I have no say in whether or not you two get married.
But I'm sure she told you where I stand.
Isn't that so?
It is.
Then there's nothing else to say.
We're not perfect,
but we want to rear Dabin.
To rear him as your grandson...
There's nothing more to be said about Dabin.
I'll be going.
We hope...
to live with you, sir.
Hyongi.
She won't move out, I'll move in.
We'll rear Dabin together.
Do you know what you're saying?
Listen to yourself.
How dare you?
Father.
I said don't call me that.
There's no excuse for it, whatever the situation.
- Irresponsible... - Not at all.
I've thought it all through.
And it wasn't an easy decision.
It's not a question of having to live with you to marry Inok.
She will only be happy if she continues rearing Dabin with you.
And that will make me happy, too.
I'm serious.
Please, Father.
Now you.
Thank you. Please, sir.
This is the first Inok heard of it.
You didn't talk it over?
No, I couldn't.
It would have been that much harder.
Here. And for me.
Yes, sir.
Hyongi, you're drinking?
No, not yet.
Why? Because you're driving?
No, sir.
Father...
We won't drink much, relax.
It's not that.
Leave it alone today.
Me and Dr. Yu here...
could stand to knock back a few.
Am I right?
Yes, sir.
Hyongi.
Father. He can't drink.
Oh? Then just the one.
Yes, sir.
Don't. Father, allow me.
No. You're driving.
Allow me, sir.
You okay?
Yes.
Restroom. Excuse me.
Why aren't you eating?
Not hungry I guess.
The harder things are, the more you need energy.
Force it down.
Let's go if you're done.
Where to?
To talk. Over a coffee.
Forget it. It's on me.
Pay day?
Knock it off, it's not cute.
Uncool, very uncool.
Hey. Here.
Thanks.
Oh, sweetie lost his fork.
So cute.
A single mother?
So sweet. Oopsies, there we go.
What? You busted? Need some cash?
Coffee's on you.
I thought you'd make me pay.
Thanks.
You?
For being such a lush the other night.
I made you do it.
We're even.
Yeah, you were a 'tard.
"Easy chick."
You tried to kiss me.
To shut you up more than anything.
You asked for it.
I hate the serious stuff.
We take what life gives us.
That's it, the end.
Oh, I need a car.
A car?
Yeah, a compact. A cheap one.
What?
How much did I say?
About what?
Never mind.
Wha-a-at?
Never mind. What does it matter how much I said?
But I don't want your charity.
But thanks for the thought.
Buying a car and all...
Okay, pity or not, beggars can't be choosers.
What kind of car, sir?
Pity? Why would I pity you?
Forget it. Don't tick me off.
Songhi.
Your car. What do you want?
I told you, a cheap compact.
What range?
This is all I got.
This a joke?
What? Not enough for a down payment?
I don't need your help.
I swear, now you're ticking me off.
Why would I help you?
I need a car.
Then buy used. You have enough there...
Whatever.
I know other car salesmen.
I suppose.
Though not many that loaf all morning like I do.
What now?
What else? Go home.
Home?
Yeah, sure, you have someone waiting.
So, um, you're into me, right?
You must me, coming on so strong.
Who spiked your coffee?
I'm not interested, so you can forget it.
I see. You only like the cash.
Huh?
You figure I'm poor so I'm desperate?
I can cure you of being a player.
But not of being greedy.
Who spiked YOUR coffee?
I'm not talking about money.
It's the kid.
Kid? What kid?
Hang on.
Hey, Dad, I'm kinda busy.
Huh? Come again?
Dad, take a deep breath and tell me.
Huh? An accident?
Are you okay?
We're so dead.
The bike?
What's it doing here?
C'mon, I had to take it somewhere.
All the same...
Anyway, where is it?
A scratch. A tiny little scratch.
So where is this scratch?
Mr. Lee won't like it.
But it's nothing that can't be fixed.
- Yeah? - Yeah.
Sheesh, I aged 10 years.
You called me here for this?
You like freaking me out?
