost $50? Fifty dollars...

Hey, KIM Kang-ae.

Are you going to be stitching like that all your life?

You're not a widow, you know!

Shit, I messed up again.

Hey!

- Drink this while you're at it. - Thanks.

He's nice, cute and even tall.

Who would leave him be?

Hey, LEE Ho-jae!

Come to my place later. No one's home today.

Uh, okay.

Sorry, but my Ho-jae doesn't like this stuff.

He likes hangover recovery drinks! Which reminds me,

Let’s grab some hamburgers for our own hangovers. Now off we go!

Director!

- Director* - Yeah, yeah...

It's been a year.

Your 'one more time' line has led to 1 7 rewrites!

Don't you think you've exploited the situation enough?

Yeah, of course I know.

You think I'm stupid? But what else can I do?

The producer says it's too shitty to pass on to actors.

Is that what he's saying? That it's shitty?

Not exactly in those words, but...

Uh, hi!

Why are you always late?

You think I've got nothing better to do?

Ms. KIM!

Just discuss things without me, then go on and write your ass off.

Give me a break...

Okay then, I'll give you a piece of my mind.

I am too embarrassed with this script to pass it on to actors!

Oh are you? So what should I do?

Should I just quit?

You know the famous Minister JEONG?

The man who rewrote 100 times to make it right?

That's the kind of spirit you need, understand?

What's all this mess?

I'm doing it! Through loneliness and sadness, I'm gonna write.

That's the only way I can save myself!!

Hey, that butt's pretty intact!!

What is wrong with you? Don't you want to live with us?

What's all this?

My niece has gone overboard to treat her auntie!

Don't flatter yourself. I'm expecting a guest soon,

so give me the apartment for a couple of hours.

Where am I supposed to go!

Don't you have friends? You're life is pretty pathetic.

At first, I was so confident.

That I'd show the world what I've got.

But as each year passes...

I don't have a clue of what I'm doing anymore...

Do I get married?

Then I should've become a civil servant...

Then quit everything? How can I start over at this age?

What can I do? I'll just have to keep on going.

I'll make them tremble with a killer screenplay!!

What's there to life? It just takes one homerun.

You smoke too much.

I know... this... I did try to quit...

I see you're addicted.

Yeah... I am.

I have such pathetic will power.

That's hard to believe when I haven't been able to win you over yet.

Yeah... that's true...

I'm the kind of girl who's like a rock...

I'm not that easy!

Cheers! Thanks a lot. Cheers...

- You're here. - Yeah.

- What, flowers? - Uh... yeah.

I guess your mom's still coming home late.

Yeah.

And your aunt's still smoking, right? That's not good.

Everyone's going to be late today.

Which means we're the only one's here.

Whew, it's hot, isn't it?

You wanna play 'Iron Fist?' I brought it just in case.

LEE Ho-jae! Are you a kid? This isn't a game room!

I can't believe you're still playing with those things!

Kang-ae, I'm sorry.

I wasn't aware you hated 'Iron Fist'.

Yeah, girls hate these things.

I wasn't thinking... sorry...

Forget it... I think I'd better be alone.

Yeah? Okay.

Then call me when you're feeling better.

It doesn't matter if it's late. See ya.

YOO Mi-ran, you can come out now.

Strange! It's works in Brazil.

You drive me nuts!

I guess cultural differences do exist.

Don't worry! One day he’ll see you as a woman...

and eat you up.

Come over here, come close.

Didn't I tell you before? You have good collarbones...

so, it's better to push your hair back.

And what's with all the buttons fastened?

Nice coat of lip gloss. Come here.

Mmm, smells good. I see you put on perfume.

- Hey, wait... - Uh?

I feel nauseous. Did you brush your teeth?

Huh?

I brushed after dinner.

It could be my lotion. Is the smell too strong?

Forget it. I'm not up to it today. We’ll do this next time.

Are you sick?

What, are you worried?

No, but this is just a precaution.

