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FINAL EPISODE

Professor...

You can't stand there.

I planted flowers there.

You'll hurt them.

What?

Okay.

My Kang-so makes pretty bouquets too.

Who's Kang-so?

He's my boyfriend.

If you have a boyfriend, why are you here?

Because I hurt him right here.

He cries because I hurt him here.

I don't want him to cry.

Professor, you left because you thought you hurt me?

I'm sorry.

I won't cry again.

I don't care if you don't recognize me.

I'm going to stay with you until I die.

I'm not leaving.

Thank you. Come again!

2 MONTHS LATER

Kimbap, where's your dad?

I'm having such a hard time.

Hey!

What?

Where have you been?

Tell me!

You're seeing someone because I'm fat, aren't you?

Right?

It's the contract for our second store.

Couples are partners.

It's not fair if only I get to be the boss.

I've been busy looking for a store for you, boss.

I'm really the boss?

Do-yong!

You're so amazing!

I thought my life was over when I married you.

But I really lucked out!

Won't you dance one last time for me?

Just for me.

Fine.

You'll be my last partner ever.

Cut!

Good job!

Good job, everyone!

That was our last scene!

Good job.

You were amazing.

Did I really finish the movie?

You know you just shot your last scene.

My wife's really amazing.

I really respect you.

I've never seen a more passionate actress.

You're the best actress I know.

I thought this moment wouldn't come.

Every time I went to sleep,

I was so afraid I wouldn't wake up in the morning.

I feel like I've started a new life.

I'm so happy.

You're saying goodbye?

I'll finish my Ph.D. at a university in the country.

I'll volunteer at a home close by too.

I found a house too.

Then you're giving up on looking for Mom?

I'll feel like Mom's farther way if you leave.

You'll always meet those you miss.

The boss for the first store is Kang Do-yong.

The boss for the second store is Kim Mee-so.

We'll keep expanding and rake in every dollar in Seoul.

Who'll watch Kimbap?

Of course you will.

I'm not raising your child.

I've had to take care of your dad until now.

Now you expect me to be tied down with Kimbap?

Forget it.

I'll find something for me to do.

What?

Then who'll watch Kimbap?

And what about the housework?

Whoever doesn't have anything to do

will have to do the housework.

As long as you have the strength to move,

you have to work hard.

Right, Dong-poong?

Are you saying that you want me to watch Kimbap

and do the housework?

Dad, you're perfect for the job.

You said so yourself that not doing anything is the worst thing.

What? The worst thing?

Fine, do you think I can't do it?

Not doing anything is the worst thing.

That's that.

What are you going to do?

I'll give you money.

Get me a computer and a camera.

I'll start a block where you post pictures.

You mean a blog?

Blog...

We'll be studying Park Mok-weol's poetry.

Okay.

Sun Shower...

A sun shower that comes on a hot day.

One drop falls on a bride in her carriage.

Two drops fall on a donkey that follows.

A sun shower falls...

On a bright hot day...

Come sit with us.

Come on.

I asked you to write a poem.

Did you write it?

I did!

I did!

Me!

Will you read yours, pretty Yoon Min-joo?

Me?

A flower asked me...

If I slept well last night.

The moon asked me...

If I didn't have a nightmare.

I'm happy, but why's everyone worried?

My boyfriend's with me.

Do you have a boyfriend?

I do.

I'm not scared even though I'm far away because

I have a boyfriend.

Then you must be happy.

Of course.

My boyfriend's smiling at me.

From the sky.

I don't care how you remember me...

As long as your memories of us make you happy.

That's enough for me.

What are you doing here?

Don't say anything. Just go away.

Are you trying to worry me to death?

How long are you going to pine for Mo-roo?

You don't even care about me.

I don't know if he's dead or alive.

He hasn't called in two months.

How do you expect me to lead a normal life?

Why not?

His family's looking for him.

Forget him and start a new life, stupid girl.

Go away if you don't like it.

Everyone left me.

