Be Strong, Geum-soon
I am not lonely, because I have a dream
And I won't give up
He's calmed down now.
But he still has a fever.
- I'm home. - Come on in.
Hi.
Mommy's here.
- Hwee-sung, mommy's home. - She's here.
You're sick? What's wrong with you?
What's wrong?
He has a fever and he won't eat.
Did he throw up?
No. No diarrhea either. He just feels sick and upset.
Hwee-sung, are you happy mommy's home?
You're feeling sick and upset?
Try to put him to sleep. I'll get him some porridge.
Maybe he'll eat now that you're here.
OK. Hwee-sung.
Let's go.
You want to lie down?
You want to stay like this? Hanging on to mommy?
OK, let's stay like this.
Are you really that sick?
I hope you get better.
''There isn't anyone else.''
''I've never loved anyone else. I never shall.''
Mom.
When did you get here?
Those lines always make me cry.
Vivian Leigh's waist is so small.
Make me dinner.
Dinner? You still haven't eaten?
No. Hurry up.
Son.
What made you put off dinner?
Your trainees clean the restroom too?
Huh? Oh, that...
Come on, hire a cleaning lady. Trainees shouldn't clean the restroom.
They slave away all day every day.
What's got into you?
You went to the salon?
You saw someone cleaning up?
I saw them clean the restroom the day I drove you home.
I meant to tell you then, but I forgot about it.
I'll get the rice.
The bowl's...
The soup's boiling.
Soon-ja. Take this to Dr. Jang tomorrow.
Huh?
You've been acting strange.
The veggies. It's not much, but take it to the doctor.
We have to thank him for the fruit he gave us.
With that? Forget it.
Forget what? It's from me, not you.
I thank him every morning, when I take my medication.
It takes a lot to be so nice to complete strangers like us.
He really must be a living Buddha.
I've been wanting to thank him, but I didn't know how.
He's quite old too.
Homegrown veggies from me will bring back nice memories.
So take it to him.
Go peel a pear.
They are absolutely delicious.
I told you to peel a pear.
Stop eating. You've eaten too much.
What? You want all the fruit for yourself?
Don't say that.
You just had dinner. I'm worried you'll get indigest...
I know what you mean.
You've been upset ever since you saw Geum-soon and I eat the fruit.
That's what you think? We're wasting your precious food?
That's not what I mean. Who said I think it's a waste?
Then what do you mean?
Jeez... Never mind, just eat it.
A pear's just a pear. Who cares.
What are you talking about?
Nothing. It's just that I...
I guess I am going crazy, like you said.
What?
I'll get you a pear.
Up for a drink?
How've you been?
Not bad.
You look tired.
Yeah.
It was hard, huh?
How are your parents?
I hope they didn't collapse with shock or anything.
No, they're fine.
Sung-ran.
I...
only told my father.
I won't tell my mother.
Let's just get married.
It was my father's idea, and I totally agree with him.
It'll ruin everything if she finds out.
What will happen?
Deceive her forever or tell her later?
It would be ideal if she never found out...
You think that makes sense?
But if we must, we can tell her later.
No way.
That's what my father wants.
Sung-ran.
You think he doesn't care what might happen?
He knows she'll be better off not knowing.
He was very shocked himself. It'll shock my mother even more.
He made a huge decision for us.
Sung-ran. Let's do this.
This is so unexpected.
I don't know what to think.
This means your father accepted me.
Everything's happening so quickly.
I really am very, very grateful.
But deceive your mother?
- It's not deceiving but ''not telling''. - Shi-wan.
This might even ruin your parents' relationship.
Sung-ran, stop.
You think he hasn't thought about that? It wasn't easy on him.
Not letting my mother find out is what's best for everyone.
Or we can't get married.
What's there to think about?
My father held out his hand. We have to grab it.
It's not like we can refuse it.
Let's not waste any time.
Answer me. Are you in?
Sung-ran.
It's killing me. Say yes, and save this poor soul.
OK.
It's a yes.
It's what your father wants.
I'm in.
Good.
I thought it would take much longer.
Your father's a good man. I'm so thankful.
Right, OK... But actually...
He's not over the shock yet.
There's no need to bring it up again.
Give him some time for it to sink in.
He himself said concrete takes time to settle and dry.
OK. I know what you mean.
Good. So you're cool with everything?
Yes.
I'm so relieved.
Let's drink.
You're mine now.
It's OK, answer it. Go ahead.
We're having some problems.
It's me, go ahead.
The wallpaper?
It's too late for that.
No way, that's impossible.
It feels like a dream.
Are we really getting married?
I guess.
My father wants us to hurry. He wants to meet your parents.
I'd love that. They can come over tomorrow.
My mom called today.
She wants everything to work out so she can meet you.
