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Ae Ja. Ae Ja.

Mom.

Mom, where did you go? I missed you very much.

What is wrong with you? Where can Mom go?

That's strange. Anyway, you can't leave me behind.

What are you saying? Let's go.

Mom will cook sweet potato for you.

Mom, wait for me. Mom.

Mom, Mom.

Granny! Granny!

Sleep in your room.

I fell asleep.

You're sleepy again. Are you sick or something?

You've been sleeping a lot lately.

Really? Why did I have a strange dream?

Yeah. Send it over immediately.

Give us more please.

Yes.

Hyeong, is that pig trotters?

Yes, Dad felt like eating pig trotters so he asked me to order it.

Pig trotter smells. Order less.

Granny cooked already.

Pig trotter is nicer with rice.

Is it that delicious?

Yes.

Oh, right. I forgot to tell him that I'm using card to pay.

Do you have cash?

Me? No, I don't.

Call him again.

Yeah.

I have cash.

Will 50 000 Won be enough?

Then, all these were paid for by Mother-in-law?

I'll pay you back.

It's all right. It's my treat.

Really. I get to eat the pig trotters Granny bought on my birthday.

I know.

You like it very much, I never even bought one for you.

What are you saying? Anyway, it's a blessing to live long.

I'll enjoy the food.

I'll enjoy the food.

- Granny, you're not eating? - My stomach's acting up these days.

Still, try some since you bought this.

What time is it?

What?

Where are you going?

I need to watch Metank. Sistar is a guest there. I watch it religiously.

Just watch the replay in the morning.

Sit down and eat.

It's a "dakbonsa", I need to watch it. (dakbonsa- original broadcast)

What did he say?

Dak dong what?

"Dakbonsa".

"Dakchigo Bonbang Sasu". (Slang for: Must watch original broadcast for ratings) (Dakchigo- to shut up)

Shut up. Are you asking us to shut our mouths?

- Mamamia - It's not that.

That means children nowadays must be mindful of what they say.

Right, Da Yun?

Yes.

You can't keep up with the times at all.

That's enough. Just eat.

Who are you looking for?

Are you looking for the handsome and cool cafe owner?

No, the more and more attractive Bong family's cafe owner.

I am Bong.

That's so old.

Then, do it one more time.

You're ordering me around now?

You think I would do what you said?

I am Bong.

Hui Bong, what are you doing?

Al... You don't know this, do you?

This is an old show.

Where are you going?

I am Al.

90? I gave you a call because I saw your ad.

Is it just for a year?

Ah yes, just for a year.

Are there any other requirements?

I know already.

What was that?

Look at this.

Recruitment for overseas volunteer.

For one year in Liberia.

Are you going?

I need to be chosen first.

Are you interested in volunteer work?

No. I went with Al not too long ago and I liked it.

I want to try it.

But working overseas for a year will not be easy.

Actually, I never thought of going abroad but

after seeing this ad, it suddenly clicked.

I want to try it and also gain some experience.

I watched them on TV, I've always wondered what kind of people they were.

U Ji Yun, you're cool.

You reckon?

Anyway, I want to try this.

It's a good opportunity for me.

But, have you told Stepmom?

Not yet. You're the first person to know.

Then, you haven't told Al yet?

I will.

But I don't know who I should talk to first.

I see.

Then, tell Al first.

Al knows a lot about this area.

You can even go with Al.

Yes, right.

Al is now at the cafe.

Yes, thank you.

Yes, I've heard about it.

No. Yes. Sorry.

Something wrong?

My friend is inviting me to join a long term overseas volunteer activity.

Long term overseas volunteer activity?

This.

There's no need to be that shocked.

I'm not going.

You're not going? Why not?

It's a 1 year program.

I can't go. I haven't found my parents yet.

Besides, how can I leave Ji Yun behind?

So, you came back without telling him?

I couldn't tell him.

He can't go because of his parents.

Still, you want to go.

With an extremely warm smile on his face, he said, "How can I leave Ji Yun behind?"

Like this.

What do I do? This is a really good opportunity.

Try it again.

Al will understand you.

Good thing the 2 of you are here.

