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(Seoul Family Court)

Looks like the court's envelope.

(Divorce Petition: Oh Maeng Ja)

A divorce petition?

Oh, dear. Was this urgent enough to send to your workplace?

Plaintiff, Oh Maeng Ja. Defendant, Lee Cheol Soo.

You're the defendant?

This is wrong.

Just wrong!

Take this.

Cheol Soo!

Open it, Maeng Ja.

Open the door, Maeng Ja!

Oh Maeng Ja!

Darn it!

Gosh.

(A village where citizens are happy, Dongsan)

Settle the divorce.

I already said I can't.

I won't talk to you...

unless you put on a mask.

I had myself tested today.

I'm fine.

I see you wrote a whole book on what had you feel wronged.

Was it fun to write lies with your sisters...

and mother?

I give you credit for the hard work.

You know they aren't lies.

You won't win in court, so just settle.

I won't!

I'm too annoyed and angry to give you what you want.

What are you so annoyed and angry about?

Everything. Absolutely everything!

You made me this way, Dad.

I have nothing more to say, so see you in court.

Gwang Tae, move out.

Just take the clothes you need.

How can you live together when they're filing for a divorce?

Especially when we're on Mom's side.

Lee Gwang Sik, are you not interested in getting married?

You'll testify in your parents' divorce lawsuit...

when you'll soon be walking down the aisle?

What would your in-laws say if they found out?

In case I'd say I didn't get the registered mail,

she had it sent to my construction site.

She'd packed up and moved out too.

She won't even see me.

She just wants a divorce.

We've been family for over ten years, right?

Much longer than that.

It's the 15th year.

I can't talk to anyone about this.

I'm too ashamed to face you.

This isn't right.

I tried to talk her out of it, but Mother was so adamant.

I'm reluctant to say this but...

Then don't say it.

Why don't you just settle?

You're saying that too?

Not taking this to court...

is best for the defendant, legally speaking.

- Who's the defendant? - You are.

I'm talking about the situation you're in.

I...

cannot get divorced.

I didn't wrong my wife enough for her to divorce me.

I'm 65 years old.

I don't want everything I lived for...

to be denied and treated like a failure.

When you reach my age,

whether you're a great man or not,

you have the yearning to be acknowledged.

Nothing is as sad and pitiful as a man who isn't acknowledged.

It hurts your pride.

Can I have another bottle of soju?

Yes, of course.

Mr. Bae, shall I cook you something?

- Father? - Not for me.

- We're fine. - Okay, then.

I've been through it, so I know.

You must win any lawsuit at all costs.

You may wonder how a family can sue each other,

but wait until you meet them in court.

They'll be the worst enemy you ever meet.

If you lose,

you must pay alimony and split your assets.

You split assets whether you win or lose,

but it's infuriating, upsetting, embarrassing, and nasty.

I apologize.

Anyway, life is much harder these days.

COVID-19 divorces are a trend these days.

I'll heat up your jjigae.

Are you a regular?

Yes. It's close to my office, and I like the food.

Just the food?

What are you saying?

Just nonsense.

(Reply)

It's my deepest wish to sleep to my heart's content.

What if this...

leads to a panic attack like last time?

It's been this way since your time in Saudi Arabia, right?

You have every right to be depressed.

What's the reason for the divorce, anyway?

"The defendant will pay the plaintiff..."

"50,000 dollars in alimony."

50,000 dollars?

It's money I don't have.

Can you testify on my behalf?

My gosh.

You know I'm terrified of even the steps of the court.

In three cases, I made it worse for myself by testifying.

I'm already having trouble breathing.

By the way,

what happened to that apartment unit you have?

The apartment unit?

(Seoul Central District Court)

(Suspension on Real Estate Sales and Provisional Seizure)

This is wrong.

Just wrong!

Hold on. Cheol Soo? Cheol Soo!

As a witness?

You know how it's been over the years.

I do, but I'm afraid I can't.

I guess I have no choice then.

What do you mean?

I'll have to reveal everything in front of the judge.

You can't, Cheol Soo.

Your daughters will be shocked. You can't.

I was going to hold out, but...

Then keep doing so. You can't do this.

I'll cut you from my life if you do.

I don't want to lose in court though.

