(Episode 1)
(Incheon, 1962)
My goodness. When did you cook all this?
You cook so fast and well.
Dad eats well in the afterlife thanks to his daughter-in-law.
That's for the service.
Eat this instead.
Can you watch the restaurant for me today?
I have to buy a few more things to prepare.
Sure, I'll do that.
You'll see my brother today.
Even though he loves his mistress and son,
I can't believe he only comes by for holidays or services.
You haven't seen him since Lunar New Year, right?
Can I help you with anything?
Not really. I think I can manage.
Then I'll go and wash my face.
I noticed your light was on when I went to the toilet at dawn.
Were you studying for your exam?
Yes.
You're scary. Who do you take after?
How dare an aunt say that to her niece?
She's not scary, she just works hard.
You wouldn't know what it's like to study.
Look here, Mr. Ko. I'm more educated than you are.
Soo In, will you come first again?
You shouldn't say "again". Wasn't she second last time?
Didn't you say the noodle maker's daughter came first?
You remember all sorts of things. Ms. Oh, you're awfully smart.
Soo In, which of your parents did so well in school?
Do you take after your mom or dad?
Could it be me?
I dare say me.
What?
Why would Soo In take after you?
It was a joke. There's no need to shout.
You're really strange.
Mom.
It's Grandpa's memorial day. Come straight home after school.
When you see Dad, greet him nicely.
Don't make a face and get scolded like last time.
Okay?
Why won't you answer?
Okay.
Wake your sister. Let's eat breakfast.
Okay.
Jung In, wake up.
A few more minutes.
No, it's time for school. You have to get up.
I don't want to.
Even after this? Really?
Stop it, Soo In, I'll get up. I'm up now.
Get up.
Here you go.
Min Jae, a man...
must not be a picky eater.
Okay? Eat up.
Good boy.
When I grow up...
will I become a great man like you?
Do you think I'm great?
Yes.
You're such a good boy.
Eat.
You know it's your father's death anniversary today, right?
Yes.
Be nice to everyone.
Treat Soo In and Jung In with affection.
- Soon Ok needs... - I know.
I'll deal with it.
I won't stay after the service.
Why not?
Don't worry about me. Spend the night there.
Min Jae, shall we have some bean sprouts?
There you go. You're such a good boy.
Eat up.
- See you. - Bye.
Dad, have a nice day.
I will, son.
It's cold. Go on inside.
I will. I'll bring you your lunch.
Okay. See you later.
Mr. Bang, you're out early.
Hello. I'm expecting a delivery today.
- Did you just come in? - Yes.
You got a delivery last week. Did you sell all that already?
A sewing factory nearby got an order for a uniform.
They needed some fabric.
You're raking in all the money in the neighborhood.
Not really.
How about a drink this evening? I'll treat you.
A drink? I'd like...
I can't. I have to attend a memorial service.
Too bad. Some other day, then.
- Okay. Have a good day. - Thanks, you too.
This one...
Is it okay now?
It's working fine.
Sir.
Why are you doing this?
Give me that. I'll do it.
- Does it matter who does it? - Yes. I must do it.
Thanks. Do you know we're getting more flour today?
Of course, sir. That's why I'm here early.
Have a good day.
Eat well, sweetie.
I can't focus on the questions if I eat too much before a test.
Really? Then eat a little less for breakfast...
and eat a huge dinner.
Will you look at the time?
I have to visit a business partner.
Hire someone to manage the sales.
You work too hard.
I can manage on my own just yet.
Dad, can you take me to school today?
So I can study on the way.
Of course, I'd be glad to.
Eat up.
Can you come first in your class?
I'm not sure.
- Why not? - Because of Soo In.
Soo In?
Oh, the girl who came first in the last test?
No, I came first in the previous test.
Soo In came first before that.
You both took a turn each.
I don't want to take turns.
It's good to have a competitor. It helps you do better.
I don't like coming second.
Don't say that. You should be friends.
Soo In is my best friend.
She's the only one on my level.
Oh, right, Dal Ja.
Before making the broth, soak the meat in water first.
If you don't because it's a hassle, you'll ruin the taste of the broth.
Soon Ok, I did it once, just once.
Stop bugging me about it.
Don't you think I'll forget you own this place?
Get going.
- See you. - Bye.
- Take care. - Bye.
- See you. - Bye.
Here I go.
Mr. Yoon.
(Daesung Earthenware)
Hello there.
How is business?
It's always the same.
Mr. Kwon, about the investment.
Have you heard back?
Will you please wait?
How much longer? It's been three months.
Don't you know I took out a loan to pay you?
I can't sleep at night because I hear the interest...
stacking up in my dreams.
I told you not to worry, didn't I?
It's a government business which is why...
the process is taking some time, that's all.
I'll pay you back a few dozen-fold, so don't worry.
I helped you make a profit last time, didn't I?
Yes, you did.
But I'm worried that it's taking time.
Confucius said, "If there's no faith, there's no standing."
You won't achieve anything without faith.
Trust me and wait a bit more.
I will make you incredibly rich.
Okay, then. I trust you with everything.
I said don't worry.
I should get going.
Go on. Bye.