Go through your cabinets and drawers, bring out everything you don't need.

What?

Granny, what's that for?

It has already been month into the new year.

We need to do some spring cleaning.

Spring cleaning? Out of the blue...

It's the new year. I want to help you clean your room.

I felt weak lately so I couldn't act on it.

But I feel very strong today.

So I need to do it today.

We can do that ourselves.

We need to remove those unseen choke points in order to bring in good luck.

Leave this to me.

Just finish cleaning up.

Yes.

Okay.

Okay...

Granny, let me do that.

No,

Granny is really strong.

Family portrait?

I passed by a studio, it looked really nice.

What's going on with you these days?

Spring cleaning out of the blue, turning the house upside down.

Why?

It's nice to have a family portrait.

Our last attempt was a total failure.

We still have the wedding portrait.

Are they the same?

A family portrait is a family portrait.

We need to do it soon. How about doing it tomorrow?

Tomorrow?

I have a meeting tomorrow.

I'm busy.

Yes, right.

It won't take that long to have our picture taken.

If you have things to do, you can do them afterwards.

You can pick a design from one of these.

There are a lot of pretty ones.

Why does it cost so much?

We offer cheaper ones as well.

But a family portrait is done only once and will last for a long time.

It's better to pick a better one.

Still, it's not necessary to--

Can't you give us a discount on this?

Well, I really can't...

This one?

This most expensive one?

This?

Of course, I can give you a discount.

This will still be expensive even after the discount.

I have some savings.

Since I want to have it taken,

I'll pay for this.

Still...

Since we're taking one, just get the expensive one.

It's a family portrait.

Anyway, money is meant to be used on family.

You're absolutely right. Makes perfect sense.

Okay...

Pil Na said she's going to treat me.

After our family portrait.

Yes.

Mak Bong.

Good or bad, always keep your family in your heart.

So no matter what happens, the family will rally for each other.

Yes, just as the kids nowadays say,

Shut Up Family. Understand?

Granny, what's that?

Yes, saying that out of the blue.

You've been infected by Yeol son-in-law.

We'll take the photo now.

1, 2...

I'm sorry.

Our photo session took longer than expected.

There's a lot to do today.

I should've asked you to go first.

No, how could I leave you behind?

Hurry, let's go.

Over here. No, over there. This side.

Al...

Where are you going?

You must be tired.

No, I'm very happy.

Your tiredness disappears once you hear the children's laughter.

How do I say it?

I think I've never been this happy before.

So, what I'm saying is...

Hang on, your face is very red.

You feel a little warm. Are you all right?

When did it start?

My head felt a little heavy earlier.

Let's go to the hospital now.

It's okay. Compared to that...

Take medication first.

I know it's here somewhere.

I won't go anymore.

Really?

Al doesn't want you to go?

No. I haven't told him yet.

Then why are you quitting?

You told me it was a great opportunity.

A nice opportunity will come later.

But Ji Yun...

I think you're afraid of hurting Al.

A little, but the truth is, I can't leave Al behind.

Are you an elementary student? You can't even count.

As a high school student, you don't even know factors.

My babies...

Seeing you studying like this makes me really happy.

Come, have some snacks.

What?

Nothing. I feel happy looking at you.

Da Yun is pretty.

Mak Bong is cute.

U Bong is... U Bong is!

What? Why just me--

Nothing. No matter what others say, you're still my adorable eldest grandson.

Granny.

My babies... My babies...

Why do you look so pretty today?

I left the soup boiling.

The soup was about to spill so I stirred it a bit.

That was a close call.

Excuse me. Thank you for everything that you've done.

I wanted to tell you this at the photo session.

Thank you very much.

In fact, the things I want to say--

It's nothing. Why did you have to say that?

Still...

Hello?

Excuse me. I have a call.

Yes.

You came just in time.

What?

Tomorrow's leftover must be put in the freezer.

So, you can eat it at once after you reheat it.

Oh?

You can add dumplings to that and make dumpling soup in the lunar new year.

When your dad gets a stomach pain because of alcohol,

you can make soondae soup.

Granny, are you going somewhere?

Where can I go?

Anyway, the soondae's in the freezer.

