Be Strong, Geum-soon
I am not lonely, because I have a dream
And I won't give up
Hello.
< Episode 45 > What's up, Crazyhair?
I was looking for your home. I'm so glad I met you.
My home? What for?
To see your mother. Is she in?
Yes. What is it about?
I'll tell her in person.
Do you know where she lives?
You think that was funny?
Yes. It wasn't?
It wasn't. Follow me.
What?
Your house is huge.
Who is it?
It's me.
Who was that? It wasn't Mrs. Oh.
Our helper.
Ah... Who do you live with?
Why ask?
Just wondering how many can live in here.
It's the biggest house I've ever seen.
- It can't be. - It is.
It must be a nightmare to clean the whole place.
Wait here.
Mom. Where are you?
I'm here, son.
Geum-soon. Why are you here?
Hello. Sorry for coming without calling ahead.
You should be sorry. What are you here for anyway?
I did think of calling...
but I was afraid you'd tell me not to come.
I need to talk to you.
What could be serious enough to put you off from calling?
How did you find my house?
Ms. Yoon gave me your address.
I found her wandering around looking lost.
Really? I see.
Sit down. Let's hear what you have to say.
Mrs. Oh.
What is it?
- Please pay me in advance. - What?
You only just started working.
Ms. Jang said I have to work for 6 months to apply.
So why did you come here?
You thought I'd help you? If she said no, it means no.
Can't you help me? I need the money.
I need $ 3,000 by the end of the week.
You must be desperate or you wouldn't be here.
But if I take everything into account, I'll lose control of everyone.
Sorry, but I can't help you.
Is there nothing I can do?
I'll sign a contract. I'll work extra hours if you want.
I know I'm annoying you, but I really need the money.
No.
- Ma'am, dinner's ready. - Thanks.
Sorry I can't help, but stay for dinner.
You really can't help?
You...
I'm sorry.
Come and join us.
Jae-hee, come along.
OK.
- Sit down. - Thanks.
There's so much food.
So what? I don't feel like eating.
It must be because it's spring.
It all looks so good.
Eat your fill. And forget about the money.
I miss the radish noodles my mom used to make.
I can make you some.
It's easy, you just need some radish kimchi.
We have some, but can you make the real thing?
I'm not sure, but I'll try.
OK then, go ahead.
OK.
- The kimchi's in the fridge? - Yes.
You look like a pro.
I cook noodles often.
- What's the cold water for? - You don't know?
It gives the noodles a nice texture.
It does?
I didn't know that, I never cook.
That was quick. I hope it tastes good.
I hope so too. Try it.
You too.
It's quite good. How did you make it?
I didn't do anything. It's just noodles and kimchi.
There wasn't enough kimchi juice, so I added some water.
It tastes better with some crushed ice.
I didn't add much sugar.
It would taste nice and sweet, but it takes away the original flavor.
You end up not tasting the actual food.
So I didn't add much sugar...
I didn't do much.
- But it tastes good. - Thank you. Enjoy.
- You're a good cook? - Well, I cook often.
- You do the cooking? - Yes.
Your mother's busy?
Yes.
How many siblings?
None.
Really? I thought you were the eldest of many kids.
What do you need the money for?
To pay off your credit card debt?
It's not that, but it is a debt.
To pay something off?
Yes.
You're too naive. Telling the truth like that...
Is it your debt?
Not really.
OK.
I'll pay you 3 months' salary up front.
But that's it, OK?
Of course, thank you so much.
Thank you.
I'm sorry. I was so anxious and worried...
Would you like another helping?
No, start eating.
You're going somewhere?
To borrow a DVD.
Ah... Do I have to go that way?
I'll walk you. I have to go to the bus stop anyway.
OK.
- Who was that guy? - Huh? Who?
The guy at the salon that night.
Why?
No reason. Just curious.
Why are you curious?
Just tell me.
I don't want to.
You never give a straight answer.
You didn't tell me who you visited at the hospital either.
You're acting weird. Why should you care who he is?
Fine. Don't tell me then.
Are you OK?
Yes.
Watch where you're going.
Isn't that the ankle you hurt last time?
I'm OK!
Why yell at me? It's not my fault.
You owe me $50 per month.
Sorry.
I can't spare a single penny. I can't pay you back for some time.
I make $500 a month.
3 months' salary's only $1,500. I can't spare anything for 3 months.
I'm sorry, but... can you wait a few months?
OK. I'll wait 3 months.
Thank you.
Where will you get the rest?
You got paid $1,500 in advance, but you still need that much more.
I'll find a way.
My auntie's doing what she can too.
Want my help?
I can lend you $1,500.
What? Do you mean that?
Yes, I do.
Really? But I can't pay you back for a while.
Pay me back when you can. But answer my question.
Who was that guy?
Huh?
The guy at the salon. Why won't you tell me who he is?
Tell me.
I hate not getting answers. It keeps me from sleeping at night.
Why do you want to know? Is that why you'll lend me the money?
Yes.
$1,500 must be worth nothing to you.
I got you all wrong.
Thanks for the offer, but no thanks.
Bye.
She just won't say.
You have your pride?
Mom, Shi-wan's home.
- Hi, honey. - It's good to be home.
I was there for 2 days, but it feels like a week.
Hospitals are like that. I feel even worse when I'm there.
Feeling better?
I'm as good as new.
You have to watch what you eat.
No salty, spicy or oily food for now.
- Where's dad? - He's on his way home.
- I'll cook something nice. - Sounds good.
- I'll change. - OK.
