"December, 1994"
"Seoul, Dobonggu, Ssangmundong"
What are you? A stalker?
Yes. You just figured that out?
Seriously, how did you know?
You said you were on your way,
so I came out... just in case.
This just means that I care.
Let's go.
What would you have done if I wasn't here?
I probably would have ran.
Your parents are doing well, aren't they?
They're doing very well.
Why is that so?
Mum, Jin Joo, and Taek's dad.
They're all doing well enough
to be completely happy, even without me.
Are you planning on going somewhere?
If I get married, I'll have to leave the household.
You're getting married?
Yes. Didn't you know?
I'm going to do it quickly,
before my girlfriend gets any older.
What? Why are you getting upset?
-Who said it was you?-Do you want to die?
I'm not going to marry you. Stop dreaming.
I'm in a rush, that's why.
Once I'm an intern, things will be so hectic.
I don't want to get married while everything is messy.
As long as you're okay with it,
I'd like to get married next year.
Don't worry. We won't rush.
Do you know we have a lot of obstacles to overcome?
I know that,
and I'll take care of them.
Don't you dare run away.
Just stick by my side.
Just like this, okay?
Give me a tropic orange.
Amore Mamonde.
Deok Sun.
What?
Did you eat too many oranges?
That only works for Lee Young Ae.
What's wrong with the orange colour?
I'm just trying it out!
Just once, you can't keep your opinion to yourself?
Please! Stop copying celebrities on TV.
Be remotely sensible.
But I was told it looked pretty.
Bring him here.
Bring him here. I have to know, which lunatic said that?
-It's pretty.-Are they really okay?
This is Lee Young Ae's lipstick.
You're prettier than Lee Young Ae.
Do you even know who is Lee Young Ae?
You're still really pretty.
Do you remember that we have a movie date tomorrow?
You can't ski pit.
You're the one who shouldn't skip it like last time.
Okay.
Hi, Jin Joo! Are you coming back from school?
Hi, Deok Sun.
What are you doing here with Taek?
What do you mean? We're just talking.
I'll tell you everything later, Jin Joo.
What's there to tell her?
What's wrong with your lips?
That colour is super weird.
It's not weird.
-Sung Deok Sun, you're home early.-Yes.
-Bo Ra, is it raining outside?-Yes.
Where did you get the umbrella? You're so lucky.
What is that?
Wipe that off your lips. It's really weird.
Where are mum and dad?
Upstairs.
Why? Are they having another meeting?
Yes, it's a very important meeting.
About what?
They're deciding together, where we should move to.
They're moving too?
Yes, they are.
Really?
I guess they would get bored if we all split up.
Where are we moving, anyway?
I don't know. Dad is making the decision.
That retirement money is just a one-time payment.
It would be smart to spend that money on a good house.
Gangnam! I say Gangnam.
Before I die, I want to live in Gangnam.
Fine! I say Gangnam too! We're going to Gangnam!
Il Hwa, start packing our things.
You can't go to Gangnam!
Why not?
200 million won will barely get you
a 20 pyeong apartment in Gangnam.
Not even a new apartment.
But an old and weathered one.
And we won't even have 200 million won.
If we want money to marry off Bo Ra and Deok Sun,
we'll need to set aside some money too.
If we only have about 150 million won left over,
Gangnam won't be an option.
Then go with us.
Yes, we should go there together!
We can't live alone. It'll be lonely.
The same way we do now, we can rely on each other.
It'll be so nice and cosy.
Where was that again?
I heard it mentioned, but I forgot again.
Even if it's one million won per square meter...
It's too far. If you want to go to Seoul,
it'd be better to leave from Daejeon.
Bo Ra's dad.
What reason would we have to be busy at this age?
We can buy 100 pyeong of land
and have a bit of grass to enjoy for ourselves.
We can have a barbecue, and stuff like that.
Let's lead a leisurely life.
It's the last chance to turn my life around.
How can I satisfy with just barbecue or grass?
This is something I'm going to have to think about.
How can you change your life with 150 million won?
Move somewhere quiet,
and let's all just live in peace.
I want to be somewhere where my wife
can enjoy nice mountains, and water.
But, you never know.
It could be a good investment.
Let's go.
Let's go together, Bo Ra's dad.
All right, but I keep asking you!
Where is this place?
If you ask me where the place is,
when we're taking the express bus coming from Busan,
isn't there's a place we always see?
Just before the toll gate.
Bangyo.
I see. Bangyo.
Think about it. You still have time.
You were always a careful man.
I made my decision right away, you know,
in a manly way.
But everybody is different.
I've made my decision.
What is it? I'm in. Do you feel the same way?
That's right.
I've made my decision.
"Episode 20: Goodbye, My Youth. Goodbye, Ssangmundong"
One, two, three.
I took the bus,
and we hit traffic right before I got here.
Have you been waiting a long time?
You should have taken your time.
I just got here, too.
It haven't started yet, right?
It probably just started.
Why didn't you say so? Let's go in.
Man Ok, you know about the supper tonight, don't you?
How delicious is the kimbap?
They sell it on the streets.
But it tastes as good as the food in a premium hotel.
Okay, I'll see you later in front of Hoehyeon Station.
Man Ok, we might not be able to find each other there.
So, let's meet at Shinsegae Department Store.
