House of the Seasons (2023) Movie Script
1
Someone get the door,
we'll be roasted alive!
Up, please.
Stop.
And turn!
Im off.
Down, please!
Jae-ho!
- Finish up and hurry home.
- Will do, Mother.
And wheres Mr. Kim?
See you at home!
Daemyung Foods
Kim Seung-pil
Nan, they keep falling apart.
Didn't I tell you to be patient
and let them cook through?
Oh deary me...
Why so much oil?
Youre not frying fishcakes, missy!
You said a generous drizzle!
Auntie, whats the temperature?
Thirty... two!
Come on, nan!
Can't we just turn on the AC?
Im home.
Come on in.
Mum!
Is your AC just for show?
- Is everything done?
- Yes, still a lot to do here?
No, were almost done.
Wheres Jae-ho?
Finishing things off.
Tastes great!
How long did you soak the beans?
Four hours.
Youve used far too much brine.
Go fetch me some soaked beans.
Mum, lets just use this.
Do you know how hot it is today?
You can't even tell the difference.
Whats the ruckus?
Nans remaking the tofu.
Ma, you going senile?
Let's just use what we have!
Have any ripped pancakes?
Dont let nan hear you!
Youll eat but you wont help?
Such a grouch...
Save me some shark meat!
- Welcome, sir!
- Yeah.
Sir, where have you been?
Shall I carry those for you?
What is all that?
My mother-in-law announced
this New Years
I ain't doing ancestral rites no more
so dont bother coming!
And no one objected?
After caring so long for in-laws
with dementia, how could they?
Do right by them
when theyre alive, I say.
Cut the yammering
and get to work.
Or go home
if you don't want to help.
Who even does the rites
at midnight these days?
And my hubby needs to
get to work early.
But if our ancestors are omnipresent,
shouldnt they know to turn up
whatever the time?
Please keep your voice down.
Don't want father to hear.
We wouldn't have to do all this
if we were Christians.
Thatd be one good thing
about being a Christian.
You're back.
Pops!
Hot today, isnt it?
Would you like some water?
Wheres Seong-jin?
He says hes almost here, he just...
Tell him to write the spirit tablets
when he gets here.
Guess he heard us.
Why's he in a huff?
Mum. Once dad's gone,
let's not do the rites.
You should all know
we do this for your own good.
That reminds me,
did you sign up for that funeral
service like I told you to?
Theres no need for that, mother.
Listen closely, all of you.
Last week, I went with my sister
to see the great Seongam shaman.
She says both your father and I
have farewell stars this year.
- Oh, dear lord...
- You can't believe that nonsense!
Its no laughing matter!
The year we were warned about knives
your father had to get
his colon removed!
Heed what I say
and prepare for our funeral services.
Okay, I will.
Isn't that the shaman who said
Seong-jin will be president?
Whats to stop my grandson
from becoming president?
Reagan was once an actor too.
Not you too, Auntie!
Look here,
father's bought more watermelon...
Anything for his precious grandson!
But why isnt he here yet?
Must be busy with work.
Busy with work, my ass.
This year is ominous for Seong-jin.
Things'll get better next year.
Speak of the devil,
its Mr. President!
I swear I didnt drink.
I just got car sick.
Where would I get 100,000 won?
Look at this mess!
Come on, you coming or not?
What?
Why tell him?
Tell him not to come.
Tell dad not to come, okay?
Sorry about that.
Have a good day.
You rascal, puking
cause you cant hold your drink.
That's not it.
Shooting finished late last night.
- Give me that.
- No thanks.
Ill take that for you.
What d'you think?
Looks snazzy, huh?
Real upgrade from the olden days.
I'll soon be Daegu's big shot!
With a little more investment
and once we get our hazard approval,
it's only a matter of time before
the money starts rolling in!
Look who it is!
Seong-jin, youre here!
Its good to see you, sir!
Man, youve gained weight!
What man?
He's your brother-in-law.
Seong-jin's become a right city lad.
Better than your father in his prime!
Isn't it the night of the rites?
Hurry up and call it a day.
Make sure to lock the doors!
Yes, sir!
You got a girlfriend?
You're as stubborn as a mule!
Dont moan about your back later!
Miss Oh Mal-nyeo?
Seong-jin, youre home!
- But why do you look so gaunt?
- Nan, youre even more gaunt.
Look how you're sweating!
Its hot, lets head inside.
Wait.
A gift!
You shouldnt have!
Mi-hwa, Seong-jins here!
Turn on the AC!
Hurry!
Hes here!
Seong-jins here!
Make it here alright?
What time do you call this?
The train was stuck in traffic.
Get your ass over here
and make yourself useful.
Oh my, its 35 degrees!
Turn on the AC, quick!
What? Really?
Its only 31!
Now you want it on...
Hey!
Dont be a brat,
ask him yourself.
Brat? Keep that up and I'll
slap some manners into you.
Whats in it for me?
Idiot, how do you think dad
paid for your mess?
Grandad, Im here.
Seong-jin.
So, hows work going?
Its going...
I put this aside to show you.
Its the updated genealogy
of our family.
New people have been added,
all errors have been corrected.
See here,
the Kim bloodline from Gumi...
Grandad.
Could we possibly...
do the rites a little earlier?
What are you saying?
Come on, Pops!
Auntie needs to go to the hospital
and I'm not feeling well, either.
Only brutes would do the rites
a day in advance!
Seong-jin'll stay the night
if we do it at 9 pm.
I'd love to stay,
but I have work tomorrow...
Nonsense!
Its been so long,
you must stay the night!
Here.
Its hot so change into this.
Do as you all please.
Auntie! Mum!
What.. why!
Your dad gives me enough trouble,
now youre at it too?
Seriously, mum!
Its not like I gambled!
If people dont hire you,
just quit acting!
Why would you
make a film out of pocket?
Mum, times are different now!
Whether you write your own stuff,
or film your own videos...
- Everyone creates their own content.
- Shut it!
How much is left of your deposit?
It wasn't much to start with...
Let go of me. Let go!
You have no tenacity at all!
It's a Kim family trait!
Don't compare me to Dad!
Let your landlord kick you out,
see if I care!
I won't be giving you a dime!
Seong-jin!
Come eat!
- Nan!
- At least stay and make tofu!
Here.
These are for the rites, hands off!
Oh my, this ones ripped!
- Seriously?
- Eat up!
Mum, water!
Seong-jin, have you seen her belly?
Its four months already!
Already?
I thought it was her pot belly.
Watch your mouth.
Get your own water.
Why arent you on TV these days?
Im trying to focus on
movies instead of soaps.
Tae-geun.
Watermelon!
That soap you were in last time,
what was it called?
Which one?
Theres too many to count.
Why, the one where you were
colleagues with the leading man.
You were so dapper in a suit.
Theyre showing it again.
Everyone says its great.
You made such a fuss,
but they barely showed you.
Thought I was playing Wheres Wally.
When will you be on KBS?
Ask them to let you on a show.
Thats easier said than done.
All I want is Na Hoon-A's autograph.
Just you wait.
Ill do all that and more.
An actor whos barely paid,
Id call that a clown.
The factory will be yours anyway
so stay and learn the ropes.
Whats so grand about tofu?
A clown?
Im sure Seong-jin will
figure things out.
- Im home!
- Welcome, Hubby!
Come on in, Jae-ho.
Have some watermelon.
Come sit.
Mother, were out of
soft and silken tofu.
Really? Guess well
make more tomorrow.
It must have been when
Seong-jin was around five.
He came to the factory and said,
Nan, I want watermelon!
Not another story...
It was around New Years
and it had snowed a lot.
So I said, Seong-jin. Watermelon
is for when youre hot and sweaty.
Then about half an hour later,
he's back, dripping with sweat
after running around the village
and says I'm sweating, Nan.
Can we have watermelon, now?
I laughed myself silly!
He was so cute back then.
What happened to you?
Where did my cute son go!
Mum, stop!
Did I hurt you? Sorry.
- Is it on right?
- Its fine!
Father, Mother.
Seong-jin is here.
Dont share this with anyone,
have it all yourself.
This land is blessed.
That's why both you and
the factory are prospering.
When will you get married?
Don't start...
Your fathers an only son,
you're an only son.
So you must have three sons, no less.
Im dirt poor,
who would marry me?
Leave that all to me.
Just find yourself a good lass.
Grandad, are you rich?
Where are you going?
