A Thousand Days’ Promise
The thunder must have gone through the clouds in order to make one flower blossom.
And the heartbroken... And the heartbroken...
youth that has passed far far away.
I had traffic towards the end.
-Yeah. -Did you have dinner?
Why?
Just... I wanted to see you on the way in.
You came to tell me to take meds.
You go to work in the morning. And you come to me in the evening.
Hey.
I still couldn't find the answer for the meaning of living longer.
You can stop that already.
Even the people who are in last stage of cancer, don't give up until the end.
And some even see miracles.
Looks like you don't have anything else to say now.
You heard from Moon Kwon haven't you?
What?
Why are you playing dumb? I know you boys chit chat.
Photos... I must find my way back home.
It must have been a temporary thing.
If it becomes more frequent then it's no longer temporary.
When that happens, I'll have to stay home.
But I always want to leave... geez.
Then everyone will be looking for me. I'll only be trouble for everyone.
Ji Hyung asked how you were doing.
I told him to leave you alone.
-What did he say? -He said ok.
Why did you do that?
I'm just kidding.
Anyway, it's clear that he gave up on his wedding because of you. You think it's over?
It was stupid.
I don't think it's just me who has dementia.
-Take your meds. -I will.
-Don't just say that you will. -I said, I will.
Don't be so stubborn. Don't resist.
Ok. Ok.
I'll take them soon enough.
-You should go. -Ok. Bye.
Suh Yeon.
You wanna go somewhere for the weekend?
I feel sorry for you. You want to spend your vacation with your cousin?
Go get a girlfriend.
Let's take Moon Kwon too.
Ok. If you want to, I'll ask him.
-Cheer up. -I'm fine. I'm all cheered up already.
-Did you eat? -I just came in.
If you're going somewhere write a memo! Or bring your phone at least!
Jae Min was here. I didn't go far away.
It doesn't matter!
Did you get the pictures?
I left them on your desk.
I need night pictures too.
I come home late sometimes.
Ok.
I will write memos next time. So cut it out.
I still have a far way to go. You're getting angry already. There will be plenty more opportunities.
I'm not angry. I'm worried!
Anyway!
Did you eat?
I will after I wash up. Professor called to ask when his script will be ready.
Ok.
He wants to talk tomorrow.
Ok. They are almost finished. I'll get your dinner ready.
Leave them. I'll make them myself.
Fine then.
Suh Yeon!
Yes!
I got some kimchi dumplings. I went to Hwang's, then his wife gave me kimchi.
It taste so good! You know what good is kimchi sitting at home?
So I made some dumplings with them with your uncle.
I filled them up! They won't get saggy until they are frozen.
What do you guys eat nowadays?
I forgot the soup! Geez. Look at me.
I even forgot something else!
I'll go get them over the weekend.
Your uncle is going to say that I'm getting dementia again.
I forgot completely.
I only thought about putting dumplings in the freezer before they get saggy.
-It's ok, Aunt. -Let me get a cup of cheap sweet coffee.
Ok.
Jae Min just left.
Yeah. I just saw him. His sister is home.
Or I would have gone back home to make him dinner.
Oh yeah, I think something was in the fridge.
I told you! I saw it.
Your phone says that he was hot.
Why are you doing what old people do? You have dementia already?
Don't you know young people get even more forgetful these days?
-That's all because of pollution. -Yes.
Don't you want to get married by arrangement?
There is a really good match.
I didn't care about Myung Hee, but even Jae Min told me to leave you alone.
So I was going to give up. But then I didn't want you to miss the chance.
Can you look into it?
You want to meet him?
My mom.
Why?
Why would you want to see her? She's not even human.
If you contact her hometown...
Of course, if you really want to find her...
But then why? What did you want?
I just wanted to know.
Even if you find her, you'll only run into trouble.
I don't want to see her.
Then?
I just want to know how she's doing.
You don't even have to find out. She's probably cursed!
If you really want to know. Unless she's dead, we can probably find out where she lives at least.
Why would you want to find out?
Ok. In Young should ask the marketing team for detailed proposals.
Is the cover out yet?
It's in the back.
Did you just change the background color?
