All language subtitles for Reply 1988 20

REPLY 1988

DECEMBER, 1994

SSANGMUN, DOBONG, SEOUL

What are you? A stalker?

Yes. You didn't know?

Seriously, how did you know?

You said you were on your way,
so I came out just in case.

It just means that I care.

Gosh.

Let's go.

What would you have done
if I hadn't come?

I probably would've ran.

Your parents are doing well, right?

They're doing so well.

How so?

Mom, Moo-sung and Jin-ju.

They're all doing well enough
to be completely happy, even without me.

Are you planning on going somewhere?

If we get married,
I have to leave the house.

You're getting married?

Yes, you didn't know?

I'm going to do it fast,
before my girlfriend gets any older.

Hey!

Why are you getting upset?
Who said it was you?

You want to die?

I'm not going to marry you.
Stop dreaming.

I'm in a rush, that's why.

Once I'm an intern,
things will be so hectic.

I don't want to worry
about getting married while we're busy.

As long as you're okay with it,
I'd like to get married next year.

Don't worry. We won't rush it.

You know that there are many obstacles
to overcome, right?

I know that.

And I'll take care of them.

Just stay by my side
and don't even consider leaving me.

Just like this, okay?

Deok-sun.

What?

Did you eat way too many oranges?

That only looks good on Lee Young-ae.

Why are your lips orange?

I'm just trying it out! Can't you just
keep it to yourself for once?

Please, stop copying celebrities on TV.
Don't you have a conscience?

I was told it looked pretty.

Who is he? I have to know
what lunatic would say such a thing.

It's pretty.

Are they really okay?
This is Lee Young-ae's lipstick.

You look prettier than Lee Young-ae.

Do you even know who Lee Young-ae is?

You're still really pretty.

We have a movie date tomorrow.
You can't bail.

You shouldn't bail,
like you did last time.

Okay.

Hi, Jin-ju!

Coming back from school?

Hi, Deok-sun.

What are you doing here with Taek?

What do you mean?

We were just talking.

I'll tell you everything later, Jin-ju.

What's there to tell her?

Gosh, what's wrong with your lips?

That color is super weird.

It's not weird.

-Sung Deok-sun, you're home early.
-Yes.

-Bo-ra, is it raining outside?
-Yes.

Where did you get that?

You're lucky you had it.

Gosh.

Hey, what's that?
Wipe that off your lips.

It's super weird.

Where are Mom and Dad?

Upstairs.

Why? Are they having another meeting?

Yes, it's a very important meeting.

About what?

They're deciding where we should move to.

-Jung-hwan's family is moving too?
-Yes, they are.

Wow.

I guess they would get bored
if we all split up.

Where are we moving to, anyway?

I don't know. Dad is making the decision.

That retirement money
is just a one-time payment.

It would be smart to spend
that money on a good house.

Gangnam! I say Gangnam.

Before I die, I want to live in Gangnam.

Okay! I say Gangnam too!
We're going to Gangnam!

Il-hwa, start packing.

You can't go to Gangnam!

Why is that?

Two hundred million won will barely
get you a 20-pyeong apartment in Gangnam.

Not even a new apartment
but a really old one.

And we won't even have 200 million won.

If we need to marry off
Bo-ra and Deok-sun,

we'll need to save some money too.

If we only have about 150 million left,
Gangnam won't be an option for us.

Then come with us.

Yes, we should go there together!

We can't live alone. It'll be lonely.

We can rely on each other just like here.

It'll be nice and cozy.

Where was that again?
I heard, but I forgot again.

Even if it's one million won per pyeong,
it's way too far.

If you want to go to Seoul,
Daejeon would be better.

Gosh, Dong-il.

What reason would we have
to be busy at this age?

We can buy 100 pyeong of land
and step on grass.

We can do barbecues or something.

Let's relax and live our lives.

This is my last chance
to change my life for the better!

Grass and barbecues are not coming
to mind!

This is something I have to think about.

How can you change your life
with just 150 million won?

It was only possible in the 80's.

Move somewhere quiet
and let's all just live in peace.

I want to be somewhere where my wife
can enjoy nice mountains and the water.

But, you never know.
It could be a good investment.

Let's go.

Let's go together, Mr. Sung.

I keep asking you! Where is this place?

Well, if you ride the express bus,

there's that place you always see
when you come up from Busan.

Just before the toll gate.

Pangyo!

Right, Pangyo.

Think about it.

You still have time.

You were always a careful man.

I made my decision right away like a man!

But everybody is different.

I've made my decision.

What is it? I'm in.
Do you feel the same way?

That's right. I've made my decision.

DECEMBER, 1994
TO KIM SUNG-JONG

One, two, three.

I took the bus and we hit traffic
right before I got here.

Have you been waiting long?

You should've taken your time.
I just got here too.

The movie hasn't started, has it?

It probably just started.

Why didn't you tell me sooner?
Let's go in.

Hey...

Maggie, you haven't forgotten
about tonight's late night snacks, right?

How good is that kimbap
that you're making such a big fuss about?

They sell it on the streets.

But it tastes as good as food
in a premium hotel.

Okay. Then I'll meet you
in front of the subway station entrance.

Maggie, we might not
be able to find each other.

So, let's meet
in front of Shinsege Department Store.

Okay, I'll see you later.

Yes, see you.

Dad, where's Mom?

She's not back yet.

