Where Would You Like to Go? (2023) Movie Script
1
(Where Would You
Like To Go?)
Hello?
Yes, I'm Do-kyeong's wife.
We're all set.
Oh, dear.
Why did he get in the water?
Stop crying.
You'll faint again.
Where are they?
How come no one came?
Do-kyeong died trying
to save their kid.
Someone should have
come to his funeral.
The kid was an orphan.
Still, someone
must have raised him.
They should have come to
take a look at Do-kyeong's face.
It was just him and his sister.
But his sister is hospitalized.
At least either of them
could have survived.
Gosh.
Oh, my poor baby...
Wow!
That was amazing.
Shut up.
Leaving already?
Tomorrow's the field trip.
My sister wants me home.
Oh, right.
Let's just ditch everything.
My teacher will kill me.
And you're representing
the school in the writing contest.
There are two more students.
What's wrong with you?
Oh, keep this for me.
Otherwise, the orphanage
director will scold me.
- Okay.
- I'm off.
Kwon Ji-yong!
I'll succeed next time!
Just wait and see!
Hey, Su-yeon.
Were you asleep?
What time is it over there?
What's up?
Didn't you read my e-mail?
- I haven't checked it.
- I knew it.
- Call me after reading it.
- Okay.
Myeong-ji...
Yeah?
I'm sorry I didn't
come to the funeral.
You couldn't attend.
It's fine.
Read the e-mail and call me.
Okay.
(Mother-in-law)
(Poland Warsaw)
I was outside,
so I couldn't answer the phone.
You shouldn't have
sent me all this.
You don't have to
send me food anymore.
I'm leaving for a while.
Yes.
My cousin invited me
to stay at her place.
She lives in Poland,
not Finland.
I'm trying to sell the bookstore,
but there are no takers yet.
Yes.
I don't know how long
I'll stay there.
That's right.
No, I haven't lost weight.
Yes.
I'll call you before I leave.
Goodbye.
Ouch!
Did you bump into
the table again?
Are you okay?
Gosh.
We should do
something about this.
Let me see.
The shop owner asked me
if I had a child.
Let's see...
Where should I put these two?
- Should we...
- Yeah?
Have a baby?
Myeong-ji...
(Home of Wishes)
Is Ji-eun out of the hospital?
Ji-eun? Not yet.
Which hospital is she at?
The director told us
not to tell strangers.
I'm not a stranger.
You're Ji-yong's friend, right?
We still can't tell him.
Let's go!
(Friend Bakery)
Hello.
Ji-eun had health problems.
But she was friendly
and meticulous.
I was going to help her
become a certified baker.
I wanted her to work here
for a long time.
Ji-eun made those, too.
I'll have to find someone else.
- How much is this?
- Just take it.
I'd go visit her myself,
but I'm too busy.
Thank you.
Hold on.
Give this to her.
(Sunhan Hospital)
(Baker Certification Exam)
A boy wanted me to
give this to you.
Jun-kyeong?
Where have you been?
The bookstore.
Did you wait long?
You should have called.
No, I just got here.
I heard you're going somewhere.
I tried to stop my mom...
But she wants you to
enjoy yourself on your trip.
My mom insists.
Please take it.
I have to go.
Wait, Jun-kyeong.
- Do you want a cup of tea?
- That's okay.
Do-kyeong...
Never mind.
Safe travels.
Ji-yong,
I'm thinking about you
even more today.
I miss you.
Myeong-ji, did you find
my place okay?
Yes, thanks to you.
How's Thailand?
It's too hot.
It's a hot country.
It feels cold in Warsaw,
even though it's summer.
Maybe because of the rain.
Really?
When it's hot,
it gets really hot.
I put a note on the fridge.
I read it.
I'll be fine.
Enjoy your vacation.
Make yourself at home,
and call me
if you need anything.
Okay.
Tell Jan I said hi.
- Got it.
- Okay.
It hurts...