Yes. Until triquel, we went with clean white covers.
Some people complained about hand stainings. So I changed the color.
It's also good that they can distinguish between the books by color.
The inner cover will be the same with the picture of the author.
Isn't this too dark?
I like brown. It's not dark, and it's soft.
Brown doesn't make big impacts.
Black.
Same here.
I lose then.
Fine. Let's go with black.
The illustration is a bit static this time.
King Michun was the first king to conquer Nak Rang. So we went with a powerful picture.
This king is the most tragic one, so we went with something different.
8991, 8990, 89...
88...
8899.
8895.
4, 3, 2, 1...
2x2=4, 2x3=6, 2x4=8...
-You are still here? -Yeah. Didn't you leave?
In Young had something else to finish.
Manager, it's not really working is it?
Did you break up?
How long did you go out?
I have no idea what you're saying.
Oh come on. I won't tell.
It's not like that.
That's what we all think.
Why are you interested?
You act like it.
Don't you really want to go? I heard the movie is really good.
-I told you, I have a family gathering. -That sounds like an excuse.
It's not.
I wish I could go somewhere, where no one would find me. And just die there sleeping.
But then I still come out to work. Talk when I have too. Smile when I have too.
Sometimes I feel like an empty shell just floating around.
Sometimes I feel like a skinned animal with deep wounds.
I almost missed you.
I didn't think you would answer the phone.
I have something to tell you.
Ok.
I missed you so much.
Sit. I'll get you something to drink.
Thanks for coming.
I didn't think I would ever be here again.
Let's get married.
Move out with your brother. I got a place near your aunt's place.
You don't need to bring anything. Bring your computer and clothes.
Oh thanks. How nice of you.
You must have got into trouble for me.
I was right.
I should become a fortune teller.
Suh Yeon.
Not even a fool. You're a retard.
"Fool" doesn't do justice.
Let's live together.
If I were normal, I would have kicked out Moon Kwon myself and moved in right away.
I wouldn't have cared about dignity, and I wouldn't have cared what your parents said.
I would have said, "Let's get married and have kids."
Just like those TV dramas that I hate so much.
I guess I knew I wouldn't be able to make you defy yoru parents
so I tried to save my dignity by withdrawing from you.
It turned out to be the right decision anyway.
I love you.
You know I had to say "I love you," about 100 times for you to tell me that.
I love you.
The moment I heard you canceled your wedding,
you have no idea how much I missed you.
I wanted to run out like a crazy woman in bare feet and hug you.
I wanted to touch you.
Suh Yeon.
I thought about staying with you like a week like that and then dying.
I...
I wanted to stop pretending that I didn't want to be with you.
I wanted to ask you to live with me, because I'm still fine.
Just for 3 years. No 2 years.
Or even for a year.
Then I considered being institutionalized after that.
Suh Yeon.
I...
Can you leave me alone?
Marry you?
What are you going to do if I really say yes?
Let's do it.
What if you are making a mistake?
-Suh Yeon! -I'm fine right now!
I know.
Other people can share decades together, but we can't.
So let's spend every day together like it's a year.
Spend it preciously.
This is good enough.
Thank you. I'm happy.
Until the day I remember you, I will be happy.
-Suh Yeon. -Don't pretend to be a boy from an old novel.
Dump me.
And forget me.
Even the heavens will understand.
Nothing is wrong about that.
What?
Love like fate?
There is no such thing.
Just depend on me. You can do that.
It's not as romantic as you think.
I'm not trying to be romantic.
If I could dump you, I would have gotten married.
I feel bad. It would have been better if I went to the hospital just a bit late.
It would have been better if Jae Min took you somewhere other than that place.
It would have been better if Dr. Kim's brother got discharged on a different day.
It would have been... Could have been...
Among them, I wished for this the most.
It wouldn't have been better if we didn't meet at the gallery.
Ask the nice girl to forgive you.
If she forgives you, start over again.
You just live your life.
I know what being cheap is here. I know why you're pushing me away.
So I'm not going to let go of you.
I don't want to deal with your life too.
I feel sad enough already. No!
Oh yeah.
Yeah, work was holding me up.