She knew you were coming,
so she's grocery shopping.

She's probably buying lots of stuff.

Jung-hwan, grab me some Sujeonggwa.

Son.

That thing floating
in the Sujeonggwa...

are you nuts for it?

Oh!

This book is on the money.

Jung-hwan?

Jung-hwan, where did you go?

Jung-hwan!

I still have the heart of a champion,
x-ray vision,

and abs of steel.

I haven't even done that joke yet!

Jung-hwan!

Sun-woo, what are you doing?

Oh, I'm going to meet Bo-ra for a bit.

I'll see you later tonight.

Wow, Bo-ra.

I still can't get used to that.

I'll see you later at Taek's. Salute!

You say "victory," you punk!

Gosh.

Where do they meet, anyway?
Their moms will be coming soon.

Whatever. They will take care of it.
I need to worry about myself.

Jung-hwan is here?

Yes. We're going to meet
for drinks in Taek's room.

-Come with me.
-Forget it.

Sung Deok-sun will be there too.

Of course, Deok-sun is my friend.

Sung Deok-sun is holding back very well.

She hasn't said anything to me at all.

Deok-sun can be full of surprises.

She can be clumsy,
but she's a nice person.

Why do you know more
about my sister than I do?

Get going. We'll run into our parents.

Thank you.

You heard?

I heard.

Why...

Why does it have to be Sung Sun-woo?

Those two?

I'm so surprised too.

Il-hwa and Sun-young are going crazy.

It's not like they're asking
to get married.

Also, isn't marrying someone
with the same last name okay nowadays?

Even your cousin did it.

They got married too.

Their last name is Kim, though!

If you threw rocks at people,
two out of three would be a Kim.

But... both their last names are Sung.

Practically speaking,
they're like strangers!

I guess.

What a mess! And between people
who see each other all the time?

Gosh.

Gosh, you should've been more careful.

How's Bo-ra doing?

Tell her to come here.

She's not leaving her room.

If I were her, I would've fled
to my friend's place.

I told her "Sun-woo wants you out,"
but she stayed.

Sung Bo-ra is strong.

You guys got caught?

Why is it so serious in here?

Wasn't everyone going to find out
eventually, anyway?

Yes, Dong-ryong is right.

You would've told them anyway.

You can tell both parents
and date officially.

You're not in high school.

Lots of people
with the same last name marry.

The law is going to change too.

How do you feel about
Sun-woo being your brother-in-law?

Hey, are you going to marry Sung Bo-ra?

Oh, wow! Sung Sun-woo!

What charisma!

How are you going to convince your mom?

You've never rebelled against your mom.

I know.

I'm more worried about you
than my sister.

Gosh, Sun-woo must be worried
about a lot of things.

He'll do just fine.

I'll take care of my life just fine,

so you guys take care of yours.

-Oh!
-Oh!

Are you really that confident?

Wow.

Be strong.

Don't turn around.
I'm embarrassed.

Jung-hwan.

Is your brother still out?

Um...

he just called
and said he's on his way.

-Don't worry.
-Okay.

By any chance...

has Jung-bong completely given up
on his bar exam?

Yes.

Okay, thanks for giving me
an honest answer.

-Go inside and sleep, my son.
-Okay.

Mom.

Yes?

Are you okay?

Of course.

Why is Jung-bong going out
for snacks this late?

Thank you for this.
I'm sure it took a long time to make.

I was happy during that time,
so it's okay.

But is the kimbap restaurant still open
at this hour?

They open at night
and close early in the morning.

It's where these vendors order food.

It's a mini kimbap this big
served with savory radish soup.

It's the perfect combination!

Maggie, you live in such a big house.

I never thought you'd like places
like this.

No! I totally love places like this!

I grew up eating street foods.

I'll tell you all about it later.

Okay.

Oh this. I've sold a lot of this.

I'll take this one, okay?

-Do you need anything else?
-No, but...

Sir, you know about Burberry, right?

This fabric is used to make
Burberry clothes.

Mi-ran.

Should we take a walk
around the neighborhood?

Let's get some air.

It's really nice to get some air, right?

Honey...

Jung-bong gave up on the bar exam.

I never had any expectations
to begin with.

He still got into college
after his seventh try.

I have no greed for that anymore.

Jung-bong is just a bit slower
than others,

but I'm sure he will find his own path
to make a living.

I think so too.

He's just too slow!

Oh, boy...

But our kids, they sure are good kids.

Do you remember?

When you used to deliver Jjajangmyun.

You saw Jung-bong and Jung-hwan
playing in the street with their friends.

You tried to run away,
in case you embarrassed the kids.

But Jung-bong grabbed Jung-hwan's hand
and shouted "Dad!" and hugged you.

Yes, I remember.

You came home that night,
crying and laughing.

You had tears and a runny nose.

And you told me about it all night.

Were you that happy?

Of course.

I feel like bursting into tears
when I think about it now.

I expected them to be ashamed to see
their dad holding Jjajangmyun.

But they shouted "Dad!"
and ran over to hug me.

How could I not be happy?

That was my happiest day ever.

What child could be ashamed
of their parents?

That's not a proper child.

Right?

But I realized, in life,
that isn't always the case.

We've just been very blessed.

We lived in that one bedroom
next to Mr. Ryu's house.

Jung-bong used to cry all night,
yelling that he was in pain.

Our food would run out.