When was your last period?

I won't hold you responsible, so don't worry.

Asshole...

I did say I like it when you're mad, but not all the time.

I was just kidding!

Menopause?

Your period will get more and more irregular and then,

BAM! It is closed shut for good.

But I'm only in my forties...

In certain cases, menopause can come in your late-30s.

Some like it coming early as it relieves them of...

having to deal with the monthly ritual.

Then am I through as a woman?

Don't worry about it too much.

Sometimes it gets better with hormonal treatment.

A woman's beauty is not just in the physical...

A healthy mind, maturity and experience...

Those are what make a person beautiful.

From this perspective, your greatest agenda is...

I love you, I love you, I love, I love you...

I don't believe in love!

I don't believe in love!

Louder, louder!

I love you, I love you, I love, I love you...

What?

In the name of freedom!

Don't you agree it's great?

Now I won't be haunted by sleepless nights and cramps.

And I won't have to go in and out of the bathroom.

Once I had to rush to the men's room.

Sis, if you're sad, say so. You seem more pathetic faking it.

Sad? Why should I be sad?

From now on I'm releasing myself from all womanly bonds...

and really, truly living as a free being.

Then can I call you dad from now on?

Wiseass!

My only child, but you have to kick me where it hurts, right?

Didn't you say you weren't hurting?

Come on, not again! You're both wrong, so make up.

Didn't you say you were moving out?

You said you would emancipate yourself with your breakthrough.

Why are you both ganging up on me?!

Hey, be quiet over there!

You're not the only ones here, you know!

Why don't' you leave if you can't stand the noise!

You're louder than us!

Mind your own business!

Hey, they're not worth it.

Hey, can't you kick a ball right?!

Sorry.

Hey, KIM Kang-ae! How can you do that to me?

If you needed more practice you could have just said so.

Were you so scared of doing it directly with Ho-jae?

Did you really need to rehearse?

Rehearse? Uh, right! Rehearse.

I was worried you might have gotten the wrong idea...

Of course not! I got it immediately!

Is there another reason to kiss? We're not perverts you know.

Perverts... Anyway, thanks! You're a true friend.

You're so adorable! Come here,

your big sis will give you a hug.

Hey, stop it!

What's wrong? We've kissed already.

Let's rewrite this sucker for the last time. Okay?

And where will we get the money to do that?

Hi there.

You must have been on a blind date.

It's so easy for women.

If their career crashes, they can just get married.

I quit smoking. You should too!

What about the conference?

What's the use when we don't even have a financier.

I'd like to make a proposition. Okay?

Let's recall what we started with and try again? How about it?

What good would that do?

A little change here and there won't fix things.

You're always singing, 'a little bit more here, and more there!'

We've got no money to continue.

This is why I warned you about rookies.

They've got no guts.

Is that so? Then I'll remove myself from this project.

You two with the guts fight for it till the end!

Ms. KIM! Hey, KIM Ah-mi!

I can't believe you're being so petty!

That's why you never had any success as a writer!

What about you? Why haven't you made a film?

KIM Ah-mi! What're you doing? I can see you.

NA Won-suk, what the hell! Are you here to beg?

It's just one mistake, what's the big deal?

One mistake?

Then count the 100 times we fucked as mistakes as well, you asshole!

What!

I...went to an audition.

I might get a contract if things go well.

Are you here to brag? Good for you.

I met someone.

Our break up has brought me nothing but luck.

You've met someone?!

Awe shit! I'm out of work!

Cheers!

What did the strawberry say to the blueberry?

I love you berry berry much.

Stop*

Tough, isn't it? Life's tough.

If anyone told me to go back to my 20s, I'd rather die.

Or kill that son-of-a-bitch.

But it’ll pass eventually. Find every bit of willpower you've got.

Stand it, and bear it. That way you’ll win in the end.

Not everyone can do that.

And what's more important

is that I am here by your side.

Am I making you uncomfortable?