Fetch me whats in my bag.
Were here!
Dad, were here.
Youre here early, Seong-jin.
Good to see you.
Father, youre getting
younger by the day!
I thought Seong-jin had
brought a friend!
Dad, you look like
you've lost weight.
But whats this smell?
Father, you should change before
it gets dark. You too, Seong-jin.
Hey Pops.
Dong-woo.
How much petrol does this baby
guzzle every month?
Hey, you can't drive a Mercedes
if you sweat the small stuff.
Is that right?
Picture perfect.
So good you guys should pay me.
Who will cough up?
Look straight ahead.
Relax your shoulders.
Nan!
Press here and it takes a photo.
Just count three, two, one,
and press, okay?
Got it.
So three, two, one!
Nan! You have to tell us
before you take it!
- Have you already taken it?
- Really?
- You should tell us before.
- It wasnt me, it was nan!
- You said to count and press!
- Just go again.
- Not so quick, like..
- It's hot, hurry up!
- The suns going down!
- Okay!
It's only a picture,
how hard can it be?
Here we go.
Three, two, one.
Seong-jin.
Lets get a portrait
of your grandfather.
If you really want one,
take it yourself.
It costs over 200,000 won
to do it professionally.
While were at it,
lets also get one of your gran.
Okay, okay!
Just a sec!
Seong-jin.
Kim Seong-jin!
Little punk, at least
leave me the camera.
- Hello.
- Wow, so much food for the rites!
- Hello.
- Everyones doing rites early!
I never thought Uncle Byung-gu
had such a large frame.
Back in the day,
hed carry two 50 kg sacks of beans.
How is he these days?
Same as always.
Want to visit him tomorrow?
Ill be headed to the hospital
after my morning service.
You still go to church?
Why?
Did your mum say something?
Everything looks wicked
in the eyes of non-believers.
Im headed to Seoul early tomorrow.
Ill see him next time.
It's not your fault
so pay it no mind, okay?
Why wont this scar go away?
Another year passes,
and I, devoted son,
greet my parents once again,
on July the 20th,
the day of your passing...
And now,
the closing of the door.
Ok-ja, I forgot to lay out the
sweet rice snacks you brought!
No big deal,
you just eat it.
Sorry, how could I forget?
Dont worry. They say there's
plenty of other food to eat.
Who is 'they'?
Mother and father are
enjoying their meal.
But youve never even met
dads parents...
They especially like the
shark meat from Young-cheon.
Mother, we used imported
shark meat this year...
Why tell them that!
Father, Mother.
Did the food meet your taste?
Everyone, make a wish.
Seong-jin!
Jae-ho!
Where are they?
Seong-jin! Jae-ho!
Under the new Doi Moi policy,
Vietnam's lowering corporation tax.
And the central government is
very proactive with FDI, too.
FDI...
So Southeast Asia is more
profitable than China?
Well the labours cheaper.
I really wanted to keep
our domestic factories alive,
but in today's age...
The workers earn more than me!
Youre right. Theres nothing
left after wages are paid.
Wow, Royal Salute!
My favourite shade of amber!
Brother.
It seems youve already
had plenty, take it easy.
Beer doesnt count.
Go on, eat.
Come sit here.
Mi-hwa, come and eat.
Soo-hee, you too!
Coming!
Wont you eat?
Father, this here is Royal Salute.
Its divine, wont you take a whiff?
You were all so insistent
so we did the rites early.
But how can you eat the food
when the day hasnt even passed?
Dad!
We won't get to see each other
as often once we leave.
Can't you take it easy for today?
Why would you move to
a commie country like Nam?
Yes, it's technically
still a communist country.
But in almost all other aspects...
What crazy fools would do
business in a communist country?
You're still living in the past!
Vietnams economic growth is
just above 7 percent.
Thats similar to Korea
under Park's administration.
If you're so bright,
why can't you make decent tofu!
Dad. Everyone has
their rightful position.
The days you used to boil beans
in a cauldron are long gone.
So slick with your words!
And please dont turn up
to the factory unannounced anymore.
Nobody says so,
but you make us anxious.
I wouldn't need to
if you did your job properly!
Then why leave the factory to me?
Run it yourself forever!
If only Byung-gu were fine,
I wouldnt leave it to you!
Isn't it human nature
to adapt as time passes?
I'm going to automate everything,
and let the factory manager go.
You can't run the factory
without Kihwan!
Please keep out of it!
Its my time to run the business.
When Seong-jin takes it on,
he can run it as he wishes!
What a constructive debate to have
on a fine day like this!
I won't run the tofu factory.
If you dont, who will?
Well, whoever wants to.
Okay, fine.
Dont do it!
Hot!
Jae-ho!
Oh dear!
Mum, water! Quick!
Jae-ho, take your pants off!
Take them off, quick!
When will Tae-geun grow up?
Its hard for grass to grow
below a tree of countless leaves.
Mi-hwa! Check whether Jae-ho's
balls are cooked through!
Its not funny!
I dont need this!
- Take it.
- I don't need money!
- Just take it.
- No need, really.
Take it. It'll be a while
until we next meet.
Well then,
give this to Yoojin
when she comes to Korea.
Treat us to some good pho
when we visit you guys?
Of course.
We'll come visit
once 'Bean' here is born.
Okay.
Ok-ja...
Sorry I have nothing for you,
such a pathetic older sister...
Dont be silly,
Ill visit now and then.
Enough with the farewells!
Everyone get going.
We'll be off, then.
Seong-jin, call me!
- Take care.
- See you!
- I'll see you next New Year's.
- Okay.
- Do you need a lift to the hospital?
- Thatd be great.
- Call me before your flight.
- Will do.
Bye, mum.
My girls...
Born from the same belly,
yet living such different lives...
Close your eyes.
Why?
When youre exhausted, it helps
to just close your eyes a while.
What the...
When my spite piles up,
I jab your dad in his sleep.
Like this.
What if he wakes up?
Wakes up? I'll punch him again
for not dying!
I didnt send my son to Seoul
for him to end up making tofu.
Sink or swim,
make your living there.
Sk.. irt
Spr.. ing... wi..nd
Dan-sing..?
Nan, it's cing.
Not sing.
Cing.
A light pink skirt,
dancing in the spring wind...
Seong-jin!
- Kim Seong-jin!
- Again...
Come out!
Waiting in earnest...
Seong-jin!
- Quick, come out!
- Again, waiting in earnest
Get out here!
- Family meeting! Ten minutes!
- On that road
- Now Im the big shot of Daegu!
- Where the swallows roam
People left and right all want to
buy the factory, but what?
- You don't want it? Ungrateful punk.
- On that road where swallows roam
- Well, good! I'll give it to Jae-ho!
- Laughing when
- Or I'll set it all on fire!
- the flowers bloom
Father!
- Wake up, hear me?
- Crying when
- I did everything you asked!
- The flowers fall
- Studied law! Quit photography!
- Laughing, when the flowers bloom
- Ran the factory, like you asked!
- Crying, when the flowers fall
What did I do wrong, huh?
We're trying to sleep!
Shut your trap and sleep!
Told me to study law so I did!
Told me to close the photo studio...
- Go to bed, please!
- Let go of me! Let go!
- Please just sleep!
- Get a hold of him!
- Why do you always do this!
- Let go!
- Just stay still!
- For heaven's sake!
Let go of me!
Why!
Why do you do this?
Let him breathe at least.
Please don't kill me! Please!
I'll do anything you tell me to...
Just please don't kill me, sir...
Ill do anything...
Please sir, Im sorry...
If there are protests in Seoul,
dont go anywhere near!
Mingling with commies...
Youll end up like that, too!
Bring a nice lass with you
next time, okay?
Okay nan, I got it.
Your grandfathers always worrying
about you. Call now and then.
Call your grandmother.
I made this radish Kimchi two days
ago, wait a week before you eat it!
Okay, Im leaving!
When you arrive,
call your grandfather, okay?
- Call your grandmother.
- Please!
Ill call you both.
He says he'll call but he wont.
Just you see.
Whats this?
Why, its the tofu!
Seong-jin!
Seong-jin!
Oh deary me..
What to do with you!
How do you remember to
wake up every morning?
- Oh my, Seong-jins here!
- Mum! Seong-jins here!
Whyd you get here so late!
Seong-jin, dont just stand there.
Come on in.
Seong-jin, my boy.
Come in.
Seong-jins here!
Hes here...