Where does it hurt?
I didn't catch that.
Could you repeat that?
You don't understand me?
That's an interesting question.
Do you want to sleep with me?
Who, me?
You're a teacher!
Are you being a prude?
I didn't catch that.
Could you repeat that?
Go take out the trash.
Then, will you sleep with me?
That's an interesting question.
- Why don't you answer me?
- Are you bored?
What should we eat for lunch?
It's our day off.
Should we eat out?
Eat out?
Your mom gave us a ton of food.
We had that yesterday.
If we keep eating out,
when will we buy an apartment?
One meal won't make
that much of a difference.
Honestly...
I prefer your mom's food
over eating out
Still, we can't have it
every single day.
I think my mom is
a little obsessed.
Why does she have to
fill our fridge?
I want to eat instant dumplings,
but she always makes them herself.
You're so spoiled.
Myeong-ji.
You lost your mom
at an early age.
Maybe that's why you like
getting stuff from my mom.
Is that so?
I think that's it.
Sometimes, you're...
What?
Never mind.
I'm hot?
Stop joking around.
I'm what?
Tell me.
Stop that!
- What should we eat?
- Let's just stay like this.
I'm happy.
That makes me happy, too.
No, I'm sad.
To my understanding,
life is everything between
sadness and beauty.
What do you think about humans?
There's nothing I can say.
"There's nothing
I can say..."
Nothing...
About the baker certification
exam next spring...
Yeah?
Will Ji-eun be able to take it
if she gets better?
Does she want to take it?
How's her health?
Well, there's still
a lot of time.
She'll have to study hard
to pass the exam.
But she's a smart girl.
I'm sure she'll pass.
Her health is
what's most important.
The exam is held every year.
Are you going to the hospital?
Yeah, I'll drop by.
Give her this.
She likes castella.
Let me pay for it.
No, I'll think of it
as a delivery fee.
Thank you.
Were you close to Ji-eun?
I thought she was just
your friend's sister.
She was really nice to me.
(Sweet Castella $5)
Excuse me.
Kwon Ji-eun...
Are you her friend?
What?
No way.
I'm in middle school.
How do you know her, then?
I was friends with her brother.
Oh, the drowned...
Are you Ji-eun's doctor?
Not really. But almost.
Kyeong-ju, the doctor's
calling you.
Oh, right.
Will you convince
Ji-eun to start rehab?
She doesn't listen to us.
She doesn't eat or do anything.
I'm worried.
Stop studying.
Noodle's ready.
It looks delicious.
- Thank you.
- Thanks.
Here.
Don't eat so fast.
Ji-yong is always having
dinner at your place.
I'm sorry
this is all I could do.
No worries.
- Hae-su loves it.
- He's right.
My mom won't let me
eat instant noodles.
That's because she cooks
better meals for you.
My mom can't cook.
We're always eating out.
She's busy.
- Her book sold a lot.
- That's great.
No, I can't see her often
because she's so busy.
Hae-su, do you like bread?
Sure.
Then, I'll bake bread
for you next time.
You can bake bread?
- Yeah, her bread is tasty.
- Really?
- I'll get more kimchi.
- Okay.
What?
Do you have a crush
on my sister?
Shut up.
Just eat your noodles.
Come on...
It's a rash with unknown causes.
It's like a cold of the skin.
Stress...
Red patches...
Pityriasis rosea?
That name sounds made-up.
(Pharmacy)
(Book)
(Olca Tokarczuk)
The field trip was cancelled
because of the rain.
I'm relieved.
Hey...
Yes?
Are you awake?
I have a favor to ask.
(Faculty Room)
We should have the
contact list somewhere.
But I don't know if
I can give it to you.
Please, I need it.
Park Hae-su, why are you
here during vacation?
Hello.
Here.
Are you quitting
the writing club?
You prefer skateboarding?
It's not like that.
I'm not angry at you.
There will be more
writing contests.