Okay, then I'll see you there.
Yes, see you.
Dad, where's mum?
She's not back yet.
She knew you were coming home,
so she went grocery shopping. She's not back yet.
She's probably buying lots of stuff.
Jung Hwan, grab me some fruit punch.
Son.
That thing that's floating in the fruit punch...
is that, "self-confidence"?
Is this the book you're reading these days?
Jung Hwan!
Jung Hwan, where did you go?
Jung Hwan...
I still have "uneasiness", "truthfulness"
and "are you going to open up the tummy?"
I haven't even done that joke yet!
Jung Hwan!
Sun Woo, what are you doing?
I'm going to meet Bo Ra for a while.
I'll see you later tonight.
Bo Ra. I still can't get used to that.
I'll see you later, at Taek's house. Loyalty.
It's victory, you punk! Victory!
Where do they meet, anyway?
Since their mothers are coming back soon.
Whatever, they'll take care of themselves.
I don't care about it.
Jung Hwan is here?
Yes, we're going to meet for drinks in Taek's room.
Come with me.
Forget it. Sung Deok Sun will be there, too.
Of course, Deok Sun is my friend.
Sung Deok Sun is holding back very well.
She hasn't said anything to me at all.
Deok Sun can be full of surprises.
She can be clumsy, but she's such a nice person.
Why do you know more about my sister than I do?
Get a move on it.
Hurry up and go. The elders might see us.
Thank you.
You heard?
I heard.
Why...
Why must it be Sung Sun Woo?
Those two?
I'm so surprised, too.
Sun Woo's and Bo Ra's mum were both out of their minds.
It's not like they're asking to get married yet.
And plus, lately, isn't marrying someone
with the same last name okay?
Even your cousin did it.
They got married, too.
Their last name is Kim!
If you throw rocks at random people,
two out of three would be a Kim.
But both their last names are Sung.
Count the degrees of separation in their relationship.
They're like strangers!
I guess.
What a mess!
And between people who see each other all the time?
You should have been careful.
How is Bo Ra doing?
Tell her to come here.
She'll say that she isn't leaving her room.
I'd have ran away to my friend's place if that's me.
Sun Woo told her to come out,
but she chose to stay home.
Sung Bo Ra is strong.
You guys got caught?
Why is the mood so sombre here?
Wasn't everyone going to find out eventually, anyway?
They just found out
what they would have had to know later.
Yes, Dong Ryong is right.
You would have told them anyway.
You can tell the parents from both sides,
and date each other officially.
It's not like you're still in high school.
Many people with the same last name get married.
They're saying the laws are going to change, too.
Deok Sun, what do you think about Sun Woo becoming your brother-in-law?
It's fine, right?
Are you going to marry Sung Bo Ra?
Sung Sun Woo.
Sun Woo, that charisma.
How are you going to convince your mum?
You've never rebelled against your mum.
Yes.
I'm more worried about you than I am about Sung Bo Ra.
Our Sun Woo must have a lot of worries.
He'll do just fine.
I'll take care of my life just fine,
so you guys take care of yours.
Do you really have the confidence?
Be strong.
Don't turn around. I'm embarrassed.
Jung Hwan, is your brother still not back yet?
He just called to say that he would be here.
Don't worry.
Do you know your brother?
Has he totally given up the exam for law school?
Yes.
Okay, thanks for giving me an honest answer.
-Go inside, sleep.-Okay.
-Mum.-Yeah, what?
Are you okay?
Of course.
Why is he going out for snacks at this hour?
Thank you for this.
I'm sure it took a long time to make it.
I was happy during that time, so it's okay.
But are kimbap restaurants open at this hour?
They open at night, and close early in the morning.
It's where these food vendors and restaurant owners eat.
It's ark shell kimbap, this big, served with soup!
It's the perfect combination!
Man Ok, you live in such a big house.
I never thought you would like places like this.
Oh, no! I totally like places like this.
I grew up eating vendor food at markets.
I'll tell you all about it later.
Okay.
I'll take this one, okay?
Do you need anything else?
Sir, you know about Burberry, right?
This fabric is same as the material of Burberry.
Mi Ran.
Should we take a walk around the neighbourhood?
Let's get some fresh air.
It's really nice to get some air, isn't it?
Honey.
Jung Bong gave up on his law entrance exams.
I never had any expectations, to begin with.
I was impressed by the fact that he got into college.
I have no greed for that anymore. Not at all.
Jung Bong is just a bit slower than others.
I think that Jung Bong will find
his own path to making a living.
I think so too.
He's just so much slower!
But our kids sure are good kids.
Do you happen to remember this?
You know, when you were delivering black bean noodles back then?
You saw our sons playing in the street with their friends.
You tried to run away,
just in case the kids were embarrassed of you.
But Jung Bong grabbed Jung Hwan's hand,
and shouted "Dad!" and hugged you.
Yes, I remember that.
You came home that night, crying and laughing.
You had tears and a runny nose.
And you told me about it all night.
Were you that happy?
Yes.
My throat gets dry, even when I think about it now.
I expected them to be ashamed
to see their dad holding black bean noodles.
They said "Dad!" and ran over to hug me.
How could I not be happy?
That was my happiest day ever.
What child could be ashamed of their parents?
That's not even human.
Right?
But, I noticed, in life,
that isn't always the case.
