Yes.
What?
Well..
I'm not sure where we are.
We passed a sign that said 'Miryang, 5 km'.
Jeon Do-yeon What? Where have I come from?
I'm not really sure.
Song Kang-ho
I wasn't paying that much attention.
Hang on..
We're on..
Route 20, the road between Miryang and Chongdo.
Near the junction with Route 58.
Yeah, yeah..
You got it.
The car's emergency light is on, you can't miss it.
Good luck!
Thank you!
Hello?
You know where we are?
As fast as you can please, yes.
Jun!
Come out for some fresh air.
I'm going to drop you!
What's this?
Get up! Get up!
You're all dirty!
Turn around!
This is nice, isn't it?
What is?
The sunshine.
Jun.. this is Daddy's hometown.
Remember how he always wanted to move here?
But Daddy isn't here.
That's right..
But we have each other.
Oh, we're stuck!
It's true, we're stuck together!
Hey, young man..
What's with your hair?
How old are you?
You having a bad day?
Got any chewing gum?
Chewing gum? Nope.
- First time in Miryang? - Yes, it is.
Visiting?
No, we're going to live here.
You're moving here?
Jong-chan here, you okay?
I'm on a job.
My client, she's from Seoul..
She's looking for a place here.
To live and work..
A kind of piano school.
What?
Come on!
Okay, great!
He sells real estate, a good friend of mine.
What's Miryang like?
What's it like?
Where to begin?
The local population is falling.
It's fairly right-wing.
We're close to Busan, the dialect's similar.
We speak fast.
Many people have moved away.
You know what 'Miryang' means?
What it means?
We don't live by the meaning, but we know what it is
In Chinese, it means..
'secret sunshine'.
Like it?
Secret sunshine..
Sounds okay..
It's windy today..
Directed by Lee Chang-dong
To your right.
Good morning.
Hi there.
You wear panties under that?
The kind cheerleaders wear?
No.
Just ordinary panties?
Good for hot weather, huh?
Aren't they pants?
Girls do wear them these days.
They can't be pants.
You know those cheerleader panties.
The tiny, tight ones.
But she says hers are ordinary ones.
Can you see? I'd like a look myself.
If I lean over a bit..
Saw them!
Mrs Lee!
I hope you'll welcome our new piano school..
Great!
Join us for a coffee.
It was just delivered.
Mr Shin's here too.
- Good morning. - So you're open now?
That was a good deal, fine location, low rent..
Mr Shin did you proud! Coffee?
No thanks, we should go.
Young man!
Want some gum?
How do you do?
I hope you'll welcome our new piano school.
You're from Seoul?
You've heard about me
Not much goes unnoticed around here.
My husband was born here.
Really?
Excuse me..
Whenever I see your shop, I can't help thinking..
that business would look up..
if you redecorated.
This side doesn't get the sun.
And it's all a bit gloomy.
Brighter colors would make the shop more appealing.
I know, design's so important these days.
So you want me to redecorate?
A new coat of paint would work wonders.
I'll think about it.
Have a good day's business.
You've had lunch?
Too busy for me, you sonofabitch?
Your kid learns piano, no?
You should change teacher.
A friend of mine has opened a new piano school.
She graduated from music academy in Seoul.
She's won prizes in piano competitions.
She's the real deal, if you get my meaning.
One of a kind in Miryang.
June Piano School!
Great, name.. June!
Like the 7th month in English.
You should study!
Your wife?
Don't worry about her.
She always listens to me.
Yes, I'm busy too.
What's that?
An award! Nice, isn't it?
I've never been given one.
You got one.. just say you were.
People here will be impressed, you'll be turning them away.
No reason to cheat them!
In any case..
What's it to you if I get students? Don't you have things to do?
Don't worry about me.
Okay?
Young-mi, you like playing piano?
Isn't your tutor great?
Practice hard.
Then have a good day.
Mr Kim!
I do appreciate your concern.
Don't mention it, my pleasure.
Just being a Good Samaritan, that's all.
That's not right, it's Re, Fa..
Don't know, don't know, don't don't know!
I don't know, I don't know.
Gloria, gloria, gloria.
Elocution!
Mouths open, all together.
Like a red rose.
Greet others with a polite wave!
Let us be heard from heaven!
Mouths open wider, please.. And say hello!
Greet others in a loud voice.
Speak loudly and firmly!
