A Sister's Garden.
Starring Choe Eun-hui.
Script & Adaptation by Jo Nam-sa.
Filmed by Choe Gyeong-ok & Jeong Hae-jun.
Recording Lee Geyong-sun Music Kim Yong-hwan Special Effects Lee Sang-man.
Art Director Shin Tae-il Lights Lee Gye-chang Editing Kim Yeong-hui.
Assistant Directors Jang Il-ho, Kim Yong-deok, Choe Chun-sik, & Kim Jeong-hwa.
Technical Director Lee Hyeong-pyo Filmed at Anyang Film Studio.
Produced by Lee Sang-cheol Planning Director Park Haeng-cheol.
Starring.
Jeonghui: Choe Eun-hui, Myeonghui: Choe Ji-hui Dr. Nam: Yu Chun, Changsik: Ahn Sung-gi
Hong Sun-cheol: Kim Seok-hun Hong's mother: Go Seon-ae Kim Dongsu: Nam Gung-won Mr. Bang: Kim Seung-ho.
Mr. Lee: Choe Nam-hyeon Cheon Se-han: Ju Seon-tae Sukja: Ra Ae-shim Her husband: Seong So-min.
Matchmaker: Han Eun-jin Restaurant customers: Kim Hwak Jo Deok-seong & Nam Chun-yeok Maid: Yun Jeong-ran.
Dr. Kim: Lee Gi-hong Restaurant workers: Park Min-ho & Yu Dong-geon Secretaries: Choe Seong & Jeon Gyeon-mi.
Directed by Shin Sang-ok.
- Is everything okay? - Yes, of course.
Welcome back, sir.
You've completely recovered your health in the past two months.
Thank you.
- Should I take you to your house first? - What? No.
First, I'd like to go see Dr. Nam who operated on me.
Yes, sir.
And Mr. Lee...
Please continue to take care of the business for little longer.
Yes, sir.
- I'll see you at the house later. - Yes, sir.
- Go on then. - Yes.
- Be careful with the bag. - Ah, yes.
See you later.
Dr. Nam Sang-il's Hospital.
- Can I ask you a question? - Sure.
This was Dr. Nam's hospital. Is it being remodelled?
- The hospital has been sold. - I see.
Do you by any chance know where he moved his hospital to?
I don't know, but go ask at his house, which is still at the same place.
- Oh, really? - Yes.
Thank you.
- Hello. - Is Dr. Nam in?
- He's at the university right now. - Is he?
- Then is anyone home? - No.
They all went out to have a picnic.
I see. Thank you.
Changsik? Changsik? Where did he go?
Changik? Changsik?
What are you doing up there?
How did you climb up there? You little squirrel.
- Big Sister is getting lunch ready. - How about Mr. Kim?
He's bringing firewood.
Oh, thank you!
- Why are you looking at me like that? - You're so different from Myeonghui.
How?
I mean, you seem to have a different dream about the future.
I don't think about such things as dreams ever since Mother passed away.
It's been so long since I've been,
and it seems like it's a different world out here.
Call them!
Big Sister!
- I mean call Mr. Kim! - Mr. Kim!
Where is he?
- He climbed up the tree. - Oh, no!
- He could fall down! - Mr. Kim!
What?
Come here. Little Sister wants you to paint her.
Why don't you go ahead? I can handle things here by myself.
All right, then.
- Mr. Kim! - I'm coming!
Mr. Hong?
- When did you get back? - A couple of days ago.
- Do you work here now? - Yes.
You look so different now that you've got your health back.
It's all thanks to Dr. Nam.
I'm sure he'll be so happy to see you, too.
I went to his hospital in Gyedong.
What happened to it?
While you were away from Seoul for the past two months,
there have been many changes in Dr. Nam's life.
What's most worrying is that he's not well.
Before he operated on me,
he said he was also suffering from the same symptoms.
- Is that what's ailing him? - Yes.
Here.
- One bottle of camphor and glucose. - Yes, Doctor.
Doctor, I brought a person you'll be happy to see.
- Doctor, do you recognize me? - Aren't you Mr. Bang?
Yes!
You surprise me. The past two months have changed you into a new person.
Honestly, it's all because of you.
You saved me from the brink of death.
- So, how are you now? - Just great!
Should I examine you just in case?
I'd be grateful.
- Why don't you lie down here? - Yes, Doctor.
Hello? Yes, this is he.
What?
- I see. I'll be right there. - Who is it?
Mr. Cheon Se-han is here again. I'll go see him.
Isn't he a notorious loan shark?
Yes... but you don't have to be concerned with it.
Yes.
- I'm sorry to have kept you waiting. - Hello.
Where is Dr. Nam?
He's in a meeting right now, so I came instead.
I can't talk to you. I heard he's in the examination room.
Whatever you have to say, please say it to me. I'll tell him later.
Today is the due date of the IOU which is why I'm here.
Today is not a good day to do this.
What do you mean today is not a good day?
Is any day a good day for you then?
How many times are you going to delay payment?
I came to settle this once and for all, so tell Dr. Nam to come out.