We're just very blessed.
We lived in that one bedroom shoe box
next to Teacher Yoo's house.
Jung Bong used to cry all night,
yelling that he was in pain.
Our next day's rice would run out.
Occasionally, I would wonder
if we should just light the stove up and die from inhalation of the gas.
I had a lot of terrible thoughts.
Anyway, I think we had endured it day by day
because of the kids.
I think I survived because of our kids.
I didn't raise the kids. I think they raised me.
I raised you.
I raised you!
Then, we raised each other.
Good...
-Good.-We did good...
That's why you're my husband.
-You can come back within an hour.-Yes, all right.
-Bye, now!-Okay.
Dad.
Your daughter is here.
Is my bad daughter here?
What do you mean?
Dad, this is my boyfriend.
My dad built all this from scratch
with no help at all.
He has two more stores in Dongdaemun.
When he first came to Seoul, he only had 30,000 won.
But now, they say
Seoul's textile market couldn't run without my dad.
You're amazing.
In my eyes, you're like the Bill Gates of Korea.
A real self-made man, you're really awesome.
I'm a bit better than Bill Gates.
Bill Gates can speak English.
I didn't learn English or Japanese,
but look at me now. I sell it to the Americans,
and to the Japanese.
So, I am better.
Did Bill Gates only graduate
from elementary school, like me?
He went to Harvard.
He's a smart man.
That's why, you are better!
You are really the best!
Yes.
Yes, it's cold!
I'll get you something delicious.
There's great kimbap at Namdaemun.
Their soup is great too. Go inside.
Thank you, sir.
Hold on.
Your voice sounds familiar.
Have we spoken on the phone before?
Is this the guy you dated in high school?
I'm certain that this is the voice from the phone.
Dad, it's cold. Let go inside.
-Jung Bong, quickly go in.-We'll go in now.
Dad, quickly come in. It's cold.
I'm right.
It's you, isn't it? Come here!
What did you say?
You're going to work part time?
Yes.
What about your exams?
Are you giving up on them?
I don't think that's the path for me.
It's important that you find something
that you want to do.
I approve of it.
I want to work, and build experience.
I've been taking allowance from you, even at this age.
From now on, I want to take care of myself.
There is something that I really want to do.
Once I have planned it nicely, I'll tell you about it.
He's giving up on the entrance exams?
Yes.
He's already given up, completely.
He's working at the pub near us.
He had been studying for so long, what a waste.
Even if it took some extra time,
I had faith Jung Bong would get it done.
He sticks with things. He's very persistent.
Well, it's not something that just any person can pass.
Bo Ra was special.
Why don't we play Go-Stop? It's been a while.
Yes, why not?
I'm too tired to make dinner.
Let's ask Jung Bong to make kimchi stir-fry rice.
Why don't the three of us warm up our hands?
Come on.
Mi Ran.
I can't play Go-Stop with Sun Young right now.
Bo Ra's mum.
The same last name thing... it's really nothing!
What do you call it?
It's one of those rules that doesn't get enforced.
And either way, the law is going to be changed.
But you can't register the marriage.
And if a baby is born, the birth can't be registered.
I just don't like it at all.
I told you! The law will be changed!
Do you dislike Sun Woo, by any chance?
Oh, no!
Where can you find a boy like Sun Woo?
Then just give them the "okay"!
It's very uncomfortable
to be living on the same street like this.
I was going to relieve the pain
from my menopause with Go-stop.
And what is this? This is annoying.
Everyone else thinks it's okay!
Even my aunt, who is over 70, thinks it's okay.
How could you be more stubborn than a 70-year-old granny?
You should take more medicine.
What about dinner?
With who?
She's the friend who introduced you to Trash, right?
Tell her that next time, I'll give her a treat.
If you think about it, I should be most thankful to her.
Yes. I'm going to talk to them today.
You can't run away again.
I'll take care of everything,
so trust me, and follow my lead.
I'll talk to your parents too, okay?
Just take care of yourself.
I'll take care of my household.
I'll talk to my parents, and I'll convince them.
Just worry about yourself.
Taek is going to be late today, right?
Yes.
The match will be extended until the day after tomorrow.
I'm home.
Sun Woo, what brings you here today?
I wanted to talk to you guys.
Mum.
Please give me your blessings.
I want to marry Bo Ra.
Please give us your blessing.
Sun Woo.
Let's not be too rash.
I'm not completely saying no, either.
But, you're not finished with your studies.
You must graduate.
You still have a lot of things left to do.
And regarding you and Bo Ra right now...
You two like each other so much,
so you aren't seeing straight.
You don't know what will happen later.
So, take it slowly, okay? Slowly...
Let's take our time, to think this over.
Mum.
I've been seeing Bo Ra for six years.
It's not a passing feeling.
And I'm not coming to talk to you
because I want to get married right now.
I want to date Bo Ra with marriage in our future plans.
I want your permission first,
so that we can officially date.
Mum, I've never acted against you for once before.
Even with college, and my major...
I did everything you wanted me to do.
I don't regret any of it!
But, with my marriage, at least...
I want it to be with the person I love.
Mum, can you let go of the way you feel, just this once?
I'm going back to the hospital.
I'm leaving. No need to come out.
Jung Hwan...
What about your car keys? Be careful, driving out there.