It's over now. I'll be going home now.
Yeah. I should have called, but I forgot.
No, not yet. Don't wait for me. Eat first.
Oh ok. I'll be going now.
Ok.
-I'll go home now. -Let me take you.
I'll take taxi.
-Can't you eat dinner? -I'm tired.
I have to eat.
-I said I need to eat. -Why should I care?
Do you really have to get off here?
It's 40 Pyung.
It's already furnished. My co-workers have put in the kitchenware too.
-Did you tell them? -No. I told them I'd be moving in.
You're rich.
It's rent.
-It's clean. -What a waste.
Suh Yeon.
Can't you respect my decision? Is it because I'm a dementia patient?
How can you say that?
Stop trying to be the only good man in the world.
Why only one? There are plenty of them like me.
They are married!
We will get married.
What about your family?
I don't care. You come first.
I was a fool to not know how much you mean to me.
Stay a fool forever. Don't take my bad luck with you.
-I thought you took bus. -I had a discount ticket.
-You feel I need you to come out already? -No. I just wanted to stretch my legs.
It's been a while.
I think my legs got thinner.
-Take some time and do some running. -Yes. I think I should.
I hope it doesn't run in the family.
They say it's less than 1% from genetics.
Some say it's not genetics at all.
I should take out some winter clothes. It will be winter soon.
-Is it cold? -It's ok.
I said it's ok.
You look like you feel much better now.
Yeah?
-Oh yeah, Jae Min called. -Ok.
I made some stir fried pork for you.
Sounds good.
It smells nice.
I hope it's not too salty.
It's just a side dish.
What about your hands?
-Huh? -You should wash your hands!
Oh, there's lettuce.
I washed them coming out.
Jae Min wants to go to Sul Ak Mountain tomorrow.
He said that he reserved a condo. Two days is good, or we can come early on Monday.
-I have to finish work. -I think it's great to get some fresh air.
Is fresh air good for Alzheimers?
I don't have to worry about you do I?
I'm doing fine.
It's hard enough for me already. I can't worry about you now.
Call Jae Min after dinner.
-He wanted me to call him? -He says he's coming early tomorrow.
I already called work to take time off.
-We're going to Sul Ak Mountain. -I have to work.
Call them.
Ok.
-It's me. -Do your parents still not know about Suh Yeon?
They don't. Why?
I want to take her with me.
-What do you mean? -We're getting married.
Did you guys see each other?
Did Suh Yeon say that she wants to do it?
Not yet. Help me Jae Min.
Jae Min!
You're out of your mind too.
You think that's possible?
I will make it possible.
She's still not taking meds.
She is still intact.
She won't pull you in into this ever!
Even if I have to kidnap her, I will.
I can't just leave her to your family.
-Leave her alone. -Help me, Jae Min.
She's going through hell already. What's wrong with you?
Why do you think I canceled my wedding? If I wasn't going to do anything, what's the point?
You weren't in the right mind back then either. Why did you do that, you crazy fool.
Don't think it's that easy. Cut your crap and wake up.
I'm hanging up! Bye!
Who were you talking to?
-It's nothing. -At this age, you still curse to friends like that?
What's going on?
It's nothing.
Don't meddle in too deeply with your friend's affairs. Let him deal with it.
You just stay out.
Ok.
-Ji Min! -We're home!
Ok!
Why are you home so early!
My back hurts! I'm so tired.
I told her to go get a massage, but she just came home.
Are we that rich?
I told you to do the stretches at least then!
Get warm towels for me!
Yes, ma'am.
You can go in Mother. I'll take care of it.
What's wrong Honey? What's wrong?
What? What's wrong?
Stay still!
-What's wrong? -Dad! Cramp!
-There's a rat? -She has a cramp.
Oh, you scared me.
Do this!
It hurts!
Look at her go again. She stands up all day. Why wouldn't her leg cause her trouble?
If she works her legs so hard, why wouldn't they give her trouble?
What's wrong with your leg?
Does your knee hurt?
-It's nothing. -Why are you limping then?
Huh?
It's fine!
If your leg fell asleep, put spit on your nose. It works!