He's with a patient right now...
Tell him to stop and come out here right now!
You do know that he sold his hospital to pay off most of the debt, don't you?
Which is why I waited until now.
Why would I come here sweating on this hot day
for the last payment if he had paid off his debt?
- What's your title for this painting? - A Fairy in the Forest.
A fairy?
A spirit that can seduce anyone she has her eyes on.
You mean a temptress?
And pure at heart at the same time. It's nice to be both, don't you think?
If my sister were the model, you'd have a different title.
- What? - A Madonna in the Forest!
- You're right. - I'm jealous!
Big Sister!
What? Aren't you going to play some more?
It's not fun. All he does is paint.
- Really? How about Myeonghui? - He's painting her.
- Then why don't you prepare lunch with me? - Okay.
Changsik?
- Will you get some water from over there? - All right.
It's like a miracle.
This is my specialty, but I didn't know that you'd recover this completely.
Doctor, will it be okay if I drink?
It'll be fine as long as you don't drink too much.
How about exercising? What do you think about golf?
I'd actually recommend an exercise like...
- Doctor! - I'm fine.
Sometimes I...
Is it because of the symptoms you told me about before?
Yes.
I don't think I have many days left ahead of me.
You shouldn't say that. Look at me. Didn't I recover?
I said I have to get...
Doctor!
Doctor! Nurse!
Jeonghui, Dongsu's exhibition is in ten days.
I see. You should also finish this painting in a hurry.
I should. I'll try.
What do you mean you'll try?
- You said you would. - You shouldn't...
Dongsu said he'd be a special advisor when I open my dress shop.
What?
With what money are you going to open a dress shop?
Dad has money from selling his hospital.
What?
Don't worry.
When my paintings get sold at the exhibition, I'll invest all that money in the shop.
- Auntie! - Changsik! Where are your sisters?
- They're over there. - Let's go.
- Big Sister! Auntie is here! - What? What brings you here?
- You have to come with me! - Why?
- Your father has collapsed. - What?
Let's go!
- What about my family? - They're on their way.
They're late.
How is he?
Doctor!
Jeonghui...
Myeonghui...
Doctor!
Changsik, my poor baby.
- Suncheol! - Yes, Doctor.
- Please, listen to me carefully. - Yes.
I've always relied on you, and you've been like family to me.
The only person I can trust is you.
Dongsu'll take care of Jeonghui.
The marriage has already been agreed to by his parents, too.
And please take care of Myeonghui and Changsik for me.
And... and...
Doctor!
I asked to accompany you to visit your father here
because I wanted to tell you your father's dying wish.
My father's dying wish?
Yes, I was the only one who was there during his last moments.
He wanted you to marry Mr. Kim.
He said it was agreed to by the parents of both families.
Ever since your mother passed away, you've had to take care of everyone.
Your father, sister, and brother.
But you should find your own happiness from now on.
What you're talking about sounds like a dream to me.
Father loved us very much,
and after our mother passed away, taking care of my sister
and brother was my life.
But now that Father has passed away,
it feels so empty, as if the earth had sunk under my feet.
And I have to be financially responsible for my sister and brother.
How can I dream of getting married now, when I couldn't even dream of it in the past?
I understand, but that was your father's last wish.
And I have a duty to let you know of his wishes.
And I wish nothing but your happiness.
Dr. Nam was like a father to me.
I couldn't dream of going to university after I lost my father
when I was little.
I will never forget how indebted I am to him for the rest of my life.
So when will the young lady come back?
How should I know?
Oh, there she is!
I waited three hours for you today.
I need your decision today.
Pay off the rest of the debt, or give me this house.
- Can you... - I'll pay off the debt.
You?
Should I thank you?
But not today...
Please give me one week.
- One week? - Yes, I promise I'll pay it off.
- You can trust me. - Your answer is not what I need.
I need her answer.
If I wait for one more week for the last time,
will it be without fail?
Yes.
I'll wait one last time. But if you say something different then,
I'll take this to the law.
- Do you understand? - Yes.
I'll see you then.
- What are you going to do? - I have a plan.
- Mr. Hong! - Hi!
Coming from school?
Come inside.
What's this?
What do you think?
- I'm disappointed. - Why?
Am I that ugly?
By the way, did you look for a place for your shop?
- Don't even talk about it. - Why?
Because of Dad's debt, we might have to sell the house.
Is that right?
I'm just so upset that I don't even want to stay home these days.
Why are you looking at me like that?
- You're so pretty. - Oh, Dongsu...
They say a woman looks most beautiful
when she is drenched in sadness, and it's so true.
- What do you think? - How could you when I'm this upset?
- Give me a glass, too. - This is not Coke.
I know.
- Mr. Hong, come back tomorrrow! - Tomorrow?
Why don't you come and see me at my place tomorrow?
Okay!
- I'll walk with you to the street. - Sure.
Big Sister! You have to come back soon!
When Myeonghui comes back, have dinner without me.
- I'll be back. - All right!
- You have to come back soon! - I will!
