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MOONLIT WINTER

Yunhee...

Yunhee.

When will the snow die down?

Dear Yunhee.

How are you?

I've been wanting to ask you for a long time.

You might have forgotten me.

It's been 20 years already.

I suddenly wanted to reach out to you.

You know, sometimes...

You can't hold it in anymore.

What's up?

Are you still here?

Do you want to go for a drive?

Something wrong?

Nothing, I feel heavy.

I can't hang out today.

Why? Are you not feeling well?

Yeah, a little bit.

Tell me in detail. Do you want to go to the hospital?

It's not that serious.

You know, I'm into upcyclig lately.

I'll fix them...

You live a life of ease.

How is the university search going?

Haven't started yet.

Did you decide what to study in university?

Not yet.

There must be somewhere I belong.

I envy your recklessness.

Hey, I have worries of my own...

You are late.

You scared me.

Do you work this late every night?

I took the afternoon shift today.

Why are you so harsh on yourself?

Don't make your life harder.

You know, I'm tired.

You never age.

Yunhee.

You should tell me if you are seeing someone.

Go back if you've already met Saebom.

I've already met our daughter.

She told me you've been really busy. These are some dietary supplements...

Let me go!

Your drunk visit scares me.

Uncle, I don't look like my mom, do I?

She's beautiful.

Can you turn your head slightly to your left?

Good. Perfect.

I think I look like my dad.

You look like your mom.

Really?

Of course. Especially when you smile like that.

Are you not interested in taking pictures of people?

No, I only take pictures of beautiful things.

That's profound.

Uncle.

Tell me about mom.

Is there any interesting story I don't know?

What story? About mom?

I just...

want to make fun of her when I'm back home.

An interesting story...

about mom...

Saebom.

Did something happen to your mom?

What?

No!

You are strange today...

Why do you ask about your mom?

What's strange about it?

Who else do I ask if it's not you?

Captain Park!

Captain Park?

- Dad. - I'm listening.

Why won't you answer me?

Why were you separated from mom?

Saebom, want some candy?

Candy?

I recently quit smoking.

So you want to smoke a cigarette.

No matter what...

we are...

sorry for you.

Not that again.

Your mom is like...

Right.

She made people...

Right.

Feel lonely...

Dad.

Yes.

Be nice to her.

So you were popular when you were young.

Uncle told me.

Did you go to see your uncle again?

He develops my films for free.

Next time, pay another one to do it.

Don't owe him.

You'll have to pay back later.

Sure.

Mom, what do you live for?

What's gotten into you?

I'm just curious.

What do I live for?

For my daughter.

Sure.

You don't need to live for me anymore.

I won't come down here often when I move to Seoul.

That's disappointing to hear.

Don't make me owe you.

I know I have to pay back later.

Mom, do you know that dad is dating someone?

Mom!

What?

Do you know that dad is dating someone?

That's good.

You should date someone, too.

It doesn't feel fair. You are still decent!

Seriously, what's gotten into you today?

Why is there no snow in the winter?

What?

Do you want to go for a trip abroad?

To somewhere where it snows a lot.

Before entering university,

everybody would go for a trip abroad with their mothers.

Honestly, we can afford that, right?

I've been saving my pocket money, too!

What's wrong?

Nothing...

Leave me alone.

I've upcycled this.

My Christmas present for you.

Let me know when you feel better.

Are you asleep?

I can't fall asleep.

Do you know why...

I decided to live with you when you two got divorced?

Because you looked lonelier than dad.

You didn't seem to be OK by yourself.

But I got it wrong.

I've been only a burden on you.

Are you going or not?!

Dear Yunhee.

How are you?

I've been wanting to ask you for a long time.

You might have forgotten me.

It's been 20 years already.

I suddenly wanted to reach out to you.

You know, sometimes...

You can't hold it in anymore.

Do you remember my parents?

Their marriage had been toxic...

And they finally ended it when I turned 20.

My mom stayed in Korea

and I moved to Japan with my dad.

It's over.

It is.

Your mom said she would come visit us.

Did you contact her?

She sounded not wanting to upset her husband.

It must be difficult to come all the way here.

My dad sent me to my aunt after we had arrived in Japan.

At least we've had a chat on the phone every now and then.

But I won't be able to do that any more.

He passed away some time ago.

Isn't it funny?

I've cursed him so many times.

But I'm writing this letter to you thanks to him.