Geez, not even an echo.
I have work. I can't go to Sul Ak Mountain.
I'm sorry.
Can you go out for a walk tomorrow morning at least?
Yeah.
Come out at 7.
Walk with Jae Min at 7.
I made you some cookies. Take 2 and a cup of coffee before you go to work.
These don't mean anything. I was bored. So I just made a batch.
Ji Hyung! Are you home? Did you see the cookies?
Where are you right now?
I'm at the lobby. I had to beg to the guy here, so that I can just park at the drive way.
Stay there. I'm coming.
You don't have to. I'll just leave.
Why are you so busy that you can't even eat?
Mom went to Singapore with Dad two days ago.
I came out for the first time tonight.
It's so weird to come out.
Don't let Mother know that you saw me.
Don't worry about me either.
Sometimes I think you take me as a dummy.
It's not like that.
Isn't the aparment uncomfortable?
It's like college again.
Do you cook?
No. I don't have time.
Can I ask you something?
Is she alright?
She is.
Is she pretty?
You're prettier.
You don't have to do that.
It's true.
I get it.
So it wasn't because she's pretty.
It must be true love then.
I want to see her even from far away once.
I'm curious.
The food here is not as good.
Ok. That was stupid.
You want some coffee?
I'll just go.
I can tell that you're just doing this for me.
It's not like that.
Thank you for putting up me.
Now that I put myself in your shoes, I think I understand your decision.
Let's go.
Ok.
Oh yeah. There is something that I need to tell you.
What is it?
Don't worry rumors about our wedding getting canceled because of you.
But it is my fault.
It's not that kind of rumor. It's about your sexual problem.
Mom did it. She is still doing it.
It's ok. I deserve it.
-I'll get going. -Ok.
Don't throw away the cookies. If you don't want them, take them to your office.
I won't. Don't worry.
How can you do this to Hyang Gi? You're all she has. How will you repay for this?
You think breaking someone's heart is not a sin?
If I weren't sick, I would have kicked out Moon Kwon myself, and asked you to move in with me.
I wouldn't have cared about dignity. I wouldn't have cared what your parents said.
I would have said, "Let's get married, and have kids."
Just like in those TV dramas that I hate so much.
I guess I knew that you wouldn't be able to make you defy your parents,
so I tried to save my diginity by pushing you away.
Since the moment I heard that you canceled your wedding,
do you know how much I've missed you?
I wanted to run out like a crazy woman in bare feet to hug you.
And touch you.
I even thought about staying with you for a week then dying.
What are you looking for Sis?
What are you looking for?
Did you put it away?
What are you looking for?
Where is it? It was here! Where is it!
Sis! Sis! Sis!
Wine! Did you drink it?
I don't touch your wine. You know that.
Why isn't it here then?
You can't drink. The doctor said you can't.
I want to drink and sleep. I'm going nuts! I can't stand it.
Ok, Sis. I will give it to you. I know where it is.
I didn't drink it. Your wine is there. I will give it to you.
Give it to me. Where is it?
You left it here.
More.
More!
You know you can't drink!
It's not like it will make it worse right away.
I'd rather make it worse instantly.
I just hope that I become dumber by tomorrow morning.
Ok. I'm sorry.
How did love come to you?
Did it come like the sun? Like falling petals? Or like a prayer?
I feel like if I stop, I'll just lose it all. I keep thinking up of something. Or remember it.
You know what?
It's like hanging on a root of grass at the edge of a cliff.
You know how desperate that is.
It's not like it will change. So I should stop trying.
I want to let go sometimes.
Don't let go. Take your meds.
It will definitely slow it down. Why would you not want to do that?
30-year-old dementia really doesn't make sense.
When we don't understand, we just laugh about it.
Hey! I'm one of the rarest cases. Isn't that cool?
I'm a great person!
Hello, Dementia. Nice to meet you. Let's have fun.
Did you hear anything?
What?
He asked me to marry him.
And?
Should I?
Should I show him what he would get for making such rash decision?
Should I show him what his wreckless move got him into?
It wasn't just being wreckless.
Don't think of it like that.
Do you want to?
What do you really want?
I can still make decisions.
