Is the S story about me?
It's about me.
And the girl I love.
Sinyong.
Forget it.
I didn't see anything...
didn't hear anything.
Nothing happened.
It has to be that way.
Yes, I know, but...
But nothing.
Don't say a word.
Sinyong.
Please don't say anything.
Please.
Mom, stop. Let go.
You break Mirim's heart and YOU'RE going nuts?
If you're going nuts, I'm going to my grave.
I swear, I was born to be wild.
Born to run free in the mountains!
Shut up.
Locking me up like this, of course I'm going nuts.
Lock up THIS...
Mom, easy now.
- Move. - Mother.
Move!
You okay?
Sure. It's just water.
- Eat. - Ma'am.
Mother.
Eat, then talk.
Okay.
Dad is late.
Who cares?
Oh.
I know. Leave it be.
I'm sorry.
What for? You said it's nothing.
Not that. I liked about missing our date.
Not because of her, because of Aram.
Either way, I was wrong.
Are you a son or a father first?
Whatever people say about filial piety, every parent is a parent first.
I would have been a little sad if it was over some woman I suppose.
But I know you.
If you were the type to lie to your mother over a woman,
you would have been dating and remarried long since.
Would that be bad?
Can't you forget Aram's mother?
I'm sorry.
I know I've let you and Father down.
I'm sorry.
Goodnight.
I should have known better.
They're my boys but I have to say it.
I must have been awful in a past life.
Mother, Dad is home.
Here I am.
What are you grinning about?
One son lives for his dead wife.
One son is a divorced player.
One seems normal but doesn't even date.
Sons like this and you're grinning?
That's it? You left him there sick and all?
What else could I do?
I'm going up.
Did something happen with Mingi?
Something? He's delirious, that's all.
It's that bad? You said it was a cold. Isn't it?
How should I know? Am I a doctor?
He told you to go? Is that why you're mad?
You tried to nurse him and he sent you off?
I'm tired. I'm going to bed.
Okay. Night.
Mornin'.
What's good about it?
A night of her sermons.
I barely got any sleep.
My cell?
C'mere.
Thank you.
Dad.
What?
It's a relic from Old Korea.
A phone's a phone, don't be so picky.
But this, it's like old fart style.
Give it back then.
It's not that, I thought you'd buy me better.
I didn't buy it.
Your mom's got me on an allowance. I'm busted.
Then what?
That's mine.
What about you?
Unlike you, I can live without a phone.
Dad.
What?
We're allies, fighting for our lives, it's a necessary sacrifice.
Dad. Allies? Fighting for our lives?
What did I do?
What, we're buddies now?
You do what you like?
Your mom's a joke, I'm a joke, is that it?
Dad.
Keep it up and whack.
Dad, settle down.
Hands off.
Settle down. We can swap, you don't need that one.
Why don't I?
I txt, too.
This one has txt.
So?
C'mon, swap.
Nope.
Your eye is funny. You better look at it.
Huh?
Oh, my eye, what's wrong?
Mom, Dad's eye.
Get in here and eat.
Yes'm.
Good for you. A son that helps cover your tracks.
I need it today.
Hm?
The refund on the cycle.
Ah, well...
Seungi, you're going out with me.
Why?
You said being locked up drives you nuts.
An enemy son is still a son.
I can't have you committed.
Where we going?
Downtown. Then to Mingi's studio.
Have fun.
If you're too proud to earn an allowance by holding my bags, never mind.
Why stay here? Go with her.
Okay, all right.
I'll be your bodyguard and chauffeur.
Chauffeur? With what car?
I'll do whatever you want.
So let me go back to work.
Mom.
Mommy, you have to work to eat, you know that.
I'm not a child. It's a sin for a healthy young man not to work.
If you don't trust me, my cell has a tracker in it.
So you... wait... not that, no-no-no...
That's granny clothes. Gimme, gimme.
I am a grandmother.
They're all old fart clothes.
Once I'm on salary, I'm buying you new stuff.
