Our Blues (2022–…): Season 1, Episode 10 - Episode #1.10 - full transcript
DONG-SEOK AND SEON-A
PAST WOUNDS ON AN UNEXPECTED ROAD,
YOUR WARMTH IN AN ARCADE ON A RAINY DAY
-Ma'am, we're going home now.
-Bye.
We feel bad
that you still have work to do.
-Right.
-Really?
Then sharpen these blades for me.
-Bye.
-Bye.
-Just go.
-I'm going.
You better go straight home.
Don't stay out drinking.
-Yes, ma'am.
-Yes, ma'am. You too!
Darn it.
Why do I keep cutting myself?
I must be getting old.
I keep getting cut.
Unbelievable.
Those darn boys.
Are they being sloppy
since they're not the boss?
Jeez.
They would've been tidier if they were.
Goodness.
I'm coming!
My head.
Gosh, that's painful.
How refreshing.
You've worked hard, Jung Eun-hui.
This is your time now.
Enjoy it!
This is good.
JEONG-SIK
You better not be calling me about money.
Can you lend me 20 million won?
My car is so rundown.
I'll pay you back next month.
Don't be ridiculous.
You will never pay me back.
Call me again in the morning.
Look at that.
The male lead is so handsome.
What an eye candy.
MI-RAN
She always bothers me
when I'm trying to relax.
MI-RAN
Loyalty.
Loyalty!
Eun-hui, I drank so much.
I can totally tell.
I'm drunk, and I miss you terribly.
Do you know that?
Hey everyone, say hello!
This is Jung Eun-hui, my friend.
-She's the most loyal person ever.
-I'm in my camisole!
She's my best friend!
Eun-hui, they're my employees
-at the massage parlor.
-That little brat.
-Jeez.
-Hey, come on.
-It's okay.
-Hold on.
Hey, you brat.
Guys, she's back! Say hi!
-Hello.
-Hello.
Okay. That's enough.
Hey.
You know I'm going on a world trip
this month with my daughter, Ji-yun,
who's in Paris, right?
You already told me by text.
You know I'm really sad
that I can't see you before then, right?
I do. I'm sad about that too.
You should just come.
How could you visit Paris but not Jeju?
We should still see each other
at least once a year, you brat.
Fine. I'll visit you
after I return from Paris.
You never keep your word.
I'm the only one who ends up missing you.
You're a terrible friend.
Still, you know I truly love you, right?
Speaking of which, my dear best friend,
let me dedicate this song to you.
Hey, turn that off.
Play my favorite song.
-You think about others behind my back
-You think about others behind my back
Hey. You're good.
-I've never been wrong
-I've never been wrong
-You still got it.
-I'm worried
DONG-SEOK AND SEON-A 3
I told you not to come.
You've been working all day.
Get some sleep.
You haven't been
sleeping properly for days.
Eat.
Let me.
Dong-seok?
Yes.
What are you doing there?
Building a house.
Did you buy a house?
Just go on your way.
Why are you so nosy?
What…
Who is she?
Are you coming to the market?
Your customers and your mother
are all waiting.
How dare he not answer me? Impudent punk.
EUNHUI'S FISH MARKET
Isn't she the one who was saved
by the haenyeos after jumping in?
Why did you pick her
of all women?
Everyone was worried about her.
Think about your poor mother.
You should find yourself a decent woman,
not someone who tried to commit…
Dong-seok.
Darn it.
Seriously.
He should meet a woman
who has lived a happier life than he has.
Unbelievable.
-Seon-a.
-Yes?
Does your kid like horses?
Yes. A lot.
I once bought him a yellow cup.
He likes it because of the horse drawing.
Let's go to Seoul.
It's too early.
Let's go to Seoul by horse.
What are you talking about?
-Let's do that next time.
-What do you mean?
There's no next time. Let's do it today.
Get ready.
Suit yourself, but I'm going to work.
Dong-seok.
Can I ride your horses around here?
-Sure, you can.
-Really?
Dong-seok.
I'm sorry, but I'm not in the mood
for this right now.
The trial is just around the corner.
I need to go see Yeol,
but I'm worried we'll miss our ship.
You know that Jeju
is a very small island, right?
A friend of mine's sister owns this ranch.
Are you really not interested?
Let's just go.
We'll miss our ship.
The navigation app says
it'll take 1,5 hours to go to Jeju-si.
That's not long at all.
That's three hours from now.
-The boarding process takes a while.
-You're never going to miss the ship.
Had you just gotten on a horse,
we would've already been on our way.
I don't want to ride it.
Then convince yourself.
I don't want to.
You can enjoy it.
I want to spend all my free time
building that house
where Yeol and I will be living in.
I've told you several times already.
I wanted to take the plane alone,
but you insisted on tagging along
and taking a ship instead.
Your kid would be happy to see
a photo of you on a horse.
A toy horse will be enough.
Let's just go. We'll miss our ship.
Fine. Then let me go around
this place just once.
Film me horseback riding
and send it to me later.
Go.
Stand next to it and smile.
Let's take just one photo.
