Two Mothers
Mom, what's wrong with you?
What are you talking about?
I told you to get a divorce.
I'm sick of this.
Every year this gets gets brought up.
What's wrong with you?
If you don't like what the elders say,
then just adopt my cousin.
How can you tell your son to get divorced?
You think I enjoy saying this?
I don't need a child.
All that matters is that we're happy.
Let's go inside.
Pretend like you didn't hear what she said.
Honey.
My words might upset you,
but listen close.
I'm not just telling you for my sake. Got it?
I know that after you married into this family,
you felt pressured to bear a son.
I understand that better than anyone.
But what else can I do?
Why do you think I had to go this far?
If you were having trouble conceiving,
then I'd be willing to wait.
But that's not the case with you.
You can't even dream of having a child.
Mom.
Don't ever bring this up in front of me again.
I'd rather die than get divorced!
Honey.
Come with me!
Honey, what's wrong with you?
Fine, do whatever you want!
Let's see how long you last without a child!
Why are you starting a fuss so late at night?
Gosh.
What? Divorce?
Did you really tell them to get a divorce?
In my day,
she would've been kicked out and then some.
Gosh.
But times have changed, Huija.
We're living in the 21st century.
21st century or not,
our family is not your average family.
You know it too.
When I married the heir to this family,
I had a rough time
up until I got pregnant with Byeongguk.
But my suffering aside,
what if she brings in her grandson
and threatens to declare him as our heir?
The wealth that we worked so hard for
would be taken away in an instant.
Don't you think you're going overboard?
Overboard?
After seeing what that woman did,
do you still honestly think that?
So if worst comes to worst, they can adopt.
If he's not my bloodline,
how's that any different?
You startled me.
Are you crying?
The baby...
It's okay.
As long as I say it's fine, it'll be okay.
A lot of couples choose not to have kids.
They don't get divorced over that.
I can't believe her!
How does she manage to get worse over time?
Honey.
Why don't we do as your aunt says
and just adopt Hosik?
Or why don't we think about adoption again?
Honey.
The other relatives don't know anything
and they're waiting for me to get pregnant.
Until the day I die,
I'll never get pregnant, you know that.
No matter how long and hard we try,
it won't make a difference.
How can I live my entire life
concealing it as if it were a crime?
Maybe we should just do as mother says and
get a divorce...
What are you saying?
Don't ever say that.
If you say that ever again...
Do you know how glad I am that I met you?
When you collapsed in your wedding dress
and you were diagnosed with uterine cancer,
do you know what I promised myself?
Even if the sky falls down, I will protect you.
I may not be a superhero
but I'm a man who stands by his wife.
Got it?
See?
You're so pretty when you smile.
Let's sleep, okay?
Let's sleep.
You can go.
Wait.
I almost forgot.
Go.
Hello, Mrs. Jeong.
You should've called first.
I was just in the neighborhood.
- Bring out some tea. - Yes.
Have a seat.
Yeonhui.
Mom, what are you doing here?
- Have a seat. - Yes.
My teeth are sensitive. Why'd you bring juice?
Fetch me some green tea.
Mother, I'll go get it.
Stay seated.
Did you call your mother already?
Call me?
No?
Mrs. Jeong.
What are you talking about?
Yeonhui, what is this about?
Last night,
I sat the two of them down
and told them to get divorced.
What?
Divorce?
Mrs. Jeong, what are you talking about?
I don't have to say it out loud.
She knows.
The stress her infertility has caused.
She's an otherwise fine lady,
so I pity her for living in fear
over her infertility.
But my family cannot give up
on this matter so easily.
And as for Byeongguk,
I pity president Jeong so much,
I can't bear to face him either.
Even so,
how can you force a happily married couple
to file for divorce?
Don't you think that's ridiculous?
You what's ridiculous?
The fact that they don't have a child.
Due to advances in medicine,
a lot of issues can be overcome
through methods such as
in-vitro fertilisation.
But not Yeonhui's issue.
As you already know,
Yeonhui doesn't have a uterus.