I'd rather get a divorce on my own terms...

and not be forced into one like a loser.

If you have anything to say, get to it.

Are you serious about seeing the end of this lawsuit?

I was challenged to a fight, so yes.

You're the plaintiffs and I'm the defendant.

You'll only lose if this is taken to court.

Well, you never know.

Being stubborn won't get you very far.

How should I fight this then?

Tell me the way.

You helped your mom write the divorce petition,

so you should lend me a hand too. I'm also your parent, aren't I?

- Dad. - Don't call me that.

I'm only left with vengeance now.

Why should I be forced into a divorce?

I have a lot to say as well, you know.

If I wanted a divorce, I would've gotten one ages ago.

I should be the one filing for divorce, not her.

As if you'd know.

We're living witnesses in your case.

You've always been on her case.

In what way?

That she only gave you three daughters.

You wanting a son so much...

resulted in our names being Gwang Nam, Gwang Sik, and Gwang Tae.

I'm embarrassed to say my own name.

They call me Gwang Tae, Gwang Sik's little sister.

That's what you are though.

You're not her older sister.

I'm the eldest son of a major bloodline.

Wanting a son was normal for people back in the day.

That was the case for every household.

When Gwang Tae was born,

people weren't against the idea of having daughters,

but around when Gwang Sik was born,

people were still upset about not having sons.

Ask anyone on the street.

Don't judge my ways on modern-day rules.

What is wrong now was right at the time.

Please forgive us. I'm really sorry.

Why did you want to see me?

Your parents are getting divorced?

They're even going to court.

I can't let my son marry into such a messed up family.

This is a scam.

That's right. It's a scam.

I'm sorry I couldn't tell you sooner.

Will apologizing make it better?

How could they sue for divorce when you're set to marry?

That's how little they think of us.

The rice cake's nice.

He drives a taxi and I work at a diner,

but neither of us ever mentioned the D-word.

That's right. Happiness is most important.

Even when he gambled us into debt,

I put up with him.

That's how great a woman your mother-in-law is.

Mother. I'm sorry but...

I'd rather you not comment on my parents' issues.

Are you lecturing me?

When you seduced my young son to marry you?

I didn't seduce him.

She didn't seduce him?

He went to elementary school with my younger sister.

He followed her to my workplace when I offered to buy them lunch.

He said he fell in love with me at first sight...

and brought flowers every day for three months.

He whined every day that he had no money.

Where did he get the money to buy flowers?

Did you just wake up?

I think I had too much to drink.

You should talk your parents out of splitting up...

before your wedding.

Your family's a mess.

My son's only 28...

and you're 33.

You're in your 30s and he's in his 20s.

You're five years older.

We rushed the wedding because of you.

You'd been dating for just three months.

How much do you think she nagged him?

You said you wanted to escape your home as soon as possible.

Now I see why you wanted to.

How could a couple get divorced at their age? It's embarrassing.

Your family's a mess,

so my kind-hearted son's marrying you to save you.

He even registered as your husband.

That was...

because we needed to get a loan to rent an apartment.

Mom. There's no time, so get to the point.

She's too busy to visit.

Say everything while you can.

Gwang Sik. Let's swap homes.

What do you mean?

You and us. Swap homes.

You two live in a luxury apartment.

Should we live in a tiny sub-basement hole?

You watched the movie "Parasite," right?

You need to act properly unless you want to end up like that.

Is the medication not working?

No.

My only wish is to sleep through the night.

Can you prescribe something strong...

so that I can sleep better?

Dad.

Please.

I'm getting married. If my in-laws hear...

Talk to your mom.

Say I'll think about it...

if she drops the lawsuit.

She won't drop it...

until you say you'll settle with her.

How come all three of you are siding with her?

That's so upsetting and makes me angry.

I thought you'd be different.

I'm not for the divorce because I sided with Mom.

You're partially responsible for letting things get this bad,

so I decided you should live your own lives for everyone's sake.

Do you know why I'm refusing to get divorced?

You should go.

I told you to leave.

Then make sure you eat regularly.

Don't bother.

Dol Se.

You can't do this.

How many times did I call you?

What wife never visits...

when her husband had back surgery?

I saw it for myself two days ago.