Ah, well...
We'll just have to pay for it.
It's not that.
See...
It won't start.
Huh?
Ugh.
I just brushed past, nothing to it.
It should start fine.
It should, so what?
The problem is it won't start.
But I didn't do it.
It happened while you were on it.
It was already broken.
Maybe so, but we can't prove it.
It was fine when he lent it to us.
He'll be all, "Oh, really? I didn't know," right?
Right.
Ugh.
The worst part is we have to tell your mom.
She's got the money.
Dad!
Loud enough?
She'll kill us. What are you thinking?
Well then? Where can we get the money? Nowhere, that's where.
We can't tell her. Even if it kills us.
Ugh.
Aram.
It's too cold to be out here.
I'm waiting for Dad.
Aram
Your Dad is in Busan.
You know where that is?
My other Nana's house.
That's right.
He'll be there a few days.
Aram.
Go to bed, okay?
Actions speak louder than words.
He moved out. If the school and the clinic...
Yeah, mine are grown, too, I know how you feel.
But the one thing we can't control is our kids.
I told you, the days of parents stopping weddings are long gone.
I love her. Very much.
What else do we need?
You know Aram's mother was the only one for me.
Just seeing here, just being with her, makes me happy.
That's all I want.
Not even a drop?
Not even.
You should have said so.
What a martyr.
Sorry.
You okay?
Yes.
Goodnight, sir.
You okay alone?
Go on.
You going to the clinic? Call me when you get there.
Go.
I'll be fine. Off you go.
I'm sorry.
Don't be. We can't have him hurt cause I made him drink.
Call me once you're sure he's okay.
I will.
It won't be easy, not when he doesn't want to be found.
Auntie, it's your turn.
Hm? Oh.
Grandpa.
You're late.
Inok?
She's with Dr. Yu.
With him again?
Are you still mad?
No, why should I be? Not at all.
Time for bed. Off you go, little man.
'kay.
I thought he didn't notice.
Kid's Observo-Blackbelts. 7 years old, 7th degree, 8 years, 8th degree.
Well, did you have dinner?
We did, and, well...
Inok told me, but nothing like this.
I was surprised, too.
What did you want to talk about?
They want to live here.
Huh? Come again?
To live here, with us.
That's the stupidest...
What did you say?
You didn't...
I know. It's absurd.
Oh, no. Him, living here?
So what did you say?
Dad.
Later. I need to rest.
Here. Sit.
Are you okay?
Pull yourself together. We need to talk.
Go ahead, I'm listening.
How could you say that without talking to me first?
It's ridiculous. What were you thinking?
Why are you so stupid?
Why do you just think of me and not yourself?
You don't have to.
I know how much you love me.
Well, if you wanted to win Dad over, you succeeded.
Songhi.
Maybe it wasn't deliberate.
But either way, it worked out.
What is this? Have I done something wrong?
I was very clear.
You have to choose, him or Dad.
Instead you want them both, whoever it hurts.
I won't have it.
Songhi, you don't get me at all.
As you say, you're the one that doesn't get me.
You think I like saying this?
I don't.
Not after all the years together.
But you'll leave someday and I have to think of the future.
Not for me, for Dad.
If I were you, I wouldn't give him false hope.
Hyongi is serious.
He fully intends to live here and look after Father.
He knows I can't live without Dabin...
You should have moved out.
Before Hyongi made that decision.
How could I?
Without my son...
Take him with you.
Father won't allow that.
He said...
So he said.
But he can't stop you.
You know that.
You have custody.
If you take Dabin, he can't stop you.
Are you saying I should go to court?
I'm saying that you can take Dabin if you want to.
Songhi, what is this?
You've never treated me like this, not once.
Sorry.
But as sorry as I am...
I'm more worried about Dad.
He says he knows it's absurd.
But he still hopes you two will live here.
He's hoping it will work.
And you?
What will you do now that you've given him hope?
How did you sleep?
You seen your mom?
Mom? Isn't she inside?
Would I be asking?
Where would she go at this hour?