- Goodbye. - Bye, Byung-rok.
- Say hello, Se-min. - Hello.
Get the door, please.
Piano schools must do better in Seoul.
I'm not here just to run a piano school.
I moved here because I like Miryang.
My husband was born here.
I heard Jun had no father.
But that's too personal..
He was in a road accident.
My husband always said..
he wanted nothing more than to move back here.
He said kids should walk on real earth.
Couldn't agree more!
So I decided to move here.
To fulfill his dream.
I'd like to build a house here.. I'm shopping around.
If you know any good plots of land, please tell me.
Good plots?
I'll look around.
Wait a moment!
Stay put!
Hello.
Be polite!
Hello.
Are you in middle school?
Answer her!
If someone asks, you answer!
Third year.
You have a pretty daughter.
But she can't behave.
Hey, Mrs Lee!
Hello..
Can you come over for a minute?
What is it?
It won't take long.
I have a special gift for you.
What kind of gift?
Mrs Lee from the piano school is here, dear.
- Welcome. - Hello.
Well.. I..
I heard all about you.
About me?
How you've been hit by tragedy..
Why you've moved to Miryang..
So I'd like..
This is a truly precious gift.. It contains the Word of God.
Read it when you get home.
But I don't believe in that stuff.
Really? Maybe you believe only in what you can see?
You doubt what you can't see?
I don't believe everything I see either!
Mrs Lee, if you look outside..
you see people and cars.
But there are things you can't see too!
Oh! Where did Jun go?
Mrs Lee..
When you believe in God..
you see everything the naked eye can't see.
I mean..
The world is really filled with happiness..
With gratitude and peace of mind.
Before we accept God, we humans..
know only half of the world around us.
Anyway.. thanks for the gift.
Yes, for unhappy people like yourself, God's love is crucial.
I'm not unhappy, Ma'am, I'm doing fine.
I have to go, I can't see my son.
- Do read it. - Okay.
Jun, where are you?
Are you here?
Jun, where are you?
Jun!
Jun.. where are you?
Jun!
Jun.. where are you?
Jun!
Gotcha!
Where are you going? Come back!
Award for the Most Outstanding Performance in Piano..
You got an award, sister?
I used to play pretty well.
I only stopped because I married so young.
Why did you marry so young?
How's Dad doing?
You know how he is.
You left without a word.
You want to sever all ties?
That's the idea.
So, why are you here?
Is he really snoring?
He's not asleep.
Stop that, Jun! I told you not to!
Sleep in your bed, it's late.
Say good night to uncle.
Good night, Jun.
He's imitating his dad.
His dad used to snore..
when he slept.
When he misses his dad..
he pretends to snore.
You know..
I miss that sonofabitch too.
I..
really don't get you.
Why do you miss him?
And why on earth..
do you have to live in his hometown, Miryang?
After all..
he cheated on you with another woman.
No, you idiot.
They got it all wrong.
Jun's father..
only loved the two of us, Jun and me.
He wasn't like they say.
Do you believe that?
Are you in denial?
Shut up! Or go back to Seoul.
I hate Seoul.
I like it here.
You know why?
Because no-one knows me.
I can start over here.
The road over there.. It's the Daegu-Busan Highway!
And that's the high-speed train.
Really a great plot of land.
They say electronics industries will set up here.
The location's perfect.
Great access, and the river's nearby.
A great investment.
Chairman Park owns it?
No, it's public land.
Lee Min-ki!
Ready to invest?
What are you up to?
Shin-ae, come over here..
The nerve! So it's Shin-ae now, is it?
Yes, Chairman!
I'm at the chicken soup place near Pyochoong Temple.
I'm with a guest from Seoul, a young man.
I'd like you to meet him.
Can you come?
He's right here.
And a pianist lady as well.
I'd love to be able..
to introduce them to you.
Remember that chicken soup place near Pyochoong Temple?
Yes, okay.
I really respect that man.
He's No.1 in Miryang.
He owns good land near the plot you saw, and he's a great guy!
That's for sure!
He could be a real help to you.
Is he coming?
He said he would, but I'm not sure.
It's true, he knows people all over the country.
He's had more official posts than you could count.
Does all that really matter?
It certainly gets you ahead in life, can't argue with that.
There's a name for people like you.
What's that?
A snob!
Well!
You know..
whenever I meet Shin-ae, I'm pushed into a corner!
