The year is 1988.
"I will do my duties faithfully..."
It was a time when it was chilly, but our hearts were fiery.
Although we didn't have much,
the people's hearts are warm.
The technology today makes the old analogue days
as primitive as the Stone Age.
Even so, we were living
the cutting edge 18-year-old lives.
We wore slip-on sneakers,
and of course, we wore a lot of denim.
We listened to new songs on our Walkmans.
Guys were crazy about Jaime Sommers, Joey Wong,
Sophie Marceau and Teacher Jimena.
While us girls were crazy about Pierce Brosnan,
Tom Cruise, Richard Gere
and the New Kids on the Block.
However, putting gender aside,
there was a movie that the youth of our generation all loved.
And that was...
"A Better Tomorrow 2"
My daughter is so pretty.
She has my eyes.
I'll know for sure when I see her.
"September 1988, Seoul, Dobonggu, Ssangmundong"
Hello?
Why didn't you say something?
I was too happy.
Come back immediately if you really want to see her.
I'm on my way back home now.
Hello?
The baby hasn't got a name yet.
Hey, she's asking you to give a name to your baby.
Sorry.
This kid's name is Yoo Dong Ryong.
Even though he seems nerdy,
he's this block's 'Counsellor'.
You crazy punk. Why couldn't you just stuff your face later?
This is Kim Jung Hwan and he lives upstairs.
I call him 'Dog'.
He's not exactly a human yet.
Taek, the one who owns this room, is a genius at playing Baduk.
What is he going to do with that
when he's an idiot when it comes to anything else?
Go and get me a rag.
I also saw some alcohol in the kitchen.
Get me that. And some milk, too!
Get it yourself, punk!
It's the first time he's been home for a while.
This is Sun Woo.
He's the most normal kid on this block.
I couldn't hear what they said!
Why did you yell at me?
I don't know! It's your entire fault!
This is... me.
I had such wavy bangs that you could probably
surf through them with cropped-short hair.
A shirt that isn't quite pink,
but eye-popping fuchsia.
That was the best back then.
What is the daughter's name?
We didn't hear it, either!
It's Song Woo Yeon.
How do you know that?
I read the subtitles.
Kim Jung Hwan! Dinner time!
Kim Jung Hwan! Eat!
Kim Jung Hwan!
I told you to come eat!
Sun Woo! It's dinner time!
Deok Sun! Let's eat!
I'm off.
I'm off, too.
Bye.
I should go.
My son, let's eat dinner.
"Room to let"
"Cigarettes available here. Closed. Open at seven"
"Bonghwangdang: Gold, silver, gems"
Seoul, Dobonggu, Ssangmundong, our block.
I was born and raised on this block.
There was no internet or any smart phones back then.
Thinking of it now,
how did we spend all that time?
"Episode 01: Hand in Hand"
Deok Sun, please set the table.
Good, it came out well.
It looks delicious.
Deok Sun, this belongs to dad.
Hey, do you have a death wish?
This is my older sister, Sung Bo Ra.
She's a sophomore at Seoul University in Math Education.
She has the most influence in our household
and the craziest girl on our block.
You did that on purpose, didn't you?
Sorry.
My younger brother, Sung No Eul.
Despite how old he looks, he's actually 17 years old.
Hey, where are you going? We are about to eat.
I'm going to meet dad on his way home.
Yes?
I thought you said you were eating before coming home!
Okay. Come back quickly. Bye.
Your dad said he'll be home soon. Let's wait for him.
Gosh.
"Ssangmun Gas"
Yes, this is the gas shop, right?
We're the house with the blue gate at Bongandal Street.
Yes. The house that has a dog.
The usual... the one with 20 kilograms. Yes, okay.
Jung Hwan!
Go downstairs and ask for a bowl of rice.
Also, give them this.
Okay.
You're here, Jung Hwan?
My mum asked me to bring you this.
Your mum made salad?
And also, she wants me to get a bowl of rice.
I heard that your father was coming home late,
but I guess he's coming home early today.
Here. There we go.
Oh yes. Wait here.
I'll give you some radish kimchi. Give it to your mother.
She gave you this.
It looks delicious! Wait.
Here.
Madam! My mum wants you to have some curry.
My mum wants you to have this.
Madam! Have some of this!
Thank you!
Madam!
Let's eat.
Gas delivery!
Why don't we just eat together?
Deok Sun!
Dad!
-Hello. Where are you off to?
-Home. All right. Go on.
Goodbye.
My daughter!
What are you doing?
What's that? Is that pork? Did you buy a lot?
I bought a whole lot so that our family could gorge ourselves to death!
Today's the payday, after all!
Let's go. No Eul must be hungry.
Did someone come?
-The gas delivery.-I see.
"Oh, Bravo Cone, see you at 12 this afternoon".
"We love each other".
"Let's meet, Bravo Cone".
"We love each other".
"A sweet date with Haitai Bravo Cone".
"Recommended retail price, 200 won"
Oh, dear. How is this ice-cream worth 200 won?