I thought of lighting the stove
and dying from the gas.

I had a lot of terrible thoughts.

But, I endured every day by looking
at our kids' faces.

I think I survived because of our kids.

I didn't raise the kids.
I think they raised me.

I raised you.

I raised you!

Then, we both raised each other.

Good job. We did a good job.

-Good.
-Good job.

That's why you're my husband

That's why you're my wife

-You can come back in an hour.
-Okay.

-Bye!
-Bye.

-Dad.
-Yes?

Your daughter is here.

Is my bad daughter here?

What bad daughter...

Dad, this is my boyfriend.

Oh.

My dad built all of this from scratch
with no help at all.

He has two more stores in Dongdaemun.

When he first came to Seoul,
he only had 30,000 won.

But now, they say Seoul's textile market
couldn't run without my dad.

Wow, you're amazing.

In my eyes, you're like
the Bill Gates of Korea.

You have truly built yourself
from the ground up.

You are...

really amazing!

I'm a bit better than Bill Gates.

Bill Gates can speak English.

I didn't learn English,
but look at me now.

I sell to the Americans
and to the Japanese.

So... I'm better.

Did Bill Gates only graduate
from elementary school, like me?

He went to Harvard.

He's a smart man.

That's why, you are better!

You are truly amazing!

Yes.

It's cold!

I'll buy you something delicious.
There's great kimbap at Namdaemun.

-Their soup is great too.
-Thank you, Sir.

Hold on.

Your voice sounds familiar.

Have we spoken on the phone before?
Is this the guy you dated in high school?

I'm sure that this is the voice
from the phone back then.

Dad, it's cold. Let's go inside.

-Right? Let's go in.
-We'll go in now.

Wow, it's cold.

I'm pretty sure.

It's you, isn't it? Come here!

What are you going to do?
You're taking a part-time job?

Yes.

What about your exams?
You're giving up on them?

I don't think that's the path for me.

It's important to find something
you want to do.

I approve.

I want to work and build experience.

I've been getting an allowance
from you until now.

From now on,
I want to take care of myself.

There is something
that I really want to do.

Once I figure things out,
I'll tell you.

He's giving up on the bar exam?

Yes.

He's given up, completely.

He's going to work at the pub in front.

Gosh.

He already wasted time studying for it.

Even if it took some time,

I had faith Jung-bong would pass it.

He's very persistent.

Well, it's not something
that just any person can pass.

Bo-ra was special.

How about we play Go-stop?
It's been a while.

Sure, why not?

I'm too tired to make dinner.

Let's ask Jung-bong to make
kimchi stir-fried rice.

Why don't the three of us
warm up our hands?

Come on.

I can't play Go-stop
with Sun-young right now.

-Oh, man...
-Gosh.

Il-hwa, the same last name thing is
really nothing!

What do you call it?

It's a law that doesn't get enforced.

Either way, the law is going to change.

But you can't register the marriage.

And if a baby is born,
it can't be registered.

I just don't like it at all.

I told you! The law will be changed!

Do you dislike Sun-woo?

Of course, no!

Where can you find a boy like Sun-woo?

Then just give them your blessing!

It's very uncomfortable living
on the same street!

I was going to relieve the pain
from my menopause with Go-stop.

This is so annoying!

Everyone else thinks it's okay!

Even my aunt, who is over 70,
thinks it's okay.

Why are you no better than
a grandma who is 70 years old?

So frustrating.

You should take some more medicine.

What about dinner?

With who?

She's the friend who introduced you
to Garbage, right?

Tell her next time is my treat.

If you think about it,
I should be most thankful to her.

Yes.

I'm going to talk to them today.

You can't...

run away again.

I'll take care of everything,
so trust me and just follow me.

I'll talk to your parents too, okay?

Just take care of yourself.

I'll take care of my parents.

I'll talk to my parents
and I'll convince them.

Just worry about yourself.

-Taek is going to be late today, right?
-Yes.

He has a match today,
tomorrow and the day after that.

I'm home.

Sun-woo, what brings you here today?

I wanted to talk to you guys.

Mom.

Please give me your permission.

I want to marry Bo-ra.

Give us your blessing.

Sun-woo.

Let's not rush things.

I'm not completely saying no, either.

You're not finished with your studies.

You have to graduate.

You still have lots of things left to do.

Also...

you and Bo-ra right now...

you two may like each other so much,
that you are blinded by love,

but you don't know what will happen later.

So, take it slowly, okay?
Let's take is slow.

Let's take our time, think about this.

Mom.

I've been seeing Bo-ra for six years.

It's not a passing feeling.

And I'm not telling you
because I want to get married right now.

I want to date Bo-ra
and I want to marry her in the future.

I want your permission first,
so that we can date officially.

Mom,

until now, I've never done anything
you've told me not to do.

Even with college and my major...

I did everything you wanted me to do.

I don't regret any of it.

With my marriage, at least...

I want it to be with the person I love.

Mom, can you let go
of the way you feel, just this once?

I'm going back to the hospital.

I'm leaving. You don't need to come out.

Jung-hwan!

What about your car keys?
Drive carefully!

If you feel like sleeping, make sure
to pull over at a rest stop, okay?

Gosh, you do this every time I'm here.

I'm here all the time.
Am I a guest to you?

Children all become guests
as they grow up.

Is the car okay?

You have gas?

The car is just fine,
and I have a full tank of gas.