'Son-of-a-bitch'

Leave it, it's all...

over now. Nothing will change.

Come back.

Even though you can't.

Come back. Look at me.

As you have always done.

The times I've been with you have lost their direction.

It's a compass that swings in endless circles.

Ah-mi! Ah-mi... I missed you.

What the hell are you doing?!

Say what you have to say! I left my laptop on.

What's the rush? Come here, come here and sit.

What time did you start drinking?

- They didn't want me. - What?

The audition... I'm not their style.

Hey, you can always go somewhere else.

They're not the only record company around...

You...

were the only one I loved.

Only you...

Enjoy the feeling as long as you wish. I'm leaving.

Hey, where are you going! Wait...

- I have to go! - Wait...

Ouch...

Hey?

Fuck you...

Hey, Ah-mi...

Hey, you frightened me!

It's not the first time my arms were around your waist.

People would think I'm pouncing on a virgin.

I give up...

- Want some help? - Forget it!

Whew, it's hot.

Stop it!

I told you not to be so clingy! Do I look so easy to you?

You had your fun, now stop! I'm not your girlfriend!

If you're horny, go find a girl your own age!

Ramen... Let’s eat! Come eat.

Yes?

What brings you all the way over here?

Am I not supposed to come here? Want me to go?

Wow, I didn't know you were working at such a neat place.

I saw these two looking bored. I brought them along to play.

You haven't read all these books, have you?

Come on, who do you think I am?

Of course they're for display. It's impossible to read them all.

Humor Encyclopedia...

Do you know why the lettuce...

Then why is a man lost in...

Salad dressing, sandwiches... Is this where you got it?

You're in a good mood? Why are you being so nice?

Why, you don't like me like this? Should I be mean to you?

Okay. I'm playing hooky! Want to go out to eat?

Umm... sandwiches?

Hey! So you've hit menopause? Menopause...

It's no big deal.

Is that why you've been so cranky lately?

Who told you that? Soo-mi? Why that big mouth...

Your heyday is over.

Already menopausal at 40.

Your joints will fail you ten years before the others your age.

You want your friends go-going on the dance floor...

while you're busy taking medication for osteoporosis?

Why can't you think big?

Can't you see it's better focusing on romance...

while your body can still hold up?

Is this how you get girls?

I just let out a little steam. Why, were you falling for me?

Don't flatter yourself! What's there to fall for?

Stop it!

I feel great.

- Let's go. - Where to?

- I'll help you feel. - Forget it.

Just feel it!

I'm too old for amusement parks.

Just feel it. And enjoy.

- Relax. - Relax my ass...

Open the door to your heart, relax!

Didn't I tell you not to be clingy? I hate these things.

What's this? It's so pretty.

- Who's it for? - Someone.

- Who? Tell me. - It's a secret!

- Tell me. - I said it's a secret.

- Stop asking! - Tell me.

- Who's it for? - I said it's a secret.

You're awake.

Stop being so noisy! You're not the only ones here!

What's her problem?

Kang-ae? The door's open!

Hey!

Ah-mi, we need to talk.

Are you a psycho? What the hell are you doing?!

How can I apologize when you're not taking my calls!

Goddamn it, you're driving me crazy!

Shit,

I hate myself like this.

Kang-ae's coming soon. Hurry and say what you have to.

You said you met someone... What does the fucker do?

What's it to you? It's none of your business.

I'm just asking if he's better than me!

He has more money than you.

Alright.

Then I hope you have a happy life.

I'll pay you back for the guitar when I get paid.

You don't have to.

Can I call you sometimes?

I wish you wouldn't.

Hold...

Hold me for one last time.

I must be crazy... insane...

That's why it was better than.

You drive me crazy...

Come on, you were enjoying it moments ago.

I'm really good in bed. I'll never disappoint you next...

There won't be a next time! This won't happen again!

Put that cigarette out! It's stinking up the room!

Are you really gonna marty that fucker?

Ouch!

