The characters, locations, and groups presented in this film are fictional.
- Oh!
- Put these on.
- What's this?
- I thought you might feel uncomfortable going in heels.
- No. I'm going in my heels.
- Oh, no, no.
- Actually...
- Your heel is broken.
- And I couldn't find a shoe repairer around.
- Oh, can I help you?
- No, it's fine.
- No, I got you.
- No, thanks.
- Please...
- Get in...
- I'll take you home.
episode 2 A Hand that Stirs Spring
- You don't have to do this. I won't sue you.
- Get better first.
- Legal stuff can wait.
- We'll take responsibility for the hospital bills.
- Complete your treatment.
- And please contact me.
- Oh!
- Your number...
- Here...
- Thank you.
- Again, I apologize on behalf of my student.
- The kid is hard to control.
- I'll let you go now.
- Oh, one moment...
- Um...
- The doctor said you have the shingles.
- That you must have felt a lot of pain.
- The shingles...?
- You didn't know?
- Um...
- Yes...
- I knew.
- Oh.
- Ok.
- In case you didn't know
he said he'll prescribe you medicine for the shingles too.
- Take it 3 times a day after a meal...
- Ok.
- Oh, ok...
- Sorry about that.
- Please contact me.
- Are you alright?
- Thanks to you.
- Great.
- Don't you think...
...we need to talk?
- It's peppermint tea.
It keeps the body warm.
- You were in the parking garage with a young man last time.
- Right?
- I thought you were perfect.
I guess you're not.
- I'm a woman who fills her imperfections.
- Aren't you ashamed?
- Of what?
- What could it be?
- That a married woman was with another man in the middle of the day?
Or...
...that a woman with kids was meeting a young man?
- Both!
- I'm not ashamed of either one.
- I'm just living my life.
To be happy.
- Is that wrong?
- You stole that lipstick to become happy too.
- I know it was a mistake.
No woman steals lipstick because she actually needs it.
Maybe food for her child.
- That time...
I think I wasn't in my right mind.
- But it was really the first and last... - I believe it's your first time.
- But to know if that is the last time
you have to live more and see.
- Don't think you can keep me quiet because I stole some lipstick.
You were caught dirty committing infidelity.
Twice!
- If someone heard you, they'd think you witnessed some crime scene.
- Usually,
I meet up with men on weekdays from 3pm to 5pm.
I don't have to be emotionally committed, so two hours is enough.
And it doesn't have to be with the same man.
- No feelings.
- Just two bodies meeting.
- Is that something to be so honest and proud about?
- Well...
I don't see it any different than getting personal training from a personal trainer.
Two hours a day.
For the recovery of a tired mind and body.
- You call that personal training? Are you crazy?
- I'm not recommending that you do it.
I'm just saying that's my way of healing.
- Excuse me.
- Make a clean finish to today's incident.
And I hope we don't run into each other again.
I cannot agree with her.
To me, infidelity is wrong, evil, something that should never be done.
But her self-assurance makes me feel small.
That makes me so angry.
- Oh, hey.
- Jung-woo!
- I'm heading to the airport now.
- Is that so?
- It'll be the beginning of your suffering.
- How can it be when I'm going to you? I'm so excited right now.
- Have a safe trip.
- Alright.
- Let's go!
- Say, goodbye, Ah-ram!
- Goodbye
- Bye, friends!
- Did you have fun today, my little princess?
- Yes!
- But Shi-ah said I don't know how to dance.
- That's not true!
- To mommy, you're the best dancer!
- Really?!
- Of course!
- You're mommy's best dancer!
- I love you mommy!
- Yummy!
I'm out of my mind.
I'm sorry.
I'm so embarrassed that...
I can't even throw it outside.
- Hey, Ji-eun!
- What are you doing here?
- Huh?
- Oh...
- What's that? What happened there?
- It's nothing.
- I sprained my neck a little bit
...while hauling a large carriage at the supermarket.
- And I thought it was something serious.
- You should have been careful.
- Let's eat. I'm hungry.
- Is it the medicine from yesterday?
- The birds seem more lively today.
- I should change their food this weekend.
- There's one with red ginseng.
- Should I order it on the Internet?
- Mom, what do you think?
- Sure.
- Do what you want.
