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[A Mareummo Film Production]

[Kim Saebyuk] [Kwak Minkyu] [Ana Ruggiero]

[Seo Younghwa] [Park Ran] [Shin Seokho]

[Kim Wookyum] [Lee Juyeon] [Moon Hyein] [Seol Chanmi]

[Written & directed by Lee Jeahan Cinematography - Kim Sumin Producer - Seo Yunhee]

[Sound recording - Lee Jehyung Music - Kim Woojung Camera crew - Oh Heewon, Kim Jaekyung]

[Production manager - Choi Heesu Assistant director - Jang Giyeol Scriptor - Ahn Heejin]

[Sophie's world]

Alone at home, while looking for something on the internet,

I found a picture taken with Sophie in the fall two years ago.

It was the photo of Sophie, Jonggu, and me

at the top of Mt. Inwang.

I don't know how this photo had suddenly appeared.

I clicked the picture.

It was posted by Sophie on her blog.

I found her diary with pictures

for each country she had visited.

The record of staying here in the autumn two years ago was there, too.

I had completely forgotten about it.

I decided to read them one by one as I was curious about what she had written.

team credit

I got to stay at a place with a great stone mountain view.

It took a lot of twists and turns to get here... but I'm glad I did.

Hi.

Hi.

Your all well now?

Yeah.

Did you go somewhere?

Yes. We have nothing much to serve at home.

But... it was same there, too.

It's okay. I don't need anything much. Don't mind me.

Okay. Thank you.

By the way, what's the name of that mountain?

It's called Inwang-san

- Inwang-san. - Yes.

Inwang-san

It's really beautiful.

Yes, it is.

Give me a few minutes.

I'll prepare your breakfast as soon as I can.

Okay. Thank you.

Okay.

This is a map of North Village.

And this is a guidebook.

That's great.

And for you, the neighborhood.

Are you finished?

Yeah. Yeah, I'm done.

It was delicious, thank you.

That's good.

No, just leave it. We'll do it.

- Okay. - Yeah.

Jonggu.

- Yes? - Sophie finished her meal.

Okay.

- Hi. - Hi.

Can I keep this coffee? I'm still on it.

Coffee? More coffee?

No, I mean... Can I just...

She wants to finish the coffee. You can clean up the rest.

I see.

Looking at the map, Suyoung explained the geography of the neighborhood.

Thinking that maybe Suyoung could know, I asked where Juho might be.

Yes, there are old plain bookstores.

But... at the down road, there is big one.

It's not far from here. Would you like to know?

Okay, um...

I'm actually looking for a person, not a book. So...

- Yeah. - Is that person Korean?

He's Korean, yes. Um...

He told me worked at a second-hand bookstore.

Here. In North Village.

With his aunt, who's a poet.

- A poet? - Yeah.

Poet...

Poet...

I never heard...

How long has it been there?

I'm not sure.

Well, I've heard about it, a few years ago. I think.

About 3 years ago.

Yeah.

Then... it's not there anymore.

Maybe.

Well, it happens a lot in this area.

Yeah. Maybe, maybe it's not.

As I was walking out, Suyoung asked me a favor.

She, uh, wanted me to pretend to be her friend, if I saw her landlady.

I said yes because she seemed so sorry to ask me this.

I didn't ask for a why, because there seemed to be a situation.

I had to go back since I left my cellphone.

Then, why would you think that like a fool?

I know you really love this place. You were so happy to live here.

The thought of leaving this house because of me...

Suyoung and her husband were in the house, but they didn't seem to know that I came back.

I wouldn't. I don't need anything else.

I don't mind moving out.

All I need is you, Jonggu.

I heard them crying.

I didn't know why they were crying, but it made me sad as well.

I don't need anything else. Really

There must be a reason since there is a hard time for everyone.

I went all the way to the south end of the map, and then came back.

I decided to walk east this time.

Sorry, but there are no second-hand bookstore nearby.

Have you ever heard of it? Do you think it might be gone?

We had two bookstores, but one of them was closed recently.

But they are not second-hand bookstores.

I've been here for a year, but I've never heard of it.

I see.

Have you heard of a second-hand bookstore?

No, I've never heard of it.

- Right? - Yes.

I'm sorry. I'm not very happy.

That's okay, that's okay.

- Thank you. - You're welcome.

- Thank you. Have a nice day. - Have a nice day.

- Have a nice day. - Goodbye.

I asked around for the last time, just in case.

I guess the bookstore is gone now.

Now that I have checked, I thought I might not be able to see him after all.

I guess I'll have to wait and see.

He might reply before I leave.

I recalled Sophie asking me about the bookstore.

In fact, it was actually about a guy named Juho.

But we both had no idea that Sophie had returned home.

I thought the day had passed without anyone knowing,

but it seems that Sophie had heard it all.

Jonggu?

They collapsed.

How come?

