Two kids playing together then, poof, one gone?
It's a snatch, I'm telling ya.
Shut up! Shut up and find my boy!
Yes, Aram is the one that's missing.
She'll probably come back here sooner or later.
Dabin said his mom says you're dense.
I had your stuff sent over. You'll get it today.
Something wrong with Boram?
I haven't heard from Mirim for days now.
Mirim?
They always take her side.
She's like a sister or daughter to them.
Handsome men, rich men, I compared them to you and I made up my mind.
Marry me.
If you and Jin hadn't come along I'd be with my parents now.
Hang on. The rain is stopping. Then the water will go down.
You can't drive drunk. Keys.
How can I be drunk if I haven't been drinking?
Ah, plums. Plum wine.
Still cold?
Dad.
You're back? Took you long enough. I was coming to find you.
Sorry, Dad. I keep running into this freak.
He's such a freak.
He could have been sober.
You didn't see his face. Beet-read, ear-to-ear, seriously trashed.
Drunk drivers now.
Miss Bossy Boots, yeah baby.
Hey.
Would it kill them to put in a faucet?
Water...wah-terrr...
Mirim!
It's now what you think.
What isn't?
I never met her before. She got the wrong guy.
She was drunk, thought I was her husband.
Should I just tell dad and Hyongi?
No. Persistence, that's the key.
Pee-sistence...
Pick up. Abracadabra, please pick up, abracadabra.
Wha??
No!
Well?
Can we cross?
It's still too dangerous.
Oh, we haven't called home, either. They'll be worried.
Your phone working?
No, not after that dousing. Should have thought of that.
Who knew we'd take a bath?
Sorry.
Why? For forgetting your divining rod?
I should have insisted we leave before dark.
I was wrong. It's my fault.
Martyr. I insisted on staying.
I made us fall in the water. Stop being so whipped.
No, I'm?
What? You're acting weird again.
Did something happen while I was asleep?
Like what?
Wait. Something did.
I'll have to take a beatin'.
From Jin, I mean, c'mon, out all night with you?
I got a beatin' coming.
Listen to you. I thought it was serious.
Huh. Still no sign of them.
They staying over without telling me?
The number you have dialed...
Sinyong, are you okay?
I'm sorry to worry you so much, darling.
The phone being broken didn't help any. Sorry.
I'm fine. Mingi is taking it harder than me.
Mingi called. He got trapped in the storm.
He's on his way.
Oh? Must have been rough.
You haven't called?
Hm? Who?
Mom.
Call to see if she's all right.
You call her every day.
It's different if you do it. She'll be waiting.
You kidding? She wouldn't call to save my life.
Dad...
I'm scared to. If I call first, who knows what will happen.
I'm off.
Already?
Eat first.
You had a lot to drink. Your stomach all right?
Sure.
You need something inside you.
Shall I have the lady next door send some soup over?
Your suit and polka dot tie stink.
Old hag...
Huh?
Oh, nothing.
I'll call her. Have her whip up some fresh hangover soup.
Why would I eat that hag's lousy soup?
The nanhy is coming. Go get Aram ready.
Okay. See you later.
What the??
You hag...
I'm so sorry.
Sorry?
I was cleaning the glass and thought I'd hose down the sidewalk with it.
I look like a sidewalk to you?
Not at all. My eyes work fine.
Then what's the idea? A man comes along?
I didn't spray when you came, you came when I was spraying.
Come again?
Here I am cleaning up. Would it kill you to thank me?
Get out!
My lease is for 3 years. I've got 2 years, 11 months and 14 days left.
Ugh. Ach.
You. Towel.
Is it raining?
Nag-nag-nag, day-in, day-out, just my luck.
I ran into her yesterday, too. Unlucky, that's what I am.
His wife owns the building, who's he kidding?
Old fart, just my luck.
Hang on, I ran into him yesterday. Unlucky, that's what I am.
God, Buddha, gods of heaven and earth, I was wrong.
Water, please, waterrrrr...
Asleep again.
Whew, third years...
Sinyong, we're home. Wake up.
Sinyong, Sinyong. Sinyong.
Mingi.
The accident again?
You were dreaming. Just a dream.
It's okay, Sinyong. You're okay.
What?
When did you wake up?
Just now. What is it?
Do you...
still have dreams?
Dreams? About what?
Nothing. You're tired. Let's get you home.
I was asleep. I could stand to eat.
Okay.