Nan!
Nan!
Mi-hwa, are you okay?
Mi-hwa!
Here here.
Dont even speak of it.
I was clutching my camera so hard.
Police crowding to take it off me,
beating me to the verge of death,
like this.
Then she flies in out of nowhere,
does a side kick, knocks two cops out
and saves me just like that.
Jung-gu this prick was busy
running to save his own ass.
Say hi, my son.
Seen him on TV, right?
How many times will you introduce us?
Thats enough.
You make a lot of money
as an actor, huh?
Your father's always
gushing with pride about you.
There's a visitor.
Two sojus here!
During her Korean class,
they say she said she felt dizzy
and slouched in her seat.
Why didn't they check on her?
Why leave her like that?
That's the funny part!
They thought she was faking sleep
because she hadn't done her homework.
- Ridiculous!
- Crazy old ladies.
But does a cerebral haemorrhage
happen so suddenly?
She was fine
just a couple of days ago...
She was always in a rush,
wasn't she?
Tell me about it!
When she was working at the factory
I never saw her sit down
for a proper meal.
Seong-jin!
Come sit with us a while.
Seong-jin.
There's a lot on your shoulders now.
You get what I mean, right?
Yes...
At least take a bite...
Mum?
Mum!
- Mum, why would you go!
- Ok-ja, youre here!
Ok-ja!
Girls, girls.
That's not how you cry for the dead.
Copy me.
If youre burying, not cremating,
I recommend silk.
It helps to console the deceased.
Silk is the most expensive.
We buy it from the manufacturer so
this is actually quite inexpensive.
I see...
Then shall we prepare silk clothes
and a juniper coffin?
A sturdy coffin reassures the family
that it'll carry her safely on.
We'll think about it
and let you know.
Of course.
Hows Mi-hwa?
Shes just in shock.
After resting, shell be fine.
Im sorry to leave you
with all the responsibility.
Dont worry about it,
its my burden to bear.
Youve taken on
more than you need to.
Get out of the way!
- Let go! Let go of me!
- Calm yourself, please.
Would you be calm?
Would you use this crap
if it were your parents that died?
Are you taking the piss?
Who the fuck puts half-eaten food
on the fucking funeral table?
- Please, come inside.
- Are you taking the piss?
How can this happen? How...
How can this happen...
Auntie?
One sec!
Just changing.
Let's go.
Beloved family members, please
enter and say your final goodbyes.
Sis, Please dont go!
Dont leave us...
Mum, Mum...
100,000 won.
- Son Gyung-soo.
- Mine.
Primary school friend.
Gyung-soo.
50,000 won.
Toodari, Jung Joeun.
A friend of Hae-sook's.
100,000 won.
- Chilgok Mart, Jang Young-ja.
- Kind Young-ja. I'll take it.
50,000 won.
Next, Lee Sang-gu.
Lee Sang-gu. No takers?
Sang-gu and I are friends like glue!
50,000 won.
- Yoon Yo-han.
- That's my friend.
50,000 won.
Next, Yim Chang-wook.
Yep, Mr. Yim
from the food store.
- 50,000 won.
- That's it? Business must be bad.
- Park Gun-woo.
- Yep, my classmate.
- Could you slow down a bit?
- 100,000. Who is this person?
Just a classmate
from primary school.
Next, Kim.. Darn Chinese characters.
What does this say?
Higher Sang and to aid Pil.
Kim Sang-pil. Can't you read Chinese?
Of course, Kim Sang-pil.
50,000 won.
- Next, Daegu High School.
- Yep, my high school mates.
- Is Sang-pils daughter in college?
- The eldest is married with kids!
Rascals, whyd they give so much?
Make sure you count carefully,
we don't want any trouble!
Wow, two million.
Tae-geun, thats impressive!
Imagine how much
I gave in return.
Wait a sec, dad.
How much is it?
Two million! I didn't just go around
wastefully taking care of people.
- Jae-il Church.
- Me...
I always think ahead you know,
always planning ahead!
- Its three million.
- I guess going to church pays out!
Jang... What does this say?
It's like chicken scratch.
Seong-jin, whats my guests total?
Add everything up for me.
- This is Man-min's handwriting.
- Wait, we'll tally everything later.
Still writes like a kid at his age.
Jang Man-min. 100,000 won.
Whats the name, again?
- Jang, Man-min.
- 300,000 won...
Let me recount. Two million, and...
Dad, just wait until weve
opened everything!
- How much was it?
- 100,000 won.
- Then mark mine so they stand out...
- Cut it out, dad!
- Goonam Girls' High, Kim Se-in.
- I didnt know she came...
- Isn't Man-min the fat one?
- Yeah, he's 120kg.
Used to be cute back in the day.
- 120kg, my ass! 140 at least.
- 1.4 million?
Im sorry, no.
Just 100,000.
- Choi Ho-tae.
- Me!
Choi runs Daegu Textiles!
He's rolling in dough.
Best textiles in Daegu!
Has a huge factory in Seogu.
Yet he gave 30,000 won.
Dong-woo, stop pulling my leg!
Tae-geun's cracking me up...
That bastard,
I gave 300,000 at his sons wedding.
Shush, will you!
And thus I set off,
on a new journey
Leaving this place
I used to call home
I head to the mountains
where souls roam.
The thirty-two mourners
who behind me, follow
Stop me in my tracks
with their tears of sorrow.
My home of a hundred years,
I now leave behind
For a new one of eternity,
which the world has divined.
They say that death is merely
a part of life
Who knew it would come
so swift like a knife.
Born to this world
with empty hands
No richer do I leave
these humble lands.
Go see what's taking so long.
Quickly!
Hurry and unearth my grandparents,
so we can bury my mother beneath.
Tae-geun. Cant you see
were working our asses off?
Weve been at it all day
with empty stomachs.
Never knew
the Kims were so stingy.
Why, what's this!
Oh my! It's so light that I thought
it was an empty envelope!
Kim's other son-in-law is rich, no?
- Dong-woo!
- Where's he at?
Did I hear he went to Vietnam?
Or the Philippines?
Maybe their flight's delayed,
he's nowhere to be found!
Well, there you were!
- Hiding not to cough up, huh?
- Of course not!
If it hurts to pay up,
think back to your honeymoon.
How good was it, huh?
Thatll make you feel generous.
Dont you agree, lads?
We have minors here.
Can you not be so crass?
We keep digging but there's nothing.
It's an empty grave.
How could that be?
It must have rotten over time.
No. The coffins gone and
there's not a bone in sight.
Are you suggesting someone
stole the corpse or what?
No need to come out.
- At least she died peacefully.
- Of course. Thank you for visiting.
- Its a blue bank book, okay?
- Got it.
- Please take care of it.
- Don't worry.
I'll make sure I find it.
Take care!
Thanks for coming.
They're leaving so easily?
Why dont they just ransack
the house for the money?
I know theyre unschooled
but its so shameless!
They should hold their tongues.
What death is peaceful?
When going through her stuff, didn't
you find a group savings account?
No, I didnt find any bank books.
She did all the finances
but had no bank books?
- Hae-sook, did you see it?
- How would I?
Shall I ask dad?
Leave it. There's no point.
Mum actually had some of
my money, too.
Except for my living costs,
I'd been giving all my wages to her.
Sis.
We just buried mum today.
How can you of all people
act like this?
Act like what?
Lets stop this, Im tired.
Tae-geun!
Would you be so nonchalant
if it were your money, huh?
Such a filial son!
- Both of you, stop it!
- Father will hear, please...
Kim Hae-sook!
Ill go to the bank tomorrow, okay?
Just stop this for today.
Father.
I need to leave now
to catch my flight.
Have breakfast
before you leave.
Dad...
Its dinnertime.
Is that right?
Eat up, dad.
When I came with your father
before we got married,
your grandma didn't even
look me in the eye.
Didn't say a word.
It upset me,
I thought she didn't like me.
When you'd entered primary school
I finally asked her,
Mother. What did you
dislike about me so?
And she told me,
I couldnt face you knowing the
hardships we'd all put you through.
But she never told you
not to get married.
Well Ok-ja did whisper,
Its not too late to call it quits.
But your aunt Hae-sook only said
good things about your father.
I was hustled, I say.
It was too long ago now.
Do you honestly think your aunt
would leave money with mother?
Hospital bills, medication...
I know how often
she asked mother for money.
Honestly, if I was her
and couldnt have a baby
I'd give my man a divorce.