Won-suk, stop it. We broke up.

You can go break up with him.

Don't you know what you did?

Are you dumb? Don't you get it!

Break up with the fucker!

Auntie, the door's open!

Aunt Ah-mi!

Kang... Kang-ae.

How have you been?

Go!

Why'd you do it?

Aren't you in love with the accountant?

Yeah, but it's a bit more complicated.

One thing led to another...

That's no excuse! No, I guess it can happen.

But you should've held back. You're a grown up.

- Are you okay? - It's you who's not okay.

It'll never happen again.

Same for me. It'll never happen again.

What won't?

What won't with you!

There are three things a women should never expose to others.

Infidelity, wrinkles...

and what she really has on her mind.

But the worst is being

exposed of the compulsion to keep these hidden from others.

L was confident about it, but eventually l got trapped.

Leaving after you pushed me away... You're sick.

Have some gruel.

If you die, will you receive a huge indemnity from your firm?

I'm sure they’ll make a huge contribution at my funeral.

I'll let you have it all.

What's wrong with them?

I guess they got sick.

Since when?

I don't know.

I did my best. It might be the change of water.

They need time to adjust.

They’ll get better since they've got each other.

I won't leave you alone.

Are you proposing to me?

Was it weird? Should I try again?

It's not that, but a little background music would be nice.

Or even a tiny diamond... Don't you watch TV?

Don't be too hard on me. Can't you see I'm sick?

What brings you here at this hour?

- What about your job? - I didn't go.

What's up with you lately?

Mi-ran can't run the counter all by herself.

- Did you guys fight? - Want me to go?

Yeah, okay...

- Ho-jae! - Huh?

You do love me, right?

Yeah, absolutely.

I do to.

I absolutely love you.

What is wrong with you?

What is it? Did something happen to you?

I must be crazy.

I don't feel a thing.

Where are you off to this time?

You're seeing that fucker, right?

It's none of your business. So fuck off!

How can you do this to me?

You can't pretend like nothing happened between us!

I told you it was a mistake. It just happened!

But you enjoyed it, didn't you?!

What is wrong with you? Stop it!

You enjoyed it!

Hey, Ah-mi! Ah-mi!

Hey, Ah-mi!

Ah-mi, are you alright? Are you hurt? Let me see!

What the fuck!

Why are you trying to mess with my life again?

Ah-mi...

I'm so sick of this!

Everything gets so twisted when I'm with you! It's all a mess!

Won-suk...

What I meant was...

Hey! Where are you going? Won-suk!

You think I'm gonna give up?!

Hey! Hey, NA Won-suk.

Did you say you're sick of it? That everything's a mess?!

Hey, shoe! My shoe! Give it back!

I heard you're going to marty our Ah-mi?

I hope so.

How much do you know about her?

And I guess you know a lot about her?

Yes, quite a bit.

I had no idea you were her type.

- We're all done here. - I'll get it.

No, I should pay. This is all my fault.

I feel bad about our misunderstanding.

Use it to buy her a pair of sneakers!

What a goofball, always falling down.

But you don't have any money...

This I can afford! How much?

Just give me twenty dollars.

You give him the remaining $2.

I quit smoking.

This blows... I'm taking off!

Hey, NA Won-suk!

Take a cab with this.

Jeez, let me leave with my dignity!

Take it! And fuck your rat's-ass dignity!

If I have rat's-ass dignity, what about you?

You think keeping that dude around will make you look cool?

Wake up, KIM Ah-mi!

Lights! Foot lights slowly fade in...

Louder, louder! Like you've gone mad!

And get up...

Slow... slow... Louder, louder! Okay.

And it's a wrap. I'll see you all at 1 pm. Good job!

Good job. Good job!

- Kyung-soo, remember? - Right.

Ms KIM! We're all going for a drink.

If it's okay, join us.

Aren't you all too tired for that?

Better going home.

Ms. KIM must be tired. We’ll go by ourselves, then.