I spilled them

while I was organizing.

Suyoung, go in. I will handle it.

I told you to leave it.

You shouldn't do anything now. Please come out.

- Suyoung, don't… - Just come out.

No, no. I said I will take care of it.

You go on in. I will sort it on my own.

- Let's do it together. - No, I'll do it myself.

Suyoung. Please go in.

Do it together.

I said no!

Why not?

Shit, it's so stupid.

I can't even get this right. I feel so stupid.

I am such an idiot. Damn it.

Why are you swearing?

Because I feel like a loser.

Why. Are you offended by my cursing?

I don't like it. I don't want to hear that.

I told you to let me be.

You go in and do your thing.

I will get better eventually. Please just go inside.

Okay, suit yourself.

Jonggu.

Were you asleep?

No, I wasn't sleeping.

How's tomorrow at 2? It should be okay for Sophie too.

Earlier you said it's better to ask first.

Since she's on holiday, I think she'll be out.

Can you call them? Can you at least do that?

No, let's ask Sophie when she comes in. We'll decide then.

I already told the people coming to see the house.

What's all this?

You seem to be upset by everything.

Okay.

Do what you want to do.

Suyoung.

Suyoung.

Yes?

Are you upset?

Sorry? Why would I be upset?

Something's bothering you.

What are you suggesting?

You don't want people seeing the house tomorrow, right?

What about that?

Just asking. Out of curiosity.

You hate that, don't you?

You must resent me, right?

Why would you say that?

You must hate me for that.

No, that's not true. Why would I?

It's obvious. We're leaving because of me.

It's frustrating. Right?

Why would you say it's your fault?

It's on me. We are doing this for my mom.

Same difference.

Why do you think I blame you?

Did I do something wrong?

No, I'm just asking.

I wonder what you think.

You are resentful. You must be.

- No, not even a bit. - Then why are you like this?

What did I do?

You seriously don't know?

No, I don't have a clue.

It's natural to give up the house for your mother.

It wasn't our money. We are just giving it back to her.

So why would I blame you for that?

Then why are you like this?

- What? - Why are you treating me so bad?

When did I mistreat you?

- What did I do? - Think about just before.

About what?

- Because I said, "Are you satisfied"? - Yes.

I already apologized for that.

What else?

Do you want me to spell out everything?

Yes, I want to know everything.

You have to tell me so I can apologize.

In the morning, when I was cleaning up.

I'm not a busboy or a waiter.

Why do you treat me like a servant?

What would Sophie think of me?

You think I treat you like a servant?

- Isn't it true? - No.

Then why did you laugh at me?

Did I laugh?

I didn't understand English and said, "Coffee? More coffee?."

Then, you laughed.

- I wasn't laughing at you. Did you think I laughed at you? - You did.

- I never laughed at you! - Yes, you did!

Oh my god!

What are you doing?

Suyoung, what are you doing?

Don't know.

Please. Get up.

Get up. We need to talk. All right?

About what?

Let's talk. We should talk to each other.

I'm sorry.

I didn't mean to hurt you. I am really sorry.

- It's my fault. - No, that's not it.

I am not asking you to apologize.

- Then what is this about? - We should talk. Face to face.

We should talk now!

Talk about what?

You resent me. You resent my mom, right?

No, no, no! I don't!

I am asking only because I'm curious.

I genuinely want to know what you are thinking.

I told you I don't!

No, it's obvious. It's natural to be resentful.

Why wouldn't you? It makes sense, right?

Okay. To be honest, I resented you a little.

See? It's only natural. You resent me.

So what?

What's wrong with that? What more do you expect of me?

I really try. I do.

I agreed to everything that you asked me to do.

Taking out the security deposit and moving out. I did everything.

I try everything to make you feel better.

What more should I do?

What more do you want me to do?

Nothing.

Why do you treat me like this?

Every time you're like this, it's so hard on me.

I'm so tired.

Why… Why are you so cruel to me?

What else do I have to do?

What more do you want from me?

Suyoung, I must have been crazy.

Why are you doing this to me?

I think I had completely lost it.

I don't mind moving, really.

Your mother has to live.

That's what's more important.

I am doing my best. You shouldn't treat me like this.

I am really sorry Suyoung. I really am.

If you are sorry, you shouldn't treat me like this.

This situation, it's really driving me crazy.

I'm so afraid.

What are you afraid of?

I feel like you are going to desert me.

That's how I feel.

Why would I leave you?

I don't know. I just feel like that.

Sounds insane. I would never do that.

Okay?

We are leaving because of my mom.

It means we have to leave this house.

Don't you remember how we got the house?

If it weren't for your mother, we couldn't have lived here.

Isn't that right?

That's true.

Then why would you think that like a fool?

I know you really love this place. You were so happy to live here.

The thought of leaving this house because of me

made me think you would hate me for that.