This is the best you've got.
Wear this.
Now we're talking, oolala.
Excellent.
Thank you very much, loser.
You're welcome.
Can I go back to work tomorrow?
Keep waiting. Mirim will take you back.
When, Mo-o-om?
He left the door open?
I'll be right there. You go up.
Where's the key?
What about those?
He's too sick to eat.
Too sick? What's wrong?
Mom. Here.
Where you going?
To see Dad.
Don't run.
I got nothin'. Where would I go?
Stealing again? Why you running?
What are you doing here?
I'm going to ask the guy at the studio where you live.
Why?
You're not taking my calls. Can't have you skipping town with my money.
I can't take them. I have no phone.
You lose it?
Never you mind.
I won't renege over chickenfeed, so beat it.
Uh-oh, someone's chasing you.
Drive.
Where?
Anywhere, just drive.
Really?
You think I'm lying?
Don't whine later.
Step on it.
If you're sick go to the doctor and get medicine.
Don't sit around pouting.
Come here.
Feed a cold, as they say. Eat.
Eat and get better.
If you can't eat, drink. Want some water?
No. I'll eat later.
Pssh, letting a cold beat you.
You're getting thin.
Go lie down.
We'll take you home when Seungi gets back.
I'm fine, you go on.
I'm fine.
No fever. Why is he so listless?
If you were married, she could take care of you.
Not even a girlfriend.
Mom, c'mon.
It breaks my heart.
All my boys are grown and not one daughter-in-law to make me supper.
I'm left looking after three grown men.
Some life I've got.
Hyongi will probably remarry.
He's dutiful and all but you can't pretend it doesn't wear on you.
And you? What about you?
Sorry.
If you were sorry you'd try harder.
You a monk or something?
Mom, I'm worn out.
Please.
I'll send Seungi up to get you.
I hate leaving you alone like this.
Where we going?
You said anywhere.
Where is anywhere?
My favorite place.
Stop the car.
Here?
Did I stutter?
Ouch.
Ugh. Not too noisy.
Drive.
Drive?
Kidnap me, enslave me, whatever you want.
So nice.
This is your favorite place?
It's quiet, open.
Anything we do will be a secret.
If someone died here... who would know?
Afraid of heights?
Nah, I'm just humble.
Don't like looking down on people.
I came up here as a freshman with a friend of mine.
I loved it.
When it's tough down below, I come here to sing, scream, whatever.
It opens me up, frees my spirit.
This is where I feel closer to those I love.
I came here to cry when my mother passed. And when my brother went.
There are happy times, too.
When I graduated or bought my first car.
Coming here made the good times better.
You wondering why I came here today?
Not really, but if I must.
Well, why?
I always wanted to bring my man here.
Man?
I'm a chick. Check it.
So?
So let's go.
You don't think you're the first guy I've ever brought here, do you?
You go. I'll be down in a bit.
Suit yourself.
You're still here?
Yeah, well...
No cab fare?
Not that so much as I don't know where we are.
I'm going to eat.
Food? Where?
Follow me and find out.
Tell me where and I'll know if we're going the same direction.
Suit yourself.
Fine. Okay, I'll ride, I'll ride.
Just getting in?
No, I went to the bank.
Ah. Are you busy?
It's fine. Go ahead.
I should apologize for yesterday.
Why?
I made you uncomfortable.
You did that to yourself.
Yeah, a little.
But I set my mother straight anyway.
Straight?
Yes. I haven't been on a date since my wife passed.
So what did your mother say?
Pardon me.
Speak of the devil.
Your mother?
Yeah.
Yes, Mom.
Have you seen Seungi?
I stopped in to see Mingi and he took off.
No money, no phone, where could he go?
All right. I'm going to see Mirim.
Uh-huh.
I got you a shop.
The apartment is on the 2nd floor.
Just a living room, kitchen and bedroom.
But you and Boram should be comfortable.
M-Mother...
I'm not saying to let Seungi come back.
That would take a much bigger place.