Please let me apologize.
I'm sorry, sir.
Hey, kid.
Just sit down.
What's important is
what happens next.
You can't keep avoiding it.
The other students are
curious about you.
I know.
Have you been feeling better?
Are we...
Yeah?
Really ready for this?
If we wait until
we're perfectly ready...
It'll be too late.
I'll even quit smoking.
- Really?
- Of course.
I want to be a healthy dad.
Do you think you can quit?
Even my brother quit.
That's your brother.
I can do it, too.
It'll be tough, but
I'll do my best.
It's my duty.
All right, then...
To celebrate,
I'll make
special breakfast for you.
Celebrate what?
You quitting smoking.
(Hyeon-seok)
Myeong-ji.
Hyeon-seok.
You haven't changed.
- What?
- You're never late.
Oh...
How did you find this place?
I was passing by,
and just dropped in.
For Warsaw, this is
really good Asian food.
I guess I got lucky.
It's beginner's luck.
- When did you get here?
- A week ago.
- Do you still live in Gwangju?
- Yeah.
Is owning a bookstore fun?
- Can work be fun?
- Of course not.
A few years ago, I went to
Gwangju for a history seminar.
Really?
There were a lot of
small bookstores.
I wanted to visit yours, but...
Why didn't you?
I had a tight schedule.
And I wasn't sure
your number hadn't changed.
When are you leaving?
Next week.
So, how's Do-kyeong?
- Aren't you getting that?
- I don't recognize the number.
Do-kyeong's doing fine.
Is the teaching job going well?
Yeah.
What is it?
He even quit smoking recently.
He's becoming
a healthy, boring person.
What's wrong with that?
It's fine.
Now, all you need is a child.
I'm full.
I ate so much.
It's only 7.
You're right.
Let's go get drinks.
What?
- You haven't changed, either.
- What do you mean?
I'm just glad.
What a cheesy answer.
Let's go.
Goodbye.
Did you visit the Old Town?
No.
You're not here as
a tourist, are you?
I just came to rest
at my cousin's place.
You do look a little tired.
You look great.
Is studying fun?
Can studying be fun?
I was shocked that
you didn't go to grad school.
I know.
But I couldn't afford to
go to grad school.
Luckily, I found a job.
I guess life is full of
twists and turns.
Who knew we'd end up
meeting in Warsaw?
You're right.
Warsaw...
It's different from
what I imagined.
How so?
Well, it feels more...
European.
We're in Europe!
Poland has changed a lot.
You don't know the days
when people lined up for bread.
They are known for a successful
transition to Capitalism.
You finally sound like an actual
Eastern European Historian.
This is nothing.
Do-kyeong makes
a good teacher, right?
I knew he'd be a good teacher
ever since our school days.
Before Do-kyeong met your family,
he came to my place.
- Really?
- Yeah.
He came to borrow my car.
I had a nice car, even though
I lived in a studio apartment.
He came by in the morning,
so I opened the door.
His face was so pale.
He was worried about
meeting your parents.
He wasn't a teacher back then.
And demand for
history teachers were low.
His face was so sweaty.
He said "I feel like I'm dying"
and collapsed on my bed.
I don't make the bed that often.
I don't even wash my pillowcase.
Do-kyeong was
lying down for a while.
When he got up,
his face was full of despair.
Why?
There was blanket fluff
all over his clothes.
He couldn't get it off,
because it was microfiber.
It was hilarious,
because he'd spent
a lot of money on that black suit.
Really?
I had no brush to
get the fluff off.
Time was ticking,
so he began to jump up and down.
I never knew.
He looked like a crazy person,
jumping up and down like that.
I'll buy this round.
No, I'll buy.
This is my area, so have a seat.
Myeong-ji, I have a great idea.
That was fast.
I know the bartender well.
Let's call Do-kyeong.
What?
What time is it in Korea?
Anyway, let's call him.
- No.
- Why not?