If you get sleepy,
make sure to pull over at a rest stop, okay?
Gosh, you do this every time I'm here.
I'm here all the time.
Am I a guest, or something?
Children all become guests as they get grow up.
Is the car okay?
Do you have gas?
The car is just fine, and I have a full tank of gas.
Your guest will be leaving now,
so please take care of your health.
Don't worry about your mum, and take care of yourself.
You'll get there late, at this rate.
Get going...
Bye.
Hurry up! You'll be late!
Okay. Go back inside.
You're really...
Wait, your car...
You have to drive to Sacheon.
My car is broken. I'm taking the bus.
I'll sleep on the way.
Sun Young.
I'm not saying this lightly
because he isn't my biological son.
Don't take it the wrong way, and just listen.
Taek...
When Taek first said he wanted to play Baduk,
do you remember how much I opposed it?
Yes, I remember.
Bo Ra's dad went to the Baduk club
and he wanted to take Deok Sun.
But whenever the fumigation truck was coming,
Deok Sun would go mad and chase after it.
So, Taek ended up tagging along.
If you think about it...
life sure works out in strange ways.
It sure does.
Bo Ra's dad tried to convince me
to turn Taek into the second Cho Hoon Hyun.
So, I let him do it, just for a month.
But, it felt like...
he was going to live his life glued to the Baduk board.
So, that day, I threw out
the board and all the stones.
But... I think it was the next day,
and I thought he was sleeping.
So, I opened the door.
He was in his room, looking at the board, secretly.
I did throw it away.
He managed to sneak it back in.
He was so terrified that he was going to get in trouble.
His eyes were riddled with shock.
He tried so hard to protect it from being stolen.
How could I win with a child like that?
That day, I forced myself to close my eyes.
I let him play Baduk.
I didn't have enough confidence in him
to support him on my own, in Baduk.
And I wanted my child to be somewhat normal.
But that was all my greed.
Children don't do what we want them to do.
Do you think you can win over Sun Woo?
And even if you do win,
will it be a real victory?
Parents can't win over their children.
He didn't say a single wrong word.
Not a single word.
Mom, I'm home.
Why are you here so late?
Mum.
Dad.
I want to marry Sun Woo.
I'm hoping to get your blessings.
You can't.
You two have the same last name.
If you get married, you won't be registered as married!
It will just say "Cohabitant"! That's what it will say!
If your grandmother was alive,
she would faint right here and now!
It can never happen.
How about you, dad? Do you feel that way too?
It's not because you don't like Sun Woo, is it?
Sun Woo is not the problem.
Who said that he was the problem?
Then, is it because he's younger than me?
Your mum and dad are not that conservative.
Then, is it just because of the law?
Then, if there are no legal issues,
you would give us your blessings?
Next year, they're going to temporarily
allow same last name marriages.
The congress is preparing the bill now.
Then, are you going to live with him for a year?
What happens if you have a baby?
You can't even register the birth of the baby.
What will you do then?
Next year, they will temporarily allow these marriages.
And there'll be discussions of making that change permanent.
It's a certainty.
That law will no longer exist.
Sun Woo and I can't get married right away anyway.
Next year, when I'm done with my training...
and after Sun Woo finishes his fourth year...
We'll get married then.
There won't be any legal issues then.
Have I ever disappointed you two?
I can live happily with Sun Woo.
Mum.
Dad.
Please trust me this time too.
I wonder whose daughter that is.
She sure is smart.
Mi Ran, it's the middle of winter!
Why is the door wide open?
My insides feel like the middle of summer.
That looks so tasty!
Where's your husband?
That's so good.
He'll be here.
Mi Ran, where's the kimchi?
Kimchi? You can use the seasoning.
Still, noodles need sliced kimchi
to make them even tastier!
It smells so good!
You're here?
How did you know to bring the kimchi?
You need it to make good noodles.
What are doing? Dig into the noodles.
And add some chives.
Are Cha In Pyo and Shin Ae Ra getting married?
Didn't Cha In Pyo go to the army?
They're getting married once In Pyo is released.
I've known that
they had something going on since "Star in My Heart".
That look in their eyes, that wasn't acting.
Why is he your "In Pyo" again?
Because he's good-looking.
Should I put more of kimchi in yours?
Yes, lots on mine.
That's good. Too much.
Gosh, why aren't these boys coming?
-Boys?-You know.
The watch store boy, the Hanil Bank boy.
President Kim boy.
I was wondering who you were referring to.
Those big men... They really don't listen.
I told him to come. He should hurry up!
Sun Young, do you want lots of pepper?
Not in mine. Put lots in Moo Sung's.
Don't give him that much! Why?
He's not strong enough?
Why are you giving him so many pepper?
Her husband eats a lot!
-It's good for men.-Stop taking care of him.
How do you know what's good for men?
You're going to tire him out!
More, please!
Where is Moo Sung's?
The neighbourhood is so quiet.
Yes, the kids have all grown up and left.
Where's Jin Joo?
She's at school.
If Jin Joo weren't around,
this place would be a nursing home.
By the way, I haven't seen Taek yesterday or today.
Does he have a big match?
A new competition just started.
This?
Right, stew and pancake.
You should eat more, grow up,
and win something too.
When I saw Taek, his face looked very haggard.
So why did you have to get him all excited about this?
What are you talking about?