- The doctor said you have the shingles.
- That you must have felt a lot of pain.
- Get better first.
- I'm not expecting a lot from my husband.
- Just...
- "That must have hurt a lot."
- Those few words would do.
- "It must have been difficult for you."
- Those few words would have been enough.
- When I think about it...
- My heart keeps hurting.
- Did you repent?
- Is there suspension for a month?
- Three days is too short.
- Ji-min
- No matter the reason,
- Violence is unacceptable.
- You don't believe me either, right?
- That that man and woman were really in that car.
- Yes.
- I believe what you said.
- But is that your business?
- Why get violent over something that's not your business...
- I thought it was my mom!
- It was so much like her.
- I lost my head.
- It's ok.
- She's that kind of woman.
- My mom...
- Ok.
- I heard your parents got divorced recently.
- That's why you purposely got a zero on the test?
- Wow.
- I got a zero?
- Great.
- Mission accomplished.
- Ji-min...
- Let me ask you a favor.
- Shouldn't you apologize...
...to the lady you injured?
- Oh.
- That clueless lady?
- If we go by your words...
...it means she did nothing wrong.
- Come with me to apologize to her.
- Apologize for what?
- She lied.
- Isn't that wrong?
- Mr. Yoon
- If that lady wants to sue me,
- Just throw me in juvenile detention center.
- That way, you'll be less stressed.
- Who cares
- if a punk like me fails a test.
- Why sprain your neck for a job that doesn't pay much?
- Did you file for Workers' Compensation?
- A woman with a child
- Should value her body.
- Don't abuse your body like that!
- I'll be more careful.
- Hello? Who is it?
- The lady living across from you.
- Why are you hanging up like that?
- It's a spam call.
- Oh.
- Is that so?
You leave work at 3pm, right?
I'll be there at the store.
- Don't you have comfortable shoes?
- You fall all the time because you're always in heels.
- I'll wear something comfortable.
- Should I make kimchi stew and some soup for dinner?
- Sure, if that's what you want to eat.
- It's not about what I like.
- It's what Chang-kook likes.
- You hang up on me like that
- and this is where you are?
- How did you know my number?
- It's not that hard to find.
- You saw my text, right?
- Make yourself available later at 3pm please.
- Three in the afternoon.
- On a weekday, even.
- Jeez...
- It's very worn out.
- Why repair it? Just buy a new one.
- But still...
- Please repair it.
- These shoes must be important to you.
- Um...
- How are you feeling?
- Are you taking your medicine?
- Oh, by the way
- You left your shoes in the taxi.
- I need to give them to you.
- Sir, please, just throw away my shoes.
- They're very worn out anyway.
- Actually...
- They seem fine.
- Contact me at your convenience.
- Teacher of Young Min Alternative School, Yoon Jung-woo.
- Wow, really?
- I'm going to flip.
- Hello...?
- You, short-term laborer.
- Did you hurt your head instead of your neck?
- What?
- Are you asking for trouble right now?
- Is that what you're asking...
- Um, hello...?
- Ji-eun!
- Are you ok?
- Huh?
- Jeez
- You still have a fever!
- Come here!
- Come on!
- Get in here! Quick!
- Why are you back so soon? You should rest more days!
- I'm ok.
- No, you're not!
- Rest here for awhile.
- I'll call you if it gets busy. Ok?
- Drink this.
- Rest.
- Lie down.
- How are you feeling?
- Are you taking your medicine?
- Shall we meet here later?
- I don't want to!
- Please come.
- I'll wait until you come.
- Listen.
- Oh, hey, there, Ji-eun!
- What's going on?
- It's nothing...
- I'll wait for you.
- What is it?
- Was it someone you know?
- It's not that...
- What the...
- Why do you keep calling me?
- I said I don't want to see you again.
- What did you think of that man?
- The teacher.
- What?
- You seem to like him.
- Are you nuts?!
- A strong denial is a sign of affirmation.
- I guess it's true?
- Don't think I'm the same as you!
- I'm not that kind of woman!
- "That kind of woman?"
- You're funny.
- If you have nothing to say, I'm leaving.
- Have you seen yourself in the mirror?
- You're like a rose wanting to wither so badly.
- A flower withers eventually.
- You don't have to beg for it.
