Keoteunkol (2022): Season 1, Episode 13 - Episode #1.13 - full transcript

CURTAIN CALL

CURTAIN CALL

EPISODE 13

-Are you really going to?
-Stop it.

Are you really going through with it?

It's been confirmed.

Officially and unofficially.

No.

No, no, no. No.

It makes no sense to go through with
an unwanted marriage.

-No.
-Is that all you can say?



It's a done deal.

Let's talk about something else
rather than just saying "no."

I have feelings for you.

I like you, Se-yeon.

I like you too.

As my cousin, Moon-seong.

I felt that way from the beginning.

You're sweet,

refreshing

and pure.

You really felt like a younger brother.

But who are you?

I know Ri Moon-seong...

but I don't know who Yoo Jae-heon is.



Are you saying you like me...

as Ri Moon-seong...

or Yoo Jae-heon?

Yoon-hee.

You asleep?

I like you, Se-yeon.

I do.

Shit. The sun's up.

Are you saying you like me

as Ri Moon-seong...

or Yoo Jae-heon?

Se-yeon.

Haven't you gone to work yet?

I will.

Shall we go together?

I'm leaving a little later.

You go ahead.

"World championship."

Aren't you here for coffee?

I made some.
You want to have coffee together?

What kind of relationship

do you two have?

What do you mean?

You two.

Well, that's...

We're the only ones here.
Speak comfortably.

To Jae-heon,

I'm a colleague from the theater group,

I guess.

It must have been difficult
to act like you're married.

It's just acting.

It's not that much different
from acting on stage.

You always had to stay together,

sleeping in the same room
and even sharing a bathroom.

How is that like acting on stage?

If you're just theater-group colleagues,

I reckon you had many difficulties.

I guess so.

You said

Jae-heon would consider you as a colleague
from the theater group.

Yes.

What is he to you?

Is he just a colleague
from the theater group to you too?

Is he?

No.

Not for me, no.

It must've been much harder, then,
keeping up the couples act.

Can I ask you something too?

Do you like him?

If you're asking if I like
my cousin Moon-seong,

yes, I really like him.

That's good.

The person I like is Jae-heon,
not Ri Moon-seong.

Now that you've announced your wedding,

I knew you'd differentiate
between personal and business matters.

But I asked just to make sure.

If I think about it,
a woman who has everything, like you,

would have no reason to go for someone
who has nothing, like Jae-heon.

I worried for no reason, right?

I'll get going.

I should have asked

why she likes him.

If I think about it,

a woman who has everything, like you,

would have no reason to go for someone
who has nothing, like Jae-heon.

I worried for no reason, right?

Hey, Mr. Ri Moon-seong.

Do you say yes to beer after work?

-Yes?
-Yes. Yes?

I think I'll just go home... quietly.

Oh, really?

Okay, then.

I have feelings for you.

I like you, Se-yeon.

I know Ri Moon-seong...

but I don't know who Yoo Jae-heon is.

Moon-seong!

How sweet of you to greet me like this.

Okay, cheers.

Se-gyu, this might be a strange question,

but no matter how much I try,
I can't think of anyone else to ask.

Sure, sure.

Ask away, Cousin.

How can I put myself
in a woman's good graces?

Why? Are you in a cold spell with Jin-suk?

Yeah, well...

There's that, but...

I can't even begin to understand women.

You came to the right place for advice.

When I deal with women,
there are two scenarios.

First, the woman must fancy me.

You use every waking minute
and every nerve in your body

as a helping hand to aim at your target.

Then what?

You must express your heart and emotions

as honestly as you can.

What if she refuses?

You spit on the ground and turn away.

-Shouldn't I cater to her preferences?
-No.

Express your true self...

Do you understand?

Is he just a colleague
from the theater group to you too?

Not for me, no.

You didn't call me here just to talk.

I did call you just to talk.

My father didn't want to
get into the hotel business.

He just...

saw it as his duty.

Se-yeon is bearing that burden now.

I have no sense of duty
or sense of attachment to the hotel.

I just think...

the time is ripe to sell,
and that's why I'm doing this.

No more, no less.

But it's different for you, isn't it?

You resent her, right?

When you and your father
lived through all that suffering,

we lived here, wanting for nothing.

That's an understatement.

We lived in complete abundance.

Don't you resent your grandmother?

You hate us for having lived a life
completely different from yours, right?

I hope you don't forget
what you're feeling now.

Well, damn it.

I don't even flinch anymore.

