MOTHER AND A GUEST
Novel Joo Yo-seob
Adaptation Im Hee-jae
Cinematographer Choi Soo-young Gaffer Lee Kye-chang Art Director Kang Seong-bum
Music Jeong Yoon-ju
Mother Choi Eun-hee
Ok-hee Jeon Young-seon
Guest Kim Jin-kyu
Grandmother Han Eun-jin
Maid Do Geum-bong
Egg Vendor Kim Hee-gab
Ok-hee's Uncle Shin Young-kyun
Fortuneteller Heo Jang-kang
Director Shin Sang-ok
This is my town that I drew
There are a church, a kindergarten, and a middle school
See
There also is a river flowing, isn't it pretty?
There are many houses like a doll house
My house is also in there
This is my house. People call it widows' home
I do not know what a widow is
I asked my grandma why, and she answered I do not have a father like others
That's why they call it widows'
Grandmother That's why they call it widows'
This is my grandma who lives with my uncle
It's my grandma who my mom is scared of most
But, I'm not. She's a deaconess of the church.
When she has a scary face, I sing a hymn with a smile
Mother Widows' This is my mom
Mother Widows'
I didn't draw her well,
but there's no prettiest woman like my mom in the world
Since I am a widow's daughter, my mom is a widow
My dad passed away 1 year after their marriage
He passed away 1 month before I was born
That might be why I've never seen my mom laughing
Father I've never seen my dad's real face
Father
I heard he was a really good middle school teacher
This is my dad's picture. But I never understand
why my grandma in my mom's side tells my mom to take it away whenever she sees it.
Maid This is our maid
Maid
She's also a widow just like my mom
She works well, eats well, and is a kind woman
Everyone in my family says our maid is the happiest one,
but I don't know what happiness is
Me but I don't know what happiness is
Me
I am a 6 year old girl
My name is Ok-hee Im, and I go to the kindergarten
I've got to go to the kindergarten now
Buy some eggs. Here come eggs, eggs, eggs
Cock-a-doodle-doo
Young chicks, young chicks
Ok-hee
Mom!
You coming?
Yes
Chicks are already out?
Yes
Why don't you get one?
Do you need some eggs?
No
We don't need them
Well, these are fresh and new. Why don't you just take a look? I can offer you a good bargain
Come on, ma'am
Here come young chicks
What bad bean sprouts soup they eat!
Here come eggs
Well, buy some eggs
Hey! Hey!
We are not buying eggs today!
What?
We don't need eggs
What is wrong with your eyes?
Can't you see what have you done here?
Why didn't you open your eyes wider?
What did you just say? What the...
Jackrabbit, Jackrabbit
-Jumping, jumping, make a leap -Good job
Where are you going?
Oh, My brother is here
Hello
Ok-hee, how's kindergarten?
Oh, Hello
How are your family doing?
This is the teacher Han that I told you before
And that is Kyung-sun's mother
I see
How do you do?
You came all the way to this country side
I'm going to be your guest for a while
No problem, you could be inconvenient
And this is my sister
Ok-hee, come here, say hello to Mr. Han
Yes, come to say hello
You are very adorable
So she is...
Yes this is Kyung Sun's posthumous daughter
You remind me of your father
Come here
Say hello to him, Ok-hee
Well,
Behave like a grown up girl
Say hello to Mr. Han
Come on
He is your father's old friend and going to stay at the guest room from today.
Say hello to him now
Good girl
Mom, I said hello to the guest
Good job
Doesn't he look like a good person?
Oh dear
Alright, I'll show you the guest room
My daughter in law cleaned it today
I liked Mr. Han a lot
So we became friends on the first day
He has many picture books
He shows them to me on his knees
whenever I visit him
He often gives me some cookies and kisses me on my cheek
You want this?
Can I have it?
Take it
No thank you
Why not?
My mom'll punish me
It is ok. I'm giving it to you
Thank you Mr. Han
I'll tell my mom to make delicious dishes for you
Don't
Why not?
I'm going to show it to my mom
Be careful
Don't worry
Oops!