I haven't had nightmares for ages.
I'm glad.
Well? Coming?
I'm hungry, chop-chop.
Mm-mm-mm, yummy.
- Dig in. - Mm-hm.
Just in case no one noticed I'm a clutz.
"Chop-chop-chopsticks or you'll die-die-die."
"One way or another I'll get by-by-by."
You remember?
Sure, you taught it to me. Okay?
Very okay.
You done already?
Appetizers suit me best.
Oh? Like with wine? I can drive.
Nah. Then Jin really would kill me. For drinking and driving.
He scares you, huh?
A lot.
Then this will be our little secret.
Secret?
So to speak. It tastes so good I don't want to get caught, you know?
Not really. I didn't eat much.
Oh, you.
Okay. Our little secret. But you'll have to eat at home.
Count on it.
In you go, bye.
You're leaving?
Mm.
Without saying hello?
I'm not in the mood to get told off.
You know he won't do that.
I'm just beat. I'll call him later.
Bye.
Thanks for everything.
Mm-hm.
I'm stuck in the storage room. Get me out of here.
Hyongi! Mingi! Anyone?
I'm stuck in here! Save me!
Mingi... Anyone... save me...
Mingi...
Seungi.
Water...
And a bathroom...
What were you doing in there?
Ah, well... After I eat.
You can talk while you eat. Have you and Mirim...
Does dad eat lunch at home?
Sometimes yes, sometimes no.
Hyongi?
Regular as clockwork.
How long till lunch?
Thirty minutes or so.
Why?
I can't talk to Dad or Hyongi.
Have you and Mirim??
I've got to bolt. We'll talk later. Sorry.
Hey, wait.
Hey.
Seungi.
Later, I said. If I'm late again I'll get canned.
- What is it now? - What?
- Shall I call Mirim..? - Okay, okay.
We had a fight. I have nowhere to crash.
She kicked you out again?
Did not. I walked out.
Look, can't you just look the other way?
Go home after work.
Beg her to take you back.
Then call me.
No?
It's serious. I need a little time.
Oh? Then should we talk to Hyongi?
Mingi.
What?
Hyongi is the serious expert.
Leave me out of it...
Okay. I'll do anything you say.
I'll go home, grovel, beg.
A few days... Just give me 3 days, okay?
If Hyongi finds out, I'm so?
You know how he is.
Phone. I'll let you get that. Bye.
Not so fast.
Phone. We'll talk later.
Be home in 3 days or I'm telling Hyongi. Go.
You're so cool. That's why I like you.
Bye.
Thank you.
Wait. He's not that cool.
Oh. No, at home.
I just got in.
I need some sleep.
What's the idea taking off like that?
Anyway, thanks.
Sorry for what? I'm the sorry one.
I'm sorry.
I'll do that.
Almost done.
Pssh, you're dead on your feet.
Not at all, I feel great. Nothing's wrong.
You barely ate a bite.
I'm not hungry.
After being out all night?
It's not good for you.
Oh, after you're married, I'll take your room. You two use mine.
We couldn't. We'll use Jin's room.
That's his workroom.
You need room for a wardrobe and nice big bed.
We're fine. We'll use a small wardrobe, I don't mind.
How can you not? Jin needs room for his wheelchair.
Just do it. A small room is hard on Jin.
That's my mom. We haven't even set the date yet.
We will by next week. Didn't you talk to Mingi?
I did, but...
Sinyong, how about...
How about next spring?
- Next spring? - Mm.
I've got two serials running.
And a new book I have to finish by next year.
Planning a wedding won't make it any easier.
In the spring we can take a nice long honeymoon.
Jin.
We don't need a fancy wedding.
- A justice of the peace? - Sinyong.
I mean it. Really.
- You and I? - Stop.
- Jin. - Stop or I really will get mad.
Then get mad.
Do you realize you always dodge taking about marriage?
- When did I ever?? - I'm not a fool.
I know what's bothering you. I do.
But what does a wedding matter? Or a honeymoon?
What?
Sinyong.
Don't laugh. I'm serious. Very much so.
I won't have you treating me like a child.
You're tired, that's what it is.
Get some rest.
We'll talk later.
I'm sorry.
Grateful and sorry that you have to suffer in my place.
I always seem to owe you.
Goodbye.
- Don't forget your homework. - Okay.
Leaving for your appointment already?
I thought I'd stop at the bookstore.
When Dabin gets home we'll stop by the new place.
