Original subtitles

Did I ever ask you to give me a good score?

You handed me your thesis paper and said you'd give me a good score.

Listen to yourself.

Eun-ho. You could've refused.

What?

How? You were the one evaluating me.

Why did Cho Min-jae get an A while I got a C?

I wasn't bad at my job. I gave it my all.

So�

So why must I be disqualified?

Why?

Eun-ho.

I'll go talk to her.

How pathetic.

Kids these days blame everything on others.

That's exactly why she didn't get the job.

Is this what having a job

at a big company does to you?

Sorry?

These young people are trying hard to secure a job.

Do you think you have the right to take advantage of them

and complain about "kids these days"?

Sir, who are you to--

Don't call me sir.

Why should you? Just because I'm older?

You see, I've got nothing to say to young people these days.

I feel sorry for them.

We've told them to work hard, but hard work doesn't always pay off.

Not as long as someone like you holds on to what you've got.

If you can't root for them, at least don't trample on them.

Shame on you!

EPISODE 5

Ever feel like you're running on a treadmill?

You run as fast as you can

until you are out of breath,

but you can't move an inch forward.

It's only the background that has changed.

In middle school, my senior year of high school�

And now as a graduate intern�

Each time, I've felt the exact same way.

It creeps me out.

I guess you're different.

What makes you think I'm different?

I played football for 13 years when I had no talent for it.

Back then, I also felt like I was on a treadmill.

After every game, I'd run away, get caught, and get beaten up.

I'd sneak out and run away

over and over again.

Then how did you�

How did I find what I love?

I just did what I really wanted to do.

I used to live my life the way my father told me to.

I ran 100 laps around the field if I was told to,

did 1,000 kick-ups if I was told to,

and played in a game if I was told to.

But I realized the moment I saw ballet.

"I don't want to live like this anymore.

I want to soar at least once in my lifetime.

What does it feel like to be on stage?

Should I give it a try?

Yes, I'll try it."

For the first time in my life,

I faced my problem head-on.

Because I wanted to be happy.

What makes you happiest?

What?

Well�

Let me see�

Start by finding out what that is.

That's not something I can tell you.

You're the only one who knows

what makes you happiest.

-Hello? -She just left.

I don't know. I think she's going home.

I'm glad that you found her.

Thanks, Chae-rok.

Not at all. I'm not sure if I was any help.

Anyway, where are you? Are you home?

I'm on my way home now.

-You're going home now? -See you tomorrow, Chae-rok.

Why isn't this brat picking up?

-Will you stop? -What did I do?

She failed to be in the top ten percent.

I couldn't believe it when I heard it from my friend.

Eun-ho.

Hey! Come here this instant!

How in the world�

It's a list of companies hiring this fall. Apply to all of them.

Make sure you find a job within the year.

Why aren't you answering? Are you listening--

Eun-ho!

I can't do this.

No.

-I don't want to. -What?

I don't want to do this.

You don't want to? You're in no position to say that.

You've only just begun.

-Is there even an end? -What?

When I entered middle school, high school, and college,

you told me it was only the beginning.

"You've only just begun. Get a grip."

That's what you told me. But why does it never end?

You really don't understand?

This is for you to climb as high as you can.

Don't you know what happens if you fall behind?

How could you not even pass your internship?

-Is this all you've got? -Yes.

This is all I've got. You didn't know that?

What did you just say?

Eun-ho.

What do you even know about me?

Dad.

Do you know why I hate gimbap?

Do you, Mom?

See?

You know nothing.

After we moved to Gangnam when I was five,

I went to all kinds of cram schools. You know that much, right?

What you don't know is,

I was so busy that I didn't even have time to eat.

I had to stuff myself with gimbap in Mom's car day in, day out.

That's why I don't eat it anymore. It makes me sick.

Do you have any idea how suffocated I felt?

Do you know how much I suffered?

What makes you so special?

Everybody lives like that.

Can't you ask me if I'm okay for once?

I've worked hard.

Because I didn't want to lose and wanted to climb as high as you did,

I made such a fool of myself. Do you know that?

But I still failed.

This is the end for me.

The "end"?

That's complete nonsense.

So? What's your plan now?

What makes you happiest, Dad?

What?