- The day after tomorrow? - Sounds great.
Do I have to move in?
Just for a year, like my father said.
OK, I will.
You've been stressed. You lost weight.
Thank you, God. For leading me to Shi-wan.
Thank you.
I love you.
(Part-timer wanted)
Hello. I saw the sign about the part-time job.
Just a moment.
Huh?
Oh? Hello. You work here?
Obviously.
- You want to work here? - Yes, I do.
But the manager's not in. Come back tomorrow.
I see.
I meant to thank you for helping me out that night.
You just did.
What's your name? I'm Noh Tae-wan.
I'm Na Geum-ah.
Pretty name. Same age as Geum-soon?
Yes.
Then you're like a little sister to me. Can I treat you like one?
Can we? We're in-laws.
It's nothing. You're my sister-in-law's cousin.
Let's just be friends.
We should meet up. I'll buy you dinner.
Sounds great.
Then... give me your number.
Sure.
Thanks. I'll call you.
What time will the manager be in tomorrow?
Around this time, I think.
OK.
I should get going. Goodbye.
Bye.
He's still upset?
Yes. He cries the minute I put him down.
His fever won't go away.
He's still warm.
Why is that? He took his medicine.
At least he's not boiling up.
Take him to a doctor if he's still feverish in the morning.
Don't worry, I'll take him.
Tae-wan can carry him.
I should take him...
Then quit yourjob.
You can't, right? You don't have a choice.
He's asleep, put him down.
No, I'll stay like this for now.
This is all I can do to calm him down.
I'll stay up with him.
- OK then. - Ma'am.
Aren't I a cruel and selfish mom?
I feel so bad for Hwee-sung...
but I can't quit my job.
Aren't I cruel?
At least you know. But what good does crying do?
You're a mom, but you're still a crybaby.
Years ago, I used to be weak and we weren't that well off.
We sent Tae-wan to his grandma's.
I stayed up crying all night until my husband told me...
we're not the best parents, but we're doing our best.
And that the kids will understand.
Hwee-sung will too.
You're doing your best. Aren't you?
If not, I'll make you quit for real.
Thank you, ma'am.
You cry too much.
Don't cry. Mothers have to be strong.
She doesn't know I'm into her.
Then what?
You'll just think of her and smile for the rest of your life?
I don't know. I've never thought about it.
I can't think that far.
I'm just too happy when I see her to think about the future.
Where've you been?
I went out to see if Eun-joo's coming.
What's going on? Did Jae-hee say yes?
No. They broke up. He doesn't want to marry her.
So don't upset your sister. She's having a hard time.
OK.
Who is it?
Mrs. Oh.
It's me, Eun-joo. Is Jae-hee in?
- Who's here? - Eun-joo.
Eun-joo.
Mrs. Oh.
The smell... Where were you?
In a bar. Do I smell bad?
Let's go. I'll take her home.
- Let go of me. - You're drunk!
I know that. I drank to get drunk.
Eun-joo!
I'm sorry, Mrs. Oh...
I'll take her home.
Let me go.
Mrs. Oh.
Come have a seat.
Eun-joo.
Mrs. Oh.
Jae-hee's in love with someone.
While I was thinking of him, he was thinking about her.
While I was dreaming of him, he was falling for her.
Isn't it funny?
Let's go. Stand up.
Let go. Let me go, you jerk!
Why?
Am I wrong?
Why did you come out to see me?
Why did you buy me dinner and drinks?
You spent time with me, comforted me, and held me tight.
Why did you?
Humanism?
You let girls do what they want?
You just wanted to have some fun with me?
- Eun-joo! - You did!
What was I to you? Did you care for me at all?!
You should've let me know.
You should've dropped some hints so I know you don't like me.
Right?!
I loved you to death.
It was a first.
It was...
The first time...
I wanted to be good...
forgive dad and my stepmom...
I wanted to be a good girl for your sake.
Mom.
I miss you.
Take me with you.
I don't want to live.
Mom...
Eun-joo.
Eun-joo. Eun-joo!
What's wrong with her?
Eun-joo. Eun-joo, wake up.
Jae-hee!
Hey.
Eun-joo.
You should carry her inside.
What a mess.
- They'll think we got her drunk. - Eun-joo.
Who is it?
Sorry to bother you.
It's me, Oh Mi-ja. Please let us in.
Eun-joo.
Hello.
What happened?
I'm sorry. She had a lot to drink.
Not with Jae-hee. She barged into our house drunk.
She should...
- Take her to her room. - Sure.
- Mom. - Stay in your room.
She got drunk, then went over?
I'm sorry.
That's not what...!
When things get tough
Don't suffer alone
Now you have someone with you
Someone who loves you
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
Be Strong, Geum-soon
I am not lonely, because I have a dream
And I won't give up