Your guest will be leaving now
so please take care of your health.

Don't worry about me,
and take care of yourself.

You'll get there late, get going!

Victory!

Victory!

-Hurry up! You'll be late!
-Go back inside.

Okay.

Oh, boy...

Wait, you need to drive.

You have to drive to Sacheon.

My car is broken. I'm taking a bus.

I'll sleep on the way.

Sun-young.

I'm not saying this
because he isn't my birth son.

Don't take it the wrong way,
just listen to me.

Taek...

when Taek first told me
he wanted to play Go-game,

do you remember how much
I was against it?

Yes.

I remember.

Dong-il went to the Go-game Association

and he wanted to take Deok-sun.

But, Deok-sun, that girl would run after
the sterilizing trucks all the time.

So, Taek ended up tagging along.

If you think about it...

life sure turns out in strange ways.

It sure does.

Dong-il tried to convince me to make
Taek into the second Cho Hoon-hyun.

So, I let him do it, just for a month.

But, gosh...

It felt like he was going to live
his life glued to the Go-game board.

So, that day, I threw out
the board and all of the stones.

But...

Maybe it was the next day,

I thought he was sleeping,

so I opened the door.

He was in his room,
looking at the board, secretly.

I did throw it away,

but he managed to sneak it back in.

He was so scared
that he was going to get in trouble.

His eyes were riddled with shock.

Even at that moment,
he fought so hard to not lose that board.

How could I win him over?

That day, I forced myself
to close my eyes.

I let him play Go-game.

I...

didn't have enough confidence
to support him on my own.

And I wanted my child
to have a normal life.

But I was being selfish.

Children don't do what we want them to do.

Do you think you can win over Sun-woo?

And even if you do,

you won't feel happy.

Parents can't win over their children.

He didn't say a single thing wrong.

Not a single thing.

Mom, I'm home.

Why is she here so late?

Mom.

Dad.

I... want to marry Sun-woo.

I want your blessing.

You can't.

You two have the same last name.

If you get married,
you won't be registered as married!

It will say "Cohabitant"!
That's what it will say!

If your grandmother was alive,
she would faint right away!

It can never happen.

Dad?

Do you feel that way too?

It's not because you don't like Sun-woo?

Sun-woo is not the problem.
Who said that he was the problem?

Is it because
he's younger than me?

Your mom and dad are not
that conservative.

Then, is it really because of the law?

Then, if there are no legal issues,
you would give us your blessings?

Next year, they're going to temporarily
allow same last name marriages.

Congress is preparing the bill now.

Okay, fine.

Then, are you going
to live with him for a year?

What happens if you have a baby?

You can't even register the birth!

What will you do then?

Next year, it's only temporary,

and there's discussion of
making that change permanent.

It's a certainty.

That law will no longer exist.

Sun-woo and I can't get married
right away anyway.

Next year, when I'm done
with my training...

and Sun-woo finishes his fourth year,

we'll get married then.

There won't be any legal issues then.

Have I ever disappointed you guys?

I can live happily with Sun-woo.

Mom.

Dad.

Please trust me... this time too.

Gosh...

I wonder whose daughter that is.

She sure is smart.

Mi-ran! It's the middle of winter!

Why is the door wide open?

The inside of me feels like summer!

Wow, that looks delicious.

-Where's your husband?
-This is so good.

He'll be here soon.

Mi-ran, where's the kimchi?

Kimchi? There's seasoning.

Still, noodles need sliced up kimchi
to make them even tastier!

Wow! It smells so good!

-You're here?
-Yes.

How did you know to bring kimchi?

You need kimchi when you eat noodles.

Gosh.

What are you doing? Eat up!

Gosh.

-Add some chives.
-Okay.

Are Cha In-pyo
and Shin Ae-ra getting married?

Isn't Cha In-pyo in the army?

They're getting married
once Mr. In-pyo is done.

I've known that they had something
going on since Star In My Heart.

That look in their eyes,
that wasn't acting.

Why do you call him "mister"?

Because he's handsome.

Should I put a lot of kimchi in yours?

Yes, lots in mine.

That's enough.

Gosh, why aren't these boys coming?

-Boys?
-You know.

Bonghwangdang boy,
the Hanil bank unemployed boy,

and President Kim boy.

I was wondering
who you were referring to.

Those big men...
they really don't listen.

I told him to come.
He should hurry up!

Sun-young, do you want lots of chives?

Not in mine. Put lots in Moo-sung's.

Don't give him that much! Why?

Does he not have the strength for it?

Why do you give him so many chives?

-Her husband eats a lot!
-Taking care of your husband?

How did you know that's good for men?

Give me your chopsticks.

You're going to tire him out!

More chives, please!

-Which one is Moo-sung's?
-Let me taste it.

The neighborhood is quiet.

Yes. All the kids have grown up
and now they're all gone.

-Where's Jin-ju?
-She's at school.

If Jin-ju weren't around,
this place would be a nursing home.

By the way, I haven't seen Taek
since yesterday.

Does he have a big match?

He started a championship match.

This?

That's right. Noodles and pancakes!

You should eat lots, grow up
and win something too.

When I saw Taek,
his face looked very tired.

Yes, so why did you have to
get him all excited about Go?

What are you talking about?

Dong-il, do you have menopause too?

You're losing your memory.

Mom! Dad!

Taek has a love scandal!

It's on the front page.