Mother.
I thought you were sleeping at Mingi's...
I'm sorry.
Please, allow me.
Please.
Breakfast?
Getting there.
How about you?
Mother.
What?
Good morning.
You're early.
- Yes. - Bye.
Goodbye.
Mingi, you're at home?
Is something going on with Mom?
You have a son so you may know how I feel.
Others may see my son as a nice widower with a little girl.
But I don't, to me...
he's a good man, a decent man, one that deserves the best.
I was against you from the start.
To change a boy that would believe me...
if I said soybean paste is made with red beans.
I already hated you.
I'm sorry.
I don't know anything about you.
You've lost a spouse, like Hyongi.
Your children are in the same class.
That's all I know.
But that's enough for me to not like you.
I don't like that you have a child, that he's a boy...
or that you still live with your late husband's father.
Pardon me.
No, take it.
Hyongi?
It's okay, take it.
I'll call you right back.
Are you at work? At home?
Inok, Inok...
I'm sorry.
You should have said I'm here.
I can't... say I'm thrilled exactly...
There is no winning as a parent.
So I bow to Hyongi on this.
You've been staying with your late husband's father?
You're quite close, actually.
The cafe lady tells me he helped you open.
And still comes by often.
Of course Hyongi is still close to his late wife's family.
But it seems different with your ex-father-in-law...
Don't get me wrong.
It's not bad, I'm not suggesting that.
Holding onto to the memory of your late husband isn't ideal.
But you have a boy and he is his grandfather.
You've been on your own. It's understandable.
But now may be the time to address it.
Dating Hyongi and seeing your ex-in-laws is a little odd.
I intend to address his seeing his ex-in-laws as well.
I hope you'll do the same.
Does Dabin's grandfather know you're seeing Hyongi?
Yes.
And Dabin's uncles? Does he have any?
He was his only son.
And Dabin's an only child?
Yes.
His grandfather must be attached.
It won't be easy for him to give the boy up.
Mother.
Impatient. She said she'd call.
Huh?
Come along.
Mother.
Bring her by this weekend.
She can eat with the family.
Mother.
Happy now?
Happy that you pulled one over on your poor old mom?
I'm sorry.
I'll make it up to you, I promise.
Where's she live?
Sogyo Apartments.
Oh? That's close.
Yes.
Are her parents alive?
Her father passed 3 years ago. Her mother is alive.
Brothers?
A younger brother.
So her mother lives with her brother?
Yes?
Where?
Mokchon.
Mokchon?
Near Chonan.
You've been there?
No. Not without your blessing.
Now I have to, of course.
Anyone would think you don't sneeze without my blessing.
Sorry.
You're grinning now?
In spite of me?
I'm sorry.
I'm making oxtail. Leave early.
Okay.
Goodbye.
Inok.
We did it.
We have her blessing.
Didn't you hear?
- She gave her... - I know.
She told me.
Oh? I see.
She spoke with you first.
Where are you going?
I need some water.
She's having us over this weekend.
For a family dinner.
Inok, what is it?
What?
Did she say anything else?
Did she upset you?
Not. Not at all.
Then what is it?
What's wrong?
What is it? Tell me.
I'm happy. Just so happy.
I told you I'd handle it.
I promised you.
That your breakfast?
Breakfast and lunch, "brunch."
What that?
You don't know.
Milk in ramen smooths the taste..
and spreads the sodium faster.
A wealth of trivia.
You should try it. Once you do...
Whatever.
How many days left?
Ugh. Buzz-kill.
It just so happens I've got something lined up today.
Just you wait.
Where is it?
Someplace. The boss called and wants to see me.
To do what?
Something.
I'll tell you if I get the job.
Hey. Tell me now.
Suppose it's some joint...
...that sells me off to an island?
Relax, a friend set it up.
Friend?
Uh-huh.
You have a friend in Seoul?
Not that I see them, but I've got friends all over.
Then why do you stay cooped up all day?
Why?
Cause I don't want to see them.
And why is that?
