All language subtitles for KBS Drama Special S15E03

(A production supported by...)

(the Ministry of Culture,
Sports and Tourism...)

(and Korea Creative Content Agency)

(This drama is a work of fiction,)

(and the characters, places, groups,
and events are entirely imaginary.)

(A year before the Korean War,
near the 38 Parallel)

Just look at that.

Young Bok has such nimble fingers.

She has already finished all the work,

while someone I know is still trying
to thread her needle.

Young Bok, you must be having
the time of your life these days.

Both your in-laws passed away,

and who knows
if your husband is dead or alive.

It looks like the whole property
is going to be yours now, doesn't it?

Stop.

Are you envious?

Excuse me?

You must be.

I ended up having
one of the nicest houses around.

No, I meant...

What the... I...

That wench!

Hey, leave her alone!

Why are you always on her case?

She's so full of herself!

She always looks so grumpy
and never wears a smile.

She must think of me so little
when I'm older than her!

What does she have in her life
to smile about?

Don't you feel sorry
for that poor young thing?

Her only brother was being dragged
into forced labor,

and she was almost taken
as a comfort woman.

Can you imagine how desperate
her parents must have been...

to marry her off all the way to Cheongju?

Worse, her husband has gone missing
shortly after he left...

for korea to study.

And as soon as the liberation came,

both her parents and in-laws passed away.

She had to endure one funeral
after another.

Now, she's left alone
in this whole world, just like that.

She must be so lonely,

waiting for her husband to return,

even though she hasn’t seen him
in her life.

He probably doesn't even know
he has a wife.

Seo Rim, is this our house?

(The Two Women)

Mother said a married couple
should stay in the same room.

I knew it was yours,
but I've been staying here.

Because you're my husband...

I haven't touched any of your things,

so don't worry.

How old are you?

Next year, I'll turn 20.

You got married to me
five years ago, right?

Does it mean you were 14 back then?

Do you know how old I am?

How could you agree to marry a guy...

who's eight years older
and has completely disappeared?

I'm sorry,
but I can't take you as my wife.

I'll find a way to annul our marriage,

so please be ready to leave...

Shame on you.

What have you been doing
while your house was falling apart...

and your parents passed away?

You must've been with her,
having a good time.

- Young miss.
- Don't call me that. I'm your wife!

I'm the madam of this house,
registered on paper!

It was me who took care of your parents...

when they couldn't even go
to the restroom.

It was also me who cleaned
and maintained this house...

so it wouldn't fall apart!

And now you're asking me to leave?

Who gives you the right
to tell me to leave...

when I've touched every corner
of this house?

I won't leave.

I can't!

I have no place to go back to.

And I would resent myself...

if I left after everything
I've done for this house.

What did she mean?

Is that girl really your wife?

Then, what about me?

What about our baby?

Say something!

That stupid jerk!

How dare he abandon his wife
and take in a concubine?

Why are you suddenly siding
with Young Bok?

I can bear anything,

but I can't stand those
who do reckless things...

and girls who live as concubines.

Look at that thing on her hair
when she's here to work.

How flashy it is.

That naive girl...

will never be able to outdo that vixen.

What's this?

Please take it off! Help me!

Speak in Korean.

You know how to speak in Korean,
don't you?

What are you doing?

I will.

I'm speaking in it.

I'm speaking in Korean now.

Call her naive one more time,

and they'll be holding a funeral.

(Jerks who forget their history
have no future.)

I told you. It's not going to happen.

Sir, you know my circumstances.

Can I use this to make it this time?

If I...

pay you for your work,

where will that money go?

That nasty girl will get to use it.

Young Bok.

You, of all people,

can't do this to me.

Darn it. Some luck I have today.

That's mine.

That...

is mine.

You should at least pay
for lodging at my house.

When you give birth to the baby,
go back to korea with it.

If it's about leaving,
you should be the one to go.

That's what Seo Rim told you too.

You Korean.

Damned girl. Barbarian.

Young Bok!

Do you know why spoons sold so well
in every town after the liberation?

It's because your people took
even the spoons for the war.

Do you know why the man
at the dry goods store got all angry?

It's because your people...

took his daughter,
saying it was for the war!

Your people...

took away our rice,

our spoons,

and even my own brother.

And now, you want to take my husband too?

It wasn't me who did it.

I have nothing to do with it.

Of course, you do!

You're also a shit!

It was the same for us too.

We all had nothing to do with the war.

A gunshot?

It must've been soldiers training.

A few years ago, an army unit
entered the village.

Do you know how startled I was?

