Produced by JEONWONSA Film Co.
I began packing to leave Korea, to live at my aunt's in Canada.
So I met my good friend at Mt. Cheonggye.
We'd both been to Tongyeong recently,
so we shared our stories over a drink.
HAHAHA
Sticking to the pleasant parts, a sip for a memory.
Mom runs a globefish restaurant there.
I went since I hadn't gone for years.
Just to visit before I left.
Are those gray hairs?
Yeah.
What's taking so long?
Coming.
- Try this on. - What's this?
Put it on.
Looks good on you. Want it?
Do I need this?
Looks good.
- Maybe when it's sunny. - Right.
He's gotten so big, I wonder if he's really mine.
You must be so proud of him.
- Great-looking son. - Thank you.
I was so hungry and it was really good.
Hot food is great for awkward moments.
I have to admit, my mom's a great cook.
That was your pleasant experience?
Sure.
I got to see Mom and had great food.
- I had globefish soup, too. - Really? Cheers.
Cheers
I don't eat globefish, but a friend took me.
He's a well-known poet in Seoul but lives there now.
He said the restaurant was famous.
What are we having?
Globefish or mallow soup.
Why haven't I seen you around these days?
I haven't been drinking lately.
- She's the owner. - Hello.
I told you to call me "Mom".
I thought poets were open-minded.
Okay, I will.
My son was here and criticized my revealing top.
Can you believe it?
- It's not revealing at all. - Right?
But it's a bit revealing on the inside.
He's just so ungrateful.
Jeonghwa, your poet is here.
Okay
Tell her what you want.
Say "Mom".
Mom.
Good. Call me that from now.
She's not a waitress. She's like a daughter to me.
Really?
A secretary at a foreign shipyard.
I hear her boss keeps proposing to her.
But you know she likes you.
So be a man and make up your mind.
She's so distressed.
Yes.
Bye.
- Hi. - How are you?
Have a seat.
Nice to meet you.
Can we get some soup?
- The most expensive one. - Sure.
Coming right up.
Thank you.
She's pretty.
Makes a lot of money, too.
- Really? - She works at a foreign company.
She's very pretty.
It's my treat today, so enjoy.
Yeah?
- Thanks. - Don't mention it.
That pretty, huh?
Yeah.
The penniless kid bought me an expensive dish.
I was really touched.
The soup was tasty. And she had such a great figure.
Sounds great.
Women's bodies can be so powerful.
And the soup was good.
- Right. Cheers. - Cheers.
That day, Mom's friend dragged me to his museum.
Said he built the place by himself.
He was so proud of it.
He seemed to like Mom, so I felt awkward.
You know the musician, Yoon Isang.
And the poet, Kim Chunsu.
And Kim Sangok, an important Korean Sijo poet.
- You know him, right? - Sure.
You know Park Kyungri, of course.
Yes...
It's impressive.
They're all from this small town.
This is the one.
It may be a bit folksy,
but I prefer this to his official portrait.
Seems to really capture his spirit.
I see.
You resemble him.
I do?
Yes, you really do.
Gosh.
Excuse me.
Have some respect!
This isn't a pub.
It was great how he shut them up
The drunks couldn't do a thing.
SEBYEONG ANNEX
- It's huge. - It is.
Is it a guided tour?
She's our culture tour guide.
Sounds interesting.
She had nice legs.
You know the saying,
"you only see as much as you know".
You now know more
about this place.
What do you see
in this 400-year-old building?
I can imagine the people who lived here.
People. That's right.
Not just an old building anymore.
- Anyone else? - We see them, too.
Then you've experienced something new today.
All because you now know more.
Thank you and
I hope you'll come back.
- Thank you. - Thank you.
Thank you.
Let's get going
- Was it fun? - Yes.
- Hello. - Well done.
- Hi. - Hello.
This is Wang Seongok.
He's a professor from Seoul and a film director.
What was your name?
- I'm Jo Munkyung. - Nice to meet you.
- Did you listen to me talk? - Yes, but...
I actually think...
The less you know, the more you see.
Sorry, but do you see what I mean?
No, I don't see it at all.
I should go.
See you tomorrow.
Nice meeting you.
An average face, but a very nice figure.
It caught my eye.
I see. Cheers.
Cheers.
What's that for?
Depression.
I'm starting hypnosis treatment in Seoul.
Hypnosis?
- It's that bad? - Over six months now.
I can't stand being at home.
What's the matter?
Problems with your wife?
No.
She's a good person...
Look at that.
Can't see a thing!
Now that's much better.
They blocked the whole view.
It's better now.
Don't be depressed.
Everyone's down these days.
I saw some great legs, too.
On the way to Hansan Island.
You work at the shipyard?
Yes, for now.
Where did you work before?
- At the National Intelligence Service. - Really?
For a few years, but I got bored and quit.
Really?
Working in China was fun, though.
In China?
What did you do there?
I was a Spy
Really? A SPY?
You were a spy?
Hard to believe, I know.
- Everyone thinks that. - I didn't mean...
I feel like drinking.
Buy me a drink tonight.
I have to work.
Not again.
Writing poems isn't work.
It is for me.
He goes home to write in the middle of drinking.
I see.
What do you know about poetry?
Fine. I'm ignorant.
You work that hard?
I just write a bit every day.
I have to.
Even tonight? When I'm here?
Yeah, at night.
How about a drink with me?
Jeonghwa?
She really wanted to drink.
Really?
Anyway, the boat ride was beautiful.
