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(Episode 13)

Gwang Sik!

Gwang Sik, where are you?

Gwang Sik!

Gwang Sik...

What...

What on earth?

Is this it?

These are our baby clothes.

These look like baby diaries.

This is Gwang Sik's and this is Gwang Tae's.

Wait. Where's mine?

These are our baby photos.

Look. It's all worn out.

Is this it?

There must be something more.

Let me.

What's this?

Let's not read this.

Give it here.

Open it.

(March 8, 1987)

It must be Dad's diary.

- Come on. We should go through it. - She's right.

It's rude to read other people's diaries.

Take a look. The dates go way back.

The entries start from 1987 and they're spaced out.

Here's one in 1993. The last one was written in 1994.

There must be something in there for him to have kept it hidden.

What can there be when he's an open book?

Besides, they were written decades ago,

so how can there be anything new?

Let's not go this far. It's wrong.

I guess.

I wouldn't want someone to read my diary either.

Same here.

Hold on.

Is this what he had under lock and key then?

Even when there was a fire, he wouldn't leave it behind.

I thought there would be some kind of evidence.

Unbelievable.

He spent his whole life earning money to provide for you.

He'd leave in the morning and only return after your bedtime.

My guess is that it made him treasure these baby items.

When he went to work in Saudi Arabia,

he left with a photo of Gwang Nam at 100 days.

You two weren't born at the time.

Because of your mom, his family disowned him.

He then went wherever your mom wanted...

but volunteered to work in Saudi Arabia...

when he heard of the second pregnancy.

His parents came...

to Seoul when they couldn't reach their eldest son...

only to find out that he went to work...

in a blazing hot country just to provide for his family.

It was a sorrowful sight.

One I still remember to this day.

Back then, a lot of Korean men went to Saudi Arabia to earn money.

He worked near the sea where it's humid at night.

He woke up to squeeze the sweat out of his clothes.

It was an opportunity many desired at first,

but the men returned half their size in less than a year.

Your father held out for three years.

But your mom wasted all the money he sent home.

Not only that, but she lost the house they barely bought.

I'm sure you know about...

the son your parents had after Gwang Nam.

We only know that he existed...

and that his name was Gwang Sik.

I was given his name.

Well, your brother died because of your mom.

What are you talking about?

During the three years your dad spent in Saudi Arabia,

your mom got addicted to dancing.

That's what she spent all the money on.

She put 4-year-old Gwang Nam and 2-month-old Gwang Sik to sleep...

and went out after locking up.

I even heard that she used drugs to put you two to sleep.

That's how serious it was.

When the fire broke out,

Gwang Nam managed to get out,

but that little baby couldn't.

Imagine how he must've struggled alone in the fire.

Your dad flew back home right away from Saudi when he heard that.

I've never seen such a thing before.

He didn't even get to hold his own son in his arms.

He was stunned holding the charred remains of his son.

After that, he suffered from serious depression and panic disorder.

He was just getting by because of you, Gwang Nam.

He couldn't leave you.

Are you serious?

He lost everything in the fire.

That's why he started to get attached to things like this.

All your stuff was destroyed by the fire back then.

I feel bad for the dead Gwang Sik.

He didn't get to live because of his mom.

You three saved your dad's life.

Not everyone becomes a good parent just because they have a kid.

There are bad people in the world,

and there are also women who are born mean.

That's your mom and my sister.

Let me tell you one more thing.

When your mom had the accident last year...

Gosh.

What about that day?

Answer the phone first.

Hello?

Yes, Detective.

What?

You caught the culprit?

They already caught the culprit. It's Dad's friend.

- Dol Se. - The culprit is caught.

It's Dad's friend named Dol Se.

What?

It's someone else?

Someone else? Who is it then?

My gosh.

- Oh dear. - Careful.

My goodness.

Hurry.

Let's go.

You're not answering my call. Are you sleeping?

Cheol Soo, I'm out.

The culprit is caught.

This is big news.

You will freak out if you hear this.

Call me as soon as you get my message.

Where's the culprit? Who is it?

What happened to the guy who was caught before?

We just released him.

Who's the culprit?

The culprit is...

Honey.

That punk won't divorce me.

I need our property divided to let you live at ease.

- That's Mom. What is she saying? - Honey.

- Who is she talking to? - Stay quiet.

Are you crazy? I won't take this to court.

I have an idea.

I punctured the tire like I said before.

I'll drive on the highway before we go to court.

I'll get in a car accident and receive an insurance payment.