Mother, I'm-
I promised, no more in-law stuff, just a real mother to her real daughter.
Did you forget?
Is it so hard to think of me as your mother?
No, Mother.
I know how much you think of me.
But-
What?
Worried that it will be hard to start fresh if you accept?
If you're absolutely sure this is what you want,
it's natural to feel that way.
You're young with your whole life ahead of you.
But Mirim...
Even if you end up with another man,
I would do the same thing.
Of course I would be upset.
No one else can make a man out of him.
Of course I'm not glad to see a woman like you get away.
But...
I can also accept that you two were together for a reason.
I truly wish you the best.
When you meet a man, when you marry again, if you'll let me...
I'll always want to be a mother to you.
I mean that.
Mirim, I want you in my life,
for the rest of my life.
Mother.
Little monkey. You even overact when you eat.
I was taught to clean my plate.
Such a good home life and you still make others pay your way?
Forget 70-30. How about 80-20.
Hold on.
Mr. No-Cab-Fare. 'Nuff said.
- Here. - Okay.
Thanks.
Mister. Your bill?
Huh?
But she paid.
Separate checks, sir.
I said I was eating, not paying your way.
I'll pay. But you'll work for it.
Wow, amazing for a beginning driver.
You and the car are one.
It responds to your every touch, baby.
Now that's quick thinking.
Nice brake-work.
Never powerful. One with the car, hot stuff.
We'll have you up to speed soon. Goodbye.
Bye.
I have never worked so hard for a meal.
Mm.
I've done the math.
Roughly 2 hours at $5/hour, that's $10. You owed me $7.
I'm touched.
You might try doing some math yourself.
70-30, 80-20, I'll pay you off either way.
The sooner of I'm free of you the better.
And get another golf instructor. Ha.
Cute lil monkey.
She quit?
Mm.
She's had enough. She's returning the advance, as silly as that sounds.
Very unprofessional, especially after you got her the gig.
What does she say?
Not a word.
That's why I'm talking to you. Did she say anything?
Like she'd tell me and not tell you?
Sometimes, sure, if it's easier than telling me.
She's your fiancee. Why would she tell me-?
You talk to Mom?
She said the same thing. Why would she talk to a stranger?
But you're no stranger, you're my best friend.
You'll look after her, even if I have to give her up.
Now hold on.
I know. You would never do that.
I'm not saying you would.
I'm saying that's how much I trust you.
It's all right.
Sinyong knows what you mean to me.
It's about me.
And the girl I love.
I'm saying that's how much I trust you.
Slave all day for three lousy bucks.
Witchy-witch-witch.
Should I go home?
This is my chance.
What's the number?
Soyong, Yunju, Hanul, Yepun's number?
Think.
Focus, focus.
All I can remember is Mirim's?
In the whole wide world there's nowhere for me to sleep.
Should I go home?
Okay.
I can't believe I'm walking back to prison.
Yes.
Going home?
Oh, I'm collating data for this paper.
You go on.
Okay. See you tomorrow.
See you.
Thank you so much.
It's my pleasure.
Anytime.
Night.
Be safe.
Goodnight.
She's not working. What's she doing here so late?
Just spit it out already.
Don't come to the house.
Not even if Jin asks you to.
Sinyong.
I thought I could pretend it never happened.
But I can't.
I can't look Jin in the eyes.
What did you do wrong?
Nothing. Why should you-
I didn't tell Jin anything.
That's a betrayal.
I should have said, "What's your deal, creepy stalker boy?"
But I didn't want to lose you.
You see?
I betrayed Jin...
to feed my own ego.
I know he can forgive me, but-
Don't worry.
I won't come to the house.
You won't have to see me.
Sinyong.
Sinyong, Sinyong, wait.
Don't feel guilty.
You didn't do anything.
I love you. I betrayed Jin.
You did nothing.
Nothing.
Don't feel guilty. You didn't do anything.
I love you. I betrayed him.
Ma'am?
What is it?
All day and still nothing.
You're so pale.
Here.