Why are you sticking with me?

I guess I haven't cut the umbilical cord yet.

And I won't cut it

until you have a happy family with a good man.

So please forget Shin Mo-roo.

I can't let him go until he comes back.

He's the person I loved the longest.

He's just stuck in my heart.

Bomi... what am I going to do with you?

SHIN DALLAE'S MOTHER, CHO BOK-HEE

WILL SHE SUCCEED AS AN ACTRESS?

Chief!

I'm sorry, but can I take this Thursday off?

I have something very important.

What are you talking about?

You know it's crazy right now.

You can't.

Maybe you can take a day off next week.

Mo-roo, I changed your blanket.

Do you like it?

It's spring, so I got it in bright colors.

Don't act like an old man because you don't have a wife.

You shirts looked old, so I bought you a few new ones.

I'll iron and hang them.

I want you to look nice when you go out.

My son will look so good in these.

Be a good father rather than a good son from now on.

Whoever Yoo-ra's with, don't be sad.

The fact that she's happy is more important.

I'll do anything for you as long as you're okay.

Ms. Cho Bok-hee, according to your MRI,

you could collapse at any moment.

If you're not hospitalized today,

it may turn out to be too late.

I'm hungry.

I want bibimbap.

It's delicious.

Why didn't I ever realize how good food can be?

I miss my mom.

She'll be happy to see me, right?

She'll say I did a good job...

That I can rest now.

You look very pretty.

Beautiful...

Here's your mother.

Wow!

Are you sure you're my mom?

You look like a goddess.

How do you feel today?

I feel great.

I slept well, so my head's very clear.

Has Mo-roo called?

I'm sure he knows what's going on.

You're all over the papers.

Mother, it's a special day, so I got a limousine.

Really?

Thanks, Hyun-sae.

Always love Dallae, okay?

I feel so much better that she has you.

Hold on.

I want to water the flowers.

Do it when you get back.

It's starting to bloom. I can't let the soil dry.

The flowers will be in full bloom next week.

Let's take a family photo with Yoo-ra.

Okay. Let's go.

The guest of honor can't be late.

Let's go.

Go get ready for work.

Cooking breakfast is my job.

I have time today.

It's Mother's premiere today, so I cleared my schedule.

Aunt, you got a text.

Thanks.

It's Kang-so.

An invitation to my house?

Yeon-woo, Shin-yong, take a look at this!

What is it?

Mother...

Mom...

That's Mom, right?

It's her, right?

It is her.

Kang-so must've found her.

What are you waiting for? Call Kang-so.

Yes...

Hold on.

FROM MO-ROO

Honey! It's from Mo-roo.

He's alive!

It's from Mo-roo?

If he can send this, why isn't he coming home?

I knew my son was okay.

A son of mine wouldn't give up on life so easily.

Don't be so happy.

I won't leave him alone when he comes back.

Mo-roo made contact.

The movie will be a hit.

I have a good feeling about today.

Mo-roo...

Grandma!

Hello, Mother.

Congratulations.

Shin-yong, Mo-roo sent flowers.

He's doing okay.

I'm so grateful.

I'm so happy for you, Mother.

Now you can wait for him.

Congratulations.

We wanted to watch the premiere,

but we found out where Mom is.

We'll be sure to watch the movie later.

You found Min-joo?

I'm so glad.

Take good care of her.

Yeon-woo, you're both happy, aren't you?

Take good care of my Shin-yong.

I will.

Be healthy, Aunt Bok-hee.

Congratulations. I'm a fan too.

My pretty Yoo-ra... thank you so much.

This is the happiest day of my life.

I have my movie premiere today.

And I heard from Mo-roo.

And you're both happy.

I've realized all of my dreams.

Yoon Min-joo... Lee Kang-so.

What's this place?

It's Yoon Min-joo and Lee Kang-so's place.

Let's go inside.

Lee Kang-so...

Lee Kang-so...

This is your room.

I did my best to make it nice.