You two got drunk and called me
from the beach at 3 a.m., too.
We can't. He's...
He's what?
- Well, he's...
- Yeah?
He's sleeping.
We'll wake him up.
Let's call him.
No!
We can't call him.
Can't you understand?
I'm leaving.
It's late.
Hey, Myeong-ji...
Okay, we won't call him.
Myeong-ji!
Huh?
Are you okay?
She fell out of bed,
so she's being examined.
- She fell?
- Yeah.
Did she get hurt?
They'll find out through
the examination.
- Thank you.
- No problem.
Ms. Lee had
problems with her IV drip.
Her high blood pressure...
She'll be fine.
She's being examined
just in case.
Why did she fall?
I'm not sure, but
it's a good sign.
A good sign?
It means she tried.
It's much better
than staying still,
like a coma patient.
You need to support her.
How do I do that?
We all need to support her,
so she'll start rehab.
The later she starts,
the harder it will be.
I should go.
See you.
Cheer up.
We've just begun.
Are you okay?
Did you try calling her?
Was that number correct?
I'm talking about
Teacher Kwon's wife.
I don't know what to do
when a girl cries.
I just look at her,
feeling like an idiot.
Ji-yong, what should I do?
I bet you would know.
Do you want to go
to Lazienki Park today?
It's a must when
you come to Warsaw.
There's a cafe that sells
good ice cream.
Do you still like
chocolate ice cream?
Gently...
Hey, you cheated!
No, I didn't.
- Ow!
- Does it taste good?
Hey, why are you so strong?
- Should I smack you again?
- No.
Eat all of it.
A teacher should play fair!
Give it back!
Okay, but I want to visit
somewhere else as well.
Do you like Chopin?
Not especially.
Then, why did you want to
visit the Holy Cross Church?
I saw a Chopin documentary
on the airplane.
I see.
I learned that his heart
is in a church
in Warsaw.
It's interesting that only
his heart is in Poland.
Why did he care what would
happen after his death?
It was important.
That's why you went to see it.
Perhaps.
It's one thing for Chopin.
But I wonder how his sister felt,
smuggling his heart from France.
Me, too.
What's waiting for us
after death?
Nobody knows.
According to a Polish
director named Kielowski,
death is a beautiful secret.
A beautiful secret...
Myeong-ji, let's go
have ice cream.
Okay.
Smuggling a dead man's heart.
Crossing borders with
a dead man's heart.
- Myeong-ji.
- Thanks.
- Why is it so extravagant?
- It's expensive.
- What were you writing?
- Nothing.
- Are you writing poetry?
- Not at all.
I haven't written any
since graduating.
I remember how much
you were into poetry.
So, I used to look forward to
seeing your name at bookstores.
Seo Myeong-ji' isn't
a common name.
You used to make fun of my name.
You remember that?
I did tease you a lot.
Is it Polish for "ice cream"?
Yes, it's "lody".
Lody, how cute.
I thought all Polish
words are long.
They're generally long.
But the longest word in the world
is German, not Polish.
Germany and Poland
don't get along, right?
It's like Korea and Japan.
But Poland is dependent on
both Germany and Russia.
It's complicated.
That's just like Korea.
Is that why
you lived here so long?
I guess.
But the main reason is
that I'm stupid.
If I were smarter,
I'd have already finished my PhD
and went back to Korea.
Korea isn't worth returning to.
You should keep
living here, if you can.
I wish I could study and
live abroad,
like you.
Myeong-ji.
I didn't want to ask, but...
Did you...
split with Do-kyeong?
Yeah.
We split.
It's been a few months.
(Book Store)
- Hello.
- Good afternoon.
Which apartment
are you visiting?
Apartment 107.
The middle school
teacher's place?
I'm looking for his wife.
She owns a small bookstore.
That apartment's been
empty for a while.
- Did she move?
- No, she didn't.
I don't know the details.
You should come back later.
Okay.
