Secretary Han, I just arrived. Where do I go?
Okay.
Have a fun.
Let’s go.
Bye, Aunt.
What do you want to eat the most in Korea?
Spicy rice cake.
I see. Let’s go.
You must have an appointment.
Yes.
You must be busy. Shouldn’t you get going?
Yes.
I’ll get going.
Have a nice time. See you later.
Let’s meet next time.
Dad.
Jisuk sends gifts to Eunji’s house, right?
Yes. He sends once or twice a week.
What does Eunji’s mom say?
She feels bad about it and tells CEO Kim not to send any.
I see. Make sure to tell me before you go there.
Yes, ma’am.
He’d still go there even if told not to. She should treat him cold.
Is your neck okay, Dr. Lee?
My wrist hurts, not my neck.
I’ve been a dentist over 30 years. I think I’m a technician, not a dentist.
I know. You’re right.
Look at my calluses. You call this doctor’s hand?
I sit with bent back all day so my back problem doesn’t go away.
I feel like I’m becoming a rickety junk.
Chief, stop it. You make it sound so sad.
Don’t make me lose hope in this career.
I Won’t. I made it sound that way. Being young is good.
I live alone so I’m lonely. My body aches so I’m sad.
I can’t sleep at night, so it’s no good.
The vibe of spring must be getting to me.
You need someone to talk to. Have you considered remarriage?
No, I haven’t.
Don’t discard the idea so readily. Give it a thought, okay?
Okay. I’ll think about it.
Mom, it’s me. Where are you?
Come here straight, okay? You need to comfort Chief.
Is it good?
You wanted to eat spicy rice cake in Korea.
Yes, it’s good. I’ll eat it every day.
I want to eat it with Dad.
James.
Why can’t you tell Dad about me? You promised.
It’s little complicated for grownups.
Dad doesn’t know about you. Please wait a little.
He’d adore you more than anyone. Okay, my son?
I’ll wait. I’ve waited this long, I can wait longer.
Okay. I’m sorry.
Dalja, try to eat. You should think about the baby.
I’m hungry but I don’t want to chew.
Not good. You don’t seem to have bad morning sickness.
I threw up everything for five months when I was carrying Soojeong.
I’ll make some roasted garlic liquid tomorrow.
It worked when I was carrying Eunji.
Eunji didn’t let me eat well when she was in my stomach.
Eunji didn’t even cry much after she was born.
I should buy ice cream for you. Cold food will settle your stomach.
Oh, ice cream sounds yummy.
Yummy, huh?
Dalja, smile like that every day.
You must be saddened about Eunji and I can’t be any help.
I don’t want to eat nor smile.
I’m distressed as it is. I’ll tell people you’re being a mean sister-in-law.
Don’t make me prepare your meal again. Please eat on time.
I’m sorry.
If you’re, eat now. Your stomach will settle when you eat tangy food.
Women go through hardships of pregnancy to be mothers.
Miran.
Father is calling you.
- Miran - Yes!
She can’t even afford to sit awhile.
I can’t find my cardigan.
Which one?
The one Eunji bought for me.
I took it to the dry cleaner.
When? Isn’t it time to get it back yet?
I forgot. You want to wear it now?
I was going to. Forget it, I‘ll wear something else.
That cardigan’s color is perfect for these pants.
I’ll get it back after Dalja finishes her meal.
Okay.
James, you like it that much?
Yes, I like it very much.
Tell me anything you’d like to do.
Wow. Can I tell you what I’d like to do with Dad?
Later for that.
I really want to do this.
What did you just tell him?
I told him I’d like to do something with him next time.
So what did he say?
He’s always same.
Huh?
He looks at me and smiles. He doesn’t say anything.
Be careful.
Brake power’s reduced due to the brake disc wear-out.
Let’s think about whether we should grind it or change it. It was driven too long.
More money for us when we change it. Why grind it?
You’re so… Go into the office if you’re gonna talk nonsense.
You’re good at making coffee. Give me coffee. Go.
I believe we should grind it and change the pads.
Okay. Let’s think it over.
Boss, I’ll be right back. Just a sec.
Just a sec? What is he saying? In the middle of work?
This car was really driven too long.
Boss asked us to bring you.
I’m working so how can I go?
He asked us to bring you regardless.