Why don't you come and pay me a visit?
My mother would be happy to see you.
- I will when I get a chance. - Where are you going?
I'm going to a friend's house to discuss something.
I see.
I'll take the bus from there.
- Goodbye, then. - Goodbye.
- Is anyone home? - Come on in.
It's been a while!
- Is he out? - He is.
- He left a moment ago. - Did he?
I think he went to the theater. With your sister.
- With Myeonghui? - Yes.
- Goodbye, then. - Bye.
Let me give you back the picture of that young lady.
I don't think I should hold on to it when
he doesn't even want to meet her.
- Did your son even see the picture? - He didn't even bother.
Maybe he has someone he likes.
He studied under a professor who had a daughter.
Have they been dating long?
The professor loved my boy like his own son
and put him through college.
He must have really liked your son.
So they grew up like a brother and sister.
I see.
A young lady like this is hard to find.
I also want to see him married soon.
What can you do if they are not meant to be?
- Are you going to go? - Yes.
- You're home! - Yes, Mother.
You're late.
- Hi. - Nice to see you!
Do try and ask him one more time. It'll be hard to find a lady like this one.
- I'll come see you soon. - Do that.
Did you stop by somewhere?
Here.
- How about dinner? - I'm not hungry.
- Mother? - What?
- I have something to discuss with you. - What is it?
- I think I have to sell this house. - What?
It's Dr. Nam's family. There isn't anything they can do about their house.
I don't want to betray the trust he had in me.
I'm indebted to him, and it's my turn to repay him.
Without him, I wouldn't be here right now.
I know that as well as you do.
But can you tell me more about what is going on?
You stopped by their house today, didn't you?
I'll tell you tomorrow.
I don't want to talk about it today.
All right. Get some rest. This is taking a toll on you.
- Come and have your lunch! - Thank you!
- How about your father? - He aleady ate.
I see.
- Why don't you go back to school? - Me?
If I go back, what will happen to this house?
- You have a maid. - I can't because of Changsik.
Father was actually worried about you.
He says he has to send you to college to do justice to your talent.
- I'm thinking about it. - Don't refuse.
- But when you're not going back... - It's not that I can't. I won't.
You can study hard. For me!
Jeonghui!
- The pictures are out! - Really?
Look!
- They came out so fast! - Yeah!
- Don't they look nice? - They do!
I'll keep this one.
Don't we look nice in them?
Here.
You should have told me so that I would have it ready for school.
I forgot.
- Look both ways when you cross the road. - I will!
Hurry. You'll be late.
- Big Sister, give me a thousand hwan. - For what?
The teacher said I had to bring it.
Here.
- Don't lose the money. - I won't.
- I'm off to school. - All right.
- I hope I'm not intruding. - No! How are you?
You look happy today.
- I came to give you this. - What is it?
I paid off the debt to Mr. Cheon and brought you the IOU.
- And here is the deed to the house. - The deed? How could you...
You don't have to know that right now.
But how did you come across this much money all of sudden?
There is a door that opens when a person desperately needs it.
I'll see you later then.
Can I really accept this?
Rip that IOU to pieces and throw it away.
You won't be harassed any longer because of that debt.
Goodbye.
Why is it that you always have to leave so soon?
It's because I'm writing a Ph.D. dissertation right now.
It's almost finished, but I'm still pressed for time.
- I wish you all the best with it. - Goodbye.
Goodbye.
Mr. Bang's car is here.
I was able to pay off the urgent debt thanks to Mr. Hong.
- I see. - But I'm worried about the future.
- So... - So you want to find a job?
Yes.
I understand.
But what do you think?
When someone like you who's stayed home all her life finds herself in the working world,
there'll be numerous difficulties to face.
- I have to overcome them to pay off... - So...
Let's see.
There will be jobs when you start looking for one,
but how about making a rather big jump in life?
What do you mean?
It's a job that might not seem so great.
It's about working as a madam.
- A madam? - Yes.
What kind of madam do you mean?
There is a really nice house on the outskirts of the city.
You'll be working for an inn that's like a villa.
You think I can do it?
It won't be easy for you who grew up so protected all your life.
- I'd like to see the place... - Really? Let's go then.
There, too.
There are many rooms.
- Have a seat. - Thank you.
What do you think? Do you like it?
It's such a grand place.
An inn like this is where politicians or businessmen
frequent, a place for them to stop by and talk.
I see.
So sometimes you have to serve drinks.
Is there someone who is in charge of this place now?
There was.
How should I put this... It so happened that I was betrayed
by that person when I was convalescing in the countryside.
I shouldn't have told you that... So how do you like the place?
I just don't feel confident.
Of course you'll feel that way at first.
I also think this might not be the best thing to ask you to take on.
People say that no one is able to become different from
the environment that they grew up in,
but I think it's also worthwhile to go beyond one's environment.
Can I have some time to think about it?
Yes, of course. I'll never force this on you.
Jeonghui!
I never thought that you'd become a madam!
I'm against the idea. I loved you!
That was what I wanted to talk to you about...