But then again, the World Cup ice-cream is 300 won.
With 300 won, you could buy a pack of cigarettes.
Cigarettes are 600 won these days.
The price has been raised for quite some time.
Do you want to die? This punk!
How dare you smoke at this age?
Wait. It's not like that.
Bo Ra made me buy them for her!
This is crazy! What are you talking about?
If you smoke, you should own up to it, not throw me under the bus!
I should kill you!
Your face looks like a smoking pipe.
Did you smoke with a smoking pipe?
Yes, I did smoke, with a smoking pipe.
I smoke...
Anyway, just wait until tonight.
I'm going to beat you up really good.
Hurry and come in if you are done washing the lettuce.
Here you go. Let's eat!
This is all that's left after sharing with our neighbours.
If you need more, just tell me.
So, how much did you have at the beginning?
Hey. We're not goats, you know.
What's up with this pile of grass?
I was wondering where my pay check had gone to,
but it's obvious now... You spent it all on vegetables.
Other people would think that you're earning a lot of money.
When I tell people that you work at a bank,
they think that you earn a lot of money.
Who knows what I've got on my mind?
Give it me, please.
Hey. Let's eat first.
Look. The vegetable is growing.
Come on, give it to me. Where is it?
Here it is!
Look how thick it is!
I wonder how much you got this month.
3, 7, 9, 12...
Hey.
"Put a Pepero in your mouth and head for the hills".
-Hey!- "Pepero..."
Why do you have so little left?
You're short by 120,000 won!
Okay...
I bought a couple of books.
You know Suk Jin, Young Chul's son.
But that punk co-signed on something
and lost everything!
But the bank came to find him, demanding their money
and he was selling bundles of books, so...
I couldn't exactly ignore him, could I?
Is he the only one who went under?
We did too, you know.
We went under because of your debts.
Now, who is the one who needs help?
Even so, we have enough to get by.
We barely manage to scrape through!
I couldn't even pay No Eul and Deok Sun's other school fees yet.
And what about Bo Ra's tuition?
You're making me look like the bad guy.
I can't even buy people a cup of coffee
because I'm scrimping and saving
and here you are, the nice neighbourhood.
And I'm the bad guy.
Stop talking about the money.
It's fine! What do we have to worry about?
We have money and we have debt!
Are you seriously saying that?
I mean... I'm fine, and you're healthy.
And all three of our kids are healthy, too.
And they're good at studying, too.
Deok Sun got 999th place in the whole school this time.
And No Eul got 1,000th place!
I gave birth to a bunch of idiots.
Total dunces!
But, we have Bo Ra, our eldest! She's pretty smart!
She's a student at Seoul University, the best college in the country!
So, what are you worried about? I'm not even worried.
Get me new glasses.
I said, get me new glasses.
It hasn't even been a year since we got you a new one.
My eyesight has gotten worse.
I can't study if I can't see anything.
Since it's my birthday next week, get them for me as my birthday gift.
This year, I am going to have my own birthday party.
I'm not going celebrate my birthday with her.
Got it?
I really want take this lettuce and smack you.
Your birthdays are only three days apart!
Why do we need to celebrate it twice?
Also, it'll be hard on your mum, so... no!
You're going to buy them for me, right? Mum.
Those glasses are good ones. They're expensive.
I told you, I can't see anything with it!
I can't see anything on the blackboard!
I made it clear! I'm not celebrating with her this year!
-I'm serious.-Hey!
Your older sister is talking.
No way.
No way?
Do you have a death wish?
Mum! Look at what she's doing!
'She'? Are you crazy?
-Mum...-Say that again. What?
Stop it, already!
You're going to pull all her hair out!
Hey!
Please! I just want a quiet day!
It's my only wish!
Let go of your hand!
-Enough!-What? Why should I?
Your father's here.
Welcome home, dad...
"Excuse, excuse me".
"Looking... really, really close".
"Is this your place?"
Let's eat.
Thank you for the food...
You have to go like, "Yes... it is".
I'm going to clear your part of the table.
Honey!
Treat me well while I'm here!
I'm the village scapegoat.
You made salad today, huh?
I found a person here named Scapegoat.
How interesting.
"Kim Jung Bong"
"24, failed the entrance exam five times"
"A mania who are interested in all things except studying"
But, how did Deok Sun get chosen as a picket girl?
Do you take an exam for that?
She can't even study, so how did she get that position?
She just got it somehow.
Sun Woo's mother made this, right?
It's so hard to make curry taste bad.
How did you know?
It's... obvious.
Wait.
I'll stop, Honey.
Am I not funny?
Does it taste good?
Son! Does it taste good?
Mum.
-What is it? Is it a rock?-Dad really didn't like these.
I know.
Recently, Deok Sun must have been working very hard.
She's tanned.
Still, it's great to be chosen, don't you think so?
Of course she has to work hard.
There are only three high school students chosen.
Jin Joo.
She almost got burned to death at Hyochang Stadium all summer.
But...
which country is she representing, again?