And the Yangnyum sauce I made is in the fridge--

You mix Yangnyum sauce to that soup to make the soondae soup.

I know that too.

You know?

My baby... is all grown up.

My Hui Bong can already get married.

Granny.

I used to carry you when you were little.

You're grown up now.

You grew up beautifully, my baby.

What's wrong with you, Granny?

Cutting fingernails at night.

What if a mouse eats that?

I'm not a child. My nails are long, of course I must cut them.

I need to cut my toenails.

I have to sleep.

Breakfast is not ready yet? I'm hungry.

Is that so? But Granny is not up yet.

But why isn't she awake yet?

I'll prepare the food. She made soup yesterday.

I'll just reheat it.

Mak Bong, wake Granny up. Ask her to come and eat.

Is something going on with her these days?

Mother-in-law? Why?

No, she's been acting strange lately.

Yes, she's doing things she doesn't normally do.

That can happen.

I guess so. Yes, that can happen.

Granny! Granny!

What's wrong?

Mother-in-law, you've worked hard.

You've all worked hard. Go in and rest.

Ji Yun.

Al, what should I do?

This is the first time I've experienced death.

I don't know what to say.

How can such a thing suddenly happen? Why did it happen? It feels unreal.

Ji Yun, let's go somewhere.

Look here.

You know what happens when a tree dies?

It will disappear.

That's 10 years later.

What about the 10 years in between?

After a tree dies, you might think it's the end.

But it's not like that.

After a tree dies, a bird or a squirrel comes in and a new life begins.

A branch that served it's purpose while alive will even become more useful.

And in time, when the tree falls,

woodworms will come and a new life begins.

Later on, moss will rise from the trunk.

That moss will attract insects and become beautiful.

When the mushroom opens, snails will come.

When a tree falls,

compared to being alive and standing, a lot more organisms will benefit.

And in time, the wood will return to earth.

By then, the place will have sunlight.

It's not the end. You'll shed tears, get depressed and experience heartache, but...

Dying and separating are a part of life.

Overcoming these is also a part of life.

It's hard but people must carry on.

"Be strong", it's a hard thing to say but,

like the dead tree,

to you and to the family, whether Granny holds a different meaning or more meaning,

it will remain forever.

Thank you. You took care of me when I was sick,

comforted me when I was tired,

you were always there for me.

I was thinking of what it would be like... If you were not around.

Don't worry, I won't go anywhere.

But... So, it seems like it's about to end.

Actually, I wanted to say something to you since a few days ago.

That long term overseas volunteer program your friend told you about last time...

Yes.

I want to sign up.

But every time you took care of me and cherished me,

it felt so good, I really hated to leave you.

So I gave it up.

But, earlier you said...

It's difficult but humans become stronger and mature during death and separation.

Ji Yun.

Because of you, I realize how foolish I am.

I know that I've been depending on other people to live.

So I want to leave Mom's beauty clinic.

I'm really hopeless... I'm depending on you again.

I'm sorry.

I will come back a more mature person.

I look forward to it.

Thank you.

Miss Gung Ae Ja.

Someone just called Granny's name.

Yes, who is it?

I'll go take a look.

It's express delivery. It's our family portrait.

Family portrait?

Are you ready? Then, I'll take the photo now.

1, 2...

Let's do it again.

Put your hand down.

Don't blink.

Let's start again.

1, 2...

Put your hand down.

Let's do it again. Don't move.

Just stay like that.

1, 2...

Grandmother.

Just take it.

What's wrong?

Granny kept making the V sign.

V sign?

Why do you keep doing that, Granny?

What gesture did I do? Just shoot it.

Still...

I don't want my picture taking session with the family to be too quiet.

Nowadays, kids take photos with so much laughter, how nice it is.

Have you seen any family portraits taken like that?

Do you look at family portraits when you're happy?

You look at those when you're sad and missing them.

Granny, you're very strange.

Nothing.

Then, I'll continue with the shoot.

This time, if you do that again Granny, I won't care any more.

1, 2...

Look at that.

She was unstoppable.

She can't do that.

Granny said if you smile and cry, you'll grow a tail.

Mak Bong, what are you saying?