Do you like it?

So pretty.

That's...

That's our wedding photo...

Kang-so!

You're Kang-so, aren't you?

What's going on?

How can you be here?

I found you.

I smelled the flowers you planted...

And I heard you calling my name.

Did I call you? Is that it?

I'm crazy... crazy...

This is wrong.

I have to go.

Let's not play hide-and-seek anymore.

We don't have enough time to love each other.

I don't want to waste it looking for each other.

Yeon-woo and Yeon-suh will be here soon.

What?

Why did you call them?

They probably just managed to forget.

I can't make my kids unhappy.

Their mother suddenly disappeared.

Do you think they're happy?

How is it better to rip their hearts apart?

I'm sorry.

Professor...

You can stay at the home

during the week like you wanted.

Just stay with me on the weekends.

How can we live together?

How?

I don't want much.

I just want to share a meal and talk with you once a week.

We can grow old together like that.

Silly...

Why can't you leave me?

I'm old and sick.

I can't do anything for you.

I don't know why I'm doing this either.

I just know one thing.

You'd do the same thing if I were sick.

I missed you, Kang-so.

Whether I was asleep or awake...

Whether I was myself and wasn't...

I never forgot you.

You're not very patient.

You're leaving after one song.

Life's over after one song.

I don't want to work with someone who's not punctual.

We'll have to take care of your temper

before we work on our dance steps.

Lean on me if you're tired.

Okay.

Mo-roo, Dallae, Sorah... thanks.

I had a great life thanks to you.

I'm happy and peaceful right now.

So don't feel bad.

I lived as your mother and as an actress.

That's a great life.

I'm sorry that my greed made your lives difficult.

I would've tried to have more fun with you

had I known I'd leave so early.

I was foolish.

Take good care of your sweet father.

I want to rest now.

I'm going to sleep.

Mom, hang in there a little longer.

I'll come back when I can forgive myself.

I'll make you proud of me.

I love you, honey.

Don't worry about anything. You go on ahead.

I'll be with you soon.

Shin Mo-roo!

Are you okay?

I'm fine.

You'd be dead if it weren't for the cement bags!

Heaven helped you.

Are you okay?

Mom...

Mom!

Mo-roo!

Mom, that was amazing!

Did you see that?

It's a hit.

Mom, what you doing?

Get up and take a bow.

Your mom... left.

Huh?

What... do you mean she left?

No...

Mom!

It's not true, is it?

Open your eyes!

You can't do this!

You didn't say goodbye!

Mom, I'm sorry!

Mom... I won't be bad from now on.

I'll do whatever you want. I'll act.

So just open your eyes!

Please don't die, Mom!

Mom!

Mom, you said you'd wait until I'm in college.

I was watching the movie. It's not fair.

Mom, get up!

Listen to the applause.

You never got to hear it.

Why now?

Why now, when you're happiest?

Mom!

Mom...

Mo-roo, what took you so long?

Why... why didn't you come sooner?

Mother waited for you so much.

Mom...

Mom!

Mom...

Mom, open your eyes.

Mom... I'm here.

Your pathetic son's here.

I came to beg your forgiveness.

How could you just leave?

Why didn't you wait for me?

You asked me to close your eyes.

Her hands are still warm.

She's not dead.

She's not...

She's not dead.

Mom!

Mom...

Mom!

These are garden balsam and those are sunflowers.

I'm going to plant a lot more in the fall.

My boyfriend said he'll make me a big garden.

She has fewer moments of clarity.

But she looks happy today.

I think it's because her family's here.

Thank you.

You got a great house for Mom.

Sorry I couldn't tell you sooner.

I was afraid she'd run away again.

Go on with your lives.

Come visit her once a month.

She's so worried that she'll make her family unhappy.

There's a butterfly!

Catch it for me!

Let's catch it!

It's a butterfly!

Over there!

Over there!

It's flying away!

Over there!

Let's catch it!

Where did it go?

It's over there!