It's the names of those who died
during the Warsaw Uprising.
There are many places
like this in Warsaw.
People of every age
fought for Poland.
That's why the Old Town
had to be rebuilt.
Tomorrow's August 1st,
the day of the Warsaw Uprising.
Myeong-ji...
It's okay.
Green or black tea?
Either's fine.
Myeong-ji.
You won't smile even if
I ask you to, right?
As you get older,
you ponder more.
You could call it contemplation.
I think that way
often these days.
What if I'd done this?
What if I hadn't done that?
What about you?
What if I were a man?
What if I weren't Korean?
What if I hadn't
written my dissertation?
What if I hadn't decided
to study abroad?
What if I'd majored in business?
What if the Korean War
never happened?
What if Joseon was
never invaded?
No, those weren't my decisions.
There aren't any decisions
you make purely on your own.
It just looks like that.
There are.
- Really?
- Really.
In Polish films,
there are many scenes where
tea seeps out of teabags.
I guess tea is
part of their life.
- Life?
- Yeah.
There's life, and there's art.
Sometimes I think about...
How different I am from
the person I used to be in Korea.
What life would I have
if I had stayed in Korea?
Are you anxious?
It's not that.
I'm just curious with whom
and where I'd be.
We watched a movie
together once.
While Do-kyeong was
doing military service.
We missed the last bus,
so we had to walk.
It was a park near a gallery.
Do you remember
me holding your hand?
Did you?
Were you really drunk,
or just pretending?
How can you not remember?
Are you just
pretending you can't?
Why do you ask?
It's nothing.
If I hadn't let go
of your hand...
Would we be together right now?
If I hadn't let go of your hand,
would we be together right now?
If I hadn't let go of your hand...
Hey, nice skateboard.
Is it yours?
Wow, red color!
Where do you think you're going?
What do you want?
What do we want, you ask?
We're asking nicely,
so just leave it.
No way.
You little brat.
Give it here, prick.
No!
Just do as we say!
Not that skateboard!
Are you okay?
What a baby.
Hey, catch him!
What would you have done?
Ji-yong, I ask myself
that often lately.
What would you have done?
I want to become a grown-up
as soon as possible.
Then, I'll be able to
do a lot of things.
But becoming a grown-up is
more difficult than it sounds.
Is my pain meaningful?
I'm not sure I understand.
Do you have a soul?
That's a good question.
Siri.
"Siri" is what
they decided to call me.
It doesn't mean anything.
But I like my name.
Stupid Siri.
Please stop that.
What happens when a person dies?
Where are you headed?
Where would you like to go?
Sorry, I didn't catch that.
Do you really exist?
I'm sorry.
I can't answer that.
I brought bread.
And letter stationery.
- Thank you.
- It's pretty, right?
(To Mrs. Kwon...)
(that must be
my little brother...)
This is everything
from Ji-eun's room.
This is all?
The other stuff is
probably in storage.
What happens when Ji-eun gets
discharged from the hospital?
- Don't you know?
- What?
Ji-eun will turn 18 soon.
She has to leave.
What?
This place is only for minors.
Ji-eun will have to
live on her own.
I'm worried about her.
She's not healthy.
There must be a way.
I should head back in.
Please
What are you talking about?
You're the one who always says
we should help
out those in need.
He's right.
You always say so.
May I be excused?
Why do you always leave
difficult choices up to me?
You should decide, too.
We have an empty room.
What empty room?
Your study.
How is that an empty room?
Do you think
my job is worthless?
We live off of the money
I make in that room.
Don't exaggerate.
I make money, too.
Why are you
discussing other things?
Focus on what I'm saying.
I'm for whatever you want, son.
You're only home
on the weekends!
She's all grown up
and paralyzed...
She isn't healthy.
What am I supposed
to do with her?
It'll be temporary.
Just for a little while.
It'll be just
for a little while.
This is no use.
Hae-su, go to your room.
I'll talk this over
with your father.