Fine.
Smile.
Do you not want to go?
A big smile.
Like this.
Don't be scared.
Get up.
-That's good. How is it?
-Jeez.
Done.
I took a great video.
I sent mine to you.
Didn't I take good photos of you too?
How did you end up becoming such a fool?
What do you mean?
I told you not to come here
for the past two days
since I knew you'd be tired from working.
But you still came and worked all night.
You always do what you want to do.
You say there's no next time.
You always need to do it at that moment.
You do whatever you want.
Because there's no next time.
Of course there is.
After my father passed away,
my sister, mom, and I lived together.
We were poor, and one day,
my mother got
some pig intestines and cooked them.
As soon as my sister saw the food,
she gobbled up everything
including my share.
I got really upset.
So I swore at her
and threw our chamber pot at her face.
You're so mean.
The pee splashed all over her face
and into her mouth and nose.
She cried so much.
I felt really bad.
So I planned to apologize
the next day after school.
But when I came home from school,
I saw the haenyeo,
Ms. Hyeon,
carrying my sister on her back,
out of the sea.
That was the last time I saw her.
That's when I learned
that there was no next time.
Watching the waves
is making me seasick.
Are you stupid just like my mom?
Turn around.
Whenever life feels suffocating,
look behind you.
You'll find a whole new world.
Don't be a fool
that just stares at the sea.
I'm talking about my mom.
My father passed away while out at sea,
and my sister died while diving.
And my mom kept staring at the sea.
Had she just turned around,
she'd see me and Mount Halla.
Had she turned around,
she wouldn't have had to see
the sea that consumed our family.
But she kept looking at the sea
and despising it.
Once Yeol moves here,
let's go to Mount Halla together.
We can talk about that then.
I told you. I only live in the present.
It's windy.
Come in soon. I'm going to nap.
That damn…
Tollgate toward Seoul in one kilometer.
Why is she frowning in her sleep?
-Come back here when you're done.
-Okay.
SEOUL PYEONGMUN MARKET
Enjoy.
Thank you.
Goodbye.
That fabric is high quality.
It's made in Korea.
-A 10 percent discount for 2,000.
-A 7 percent discount for 2,000.
Then how about eight percent?
Eight percent!
What a scumbag.
Watch what you say. I can hear you.
-Do you have any toy horses?
-No, we don't.
-Do you have any toy horses?
-No, we don't.
-How many of each are you buying?
-I'm buying 200.
An additional five-percent discount
in case I don't sell them all?
No, it's three percent.
Are you serious?
Fine. Five percent.
That's right.
-Is your leg feeling better?
-It's all right.
Why would you meet Yeol
without my permission?
Why do I need
your permission in the first place?
I only texted you
about meeting him out of courtesy.
I don't need your permission.
You can meet him in two days
during the trial.
It doesn't matter.
Today is his birthday.
Is there a toy shop nearby?
No.
There's a family gathering tonight,
so come by tomorrow.
I'm coming by today.
I promised him I'd come.
Are you taking your medication?
Why are you bringing that up?
Fine.
Drop him off at my parents' by 6 p.m.
-Make that 10 p.m.
-He goes to bed at 9 p.m.
Get him home by 8:50 p.m.
Hello.
Did you buy your clothes?
You look upset. What's wrong?
Let me stop by the toy shop again.
What's going on?
I couldn't find a horse cushion.
Yeol is scared of the dark.
I wanted to give him one to hold onto,
but there were none.
I promised him I'd get him one.
Did you go to the bedding store
at the end of this line?
I did, but I just skimmed through.
I want to take a closer look.
FACTORY OUTLET
HYERIN BEDDINGS
That one looks like a horse.
Which one?
That one.
Where? Where's the horse cushion?
That brown one? There it is.
-It's in the very top corner.
-Right.
That's a horse's head, all right.
Can you get me that?
You're wrong.
That looks like a giraffe's head.
How's that a giraffe's head?
A giraffe is yellow with brown spots.
That's completely brown.
That's not a giraffe.
And giraffes have horns on their heads.
Look. Giraffes have horns,
but that one doesn't.
That's obviously a horse's head,
not a giraffe's.
You're wrong. That's a giraffe's head.
I don't care. Please get it for me.
Goodness, I can't. I won't sell it.
My husband is out on delivery,
so I can't help you.
Give me a ladder. I'll get it.
Jeez. The ladder is broken.
My husband needs to fix it.
Goodness.
Ma'am, can I borrow
your ladder for a minute?
-Sure. Make sure you bring it back.
-Thank you.
This ladder doesn't look too sturdy.
-Be careful.
-Jeez, you're going to great lengths
just to buy your kid a gift.
He's a precious boy. We got him
through artificial insemination.
Be careful.
Goodness, be careful.
The ladder doesn't look sturdy.
-Gosh, watch out!
-Watch out.
You're dropping everything.
Can you please be quiet?
I can't focus here.
Be careful.
-Gosh.
-Watch out.
Jeez.
-I got it!
-Oh, my goodness!
I'm sorry.
Here's your horse.