You two kissing each other in the car.

End the affair before Cheol Soo finds out.

He's from a good family, and he had a good job.

Whose fault do you think it is that he works in construction now?

If you keep this up,

I'll take extreme measures.

Once this divorce is over,

you and your daughters will end up hating each other.

Talk about a waste of life.

Look at what has become of you.

(Sister-in-law)

The receiver cannot be reached.

Please call again.

Cheol Soo?

Cheol Soo?

Cheol Soo!

Cheol Soo.

Cheol Soo!

(Emergency Medical Center)

What on earth happened?

I have no idea.

He was brought to the ER and has his stomach flushed.

I'm still trembling, you know.

How could this have happened?

I took Cheol Soo home after getting him discharged.

Thanks.

I actually came by to say something,

but I'm not sure if I should say it.

Come back when you've figured it out.

It's about Maeng Ja.

- What about her? - Once I say what I know,

she will never win in court.

I already warned her about this,

but she won't take me seriously.

Do you know about it too?

Then have it quietly solved.

If not, I'll testify on Cheol Soo's behalf.

I hope you'll do it, Ms. Sister-in-law.

I'm not your sister-in-law too, you know.

What should I call you then?

You won't let me call you...

by your name either.

Stop annoying me and leave.

Don't be so temperamental.

It only makes it worse for yourself.

Leave if you're only going to talk nonsense.

- Go. - What...

- Leave! - Fine, I'm leaving.

You're home.

I was in a bad mood, so I bought some.

Good, right?

Do we have anything to eat?

Did you not have dinner yet? You should eat before coming home.

Then make some fried eggs.

We're out of eggs.

I didn't go grocery shopping because we don't eat at home.

Have some cereal.

- Or order something. - Forget it.

Where are you going?

Why is he being like that today?

It's not on the menu, so I just made it myself.

I'm not sure if you'll like it.

I'm sure it will taste great.

You didn't even try it yet.

Would you like a fried egg?

- Not just one. - Then two?

Make it three.

- And soju. - Okay.

Be careful. Gosh, Mr. Bae.

Mr. Bae.

Oh, my gosh.

Mr. Bae. Here. Drink this.

Take this.

Mr. Bae, are you okay?

Mr. Bae.

Mr. Bae!

If I'm headed into tomorrow

My past is no longer relevant

Just like my journal filled with exhausting events

As long as I'm headed into tomorrow

Ye Seul!

This is a surprise.

How did you know I lived here?

It's nice here.

No, don't! Don't do it.

Stop right there, my sweetie.

When... When did you get here?

You should've called.

So what you're seeing...

Gwang Sik, wait. Gwang Sik!

Pyeon Seung!

Don't go.

Gwang Sik!

Gwang Sik.

Gwang Sik.

Gwang Sik!

- Taxi! - Gwang Sik. Gwang Sik!

Please drive.

Gwang Sik.

Gwang Sik, wait. Wait!

What are you doing? The kids are crying.

It's all right. Don't cry.

I'm sorry. Take good care of the kids.

I'll send some money to support them.

What do you think you're doing?

Child support expenses, my foot!

It's not like we're married.

I'm afraid of kids their age.

They can't talk, and they just keep crying. What do I do?

Hey, Lee Tae Ri. Hey! Hey!

Darn it.

The screen doors are opening.

Get up, please.

Please stand. Can't you see the pregnant lady?

Let her have your seat.

Honestly, I'm fine.

Well, we aren't.

She's been standing here the whole time,

but you closed your eyes pretending to listen to music.

This seat is reserved...

for pregnant women, the disabled, and the elderly.

Young, healthy people shouldn't occupy the seat.

Especially not while putting on a public display of affection.

Save that for when you get home.

You're making others uncomfortable...

and terrorizing our eyes.

She's right. Rightfully said.

Please take your seat.

Thank you.

You, mother of two.

Me?

It's all right.

Thank you.

This stop is Hongdan. Hongdan Station.

The doors...

The train will depart.

Wait. Hold on a second.

Me? What is this about?

Excuse me for asking, but...

If that's the case, don't ask.

That's not it.

Don't you remember me?

No.

Don't tell me this is how you get girls' numbers.

Sorry?

Just focus on raising your kids.