Why are you making such a mess?
I didn't do anything wrong
Mr. Han doesn't like you making a mess
He doesn't mind
He gave me this picture book
Look at this
He also kissed me on my cheek
Oh dear!
Mom, you don't even know
Did he really give it to you?
Yes
Do you want me to ask him?
Mr. Han
Mr. Han, I came again
Come in
I'm sorry I couldn't serve better food
Please help yourself
Do you want to eat with me?
No thanks
My mom will punish me
Really? Then, please excuse me
Please go ahead, you must be hungry
Okay
Eat eggs
What's your favorite side dish?
I like boiled eggs
Do you?
How about you, Mr. Han?
I like boiled eggs, too
Wow, we like the same thing
Really?
I'm telling my mom to make lots of boiled eggs for you
I am okay!
Mom, mom
What is that you have?
Well, Mr. Han also likes boiled egg just like me
Are you going to keep taking Mr. Han's stuff?
I told him I didn't want it, but he still gave it to me
Mom, Mr. Han told me to tell you that he likes boiled eggs
Oh dear
Help yourself
Chicks, buy some chicks and eggs
Are you there?
Buy some fresh eggs, Miss
We are not buying
Nobody in our house eats eggs, go away
Do you have anything against me?
What?
Sung-hwan, don't hate me too much
We are in the same situations, aren't we?
How come I'm in the same situation like you?
Aren't you a widow?
In fact, I'm a widower
Think.
When I got water splashed from you, I didn't even get angry at you
So what?
I just wanted to let you know that
You don't have to buy eggs, that's all right
What are you perverted man doing this?
Go away, go
What the heck is man doing?
Wasn't it an egg vendor?
Yes
Why did you kick him out?
Call him again
Who wants to eat eggs anyway?
Our guest likes boiled eggs
Why don't you buy 2 dozens?
Okay
Buy some eggs!
Hello, egg vendor
Are they fresh?
I'm going to check whether it's rotten or not
Don't shake them too much. They could become rotten
If they are rotten, you have to refund them
How could I rip off a person like you?
Are you sure?
Trust me, I'm an honest man
Give me two dozens of fresh and big eggs, then
Are you having a party or something?
For the guest
The guest?
Well, I don't know why but he likes only boiled eggs
What a strange taste he has!
Why don't you get some chicks too?
Anyway, who does cooking and washing for you?
I do by myself
Really?
How poor I am, but I don't feel depressed
I have a house, some money that I saved, and I make money everyday
I've no problem, Sung-hwan
What?
Could you do matchmaking for me?
Oh my, how can you ask a widow to do matchmaking?
Are you mocking me now?
Mr. Han, I'm done with painting
Really? Let me see
You are better than me
What are you looking at? Why?
Nothing
Mr. Han, there comes my mom
She's my mom, isn't' she?
Mom! Mom!
Ok-hee, your nose is just like your father's
Aren't your eyes just like your mother's, and your mouth also...
Am I right or not?
Is your mom as pretty as you?
You haven't seen my mom yet?
My mom is really pretty
She is the most beautiful woman in the world
You are right, she is the most beautiful woman
You haven't seen her though
I am going to introduce my mom to you back home
No, don't do it
Why not?
Well...
Do you sleep with your mom at night?
Yes
Why are you afraid of my mom?
My mom isn't scary
But I am
You are such a coward
Your mom is the scariest person for me
I'll tell her not to make a scary face to you
How come you have so much hair on your legs?
Because I'm an adult
But my mom doesn't have any
Mr. Han, there goes a train
Salute!
Hey, Ok-hee is coming with her dad
Ok-hee, where are you coming from?
There
Where is it?
On the hill
What were you doing on the hill?
Painting
Oh, can you paint?
Isn't that so, Mr. Han?
Yes
Isn't he your daddy, Ok-hee?
Let's go
Ok-hee doesn't have her father, does she?
May not. Ok-hee doesn't have a daddy
Sung-hwan, what are you doing there without cleaning a room?