HAEBYEOL PRESCHOOL
Are all the mothers like you?
Do they get dolled up for their kids?
You look like you're going on a date.
It's just lip balm.
I like Yeol
more than any guy in this world.
Why are you touching that?
Touching my necklace helps me relax.
It helps me feel less tense.
Why are you tense about meeting your son?
We haven't met in a while.
I hope he still recognizes me.
We've never been apart
for this long before.
Hey, get out. They're leaving.
Touch your necklace some more.
You're still too tense.
-Smile, will you?
-I'll call you later.
-Yeol.
-What? It's a horse.
Mom!
I missed you.
Say hi to the stingray.
I still like horses more.
Do you want to see a real horse?
Really?
Yes, really! Sit down.
Mom, did you ride a horse?
No, I wanted to ride with you later.
-You're the best.
-Am I?
The horses are huge.
They're bigger than you.
They're bigger than Dad too.
Are they as big as mountains?
They're smaller than that.
But they're ten times bigger than you.
They're humongous.
Don't make me laugh.
You're just selling things.
Exactly. How successful
can he be on that island?
-Jeez.
-Are you looking down on me?
Doing business there is different
from doing business on the mainland.
Being successful on an island
can't get you that much money.
Just eat this and stop bluffing.
No, thanks.
What, I'm bluffing? You're ridiculous.
How much does
your chauffeuring business get you?
A ton.
When business is good,
I earn ten million won a month.
-Jeez.
-Jeju has turned you into a bluffer.
Did I go too far?
You guys don't get paid in cash, do you?
All I have is cash.
-Let's see.
-He's right.
-Hey, let me hold it.
-Let me.
-Give me some allowance.
-Fine. This is on me.
-He has a ton.
-Eat up.
-Right.
-Here.
Come to Jeju when life gets tough.
There.
-Be healthy.
-Let's be healthy!
Let's be healthy!
Let's sing together
Even the parrots are singing
Let's sing together like the rabbits
Gather around and sing together
Everybody, gather around
Let's sing and have some fun
TAE-HUN
The cats are meowing…
Tae-hun, call us when Yeol comes.
We're worried.
I'm sorry.
-Please call us.
-I will.
Let's go.
CALL LOGS
SEON-A
The number you have dialed
is currently busy. Please leave--
Me? I'm waiting
at the address you gave me.
-Where are you?
-I'm almost there.
I'll be there soon.
I'm sorry for being late.
Can you get the toys?
Thank you.
-Give him to me.
-I'll take him to the front gate.
My parents, my brother, and his wife
waited to celebrate his birthday.
I said to come by 8:50 p.m.
You said you'd come by 10 p.m.
But it's almost 11 p.m. right now.
Do you know that?
If you do this again after the trial ends,
I won't take it lightly.
Give him to me.
Can I spend the night with him
and bring him back tomorrow?
Give him to me.
If I win at the trial,
I'll let you see him whenever you want.
So let me take him tonight.
I can't trust you.
Just give him to me.
What if you don't come back?
Why wouldn't I?
I have to attend the trial.
What if you get into another accident?
What will you do then?
Give him to me.
-Mom.
-Yes. Come here.
-Yeol.
-That hurts!
You're hurting him! Stop!
Yeol, come to me. Okay?
Come here.
Yeol, come to me. Okay?
Come here.
Yeol, are you okay? Hang on.
-Let's go.
-Are you okay, Yeol?
-It's okay.
-Yeol.
Tae-hun, wait. Yeol.
-Hold on.
-You hurt his arm!
I'm taking him to the hospital.
Open the door.
Yeol.
Yeol!
Open the door.
Can't you see he's crying in pain? Move!
Open up. Let me go with you.
Open up! Take me too!
Go!
Open the door. Let me go with you!
Go! Hurry!
-That's enough.
-Tae-hun!
Let me go with you!
Let me go with you!
Let me go with you.
What about your son?
He'll leave after getting the IV drip.
The doctor said he was a bit shaken up.
Did you not get to see him?
No.
He didn't want to see me.
Because I hurt him.
He didn't want to.
You're staying at your old place, right?
Where is that?
Come on in. Have some water before you go.
Okay.
You must have been away for too long.
It's freezing.
Where's the thermostat?
It's on the wall.
-Dong-seok.
-Yes?
Get some sleep.
Call me after the trial.
I'll still be in Seoul,
shopping for some more items.
Where will you stay?
Here.
I'm kidding.
There. Do you see that motel?
-Yes.
-I'll be there.
Thanks.
If you lose at the trial tomorrow…
Never mind.
Let's worry about that tomorrow. Rest up.
SEOUL FAMILY COURT
Didn't you say Yeol was okay?
You should've brought him.
I'm going to take him to Jeju
as soon as the trial ends.
You can send his belongings there.
I doubt I'll lose at the trial,
but I'll appeal if I do.
And that's why
you won't be taking him to Jeju.
The judge has arrived. Please stand up.
Please sit down.
Let's eat. I'm hungry.
Are you really not going to eat?
No.
You just lost at a trial.
It's not the end.