Then he will be the prime suspect.

And he will have no choice.

He wants to make it 1 to 4,

but it will be a done deal before a trial begins.

- Isn't that a great idea? - That crazy wench.

And that's not it.

Once he's caught as the culprit,

the house will be mine.

I think I'm so smart.

Honey, you know what?

I don't even need my children. All I want is you.

You should hurry and divorce your wife as well.

- You can't change your mind. - That's enough.

- I love you. - Gosh, wait.

There are so many call recordings that it will take more than a day...

to listen to them all.

Did you really have to play it like that?

Do you even not care how they'd feel to hear that?

I had no choice.

I have to tell them about the culprit.

Where did you get this?

You said you couldn't find her phone.

The paramour's wife hid it...

at the hospital right after the accident.

The couple plotted it together to extort money from Oh Maeng Ja.

She was afraid she'd get caught,

so she's been hiding the phone.

My gosh.

The witness pointed you as the culprit...

because you looked like Oh Maeng Ja.

Like you just heard,

the accident happened because Oh Maeng Ja punctured her tire...

to receive an insurance payment for her lover.

It turned out to be her fabrication.

Does anyone...

have objections?

Even my heart is trembling now.

You guys must be devastated now.

Did Dad know about that?

About Mom's paramour?

He did.

He asked the detective not to tell you about it.

He didn't want to hurt you.

It's all over now. Let's just not think about it.

You didn't have dinner yet. You must be hungry.

Let's eat something.

Auntie.

What?

Where's Dad?

I saw something in the album earlier.

The photo he took in Saudi Arabia.

Dad was even younger than me in the photo.

He was just in his 20s.

But he worked in the hot desert...

to support his wife and children.

He was even younger than me.

I thought Dad had always been so old.

He lost his son at such a young age.

I can't even imagine how he hung in there.

What's the big deal about the shabby baby clothes...

and worn-out socks?

Why would he even treasure them?

When we've been mean to him the whole time?

That's why he always said, "This is wrong."

That's how he's put up with the whole thing.

I feel so bad for him.

- Dad. - Dad.

I didn't want to spend money on flight tickets,

so I didn't come back for three years.

I wish I could've held him in my arms at least once.

What's the big deal about flights?

As soon as I heard about the fire,

I came back home right away.

When I got to the mortuary,

they handed him over to me.

He was just a small heap of ashes.

He didn't even need to be cremated.

He was already burned to ashes.

That was the first and last time...

for me to hold my son in my arms.

My son is still in here.

He's still buried in my heart.

The cold ashes of my son.

- Dad. - Dad.

I guess I'm too old...

to find my own son's grave.

There must be his toys somewhere here.

I looked for them all night, but I couldn't find them.

I guess they got swept away or something.

I thought they were in here, but they weren't.

I kept digging the wrong places.

Dad, we will find them.

I can find them.

I'm good at finding things.

Let's hurry and find them.

Let's hurry.

What is it?

Cheol Soo, did you meet the girls?

I'm sorry. We opened the suitcase.

What?

That thing. Did they see that too?

They didn't see that.

I didn't know that was in there too.

I'm sorry, Cheol Soo.

It's okay if they didn't see it.

They cannot see that.

Bong Ja, the truck fell into a ditch.

I had a towing company take it away.

Over here!

I have to go.

Dad.

Bury it again properly.

Okay.

Let's do that.

I'm grateful to your mom.

She gave me you three girls.

The three of them must've been in shock.

They thought their mom could do no wrong.

But you know, I'm not that surprised.

She's capable of doing that.

Oh, Brother Tes.

Let's not badmouth the dead.

How did she fall for a couple of frauds?

Who would love a woman nearing 70?

She couldn't tell a young man was after her money?

She was old but not wise.

Does being old mean you're no longer a person or woman?

Some older people love more passionately than a youngster.

They give it their all because they're running out of time.

You have a point.

Why did Cheol Soo's friend do what he did?

Did he have a thing for Maeng Ja?

Don't connect him with her.

Then is he slightly unhinged?

Why would he be unhinged? He's better hinged than you are.

His parents didn't educate him, but he's actually very smart.

That's what Cheol Soo said.

A smart man gives himself up as a criminal?

He was out of his mind.

Be quiet. Sort out your own life.

What'll you do today?

- You know what. - That's why I asked.

Come to my store.

Why did you rush over when you should be at work?

What's that?

Here.

Don't talk, just eat. I have to rush back.

Here.

Slow down.

This is how you eat tofu to stay out of prison.