It doesn't happen at other times, I don't know why..
Miryang is a strange place.
Nothing strange about it, it's like anywhere else.
Thank you for the ride.
You're welcome.. Hope to see you again.
I don't think we'll meet again.
Miryang Station
Shall I give you a hint?
A hint?
You know..
You're not at all my sister's type.
Maybe it's helpful to know that.
Say "Ah".
Three.. two..
One.. a half..
A quarter..
Hey! Jun!
What's wrong with you?
Don't be so difficult! Stop crying! Look at you..
In a bad mood, Jun?
He seems to be.
He's nervous about giving his speech.
- Don't worry, he'll do well. - I'll be there later.
You've curled it too much!
I wanted a chic look!
How should I do mine?
Nicely done out, this place.
With interiors, you get what you pay for.
How much did it cost?
The word "interiors" makes me feel ill.
You know the woman who runs the June Piano School?
The one from Seoul?
She stuck her head in my shop and told me to redo my interior!
Said I'd go broke if I didn't!
The first time you met?
Yes, the first time!
She looks fine, but I don't think she's normal.
Something odd about her.
Over here, Madam.
Moving to her late husband's hometown!
That's odd in itself!
Hello!
Title: Gratitude to Parents.
No need to say the title!
Thank you, Mother!
To help me grow up, you take good care of me.
You are so kind to me.
I am truly grateful.
I will always study hard.
And grow up well.
To become an outstanding person in our country!
This boy..
speaks loudly and firmly!
Mothers try to boost the confidence of their kids..
through Taekwondo lessons and suchlike.
But nothing beats teaching them to speak in public.
Yes? Mr Kim?
I'm at a parents' meeting, why?
Chairman? What Chairman?
Ah, the owner of that land?
He wants to meet me? When?
I'm a bit busy today..
I could maybe spare one hour..
Yes, yes.
Yes, let's do that.
You've found a nice plot of land?
It seems so, and I have to meet the owner.
If things go well, I'll close a deal.
You're buying a plot? Are you a land speculator?
No, it's an investment.
Anyhow..
It's better than earning low interest in the bank.
I should get going.
He might change his mind!
You go ahead.
We're finishing anyway.
Hey, pay your share!
Thanks, no need to see me out.
Something you want to say to me?
Ah, no..
Sorry, I haven't played in ages..
Jong-chan, you're 38 this year?
Actually 39.
I thought you were 38. Getting kind of old!
I need your help finding my way.
You're amazing!
You love Miryang more than we do, coming here because..
it was your husband's hometown.
So she loved him, not Miryang!
Still better than us!
If you need anything..
Who?
Who called?
I can't hear you.
I'll be home soon, don't wait up.
What? Who?
Be a man, Jun!
I'll be back soon, go to sleep!
Alright, it's okay.
I'll be there soon, okay?
See you!
I had fun!
Goodbye.
- Thanks for the great time! - You're welcome.
June Piano, you're tops!
Hello?
Who is this?
Jun! Are you asleep?
Jun, where are you?
Are you here?
Where are you hiding? Come out now!
I'll be angry if you..
Hello? Jun?
Hello?
What?
What are you saying?
Yes.
But.. what can I..
I want to hear Jun's voice.
Please let me hear him!
Nobody's here, I'm alone..
Let me hear his voice!
Please..
Please send him back safely..
I'll do anything you say.
What do you want?
The entire account, Ma'am?
Cash or check?
Cash.
Okay.
Hello? Yes, I have it.. Where should I go?
No, I didn't tell anyone.
Of course, I know.
But..
Please let me speak to Jun first.
At least let me hear his voice!
Hello?
What the..?
Come on!
They park along there in droves every night!
Just to have it off in the car!
The chassis are bouncing up and down..
You should ram your cab into them!
Wouldn't I love to do that!
There are dozens of 'em! They bring girls all the way from Daegu!
Why don't they go to a motel?
Can't compare..
It's not a money thing, it's the thrill they're after.
Seems like you've been around!
If the cap fits..
Hello? Yes! I just placed the money there.
No, I came alone.
I didn't tell anyone.
What about my boy?
When will you contact me?
Hello?
Listen..
Sorry, that's all I have.
It's the truth!
Buying land? That was all.. lies.
I can't afford to buy land.. It was a lie.
I wanted to look as if I had money.
That's really all I have.
The life insurance money?