I feel for her as well.
After collapsing on her wedding day,
she was diagnosed with uterine cancer.
What did she do to deserve any of this?
My heart aches with hers.
But think about my predicament.
I was overjoyed to receive a daughter-in-law
from a family without male heirs.
And what about Byeongguk's situation?
Even though he's in his prime,
he's the only one of his peers without child.
So you can go your own separate way,
and let Byeongguk can meet a new partner.
I think that's the best option.
I'm not trying to be cruel.
As you know,
I had no choice but to say this.
Are you saying Lastar
is sending a representative from the States?
Yes, the response is very positive.
Interest in Oriental food is very high these days
so if we prepare a proposal that will
satisfy their needs,
we won't have a problem striking a deal.
Yes, this is Jeong Byeongguk.
Byeongguk? It's me.
Good afternoon.
Why did you need to call me?
- Have a seat. - Sure.
I'd like an iced Americano please.
And you?
Give me another glass of cold water.
I'll order a bit later.
Yes ma'am.
What's going on?
What happened between you and your mom
for her to act so cruelly?
Divorce?
Is that such an easy matter?
She sat Yeonhui and me down
and suggested the divorce.
How could she
have us sit in front of her
and discuss such a heartbreaking
thing like it's nothing at all?
I'm sorry.
I'd like to apologize on her behalf.
I...
I'm so angry, upset and heartbroken.
How do you think Yeonhui feels?
For Yeonhui, it's bad enough that
she had cancer and had her uterus removed.
And now she's being humiliated.
Mother...
When she collapsed in her wedding dress
and was diagnosed with cancer,
I felt so terribly sorry to you and your mother.
But this isn't right.
Don't you agree?
I feel so sorry for my poor Yeonhui.
The subscriber is unavailable.
Is the beef too tough?
I'm sorry. I'm so sorry.
It's okay.
Welcome, President Jeong.
Okay.
Are you okay?
Oh, it's President Jeong.
How could you bump into him?
Isn't he handsome?
He's a triple threat.
Manners, money and the mask.
He's a perfect guy.
How is he so handsome?
My heart's pounding.
President Jeong?
He's the head of the restaurant.
The branch manager's nephew.
This is the friend I told you about,
Jeong Byeongguk.
Education, looks and money.
He has it all.
Nice to meet you. I'm Jeong Byeongguk.
Hello, we've met before.
Say hello.
This is the guy I told you about.
He's just your type, isn't he?
I'm Lee Hwayeong.
You're truly beautiful.
And totally sexy.
Thank you.
His smile is a work of art, isn't it?
Are you having fun?
I'm kind of bored.
What do you want to do?
Can we ditch our boring friends
and go out on our own?
Ta-da!
Is it pretty?
Was it fun?
Do you have to leave already?
Yeah.
My mom said she needs to see me.
Let's get dinner next time.
Mom?
Can I come with you?
You want to meet my mom?
I can go and say hello
and have dinner together.
We can't do that.
We're not lovers and we're not married.
Why?
Didn't you say you loved me?
I love you.
It's true while I'm with you.
But when I turn around, that's reality.
We have to face reality.
When should we meet next?
I'll buy you the bag you liked last time.
I don't need it.
So long as I love you...
Why are you so obsessed with love?
Can't you just be cool?
Let's just meet comfortably
without emotion and no strings attached.
- I'm going. - Then...
What was our relationship?
A credit card isn't enough?
Would a studio be enough?
You know that's not what I mean.
I know.
You're not that cheap.
What do I do?
I have to see you, looking like this?
Well, who cares?
There was no love between us.
I was just an expensive toy to you.
But I...
I loved you like a fool.
Try to understand.
You know what your mom is like.
What's wrong?
Auntie.
I think I'll have to move out.
What?
If mom keeps this up,
I can't stay at the house with her.
How can you say that?
Be patient.
Mother-in-law visited the house today.
But mom told her that
she'd force us to get a divorce.
What?
She can vent her anger out on us,
but how could she do that to mother-in-law?