Someone asked me that question today, but I couldn't answer it.

I'm going to find it out.

Eun-ho! Come back here right now! Eun-ho!

Eun-ho!

Eun-ho!

EUN-HO, I'VE PARKED YOUR CAR OUTSIDE. THE KEYS ARE IN THE MAILBOX.

This is calcium,

Omega-three,

and multivitamins.

I need to take all of these?

Remember what the kids said? I'm the one who has to look after you.

At your age, just walking makes your joints ache.

All this stretching and jumping every day�

Something's got to give.

I'm still going strong.

Look, I'm made of steel.

Even steel rusts with age.

Do as I say.

It's really unnecessary.

Come on.

I mean, I appreciate it.

Are you leaving without eating?

I'm Chae-rok's manager. I should get there early and get ready.

He's busy practicing for the competition.

I'll get going.

Are you sure you don't need to eat?

When things settle down,

bring your ballet teacher here. I want to cook for him.

Okay, I will.

CERTIFICATE OF EXCELLENCE CERTIFICATE OF APPOINTMENT

IT'S CHAE-ROK. WHATEVER YOU DO, I ROOT FOR YOU!

What on earth makes me happy?

Wait, where are the car keys?

Grandpa.

Eun-ho.

You caught me.

I'm sorry there's nothing else I can do for you.

I'm okay, Grandpa.

This will pass, Eun-ho.

It's something my life has taught me.

All kinds of things have happened, but I barely remember anything.

They're all in the past.

Of course, it's best if you never fall.

It'd be great to have an easy ride in life.

But you see,

it's okay to fall.

It's no big deal scraping your knee a little.

It's not your fault.

You know that, right?

I'm glad that you hung in there, and I'm glad that you yelled at her.

You made me proud yesterday.

I'll get going now. See you.

What are you doing?

I know you can't finish it on your own.

Eat up and get lost.

It was a bad idea to have them practice together.

Stop being so petty. It's just a sandwich.

From the top again.

Remember, right hand.

Feet up! Stop!

Try again.

Stop. Stop!

Didn't you hear me?

Why do you keep stopping me?

Keep your movements clean.

Don't just try to get to the end.

Chae-rok, you still have plenty of time.

The video submission deadline is next week, so take your time.

Don't sprain your ankles.

Mind your own business.

Hi, Chae-rok.

I'm on my way.

What?

I'll schedule a make-up lesson. I'm sorry.

No problem. Your competition is more important than our lessons.

Of course.

Make sure you eat well. Bye.

Time is running out.

Fine, I'll just practice on my own.

Hey, let's call it a day.

You look exhausted.

Let me try once more.

Gosh, he's stubborn.

He's just like you.

He's such a perfectionist.

It's not like this is the final round.

You're right. Still, he's way better than Sang-su.

Look at him.

Oh, dear. My goodness.

-Hello. -What are you doing there, Doctor?

The thing is, Chae-rok didn't show up today.

I'm his doctor and as a part of the team, so I thought�

I'm sorry, Doctor.

I'm the one who asked you to do this, so I'll--

No. Forget about Chae-rok.

Your hips seem out of alignment.

What?

It can become a serious problem if you don't get treatment.

Also, if you keep jumping like that, your joints will suffer.

That must be why I've been feeling stiff.

The thing is, I feel impatient.

Time is running out, but my body can't keep up.

Even if I hold on to the bar,

my legs still fail me.

You think I'm a silly old man, right?

Please don't say anything to Chae-rok.

Don't worry.

I can keep a secret.

Hey, couldn't you call earlier?

I was about to go home.

-What is it? -What else?

You're right. But too bad.

Business hours are over.

I mean, the clinic is closed for the day.

The lights are still on.

I'm turning them off now.

-Stop joking. -I'm not.

I'm leaving. I'm going�

I'm sorry, Mr. Sim.

I should go and practice.

Chae-rok.

What happened? Did you hurt yourself? Is it serious?

I heard that you practiced on your own.

You're not entering a competition. Take it easy.

Well, I didn't do much.

Is your knee bothering you again?

What a pain.

Do you need anything? Is there anything I can do?

Forget it.

Should I wait here and call you a taxi later?

I'm fine. Go home and rest.

Okay.

I'll be practicing for the competition here tomorrow.