But how could you be so vulgar as to take on...
- Are you still up? - Yes.
- Jeonghui? - What?
What's the matter?
- You love me, don't you? - What do you mean?
I can ask you anything and you'll do it for me, won't you?
You silly... of course. I'll do whatever you ask me to.
Unless it's about money. That's a bit difficult.
What is it?
I met Mr. Bang today to ask him about a job.
And he suggested working as a manager of an inn!
I don't think I'll take it.
- Jeonghui? - What?
Is it something that difficult to say?
It's more like...
- I'm going to get married. - Married?
- Yes... - To whom?
To Dongsu.
- Are you sure about him? - Yes, of course.
- And we already... - Already what?
We already promised each other.
Myeonghui, do you really mean this?
- Do you really love him? - Yes.
Then you don't need to ask for my permission.
Jeonghui...
I know why you're not happy about my marriage.
You must have been surprised when I said Dongsu and I'll get married.
But you have Suncheol, don't you?
- Myeonghui... - I love Dongsu.
I want your permission because.
I want to love him with everyone's blessing.
Please forgive me.
Do you think I'm jealous? Is that what you think?
All I want is for you to be happy.
- I don't wish for anything else. - Jeonghui...
I do have one thing I want to ask of you as your sister.
When you marry Dongsu, I want you to be a wonderful wife to him.
You have to endure any hardship and make him happy.
- All right? - Of course!
- You look gorgeous. - Really?
Isn't it a little too big for me?
This one is 20,000 hwan, and that one over there is 11,000 hwan.
If you could tell me your budget, we can work within that.
- Thank you. We'll come again. - Thank you!
Do you have a house in mind?
We should have at least one million hwan.
Including the wedding?
- No, just to decorate the house. - No problem.
My paintings will sell like hotcakes soon.
Oh, I've been away from the exhibition too long.
I should go back and start making money!
Aug. 11 to 20, Kim Dongsu's exhibition at the 4th floor gallery.
Oh, hello!
- You must be free today. - Yes, it's a great exhibition.
Are there a lot of people?
- Yes, it's packed with people. - Really?
- You must have worked hard for it. - No, but thank you for saying it.
If it is okay, I'd like to have a cup of coffee with Mr. Hong.
- All right. - I will see you later.
- I'm afraid I have to be going. - It won't take too long.
I have something I really need to ask you.
Let's go then.
There.
- Coffee, please. - Not for me.
One cup of coffee, please.
I wanted to...
- Dongsu and I are engaged. - What?
And I have one more thing I need to report to you.
My sister's looking for work. She went to Mr. Bang about it.
But he suggested working as a bar manager.
I didn't say she shouldn't take it.
From now on, each of us has to venture out into the world and make a living.
Suncheol...
Please continue to be a good friend to my sister.
That's what I wanted to tell you.
Please enjoy your coffee.
I should go back and resume my position as secretary.
Goodbye.
- Aunt? - Yes?
Changsik'll be hungry when he comes back from school. Is there any food?
- I have some boiled potatoes. - I see.
- I might be late coming back tonight. - All right.
I'm off.
Hello!
I saw Myeonghui.
She said she's going to get married to Dongsu.
- Is that right? - Yes.
- What are you going to do about it? - About what?
I was so surprised. What about your father's dying wish?
More importantly, why is it that you are the one who always has to sacrifice?
Would you walk with me?
Did she also tell you about the job I'm about to take?
You'll be a bar manager or something.
- Not a bar but an inn. - Aren't they the same?
Do you think you can handle a job like that?
You should think about your father's reputation.
Why are you mentioning my father now?
It's not like I didn't think about it.
Then you should go and refuse it right now.
I'm also indebted to Mr. Bang in many ways, but...
- I'll go and refuse it for you. - No, please.
He's doing it for me...
And the way I think has changed.
I think all trades are equally honorable.
So must you work as a bar manager?
It's because I have to.
I used to think I was like family to you,
but now I feel distant from you.
For me, now I have hope,
and I'm determined to see through any hardship in my way.
But all you can say to me are those hurtful words.
I came to see Mr. Bang.
He went home. He said he needed some rest.
I see.
Are you Ms. Nam Jeonghui by any chance?
Yes, I am.
He told me to tell you that you should stop by his house.
I see. Thank you.
- It's really quiet here. - Yes, because I don't have a family.
- What happened to your... - It's still painful for me to talk about it.
There was a time when I had a family life like anyone else.
But I was not lucky when it came to having a devoted wife.
Anyhow, have you decided?
Yes, I'm going to do it and give it my best.
I'm so happy you decided to take it. I thought you'd refuse.
I also gave it a lot of thought.
I thought that maybe I was wrong to suggest this job to someone like you.
You shouldn't have...
You don't know how much I need this job.
I believe you'll also learn a lot about life working there.
They say working in this business will change you.
But I believe in you.
And I'm not sure I should say this, but
I never even had the dreadful thought of making a profit by having you work there.
Think of the inn, Cheongwungak, as your company,
and you'll be in charge of the company.
