Be Strong, Geum-soon
I am not lonely, because I have a dream
And I won't give up
< Episode 44 > You start work tomorrow?
Yes.
They'll pay me more than I expected too.
How much?
$200 more than my last job.
- Per month? - Yes.
That's great news.
Yes. We can pay our bills for as long as I keep the job.
I'm so happy for you.
Now all that's left is for you to become a teacher.
I haven't seen you smile in a long time.
Guys used to kill just to see my beautiful smile.
It's all thanks to you, Geum-soon.
I'm glad it worked out. I felt bad to see her worry about work.
Granny, auntie, I have to get going.
Stay for dinner. Mom, make her a big feast.
Yes, I will. Stay for dinner.
Later. Shi-wan's sick, remember.
- I wish you could stay. - Me too. Maybe next time.
If only you could sleep over. You've lost weight.
Me?
You have.
You never get time to yourself.
You've been up from dawn till midnight ever since Mrs. Sohn hurt her leg.
You've been at it for a month already.
No wonder. That's why I'm so tired.
I didn't know the reason.
Leave Hwee-sung here for a few days.
Can't she, Soon-ja?
I guess... she can...
She's OK with it. You do that.
I'll look after him.
It'll be too hard on you.
And I can't live without him.
- Right? - Yes.
See?
Don't worry.
I'll ask for your help when I really need it.
- OK. - Bye.
- Go if you must. - Let's go, Hwee-sung.
I'll help you.
Come on.
That's too much. He can't eat yet.
Tae-wan will eat it. Shi-wan might join in.
We can eat some too.
You want to have a picnic at a hospital?
Don't say that.
It'll cheer Shi-wan up.
I've decided to change how I look at it.
Any couple can break up.
Shi-wan's a great catch.
There's no need for me to wonder why they broke up.
That witch made a mistake. She shouldn't have let him go.
You're too harsh. ''Witch''?
That's what she gets for making my son sick.
That's nothing. I'd love to call her...
No, I must control myself.
Let's go. Act like nothing happened, OK?
It's all up to you. I've always been in control.
Aren't you the one who got excited, upset, angry, and worried?
We shouldn't have cast our pearls before a swine.
She's a dumb pig. That's why she let Shi-wan go.
Where's your self-control, Mrs. Sohn?
Let's go.
The pig.
You seem heavier today.
I must be tired because I went to bed late last night.
But I should keep going, right?
Right? OK.
Let's do it. OK, let's do it!
Want mommy to sing?
- Yes. - OK.
1, 2, 3, 4. I look up at the clear blue sky
And dream of what I want
While baby goats graze
In the peace and quiet
When it starts to rain...
Why do they live so high up?
Stop doing that, you scumbags!
- Stop it, you scoundrels. - Please stop it.
We don't have any money to give you!
- What are you doing?! - Geum-soon.
Come over here, come here...
Stop doing this, please stop.
I told you to come here.
- We don't want to do this either! - Then why can't you just stop?!
We need to make a living.
We don't have the money! Do you think we do?!
Look at her scream.
Your husband's still missing?
- Yes, he is! - I hate you all.
You're all losers.
Hey, you come over here.
You move, old lady.
- Don't you dare touch her! - Man, what a temper.
You're quite a looker.
You're actually quite pretty.
What the heck are you implying, huh?!
- Let go of me. - Soon-ja!
- Mom! - Mom?
You're her daughter?
- Mom... - Go away!
- Don't touch her! - What a temper...
- You too? You can't hurt me. - I won't let you touch her!
- Auntie. - Listen up.
I'll give you a week.
Get me my $3,000 by then or I'll make her work for it.
What? What do you mean?
Must I explain? I'll make her work at a bar.
We want our money back.
Who says you can do that?! I'll report you all to the police!
Do whatever you want.
You can do what you want, but your daughter's welfare is at stake.
What?
I like you a lot. You might be worth more than $3,000.