Her in-laws must be thinking it.
That their infertile daughter-in-law
is bad luck and now their son's sick.
Tae-geun!
Come out quickly!
Its a disaster!
Come out, all of you!
Why?
What is it?
Why, whats wrong?
It's all wrong!
They used the space wrong!
What space?
Your mothers grave.
The head should face northeast
but the bastards put her
the wrong way round!
Grandad. Today they
laid her to rest properly.
No they didn't. I went to see
and she's upside down!
We need to get them to
set things straight.
Those fucking Japs!
Dad.
Please just snap out of it!
It turns out, they've been plotting
to ruin our entire household!
They lay low during the day,
then run amok at night,
those fucking commies!
Father, why don't you go to bed now
and well talk tomorrow.
Nonsense.
How can I sleep!
Really? Is that true?
We're in big trouble!
Then we'll go find those guys.
You rest in your room, okay?
Can't I go too?
Better not!
We'd be much quicker alone
so just get some rest.
Bye, mum.
No need to come out.
Seong-jin! Seong-jin!
- Just take it!
- I dont need money.
Bye.
Watch out for cars.
Get in, I'll drive you.
I'll get a taxi.
Hop in!
Im fine.
Come on.
Although spirit Oh Mal-nyeo has gone,
this is not an eternal farewell.
May she be reborn in paradise
and meet us again, in another form.
Seaweed Soup
I guess nan made that for you.
Such a worrywart.
Oh Mal-nyeos recipes
Doesn't she look like me?
Looks like Jae-ho.
Park Neul-bom?
Neul-bom?
Yes.
So she's always lively like spring.
Aunt Hae-sook came up with it.
Did you really see her...
Going through nan's room?
I'm not saying that's what I saw.
Just she didnt come out for a while
when I called her.
I'm not sure why everyone's fighting
over such a small amount.
Probably not just about the money.
I forgot to mention,
I saw that film you were in.
Leave me some autographs,
so I can show off my little bro.
Don't exaggerate.
I still cant cover my deposit.
Whatever,
it's cool to see you
following your dreams.
Don't worry about
our family affairs.
Jae-ho and I will
take care of the factory.
That would help,
if you and Jae-ho
take care of it on my behalf.
Neul-bom.
Your uncle!
Anyone who inherits less
than their calculated legitime,
has a legal right to demand
the difference
from the person whos inherited
in excess of their legitime.
A father has died in possession
of 18 billion won.
Look for yourself, then.
This is all thats in her account.
You must know, mum took a million won
from each of my paychecks.
Hae-sook, of course we'd give you the
money if we found it in her account.
Even the bank says
there's nothing else in her name.
Then tell me,
whyd you go to the bank alone?
You think we took it for ourselves?
Bank statements dont lie!
You dont understand...
That was money Id put aside
for my sick husband when I retire!
Did I say a single word when
the factory was put in your name?
And did I say a word when mum and dad
said they'd give you the other house?
You call that shack a house?
I've worked my whole life for you,
never doing a thing for myself!
And Id deliver tofu at the
crack of dawn before studying!
Hae-sook...
Didnt mother give you a steady wage
and more to cover the hospital bills?
Don't you think you crossed a line,
foraging her room on her funeral day?
Who told you that?
I didn't take a thing.
What are you up to now?
Were you going to give an offering
to god knows who?
Without that money,
I can't do anything for my husband...
If only he hadn't gone to Seong-jin's
graduation in your place,
he wouldn't be in this state!
Did I tell him to go?
Did I cause the accident?
Dad...
You know everything, don't you?
- Say something.
- Hae-sook.
- Say something!
- Stop it!
Dad...
Even when you die,
I won't come to visit.
Kim Hae-sook!
Call yourself a human?
Don't you dare come back.
If you do, I swear,
I'll set the whole place on fire!
Grandad!
Grandad! Where are you going?
Grandad!
All gone,
Im the last one alive...
Father!
Where did you go? It's freezing today!
Yeah, he's come home.
Tell everyone they can stop looking.
God, dad!
- Its cold, let's head inside.
- Gave us a right scare.
Why didnt you pick up?
Not long ago, the entire village was
out looking for your grandfather.
It's a relief if he's in the village,
but theres no chance
if he's up in the mountains...
What did the doctor say?
Says he's gotten worse on his own
since your gran passed.
And amongst all this chaos,
Hae-sook still insists
we take him to the bank.
Don't you worry,
just keep at your work.
I'll take care of things here.
Fire!
Aunt Hae-sook!
- Auntie!
- Water! Water!
Why wont the water come out?
Fire!
- Mum! Auntie!
- Hae-sook!
Wheres the extinguisher?
In the garage!
- Seong-jin! Are you alright?
- Auntie!
You can't, no!
It's too late!
Dont!
Have you found the ignition point?
We're still inspecting,
but it seems the fire spread inward.
First responders also say
they smelt petrol.
It's a relief
there were no casualties.
When did you first spot the fire?
Well, Id had a drink last night,
So I can't remember exactly...
Emergency services were
called at 1 am.
Check the CCTV footage
in the area.
Yes.
Would it have been a short circuit?
Doesn't look like it...
He's gotten so thin.
I wouldnt be able to
tell the difference.
Is he getting better?
Seeing him lying so still...
he almost looks peaceful,
oblivious to my turmoil.
I used to wish...
that you were my son.
I also...
saw you two as my parents.
Won't you come home?
Where can I call home?
Yesterday...
There was a fire...
There's a chance
it was a short circuit.
But dad was really drunk,
he may have...
accidentally...
But Im so relieved
you weren't home.
Tae-geun,
his words are strong
but he wouldn't hurt a fly.
I'm sure he didn't mean to do it.
Did he say he did it?
They're still investigating...
If you choose not to believe,
everything appears wicked.
It wasn't Tae-geun.
Why would you...
Ma'am, we've finished
changing his bandages.
Thank you!
Let's head inside.
Auntie.
I need to catch my train...
Already?
- I'll come back next time.
- Okay.
Seong-jin!
Yeah?
Dont you know
your uncles allergic to pollen?
Bring fake ones next time.
Sure.
I'll remember next time.
When the commies ran away,
the police would come barging in.
Investigating anyone who
gave the commies food!
For god's sake,
please go to sleep, Grandad!
Think about it.
With a gun to your throat,
wouldn't you give your entire
fortune, let alone one meal?
Us people couldn't even read,
what would we know about
communism and democracy?
But they took us all,
my father, mother, and me.
Maybe I was in high school...
They tied us up with everyone
in the neighbourhood
and shoved us into a stone cave.
You know the big rock
just behind our burial ground?
Tae-geun!
Answer, will you?
Hes sleeping.
If youre asleep,
how can you answer?
Yeah, I know the big rock.
Some were crying,
'Please save me!'
Others were screaming
Long live the Republic of Korea!'
Even then, I didn't understand
what was happening.
My mother and father
were holding me close.
Then suddenly I hear bangs,
like firecrackers.
And people start
falling to the ground.
That was the very first time
I ever heard gunshots.
What about you, Grandad?
Your grandad?
- I meant..
- It was so chaotic.
I can't quite remember...
But my mother and father,
they frantically untied my wrists
and told me to run.
So I ran for my life
and didn't look back.
I was nimble back then...
Then what?
By next morning,
mother and father
still hadn't come back.
So I carefully made my way
to the stone cave.
Do you know what was there?
There was nothing.
Nothing but ashes...
So survival is in our blood...
Got it, Tae-geun?
Who did you say I am?
Why, you're Tae-geun.
Kim Tae-geun!
Father.
What?
The tofu factory...
Whyd you give it to
Byung-gu, not me?
Because you mustn't live like me.
You need to study,
become a judge.
Any old riffraff can run
the tofu factory.
But do you actually think...
I'd give it to Byung-gu?
He's not even a Kim.
Tae-geun.
Don't be too hard on your sister.
I secretly took care of everything.
Took care of what?
Grandad.
Grandad.
Grandad!
Grandad!
Grandad!
You all ready?
Why are you out?
I was waiting.
Let's go.
Where?
No, you mustnt!
Its fine, lets go.
Grandad!
Its cold, Grandad.
Go home.
Don't tell anyone about this,
even after I'm gone.
You keep it to yourself.
What is this?
Get in.
Youll be late.
I'll call.
Account holder Kim Seong-jin
Auto-transfer from Kim Seung-pil
1 million won...