Thank you.
And... you will have to move to Cheongwungak once you start working there,
how do you plan to work this out?
Myeonghui is going to get married soon.
- To whom? - To Mr. Kim Dongsu.
- Ah, that young painter! - Do you know him?
Yes!
So I plan to have him live at the house
once I move out to Cheongwungak.
And it'll also be good for Changsik's education.
How about asking Suncheol to move in to the house instead?
- Now he's lliving in a rented room. - What? A rented room?
- You didn't... - No, I didn't know.
Of course, you wouldn't. He really is an honorable, young man.
He sold his house to clear your father's debt.
Then that money must be from...
He told me to keep it a secret from you.
Maybe I shouldn't have told you. You should repay him.
I'm saying this because I think you should
take this opportunity to repay him for his kindness.
Don't worry about paying this money back to me.
I'll just have a certain amount deducted from your pay every month.
Please help Mr. Hong so that he doesn't have to live in a rented room.
- But this is so much... - Don't worry.
This is to inform you that we've moved to a new address.
Yonggangdong ♪77 in Mapogu. Hong Suncheol
Mrs. Hong?
- Mrs. Hong? - What brings you here?
How have you been?
Suncheol! Jeonghui is here.
Why don't you come in and sit here?
Why don't we go outside to talk? Mother, I'll be back.
Goodbye.
Do I have to take this?
I didn't know that that money came from selling your house.
If I had known you were going to put yourself through this much trouble because of me,
I'd have done something...
I hurried just so that you won't be troubled by the debt.
But this check makes me feel like this money has bound you.
This is money that I'm going to earn.
I'm going to pay back this money by working.
When are you going to move in to the bar?
It's an inn!
I have to make money no matter what happens.
You can ask why this job.
This is what came along,
and I believe this is a good opportunity to test myself.
If you're so determined, I won't stop you,
but the environment can change people.
With so many temptations, I'm afraid it might change you somehow...
- Is that what you think of me? - No!
- No, that's not what I meant but... - Then why don't we drop it?
- How is your dissertation coming along? - I submitted it.
I wish the best for you.
- Ingi? - What?
Don't you want to play at my house?
Not today. My dad said he would take me fishing today.
- Fishing? - Yes!
The paintings you sold were only worth this bed!
I'm afraid so.
Then when are we going to open my dress shop?
Don't worry.
- It'll just get better from now on. - Really?
- You little grumbler! - The maid might see us.
Changsik, you're home!
Changsik!
This is not a place for you!
- Mr. Hong! - Changsik?
- You go ahead. - All right.
Have you been crying?
What happened? Did something happen?
- I went to your house. - My house?
- You moved! - I did.
So did something happen?
Should we go and have some cake?
- Yes. - Yes?
- So your big sister is now at Changwungak. - Yes.
And Mr. Kim lives in your house.
Yes.
- I don't like him. - Why?
How about going to my house today?
So you can learn where my new house is?
Yes!
There is a river behind my house.
We can go fishing there.
- Really? - Really!
Oh no, have some water!
- The place is packed on Saturday. - Yes.
You really took it from the last madam.
How's the new madam? Aren't you worried?
When you meet her, you'll know.
But let me clarify one thing. We are just an employer and an employee.
- Don't assume anything more. - No need to go on.
I know how skilled you are when it comes to business.
I mean it. The madam is a young woman who grew up in a respectable family.
Excuse me!
I'm sorry I came so late to introduce myself.
- Make yourself comfortable. - Thank you.
Let me introduce him.
He is Mr. Lee, the owner of Dongshin Import and Export Company.
He has always been very good to me.
- Please come and visit our place more often. - Yes, of course.
- She is Madam Nam. - I see.
I've heard so much about you. How about a drink?
I'm sorry, but I don't drink.
- Please don't refuse. - I suggest not offering it to her.
Really?
How about I pour a drink for you?
Hey!
When can we see this new madam of yours?
You're so impatient. She'll be here soon.
Why don't you have some more drinks while you're waiting?
They say you have apretty, young madam. She should come and say hi at least.
- That's right! - We'll go call her.
Is she really single?
Does that pique your interest?
It won't be easy, but let's see what you can do with it.
If you can't handle it anymore, we can talk about it then.
- Yes. - Madam?
The other guests would like to see you.
You should go and say hi to every guest.
- Excuse me. - Sure.
She's great! It's all set now. This place's going to be packed.
You really have a knack for choosing a woman.
All right, that's enough of your jokes.
But will she be able to handle it? There'll be many temptations.
I don't think that will be a problem.
You know men, they'll try and try until they succeed.
So she must be Mr. Bang's you-know-what!
She must be. Otherwise, how could he trust her with this big...
Yeah, I'm sure of it!
- Hey! - Excuse me.
I almost died of thirst waiting for you.
Why should we drink here if it's this difficult to see you?
- I'm sorry, but I can't... - Just one cup.
This one is empty!
- You, too, Aeja. - Sunhui, you, too.
Go ahead and drink it up. And pour me a cup.
Where do you think you're?