Uncle Haruo was a funny man.

When I was in middle school,

I think he ran a business in Korea back then.

He dropped by my place in Sapporo.

He came into my room, totally drunk.

Then made a bet with me.

To give one's entire fortune to the one who stands longer on hands.

He could've just given me money if he wanted.

Anyway, he was a funny man.

When will the snow die down?

Exactly.

Every winter is a surprise for me.

Remember my aunt, right?

I used to tell you about her, auntie Masako.

I live with her in Otaru.

She is someone like me.

She doesn't like people who speak loud.

She doesn't like a crowded place.

She likes the night when everybody is asleep.

She is a good match for the winter of Otaru.

There is only the snow, the moon,

the night and the silence.

Sometimes I think that...

you must be a good match for here, too.

You must like being here like me and auntie Masako.

Jun, isn't it difficult to live in Japan?

What do you mean?

You used to live in Korea when you were young.

If I were you, I'll miss Korea.

It's been 20 years since I moved to Japan.

Right.

Why have you never gotten married?

Do you mind if I introduce you a Korean guy?

I know this really nice guy.

Why don't you go on a casual date?

Not interested.

Stop it. Or I'll get mad.

He speaks fluent Japanese.

Open the photos. His picture is at the top of it.

I said, "Stop".

Strange. I haven't had a dream of you for a long time.

But I had one last night.

Auntie, I'll walk back.

Jun, where are you going?

Jun, I'm sorry!

I'm sorry, too.

No.

You are going through a difficult time.

I was not considerate enough.

Ryuske.

It's not like what you think. That's not why I'm tense.

I see.

I'm so sorry.

We are almost there. Let me walk back home.

I just want to be alone.

I used to write you a letter whenever I had a dream of you.

But I couldn't send those letters to you,

who might get married and have a family.

Because of those letters only piled up in my heart,

it always feels like the first time when I write a letter to you.

Time glided on while I hesitated.

I was a coward.

I ran away from you...

and still do.

I may write you another letter

as if it would be the first time.

Hello?

You picked up almost immediately.

What are you doing now?

Does Waru have a good appetite?

Yes.

She can leave the hospital in a few days.

That's a relief.

It's lucky that you find it out early on.

Feline Tooth Resorption is very dangerous for cats.

And it's tricky to tell the status without a CT scan.

Thank you so much.

Oh, one more thing.

"Waru" suits her.

I was to send her back when the owner showed up.

Now that I've named her,

it won't be easy.

Who lost...

that angel?

You said that "Waru" is

Korean pronunciation of Moon.

Right?

Did I?

You did.

That's right.

Shall we give some late-night snacks to Waru?

Where is she hiding?

Waru!

Ryoko.

Yes.

Thank you for coming.

You wanted to say

something else.

Would you like to go for a drink with me later?

That would be nice.

The moon is beautiful tonight.

Did you arrive in heaven well?

I'm back!

Welcome home.

Sorry, auntie. I made you worried.

Kujira...

Did you have a long day, too?

What?

Jun.

What?

Come over here.

What are you...

I feel awkward.

Quick.

Are you OK?

What's gotten into you?

You are acting strange.

Do you want me to hug you?

Really?

What's going on?

I didn't expect this at all.

It's better than I thought.

It's been a long time.

Let's stay like this for a while.

It would be awkward if we seperate immediately.

Do I look like an idiot?

Am I still callow after all these years?

Maybe I am.

But I don't care.

I'm not ashamed of myself writing this letter to you.

Yunhee.

I...

admired you.

After I had met you,

I came to realize what kind of person I was.

Kujira...

Sometimes I miss Korea.

I'd like to visit the town we used to live

and the school we used to go.

I wonder how mom would do in Korea.

I wonder if you would be fine.

I don't think I could get into a university in Seoul...

Try a private prep institute in Seoul, then.

I've already flunked out a year...

It used to be my mom's.

It had been broken when I found it. I fixed it.

That's cool...

I'll search my house later.

Don't.

Don't.

Yunhee.

Are you in trouble these days?

No, I'm not.

Then why are you acting so odd? It worries me.

Can I...

take some days off?

No.

That'll put me in trouble.

Who's going to cover you?

Please.

I almost feel betrayed.

You are really irresponsible.

OK.

Take days off.

But I can't hold your position.

What are you talking about?

I can't wait for you.