I wouldn't. I don't need anything else.

I don't mind moving out.

All I need is you.

Do you love me? You love me. Right?

I love you.

I don't need anything else. I really don't.

All I need is you.

Okay?

All I need is you too. I love you.

I love you, too.

I wonder why it was so difficult for Jonggu and me back then.

I didn't know what went on inside his mind.

But as time passed,

I think I understand how he felt.

- Good morning. - Good morning.

Have a seat.

Thank you.

Jonggu. The meal's ready.

- Hold on a second. - Okay.

Enjoy your meal.

- You too. - Okay.

Suyoung, what's all this?

Sorry?

The flowers, I mean.

- My husband bought them for me yesterday. - Oh!

- He did? - Yes.

He made... a big mistake.

So, is that like... an apology?

Yes.

He always buys flowers... but these were for me.

It's sweet.

Yes. Mostly.

Mostly?

Sometimes, he turns like... strange.

It makes me... difficult.

Right.

Aren't we all a little bit like that?

Yeah. I guess you are right.

- Good morning. - Good morning.

- Jonggu. Sit here. - Okay.

Hi! My name is Sophie.

Hi. I am Jonggu.

- Jonggu? - Jonggu.

- Jonggu. - Yes.

Nice to meet you.

Nice to meet you, too.

I... realize that I didn't really tell him my name yesterday... So...

She said you two haven't been introduced properly.

- Right. - That's right.

Sorry, I forgot.

No, no, no, Sophie, that's okay.

- Don't worry. - Okay.

It's nice... having breakfast together like this.

Yesterday, I kind of felt that he didn't really like me.

Because he stayed in his room...

No way.

And I made a mistake, too. So...

I told you that he's okay.

Yeah.

Okay.

Sophie had thought you didn't like her.

Why?

Because you didn't join her for the breakfast.

She feels that because she made a mistake.

No, Sophie. No, no.

Sophie, I like you.

I like you, too.

Okay.

He's not comfortable with English, that's all.

Right, yeah. I get it.

It can be hard, you know, being around people you can't really understand.

That's right.

I told her it was because of your poor English.

Sophie understands.

She says it's hard to be where she doesn't understand the language.

Oh, Sophie, my understand. Thank you.

It's okay.

Thank you.

I am sorry.

About what?

I think I mistreated you yesterday.

What are you talking about?

Yesterday, everything was my fault.

Don't you ever think like that, okay?

Even so, I still feel bad.

No. Please don't.

I will be good to you.

I promise I will be really good to you.

I'd appreciate that.

I promise.

Can I take a picture of you guys?

- A picture. - Yeah.

You mean, us?

Yeah.

She wants to take a picture together?

I think she wants to take our picture.

- Our picture? - Yes.

All of a sudden?

I don't know.

Why so sudden?

I don't know. I just feel like taking it.

She doesn't know why. Just out of blue.

- Is this okay? - It's fine.

Yeah, I'm okay.

Are we taking a picture? Just like this?

I guess so.

Is it okay?

- Okay. - I just want to capture this moment.

Okay.

Get a little closer.

Okay.

3, 2, 1... Cheese.

One more.

Go from this side.

Okay. 3, 2, 1...

Cheese.

Oh, that's so sweet.

They seem to be more caring for each other than yesterday.

Trying harder.

They seem like good people.

Perhaps that's what made it harder for them.

Jonggu, why don't you take a shower first?

I want to talk to Sophie.

Okay. Aren't you going to take a shower?

No, I am just going to wash my face.

Okay. Should I do the same?

It would be better if you took a shower.

Sophie?

Yeah?

Can I talk to you?

Sure. Give me just a minute.

Okay.

- Sorry. - It's okay.

Are you going out today?

I might, but I'm not sure yet.

I'm supposed to meet a friend but she hasn't replied yet.

So, I'm waiting for that.

What? Should I go out?

No, no, not at all.

We will have guests around 2:00

who are willing to see this house.

Are you moving out?

Yes, we are.

Anyway, I should tell you that there will be some strangers coming here

and looking around.

It's okay if you want to stay here.

It's totally fine. I'm just letting you know.

- 2:00 you said, right? - Yeah.

I think it's fine.

I think I'll be out for lunch or coffee. Yeah?

If you want to stay here, I can ask them not to enter your room.

Oh no! That's fine. I'll be out.

Don't worry, Suyoung.

Thanks for letting me know.

Okay, thank you.

Juho!

Joe asked me to see her tomorrow since she was working.

So I came out early to wander around.

This time I went to places that were not on the map.

[Cafe Idhra]

It's here.

Sophie? Sophie!

- Sophie. - Sophie.

It's me, Suyoung.

- Hi. - Hi, guys.

Did you come for a coffe?

No, we are on our way to pick up the guests.

They are new here.

I see, so that they didn't know the way?

I don't know.

I am doing it because they are new, too.