I know. Cheers.
They're all traitors!
They can never justify their actions.
Never!
Those fucking traitors!
Bastards.
The old people were so passionate.
You're crying? How cute.
Have some more.
They're filthy!
You understand, don't you?
Of course I do.
Don't talk about your friends like that.
They're no friends of mine!
I was in student movement when I was young.
Two good things came from that.
I think I drank less.
And it kept me from chasing girls around.
I guess you were a real womanizer.
That's not what I meant to say...
Thank you.
You could be an actress.
- Even better than an actress. - Yes, she's pretty.
- Thanks for cooking. - My pleasure.
Mr. Director.
I'm so curious about your films.
I kept wondering in the kitchen.
Thank you.
- You must like films. - Who doesn't?
That's true.
Films really are something.
- What do you want to know? - Depends on the film.
But I'm still curious.
Thank you. Maybe I can...
Let me pour you one.
I'm going to throw up.
- What was that for? - Are you staying on?
I had something to say, but I was cut off.
I don't want to stay.
Would you buy me a drink?
Sure, once we're finished here.
Now.
- Let's go now. - Right now?
Really?
Yes, now.
Let's go.
The thing is,
you're pretty drunk.
- Are you okay? - I'm okay.
Are you?
I'm just a bit worried.
I'm sorry.
Hello.
Where are you? Who the hell are you with?
Just out for a walk.
With who?
Get back, now!
I'm sorry. I'll come right back.
I have to go back. See you another time.
Wow, really?
You're incredible.
It's good it didn't happen. Cheers.
I asked a friend to come down
Arranged it to fit with her vacation.
She'd always wanted to see Tongyeong.
What's that?
What is it?
A gift.
Is it a paperweight?
To think of me when you read.
I will.
But I don't read much.
You don't?
You silly.
Should we get married?
Silly.
So you were with your girlfriend.
It's been six months.
What does she do?
- A flight attendant. - I see. Cheers.
You're amazing.
Cheers.
Admiral Y's headquarters
was on Hansan Island
To find out more about him, make sure you visit.
It's only 30 minutes by boat, and the fare is cheap.
- I have a question. - Yes.
Did he really save the country?
Sorry?
History is full of fabrications,
and we tend to mystify historical figures.
Right...
But we don't just call him a hero.
We call him a holy hero, right?
Records show that even
his enemies respected him.
He never lost a single battle.
Japan even gave orders to
avoid the admiral.
We didn't win because of China's help.
We won because he had
complete control of the seas.
To be honest,
we're so selfish.
Dying for the greater good
is a joke now.
But he really did it.
A life sacrificed in the spirit of justice.
An almost divine sense of purpose,
and a superb ability to realize his goals.
A true blessing to our people.
You can try to undermine him
with such words.
Yes, that's what you just did.
But if you were to meet him in person,
he'd be too brilliant for you to even look at.
I'm not putting you down.
We'd all be the same.
I didn't mean to undermine him.
When we say heroes don't exist,
there's self-hatred in what we say.
Isn't there?
That's why I'm so angry about our lives.
I believe in him, I do!
In the fact that he was
a beautiful human being.
I'm sorry. I'll stop now.
Oh, dear.
Hello.
Hi.
I really enjoyed your speech.
It was great.
No, I said too much.
I want to give you this.
What is it?
A gift.
Thank you for that speech.
It's pretty.
Gave her the beads I had on me.
Glad I had them.
- You wanted to give her something? - Yes.
I loved how she talked.
- Drink up. - Cheers.
Looks like the outdoor poetry reading is canceled.
Should I not go? But what would I do?
I'm thinking...
Should I just tell him?
I'll be here at the hotel.
You have fun.
Why do you want to go? You're not a poet.
I'll go to the beach.
It's dangerous by yourself.
Jeongho has something to give me.
He's a poet, so he wouldn't care.
He'd understand since he's an artist.
Introduce me to a friend, for once.
What would I say?
Why do you love me?
You're the prettiest in the world.
The cutest...
And the most clever.
I mean it.
Really?
I'm not that pretty.
I'm just plain, and I'm not that clever.
- Am I clever? - Yeah.
There's nothing vain about you.
You know what you want.
That's clever.
Thank you for loving me.
Gosh...
You're the best.
Others don't even compare.
- Really? - Really.
It felt incredible being with her that morning.
Gave me the chills.
I walked in the rain, too.
My senses were reborn.
That's what she does to me.
- Let's drink! - Cheers!
Seongok!
- Oh, my. - Did I startle you?
Did you follow me?
- How creepy! - I'm sorry.
I was just happy to see you.
But why follow me? It's scary.
I didn't know what to say.
You're so strange.
Are you really a professor?
Actually, I was fired.
I haven't made films yet and I don't have much money.
Stop joking around.
Do you have something to say?
I didn't know when I first saw you,
but it was so nice
watching you walk today.
You're very cute.
It's raining and windy, so...
You should go.
I have things to do.
We'll talk later?
Good seeing you, and I'm sorry.
You're Jo Munkyung, right?
Yes!
The name, Wang Seongok...
It's very cute!
- We both have good memory. - We do.
- Well, bye. - Bye.
Seongok!
- It's me. - Coming.
Come on in.
So windy today.
He had the same hat as mine.
A boyfriend?
- I guess so. - Never saw her again?
You first. Let's take turns.
Sure. Why not?
- Bottoms up. - Cheers.
"The ginkgo tree was absorbed in abandoning itself"...