Laundry
Come out here, I'll do it
Yes, ma'am
I wish you were my dad
You're bad if you say that
Mom!
Why are you crying, Ok-hee?
Mom
Mr. Han...
What about Mr. Han?
Mr. Han...
He must've punished you for your bad behavior
I told Mr. Han that I wish he were my dad and he got angry at me
He is a liar!
Why is that?
He said my nose looks like my dad's and my mouth looks like mom's,
and asked if mom is as pretty as me.
Did he?
Yes, but he never met dad and you, how can he come up with that lie?
Say with lower voice. He could hear you
And he cursed you
What?
Mr. Han thinks you are the scariest in the world
and you are scarier than a tiger
Oh, my
Today is Sunday
I go to church with my grandma and mom
But Mr. Han is a sleepyhead
He doesn't wake up till lunch time on Sundays
I planned not to hang out with Mr. Han anymore
But I feel pitiful for him, so I'm going to hang out with him again
What could I do if Mr. Han is still angry at me?
Where are you going?
I'm not going to talk to you
If you don't talk to me, you are going to be a dumb
I won't
Please forgive me once
Promise me that you'll never get angry at me?
I promise
By the way, where are you going today?
I'm going to church with my mom and grandma
I see
Do you want me to bring you, too?
Ok-hee!
Yes
Let's go
Mr. Han, don't go away and look after the house!
Ok-hee!
Bye Mr. Han
Ok-hee, do you like Mr. Han that much?
You don't like him?
Do you like him or not?
If you like him, I like him too
I knew it
I'm going to tell him later
Don't you dare?
Is anyone home?
How's your business?
Not many
Should I offer you 2 dozens?
Yes, but I'll pay you tomorrow
Okay, don't worry about it
Where is your master?
She went to church
Is the guest out, too?
Yes
So you're alone
What's wrong with you? What did you eat?
I didn't eat much
Let me see, I know how to cure it with my medical hands
What, what are you touching?
Stay, Stay still
How's it? Feels better now, right?
Well, I think it's better now
I told you I know how to cure it
Don't hit me too hard
Oh my chest, ah...
I think I should take a look at this more seriously
How about now? Any better?
Well...
How's it then?
What kind of man are you?
Why are you touching in there, since my stomach is the problem
You have to get some massage from the bottom to make your chest feel better
How about now? Feel better?
Oh my chest, my chest
Oh, shoot, lay down now on the floor
I will do some massage on your chest
Ah, there must be a problem with food
Hey! Where are you putting your hand into?
Sung-hwan, did you think about what I told you before?
What?
See, your hick-ups stopped! It's okay now?
I told you my hands are medicines
I guess so
Jesus Christ is a present of love from God, and the love of God...
Everyone was listening to the minister, but I was bored to death
So I looked around to see if Mr. Han came
Then I found him
But God never likes sins
Mr. Han!
Why, Mr. Han is being weird
There is Mr. Han
I just wanted to say hello but he doesn't even look at me
And my mom's face turned red at a loss
Meanwhile Mr.Han is very angry by himself
It's funny. Why are they doing so?
Oh, dear
What a nonsense!
She beats me now
I don't know why everyone is just mad at me for no reason
Why are you crying? Huh? Stop crying, won't you stop?
If you keep crying, go outside
Open the door!
Open the door, ma'am, open it
I think my master is back
The church is already over?
Yes, I'm coming!
Hurry up and get out from the back door
Anyway, don't forget what I told you before
I don't know, I'm just going to trust you from now on
Yes, just trust me
Open the door!
I'm coming
Ok-hee, why are you alone without your mom?
Mom beat me up
Poor dear, don't cry
Do you need some eggs?
Give me two dozens of fresh and big eggs
She is really adorable
You must be a good girl
Miss, don't buy the eggs today
Why not?
I don't like both my mom and the guest, don't buy them
You look cute
Okay, I won't buy them
Excuse me today
I'm sure you understood today
I'm just going to wait for you
I'll visit you often
Good luck with selling
Okay
I am so angry
I wish my dad were alive
I would be much better
if he could punish mom and the guest
So I come up with an idea that would make my mom to feel sorry for me
Ok-hee!