Be careful.

Of course.

We should go now.

- Okay, yeah. - Have a good time.

You, too. Have a good day.

- See you. - Bye. - See you, Sophie.

See you.

Excuse me.

Excuse me! You dropped this.

Sorry?

You dropped this. A letter.

- A letter? - Yes.

I found it near your seat.

I don't think it's mine.

Really? But..

Yeah, it's not mine. I can't even speak Korean.

Oh, okay.

It was there and I think that...

Well, it's not mine. That I'm sure.

But thanks anyway.

Okay.

I-I'm Sophie, by the way.

I'm Minju.

Well, do you remember me?

Do we know each other?

I think so.

You are looking for a bookstore, right?

You asked me.

Oh, right! Right, I remember you.

You helped me. Yeah.

I wasn't very helpful.

Have you found it?

No, I guess it's gone.

Okay.

Well, you were really kind. Thanks for trying.

Not at all. It's my job.

- Then... I have to go back now. - Okay.

Have a nice day, Sophie.

Have a nice day, Minju.

Bye!

Bye!

Hello, Owner. This is a letter I picked up outside.

Please give this back if someone comes looking for it.

From your regular customer Minju.

I had thought about the guide on my way back.

How did she remember me?

She must have met a lot more people.

I'd already forgotten her name.

Why did you cry so much?

I was upset.

What made you so sad?

Those people were very rude.

Well, because they flushed the toilet,

turned on the shower,

and touched stuff in the kitchen?

They did more than that.

I think they did it because they were going to move here to live in.

No… but still. I think they crossed the line.

People should have basic manners.

But what was that? This is still our house.

You're right. I agree.

Is that why you are so upset?

I was just pissed off.

Right. I feel that way too.

You did well.

And from now on, when people come to see our house,

we should take the letters and photos off.

Did they see them?

Yes, I saw them.

He came, read the letter until the end, and laughed.

He laughed?

That's terrible.

He was a jerk.

Bunch of jerks.

I am sorry.

Stop being sorry.

I am fine, really.

But I still feel bad.

It's okay.

I got you.

I haven't accomplished anything up to this age.

Hey, why would you say that?

I can't help thinking like that.

Then what about me?

What about my mom?

It's totally different. I am the breadwinner.

My mom is the head of the family. She doesn't have money either.

But it's different.

Let's not talk about this.

Don't beat yourself up.

It's too hard on me.

Does it make things harder?

Yes.

Okay.

I won't do that anymore.

- Okay. Please don't. - Okay.

And stop saying that I will abandon you.

But that's how I feel.

It's all in your head.

Why would I do this if I were to leave you?

I guess that's right.

We can do well together.

I know. I believe in you.

- I trust you completely. - Okay.

Let's be good to each other.

Yes. I will be good. I will do better from now on.

- Me too. Me too! - Yeah!

Hi, Sophie.

Hi, Suyoung.

How was your trip today?

It was good, yeah. The weather was great.

Okay.

How about you? Is everything all right?

Yes, everything is okay.

Is he also okay?

Yes. He's okay.

Did you hear it?

A little.

But, um, what happened?

Why was he crying?

Well...

Because he loves me.

That's great.

Yeah.

Actually...

we had guests, you know,

who want to see this house.

But they were rude.

So... he was upset because of them.

So, that's why he cried?

No, I told you.

Because he loves me.

Right.

Hi, Sophie.

Hi, Jonggu.

Are you okay?

Yes, I'm okay.

Why thank you, and you?

I'm good. Yeah.

See you, Sophie.

See you.

He seems fine.

Yes, he's okay.

We're going to have chicken and beer.

Do you want to join us.

Chicken and beer?

I think I'll stay home.

I'm a little bit tired, so I just wan to rest a little bit.

But thank you.

You two enjoy.

Okay.

Let's call Sophie.

Sophie!

Sophie!

Sophie!

Suyoung and Jonggu.

- Have fun, guys! - Okay!

If you change your mind, text me.

Okay, but don't worry. I'll be fine.

- Okay. - You two, have fun!

- Okay, thank you! - Bye.

- See you, Sophie! - See you.

Jonggu and Suyoung have left, so I took some time for myself.

I read some blog posts that I had written before.

Trivial things become special when you put photos and write them down with words.

Because you can see it again, after time passes.

♪ If you change your mind ♪

♪ Just text me ♪

♪ I'm waiting for you ♪

♪ For you to call ♪

♪ Chicken and beer ♪

♪ The things you want ♪

♪ Are waiting for you ♪

♪ For you to call ♪

♪ I'm waiting for you ♪

♪ For you to call ♪

I thought about pretending, as if I wasn't there.

But I thought someone could have seen me through the window, so I couldn't.

Suyoung, are you home?

I assumed it was the landlady, Mrs. Go.

The one Suyoung had mentioned before.