Bank transfer from Oh Mal-nyeo
1 million won...
Someone get the door,
we'll be roasted alive!
Up, please.
Stop.
And turn!
Im off.
Down, please!
Jae-ho!
- Finish up and hurry home.
- Will do, Mother.
And wheres Mr. Kim?
See you at home!
Daemyung Foods
Kim Seung-pil
Nan, they keep falling apart.
Didn't I tell you to be patient
and let them cook through?
Oh deary me...
Why so much oil?
Youre not frying fishcakes, missy!
You said a generous drizzle!
Auntie, whats the temperature?
Thirty... two!
Come on, nan!
Can't we just turn on the AC?
Im home.
Come on in.
Mum!
Is your AC just for show?
- Is everything done?
- Yes, still a lot to do here?
No, were almost done.
Wheres Jae-ho?
Finishing things off.
Tastes great!
How long did you soak the beans?
Four hours.
Youve used far too much brine.
Go fetch me some soaked beans.
Mum, lets just use this.
Do you know how hot it is today?
You can't even tell the difference.
Whats the ruckus?
Nans remaking the tofu.
Ma, you going senile?
Let's just use what we have!
Have any ripped pancakes?
Dont let nan hear you!
Youll eat but you wont help?
Such a grouch...
Save me some shark meat!
- Welcome, sir!
- Yeah.
Sir, where have you been?
Shall I carry those for you?
What is all that?
My mother-in-law announced
this New Years
I ain't doing ancestral rites no more
so dont bother coming!
And no one objected?
After caring so long for in-laws
with dementia, how could they?
Do right by them
when theyre alive, I say.
Cut the yammering
and get to work.
Or go home
if you don't want to help.
Who even does the rites
at midnight these days?
And my hubby needs to
get to work early.
But if our ancestors are omnipresent,
shouldnt they know to turn up
whatever the time?
Please keep your voice down.
Don't want father to hear.
We wouldn't have to do all this
if we were Christians.
Thatd be one good thing
about being a Christian.
You're back.
Pops!
Hot today, isnt it?
Would you like some water?
Wheres Seong-jin?
He says hes almost here, he just...
Tell him to write the spirit tablets
when he gets here.
Guess he heard us.
Why's he in a huff?
Mum. Once dad's gone,
let's not do the rites.
You should all know
we do this for your own good.
That reminds me,
did you sign up for that funeral
service like I told you to?
Theres no need for that, mother.
Listen closely, all of you.
Last week, I went with my sister
to see the great Seongam shaman.
She says both your father and I
have farewell stars this year.
- Oh, dear lord...
- You can't believe that nonsense!
Its no laughing matter!
The year we were warned about knives
your father had to get
his colon removed!
Heed what I say
and prepare for our funeral services.
Okay, I will.
Isn't that the shaman who said
Seong-jin will be president?
Whats to stop my grandson
from becoming president?
Reagan was once an actor too.
Not you too, Auntie!
Look here,
father's bought more watermelon...
Anything for his precious grandson!
But why isnt he here yet?
Must be busy with work.
Busy with work, my ass.
This year is ominous for Seong-jin.
Things'll get better next year.
Speak of the devil,
its Mr. President!
I swear I didnt drink.
I just got car sick.
Where would I get 100,000 won?
Look at this mess!
Come on, you coming or not?
What?
Why tell him?
Tell him not to come.
Tell dad not to come, okay?
Sorry about that.
Have a good day.
You rascal, puking
cause you cant hold your drink.
That's not it.
Shooting finished late last night.
- Give me that.
- No thanks.
Ill take that for you.
What d'you think?
Looks snazzy, huh?
Real upgrade from the olden days.
I'll soon be Daegu's big shot!
With a little more investment
and once we get our hazard approval,
it's only a matter of time before
the money starts rolling in!
Look who it is!
Seong-jin, youre here!
Its good to see you, sir!
Man, youve gained weight!
What man?
He's your brother-in-law.
Seong-jin's become a right city lad.
Better than your father in his prime!
Isn't it the night of the rites?
Hurry up and call it a day.
Make sure to lock the doors!
Yes, sir!
You got a girlfriend?
You're as stubborn as a mule!
Dont moan about your back later!
Miss Oh Mal-nyeo?
Seong-jin, youre home!
- But why do you look so gaunt?
- Nan, youre even more gaunt.
Look how you're sweating!
Its hot, lets head inside.
Wait.
A gift!
You shouldnt have!
Mi-hwa, Seong-jins here!
Turn on the AC!
Hurry!
Hes here!
Seong-jins here!
Make it here alright?
What time do you call this?
The train was stuck in traffic.
Get your ass over here
and make yourself useful.
Oh my, its 35 degrees!
Turn on the AC, quick!
What? Really?
Its only 31!
Now you want it on...
Hey!
Dont be a brat,
ask him yourself.
Brat? Keep that up and I'll
slap some manners into you.
Whats in it for me?
Idiot, how do you think dad
paid for your mess?
Grandad, Im here.
Seong-jin.
So, hows work going?
Its going...
I put this aside to show you.
Its the updated genealogy
of our family.
New people have been added,
all errors have been corrected.
See here,
the Kim bloodline from Gumi...
Grandad.
Could we possibly...
do the rites a little earlier?
What are you saying?
Come on, Pops!
Auntie needs to go to the hospital
and I'm not feeling well, either.
Only brutes would do the rites
a day in advance!
Seong-jin'll stay the night
if we do it at 9 pm.
I'd love to stay,
but I have work tomorrow...
Nonsense!
Its been so long,
you must stay the night!
Here.
Its hot so change into this.
Do as you all please.
Auntie! Mum!
What.. why!
Your dad gives me enough trouble,
now youre at it too?
Seriously, mum!
Its not like I gambled!
If people dont hire you,
just quit acting!
Why would you
make a film out of pocket?
Mum, times are different now!
Whether you write your own stuff,
or film your own videos...
- Everyone creates their own content.
- Shut it!
How much is left of your deposit?
It wasn't much to start with...
Let go of me. Let go!
You have no tenacity at all!
It's a Kim family trait!
Don't compare me to Dad!
Let your landlord kick you out,
see if I care!
I won't be giving you a dime!
Seong-jin!
Come eat!
- Nan!
- At least stay and make tofu!
Here.
These are for the rites, hands off!
Oh my, this ones ripped!
- Seriously?
- Eat up!
Mum, water!
Seong-jin, have you seen her belly?
Its four months already!
Already?
I thought it was her pot belly.
Watch your mouth.
Get your own water.
Why arent you on TV these days?
Im trying to focus on
movies instead of soaps.
Tae-geun.
Watermelon!
That soap you were in last time,
what was it called?
Which one?
Theres too many to count.
Why, the one where you were
colleagues with the leading man.
You were so dapper in a suit.
Theyre showing it again.
Everyone says its great.
You made such a fuss,
but they barely showed you.
Thought I was playing Wheres Wally.
When will you be on KBS?
Ask them to let you on a show.
Thats easier said than done.
All I want is Na Hoon-A's autograph.
Just you wait.
Ill do all that and more.
An actor whos barely paid,
Id call that a clown.
The factory will be yours anyway
so stay and learn the ropes.
Whats so grand about tofu?
A clown?
Im sure Seong-jin will
figure things out.
- Im home!
- Welcome, Hubby!
Come on in, Jae-ho.
Have some watermelon.
Come sit.
Mother, were out of
soft and silken tofu.
Really? Guess well
make more tomorrow.
It must have been when
Seong-jin was around five.
He came to the factory and said,
Nan, I want watermelon!
Not another story...
It was around New Years
and it had snowed a lot.
So I said, Seong-jin. Watermelon
is for when youre hot and sweaty.
Then about half an hour later,
he's back, dripping with sweat
after running around the village
and says I'm sweating, Nan.
Can we have watermelon, now?
I laughed myself silly!
He was so cute back then.
What happened to you?
Where did my cute son go!
Mum, stop!
Did I hurt you? Sorry.
- Is it on right?
- Its fine!
Father, Mother.
Seong-jin is here.
Dont share this with anyone,
have it all yourself.
This land is blessed.
That's why both you and
the factory are prospering.
When will you get married?
Don't start...
Your fathers an only son,
you're an only son.
So you must have three sons, no less.
Im dirt poor,
who would marry me?
Leave that all to me.
Just find yourself a good lass.