It's fine if you want to visit,
but turn the lights on, at least.

You'd run away if you saw them on.

So, what happened?

The three of us met:
me, Se-jun and Moon-seong.

Se-jun is more callous than I imagined.

It seems Ri Moon-seong has met Se-jun.

I think Se-jun is planning to introduce
Moon-seong to the chairwoman.

Se-jun must already know
that Moon-seong and I met,

so he won't bring him to the house.

I think he's calculating the right time
to have her meet him alone.

We must try to deter him.

But we can't stop him forever.

That might be hard.

If we can't stop it,

shouldn't we tell her ourselves?

For Grandma's sake

and our sake.

No. Now's not the time.

-I need to see him first.
-Who?

-Ri Moon-seong.
-What?

How?

Jin-suk, you're still awake?

Jin-suk.

Did something happen? What's wrong?

Did you hear?

What?

Grandma will be staying at the hotel
for the time being.

-Did you not know?
-Oh, really?

She said she wanted to stay there
because her time was almost up.

She wanted to spend her final days
at the hotel she built.

Honey.

Grandma is staying at the hotel
for a while.

-What do you mean?
-She hasn't much time left.

I think she wants to stay at the hotel
before she passes.

I feel even worse
because I understand how she feels.

Honey, why don't you pay a visit
and hold her hand or something?

Honey.

You're going to regret it if you don't.

My goodness...

Let's go.

I've confirmed the chairwoman's stay here.

Good work.

Grandma, it's Se-jun.
I need to speak to you.

What are you doing here?

Surprised?

You just going to stand there?

Come in. Let's talk.

Why are you in the room
under Grandma's name?

I can check in under her name, right?

Where's Grandma? Where is she?

Yoon-hee, say Grandma will be staying
at the hotel for a while.

-Tell Ji-won that.
-What?

That way, Se-jun will find out.

-Okay.
-And Moon-seo...

Jae-heon...

stay with Grandma as Ri Moon-seong.

Make final memories with her.

Memories?

Grandma, tell me where you want to go.

I'll take you anywhere.

Don't you like trips?

Why are we taking a trip
so out of the blue?

I had a thought

and came to conclude

this was the opportune time for us
to spend time together.

We may not get another chance
as the time goes by.

So, I decided to kidnap you today.

Sounds great to me.

If you're good, I'm good.

Also, trips are all about

having a refresher and going sightseeing.

Tasting the good life, right?

Aren't you a smooth talker.

I presume you've decided
where we're going?

I hear you can see the North
from Paju or Ganghwa Province,

so I thought we should check it out.

No.

Sorry?

There is nothing more
I want from the North.

I shouldn't have any reason to go
if nothing's waiting for me there.

I don't want to go.

Well, then, where do you want to go?

Southbound.

-To the South?
-Yes.

Let's go south.

Now that I think about it,

I've never been on a real trip before.

I was always working.

I guess I devoted my entire life
to Nakwon.

Do you regret that?

No.

It's not that.

Isn't it funny, though?

I wonder what it was all for.

Perhaps I regret not taking
the path I never took.

The path you never took?

Raising kids,

spending time with them,

preparing dinner for my husband
when he came home from work.

I mean, that sort of life.

Come on, Grandma.

Even women in the North
don't live like that.

It's true.

Okay.

Let's go south.

I want to explore the path I never took.

Then can I take you wherever I want to?

Yes.

Anywhere?

Anywhere is fine.

Grandma's not here.

Mr. Ri Moon-seong.

It's impolite to ask
before you even introduce yourself.

This is so strange.

I'm Park Se-yeon.
Somewhat like an older sister of yours.

An older sister, you say.

Should I call you Se-yeon?

No.

I went through all this trouble
to meet the real Ri Moon-seong.

Keep talking.

It's true. He's Ri Moon-seong.
I'm sure of it.

Mr. Ri Moon-seong,

let me cut to the chase.

Please leave.

I'm sorry to say this.

At this point, you meeting Grandma...
It's too risky.

Of course, none of this is your fault.

What I'm saying is,

if you care about Grandma,

please leave, as if you knew nothing.

She hasn't got much time.

If we guarantee your inheritance rights,

you will get your portion.

That's what you want: money.

Money?

You seem to be missing the point,
so let me explain.

I want Grandma to suffer.

Those living in such extravagance
won't understand.

What I want is...

to give her a taste
of the pain my family suffered.

That's what I want.

Got that?

Moon-seong.