Aunt, I don't think anyone's here.

No, I saw someone inside.

The lights were on.

Sorry, I can't speak Korean. Do you speak English?

A foreigner? Does a foreigner live here?

No. Why is a foreigner in this house?

Ask her, Hyomin. Who is this?

Yes, I can speak a bit.

We are looking for...

What was her name?

Suyoung.

We are looking for Suyoung.

Suyoung is not here. She went out with her husband, like half an hour ago.

What did she say?

She says Suyoung went out with her husband.

Then who is this person?

Sorry, but can I ask you who is this?

I'm Sophie, Suyoung's friend.

She said she was a friend. She must be Suyoung's friend.

Why is her friend alone at home?

What's going on?

I don't have a clue.

Hi, Sophie. I'm Hyomin.

We are here to see the house.

Suyoung is not here, and she didn't tell me anything.

Okay. Wait a second.

She didn't hear anything from Suyoung.

I don't think she's going to open the door.

She still doesn't answer her phone?

No, not yet.

Tell her to open the door.

Let me see who this is.

Did you tell her that I am the land lady?

- No, I didn't. - Tell her that I am the owner.

She just doesn't know who we are.

Sophie, we are not strangers.

Well, it sounds strange but...

I'm with Mrs. Go, the owner of this building.

And I'm Hyomin, her niece.

We stopped by to see the house.

But I didn't hear anything from Suyoung.

I know, but Suyoung's not answering her phone now.

Could you open the door? Let's talk face-to-face.

Okay, wait a second.

Finally.

- Hello. - Hello.

What do I say now?

Ask her why she's here.

I find it a little odd.

She said she is a friend of Suyoung's.

I mean that's weird.

Why is she here by herself?

Could you tell me how come you are here?

I'm Suyoung's friend.

They went out for dinner. I wasn't hungry, so I stayed. That's why I'm here.

She's a friend.

The others went out for dinner,

but she's staying in because she isn't hungry.

I am owner of this building.

I get it but that is what you're saying. How can I be sure if it's true or not?

Suyoung didn't say anything about you guys.

- What is she saying? - She gets it. But...

She says she can't tell if we are lying or not.

What lie?

Why would I lie?

But she has no way of knowing.

Is Suyoung still unavailable on the phone?

Still no answer.

Hold on. I will try again.

I'm pretty sure you guys are not robbers or anything, but...

If anything happens, it's my responsibility. You know?

So I can't let you in unless Suyoung gives me permission. Sorry.

She says that she knows we are not bad people,

- but if something happens, it's her responsibility. - Sorry.

Why? Nothing's happening.

Why is she closing the door?

- Hyomin. - Yes, Aunt.

Should we go now?

Yes, if you've seen it all, let's go.

How's the house? Do you like it?

Yes. I love the place.

I want to move in. Can I do that?

Of course. It would be best if you move in.

I knew you'd like the place.

I'm glad we came here today. We almost went back.

Tell me about it.

Why are they moving out so soon?

It's impossible to find a place with this price.

I don't know.

I heard the husband's mother is a little sick.

What about it?

I guess they need money for the surgery.

Well, how much?

Is that why they are moving out?

Yes.

I guess I got so worked up earlier.

Yes, you did.

I know.

It's because of that stranger.

She's so cheeky.

She might hear you.

She wouldn't understand.

She knows if we're talking about her.

People catch on quickly for something like that.

When I was in Australia, although I didn't understand English,

I would know when someone was talking about me.

That's rude.

All right.

The house is really nice.

Do you think so?

Yes, I love it.

Right? Me too.

So are you moving in?

We would love to. If that's okay with you.

She likes it if we move in.

Yes, it would be best if you would move in.

I would like it.

I heard that Jonggu had cried because of the house.

Maybe that's why those people look so mean.

Especially Mrs. Go.

Right.

Sophie was alone in the house, then.

Mrs. Go was so mad. I thought she knew we sublet the house.

Sophie was so considerate.

We were at a fried chicken joint...

and we saw a couple there.

Strangely, it rained only there.

Don't look. You shouldn't stare.

I can't help myself. I keep looking at them.

Focus on the chicken.

Okay. I'll try.

Are you going to stay there?

Then what?

What are you getting at?

We already talked about this.

Don't do this in public. Stop it.

I haven't even started.

You are the one who's wrong.

I just don't understand.

Why would you leave home?

Are you dying or something?

Don't be silly.

Then, what's the matter?

If you are not cheating or dying, then what's up?

What do you want from me?

I can't stay there. Okay?

Why is it so difficult to understand?

What's that supposed to mean?

You are ridiculous, really.

Am I not considerate enough?

Am I the one who's wrong?

Can't you just give me some space?

Can't you please wait until things get better?

What's bothering you?

Is it ever going to get better?

Do you hear what you are saying?

You don't make any sense.