I heard about it, but I forgot.
Even if I tell you, I'm sure you'll forget again.
It's a country I've never heard of, too.
You're all done, Jin Joo?
"Madagascar"
You're not going to get out? Get out!
Do you have a death wish?
Are you that proud to be a part of the government's plan?
Are you that proud to be participating
in the government's brainwashing?
Do you know how many problems the Olympics are causing our country?
-What are you talking about?-Get lost!
Get out of here!
"88 Seoul Olympic Games D-8"
I'm off.
Mum, I'm off!
Your lunch!
Can I have 1,000 won? I need it for school.
What's it for, exactly?
It's for our class teacher's wedding gift.
We need to collect money to buy it.
Really? Your history teacher finally decides to get married?
Didn't they break up?
I heard that she was making a huge fuss about it before.
Yes, but she got pregnant.
Really?
Gosh. She must have been embarrassed.
That's really embarrassing.
I feel bad for the teacher.
The same thing happened to you too, right?
-How much do you need?-1,000 won.
Mum, can I have some money for school?
How much?
30,000 won.
Mum, I want a fried egg.
Mum, me too.
I'm okay. I don't need one.
Here you go.
My Deok Sun likes black beans, right?
She loves them, just like me.
Eat up, my daughter.
I wish our students didn't have to wear school uniforms.
That way, we don't have to spend too much money on uniforms.
I heard that her school is going to have them next year.
She doesn't even go to school often, so why does she need it?
I do go to school!
Are you only going to half of your classes again for today?
Is it because of the Olympic thing or whatever that is?
Yes. I'm leaving after the second period.
Will you be able to go to college at this rate?
Of course she can't. How can a rank 999 go to college?
Hey!
Hey?
Just eat up already.
Deok Sun, you will only have to suffer one more week.
My daughter's face is going to be on international TV!
Sung Deok Sun, you are our family's only pride.
That's because I'm pretty.
-Are you crazy?-Speaking of which,
our daughter is so pretty. What a miracle.
Do you remember when she was born?
We totally cried
because she looked like half-chewed food!
I was bewildered, even though I gave birth to her.
I was wondering if I could shove her back in.
We did, but we took her out again.
They say that ugly babies
would turn out to be the pretty when they're older.
It's useless to be pretty when you are still a kid.
Hey, Sung Deok Sun.
What's that on your lips?
That's mine.
-No, it's not.-Yes, it is.
-No, it's not.-Are you denying it?
It's not.
If you touch my makeup, I'll kill you.
Do you understand?
I asked if understood!
Hey, Sung Deok Sun!
I got it.
Ouch.
Monitor!
Attention.
Bow.
Thank you teacher...
-Have a good dinner.-Yes, madam...
Let's eat!
You're so dirty.
The upperclassmen are waiting. Hurry up.
I'm taking some of your soup.
There's a person missing, so we need an extra person.
If you don't come, we're dead.
Do you not see how the weather is out there?
Soccer, in this weather?
You're going to pass out from heat exhaustion.
Rumania...
5, 6, 7, 8, 1, 2, 3...
Your arm is slipping! Raise your arm!
Yes! Like that. 1, 2, 3, 4.
Your arms can't fall! Raise it!
Like that! Yes! 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6...
This arm is falling, too!
Raise your arm!
-Rwanda...-1, 2, 3, 4.
5, 6, 7, 8.
Where are you going? Walk in a straight line!
Yes, like that. 1, 2, 3, 4.
Straight! Walk straight!
5, 6, 7... in a straight line!
Follow the line in the middle, okay?
Madagascar...
1, 2... your expression!
Arm! Expression!
A warm smile, okay?
Arm...
Your expression. Arm! Expression!
Warm smile!
Arm! Expression!
Arm! Expression! Arm!
-Hurry up!-No!
Michael, you punk... you surprised me!
What do I do now?
What happened?
All the money that I collected was stolen from me.
What?
Gosh. So why did you take that route, you idiot?
I must have been bewitched.
I was going to Dobong Arcade to buy the couple mugs.
But I think I went to the wrong entrance.
When I turned around...
It was Brazil Spicy Rice Cake's back alley!
You got caught.
You were the one offering the money to them.
Did they take all the money?
All of it.
Except the five who didn't pay, that's 63,000 won in total.
What do we do? We have to buy it by tomorrow!
But I don't have a single penny!
Neither do I.
How much money did you get from your mum today?
Do you want to die?
Hey, Kim Jung Hwan!
Hurry up and get out here.
Okay!
Hey, get up.
Get up.
Get up quickly.
Hey, Kim Jung Hwan! Do you have a death wish, punk?
Yes, I'm coming!
It's late. Let's go.
30,000 won?
He told you that it was 30,000 won?
It was only 1,000 won!
You should have asked him about it first!
What if he used it on something bad instead?
I'm sure he needs it for something.
Jin Joo is putting on makeup.
Who does she take after, dressing herself up like this?
She probably takes after you.
Would she take after Sun Woo's tacky dad?
