Hae-in, we're finally in America!
Even the air feels different, doesn't it?
Maybe so.
That'd be great with me!
What about you, Hae-in?
Oh, my!
It's the Empire State Building!
Remember that romantic movie we saw?
You mean Love Affair?
Yes, that's the building that was in the movie!
This is great!
Now I understand why people rave about America!
It's like paradise! Everyone looks like a movie star!
I feel as if I'm in a movie!
Hae-in, this restaurant is just fabulous!
Auntie, are you that happy?
Sure! I'm starting a new life here!
I'm not afraid of anything since I have you.
Willie, you're so kind. I love you.
This bus must be twice as big as the ones in Korea.
How long does it take?
Hae-in, we're riding an American bus!
Oh, Auntie...
Let's go inside. Be careful.
I'm not a good student.
The only thing I'm good at is playing the guitar.
Have you been drinking?
I want to go to college.
Show me how I can go to college.
Take the bus.
Jang-ho.
Play it.
I don't know how to play it.
You want to play classical guitar, but you can't even play that?
Get some holes in your jeans first.
What?
You have to practice until you get holes in your jeans.
Then I'll tell you how to get into college.
Do you have anything else to say?
No.
See you later.
Hae-in, we're here.
Willie, where are we?
Come on in.
Auntie, aren't we going in?
We are... The house is so nice.
Auntie, are you crying?
No, I'm just really happy.
Oh, Auntie, are you that happy?
Yes, I'm elated.
The house is so pretty.
It's like one of the houses in the movies.
It's white and cozy. There's a green lawn outside.
And there are flowers and trees in the front lawn.
Your room's done in pink like a princess's.
They're a little old, but you have a nice bed and dresser.
What about your room?
Well... it's even nicer.
It's like a room Audrey Hepburn would've slept in.
It's even got a canopy bed.
And the closet's full of new clothes.
Really?
Sure!
Your uncle's looking for me. Get some rest.
Okay.
Park Hae-in's first letter to Suh Joon-young.
Joon-young, I just arrived at my uncle's house.
(I was pretty sad at the airport.)
(But my uncle and Auntie were acting so silly,)
(they finally got me to laugh a little.)
His house is a cozy white house.
I'm told my room's done in pink like a princess's.
It suits me, don't you think?
I'm in trouble because I miss you already.
I'm going to knit every time I miss you.
I'm knitting a sweater this time.
(Did you just laugh? Wait and see.)
(I'll knit you the best sweater in the world.)
Suh Joon-young... I love you.
Suh Joon-young's second letter to Park Hae-in.
(I got your letter.)
(I'm relieved you're living in a nice house.)
Why didn't you finish the sentence starting with my name?
I think I know what you wanted to say.
But next time, say it louder!
(I'm busy getting holes in my jeans.)
(A friend told me it's the only way I can go to college.)
I'm keeping my promise, so keep yours...
...by studying English and knitting my sweater.
Park Hae-in... I love you.
What?
-It's not big. -What?
I tried, but the hole isn't that big.
You really got a hole in your jeans?
You should've just given them to me.
You should soak up everything in the book.
Jang-ho.
I don't mean that literally. Just study it.
Okay.
Cook some noodles. Your teacher's hungry.
Okay!
What's wrong? This isn't like you.
I'm trying not to blow up. I could crash your wedding.
You can't. I know you wouldn't do that.
But you don't even love her!
I love her because she's worth it.
Then what about me?
I loved you even though you weren't worth it.
You pig.
Sang-jin.
Wasn't that Miss Kim, the secretary?
I scolded her for making a mistake...
Are you here to see your father?
No, I came to see you.
Me?
You're making me nervous.
You don't rank high in my book.
Don't you think you're being less than attentive to your fiancée?
Go easy on me.
Considering how busy I am, I might not even make it to the wedding.
-What? -All right, I won't neglect her.
(What did the author mean when he wrote...)
How's it going?
Come up to the front, Three Musketeers.
Kids, you're seniors in high school!
I made it. They had nothing to do with it.
That's nothing to brag about!
You scored 18 on your last exam!