Punish her or something
Who could cry in holy church?
I was so embarrassed
Sung-hwan
Yes? Here you came
Where is the girl, Ok-hee?
Well, she was just here before
She came crying and saying that her mom beat her. What happened?
Is your skirt backward?
Oh, my
You took a nap, didn't you?
No I didn't
It could be raining. Cover the jar stand well
The jar stand
Ok-hee, can't you just come out?
It's strange
Why, is she not here?
No
Is she at the guest's room?
Ok-hee?
Ok-hee? It is strange
Why, isn't she there, either?
No
Then Mr. Han must have taken her out
He came out from church when we came out
Then what is going on?
Did Ok-hee come back from the church?
Yes
Then where is she?
Maybe she is trying to trick us
Ok-hee! Ok-hee!
If you are hiding, just come out
Where in the world did this little girl go?
Ok-hee?
Have you seen Ok-hee?
No, why are you asking?
She's got punished at the church for bad behaviors,
and she disappeared after coming back home
Maybe she went to her friend's house
I hope so
I checked everywhere
What if she is drowned in the well?
Don't ever say things like that
Have you checked her kindergarten?
No I haven't, but why would she go there without any friends there?
What's going on?
We looked everywhere but I can't find her. What happened to her?
It's been five hours, something must've happened to her, mother
I think we should report to the police
I think so too
I'll talk to them
Don't worry too much
I'll check the kindergarten, then
Ok-hee! Ok-hee! Ok-hee!
Have you seen Ok-hee?
No I haven't
Ok-hee!
Have you seen Ok-hee?
No, I haven't
Ok-hee! Ok-hee!
How's it going, mother?
She didn't come to the kindergarten
Did Mr. Han come back yet?
Not yet
Poor little thing, something must happen to her
It is serious
Mother, please be calm. If she's not dead, she'll come back
Ok-hee...
Isn't this Ok-hee crying?
What?
Listen to this
Well
Sounds like it's coming from the room
Oh dear, Ok-hee, my little baby
We've been looking for her everywhere but the attic where she was just sleeping on.
What a girl! Why are you giving me a hard time?
Mom, I'm so sorry,
Be nice to her!
sorry mom
Mom, I won't do it again, mom
Ok-hee
Mom!
It's summer now
Mr. Han has been staying at my house for some time now
The egg vendor comes to sell eggs everyday
And my mom doesn't forget to serve boiled eggs everyday for Mr. Han
How are you doing, sir?
Hey what's going on? You look very nice today
Are you meeting a woman or something?
Yes, there's only a few days left to escape from being a widower
I hope it's not like before when you made vain efforts
Not this time. I found a very nice looking widow
that has a great personality with good housekeeping skill
I'm happy to hear that
I have a date with her today.
Can I borrow your watch today?
My watch?
Yes, let me borrow just for today, I'll just wear it neatly
Though it's not hard at all,
it doesn't work sometimes, would it be all right?
It doesn't matter. I just want to show it off
That's true
Sung-hwan, are you seeing someone?
You must be kidding me
My brother is in town to sell a cow and I just want to see him
Be careful with wearing it
Oh, I'm sorry
I'll wear it neatly
People see us weird walking separately
Let's walk together like a married couple
How can we act like a married couple when we are not?
Why are you looking at me over and over?
Do you like my scarf?
I like it a lot
You are a very stylish woman
How much is it?
This?
Yes, it must be quite expensive
Oh, it's already afternoon
Are you hungry?
No I'm okay
How about having lunch at a restaurant serving soups?
Are you hungry?
Yes
I made lunch for us
Then, should we find a quite place to eat?
Help yourself
I don't like eggs
Help yourself
Help yourself without reserve
You go ahead
I'm okay
People are looking at us
Take care of yourself, and help yourself
No, I'm fine
How stubborn!
What a waste!
Give it to me, give it
Could you move your feet?
Give it to me
Move your feet please
Your feet
Feet?