Don't just ask me to wait. You have to tell me why.

- There must be a reason. - I can't stand this. Okay?

What more should I explain?

What? What can't you stand?

You can't stand me?

No, it just so tiring.

Marriage itself is wearing me out.

Why is it so hard?

Marriage isn't stopping you from doing anything.

You do everything you want to do.

What are you talking about?

What am I doing?

Tell me one thing this marriage

has stopped you from doing.

Forget it. Let's stop.

Is it about sex?

What did you say?

I said I couldn't make love because I get sick.

Is this because of that?

What are you talking about?

You were struggling because of that.

You got mad and snapped at me.

That's what's bothering you?

You are driving me crazy. What are you getting at?

Don't say such things.

People laugh at you.

Do you think it's because of sex?

What a stupid thing to say.

I even think like that now.

I went this far because of you.

I just don't get it.

I don't understand why you are doing this.

What do you want me to do?

Stop it. Just stop all this.

How can I stop when this is driving me crazy?

How can you say there's no reason for all this?

Is this that hard on you?

Yes, it is so hard. I could die.

What more can I do?

God, it's killing me.

I can't do this anymore.

Sorry, I have to go.

Darling!

Stop it, please.

The man ran off,

and the woman cried so sadly for some time.

She seemed to be struggling a lot.

On our way home,

Jonggu suddenly offered to give me a piggyback ride.

It was oddly comforting.

Sophie!

Sophie!

Sophie!

- Suyoung. Jonggu. - Hi, Sophie!

Hi, Sophie!

What's all that?

Chicken and beer!

Jonggu and Suyoung bought chicken and beer as a thank you for covering for them.

I had a chance to get to know more about them today.

How they had met and how they got this house...

And why they had to leave his house.

Why don't we have it outside?

- Now? - Yes! Right now.

Okay, sure! Give me a minute.

- Okay! - Okay.

[2020.10.25]

Hi, Jonggu.

O-Oh... Hi, Sophie!

I-I think you come back... dinner.

My friend... she had to go.

- Oh! - That's why.

Yes.

Oh, okay.

I met Joe today.

We were going to eat,

take a walk, and drink together late at night,

but only met for an hour because Joe had something come up.

Dear Sophie,

I'm writing this short letter while you are away for a bit.

My writing is terrible because I'm in a hurry, but I hope you'll understand.

I wanted to spend more time with you,

but we are parting so quickly.

I'm sorry I couldn't keep my promises.

Sophie!

As soon as I saw you,

I've miss you so much!

...I remembered a lot about the old days.

It's been a while since I thought of that time.

[Bukchon Road]

Even though I couldn't afford much,

I think I really enjoyed the time studying there.

I think it was the time... I could just love myself.

Coffee.

Thank you.

Why don't you take a picture?

Of the sign?

The tree has been here for a thousand years.

- A thousand years? - Yeah.

- Really? - The sign says so.

It's so pretty though.

Yeah, it's big.

Now, a lot has changed.

And perhaps that is why I long for those days.

But... if I were to go back,

I'll be hesitant to be realistic.

Today, I write arrived earlier than I expected.

So, I walked around a bit.

Because I wanted to get you something.

For a while, I couldn't find anything I liked.

[Bukchon Books]

But, fortunately, I found a small bookstore

and bought an English book.

You might have read already, but I hope you find enjoyable.

I'm not sure about tomorrow,

but the day after tomorrow, let's go to Inwangsan together.

I want to see the sunrise with you at the top.

Always be well.

And thank you very much.

From Joe, who always misses Sophie.

- Measure it, - Measure it,

- as its flower language is... - as its flower language is an eternal scent.

- Eternal scent. - ...eternal scent...

This means, "The language of fower is the eternal scent."

Yeah.

- I wish happiness... - I wish happiness...

- to everyone... - to everyone...

- who has met me. - who has met me.

Yeah.

- Yeah, you're good at Korean! - Yeah.

It wasn't that hard.

Okay.

Let's see... what else I have.

What about... What about this one?

Don't forget to close the door at all times.

- Don't forget... - Don't forget...

- to close the door at all times. - to close the door at all times.

- Cat comes in... - Cat comes in...

- and takes a pee. - and takes a pee.

What does it mean?

This means to the residents, "Please close the door all the time."

- Okay. - "The cat comes in and takes a pee."

Are you serious?

- Yeah, it's really serious. - No.

Funny!

I have to keep a picture of that.

So, where are you heading to?

Are you going back to France?

Nah, not this year, at least.

I don't know. I don't really have anything to go back to.

Then, where to?

Philippines, actually.

Amanda lives there now.

Oh, Amanda's there?

Yeah. She even got married.

Can you believe it?

I thought she'd stay single forever.

I know, right?

It's exactly what her family said.

She's been well?

Yeah, yeah! She's been well.

That's enough.

- Yes. - Yeah.