It's me.

What?

Do you see it over there?

It's flying away!

The movie's doing well.

Everyone thinks your performance was great.

Doesn't that make you happy?

I'll visit you often and tell you all about movies.

We'll be fine, so don't worry about us.

Dallae and I will visit often.

You'll be the first to know when she gets pregnant.

Mom, I'll think of you every day.

Thanks for raising me.

Don't badmouth me up there with my birth mom.

You'll probably act in heaven too.

You're awesome.

I'm glad you're smiling.

Your mom left peacefully

thanks to the flowers you sent.

I'd never see you again if you hadn't sent them.

Let's go.

Mom, don't worry.

Even if it breaks my bones, I'll be a good father.

You gave up your life so that I'd come to my senses.

How could I not live my life right?

Now... you can close your eyes.

You're still here?

Thanks...

For doing your duty as a daughter-in-law during the funeral.

I didn't do it for you.

I just paid my debt to Mother.

I don't think I can ever make up for how much I've hurt you.

Forget about me. Start a new life.

I have no hard feelings.

You're alive, so I'm okay.

And I truly loved you.

Thanks for making me feel that.

You can do whatever you want with that kind of passion.

Have confidence and start again.

Let's go our separate ways now.

Can I hold your hand?

This might be the last time I see you.

Meet a good man and be happy.

Shin, Mo-roo... bye.

I'm sorry for having loved you.

Move.

You're making me shake.

Just take a bunch.

It's not like you're using film.

This one looks good, right?

Should I use this one?

I feel healthy already.

Look at the posts...

We have to work. Stop bothering us.

Go to the other room.

Stop acting like you're all that.

What do you take your husband for?

She is all that.

All the hotel sites want Mom.

She's getting so many orders, she needs a factory.

Shin-yong translated her site,

so Mother is very popular abroad too.

Just look at that if you don't believe it.

She received an award from the Ministry of Culture.

Don't waste your breath.

All he ever did was belittle me his whole life.

I never belittled you.

Is this really happening?

Defendant Hwang Bomi... fined?

Goodness!

Thank you, God!

Have you gone crazy? Why are you talking to yourself?

Bomi, you just got a fine for the election lawsuit.

I think Shin-yong's letter helped.

Goodness... I'm so glad!

That's a relief.

I have something to show you too.

I changed my name from Hwang Bomi to Kang Bomi.

We just need to put it on your registry now.

What?

Kang... Bomi?

So you're Kang Bomi now?

But don't think of keeping me here.

I'm leaving next week.

Leaving?

I'm going to study abroad.

There's something I've always wanted to study.

Study abroad?

You can't!

It took me 30 years to find you!

We're finally living in the same house.

You can't go abroad!

You can't go.

It's not like I'll never see you again.

I'll be back in 3 years.

I don't care if it's 3 months!

You're finally Kang Bomi.

I just got you back.

How can you leave me again?

I'm not... ready yet.

I want to live where I won't bump into Mo-roo.

I'll come back when I can walk away from him

even if I see him.

So don't say anything. Just let me go.

Please.

Poor thing...

Did you love him that much?

But you're still trying to find your way to me, aren't you?

Thank you.

Thank you, Bomi.

The weather's beautiful today. Your mom's probably taking a walk.

She's probably walking very slowly while

wearing a wide-brimmed hat.

She might be frowning because she's mad at Sorah.

Hyun-sae, I didn't do anything.

I know you skipped class twice last week.

Mother will be angry at Dallae and me

if you don't go to college.

I have someone watching you.

So don't even think about playing hooky again.

Hyun-sae, you've changed since you moved to Dallae's bed.

You give me less spending money.

Do you know what I could do to you?

Sorah, don't be like that.

You know what a long and hard road it was to get to her bed.

Honey, she's just a kid.

Dad, have some fruit.

Thanks.

Mo-roo left already?

His mom probably forgave him already.

Why is he putting himself through that?

Mom, are you well?