Are you ill? Tell me.
Is something wrong?
Here.
Is it Jin?
Other men are one thing, but my Jin?
How could they?
Mother.
Ma'am...!
Pardon me.
What's going on?
Something at home?
No. I should go.
I'll drive you.
No, I'll take a cab.
- Mom. - Take her home.
I'm fine. Go on.
I'll see you in.
I don't want to upset Jin.
Is there something you didn't want to say in front of my mother?
I'm too tired now.
I'll talk to you later.
Of course. Goodnight.
Hello.
Uh-huh.
Are you all right?
Jin?
Sleeping.
I just got in myself. I saw a friend.
Night.
Goodnight.
- Mom. - What was all that?
Why was she crying in your office?
I don't know. She didn't say.
Nothing?
No.
She just started crying?
Yes. Like her heart was breaking.
Breaking-shmeaking, why come to you?
Now Mother...
The longer I live the weirder life gets.
You know.
She doesn't have any close relatives, nowhere to turn-
Except her own son, what about him?
Ask anyone. Is it normal to cling to her dead daughter's husband?
Clothes. For the laundry.
Okay.
Mom.
Hm? Oh.
Use the washer.
No. Delicates are better by hand.
You work too hard.
When this is too hard I'll be dead.
Don't say that.
I used to cry and cry over doing all the shorts,
your father and all you boys.
Cry out of joy, cry out of heartache.
Beating the your father's shorts to relieve stress.
Not you and Mingi, never.
But Seungi, he and your father,
I'd toss their shorts in the ditch.
I thought by now I'd just be washing your dad's shorts.
Here I am, still scrubbing men's shorts.
Some life, huh?
I'm sorry.
You always are.
- Here. - Let go.
Let me.
Seungi is in bed.
Sleeping?
He must have come in when you were at the clinic.
Don't fret.
He's got a good heart.
Who's to blame? Your father and me.
He was so young when your father's business failed.
He learned from our example.
And all we did was bicker.
Him and his golf. He never went to college.
Just his golf. Dreams of the easy life.
He thought golf was his free ride.
He gave up golf, started loafing.
And here he is.
It's my fault. I did this to him.
How about spicy beef and leek soup for lunch?
We're eating out today.
Why? You have a date?
We're treating Aram's friends to pizza.
Oh?
- How fun. - Uh-huh.
How did you think of it?
Someone said I should keep an eye out for ways to help Aram make friends.
Who? Her teacher?
Father, we're leaving.
Good. You have this Sunday off?
Yes.
Take Dabin here.
This is-?
The amusement park I mentioned.
I looked it over. It's great for kids.
Thanks you.
You'll be late. Go.
- Goodbye, Grandpa. - Bye.
- Have a good day. - You, too.
- Be safe. - We will.
Don't feel bad.
About what?
About Inok not inviting you.
Yeah, I feel bad, happy?
She's a little mixed up.
She thinks she should go since you got the tickets.
But she's not really into it.
Hm?
She just opened and only has a few students.
Are they quitting?
Act like you don't know.
She made me super-swear not to say anything.
Yes, ma'am.
Perhaps a doctor...
Any way I look at it...
it won't do any good to keep quiet about it.
So I called you.
I see.
You're fond of Jin?
Of course.
I'll trust you.
And for Suhi, for Aram's mother, will you help us?
Yes, anything.
Mingi.
Mingi cares for Sinyong.
Yes, very much. As a sister, since they were little.
Not that way.
Not as a sister.
As a woman.
What are you...?
Mingi is in love with Sinyong.
I don't know where you heard this-
With my own hears, that where.
Outside Mingi's studio.
He said he loves her and he betrayed Jin.
Where's your dad?
Just wait, he'll be here.
Right, Aram?
I guess.
Dentists are busy.
He'll be here, don't you worry.
Doctor, Mrs. Jong just called and-
What was that?
Bring your homework tomorrow.
- Yes, ma'am. - Bye-bye.
I'm home.
Dabin, you're done already?