"Rain fell and winds blew"...
My friend brought another woman.
Oh, right.
I forgot to bring what I meant to give you.
It's fine.
- Your girlfriend? - Yeah.
I'm not sure yet, but she's a good person.
A man has to make up his mind.
But it's hard.
Sleeping with someone is a real decision.
But there's no desire.
- You? - Yes, me.
As if I forgot how to do it.
Have you been drinking too much?
- No. - You haven't done it yet?
- Once, sort of. - Be nice.
Seems to really like you.
She's so chic.
Thanks, but don't tell anyone.
Word spreads like wild fire.
I won't.
You two were talking the whole time.
I'm sorry.
- She's right. - Bad manners.
Recite some poetry for us, professor?
I don't know any by heart, but I can play piano.
Sure.
An impromptu piece.
Great guy, except for the delusion that he can play.
It's beautiful.
A great piece came out that day.
Wish I could remember it.
You had a great time.
I can't forget my time in Tongyeong.
- Cheers. - Cheers.
That was good.
It's famous globefish soup.
It was great. You're a good cook, Mom.
The cook made it, not me.
Where do you go during the day?
The Sebyeong annex, mostly.
It's nice. I used to go there often.
Really?
Mom...
How do you feel about Dad now?
What?
Do you remember anything nice about him?
No.
Really?
Not even one little thing?
No, nothing.
Everyone has at least one good point.
Tell me one thing.
He wasn't good at much, except chasing after women.
He chased anything wearing a skirt.
There's one.
Do you wear the hat I gave you?
- The hat? - Do you wear it?
I can't wear that. It's for kids.
Give it back, then. I love that hat.
Take it, then.
Where is it? I need it for the rain.
At home, maybe.
Get a new one.
It makes you look like a bum.
- I'll buy you one. - Is it at home?
- Probably. - All right.
"As moonlight shines on Hansan island,"
"alone I sit in deep agony with a sword at my side."
"The distant melody of a flute makes my heart ache."
Admiral Yi!
I love you, sir!
- Have a seat. - I couldn't!
I wish you were still with us!
It's okay, so have a seat.
- You're Jo Munkyung, right? - Yes.
Be my strength, Admiral.
I'm so lost, sir.
They always lie and they're so stupid.
I have no strength.
Endure it.
You just have to keep going.
How can I, when it's so hard?
You have eyes, right?
Yes, sir.
See with your eyes and you'll get the strength.
Don't see with the thoughts of others.
Believe your own eyes.
See this?
- Yes, they're leaves. - No, they're not.
What are they?
If they're not leaves...
Without a name, it draws a blank.
Other things come to mind.
You're clever.
But your cowardice blinds your eyes.
I see new things now,
but I'm not sure what.
That's how it is.
Just feel things differently and be grateful.
For practice, try writing
a pretty poem every day
Then will I see things as they truly are?
No, there's no such thing.
Think about it.
Yes, I see...
What do you see, Admiral?
What do you see from these leaves?
I only see good
and beautiful things.
Only good things...
- Only the good in people, too. - Only the good...
Don't just do what I say.
Use your own eyes.
I see.
Say...
I was wondering how my dad is doing up there.
Don't waste time on such things.
Okay, sir.
You're wonderful.
Do you have any more advice, sir?
The worst things dwell in sadness and darkness.
I see.
Have a nice day, Admiral.
Go see that place. Tongyeong is nice, right?
The best thing was meeting you!
Sweet boy.
I wanted to remember what he told me,
but I could only remember...
"I only see the good in things."
- An interesting dream. - Yeah.
Cheers.
What are you doing here?
- When did you come? - Just now.
I was just about to call you.
Who else would you call here?
But it's such a coincidence.
- You see me every day. - But still.
Where's your girlfriend?
She wants to sleep in.
Here, this is something...
I wrote it last night.
- Your poem? - Don't read it now.
It's okay.
Want to read it?
- This is it - I see.
- About what I read earlier... - Yes.
Do you like what you wrote?
It's the best of my recent work.
- Why is it so dark? - It's dark?
I guess that's how I feel.
- You're into existentialism. - I just wrote what I felt.
No, you're completely into existentialism.
It's influenced you.
What is it, anyway?
I told you, I just write what I feel.
But I know you, and this isn't you.
You're just exaggerating.
Fancying up your adolescent feelings
with existentialism.
Anyone can see right through that.
Overcome it on your own.
Just let it go.
I don't have to listen to this.
I'm not the same person when I write poetry.
Why should I be?
Then live like there's no tomorrow.
Or be honest with yourself.
Pick one or the other, but this isn't you.
And you know all about me?
God, you're hilarious.
I have my own way.
I might be childish
but let me grow my way.
Don't say such things
All right. You still have time.
We should go in and eat.
- You hungry? - Time for breakfast.
Seongok!
I'm coming!
Beautiful day, isn't it?
- Why's it so hot? - Is it?
Isn't it pretty?
Wm! do you keep 9“'"19 me gifts?
Should I stop?
Yeah, it's a little too much.
Give it back, then.
Is this supposed to make me happy?
Let me ask you, what are they?
Flowers.
No, what are they?
Then what? Do you want the name?
No, that's what others call them.
So you don't want the name.
Well...
They've got nice colors and shapes.
I can see them fighting to survive.
But I can't see what they're feeling.
- I just love flowers. - It doesn't feel strange?
You name and love them,
not knowing what they are?
Give them as gifts, thinking they'll be appreciated.
Can't you see how awkward it is?