Are you comfortable there?

I miss you so much.

I opened a hardware store.

Look.

I saved a lot of money.

I need to save a lot of money to look after Dad

and send Sorah to college.

I save the shirts you ironed for when I see Yoo-ra.

Thanks, Mom.

I guess Mo-roo was here.

I came to say goodbye.

I'm going to study abroad.

I probably won't come back as your daughter-in-law.

But you understand, don't you?

It's the first time you've given me such a beaming smile.

Thank you.

You didn't have to come to the airport.

It doesn't matter where we say goodbye.

Don't get sick.

Call me even if you get a scratch or a blister.

I have to know about everything that happens to you.

I thought I was late.

I'm glad I caught you.

Take care of yourself.

Don't worry about me.

Take care of your aunt who can't stop crying.

Don't worry about her.

She's moving back home.

I'll buy Yoo-ra a backpack when she starts school.

I'll send the best backpack in the world next spring.

Thanks.

Yoo-ra will like that.

It's time to go.

I have to go in.

Bye.

Bomi!

I have a favor.

Will you call me "Mom" just once before you leave?

I really want to hear that.

I told you not to expect that.

I can't say something I'm not used to saying.

I'll practice while I'm away.

I'll think about it again when I come back.

Mom...

Mom...

Mom!

Bomi!

Thanks for having me.

And thanks for finding me.

I'll come back as your daughter.

Mom...

My baby...

Don't rush...

And don't despair...

Professor...

What?

Close your eyes for a second.

What is it?

Just for a second.

Fine. They're closed.

You can open them now.

Kang-so...

But this ring...

I said that you'll always meet those you miss.

The ring you threw away flowed down the river and found us.

Liar.

I thought I'd lost it forever.

I'll get really mad if you take it off again.

Our guest is Kang Shin-young,

the recipient of the Korea Juvenile Literature Award.

None of us can wait for your next book.

Can you tell us a little bit about it today?

My next book is about mothers.

Can you be more specific?

I have four mothers.

My birth mother, who has always sacrificed herself

and done everything for her children.

I have another mother in my heart.

She spent her life trying to realize her children's dreams,

but realized her own dreams before she passed.

My mother-in-law, who was criticized

for not being with her children because of work,

but who has now found a sensitive side of herself.

She still dreams of love.

And lastly...

My aunt, who raised me like her own daughter,

while she longed for her own daughter.

I'm going to write about these four women.

They're stories about how these women fought

and then made up with their children, and how they loved them.

We can't wait.

Have you decided on a title?

Yes.

It's "Smile, Mom."

Father, let me pour you a drink.

Thanks.

What?

My son-in-law got the Journalist of the Year award.

This calls for a drink.

We have so many successful people in our family.

The kids are successful.

But Soon-ja totally turned her life around.

That's right.

It's impossible to see Mother these days.

Mom's not working to make money.

She's been giving so much to orphanages and senior homes.

Good job, Park Soon-ja!

Bean paste and red pepper paste are all good...

But shouldn't you make me a meal once in a while?

I...

Never mind...

I washed the lettuce.

Didn't I do a good job?

Don't be down about having to cook.

Cooking for your family is a big job.

I'm making you do it so you realize that

it's as important as making money.

I'll get more kimchi.

Mom, the doctor said you have a present in your tummy,

so you have to rest.

Sit down.

What are you talking about?

A present?

There's a little baby in Mom's tummy.

Didn't you know?

Shin-yong...

Is it really true?

Why didn't you tell me?

I was going to tell you when the whole family got together.

Shin-yong! You're pregnant?

That's great! Congratulations!

Now no one will look at our baby?

You have to love our Kimbap the best,

even if he's not the smartest kid.

Nonsense...

Here!

Only good things are happening to our family.

I'm working.

Seo-poong found her daughter.

Shin-yong's pregnant.

So many good things...

I have to sing a song.

Mom, smile like that for a long, long time.

Our whole family's happy when you're happy.