Wonderful Mama
Episode 10
You're so good!
Ha Pil, you're a really great singer.
Ha Pil sang a song to cheer up Ki Nam and Hoon Nam.
Life's good. So eat and cheer up.
She's right, honey.
There's always light at the end of the tunnel.
Our lives won't stay like this forever.
Let the people who only care about money do that.
We'll just live our lives our way.
We may not have money, but rich people are poor in spirit.
We're so lucky to have family to lean on during hard times.
You're very mean to me and Ha Pil for someone who knows
how important family is.
Ki Nam, did you hear that?
We're really rich.
I have to start working really hard tomorrow, so shake it off, okay?
You'll do that, won't you?
Hoon Nam, keep fighting.
Who's this baby's mother?
Where is she?
Did she raise this baby?
He's not living with Dad, is he?
I don't know.
I cut all ties with your father after the divorce.
The only thing I know is that the woman completely ruined my life.
I still remember her name clearly.
Yoon Bok Hee.
I wonder if she still remembers me.
I can't forget her name.
I'll never forget it.
The precious only daughter of the Choi Clinic's owner.
Choi Eun Ok.
What happened for you to hate her so much?
A long time ago
someone predicted that I'd be lonely my whole life.
Maybe that's why...
I met him when I was so young.
My mom was widowed at the age of 30.
She wandered here and there and did odd jobs to raise me.
And we ended up working for Choi Clinic.
So this is where you met Min Soo's father.
The hot weather was just starting then.
As usual
I went to help my mom with the hospital laundry after school.
I'm right here!
I never dreamed your father would betray me
with the daughter of the kitchen help.
I never thought he'd do that to me.
And he shouldn't have.
Your families were friendly since you were little.
That's right.
He was a friend's son.
So your grandfather even paid for his tuition.
He used to call him Eun Ok's husband.
He had him pegged as his son-in-law.
So we got engaged right after college.
I don't believe it.
So Dad was engaged to you when he was with her?
Was he always a playboy or did he never love you?
Your father never wanted to marry me.
He probably dated me in order to repay his debt to my grandfather.
It can't be.
It's true.
I already told you.
We were never suited for each other.
But I forced him to marry me.
I must've been crazy.
If I could go back in time
I'd never do something so foolish again.
Back then, your father was everything to me.
I was young.
I couldn't see straight through my jealousy.
So I did something I should never have done.
It was useless anyway.
I was the only one who ended up hurt
but I had no way of knowing that.
Let go!
What are you doing?
I'm sorry, Miss!
I'm sorry.
I thought he'd come back to me if I did that.
That I could hold on to him.
But I ended up losing him forever.
The two of them disappeared from the village the next day.
They disappeared?
Together?
Their love was my pain.
I don't believe it.
So what happened?
Did you find them?
I felt so betrayed by your father.
I sent people to look for them.
I found them together in the woods.
It took exactly one year.
Then Dad was with that Yoon Bok Hee woman for a whole year?
Yes.
But a lot had happened in that year.
That's when Min Soo was born.
I should've stopped then.
Then the lives of me and that woman would've turned out differently.
That year was the happiest of my life.
I thought he would stay with me forever.
We had no money
but I thought we'd have an ordinary life raising Min Soo.
How did you end up losing the baby?
Min Soo was turning 100 days old the next day.
So we went to a studio and took this photo.
I made some rice to make rice cakes for him.
His father went to buy charcoal and red beans.
And what happened?
That was the last time I saw him.
Choi Eun Ok's father had found us.
He was dragged back and I...
I...
What are you looking at?
Who are you?
Wait!
Min Soo!
Don't do this!
Let go!
Min Soo!
Let go!
Min Soo!
I didn't know that the punishment for stealing another woman's fiance
would be so steep.
I had to live without my child my whole life.
But I guess I wasn't punished enough.
I have dementia now.
You've had enough.
You're drunk.
I never forgot that child.
I thought that not looking for him was the best thing
I could do for him.
I couldn't raise him anyway.
I thought it'd be better for Min Soo to think that woman was his mother.
That's why.
I never forgot him.
That's why I didn't look for him.
Don't worry.
Like I already said, when the owner comes back tomorrow
you'll find Min Soo.
He's a local.