-With who?
-Is it an actress?

Don't be surprised.

CHOI TAEK, 9-DAN, IN A RELATIONSHIP

Amazing, right? Shocking, isn't it?

-No way...
-Come on, it's a false report.

That's a false report.

They do hold hands often.

Deok-sun looks good in that photo.

-They watch movies together often too.
-My daughter looks cute. Pretty.

They used to take baths together
when they were young.

This is nothing new.
What's that reporter going to do?

Deok-sun is in the news.

KOREA GO-GAME ASSOCIATION

Who's there? Deok-sun!

Oh, hello.

Master Choi is done. He'll be out soon.

-It took 13 hours today.
-Thirteen hours?

He's nearly dead right now.

I feel bad for him.

He still won though.
He beat him in the end.

He went through hardships,
but I guess it was all worth it.

-Pardon?
-His girlfriend came to wait for him.

He told Director Yoo and I about you two.

I see...

Thank you.

For what, Sir?

Just because.

Thank you.

But... you two should be more careful.

What will you do about today's scandal?

Does Taek know too?

He heard from the reporters
right after the match.

You know Choi Taek's personality, right?
Just tell everyone about it.

It is the truth, after all!

Anyway...

since you're here...

Here.

I'm going home now.

-Take him home safely.
-Okay.

Bye.

This isn't a dream, is it?

What kind of Go-game match
takes 13 hours?

I know.

You worked hard.

Yes, you too.

Do as I say, okay?

Both parents are already having
a hard time with Sun-woo and Bo-ra.

If they find out about us too...

they'll be even more shocked.

So, tell them that the scandal
from today's paper is not true, okay?

No.

I won't lie.

I kept it for six years.
I don't want to lie anymore.

Once time passes...

we can tell them when things settle.

Both your parents and mine...

are people who would be
more than willing to listen to us.

But, right now...

It's not the time.

I'm confident my feelings won't change.

Aren't you?

When is Taek coming home?

He should be here soon.

You should ask him, at least.

But it just can't be.
That wouldn't happen.

It's true. There's something between them.

Hey, you punk!

Stop talking nonsense!

Do you want to see me faint?

Shut your mouth already.

The same last name issue is giving me
a headache.

I can't have more trouble
with two in-laws from one family.

If you're ready to see your mom die,
then you can keep on yapping.

Il-hwa... Il--

Gosh, I'm pretty sure.

-Bye, now.
-All right, bye!

I'm sure it's not true, so don't worry!

See? Something feels different!

Why are you two coming in together?

You two...

about that article...

it's not true, is it?

Taek, is it true? It's not, right?

The article is wrong, right?

You're not dating, are you?

Taek, is that article true?

It's not true. You know our relationship.

-See? I told you.
-Gosh.

Gosh.

Do you think our relationship will change?

Of course. You two have known each other
for ages.

Taek.

I trust you.

Do you think our relationship
will change easily?

I won't change.

So, let's take our time telling them.

Okay? Got it?

I'll give you a gift for doing this.

I love you.

Back then, two in-laws from one family
was worse than a same last name marriage.

I matured early,

but he only played Go-game.

I had to convince him
and pushed off the announcement.

We dated for about two years
and then we got married.

I was busy and he was too.

I think we've only dated
for about two months.

As for dates...

they were all in our alley.

I'll walk you to the main street.

Why don't you open your eyes
and wake up first?

Yes.

You just got here?

Why didn't you call?

Okay.

You should've gone to bed.

Let's walk around here, just once.

We didn't do anything special
on our dates.

We were like any other couple.

We stole some scenes from dramas.

Hey, Taek.

If I drink and party again,
I'm no longer Sung Deok-sun.

I'll be your daughter.

Are you doing this on purpose
to make me mad?

I told you, I don't like it.

Gosh, seriously?

Taek!

Taek, just this once.
It's a work get-together.

It's for work, Taek. Come on...

How much was it?

Do you want to die?

Do you think 30 million won is a joke?

You just lent someone money
without an IOU?

I'm thirsty.

Who? Give me his name.

It's just a colleague who trains with me.

-You don't know him.
-So give me a name! What's his name?

He will pay me back, right away.

What's his name!

1994 DEOK-SUN

1987, SUNG DEOK-SUN'S DIARY

1988, SUNG DEOK-SUN'S DIARY

I SENT A POSTCARD CONFESSING
MY FEELINGS FOR SUN-WOO

Gosh.

I was out of my mind.

Hey, give it back!

Give it back. Hey!

Give it to me!

Hey.

-Did you read it?
-No, I couldn't.

Hurry up and go inside.

Long time no see.

That hurt! Why did you hit me?

Because I'm happy to see you.

What a lunatic!

We dated and got married.

What was the best part?

Oh, quitting my sleeping pills.
I quit once we started dating.

When did I start liking her?

I don't remember.

Did she say since 1989?

Wow, she still doesn't know me.

Is she really my wife?

FALL, 1978

FALL, 1979

Taek, drink milk and grow up.

You have to grow up fast
and marry me, right?

Should we go watch a movie?

Let's watch a movie.

Deok-sun!

I like Deok-sun.

Not as a friend...

but as a girl.

I don't think I can make it tomorrow.

I have plans with the Go-game Association.

But...

What is this?

A turtle.

What does it mean?

Eternal love.

You said you'd propose.

Is this it?

No.

Deok-sun.