Oh, your feet
Ah! I'm so sorry
What's wrong Sung-hwan?
Did you eat something wrong?
That's not the reason
It's all because of your medical hands
What's wrong with my medical hands?
Oh, tell me what
Can't you just imagine why?
What are you talking about, Sung-hwan?
I'm pregnant
Then it must've happened that afternoon
How am I supposed to know that?
Are you serious?
Is it really my child?
Then whose child could it be?
What are we going to do now?
Going to do what? Let's get married
We'll get married, have children and make a nice family
Sung-hwan
One day I took some flowers from kindergarten
to surprise my mom
My mom loves flowers
Since I see her enjoying them, I want to make a fun of her
Mom, do you like these flowers?
Where did you get them?
Mr. Han didn't come back yet?
Mom, actually Mr. Han gave them
He did?
He gave them to you
Are you angry at me again?
No
Ok-hee, did Mr. Han really tell you to give these flowers to me?
Yes, mom
It's not good to take these from him
Why not?
Just listen to your mom
Ok-hee
Yes?
And don't tell anyone about the flowers
Why not?
Just listen to mom and don't do
Even to grandma?
No
Mom, I'll get a vase with water in
Okay
I didn't know my mom'd get so upset after she received the flowers she loves
I was happy that I lied to her about the flowers
as if Mr. Has sent them
My mom is so strange today
She's never opened the piano since my dad passed away,
but what is all this for my mom today?
Excuse me, Ok-hee is here
Oh how could she...
I didn't want to wake her up
Mr. Han, Mr. Han
Hey! What are you doing here? I didn't expect to see you here
I went grocery shopping today
What a pity! Come in
How's your business?
Of course it's still bad
First of all, a woman like you still has the chignon
Right, you cut my maid's hair
Yeah, doesn't it look good on her?
Well
Oh! I heard some good news about you
What are you talking about?
You know what I'm talking about
What?
I heard about the good relationship between you and your guest
What?
I knew it
That's not true
Who told you that?
I just can tell by your face
How can you say stuff like that?
That's your problem
It's not wrong for a widow to remarry these days
If you can, you should marry as many as you can to change your life
You don't have to worry about me, just worry about yourself
You don't have a kid or anything? It's simple
I think I should just quit my job and get married
Do you have a guy in your mind?
Don't tell anyone about this
How's he?
I knew you have one
He is a widower with a kid, but he said he can't live without me
Oh really?
Well
Kyung-sook, let's cheer up from now!
Since you came out today, I think you should have your hair cut
Hey, you...
Come here and sit
What's wrong with my hair?
No, that's not what I mean.
Once you have your hair cut, you'll change your old worldview.
I'm not sure about that
Ma'am, please come here
Let me tell you about your future
Come on, it's very quiet
Well
Do you want to know your luck or fate?
The fate please
When is your birthday?
May 5th, I'm 28. I was born at the time of Rabbit
28 years old...May 5th
Could you head up and look at here?
Please head up
Turn like this
Indeed, you have very noble features
Let me see your hand
This is a life line, and that's an emotional line
Very good
Excuse me, ma'am
Very good, indeed
You can't ask any better features than this
But it cannot be hidden, so
don't get offended by my words
Okay
Your husband passed away, right?
Am I right?
Yes
But you have a very bright future
You might be lonely now
But this year, an east wind will melt an ice and an old tree meets spring,
so a noble man will come to you from north east side
And this noble man will make your life better and happier
We will see
Don't you have someone in your mind?
Don't you?
You should be honest with me
so I could tell your future decently
You do, and just tell me
It's fine, and how much is it?
The flowers on the piano my mom loved became withered
When the flowers died, she put the petals into the hymn book neatly
She still thinks they are from Mr. Han
If I didn't tell her, she would thinks so until death
By the way, something funny happened in my house
Our maid got pregnant
Everybody in my town talks about
how a widow gets pregnant
But I don't understand
why a widow can't be pregnant
I don't get it
Maybe that's why my mom doesn't have a baby
Are you in?