Keep the money and let me take her.
Get lost, go to hell.
- Now it's your turn. - Granny...
- Granny! Oh no... - Granny.
Granny...
I warned you, you have a week.
Get the money by then or we'll kidnap your daughter.
She's a beauty.
Let's go. Dang...
Hey!
You scum! Wait! You dirty scoundrels!
Jerks.
Oh no.
- Ma'am. - Granny.
- Are you OK? - Granny.
I'm OK, I'm OK.
Auntie, granny. Do you want a drink?
No thanks. It won't help us now.
Come sit over here. We have to think of something.
- OK. - Come.
Geum-ah.
Some are born lucky...
and some are jinxed...
Some get more money than they need...
and some can't even barely scrape by.
We are jinxed.
However hard we try...
we'll never make it.
- Mom... - Auntie...
I thought my job would be a new lease on life.
Auntie.
I know how upset you are, but we can't just sit around.
I don't think he was joking.
Yes, I agree with Geum-soon.
They're scary people, they're gangsters.
It was more than a threat.
What do you mean? What'll happen to Geum-ah then?
We need that $3,000.
$3,000 in a week? That's impossible.
We can't give up now. Get a grip and be strong.
- Soon-ja. - Huh?
Mom.
Right.
What am I doing?
I have to be strong now.
Mom, what happens now?
Don't worry.
We just need $3,000. We'll manage if we all try.
I'll borrow from my in-laws if I must.
It'll be OK. You have me. I won't let them touch you.
Come here, Geum-ah.
Don't worry, you'll be OK.
Granny...
Don't worry, I'll protect you.
I promise. Even if it means I have to go with them.
We won't let them touch you.
I'll ask if I can get paid in advance.
She'll probably say no, but I'll ask my boss too.
Pool our savings, and then...
Let's see what we can do.
If we don't have enough...
I'll get a loan from my brother-in-law's bank.
OK, let's do that, Geum-soon.
We'll manage. Every cloud has a silver lining.
You're right.
Auntie, Geum-ah, don't worry too much.
Yeah, there's nothing to worry about.
OK. I'll be OK.
Why are you in the dark? Where's the switch?
Leave it. It's not that dark.
Feeling down? That's not like you.
Spare the rod, spoil the child.
Sorry. Just let it go.
I was just trying to lift your spirits, that's all.
I can't let it go.
He hasn't slapped me since I left school.
And in front of you too...
Let's get your spirits back up. Is there anything you want to do?
Let's go somewhere. I'll do all I can to make you smile.
Jae-hee.
Yes?
Give me a hug.
How strange.
I was fine until now. I didn't feel like crying.
Why are my tears...
flowing now?
Eun-joo.
Ever heard of the hedgehog family?
If they huddle too close, they hurt each other.
But if they stand alone, they can't bear the cold.
They need to find the right distance.
That's what your family is like.
Now that you're all hedgehogs, all you can do is find that right distance.
A family can't stay broken forever.
And it shouldn't.
I feel hurt because I love you, but you feel hurt because I annoy you.
Shi-wan's really sick.
He's suffering alone when you don't even care.
You had a drink?
Because you didn't celebrate with her.
She's unbelievable.
She got a patient to pour her a drink?
She IS unbelievable.
That's why she still lives with us.
Any other girl wouldn't put up with you.
Yes?
Hello.
Who is she?
The lady... in the article...
Nice to meet you. I'm Ha Sung-ran.
I'm Shi-wan's father.
Hello.
We were eating something. Tae-wan, clean up.
Please don't. Sorry for intruding.
No, we're done. Come and sit down.
- Sit down. - Thanks.
Here.
Thank you.
See this?
Yes.
How did you...?
I heard you have a stomach virus.
I did. But I'm better now.
Thanks for the flowers.
- Sit down. - Yes, please do.
No.
Let's talk outside.
She only just got here. Get her a drink.
Do you want one?
