Two Mothers
What did he say?
There's no place that'll accept a $3000 deposit.
The agent didn't even treat me like a person.
If you didn't let Hwayeong take the money,
we would've gotten a small place.
Why did you let her take it?
She was staring me right in the face,
how could I take that money?
Hwayeong, that smart aleck, thinks
she's the only one with a brain.
She's too smart for her own good.
It's actually better that way.
It just didn't feel right to me.
From a legal standpoint,
we could be sued for blackmail and...
Stop it.
You keep talking about the law.
What did I get in return for your law degree?
To study for the bar exam,
you went all over the country.
And now you're just a freeloader.
Don't say that.
I passed the preliminary exam twice.
Chansik, my dear Chansik.
It only counts if you finish strong.
Good grief.
If my son,
Donghyeon, were still alive,
I wouldn't be living like this.
He'd be in his white coat
making heaps of money.
My life is a disaster.
What are you going to do?
What?
Where are you going to go?
I'm not going anywhere.
If I want to get my $10,000 back,
I have to keep sticking by your side.
Ow, my head. Father please!
Let's go, Chuja.
Great! I'm right on time.
Let's go.
Where?
Where else? To eat dinner.
I found this really hot restaurant.
I'm sorry but I have an appointment.
What? Did I just get rejected?
Not rejected. Just bad timing.
Actually, I have a blind date today.
Blind date?
Let's have dinner next time.
Your dad is waiting inside.
A blind date isn't his style.
Dad.
Hey honey, come in.
How about a nice father-daughter date?
I'm sorry.
I have another date planned.
I'm getting rejected by my dad too?
Dad, don't be like that.
I'm sorry.
I love this woman more than you, even.
Shh. Don't let mom know, okay?
Okay.
I'll keep my mouth shut
if that's what makes you feel young.
Thank you.
Honey?
Are you ready?
Sure, let's go Hong Geumok.
We're leaving.
Come on!
Mom and dad!
Are you all set?
Yes, ma'am.
They're super special guests,
so be especially careful.
- Understood. - Good.
- You're here. - Hey, auntie.
You're here. Isn't it hot?
Come this way.
Welcome.
Thank you for your hard work.
I'm sorry. I'm so sorry.
Donghyeon.
I know you're not that cheap.
The two of you?
So you're together?
Are you disappointed that
that I brought you here?
The candles smell nice and you look great.
It's the best.
Do I look as good as I did
when you first met me?
Today is the anniversary of our first date.
In that white dress and your hair in a bun,
you were gorgeous.
How can I put it?
You looked like a white lily.
I fell head over heels for that
soft and innocent look.
This will look great on you.
I know that you were having a tough time.
And I'm grateful that you're still with me.
Byeongguk.
We're having a baby,
just as mother always wanted.
But I feel so sorry,
and I feel like I've wronged you.
Let me put it on for you.
Are we late?
Dad.
Thank you for coming.
Were you waiting long?
Have a seat.
- Sit. - Yes.
This is impossible.
Of all people, how can you be so happy?
Of all people, how could you marry that man?
I truly thought that you loved me.
And you said you loved me a thousand times.
But in the end, you two got married?
That's not right.
Not at all.
This is a French red wine.
Chateau Lynch-Bages.
Yes, thank you.
I didn't even invite her
but she insisted on coming.
I had no choice but to bring her along.
Dad, are you saying you wanted to leave me
out of this family meeting?
Is that what he means, Byeongguk?
Don't worry. I'm glad you're here.
I was planning on seeing you soon anyways.
And why's that?
She's probably trying to ask for money.
Byeongguk, don't give her any.
She needs to grow up.
Designers don't even make that much.
Dad, can you give me a big raise? Please?
I'll cover your expenses until you get married.
But in return, you need to meet a good man.
Got it?
Okay, it's a deal.
Don't be so rude.
I'll get your orders ready.
Mother, father, I'm very sorry.
About what I said last time...
It's fine.
You two have already made up your minds.
As long as it's what Yeonhui wants,
that's all that matters.
You should go along with it too.
But I still think...
Junhui.
Let's not get too serious now.
Let's just enjoy the food, shall we?
I need to use the restroom.
I'm sorry about earlier, ma'am.
It's fine. It was an accident.
But have we met before?
I'm not sure.
I think it's the first time we've met.
I'm sorry. I'm not good at recognizing people.
Well then...
Yeah. Figures.
You're living the good life,
you wouldn't recognize
your dead boyfriend's sister.
Byeongguk and the in-laws,
their whole family's here.
How is it?
Are they having a good time?
Byeongguk's behaving like a gentleman,
and his father-in-law loves the wine.
I think they're doing alright.
Huija, don't worry so much.
The two of them have made up their minds,
they can't force them to divorce now.
In any case, give it your full attention.
It's still rather unfortunate for our in-laws
and for Yeonhui as well.
I feel like I'm doing something wrong.
It'll all work out, right?
Sure, don't worry.