Yes I'm here
Okay. Is Mr. Han here yet?
Not yet
Let's talk in private
We should fire our maid
and ask Mr.Han to leave the house
I just can't believe what I heard on the street
What's going on, mother?
Our maid, the bold woman is pregnant...
Pregnant?
Yes, it's already been 4 months
Everyone in town knows it
But who is the father?
Of course it's Mr. Han
He came here about 4 months ago
So it makes sense
Sung-hwan, Sung-hwan
What do you think of it?
Do you really think Mr. Han is the father?
There's no smoke without fire
Even if it's not true,
I just feel embarrassed with the fact
that they talk about our household
But if you kick Mr. Han out, Ok-hee will get really sad
But I don't want to feed them here in my house anymore
Old men said, the deep sea can be fathomed, but no one knows the hearts of men
Who knows you could get harmed, so just listen to me
Is it really true that the maid has a Mr. Han's baby?
Yes it is true
Some people have seen them together in a room
She treated him very nicely with lots of eggs, but the maid gets everything
-Here he comes -Where?
Bastards!
It's none of your business, so don't get too angry
We can get free food from their wedding
-Let's get to work then -All right
You are going to catch a cold
I never catch a cold
We are not buying eggs anymore. Go away. Don't come from tomorrow
Yes, ma'am
Mr. Han, can we talk?
Yes, please come in
So you are really cheating on me
You bastards!
Sung-hwan! Sung-hwan! Come out here
Sung-hwan!
How can you do this to me, you bitch?
What's wrong?
Whose baby is it?
What are you talking about?
I know it is not mine
Tell me the truth! You dirty bitch!
How can you say that? You're saying that the father is not you?
I'm getting kicked out of this house because of you!
I get it
You just want to get rid of me right?
That's right, I was wrong about you
Men are all liars
What should I do now?
What a poor girl I am! Do I have another man?
Is it true? Really nothing happened?
Tell me the truth. Is it really my baby?
I don't know! I just want to kill myself!
I'm sorry, it's my fault
-Mother, are you sleeping? -Yes?
What brings you here this late?
We almost made a big mistake
What?
Apparently our maid got pregnant with the egg vendor
Egg vendor?
Yes, he is the one who always delivers eggs to our house
Is he?
They were always friendly to each other
They were so close because of their relationship
Oh dear, oh god
If we talked Mr. Han, it could've been a big trouble
You're right
So can Mr. Han stay now?
Our house is lonely and Ok-hee loves him.
So let him stay longer
No, since we already asked him to leave, I think we should just keep it that way
I don't think it's a good idea to have a man in widow's house,
for you as well
Since my mother-in-law and I live as widows,
I know it's not easy for a young woman to maintain her integrity
Mom, have you seen Mr. Han's painting of you?
What?
He drew me?
It's almost same around eyes
Don't mention about Mr. Han anymore
Why not?
You don't like him because he hasn't paid the rent?
You are right, so I'll kick him out
Then, he's too pathetic
-Ok-hee -Yes?
Ok-hee, if you mention Mr. Han again,
I'll just run away for you to live with him
No! No!
Then promise me that you won't mention him again
I promise
Good girl, let's go
Mom, there he comes
Mr. Han
Ah, Ok-hee. Where did you go?
-Grandma's -Is that so?
Let's go
-Mr. Han -Yes?
My mom is angry at you
Why?
Because you never paid the rent
My mom said that you can't live here any longer
That's a big problem
But don't worry
I have some money that I've saved
She also said if I mention you again, she'll run away from me
Oh dear
My mom is strange, isn't she?
Then let's live together
Then who is going to cook and do the laundry?
I will
Do you really know how to cook?
Of course
Mom! Mr. Han said if I live with him and he'd cook for me
when you run away
Ok-hee,
Ok-hee, I told you a lie that I'll kick him out
because of the rent
-Really? Great, Mr. Han -Yes?
My mom just told me that she told me a lie.
You can live in this house
My mom is good at lying
I can never understand your mom
Mr. Han, I have a headache
So do I
Really? Where?