I'm married.

Mr. Tak. Just a moment.

Give him a chance.

I offered him another chance for your sake.

He doesn't have the right attitude to do music.

Is art a joke?

What was he thinking when he brought babies here?

So what if he has long hair.

Mr. Tak. Mr. Tak!

This was a great opportunity.

I'm sorry.

I'll make it up to you.

Whatever. You have the wrong attitude.

I think so too.

(Bae Seul's father)

What do you think you're doing?

Come and take the kids with you.

You guys are just hopeless.

I knew you'd grow up to be no good.

There's no way you can succeed.

I should've smashed your guitar long ago.

I'll eat my hat if you succeed.

You'll never be a decent person!

What's all that?

He bought them saying he'd get married.

Is he getting married? With whom?

You didn't even meet her?

It's no wonder.

That jerk would never bring her to a house like this.

When is the wedding?

Will you say something?

Say what?

I can't believe you're being treated like this.

I must say you deserve all this.

How dare you say such a thing?

You should throw a tantrum at him, not me.

Why are you yelling at me when you did nothing for me?

Do I seem like a pushover?

You always talk about Bae Seul.

Is Bae Seul your only son?

What is it you did for me?

You told me to give up on going to college for him.

You should've finished high school.

It's you who quit high school and went to Seoul.

I can't breathe well whenever I see you.

If you supported me a little,

I wouldn't have turned out like this.

Support you for what? To scrub off your dirt?

You always had...

false hopes saying you'd be in show business.

You weren't even as smart as your brother.

See? Unlike you, Bae Seul is so generous.

When you got me a lump of meat,

he got me boxes of it.

Have you ever gotten me some spending money?

When I did, you gave it to Bae Seul.

Did you not know...

that's why I've bought you stuff instead?

And I just did it because of Mom's dying wish.

Do you think I come because I want to see you?

You say that all the time.

What are you talking about?

Before Mom died,

she left a letter with the lady next door.

It was her will.

Shall I quote it word for word?

"Ye Seul."

"I have just two things to ask of you."

"One."

"Don't ever hate your dad."

"Look after him until the end."

"Your dad..."

"needs someone to look after him."

"Bae Seul will turn his back on him."

"Your dad..."

"is immature and doesn't recognize you for what you are."

"I ask you to do this because you're a decent human being."

"Don't abandon your dad and care for him until the end."

What's the second?

That,

I'll whisper in your ear...

when you're dying.

(We offer our condolences. Hanmun Lawyer Association)

Mom...

Mom...

- Go and eat. - Okay.

(We offer our condolences.)

Poor Mom...

Have you eaten?

I might...

be darned for saying this, but she was punished.

She paid for what she did for 40 years.

Detective, check this out.

Right here. This puncture.

A puncture?

Yes, it seems deliberate.

Stop!

I'm Detective Seo Sung Dae.

You must hand over her body to us.

This...

wasn't a random car accident.

She was murdered.

(Emergency)

You said it's a murder case.

Does that mean someone killed our mom?

We won't know until we investigate.

You'll all have to be questioned,

so don't go out of town.

Be at the police station when you're summoned.

- It's Dad. - It's Dad.

Are you sure? How can you recognize him...

when you can barely see him?

How could we not recognize our own family?

I'm at the bus terminal.

Are you going somewhere?

I'm not in the best of state,

so I was hoping to get some fresh air.

You must be feeling down.

I am too, so I can only imagine.

You must want to end your life in a way,

but don't give in to that urge.

Cheol Soo, run.

Run!

Lee Cheol Soo.

You're under arrest for the murder of Oh Maeng Ja.

You have the right to an attorney...

and to remain silent.

You may also refuse to answer questions.

- Why did you kill her? - I didn't.

Then why did you run away?

I wasn't running away.

It was to just get some fresh air.

By going where?

Well, anywhere.

It turns out...

that you threatened Oh Maeng Ja...

the day before you were supposed to meet in court.

"Do you think you can get away with this?"

"You're in for a surprise."

I meant I was going to teach her a lesson in court.

You threatened her life too, right?

I was that mad.

She's been refusing to meet me...

after sending over the divorce papers.

So you wanted to kill her out of spite.

Yes! Of course, I wanted her dead.