Is something wrong?
What? No, not at all.
I'm starving. Let's eat lunch.
Min Jae, let's go in and have lunch.
Come on inside. Let's eat.
Is it memorial day? You'll see your husband, then.
You'll spend some quality time with him.
Here, this looks good.
I hope he knows what today is.
He's always been a bit scatter-brained.
Don't just eat kimchi. Have this as well.
I can feed myself.
I'm offering to feed you, aren't I?
- Open wide. - Stop it.
Come on. Eat this.
There's no need to feel embarrassed.
There you go. Isn't it tasty?
Poor me.
I'm slaving away setting the table for his own late father.
It's stepmother.
Stepmother!
Soon Ok, let me carry that for you.
Don't you dare touch this.
Do you have to be so mean?
Do you know it's your father's memorial day?
Of course I do. Did you think I wouldn't?
Goodbye, stepmother.
How rude. She won't even accept a kid's greeting.
Min Jae, come inside and finish your lunch.
Is he that happy?
He knows no shame. Doesn't he mind other people watching him?
Mr. Ko.
What have you done? What a waste!
(Taesan Noodle Factory)
How did this happen?
This is such a waste.
How did this happen?
What's wrong?
Good morning, sir.
Mr. Ko dropped a sack of flour and we can't do anything with it.
I'm sorry, sir. I was rushing to get it inside.
People make mistakes.
It's fine. Get back to work.
Thank you, sir. Thank you.
Good morning, sir.
- Is everything in order? - Yes.
I calculated last month's sales and put it on your desk.
I see. Thank you.
Hello?
Yes, hello.
Oh, I see.
Of course I'll help.
It's for a good cause.
Angel Orphanage.
No, it's fine.
Yes. I'll wait for your call. Bye.
(Jung Jae Man, CEO)
Did you do well in the test? You finished really quickly.
It was okay. You finished quickly as well.
I got stumped by few questions.
Me too.
- Really? - Yes.
Do you want to come over? I'll lend you some books.
Okay, sure.
Do you have some fun books?
Let's walk faster.
Soo In.
Hello.
Soo In.
You must be Soo In's friend.
Are you going home?
How have you been?
You should wrap up warmly. You shouldn't catch a cold.
Let's go.
Dad.
Hello, sweetie.
You brought a friend.
Oh, this is Yoon Soo In, the girl I told you about.
So you're Soo In.
Hello, sir. I'm Yoon Soo In.
I hope you get along with Se Young.
I will.
I brought her over to lend her some books.
Well done. Go on inside and read all you want.
Okay, Dad.
Let's go.
She looks smart.
Come in.
You can borrow anything you want. I read them all.
Can I really borrow them all?
Yes. Storybooks are boring.
I'll ask Dad to buy me a set of biographies.
Does your dad buy you everything?
Of course. He buys me anything I ask.
Good for you.
- Are you Soo In? - Nice to meet you.
You too. Did you do well in today's test?
I don't know.
Mom, I want to read with Soo In.
Okay. I'll leave you to it.
I heard you worked in Seoul.
Your sewing is impeccable.
It looks lovely.
Wait here. I'll get your money.
Sure.
(Jungang Butcher)
I'm here.
Hello. Just a moment. I have to pay her.
Who made this?
The young mom over there.
She's great at sewing and making clothes.
Are you really a mistress?
What?
You can't answer so you must be.
Take this back.
What's wrong?
Don't you know? A man in clothes made by a mistress will cheat.
This was so close. If my husband ends up...
cheating on me, will you take responsibility?
You should've told me you were a mistress.
I've never heard of such a rumor.
Now you have.
Take this back. I can't let my husband wear it.
What about the money?
I can't pay you for something I didn't take.
You can't do this.
You asked me to make a coat and I did.
You can't refuse to pay me when the coat has no defect.
You know no shame. No wonder you're a mistress.
Take this with you.
I won't leave until you pay me.
How dare you. Go away.
- What are you doing? - I said go away.
Not until you pay me.
I won't, so get lost.
Mr. Yoon, you look very busy.
What are you doing here? The deadline's a few days away.
I know you still have a few days,
but I came by to make sure you haven't forgotten.
How would I forget?
I'd rather not make a scene.
Have the money ready in time.
I will, I will.
Have a nice day.
- Mr. Yoon. - What?
Something terrible happened.
I won't pay you. Stay there all day if you want.
This is wrong. Pay me for my work.
Make me pay if you can.
You're just a mistress.
Pay me for the coat.
You're ruining my business. Get lost.
What's going on? What's wrong?
Dad!
What's going on?
You must be the man with two wives.
What? How dare you.
You tell me. Why is she saying that?
Let's go.
We can't leave like this. Why is she insulting you?
Mommy made her a coat...
and she won't pay because mom's a mistress.
What? Is that true?
Did you really say that to her?
Yes. If I'd known it, I wouldn't have hired her to begin with.
What? What gives you the right to mock her?
Apologize to her right now and pay for the clothes she made.
Is it wrong to call a mistress a mistress?
I don't want anything she makes, so take it with you!
- Such bad luck. - What?
- How dare you... - No!