Mom!
I said, go to your room!
Hey...
You're supposed to study.
This is my dad's.
It's German,
so it's way better
than beer from supermarkets.
He brought it from
his business trip.
Do you want to drink it?
No, thanks.
Why not?
This is rare.
We're only middle
school students.
Beer doesn't even
count as alcohol.
Park Hae-su.
My father died of alcoholism.
Didn't I tell you?
I didn't know.
Studying is the only way
I can escape my situation.
You and I are different.
All right.
Don't drink, then.
You should be thankful
for your parents.
Shut up.
You don't know what
it's like to live with a witch.
Never mind that.
- Just study.
- Damn it...
My sister's getting
off work soon.
If she gets harassed while
coming home alone again,
you're so dead.
Why me?
You made me late.
That's why I'll kill you!
You psychopath!
She's all I have.
That's why I have to
protect her.
Son.
How did it go?
You know your mom has a temper.
So?
Let's talk in a few days.
She'll change her mind
after she calms down.
When does the girl turn 18?
Her name is Ji-eun.
All right, Ji-eun.
Your mom cried a lot
after Ji-yong died.
She cried when Harry died, too.
If she cries when
our dog dies...
She should cry when
my best friend dies, too.
You're definitely her son.
You both have a temper.
Dad...
Mom writes the nicest
things in her books.
But she reacts the opposite way.
She's such a hypocrite.
You know big words
like your mom, too.
Son...
Never mind.
I want to be alone.
Okay.
Let's talk tomorrow, then.
Please...
Let me be a grown-up
when I wake up tomorrow.
(To Su-yeon
I'm going back to Korea)
(Thanks for everything)
Why didn't you tell me?
Let's have tea before you leave.
Sorry.
I need to return to Korea urgently
because of my bookstore.
Take care, Hyeon-seok.
I'm sorry, we must stop.
One minute.
It's memorial day, you know?
Warsaw Uprising - for people
who sacrificed for our country.
Please...
To Mrs. Kwon.
Hello.
My name is Kwon Ji-eun,
Kwon Ji-yong's sister.
If you're familiar with his name,
that must be my little brother.
You're not answering your phone,
so I'm writing this letter.
I can't go see you in person,
so I had Ji-yong's friend
find your phone number.
I'm sorry if that was too far.
I'm also sorry about
my handwriting.
After Ji-yong died,
right side of
my body suddenly became paralyzed.
A few days ago,
Ji-yong appeared in my dream.
It's been about 100 days
since he died.
How have you been?
He greeted me as usual,
but I was surprised by
how mature he looked.
I came to see how you're doing.
But I need to go soon.
I was sad he had to go so soon,
but Ji-yong said...
Sis,
thanks for raising me.
Don't skip meals even though
I'm not by your side.
Okay?
I have to go now.
I love you.
I'm ashamed to admit this,
but only after
dreaming about Ji-yong
did I think about
Teacher Kwon and you.
I miss Ji-yong so much.
You must miss your husband, too.
When I think of that,
there's nothing I can say.
This might be strange to say,
but I'm writing this letter
to say thank you.
The last thing Ji-yong felt
wasn't the cold water.
It was Teacher Kwon's hand.
That makes me kind of relieved.
I guess I'm being selfish.
I'll be forever thankful,
and forever curious.
Why did Teacher Kwon
grab Ji-yong's hand?
It only makes me tear up,
but I still don't fully
understand it.
Mrs. Kwon, please don't skip meals
even though you're alone.
I'm sorry and thankful.
Ji-yong.
I'm still curious what
you wanted to tell me.
Kwon Ji-yong!
I'll succeed next time!
Just wait and see!
I don't even know what you
used to want to be.
Or which girl in your class
you had a crush on.
You didn't tell me much.
I guess I talked too much.
Sorry about that.
I should've asked
more about you.
It hurts so much, because
it's no use anymore.
Ji-yong...