Where are we?

I found this place
while planning my trip with Jin-suk.

I thought it had a similar feel
to the North.

Doesn't it smell like home too?

I thought you'd like it here,
so I thought we'd pay a visit.

Thank you, dear.

They're playing jump rope.

Grandma, isn't it pretty here?

I think you're much prettier.

Let's see.

One, two, three!

-Moon-seong.
-Yes, Grandma?

I have waited for you and your father

for many years.

I kept you waiting for too long.

-I'm sorry, Grandma.
-That's not what I mean.

You were in off-limits territory,

so I simply hoped you'd come to me.

On the other hand,

you must've wanted me to come to you.

I never imagined to think that way.

You and your father,

you both were waiting for me.

We were simply waiting for each other.

This place,

and everywhere else you've taken me to,

you say they remind you of home.

So it makes me wonder...

how you must've spent your childhood,

whom you must've met

to have shaped you
into such a caring person.

Somehow,

this feels like I have entered your lives.

And that makes me glad.

I am sorry.

Grandma,

no need to apologize.

General manager.

General manager?

Oh, yes?

The hall is ready.

What's this about?

A meeting is being held
regarding your wedding.

Oh, right. I completely forgot.

-Could you postpone it?
-Pardon?

The sofa feels incredibly cozy today.
It's just pulling me in.

I don't feel like getting up.

All right, then.

Oh, I'm tired.

MOON-SEONG

Yes, Jae-heon.

Where are you?

Hey, where are we now?

Grandma, I hear this place is
a world-renowned yacht...

a yacht championship venue.

-Yachts?
-Yes.

Wait a minute.
Then I'm sure mine's here somewhere.

-What?
-Is it this one?

-What... You own a yacht?
-Yes.

See if you can find it.

Wait a minute...

Is it this one?

Yeah, I think so.

This yacht is yours, Grandma?

I'm joking, you rascal.

You sure are fun to tease.

Don't do that, Grandma.

I completely fell for it.

Grandma!

Who... Whose voice is that I hear?

Grandma!

Isn't that Se-yeon?

Grandma.

Look over there.

Grandma!

What is she doing here?

Cheers.

Grandma, let's enjoy everything sober.

Se-yeon, what brings you here?

Because I missed you, of course.

This place is so nice.

Yes. Indeed it is.

Se-yeon?

Yes?

You're the spitting image of me
when I was young.

If I were born in your time,
I would've looked exactly like you.

Grandma, let's be real.
You wouldn't be this pretty.

I would've measured up just fine,
I'll say that.

Wait. Now you're getting me worked up.

Really, Grandma.

Se-yeon, let's just drop it.

You're pretty too. You are.

What a marvel.

What is?

Moon-seong, here.

He looks exactly like Yeong-hoon's father
in the North.

You mean Grandpa? Is that right?

Seeing you sitting together like this,

that in itself amazes me.

It reminds me of the past.

Although the past is now

too far to reach.

You okay, Grandma?

Oh, shit.

Oh, you're here.

Oh, this isn't what you think.

Hey, this thing here...

Apparently, your father's birthday
is the pass code.

So I got curious
about your father's date of birth and all...

Go ahead.

His date of birth.

Oh, boy! So it's true.

Man, Sang-cheol, that old bugger.

He doesn't look it,
but he's quite the delicate fella.

What do you think he's trying to say?

"Your father is giving you this money,
not me."

Meaning,
you're entitled to have it by birthright.

Probably something like that, eh?

Why don't you open it up?
Let's check if everything's there.

One more thing.

Nobody held ancestral rites
due to not knowing the date of death.

But the chairwoman cooked a birthday dish
for your father every year,

presenting it at the table,
which is why they all know his birthday.

Hey, you really not opening it?
Come on, open up.

I'm not interested.

Moon-seong.

Hey!

Taking one bundle wouldn't hurt nobody.
Man, that punk.

He's careful, all right.

Hey, keep the liver.

He'll call soon enough.

Yeah.

What are you doing?

Have you really found a compatible liver?

Of course. Ever seen me lie?

Hey, loosen this!

Cash is all you need for the surgery?

Read this.

Read it!

TO MOON-SEONG

It's your wife's handwriting, right?

Ri Moon-seong, you're back.

If you take care of her surgery
and her recovery,

the rest is yours.

Why?

Think about bolting?
Then remember the chain on your neck.

When I return home
and confirm Jin-suk's recovery...

I'll pay you more.