But, what were they using it for?
I don't know. He didn't say.
Apparently their class teacher is getting married
to the history teacher!
Really? I didn't know that she was single.
They have been dating for over a year.
She was so popular in school because she's so pretty.
They were dating in secret,
but they got caught holding hands
by a kid they call Michael.
Who's Michael?
The secretary of their class.
He has dark skin and thick lips.
You know, like that character from the show, Dooli.
The kids say they look like him, so they call him that.
Geez, really... you sure know a lot.
Sun Woo tells me all of these things.
It was a secret between us.
You're only annoying him.
No! He comes and tells me this, without me even asking.
He's 100 times better than Jung Hwan, who comes home and says nothing.
How do you manage to get by, being so bored?
He tells me everything he needs to.
Don't worry about my son,
and worry about your daughter instead.
She'll end up killing that horse.
You don't know how much that horse can handle.
Even that horse is so full of energy...
Madam, even though he's younger than you,
you should feed him some good food.
That way, he'll have some energy in the bedroom.
Yesterday, she already bought 30 eels.
She has spent a lot of money cooking eel, loaches
and ginseng chicken every month.
Really?
You should make that for Bo Ra's dad instead.
He doesn't look like he is doing so well lately.
Who would know that he's the same age as Jung Hwan's dad?
He looks ten years older!
I don't have that kind of money.
It's not about money, but a suitable place.
What good can an eel do?
It's not like it can help improve his performance.
I feel bad for Bo Ra's father, too.
Madam, this is the perfect chance for you.
Your kids won't be back home till after 11 in the noon, right?
And Bo Ra isn't home today, right?
Why don't you have some fun time today?
Geez... stop that!
Get over here...
Bo Ra's dad is back.
You're back already?
Why are you so early today?
Geez, you...
Obviously, it's for the fun time.
I haven't heated up the soup.
You should heat up your body first instead of the soup.
Stop it.
Sir, don't worry about anything,
and do everything that you want today!
We'll be guarding the front door for you!
You two can still carry on even if someone barges in!
Have that Olympic mind-set put into the task. Go!
It seems like they've got all the female energy in their mouths.
Bunch of wenches.
It's not like it's the first or second time. Come on.
It is because of them, coming back home is a nightmare.
I wish they would just disappear.
Since you're talking about that, let's do it tonight.
Go wash up.
Jung Hwan's dad is a bit late today.
He always comes home sharp at seven, doesn't he?
I'm sure he's holding someone hostage
with his terrible jokes again somewhere.
"Bonghwangdang"
Oh, here he comes. You're a bit late today.
Yes. I went to see Taek's dad on the way back.
Aren't you cold? Why are your shoulders bare?
Are you afraid that someone will steal your wife away?
Don't worry.
In the eyes of other people,
her shoulders are as strong as Kang Ho Dong's.
It's fine if she's only pretty in my eyes.
Honey.
Stop it! Geez.
Stop it...
"88 Olympic Games D-7"
Have a good weekend.
Don't go anywhere.
Remember to show your parents the report card.
Yes, madam...
Class rep!
Attention.
Bow.
Teacher, congratulations on your marriage!
Thank you.
I'm a bit short. You have some money, right?
1, 2, 3, 4, 5...
I have exactly 500 won.
Let's go.
Where are you going?
Dobong Arcade to buy something.
Let's go together.
It's okay. You guys go on.
I promised to play with Jin Joo.
He never hangs out with us.
Hey, I have to go to the bathroom.
Go ahead, then.
-Let's go together.-Come to the third floor. I'll be there.
Gosh.
"Dobong Arcade"
"Brazil Spicy Rice Cake"
There are two of them and two of us.
It's worth the shot.
But the problem is Yoo Dong Ryong.
There's a chance of winning
if he can handle one of them.
Which one should I hit first?
The one on the right? Or the one on the left?
I'm wasting my time. I have to move now.
Jung Hwan. They want you to come, too.
"I want to cry..."
I want to cry, too.
What's troubling you?
Your husband earns a lot of money
and your sons stay out of trouble.
Out of all of us, I'm the most jealous one of you.
What's the use of feeding him the eel?
He's just pooping out more expensive poops.
Why? Didn't the two of you 'go to town'
after eating the eel last night?
Town?
We didn't even get to first base.
If he had a conscience, we should at least get past the first base.
He has no conscience.
"When we're apart, you'll see".
"Perhaps, you'll see".
"When we're apart, you'll see".
"Perhaps, you'll see".
Hello.
He has no conscience.
We wanted to eat at Brazil Spicy Rice Cake,
but we have no money.
If I become a notable figure, I'll pay you back for sure.
Is this everything you got?
If I search you, it'll be ten hits per ten won.
Go.
Thank you.
Hey, wait.
What size are your feet?
260.
Hey, Cavallo.
You can keep yours.
-Are you meeting your dad on his way home?-Yes.
What's wrong with your son?
Hello!
-Hi!-Jin Joo, how do you do?
Are we having bean sprout soup today?