No, it's okay. I was craving a drink myself. Let's go.

You're hard, Kyung-soo. Are you working out?

Not really, just practicing some exhaling methods.

Ms. KIM, why aren't you drinking? Drink up.

Ms. KIM, I heard you're single. Don't you have a boyfriend?

I do... just too many.

Wow, you really took good care of yourself.

And at that age...

Who would think you're 40? I'm so jealous. Extremely.

You seem to be on a roll... Drink up.

It's funny how you use your chopsticks.

Try this.

Keep your thumb still...

and move your index and middle finger to pick things up easily.

Practice and you’ll get used to it.

No thanks. I have no trouble eating like this.

It'll be uncomfortable for a while,

but with a little patience you can eat without dropping things.

Ah-mi... don't you want to go to Hollywood?

Why? Are they looking for a spunky writer who's terrible with chopsticks?

My dad wants to meet you.

You can write from there, study or do whatever you want.

I don't care if you serve me noodles everyday.

But I'm awful with chopsticks.

You're going to work on it, won't you?

Mind if I play a record?

It's just a teenie tiny diamond. And we've got background music.

When did you prepare all this?

I was so anxious when things weren't going as planned.

It went nothing like my original scenario.

Let's get married.

How old are you, Yoon-ju?

What did I say I'd do to you...

if you got drunk and acted like a wiseass at 28?

That you'd kick my ass.

Sis... I heard you're filthy rich.

I envy you.

Kyung-soo is so clever...

Wait, wait...

What's going on? You're scaring me...

Shit... Are you kidding me?

What is wrong with you? Are you trying to rape me?

What if I were? It's not like you'd say no anyway.

You're boring me. Go home.

Are you drunk?

Let go!

Honey, are you out of your mind?

Honey? Who's your honey?

Think simple. Why's everything so complicated with you?

Are you lecturing me? I told you not to be clingy!

You're nothing to me!

Then why are you going out with me?

If I'm nothing to you, why are you going out with me!

Then why are you going out with me?

Because I like you. I like being with you.

What other reason do you need?!

You weren't waiting up for me, were you?

Of course not.

- What's with the sighing? - What about you?

I guess my time is up.

Who knew a wedding proposal would make me feel like this.

Hey... The accountant?

But women in TV dramas are thrilled when they get a ring.

I thought so too. But I just feel so unsure.

Yeah, it's all TV hype.

We're not that simple.

We aren't?

I guess it's easier when you don't think too much.

Everything seems to be putting me in a bad mood lately.

And my body gets cold and then hot.

Hey sis, you don't think you...

If you're gonna say something stupid as love, just shut up.

I was gonna say menopause. Fuck love.

Right. That must be it...

I'll feel better once I'm married. I know I will.

You really weren't waiting up for me, right?

I told you that I wasn't.

Hey, Ah-mi!

- Hi there. - It's been so long.

You look terrible.

I knew the project was cancelled, but still...

How are you surviving?

I want to apologize for the other day.

What director can't even look after his own writer?

It was hard on you as well. I'm sorry for everything.

I did a little touch-up on it.

You finish it up.

You started it, so it's right that you finish it.

- Director... - Huh?

I'm getting married.

Married?

He’ll never cancel out on me...

Congratulations.

Director!

Take it...

Anyway it's yours.

It's your baby.

You're applying for a US visa?

Yes.

- And your job is? - I'm a screenplay writer.

So are you working for a film company?

She's a freelance writer.

But her screenplay hasn't been made into a film yet.

No, my screenplay is about to be made into a film.

- Okay. - Freelancer...

That will complicate things.

How about saying you're a lecturer at a private institute?

What?

The Americans immediately treat you as an illegal alien...

if you don't have a stable job.

Especially for single women.

But I never went near a private institute.

Don't worry about that, Professor KIM!

What's the balance in your bank account?

Uh... it's...

Hey, people in the arts don't pay attention to those things.

They're not like us.