Do I have your word?

To my one and only star,

Comrade Moon-seong.

To those who live in hardship,

your body is property,

and health is the promise of a future.

But with this weak and measly body,

I became your wife,

and I have nothing to say for that.

As I saw you get up and leave
at every break of dawn,

searching to do any ugly task
on my behalf,

I couldn't help but shed many tears.

That's when I prayed to God,
whom I've never even met:

"Either make me better

or take me,

so as to release you
from your life's burden."

I'm greatly relieved
you're given the chance

to meet your grandmother.

Though I've never spoken
my sincerest thoughts,

I thought to write you instead.

I love you.

Grandma,
how are you liking the ocean here?

The ocean is just an ocean.

Now that I'm here,

it's just like any other ocean.

It was my mind

that made me see it differently.

Grandma!

Grandma, stay here one moment.

Se-yeon, I'll make this brief.

Today, I'm here as Ri Moon-seong,

not Yoo Jae-heon.

So today...

I'd appreciate if you could treat me as...

Ri Moon-seong,
the little brother that you liked.

All right, Moon-seong.

1947, HUNGNAM

Welcome.

Water. Please, give me some water.

Hey! What's wrong!

Open your eyes, sir!

Hey!

Have you woken up?

Drink some water.

Thank you.

Where are you from?

You look worn out.

I was...

traveling south from Manchuria.

I hadn't visited my hometown
in a long time,

so I was making my way here,
and things went south.

I was careless... to enter just any house.

Manchuria, you say.

These are sensitive times.

A new era has begun,

where the pen triumphs

over the sword.

Before heading to Gyeongseong
for my studies,

I wanted to visit my hometown...
one last time.

I see.

Thank you for this.

Yes.

-Here you go.
-Thank you.

Eat this while you travel.

You didn't have to.

Thank you.

I'm...

Ri Jong-mun.

My name is Ri Jong-mun.

Oh, I see.

My name is Geum-sun.

Ja Geum-sun.

Geum-sun.

Ja Geum-sun.

Now, then...

I'll get going now.

Yes.

Grandma, where should we go now?

Se-yeon paid for this, Grandma.

Grandma.

-Grandma.
-Grandma.

Grandma!

Her vitals have stabilized.

Really? That's a relief.

A relief?

What's a relief?

-What?
-She survived death this time.

That's what I'm saying.

But nothing's changed.

You mean, Grandma is...

Her illness has spread to the bone.
She can die at any minute now.

She survived this battle,

but I recommend you prepare for the worst.

And please refrain from visiting

until she regains consciousness.

I'm sorry, Se-yeon.

For what?

I think...

Grandma strained herself because of me.

When I heard the doctor...

reality hit me hard.

She must've been in so much pain.

But she looked so happy...

that I failed to see her pain.

It's not your fault.

Since you've arrived,

Grandma has always been happy.

The sound of her laughter...

It was like music to my ears.

That's why I couldn't end this play.

I know the end is coming...

and I'm preparing for it...

but there's one thing I can't avoid.

It hurts.

How is she?

She's surviving for now.

But she isn't well enough
for us to be relieved.

She okay?

Grandma's okay, yeah? She's okay?

I know she is. She's not just anyone.

No way she'd lose out. Go, Grandma.

She'd never lose.

-Se-jun!
-Stand up, you bastard. Stand up!

Why the sudden rage?

-Let go.
-He was taking her on a trip.

-But this isn't his fault.
-I said, let go!

Stop! You're brothers!

The fuck! Brothers?

What? We're brothers?

-Stop it!
-Say it. Say it for yourself.

Se-jun, let's stop this.

Let's go.

What is up with you?

Something was weird from the beginning.

-I should've gotten rid of him then.
-Stop it!

Grandma hasn't even awakened yet.

Stop causing a scene. We'll talk at home.

It might scar. Let me take a look.

It's fine.

Doesn't it hurt?

Yeah, it hurts.

It'll hurt even more tomorrow.

I want to feel hurt.

I prefer it this way.

Just let me be.

It's scary,

having to reveal everything to everyone.

I feel like a Salem witch on the scaffold.

Do you think...

Grandma will be okay?

CURTAIN CALL

Who are they, then?

-They are...
-I'm an actor.

Good day. I'm Ri Moon-seong.

We're proceeding with the sale.

Your grandma is still alive.

Curtain Call?

-Am I missing him?
-If it's a sin, her longing is a sin.

I want to show her.

A performance created for one person.