Final Episode
You're late.
Did you have a drink?
Just a little.
I'm sure you had more than a little.
Is Oppa asleep?
He's practicing.
I'm home.
Did you go out drinking again?
What's the occasion this time?
It's just one of those days when I felt like drinking.
Isn't that every day for you?
How's practice?
I feel a little more confident.
Oppa.
Have you ever had any regrets about the way you've lived?
Why would I have regrets?
You've wasted your whole life restoring the family's honor.
Does my life seem like a waste to you?
If you hadn't been the firstborn of the Jangsaeng Ha,
maybe your life would've been different.
Why do you say such things?
Look at your life.
Your whole life was spent looking after your children,
and carrying on the duties of the firstborn.
This is what I think.
Being the firstborn can be burdensome sometimes,
but as the firstborn of the Jangsaeng Ha,
I spent my whole life restoring our family's honor.
And I'm proud of that fact.
Good night.
Thank you for today.
Let's get some sleep.
There come three opportunities in a man's life.
She's the first one.
Meeting her was my first opportunity.
Prior to meeting her, I worked every day to make ends meet.
But as soon as I married her, my life turned around.
All the scrap collectors in the neighborhood moved to other towns.
Then people started throwing away valuable goods.
Wasn't that strange?
Sure was.
Then my second opportunity came.
I was digging in the scraps that someone had left behind,
and I found a nice vase.
Guess what it was.
What was it?
It was...
Are you curious?
Yes.
Hey.
Yes.
Are you sleeping while I'm talking about my life story?
I've heard this before.
So you'd rather sleep?
It's not that interesting anymore.
Please tell me. I'm dying to know.
- Hyun-gyu. - Yes.
Switch seats with him.
Father!
Good night! Switch seats.
You're mean!
Let go!
Just keep sleeping.
So what was that vase?
- Yes. - It was white porcelain.
Wasn't it?
Thanks for the spoiler.
What's up with your father?
Hyun-gyu wanted to date you, not him.
I don't know why he keeps bugging Hyun-gyu.
Father's fond of Hyun-gyu.
But that's too bad.
Sorry?
Gang-suk's become the black sheep now.
So I was coming down the hill, and I saw a field of onions.
And I liked what I saw.
Is there no end to your story?
They have to get some sleep.
Go on and sleep. I just need Hyun-gyu here.
Dan-ah can't rest before you go to sleep.
Hyun-gyu must be tired too.
I'm not, his stories are so interesting.
So you're staying?
All night long.
Father, tell me about the onion field.
That's where I was.
So I bought that field with the money I made with the vase.
Guess where that field was located.
Gangnam.
It was in Gangnam!
Don't you ever call yourself the ideal son again.
Why not?
I'll throw something at you!
Hyun-gyu's such a butt-kisser!
Don't say that.
He's gets along well with Father.
Don't bring him here again.
Dan-ah's not their maid.
I don't mind. He's just kidding.
I wasn't.
He's just jealous because Father likes Hyun-gyu more than him.
I can tell.
You're ganging up on me again?
Let's go, you cry baby.
Good night.
Good night, Dan-ah.
Don't assume things.
I'm not jealous of Hyun-gyu.
Then why were you butting in on Father's story?
That's because...
Are you on some kind of medication?
What do you mean?
You're aging backwards for some reason.
Stop sulking.
Am I your plaything?
I'm not done playing with you yet.
Hey.
If I'm your plaything, play with me on the bed.
Like this?
Move. I have to throw up too.
I'm not done yet.
I started having morning sickness too.
You did?
Please come out already. My stomach hurts.
But your mom started having morning sickness.
Dong-dong, eat breakfast before you go.
I have to go poop at school.
Use the bathroom here.
Mom and Dad are having morning sickness.
I'm going.
Bye.
He shouldn't skip breakfast.
I guess we only have one bathroom.
Mal-soon started having morning sickness,
so you'll have more work to do.
I'm getting used to housework just fine.
I wonder how that feels.
Having morning sickness.
Soo-young. What is this?
I'm so incompetent.
Why didn't you tell me about this earlier?
It's nothing to brag about.
Is this why you and Young-hee got a divorce?
The elders will be shocked.
Grandfather knows.
I told him before the marriage.
I'm such an idiot.
What?
I kept joking about having morning sickness to you and Jin-ah.
We're not that petty.
How about this?
Dong-dong's younger sibling...
You...