Grandad, are you rich?
Where are you going?
Fetch me whats in my bag.
Were here!
Dad, were here.
Youre here early, Seong-jin.
Good to see you.
Father, youre getting
younger by the day!
I thought Seong-jin had
brought a friend!
Dad, you look like
you've lost weight.
But whats this smell?
Father, you should change before
it gets dark. You too, Seong-jin.
Hey Pops.
Dong-woo.
How much petrol does this baby
guzzle every month?
Hey, you can't drive a Mercedes
if you sweat the small stuff.
Is that right?
Picture perfect.
So good you guys should pay me.
Who will cough up?
Look straight ahead.
Relax your shoulders.
Nan!
Press here and it takes a photo.
Just count three, two, one,
and press, okay?
Got it.
So three, two, one!
Nan! You have to tell us
before you take it!
- Have you already taken it?
- Really?
- You should tell us before.
- It wasnt me, it was nan!
- You said to count and press!
- Just go again.
- Not so quick, like..
- It's hot, hurry up!
- The suns going down!
- Okay!
It's only a picture,
how hard can it be?
Here we go.
Three, two, one.
Seong-jin.
Lets get a portrait
of your grandfather.
If you really want one,
take it yourself.
It costs over 200,000 won
to do it professionally.
While were at it,
lets also get one of your gran.
Okay, okay!
Just a sec!
Seong-jin.
Kim Seong-jin!
Little punk, at least
leave me the camera.
- Hello.
- Wow, so much food for the rites!
- Hello.
- Everyones doing rites early!
I never thought Uncle Byung-gu
had such a large frame.
Back in the day,
hed carry two 50 kg sacks of beans.
How is he these days?
Same as always.
Want to visit him tomorrow?
Ill be headed to the hospital
after my morning service.
You still go to church?
Why?
Did your mum say something?
Everything looks wicked
in the eyes of non-believers.
Im headed to Seoul early tomorrow.
Ill see him next time.
It's not your fault
so pay it no mind, okay?
Why wont this scar go away?
Another year passes,
and I, devoted son,
greet my parents once again,
on July the 20th,
the day of your passing...
And now,
the closing of the door.
Ok-ja, I forgot to lay out the
sweet rice snacks you brought!
No big deal,
you just eat it.
Sorry, how could I forget?
Dont worry. They say there's
plenty of other food to eat.
Who is 'they'?
Mother and father are
enjoying their meal.
But youve never even met
dads parents...
They especially like the
shark meat from Young-cheon.
Mother, we used imported
shark meat this year...
Why tell them that!
Father, Mother.
Did the food meet your taste?
Everyone, make a wish.
Seong-jin!
Jae-ho!
Where are they?
Seong-jin! Jae-ho!
Under the new Doi Moi policy,
Vietnam's lowering corporation tax.
And the central government is
very proactive with FDI, too.
FDI...
So Southeast Asia is more
profitable than China?
Well the labours cheaper.
I really wanted to keep
our domestic factories alive,
but in today's age...
The workers earn more than me!
Youre right. Theres nothing
left after wages are paid.
Wow, Royal Salute!
My favourite shade of amber!
Brother.
It seems youve already
had plenty, take it easy.
Beer doesnt count.
Go on, eat.
Come sit here.
Mi-hwa, come and eat.
Soo-hee, you too!
Coming!
Wont you eat?
Father, this here is Royal Salute.
Its divine, wont you take a whiff?
You were all so insistent
so we did the rites early.
But how can you eat the food
when the day hasnt even passed?
Dad!
We won't get to see each other
as often once we leave.
Can't you take it easy for today?
Why would you move to
a commie country like Nam?
Yes, it's technically
still a communist country.
But in almost all other aspects...
What crazy fools would do
business in a communist country?
You're still living in the past!
Vietnams economic growth is
just above 7 percent.
Thats similar to Korea
under Park's administration.
If you're so bright,
why can't you make decent tofu!
Dad. Everyone has
their rightful position.
The days you used to boil beans
in a cauldron are long gone.
So slick with your words!
And please dont turn up
to the factory unannounced anymore.
Nobody says so,
but you make us anxious.
I wouldn't need to
if you did your job properly!
Then why leave the factory to me?
Run it yourself forever!
If only Byung-gu were fine,
I wouldnt leave it to you!
Isn't it human nature
to adapt as time passes?
I'm going to automate everything,
and let the factory manager go.
You can't run the factory
without Kihwan!
Please keep out of it!
Its my time to run the business.
When Seong-jin takes it on,
he can run it as he wishes!
What a constructive debate to have
on a fine day like this!
I won't run the tofu factory.
If you dont, who will?
Well, whoever wants to.
Okay, fine.
Dont do it!
Hot!
Jae-ho!
Oh dear!
Mum, water! Quick!
Jae-ho, take your pants off!
Take them off, quick!
When will Tae-geun grow up?
Its hard for grass to grow
below a tree of countless leaves.
Mi-hwa! Check whether Jae-ho's
balls are cooked through!
Its not funny!
I dont need this!
- Take it.
- I don't need money!
- Just take it.
- No need, really.
Take it. It'll be a while
until we next meet.
Well then,
give this to Yoojin
when she comes to Korea.
Treat us to some good pho
when we visit you guys?
Of course.
We'll come visit
once 'Bean' here is born.
Okay.
Ok-ja...
Sorry I have nothing for you,
such a pathetic older sister...
Dont be silly,
Ill visit now and then.
Enough with the farewells!
Everyone get going.
We'll be off, then.
Seong-jin, call me!
- Take care.
- See you!
- I'll see you next New Year's.
- Okay.
- Do you need a lift to the hospital?
- Thatd be great.
- Call me before your flight.
- Will do.
Bye, mum.
My girls...
Born from the same belly,
yet living such different lives...
Close your eyes.
Why?
When youre exhausted, it helps
to just close your eyes a while.
What the...
When my spite piles up,
I jab your dad in his sleep.
Like this.
What if he wakes up?
Wakes up? I'll punch him again
for not dying!
I didnt send my son to Seoul
for him to end up making tofu.
Sink or swim,
make your living there.
Sk.. irt
Spr.. ing... wi..nd
Dan-sing..?
Nan, it's cing.
Not sing.
Cing.
A light pink skirt,
dancing in the spring wind...
Seong-jin!
- Kim Seong-jin!
- Again...
Come out!
Waiting in earnest...
Seong-jin!
- Quick, come out!
- Again, waiting in earnest
Get out here!
- Family meeting! Ten minutes!
- On that road
- Now Im the big shot of Daegu!
- Where the swallows roam
People left and right all want to
buy the factory, but what?
- You don't want it? Ungrateful punk.
- On that road where swallows roam
- Well, good! I'll give it to Jae-ho!
- Laughing when
- Or I'll set it all on fire!
- the flowers bloom
Father!
- Wake up, hear me?
- Crying when
- I did everything you asked!
- The flowers fall
- Studied law! Quit photography!
- Laughing, when the flowers bloom
- Ran the factory, like you asked!
- Crying, when the flowers fall
What did I do wrong, huh?
We're trying to sleep!
Shut your trap and sleep!
Told me to study law so I did!
Told me to close the photo studio...
- Go to bed, please!
- Let go of me! Let go!
- Please just sleep!
- Get a hold of him!
- Why do you always do this!
- Let go!
- Just stay still!
- For heaven's sake!
Let go of me!
Why!
Why do you do this?
Let him breathe at least.
Please don't kill me! Please!
I'll do anything you tell me to...
Just please don't kill me, sir...
Ill do anything...
Please sir, Im sorry...
If there are protests in Seoul,
dont go anywhere near!
Mingling with commies...
Youll end up like that, too!
Bring a nice lass with you
next time, okay?
Okay nan, I got it.
Your grandfathers always worrying
about you. Call now and then.
Call your grandmother.
I made this radish Kimchi two days
ago, wait a week before you eat it!
Okay, Im leaving!
When you arrive,
call your grandfather, okay?
- Call your grandmother.
- Please!
Ill call you both.
He says he'll call but he wont.
Just you see.
Whats this?
Why, its the tofu!
Seong-jin!
Seong-jin!
Oh deary me..
What to do with you!
How do you remember to
wake up every morning?
- Oh my, Seong-jins here!
- Mum! Seong-jins here!
Whyd you get here so late!
Seong-jin, dont just stand there.
Come on in.
Seong-jin, my boy.