And Huija?
Hwayeong brought me money earlier.
She wanted me to give it to you.
Money?
The $2,000 her mom and uncle took.
I think she felt guilty about it.
And she wanted me to tell you
that she's turning down your proposal.
Okay, we'll talk when you get home.
Well now, that makes me like her even more.
She's a decent and thoughtful person.
And she's got class.
Wow.
Yes, this is your daughter.
The daughter you threw away.
My brother's daughter.
This girl who thinks her grandma is her mom
is your daughter.
You gave up your baby to live the good life.
But why not me? Why?
This isn't right.
What's wrong?
Do you have a fever again?
Why aren't you asleep?
I can't sleep.
When I try to go to sleep,
my eyes and head start spinning.
Hey, I've been looking all over,
but there's no place we can move to.
Oh, just my luck.
I'm the crazy one.
I was too reckless when it came to money.
I'm sorry, Hwayeong.
I'm the one to blame.
If I hadn't squandered that money,
we wouldn't be living like this.
I'm a terrible person. An awful person.
Mom, if my brother...
If Donghyeon were alive,
we wouldn't be living like this.
Of course not.
If Donghyeon were alive,
we wouldn't be living like this.
No, not like this.
If your brother were with us,
he would've become a doctor
and would've married a rich wife.
We'd all be living in a big apartment.
Why'd he have to fall for a girl like that
and end up getting killed?
There's one person I blame for our misfortune.
Just for that one broad,
our entire family got burned to the ground.
Hwayeong.
Do you know what happened to her?
She married into a ridiculously rich family.
The world is a crazy place.
How'd she end up with a marriage like that?
You see?
Donghyeon's the only victim.
It's so unfair.
He's probably turning in his grave.
Poor thing.
Mom.
Huh? What?
Sora.
Get rid of her.
What?
Get rid of Sora.
Why should we raise her? Why?
Hey.
Why are you blaming Sora?
You don't know?
Get rid of her already.
Hey.
Be quiet.
Are you crazy?
Be quiet. Don't say anything.
Sora is my daughter.
If you ever say that again,
you and I are done being family.
Mom!
You can't do that.
Be good to Sora
or the gods will punish you.
My dear son, Donghyeon.
Are you doing okay?
My son.
If you were alive,
our entire family would've been
together laughing
and living the high life.
My son.
Did you have a nice time last night?
Yes.
I had some wine and got a bit tipsy.
Is your father doing well?
Yes.
He's probably deeply upset.
Please give him comfort.
I'm going to look into hospitals...
Ma'am?
Hello?
Yes, Ms. Kang.
What?
Oh, thank you.
You're the only one I can count on.
Okay, see you later.
I really hope she's a decent woman.
I'm going to school now.
Have a great day, my sweet princess.
Thank you, super uncle.
Sora, you say the loveliest things.
You're adorable.
Chansik, take her to the bus stop.
I'm going to clean the house.
Okay, come with uncle.
Hwayeong, I'm going to school now.
Hwayeong.
Shut up. Just go already.
You're so mean.
Lee Hwayeong.
How can you treat your sister that way?
Are you really her sister?
It's because I'm not her sister.
She's the most wicked girl I've ever seen.
Good grief.
Let's go, my sweet princess.
Oh, my son.
He was so handsome.
Stop wasting time.
Look for a new place.
There's no need for that.
We'll move to the slums in Yeongdeungpo.
You're here early, ma'am.
Thanks for coming. So who is the woman?
You're so impatient.
Let me drink some water first.
Can I get a cold orange juice?
And for you?
Coffee, please.
So who is it?
There are two women.
One woman is from abroad.
She's thirty-two years old and single.
A woman from abroad?
What's her occupation?
Why is that important?
It's not like she'll be a part of your family.
But she needs to be someone I can trust.
All she has to do is have the baby
keep her mouth shut,
and never show up again.
That's it. What more do you want?
And the other woman?
She's divorced and lives alone.
But she's a bit older.
How old?
Forty-seven.
Forty-seven?
Is it even possible to get pregnant at that age?
Of course.
Plenty of women get married in their forties.
This woman had three of her own kids and...
Forget it.
Is there anyone else?
You said this was urgent.
It's not that easy to find someone.
I mean, the Internet has a lot of people.
But they're not very trustworthy.
A 47-year-old woman with 3 kids?
A foreign bachelorette?
Hello, Mrs. Baek. It's me.
Yes, I was wondering if we could have tea.
I should've gone out to meet you.
But my knee pain...
I'm sorry you had to come all the way here.
- Have some. - Yes.
I'm sorry to tell you this
but I came here because...
I know. You found someone.
It's not that.
I was hoping you could find someone.
What? Find someone?
I know you don't fully agree with this.
But since you've decided to go with it,
I thought it'd be better if you chose.
Are you asking me
to find a woman to carry a baby
in place of my daughter? Is that it?
You're simply too much, Mrs. Jeong.
Why else would I come all this way?