Let's go Jae Min.
Sis! Ji Hyung is here.
-What's she talking about? -I guess he came here for something.
He's been coming here without me knowing?
He came to get his underwear. His father kicked him out. Not me.
So? You take my words for nothing?
I'm leaving soon. I came because I thought you would have gone to work already.
-Take your stuff. -Ok.
You can stop now.
Even Hyang Gi place isn't like ours. They are starting to find peace.
Because they don't have a trecherous son.
How long are you going to do this? I'm going to suffocate.
Think of it as the price you pay for raising a bad son.
You raised him.
-Eat breakfast before you go. -Ok.
He's still angry.
Yes. I just feel bad.
Mother...
I asked her to marry me.
That woman. I want to get married.
I thought I would tell you. We even have a place ready.
You know I can't even blame your father. What is wrong with you?
Not much time has passed. What? Marry her? You even have a place ready?
-Mom. -I guess I didn't raise you right. Oh my God.
How can you be so wreckless? This is wreckless!
I know what you were going to do after you canceled the wedding.
I was about to stay on your side regardless of your father.
Because my son loves her. Because she is someone my son chose after all that.
But this isn't right for Hyang Gi, her parents and even you father! You need at least a year.
I don't want to waste any time, Mom.
I want to get together.
Shut up. A person who does whatever he wants, is not a good man.
I can't help you with that.
Don't disappoint me too. This is really upsetting.
There's a situation.
What is it?
She's pregnant.
-Hmm? -No.
She was going to raise the kid alone then?
You didn't know? When did you find out? Was is it because of that?
It's not like that.
I will tell you later.
I don't need a wedding with guests. I just need...
It doesn't matter. Not now. It won't happen. Don't even think about it.
Is Ji Hyung coming?
He will. Let's eat.
He lost so much weight.
You think he's feeling well? He's still your son.
Good morning, David.
I'm good. I just had my breakfast and was expecting your call.
What are we going to talk about today?
Honey! Honey!
What?
Give me your keys. Father has to go to hospital.
-Why? -Why?
It's good that you're here. Take father to the hospital. Honey, the key!
Is he sick?
You know he's really strange. We could have gone to the ER.
-He's with Mom. -Ok.
What does he have?
He let his corn on his foot grow. Now he's limping.
Mom said that she thought he had a sleepy leg. When he was going to work with me, he limped.
He kept saying that it was ok. So I dragged him to his room and saw it. It was this big!
Why would he treasure a corn like that?
I really can't understand him.
What were you guys talking about in the morning?
Oh. We had a morning walk.
I'm going.
Ok. Bye!
Is there a ghost who died for talking? Why can't you talk?
-Stop it. -I'm sick of talking to a wall now.
You can be a fool by yourself. Why do you make me a fool?
It's really nothing. Stop.
Aunt.
I'm so upset! Are you here for bread?
Yes.
You're trying to make me a widow. If there is a problem you should tell me!
I still don't know what you're thinking after 40 years of marriage! It's driving me nuts!
Let's talk at home.
It's because you talk way too much that he doesn't talk. Didn't you know that?
So he's just going to listen to me talk and die?
Get in. Mom you first.
Where's your car key? We couldn't find it.
-It's in the bag on the desk. -That's the only place I didn't look.
-You should go. -Ok.
Are you done with coffee?
There's a bit left, but I'll just stop.
All the young girls that used to come to our bakery are going to the convenience store now.
No way!
You think I'm making this up?
Stop being so harsh, Cousin.
I'm sick.
I know that Aunt has been unfair to you, because of us.
I know you felt it was unfair.
But it still hurts for me, so please just let it go.
Let it go and take thorns out from your words.
I'm a patient.
- Hello? - I was just home to pick up my clothes.
What were you doing?
I told Mother, that we're getting married.
She was upset that it wasn't right for Hyang Gi. She said it was too soon, but it wasn't an absolute objection.
I should visit your aunt about you moving out. We need to buy about 3 months of time.
Suh Yeon.
Leave it up to me. Just follow my lead.
Pick me up right now. How long would it take?
Go anywhere you can park.
I'm not getting off. Talk here.