So eat up.
I'll be outside. You can eat.
ILDONG RESTAURANT
HANGOVER SOUP
You said you'd appeal.
You can win then and go to Jeju together.
What's the problem?
What's been on your mind all this time?
-Yeol.
-What about him?
What if he doesn't like me anymore?
What if he despises me?
What if he never wants to see me again?
-Then call and ask him.
-No. I'm too scared.
What if it's true?
Then what will you do?
Where are you going?
To the ends of the earth?
My head hurts.
He's the only thing on my mind.
I can't think about anything else.
Just try.
-I can't.
-You're too fixated on that thought.
Think about appealing,
hiring a better lawyer,
or the house you'll be living in together.
There are tons of things
you can think about.
I can't do it.
I want to, but I can't.
-You can.
-No, I can't.
Help me.
Not like this.
Fine, I'll help you. Follow me.
Just focus on the game
like you did when you were little.
Focus on winning the game like I am.
Don't think of anything else.
Again.
I want to have a walk.
You can go first.
I'll drop you off. Get in my truck.
I want to walk.
Enough is enough.
Why are you being so self-destructive?
You bawled in the car
for hours on end.
It's about time
you snapped out of it and had a meal.
You didn't even drink water.
You should fight to live
for your son's sake.
Don't talk like my ex-husband
or like my mom.
Don't tell me to stop being sad
or to overcome my struggles!
I'm only being like this
because I can't help it.
Do I look pathetic?
Then just leave. Like my mom did.
Like Tae-hun did.
I won't stop you.
So just let me be!
-Just let me be!
-And what? Let you die?
Yes!
Fine, do as you please. You fucking brat.
I wouldn't want to live too
if I were in your shoes.
Your mom was selfish enough
to abandon you when you were little.
Your dad's business went under,
and he committed suicide.
Your husband divorced you.
You're depressed and even lost your son.
Of course, you wouldn't have an appetite.
You'd find no joy in life.
Do whatever you want.
Keep living like this.
Who cares if you die?
Then later in the future…
Like mother, like son.
Your son will end up like you too.
Am I wrong?
His dad left his mom
due to her depression.
His mom always cried
and never looked happy
until the day she died.
So how would you expect him
to find joy in his life?
He'll end up being
self-destructive or suicidal
just like his mom was.
He'll just blame his life
and be depressed.
Or he'll live recklessly like me.
I'm not telling you not to be sad.
Just don't be sad
all the time like my mom.
You can feel sad and cry.
But make sure you eat
and sleep too. Damn it.
At times, smile and be happy.
It's already infuriating
that you can't live with your child.
But if you also become self-destructive,
what good will come out of that?
Get up if you're done crying.
Let's walk.
You know I'm stupid.
So explain it to me in layman's terms.
How does it feel when you're depressed?
It's hard to explain.
Just give it a shot.
Let's see.
It feels like a drenched blanket
is covering my entire body.
And everything is dark.
Despite all those lights,
I can't see any of them
when I'm depressed.
It's all black.
Does this happen often?
Every now and then.
It's nothing serious.
It's just an illusion.
Why are you smiling?
I'm right. None of that is real.
How can it be dark
when there are so many lights?
Next time it happens,
tell yourself that it's an illusion.
Just think that you're not of sound mind.
Or call me right away.
Then I'll say,
"Wake up, you brat!
It's all in your head!"
Is it incurable?
No.
The doctor said it can be cured.
I'm going to get therapy soon.
Maybe just taking
the medication isn't working.
Good. Do everything you can.
It's so bright out here even at night.
How frightening would it be
if you see nothing but darkness?
Do everything you can.
Take medication and get therapy.
Do you have money?
Let me know if you don't.
Why are you smiling? Do I look poor?
I'm just grateful.
Then will you go out with me?
Not that grateful?
Gosh.
-What are you doing?
-Working.
What exactly?
I'm listening to my recording.
Put this on.
Frying pan.
Pliers, hammers, and screwdrivers.
All kinds of tools.
Pliers, hammers, and screwdrivers.
All kinds of tools.
Tops and shorts.
Tops and shorts.
Here.
I need to remove "tops and shorts"
and add the new items that I bought.
Pink skirts. Flower-patterned skirts.
Padded chairs. Farming seat cushions.
Rubber shoes. Flower-patterned boots.
Darn it. Hey.
I recorded your laughter too.
This is so hilarious.
Pink skirts. Flower-patterned skirts.
Padded chairs. Farming seat cushions.
-Rubber shoes--
-It didn't record your laughter.
You're laughing an awful lot.
What's so funny?
-Do you want to hear it again?
-Yes.
Pink skirts. Flower-patterned skirts…
I want to be happy.
I really do.
Me too.
A ton.
I truly want to be happy.
How's it going with Yeong-ok?
What do you mean? It's just a day trip.
Are you sulking?
We have…
an extremely emotional bond.
Take this.
Safely escort our princess
to the mid-mountains, okay?
After you, Princess.
We look like a completely ordinary couple.
Like those who have
moved in together or are dating.
Let's not be serious.