I should sue the detective.

You too. You should've denied any involvement to the end.

Why turn yourself in when you were innocent?

I don't know what you're thinking.

I have to go.

Did you come here to feed me this?

Why else would I come over? I don't miss my troublemaker Dad.

Don't do something like that again.

You make me age.

Soon, people will think we're brothers.

See you.

Drop by when I call you next.

I'll make some kimchi.

Get some rest. We'll go now.

Talk to you later.

Come and sit down.

I think I know...

why I had the same nightmares and wet the bed.

I was very young and our house caught fire.

I scream "fire" but I can't make a sound.

I'm scared and I want to get out,

but I can't move.

The flames are so hot.

I need to get my little brother out,

but I'm frozen with fear.

That's when I writhe in agony and wake up while wetting the bed.

It wasn't a dream. It's what actually happened.

I saw my brother burn in the flames.

I think I let go while running outside.

I should've brought him out,

but I was too weak.

Gwang Nam.

You were just four years old.

You almost died yourself.

Gwang Nam.

Gwang Nam...

So,

from now on, let's not mention Mom.

Whatever happens.

I won't think about her,

and I won't say the word "Mom".

This never happened to us.

Okay, Gwang Nam.

If it wasn't for Dad,

none of us would be here now.

You're right.

That's why Aunt Bong Ja cared about us.

I'll do anything I can to make lots of money.

Dad said earlier that he'd never been in Gwang Nam's car before.

That broke my heart.

I'll buy a nice car and drive Dad around.

I'll focus on developing meal kits.

One of us should be successful.

Just one?

I want to rent a decent place to live with Dad.

We can't live, scattered, in Aunt's building.

Dad lives in the basement too.

Shall we swap rooms with him?

Don't do that.

I'll look after Dad.

You two focus on your careers.

I'm sorry, guys. I wasn't a good big sister.

Gwang Sik and I will look after Dad.

You try to patch things up with Byun Ho.

He'll make you look good as a lawyer's wife.

(A Spoonful of Moonlight)

Gwang Sik went grocery shopping.

Did she?

You got a letter.

A letter?

Thanks, Ttu Gi.

Today's mood: clear.

It was cloudy for a while, but it's bright starting today.

Come over for a meal. It's on me.

I'm not a pretty older girl who treats you often,

but I'll be a generous Unit 401 who cooks for you.

(Shining under Starlight)

Eat up.

I'll make a fortune and live with Dad.

You just patch things up with Byun Ho.

Gwang Sik and I will build our family back up.

Can you live on your own after you're divorced?

You have no job or child. How will you manage?

Home?

Yes. Come home.

I have something to say too.

Let's not fight anymore.

I won't resort to violence now.

I thought a lot about what you said.

We went so long without communicating.

We should've talked openly.

I guess I didn't want to believe this had happened to me.

Your actions weren't on purpose...

and I overreacted.

I apologize for getting physical.

I'm the one who should apologize.

By the way, I heard about your mom. I didn't see it coming.

Can we not talk about that?

Even my sisters and I agreed not to.

I'm embarrassed that you even know.

Right.

I'll buy some groceries and make dinner tonight.

You'll be home early, right?

Mother, can you try this?

You didn't even have to taste it to season it perfectly.

I owned a diner for years, remember?

Who knew I'd come into such luck at old age?

Big Blessing and Little Blessing.

I had no idea I'd be blessed twice over.

Although the fortune-teller did say it was in my cards.

I'll do even better so that you keep feeling blessed.

This is a dish that Mr. Bae loves.

You're right. He likes rustic food.

Those that people say are unsophisticated.

But those dishes are healthy for you.

Exactly.

Why don't you call him to come over?

I couldn't possibly do that.

Could you ask him instead?

Sure thing. I'll call him.

(Shining under Starlight)

I'll forget your face at this rate.

I haven't had an appetite these past few days,

but I'm now craving heaps of food.

From your 1st regular customer, Unit 301.

Yes, Mom.

Why can't you come over?

Blessing's mother cooked a number of dishes for you.

Blessing's been asking for his dad too.

He rolls around lifting his head looking for you.

Did you know that he rolls all the way to the front door?

Anyway, be here after work.

As if he stands a chance against us...

when we have our minds set on making him do what we want.

Mother, I had no idea you were this good of an actor.

I actually worked a few shows back in the day.

Really?

No wonder. It suits you as well.

- Ta-da. - Goodness.

How nice.

Have you forgotten the lock combination?

I'm from the dry cleaner's.