Yeah, you have a fever
I think so
Are you cold?
Yes
What is it?
Mom, I have a fever
Are you ok? Let me give you a piggyback
Do you want me to?
Yes
That night I had a serious fever
But I think my mom deserved this
for not letting me to hang out in the guest room
Mom!
I'm here Ok-hee
I'm not sick
Can I go to see Mr. Han?
You must be crazy, my dear
There he comes
Now you came. I'm sorry to call you this late
No problem ma'am
The doctor is here
She was all right after dinner, but all of a sudden she had a fever
I had her eat some salt since I thought she had indigestion
She has a very high fever
She played too much this afternoon
Mr. Han! Mr. Han!
Ok-hee, I'm here
Mr. Han, I'm not sick at all so can I stay in your room now?
Yes dear, get well first
But my mom doesn't allow me to visit you
My life, Jesus, who manage our life and death, fortune and misfortune.
Please listen to this little voice to ask your help humbly
Ok-hee!
Brother! What are you doing here?
I heard Ok-hee's sick. How's Ok-hee?
She is fine now. There must be something wrong with dinner
We had to call the doctor last night
Your mother-in-law must've been surprised
How's your family?
We are fine, but I just heard Ok-hee's sick
I was just heading to your house to talk to you
What do you need to talk about?
Let's find a quiet spot
Who told you that? Who said that absurd thing?
You don't have to respond to them
I never thought about it
but having Mr. Han at the house of a widow could be a problem
People could talk about it
What do you think?
What?
The guest
Brother, why are you asking me this?
Are you never going to re-marry?
Ever since your husband passed away, you never had a happy marriage
You work too hard since then
But I never thought my life is hard
Of course I feel lonely sometimes,
but I have Ok-hee with me
I do understand your situation
But I just can't let you be alone for the rest of your life
No one thinks you as a woman after 30
Consider your remarriage before you get too old
If your late husband really loved you, he will understand
You have to look for your own happiness, no one cares
You know what my situation is like
Well, what could you do? I'll talk to Ok-hee's grandma about this tonight
So, what do you think?
Well, I feel stuffy and painful as well
So it'd be better if she comes to my place for a while
Are you saying that you take her for good or only for a few days?
Well, just
I see what you mean
I guess you'll make her remarry
But since I'm the mother-in-law of her
so I should make all the decisions for her marriage
It's not right for you to mention it
I'm so sorry
I'm not making her re-marry right away
I can't let her
But if she wants to, then I guess I can't stop her
What about Ok-hee then?
Isn't it better that her mother raise a girl?
I can't let that happen!
Ever since our maid left, my house seems very lonely
So mom doesn't talk well, laugh well, and eat well
She sighs all the time
And angry, Mr. Han doesn't really talk either
Come in
What's your mother doing right now?
I think she is very lonely because our maid left
She is not smiling, eating, or talking, only sighing
Why did the maid quit?
My grandma kicked her out because she eats too much
What if your grandma kicks me out too?
You're fine because I'm here for you
Why?
I'll give you my meal secretly
What if she still wants me out?
Then I'll go with you
What about your mother?
My mom...my mom...
Who do you like more between me and your mom?
I like both of you
Ok-hee, bring this over to your mom
It is the last month's rent
Okay
But don't give it to your grandma
Sure
Mom! Mr. Han paid you
the last month's rent
I see
What is it mom?
Nothing
Mrs. Lee
If you want me to leave, I will
But I can't empty everything of you
in my heart as I empty my room
I love you
I finally realize it
Certainly I confess my words are absolute like a life
though they are contradictory and absurd
Mrs. Lee, I won't tell you many words
That's all I say
Mom, I'm sleepy. Let's go to bed
Okay
Welcome
Thanks,
how's she?
She feels much better than last night
Yes
Thanks for coming
Are you feeling all right now?