Get something to eat while you're out.
We're fine.
You know the BBQ place by the train station?
Their noodles and meat are pretty good.
Oh, all right.
But I've got money.
That's not why I give it to you.
I just hate for you to be such a tightwad.
I'm not that stingy, Dad.
Stingy is as stingy does, you know.
- Dad. - See you later.
Yes? Yes, this is she.
The realtor?
Hello. Yes.
What, now?
Excuse me, I have to go out.
Can you give Dabin the key...?
Mom!
What?
Your clothes.
What about them?
- They're like the bread lady's. - Bread lady?
Yeah, she sells bread outside our school.
- That bad, huh? - Mm-hm.
I'm not going on a blind date.
What's that?
They're closing, come on.
Aram.
Dabin.
Aram.
Hello.
Hey. Where are you going alone?
- To my dad's. - Your dad?
Yep. This is my dad's clinic.
[Dental Clinic]
All done.
Rinse, please.
Yes.
Aram, Doctor.
Dad.
Aram. What a surprise.
She's hungry.
Then tell your nanny, don't come here.
Nanny isn't there.
I forgot she called and told me.
Sorry.
- Hungry? - Mm-hm.
Want auntie to get you some bread?
I want meat.
Meat? I may be a while.
I'll wait.
Okay. Wait and I'll get you your favorite BBQ.
Yeah?
Yeah. But you've got to be quite while I'm working.
'kay.
Here.
Here you go.
It's next to a clinic?
Yes. But none of the hustle and bustle of a big hospital, not to worry.
It's not that. I teach piano. It can be a bit noisy.
Noisy? It's just the piano. Don't fret yourself.
I know the dentist here.
Oh? How?
Our children are in the same class. We've met a few times.
I see.
He's a little dense.
More than a little, I'd say.
Oh, I know, right?
I mean, seriously, at his age?
Not enough sense to blow his own nose.
He'll probably end up reporting us for noise pollution, no sense at all.
Grandpa.
When did my little girl get here?
I'm eating with Dad.
Are you?
My eldest son, dense-boy.
Pardon me.
No, you weren't wrong.
But you won't have to worry about being reported.
I have one key. This is yours.
Okay. Thank you.
She's the piano teacher..?
Uh-huh. You know each other?
Hm? Our kids go to the same school.
There's more to it, I bet.
Huh?
Never mind. It's not like I never heard the same thing.
It's an illness.
I'm heading out. You two enjoy yourselves.
Okay.
- Bye, Aram. - Bye.
Dad, I'm hungry.
Oh, right, let's go.
Like meeting an enemy on a log bridge, of all the?
Enemy? He's your enemy?
No, I'm not talking about Aram's dad.
Let's go get some BBQ.
Mm.
Is it far?
We're here.
Why? Starving?
The car would have been faster.
Going home to get it would have taken longer.
Oh, Dabin.
Dabin!
Aram.
It's you again.
You eating BBQ?
Mm-hm. You?
Me and my dad.
- Come on. - Yay.
A-A-Aram.
[Order BBQ for a family of four and the noodles are on us]
What do you like bestest?
Spicy BBQ.
Me, too.
I'm hungry.
Yeah, me, too.
- You get the silverware? - Yes.
- Hungry? - Yes.
What shall we have?
Dad.
Oh. Coming.
We can move if you're uncomfortable.
Dabin, over there.
Can't I eat with Aram?
We're not wanted. Come on.
Is that true?
No, not at all.
He's mad at you.
Why do you say that?
Cause you called him stupid.
When did I ever?
Dense means stupid.
My dad's not stupid.
Aram.
That's not what I meant...
Whatever. Let's order.
Sorry about the other night, but honestly, anyone would have thought?
Forget it. Not in front of the kids.
Excuse me.
BBQ for four.
Order BBQ for four and they toss in the extra. It can't hurt.
A sale?
Didn't you read the sign?
Right?
Yes, our 4+1 sale in honor of our anniversary.
But that's for a family of four.
There's four of us.
You came in separately.
So?
If you're not a family.
We are.
You're a family?
Yeah, we are.
I'll ask the manager.
Where is he? I'll ask him.
It's on me.
Please.
Never mind the sale. Four orders of ribs.
Very good, sir.
A word in your ear?
When did I ask you to pay?
Maybe you're a rich dentist, but you can't treat people that way.
I was cutting a deal...