Yes.
What about Jung Hwan? Why is he not with you?
He went somewhere with Dong Ryong. He'll be home soon.
Today's the day you get your report cards, right?
You guys had an exam?
Yes. Last week.
You didn't know, did you?
No, he told me.
You said your grades went down a bit, right?
Is it because of maths?
Yes, a bit.
So, you didn't get first place this time?
Who did, then?
-This time, it was...-Hey, what's this?
Did you get into a fight with someone?
No. I wouldn't do that.
Who did that to you?
I told you, that's not it.
I just got scratched a bit.
I'll go home first.
All right.
And where did you get this?
It's okay!
It's nothing! Stop bothering him over nothing.
What if he's hanging out with the bad kids?
Do you think that he'd be the type to do that?
Even though I can't say the same about my own son.
He might have just had a little fight with his friends.
What if he got hit by some bad kids?
Geez, stop it! It's just a Band-Aid on his chin.
If it's serious, he would have told you about it.
Stop worrying.
Here's your son now.
Hello.
Dong Ryong, you seem so bright lately!
You're here, son?
Daughters are better.
Even if she ends up in the 999th place,
daughters are better.
Why isn't Deok Sun coming home yet?
Do they keep her late even on Saturdays?
No.
Normally, she comes back earlier on Saturdays.
My husband isn't back yet,
my son who went to get him isn't here yet
and my daughters are nowhere to be seen. Where did all of them go?
Where did they go?
Hurry up and eat. Your mum's probably waiting.
Why are you eating so slowly?
Is it that good?
So, this is why you always came to meet him.
You were eating World Cup ice-cream without me?
I want one, too!
Your sister and your mum have to eat some too.
How could just the three of us eat it?
I'm also hungry. Let's go home already.
The ladies are in front of the house.
Let's have that ice-cream for dinner then.
Sit down and eat.
I told you, go see the doctor! It won't cost you that much.
I do have the money!
I'll go next week.
But, anyway, son...
Are you really not going to tell me?
How did this happen?
Tell me now!
Oh, it's really nothing, mum.
Don't worry. I am heading to Jung Hwan's house.
Gosh! Are you a ghost or something?
What? Haven't you ever seen someone wearing Korean clothing?
That's really too much.
Our outfits were switched to these instead.
It looks better, right?
Just don't do anything. That would be best.
What?
What's this?
Did they change your outfits?
Don't I look pretty?
Not at all.
Oh my God!
Geez...
If you were any closer, I would have punched you.
What are you doing at night?
Madagascar, my butt...
"Games of the XXIV Olympiad Seoul"
"The world to Seoul, Seoul to the world"
Hello!
Hi.
Jin Joo.
Mum, are your legs hurt?
Yes. They hurt so much.
Son!
Honey!
Cheers!
Hello!
-Oh, you're home?-Hey!
You're back, Sun Woo?
She must be so happy her brother is here.
She's so lucky.
-I'll be heading in now.-Okay.
You're back?
Mum! Starting from today,
I will practice at Jamsil Stadium.
It's totally awesome, right? It's so huge here!
The tiger here is huge, too!
Madam, it's probably nothing, right?
I'm telling you, it's nothing!
He's at the age when he has his own thoughts
and keeps some secrets.
He's not going to be an innocent boy forever.
This much should be enough, right?
I think it's more than enough for the three families.
Sun Woo's dad is probably going to gorge himself with this!
I guess he really liked dumplings.
Dumplings are the second best. His favourite is...
Rice wine.
He used to have a bottle a day!
But that wasn't too expensive, so it was okay.
Madam.
Can I borrow 30,000 won?
I'll pay you back next month.
Sure.
Oh my. I just remembered, Sun Woo's birthday is coming soon.
Don't Deok Sun and Sun Woo have the same birthday?
Did you guys do it on the same day?
What are you saying?
Jin Joo will hear it.
What day did you do it?
Mine was on the last day of December.
It was while we were picking pears in the woods.
Jin Joo will hear. Stop it.
What are you going to get Sun Woo?
Yes. What should I buy?
That's right. What should you buy for a grown up son?
You can buy your son another pair of sneakers.
You didn't know, did you?
Am I right?
Jung Hwan got his sneakers stolen!
Oh my God. When? By whom?
Who else would do that? Thugs, of course.
He dodged a bullet there.
He wasn't hurt anywhere?
He wasn't hurt,
but he got his money and sneakers taken from him.
It happened a few days ago. Sun Woo told me.
I guess Jung Hwan didn't want you to worry, so he didn't tell you.
If he didn't get hurt, then it's not that bad.
Oh dear. Speak of the devil.
Hello.
Jung Hwan. It must be tough studying hard.
Go inside and rest.
But there's nothing to eat.
Your dad will buy some roasted chicken.
Two of them.
Yes.
You can't find 'roasted chicken' in there.
Who would name his child after roasted chicken?
My younger brother, that's not what I'm looking for.
'Two of them'.
I'm looking for someone named that.