I love you.

FALL, 1995

SUNG BO-RA, SUNG SUN-WOO'S
WEDDING D-7

-Mom.
-Oh, you're here.

Why are you cooking already?

If I get married and go on my honeymoon,
that's more than two weeks away.

I should do it in advance.
I have ten more to make.

No, don't do it!
You'll be doing more than enough later.

It's okay.

Gosh, give that to me.

Go inside and get some rest.

-Go inside.
-Gosh.

Okay, fine.

Dad, what are you doing?

Oh, Bo-ra.

Thanks for the shoes.

They fit me perfectly.

Bo-ra, you bought shoes for dad?

Yes, she bought them for me
to wear at the wedding.

She bought me a pair of shoes.

They're cheap.
Just wear them how you want.

Okay, you must be tired. Go to bed.

It's not even 9:00 p.m. yet.

Hey, you punk!

Lower the volume
or turn off the TV!

How can your sister go to bed?

-You punk.
-Okay.

SEO JI-SU

SEO JI-SU

We didn't forget to send
the invitations to anyone, did we?

Mom, Sun-woo's wedding
is the day after tomorrow.

Even if we did, it's too late now anyway.

Why is there nothing
that our Jin-ju doesn't know?

Where's Sun-woo? Where's the groom?

He's probably with Bo-ra.

They've been dating for years,
but he must still like her.

I guess so.

Hello.

Sun-woo, what brings you here?

I wanted to speak to you.

-Did you eat?
-Yes.

Aren't you busy?

You must have a lot to do
for the wedding.

I've prepared everything.
You know how meticulous I am.

If you're like that once you're married,
Bo-ra won't like it.

You need to go with the flow.

That will make our household comfortable.

-All right?
-Okay.

Also, Bo-ra will be working too.

So, do your laundry and take care
of your own meals.

Yes, I'll do my best.

I might not do as well as you.

But for the past eight years,
I've watched and learned from you.

I'll try my best
to be half the person that you are.

I didn't do much.

Oh my, Sun-woo...

I can't believe you're getting married.

Your mom and I, we're not sad at all.

I don't know about the others,
but I trust you.

Live well, Sun-woo, okay?

Moo-sung, here.

-What's this?
-A wedding invitation.

Why are you giving me this?

This isn't the same one that I sent
to my relatives.

I sent this one to the people
closest to me.

Moo-sung.

This is my real invitation.

INVITATION

SUNG SUN-WOO, SON OF KIM SUN-YOUNG
AND CHOI MOO-SUNG

You'll be sitting next to my mom
at my wedding, right?

Make sure my mom isn't lonely.

And sit next to her.

They say you grow up when you get married.

I guess I'm finally growing up.

Thank you...

for not letting my mom be lonely.

CHOI MOO-SUNG

My goodness, this is pretty.

Oh, I'm so out of it.

I almost forgot to get you a kettle.

Where are you going?

I'll go to the Department Store.

It's okay. I don't need one. Don't buy it.

No, you'll need it, for sure!

What are you doing?
Go in and sleep!

-I'll be back.
-See you.

Okay. Bye.

I'm going to meet my friends.

Come home early!
Your sister is getting married tomorrow.

-Okay, I'll be back soon.
-Okay.

Yes, I'm fine.

Are you okay?

What do you mean?
Why would I not be okay?

Is the mood in your house okay?

The mood in my house has been strange
for about a week now.

How?

I feel like...

I've become a guest.

Your family is being too nice
to you, aren't they?

It's the same for me.

Your parents are doing that
because they are sad.

I feel bad for them.

Whenever they see me,
they insist I sleep or rest.

Sun-woo, I must really be a stranger now.

Why don't you change the mood then?

Why don't you all try talking
about the past?

Use this chance.

You don't know what you're saying.

If my family starts talking about it,
we'll drown in tears.

Really?

I won't ask to see you today!

Spend this last day with your family.

This time, I'll give in.

I want to do that too,
but everyone's busy.

Mom went to the store,
and No-eul is meeting friends.

Deok-sun is on a flight.

Dad and I are the only people home.

Then talk to your dad!

Gosh, you two are both
not so good at starting a conversation.

Or... you could just come out
quickly for lunch.

Hey, is it already time for lunch?

Let's hang up. My dad's probably hungry.

Dad, are you hungry?

Well, I made the fried rice you like.

Well...

Is everything ready?

Yes.

Should I bring you some soup?

-I'm fine. You should eat too.
-Okay.

Do the shoes fit okay?

Yes.

They fit me just right.

How did you know my shoe size?

You should eat a lot.

You should eat more.

CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR WEDDING

BE HAPPY

FOR BRIDEGROOM

SUNG SUN-WOO, SUNG BO-RA

The ceremony will be starting shortly.

All guests, please take a seat.

Oh! Dong-ryong's mom!

In order for the ceremony to start...

Mrs. Cheetah from Ssangmun!

If Mrs. Cheetah from Ssangmun stays quiet,

-we can get started.
-You little...

I'll repeat myself.
The ceremony will begin soon.

Those of you standing outside,
your legs must hurt.

Please come inside and take your seats.

Let's get started--

Oh, Lieutenant Kim!
Jung-pal, get here on time!

I'll kill you.

He's my friend.

Son!

Okay.

Son, you look good.

I said I'd host the ceremony.

You barely made it from Sacheon.