Yes. By lying in front of children to save some money.
What lie?
We're not a family.
Are we?
No.
How about being drunk and saying you didn't have a drop and being all grabby.
That's lying.
I wasn't drunk.
Plum wine. I've got a nose for that stuff. Plums, definitely.
Yes, you're right. Not wine. Prune juice.
Juice? I thought you were Mr. Straight Arrow. When I suits you, huh?
This from the queen of rationalizations?
Saying we're a family to save a few bucks.
Look, a group is a family as far as they're concerned.
Then say we're a group.
What's the big deal? We're not talking about major crime here.
You started this.
I would have left it alone for the children's sake if you hadn't dragged me out here.
Yeah, sorry. I was wrong, just kill me now.
Happy?
Now you're laughing at me.
If you say we're a family, then we're a couple.
I'm Dabin's dad, you're Aram's mom.
I doubt his father would like that much.
Would acting like we're a family be so terrible?
Does that scare you?
No, but no one can take my wife's place. Never.
Being dense is one thing. You're just delusional.
Who wants to take anyone's place?
Look. What about your husband?
Or is it okay to find any husband that suits you to save a few dollars?
Watch it. I didn't find "any husband" to save money.
Dabin's father has been gone for 7 years,
but I've never even thought of replacing him.
Dabin, get up. Let's go over there.
Bring ours over here.
Ma'am.
Aram. Dabin. His dad is dead?
I don't know. But I've never seen him.
Just his mother.
Now we're a bar as well as a hotel?
I don't like it either.
Then stop already.
Life, man, I'm telling ya.
Uh-huh.
When will I get love? When will I get life?
How long will it take?
Will that day ever come?
- I can't turn back time. - Night, loser.
Hey, my beer.
That's my last can.
What now?
What? Something on your mind?
Are you into him?
Come on.
Is he hot? Is he tall?
Songhi, his daughter is Dabin's friend. He has a family.
No sense of humor, none whatsoever.
Humor?
Yeah, I got nobody and he's all you talk about, I'm sick of it.
Nothing funny about that jerk.
And I do not talk about him all the time.
Oh, uh-oh, uh-huh.
He is ALL you talk about.
He's dense, you're naive, perfect match.
Naive? Me?
Aren't you?
You should at least take a joke at your age.
Taking it all so seriously is way too naive.
Stop. You'll wake Dad.
Yeah, yeah, I'll stop.
This guy... Introduce me to the gentleman.
Songhi.
When he needs a new car, I'll sell him this one.
Songhi.
Uh-uh-uh, you'll wake Dad.
You're back?
Hey.
Did you call Mom?
I was busy, it slipped my mind.
Shall I dial her up?
Tomorrow, tomorrow.
Dad...
I'm going to lie down. I'm beat.
No, listen, I'm doing laundry. Got anything?
You don't like the nanny doing your underthings.
Forget it. Your mother would die if she thought you were doing my laundry.
Oh, yeah, pushing a button, it's nothing.
Any of your old lady friends from college still single?
Lots of ladies in the thirties still are these days.
None that I know of.
None that you see, you mean.
Not while you're still clinging to the dead.
I'm not saying to remarry.
Marriage is a prison. Once is enough, never mind 2 or 3 times.
I'm talking about love. Enjoyment.
When your youth is gone, there won't be many ladies interested.
Dad.
Want me to find you one?
One of my friend's daughters runs a modeling school.
- Some of those babydolls? - Dad, laundry, c'mon.
Sorry.
Nah, I knew better, I just got carried away.
Oh, do something with your late wife's photos.
It would break your mother's heart if she saw them.
Hope he didn't hurt your feelings.
He worries about me, that's all.
But you know me. Photos or no photos, you'll always be with me.
Whoa, I gave myself goose pimples.
- Come in. - Hello.
What's with the face?
Ah, well...
Hey.
Hey. Ready?
Mm. Sorry.
I would take the train, but Jin here...
Mingi knows about cameras.
A lot better than you.
Off you go. I have work to do.
Let's go.
- Mom, we're off. - Bye.
- Goodbye. - Bye.
Mingi.
Don't rush back. Get some air while you're out.
She stays inside too much because of me.
You mind?
Sure. Goodbye.
You, too. You could stand some air yourself.
Nah.
Mingi, look, look.
Not me, no pictures.
You look good.
1, 2, 3.
Don't.
One more.
- Enough, enough. - There.
No pictures.