Come early and watch me practice.

You can learn by watching, too.

Really?

Yes.

I'm practicing. Keep it short.

How's it going?

Are you with Sang-su, that jerk?

What is it?

I just wanted to say hi.

I'm enlisting.

What?

I'm not as good as you and Sang-su, so I have no chance of winning.

I think I'll just get it over with.

I'll decide whether I should continue to dance after my military service.

Once we're over 30, we all have to retire anyway.

So get it together.

This must be your last chance.

Honey, I'm leaving.

Gosh, you smell like pain-relief patches. Take it easy.

Ballet requires a lot of practice.

Also, I get to watch something amazing today.

What's wrong?

Where's my phone?

I was just holding it in my hand. Where did it go?

-It's not in your pocket? -No.

Give me just a second.

There it is.

And you call me forgetful? Here you go.

How did it end up there?

I see.

Okay. Bye.

Hi, Mom.

Goodness.

Where's Yeong-il?

He's showing houses.

Hey, quit drinking coffee. It's bad for you.

Drink this instead.

You made sikhye?

You didn't have to bring these all the way here.

My goodness.

But this won't stop me from drinking coffee.

I guess you're still young. Can I get some water?

Sure.

Why didn't you ask Dad for a ride?

He doesn't have a car anymore. He gave it to Eun-ho.

That piece of junk? Why?

I let him do ballet or whatever it's called.

And he gave his car away,

saying he'd walk for exercise instead of drive.

Yesterday, he practiced at the studio almost until midnight.

He could've gotten her a new car--

Did you really let him do it?

Didn't Seong-san tell you?

No, he never tells me anything.

-Anyway, Mom-- -Don't say anything more.

It's already been decided.

Can't I even say anything?

What does Seong-san say?

I don't know. He must be upset. He hasn't called in days.

That's why management is hard.

It's only getting harder.

-Gosh. -You have no idea.

By the way, when does our fall recruitment process start?

You came to the head office to talk about that?

It starts next month.

It should have begun earlier,

but it got delayed due to some adjustments.

Why do you ask?

Just because.

Didn't you say your daughter got into Hyogyeong?

She did.

Anyway, I can't give you any more information.

I might not look it, but I'm a man of integrity.

Did I say anything? My gosh.

So-yeong, I'm here.

So you didn't get in.

My dad told you?

No. It's written all over your face.

Can't you try to comfort me?

Uncle.

I have a question.

What is it?

Do you ever regret it?

You left a job that everyone envies.

Do you know why I still wear the same Crocs that I wore in the operating room?

It's to remind me of the moment blood gushed over me.

In case I ever feel the urge to go back.

I keep replaying the worst moments in my head.

Then it becomes clear why I left there.

You keep staggering forward that way.

But you have to move forward on your own.

How?

A director named Ken Loach once said,

"Our lives depend on how well we fight."

Do you think I had any plans when I quit the hospital?

No, none whatsoever.

I just spent time wandering around aimlessly.

Then I thought about my patients.

The patients that I lost� No. The people that I lost�

I suddenly became curious about their stories.

So I'm going to make a documentary.

I want to find out what they were like

before they came to the hospital.

So?

Are you happy now?

Yes.

Fight well.

I'm off.

You're up.

Hey.

This is good.

Why isn't Chae-rok eating?

Would he even feel like eating?

Chae-rok, can you have a look at something?

-What? -Watch carefully.

What is that?

I tried to copy Bom and Sang-su. Did I do it right?

It's harder than it looks.

But I'm sure you can do it easily.

Can you show me once?

Just go home and practice your basic moves.

What is it called, anyway? When will I learn--

Enough!

How can you be so dense?

Is that important? I'm struggling with my jumps.

Why do you have to do this to me?

-Aren't you my manager? -I�

You're supposed to help me, not disturb me!

I�

Go home for today.

Come when I call you.

Chae-rok.

Mr. Sim.

Can we talk for a minute?

Sure.

If this is about Chae-rok, don't worry.

As you know, he quit all his part-time jobs.

No. It's about you, not Chae-rok.

What? Me?

Yes.

You seem a little impatient.

Do you want to learn ballet quickly?

Do you want to be able to do difficult moves easily like Chae-rok?

