Be Strong, Geum-soon
I am not lonely, because I have a dream
And I won't give up
But if you keep demanding...
I do something I can't, it'll make me unhappy.
Sung-ran.
I'm sure you don't want that either.
- Sung-ran. - Tae-wan.
- I'm talking to your mother. - Be quiet, Tae-wan.
So, you didn't get married to cook, and cooking makes you unhappy?
I can't do housework on weekdays.
OK then. There's no choice.
Don't cook, I will.
You just rest and wait till I serve dinner, OK?
That's the one and only alternative.
Just do as I say. Hire a helper.
Making you cook will make me even more uncomfortable.
Why choose the hard way when there's a rational alternati...?
Let it go.
I said I'll cook.
I don't have a job, so I'll do the housework.
I know you own and run your company.
But how dare you treat me like one of your employees.
- Mom... - Stay out of it.
You got it all wrong. The world doesn't revolve around you.
So what, if it makes you comfortable.
That's not how I do things.
Maybe I am irrational, insisting on doing things the hard way.
- I didn't mean... - Be quiet.
I don't like being talked back to.
I get your point. Go to your room.
You're moving out.
Mom, we...
You don't have to stay here. Shi-wan, start looking for an apartment.
Order takeouts, and live as rationally as you want.
You and your temper. Get up.
Let's go out and have dinner.
Don't be silly. You think I'm in the mood?
Just you and me. Forget about them.
Why should we care whether they eat or not?
Let's go.
Here.
Take it.
I'm home.
Shi-wan, Sung-ran, you're home early.
Get down, Hwee-sung. Where are Mr. Noh and Mrs. Sohn?
- Hello, I'm home. - Hi.
I thought you don't work now. Why are you so busy?
I got my job back. I passed today's test.
I didn't tell you because I wanted to wait for the results first.
That's good news.
Let's go.
We're going out, so you fix dinner yourselves.
- OK. - Let's go.
- See you. - Bye.
- See you. - See you.
Sung-ran. Let's talk.
Do you have to be so different?
When you're in Rome, do as the Romans do.
You should follow our rules now that you're living here.
Tae-wan.
You think I'm not trying to?
I'm trying to follow your rules.
Then where do you get the guts to talk back to your mother-in-law?
Who do you think you are?
Tae-wan.
- Tae-wan. - Shi-wan, you idiot.
You should do something.
You're being a bit harsh.
I know.
I'm being very harsh. But I think you're even worse.
Don't do this, Tae-wan.
People don't compromise because they're stupid.
Even people smarter than you try to blend in with others.
That's married life.
Why get married when you want everything done your way?
To upset others?
You sound like you've been married before.
- Isn't that common sense? - Tae-wan.
Shut up.
But experience counts.
You never know until you get married and move in with someone.
If you want to have this conversation, get married first, OK?
A few days of marriage and you know everything, huh?
You sound like YOU have been married before.
How dare you treat your sister-in-law like that!
I said all that because YOU don't.
How do you know whether I do or not?!
Did you have to make me look bad?
It's not my fault! You didn't speak up.
Dang.
Tae-wan.
Are you scared? It's OK, don't be scared.
Sung-ran.
Don't say a thing. I don't want to talk now.
If we do, I might say something bad.
Let's talk later.
I want to talk now.
I don't, let's talk later.
I'm afraid I might say something terrible about your family.
You were hungry, right?
No wonder. You flew into quite a temper.
That was nothing.
It would've been much worse if I'd let all my steam out.
You told them to move out. How much worse could it get?
You saw her talk back to me.
No one in her right mind would talk back to her mother-in-law.
Don't stoop to her level. Just let it go.
You can't make her do something she just doesn't want to do.
Leave her alone. I'm sure she has a conscience.
She doesn't have one.
Of course she does. Why else would she want to hire a helper?
And she does have a point.
It's hard work managing a company. She'll want to unwind at home.
You should try to understand.
You're buying me dinner to say that?
I'm not siding with her.
I don't like seeing her get on your nerves.
You should gain control.
Teach her a lesson, instead of getting all worked up.
Sung-ran's not that emotional.
Your getting angry and upset will just make you look silly.
I know I'm silly.
Why did you just watch me make myself look silly?
Jeez...
Here, eat up.
Hwee-sung. A lot happened today, right?
I got my job back, and my uncle got arrested.
So I took you to the police station.
I just had to go. I'm sorry about that.
Hwee-sung. Tomorrow's my first day at work.
I'll work even harder, and become a hair stylist.
That's all I can do for now.
I promise, for your sake.
Hello?
It's me.
You didn't call me either.
Yes, I have another favor to ask.
Remember the girl you tracked down?
You remember. Na Geum-soon.
You said something about her uncle being on the run.
Yes, you remember?
He got arrested. He's at a police station.