Then why don't you transfer $30,000 to her account.

The rest will be fine once all the right documents are in.

Hey, do you remember our classmate, the raving lunatic?

Yeah.

He's running a private institute in a rich neighborhood.

What's wrong with you lately? I haven't seen you at work.

Did I do something wrong?

I'm not feeling well.

Really? You're well enough to meet Ho-jae...

but too sick to answer my calls, right?

I'm leaving for Brazil.

I wanted you to be the first to know.

But you keep ignoring my calls and text messages.

When are you leaving?

Next week. My dad's sick.

How come you're so quiet?

Does my leaving mean nothing to you?!

Bullshit! You're the one who's leaving!

What is there for me to say?!

Hey! Over here.

What happened? An accident?

He didn't want me to tell you...

but he was driving drunk and hit a guard rail.

Where did he get the car?

It's mine.

This way.

Don't worry, he won't die.

But I will, by my dad...

Welcome.

It's American, right?

I'd like a cappuccino. No sugar and a lot of foam.

Okay.

Have you ever taken it like that?

Try it next time. It's fucking tasteless.

You must be busy with the performance coming up.

For now let's just focus on work.

I'll call you when it's all over.

Are you breaking up with me?

You had your fun I'm a little fed up.

Okay then let's end it. Just like that.

I was actually tired of humoring a senior citizen... Fine.

That's the reality of a bit part actor.

Was that for me to hear?

If you hear me, fine, if not, I don't care.

You're good at that, right?

Have a good life.

You too.

A happy ending in reality... ls it really impossible?

Telling your beloved that you love them.

Holding onto the memories after the breakup.

And using it as a steppingstone to becoming a better person.

L wish there was a referee in our life.

To give us a yellow card when we do something dangerous.

And foul us out when we commit a violation.

How long do we have to continue this game that has no rules?

Will happiness come when this game's all over?

What I mean is a Gibson's not necessary for a beginner.

But my son needs to start with the best.

He has his pride.

This has its pride too you know?

If I want to buy an expensive one who're you to say?

Is this the only guitar shop around?!

What kind of business is this? Let's go somewhere else.

You can't take care of another person's shop like this.

I'm going to tell Yong-gyu.

How are you feeling? Are you alright?

How about you? Your eyes are sunken in.

Ah-mi... I'm sorry.

I've been such a jerk.

No you haven't. I'm the one who's sorry.

I'm going to another audition. The conditions are not great...

but I'm gonna try it out.

Will it be okay?

Don't laugh if I happen to start out in dance music.

Don't worry. You won't see me clowning around on a TV show.

Ouch!

What is the purpose of your travel to the United States?

What is the purpose of your travel to the United States?

My fiance is a US citizen, and I need to visit his family...

before the wedding.

Ms. KIM, you have 30 Million Won in your bank account,

and the purpose of traveling in the US is

to broaden your experience, is that correct?

Ms. KIM, you have 30 million Won in your bank account you are a teacher in Korea

and you are visiting the US to broaden your experience. Is this correct?

Hey! It was easy, wasn't it?

Let's visit your sister before we leave.

What does your niece like?

Take a look at this.

That's the screenwriters' school in LA.

You know C.S.I., right?

A writer on that show is from that school.

Didn't you say you don't watch television?

It's all written there.

Take a look.

Forget it. I wouldn't know even if I did...

Want me to read it for you?

Later.

- Seung-won. - Huh?

I have something to tell you.

That you love me? I do too.

That's not it.

I'm not a lecturer nor do I have. $30,000 in my bank account!

Everyone does it.

But that's not me!

You're feeling bad because you're too honest.

Won-suk, the guy you met the other day, isn’t just a friend.

We've been over that.

I...

I slept with him. While I was seeing you.

I like you...

but I can't go on this way.

Do you still... love him?

No.

Then why...

Why are you telling me this now?!

I don't know...

I don't, but I feel that it has to be now. I'm so sorry.