What's gotten into you?
You hated my gifts that much?
- I guess I spoiled you. - Just stop it!
Why try so hard when you have no idea?
You don't even know what they are.
And yet you give flowers as gifts?
You called them flowers, too!
Don't take them, then!
You're too sensitive about everything.
I'm going to work.
Make a living, you know?
Felt good giving him a piece of my mind.
Right.
He?! know in time
Cheers.
Hello.
- I'm speechless. - Why?
- A bit awkward, huh? - No, it's not...
Nice to see you.
What brings you here today?
I know you work here, so that's why I came.
Here.
- It's a poem I wrote. - You write poems?
I wrote it this morning.
I'm going to write every day.
Glad to give you my first poem.
Thank you.
- I'll read it later. - Sure.
Lovely weather.
- So fresh after the rain. - Yes, it's glorious.
- Have you had breakfast? - Not yet.
Then can I buy you breakfast?
All right. I have to eat anyway.
Great.
- Then should we eat together? - Yes, let's.
Let's go.
You don't mind if I drink more?
Not at all.Cheers.
I used to be married.
I see.
A gangster who started importing lighting equipment.
Proposed for five years.
But we were married for only six months.
Did you see a man outside my house?
Yes...
I saw him.
That's the guy I'm dating now.
I see.
Very good-looking.
He was a marine.
- They're both tough guys. - He was just like you.
He chased me around after seeing me work.
Moved here from Seoul to be close to me.
That's great.
It's not an easy decision.
You're not bad yourself.
Thank you.
I actually served in airborne troops.
Really?
- You're serious? - I'm serious.
This is crazy!
Why do I always attract tough guys?
- Were you really? - But I don't usually tell people.
My ex was an army scout,
next a marine, and now an airborne.
What's wrong with me?
But I write poetry.
I have a delicate side.
Everyone writes poems. I do, and so does he.
I see.
Let's read your poem.
I Saw.
"I saw you."
"Saw you in my dreams last night."
"I saw you."
"I don't know you, but I kept you by my side."
50 good to have her close to me.
"As you smiled at me, warming my heart."
"I saw you."
"You understood me wholly, just as I am."
"I want to see you this morning."
"Dreaming of you loving me with your heart."
It's good.
- It's well-written. - No.
What do you see in life?
Well...
I only see good things.
I only see the good in people, too.
Cheers!
Let's say goodbye here.
I want to go in with you,
but we're too drunk.
Don't want to be an animal, when we're not in love?
That's right.
How do you know so well?
What else can you tell about me?
Oh, I don't know...
Your love is pure,
but the men don't deserve it.
They never see beyond your strong surface.
You don't open your heart easily.
You hate being misunderstood,
but you don't run from conflict.
Working hard comes easy to you,
but you're never satisfied.
You always need a man,
but like me...
They're never worthy.
- I must be rambling. - You're right, somewhat.
I am?
- You're really going? - Yes.
I'm going.
I did him wrong today.
- You got it? - Oh, no.
It's not like that.
Right.
We were so drunk,
I was glad it didn't happen.
Things could get very complicated.
It wasn't like that.
Whatever.
Have a piece. It's your birthday.
- Thanks. - Seongok.
You two are so similar.
- Really? - We are?
You have the same kind of energy.
Don't you agree?
Now that you mention it.
Both very strong.
That's what I mean.
It's uncanny
I don't see it.
I'm sorry.
Pass me the water.
I need my medicine.
- What's that? - It's for depression.
It's very severe.
But you're always laughing.
Jeongho seems more depressed.
- I'm not depressed. - You are.
Did you drink last night?
You're all red.
Pimples,
from the stress you gave me yesterday.
Me?
Mom.
She's the woman I'm dating.
- I was wondering who she was. - She's a good person.
That's what you think. I'll have to see.
Looks diligent.
Do you like him?
Picking him was a hard decision.
Dear me.
- Try to be a better man. - Nothing's wrong with me.
Can't you try harder?
He's not bad.
How do we live with such pathetic men?
That's why I live alone.
I see. Good for you.
- You're a sweet girl. - Thank you.
Be my daughter from now on.
Then I'll call you "Mom" from now on.
I'll pour you one.
It's so funny.
Then your son and daughter
can't be together, right?
If you're depressed,
then we must be crazy.
But I'm very depressed.
Severely so.
Thanks to me, she got a daughter.
- Sure has many children. - Glad she didn't want me.
Cheers.
I called her again the next day.
The museum gave me her number.
It was her day off.
I waited over an hour.
You're late.
I was at a friend's birthday.
- I have to go back. - All right.
You seem upset.
Why can't you leave it as it is?
Why did you call?
What's wrong?
Aren't you ashamed?
Aren't you embarrassed?
Must be a misunderstanding.
Don't be angry.
I just wanted to see you.
Then why did you call me to a hotel?
You've got it all wrong.
We parted here yesterday. That's why.
- Liar. - It's not a lie.
I thought it'd be cooler inside.
I'm supposed to believe that?
Let's go upstairs, then.
Have sex and get it over with.
- What? - Let's go up.
You liar!
You're a bad person.
I thought you were a good man!
- I'm not a good person. - I know!
I never want to see you again.
Don't ever call me!
She was so cute.
Throwing grass was
her strongest expression of anger.
50 cute.
Picturing her picking grass on the street.
You crazy man. You're killing me.
You're a woman, and I am a man!
Dear me, I need some fresh air.
Son!
Why won't you come inside?