I'll discuss it with Mal-soon.
She wouldn't say no.
We'll put the baby under your name.
Do you understand what you're saying?
But...
But what?
It's not like we're sending him away.
Keep your mouth shut.
What did you learn from Grandfather?
He always emphasized the value of human life.
Do you take someone's life that lightly?
But I wanted to help you.
I understand how far you'd go for my sake,
but don't ever mention that to Mal-soon.
Don't beat yourself up over it.
As long as we keep quiet, there won't be a problem.
Hello?
This is Ha Joo-jeong.
I got your number from the card you gave my grandma.
I happened to pass by when you two were talking.
Chairman Ha of Daeseong Construction is your brother?
I'll get to the point.
You wouldn't want him to know his birth secret, would you?
My stomach hurts.
My morning sickness gets worse when I see him.
Come here.
I have to throw up.
So watch your behavior in front of her.
Poor Jin-ah.
That's "Sister" to you.
She grew up without a family,
and she can't even have her own child.
So treat her better than ever.
Don't cry.
We have to apply and wait.
They'll be reviewing our qualifications.
I wonder who the baby is,
the baby who'll call us his or her parents.
I wonder if it's an infant,
or in its mother's womb as we speak.
What are you doing?
I was praying.
I was praying for our baby's safety,
and for the day we can finally meet.
If the baby's still in mother's womb,
then I pray for the mother's good health.
Yes, Aunt.
I'm sorry.
I found out while I was making my documentary.
If I hadn't visited that grandma,
none of this wouldn't have happened.
I'm sorry, Suk-ho.
That young man is demanding money?
Yes.
I wanted to pay him off, but I don't have $100,000.
I'm really sorry.
He's threatening to tell Father otherwise?
Oppa will pass away if he learns about this secret.
He lived his whole life on the pride of being firstborn of the Ha family,
so the truth will...
...render his life meaningless.
We won't let him find out.
But the problem is...
Can we trust that guy?
There's no guarantee he won't blackmail us again.
Were you out?
Yes.
Are you feeling unwell?
You look pale.
What's wrong?
Nothing, I'm just tired.
I'm home.
Hey.
I'm home.
Dan-ah's not home.
Where is she?
Your mom took her along to a gathering.
Why don't old ladies just stay home?
They went to a bazaar?
She could've gone by herself.
Leave my wife alone.
What was that?
She's our daughter-in-law too.
What a greedy brat.
What's the point of coming home if my wife isn't here?
Do you see me complaining?
And you won't get to see her as often as before.
Your mom wants to bring her everywhere she goes.
If I'd known...
What?
I wouldn't have married the perfect girl.
She's home!
Why are you here?
Let's have a men's night.
Again?
I don't feel like a newlywed.
Mother steals my wife,
and here I am engaged in your sick hobby.
I'm made! I'm calling a go.
Are you?
You bet.
Does the new semester begin in March?
Sorry?
Yes.
March has the best weather, in my opinion.
What's the weather got to do with go-stop?
Bomb.
Serve up a junk card.
I'm made.
What do you think you're doing?
I think I'm playing go-stop.
Are you trying to scam your son?
No way.
What a terrible thing to say.
Cough it up. The round's on you.
- Welcome home. - Yeah.
Dan-ah, we have a lunch meeting tomorrow.
Okay.
I'm not playing dirty!
What's going on?
You are playing dirty!
You're sending secret signals to Hyun-gyu!
Go-stop again?
I said "two" because I have a toothache.
I said "eight" because I hate having a sore joint.
When did I send him any signals?
Stop making a fool out of me.
Don't raise your voice.
But Father and Hyun-gyu are teaming up on me.
Blame yourself for not being good at the game.
You couldn't have put that any better.
It's your turn.
Father, if you trick me again,
I'll call the cops on you for gambling.
Listen to this airhead.
You'll be arrested for being an accomplice in gambling.
I pity the fool.
Let's move out.
Sorry?
I won't take all these insults!
My wife doesn't welcome me, and my father scams my money.
You're packing already?
You wanted to leave, right?
You're the best.
Do you need a lot of clothes?
Where will you be staying?
I'll stay at a hotel, and then look for a house.
You only need a studio if you're going to live alone.
You're not coming with me?
I like it here.
You're staying here even though I'm leaving?
Stop by sometime.
You traitor!
You're so strange.
Why are you so dogged?
Because I'm an animal!