I would've killed her 100 times over if I could.

It's true that I hated her,

and I wanted her dead.

Is that why you killed her?

I didn't!

I only did so in my imagination.

Who's Han Dol Se?

Dol Se?

He's a hometown friend.

You're close, right?

Isn't this you, Mr. Han?

Goodness. I found my doppelganger.

One might mistake him for me.

Even I'd believe that's me.

Why did you kill Mom?

Bring her back!

Was it really you?

It wasn't, right? Tell me it wasn't you.

Bring her back!

Oh, no. Our poor mom.

She'll be too angry to rest in peace!

- Gwang Nam! - Mom...

(Lawfirm New Peace, Lawyer Bae Byun Ho)

I'm Lee Cheol Soo's lawyer, Bae Byun Ho.

(HM Bank, bank statements)

It's the bank statements of Han Dol Se's first son,

Han Bae Seul that I got by fax.

There's no evidence of crime or solicitation of murder.

You arrested him without a warrant when there was no evidence.

That's a coercive investigation which is illegal.

I won't let it slide.

What?

Let's just get married.

We already sent out wedding invitations and registered marriage.

I'm now in mourning for my mom.

Didn't your parents say anything?

I didn't tell them.

She still thinks we're getting married as planned.

Did you not tell them that my mom passed away?

It's not a good thing.

Let's just get married.

Just for me.

Why?

Yesterday, you just said you wouldn't.

You must be doing this for a reason.

That's because of the money gifts.

What?

They need the money...

for my sister's business.

Her shopping mall is about to go down.

You are impossible.

All your family is insane.

And I'm crazy that I was going to marry you knowing all that.

Have the wedding ceremony on your own or whatever.

Just this one. Please do this for me.

I have to get married.

Please help my family this once.

We already invited all the people. What can I do?

Will you get yourself together?

Hi.

I'm at the airport.

The airport?

Where are you going when COVID-19 is everywhere?

I don't know where I'll go.

Some countries banned visitors,

so I'll go wherever I can.

Watch out for the virus.

Goodbye.

(1 year later)

(Witness Appeal, 11:51 p.m. on March 2, 2020)

(Witness Appeal, 11:51 p.m. on March 2, 2020)

(Witness Appeal, 11:51p.m. on March 2, 2020)

We need to catch the killer.

Poor Mom was wrongfully killed.

I'm busy.

Mr. Tak got you a meeting.

I appreciate it, but I don't sing anymore.

My dream is money now.

I'm working for a moving company now. Bye.

Hang on.

You'd be dead if you keep working like that.

How many jobs do you work a day?

Just be an artist.

Once you make a hit, you'll strike it rich.

Think about BTS or Mister Trot.

You can't compare me to them.

It's only possible when you are talented and lucky.

Let's talk over some drinks later.

Are you ready?

I was held up at work,

but I'm leaving now.

Let's count down together.

- 5, 4, 3, 2, 1. - 5, 4, 3, 2, 1.

- Happy New Year! - Happy New Year!

We move into a new year.

(Ms. Shin)

This is 2021, the Year of the White Ox.

It's been a while, Ms. Shin.

I didn't expect you to call so late.

Mr. Bae, Happy New Year. Have you been well?

When will you reopen your diner?

You're killing me, you know.

I'm really sorry about this,

but could you come see me right now?

It's urgent.

Right now? What's going on?

You'll know when you get here. Please.

I'll be your personal cook forever.

Forever?

Where do you want me?

Hello.

Did you seriously just greet her like that?

Anyway, quickly grab her hand.

Me?

Thank you...

for coming.

A little more.

You have a healthy son.

The father can come over and cut the umbilical cord.

Me?

Sure thing.

Mom.

I'm sure you remember these dishes.

You were with me when we shopped for them.

I received a 30 percent discount...

and agreed to a 24-month installment purchase.

I still haven't paid for it all,

but you're no longer with me.

I'm reminded of you every time I used these dishes.

Mom, have your fill.

The food was bought this year,

but we'll cook ourselves starting next year.

Gwang Tae, let's bow.

- What about Byun Ho? - What?

Would it kill him to know what day it is?

He's not answering.

Maybe he's in a meeting.

We'll take a photo with both parents.