You could've gotten 25 by guessing alone!
But you only got 18!
You scored low on purpose, didn't you?
I wouldn't have done that!
Did you just laugh?
You're making me mad.
I want you to bring yours chairs now. Proceed!
-Here I am, Teacher. -Good.
-Put your chairs up! -Proceed!
Kneel on the floor.
Teacher, this is a little difficult.
Is it?
Yes, sir.
The next problem is a trick question.
Sir, this is really difficult.
Cook some noodles. My arms hurt.
Joon-kyu, do you want some?
No.
What's that?
It wasn't done, so I tried finishing it.
Did you just write it?
Yes.
Not bad.
What?
You have a knack for songwriting.
Did you just write it?
Yes.
That's awesome! It's better than Jang-ho's work!
I should give up writing songs.
You finished what I haven't been able to do for a year.
You'd better buy me a drink when you become famous.
It's been so long!
Hey, why haven't you been in touch for so long?
Well, I wandered around and came back.
-Is this your car? It's very nice! -Sure.
I want to talk business with you, so let's go.
Okay.
Are you practicing?
Yes.
Did you have anything to drink?
Yes, I'm celebrating! I might be president of a company.
What?
A friend I helped in the past is managing a huge mall...
...and wants me to work in the leasing department.
Really?
Don't worry about a thing.
Just study. I'll make up for the lost years when the business does well.
-Got it? -Okay.
Cheer up!
Goodnight. Cheer up!
(Suh Joon-young's 12th letter to Hae-in.)
(Hae-in, I'm happy today for a number of reasons.)
(My friend praised my songwriting.)
I might just be the next genius songwriter.
When I become a songwriter, you'll be the only one to sing my songs.
You'll be a singer, and I'll be a songwriter.
You'll look great singing on stage.
My 11th letter to Suh Joon-young.
You'll be a songwriter, and I'll be a singer.
That would be really nice.
I'd better practice my singing.
Work hard. I'll be cheering you on.
TEN MONTHS LATER
Look, there's no better place for a business than here.
There's a huge apartment complex nearby as well as a subway station.
Do you have a good space left?
I was saving it for myself, but I'll lease it to you.
It's on the first floor.
Enjoy.
-Your exam's not far away, is it? -No.
Study hard. I may even be able to send you abroad to study if the business does well.
You'll realize my unfulfilled dreams.
-I'll study hard. -Okay.
Why don't you pour a drink for the newly appointed CEO?
What's wrong with visiting my girlfriend?
What? Girlfriend?
I'm giving it to you tonight because I'm busy tomorrow.
I hope you do well on your exam.
Well, I'll accept the gift...
You should give me a kiss.
Never mind! Take it back.
Give me just one kiss.
He's putty in her hands.
I'm missing some money.
You gave me $70 yesterday, didn't you?
What do you mean money's missing?
I'm sleepy.
I've been missing a lot of money lately.
I wonder if Hwa-jung took it.
What are you doing?
I lost count...
Come on...
I'm home!
Did you touch my money?
Mom, don't accuse an innocent person!
You don't have to yell...
I should turn in...
Dad.
Dad, you look tired. Does it feel good?
Very good...
Dad, where does Joon-young live?
Dad...
You have to concentrate on your studies.
I just want to know.
I can't tell you because your mom would kill me.
Then I'm going to tell her you took her money.
What are you talking about?
You have $100 under your shoes, $100 behind the picture frame, and $50 right here.
Where is it?
Joon-young!
Here, it's for you.
I wanted to wish you luck on your exams tomorrow.
Did you come all this way to give me this?
Sure! Who else would care enough to come?
Thanks. How's your injured leg?
It's all right now.
You haven't heard from Hae-in, have you?
We finally met again.
Really? When?
It's been a while. She moved to America with her Auntie.
I see...
I'll tell her about you when I write her.
Okay.
This isn't looking good. You're going to study abroad.
You probably passed the college entrance exam.
And I'll be the only reject.
Why not just enlist in the service?
Why?
You'd get to see girls in uniform to your heart's content.
Hey!
That's not a bad idea!