We're a strange family.
Not one of us is actually from the Jangsaeng Ha bloodline.
But Oppa, you and Soo-young carry on
the burden of the firstborn.
What was he thinking when he made Oppa his son?
Maybe he wanted to make his wife feel guilty.
Aunt.
Yes?
Ask that young man for more time.
Even if he blackmails us, we have no choice.
We can't let Father find out at any cost.
But I need the money soon.
I have a down payment to make.
$100,000 should be chump change for Daeseong Construction.
Maybe I'll just visit Chairman Ha tonight.
What do you think you're doing?
I want the money by tomorrow.
How dare you!
Stop it, Grandma!
Do you remember me?
You attended my mother's funeral.
Right, I had attended the funeral with my father.
Yes.
I heard you became very successful.
You flatter me.
I just own a small company.
Mr. Chairman.
What's the matter?
I've made a grave mistake.
What do you mean?
I heard you were out.
Suk-ho.
Yes, Father.
Ask Gang-suk and Dan-ah to come over tomorrow.
I even asked Dan-ah and Gang-suk to be here
because you have the right to know the truth.
There's something I didn't tell you kids.
I kept it a secret because I thought you didn't need to know.
But there's no such thing as a secret.
In case you were to hear of it after I'd passed away,
I wouldn't want you to think I kept it hidden out of shame.
So I'll just tell everyone here.
I'm not your grandfather's son by blood.
Oppa.
Just listen.
My father was held hostage by the Japanese,
and he returned home infertile.
While he was gone, my mother had been raped.
And the baby she bore is me.
I overheard about my birth secret when I was young.
I was shocked at the news, and tried to run away from home.
But my father held me back, and said.
You're the son my wife begot, so you're my own son.
He protected my mother, the head housewife of the family.
I cried back to him, "My blood is dirty."
I'm the son of an evil person.
But he held me and said,
"You're my son that my wife gave birth to,
so be proud of who you are."
Then he showed my name listed in our genealogy.
And he reminded me that I was a valuable person.
I've never forgotten Father's lesson.
I am a valuable person.
And I've never forgotten who I am since that day.
People could say I'm not related to the Jangsaeng Ha family at all.
But Father called me his own son,
and I've never doubted what he said.
Regardless of bloodline, my father's love made me his son,
and you became his children as well.
Dong-dong's too young to understand now.
But when the children are old enough to understand,
tell them the story that I told you this day.
Tell them how valuable they are.
Human life has value.
People who don't value themselves can't appreciate others.
At first, he tried feeding the baby barley porridge.
Your grandfather tried to raise the baby that had just lost his mother.
When he realized it wouldn't be enough to keep the baby alive,
he went around town begging the housewives to breastfeed the baby.
On his way back home,
he saw the baby peacefully sleeping after his feed.
That's when he felt like he had the world in his arms.
Keep still, Uncle. You might hurt Dong-sun.
Stop crying, Dong-sun.
Are you almost finished, Grandfather?
I'm all set.
Uncle and Dong-sun are crying for milk.
Coming!
Here's food. Stop crying.
What?
Something stinks.
Which one is it?
Both of them.
Then let's change their diapers.
Uncle's poop really stinks.
The same goes for Dong-sun's.
It's so strange.
What is?
Why do babies poop when all they drink is milk?
I wonder.
Why are they crying so much?
These brats do nothing but cry.
I mean Uncle does nothing but cry.
I'll get him.
Uncle, I told you not to do this again.
Is this what I get for changing your diaper?
Hold her tight.
Be careful.
Are they fighting again?
They're playing, not fighting.
These brats just won't keep still.
There's only so much room in there for the two of them.
Why'd you have to be pregnant with twins?
It's partly your fault.
- We're going. - Yes.
The gifts.
These are baby clothes.
We were going to buy some.
The more the better.
Please tell them these are from us.
Thank you.
Tell Grandfather congratulations.
Tell him we wish his new firstborn good health.
Yes.
Get going. The baby must be home.
- We're going. - Yes.
Stop fighting, you brats!
Don't yell at the babies.
Go on.
There's still a month left but her bulge is so big.
At least she finished her dissertation.
I feel so sorry for her.
She had a dissertation and lectures.
And she kept up with the housework on top of everything.
She's just too diligent.
Their house must be really noisy now.
That's three babies under one roof.
He's so amazing to announce the adoption to the public.
He's so classy.