Gosh, this is delicious.

I can't help but say it while I eat.

Your physique suffers when your mouth is in bliss.

I gained 3kg at this house.

Look at my belly.

That's hardly a belly, Mother.

You have room to gain a few more pounds.

I come from a family with a history of good metabolism.

Lucky you.

If only your father...

got to enjoy a warm dinner like this...

made by his daughter-in-law before he passed.

It just kills me to think that.

Mother...

Mom, you've been here for a week now.

You're out of fresh clothes, so why don't you head home?

Don't worry.

We went by the house together yesterday.

- Your place? - Yes.

I shut off the gas valve and cut off the electricity.

She did it all for me while I stayed back.

She knew what to do even though it wasn't her house.

Even though it was her first time there,

she locked the windows, covered the crocks,

and pulled the electric cords unlike someone else I know.

She's a saint compared to a girl...

who only sits around like she's a guest.

Not in front of a stranger...

How is she a stranger? She's family.

My neighbors thought that she was my daughter-in-law...

since they've never seen Gwang Nam's face.

She also bought this for me too.

Isn't it pretty?

You shouldn't have.

It's nothing expensive.

Even though it's cheap, the former actress pulls it off.

A former actress?

I thought you never passed the test.

- Who said that? - Dad.

Darn him. Why would he tell you that?

Mother, you see,

due to my own mother dying at an early age,

I see you as someone I can think of as a mother.

Living with you...

makes my life worthwhile.

Goodness.

I should get going now. I have things to do.

You should stay the night.

Why would I? Mom, you're being absurd.

Why not?

Why be shy when you've already had a baby?

I bought new Egyptian cotton sheets...

and "knock-out" pillows that put you to sleep...

the moment your head touches one.

Did they name them "knock-out" pillows?

Yes.

From everything to anything, you know what needs to be done.

I'm grateful, but I'll still get going.

Mom, can we talk?

What's wrong with you? This is a stranger's place.

How's that so...

when she's my daughter-in-law who had my grandson?

You heard how she liked having me around.

She was only being polite.

Anyway, let's move forward with the divorce first.

- Mother! - There's no point in you yelling.

You should have a life with your son.

It's not as simple as that.

Not when I've been married for 15 years.

The law isn't on my side either.

I need some time to think.

Why can't you cut her off when she doesn't even cook for you?

Marriage isn't about who cooks for one another.

Shut it. She isn't the one for you.

It's not just women who marry up.

Men can too if they're given a chance.

Besides, the fortune-teller said you'd be marrying three times.

This is still my first, so why bother saying that?

Don't trust the words of that fortune-teller too much.

We'll settle for twice then.

There's no other option.

- Please enjoy. - Thank you.

(A Spoonful of Moonlight)

(From your 1st regular customer, Unit 301.)

Would Gwang Nam be okay?

It won't be easy for her.

I had no idea she was traumatized.

She must've been in agony...

from the nightmares of the fire. No wonder she wet her bed.

That must've led to her being sensitive.

She should've received therapy.

It's not something a child can overcome on her own.

I feel bad for her.

We'll look out for her.

You promised to get your life together, remember?

I know, so stop nagging me.

If not, I'll kick you out.

That again?

Just wait and see. I'll get us a nice apartment soon.

Hi, Unit 301. You're coming home late.

I haven't seen the pretty friend around lately.

- Right. - Close the door.

Pretty, my foot.

I see that your sister's home.

Well, she's either here or at her diner.

You two made a great couple, so when is the wedding?

Close the door, will you?

Why?

I don't appreciate the meaningless chatter.

My sister wants me to shut it, so bye.

I guess we should listen to her then.

Good night.

Good night to you too!

Sure. Good night.

Can't neighbors say hello once in a while?

It was more than just a hello. Why did you ask about the wedding?

It's a frustrating question even when it comes from family.

You're 29 now, so mind your manners.

I'm only letting this slide because you're my sister.

Since he didn't answer, I bet the wedding is on.

- It's not. - I think it is.

Why won't you take his word for it?

He never said "no." All he did was smile...

which is a "yes."

I heard it loud and clear.

You asked when the wedding was...

and he said it wasn't going to happen.

I don't think that was it.

You should get your hearing checked out.

You saw that, right? Give it try.

Have you been starving all day?

Grab the fish tightly and chop like you mean it.

I don't just teach anyone, so try again.

Why is this so hard to do?

- I'm done. Count me out. - What?

Sisters selling fish together isn't a pretty sight.