I don't feel good about this either.
But if you're going through with this,
please just offer some assistance.
I'm all alone...
This is about our children.
You suggested divorce to me earlier.
If I could, I'd drag Yeonhui home myself.
But she insists on taking responsibility,
so I'm being forced to respect her wishes.
So why are you doing this to me?
So now I have to find
a surrogate for my daughter?
What kind of rule is that?
It's not a rule.
Please calm down.
When my daughter-in-law is with child,
its last name will be "Jeong"
but it'll be your grandchild, too.
That's not necessary.
If you can't find anyone, just give up.
Please don't bring this up ever again.
Ms. Kang?
Okay then.
Don't be angry with me.
If anything, I'm angry at you.
Why do you refuse to help our children?
Something urgent came up so I'm leaving.
I can't believe this.
How can she be so shameless?
What? She wants me to find a surrogate?
I just can't believe it.
Did you look into hospitals?
There's nothing to look into.
Of all the fertility clinics,
Hankook Fertility Clinic is the best.
Ah.
I can find a surrogate at the clinic anyways.
Hankook hospital?
I'm at Hankook Hospital.
I'm pretty good at what I do.
Oh, you scared me.
There was a bit of a mess under the table.
I was just cleaning it up.
Hello.
Sure. Hi.
Well then...
Keep up the good work.
Yes ma'am.
She's so neat.
Jinsuk.
I don't know why I like her so much.
Let me repeat myself.
Dream on, Huija.
Since I already introduced her to our situation,
do you think you could give her a little push?
Huija!
Yikes. You scared me.
I don't know how much you need
but I think I can lend it to you.
No wait.
Not lend, I could just give it to you.
But there is one condition.
I'd need you to work for ten months
as a surrogate mother.
Of all the fertility clinics,
Hankook Fertility Clinic is the best.
Ah.
I can find a surrogate at the clinic anyways.
Surrogate.
If you take the deposit,
what are we supposed to do?
Where can we go?
That's your problem.
Lady, sign the contract.
I've been looking all over,
but there's no place we can move to.
Fine. I don't want to live like this anymore.
I hate it. I hate it!
I'm going to do it.
I'll do a job that no one else can do.
I'll do it!
Who's calling me so late?
Hello?
Ma'am, it's me, Lee Hwayeong.
Who?
Lee Hwayeong from YM.
Get in.
Did you mean what you said over the phone?
Yes.
So you accept my terms?
Yes.
Can I ask you why you changed your mind?
As you know, I need...
I need the money really badly.
I understand.
How much money do you want?
$200,000.
$200,000?
Ma'am, I feel that this'll put my life on hold.
It's not going to be an easy task.
I don't think I'm charging too much.
Did you
talk it over with your mom and uncle?
It's my life.
If my mom or my uncle
make you feel uncomfortable,
it's my business and I'll deal with it.
Fine, let me think about it.
I'm sorry for calling you so late at night.
I wanted to tell you
before I changed my mind.
I'm glad you called.
I understand how you feel.
I'll be going now.
Where do you live?
I'll drop you off nearby.
No.
Get home safely.
Jinsuk.
Get up, Jinsuk.
Do you know what time it is?
What's up?
It's done. It all worked out.
What did?
I found someone.
Lee Hwayeong's going to do it.
What? Really?
My goodness.
She said yes?
I just met her after she called me.
She said she wanted to meet.
She said she changed her mind.
I think she really needs the money.
No way.
Do you think she just said that
because she needs the money?
Especially, since it's the middle of the night.
It's all about money these days.
If she needs the money that badly,
do you think she has any other choice?
Hold on. Let me call her.
Stay put, Jinsuk.
Don't ruin everything.
Yes, this is my destiny.
It may be the last chance
that God has given me.
My pathetic life.
All that's happened because of Baek Yeonhui.
I'll make it all better.
I'll fix everything myself.
I'll show everyone.
I'm going to take back my life.
Byeongguk, what's your schedule like today?
I don't have anything special.
Why, mother? Is something up?
Go meet Dr. Lee at Hankook Hospital.
I'll tell him you're coming.
I found a surrogate.
I think the gods are smiling on us,
they gave us a great girl.
You made your decision,
so start getting ready for the procedure.
You, too.
Yes.
Ms. Jeong is late today.
Hwayeong?
Isn't our coffee
way better than vending machine coffee?
Of course, Ms. Lee.
This is Kopi Luwak.
What?
Hey!
If Ms. Jeong finds out,
that we drank this expensive coffee...
Someone ordered it yesterday
and there was a little bit left over.
Get rid of it now!
If Ms. Jeong finds out,
do you know what she'll do to us?
It's true.
She will make your life a living hell.
Over a cup of cat poop coffee? No way.
Are you ready for business already?
Yes, we're fully prepared, Ms. Jeong.
Ms. Lee, come to my office.
Oh, no! She must've found out.
What did I tell you?
I'm losing my mind.
Lee Hwayeong...
I better do a background check.