It is out of my capacity.

I get it.

Sorry?

Don't wait for me!

Let's move separately in the mornings.

What's up your sleeve this time?

I think I'll sleep in.

OK?

As you wish.

I'll pop down to a convenient store!

OK.

What?

We are not in Korea! Be careful!

OK, got it. Don't worry!

Hey, Saebom Park! Here!

Nice room.

I looked through every guesthouse in the town.

It's freezing.

The only downside is that...

It is freezing.

It's not that cold now that the heater is on.

Have you found anything?

Well, it was just a house. A two-story house.

You went there?

There was an old lady, a middle-aged woman,

and a cat.

How did you find about the cat?

A strange moving silhouette caught my eyes.

It was the cat.

I could hear the sound of it.

Do you want to go in? The coffee is good here.

No, I'll be back later.

I'm not sure if I'm handling it right.

What's about this house? Who are the people living here?

They are mom's friends.

Why didn't you just ask your mother about them?

It's complicated.

Hey, where are you going?

What?

That's the wrong direction.

I knew it.

I'm back.

Welcome back.

Another SF novel?

Have you been in my room recently?

I put back the clean clothes in your room.

Have you seen a mail then?

I thought I put it on my desk but can't find it.

A mail?

I don't think I've seen one.

I'm tired. Shall we head back home?

Saebom.

Saebom?

Where did you go in the morning?

I just took a stroll.

Nice coat. Where did you get it?

Does it look OK?

Yeah. Why don't you take better care of yourself back in Seoul?

What?

What's the matter?

Hand me your lighter.

What?!

I know you smoke.

How come you figured out?

I'm your mom.

I'm sorry, mom. I smoke only occasionally.

Quit smoking.

I will.

By the way, you smoke, too?

Only occassaionally.

Mom.

Will you get mad at me?

Please don't.

What?

Can I smoke one, too?

Whose daughter are you?

Uncle told me that I was your daughter.

It's confiscated.

Don't.

Beautiful.

Oh, the full moon...

What did he say?

Is there something in the sky?

I think he said, "the full moon".

Did you have a relationship before you met dad?

I did.

Wow...

What kind of person?

Come on.

Always smelt good

when I was around.

That's it?

Tell me more.

Let's get out.

It's not good to stay in the bath for too long.

You're cheap.

Why don't you go and see a doctor?

What?

Your wrist.

You're always rubbing your left wrist.

Oh, am I?

Have you not noticed?

I haven't.

You should go see a doctor when we get back.

Are we there yet? Where in the world did you book us?

Almost there.

This way, please.

Text me!

Isn't this place nice, too?

It's better to stay at different places when you travel.

It's nice but a bit freezing.

I got that instead of going to university.

Sorry?

Back then, parents only supported boys to go to a university.

Your grandma felt sorry for me and got me that camera in secret.

How come you never told me?

Is it OK that I carry it?

I'm not using it anymore.

Let's go out.

I'm hungry.

Is there no delivery service here?

Mom.

There's a closed-down railway track.

Though we can't see it because of the snow.

Would you take a photo of me?

Are you asking me?

Wow, you have a perfect posture.

Guess you used to point your camera at everything.

What? One more?

I'm back.

Welcome back.

I'm so tired.

Hey, granny... another SF novel?

I'm hungry.

Auntie, why don't you go out and socialize a bit?

Wait.

You'd be better to see someone.

At my age?

Have you ever dated?

I have when I was young.

Oh, what kind of person?

He was a middle school teacher.

Smelt like toilet air freshener when I was around.

What?

Toilet air freshener?

The cinema he used to go smelt like toilet air freshener.

He liked films that much.

You have such a good memory.

Why didn't you marry him then?

Because I didn't like films.

Are you kidding me? Only for that reason?

I think of him every now and then.

We went out on dates for only about 6 months.

Now that I'm approaching the end of my life,

I guess I haven't forgotten him for my entire life.

Want me to buy you a pair of gloves?

Why do you only wear one of them?

It's meaningful, sort of...

A gift from your boyfriend?

Sorry?

You have a boyfriend. Kyungsoo?

I got goosebumps. How on earth do you know his name?

You've marketed his name, chatting on the phone and all that.

Why did you pretend that you didn't know?

I've been waiting for you to open up.

Saebom.

Huh?

As you already know...

An old friend of mine lives in this town.

Really? I've had no idea.

What the...