Hello?
Subtitle translation by: Soo-ji Kim
PAST WOUNDS ON AN UNEXPECTED ROAD,
YOUR WARMTH IN AN ARCADE ON A RAINY DAY
-Ma'am, we're going home now.
-Bye.
We feel bad
that you still have work to do.
-Right.
-Really?
Then sharpen these blades for me.
-Bye.
-Bye.
-Just go.
-I'm going.
You better go straight home.
Don't stay out drinking.
-Yes, ma'am.
-Yes, ma'am. You too!
Darn it.
Why do I keep cutting myself?
I must be getting old.
I keep getting cut.
Unbelievable.
Those darn boys.
Are they being sloppy
since they're not the boss?
Jeez.
They would've been tidier if they were.
Goodness.
I'm coming!
My head.
Gosh, that's painful.
How refreshing.
You've worked hard, Jung Eun-hui.
This is your time now.
Enjoy it!
This is good.
JEONG-SIK
You better not be calling me about money.
Can you lend me 20 million won?
My car is so rundown.
I'll pay you back next month.
Don't be ridiculous.
You will never pay me back.
Call me again in the morning.
Look at that.
The male lead is so handsome.
What an eye candy.
MI-RAN
She always bothers me
when I'm trying to relax.
MI-RAN
Loyalty.
Loyalty!
Eun-hui, I drank so much.
I can totally tell.
I'm drunk, and I miss you terribly.
Do you know that?
Hey everyone, say hello!
This is Jung Eun-hui, my friend.
-She's the most loyal person ever.
-I'm in my camisole!
She's my best friend!
Eun-hui, they're my employees
-at the massage parlor.
-That little brat.
-Jeez.
-Hey, come on.
-It's okay.
-Hold on.
Hey, you brat.
Guys, she's back! Say hi!
-Hello.
-Hello.
Okay. That's enough.
Hey.
You know I'm going on a world trip
this month with my daughter, Ji-yun,
who's in Paris, right?
You already told me by text.
You know I'm really sad
that I can't see you before then, right?
I do. I'm sad about that too.
You should just come.
How could you visit Paris but not Jeju?
We should still see each other
at least once a year, you brat.
Fine. I'll visit you
after I return from Paris.
You never keep your word.
I'm the only one who ends up missing you.
You're a terrible friend.
Still, you know I truly love you, right?
Speaking of which, my dear best friend,
let me dedicate this song to you.
Hey, turn that off.
Play my favorite song.
-You think about others behind my back
-You think about others behind my back
Hey. You're good.
-I've never been wrong
-I've never been wrong
-You still got it.
-I'm worried
DONG-SEOK AND SEON-A 3
I told you not to come.
You've been working all day.
Get some sleep.
You haven't been
sleeping properly for days.
Eat.
Let me.
Dong-seok?
Yes.
What are you doing there?
Building a house.
Did you buy a house?
Just go on your way.
Why are you so nosy?
What…
Who is she?
Are you coming to the market?
Your customers and your mother
are all waiting.
How dare he not answer me? Impudent punk.
EUNHUI'S FISH MARKET
Isn't she the one who was saved
by the haenyeos after jumping in?
Why did you pick her
of all women?
Everyone was worried about her.
Think about your poor mother.
You should find yourself a decent woman,
not someone who tried to commit…
Dong-seok.
Darn it.
Seriously.
He should meet a woman
who has lived a happier life than he has.
Unbelievable.
-Seon-a.
-Yes?
Does your kid like horses?
Yes. A lot.
I once bought him a yellow cup.
He likes it because of the horse drawing.
Let's go to Seoul.
It's too early.
Let's go to Seoul by horse.
What are you talking about?
-Let's do that next time.
-What do you mean?
There's no next time. Let's do it today.
Get ready.
Suit yourself, but I'm going to work.
Dong-seok.
Can I ride your horses around here?
-Sure, you can.
-Really?
Dong-seok.
I'm sorry, but I'm not in the mood
for this right now.
The trial is just around the corner.
I need to go see Yeol,
but I'm worried we'll miss our ship.
You know that Jeju
is a very small island, right?
A friend of mine's sister owns this ranch.
Are you really not interested?
Let's just go.
We'll miss our ship.
The navigation app says
it'll take 1,5 hours to go to Jeju-si.
That's not long at all.
That's three hours from now.
-The boarding process takes a while.
-You're never going to miss the ship.
Had you just gotten on a horse,
we would've already been on our way.
I don't want to ride it.
Then convince yourself.
I don't want to.
You can enjoy it.
I want to spend all my free time
building that house
where Yeol and I will be living in.
I've told you several times already.
I wanted to take the plane alone,
but you insisted on tagging along
and taking a ship instead.
Your kid would be happy to see
a photo of you on a horse.
A toy horse will be enough.
Let's just go. We'll miss our ship.
Fine. Then let me go around
this place just once.
Film me horseback riding
and send it to me later.
Go.
Stand next to it and smile.
Let's take just one photo.
Fine.
Smile.
Do you not want to go?
A big smile.
Like this.