Here we go. Kiddo, look this way.

Can the mom smile?

Big smiles, everyone.

My boy.

Byun Ho must've forgotten the lock combination.

Hey, Byun Ho.

Leave. Get lost.

Leave!

Let her in.

No, just tell that wench to leave.

Stop that.

Don't let her in here. Why would you?

Kick her out of here.

All right. I'll take care of this, so go to your room.

Go on.

Why hasn't the Grim Reaper taken her already?

I'm sorry, Gwang Nam.

How could you?

Still, I'm glad you're back.

I think Mom sent you to me.

Why did you lose so much weight?

I don't even know how I've held out for the past year.

I'm taking pills.

If it weren't for Gwang Tae, I wouldn't have lasted.

She's been through a lot taking care of me.

You know why she's being like this.

I do.

Are you done crying?

Get out.

Hey, Gwang Tae.

Don't touch me, you wench.

How could you swear at your sister?

I'm sorry.

You're not my sister.

Do you even think of me as your younger sister?

Gwang Tae.

You should've told me.

You should've at least told me you were leaving.

What was I supposed to do?

I didn't even know if you were dead or alive.

Do you know how much I missed you?

You just left without a word.

And Gwang Nam said she'd kill herself.

We had to be questioned by the police in the meantime,

and people pointed fingers at us.

How would I go through all that by myself?

It's been really hard to look after Gwang Nam 24 hours a day...

so she wouldn't do something stupid.

I needed you to hang in there.

How could you leave me alone?

I'm sorry.

I'm sorry, Gwang Tae.

It's all my fault.

I'm so sorry.

I hate you.

I've missed you so much.

Me too.

About the stuff I kept in your basement storage.

I'll take them later, so keep them in there for now.

And keep those in there as well.

Okay.

We just have the utensils here when we can't even hold memorial rites.

Cheol Soo, do you have a place to stay?

I'll go wherever...

the wind and water take me.

At the terminal,

I'll just get on a random bus.

Will you unclog toilets?

I'm sick of doing it.

My whole life is clogged.

What's the use of unclogging toilets?

I don't want to do it anymore...

just to make a living.

Wherever you go, take good care of yourself.

And you can come back whenever you want.

Don't be silly.

I won't die anyway. Don't worry.

Once the killer is caught,

give me a call.

This is the first house I bought myself...

working my fingers to the bone.

You've lived here for about 20 years.

Right.

I wasn't going to sell this house no matter what.

Gwang Sik will come to see me someday.

That's what weighs on my mind.

She will come to me.

Staying here will only make you upset.

You should never open this.

- What on earth? - Darn it.

Why did you get up so suddenly?

I'm the one who should be mad.

What will you do about my shirt?

- What about my ramyeon? - What?

I was going to eat it with some rice.

I left the soup for this.

How could you say that looking at my shirt?

You can just wash your shirt.

But the soup I spilled can't be retrieved.

- Compensate for it. - How can I compensate for ramyeon?

- Do you want me to squeeze this? - What are you talking about?

- Forget it. - Forget it.

Pay the laundry bill.

Do you know when people get most upset?

When you are about to eat, you lose your food.

That's when people get most furious.

There's even a doctor's thesis about that.

Put yourself in my shoes. Am I wrong?

I don't want to put myself in your shoes.

This isn't working.

You seem to be a regular here. You owe me a ramyeon.

Gosh, my ramyeon.

- Hey! - Bye.

Gwang Sik.

Auntie.

You could've texted me to say you're back.

Were you very upset?

Don't even bother asking.

I know you're all avoiding me.

I know that.

Do you think I did it?

It's not that.

We all went out of our minds...

when Mom died.

More than anything,

it hurts that we drifted apart.

I missed you so much.

Auntie.

I'm sorry.

It was wrong of me.

I have a lot to say,

but I'm holding back.

What about?

Later. Telling you now will only make you worry.

Don't go anywhere else and move into my building.

Someone's about to move out.

Hello, Bong Ja.

What? Gwang Sik's back?

Is she okay?

Is she normal?

Where was she?

She won't go into detail.

She seems to be in good health.

Then it's fine.

It's fine if she's alive.

We have to carry our suitcases up the stairs too.

Auntie.