Bo Ra's dad, do you have menopause too?
You're losing your memory.
Mum! Dad!
Taek has a dating scandal!
It's on the front page of the evening newspaper!
With who?
Is it an actress?
Don't be surprised.
Amazing, right? Shocking, isn't it?
Come on, that's a mistake.
It's a false report.
They hold hands often.
I thought who was it again.
Anyway, Deok Sun looks good in this picture.
They watch movies together often, too.
My daughter looks so cute. So pretty.
They used to take baths together when they were younger.
That's something new. What's that writer going to do?
He made the wrong guess.
It's crazy, right?
"Korean Baduk Club"
Look who we have here?
Deok Sun!
Hello.
Master Choi is done. He'll be out soon.
It took 13 hours today.
13 hours?
He's half dead right now.
I feel sorry for him.
He still won though.
He finally beat him, in the end.
He suffered, but it was all worth it.
What?
His girlfriend came to wait for him.
He told Director Yoo and I about you.
Thank you.
For what, sir?
Just because... thank you.
But you two should have been more careful.
What will you do about today's scandal?
Does Taek know too?
He heard it right away after the match, from the reporters.
You know Choi Taek's personality, right?
Just acknowledge it to everyone. It is the truth.
Anyway, you're here, Deok Sun...
I'm going home now.
Take him home safely.
Okay, bye.
This isn't a dream, is it?
What kind of Baduk match takes 13 hours?
I know.
You've worked hard.
Yes, you too.
Do as I say, okay?
Both sides are having a hard enough time
with Sun Woo and Bo Ra.
If they find out about us, too...
they'll be traumatised.
So, tell them that the scandal from today's paper
is not true, okay?
No.
I won't lie.
I've kept it in for six years.
I don't want to hide it anymore.
Give it some time.
Then we can take a look at the situation and then tell them.
Both your parents and mine.
No matter what, they are all going to listen to us.
But, right now...
it's not the right time yet.
I'm confident my feelings won't change.
Aren't you?
When is Taek coming home?
He should be here soon.
You should ask him, at least.
But it just can't be. That wouldn't happen.
I'm telling you, it's true.
There's something funny about those two.
Hey, you punk!
Stop spouting nonsense!
Do you want to see your mother faint?
Shut your mouth already.
It's enough to be dealing with the same last name issue.
I can't let us become two in-laws from one family.
If you're ready to organise your mother's funeral,
then you can keep on yapping.
Il Hwa.
Il...
I know I'm right.
Bye, now.
It's not true, so don't worry!
Look. Something feels different about them.
Why are you two coming in together?
You two...
About that article... it's not true, is it?
Taek, is it true? It's not, right?
The article is wrong, right?
You're not dating, are you?
Taek, is that article true?
It's not true.
You know our relationship.
See...
Oh, my goodness!
Does our relationship seem like one that would change?
Right. You two have known each other for ages.
Taek. I trust you.
Does our relationship
seem like it's going to change easily?
I won't change.
So, let's take our time in telling them.
Do you understand?
I'll give you a present for doing this.
I love you.
Back then, two in-laws with one family
"Jan, 2016"was worse than the same last name marriage.
I was maturing so fast.
But, he only played Baduk.
I had to talk him out of it, and convince him
not to announce it.
We dated for about two years and then we got married.
I was busy. He was busy, too.
I think, for about two months,
our meetings were so brief.
As for dates...
It was all on neighbourhood streets.
I'll walk you to the big street.
Why don't you open your eyes and wake up first?
You just got back?
Why didn't you call?
Okay.
You should have gone to bed.
Let's walk around the neighbourhood, just once.
We didn't do anything special on our dates.
We were like any other couple.
We stole some scenes
from movies and TV shows, you could say.
"What do we do?"
"We keep going around and around"
"As the years pass"
"I'm afraid we're going to grow apart"
"What do we do?"
"We keep going around and around"
"As the years pass"
"I'm afraid we're going to grow apart"
Taek. If I drink and party again,
I'm no longer Sung Deok Sun.
I'll be your daughter.
Are you doing this on purpose to make me angry?
I told you, I don't like it.
Seriously?
Taek!
Taek, just this once. It's a work party.
It's for work, Taek.
Come on, Taek...
How much was it?
Do you want to die?
Do you think 30 million won is a joke?
You just lent it to him
without writing a promissory note?
I'm thirsty.
Who was it? Give me a name.
A colleague who trains with me. You don't know him.
So give me a name! What's his name?
He will pay me back, right away.
I want a name!
"1988, Sung Deok Sun's Diary"
"They say the chances of your confession succeeding"
"more than 90% on the first day of snow of the year"
"In order to confess to Sun Woo..."
Man, I was crazy.
Give it back to me...
Did you read it?
No, I couldn't.
Go inside now.
Long time no see.
That hurt! Why did you do that?
Because I'm so happy to see you.
This crazy jerk...
We dated and got married.
What was the best part?
Quitting sleeping pills.
I quit my sleeping pills once we started dating.
When did I start liking her?
I don't remember that.
She says 1989?
She still doesn't know me.
Is she really my wife?
"Fall, 1978"
"Fall, 1979"
Taek, drink the milk and grow tall!
You have to grow up quickly and marry me.
Should we go watch a movie?
Let's go watch a movie.