Don't be scared.
Get up.
-That's good. How is it?
-Jeez.
Done.
I took a great video.
I sent mine to you.
Didn't I take good photos of you too?
How did you end up becoming such a fool?
What do you mean?
I told you not to come here
for the past two days
since I knew you'd be tired from working.
But you still came and worked all night.
You always do what you want to do.
You say there's no next time.
You always need to do it at that moment.
You do whatever you want.
Because there's no next time.
Of course there is.
After my father passed away,
my sister, mom, and I lived together.
We were poor, and one day,
my mother got
some pig intestines and cooked them.
As soon as my sister saw the food,
she gobbled up everything
including my share.
I got really upset.
So I swore at her
and threw our chamber pot at her face.
You're so mean.
The pee splashed all over her face
and into her mouth and nose.
She cried so much.
I felt really bad.
So I planned to apologize
the next day after school.
But when I came home from school,
I saw the haenyeo,
Ms. Hyeon,
carrying my sister on her back,
out of the sea.
That was the last time I saw her.
That's when I learned
that there was no next time.
Watching the waves
is making me seasick.
Are you stupid just like my mom?
Turn around.
Whenever life feels suffocating,
look behind you.
You'll find a whole new world.
Don't be a fool
that just stares at the sea.
I'm talking about my mom.
My father passed away while out at sea,
and my sister died while diving.
And my mom kept staring at the sea.
Had she just turned around,
she'd see me and Mount Halla.
Had she turned around,
she wouldn't have had to see
the sea that consumed our family.
But she kept looking at the sea
and despising it.
Once Yeol moves here,
let's go to Mount Halla together.
We can talk about that then.
I told you. I only live in the present.
It's windy.
Come in soon. I'm going to nap.
That damn…
Tollgate toward Seoul in one kilometer.
Why is she frowning in her sleep?
-Come back here when you're done.
-Okay.
SEOUL PYEONGMUN MARKET
Enjoy.
Thank you.
Goodbye.
That fabric is high quality.
It's made in Korea.
-A 10 percent discount for 2,000.
-A 7 percent discount for 2,000.
Then how about eight percent?
Eight percent!
What a scumbag.
Watch what you say. I can hear you.
-Do you have any toy horses?
-No, we don't.
-Do you have any toy horses?
-No, we don't.
-How many of each are you buying?
-I'm buying 200.
An additional five-percent discount
in case I don't sell them all?
No, it's three percent.
Are you serious?
Fine. Five percent.
That's right.
-Is your leg feeling better?
-It's all right.
Why would you meet Yeol
without my permission?
Why do I need
your permission in the first place?
I only texted you
about meeting him out of courtesy.
I don't need your permission.
You can meet him in two days
during the trial.
It doesn't matter.
Today is his birthday.
Is there a toy shop nearby?
No.
There's a family gathering tonight,
so come by tomorrow.
I'm coming by today.
I promised him I'd come.
Are you taking your medication?
Why are you bringing that up?
Fine.
Drop him off at my parents' by 6 p.m.
-Make that 10 p.m.
-He goes to bed at 9 p.m.
Get him home by 8:50 p.m.
Hello.
Did you buy your clothes?
You look upset. What's wrong?
Let me stop by the toy shop again.
What's going on?
I couldn't find a horse cushion.
Yeol is scared of the dark.
I wanted to give him one to hold onto,
but there were none.
I promised him I'd get him one.
Did you go to the bedding store
at the end of this line?
I did, but I just skimmed through.
I want to take a closer look.
FACTORY OUTLET
HYERIN BEDDINGS
That one looks like a horse.
Which one?
That one.
Where? Where's the horse cushion?
That brown one? There it is.
-It's in the very top corner.
-Right.
That's a horse's head, all right.
Can you get me that?
You're wrong.
That looks like a giraffe's head.
How's that a giraffe's head?
A giraffe is yellow with brown spots.
That's completely brown.
That's not a giraffe.
And giraffes have horns on their heads.
Look. Giraffes have horns,
but that one doesn't.
That's obviously a horse's head,
not a giraffe's.
You're wrong. That's a giraffe's head.
I don't care. Please get it for me.
Goodness, I can't. I won't sell it.
My husband is out on delivery,
so I can't help you.
Give me a ladder. I'll get it.
Jeez. The ladder is broken.
My husband needs to fix it.
Goodness.
Ma'am, can I borrow
your ladder for a minute?
-Sure. Make sure you bring it back.
-Thank you.
This ladder doesn't look too sturdy.
-Be careful.
-Jeez, you're going to great lengths
just to buy your kid a gift.
He's a precious boy. We got him
through artificial insemination.
Be careful.
Goodness, be careful.
The ladder doesn't look sturdy.
-Gosh, watch out!
-Watch out.
You're dropping everything.
Can you please be quiet?
I can't focus here.
Be careful.
-Gosh.
-Watch out.
Jeez.
-I got it!
-Oh, my goodness!
I'm sorry.
Here's your horse.
HAEBYEOL PRESCHOOL
Are all the mothers like you?