Who is it?
-Jung Hwan.-Yes?
What is it?
Nothing's up these days, right?
Dad's here.
Oh, President Na!
You have to say, "Oh, President Kim!" back.
Do you want a divorce?
Oh! President Sung!
Oh, President Kim!
How great it is to see you!
I've only got you, Deok Sun!
Is that chicken?
This is only for you. Don't share with anyone else. Okay?
With four days left, people grow more curious
about who will be the final torch bearer.
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) declared
that they will not be announcing it until the day of the event.
It's probably Heo Jae, right?
Whatever.
Why do we care who it is?
Haven't you read the newspaper?
Heo Jae was already chosen to be the athletes' representative,
so he can't do it.
Really?
In my opinion, there's only one person who can do it.
Im Chun Ae.
No way.
Well, we'll just see if I'm right or wrong.
Don't eat the wings.
You'll fly away and commit adultery.
My Deok Sun... Eat up.
What about you, mum?
I don't really like chicken. You guys eat up.
The placard bearer of the Soviet Union team...
It's the girl who's representing the Soviet Union.
I feel pride and a great sense of responsibility.
I hope that the Olympic Games would improve the bilateral relations
-between the two nations.-How about yours?
They aired East Germany's yesterday.
Are you crazy? Why would she do it?
Only pretty girls do it.
What?
Then I'm sure our Deok Sun will do it, too.
There are only three high schoolers, after all.
Why wouldn't our great Deok Sun do it?
I'm doing it too.
I'm getting interviewed tomorrow.
What for?
You're such a lying wench.
It's true!
How can you call your younger sister that?
This wench is lying.
Watch your mouth.
Why do you always do that to me?
It's because you're the weird one.
'You'?
Are you crazy?
-Mum!-Am I your friend? What?
What's mum going to do?
-You must really be crazy.-Let go!
Stop it!
"88 Olympic Games D-3"
Deok Sun, they want you now.
Really?
Don't be nervous.
You just have to answer our questions clearly.
Yes, I understand.
We'd like to ask you to introduce yourself first.
Hello.
I'm Sung Deok Sun, who has been chosen to be
the picket girl for Madagascar at this year's Olympics
and I'm a second year student at Ssangmun Girls' High School.
Yes.
I heard that you're the youngest one among all the girls.
Did you have a hard time?
It wasn't difficult at all.
The older picket girls took care of me
as if I were their real younger sister,
so I've never once thought that things were difficult.
Even so, what was the hardest thing you've experienced?
I believe that it is an honour
to be participating in a nationwide effort.
Even if I had difficult moments,
I was able to overcome it with determination.
You have a lot of pride in your position as picket girl.
So, you must be that much more disappointed
when you find out that
Madagascar won't be participating this year, right?
They announced that they wouldn't be participating yesterday.
As their country's picket girl, you must be quite disappointed.
How do you feel?
I think you must still be quite shocked to hear that.
Didn't you suffer for half a year
under the sweltering heat for this?
Ms. Sung Deok Sun? Yes.
It's quite a shame.
It's a shame,
but what is your last word to the people out there?
Although I can't take part in the Olympic Games anymore,
I will pray and cheer harder than anyone else
that the 1988 Seoul Olympics will be successful.
The world to Seoul, Seoul to the world.
Cheers!
With only three days left before the Olympics,
Madagascar announced that they would not be attending.
This appears to be a boycott
due to their relationship with the North Korea.
According to Mario Vazquez Rana, the president of the ANOC,
the absence of Madagascar is political.
It was clearly a request from the North Korea, he added.
Sun Woo! Buy me some oil, please!
Sun Woo! Oil, please!
Sun Woo.
He's not here.
He put on his jacket and went outside.
Deok Sun!
Why are you home so late?
We prepared so much.
1, 2, 3.
"Happy birthday to you..."
"Happy birthday, dear Bo Ra".
"Happy birthday to you!"
Blow out the candles!
-Let's dig in!-Wait.
Wait just a moment.
We'll just take three of these out.
Just a minute.
There we go.
Okay...
This time, our second daughter's birthday party!
Okay, 1, 2, 3.
- "Happy birthday..." -Stop it!
I've told you that I didn't want to celebrate
my birthday with Bo Ra!
Why don't you ever listen to me?
I told you that I didn't want to do it with her!
We'll do it separately starting from next year.
You said that last year, too! And the year before that!
Why do you always only do this to me?
Am I a joke to you?
Am I someone who you can just treat like garbage?
How come you've never made me a fried egg?
I loved fried eggs.
You just give me black beans all the time.
I hate black beans!
And also...
Why do you only buy No Eul World Cup ice-cream?
And the chicken!
Mr. Kim gave it to me
and you gave the legs to Bo Ra and No Eul
and I only got the wings!
I know how to eat chicken legs, too!
Deok Sun.
Why is it that I'm the only one who's Deok Sun?
Why did you only give me a terrible name?
She's named Bo Ra and he's No Eul,
so why is it that my name is the only terrible one?