Dad. I told you to leave me alone. Okay.
Yes, sir. Okay.
You heard. Go back.
Gyungshik, where have you been?
I had to see a friend for a sec. I’m busy so bye.
Did Dalja eat anything?
She did. She ate well despite her nausea.
Feed her well so she can gain strength soon.
I will.
Are you done with chores?
You need something?
Get my cardigan back if you can.
Okay, I’ll get it back.
James, is it yummy?
It tastes better since I ate spicy food.
Can I sit?
Sure, have a seat?
Can you speak Korean?
What’s your name?
I’m James Ahn Kim. We met at the lobby.
You speak Korean well.
Mother taught me. I practiced more so I can come to Korea.
CEO Kim, let me introduce him. My son, James.
He takes after you a lot.
Does he?
I take after my dad a lot too.
He’s very smart. You must be proud.
James. This man is someone I work with.
Are you close to my mom?
I work with her so I guess.
Not that kind.
James.
Can you take me to an amusement park then?
Are you close enough to my mom to take me there?
He’s busy working.
I knew it.
Don’t mind him.
He must really want to go to an amusement park.
Yes, very much. Please consider it this one time.
Mother, are you at home?
Yes. What time will you be home? You’ll eat dinner at home, right?
Yes. I’ll try it make it on time. Also, groceries will be delivered to home.
Just sign on my behalf. I’ll take care of the rest later.
You should buy from a market. Why order online, not knowing its freshness?
We have a market nearby. Okay, let’s talk later.
Was it Yoonhee?
Yes. She’s coming home.
She buys groceries from internet?
Yes. She sure is a smart tech generation.
She told me not to carry heavy groceries around and instead live easy.
Kids these days have it so easy, they don’t know any hardship.
I’ll take the cardigan to your room later.
Okay.
Gosh. Oh my arm.
If you wait a minute, Dr. Lee will be here.
Okay. Thanks.
Why do you commend me to come?
Comfort Chief.
You’re… He’s fine by himself. Comfort a guy who tells me not to be depressed?
I think he’s lonely.
Friends are the best. You miss me and ask me to come.
We shouldn’t eat alone. I ate well thanks to you, friend.
You come out anytime I call, I’m so thankful.
He says he’s lonely?
More so after Eunji passed away. He said it’s no fun to treat patients now.
Miran is doing fine so why is Jingyu acting that way?
There’re two types of mom’s reactions when losing a kid.
The first kind doesn’t even mention her deceased kid’s name.
Second kind of mom uses the kid’s spoon and even toothbrush.
Mother seems to avoid mentioning Eunji.
I don’t doubt that.
Why don’t you eat with Mother and Chief often? Okay?
Miran is busy though.
You’re not busy so you can make the move.
Okay. It’s a sin to have a daughter.
Thanks. I’ll go back to work.
Okay. Work hard.
Why do you put it on? Your plain face is pretty enough.
Stop your lip service.
I’m serious. It’s not easy to look nice at your age.
You look sexy without lipstick.
My my.
Do it right at least. Got hand tremor?
Jingyu. Stop touching my body.
Gee. People will think I’m harassing you. Geez.
Eunji, your hubby came to your house. You’re watching me, right?
Mother, I’m here.
Jisuk?
You look tired. Something wrong?
Korean married women are always tired. We do so many things daily.
House chores are never ending.
I respect you so much when I watch you work.
Moms all live like me. That’s why they say that moms are mighty.
Eunji would’ve done everything well like you.
Of course. Not saying this because she was my kid, but she was very virtuous.
She’d have done great. She’d have been loved by you and your grandma.
I miss her. I miss her so much that I keep coming back to you.
I know. I know well how you feel.
I know but your grandma wouldn’t feel the same way.
This has nothing to do with her.
Eunji was someone I considered as the last love in my life.
You should bury her in heart and move on with your life.
Eunji would’ve wanted that.
I don’t plan to do that at all. Please don’t push me away, Mother.
Elders are very realistic and they’re right most of times.
I think it’s better that she passed away before she married you.
I did marry Eunji. I am Eunji’s husband.
Don’t consider yourself married.
Think of yourself as merely a partner in her last days on earth.
Mother.
You’re not my son-in-law. I think of you as an oldest son.
That way, I’ll feel at ease and you will too.