Mr. Yu didn't come.
He didn't? Why not?
We all waited at the school, but he never came, so here I am.
And Aram?
Aram, I'm so sorry. Really.
Aram.
Whatever. I hate you.
I'm sorry. Something important came up.
I'm really sorry. Don't cry.
That's my girl. I'm really sorry.
Yes.
I'm-
Dabin told me.
Aram, look at me.
You're too pretty to cry.
My dad doesn't think so. He hates me.
He could never hate you.
Aram, tomorrow I'm taking Dabin to an amusement park.
Want to come?
Really?
Yeah, really.
But no more crying.
'kay.
- Mom, c'mon. - Dad, c'mon.
- Mom! - Dad!
Mom, lookit me.
I'm looking!
Don't I look neat?
Get one for Dabin!
Mom, piggy-back.
Okay. 1, 2, 3...
Hang on.
Dabin, here we go.
- It's fine. - Of course it is.
Up you get.
One for Dabin!
Lookin' good.
Dad, I want braids?
Braids?
Okay, up, well...
Aram, want a princess braid?
- Yeah? - Sure.
Well, you like it?
I love it.
Am I pretty?
Very, very pretty.
Wow.
Thank you.
For helping with Dabin.
It was nothing.
This kind of place is quite a trial alone.
And thank you.
You made Aram very happy.
Happier than she's been in a long time.
Dabin, men's room.
Aram, ladies.
We're ready.
Yes, sir.
And... c'mon, are these "proof photos"?
Up you go, and you. Stand behind the kids.
There we go, wrapped in the arms of love.
If I may?
Perfect, perfect.
Here we go. And again.
Children, a little closer.
Good, good.
Mom and Dad, look at each other.
Huh?
Look at each other, the look of love.
The look of...?
Good, good.
Here we go. Smile!
Great. And again.
Who is that princess?
She looks just like you.
Dabin's mom takes good pictures, huh?
Mother.
She's still up?
We're looking at pictures.
Pictures?
What's his name?
Dabin. Han Dabin.
His dad wasn't with you?
His dad is in heaven like Mommy.
- Time for bed. - 'kay.
Night.
You didn't say you were going with the piano teacher.
Ah, well, sorry 'bout that.
I don't care about that.
Is there a reason you didn't tell me?
No, not really.
Who are you?
Oh, this is, um, the mother of Aram's friend.
That would have been fine if not for this.
"I love you?"
No, it was a mistake.
That was close.
Mom.
You again.
Yes.
It's me. About your niece.
Sera.
Is she in Korea?
She is? I didn't know.
Is she married?
Uh-huh.
I was just wondering.
It's not that I didn't so much as I couldn't.
No, I just thought it would be nice is all.
Sure.
Go ahead.
Yes, ma'am, how are you?
I haven't seen Mingi yet.
He's not at home or at work.
He doesn't pick up.
I'm sorry.
I'll call you the minute, the second, I see him.
Yes.
Goodbye.
Hello?
Oh, hey.
Why didn't you call?
Now?
No, that's great.
Why call ahead? All he does is work and sleep.
After work is fine.
Sure, all right.
Bye.
Who's coming exactly?
Hyongi!
Oh.
Sera.
Honey-gi.
I've missed you.
You pretended first so I followed suit.
You know who I am?
Are you a man? Are you?
Why are you here?
It's out of line-
The ones out of line are those boys of yours.
The end.
Fifty cents? Just great.
Just take your cycle and-
Can't you remember anything?
Mmph-mph.
"Mmph-what-now?"
I'll go.
To run off?
I would never.
What are you grinning about?
We're allies, fighting for our lives, it's a necessary sacrifice.
Why her?
Enough! You, too. There was only one girl for you.
Still pining after 7 years-
Hello.
Who are you?
So it's a misunderstanding, you're not at all interested in him, is that it?
You can't spend your life alone.
Jin's mother knows.
I've never been married. I have no kids.
Inok, please.
Talk to me.
Just for a minute.