We'll at least hear news about Choi Eun Ok.
I guess you're right.
I hope so.
I really hope so.
I don't believe it.
You took the child from her?
How could you separate him from his mother?
I told you.
I had completely lost it then.
I thought it was the only way to separate your father from that woman forever.
And so?
What happened to that child?
Where is this Min Soo?
Why do you want to know?
Are you going to see him?
So you know what happened to this child?
You know where he is and how he grew up?
I don't know.
I don't know anything about that child.
I have no way of knowing and I don't want to know.
Then why did you show me this photo?
Jang Hoon Nam is just like your father.
He has a lot of pride for someone with nothing to show for it.
He climbed his way to the top with his brains alone.
He's tough and greedy.
And all those women...
I don't want to talk about that.
He's not that kind of person.
If he's not that kind of person, are you saying that
it was a coincidence that he was with Ko Young Chae so many times?
There's something going on between them just like there was...
Mom!
Forget him!
Don't end up like me.
I told you about my past so you could forget him
even though I hate the mere thought of it all.
Do you understand?
Ha Pil!
Dad!
I love you, baby!
Thank you!
I love you so much too!
What's she smiling about?
Ha Pil.
Baby girl.
Ha Pil!
Open your eyes.
Mom, where's Dad?
Where did Dad go?
What are you talking about?
What kind of nonsense is that?
You had a dream about your dad?
I did.
Dad said he loved me.
He made me a dress.
And he twirled me around until I was dizzy.
That's a really grand dream.
If anyone heard you, they'd think you're full of silly dreams.
Get up and get changed.
What for?
Your father said he's taking you somewhere.
Really?
Mom, they were right!
Dreams do come true!
Ha Pil, that's not it.
That's not it.
Mom, I want to look my best.
Where's my flower print dress?
My baby...
Who do you take after?
You always get ahead of yourself.
My poor baby.
Poor thing.
You love omelets.
Eat a lot and work hard.
Omelets?
That's so country.
Not at all.
You think he got to be so tall for no reason?
He's tall because your dad made sure he ate eggs
even though we were poor.
He used to walk home from the factory in Cheongnyangni
so he could buy your uncle a whole carton of eggs.
Uncle, you should be nice to my dad.
My dad's so thin because of you.
Stop.
Hoon Nam will end up getting indigestion.
Here! Eat more.
Okay, I'll eat a lot and grow taller!
Wow!
You look so pretty, Ha Pil.
Are you going somewhere nice?
Yes, I'm going out with my dad.
Dad, I'm so excited that I can't even eat.
I'll wait for you outside.
Hurry, okay?
Ha Pil.
Ha Pil...
Really?
Shasha, you've finally come to your senses.
Good!
You're so sneaky.
You've been acting like you're not interested in her at all.
When did you change your mind?
That's not it.
He's taking Ha Pil to do a paternity test.
Paternity test?
I'm going on a trip with my dad!
Hey, bowl head.
Yes, Dad?
What are you so excited about?
I'm excited about going out with you.
Do you like me that much?
I like you a lot.
Why?
Because you're my dad.
Do I let them stay or send them away?
That is the question.
What do you think?
Do I look like a teacher?
Are tutors teachers too?
Punk!
The best teachers are tutors.
I saw on TV that good tutors in Gangnam
make as much as $30,000 a day.
You're talking about the good tutors.
You got the job because your friend pulled strings.
You little punk! How dare you?
Don't hit me!
Are you two already fighting?
Don't go out on an empty stomach.
Have some ramen before you go.
The kimchi's really good.
This is new. You've never cooked for us before.
You're doing your job as the older sister now that Mom isn't home.
I am. Aren't you two grateful?
If you're so grateful, lend me some money.
Mom's going to ask for money when she gets back.
I don't have a dime.
$715, please.
Are you kidding me?
Are you two really going to be like this?
If you really need money, you can have it at 2% interest.
We all know your mother's a loan shark.
How can you ask your sister for interest?
Forget your pride and go see Jang Hoon Nam.
Mom said that pride comes from the money in your wallet.
If I'd known this would happen
I would've gone to that interview when he asked.
I don't think that prickly man's going to give me another chance.
The fitting for your engagement dress is on the 17th.