You're always taking my hat off.
Hello? Jang-ho!
What a surprise for the stingy Jang-ho to treat us here.
Maybe he's playing a gig here.
He's not the type to treat us with his own money.
Isn't that your brother-in-law?
Sang-jin. Wasn't that Miss Kim, the secretary?
I scolded her for making a mistake.
What's with him?
His brother-in-law's in a hotel with a woman.
There's no stopping him now!
Oh Sang-jin! Come out here!
Gun-woo!
What's the matter with you?
Don't you know? I saw you come in here with Miss Kim!
What's going on?
Go back inside, and talk to the buyers.
Yes, sir.
What's all this about? Tell me!
He had the wrong idea after seeing me here with Miss Kim.
Foolish boy!
Calm down, and go back inside.
Is that what you think of me?
I'm hurt you think so little of me.
You should leave.
You'd better learn to control your temper.
Forget about it.
Your brother-in-law wouldn't dare have an affair after this.
You guys have fun with Jang-ho. I want to go home.
No, it won't be fun without you.
Your father seemed very scary.
"What's all this about?" He has big hands!
Why do they always play in front of our house?
It's a letter from Joon-young.
(Suh Joon-young's 72nd letter to Park Hae-in.)</i.
(I had a fulfilling day thinking about you.)
(I'm busy studying for my exam, but you give me strength.)
You're smiling from ear to ear.
Have some pizza.
Why don't we share some with the neighbor who gives us our mail?
OK! That's a good idea.
You got that right.
Hi, Willie!
Willie!
Auntie, what's going on?
Have you been drinking?
Let's go to your room.
What's wrong with him?
I think he's sick.
He goes into a rage if he so much as catches me talking to another man.
Auntie...
I'm so scared.
I don't want to hear it! Go away!
Hae-in, what should I do?
Auntie...
Willie...
Willie... You scared me.
(Suh Joon-young's 77th letter to Hae-in.)
I'm on my way to take my college entrance exam.
I'm very nervous, but I'm confident I’ll do well.
Wish me luck. I'll write again after I take the exam.
Joon-kyu!
I just got a call! Your mom's dying!
Mommy!
Stop crying! She's not dead!
You stop crying!
Be quiet!
Joon-young!
What took you so long? She's been asking for you!
What's the matter with her?
Hyung, what's wrong with my mom?
We didn't know until she collapsed.
She's been taking medication for her heart for a long time.
We had no idea...
That’s why she sent you to live with your dad.
She didn't want you to see her sick.
She never told anyone. She's been enduring all the hurt to herself...
Poor Mommy!
Mom.
Did you do well on the exams?
You have to get well. It's so strange to see you sick.
You have to see me go to college.
You're tenacious and strong, so you'll get well.
Open the drawer.
It's yours. That's all I have to give you.
I'm sorry.
I'm sorry I wasn't a good mother...
Don't try to talk.
Mom.
Mom...
Mom!
Mom.
Mom!
There's something I haven't said yet.
I'm sorry, Mom.
I'm sorry!
You have to put it on for me.
But it doesn't go with what you're wearing.
That's true.
Take it. My hand hurts.
I don't know what this says.
You speak good English.
I speak broken English.
I can understand the language somewhat,
but reading it and speaking it are very different skills.
What should we eat?
There's nothing...
I want to eat bean paste stew.
Yes!
It would be so delicious with some hot peppers!
Do you want to go back to Korea?
Why do you ask? Did you fight with Uncle?
No, we didn't fight. We're doing fine.
He didn't hit you again, did he?
Hit me? He loves me so much, he's almost a pest.
Is that true?
Sure.
I have to send my letters to Joon-young.
Okay, let's do that first and get home before your uncle.
I think Joon-young sent you a letter.
Let's go inside.
What is it?
It's nothing... Let's go inside.
-Hae-in, let's go in -Uncle!
Why? Uncle! Why? You've misunderstood.
Don't do that! It's a misunderstanding!
Are you crazy?!?
Why did you hit her?
English subtitles by KBFD - The Asia Network (TAN)
Transcriber: upikepik Timer: ay_link