Come here, Mom.
Why?
What the hell are you wearing?
So shameful in front of those men!
- Shameful? - You're a disgrace.
How dare you say that to me!
You ungrateful brat!
Stay right here.
- Where are you going? - Let go!
Pull up your pants!
- Right now! - What for?
- I don't want to. - Pull them up!
You little brat.
You deserve a beating!
But Mom...
I did nothing wrong, I just saw you...
Pull them up, you ungrateful brat!
Right now! Move your hands!
Mom! Please!
That was interesting.
- Your mom is amazing. - Yeah.
It was kind of nice.
I felt loved.
- Watch the knife! - Okay.
Be careful.
- Where'd you get it? - On my walk yesterday.
It was so cheap.
- Real cheap. - It's huge.
Must have been heavy.
My head hurts.
- Jungshik. - Yeah?
Will you keep staying out late?
I just got drunk last night
and passed out at the table.
Just let me go home.
Then you can have fun.
God, my head is killing me.
- Just stop it! - Stop what?
You're bored with me, so let me go.
Do you know how hard it is for me?
I've got it ten times worse than you!
- Are you happy I'm here? - Do you have to ask?
- Want your medicine? - Huh?
Yeah, I should.
Watermelon!
Here.
I'll have this one.
- I'll cut it for you. - No, I like this.
She even got a knife from the front desk.
I've never seen such a big watermelon.
- Watermelons are good. - It was good!
- Cheers! - Cheers!
With nowhere to go, I went to the hotel again.
Saw something interesting.
What?
My friend.
- Who? - From last night.
- Was it really them? - Yes, they went in.
- You're here every day? - Huh?
Anyway, thanks.
There they are.
- How did you find out? - He told me.
Who's he?
Jo Munkyung. He's been after me lately.
I want a word.
- I'll give you a piggyback. - What?
Come on.
Why are you doing this?
I just want to give you a piggyback ride.
Come on. It's okay.
No, I don't want to.
Let's do this and
I'll go without a fuss.
- Here. - This is crazy.
I'm heavy, you know.
- Whatever. - I can do it!
Are you okay?
I told you not to!
- You okay? I'm sorry. - It's all right.
I'm off now.
Take care and have a nice life.
Because I will.
No,wait.
Hey!
Shit.
Sorry you had to see that.
It wasn't too bad.
How unusual.
Very
I loved what she did
- She's cute. Cheers! - Yeah, cheers!
My friend got drunk
and we went to his girlfriend's.
- Is someone in? - Yeah, she's there.
Seongok!
Seongok, open UP!
It's me. We need to talk!
I'm going over the wall.
You are?
I'll go in first.
- Wait here for a bit. - Be careful.
You okay?
Jeongho!
What were you doing?
Leave me alone. I need to sleep.
Already?
Don't laugh. I need to sleep!
Close the door. It's windy!
Come on, let's talk.
Give me one minute.
I'm sorry. I need to talk to her.
Can you wait for me there?
Where?
Let's meet tomorrow, then.
I'm really sorry!
Jeongho.
Jeongho!
What a fool.
Unbelievable.
We can't win with women.
I came down the hill alone
It was so windy, but refreshing.
Sure is windy down there.
Then we had a fight about my being late.
And in the morning,
she was gone for 3 hours.
Didn't answer her phone. I was so worried.
Turns out the blanket shop owner
knows her mom.
50 she dropped by to chat.
It was so good
to find her at last.
I was in agony.
Women will do that.
She said only an hour passed.
They always say that
- Cheers. - Cheers.
- See you. - Okay.
Almost forgot.
Take these.
Go over to the Youngseng complex and see apartment 506.
Whose is it?
Mine, so stay there if you like.
Really?
It'd be close and convenient.
It's empty, though.
That's fine.
If I like it, I could be near you.
It's yours if you behave.
Thanks.
- I'm off. - All right.
It's called Youngseng?
Yeah.
Bye.
Having those keys suddenly made me want to visit her.
It's nice.
Is it nice living here?
Is Mommy good to you?
Tell me.
My mom must've been joking.
I can't five in a cave like that
- It was that bad? - Yeah.
Torn wallpaper everywhere and unfit for living.
She'd give it to you, so fix it up.
I can't be sure of that
I'd have to live near her.
Can 't do that for an apartment.
Don't like it?
- Should we go? - No, you're almost done.
Eat up.
- Am I the prettiest? - Yeah.
When I feel normal, 95% of what you do is lovely.
Really?
- What's so pretty about me? - Everything.
Everything you do.
Even the shoes on your feet are lovely.
I find others pretty sometimes,
but you're lovely all the time.
Even your eyes when you're watching TV.
But you don't like me eating this.
Only because I don't like it, silly.
You're so selfish.
You weren't loved, maybe.
Stop being silly. Just eat.
You really think I'm pretty?
It's so hard to believe.
Silly!
You really are pretty.
Then why don't you live with me?
If I'm that pretty...
You should live with the person you love.
Liar.
You tell me you love me, but you don't.
- I'm a liar? - Or a coward!
You're living with someone else
when you love me!
I've been with her for so long.
- And the baby... - Still!
You only live once. Live with who you love!
You're a coward!
- Are you done eating? - Not yet.
Is it good?
- Looks good. - You don't even like it.
- Should I try it? - Really?
It looks good.
- You don't like pig's intestines? - I hate the smell.
- You have a weak stomach. - You're right.
Cheers.
I wanted some real coffee after that cave.