Hyeon-seok, I'm sorry
I didn't tell you.
If I said those words,
I felt like I'd be
really killing him.
That's why I couldn't tell you.
The fact that you didn't know
made me feel like he was alive.
Isn't that stupid?
He jumped in the water
to save a drowning student
but he didn't make it.
Today, I read a letter from
the student's sister.
I was angry that...
- he sacrificed his life
- I'm late.
- To save someone else.
- Have just one bite.
I'll eat when I get home.
Didn't he think of us,
for even one moment?
Of me?
- But...
- Ta-da, eat this.
- Being confronted by
- Is that breakfast?
The words in the letter...
- That day...
- Is it hot?
- It's tasty.
- Right?
I pictured him discovering
his drowning student.
- What could he have done?
- I'll get going.
- Bye.
- Perhaps on that day,
at that time and place...
Life didn't jump into death.
For the first time, I thought that
a life jumped
into another life.
Then, I started to
desperately miss him.
The girl asked me
not to skip meals.
I wonder if she's been eating.
Otherwise, why would his brother
ask her to eat in her dream?
I miss him so much.
Hyeon-seok.
I don't think...
I'll be able to
send this e-mail.
I'll tell you everything
when we meet again.
(Directed by Kim Hee-jeong)
(Park Ha Sun Moon Woojin)
(Kim Nam-hee Jung Minju)
(Jun Seuk Ho Kim Jung-chul)
(Original novel by Kim Ae-Ran
"Where Would You Like To Go?")
(Where Would You
Like To Go?)
Hello?
Yes, I'm Do-kyeong's wife.
We're all set.
Oh, dear.
Why did he get in the water?
Stop crying.
You'll faint again.
Where are they?
How come no one came?
Do-kyeong died trying
to save their kid.
Someone should have
come to his funeral.
The kid was an orphan.
Still, someone
must have raised him.
They should have come to
take a look at Do-kyeong's face.
It was just him and his sister.
But his sister is hospitalized.
At least either of them
could have survived.
Gosh.
Oh, my poor baby...
Wow!
That was amazing.
Shut up.
Leaving already?
Tomorrow's the field trip.
My sister wants me home.
Oh, right.
Let's just ditch everything.
My teacher will kill me.
And you're representing
the school in the writing contest.
There are two more students.
What's wrong with you?
Oh, keep this for me.
Otherwise, the orphanage
director will scold me.
- Okay.
- I'm off.
Kwon Ji-yong!
I'll succeed next time!
Just wait and see!
Hey, Su-yeon.
Were you asleep?
What time is it over there?
What's up?
Didn't you read my e-mail?
- I haven't checked it.
- I knew it.
- Call me after reading it.
- Okay.
Myeong-ji...
Yeah?
I'm sorry I didn't
come to the funeral.
You couldn't attend.
It's fine.
Read the e-mail and call me.
Okay.
(Mother-in-law)
(Poland Warsaw)
I was outside,
so I couldn't answer the phone.
You shouldn't have
sent me all this.
You don't have to
send me food anymore.
I'm leaving for a while.
Yes.
My cousin invited me
to stay at her place.
She lives in Poland,
not Finland.
I'm trying to sell the bookstore,
but there are no takers yet.
Yes.
I don't know how long
I'll stay there.
That's right.
No, I haven't lost weight.
Yes.
I'll call you before I leave.
Goodbye.
Ouch!
Did you bump into
the table again?
Are you okay?
Gosh.
We should do
something about this.
Let me see.
The shop owner asked me
if I had a child.
Let's see...
Where should I put these two?
- Should we...
- Yeah?
Have a baby?
Myeong-ji...
(Home of Wishes)
Is Ji-eun out of the hospital?
Ji-eun? Not yet.
Which hospital is she at?
The director told us
not to tell strangers.
I'm not a stranger.
You're Ji-yong's friend, right?
We still can't tell him.
Let's go!
(Friend Bakery)
Hello.