Aren't you really going to tell me
why you fought?

We didn't fight.
She insulted me one-sidedly.

What are you doing right now?

Why are you touching my clothes
without my permission?

You...

You should have your meal.

Stop complaining.

This is my favorite food.

If you don't want to eat it, don't.

She's always complaining.

There's a chill in the air tonight.

Stop being so stubborn,
and go to bed inside.

Young Bok.

Look.

You should sleep inside.

You can't keep sleeping out here.

If I go inside,

are you going to stay with that woman?

Do you think I'm that shameless?

Yes.

I'm not going in.

I'll stay here.

Go in and get some sleep.

I won't.

Get inside to get sleep.

I'm telling you. I won't.

I'm not going in!

I heard about an army unit
that came to the village.

Have you had training with them
or something?

You're so agile.

I'm just kidding.

Try to put on a smile.

I can't smile
when it doesn't come naturally to me.

It's true what the elders in the village
told me about you.

They said that you rarely smiled.

You took care of my sick parents...

and had to protect this house.

I'm sure you had no time to smile.

I'm sorry, Young Bok.

Also, thank you.

I should have said it sooner.

I'm sorry for saying it so late.

From now on,

we'll do everything together.

I want to share the chores...

and eat meals with you at the same table.

How could I possibly do that with you?

Didn't you say you were my wife?

A husband and wife should
always do everything together.

Please go inside and sleep.

I'll be sleeping here from now on.

Are you saying your face heats up
like fire,

and your heart pounds
like a kid throwing a tantrum?

Well, there's only one explanation
for that.

It's called love.

You're in love.

Of course, you're in love.
Otherwise, your face wouldn't get all hot,

and your heart wouldn't ache
as if you were being hit by bullets.

You're so book-smart.

I'm amazed you had no idea what love was
after acting like you knew everything.

Is this love?

The laundry!

Why don't you both try learning
how to read and write Korean?

- No.
- No.

It's rare for you
to share the same opinion.

I have a ton of work to do.
I don't have any time to study.

I don't need to study
how to read or write.

Looking at Young Bok, it seems you can get
by in life just by being sturdy.

Hey!

You really have a death wish, don't you?

Watch your words.

They say, one ill word asks another.

Do you really want to start something?

Wait. Please stop.

Learning to read and write is
always beneficial.

You will be able to write letters
or even read books.

- And...
- But you can just...

read them for me, Seo Rim.

Because you'll always be by my side,
won't you?

What should I do first?

You can just leave us alone
if you're not interested, Young Bok.

(Gu Young Bok)

(Nam Haeng Ja)

"Sachiko?"

Is this how you write Sachiko?

Can't you even read this?

It says, "Nam Haeng Ja."

When I convert my name, Minami Sachiko,
into Korean,

it's pronounced Nam Haeng Ja.

Seo Rim, if I combine my name
and Young Bok's,

I can make Haeng Bok, right?

Haeng from my name.

And Bok from Young Bok's.

"Happiness."

You're coughing so much.

Please drink some water first.

It's okay, Seo Rim.

It's okay.

Everything is all right.

Just stop.

Blood stains are hard to remove.

I know because I've tried it many times.

You just don't know how to do it properly
because you're too dumb.

I can make it clean.

I can clean all the stains.

I can fix anything that's worn out.

And I can also make him healthier again
as if he's never been ill.

I was also hopeful that I could
fully recover until six years ago.

When I was in Korea,

I was thrown into prison
just for being part of a book club...

that studied the Korean language.

And that is
where I contracted tuberculosis.

I was released
after independence was restored.

Eventually,

I returned to my country,

but now I'm on death's doorstep.

Both as a son and as a man,

my life has...

been a failure.

Don't you dare touch it
with those filthy hands.

Seo Rim's illness is
all because of you people.

Whether it's concubines,

I'm just fed up with you damned people!

I'm not damned nor a concubine!

You are the concubine!

I told you not to speak
in front of me!

What have you ever done for Seo Rim?

You may have taken care of his parents,

but I looked after Seo Rim.

You left your hometown to get married,

but I had to leave my country
to get married.

And would you still call me a concubine?

I understand...

how you feel right now.

I used to feel angry and sad
all the time, just like you.

And that made me want to act mean.

But in the end, you and I stayed here,
just the same.

Because we wanted to stay with him.

Because we didn't want to feel lonely.

So why do you try to be alone...

when you need someone the most?

(Im Seo Rim)

(Gu Young Bok, Im Haeng Ja, Im Seo Rim)

(Happiness)

Young Bok.