I'd love to,

but I'm struggling.

Do you want to learn ballet half-heartedly?

Sorry?

In that case, why don't you find another ballet class?

Why are you saying this, all of a sudden?

Like I said in the beginning,

this is just my private studio used for practice.

But I still accepted you.

To be honest with you, it was because of Chae-rok.

I wanted you to help him get back on track.

Of course, it was partly because of what you told me.

That you want to give it a shot even if you lose to reality.

Your words touched me deeply.

But do you think�

the basic practice you're doing now

is meaningless?

That's not--

I started ballet at 7, and I've been dancing for 30 years now.

It's not that I could perform Swan Lake, Don Quixote,

and Le Corsaire overnight.

Without practicing

the basic moves every single day, I wouldn't have been able to.

The very moves that you're practicing now.

Right.

So quit if you want to learn ballet half-heartedly.

You're only wasting Chae-rok's time.

With the competition coming up, he's on edge as it is.

I'm starting to regret my decision.

That's not what I�

Mr. Ki, I'm sorry.

I guess�

I made a mistake.

I'm really sorry.

At my age, I'm still so foolish.

What are you mumbling there?

Nothing.

As if.

Seong-san sits out here every time something is bothering him, too.

I feel like a fool.

I got all impatient when my body can't keep up.

And I got carried away and caused others trouble.

It's always like that in the beginning.

Take your time.

You have all the time in the world.

I think I understand Mr. Sim.

It's not that I don't understand him.

It's just that without a solid base, he'll eventually crumble.

You remember the Hanon piano exercises, right?

Of course.

I found them terribly boring.

They weren't as beautiful as sonatas.

All you do is hit the keys repeatedly.

So before every lesson, I hid my Hanon book.

That's how much I hated it.

It wasn't until years later that I realized

your fingers get tired easily

if they aren't equally strong when you play a difficult piece.

I shouldn't have skipped my Hanon exercises.

I just�

want Mr. Sim to learn the basics properly.

Just like Chae-rok did.

You're usually obnoxious, but you do sound normal sometimes.

I'm not "normal."

I'm awesome.

SON

SON

FATHER

The person you have dialed is unavailable. Please leave a message�

Go home for today.

Come when I call you.

What are you doing here?

Well�

Please come in.

Later.

That's not going to make you turn three times instead of two.

Don't take it out on the locker.

I will turn three times, okay?

Fine, please do.

Do you have a lesson today? Mr. Sim is sitting on the stairs.

What?

I told him to come in, but he refused.

I can't believe him.

Mr. Sim.

Chae-rok.

Why are you doing this?

You said I shouldn't come.

But you did.

Still, I didn't set foot in the studio, I swear.

I was going to practice a little out here and go home.

Why would you do that?

-What do you mean? -Are you a dancer?

Who cares if you take a few days off?

You're different from me.

-Why can't you just have a little fun-- -Chae-rok.

I'm not doing this just to have a little fun.

I'd never be able to enter a competition like you.

I'd never even dare to imagine it.

But I don't want to dance half-heartedly.

I'm not doing this as a hobby.

I have my own goals.

I apologize for pestering you. I was feeling impatient.

But listen.

You can scold me all you want if I can't do my moves right.

But don't underestimate how I feel about ballet.

I'm sorry if I've been a nuisance.

I'll go home now.

Look at you.

Practicing for the competition doesn't give you the right to behave this way.

So you can't dance well. But don't take it out on others.

You and Mr. Sim might be in different situations,

but can you say that how he feels about ballet is any different from you?

Can you be sure ballet means more to you than to him?

Go and apologize.

SIM DEOK-CHUL CHOI HAE-NAM

I'll have to call you back�

What?

-Here you go, Grandpa. -Why didn't you let me buy it? Thanks.

I might be unemployed, but I can afford this much.

I appreciate it.

It's sweet and tasty.

I wanted some fresh air, so I was taking a drive,

and I ran into my grandpa.

It's not the weekend, so he should be at the ballet studio.

I thought it was strange.

How is your ballet lesson going?

Well�

it's very fun.

Show me sometime.

Sure.

Since you brought it up, how about I show you now?

What?

This is a preparatory position.

Don't tell anyone I'm your teacher.

Chae-rok.