I'd like to know how much he's being sued for.
The earlier the better.
Really?
His name is Na Sang-do.
- I enjoyed dinner. - So did I.
I can eat anything as long as I have company.
You must eat alone often.
I do.
That's why I wish Jae-hee would get married.
I'd love to eat, shop, and drink tea with my daughter-in-law.
Am I asking for too much?
I guess not many would want to marry a single mother's only child.
How are things between Jae-hee and his girlfriend?
It's completely over.
She was seeing someone. It was unrequited love.
Goodness...
Give him a call when you can.
He needs a friend, but he'll never admit that to you.
But don't rush it. Give him some time and space.
Wait for him to come around.
All men are the same.
They stay with women who need them, not the women they need.
And remember this.
Men leave the minute you make them feel guilty.
People want to be complimented, not scolded.
If I'd known all that back then, my life would've been very different.
Hey! How dare you fall asleep!
Did you give Mr. Min an enema?
Oh no.
''Oh no''?
He goes into surgery in a few hours and that's all you can say?
- I'll do it right away. - I'm not done talking.
Why didn't you come to dinner yesterday?
Answer me.
It was my girlfriend's birthday.
I hadn't seen her for days. I couldn't desert her on her birthday.
So an intern skips a dinner even the chief attends?
You're on duty for the next 72 hours straight.
Go give Mr. Min his enema.
OK.
Is the seminar schedule out?
Yes.
Work on your report.
Don't mess up like you did last time.
Yes, sir.
Here's the seminar schedule.
Why are you still here?
Mrs. Kim will be fine.
You should get some rest. You look tired.
Want me to drive you home?
No thanks. You can go.
OK.
Hello? You found out already?
$1 00,000?
- What if they won't settle? - He goes to jail.
For 1 or 2 years at least.
I see. Thanks.
Call me and I'll buy you dinner.
Bye.
You're awake.
Hello. You've been in bed for days.
I know.
I'm glad you know that. How do you feel?
Did you track down my Geum-soon?
Answer me. Did you find her?
What do you mean?
I asked Geum-soon's aunt about her and she told me to ask you.
Answer me.
Did you meet her?
I was right.
That's why you were in that neighborhood.
You met her aunt? Who gave you the address?
Did you tell Geum-soon I'm sick?
No.
I didn't. I didn't meet her.
I tracked her down, but I couldn't meet her.
I just couldn't.
I didn't meet her.
Good.
So how is she?
She attends college in another county.
Does she?
So she's a student.
What major?
Design, I think.
She's doing OK?
So I heard.
My friend says she studies hard, and has many friends.
I see.
Do you have a photo?
No. I didn't ask for one.
That's OK. It's for the better.
I'd rather not see one.
Are you OK?
Yes.
Can you leave me alone?
(Jang Eun-joo)
I was so scared.
I was afraid she'd die then and there.
It had never occurred to me before.
I just sat beside her and prayed.
''Please wake up, I'm sorry for everything I did.''
Then I found myself calling her ''mom''.
I guess I accept her now.
Well done.
Congratulations on reconciling with Mrs. Kim.
Thanks. I took a long time.
You know that much? I guess you're growing up.
I grew up long ago, thanks to you.
How are you? You look happy.
I am.
Good.
Do you know this Sunday is your mother's birthday?
I didn't. It's her birthday?
Yes, so don't forget.
How can an only son forget his mother's birthday?
Thanks for reminding me.
What should I get her? Any ideas?
I'm going shopping tomorrow. You want to tag along?
I'd like that. I will.
Go to bed. You need to get some sleep.
Then why are you still awake?
What can we do?
It's such a huge amount, there's nothing we can do.
Let it go. Let's just hope he comes out alive.
That's all we can do.
I know. You're right.
Good night. I'm going to the bathroom.
I hope it fits. Have your fingers swollen since?
(Police station)
Uncle.
Geum-soon. What brings you here?
I'm on my way to work. I can't come by later.
Did you have breakfast yet? I made your favorite red bean rice.
You shouldn't have.
So, you have a job?
Yes. At a beauty salon.
I've always wanted to be a stylist. You paid for my lessons.
Yes, I did.
You've been doing well. What's your son's name?
Hwee-sung. Noh Hwee-sung.
Hwee-sung?
I'm so glad to see you again.
So am I. It's great to see you.
But it shouldn't be like this.
I know. I'm sorry about that.
Don't be.
I have to go to work.
Eat it, even if you don't feel like it.
I'll come by later if I can.
- OK. - Bye.
Bye.
Bye, Geum-soon.
No one's here. Put that over there.
It's so heavy.
Thank you. Want a drink?
I'm late. See you later.
OK, bye.
Hello.
- Hello. - What is it now?
Can we talk?
I have to get to work.
I talked to your supervisor.
It's about your husband.
Follow me.