Be Strong, Geum-soon
I am not lonely, because I have a dream
And I won't give up
Mom.
< Episode 85 > Hi.
Hello.
You're right on time.
I told her to come in for a cut.
You do it for her.
I've lost my touch.
It would be an honor.
I don't think I can.
Just a trim.
I'm too weak for anything else.
Please, Mrs. Oh.
Escort her over.
Sure.
Have a seat.
Geum-soon, where's the cape?
Na Geum-soon.
Geum-soon, perm her hair.
Sure.
What's wrong? Are you sick?
You look very sick.
What's wrong with her?
Morning sickness?
It's a joke. She has a kid.
You mentioned her once. About her endearing name.
That's her. You remember that?
Your hair's grown.
Geum-soon.
Look at you, you're so pale.
You're that sick?
Go see a doctor.
I don't need to, I'm fine.
You're not. Don't be foolish. You should look after yourself.
I told you to be on time, not to work yourself sick.
Go home, it's an order.
Rest and get well, so you can work tomorrow.
Thank you.
What's all this garlic for?
Give Geum-soon a call.
She's been out all day without even giving us a call.
She must be busy.
I'm busy too.
I look after 7 people...
cook 3 meals a day, and I even baby-sit.
I don't get a minute to myself.
Why can't you let them move out?
You're not rich enough to support them.
I'm working my fingers to the bone because you made her move in.
I was feeling so good after that nap.
If it's hard work, then just hire a helper.
Why won't you? You're upset because you're tired.
I won't. It's my way of getting back at Sung-ran.
You hate her that much? You liked her before the wedding.
That's what annoys me even more.
She's smart and her father was a headmaster.
So I thought she'd treat us all with respect.
I never thought she'd talk back and look down on us all.
She doesn't look down on us.
It's so obvious she does. I'd never treat my in-laws that way.
Times have changed. And she does have a point.
That's why it hurts. She's right, but I don't like the way she says it.
I agree.
I know she has a point, but I feel strangely insulted.
Everyone knows a helper would make life easier.
But I'd rather not have them waste money on a helper.
When I was her age, I never even thought of disobeying my mother-in-law.
Your mother was very stubborn...
but I put up with it all and treated her with respect.
I was expecting the same treatment.
That's why we're stuck in between. Looking after our parents and grandkids.
I don't want her to serve me. I just want the respect.
Treat me as her superior...
try to get along for a year, and not be so rude to us.
I know she works all day.
But she should do some housework and be sorry if she can't.
- I think she's trying. - No, she's not.
She asked how I'd manage when she'll get much busier at work.
She told me to hire a helper.
I told her to wash the rice...
and she said, ''That's all I have time for.''
''Shi-wan, iron my suit.''
Ordering my son around when she doesn't do a thing.
I'm home.
Tae-wan's home.
Look at you, lying around doing nothing.
Your room's a mess. No wonder you failed the audition.
Don't rub salt in my wound.
If you call that a wound, then I'd have died dozens of times.
What?
Earning a living is hard work.
Nothing in life is free.
You thought money came by easily and now you're learning your lesson.
It doesn't come by easily. I know that much.
I wasn't told it was a final audition.
It had been a while, so I froze.
I'd have done better if I'd known.
You've got the wrong attitude.
Would you go to war and say, ''I'm not up for it, let's fight later''?
I knew you'd fail when you acted so cocky.
I'd have kept quiet, even if it's just to save face.
Save face? I'm not embarrassed at all.
It takes time. Life isn't that easy.
Robert De Niro failed many times too.
Then why are you so down?
I'm not feeling down.
Good.
Don't let it get to you. You're done the minute it does.
Stick with it.
I hate people who give excuses and quit halfway through.
Give it another go. I'll give you some more time.
Father.
What?
How many checks?
Two. Happy?
Can't you give me a bit more?
What a loser.
Come downstairs and baby-sit for a change.
Thanks, dad.
Thank you.
I feel so much better now.
I'm so glad you do.
Next time I'll give you a perm and color your hair.
I will when I'm well enough.
Bye, Eun-joo.
Bye. I'll be home late today.
You're leaving?
Yes, bye.
- Bye, Mrs. Oh. - Take care.
Goodbye.
Did the patient in room 608 pass gas yet?
Not yet.
How much urine?
600 cc.
Can't I go home? I feel much better.
I'll ask your doctor.
But he wants you to stay, so I'm sure he'll say no.