I asked around and finally found a cafe?.
My goodness!
You startled me!
It's a small town.
- Sit down. - Sure.
- You're like a snake. - A snake?
Sneaking around and following people.
A fat snake.
- You're crazy. - You're worse.
What animal am I?
You're...
- A chubby rabbit? - I look chubby?
No, it's just the right amount.
A cute, chubby rabbit.
No, I've gained so much weight.
If I were a snake, I'd eat you up!
You're insane!
- Still think badly of me? - What?
Oh, for calling me to the hotel?
Who knows? You're a man after all.
Right?
What happened with that guy?
I was coming to see you.
Don't ask.
He's just a kid.
He needs to grow up, that stupid loser.
What do you know about him?
How rude.
It's just an opinion. You still like him?
Yes, he's so cute.
And handsome.
What was the piggyback for?
Don't know.
But I should end it.
Because everything is about making decisions.
I saw enough.
Everything's clear now, thanks to you.
But he's so handsome...
Maybe I'm not over my first boyfriend.
They look very alike.
It's uncanny.
So did you make up your mind?
I told you I saw enough.
He's dark.
And too quiet.
We never talked when we were together.
It was so hard.
The worst things are in sad and dark things.
Yeah, I agree.
But he's handsome.
Stop dwelling on adolescent things.
It's strange how you seem to know me.
Tell me, what else do you see?
I told you before.
I can't remember, but tell me again.
You might like dogs.
Small dogs like a Maltese.
You can tell?
- I have a Maltese! - You do?
You like flowers.
But what woman doesn't?
I absolutely adore them. How'd you know?
- You can tell from my face? - No.
It's because...
My heart has opened up to you.
Even when you do something strange,
I can understand it all.
And I find it endearing...
You don't know me.
I know what I see, as much as I see.
You're beautiful.
- Okay if I smoke? - Sure.
Seongok.
I love you. Trust me.
Wait.
I don't normally do this when I'm drunk.
Why not?
It wasn't that great.
Thank you.
That was so good.
Really?
Others don't compare.
You're so good.
It's never felt this good.
- Better than him? - Incomparable!
You're amazing.
Feels good to hear that.
I love you.
What?
You love me?
Yes, I do.
Whatever happens, I love you right now.
Seongok.
I love you too.
Most women usually
can't have sex without love.
You're right.
That's why women are better people.
Thanks to you...
I'm completely over him.
Do you love me?
It'd be nice to live with you.
Would you like to come with me to Canada?
- Canada? - Yes.
I'm going to move there
My aunt runs instant photo stores.
She's opening one more and I might run it.
I'd make a decent living.
- So we'd get married? - Yes. Sure.
You're crazy.
I'll make your life fun.
I can become a good person if I live with you.
- I'll think about it. - Really? You will?
I'll really think about it.
You know I mean it, right?
I know.
You know I'm sincere, right?
It'd be good to live with you, seeing only good things.
Let's see only good things. I know we can!
I was surprisingly good at sex that night.
It was good that I asked her to marry me.
But it was great to hear she'd consider it.
A meaningful night.
You really proposed?
- Yeah, I did. - That's amazing.
Let's take turns.
Next day,
the four of us gathered at a cafe?.
You're traveling together?
No, she's just visiting.
- You're not together? - Of course not.
- I thought you were. - We're not.
What an unusual-looking oyster!
Relax. I told her everything.
Told her what?
That you're together. It's all right.
Oh, really? I'm sorry.
Women want to be acknowledged.
No woman forgives a guy
who doesn't.
Don't start that.
Love should be honest.
You should try it.
- You know what honesty is? - Honesty is honesty.
You're right.
- See that beggar? - Yeah.
What do you see?
- You see a beggar, right? - Yeah.
That's really a beggar?
Really? Look harder.
Take off the filthy clothes,
the dirt, and that blank look.
You still see just a beggar?
Forget it. It's too hard for you.
I know he's a person, just like us.
I'm not talking about some cheap "human equality" crap.
Do you really see that actual person?
That mysterious being is just a "beggar" to you.
You live your life only seeing what others tell you
How can you talk about honesty?
When nothing is your own!
Such fancy words.
I disagree.
We're just cowards.
Can you take off his clothes?
Or give him a bath? You wouldn't dare.
That's not the point.
Look past his cover and see his true being.
That's not a cover.
He is what he is,
and no one can change him
His life is for him to live.
You're being too sensitive on purpose.
Making things awkward.
To find an excuse for yourself.
That's exaggerating. It's fake.
You're a just snob.
Being too insensitive on purpose.
There's nothing new.
You repeat yourself all the time.
The same feelings, the same desires.
- I'm sick of it. - That's enough.
You'll make me sick.
You'll see in time.
What will I see, huh?
You little...
Men and their fancy words.
Just useless talk. Cheers.
Goodness.
It's all right.
He's coming.
Oh my god!
Filthy bitch.
You filthy bitch!
- How funny. - That's not funny.
It was crazy.
Now let's use one glass and pass it back and forth.
Strengthen our bond through a glass.
Drink up and pass me the glass.
Goon.
It was great.
- Did you enjoy it? - I loved it.
This is Jo Munkyung, a film director from Seoul.
- Hello. - Hi.
The drinking scene was so real.
- It was water. - But so realistic...
- Why are you following her? - Excuse me?
She doesn't like you, so stop it.
- I want a word. - Who are you?
Want to get beaten in front of her?
Come over here.
Don't start, little man.
What?