So you can't ever leave me.
If you do, I'll turn into a ghost and follow you around forever.
Don't you think of leaving me.
You're mine now.
We can't end it like this. Let's meet.
I'll apologize when we meet. Let's meet.
Forget him!
Don't end up like me.
I told you about my past so you could forget him
even though I hate even thinking about it.
What should I do?
How do I get Hoon Nam back?
[Wayne Wang in Korea]
It's Jang Hoon Nam.
I heard he's in Korea. I'd like to pay him a visit.
Yes, I'll come to you.
So you saw it in the papers.
You should call me when you come to Korea.
This is red ginseng juice. My sister-in-law made it herself.
It can't be easy to take care of Mr. Wayne.
I hope it gives you energy.
Now you're lobbying to me as well?
We Koreans have to stick together.
Is it true that
Mr. Wayne is planning to invest in a Korean fashion company?
For now, he plans to invest about $20 million through the Angel Investment Fund.
Who's your partner in Korea?
It's being discussed.
It'll probably be announced at his business presentation.
It's a great opportunity for you too.
Why don't you give it a shot?
Yes.
The competition will be stiff.
I should start by getting new designs.
That designer in Cebu was good.
Her clothes are selling well in China.
Designer in Cebu?
It's Lee Soo Jin.
What's going on with the Angel Fund?
Really?
Then our chances of getting it just got better.
Yes.
Okay.
Where am I going to find a designer?
It's not like I can call that spoiled rich girl.
Hi.
The new designer I asked you about...
Hello.
I'll call you later.
What are you doing?
Stop that.
I've been telling her to stop, but she's been at it for a while now.
A guest shouldn't do that.
Sit down, please.
It's okay!
I'm not a guest!
I'm part of the family now.
Follow me.
What?
Wait!
I'm not done...
Please.
I really need a job.
Please let me work here.
What's the reason?
Why do you want to work here?
I love clothes so much!
I want to better myself.
Did you forget that you declined an interview yesterday?
Yesterday?
I'm at the office between nine and six.
You can come by any time today or tomorrow.
Forget it. I decline.
Your company's too small.
It's not a good fit for me.
You should learn how to let things go.
I was just...
Be honest.
This isn't your playground.
You're filthy rich.
So why does a spoiled brat suddenly want a job?
Tired of hanging around department stores?
Look.
That's offensive.
Don't call me a spoiled brat.
How much did these clothes cost?
$1000?
$2000?
Your shoes look expensive too.
You wouldn't be able to buy those shoes with your monthly salary here.
Wait a minute.
You're really too much.
It's just a job.
There's no need for you to act so offensive and self-important.
What? Just a job?
That's right.
It's not like this is a big company.
You could give me a job.
It's not like we're total strangers.
How many favors do you owe me right now?
You're right.
I could give you a job.
But I'm not going to because I know you.
What?
Like you said, a small company's biggest asset is its people.
We're really shorthanded right now.
We don't need a spoiled brat who's fickle and doesn't think much of our company.
What?
A spoiled brat who doesn't think much of this company?
Are you done talking?
If this is just a hobby for you, look somewhere else.
We're not interested.
Fine.
I won't ever ask again.
Have a good life!
But...
We need someone.
She wants to work here. Why did you send her away?
She helped you in Cebu.
She's not right, Young Yi.
She's had an easy life. She can't hack it.
Look at the way she stormed out.
She's different from us.
She'll just make things weird here.
Still...
She'd come to work to hang out.
Let's look for someone else.
That company's nothing but a hole-in-the-wall.
He's so full of himself.
We don't need a spoiled brat.
You stay away from here.
Know your place.
Mom, when's Dad coming home?
What did you say?
I have to do my homework with Dad.
I waited for him last night too, but he didn't come home.
He wasn't home this morning either.
Dad's been busy.
He came home after you went to bed and left before you woke up.
Dad's always busy.
It must make you sad.
I'm fine.
You're sad.
Mom, anyone who bothers you is a bad person.
That's not nice.
Dad's running a big company.
That's why he's busy.
I don't want you to think that.
Dad will come home early today.
I'll call him to ask when he's coming.
Hello?
Manager Kim?
Yes.
President Lee can't come to the phone right now.
Why can't he answer the phone?