Hey.

I told you to come alone. Why did you bring her?

It's so annoying.

Can't we go to a flashy studio in Gangnam?

My apartment's much nicer than those in Gangnam.

It's the biggest room in the area.

You can cook for yourselves if you want to.

If you want to eat with me, pay for the food.

I got rid of the bed in case it took up too much space.

That's perfect.

What'll you do now that you're not a civil servant?

The ex-civil servant will open a restaurant.

How can you run a restaurant?

I'm a pretty good cook,

and I cooked since I was young.

Running a restaurant is different.

So many places are closing down because of COVID-19.

Deliveries might work.

I'll open a small store that caters to single people.

I won't cook too many things.

Just one menu a day.

It might work if you target people who live and eat alone.

Did you find a place?

She signed a contract already.

It's in the area, not far from here.

Gosh, this looks good.

Isn't the pig adorable?

You got a cute one.

- Is everything ready? - What do you think?

You have everything you need.

Look at the adorable pig's head.

The diner will be a great success.

Let's begin.

Please let me run a successful business.

Cheol Soo.

Gosh, are you back for good?

Can I stay in the basement unit?

- What? - Not for free, of course.

Remember how you asked me to help you out?

Unclogging toilets,

fixing lights,

managing the boiler and pipes,

as well as taking out the trash.

It's a good enough deal, isn't it?

How many years has it been since we all got together?

Gwang Tae's graduation was the last time.

That's right. We went to a Chinese restaurant...

and had jjajangmyeon and tangsuyuk.

Cheol Soo.

I'm not the killer.

Let's eat.

It's weird because no one's talking.

- Gwang Nam, how's the food? - It's edible.

It's good, Auntie.

Cheol Soo, say something.

Gwang Nam, have a baby before you're too old.

Oh, my gosh, Cheol Soo.

I won't eat.

You used to refuse to eat over nothing as a kid.

You're still the same. Aren't you too old for that?

Eat or not, that's up to you.

At least try.

There are good doctors.

Neither of us likes kids.

And kids are just work.

I don't want to have to cut my career short,

I don't want to lose my life, and I don't want to lose my figure.

Kids cost money to raise, and who will raise it?

Which of those applies to you?

None of it.

(Dol Se)

Gwang Tae, quit working part-time.

Not again.

Even dogs are left alone to eat.

Are you a dog?

Gwang Sik, take the exam again.

Quit the struggling diner.

It's just wrong.

I didn't become a civil servant because I wanted to.

I did it for the pension and because people said it was a good job.

Running a diner doesn't suit you perfectly,

but it's important she does what she wants to do.

She has some regulars and is doing okay.

I don't know what you're thinking.

What's your plan?

Will you just own a restaurant?

I'll save up and leave.

- Where to? - Gwang Sik.

You'll go abroad again like last time?

Back then,

I was exhausted.

I'd never had fun in 34 years...

and working at an early age made me age prematurely.

Dad, you said you don't have hobbies.

Neither do I.

Do you think I went abroad just to get some fresh air?

Mom was killed by goodness knows who.

You were the main suspect.

I'd registered as a married woman and the wedding never happened,

and the combined rumors spread at my workplace.

I had no other choice.

I was afraid.

That I'd do something dreadful.

That I'd jump from a roof or from a bridge.

I left so I wouldn't end up hanging myself.

I left to stay alive.

In deserts and fields,

until my legs became double the size,

until my feet had blisters,

until I had cramps, and my toenails fell out,

I cut out the corns and calluses...

I kept on walking until my feet bled.

Through rain, snow, and storms,

I refused to think.

I walked for every waking moment.

I couldn't communicate, I ran out of water,

and I was in danger many times.

But still, I kept walking.

Why do you think I did that?

Because that's what it took to stay alive.

I walked because I wanted to live!

Are you all right?

I am now.

After walking all day,

I greeted night in the desert.

My mind suddenly cleared though...

just like the blue night sky.

Although I was alone, I was hardly lonely.

I realized I had always been alone since birth...

which is why...

being alone encased me with freedom.

Life didn't scare me anymore...

and neither did death.

That's something we don't learn even after living 50 to 60 years.

You must've gone through a lot.

Gosh.

Can I eat?