What have you done?
Apologize. Say you're sorry!
Apologize to her!
Please don't do this.
What are you doing?
Pay for the coat!
My goodness.
Apologize!
- What is going on? - Pay her!
- Stop! - Pay her now!
- Don't! - Pay up!
Soon Ok. Soon Ok.
What's the fuss about?
There's something bad happening.
I said it's bad.
Why should I apologize? What did I do wrong?
Why are you making things worse?
Pay each other and settle.
Why should I compensate her?
She started the whole thing.
- Honey. - Gosh.
- Soon Ok. - Why are you here?
- Dong Chul. - Go away. I'll deal with it.
Is this dealing with it?
I'll pay for everything.
Sorry, but what's your relationship with him?
I am his wife.
Why should you pay her? She owes us money.
I wouldn't have asked a mistress to make my husband's coat.
Look, do you know how long it takes to make a coat?
It takes three days and nights.
If the coat is fine, you owe her the money.
So what?
I will pay you for the meat you lost,
but minus the price of the coat.
This is unbelievable. Lady.
Are you defending your husband's mistress? Good for you.
You're naive and simple. No wonder he left you for her.
You don't know where to stop. I can speak ill of him but not you.
What did she do to harm you that you'd insult her so?
This is unbelievably touching.
The wife defending the mistress. It's a total tearjerker.
You just can't stop, can you?
Calm down, Dong Chul.
Will you all stop it?
Settle, both of you, like the lady said.
I can't stand this.
This is so frustrating.
(Incheon Police Station)
Soon Ok, why did you pay her so much?
Do you have money to waste?
Dad.
Stop crying. A boy must not cry in the open.
Don't you cry.
Soon Ok. I'm really sorry.
Get going.
See you at home later. I'll come over for the service.
Let's go home.
Buckwheat jelly.
Sticky rice cakes.
Why isn't Dong Chul here?
What if he doesn't come?
Would he miss his father's memorial service?
Do you want me to go and get him?
What for? I'm sure he'll be here.
You're late. You should hurry.
What for? There's no need to hurry.
They can't start without me.
Don't make Sook Ok and Dal Ja wait.
Soo In and Jung In too.
They can wait all they want.
Dad, can we hurry?
I want to see Soo In, Jung In and Auntie.
Do you? Okay, then, let's go.
The more I think about it...
What? You're a mistress?
That evil woman...
Dad. What's a mistress?
What?
The butcher lady was angry that mom's a mistress.
What's a mistress? Is it a bad thing?
We should get going. We can't be late for the service.
We're off. Let's go, Min Jae.
What took you so long? We're waiting for you.
Why wait? I come when I'm ready.
Hello, Auntie.
Hi, Min Jae. You get more handsome each time I see you.
Let's go inside.
Come on.
Stepmother, how are you?
I'm fine.
- Hello. - Hi.
- Come inside. Everything's ready. - Okay.
Min Jae, let's go inside.
Take off your shoes.
Be careful.
You two girls can step back.
Min Jae.
Stand here with me.
Now you can bow to your grandpa.
Watch me.
Once more.
Don't you think you've had enough?
I had no idea what she goes through because of me.
I'm sorry, Young Sun.
Young Sun!
What if Soon Ok hears you?
Who cares if she hears?
Young Sun should be here with me.
I'm so sorry, Young Sun.
I put you through too much. Young Sun!
I'm sorry.
I haven't given you a good life.
Soo In, I think Dad's upset because of stepmother.
Stepmother?
Yes. Auntie Dal Ja said we have to call her that.
- Young Sun... - Call her that all you want.
- Young Sun... - Won't you?
- No. Never. - Forever?
Yes, forever.
Lie down.
Wait.
Wait, Young Sun.
I will give you a good life.
Once the deal comes through...
I'm sorry, Young Sun.
Sorry.
I wouldn't have asked a mistress to make my husband's coat.
Look, do you know how long it takes to make a coat?
It takes three days and nights.
If the coat is fine, you owe her the money.
Lady. Are you defending your husband's mistress?
Good for you. You're naive and simple.
No wonder he left you for her.
You don't know where to stop. I can speak ill of him but not you.
What did she do to harm you that you'd insult her so?
Young Sun wonders how Soon Ok felt...
while defending her.
She also thinks it must have hurt Soon Ok...
to say what she did.
Young Sun feels so grateful and sorry towards Soon Ok.
Is it memorial day? You'll see your husband, then.
Come on. Eat this.
There's no need to feel embarrassed.
There you go.
Wait.
Wait, Young Sun.
I will give you a good life.
Soon Ok feels especially more sorry for herself tonight.
She even feels pathetic.
And then she thinks.
What relationship did she have with Young Sun in their past life...
that brought them together as wife and mistress.
If that were fate and destiny,
Soon Ok believed she must accept it and live with it.
But tonight, the thought of it is hurting her so much.
(A Sea of Her Own)
Soo In, if something upsets you, say what it is.
What a brat.
I did it for Dong Chul, not for you.
Shall we go to the seaside?
I have to make a delivery. Take Min Jae home.
Shall we take Min Jae?
Min Jae.
Is he the victim?