I like Amanda.

I like her laugh.

I really miss her.

Yeah, you always like her a lot.

Mina, though... not as much.

- Did I? - Yeah.

Well, yeah, I guess so.

Good times.

The good old days.

- Sophie. - Hi.

You are alone here.

Yeah, my friend, she had to go back to work.

Really?

It's sad.

A little bit, yeah.

Sophie, have you found the place?

Sorry?

I mean, the bookstore.

It wasn't gone?

What do you mean?

I mean, the bookstore you mentioned.

- Oh, Juho's! - Yeah.

It says, "The second-hand bookstore—"

And you are holding an old book, so I thought...

No, this... this is a book from my friend.

Joe told me where the bookstore was.

It was on the road I had always been on.

I just had to walk a little bit further.

Juho.

Sophie?

Yes, it's Sophie.

Sophie...

How come you are here?

I wonder, too.

How are you?

Yeah, I'm good. How are you?

Good. Good, yeah.

Juho was there.

But I wasn't surprised to find him.

It felt it had been scheduled from the beginning.

What's all that?

Is that the sleeping bag you had before?

Yeah, I'm still using it.

In here?

Yeah, sometimes.

I spend all night, when I want to.

Why?

Well... when I want to be alone?

When you want to be alone?

Yeah.

But you're married.

Sometimes. Only sometimes.

Don't you feel that way?

No me, no.

I don't like being alone.

I hate it actually.

Just makes me feel...

down.

I see.

I think this is fair.

Where's your wife, then?

She went to her mother's house.

- Yeah. - What for?

She's sick. Nothing serious but...

she needed rest.

Sorry.

Oh, no, no. She's fine, but...

she just needed rest.

I see.

[Knight]

What did you do for these last three days?

Well, I went for walks.

I had coffee, chicken and beer.

I met Joe.

Mostly, I looked for you.

How about you?

Me?

I also took a walk.

Going to the bookstore, tried to buy something,

and drank beer alone.

Like always.

That's good.

Does it?

Yeah.

It's strange, isn't it?

Meeting again after such a long time.

Yeah, I still can't believe you're here.

Me neither.

But at the same time, I'm not surprised.

You weren't. I really was.

No, because... I don't know, I just...

I felt like things would come to this.

You did?

That we would meet again?

Yeah.

It's strange, right?

You don't believe it do you

No, it's not that...

Yeah, I just... never thought it would be that way.

Me neither, but...

I don't know, just... I felt that way.

Thank you.

All of a sudden?

Yeah, I just... Thank you for saving my life.

I just wanted to say that.

Yeah, but... you've thanked me enough, don't you think?

Right.

I just wanted to say it once more.

Thank you.

Thank you very much.

- Welcome. - Hello.

So, the day after tomorrow, 6:00 in the morning. Right?

Yep.

I will call you when things are decided.

Even if I couldn't go to the mountain,

I will drive you to the airport.

Really?

Yeah, you... you bought me a beer and...

And... And... I should have something for you, too.

Okay.

It would still be nice if you could come to the mountain, though.

Hopefully.

Can I take a picture of you?

- A picture? - Yeah.

Okay. Where? Here?

Yeah, just... just stand there.

3, 2, 1...

Cheese.

I like it.

Yeah.

Can I put it on my blog?

A blog? You have a blog?

Yeah. It would be nice if I could post it

with the caption "The man who saved my life."

Yeah, but you should write the details.

People can misunderstand.

Whatever you say. That's how I remember it.

You saved my life.

Yeah, it's up to you but don't forget the details.

Sure.

Everything is fine, right?

Everything is good.

That's good.

I'd be better to go now.

- Okay. - Yeah.

- Good night. - Good night.

- Bye. - See ya.

Juho seemed to be doing well.

He looked kind of sad, but I didn't ask what was going on.

There was nothing I could do to help.

Sure, he will be okay. That's what I decided to believe.

Thank you, Juho. I really am.

Always be well.

[2020.10.26]

Suyoung and Jonggu say they were going to come and to look for a house.

They must have left early, but they didn't forget to prepare my breakast.

It was strangely sad to eat breakfast alone.

Joe said she couldn't see me, because she had to work.

Juho didn't call me after lunch.

He didn't even answer his phone.

I checked the bookstore just in case, but he wasn't there either.

Juho!

I heard that it's cold in winter in Korea.

So I bought him a knitted hat.

Maybe after a while when things get better,

Juho will contact me.

I briefly imagined Juho's happy face after receiving the hat.

[Bukchon Bookstore]

I gave up going to Inwangsan in the morning.

Everyone had their own things to do, and

I felt like I was being selfish to drag them along.

I fell asleep while packing and organizing the pictures I took.

Perhaps I was disappointed.

I had a dream about hiking Inwangsan with Juho, Joe, Suyoung, and Jonggu.