Close-up.
1, 2, 3.
Well?
Hard to tell.
I need to see it on the computer screen.
Here.
Thank you.
Want to ride?
Yeah, but...
What? Jin?
Mm-hm. I don't like doing stuff he can't.
Who says so?
I do.
Jin and I used to go wakeboarding, skiing, you name it.
Really?
Yeah, really.
Never mind.
Maybe next time. Maybe.
Oh, good one.
Come on.
What? We leaving?
They'll have a bike rental some place.
I said no.
Uh-huh, but it's killing you. Come on.
I said no.
- Unless we keep it... - ...our little secret?
Easy, easy.
Whoa, looking good.
Check this out.
One more try.
Mom. Doing all right?
Mingi? Nothing to tell.
Mirim?
She always takes your call. It must not be getting through.
Oh? That's odd.
I spoke with Seungi yesterday.
Her birthday is coming up.
All right. I'll give her a call.
Bye.
Wow.
You got a mean swing.
You'll hit 200 yards at this rate. It's your stance that needs work.
Loosen up. Hold it like this.
And follow through. With the hips.
That's not your phone.
"The Old Lady?"
My wife likes being called that.
Isn't she "The Ex" now?
I guess.
Clean up after yourself. This isn't a hotel.
Give me an advance, I'll get a studio apt.
What about your girlfriends?
Go to one of them. Sooner the better.
Why did she call? Even her voice creeps me out.
Huh?
Sweetie.
Where else? At work.
I've got a call. Don't go away.
Oh, baby. I'm on an important call.
I'll call you back. Sorry.
Hello?
Sorry, Mom.
Thanks.
Happy Birthday.
This is for you.
Hope you like it. I saw it and thought of you.
Hun-bun!
Sweetie!
Here.
The spa, you said?
I've prepared a sea view, life sounds of the sea, the lot.
Really?
Have I ever lied to you?
Hop in.
Sorry. Hang on.
Who is it?
My mom.
Hi, Mom.
See my face? Hold it up so I can see you.
Wait a second.
Don't move. I want to see where you are and who you're with.
Mo-o-om. Hang on.
I said don't move. You want me on the next flight?
Okay, okay.
Whose car is that?
Huh?
Which tramp's car is that?
What the??
This is the boss's car.
I'm running errands, see for yourself.
Baby!
It's so noisy here!
There. And there.
Happy?
Why are you calling anyway?
You know what tomorrow is?
Mom, I'd forget my own birthday before I forgot hers.
I got her a present, reservations, the lot.
Watch your step.
Of course. Bye now.
I'd like to give her a last birthday.
She stopped my cards. I can't buy nothin'.
Remember today's court date.
I have to pick up Boram by six, so don't be late.
Got a date? Shall I get her?
White blouse, waiting on you, right?
Divorce is water under the bridge.
What, your family found it, is that it?
That's not it.
Did she change her mind? No divorce?
No. She's waiting at the courthouse.
What are you doing here?
I'm not sure.
Why not?
I have to do it after my mom passes.
I wouldn't divorce to save my life, not while she's alive.
But I won't get another chance like this...
Get to the point. I have work to do.
When my wife called before, you know, about the court date...
I didn't realize it was today.
What are you saying?
Good question. I have no clue.
Whine-whine-whine.
Get up. And stop sighing.
Something came up. Can we set another court date?
I'll call you tomorrow. Sorries.
The number you have dialed...
Baby, can I change the music?
Baby!
Huh?
Can I change the music?
Sure, change it.
Blech, not TOO ugh.
Anything else?
Turn it off. We'll drive in silence.
Oh, hon-bun, I forgot about this VIP appointment at the driving range.
Tomorrow's your birthday, so we can't do it then?
What? Where?
The Yuwon Building.
I'll have a chat with your father and Hyongi and wait for you at their house.
See you there.
Mirim.
Hello? Wait, Mirim... Mirim!
Argh.
See you later.
Baby!
No. If Dad and Hyongi find out I'm so dead.
I've got to stop her!
Did I abandon my wife, my sons?
- I never left my family, never. - Dad.
There are reasons.
Maybe I didn't do much.
Thanks.
What's she want, anyway?
I'm waiting for the bus, too.
- Your wife owns the place. - Hag.
You mind her using your office for the time being?
Really no?
Ow! You nuts? What the—?
You kidding me?
Hang on.
Goodbye, Mirim.
Sorry!