- Life expectancy is 100 years now.
- I guess all that's left to do is wither for the remaining 70 years.
- What are you trying to say?
- Just that...
- Your youth is being wasted.
- For a brief moment
- I wished that ten years from now
- I could live your life.
- Little did I know that you're a woman who sleeps around with men.
- Over here, Mr. Yoon!
- Sorry, I'm a little late.
- Thank you for deciding not to sue.
- Here you go.
- Your heels.
- Oh, so, those heels were yours?
- Thank you.
- So, you're not going to thank me?
- Of course I thank you.
- Your car window repair must have cost a lot.
- Wow.
- Just with words?
- Then what can I do for you?
- Hey, Mr. Good-looking.
- Consider it fate.
- How about we go on a date for a day?
- A date?
- Don't pretend you don't know what I mean.
- Why are you doing this!
- What?
- It's not a bad deal.
- I'm quite an attractive woman.
- Right, Mr. Yoon?
- Excuse me.
- We can write the agreement next time.
- Have you lost your mind?
- Can you live without losing your mind?
- I couldn't do it.
- You really are
- the worst kind.
- What are you doing?
- Huh?
- I'm sorry.
- No, I should be sorry.
- I interrupted you.
- No, it's ok...
- I was taking pictures because
- I found these little guys by chance.
- Flowers?
- Yeah.
- Sorry about earlier.
- Her joke was too much, right?
- I don't think she was joking.
- Um...
- Well...
- I'm sorry. To tell you the truth...
- I mean...
- Just... sorry.
- To tell you the truth...
- The truth is...
- You're not someone who lies.
- It's ok.
- Don't say it if it's difficult.
- No, to be honest...
- I'm such a liar.
- Your student was right.
- That time...
- I wasn't with that woman.
- I'm sorry
- For lying.
- Why...
- are you smiling?
- Because I'm glad
- that you told me the truth.
- A bindweed flower is a vine plant with a climbing nature.
- Flowers come out between June and August.
- But these are out already.
- How do you know so well?
- I'm a Biology teacher...
- Oh, you are...?
- Drawn in slowly and deeply.
- Slowly...
- Deeply...
- Drawn in...
- It's the meaning of a bindweed flower.
- Oh...
- It's an interesting symbolism.
- Due to its climbing nature,
its roots extend long and deeply into the Earth and breathes from there.
It's meaning must come from that.
- I see...
- Somehow...
...the meaning feels lonely.
- Right?
- It can't even bear fruits.
- Excuse me.
- Time to go to the airport.
- Someone's coming?
- Yes.
- My wife.
- Today
- My wife is coming from the U.S.
- Oh...
- You're a married man?
- Yeah.
- Why?
- I look like I live alone?
- No, it's not that...
- Are you married too...?
- Of course.
- Oh, you are.
- Yes...
- Alright, then...
- Ok...
- I'll be going now.
- Sure.
16:35-US 805: SAN FRANCISCO
- Min-young!
- Over here! It's Dad!
- What's the use?
You raise her, then she goes away.
- Dad, come on
- Alright, alright.
- My goodness.
- Why doesn't my husband seem happy that I'm here?
- Come on, that's not true.
- Let me smell my husband!
- Mmm~ The scent of my husband...
- You don't smell like another woman.
- I'm driving.
- Jung-woo!
- I'm watching you!
- Dad, go easy! We haven't been together for 3 years!
- I didn't say anything.
- Pardon me.
- No worries. I'm just kidding.
- It must have been hard for a young couple to be apart for 3 years.
- Do whatever you want. I'll stay with my eyes closed.
- Dad!
- You're a married man?
- Why?
- I look like I live alone?
- Oh!
GARAM DISTRICT OFFICE
- Oh, Ji-eun, what's up?
- What are you doin'? Busy?
- Huh?
- I'm working outside the office.
- With who? Alone?
- Huh?
- No, with my supervisor.
- I'm your supervisor?
- Oh, ok.
- And you? Did you get off work?
- Of course. Look at the time.
- I'm home.
- I'll eat dinner outside.
- I think my supervisor will buy dinner.
- Ok.
- Sounds good.
- Alright, then.
- Um...
- You'll stay here for a few days, right?
- Really, guys
- Get a new house soon.