He's sleeping.
What did you say?
He's sleeping?
You're not getting the wrong idea again, are you?
He was in an all-night meeting with the directors.
He just fell asleep.
Where are you?
No one's answering at the office.
In a hotel.
Where?
You're a stay-at-home mom, so you don't know these things.
Meetings are sometimes held at hotels.
You're not coming here to check, are you?
If you must come, I'll tell you where we are.
No.
It's fine.
Goodbye.
If you can't trust your husband, you should divorce him.
Mr. President.
What time is it?
It's way past noon.
What?
Why didn't you wake me up?
Is my mom back?
Calm down.
Your mother's leaving in the afternoon.
Really?
My head.
I drank too much last night.
I tried to stop you, but you wouldn't listen.
You know how stressed out I've been.
There's the thing with Jang Hoon Nam.
And thinking either about my mom or my wife is so frustrating.
If I don't let out steam like this, I'll go crazy.
I understand.
It'd be nice if your wife could be a better middle person.
She's so old-fashioned.
Anyway, why don't we do this more often?
We can't be careless.
Just when your mother's out of town.
A gift.
A gift?
What is it?
It's perfume.
It's the same perfume I use.
Give it to your wife.
For a perfect alibi.
A perfect alibi?
A woman's intuition is a scary thing.
We get suspicious if our man smells different.
Your wife's very sensitive.
I thought that using the same fragrance would
be the considerate thing to do.
Right.
It's the only way she won't get stupid ideas.
You're really smart.
To be honest, I was more worried about my mom.
This should take care of it.
You should go.
Your wife's waiting for you.
I'm off then.
You know I count on you totally, don't you?
Yes, keep counting on me.
You're not getting the wrong idea again, are you?
He was in an all-night meeting with the directors.
He just fell asleep.
That costs more than $5000.
Why would he give an employee such an expensive gift?
Maybe I'm not just an employee.
Ma'am, Ji Woo's tutor's here.
Teacher!
How was your day, Ji Woo?
What did you do at school today?
I learned a song.
Wow! Let's hear it. Sign it!
I forgot it.
Okay, don't worry.
I'll teach you another song.
Sit down.
I'll get you a cup of tea.
Is something wrong?
You look pale.
It's nothing.
I didn't sleep well last night.
Dad didn't come home...
I've had insomnia lately.
What kind of problems can you have when you live in a place like this?
Is it that you have too much money?
Your jokes are still lame.
My jokes were lame?
Okay.
Then I'll spice things up.
Hey, Ko Young Soo!
You laughed.
Oh Da Jung, I realized that there isn't much to life
after what I went through.
The best thing to do is be grateful for every day and enjoy life.
Okay. I'll try to enjoy it.
Where's my tea?
It's Dad!
Your husband?
Dad!
My son!
Did you study a lot today?
I did.
I have homework, but I have to do it with you.
I'm sorry.
I'm too tired.
Do it with Mom.
To make up for it, I'll take you to Tokyo Disneyland on your birthday.
Hello.
Ji Woo's tutor.
Really?
Please teach him well.
Don't worry.
I'll teach him everything I can.
But don't be too tough on him.
Teaching him how to be a good person comes first.
Yes, that's very true.
I'll remember that.
Honey, don't make dinner.
Mom's coming home late.
Why don't the two of us go out and eat your favorite spaghetti alle vongole?
Excuse me.
Wow!
You're so lucky.
Your husband's so nice.
He makes a lot of money, he's talented, he's an upright person
and he's very generous.
He's taking his son all the way to Japan for his birthday?
I'm so envious.
I want to be a woman in my next life and marry a man like him.
Ji Woo, what's your homework?
No, no!
I'll do it with him after our lesson.
Who knows?
Your husband might give me a bonus.
Ji Woo, let's do your homework.
- Let's go, homework! - Homework!
Let's talk.
I'm tired.
Honey, where were you...
Here.
What's this?
A gift for you.
I'm sorry I didn't call last night.
Mom will worry.
So don't utter any nonsense to her.
Honey...
Let me get some rest.
I was with the directors all night. I'm tired.
I'll put up with anything from you, but I won't put up with you cheating.
I can trust you, can't I?
Maybe you should see a psychiatrist.