- Shi-wan speaking. - It's me, Sung-ran.
Oh, hi. What's up?
I'm in your neighborhood. Can you come out?
Hi.
What a surprise. You coming here...
I know. I didn't think I'd come here.
You came home?
I got your call just as I walked in.
I see.
You look a lot like your father.
I do?
You have a sharp eye.
I'm a designer. I'm good at spotting details.
Why are you here?
I'm not welcome?
You're not. I'm going to forget you.
Why? Do you have to?
Are you playing a game?
No, I'm not.
Why didn't you get married?
You're a good person. Why are you still a bachelor?
Are you teasing me?
No.
I'm just upset.
If only you were a divorcee too.
Then I wouldn't have to feel so bad.
Why didn't you get married?
Sung-ran.
I'm saying I love you too, you moron.
Are you that special?
Is that why you made a fuss, blamed me for everything...
jumped to conclusions, and ended it in your own time?
You got excited, upset, angry, and said goodbye.
What more could I do?
You said we weren't serious.
You didn't want to tell me you were a divorcee.
Can't we just see each other?
Without talking about our future together?
We love each other. Can't we just date?
I'm in love. I don't want to let you go.
But I don't... I don't know what to do.
I like the present you, but you want the future me.
Do you? Is that it?
Can't you just love me as I am?
How thankful. How much is that then?
$1,500. I make $500 a month.
Thank you, Geum-soon. Thank you.
Thanks, Geum-soon.
Don't say that, it's nothing.
Auntie, did you ask her?
I did, but she said no.
I see.
I expected that. Even I had to beg for an advance.
Who'd pay me in advance on my first day at work?
It's against all logic.
Where will we get the rest?
Geum-soon... I've been thinking.
Our best bet is...
It won't be easy, but... can you ask your elder brother-in-law?
I know how awkward it will be...
but however hard I think, that's the only chance we have.
Are you sure? Can't we ask anyone else?
We can't.
We've been asking for handouts for a long time already.
My family won't even answer my calls.
OK then. I'll ask him today.
But don't we need security to take out a loan?
Bank employees won't need that.
So the loan has to be in his name, not ours.
Oh...
Then that'll be an even bigger favor.
Yes.
We don't have a choice.
I'll ask him tonight, auntie.
Don't worry, Geum-ah.
Are you hot? Why are you sweating?
- Am I? - Hang on.
You have a fever.
I'm OK.
I really am.
I am tired, but I won't let myself collapse until this is over.
- There's no time, right? - You're right.
We have to be strong and just keep on going.
Tell yourself you won't become sick.
Don't worry, that's what I'm doing.
I have to go. Let's go, Hwee-sung.
Oh dear. Let's have a breather.
I must have some kind of super power.
I worked all day, visited Mrs. Oh, and came for you.
OK.
Hwee-sung.
I felt really small when I visited Mrs. Oh.
I'd never been in such a huge house before.
Actually, I never wanted to live in such a big house.
But I felt small.
She complained about the food when there was so much.
It felt really strange.
You're still at it? You're practically blind already.
It's the thread, not me.
Don't tease me. I hate getting old as it is.
- I'm home. - Hi.
We're home.
- Hwee-sung's home. - You're home? Come here.
Sit down while I thread this.
- Shall I do it? - No, I can manage.
It won't go in. You do it.
OK.
- Hard, huh? - Yes.
You're sweating. Are you hot?
I carried Hwee-sung back.
Don't rub your eye. You can't see?
I must be a bit tired.
OK then, go to bed early.
OK.
Where are Shi-wan and Tae-wan?
Tae-wan's running an errand and Shi-wan went out too.
Really? As soon as he got home?
He didn't even stay for dinner.
He's not answering his phone.
I see. He must be feeling better.
I must have dozed off.
I should've waited for Shi-wan.
He should be asleep by now.
Shi-wan. You're still up.
You too?
Where were you? You just got back from the hospital.
Yeah.
Would you like a snack?
No, I should go to bed.
See you. Good night.
Shi-wan.
Yes?
Never mind, I mean... good night.
Good night.
Honey, breakfast is ready.
Eun-joo, Eun-jin, come downstairs.
- Where's Eun-joo? - She's coming.
Where are you going? Have some breakfast.
- No thanks. - Eun-joo.
Stop. Stop right there!
You've been like this for days. When will you stop?
Let's eat.
Enjoy.
Eun-joo, Eun-jin, you too.
I know that already! I said I'd get you the money!
Why do you keep calling me?!
We still have 4 days left!
I know that.
We don't want to make your daughter work either.
Then wait 4 days. I promise I'll get the money!
The scoundrels.
What was that about?
You're here. Put Hwee-sung down first.
They called to make sure.
Did you ask your brother-in-law?
No, not yet. He came in late last night.
You should've stayed up then! He wouldn't have stayed out all night!
Don't take it out on her.
I'm so upset. It's driving me up the wall.
How could your father do this to us? How could he?
You have to ask him today, OK?
OK.
You have to get the $1,500.
I know, don't worry, auntie.
Don't worry, Geum-ah.
How can we not worry?! Stop telling us not to worry!
Now I'll have to wait all day until you call.
What shall we do if he says no?
Crazyhair.
Are you here to see me?
Yes. Lend me some money.
How much?
$1,500. You said you would.
OK.
Then tell me who that guy was.
He's family.
Family? You don't have any siblings.
He's my cousin.
He's not your boyfriend?
No.
OK then.
Follow me, I'll get it from the ATM.