Others would try to keep the adoption quiet.
It's better for the child to know the truth from the beginning.
Maybe I shouldn't have told them to spend the night there.
Why not?
Dan-ah wouldn't be able to sleep with the babies crying.
That goes for our grandchildren too.
I'll tell them to come home.
Let's train them to be tough.
Yes, Professor.
They agreed on your full-time position.
Really?
It's one good news after another.
You received your degree,
and now you're a full-time professor.
Can you handle classes and your twins?
I'm concerned about that too.
You'd give up teaching?
But you wanted this full-time position.
I won't give up my full-time position.
You're a full-time professor now?
I'm proud of you.
I'm worried about leaving the kids at home.
So I'll make him take maternity leave.
Maternity leave?
Yes, they allow those for men too.
Goodbye, Professor.
You're making me take maternity leave?
You're their father, aren't you?
I took a break this semester,
so you can watch the kids after they're born.
You... you want me to watch the kids?
Don't stutter.
But I'm scared.
Are you intimidated?
Anything but that.
I'll make money and hire babysitters.
Kids, that's the extent of your daddy's love.
He's such a sissy.
Please be understanding.
I know you're just as nice as I am.
Fine, I'll take maternity leave.
Don't blame me if they grow up to be brats.
Did you hear how silly he sounded?
Stop making me look bad! Get used to his temper too.
Mother.
- Hey. - Hi.
What's going on? You're actually doing housework?
I have to help because the babies are making such a mess.
Dan-ah, your bulge is so big.
You got lucky in one try.
I'm good at basketball. That's two points a shot.
Why didn't you shoot a three?
I'll try next time.
What if you get a four-point play?
- You're home. - Yes.
How have you been doing?
I'm much better.
Other than that I walk around the crock terrace aimlessly,
then I'm fine.
Your sense of humor's back.
So I know you're doing better.
I'll never lose my sense of humor.
You have a month left?
Yes.
How'd you end up with twins?
I heard it's hereditary.
That's not necessarily true.
Your ancestors are helping you to reach your goal of seven children.
Seven?
You're having seven children?
I'll try my best.
Then Gang-suk has to work so much harder.
I'll try my best too.
Let's go greet Grandfather.
Right.
He's taking a nap.
But Grandfather doesn't take naps.
He's worn out from babysitting.
He must be really tired.
He didn't even notice us opening the door.
You know what Dong-dong wants to be?
A nurse.
A nurse?
He found his calling while he was a babysitter.
A baby nurse.
They're so cute.
He's been sleeping the whole way.
He's just comfortable in my arms.
Wake up, we're home now.
Let's go in.
He opened his eyes.
You know we're home now?
This is our garden.
You can play here when you grow up.
He's smiling.
He looks so happy.
I think he heard what I said.
What a nice boy.
Welcome home.
He does resemble them.
His eyes and nose are like Soo-young's.
And his ears and lips look like Jin-ah's.
It's only natural their son would take after them.
Did you pick a name?
I'll keep the Dong character and call him Dong-woo.
Do you like the name?
Yes, Grandfather.
Then let's go greet our ancestors.
He's a new firstborn.
Please bless him with health and a good heart.
They're such good babies. They hardly cry.
I'm already worried about some jerk asking for her hand.
You're thinking that far ahead?
You wouldn't understand unless you had a daughter.
One of them might be a girl.
You can talk after you have a daughter.
Look at her pretty face and figure.
Babies don't have figures.
You don't think she looks graceful?
Stop it.
Everyone's laughing at you.
I'm worried too.
Dong-woo has to enter the army eventually.
You're worse than Tae-young.
She won't be able to sleep
because she'll be worrying about his military duty.
You must be busy with the wedding preparations.
I tried to come home early to see the baby,
but I had so much shopping to do.
Get married and have a boy.
You'll have a good-looking baby, if he takes after you.
No way.
What?
I don't want our baby to take after me.
Our baby has to take after Jo-man.
She's so out of my league.
Don't say that.
You're too good for me.
Don't say such a thing.
A beautiful girl like you can brag a little.
I've heard enough.
Enough of what?
I wonder.
I didn't give that a thought.
A son is fine, but what if we have a daughter?
You'd prefer a boy?
No, if we have a daughter, then she'll take after you.
And I'll eventually have to give her to some brat.
That's life.
No way, I'll never let her go.
You'll stay with her all your life?
I think so.