Why is my name Deok Sun?
Three days prior to the Olympic Games,
North Korea, Cuba, Albania...
What's with her?
Ethiopia and Madagascar have announced that they
will no longer be attending due to political reasons.
However, for the 1988 Seoul Olympics,
among 167 IOC countries, 160...
This day wasn't that special of a day.
The second youngest daughter's grievance was common.
Just like other second youngest children.
We have to always give our way
to the eldest and the youngest.
Even so, I thought that my mum and dad
were aware of how much I'd sacrificed.
But that wasn't the case.
In some ways, one's own family is the most oblivious.
Mum, what are you doing in here?
Mum, did something happen?
What's this?
-Do you smoke?-What?
You smoke, don't you?
No. What are you saying?
When did you start smoking? Tell me the truth.
No, mum! That's not mine!
What have you been going around doing lately?
You're causing trouble, aren't you?
I'm telling you, it's not mine.
Do you know how hard I raised you?
Do you really want to see me die?
You hang out with bad kids and smoke up a storm.
Why are you acting this way lately?
When did I ever?
Why are you acting like this? I told you, it's not mine!
Then, what's this on your face?
What happened?
Did you get into a fight with someone?
Did you get hit?
Are you really not going to tell me?
Are you acting this way because your dad's not around?
Do you not care about your mum at all?
Mum!
Mum, this...
It happened while I tried to shave.
I cut myself while I was trying to shave.
Mum.
Why are you acting like this?
Tell me what happened.
Mum...
I'm fine.
My friends also cut themselves when they shaved for the first time.
It's not because of dad.
Oh geez... Mum.
Mum. Why are you acting this way?
You're making my heart hurt.
-My child...-Mum, I'm sorry.
Mum, I'm sorry.
Mum. I'm sorry I yelled, mum.
Mum, I'm sorry.
Jin Joo, be careful.
I went all the way to the store to get this.
Jin Joo. Let's greet dad.
"September 17, 1988"
"The 24th Olympics in Seoul, South Korea"
It's a historical moment.
Finally, the 24th Olympic Games are getting started.
Now it is turning into the Seoul Olympic Games' emblem.
What bright, beautiful colours.
It's made by thousands of students from
Seoul Women High School and Dongdaemoon High School.
Dad, I can't even see a mouse on the street.
-Did it start?-Why are you drinking beer at this hour?
Geez, you...
What better day to get drunk than today
when my second eldest daughter gets to participate in the Olympics?
What about Bo Ra?
Bo Ra! Come out! It's starting!
I'm not watching it!
You're going to regret it.
The athletes are entering!
Okay. I'll record it from now on.
Honey.
Didn't Deok Sun get dropped?
Madagascar or something is absent. What's going on?
She must have gone there and made a scene.
Isn't it awesome, mum?
Really? How awesome.
So, she got to take the place of someone who got fired?
Wow... Deok Sun is so lucky.
Her tenacity is nothing to laugh at.
No. Deok Sun practiced hard.
That's why they took care of her.
I heard that she was never late even once.
If she studied with that much willpower,
she would be ranked number one for sure.
So, which country is she representing now?
Son... So, which country is Deok Sun representing now?
You'll see it later.
Since it's in alphabetical order...
Since it's 'U'...
They're already up to the Soviet Union?
She should be out soon.
This is the Soviet Union.
There are 518 athletes on their team.
Not long ago, their country was...
Bo Ra! Come out! She's coming out soon!
I told you, I'm not watching!
We'll welcome them to reapply for the games.
Jordan...
The athletes from Jordan are now entering.
It's one of the Middle East countries...
She's next, dad.
It's after Jordan.
There she is!
In Taekwando...
Uganda...
There she is...
My older sister!
-My child!-Dad!
It's Sung Deok Sun!
-She's coming out, mum.-She's so pretty.
Oh my goodness! She's pretty.
There you are, President Sung!
Nice to see you!
All together now!
Uganda...
Dad, what's their capital city?
Their capital city is...
Agriculture and stock farming.
Yes! That's Deok Sun.
No, that's nothing.
Of course! Are you kidding me?
Her face is being shown all over the world!
She's made it through the tough competition.
I was so worried that she could never get married
when she was young because she was ugly.
But she's blossomed!
She is prettier than her older sister, for sure.
Here comes the torch bearer.
Son Ki Jung enters, holding the torch.
Then, Im Chun Ae takes it from him.
Senior athlete Son Ki Jung
and track star Im Chun Ae player...
Im Chun Ae. I knew it.
The fires in our hearts are ignited and become one...
Where did Im Chun Ae get a medal, again?
It was in 1986 during the 10th Asian Games.
She won the 800 metres, 1500 metres,
and 3000 metres races.
The first Korean triple crown track runner at Asian Games.
Her nickname is "Instant Noodle Girl".
Because they had no rice at home,
she said she could only eat instant noodles and became famous overnight.
However, it was revealed that she ate herbal medicine as well.
This happened two years ago.