- You little twit! - Let me go!
- Excuse me! - Madam!
You little twit!
- I said come here! - Who is he?
Changsik? What are you doing here?
Did you know Madam had a son that big?
- You kidding. He must be her brother. - Really?
So you came here from Suncheol's house?
Yes.
- Did he ask about me? - He asked me about many things.
- What about? - He said he likes you.
- Big Sister, I don't want to go home. - But why?
You shouldn't say that. You have to study hard.
I'll make lots of money so that I can send you to college
and to America to study.
Changsik, don't cry. Don't cry...
Big Sister, can we live in the house like we used to?
You can watch Mr. Kim paint
and play with Myeonghui.
- I don't like Little Sister. - Why?
I don't like you drinking either. You drank, didn't you? I saw you.
You drank, didn't you? Let's go home!
- Changsik! - Let's! Let's go home!
I don't want you to be with those strange people.
Changsik!
- You need to go somewhere with me. - Where?
We have to go see that young lady I told you about.
Didn't I tell you I'm not interested!
I'll think about getting married after my disseration passes.
You're like this because you can't forget Jeonghui.
I also want nothing more than for you two to be together.
But things don't always work out the way we want them to.
What are you talking about? I never thought about it.
Mr. Hong!
Changsik? What is this?
- Big Sister bought it for me. - Really? That's nice!
Wait just a sec. I'll be right out.
So you went to see her right after you left my place?
Yes.
- Did she ask you anything? - No, she didn't.
- You know what, though? - What?
- She drank. - What?
I hid in the garden and I saw her drinking.
Can you please wait here a bit?
They say the young lady from this house became a bar madam.
You mean her over there?
Aunt?
- Aunt? - Oh, hello!
Why does the house feel so empty?
- Because no one's home. - What about Changsik?
He took his fishing pole and went to Mr. Hong's house.
How about Myeonghui?
She and her husband left home early this morning.
- They went to sign the contract for a shop. - What shop?
They said they're going to start a dress shop.
With what money?
They talked about getting a mortgage loan.
- Mortgage loan? On this house? - I don't know for sure.
- Did you hear where the shop is? - No, I didn't.
When Myeonghui gets back, please tell her to come and see me.
Please... don't tell her that I told you.
I won't.
Please come and see us more often.
I dropped by because I had free time, but the house needs tidying up.
I'll see you later.
- Where should I drive you? - Aren't you busy today?
No.
Mr. Bang told me that I should drive you all day today.
- Then can you please take me to Sinchon? - Yes.
- Jeonghui? - Are you on your way somewhere?
Yes, I am.
- Is Suncheol home? - He's out by the river with Changsik.
By the river?
Over there. Would you like to go and see them?
No... I don't want to disturb their fun.
He told me about you. About how now you're running an inn.
Things must be so tough for you to have taken that job.
- He must speak ill of me. - No, he doesn't!
You know how quiet he is.
There have been offers of marriage, but I don't know what he's thinking.
He keeps saying later.
We are supposed to go and meet the family of a young lady today.
I hope he'll find a wonderful wife.
Here.
What's going on today? You're accepting this drink without any protest today?
- Did you get jilted? - I don't see how that could ever happen.
A person called Myeonghui is here to see you.
Please excuse me.
What?
If you don't come back, we're all going to go home.
- Jeonghui! - It's good to see you.
She told me you came by this morning.
I did.
I heard that you signed a contract for a dress shop.
I did.
- It's in Myeongdong at a great location. - With what money?
Is it true that you took a mortgage loan out?
No, that's not it. Dongsu got a loan from his friend.
- Is that really true? - Yes!
Then what did you do with the deed to the house?
I had it with me, but I left it home before coming here.
I'm so glad...
I'd never to have seen you again if you had taken out a loan on the house.
You know what kind of house that is, don't you?
Father passed away because of the mortgage.
It gave him an affliction in his heart, and that was why
he passed away before his time.
I'll put the deed in safekeeping, so bring it to me tomorrow.
You just can't trust me, can you?
It's not that I don't trust you. I'm afraid you might make a mistake.
If you're going to be this way, I also have something else to tell you.
Is the house... is the house yours?
- What? - You don't understand!
Because you're doing so great, you don't understand how difficult it has been for me.
I really wanted to become successful but...
Instead of encouraging me, you think I'm going to cheat you...
I'm sorry. If I went too far, please forgive me.
But to me, you still seem naive.
You're still jealous of me and Dongsu.
- I'm sure of it. - Myeonghui!
Come on in!
- Hello! - Hi!
- It's a hot day. - Haven't seen you for so long!
- Have a seat! - Thank you.
You look a bit down.
- So how's Cheongwungak? - Still doing great!
I haven't seen you for so long that I was thinking of buying you a drink there.
That's great! I haven't been to the place for a while myself.
What? I thought you dropped by the place every day.
I did, but not now.
How should I put it...
Every time I go there, I feel guilty and sorry for Ms. Nam,
thinking I was wrong to have asked Ms. Nam to take charge of the place.