- Since Jung-woo lived alone, his place must be small for two.
- It's not that small.
- And we don't have any kids yet.
- Jung-woo
- If it's because of money, don't you worry!
- We can do that much for you guys.
- It's not that...
- My current place is close to school and...
- I'm satisfied.
- No, come on.
- You're in a new city.
There are bigger and better new apartments there.
- Mom!
- We'll stay where we are for now with some new furniture.
- What if we have to move to Seoul soon?
- Many schools want to hire you, Jung-woo.
- But you refuse to go.
- Is that so!?
- Of course it is!
- Why would they not want him. He studied in the U.S.
- How long are you staying at mom's?
- Um...
- I'm not sure.
- You can stay here for awhile before coming.
- Jung-woo, are you staying too?
- What did you do?
- Not much. I was just home.
- Hm.
- That's boring.
- Right.
- That's mom's life.
- I got one math question wrong.
- It's annoying.
- So what? You did good.
- It's ok to get one wrong out of courtesy.
- How is that courtesy?
- Find me a math tutor immediately.
- Mam
- How often does your son come to see you?
- Son?
- I have a son?
- Do you take your medicine regularly?
- Of course! I take it all the time!
- Young lady.
- When are you giving birth?
- Excuse me?!
- Your stomach looks the same.
- Didn't you say you were 5 months pregnant last time?
- I said that?
- To have no regrets, you should give birth as soon as you're pregnant.
- You're right.
- Wouldn't you want a baby boy who looks like your husband?
- What?!
- Drawn in slowly and deeply.
- It's the meaning of a bindweed flower.
- Due to its climbing nature,
its roots extend long and deeply into the Earth and breathes from there.
- It's meaning must come from that.
The voice of that man
lingers all day around my ears.
I don't understand myself either.
If I say that I was relieved to hear that he's married...
...would that be a lie?
- Please position the flower this way on each plate.
- Yes, mam.
- Please cut the peppers a little bigger.
- Yes, mam.
"Her husband is on a business trip."
"She said he'll be away for about a week."
"How great would it be if it was for 7 years."
"I pretended to be disappointed, but my heart raced uncontrollably."
"Where are you?"
"I made a phone call to Jae-hoon."
"Can you come right now?"
"My body fires up before I can even hear his response--"
- Gosh! Who calls this a book!
- Damn it.
- It's just garbage.
- It's unlike you to call first, Mr. Do.
- Isn't there something hardcore?
- I can't get inspiration with this much censorship.
- Aw, that's too bad.
- You don't like the book?
- Anyway
- I won't draw an illustration for this book.
- Sue me if you want.
- Alright, I understand.
- But today I have something going on at home.
- If it's ok with you,
- Would you like to come to my house?
- Hello?
- Hello...
- Honey, I think the employees are here! Please answer the door!
Lady at Front House
- Hey, hon!
- Please help me!
- No, I won't.
- Why should I?
- Who is that?
- Is it Mr. Do?
- He came so fast.
- I'll go open.
- That's alright. I'll go.
- Who is it?
- Who are you?
- I'm...
- The lady of this house...
- Young-bae!
- That's not my house!
- Hi.
- You just moved here, right?
- I live at the house across from you.
- Oh.
- Ok.
- Hey, there.
- Hello.
- Are you our neighbor? Nice to meet you.
- It must be fate.
- Why don't we be friends?
- Sure...
- See you...
- Let's go, Young-bae.
- Come on, Young-bae!
- Close the door.
- That unfaithful woman with such great house and family
- deserves punishment.
- So, what am I doing right now?
- Young-bae?
- I'm Kang-cheol, not Young-bae!
- That's not important right now.
- Are you crazy? Where do you think you're going?
- I wish I was crazy!
- Please give up!
- She's a married woman!
- What's wrong with you, young man?
- My heart is hurting!
- She's making me crazy! Why can't she see it?
- She told you to stop appearing!
- Look how she treated you.
- She said she doesn't know you.
- Miss...
- Please help me.
- Help me!
- Oh, my, God! What's wrong with you!
- Don't ever come to this neighborhood!
- I dread it!
- Help me just once!
- Miss!
- Please help me!
- I'm going insane, save me!
- I'm dying, here!