Not yet. Come back tomorrow.

Thank you.

Are you just opening up?

Oh, dear.

What should I call this?

What? Do you know me?

Don't you remember me?

I got a nosebleed trying to stop you in a fight.

Was it around this time last year? We both had a nosebleed.

Oh, my hair was long then.

You remember, don't you?

Is this fate?

- Hello, Aunt Bong Ja. - What?

"Aunt Bong Ja"?

Who are you, and why are you calling me Aunt Bong Ja?

Oh Taeng Ja is my mom.

What? Oh Taeng Ja is your mom?

Yes. My name is Oh Ttu Gi.

Oh, my gosh.

Where's Oh Taeng Ja?

- Mom. - Hey.

You crazy wench!

Who is that?

- My daughter. - How do you have a daughter...

at your age?

What kind of con did you drag someone else's daughter into?

This isn't a con. She's my daughter.

Aunt Bong Ja. Don't get upset...

and talk with her calmly.

There's nothing much to life.

My goodness.

Where did such a kid...

Bong Ja.

I'm sick. I won't live long.

You're even using terminal illness now?

I have no intention of seeing you ever again,

so do what you want.

Bong Ja.

I...

have colon cancer.

Stop lying.

I'm not the same Oh Bong Ja that I used to be.

Brother Tes! Why is the world like this?

Aunt Bong Ja!

I'm a hard worker.

I'm good at cleaning the floors,

and I'm good at running errands.

I'll be better than a dog.

I will only eat a little bit too.

I don't want to go to an orphanage.

Please raise me.

Hello.

Hello.

My boy has grown, hasn't he?

He ran a fever a few days ago and his dad was up all night.

I see.

His dad is crazy about him.

"Our Blessing, my Blessing." That's what he calls him.

I see.

Do you live nearby?

I live in the apartment behind this one,

but I like the trail here, so I come here for walks.

It must be so nice to live in a new apartment complex.

Isn't it?

Okay.

What are you doing? I just don't get it.

Talk to me. Leave my wife alone.

I'm disappointed in you.

I was just curious.

Is she a woman who can solve our problem?

It's up to you and me to solve.

You have a point that we must live together for our son,

but what's the meaning of that when we feel nothing for each other?

Why care about points and meanings now?

We have a child already.

We're still young to live together just for a child.

We have many years ahead of us.

We must have some sort of feeling...

I think I can love you, Mr. Bae.

What?

You can try a bit harder too.

We'll be really great partners.

Two in a pack, one plus one.

You take us both or give up on both.

I'm legally married.

Let's do this, Ms. Shin.

I thought about it long and hard.

If you give me Blessing,

I'll give you everything I own.

How much do you have?

Do you have 10 million dollars? 100 million?

- No. - I told you.

My Blessing...

is my own life.

It's the last gift from the heavens.

You gave her a necklace over dinner,

and you still couldn't tell her, and you say you'll do what?

Also, I really hate how you call me Ms. Shin.

It's Maria!

- Get in. - No.

- Get in! - I said I don't want to.

Why are you doing this?

What did you just say?

My heart's still pounding.

They seemed pretty close.

The woman tried to get out,

but Byun Ho kept trying to hug and kiss her.

He seemed to be in love with her!

I asked to see you today for a reason.

I'll get straight to the point.

Are you having an affair?

What?

What do you mean?

Why would I do that?

Someone saw you outside the borough office.

You were hugging and kissing another woman in your car.

It wasn't a kiss.

But I had my reasons though.

You had a reason to be with another woman?

Have you told your sister?

Not yet.

You're probably aware of what'll happen if she finds out.

Byun Ho, I won't ask you again.

Please end it with her.

There's no quiet way out of this though...

which is killing me too.

How can you be so irresponsible?

One should know how to clean up the mess they made.

I won't tell you again.

You know the law will find you at fault.

I'm a lawyer, so of course.

Then end it before Gwang Nam finds out.

I won't turn a blind eye to this.

When I turned 45,

I thought I no longer had the chance to be a father.

But I've seen my child...

and even cut his umbilical cord.

I know my child is out there somewhere,

so how can I ignore that?

Hold on a second.

Are you saying...

you have a child?

So...

that woman had your child?

Is that it?