But if she stops working there,
I don't know what excuse I can come up with to help her.
So I've been thinking about what to do here.
You've fallen for her.
I'm sure you've fallen for Ms. Nam.
What are you saying...
- You're blushing like a boy. - You're making fun of me...
- I have it. - Really?
I borrowed money from my friend to get this back.
I took the risk of borrowing this money for one month.
I'm saved. Now I can go and tell her.
You don't know how antsy I've been, worrying she might ask me to give it to her.
- You must be hungry. - Not hungry, just worn-out.
Why don't we go to a cafe over there and get something cold.
Let's do that.
You said it wasn't the company money, but it's pretty much the same thing.
Who said you should do that to get the deed to the house back?
What's the point of talking about it now?
I did it because of you.
What should I do?
If I don't have the money by tomorrow, my friend'll be in trouble.
This is making me so upset.
Why did you have to start the dress shop? This is terrible!
What should we do?
Myeonghui, we have no choice. You have to go and ask your sister.
If the company finds out, I'll also be in trouble.
But what should I say to her?
I was so haughty when I gave the deed back to her.
Then you don't care what happens to me or my friend?
Even if I go see her, she's not going to have any money.
You can borrow the deed from her.
And she also has Mr. Bang as her patron.
Young Doctor Hong Suncheol's dissertation has been approved.
Are you home?
- How you been? - It's good to see you.
I was thinking about getting some fresh air.
Why is it so quiet here?
There're no customers during the day.
I was thinking about quitting this job.
Why? Is the business getting too slow?
I don't know what will become of me if I keep at it.
But how is your shop?
That's why I came.
- Something terrible has happened. - What?
Jeonghui...
Please don't ask me anything, but lend me one million hwan.
One million?
It's life or death to us.
If we don't come up with that money, something terrible will happen to Dongsu.
What do you mean?
Because of the shop, he borrowed money from his friend...
The money was actually company money.
Please help us.
But how can I come up with that much money?
- I know you can help us. - How?
You can ask Mr. Bang.
If you ask him, he won't refuse you.
That's crazy. You don't know what you're saying.
Do you know how much money I have to pay him back?
I can't do it. I won't do it.
Aren't you being so unfair to me?
I always have to be the responsible one. How could you do this to me?
I understand.
I'll get going then.
Myeonghui,
I'll think about it.
Really?
Yes.
I'm sorry about this. I truly am.
It's okay. Didn't I tell you?
All I wish for is your happiness.
Jeonghui...
Myeonghui will make it work. You wait and see.
- I don't think so. - You shouldn't look at it like that.
- Here. - Thank you.
You have to stick with it no matter what business you're in.
I'll drop by whenever I have time and give her some support.
But how are things with your work? Are you getting the hang of it now?
- I'm still learning. - I see.
I actually thought about quitting
if you would allow it.
Really? Why?
Because of things at home...
But now that I'm once again indebted to you, I don't think I can go anywhere.
I think I have to go.
Were you thinking about getting married?
- That's not something I can dream of. - But why?
Do you see Mr. Hong sometimes?
My future is different from his.
His dissertation has been approved, but I...
I'm just going to live my life taking care of my sister and brother.
Well...
They must need this money urgently, so why don't you go?
But afterwards, can you drop by my house?
I will.
- Hello. - How have you been?
Your sister is here.
- You came! - Here.
Thank you. Thank you so much.
Go and give this to Dongsu, so that he'll know it's okay now.
It's okay as long as we take care of it by tomorrow. Let's go. I'll treat you.
I can't. I have to go and see Mr. Bang at his house.
- You have to go now? - I do.
Don't be discouraged, and do your best.
Mr. Bang also said
you have to be persistent to become successful.
I'll see you.
- I'll come see you soon. - Please do that.
As you can see, there is nothing in this house
to remind me of my wife.
When she betrayed me, I moved in to this house.
When I'm home, I feel so lonely that it feels endless.
But one thing I've learned living alone in this house is that
happiness does not depend on having a wife.
I've spent time in this house thinking, planning new businesses,
and going hunting with my dogs whenever I felt like it.
I've lived my life as if I didn't care about it.
But ever since you appeared, all the efforts I've made,
pretending it was okay, have come to nothing.
I know a lot about business, but when it comes to
family happiness or having a happy family life,
I'm like a blank page.
And because I haven't cared so much about my own life,
I'm guilty of dating the wrong women.
It might be an insult to your innocence for
someone like me to say this,
but if you would have me,
I'd like to marry you.
I'm sure this'll come as a surprise. There is a big age gap,
and whichever way I look at it, I don't have the right to become your husband.
But in spite of it all, I'm asking for your hand because.
I believe that I can put my name,
my life, and everything I worked for in your hands.
But it doesn't mean that I'll not respect your wishes
and force my selfish desires on you.
I also know that this is not something that can be forced.
And I don't expect an answer from you right now.
And even if you refuse, the fact that this heart of mine
will reach out to help you will never change.
Please give me some time to think it over.
Take your time. Take years if you have to.
No, you can't do that.