What did you learn from Father bugging Hyun-gyu?
If a boy like Hyun-gyu asks for my daughter's hand...
What?
I'll break his legs.
I don't want to think about that day.
Please forgive your immature dad.
I've pampered him too much.
You're like my personal chauffer.
Then reward me.
Can I kiss you now?
Hyun-gyu.
Yes.
You don't have to ask anymore.
I've gained some immunity.
But I made a habit of asking.
Hello?
No, I'm almost home.
Hyun-gyu's here.
No, don't bother him for today, Father.
I'm coming in, Father.
You'll have to stay up all night again.
I made a habit of that too.
My father's such a bother.
Blame me for being the ideal son-in-law.
That was bad.
That's not how I meant to propose.
Can you wait until I finish my army duty?
Please wait for me.
If you don't, then I'll step on a landmine.
What's wrong?
I have to go to the hospital.
Okay.
Mother!
Yes?
Please come out, Mother.
What's up?
She's in labor.
But she's due next month.
She's in a lot of pain.
What's going on?
Dan-ah's in labor.
Dan-ah.
Does it hurt?
It hurts so much.
Your water broke.
Let me get dressed. Get ready.
Yes.
She might give birth anytime now.
Sorry?
Grandma, are you sure we can do this here?
This was common back in the day.
But who gives birth at home nowadays?
Dan-ah, don't hold back. Just scream out loud.
She doesn't want to scream in the house.
We just have to boil the water?
Grandmother will do the rest.
I'm so nervous.
Same here.
Just a little more, Dan-ah.
Just scream out loud.
I screamed my lungs out when I had Joo-young.
Don't be embarrassed. Just scream, please.
Go on.
?
Push a little more.
Grandmother.
The water's ready. What else do you need?
Get the scissors, and boil them in hot water.
Yes.
Shouldn't we go to the hospital?
Leave it to Grandmother.
She delivered everyone here.
Go inside.
Can I?
I had all my hair pulled out when Dong-sun was born.
You did this to me!
Grandmother.
May I come in?
No, Dan-ah doesn't want you to.
It'll help her pull out Gang-suk's hair.
It's her first birth, so she might have a hard time.
Not with the ancestors' blessing.
Giving birth at home is already a blessing in itself.
Can you see anything?
Almost there.
Just a little more, Dan-ah.
Push! Push!
But she has two of them.
Push.
Push!
Thank you so much.
Congratulations on your twin sons.
Let's try having twin daughters next time.
Your parents have a big dream.
She gave birth at home?
How are the babies?
Ask if Dan-ah's doing okay.
How's Dan-ah?
Dan-ah's all right. The babies are fine too.
Ask boy or girl.
Boy or girl?
Twin sons.
What an ugly baby.
I've never seen such ugly babies.
My sons aren't ugly.
Be quiet. Let them be.
They're calling our sons ugly.
Your dad is such a fool.
You say the babies are ugly to keep the ghosts from being jealous.
Is that right? Okay then.
You're so ugly.
You boys are so ugly.
Is that his face or his butt?
You're so ugly.
Let's eat now.
Come on, your older brother has to eat first.
Stand up and do something.
Try harder.
What do you want me to do?
You just don't want to take maternity leave.
No, I'm not doing this on purpose.
- Stop crying. - You're all done.
Don't wake up the baby now.
Stop crying.
Don't cry.
Stop crying.
You're making him cry.
I tried my best.
What a sorry excuse.
She's turned me from a beast into a human being,
and she's given me peace of mind.
Just as she made a wish on our wedding day,
I want to make a wish at this moment as well.
I wish to find her in my next life again.
Even if I live countless lives, I want to be with her every time.
Have a seat.
How strange our relationship is.
The three of us were born on the same day.
One became my wife,
and the other became my lifelong friend.
I felt sorry for my late wife,
but I've always felt sorry for you as well.
My wife told me before she passed away,
that she wanted you to take her place.
Mr. Chairman.
But I just couldn't.
You were like a sister to me.
You were a sister who was more dependable than my wife.
I think that's how we were meant to be.
But please remember this.
Both my late wife and you meant the same to me.
Man-gi.
Yes, Father.
The house you see there is where I was born.
Okay.
Your grandfather and his ancestors were born there too.
I see.
I'm sorry, Man-gi.
You were supposed to be born there,
but I was too incompetent.
But please remember this.
This is where your ancestors grew up
and where they left their legacy.