Deok Sun!
I like Deok Sun.
Not as a friend, but as a girl.
I don't think I can make it tomorrow.
The people at the Baduk club came up with some plans.
But now...
What is this?
A turtle.
What does it mean?
Eternal love.
You said you're going to purpose to me.
Is this the end?
No.
Deok Sun.
I love you.
"Fall, 1995"
"Sung Bo Ra, Sung Sun Woo's Wedding D-7"
-Mum.-You're here.
Why are you starting to prepare the side dishes now?
My wedding ceremony and honeymoon
are more than half a month away.
I should do it in advance.
I have ten more to do.
No, no! Don't do it.
You'll be doing more than enough later.
It's okay.
My goodness, give that to me.
Go on inside.
Get some rest.
Go on.
Seriously?
Okay.
But our last kiss shook
because we didn't want it to end
Dad, what are you doing?
Bo Ra, I was meaning to tell you...
Thank you for the new shoes you bought for me.
They fit me perfectly.
Bo Ra, you bought shoes for dad?
She bought them for me to wear at the wedding.
They're cheap. Just wear them however you please.
You must be tired. Go to bed.
It's not even 9pm. yet.
Hey, you!
Lower the volume or turn off the TV!
How else is your sister supposed to sleep?
-This punk.-Okay.
Is there anyone whom I've left out?
Mum, brother's wedding is the day after tomorrow.
Even if we did, it's too late now anyway.
Why is there nothing that our Jin Joo doesn't know?
Where's Sun Woo? Where's the groom?
He's probably with Bo Ra.
They still love each other after dating for years.
I guess so.
Hello.
Sun Woo, what brings you here?
I wanted to speak to you.
Have you eaten yet?
Yes, I've eaten.
Aren't you busy?
You must have so much to do to prepare for the wedding.
I've prepared everything.
You know how detail-oriented I am.
If you're like that once you're married,
Bo Ra will go crazy with you.
You need to go with the flow a little bit.
That will make your household comfortable.
-All right?-Yes.
Also, Bo Ra will be working, too.
Do your laundry and take care of your own meals.
Yes, I'll do a good job.
I might not do as well as you.
But for the past eight years,
I have watched, and learned from you.
I'll try my best to be half the person that you are.
What did I do?
Oh, my. Sun Woo...
When did you grow up like this and even getting married?
Your mother and I,
we're not sad at all.
I don't know about the others, but I trust you.
Live well, Sun Woo. Okay?
Sir, here.
-What's this?-An invitation.
Why are you giving me an invitation?
Except the elders and relatives,
I personally delivered the invitation card
to everyone who's close with me.
Sir.
This is my real invitation.
"Sung Sun Woo, son of Kim Sun Young and Choi Moo Sung"
You'll be sitting next to my mum at my wedding, right?
Make sure my mum isn't lonely.
And...
sit next to her.
They say you grow up when you get married.
I must finally be growing up.
Thank you, sir...
for not letting my mum lonely.
"Choi Moo Sung"
This is pretty.
I'm so out of it.
I almost forgot to get you a kettle.
Where are you going, mum?
I'll be at the store.
It's okay. I don't need a kettle. Don't buy it.
No, you'll need it, for sure!
What are you doing? Go in and sleep.
-I'll be back.-Hurry up and come back.
Okay, I will.
I'm going to meet my friends for a bit.
Come home early!
Your sister is getting married tomorrow.
Okay. I'll be back soon.
Yes, I'm fine.
Are you okay?
What do you mean?
What would not be okay?
Is the mood in your house okay?
The mood in my house
has been strange for about a week.
How?
I feel like...
Like I've become a guest.
Your family is being too good to you, aren't they?
It's the same thing here.
Your parents are doing that because they feel sad.
I feel bad for no reason.
Whenever they see me, they'd insist for me to sleep or rest.
Sun Woo, I must really be a stranger now.
Why don't you change the mood then?
Or why don't you all try talking about the past?
Use this chance.
You don't know what you're saying.
If my family starts doing that,
we'll drown in a sea of tears right away.
Really?
I won't ask to see you today!
Spend this last day with your family.
This time, I'll give in.
I want to do that too, but everyone's busy.
Mum went to the store,
and No Eul is meeting his friends.
Deok Sun is on a flight.
Dad and I are the only people home.
Then talk to your dad for once!
Well, since both of you are strong and don't usually talk.
Or you could just come out quickly for lunch.
Hey, is it already time for lunch?
Let's hang up. My dad's probably hungry.
Dad, are you hungry?
Well, I made some fried rice that you like.
Well...
Is everything ready?
Yes.
Would you like to drink some soup as well?
I'm fine. You should eat.
Do the shoes fit okay?
Yes, they really fit me just right.
How did you know my shoe size?
Eat more.
What are you doing? You should eat more.
"Groom's side"
"Groom: Sung Sun Woo, Bride: Sung Bo Ra"
Hi, the ceremony will be starting soon.
Guests, please take a seat.
-Dong Ryong's mum!-For the ceremony to start...
Mrs. Cheetah from Ssangmundong!
If Mrs. Cheetah from Ssangmundong will be quiet,
we can get started.
-This MC really...-I will repeat myself.
The ceremony will begin soon.
Those are standing outside, your legs must be hurting.
Please come inside and take your seats.
And let's get started.