Let's do this.
Come on, you little shit.
That's it? Was that your best shot?
Mother fucker!
Is that it? You fuck!
Stop it!
That's it?
This is nothing.
- You little shit. - Fuck off, you loser.
Get up and fight.
What?
Fuck off, you little shit.
- So fucking precious, huh? - I never said that!
- Are you okay? - You're amazing.
How can you be so composed?
He's so mean.
What a sight, huh?
Does it hurt?
It's nothing.
Were you really in airborne troops?
We didn't do fist fights.
Really?
Poor thing, you got beaten so bad.
All this, after seeing such a nice show.
But you did good.
You're the best!
Good thing I didn't lose my cool.
People looked at me in awe.
Crazy bastard.
Just a little loser.
- Cheers. - What a hassle.
What are you doing?
Waiting for someone.
- That guy? - Yes.
You should go.
- Sorry about yesterday. - Me too.
- I got an apartment. - What apartment?
The restaurant lady owns it
and I can stay as long as I want.
- Where is it? - Right here.
506 at Youngseng apartment.
She must be rich.
Don't think she worries about money.
I'm glad things are getting better for you.
Why don't you like me now?
All that alcohol has erased your memory.
- See this? - Is this from that day?
Giving you the piggyback ride.
I'm really sorry.
Take care, and I'm glad you got a place.
You were so good to me.
I'll never forget you.
Thanks.
Take care of yourself.
I don't think I'll see you again.
If you want...
I'll try to stop loving you.
Silly.
What's the point in saying that now?
You really don't want to see me now?
Don't call me again.
It's only hard for both of us.
Sorry for hurting you.
Jeongho.
- Aren't you coming? - Yeah...
Want to go first?
- I'll leave in a bit. - Really?
- What for? - I just like it here.
You go ahead.
All right, then.
- We're off. - Okay.
Bye.
- Bye. - Bye.
Oh.
- Hi. - Hello.
Are you leaving?
- Hi. - Hello.
- He asked me to come. - It's over at the end.
Right.
- I'll see you later. - Bye.
Bye.
- Take care. - You too.
- Have a safe trip. - Thanks.
- They look good together. - A perfect match.
She brought cleaning supplies.
Had dirty thoughts about what they'd be doing.
Got punished for it, right away.
I don't ask anything of you.
I know.
- Were you hurt badly? - Just pulled a muscle.
The place fit him perfectly.
But I couldn't wait to leave.
Bad energies, I guess.
Right. Cheers.
- Cheers. - Cheers.
- So good. - Is it?
- Want more? - No, I'm full.
- What happened to your face? - Oh, this?
It's nothing. I got drunk and tripped.
- Let me see. Looks bad. - I'm all right.
- Here, take this. - What's this?
6,800 dollars. Spend it wisely.
It's a lot of money. It's really for me?
Count it later.
It's all the cash I could get right now.
Wow. Thanks, Mom.
Thanks so much.
I'll spend it wisely.
I'd give you more, but everything else is tied up.
Dear me...
I feel sad that you're leaving.
Thank you. I'll spend it wisely.
My poor baby...
Mom...
Take care, and I'll be back soon, okay?
I'm still here, Mom.
Oh, my poor baby.
I'm sorry, Mom.
It's my fault.
No, it's all my fault.
Sorry I'm late. It was my Mom.
Your eyes are swollen. Did you cry?
Yes, my mom was sad to see me go.
I see.
- Did you cry a lot? - A little.
She must be so sad.
- She gave me some money. - Really?
Must've scraped up every last penny.
- Right. - You keep it.
What? That's so inappropriate.
I'm sorry, I just wanted you to have it.
No, don't be sorry.
- But it's your money. - I know.
- Your mother sounds great. - Yes.
- That must hurt. - It's nothing.
Nothing an airborne trooper can't handle.
What I proposed before...
- Did you give it some thought? - Yes, I really have.
- I'm really thinking it over. - I see.
Should we get some coffee, then?
Sure
- Shall we? - Let's go.
It was great having nice weather and a pocket full of money,
but even better that she was serious about me.
- A great day. - Must have been nice.
- Let's drink. - Cheers.
I got acupuncture for the injury.
Sleepy?
I was so sleepy.
- No,just relaxed. - That's good.
You'll feel better. This is perfect for it.
I love you.
I'll treat you to something good.
Thanks. I love you too.
Always stay with me.
I'm not going anywhere.
So don't you worry.
Lying there, I started seeing things differently.
Really different.
- Bye. - I'll pick you up tomorrow.
I realized I was doing her wrong
I began to see everything through her eyes.
I felt terrible.
- The food's great here. - It's delicious.
Uncle.
Are you on the way?
Yes, sir. I'll be there soon.
All right. Hurry.
Yes, sir.
- Who was that? - My uncle.
- You're going to see him? - Since I'm here.
You're going, too.
- I am? - Let's go see him.
Can I really come?
I'm going because I want him to meet you.
- You mean it? - I want him to see you.
All right.
- Don't drink any more. - Okay.
Just one more?
Should we?
Okay
Let's drink.
- Is that you? - Yes, sir.
Come in.
- Come on in. - Hello.
She's the woman I love.
So? What are you saying?
- You have a family. - I know.
You're like my father.
If you help me, it'll work out.
I can't live without her.
She helps me truly live.
If I'm with her, I can be big.
What do you mean, "big"?
Things will get better.
I've never tried hard in life.
But if I can be with her, I can succeed.
She's the one I've been looking for.