I'm fine
I wanted to talk to you about your brother's visit
I feel so sorry to hear him,
so I just said 'no' in a word
I thought about it in many ways after he left
It's all your late husband's fault. There's nothing wrong with you
Maintaining our integrity is considered
as a stupid thing these days
And it's not right to ruin your youth owing to my own obstinacy
If you want to go, you should go
But we live as friendly
as real mother and daughter for the time,
so it just hurts me to let you go
That's all I think
I'd be happy for you to live with a good husband somewhere
You're always good and earnest,
so you'll live well anyhow
Please be happy with a good husband
Don't forget to visit me once in a while though
You can leave Ok-hee to me or take her with you if you want
Mother!
-Mom -Yes
Mom, what are you doing?
Are you ok?
Yes
Then why are you crying?
Let's go to bed
So do you
Yes
Mom we forgot to pray
Let's pray
Our Father in heaven
Hollowed by your name
Your kingdom come
You will be done
On earth as in heaven
Give us today our daily bread
Forgive us our sins
As we forgive those who sin against us
Lead us not into temptation
Lead us not into temptation,
Lead us not into temptation
Mom, let me finish
But deliver us from evil
For the kingdom the power and the glory are yours
Now and forever, Amen
Well,
-Ok-hee -Yes?
Ok-hee, all I need is you
-Will you always live with mom, won't you? -Yes
Are you going to live with me even when I get old?
Of course
Will you still live with me after you graduate from kindergarten,
elementary school, middle school, high school, and college?
When you become a great person, will you live with me all the time?
Do I get to marry?
Oh dear
It is Sunday today
But suddenly my mom is too sick to go to church
She has a hard time writing something and tearing it
These days, my mom becomes real strange
And that night, she combs my hair
and dresses me with new clothes
Are we going somewhere?
No
Give this handkerchief back to Mr. Han
Yes, mom
But don't stay there too long
Okay
Mr. Han
Yes
Hey, you look nice
My mom told me to hand it to you
Really?
Mr.
Please don't kindle a fire in my heart
My heart's so dry that your fire might burn it all
I'm scared
All I need is Ok-hee
What can I do with my fate?
If you love me this humble person,
I hope you forget me
Mom!
How come there is no water in the well? Am I insane?
Next day, the maid comes to my house with the egg vendor
I found out later that our maid married the egg vendor
I guess marrying would be great
Ok-hee!
Ma'am
How have you been?
I am fine
Is your mom all right?
Yes
Ma'am
How are you?
Welcome
Ah, how come you two
We just got married
Is that so?
I was going to wait till I save enough money
but since she is pregnant,
we hurried up our wedding
Come on in
Thank you
Please sit
Even though we were a widow and a widower,
our marriage is more fun than a regular couple's
Good, very good
Yes it is
It's great
Honey, bring out the food
Oh!
What is it?
We brought some left over food from the wedding
You shouldn't have brought
No, no
Bring it here
No, please come in
She told me this house is like her mother's to her
You should've told me about the wedding
It was just a wedding
Mom! Mom!
A guest from Seoul is here
A guest?
Yes, she is really pretty
Excuse me
Is this the house where Mr. Sun Ho Han stays at?
Yes
He is my brother
and I came here to tell him that our mother is in critical condition
Are you going to forget about me?
No
Really?
Mom,
Mom, is Mr. Han really leaving?
Yes
Why don't you go with him?
Can I?
Yes
What about you, mom?
I'm going to get marry
No! I'm going to get married with you too, no
Oh dear
Ok-hee, bring out some eggs from the kitchen
Eggs?
Thanks for letting me stay here for long, Good bye
Don't mention it. Where are they though?
Ok-hee, say good bye to Mr. Han
Take care Ok-hee
My mom told me to give this to you
Don't cry, I'll be back soon
Mom! Mr. Han left
He did?
Don't cry, he said he'll be back soon
Jackrabbit, Jackrabbit, Jumping, jumping, make a leap, Where are you going?
Ok-hee, do you want to take a walk?
Sure
Okay
Mom, there is the train!
It's leaving now
Mr. Han! Mr. Han! Mr. Han!
He left
Mom, let's go back home
Shin Film 1961