Lieutenant Kim!
Jung Pal, get here on time, will you?
I'll kill you.
He's my friend.
Son...
Son, you look good.
I said I'd be the emcee.
You barely made it here from Sacheon.
Dong Ryong is fine. Don't worry.
Did you see Sun Woo?
He looks crazy.
He can't control his facial expressions.
Next, we'll have our groom make his entrance.
Groom! Enter!
He's smiling ear to ear.
That crazy punk.
-Is it okay?-Yes.
Dad, are you nervous?
Walk in properly. Don't fall.
Dad, aren't your shoes too big?
What if they slip off?
It's fine. They fit just fine.
Thank you.
Go sit down.
Everyone, this is the highlight of the ceremony.
In a moment, please turn around.
We will have the entrance of the bride,
more beautiful and graceful than ever.
Please, let's hear your applause!
Bride! Enter!
Bo Ra is so beautiful.
Next, unto this blessed day,
we will now give thanks
to the parents who raised them with love.
First, they will greet the parents on the bride's side.
With thankful hearts, for raising us with love and care
the bride and groom will now bow in respect to them.
Bride and groom, please bow.
Yes, it's a very beautiful and touching scene before us.
Yes, it is very heart-warming. Yes.
Don't cry.
Next, we have to take photos with all the relatives.
Both sides of the family, please come onto the stage.
Please come up.
Okay, is everyone up here?
There's no one else?
Wait...
What are you doing? Get up here!
Me?
You, and everyone!
Should we go too?
Hurry up!
One, two, three!
Before we finish up with the photos,
we'll have a picture-taking segment with Sun Woo.
Sun Woo, let's take a picture together!
Everyone, come on up. What are you doing?
Deok Sun, where are you?
Deok Sun, what's wrong with your eyes? Are you a panda?
-Shut up.-Okay.
Sir, please take a good one.
Friends?
Yes, they're my neighbourhood friends.
Please take a good one!
I wonder if that's why you all look alike.
Okay, I'm taking it now.
When I count "one, two, three",
smile brightly for me!
Okay! One, two, three!
Your sister didn't leave yet, did she?
Of course, not without you there.
Hurry, she's out front.
I'm going to the washroom.
Dad, I'm going to the washroom.
This is Bo Ra's bag for her honeymoon. Be careful.
She didn't even take this yet.
I really hate these things.
You should all get going.
-I'll be back.-Okay...
You should all go inside.
Mum, am I going far away?
The in-law's are right here, too.
Why are you crying?
I love you, mum.
I'll live well.
Thank you for raising me.
All right.
Il Hwa, everything will work out well.
Don't worry.
We should go home now, too.
Why don't we, neighbourhood people, have a drink together?
Yes, let's do that.
Where's your dad? He was just here a moment ago.
You're right. He was just here.
I didn't know you will cry so much.
Yes, I didn't know either.
"To my loving daughter"
To my loving dad.
I didn't think I could say it in words,
so I'm writing you a letter.
Why can't I ever say it in words?
I guess I'm just a lot like you, right?
Dad, I don't know everything that you're feeling.
I knew when you called my name, "Bo Ra",
you were just asking me to look at you.
And when you put side dishes on top of my rice,
I knew it meant you loved me.
Why did I pretend not to notice?
Gosh.
That's what pains my heart the most, and I'm sorry.
Dad.
I wanted to look you in the face,
and tell you something before my wedding.
But I ended up telling you in this letter.
I'm a bad daughter who has a lot to be sorry for.
It's because I feel like crying,
just when I hear or see the word, "Dad".
Dad, I love you, and I thank you.
I'll live well with Sun Woo,
so that you and mum don't worry.
Though it was a half-basement house,
I received so much love.
If I'm reborn, I want to be reborn as your daughter again.
Dad.
I'm sorry, and I love you.
Thank you.
You grew up well, my daughter.
Bo Ra.
It must have been this time of year, about 27 years ago.
I heard your mother scream,
and soon after, I heard a light cry.
Your dad can still hear it in his ears.
When did a small thing like you,
grow up so fast, and get married?
Bo Ra. I hope you will never forget
from the day you were born,
you'll always be a precious jewel to me.
I love you, my daughter.
Thank you for being born as my daughter.
Can't we fix this, with Photoshop or something?
What's wrong with it? It's a part of our memories.
Right.
Who told you to cry so much at my wedding?
Look who's talking.
I didn't cry as much as you did.
"Stalker"
-Yes, honey?-Where are you?
-Deok Sun's place.-Again?
What do you mean, again?
I came for coffee.
Your dad's birthday is coming soon.
Have you decided on what to get him as a present?
Not yet.
I'll pick one out on my own.
Aren't you busy?
I'm busy. Bye.
That team's been bothering you a lot, haven't they?
They said it would only be one interview.
-Yes, honey?-What do you think about running shoes?
He looks good in sportswear.
Yes, that's a good idea.
But honey, I'll buy it.
-Go back to work.-Okay...
What is their theme?
Oh, right. 'Youth'?
I think it's 'Youth'.
-Hello?-Honey, should we buy him a pair of slippers?
What do you think? It's not bad, isn't it?
Is it too much?
When you buy them, buy shoes that are wide.
It's because has a corn on his feet.
I said I'll take care of it!
How many times a day do you call me?