Pretty sight, my foot.

Rather than this,

I'll find something I can be good at.

You know how I'm like.

That's exactly why I'm teaching you this.

Oh, Brother Tes, who made Taeng Ja this way?

If she weren't my sister...

What would you do?

I don't know, but she nags me all the time.

She thinks she's above me because she owns a building.

It's not even a nice one.

You don't even have a bad one to your name.

If only I could meet a nice rich man.

What for?

To change my fate.

You've already done that.

It was of no use, so I want another chance.

You know, you're miles away from ever maturing.

Why you...

Where are you? We should talk.

What is it?

Can you find me a job?

Doing what?

Don't you play dumb with me.

One that I don't have to work hard to earn a lot of zeroes.

Oh, Old Man Tes... In your dreams, Mom!

Right on, Ttu Gi.

If I knew of a job like that, I'd take it myself.

Is this how it's going to be? I feel singled out.

Don't tell me you're upset.

You know how strict I am when it comes to money.

I'm willing to pay for meals and hospital bills,

but I never give out cash.

Is that what you came to say?

I heard you, so get going.

Don't be too upset.

It's not who we are.

And who exactly are we?

We're even closer than actual brothers...

when money isn't involved.

I had no idea we were that close.

Besides, don't people ask for money from those closest?

You should look back on yourself for being a softy.

Let's be honest here.

We were both given the same opportunity.

Your oldest brother gave us equal amounts of his land.

You thought it was worthless and sold it straight away.

It's worth 100 times the amount now.

Actually, it's worth more.

Don't remind me when I've already lost sleep over it.

I still can't get over the look in your eyes...

when you tried to kill me that night.

All that over 10,000 dollars?

Gosh, don't be like that.

Whatever. So about Meoreo Island.

Is there about 20 days until the ship sails?

Fishermen sail out often during fishing season.

If that's not the case, I'll make one set sail.

Are you interested?

So that's what you meant about...

having gone through a lot in your life?

When I read the letter at the police station...

Unbelievable.

Do you know how much suffering you brought Bong Ja?

You deserve a good beating from me,

but I'll let you off the hook since you went to prison for her.

Don't you dare pine after her though.

She doesn't want you to, so leave her be.

I'm going to.

I brought these for you.

It's prostate medicine and shampoo to remedy baldness.

It'll give you a 2 to 8 parting one day.

I'm going to take your advice and grow out my hair.

I should at least have my head covered.

Letting my scalp out isn't a pretty sight.

It's hot in the summer and freezing in the winter.

Which side of my hair should I grow out?

This side has more hair.

Grow that side out and have it cover the top.

- Like this? - It can only be done...

while you still have an adequate amount of hair.

Would it take me about a year?

As if. It'll look even worse to stop midway.

You'll have to grow it for at least two years.

I'll be dead by then!

Why haven't they found a cure already?

I doubt it's due to a lack of trying.

Why are you giving me these though?

So that you'll look younger.

Growing old is bad enough,

so we should at least look younger for our age.

What about you though?

I don't need them anymore.

Who cares if I have a lot of hair...

when no one will be around to see it?

Why are you acting like you're going far away?

It's Bong Ja's wish to never see me again,

so I'm going to grant her that.

But you're willing to change her diapers when she grows old.

There's nothing I can do.

Someone new can do that for her.

Someone who she'd barely know?

It's better than having her stay in one diaper all day.

The sun was out, so I came by to hang some laundry.

You're right.

Play dumb around her, okay?

The last thing she wants...

is for you and your daughters to know.

What is it? Do you have something to say?

Shouldn't you get married now and live a fun life?

Taeng Ja's right. You only get to live once.

All of my friends wish to be divorced and single.

That's because they've experienced it all.

But you haven't.

I wouldn't mind someone I've known for a long time,

but I'd rather not take care of someone new...

by cooking for him and nursing him.

What if he cooks for you instead...

and changes your diapers when you grow old?

Oh, please. That's the last thing on my mind.

It's actually something quite important.

You'll at least get to die in dignity.

Love isn't always in the shade of pink.

I'm only going to live...

until I take care of myself with a sane mind.

Anyway, what's that?

This? It's from Dol Se.

Apparently, he's headed off to Meoreo Island.

It's an uninhabited island.

It's so far that even its name is Meoreo Island.

I'd be bored without him.

I wonder if he'd come back alive.

It was 52 dollars a portion.

You had 12 portions, so you owe me 624 dollars in total.

You didn't forget, did you? Pay me back as soon as possible.