Are you home?

The village headman was going
to sell this to the junk shop,

so I got it at a cheap price.

What do you think? It'll do, right?

You can ride this instead of walking.
It's tiresome.

I don't know how to ride it.

You can learn it. I'll teach you.

Do you want to give it a try?

I need to go to Gyeong Ja's place
to give a hand.

But I'll learn it some other time.

You can teach me then.

Sure.

Nam Haeng Ja!

Haeng Ja!

Where on earth did she go?

Haeng Ja...

Nam Haeng Ja.

I was going to wash the laundry,
but I slipped.

I didn't get hurt other than my ankle.

What about the baby?

Maybe it's feeling stuffed inside here.

It keeps kicking.

I didn't know you could smile like that.

No one asked you to do this anyway.

People will badmouth me
once things go sour for you and your baby.

They'll think the wife has harassed
the concubine so much...

Are you mad?

That's the only pair of shoes I have!

Oh, dear.

What should I do?

I can't believe this.

My gosh.

Young Bok, seriously?

- Move.
- My shoes...

Give me your foot.

I'm sorry that I threw your ring away.

Also, I'm sorry
that I slapped you earlier.

I don't feel sorry for anything.

Would you rather walk home alone?

Can I ask you something?

No, you can't.

What is that ring?

You always stare at it.

It's my treasure.

My mom gave me
when I left Cheongju to get married.

Your treasure?

Is it an expensive one?

No, but memories that I treasure
come to me when I look at it.

Memories like when my brother and I...

went to the riverside
to catch marsh snails...

and my mom cooking soup
with the snails we caught.

And memories of eating rice cakes
with bean crumbs with my dad every spring.

Well, that ring is
just the opposite of me.

When people here see me,

bad memories come to them.

Not just bad ones, but painful ones.

Young Bok.

Do you think...

we could be friends about 50 years later?

I don't know.

By the way, how are you so fluent
in our language?

Did you learn it from Seo Rim?

Joseon people visited a lot
when I lived at the catholic church.

They taught me the language.

I don't know who my parents are.

The orphanage run by the catholic church
was where I grew up.

You could've told me that earlier.

You made me look like
I was bragging about having a family.

What do you mean?

You're an orphan, just like me.

Haven't you heard about the saying,
"Misery loves company?"

Geez, you do have a way with words.

But Young Bok,

why do you call me Haeng Ja?

Why not?

Are you bothered
that I don't call you Sachiko?

Of course, you should use a Korean name
if you're going to live here.

That's not what I mean.

I'm six years older than you.

Little one.

Call me big sister.

Don't mess with me.
I'll leave you here all by yourself.

Oh, is that right, little one?

You're on your own.

Hey, Young Bok!

My leg hurts!

Wait for me!

Young Bok!

Here. It's barley tea.

I heard that you people drink tea
with your meals.

Is it really for me?

We've got a pair of rubber shoes.

Suit yourself. Try them on or don't.

Hey, don't flatter yourself.

I'm going to take care of you
until you've recovered from the delivery.

Fortunately,
we still had some seaweed left.

So, when's her due date?

Less than a month now.

Goodness.

Stop being so happy about it...

and think about how you're going
to get seaweed soup for yourself.

Isn't there any news?

Well...

I'm here to get some books.

Tonight!

Can you sleep here tonight?

To avoid the draft,

I've let you stay in Haeng Ja's room
for the past few months.

But people will start talking
if we keep this up.

Don't worry.

Even though this is a small neighborhood,

there's no way they'd ever find out...

You told me to sleep here tonight, but...

When are you going to learn
how to ride a bike?

Are you still very busy?

We don't know
when Haeng Ja will go into labor.

How can I leave her alone?

Once the baby is born,

I'll need to take care of them too.

And when spring comes, I'll have
to get back to work in the fields.

There's so much to do.

I always thought...

I was so unlucky.

But I'm glad I got to know you, Young Bok.

I hope I haven't left you...

with only painful memories.

When the baby is born,

you should learn how to ride a bike.

I'll take care of everything else.

My belly hurts!

I think the baby will be here soon.

I'll get the ladies here now.

So you should stay with Haeng Ja.

(The name candidates for the baby)

(Boy: Gyeong Ho, Gyu Chang, Dong Heon,
Yun Seob, Hyeong Sik, Seok Gyun, Dae Geon)

(Girl: Seon Hye, Yun Jin, So Jeong,
Ae Ran, Mi Yeong, Jeong Seon,)

(Ju Mi, Myeong In)

Young Bok?

Young Bok!