Sitting here all bored and fidgety.
I swear.
I'm eating here, it's getting soggy.
Great, eat, slurpity-slurp-slurp.
What sort of friend?
Mister, jeez.
Don't "jeez" me.
Hey. Jin Yuri.
Jin.
My studio.
The doctor?
Oh, is Jin home?
No.
Oh? What were you doing in his room?
Looking at a book.
You could have waited till he came home.
What was so urgent anyway?
Am I stranger here?
Jin is my...
Pardon me.
Do you really plan on marrying him?
If you keep putting it off.
Mother.
I'm not the one putting it off.
You know it's him as well as I do.
You didn't say no.
You didn't say anything.
If you had said, "No, I'd rather die," you would be married by now.
- Jin... - I did.
I wheedled, I insisted.
I said at the New Year.
And he said no.
What else would you have me do?
And that's it? Nothing else?
What changed you?
Is this about Mingi?
I haven't changed.
You have.
Sinyong's right.
Mother is acting strangely.
She's not sick so much as just not doing anything all day.
And when she see Sinyong...
It's my fault.
I should make the peace.
And the doctor? Are you ill?
No.
Why would you say that? Look at me.
You keep going there. Like last week.
Ever hear of preventative medicine?
That's good then.
How's Hyongi?
Is something wrong?
You'll find out soon enough.
Hyongi is getting married.
Married?
Mm.
Is that so?
We should throw him a party.
Later.
Mom hasn't given her blessing yet.
She hasn't?
Why? What's she do?
- Here. In time. - Ma'am.
Don't forget to review the 8 bars we covered.
Yes'm. Goodbye.
Bye-bye.
[Hyongi]
You saw Jin?
Uh-huh.
The girl gone?
Not yet.
She had a job interview.
If she gets it, she'll move out.
Oh?
Sit.
You look happy.
Oh? You can tell?
It's all over your face. "I'm one happy dude."
Mom wants me to come home.
Yeah?
She left without a word this morning.
She should be back now.
Oh? Then...
Mm. She gave her blessing.
That was fast.
She's getting weaker in her old age.
Faster than I thought, too.
Does she know?
Mm. She cried and cried.
It's been hard on her.
Hyongi.
I envy you.
For what?
Cause you're cool.
I envy that.
Pssh, cool, sheesh.
I wouldn't be as cool, not in the same situation.
You never know till it's you.
No. There's only one you.
You win.
Knock it off. Mom's so upset and all.
It gives me the guilts. "Win," he says.
You've been a great son. With your sweetie, it's doubled now.
That's later.
But what's wrong is wrong, all the same.
Mr. Filial Piety.
You going home tonight?
I have to. Come home early.
Mom's making oxtail.
Oxtail for the prodigal son?
You always were her favorite.
Spoiled.
What's that?
Hm? You're early.
I was worried about you.
Uh-huh, likely story.
Always the cynic.
What's this?
Oxtail soup.
What's the occasion?
Hyongi will be here soon.
I knew he had nowhere to go,
but he could have stayed with Mingi or at a hotel.
Why did he sleep on that skinny little sofa?
You changed your mind?
He isn't sleeping or eating right.
I had to do something.
So you're saying..?
Yes, I told him to come home.
Are you okay?
With what?
With Hyongi. Is that okay?
It's like you said. Better than spending his life alone.
All the same..
Pillow. My back is killing me.
How is this?
You sure about this?
Relax. I love sports, I love sports fashions.
You'll be surprised.
Pleasantly, I hope.
Just you wait.
When can you start?
How about now?
Great. Take these boxes to the back.
Huh?
Welcome.
Now I'm a slave girl? Lugging stuff...
Yeah.
Yeah, I'm here.
I already started.
Yeah. Kinda busy, tho. Bye.
Huh?
It's her.
Hey, Yuri!
Long time.
I gotta get back. I'm working.
When do you get off?
No idea.
I'll call you in a few days. See you then.
Not even a thank you for landing you a job.
Hey, Minji, thanks.
Dinner's on me when I get paid.