She doesn't, mom.
- Father, excuse us. - Sure.
Sorry to leave like this. Goodbye.
Goodbye. See you again soon.
Sure. Bye.
What do you think? Your first impression.
She wasn't here for long. I think she looks better in photos.
I disagree. She looks better in real life.
But it's all over between them now.
Maybe it isn't. Isn't that why she came here?
I think they still love each other.
Don't you think?
Someone called her a witch. I heard something about pigs too.
It was a figure of speech.
I'm so curious...
Thanks for making the time to come by.
I just found out last night. Take care of yourself.
When can you go home?
The doctor said in 2 days, but I want to leave tomorrow.
Sorry about everything.
I guess I was really shocked.
So I acted really childish.
Sorry.
Forget all the nasty things I said.
I didn't mean any of it.
I didn't mind at all.
I'm glad to hear that.
Thanks for coming.
Work hard... And take care.
You'll do just fine.
See you.
Bye.
We got this as a gift. I'm sure it's good wine.
You should keep it then.
My husband used to drink, but he stopped after I became ill again.
Eun-joo said you like wine.
Well, a bit...
Ma'am, bring some tea.
If it's for me, there's no need.
Oh, sorry. I'm a bit forgetful.
Ma'am, forget the tea.
I'm sure you got quite a shock.
I didn't.
I'm sorry it happened while you were there.
That's life. Every family has an issue or two.
Eun-joo must've been shocked. How is she doing?
She took 2 days off, so I haven't seen her since.
I see.
I didn't know that. She leaves home every morning.
It's a bit awkward with nothing to drink. Ma'am.
Please don't, Mrs. Oh. I should go.
I just came by to say hello.
You shouldn't have.
I don't mind.
All my clients look so elegant and free of trouble.
But actually most of them are negative thinkers.
It's amusing how the more negative they are...
the more money they spend on their appearances...
Of course, you know... I'm not talking about you.
That's enough, we don't need 5 bowls of soup.
OK.
Bring him home if that's what he wants.
Sure.
- Did he say anything after we left? - About what?
She stopped by.
Mom, I told you yesterday. She's not good enough. Let it go.
It's up to Shi-wan, not you.
As I said, we're on the same page.
$ 3,000 in a week? That's impossible.
Hello.
- Ms. Jang. - What is it?
Mrs. Oh's not here yet.
It's her day off. You didn't know that?
Ms. Jang.
Get to the point.
Can you pay me in advance?
In advance?
Yes.
6 months' salary would be nice, but it's up to you.
I don't think you take us seriously.
You've worked here for a month. How can we trust you?
It takes at least 6 months to gain each other's trust.
I swear I won't take the money and run.
That's what they all say. You can be quite dumb sometimes.
I really need the money. I'll sign a contract if you want.
Sorry.
We pay up to 3 months' salary to employees of over 6 months.
Get to work.
Ms. Jang. I'm begging you.
Miss Na.
You think you can get all you want by begging?
There are certain limits.
I'm sorry.
Hello? Granny, it's me.
Has auntie left for work?
Yes, she has.
No, no news yet.
It's her first day. She wouldn't dare ask.
Geum-ah? She's in her room studying.
I told her to stay at home for a while.
Did you ask for an advance?
No. My boss hasn't come to work yet.
Don't worry. She's nice, she'll say yes.
OK. Bye.
What now?
Here.
Take this and give me mine.
You bought it?
Of course. Would I have stolen it?
Let's see how long you last.
You won't be here much longer.
What? Jeez...
Country bumpkin. Let's see who wins.
Excuse me. Do you know this address?
- No, sorry. - Thanks anyway.
Hello.
What's up, Crazyhair?
Don't worry, just smile
Look around you
You're surrounded by people
Who love you as you are
When things get tough
Don't suffer alone
Now you have someone with you
Someone who loves you
When things get tough
Don't suffer alone
Now you have someone with you
Someone who loves you