Young Bok! No!

Young Bok...

No!

We need to live together.

Please. Let's live together.

Don't give up on me.

I always thought...

I was so unlucky.

But I'm glad I got to know you, Young Bok.

I hope I haven't left you...

with only painful memories.

Haeng Ja...

Hey. You're sure you're good
at riding a bike, right?

Don't you worry.

I even went on deliveries back

I got fired after bumping
into a wall, though.

What? What did you just say?

That was the important part, right?

Hey! What did you say just now?

You can't let go of me like this!

Look to the front, Young Bok.

Keep your eyes on the front.

Riding bikes is not my thing.

Just let me get on behind you
when you ride it.

Did it hurt a lot when you fell down?

So, don't you die.

I'm sick and tired...

of goodbyes.

The same goes for you too.

Never let go of my hand.

Now, in this world,

there are only this baby, you, and me.

You know it's just the three of us, right?

If you run away, that makes you a wench.

When are you going to name the baby?

You can't keep calling her without a name.

You have to get a name
for the baby soon...

so that she will settle down here.

I hope my baby's name...

will be just like your ring.

A name that makes you remember
only the good memories.

These days,

both our side
and those over the 38th parallel...

seem to have gotten really quiet,
don't you think?

That's not likely.

Haeng Ja.

Young Bok.

That sound is also coming
from the training, right?

Haeng Ja.

Haeng Ja.

I think the war has begun.

What?

Here. It's this way.

- Come this way.
- Hurry up.

What's going on?

It looks like the North came over
the 38th parallel, right?

Then, we can't be here like this.

Shouldn't we flee to the south?

We can't do that when our homes are here.

For now, let's see how things go. Okay?

I thought I lost it.

I stole it because you were so cheeky.

We'll be okay.

No matter what happens in this world,

you and I are both fated
to get through it bravely.

You've crossed the sea, and I've been
through imperialism,

so what's there to be scared about?

We're not alone now either.

Isn't that right, baby?

Here, baby. This is for you.

Young Bok.

Hey, you.

When will you get a name?

Ask your mom to give you a name soon.

A puppet army might be hiding.
Check it now.

There are only civilians here.

- Spare us.
- Please spare us.

Let's go.

Baby. No, don't cry.

Don't cry, baby.

Stop crying.

You're a girl.

We were liberated.
Why are you still speaking?

Haeng Ja!

- Come with me!
- No!

- Haeng Ja! No!
- Please!

- Stay still!
- No!

Come!

Haeng Ja!

Haeng Ja! No!

Oh, no.

What do we do?

They're in big trouble.

- What should we do?
- Come on.

Hurry! Go!

You should go ahead with the baby.

I'll lose him and join you soon.

What are you talking about?

No, it's too dangerous.

If not, all three of us will die.

Are you going to let your baby die
like this?

You remember the tree we saw...

as we were running away, right?

There were many red and yellow strings
on that tree.

Let's meet in front of that tree later.

If...

I'm not there until sundown,

leave for the baby.

It's too dangerous to stay here
by yourself.

I won't go.

I can't go.

We promised to stay together
until the end.

I don't know how much it'll cost
to get on the ship,

but this ring should be of some help.

Please don't go.

Let's just stay together.

This must be why...

my mom gave me this.

You saved my life
by hugging me tightly like this.

I'm returning the favor now.

I can't go.

Goodbye, baby.

Get a good name from your mom,
and have a good life.

- No.
- Goodbye, Haeng Ja.

Haeng Ja, my big sister.

Haeng Ja.

You asked me before...

if we could be friends.

Yes.

Let's be friends.

Next time, let's meet as friends...

and go to Cheongju, my hometown.

Let's go to the place where I caught
marsh snails with my brother...

and make marsh snail soup.

I'll also visit your hometown.

I'll go to the catholic church
where you lived...

and visit the school
that our husband went to.

When that time comes,

let's both be happy.

Just like our names.

Mom.

Young Bok.

Yes, Mom.

It's your daughter, Young Bok.

You must really like it here.

Then, should we stop living in Cheongju...

and move to this place, Dad's hometown?

Yes.

You've been looking over there
for some time. What is it?

Did you see a lover from the past?

Young Bok.

Wait for me.

Take a look.

I made it.

Isn't it pretty?

Here.

Geez.

What's this? It's so childish.

Give it to me.

That's so pretty.

I know. How pretty they are.

Haeng Ja, my sister.

(Special thanks to Son Sook,
Sung Byung Sook, Baek Hyun Joo,)

(and Jo Hee Bong.)