Forget it, Jin Boknam, you just...
Hey!
I said don't call me that.
Anyway, you're back in Seoul.
Call us and we'll celebrate.
Great.
Now beat it. Before my boss freaks.
- See you. - Call me.
- Bye. - Later.
C'mon.
You need to lie down.
No, tomorrow is fine.
I've got some radish kimchi for you.
Good. Bye.
Mrs. Jong?
Yes. She's no better.
I'm worried.
Me, too.
If she's this upset now,
what happens when he moves on?
He's getting married.
There's a problem there, too.
She wants to tell me but she won't.
The retired teacher is going through the same thing.
Retired..?
The piano lady's father-in-law?
Yes. She's moving on, too, so of course.
Especially with how good he's been to her.
He's bound to be upset.
Water.
You finished?
Good to see you eating again.
Mom, me, too.
Okay.
Thank you.
I haven't enjoyed cabbage soup like this for a while.
Dabin, you done?
Yessir.
Want to play blocks?
Yessir.
Come on.
Inok.
You still mad at me?
No.
Then what has you so upset?
You try it.
Shall I?
Let's see here.
She's not wrong.
We're your old family.
You'll have a new one now.
You didn't mention living here?
Not "didn't" so much as "couldn't".
Don't, not if you want to keep him.
You have his mother's blessing.
Now it's up to you. Don't complicate things.
But you..
I'll just say it.
This isn't helping Dad and me.
The longer you wait, the harder it is, the more it will hurt.
This is for your own good.
No more of this "living with us" stuff.
Take Dabin and go before they find out.
Why are you doing this?
It's hard enough as it is.
Don't you see?
It's bad enough Dad visiting your school all the time, much less living here.
They won't allow it.
They'll never approve.
A little more?
No... Oh, yes please.
Aram. More?
Meat, please.
Meat for my Aram.
- A big chunk. - Yes'm.
Here we go, that's my girl.
She treats Aram better than us.
You just noticed?
What about me?
Here. That's for you.
Thanks.
- And Mingi. - Yes'm!
Thank you.
And you.
It's like she has an extra boy.
You mean me?
Oopsies.
Hush up and eat.
You, too, ma'am.
I am. Eat, eat.
Mom, a day like today calls for a drink, don't you think?
Hyongi can't drink. Keep dreaming.
Whoa, I'm just sayin'..
You'll say nothin' if you know what's good for you.
I'll get the glasses.
That's enough.
And for you. Just the one.
All right then, I'll have one.
Dad, you should pour...
No, just pour.
I'll do it.
And a snack.
Where's Hyongi?
Aram can't sleep.
That's important, but Mom is waiting. Hang on.
Hyongi. Come on.
Um, hun...
How much this time?
That's just creepy.
Another motorcycle?
Uh-huh, but listen...
He borrowed one and he broke it.
Now wait, I didn't break it.
Let's not spoil the mood. We'll talk about it tomorrow.
Thanks, hun. Truly.
For what? It's coming out of your salary.
I only get $300 a month.
I won't have anything left.
$100 a month.
That will take a while.
$200 then.
Hun.
"Hun" nothing. You're lucky you get a penny.
Seungi was in on it.
Dad!
You can pay on this.
Huh?
Mirim was using it. Now it's yours.
How much a month?
Call Mr. Yang, he'll tell you. You can start next month.
Mom.
You're drinking?
Pour for me.
Are you okay?
It will help me sleep.
Pour.
I'm sorry.
See that you are.
Pour.
You're switching to a full menu?
Yes. We have enough customers.
We want to give all the dishes a try.
Good.
Welcome.
One moment.
Mother, you should have called.
I was in the neighborhood.
I see. Please.
Business good?
Yes. Sit.
If you'll excuse me.
Your usual, or..?
Whatever you're working on.
Fair enough. But I want your honest reaction.
I'm pretty harsh.
No crying now.
I'll risk it, as long as it helps.
Great. I'll give it a whirl.
Okay.
What's he want?
I'll do it.