Just because you're indebted to him,
doesn't mean you should repay him by sacrificing your happiness.
That's not it.
How could he even ask you, considering his age and everything else?
It's ignoble to use someone's vunerability using money.
That is not why he asked me to marry him, I'm sure.
You are too nice.
You always see things in a good light.
Ever since Mother passed away,
you've never lived your own life, because of us.
I didn't think about it, and all I did was complain.
But I do wish for your happiness.
But not Mr. Bang.
Even if I have to give back the money, you can't marry him.
I didn't say yes! Why are you getting so worked up about it?
Think about Suncheol. Think about how disappointed he'd be.
- Why are you bringing him up? - You're lying to yourself.
You love him, but why is it that
you're giving up on your happiness when you can grab it?
No, he's engaged to marry someone else.
- Really? - Yes.
I saw his mother. She told me.
And think about it.
He's going to be very successful from now on.
But I'm a bar manager.
Do you think I'm the right match for him?
- But that's... - I know what you want to say.
But it's too late.
For poor Changsik's sake, I can't really think about my own happiness only.
You gave up so much...
Why are you crying like a baby?
Goodbye. Let me know if something comes up.
They say environment and time changes people,
but I don't think it applies to us.
We can be certain about our feelings now,
but the problem is what'll happen in the future.
When I think about the future, I'm afraid of how we will change.
- Mr. Hong? - What?
Big Sister is going to quit her job at the inn.
- Quit? - That's right.
- She's going to get married. - What?
To someone with a big house. I'm going to live with her.
- Really? - They say he's a president.
I want to live with you.
Big Sister is dumb.
We'll have a simple wedding.
Not for me, but because of you.
Anything is fine with me.
But I redecorated the house to look quite fancy.
Do go see it when you have time.
Yes, I'll go see it tomorrow.
Madam, Mr. Hong is here to see you.
Go ahead.
It's been a long time.
I came to talk to you.
- Please sit here. - I heard you're going to marry Mr. Bang.
I should congratulate you, but that's not why I'm here.
If you're going to marry someone, marry me.
What?
I've been in love with you for a very long time.
I've lived denying my own feelings,
acting like I wasn't in love when I was,
acting like I didn't miss you when I did.
Do you know why?
Because I thought you'd marry Dongsu.
Until now I couldn't tell anyone of my heart.
I wasn't going to say it with my own lips.
But Myeonghui married Dongsu.
I didn't know what had happened,
but secretly I wanted to know how you really felt about me.
- Please... please stop. - But what is this?
You're going to marry Mr. Bang?
Then I also have something to say.
Does he have the right to ask for your hand?
I... I'm already engaged.
You shouldn't talk low of someone just to make yourself look better.
I have never seen a nobler character than Mr. Bang.
It's not that
I'm in love with him right now,
but I'm determined to love him,
and do my best to make him happy.
I wish you all the best.
Mr. Hong?
I think you misunderstood something about me.
I wanted to marry Jeonghui, but I never forced her to say yes.
You might have forced it on her.
She owes you so much. How could she have said no?
Mr. Hong...
I didn't help her because I had an ulterior motive.
Do you think, then, she said yes to you because she loves you?
I am also indebted to you for many things.
And you will probably think of me as an ingrate.
But I can't sit idly by when Jeonghui will
become unhappily married.
She is pure in heart.
And you think you have the right to love her?
Do you think a marriage begotten out of duty will be a happy one?
Mr. Hong...
You sound like you're the only one who can love her.
Let's just drop it. It's all in the past now.
Madam, Mr. Lee is here.
- Hello. - It's been a long time.
- Please have a seat. - Thank you.
- Have you seen Mr. Bang? - Yes.
I tried to see him, but I don't know where he is.
What did you want to see him about?
That is...
I came here because of his special request.
Do you still want to marry him? Or have you had a change of heart?
You don't want to go through with it, do you?
I'll tell him in person.
- He's not in Seoul right now. - What?
Then I'll finish what I came here for.
Why don't you read this first?
Dear Jeonghui,
I think the time has come for us to break off our engagement.
So that you can look to a better future,
and so that the person I love will be happy, I'd like to take my exit here.
And to pay you back for all your kindness which is more than I deserve,
I want you to have Cheongwungak.
I want you to accept it from the bottom of my heart.
And I wish you nothing but happiness with Mr. Hong.
And these are all the necessary documents concerning Cheongwungak.
I'll help you transfer ownership of the place to your name.
Where is Mr. Bang?
You don't have to know. He's travelling at the moment.
He wanted you to do as he wished before he left.
No, I want to see him. I have to see him.
If you see him, what do you plan to do?
Will you disturb him again now that he has woken up from his sweet dream?
Don't.
That's not the right way to replay his kindness.
He will not see you again until you've married Mr. Hong.
Do you know why?
Because he cared about Mr. Hong as much as he cared about you.
Please accept his offer. That is the only way to make him happy.
Thank you.
Mr. Hong!
Big Sister's coming.
Mr. Hong! Hurry and go to her!
The End.