We can talk about it at home!
If you call one more time, I'll just...
-Got it?-Yes, okay.
I'll hang up now.
What were we talking about?
We weren't talking at all.
I think running shoes would be good for dad's birthday.
Should I buy them?
Dad's shoe size is 270, right?
Running shoes are 275, and dress shoes are 270.
But, it's different, depending on the brand.
I'll buy them.
Are you mad? Sorry!
When are you coming home?
This guy...
He's dead!
Deok Sun, I'm going.
Your friend is going to die today!
People don't change.
He's not our street's biggest star anymore.
-Kim Jung Bong, right?-Yes.
Jung Bong became totally big.
These days, you know, Home Cooking Chef Bong...
You know that show, Chef Bong, right?
I watch that.
But I watched him cooking,
and he's the same as he used to be.
He really loved sugar back then, too.
Yes, he did.
Jung Bong's ramen is still my favourite.
Man Ok must be happy, right?
Her husband is such a good cook.
I'll make you that ramen later tonight.
Don't bother.
No need to thank us. We're more thankful to you.
We got to talk about the past.
We enjoyed it a lot, actually.
After talking about it,
I realised, we really had fun in Ssangmundong.
Right?
Why didn't we know that back then?
If we knew that back then, we'd be adults.
Still remember the day when everyone was moving out?
Your house moved away first.
My mom was crying all over the neighbourhood.
I think she cried more that day,
than when grandma died.
Yes.
It's all in. You should get on.
Yes, we'll be right there!
You should get on.
I need to talk the ladies first.
Oh, for goodness' sake.
What? Aren't we going to see each other anymore?
Am I going to US or something?
What?
I'll call often.
Gosh.
Get going now. Don't cry.
Okay.
Sister, I was here...
meeting and spending a good time with you guys.
The first people to leave Ssangmundong
was Uncle Moo Sung's family.
He wanted Sun Young to live in a new apartment
before she got any older.
They left this neighbourhood first.
Next, was Dong Ryong's family.
And next, Ssangmundong's eternal Cheetah
left the neighbourhood.
My family was the last to leave.
Deok Sun, what are you doing? Hurry up.
With our family's move,
the street of Ssangmundong 10-2
became an empty.
Hurry up, sis!
Okay.
Where are you moving again?
It's a bit far from here.
Bangyo. We're going to Bangyo.
Okay. You sure are going far.
You must be farming.
What?
There's nothing there.
Do I want to go back to that time?
I don't want to go back.
I like it now.
I was so sensitive back then.
These days, I think I like sunshine.
And I can hear the raindrops.
I like it better now.
But if we were to go back,
-there's one thing I'd want to do.-What?
Spend all night in my room, with the gang.
Play Blue Marble, make ramen, watch movies.
Unless it's to hang out with the guys,
I don't want to go back.
I want to go back.
Why?
There's a person I want to meet when I go back.
Who?
My parents, when they were young.
Parents who were young and as big as mountains.
I want to see them.
They aged so much, didn't they?
What can you do about passing time?
Well...
You know the song "Youth" by Kim Chang Wan?
I didn't feel anything when I heard it last time.
But now you get it?
It feels like it's about me.
I guess a day like this comes for me, too.
Because you're growing older.
-Right?-Yes.
Should we go to Ssangmundong over the weekend?
No, that place has completely changed.
There are high-rise apartments.
Could it have changed that much?
You'll be traumatised if you go.
I went there about ten years ago.
It was even different back then.
It's best not to go.
When I went back, in search of our neighbourhood street,
the street had aged so much.
You could feel that time had really passed.
I can't go back to my youth, or to this street.
They are both the same.
Time will always flow.
Everything will pass by.
Everything will age.
That's why youth is beautiful.
It shines, blindingly bright, for just an instant.
But, you can never go back to it.
A time when many tears were shed.
The time of my youth was like that as well.
Hey, last place. Why are you always late?
You're here?
Why are you just getting here, Deok Sun?
Hurry up, Deok Sun.
Why are you guys here?
What do you mean?
Were we supposed to be somewhere?
Hurry up! We rented a movie.
Deok Sun, what's wrong?
Did Bo Ra hit you again?
We're just playing the video.
Come sit down.
My daughter is very pretty.
She has my eyes.
You can see her for yourself.
"Don't ask me about anything today"
"Don't have to know, don't ask the meaning"
"The determination of meaningfulness"
"I don't want to think, to remember, to know"
Hey, wait!
You farted, didn't you?
Fart, fart.
When would I have farted?
Sun Woo, do you think I'm a person
who always farts in front of others?
Gosh!
Stop it!
It stinks!
Quiet...
Isn't that my mom's voice?
Kim Jung Hwan, come eat!
Sun Woo, it's time to eat!
Deok Sun, come eat!
I have to go.
Me, too.
I'm going too.
Son, let's eat too.
1988. This is the end of our Ssangmundong story.
Longing for that time and longing for that street...
is not because I miss a younger version of myself.
That's the place of my father's youth,
my mother's youth...
my friends' youth...
And my loving youth were there.
That landscape, where we won't be able
to gather like that again...
I regret being unable to say my final farewell.
To the things that are already gone...
To a time that has already passed,
I want to say a belated farewell.
Goodbye, my youth.
Goodbye, Ssangmundong.