Your wife is a good person, too!
Help me! What can I do, then?
Leave the woman I love?
I can't do that.
Why?
Because even you wouldn't do that, either.
I'm like a lost puppy.
No home. Nothing.
POOF PUPPY
Did he drink a lot?
Yes, I'm sorry.
- It's not your fault, Miss. - Yes, sir.
I don't know.
I don't know anymore.
It felt good letting it out.
I think she liked it, too.
You were drunk.
Couldn't have done it otherwise.
- It's still hard. - Just drink.
Cheers.
- That's Mr. Jang. - It is.
- Is this it? - Yes.
The owner's your mom?
Yes. Why?
Wait.
- Hold on. - Something wrong?
I just need to think for a minute.
About what?
I can't meet her now.
I know her.
- Really? - Yes.
Let's just go. I'll meet her later.
- Really? - Yes, I will.
HANSAN ISLAND FERRY
Here you are.
Seongok.
- Don't worry about my mom. - Right.
- Should I leave you alone? - Yes.
- Why don't you go smoke? - Okay.
I know my mom.
She doesn't have any principles.
Having no principles is her only principle.
- Really? - She won't care.
It'll be nothing after a while.
Sorry, but...
Can you go somewhere?
Must have gone there often with the marine.
Embarrassed, I guess.
There are some things we just can't help.
I'm sleepy and hungry.
What should we do?
You go ahead.
I have to drop by the office here.
You have things to do?
I should do it since I'm here.
- Go on the boat first. - Okay.
Everything annoys me right now.
Watching the waves, I got sick of Canada.
And Seoul, too.
No hope for a good life anywhere.
How did things get so complicated?
Because Tongyeong is a small town.
I really liked her. Cheers.
- Two for Yeosu, please. - 25 thousand won.
We left Tongyeong with a hangover.
With two more days off, we headed west.
Here.
Aren't you coming back to Seoul?
I'll stay here.
Work on my enlightenment.
Will you? You weirdo.
This new apartment is changing my luck.
I'll see where it takes me.
How was Tongyeong?
I guess I'll see where she takes me.
- Have to find a way. - Is there a way?
Not yet.
But I love her...
- You're prone to love. - Idiot.
Don't you love those women?
I've got nothing to offer.
It's a mystery why they're with you.
- You're that handsome? - I don't make them stay.
And I've never told them I love them.
You call yourself a poet?
It's beyond me.
Why do you write poems?
- I think you're the snob. - I don't know.
MY Phone.
Hi, it's me. What's up?
I'm taking a day off because of the rain.
I see.
What are you doing?
Me? Nothing at all.
Should I go see you?
I shouldn't have called.
Feels weird talking, as if nothing happened.
Right?
I'm not calling about
anything important, really.
I called because I saw your hat at my place
You believe me?
Of course I do.
I'll go over.
I don't have it with me.
Are you home?
No, I'm nearby.
Just 15 minutes away. Where are you?
I've wanted to see your place.
Could I? I'm very curious.
Please come.
The Youngseng, apartment 506.
The rain makes me want to drink.
How about it?
I'm always up for a drink.
I'll pick some up.
No, I will. I suggested it.
Then see you soon.
Okay
Bye.
- The rain is helping. - The rain?
Yeah, it's a big help.
Weirdo.
Jungshik.
I think my luck is getting better.
Give me a cigarette.
That'd be good.
Right.
It was good to leave the poor kid laughing.
Wish him the best.
Nice leaving on a rainy day.
- Feels weird, doesn't it? - It felt good.
- What are you drawing? - A landscape.
Want to hear a poem I wrote?
Sure.
"A journey to an unknown place awakens me."
"And the love for a woman keeps me true."
- What do you think? - It's great.
- I love it. - This is how I feel.
I'm not scared of anything now.
I'm just grateful to be with you.
I'm sure of your love.
I won't pressure you anymore.
I want you to be happy.
- Really? - Yes.
You don't deserve that. You're so good.
You only deserve my love.
We'll be all right, as long as I'm not greedy.
I won't be greedy.
You're such an angel.
- My little angel. - You're a good man.
- No, I'm not. - I know you are.
At your uncle's,
I saw stars shining in the garden.
And do you know what they said?
No.
You were always mine, so I have to be good to you.
That no one else in the world
will love me like you.
All we need to know in life is that we love each other.
- Right, Yeonju? - Right.
We'll be fine with this love we have.
And I don't know much anyway.
Yeonju.
I love you,Jungshik.
Remember that rainy day?
That's great.
- It's your summer harvest. - It was.
Thanks for a good story.
I enjoyed yours, too
- Let's drink. - Sure.
- This really is the last one. - Okay.
- Cheers! - Cheers!
Jo Munkyung... Kim Sangkyung Bang Jungshik...Yu Junsang
Wang Seongok... Moon Sori An Yeonju... Ye Jiwon
Kang Jeongho... Kim Kangwoo No Jeonghwa... Kim Gyuri
Munkyung's Mom... Youn Yuhjung Mr. Jang... Kee Joobong
Admiral Yi... Kim Youngho
Cinematography... Park Hongyeol Lighting... Yi Yuiheang
Editing... Hahm Sungwon Music... Jeong Yongjin
Recording... Song Yeajin Sound Kim Mir
Translation... Kim Nemo & Hong Stefanie Y.
Producer... Kim Kyunghee
Written & Directed by Hong Sangsoo
Produced by JEONWONSA Film Co.
World sales by FINECUT