Come in.
Seong-jins here!
Hes here...
Nan!
Nan!
Mi-hwa, are you okay?
Mi-hwa!
Here here.
Dont even speak of it.
I was clutching my camera so hard.
Police crowding to take it off me,
beating me to the verge of death,
like this.
Then she flies in out of nowhere,
does a side kick, knocks two cops out
and saves me just like that.
Jung-gu this prick was busy
running to save his own ass.
Say hi, my son.
Seen him on TV, right?
How many times will you introduce us?
Thats enough.
You make a lot of money
as an actor, huh?
Your father's always
gushing with pride about you.
There's a visitor.
Two sojus here!
During her Korean class,
they say she said she felt dizzy
and slouched in her seat.
Why didn't they check on her?
Why leave her like that?
That's the funny part!
They thought she was faking sleep
because she hadn't done her homework.
- Ridiculous!
- Crazy old ladies.
But does a cerebral haemorrhage
happen so suddenly?
She was fine
just a couple of days ago...
She was always in a rush,
wasn't she?
Tell me about it!
When she was working at the factory
I never saw her sit down
for a proper meal.
Seong-jin!
Come sit with us a while.
Seong-jin.
There's a lot on your shoulders now.
You get what I mean, right?
Yes...
At least take a bite...
Mum?
Mum!
- Mum, why would you go!
- Ok-ja, youre here!
Ok-ja!
Girls, girls.
That's not how you cry for the dead.
Copy me.
If youre burying, not cremating,
I recommend silk.
It helps to console the deceased.
Silk is the most expensive.
We buy it from the manufacturer so
this is actually quite inexpensive.
I see...
Then shall we prepare silk clothes
and a juniper coffin?
A sturdy coffin reassures the family
that it'll carry her safely on.
We'll think about it
and let you know.
Of course.
Hows Mi-hwa?
Shes just in shock.
After resting, shell be fine.
Im sorry to leave you
with all the responsibility.
Dont worry about it,
its my burden to bear.
Youve taken on
more than you need to.
Get out of the way!
- Let go! Let go of me!
- Calm yourself, please.
Would you be calm?
Would you use this crap
if it were your parents that died?
Are you taking the piss?
Who the fuck puts half-eaten food
on the fucking funeral table?
- Please, come inside.
- Are you taking the piss?
How can this happen? How...
How can this happen...
Auntie?
One sec!
Just changing.
Let's go.
Beloved family members, please
enter and say your final goodbyes.
Sis, Please dont go!
Dont leave us...
Mum, Mum...
100,000 won.
- Son Gyung-soo.
- Mine.
Primary school friend.
Gyung-soo.
50,000 won.
Toodari, Jung Joeun.
A friend of Hae-sook's.
100,000 won.
- Chilgok Mart, Jang Young-ja.
- Kind Young-ja. I'll take it.
50,000 won.
Next, Lee Sang-gu.
Lee Sang-gu. No takers?
Sang-gu and I are friends like glue!
50,000 won.
- Yoon Yo-han.
- That's my friend.
50,000 won.
Next, Yim Chang-wook.
Yep, Mr. Yim
from the food store.
- 50,000 won.
- That's it? Business must be bad.
- Park Gun-woo.
- Yep, my classmate.
- Could you slow down a bit?
- 100,000. Who is this person?
Just a classmate
from primary school.
Next, Kim.. Darn Chinese characters.
What does this say?
Higher Sang and to aid Pil.
Kim Sang-pil. Can't you read Chinese?
Of course, Kim Sang-pil.
50,000 won.
- Next, Daegu High School.
- Yep, my high school mates.
- Is Sang-pils daughter in college?
- The eldest is married with kids!
Rascals, whyd they give so much?
Make sure you count carefully,
we don't want any trouble!
Wow, two million.
Tae-geun, thats impressive!
Imagine how much
I gave in return.
Wait a sec, dad.
How much is it?
Two million! I didn't just go around
wastefully taking care of people.
- Jae-il Church.
- Me...
I always think ahead you know,
always planning ahead!
- Its three million.
- I guess going to church pays out!
Jang... What does this say?
It's like chicken scratch.
Seong-jin, whats my guests total?
Add everything up for me.
- This is Man-min's handwriting.
- Wait, we'll tally everything later.
Still writes like a kid at his age.
Jang Man-min. 100,000 won.
Whats the name, again?
- Jang, Man-min.
- 300,000 won...
Let me recount. Two million, and...
Dad, just wait until weve
opened everything!
- How much was it?
- 100,000 won.
- Then mark mine so they stand out...
- Cut it out, dad!
- Goonam Girls' High, Kim Se-in.
- I didnt know she came...
- Isn't Man-min the fat one?
- Yeah, he's 120kg.
Used to be cute back in the day.
- 120kg, my ass! 140 at least.
- 1.4 million?
Im sorry, no.
Just 100,000.
- Choi Ho-tae.
- Me!
Choi runs Daegu Textiles!
He's rolling in dough.
Best textiles in Daegu!
Has a huge factory in Seogu.
Yet he gave 30,000 won.
Dong-woo, stop pulling my leg!
Tae-geun's cracking me up...
That bastard,
I gave 300,000 at his sons wedding.
Shush, will you!
And thus I set off,
on a new journey
Leaving this place
I used to call home
I head to the mountains
where souls roam.
The thirty-two mourners
who behind me, follow
Stop me in my tracks
with their tears of sorrow.
My home of a hundred years,
I now leave behind
For a new one of eternity,
which the world has divined.
They say that death is merely
a part of life
Who knew it would come
so swift like a knife.
Born to this world
with empty hands
No richer do I leave
these humble lands.
Go see what's taking so long.
Quickly!
Hurry and unearth my grandparents,
so we can bury my mother beneath.
Tae-geun. Cant you see
were working our asses off?
Weve been at it all day
with empty stomachs.
Never knew
the Kims were so stingy.
Why, what's this!
Oh my! It's so light that I thought
it was an empty envelope!
Kim's other son-in-law is rich, no?
- Dong-woo!
- Where's he at?
Did I hear he went to Vietnam?
Or the Philippines?
Maybe their flight's delayed,
he's nowhere to be found!
Well, there you were!
- Hiding not to cough up, huh?
- Of course not!
If it hurts to pay up,
think back to your honeymoon.
How good was it, huh?
Thatll make you feel generous.
Dont you agree, lads?
We have minors here.
Can you not be so crass?
We keep digging but there's nothing.
It's an empty grave.
How could that be?
It must have rotten over time.
No. The coffins gone and
there's not a bone in sight.
Are you suggesting someone
stole the corpse or what?
No need to come out.
- At least she died peacefully.
- Of course. Thank you for visiting.
- Its a blue bank book, okay?
- Got it.
- Please take care of it.
- Don't worry.
I'll make sure I find it.
Take care!
Thanks for coming.
They're leaving so easily?
Why dont they just ransack
the house for the money?
I know theyre unschooled
but its so shameless!
They should hold their tongues.
What death is peaceful?
When going through her stuff, didn't
you find a group savings account?
No, I didnt find any bank books.
She did all the finances
but had no bank books?
- Hae-sook, did you see it?
- How would I?
Shall I ask dad?
Leave it. There's no point.
Mum actually had some of
my money, too.
Except for my living costs,
I'd been giving all my wages to her.
Sis.
We just buried mum today.
How can you of all people
act like this?
Act like what?
Lets stop this, Im tired.
Tae-geun!
Would you be so nonchalant
if it were your money, huh?
Such a filial son!
- Both of you, stop it!
- Father will hear, please...
Kim Hae-sook!
Ill go to the bank tomorrow, okay?
Just stop this for today.
Father.
I need to leave now
to catch my flight.
Have breakfast
before you leave.
Dad...
Its dinnertime.
Is that right?
Eat up, dad.
When I came with your father
before we got married,
your grandma didn't even
look me in the eye.
Didn't say a word.
It upset me,
I thought she didn't like me.
When you'd entered primary school
I finally asked her,
Mother. What did you
dislike about me so?
And she told me,
I couldnt face you knowing the
hardships we'd all put you through.
But she never told you
not to get married.
Well Ok-ja did whisper,
Its not too late to call it quits.
But your aunt Hae-sook only said
good things about your father.
I was hustled, I say.
It was too long ago now.
Do you honestly think your aunt
would leave money with mother?
Hospital bills, medication...
I know how often
she asked mother for money.