Wire 24,000 dollars.

Okay. 24,000 dollars.

I need money. You're not giving it away. I want to get an advance.

You're too good to be wasted.

I know a crazy punk just like you. It's a girl.

It's urgent. You can deduct it from my salary.

Is there any money to be deducted?

I've spent millions of dollars on you.

Sa Chae, tell him.

Yes, sir.

The living expenses and educational expenses for Heo Ki Jin...

Hey, you're my friend.

I need only 700 dollars.

Can I set you up with someone?

Okay. Just give me the money.

Here. This is 624 dollars.

Done?

Where did you get such a big money?

Did you swindle someone?

I just got an advance.

I'll have to work hard.

Maybe that's your destiny.

Bye. Let's not see each other again.

Wait.

You can't do that.

What did I do?

Maybe we met like this for a reason.

We can't just say goodbye.

For what reason did we meet?

I thought you were rich, so I met you to sponge you off.

And you just wanted me to buy you some meals.

We ended up like this because we figured all that out.

What more reason do I have to meet you?

You don't have anything?

You don't arouse my curiosity anymore.

Well... I can arouse...

different feelings instead of curiosity.

Don't you mess with me. Bye.

Do you want to eat with me?

Who's paying?

I'm paying.

Let's eat some meat. I can't buy you beef,

but I can pay for pork.

Just don't expect me to be polite to you.

Follow me.

Hello.

Here we go.

We will have tteokbokki, gimbap, and sundae.

You can afford that, right?

I said I could buy you pork.

Save your money.

I heard you were taken by some people.

The manager was worried if you were taken to a shrimp boat.

That's ridiculous.

You got a private loan, didn't you?

Well, I'd say loan sharks are like my family.

Your looks don't deserve a life like this.

You look pretty neat when you don't do anything. Don't live like that.

Someone told me...

that getting good looks from your parents is your talent.

So stop being silly and try to live up to your face.

Okay.

Thank you.

Let's eat.

Don't skip meals.

Isn't it hard to work?

It's just like driving a motorcycle, so it's fine.

I guess you're good at sports.

That's why I'm hungry all the time.

What level are you?

I guess I'm about level 11 if I put them all together.

That's amazing.

I started exercising to lose weight in elementary school.

I liked to eat just like you do.

And I found it quite interesting.

It's also useful to fight off some jerks.

What did you learn?

I started with taekwondo.

Then moved on to boxing, judo, and kendo.

I also learned kickboxing.

I'm doing martial arts now.

Aren't you going to eat?

Oh, you eat. I'm not that hungry.

You always say you're hungry.

Hey, Heo Ki Jin.

Do you have feelings for me?

Can't I?

I'm telling you. You're not my goal.

What's your goal?

I'm not interested in a loser who mooches off women...

and lives in a small studio just like you.

If you ever get feelings for me, just nip them in the bud.

Otherwise, you'll have hard times.

So what's your goal?

Simply put,

a building owner or a building owner's son.

What's so funny?

Well, it just sounds interesting.

Do you find it interesting?

I don't care about a man's educational background or job.

All he needs is a building.

I think finding a good man requires good skills.

I see only two things in a man.

What?

Good looks and buildings.

Why are you laughing when you don't have anything?

Do you have any friends like that?

What about the friend who lent the car to you?

Well, I guess I might be able to find one.

Really?

Set me up with him. Then I'll buy you five portions of beef.

I mean, 15 portions. Okay?

Please.

- Okay. - Yes!

You promised me.

Here.

Promise?

It's been so long.

What are you doing here at this hour?

It's not time to come home.

Are you excited to see me?

It was like you just found your long-lost family member.

I guess I got too excited.

I was just happy to see my regular and make some money.

Will you stop talking about money?

I'm working to keep my head above water, so I can't help it.

I'm on a short break now, so I was just stopping by.

It hasn't been that long, but it feels like it's been forever.

I know.

Bibimbap is almost ready.

Have a seat. The food is on me.

Are you making kkakdugi?

Do you want me to chop the radish? For the meal.

You have to cut them into even-sized pieces.

That's what I can do.

You look sunny today.

Yes, it's sunny today.

It was cloudy for the past few days.

And you look good too.

Actually, we're somewhat strange.

When you're happy, I'm happy too. When you're sad, I also feel sad.

I know.

I don't know what it was about, but did the thing go well?

Yes.

My dad worried me a little.

Why?

It's a long story.

It's not like I can pick my own parents when I'm born,

so I have to deal with it.