In my dream, I saw this house very clearly.

We ate eggs at the summit and took pictures of each other.

Suyoung.

Can we go now?

Jonggu said he is a little sad to leave Seoul.

Because he has lived there for a long time.

But he changed his mind after seeing houses in Gangneung.

He liked the last house the most.

He said he could stay there for a long time.

He liked the house, the street,

and surrounding atmosphere.

It would take some time to find a new job and adjust,

but I thought we would be able to live well there.

What is this?

It must be from Sophie.

There's a letter, too.

"Winter is coming, stay warm and well. Sophie."

Winter is coming,

stay warm and well. Sophie.

They are gloves.

Nothing fancy.

It's so cute. To give us something like this.

We should go to the mountain after all she has done for us.

What about going to the hospital with your mother?

It will be fine because my sister is taking her tomorrow.

Are you sure?

Yes, it's fine.

We found Sophie's gift when we came back home.

...it would be nice.

She bought gloves wishing us to stay warm.

It wasn't just because of that, but we decided to go to Inwangsan.

We woke up Sophie early in the morning and came outside.

We packed green tea, gimbap, and some boiled eggs, too.

There, I could see our house.

There it is. Our house.

- Where? - Over there.

A grey house with a white stripe in the middle.

That one? That's right.

That's our house.

Sophie,

can you see that? There is our house.

I can't see it.

See? Where my finger is pointing.

Oh, that one!

Next to the round thing, right?

Gray house with white stripes.

It looks so tiny from here.

Yes. It's very tiny.

Thank you.

This is really nice.

- We should have come sooner. - Right?

The thought never came up.

We came here thanks to Sophie.

Sophie, thanks for bringing us here.

Oh, thank you. You're the ones who brought me here.

Thank you, Sophie.

Sophie asked to take a picture,

so we took a picture next to the monument at the top.

Excuse me. Can you take a picture of us?

Sure.

Thank you.

Say cheese. One, two, three.

One, two, three.

One, two, three.

When we came back, we took a shower one by one...

and drank coffee.

In time, Sophie left the house.

We promised to see each other again.

Is it okay? I can call you a cab.

Oh no, it's fine. It's fine, thanks.

Be safe.

- Okay? - You tooo.

Be safe, both of you.

I'll see you again. Promise.

You are welcome anytime.

- Jonggu, you too. - Thank you. Thank you, Sophie.

Take care.

Yes. Take care, too.

I'd better go.

Time to go, guys.

- Bye. - See you.

See you.

That day, we slept in after Sophie had left.

We got up around dusk and ordered chicken.

The next day, Jonggu and I went to his sister's house to see Mother.

Mother told us that there's no need to give up the house.

The cancer has metastasized,

so the scheduled surgery could not be performed.

She passed away half a year later.

team credit

Suyoung.

Jonggu.

What's this?

They are flowers.

I can see they are flowers.

What's the occasion?

I bought them because they caught my eye.

I know you like flowers.

They are beautiful.

- Really? - Yes.

Yes, they are really beautiful.

I love you.

I love you, too.

Is something wrong?

No everything's fine.

I'm just happy.

I see.

Here's your coffee.

Thank you.

How was your day?

It was okay.

Something funny happened.

What happened?

I ran into Gyungsu today.

- Gyungsu? - Really?

He's joining us for the project.

Are you okay with that?

I'm fine.

It's almost over.

- But... - Yes?

He might take my place. If things go well.

- Really? - Yes.

Well, if Mr. Song likes him,

then he will be my successor.

Now, I've seen everything.

He's so resourceful. How did he pull that off? That's funny.

- Right? - Yes.

It's such a small world. We should be careful.

But isn't he giving you a hard time?

I don't think so.

It doesn't matter anyway.

Besides, he was really good to me today.

He could've been conscious of Mr. Song.

He treated me very well.

He might have changed a little,

now that he has gotten older.

I'm relieved.

Everything's fine. Yeah, that's fine.

You said you saw Sophie's blog today.

Yes.

Wasn't it the day my mom came to Seoul?

Yes.

You knew that?

Of course, I remember.

Right…

Sorry...

I didn't realized it before.

I remembered after finishing reading the blog.

Nothing's wrong with that.

I feel bad. You were having such a hard time then.

Well… it's different for every person.

And it was about my mom.

But still…

I want to see the blog. Does it say a lot about us?

Yes, more than I thought.

I'm curious.

- Do you want to see? - Yeah. Show me.

Okay.

We read Sophie's blog together.

It seemed that Jonggu was reminded

of many things at the time.

Sophie's blog...

It was fascinating that so much had happened in just a few days.

And that, two years have passed since then.

It got me thinking

that... it wasn't just a coincidence...

that I found Sophie's picture.

Producer: Seo Yunhee

Written & Directed: Lee Jeahan

Produced by Mareummo Film

[Sophie's World]