Just relax and rest.
I can't relax.
You didn't go to work? You just walked around?
Auntie.
I saw her.
I went to Dr. Jang's house.
I'd seen her once, but I just couldn't remember her face.
So I went to see her.
But...
She looked so young. And she didn't look sick.
They must be rich.
Their house is huge.
They have 2 daughters. And...
I know the elder one. She's the manager at my salon.
Really?
Yes.
She's older than me, so I don't think they're related.
I didn't think so either.
The other one is still young.
8th or 9th grade. But she looked elegant too.
But guess what.
She came to my salon.
To see the manager.
They looked really close. They must get along.
But you know... It's funny...
Auntie.
She sat next to where I was working, but she didn't recognize me.
It's a lie.
You know, in movies...
Mothers and daughters feel a connection, even when they don't know each other.
They stare and keep looking back in slow motion.
But it's all a lie.
She didn't recognize me.
She said something though. ''You look very sick.''
She sounded normal.
Geum-soon.
Auntie.
Take the money.
Take the money and leave.
We can.
They're really rich.
The house is this big, with a huge garden.
Geum-soon.
That money means nothing to them. That's why he wired it, right?
He can't sue us for taking the money.
Everything he did was for my kidney. He'd be too ashamed to sue us, right?
What's got into you? Get a grip, Geum-soon. Please.
I'm fine. Don't worry about me. Why, you think I'm acting weird?
What's wrong with you? Pull yourself together.
- Geum-soon. - Auntie.
Why did she... marry such an old man?
Why not marry a rich young man?
You're acting strange. Where are your senses?
It's her second marriage. I guess that would've been hard, huh?
Geum-soon.
You poor thing.
I've done you wrong.
Get a grip.
I'm sorry, I really am.
Pull yourself together.
How could she... not recognize her own daughter?
Geum-soon.
How... could she... not recognize me?
Geum-soon.
I'm so, so sorry.
I'll return the money.
I'm sorry. I'm sorry.
It's all my fault.
I'd lost my mind, I'm sorry.
Geum-soon, Geum-soon...
Geum-soon.
Oh gosh...
Geum-soon, Geum-soon...
Gosh.
If only I could catch it. That fly's a nuisance.
The house is so empty.
Soon-ja's not around, Sang-do's been caught...
I just can't do anything.
I wonder how Hwee-sung is.
It's only been a few days and I miss him already.
(Na Geum-ah)
Dang.
Why won't he pick up? Maybe he's in acting class.
Am I on time?
Yes. I'm very impressed. Where are we going?
You'll find out.
Jae-hee.
Shopping for your mother?
No.
What do you think? I like it.
It's for me?
Yes. I never got you anything all this time.
Jae-hee...
I'll return the favor today.
Eun-joo, what about this?
- No way. - Really?
Then... this?
I love it.
I'll get something to go with it.
- She won't pick up? - I told you, it's still turned off.
What's gotten into her? She's been out all day since dawn.
Doesn't she care about her son?
Her battery must be dead.
Call her grandmother then.
She'd have called if she were there.
Maybe something came up. Give her a call.
It's too late now.
Yes, mom.
She'll get worried if we ask for Geum-soon and she's not there.
Let's go to bed. She'll be fine. I'm sure she has a reason.
We bought her a cell phone for nothing.
- Her battery's dead. - She can use a pay phone.
She should call if she'll be late. That goes for Sung-ran too.
I told her to call if she'll be late, but she's ignoring me as usual.
- They both... - I'm home.
- She's here. - Welcome home.
Hello, sir. Have you eaten, ma'am?
Of course I have, it's past dinnertime.
Have you eaten?
Yes, sir. Can I go to my room?
Sure. Good night.
You should follow her in.
I don't have to.
We'll go to bed soon too.
Let's go to bed. Waiting here won't make her come home faster.
It's not the first time Geum-soon's late anyway.
Come on.
- Get some rest. - Sleep well.
- Good night. - Good night.
Man...
What? OK, I won't wear your clothes from now on.
You can't get into that agency?
No. I don't care, it's their loss.
Some other agency will sign you up.
And try to get along with Sung-ran.
I'm more than willing to try. She's the one who always starts it.
Don't say that. Pay her some respect.
You always give her a reason to be upset.
It's always your fault.
Man, who said blood is thicker than water?
- I pity myself. -Jeez...
Good night.
Look at the time. Is she dating someone?
(Photo studio)