I know how you feel.

There are a lot of children who worry their parents,

but there are also parents who worry their children.

I guess that's just our destiny.

Gosh, my darn destiny.

Did he give you a hard time?

Your sister told me...

that it's your only concern.

Right.

I feel heavy with worries all the time because of him.

I didn't know a document could give me such hard times.

This is funny.

We promised to be friends.

I know.

Let's speak casually, Gwang Sik.

All right, Ye Seul.

Oh, right. Your number.

It was frustrating that I couldn't reach you.

I'm not giving my number to anyone.

Don't play hard to get.

We live in the same building, but I don't even have your number.

You can write to me.

I was so happy when I found your letter in the mailbox.

I hadn't received a letter for a long time.

We can still do that.

Just give me your number.

You force me to give you my number.

- 010... - 010...

What are you guys doing?

Didn't you go to work?

You told me to cut radishes.

Hey, Unit 301.

Hi.

I completely forgot.

I didn't know you were coming, so I asked him to cut them.

- Thank you, Unit 301. - You're welcome.

Give me some food. I'm hungry.

Gwang Sik.

- What's going on? - What do you mean?

With me?

It's not what it looks like.

You see each other a lot.

Like many drops make a flood...

That's not true.

I'm still legally married.

Gwang Tae!

Fine. Should I chop the radishes?

Okay.

Was she chatting and giggling with another guy?

She made eyes at him and everything.

I was going to barge in, but I held myself back.

You should've.

Your call got me so annoyed.

Pyeon Seung glared at us and told us not to see her.

What if he causes a fuss?

I should put her in her place.

Did she forget she's a married woman on paper?

Oh, dear.

Bong Ja!

Here you go.

My gosh.

They almost saw it.

I barely got them away from it.

They can't see this, even if the sky falls.

It should be kept between us.

Cheol Soo. Can't we get rid of it now?

We can't.

What if someone sees it?

- Mom, I'm hungry. - Quickly.

- Hide it. - Where?

No.

I know where.

What?

Why do you look like we caught you stealing something?

I'm not you.

Mister.

What relation are you to come in here?

Aren't we strangers now?

Oh Taeng Ja.

It's the truth.

Why should our now single brother-in-law come here?

People might get the wrong idea.

Brother Tes would scold you if he heard.

Your own daughter's smarter than you are.

This is wrong. Just wrong.

I'm sorry, Uncle.

Bong Ja, here's some earnest advice.

This is just weird.

People in the neighborhood even asked me...

what kind of relationship you have with him.

Mom, will you keep your mouth shut?

Auntie, let it in one ear and out the other.

I'll let it go for your daughter's sake.

Watch what you say.

That feels so good.

I'm just 29 and I have the body of an old man.

I just don't get you.

You could study.

Why do such tough work?

If I were you, I'd study.

Studying doesn't suit me.

Why didn't you study?

Sa Chae told you so many times to study.

I'm not like you.

What a sight.

Hello, Chairman.

What did you do to deserve a massage?

Don't give him massages.

Sit down.

Just Ki Jin.

You have a date this Saturday.

Pung Jin.

Have you ever dated anyone for over a month?

The best you do is flirt.

Find a decent woman and settle down.

Then I'll give you a building.

There are no decent women.

They're only interested in money.

Since that's what they want, meet someone on a blind date.

Why are you telling me to marry when you're single yourself?

The thought that our bloodline might end with us keeps me awake.

Do we have a bloodline worth keeping alive?

We grew up in an orphanage.

I'll live as I wish.

Heo Ki Jin. Don't you know who I work so hard for?

Will you stop it?

You only think of your hardships.

I was just 12, in Grade 5 when...

you shipped me to the US when I didn't speak a word of English.

To a place with no Koreans so I'd learn English faster.

As if that helped.

I felt as if I'd been dropped on a deserted island.

After each holiday here, I cried and screamed that...

I wouldn't go back and you kept sending me back.

You had them drag me to the airport.

Do you know how cruel you were?

You said it was to make me successful,

but I never wanted to be successful.

I just...

I just wanted to live with you.

That's all I wanted.

I called you to pay the bill.

Ki Jin. When you were 12, Pung Jin was just 21.

After sending crying, screaming you to the airport,

he'd come home, lock his door, and cry for three days straight.

As you know, before he even learned to read,

he wandered about the train station...

where he shined shoes and then managed inns.

He did all the toughest jobs you can imagine.

If the pain you feel is 1, the pain he feels is 10.