Do they get dolled up for their kids?
You look like you're going on a date.
It's just lip balm.
I like Yeol
more than any guy in this world.
Why are you touching that?
Touching my necklace helps me relax.
It helps me feel less tense.
Why are you tense about meeting your son?
We haven't met in a while.
I hope he still recognizes me.
We've never been apart
for this long before.
Hey, get out. They're leaving.
Touch your necklace some more.
You're still too tense.
-Smile, will you?
-I'll call you later.
-Yeol.
-What? It's a horse.
Mom!
I missed you.
Say hi to the stingray.
I still like horses more.
Do you want to see a real horse?
Really?
Yes, really! Sit down.
Mom, did you ride a horse?
No, I wanted to ride with you later.
-You're the best.
-Am I?
The horses are huge.
They're bigger than you.
They're bigger than Dad too.
Are they as big as mountains?
They're smaller than that.
But they're ten times bigger than you.
They're humongous.
Don't make me laugh.
You're just selling things.
Exactly. How successful
can he be on that island?
-Jeez.
-Are you looking down on me?
Doing business there is different
from doing business on the mainland.
Being successful on an island
can't get you that much money.
Just eat this and stop bluffing.
No, thanks.
What, I'm bluffing? You're ridiculous.
How much does
your chauffeuring business get you?
A ton.
When business is good,
I earn ten million won a month.
-Jeez.
-Jeju has turned you into a bluffer.
Did I go too far?
You guys don't get paid in cash, do you?
All I have is cash.
-Let's see.
-He's right.
-Hey, let me hold it.
-Let me.
-Give me some allowance.
-Fine. This is on me.
-He has a ton.
-Eat up.
-Right.
-Here.
Come to Jeju when life gets tough.
There.
-Be healthy.
-Let's be healthy!
Let's be healthy!
Let's sing together
Even the parrots are singing
Let's sing together like the rabbits
Gather around and sing together
Everybody, gather around
Let's sing and have some fun
TAE-HUN
The cats are meowing…
Tae-hun, call us when Yeol comes.
We're worried.
I'm sorry.
-Please call us.
-I will.
Let's go.
CALL LOGS
SEON-A
The number you have dialed
is currently busy. Please leave--
Me? I'm waiting
at the address you gave me.
-Where are you?
-I'm almost there.
I'll be there soon.
I'm sorry for being late.
Can you get the toys?
Thank you.
-Give him to me.
-I'll take him to the front gate.
My parents, my brother, and his wife
waited to celebrate his birthday.
I said to come by 8:50 p.m.
You said you'd come by 10 p.m.
But it's almost 11 p.m. right now.
Do you know that?
If you do this again after the trial ends,
I won't take it lightly.
Give him to me.
Can I spend the night with him
and bring him back tomorrow?
Give him to me.
If I win at the trial,
I'll let you see him whenever you want.
So let me take him tonight.
I can't trust you.
Just give him to me.
What if you don't come back?
Why wouldn't I?
I have to attend the trial.
What if you get into another accident?
What will you do then?
Give him to me.
-Mom.
-Yes. Come here.
-Yeol.
-That hurts!
You're hurting him! Stop!
Yeol, come to me. Okay?
Come here.
Yeol, come to me. Okay?
Come here.
Yeol, are you okay? Hang on.
-Let's go.
-Are you okay, Yeol?
-It's okay.
-Yeol.
Tae-hun, wait. Yeol.
-Hold on.
-You hurt his arm!
I'm taking him to the hospital.
Open the door.
Yeol.
Yeol!
Open the door.
Can't you see he's crying in pain? Move!
Open up. Let me go with you.
Open up! Take me too!
Go!
Open the door. Let me go with you!
Go! Hurry!
-That's enough.
-Tae-hun!
Let me go with you!
Let me go with you!
Let me go with you.
What about your son?
He'll leave after getting the IV drip.
The doctor said he was a bit shaken up.
Did you not get to see him?
No.
He didn't want to see me.
Because I hurt him.
He didn't want to.
You're staying at your old place, right?
Where is that?
Come on in. Have some water before you go.
Okay.
You must have been away for too long.
It's freezing.
Where's the thermostat?
It's on the wall.
-Dong-seok.
-Yes?
Get some sleep.
Call me after the trial.
I'll still be in Seoul,
shopping for some more items.
Where will you stay?
Here.
I'm kidding.
There. Do you see that motel?
-Yes.
-I'll be there.
Thanks.
If you lose at the trial tomorrow…
Never mind.
Let's worry about that tomorrow. Rest up.
SEOUL FAMILY COURT
Didn't you say Yeol was okay?
You should've brought him.
I'm going to take him to Jeju
as soon as the trial ends.
You can send his belongings there.
I doubt I'll lose at the trial,
but I'll appeal if I do.
And that's why
you won't be taking him to Jeju.
The judge has arrived. Please stand up.
Please sit down.
Let's eat. I'm hungry.
Are you really not going to eat?
No.
You just lost at a trial.
It's not the end.
So eat up.
I'll be outside. You can eat.