I love you, I love you, I love you love you love you

I love you...

- How about a cup of coffee? - What?

Or tea?

No thank you.

Suit yourself.

Kang-ae.

Forget it, go without me.

Why won't you come with me? Stop pretending to work so hard.

Stop being such a pest!

We were gonna take my bike out for a test ride anyway.

I'm not interested!

Hey, Mi-ran told me to give this to you.

Amare de korajae...

It means something like love is courage.

I envy you Kim Kang-ae.

Where are you going?

Sorry! Cover for me this one time!

Hurry and start the engine!

Ho-jae, I'm sorry!

What? I can't hear you!

I'm sorry! And... thank you!

Hold tight!

Kang-ae! Go.

I'll be waiting here.

Amar...

Garota... Garota.

Garota!

Doofus...

Don't go, Mi-ran...

Amar... Amar garota.

Amar e de coracao, garota.

That's how you say it, you doofus.

Welcome!

Are you closing up?

No, have a cup of coffee.

It's American for you, right?

I'll have a cappuccino, without sugar and a lot of foam.

Okay.

Here's your cappuccino.

I'll pay first.

It's okay. Your friend has already paid.

Excuse me?

Remember the man you came with the other day?

He told me to serve you coffee whenever you came again.

He paid with all the money he had on him.

You've got quite a few more drinks to go.

It's fucking tasteless, isn't it?

You said you'd call when the play's all over.

But the play's still running...

Not that play, yours...

It's over, isn't it? I don't care if it's not.

I almost died from waiting.

Didn't I tell you not to be clingy?

Let's go.

Where to?

I'll help you feel it.

Amusement park again?

No, bungee jumping.

'...bear the most severe pain...'

Director!

Director!

Director, I was wrong.

I was wrong for ignoring you and thinking badly of you...

and also vowing that you'd never make a film.

But I really did work hard.

Let's try for the last time.

But you said you were getting married...

I guess I'm not ready yet!

Yeah, but you said he'd never cancel out...

Who in this world never cancels out?

Be quiet over there! Shut up!

Ms. KIM...

Our project might never see the light of day.

Then we should make it work! Don't you have any guts?!

It's my baby.

- How have you been? - Fine.

Good news?

Yeah, I started working again.

I'm happy for you. I climbed the length of Mount Jiri.

I waited three days to see the sun rise, and I did.

You look good.

I quit smoking.

My overseas post has been cut short.

I'll be back in the US by next month.

It was never my intention to make things hard on you.

But it was too hard for me...

I was only thinking of myself. I'm sorry.

No. There's nothing to be sorry about.

I may have been thinking of myself, too.

This is yours.

I was really happy while we were together.

Ah-mi.

Let's never meet each other again.

Let's try to fish each other again.

Eventually done like this, but l have no regret.

When feel regret it will be past thing.

He gave me a ring,

but l received a hope.

Elders first.

No, pretty ones first.

I'm gonna be late for school.

I own this place!

Don't make such a big deal about owning this place.

Yeah, especially when I've been doing all the sweeping and dusting.

Have you gone mad?

Hurry up!

Dinner's on me today!

I don't care.

Ah-mi, a sanitary napkin! Lend me a sanitary napkin.

Come on.

What did I tell you? I said I didn't want to do it.

Your hair looks terrible. Like a wig...

It's a mess.

At first it's all like that. You’ll get used to it.

Yeah, okay. Anyway, where are we going?

Aren't you hungry?

What are you up to? Do you know where we're going?

We never did you know.

We’ll just walk and enter wherever we feel like.

Of course, the Ending. L mulled over was not like this.

L still get confused over a simple thing like doing my hair.

But now l don't mind too much.

My hair will grow back.

And if l don't like it, l can always change it.

L am confident, and even though l may fall, l'll get back up.

There will be many painful things to come...

but for now, l'll courageously march forward with a smile.

Yes! There's nothing more to life! Lt's just moving forward!