Stop pestering me.
Can't a man come home and rest?
Are you ready to go?
I'll start the car.
Come out whenever you're ready.
Soo Jin.
Let's make a promise to each other.
We both let go of our pasts.
I'm going to forget Yoon Bok Hee and what happened.
You forget that man.
Love is a blessing.
It's not love if it hurts.
You'll do it, won't you?
I'll focus on work for the time being.
That's all I can promise you.
Holding on to something that's not yours will only hurt you.
Once you let go, you'll realize it was nothing.
You'll see I'm right.
Don't disappoint me.
I'm asking.
I'll go out first.
I'll have no reason to come back here again.
I'm saying goodbye to my past.
Madam Chairwoman, the owner's here.
You wanted to see me?
She's looking for the Choi Clinic people.
The Choi Clinic people?
Yes.
I heard that your father's lived here his whole life.
So I waited for you.
Do you know anything about Dr. Choi's family?
They lived here 30 years ago.
They had one daughter and her name was Choi Eun Ok.
I remember.
There was a lot of talk about them around town.
Her fiance had an affair with another woman and ran off with her.
That's right!
What happened to those people?
I think they found the man and she married him.
Maybe they were too embarrassed.
They sold their land and moved to America.
That's how we bought this house.
They moved? To... To America?
Madam Chairwoman.
The man had a child before he got married.
I don't know about that.
I was young then.
If they moved to America, I'm sure they took the child with them.
Madam Chairwoman.
What now?
They moved to America?
How am I supposed to find Min Soo?
Let's go back to Seoul.
So many Koreans live in America.
We might be able to find him.
Please wait here.
I'll bring the car around.
Wait!
Madam Chairwoman, what is it?
Did a woman just pass by?
That's her!
What?
Choi Eun Ok!
It was Choi Eun Ok!
Choi Eun Ok!
I'm sure it was her.
It was her!
Dong Soo, you have to catch her!
Go after her!
What happened?
You lost her?
Are you sure it was her?
Yes, I think so. I'm pretty sure it was her.
She still looks the same.
Then the person I saw last night...
You saw her too?
Yes.
She has big eyes and sharp features.
That's right.
I think it was her.
Then they must not have moved to America.
Or maybe they came back.
Anyway, I needed to make sure it was her.
But we lost her.
Don't worry.
I got the license plate number.
You did?
Impossible...
It can't be.
How long until we get to Seoul?
If the traffic isn't bad, we'll get there in two to three hours.
Can't you go faster?
Don't worry.
We have the license plate number.
We'll find out who owns the car.
We'll find her.
I know she saw me too, but she just walked away.
How could we not recognize each other?
She's the kind of enemy I'd never forget.
A long time has passed.
Anyway, we have to find her.
Let's find who owns that car and find Min Soo.
Don't worry.
It's only a matter of time until we find Min Soo.
I slept so well.
Dad, look!
I did my school homework with my teacher.
That's you at work.
Wow!
This looks great.
I have to read the newspaper.
Why don't you go read an English book in your room?
Dad.
Go on.
Yes.
What's with the face?
What?
Mom should be home soon.
Are you trying to say that I didn't come home last night?
If you're so worried about that, you shouldn't have done it.
Woman...
Stop frowning.
Is everything all right?
Mother.
Mom!
Of course.
We had a good time.
We had a cozy time together.
Right, honey?
You must be tired, Mother.
I am.
Run me a bath.
I'm going up to my room.
I see she's still pining over that guy.
How pathetic.
It takes one to know one.
Did you already forget?
Weren't you the one who said you'd die
if you didn't marry the daughter of a market vendor?
Mom, it's time you stop bringing that up.
Anyway, why did you go to your hometown?
Did you miss someone?
I don't miss anyone.
I think I saw someone from my past and it's upsetting me.
Drop the subject.
All we've had is ramen since Mom's been gone.
I'm sick of it.
You finished it.
Did you manage to get the money for Mom?
I told you.
Da Jung gave me an advance.
What about you?
I just managed to make enough.
What's Young Chae going to do?
She didn't even get a part-time job.
Hey, Young Chae and I are twins.
And I get this feeling
she's going to sleep in the yard tomorrow because she couldn't come up with the money.