Honestly, if I was her
and couldnt have a baby
I'd give my man a divorce.
Her in-laws must be thinking it.
That their infertile daughter-in-law
is bad luck and now their son's sick.
Tae-geun!
Come out quickly!
Its a disaster!
Come out, all of you!
Why?
What is it?
Why, whats wrong?
It's all wrong!
They used the space wrong!
What space?
Your mothers grave.
The head should face northeast
but the bastards put her
the wrong way round!
Grandad. Today they
laid her to rest properly.
No they didn't. I went to see
and she's upside down!
We need to get them to
set things straight.
Those fucking Japs!
Dad.
Please just snap out of it!
It turns out, they've been plotting
to ruin our entire household!
They lay low during the day,
then run amok at night,
those fucking commies!
Father, why don't you go to bed now
and well talk tomorrow.
Nonsense.
How can I sleep!
Really? Is that true?
We're in big trouble!
Then we'll go find those guys.
You rest in your room, okay?
Can't I go too?
Better not!
We'd be much quicker alone
so just get some rest.
Bye, mum.
No need to come out.
Seong-jin! Seong-jin!
- Just take it!
- I dont need money.
Bye.
Watch out for cars.
Get in, I'll drive you.
I'll get a taxi.
Hop in!
Im fine.
Come on.
Although spirit Oh Mal-nyeo has gone,
this is not an eternal farewell.
May she be reborn in paradise
and meet us again, in another form.
Seaweed Soup
I guess nan made that for you.
Such a worrywart.
Oh Mal-nyeos recipes
Doesn't she look like me?
Looks like Jae-ho.
Park Neul-bom?
Neul-bom?
Yes.
So she's always lively like spring.
Aunt Hae-sook came up with it.
Did you really see her...
Going through nan's room?
I'm not saying that's what I saw.
Just she didnt come out for a while
when I called her.
I'm not sure why everyone's fighting
over such a small amount.
Probably not just about the money.
I forgot to mention,
I saw that film you were in.
Leave me some autographs,
so I can show off my little bro.
Don't exaggerate.
I still cant cover my deposit.
Whatever,
it's cool to see you
following your dreams.
Don't worry about
our family affairs.
Jae-ho and I will
take care of the factory.
That would help,
if you and Jae-ho
take care of it on my behalf.
Neul-bom.
Your uncle!
Anyone who inherits less
than their calculated legitime,
has a legal right to demand
the difference
from the person whos inherited
in excess of their legitime.
A father has died in possession
of 18 billion won.
Look for yourself, then.
This is all thats in her account.
You must know, mum took a million won
from each of my paychecks.
Hae-sook, of course we'd give you the
money if we found it in her account.
Even the bank says
there's nothing else in her name.
Then tell me,
whyd you go to the bank alone?
You think we took it for ourselves?
Bank statements dont lie!
You dont understand...
That was money Id put aside
for my sick husband when I retire!
Did I say a single word when
the factory was put in your name?
And did I say a word when mum and dad
said they'd give you the other house?
You call that shack a house?
I've worked my whole life for you,
never doing a thing for myself!
And Id deliver tofu at the
crack of dawn before studying!
Hae-sook...
Didnt mother give you a steady wage
and more to cover the hospital bills?
Don't you think you crossed a line,
foraging her room on her funeral day?
Who told you that?
I didn't take a thing.
What are you up to now?
Were you going to give an offering
to god knows who?
Without that money,
I can't do anything for my husband...
If only he hadn't gone to Seong-jin's
graduation in your place,
he wouldn't be in this state!
Did I tell him to go?
Did I cause the accident?
Dad...
You know everything, don't you?
- Say something.
- Hae-sook.
- Say something!
- Stop it!
Dad...
Even when you die,
I won't come to visit.
Kim Hae-sook!
Call yourself a human?
Don't you dare come back.
If you do, I swear,
I'll set the whole place on fire!
Grandad!
Grandad! Where are you going?
Grandad!
All gone,
Im the last one alive...
Father!
Where did you go? It's freezing today!
Yeah, he's come home.
Tell everyone they can stop looking.
God, dad!
- Its cold, let's head inside.
- Gave us a right scare.
Why didnt you pick up?
Not long ago, the entire village was
out looking for your grandfather.
It's a relief if he's in the village,
but theres no chance
if he's up in the mountains...
What did the doctor say?
Says he's gotten worse on his own
since your gran passed.
And amongst all this chaos,
Hae-sook still insists
we take him to the bank.
Don't you worry,
just keep at your work.
I'll take care of things here.
Fire!
Aunt Hae-sook!
- Auntie!
- Water! Water!
Why wont the water come out?
Fire!
- Mum! Auntie!
- Hae-sook!
Wheres the extinguisher?
In the garage!
- Seong-jin! Are you alright?
- Auntie!
You can't, no!
It's too late!
Dont!
Have you found the ignition point?
We're still inspecting,
but it seems the fire spread inward.
First responders also say
they smelt petrol.
It's a relief
there were no casualties.
When did you first spot the fire?
Well, Id had a drink last night,
So I can't remember exactly...
Emergency services were
called at 1 am.
Check the CCTV footage
in the area.
Yes.
Would it have been a short circuit?
Doesn't look like it...
He's gotten so thin.
I wouldnt be able to
tell the difference.
Is he getting better?
Seeing him lying so still...
he almost looks peaceful,
oblivious to my turmoil.
I used to wish...
that you were my son.
I also...
saw you two as my parents.
Won't you come home?
Where can I call home?
Yesterday...
There was a fire...
There's a chance
it was a short circuit.
But dad was really drunk,
he may have...
accidentally...
But Im so relieved
you weren't home.
Tae-geun,
his words are strong
but he wouldn't hurt a fly.
I'm sure he didn't mean to do it.
Did he say he did it?
They're still investigating...
If you choose not to believe,
everything appears wicked.
It wasn't Tae-geun.
Why would you...
Ma'am, we've finished
changing his bandages.
Thank you!
Let's head inside.
Auntie.
I need to catch my train...
Already?
- I'll come back next time.
- Okay.
Seong-jin!
Yeah?
Dont you know
your uncles allergic to pollen?
Bring fake ones next time.
Sure.
I'll remember next time.
When the commies ran away,
the police would come barging in.
Investigating anyone who
gave the commies food!
For god's sake,
please go to sleep, Grandad!
Think about it.
With a gun to your throat,
wouldn't you give your entire
fortune, let alone one meal?
Us people couldn't even read,
what would we know about
communism and democracy?
But they took us all,
my father, mother, and me.
Maybe I was in high school...
They tied us up with everyone
in the neighbourhood
and shoved us into a stone cave.
You know the big rock
just behind our burial ground?
Tae-geun!
Answer, will you?
Hes sleeping.
If youre asleep,
how can you answer?
Yeah, I know the big rock.
Some were crying,
'Please save me!'
Others were screaming
Long live the Republic of Korea!'
Even then, I didn't understand
what was happening.
My mother and father
were holding me close.
Then suddenly I hear bangs,
like firecrackers.
And people start
falling to the ground.
That was the very first time
I ever heard gunshots.
What about you, Grandad?
Your grandad?
- I meant..
- It was so chaotic.
I can't quite remember...
But my mother and father,
they frantically untied my wrists
and told me to run.
So I ran for my life
and didn't look back.
I was nimble back then...
Then what?
By next morning,
mother and father
still hadn't come back.
So I carefully made my way
to the stone cave.
Do you know what was there?
There was nothing.
Nothing but ashes...
So survival is in our blood...
Got it, Tae-geun?
Who did you say I am?
Why, you're Tae-geun.
Kim Tae-geun!
Father.
What?
The tofu factory...
Whyd you give it to
Byung-gu, not me?
Because you mustn't live like me.
You need to study,
become a judge.
Any old riffraff can run
the tofu factory.
But do you actually think...
I'd give it to Byung-gu?
He's not even a Kim.
Tae-geun.
Don't be too hard on your sister.
I secretly took care of everything.
Took care of what?
Grandad.
Grandad.
Grandad!
Grandad!
Grandad!
You all ready?
Why are you out?
I was waiting.
Let's go.
Where?
No, you mustnt!
Its fine, lets go.
Grandad!
Its cold, Grandad.
Go home.
Don't tell anyone about this,
even after I'm gone.
You keep it to yourself.
What is this?
Get in.
Youll be late.
I'll call.
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