ILDONG RESTAURANT
HANGOVER SOUP
You said you'd appeal.
You can win then and go to Jeju together.
What's the problem?
What's been on your mind all this time?
-Yeol.
-What about him?
What if he doesn't like me anymore?
What if he despises me?
What if he never wants to see me again?
-Then call and ask him.
-No. I'm too scared.
What if it's true?
Then what will you do?
Where are you going?
To the ends of the earth?
My head hurts.
He's the only thing on my mind.
I can't think about anything else.
Just try.
-I can't.
-You're too fixated on that thought.
Think about appealing,
hiring a better lawyer,
or the house you'll be living in together.
There are tons of things
you can think about.
I can't do it.
I want to, but I can't.
-You can.
-No, I can't.
Help me.
Not like this.
Fine, I'll help you. Follow me.
Just focus on the game
like you did when you were little.
Focus on winning the game like I am.
Don't think of anything else.
Again.
I want to have a walk.
You can go first.
I'll drop you off. Get in my truck.
I want to walk.
Enough is enough.
Why are you being so self-destructive?
You bawled in the car
for hours on end.
It's about time
you snapped out of it and had a meal.
You didn't even drink water.
You should fight to live
for your son's sake.
Don't talk like my ex-husband
or like my mom.
Don't tell me to stop being sad
or to overcome my struggles!
I'm only being like this
because I can't help it.
Do I look pathetic?
Then just leave. Like my mom did.
Like Tae-hun did.
I won't stop you.
So just let me be!
-Just let me be!
-And what? Let you die?
Yes!
Fine, do as you please. You fucking brat.
I wouldn't want to live too
if I were in your shoes.
Your mom was selfish enough
to abandon you when you were little.
Your dad's business went under,
and he committed suicide.
Your husband divorced you.
You're depressed and even lost your son.
Of course, you wouldn't have an appetite.
You'd find no joy in life.
Do whatever you want.
Keep living like this.
Who cares if you die?
Then later in the future…
Like mother, like son.
Your son will end up like you too.
Am I wrong?
His dad left his mom
due to her depression.
His mom always cried
and never looked happy
until the day she died.
So how would you expect him
to find joy in his life?
He'll end up being
self-destructive or suicidal
just like his mom was.
He'll just blame his life
and be depressed.
Or he'll live recklessly like me.
I'm not telling you not to be sad.
Just don't be sad
all the time like my mom.
You can feel sad and cry.
But make sure you eat
and sleep too. Damn it.
At times, smile and be happy.
It's already infuriating
that you can't live with your child.
But if you also become self-destructive,
what good will come out of that?
Get up if you're done crying.
Let's walk.
You know I'm stupid.
So explain it to me in layman's terms.
How does it feel when you're depressed?
It's hard to explain.
Just give it a shot.
Let's see.
It feels like a drenched blanket
is covering my entire body.
And everything is dark.
Despite all those lights,
I can't see any of them
when I'm depressed.
It's all black.
Does this happen often?
Every now and then.
It's nothing serious.
It's just an illusion.
Why are you smiling?
I'm right. None of that is real.
How can it be dark
when there are so many lights?
Next time it happens,
tell yourself that it's an illusion.
Just think that you're not of sound mind.
Or call me right away.
Then I'll say,
"Wake up, you brat!
It's all in your head!"
Is it incurable?
No.
The doctor said it can be cured.
I'm going to get therapy soon.
Maybe just taking
the medication isn't working.
Good. Do everything you can.
It's so bright out here even at night.
How frightening would it be
if you see nothing but darkness?
Do everything you can.
Take medication and get therapy.
Do you have money?
Let me know if you don't.
Why are you smiling? Do I look poor?
I'm just grateful.
Then will you go out with me?
Not that grateful?
Gosh.
-What are you doing?
-Working.
What exactly?
I'm listening to my recording.
Put this on.
Frying pan.
Pliers, hammers, and screwdrivers.
All kinds of tools.
Pliers, hammers, and screwdrivers.
All kinds of tools.
Tops and shorts.
Tops and shorts.
Here.
I need to remove "tops and shorts"
and add the new items that I bought.
Pink skirts. Flower-patterned skirts.
Padded chairs. Farming seat cushions.
Rubber shoes. Flower-patterned boots.
Darn it. Hey.
I recorded your laughter too.
This is so hilarious.
Pink skirts. Flower-patterned skirts.
Padded chairs. Farming seat cushions.
-Rubber shoes--
-It didn't record your laughter.
You're laughing an awful lot.
What's so funny?
-Do you want to hear it again?
-Yes.
Pink skirts. Flower-patterned skirts…
I want to be happy.
I really do.
Me too.
A ton.
I truly want to be happy.
How's it going with Yeong-ok?
What do you mean? It's just a day trip.
Are you sulking?
We have…
an extremely emotional bond.
Take this.
Safely escort our princess
to the mid-mountains, okay?
After you, Princess.
We look like a completely ordinary couple.
Like those who have
moved in together or are dating.
Let's not be serious.
Hello?
Subtitle translation by: Soo-ji Kim