In the alley that I walked for more than 20 years, I forgot the way home for second.
I have pictures the route I take home, all numbered in my pocket.
My name, address, Jae Min, Moon Kwon, their phone numbers and notes.
I have a name card in every pocket.
Everything that I have to do. I have to make a memo, or I forget it at night.
There are times when I can't even understand what people are saying.
I get tired at 2 am.
I worry if I will be ok to work until end of this year. Or until next March.
My pension won't be much. I wonder if Moon Kwon will get a job.
So we should get together.
That's why I want to live with you.
You want to do that? You want to make your life into a drama?
You want me to disappear somewhere?
And you will have to look after me and abandon your work.
You will find me somewhere. We have a memory, we will hug and cry.
You want to do that?
I'm afraid every time I go to work.
What if I can't find my way to work.
What if I get lost?
I get so desperate sometimes that love is nothing in my life.
Please leave me alone. I'm sick of it.
Stop!
Trust me, and rely on me.
Rely on you?
Just wait.
When I become completely stupid, you can move in.
You will have to wait for a while.
Ok. I will move in then.
I guess that works.
You really don't know me.
Stop trying to look good. I don't need your sympathy.
Why do you take my words for granted? Who gives you the right? Because I have dementia?
-Where's Hyang Gi? -She's home.
-Is she eating? -She's doing better.
-Was she home the whole time? -Yes Ma'am.
-You think she wasn't crying? -I don't think so.
-You don't know, because you didn't see her? -Yes.
-How is she eating? -I think her appetite isn't that great yet.
Dad.
Thanks.
How are you doing?
Getting better.
Yes. Good. You can't make him into everything in your life.
-Give me water. -I got you some, Mom.
-Was your brother here? -Two days ago.
He went to start making his next film to England.
-What? -He says that it will take about a month.
That fool. Every movie he makes fails.
When will he come to his senses? How much will he lose now, bringing everyone to England!
Who produces to fail?
He does!
He may hit the box office one day.
You think the box office is blind? If his movie was ever even alright, I'm Mr. Alright.
You don't know movies. He studied even in America.
You mean he donated tuition to school?
He's producing with his money.
You know where all that money came from.
As soon as it left your hands, that money was his. Don't you worry.
If he uses it all, he will be asking for more.
You can give him then.
-What? -What good is money?
I was going give it back to the community.
You know how many people get involved in production? It's a kind of like giving back to community.
Butthole!
If Hyang Gi was dumped like that, he should have wanted to kick his butt as her brother!
Why are you blaming this on him?
Wedding's been canceled. "Really? Well that can happen I guess. I'll stay here then."
"Nothing will change just because I go home."
That's his problem!
Dad!
I'm getting angry all of the sudden.
I shouldn't do this. Hyang Gi! Dad's neck right here.
That's good. Shoulder too.
You know how much tax we had to pay because of your mother's shopping?
Sorry, I had to finish up something.
Sit please.
Sorry for making you come so far away. I couldn't leave my office for too long.
I understand. It's ok.
Order something.
-Rosemary Tea please. -Yes.
I heard from Ji Hyung.
I had to know what you think.
Yes.
How long has it been?
Did you go to a hospital? Is it for sure?
What?
I... I...
I heard that you were pregnant.
Is that what he said?
That's how I understood it.
No. I'm not.
You shouldn't hide it.
It's not like that.
I think he made it up to persuade you.
I'm not pregnant.
That's a relief.
I was going to ask you to wait, even if you were.
If that's not it, what's the hurry?
He's not the son that I know.
There are right things and wrong things to do in the world. It's called ethics.
Marrying right now is against the ethics that I know of.
Yes.
I will tell you.
His stubbornness...
It makes no sense.
I can't do that.
I'm an Alzheimers patient.
Subtitles by DramaFever
Have you seen her?
No. Not yet.
-Help me Jae Min. -You're being emotional. It's not something to be emotional about.
Isn't this too much for us? She has Alzheimers!
Without her, I'm nothing.
I can't allow it. What are you going to do? Answer me!
Did he have someone else? He has someone else right?
Give him to me. Give him to me for a year.