Keep your shoulders down, remember?

Fine, I nagged you a little. How could you run to her and tell on me?

No, I just ran into her.

How did you know I was here?

I called him.

You did?

Since when did you get so close?

Didn't you say we should get along?

I did, but�

Eun-ho, making friends is fine, but be careful with guys.

It's not like that.

I know that, Grandpa.

Anyway, let's go back.

You've done your preparatory position, so let's move on.

Gosh. I'm sorry, Mr. Sim.

So come with me.

Chae-rok.

Eun-ho, we're off.

-Take care. -Bye.

Let's go.

-Chae-rok. -What?

Is your practice going well?

I'm not sure.

Damn it.

-I'll get going. -See you.

You work so hard.

You'll make it.

Just trust yourself and keep going, Chae-rok.

Do I really have to go in?

Once the qualifiers are announced today, you'll be leaving.

Replenish your energy before that.

Your body aches because you eat hamburgers and such all the time.

I'd rather be alone today.

-Oh, hello. I'm� -Hello, Mr. Lee.

You can call me Chae-rok.

My, aren't you a sweetie?

-Are you sure? -Of course.

-Let's go in. -Okay.

Do you want a drumstick?

No. I can do it.

-Okay. -Thank you.

How does it taste?

Good.

That's enough.

You'll be shocked when you see Chae-rok dance.

He's incredible.

Is he that good?

Well�

Something like that?

See?

What about my husband? Is he any good?

I hope he's not a nuisance.

He's doing better than I expected.

Thanks, Chae-rok.

All he talks about these days is you and ballet.

I've never seen him so excited in my life.

I don't even have to wake him up in the morning.

Come over whenever you crave home-cooked food.

There isn't much I can do, but I can at least cook for you.

Okay. Thank you.

Get some shut-eye.

Sorry?

It's in the middle of the day.

This used to be our youngest's room.

I made a bed just in case.

I see.

I don't think I can sleep.

Don't worry about the competition and sleep.

I'm not worrying.

Did I fail?

MIDDLE-AGED WOMEN TRY BALLET

40-YEAR-OLD BALLERINA STILL GOING STRONG

20TH CENTURY'S GREATEST BALLERINA MAYA PLISETSKAYA DIES AT 89

Dinner's ready, Chae-rok.

What? Are we eating again?

I made bulgogi.

Try some with lettuce.

Let's eat.

Thank you.

What a jerk.

I have a feeling he'll die today.

No way. He's not dying yet.

He really died.

It's late. Do you want to sleep over?

No. I'll get going now.

-Goodbye. -See you.

You're his manager. See him out.

No, it's fine.

Thank you for today, Mr. Sim.

Not at all.

It reminded me of when I lived with my parents.

Then call your father.

Call him when you think of him. Run to him when you miss him.

He's your father. You're his son.

He must have been over the moon when you were born.

He must have smiled bigger than anyone.

I don't know why you don't live with your father

or what you two have been through, but whatever happened,

just call him, Chae-rok.

It's cold. You should go back in.

-All right. Get home safely. -Okay.

Mr. Sim.

-I passed. -What?

I'm moving on to the next round!

Really?

I knew you'd make it.

Congratulations, Chae-rok!

-Go in. -Okay.

Then call your father.

Call him when you think of him. Run to him when you miss him.

He's your father. You're his son.

Have you watched Son Heung-min's games? He's incredible.

I�

SON

Yes?

It's me.

I'm entering a competition.

It was announced today that I passed the first round.

I thought I should tell you.

Bye.

Can I�

watch it on TV?

No. But you can watch it online.

Okay. I see.

Who was that? Chae-rok?

Yes.

He's entering a competition.

Gosh, you should be proud of him.

He's doing so well on his own.

Yes. I'm proud of him.

Goodness.

Chae-rok forgot his jacket.

Subtitle translation by: Min-jin Kim

NAVILLERA

Who the hell hurt your leg like this?

I really wanted to do well this time around.

I guess he won't soar after all.

-You didn't need to� -Ta-da.

It's pretty.

It's the prettiest when the sunlight is shining through.

Don't you know what day it is?

I've always remembered it.

Are you going to end it after one competition?

This could be the end of your career.

I'm going to win the competition.