- Who are you...?
- Oh, hey, Mr. Do!
- Sure!
- I'll tell you about it next week.
- You don't fail to surprise me
- I think your publishing company is...
- Trash. Right?
- How's this?
- Didn't you feel your heart beat
- for once in a long time?
- Mr. Lee, we're here!
- Hello, Mr. Lee!
- Congratulations, Mr. Lee! - Welcome everyone!
- Mr. Do?
- Thank you for coming to my housewarming party.
- Today is a good day, so, let's relax and have some drinks!
- Everyone, come on in! Come on! This way!
- Wow, what a great house! - Hello, Sir!
- What are you doing?
- Huh?
- I'm not doing anything.
- So...
- Why did you come here?
- I left something at the store.
- At the store?
- What is it?
- Um...
- Nothing important.
- Cheers!
- Congratulations, Mr. Lee!
- Wow, that's pretty! Who is this?
- Well....
- Who could it be?
- A secret?
- Did you enjoy the meal?
- Why aren't you joining the others outside?
- Well, just...
- Mommy!
- I was drawing you with Mr. Do.
- Ah-ram, you shouldn't bother Mr. Do.
- He's Dad's guest.
- No fair!
- Go to your sister!
- Mr. Do, come play again, ok?
- Yeah, sure!
- Bye-bye
- Go to your sister, ok?
- You didn't seem to like alcohol, so...
- I made this tropical fruit tea myself.
- Try some.
- Alright, then...
- Mr. Do!
- Wouldn't it be great to join us for some drinks since you're here?
- Mr. Do.
- You think I'm a joke?
- See?
- You're ignoring me right now.
- Do you know how much stress you've been causing me lately?
- Sir, why are you doing this here.
- He doesn't take me seriously!
- You've had too many drinks.
- Have you ever...
- Have you ever even had a drink with me!?
- Are you ok?
- Don't go.
- What are you doing!
- Please!
- Didn't I tell you to fix your drinking habit!
- But, Sir!
- I'm sorry...
- Madam...
- I apologize...
- Mr. Do.
- Are you ok?
- Sorry about today.
- I won't consider your proposal.
- Slowly...
- Deeply...
- Drawn in...
- It's the meaning of a bindweed flower.
- Oh...
- Somehow...
- the meaning feels lonely.
- Hey.
- Where are you?
- Um, still at school.
- When are you coming?
- My mom made Galbi-jjim for you.
- Oh...
- I'll be a bit late today.
- I have something to celebrate though.
- Celebrate?
- I got a call from Korean University.
- They want me to lecture starting next semester.
- Oh, really?
- That's great.
- Congratulations.
- What's this?
- You have no enthusiasm.
- No, I mean it.
- You're coming late?
- Yeah...
- Um...
- I'm so sorry.
- I have to prepare tomorrow's lesson.
- I'll go to my apartment tonight.
- Oh...
- Well... I understand.
- What's that?
- Crazy bastard.
- He won't draw what I ask.
- Drawn in slowly and deeply.
- I'm glad that... you told me the truth.
- Drawn in slowly... and deeply...
Infidelity must begin that way too...
As if it's nothing...
- Not a single picture of me.
- Oh...
- About this...
- The shoes...
- The shoelaces are untied.
- What?
- Cheers!
- Come on!
- It's just coffee.
You lie to your family...
Hurt the people around you...
Lose your friendship...
Eventually, you let yourself fall into a dark swamp...
For this unforgivable love...
Infidelity.
I never even imagined it.
It could never be my story.
But, lately...
I can't help but be afraid.
I feel lost in a maze without an exit.
But I'm not even brave enough to lose everything
and jump into a flame like a moth.
I want to come out of the swamp before I fall in deeper.
God...
Please...
Don't test me...
Love Affairs in the Afternoon
- Did you know Mr. Yoon changed his profile pic?
- Get back at him!
- Did you always think about throwing out the birds?
- You're a scary woman!
- A portrait?
- From that hopeless bastard?
- Please draw it well.
- Would you be able to find it if your clothes are off?
- Maybe...
- Just maybe...
- Maybe for once in my life...
- Hey, Mom... - Mom! Mom! Mom!
- Don't call me Mom!
- Love that makes my heart beat might come my way...