Jung Bong. Call me when they're playing soccer.
What are you up to?
I'm studying.
Why?
No reason.
-Jung Hwan.-Yes?
Don't you have anything to tell me?
No.
I heard that you guys took an exam.
Oh, yes. We did.
-Did you do well?-Yes.
I got ranked number one.
So, why didn't you tell me?
It's not like it counts much.
I want to know everything, though.
Tell me these things.
Do you know how jealous I am of Sun Woo's mum?
Sun Woo tells him mum everything.
Even if it's not everything,
just a few things
that you think would be okay to tell me would be nice.
I feel ashamed
every time I hang out with the ladies.
Okay?
Answer me.
Yes, mum.
Study hard.
Mum.
Um...
Can you get me a new pair of sneakers?
I lost them.
Son!
Do you want to come out and buy those sneakers with me today?
No, it's okay. Just give me the money.
Okay.
Hey, how come Jung Hwan has good results
although he always plays football?
That's because he only plays football.
He doesn't smoke?
Of course he doesn't. He's different than he seems.
I thought the cigarette pack belongs to him.
No, mum. Jung Hwan doesn't smoke.
Really? Then whose were they?
I'm wondering the same thing. Whose fault could it be?
But, why did they collect money for school?
I don't know. He did not say.
Who is it? No one's coming here today.
Who is it?
Uncle! What brings you here?
Sun Woo, let's go to the public baths. Quick.
What?
Here. Get every nook and cranny, okay?
The money, please.
But I took a bath yesterday.
And I went to the bathroom yesterday.
Does it mean that I don't have to go to the bathroom today?
Stop talking about the bathroom all the time
and get married already.
Geez.
Tae Soo, take a good care of him. Wash cleanly.
And teach him how to do this.
Okay...
But, you did pack a razor, right?
Go on, now.
Let's go take a bath with your uncle.
Why are you dragging him by his ear?
I'm coming...
How does it look, dad?
Where did you get those?
I got it from a Ugandan athlete.
Doesn't it look cool?
This is a fan from a Korean athlete,
and a hat from an Equatoguinean athlete.
And this is an umbrella from a Danish athlete.
And...
What the heck is that?
A pitiful pigeon.
I'm going to bury it.
There's one that got scorched by the flame, too.
I picked it up.
Okay, I get it. Put it away.
My Deok Sun is so kind.
You're like an angel.
Deok Sun.
I have something I want to give you too.
What?
Just wait.
Happy birthday, my Deok Sun.
Oh my, look at that! 18 candles already?
When did my daughter grow up so much?
Your mum and I are sorry.
We didn't know.
We didn't know how to teach the eldest,
how to raise the second eldest,
and how to educate the youngest.
I wasn't born as a father.
It's my first time being a father.
So, please forgive us.
My daughter grew up to be so pretty.
When did you become such a pretty young lady?
You were even on TV.
You looked so pretty with makeup on.
Anyway, when my Deok Sun gets married,
how will I live? I'll be so miserable.
I'm not getting married, though.
You shouldn't say that.
Here. Let's light these and sing you "Happy Birthday".
Here.
How pretty.
Okay.
Deok Sun. Happy birthday.
Okay, blow them out.
Have some cake, dad.
No, thanks. I don't like creamy things.
In some ways, one's family is the most oblivious.
But, what's so important in knowing that?
In the end, what helps you overcome obstacles isn't the brain.
It's the heart that matters,
and how we never let go of each other's hand.
In the end, that's family.
My daughter is so pretty.
She has my eyes.
No matter what kind of hero you are,
the people you go back to in the end are the family.
The home inflicted upon you outside the home
and the scars inflicted on you by life itself...
Why is my name Deok Sun?
And even the pain inflicted on you by family...
the people who will hold you and stand by you
in the end, is the family.
And...
No. Even so...
History repeats itself.
Oh, my head...
Oh, my head.
What the heck?
It's the gas.
Hey, get up!
No Eul!
It's the carbon monoxide from the burning charcoal. Wake up!
You punk! Come to your senses!
Hold her. She's acting strange.
Are you okay?
Bo Ra, you okay?
Oh, my head.
My head.
Oh my...
Darn it!
"November, 2015"
What was your question, again?
When we first met?
I'm sorry.
I've inhaled too much carbon monoxide.
It's been a couple of decades since we've met.
We grew up on the same block,
but I never dreamed that I'd end up marrying him.
I think I went crazy for a second, or something.
Yes, that's the only explanation.
Actually, I was the one inhaling
the most charcoal gas in the neighbourhood.
It was constant.
I probably inhaled it for 20 years straight.
I think something happened to my head because of that.
My husband got lucky.
Where else would he have found such a pretty wife?
-Mum! Deok Sun has someone that she likes!-Gosh!
This is new. How does it look?
I'm late. Piss off.
We're going to eat spicy rice cake!
Deok Sun is getting cuter these days, isn't it?
Yes, a little.
My first love depends on this.
Take it off, jerk. Take it off.
You're such a frustrating jerk.