I'm sorry. I have to make his ramen.
Of course. Don't mind me.
What can I do about it?
What else? It's not just once or twice...
Mom, how many times do I have to say it?
Mirim and I are through. We're divorced.
Not quite.
Mom.
Mirim is being all hee-hee with this guy and you do nothing?
She's not that type.
She's not, is she? I saw it with my own eyes.
It's nothing to me. She's not going to stay single forever.
Wake up.
You want to be the mutt barking at chickens on the roof?
You saw it yourself. I'm seeing someone, so Mirim...
Who are you seeing?
Songhi. Han Songhi.
You saw her at the range and the police station.
You think I'm an idiot? That was a show.
Was not. Me and Songhi really...
If it were real you would have run off with her.
Not put on a show for us.
You think I don't know an act when I see one?
You're wrong, I mean it.
Go see Mirim tomorrow.
Got it?
Mom.
ARGH!
I'm off.
Songhi, hang on.
Can you come in early tomorrow?
Sure, of course. Why?
Our year-end event. The manager said you should come.
Me?
Yes. We need your bright and shining face.
Okay.
Night.
See you.
Seungi.
Where did this come from?
You said no before.
Yeah, well...
- If you won't... - No.
I'll do it.
What do you need?
Tell my mom we're getting married.
Married?
No, I'll tell her. Just don't contradict me.
What brought this on?
Never mind.
I do mind. This is big.
I can't do it if I don't know the reason.
Why can't you say it? That's not like you.
Can't you help me out?
Just come to the house with me tomorrow.
Forget it then. To us.
What time?
Tomorrow, I mean.
We're out of sesame oil.
Oh?
We need it to bring out the flavor.
I'll get some.
Oh? I appreciate it. Hang on.
Thank you.
Mom.
What's he doing here?
Hello.
What is this? What's she doing here?
A formal introduction.
For what?
Please, Mom. First we'll pay our respects.
What respects?
From your future daughter-in-law.
Enough of your foolishness.
Mom.
I'm too busy for this.
Mom.
Just like his father, carrying on his whole life.
Daughter-in-law?
Who is he kidding?
What's he up to exactly?
I swear...
Get in.
Sorry.
You may need me again.
Just let me know.
Bye.
A guy?
Pssh. What guy?
Hey, how did it got?
To Chile. Can't you at least check that?
All right.
Okay.
The guy ran off to Chile with my money.
Ah-hah.
I'm off.
Hello.
What are you doing?
Waiting on you. Come in.
You okay?
Yes.
Let's go.
You're from Chungchong, Ms. Song?
Yes. My parents are. But I grew up in Seoul.
Ah, then your mother moved back.
Yes. Please speak informally.
Fair enough.
The Song family name is uncommon.
Which Song do you hail from?
We can talk after we eat.
Let the poor girl eat.
Okay, okay.
- Enjoy. - Thank you.
Why are you staring?
Princess Aram is jealous. Cause she's so gorgeous.
Aram, eat.
Jeez, not TOO serious. Lighten things up, c'mon.
I would if Hyongi weren't so uptight.
Me? Uptight? I never...
It's true. Talk about nervous.
Totally different from the campgrounds.
Enjoy. It's our specialty.
Thank you.
Dad, why did she come over?
Huh? For dinner.
Nana invited her.
Then she's leaving?
She's not moving in?
Oh, um...
Where will you stay?
With two families? They'll get an apartment.
Maybe me and Mingi, but the eldest lives at home.
Right, Mom?
For a year or so, sure, that's not so bad.
I'll use your room. You take mine.
That's settled then.
It's bigger. More comfortable.
Mom, we can clean out the spare room.
Of course. It was a bedroom to start with.
That can be Dabin's room.
I'll be moving in with her.
To her apartment?
Yes.
You need more room with two children.
We'll stay with Dabin's grandfather and aunt.
With them..?
The grandfather and aunt...
You're going to live in their house?
Uh-huh. Exactly.
Hyongi.
Hyongi, are you insane?