So what?

Did you meet your friend?

Not yet.

Whoa.

When will the snow die down?

What's the point of saying that?

You've been living here for years.

You know it won't stop soon.

Honestly, I feel stuck.

It's kind of a spell.

It snows, we clear it away.

Then it snows again.

We clear it away and it snows...

We are helpless

in the face of nature.

Let the helpless grandma take some rest.

I'll quickly finish it.

Welcome.

Do you speak English?

A little.

Are you Saebom?

You know my name.

Your boyfriend told me.

Do you know Jun?

Jun Katase?

She is my niece.

Who are you?

She is my mom's friend, Yunhee.

Can I ask a favor?

Of course.

I will come back tomorrow morning.

Please tell her. She'll be glad.

Tomorrow, morning.

Tomorrow morning. OK?

OK.

Coffee, please.

Oh, coffee. OK.

Go out and play somewhere else. Mom will find out.

OK. Go back in.

Come over here.

What's the matter?

Hurry.

What now?

Can I hug you for once?

What's happening?

Come on.

What.

This is so nice...

Idiot.

Saebom?

Hello, ma'am!

Kyungsoo is having a vacation here, too.

You are crazy. Crazy.

I apologize.

Don't tell him off... I've asked him to come.

He said he would travel by himself and go back.

You don't seem to be patient, do you?

Is it that hard being apart for a few days?

Please don't...

I should get going.

Have a pleasant trip!

I'm sorry, mom...

So what is he doing now?

Must be hanging around somewhere.

Poor thing...

In the end, he is a precious son of his family.

It's OK. It was him who insisted.

What are you doing?

I'm trying to cool my head off.

I've been thinking a lot these days. I'm boiling.

Go out and have some fun.

What about you? It's OK.

Are you serious?

Bom, I love you. I'll be a better person.

Look at this runaway talking!

I've already told you that I'm sorry...

Can you move to your left a little bit?

Be spontaneous...

Anyway, it's nice to be together, isn't it?

Got it. Can you just take a photo?

I hear the sun going down...

Took it.

I'm not sure if it's working though.

Just check the numbers here.

It was 8 and now it's 9. So it's working.

What's manual for?

What a smarty pants...

So what are you gonna do?

What?

I'll move to Seoul to go to university.

I know. Of course you should go.

You can make it.

Won't you stop me?

Why would I?

There're only a few things that I can do for you...

I shouldn't be a burden on you.

Are you that confident?

What do you mean?

Thank you.

I find that a lone customer tends to smoke.

Are you here for sightseeing?

A friend of mine lives in this town.

Oh, I see.

Have you already met your friend?

I'm sorry. Would you repeat that again?

Have you already met your friend?

I have.

After a long time...

We had a nice meal together...

And took a stroll together...

I visited her place, things like that...

I see.

When did you start smoking?

I've been smoking since I was 19. Probably.

So you were a wild one.

You are a good person.

You, too.

I felt it the moment I first saw you.

Did you?

I feel so comfortable when I'm with you.

I think we are similar.

I'm sorry. I think I'm drunk.

In what way are we similar?

I just have the feeling.

Why are you not dating anyone?

Ryoko.

Yes.

I don't want to be rude.

And I might have misunderstood you.

But I'll squeeze my courage and spit it out.

I've been...

hiding that my mother is Korean.

Because it doesn't help me.

In other words,

I've been hiding my identity all along.

If you have been hiding something,

keep doing it.

Do you understand...

what I'm talking about?

Please pick it up.

Hello, auntie.

I'm sorry, I forgot to tell you.

I'm with my friend.

Yes, a friend.

Do you know why I decided to live with my dad

when my mom and dad were separated?

Why did you do that?

Because he didn't pay attention to me.

But mom did pay attention to me. A lot.

And she blamed herself for me.

This photo...

Did your mom take it?

No. Yunhee took it.

Yunhee.

These days...

I see her in my dreams.

What kind of dreams?

It's just...

We are together in my dream.

Actually,

Yunhee's daughter was here.

What?!

Saebom.

Do you even know her name?

And you didn't tell me about her?

I'm telling you now.

Come on.

Tell me more.

She said,

she wanted to meet you tomorrow.

Tomorrow?

Me?

What an odd kid.

Good morning.

I've always wanted to meet you for once.

I've heard a lot about you from my mom.

Have you?

Oh, my mom didn't come with me this time.