-Dong-ryong is fine. Don't worry.
-Okay.

Did you see Sun-woo? He looks crazy.

He can't control his face.

Next, we'll have our groom
make his entrance.

Groom! Please enter!

-He's smiling ear to ear.
-That crazy punk.

-Is it okay?
-Yes.

Dad, are you nervous?

Walk properly and don't fall.

Dad, aren't your shoes too big?

What if they slip off?

It's fine. They fit just fine.

Thank you.

Go sit down.

Everyone, this is the highlight
of the ceremony.

Please turn around.

We will have the entrance of the bride,
more beautiful and graceful than ever.

Please, let's hear your applause!

Bride! Please enter!

She's so pretty!

Hey, Bo-ra is pretty.

Next, we will now give thanks
to the parents

who raised them with love
until this blessed day.

First, they will greet the parents
on the bride's side.

With thankful hearts,
for raising us with love and care,

the bride and groom
will now bow to their parents.

Bride and groom, please bow.

Yes, it's a very beautiful
and touching scene before us.

Yes, it's very heartwarming.

Don't cry.

Next, we have to take photos
with all of the relatives.

First, we ask that all the relatives,
on both sides, come up to the stage.

Please come up.

Okay, is everyone up here?
There's no one else?

Wait!

What are you doing? Come here!

-Me?
-You and everyone!

Should we go too?

Hurry up!

One, two, three!

Before we finish up the photos,

we will have a segment of,
"Sun-woo, let's take a picture together!"

Sun-woo, let's take a picture together!

Everyone, come on up. What are you doing?
Deok-sun, where are you?

What's wrong with your eyes?
Are you a panda?

-Shut up.
-Okay.

Sir, please take a good one.

Friends?

Yes, they're my neighborhood friends.
Please take a good one!

I wonder if that's why you all look alike.

Okay, I'm taking it now.

When I count "one, two, three,"

smile brightly for me!

Okay! One, two, three!

Bye.

Your sister didn't leave yet, did she?

Not without you there.
Hurry, she's out front.

I have to use the restroom.
Dad, take this.

This is her bag for the honeymoon.
Be careful.

Okay. She hasn't even taken this yet?

Gosh, I really hate these things.

You should all get going.

-I'll be back.
-Okay.

You should go inside.

Mom, am I going somewhere far?

I'll live right in front of you.
Why are you crying?

I love you, Mom.

I'll live well.

Thank you for raising me.

Il-hwa, I'll treat her well.

Don't worry.

We should go home now too.

Why don't we have a drink together?

Yes, let's do that.

Where's your dad?
He was just here a moment ago.

Oh, you're right. He was just here.

I didn't know my Bo-ra was a crybaby.

Yes, I didn't know either.

TO MY LOVING DAUGHTER

To my loving dad.

I didn't think I could say it,
so I wrote it down.

Why can't I ever say it in words?

I guess I'm just a lot like you, right?

Dad, I don't know everything
that you're feeling.

But I knew when you called my name,
you were just asking me to look at you.

And when you put side dishes on top
of my rice, I knew it meant you loved me.

Why did I pretend not to notice?

Gosh.

That's what hurts me the most
and I feel sorry.

Dad...

I wanted to look you in the face,
and tell you something before my wedding.

But I ended up telling you
in this letter.

I'm a bad daughter who has
a lot for which be to sorry.

It's because I feel like crying
when I hear or see the word "Dad."

Dad, I love you and thank you.

I'll live well with Sun-woo,
so that you and Mom won't worry.

Though it was a half-basement house,

I received so much love.

If I'm ever reborn,
I want to be your daughter again.

Dad...

I'm sorry and I love you.

Thank you.

You grew up well, my daughter.

TO MY LOVING BO-RA

Bo-ra.

It must've been this time of year,
about 27 years ago.

I heard your mouth shout,
and soon after, I heard your cries.

I can still hear it in my ears.

When did my baby grow up so fast
and get married?

Bo-ra...

since you were born, every moment
between then and now...

don't forget that you have always been
my precious jewel.

I love you, my daughter.

Thank you for being born
as my daughter.

Can't we fix this
with Photoshop or something?

What's wrong with it?
It's all good memories.

Who told you to cry
so much at my wedding?

Look who's talking.

I didn't cry as much as you did.

STALKER

Yes, honey?

Where are you?

Deok-sun's place.

Again?

What do you mean, again?
I came for coffee.

Your dad's birthday is soon.

Did you decide on a gift?

Not yet. I'll pick it out myself.

Aren't you busy?

I'm busy. Bye.

-They are bothering you a lot, right?
-No.

They said it would only be one interview.

STALKER

Yes, honey?

What do you think about running shoes?
He looks good in sportswear.

Yes, that's a good idea.

But honey, I'll buy it. Go back to work.

Okay.

What is their theme? Oh, right...

Youth? I think the theme was youth.

Hello?

Should we buy him slip-ons?
What do you think? Not bad, right?

Is it too much?

When you buy them,
buy shoes that are wide.

I said I'll take care of it!

Hey! How many times a day
do you call me?

We can talk about it at home!

If you call one more time,
I'll just... got it?

I understand. I'll hang up now.

Where were we?

We weren't talking at all.

I think running shoes
would be good for Dad's birthday.

Should I buy them?
Dad's shoe size is 270, right?

Running shoes are 275
and dress shoes are 270.