I told her that I don't need kids.
So why's she keeping this up?
Come in.
This is our new Jamaican Blue Mountain coffee.
Doesn't it smell nice, sir?
- Thank you. - Not at all.
- Captain Lee? - Yes?
I'm sorry.
You're just so good looking and awesome.
Ouch!
She's a bit of a ditz.
But she's great at her job.
I'm sorry. I'm so sorry.
It's okay.
Welcome, President Jeong.
Okay.
Should I quit?
But it's my first real job. What do I do?
No.
He doesn't even remember who I am
so why should I quit?
Why would he remember a toy
he got sick of? Why?
If you had loved me,
I might've gotten to live by those pretty lights.
So what happened to me?
Whose fault was it?
No.
It's shaking all around
Like whiskey in a glass
I can't remember, it's hazy in my memory
The man I met that day
Where are you going?
Hey, there she is.
Hey, you!
Hey!
You evil witch!
Stop right there!
I'm going to get you!
Hey!
Those women...
Why'd I have to run into them there?
I hope they're not waiting for me at home.
Mom?
Huh?
Mom.
What is this? Is something wrong?
Hwayeong.
Well...
On the street,
I met some women I used to know.
And those women...
Why would they do this to you?
Did you do something wrong?
What have I ever done wrong?
They asked me for money
and when I said I didn't have any,
they started beating up on me.
They're such evil little things.
Let's go to the police station.
Why?
You should sue them.
How could they do this to you?
Just because you didn't lend them money?
Let's go.
Hey, Hwayeong.
Don't do this.
I'll just forgive them.
You know how good I am.
You're good? You?
What's wrong with you?
How long do I have to live in the dumps?
How long do I need to clean up after you?
Don't you have a conscience?
Don't you feel sorry for me?
Please don't do this. I'm tired.
How long has it been
since you blew all my money gambling?
Why'd you do this again? Why?
Look at us. You call this a life?
I'm sorry, my darling.
Sorry, sorry, sorry!
I'm sick of hearing that too.
I can't stand it anymore.
I'm going to move out.
Don't ask me for money.
Hwayeong, don't do this.
Don't even call my name anymore!
I don't want this! I don't want this!
I don't want to be your daughter!
Fine, do what you want.
I didn't do it just for my own good.
I wanted our entire family to do well
and that's how we ended up like this.
It wasn't even that much money.
How dare you talk back to me?
If a stranger came and heard,
they'd think you lent me millions.
It was just a few thousand dollars.
So get off your high horse.
I'll pay you back.
Even if I have to sell my body, you skank!
Yeah. Pay me back. Please pay me back!
Pay it back in full with interest!
Hwayeong.
That awful little skank.
They say daughters are trouble,
but can you believe this?
I'm her mother.
How could she bring up divorce to my face?
Calm down and have some fruit.
Do I look like I'm in the mood?
Stop it.
So you came home without saying anything?
What could I say?
Have them get divorced.
Dad, let Yeonhui give up on that marriage.
It's so frustrating. It's not like she's an idiot.
What did Yeonhui say?
Did you talk to her on the phone?
She's not picking up.
That poor child. She must be so miserable.
Honey, let's force her to get divorced.
Seeing Yeonhui suffer like this
is breaking my heart.
It'd be better if she was living alone.
What kind of situation is this?
Shut your mouth.
Do you want people to whisper about
my daughter's divorce?
I'm just upset and angry.
These days, is divorce that big of a deal?
They say divorcees are happier.
Even if you are a prominent figure...
Be quiet!
He's such a tyrant.
A dictator!
Let's go in.
Ta-da.
Today's breakfast is all-American.
No, it's instant coffee and toast
from the railroad station.
Hwayeong, Sora made this for you.
Forget it.
Enjoy it amongst yourselves.
Come on.
Sora, it's just the two of us.
No, I'm going to eat it with mom.
Mom, mom!
Hey, why are you so mean to your sister?
Did I ever ask to be her sister?
Being a sister is not something you choose.
It just happens naturally.