Or rather, it's 100.

What do you think he wants from you?

I know because I raised my brother.

I may starve, but I want my brother to do well.

The person I respect the most in this world...

is your brother.

Hello, Mother.

Why didn't you call me?

I'd have picked you up at the terminal.

Forget it. Like you ever picked me up before.

Would you like something to drink?

No. Take a seat.

Mother. You're empty-handed today.

You always brought food.

You said you don't eat it.

That's not true. I love your cooking.

Leave it.

You said my son's infertile.

So who is Blessing?

You found out?

Of course, I did. He's my grandson.

I tremble whenever I think of you.

How could you tell such a lie?

I tiptoed around you thinking my son was flawed.

And you didn't even bat an eyelid.

Would I be this angry if you'd been a good wife?

I won't drag this out. Divorce my son.

Divorce him?

This isn't right, Mother.

Will you stay with him?

You shameless thing.

It's time you back off.

What's all this?

Why would you read books about pregnancy?

To adopt Blessing.

What?

How dare you try to get smart?

You'll be punished for tearing apart a mother and son.

Everything will be fine if you back off.

Don't complicate things and back down.

That's the last thing you can do.

"I'm thinking about it in your shoes."

"Now that I think about it,"

"of all the people in this world,"

"you were one."

"I just had to see a flower by a road..."

"and think about you."

"What we had was beautiful."

"This spring, we will spend it apart."

Love isn't always full of joy.

The real deal is about cleaning up each other's mess.

I don't give my number to just anyone.

You should be honored. Call me.

From Unit 301.

You set out a feast and it's not even my birthday.

- It's suspicious. - It's not.

Take your pick.

You said I fed your brother first and you got the leftovers.

That bothered me.

I just get to pick side dishes?

Whatever the occasion is, I'll enjoy this.

I made kimchi too, so take it home with you.

That's about the only thing I can do for you.

For the first time in 32 years.

The doenjang jjigae is good.

I had all these years to perfect it.

I must be a nuisance to you. I ask you for money, medicine,

toothpaste, underwear, and even shampoo.

I'm only doing what Mom wanted.

You don't have to do it anymore.

I'm headed someplace.

Where?

A place called Meoreo Island.

I'll be staying with a friend.

For how long?

About 2, 3, 4, maybe 5 months?

It should be either one of those numbers...

instead of 2, 3, 4, maybe 5.

I'm saying that my stay could be extended.

What will you do there?

What else can I do apart from fishing?

Is it a safe place?

Of course. No one lives there...

and only fishermen come by from time to time.

Don't you worry.

Being behind bars was tough enough, so you could use the fresh air.

Save up as much money as you can and meet a nice woman to marry.

There's not much to life, you know.

It's best to take the path that others chose to follow.

One that is easy but also difficult.

You sound like you won't ever be back.

Well, 2, 3, 4 maybe 5 months is too long.

Be back after one.

We'll see. Anyway, eat up.

Call me if anything comes up.

Got it.

Stay healthy as well.

Be back before I run out of kimchi. I'll get going then.

Unit 301!

What brings you here?

I stopped by my dad's for some kimchi.

- What about you? - I had an errand to run.

It sure is nice to run into a friendly face.

Does your dad live around here?

- Yes, well... - Sure. Get going.

Bong Ja?

I see you bought new perfume.

This is a pretty shade.

What's going on?

It's nice. Is it a trending color?

I've had it for a while.

I should take out the trash.

But it's only half full!

What's with her today?

Here's my number, but stick to texts.

My sister Gwang Tae is always around me.

From Unit 401.

Goodness. Are you coming back from someplace?

I went to my dad's for some kimchi.

But I love kimchi.

That's a lot.

Napa cabbage kimchi, young radish kimchi,

scallion kimchi, mulkimchi, geotjeori, and many more.

They all sound delicious.

Would you like some?

How could I say no to kimchi?

My mouth's already watering.

I come home around 2am, so we'll meet up then.

Really?

- Did you read it? - Your sister sure is a problem.

I like the scent of your perfume.

It's not perfume, but the shampoo.

Are you wearing makeup?

Of course not. Who applies makeup when taking out the trash?

Yes, I'm on my way out. Wait for me.

(Revolutionary Sisters)

Let's put everything back in place now.

Bring Blessing home. I'll raise him.

Gosh, this looks delicious.

How can I repay you?

How about you grant me a wish?

I saw them with my own eyes.

They're more than just friends.

Just you wait and see. This won't end well for you.

Gwang Nam,