But, it's different,
depending on the brand.

I'll buy them.

Are you mad? I'm sorry!
But when are you coming home?

Gosh.

Gosh! He's dead!

Deok-sun, I'm going.

Your friend is going to die today!

People don't change.

He's not our street's
biggest star anymore.

-Kim Jung-bong, right?
-Yes.

Jung-bong became huge.

These days,
Home Cooking Chef Bong...

You know that show, Chef Bong, right?
I watch that.

But I watched him cooking,
and he's the same as he used to be.

Yes.

He really loved sugar back then too.

Yes, he did.

Jung-bong's ramen is still my favorite.

Mi-ok must be happy, right?
Her husband is a good cook.

I'll make you that ramen later tonight.

Don't bother.

No need to thank us.
We're more thankful to you.

We got to talk about the past.
We enjoyed it a lot.

After talking about it, I realized,
we really had fun in Ssangmun.

Right? Why didn't we know that back then?

If we did, we'd have been adults.

Do you remember when each family
started to move out of the neighborhood?

Your house moved away first.

My mom was crying
all over the neighborhood.

I think she cried more that day
than when Grandma died.

Yes.

It's all in. You should get in!

Yes, we'll be right there!

You should get in.
I need to talk to them first.

Gosh.

What? We're not going
to see each other anymore?

Am I going to the States or something?

What? What's wrong?

I'll call often.

Gosh...

Get going and don't cry.

Il-hwa and Mi-ran...

I had only good times here

with truly good people.

The first people to leave Ssangmun
were Taek and Sun-woo.

Moo-sung wanted Sun-young to live
in a new apartment before she got older.

They left the neighborhood first.

Next, Dong-ryong's family left.

And next, Ssangmun's eternal
Cheetah lady left the neighborhood.

The last family to leave was my family.

Deok-sun, what are you doing?
Hurry up!

With our family's move,
the street of Ssangmun 10-2

became an empty street.

Hurry up, Deok-sun!

Okay.

Where are you moving to again?

It's a bit far from here.

Pangyo. We're going to Pangyo.

Oh, you sure are going far.

-Are you going there to farm?
-Pardon?

There's nothing there.

Do I want to go back to that time?

I don't want to go back.

I like it now.
I was so sensitive back then.

These days, I think I like sunshine.

And I can hear the raindrops.
I like it better now.

But if I were to go back,

-there's one thing I'd want to do.
-What?

Spend all night in my room
with the gang.

Play Monopoly, eat ramen,
and watch movies.

If it's not to hang out with the guys,
I don't want to go back.

-I want to go back.
-Why?

There's a person I want to meet
when I go back.

Who?

My parents, when they were young
and seemed as big as mountains.

Parents who were young
and as big as mountains.

I want to see them.

They aged so much, didn't they?

What can we do about the passing of time?

You know the song "Youth"
by Kim Chang-wan?

It didn't really touch my heart
when I first heard it in the past.

-But now you get it, right?
-Yes.

It feels like it's about me.

-I guess a day like this comes for me too.
-You're getting old.

That's right.

Gosh.

Should we go to Ssangmun
over the weekend?

No, that place has completely changed.

There are high-rise apartments now.

Could it have changed that much?

You'll be shocked if you go.

I went there ten years ago.
It was different even back then.

-Wow.
-It's best not to go.

Gosh.

When I went back,
in search of our neighborhood street,

the street had aged so much.
You could feel that time had passed.

I can't go back to my youth,
or to this street.

They are both the same.

Time will always pass.

Everything will pass by.

Everything will age.

That might be why youth is beautiful.

It shines, blindingly bright,
for just an instant.

But, you can never go back.

A time when everything was so green,

I had such youthful times.

Hey, IWESS.
Why are you always late?

You're here?

Why are you so late, Deok-sun?

Hurry up, Deok-sun.

Why are you guys here?

What do you mean?
Where do you think we went?

Hurry up! We rented a movie!

Deok-sun, what's wrong?
Did Bo-ra hit you again?

Let's watch the video.

Come sit down.

MY DAUGHTER IS VERY PRETTY
SHE HAS MY EYES

YOU CAN SEE HER FOR YOURSELF

Hey, wait.

You farted again, didn't you?

Fart. When would I have farted?

Sun-woo, do you think
I would just fart in front of...

-Hey!
-Stop it!

-Stop it!
-Give it a rest!

Seriously!

-Gosh!
-It smells!

-Gosh!
-Seriously!

Hey, quiet!

Isn't that my mom's voice?

Kim Jung-hwan, come eat!

Kim Jung-hwan! Come eat!

Sun-woo, it's time to eat!

Deok-sun, come eat!

I have to go.

Me too.

I'm going too, Taek.

Son, let's eat too.

1988. This is the end
of our Ssangmun story.

Longing for that time
and longing for that street is...

not because I miss a younger version
of myself.

That's the place of my dad's youth,
of my mom's youth...

of my friends' youth...

It's the place that holds the youth
of everything that I love.

I regret being unable
to say my final farewell to that place...

where we won't be
able to gather like that again...

To the things that are already gone...

To a time that has already passed,
I want to say a belated farewell.

Goodbye, my youth.

Goodbye, Ssangmun.

A time so warm and pure,
that's why we miss that time so badly.

Can you hear me?

If you can hear me, reply.

My 1988, the days of my youth.

Subtitle translation by: Alison Woods