Most of all, your grandma will feel at ease.
I thought about what I’d tell my son if he couldn’t forget his deceased lover.
I’d have no choice but to tell him to forget.
I could definitely understand your grandma.
I hope you get strong and live a new life.
I’ll take care of everything.
Mother, I’ll take care of everything so Grandma and you won’t worry.
I trust you. I’m thankful you were with me and you gave me strength.
I appreciate you so much for thinking of and longing for my daughter.
I’ll always protect you at your side.
Thank you.
Father.
You came, Father.
Hey, you.
Yes.
Don’t tempt my son. If you do that again, I’ll won’t leave you alone.
Don’t agitate him again. Okay?
Okay. Of course not, Father. I won’t.
Don’t even think about it.
Erase business or overnight success from your head.
Okay.
When I think about you… I can hear my lifeline getting shorter.
Don’t say that, Father. That’s upsetting.
You’ll be 60 soon and you need a stable job. Your body suffers now.
Let’s not eat heavy dinner.
Right. Nighttime meals are worse than overeating.
It’s been a while since I ate rice cooked with thistle.
You look thinner than when you were in Hawaii.
It proves that Korean food is good for diet.
Korean food is getting popular lately. Some places need weeks to reserve.
Middle age health starts with good eating habits.
Hyunsook, let’s age with good health.
Okay
Dr. Lee wanted to match-make you. You’ve heard, right?
Forget the matchmaking. I don’t want it.
She mentioned it back when that dumb Kihoon was here.
Hey, will you keep calling your son-in-law dumb?
If I want to.
Yoonhee became dumb like Kihoon. Why’d she want to live with the in-laws?
She’s commendable. Miran’s kids aren’t around for her.
Yoonhee is doing her filial duty as a daughter-in-law. She’ll be blessed later.
Sounds like you’re lecturing me.
Think Dr. Lee as being admirable. Miran’s family must’ve felt very empty.
Yoonhee will do adorable things and do fine.
Strange. I always become a wench when it comes to Miran.
I know you’re all about your daughter. But act sophisticated.
I prefer the woman I hang out is more feminine than unsophisticated.
If you correct your roughness, you’re the best.
Jingyu, get it right. You’re the one who upset me by witnessing for marriage.
Okay, I got your point.
You’ll do as I wish, right?
Let’s eat.
Yoonhee.
Soojeong.
Hi, Aunt.
We’ll live here from now on. Right, Mom?
You will?
I’d appreciate your favor, Yoonhee.
No need to ask me, Aunt. I’m not much of help here.
But you’re the first great granddaughter-in-law of this house.
Oh well, Aunt. But what does she mean that you’ll be living here?
We’ll live here as she said. Soojeong and I.
Oh, I see.
Mother. What does Aunt mean by that she’ll live with us?
We’ve decided during the family meeting.
Family meeting? I didn’t participate though.
Yes. Yesterday.
It was when I was at my house. If you had called me, I’d have been here.
I sent you away so we could discuss among family members.
Mother. You’re talking about family and family members.
Then I’m not a family or a family member? What am I then?
No, that’s not it.
We discussed of a bad situation and Dalja would be uneasy with you around.
I’m married only on paper so you don’t accept me as your family.
Yoonhee, that’s not the case.
It’d look awkward to include you in your aunt-in-law’s divorce decision.
I think her divorce issue is important for me to be included.
I feel like I’m an outcast who can’t even participate in a family meeting.
Yoohee, don’t talk carelessly.
Mother. I think that family shares decisions, joy and sadness all together.
I’m so sad that I’m a daughter-in-law that can’t even say an opinion.
You’re saying that I’m just a cohabitant.
Why are you acting like this? Don’t you know I struggle all day every day?
I should be enough to suffer in-law problems. Why do you have to mind?
Mother, I’m more upset that you didn’t tell me anything.
My goodness. I don’t understand.
Why are you fighting over my life? This is upsetting.
We didn’t fight. It’s not like that.
No, Aunt.
You two fought for me to hear. You meant that I caused the chaos, right?
- Dalja. - Aunt.
How can I lie down peacefully at my family’s house?
How can I eat comfortably? How can I do prenatal care for my baby?
So darn noisy.
Why is it so noisy? Prenatal care, Dalja? What do you mean?