Don't bother me. I'm not in a good mood.
What?
Hey, come on.
You're scary.
Good grief.
Are you getting ready for work already?
I'm going to resign today.
Resign?
What did you just say?
If you quit, how will we eat?
You get insurance, pension and holidays.
It's a real job.
Don't you know what the job market's like?
If you know it so well,
and you graduated from law school,
why don't you get a job?
Hey.
I'm just letting you know.
Whether you live together or not,
figure out how to live.
Don't rely on me.
Mother.
We need to talk.
Leave us for a moment.
That's not necessary.
I know what he's going to say.
Go ahead.
I apologized to mother-in-law on your behalf.
What?
I'll make it clear once again.
I won't give up on her.
I won't get a divorce
so you should give up.
I'd rather die than give up on my grandson.
If the blood line comes to an end,
how will I face your father in the afterlife?
Father is dead.
How much longer must we live like this
for the sake of someone who's already gone?
What? How can you say that?
What does our late father know?
What's so important about the blood line?
Are the dead
more important than the living, mom?
We're moving out.
From now on, I'm no longer your son.
Fine, then. Leave, leave!
Get out.
Kill me first and then leave.
Get out!
Mother.
What? You're no longer my son?
And your father's just another dead person?
How can you say that?
Are you even human?
Huija, what's going on?
I'm so furious.
Honey, what's wrong with you?
You think this will fix anything?
Why are you doing this to her?
Then will you
divorce me for mother's sake?
You're going to end it with me?
You've suffered enough.
Tell her you're sick of it
and you'll never get divorced.
Are you deaf?
Are you a felon? Cat got your tongue?
Why can't you say anything?
Yes, I am a felon.
In this house,
what could be a greater crime than infertility?
I said it's fine.
I'm your husband,
and I'm telling you that none of that matters.
Huija, drink some water.
What's all this fuss about?
This is not the first or second time.
What if Byeongguk
legally cuts his ties with you?
Ungrateful brat.
Let him cut ties if he wants to.
As if he would do that.
On the day of the ritual,
you heard what the elders said.
I can't tell them that Yeonhui
had surgery and can't ever have children.
And now, this subhuman woman suggests
that her grandson be adopted as our heir.
So at least let them adopt a baby.
It's not like they're against it.
Adoption is not a stigma anymore.
Don't tell our relatives
and adopt the baby in secret.
How would we know what his parents are like?
Don't be absurd.
It's not like Byeongguk is impotent.
Why not continue our bloodline?
No matter what,
I'm going to have a grandson no matter what.
Just you wait. Even if it's from a concubine,
Byeongguk will have children.
Concubine?
Don't be ridiculous.
We can't do that in this day and age.
Then what can I do?
What do you want me to do?
Do need a grandson that badly?
Does it have to be Byeongguk's bloodline?
Jinsuk.
Byeongguk is the only male heir.
Have you forgotten?
Here goes.
I read this in a newspaper recently,
but these days, even without a womb,
they can have their own babies,
by hiring a surrogate mother.
Surrogate mother?
You've never heard of it before?
No matter how hard she tries,
Byeongguk's wife can't get pregnant.
And you hate the idea of adoption.
And even if the sky falls down,
they won't get a divorce.
And Byeongguk
won't get some other girl pregnant.
So I thought about it all day,
and a surrogate mother is our only option.
Surrogate mother?
A surrogate mother...
Honey.
Hurry up and apologize to mother.
Why should I?
She even slapped me.
Let's start looking for a new place.
Honey.
We should've moved out long time ago.
It's not even like she has dementia.
Can we talk?
What? A surrogate mother?
By using your sperm and Yeonhui's egg,
you'd just be borrowing
the surrogate mother's womb.
I'm willing to have a baby.
You made the right choice.
Mom, we don't need a child.
Do you only see your wife's pain?
Do you not see your mother's?
I sick and tired of it all.
It's horrible.
I'd rather die.
Hey, miss. Miss!
Honey.
What's wrong with you?
I said no!
I need it!
I want my own baby.