I came here with my friend.

I see.

If it's not inappropriate...

What are you going to do tonight around 6pm?

May I take you to dinner?

Dinner?

Yes, dinner.

Can I ask you a favor?

Actually, my friend left me alone after a small argument.

And I'm not used to travelling by myself...

I don't want to spend the last day of my trip in a guesthouse...

I've traveled so far to come here...

Where are you?

At the room?

I'm outside.

Sorry that I left you alone on the last day.

Meet me in front of the canal clock tower at 6pm?

You know where it is, right?

Yunhee?

What the hell are you doing?

Oh, you are here.

It's confisticated.

Why...

Don't smoke. You don't even know how to...

It'll be nice if we smoke together.

Don't.

Don't!

Where are you going?

Let's go out! It's our last night!

It's been a long time.

That's true.

Auntie.

Come on.

Sure.

When will the snow die down?

Dear Jun.

How are you?

I'm writing back to you as soon as I received your letter.

I'm not a good writer like you but I'm trying.

First of all, I hope your father rests in peace.

What's up.

Your mother just arrived.

Smile.

One, two.

Thank you.

Your letter didn't make me uncomfortable.

I thought of you often and missed you, too.

I felt true happiness in those days I was with you.

I may not experience that full contentment for the rest of my life.

I didn't do anything.

One more, please.

It's hard to believe that it all happened such a long time ago.

That day, I genuinely meant to break up with you.

My parents thought that I was sick, saying that I loved you.

So they sent me to a mental hospital.

Saebom is a good photographer.

She is.

Were you on a trip?

We were.

Where did you go?

Why do I need tell you everything?

What are you going to do with a passport photo?

I'm going to use it for my resume. I'm looking for a job.

Is the work in the factory hard?

Do you want me to find a new position for you?

I'll figure it out.

How will you figure it out?

You have no special technique, no experience.

I'm leaving this town with Saebom.

What's gotten into you this time?

I came by to say goodbye.

You little swine!

Goodbye, brother.

I ended up marrying a man my brother fixed me up with.

I don’t want to use my unfortunate past as an excuse in this letter.

I didn’t have other options back then.

I ran away too, like you.

I didn't drink!

For real!

I just came by to give you something.

Wanna go down?

I worry Saebom might hear us.

To where?

It won't take long.

Yunhee.

You are the very first person to hear.

It felt that I should do it.

Wedding Invitation

Congratulation.

I'm so happy for you.

Don't tell Saebom yet. I'll tell her by myself.

I won't.

Please be happy.

Please.

Eunyoung Lee.

What a pretty name...

This is her name.

It is.

She looks nice.

She seems to have a lot of love.

Sure.

I'm really happy for you.

Sure.

Why are you crying? You are delivering good news.

I'm sorry.

You should be happy, too.

Sure.

Stop crying.

It may sound funny,

but on my wedding day, it was you who came up in my mind first.

When strangers wished me happiness,

I truly prayed for you who had left here.

It's me.

A selfie with a film camera?

I was bored.

It looks nice.

Oh, another one.

Mom!

Come over here!

Check this out!

Check out what?

Just for a second!

You are so cool.

- Am I? - Absolutely.

Don't say random things to my mom.

How on earth is there not a single photo of you smiling?

Neither is yours.

Jun.

I thought the rest of my life was a punishment.

I've been punishing myself all along.

You wrote that you were not ashamed of yourself.

I wish I won't feel ashamed of myself anymore.

Yes, we didn't do anything wrong.

Final Education: High School

- Oh, you are here. - Yeah.

Are you writing a resume?

You are mean. I won't have a look.

I'll make money, learn the business and open a small restaurant.

A restaurant?

Yeah.

You are the very first person to hear.

When did you come up with the idea?

I'm sure you'll be good at it! It suits you so well.

It'll take some time.

Lastly,

I'll tell you about my daughter.

Her name is Saebom.

She will become a university student soon.

I'll keep supporting Saebom until there's nothing left to study,

until she says she would stop it.

Although there's your address on the envelope,

I'm not sure if I can send you this letter.

It would be nice if I could be courageous enough.

I should get going.

My daughter will come back home soon.

Will I be able to tell her about you some day?

I want to have courage.

I'll be able to be courageous.

Mom!

What?

Is that the one?

It seems like it.

Are you nervous?

P.S.

I dream of you, too.