Mom wouldn't do that.
Don't you remember?
Mom bit someone's ear off because he stole from her.
It's still a legend in that market.
How scary.
If I quit... my poor ears...
It's possible.
Mom!
How was your trip?
Why did you go to the country?
Do you have land there we don't know about?
If you're finished eating, pick up the dishes!
The house is a mess.
It stinks!
Why is she so mad?
Mom!
Let her rest.
She had a tough day.
Why?
Did something happen in the country?
Your mother...
She tries not to show it
but she has a lot of worries and her health isn't good.
You kids are the only ones she can count on.
Be good to her.
What's he talking about?
Is Mom sick?
Is her menopause getting worse?
Anyway, where's Young Chae?
She probably went to borrow money from Da Jung.
She has no one else.
A Chinese investor?
So that Mr. Wayne is investing in a Korean company?
Yes, Hoon Nam heard it from Wayne's secretary.
Then we have a chance too?
A chance to get the investment?
We do.
Hoon Nam went to find us a new designer.
Why look so far?
Can't we hire that girl who was here today?
Hoon Nam is totally against it.
She's not hardworking.
I knew it.
She left water everywhere when she was cleaning the floors.
It looked like it was her first time cleaning.
I know you've been worried we'd have to close the company.
You're the one who worried a lot.
About money, the company, and your brother.
Only good things are coming our way now.
So keep positive, okay?
Okay!
As a special treat, I'll give you a massage.
Really?
Yay!
It's been a long time since I've had such a treat.
Here we go!
Hey, lady!
Lady!
Now I've seen it all.
Why are you still here?
You can't have anything left to say to me.
Did you forget something?
You can come inside to look for it.
I was wrong.
I'm sorry! I apologize!
I'm sorry for saying the company's too small.
For declining the interview.
For saying it's a hole-in-the-wall.
I'm sorry about all of it.
I apologize, so please let me work here.
Please.
Why are you doing this?
You've never worked or had to work a day in your life.
I don't get why you're begging for a job.
What's the reason?
I asked you what the reason is.
Ko Young Chae!
Remember what you said to me when you wanted to give up
on the fashion show because we had no models?
You said I'd never understand how you feel.
Do you remember?
Someone like you would never understand...
How much this show means to me.
You can do whatever you want with the money your parents give you.
You've never wanted for anything or felt desperation.
If my brother and I mess up this time
we have to close the company.
Right now, I feel exactly the way you did then.
That's how desperate I am.
So don't ask me any questions.
Just give me a job.
I promise I'll work hard.
I guess it's impossible.
I understand.
I know I've behaved poorly in front of you.
I get it.
$800 a month.
You'll intern for two months.
When you're a regular employee
you'll work six days a week and get $1050.
When there's a lot of work, you'll have to work overtime.
Like you said, this is a hole-in-the-wall.
So we don't have vacation days, overtime, child care, or insurance.
Do you still want it?
If you do, start tomorrow morning.
Thank you.
I'll work really hard. Thanks for the chance.
Stop complaining.
Eat!
Whether it's good or bad, it'll give you energy!
I'm going to the countryside today.
I'm collecting your share when I get back.
You all know that I don't allow IOUs, don't you?
That's right.
Thank you, boss.
I have one more favor to ask.
Can I get an advance?
I really need it.
Sweet dreams.
What?
An advance?
That woman...
I got the license plate number.
It's only a matter of time until we find Min Soo.
It's time to go, Madam Chairwoman.
How can I help you?
We need some information on a car.
It's urgent.
This is the license plate number.
You have to fill out a form first.
A form?
What kind of form?
You need to have the license plate number and the owner's name.
Look here!
I wouldn't be here if I knew that!
I need the owner's name. That's why I'm here!
Madam Chairwoman.
Can you check one thing for us please?
Go ahead.
How can I help you?
Is Choi Eun Ok the owner of that car?
Choi Eun Ok?
Just a minute.
Please hold on.
You said Choi Eun Ok, right?
Yes, that's right.
Choi Eun Ok.
Is she the registered owner?
Yes, she's the owner.
I have to meet her.
Do you know who Yoon Bok Hee is?
How do you know her?
She came looking for Mom.
It looked as if she had one over Mom.
Lady.