I paid off my husband's business debts, moved here..
opened the school and redecorated the place.
I'm really sorry.
Sorry, but please send my Jun home.
I beg you!
Please send my Jun home.
Hello?
Anybody hungry? Any orders?
Trying to keep us here longer?
Yeah, they bring in specialists from big cities..
for cases like this.
But people will blame us for it regardless.
Everybody knew..
she was looking for land!
She told everyone..
she wanted to invest.
But not many knew she was about to sign a deal.
So who did know?
You and me.. Chairman Park,
and who else?
Did any of our friends know?
What have we come to?
When did Miryang become like this?
What are you doing here?
Why were you peering inside?
Just looking.
But why?
I was only looking.
I was only looking.. Please let me go.
Hello?
Miryang Police?
Do you want to come down?
You keep the water at a fixed level?
Yes, we maintain it..
at the level of those red reeds
We were draining the reservoir..
to clean the bottom, when I saw the kid's body.
I called you right away.
How often do you clean it?
Not so often, but..
heavy rain shifts the sand, so..
Watch your step.
Not many people ever come here.
He's over there.. Will you be alright?
Remember?
He came to some of our morning soccer games.
He joined the team?
No way!
Remember? High forehead, not that young.
He came from Busan.
He had big plans, handed out business cards..
I never did like him, the bastard.
Don't you have debts too?
Never earned much, never owed a penny.
You know me, always cool.
Unmarried at 39? Call that cool?
That's them! They're early..
That's him!
Good job!
Inside!
What are you looking at?
Well, what?
My poor, dear Jun.. I'll never see you grow up..
What can your grandma do, dear Jun?
What am I supposed to do?
How can the heavens be so cruel?
Why did they take our baby? Why?
Don't you have tears?
You can't shed a single tear?
Don't you have tears?
Let go of me!
You bring death!
First, your husband!
Now it's your child!
But you can't shed a single tear?
Excuse me, you're Jun's grandma?
Yes, what is it?
I realise your heart is broken.
I completely understand, but..
Surely you see that the mother is suffering more than anyone?
Who are you to say?
I'm just.. how to put it..
I've no idea who you are, but..
please don't meddle in our business
I understand, I really do.
What are you trying to do?
Would you like a hot coffee?
Why did I do that?
Why did you do what?
Killing him myself wouldn't be enough.
But when I saw him under arrest..
why did I turn away?
I wanted to tear him in pieces!
Mrs Lee, are you there?
Who is it?
Jae-young!
You're eating?
Almost finished.
Where's In-young?
Still in class.
Park Jae-young, you haven't practiced, have you?
I have.
Tell me the truth.
Did you or didn't you?
I really did.
Then why is it all wrong?
Last chance..
Tell the truth and I'll forgive you,
or I'll call your mother..
I did practice..
You thought I'd go easy today?
Well, you were wrong.. Now play!
My kids are all married except for one, and he's a problem..
Oh my, look who's here!
Hello.
I stopped by at your place yesterday..
I'm not feeling well..
Not surprising, given your mental state.
What's wrong?
Is it a headache? Chest pains?
Menstrual cramps.
Mrs Lee..
You know what remedy you really need?
You're in great distress right now.
It must be so painful for you.
I sell medicine here..
but it won't cure your real pain.
Only God's love can do that.
I'm not pushing you to join our faith.
But a revival service will be held at a new church downtown.
A prayer meeting for the wounded soul.
Just what you need.
Let's say..
Let's say God does exist..
and His love is great.
God does exist.
And His love is boundless, limitless.
Then how could He let Jun die so cruelly?
He was an innocent child..
Mrs Lee..
You must understand..
that God's will is everywhere, in everything.
How can I explain this?
God's will is present even in that beam of sunlight.
Everything happens by God's will.
What do you think is here?
It's just sunlight!
Nothing else, right?
Nothing else.
Stop following me!
I'm going to Town Hall.
Now you know, so let me be!
You don't have to go on your own.
Why go through this when it will break your heart?
It's my duty, I'll do it.
Then let's go together.
Why do you keep bothering me?
- Let's go together. - Get out! Please!
You're registering a death?
The declarer's name is missing.
What's your name?
Lee Shin-ae.
Residency ID number?
Are you Lee Shin-ae?
Don't you know your ID number?
Do you have your ID card?
It's alright.
Stop it! I said it was alright!
Shin-ae, what is it? Are you ill?