Ji-eun had health problems.
But she was friendly
and meticulous.
I was going to help her
become a certified baker.
I wanted her to work here
for a long time.
Ji-eun made those, too.
I'll have to find someone else.
- How much is this?
- Just take it.
I'd go visit her myself,
but I'm too busy.
Thank you.
Hold on.
Give this to her.
(Sunhan Hospital)
(Baker Certification Exam)
A boy wanted me to
give this to you.
Jun-kyeong?
Where have you been?
The bookstore.
Did you wait long?
You should have called.
No, I just got here.
I heard you're going somewhere.
I tried to stop my mom...
But she wants you to
enjoy yourself on your trip.
My mom insists.
Please take it.
I have to go.
Wait, Jun-kyeong.
- Do you want a cup of tea?
- That's okay.
Do-kyeong...
Never mind.
Safe travels.
Ji-yong,
I'm thinking about you
even more today.
I miss you.
Myeong-ji, did you find
my place okay?
Yes, thanks to you.
How's Thailand?
It's too hot.
It's a hot country.
It feels cold in Warsaw,
even though it's summer.
Maybe because of the rain.
Really?
When it's hot,
it gets really hot.
I put a note on the fridge.
I read it.
I'll be fine.
Enjoy your vacation.
Make yourself at home,
and call me
if you need anything.
Okay.
Tell Jan I said hi.
- Got it.
- Okay.
It hurts...
Where does it hurt?
I didn't catch that.
Could you repeat that?
You don't understand me?
That's an interesting question.
Do you want to sleep with me?
Who, me?
You're a teacher!
Are you being a prude?
I didn't catch that.
Could you repeat that?
Go take out the trash.
Then, will you sleep with me?
That's an interesting question.
- Why don't you answer me?
- Are you bored?
What should we eat for lunch?
It's our day off.
Should we eat out?
Eat out?
Your mom gave us a ton of food.
We had that yesterday.
If we keep eating out,
when will we buy an apartment?
One meal won't make
that much of a difference.
Honestly...
I prefer your mom's food
over eating out
Still, we can't have it
every single day.
I think my mom is
a little obsessed.
Why does she have to
fill our fridge?
I want to eat instant dumplings,
but she always makes them herself.
You're so spoiled.
Myeong-ji.
You lost your mom
at an early age.
Maybe that's why you like
getting stuff from my mom.
Is that so?
I think that's it.
Sometimes, you're...
What?
Never mind.
I'm hot?
Stop joking around.
I'm what?
Tell me.
Stop that!
- What should we eat?
- Let's just stay like this.
I'm happy.
That makes me happy, too.
No, I'm sad.
To my understanding,
life is everything between
sadness and beauty.
What do you think about humans?
There's nothing I can say.
"There's nothing
I can say..."
Nothing...
About the baker certification
exam next spring...
Yeah?
Will Ji-eun be able to take it
if she gets better?
Does she want to take it?
How's her health?
Well, there's still
a lot of time.
She'll have to study hard
to pass the exam.
But she's a smart girl.
I'm sure she'll pass.
Her health is
what's most important.
The exam is held every year.
Are you going to the hospital?
Yeah, I'll drop by.
Give her this.
She likes castella.
Let me pay for it.
No, I'll think of it
as a delivery fee.
Thank you.
Were you close to Ji-eun?
I thought she was just
your friend's sister.
She was really nice to me.
(Sweet Castella $5)
Excuse me.
Kwon Ji-eun...
Are you her friend?
What?
No way.
I'm in middle school.
How do you know her, then?
I was friends with her brother.
Oh, the drowned...
Are you Ji-eun's doctor?
Not really. But almost.
Kyeong-ju, the doctor's
calling you.
Oh, right.
Will you convince
Ji-eun to start rehab?
She doesn't listen to us.
She doesn't eat or do anything.
I'm worried.
Stop studying.
Noodle's ready.
It looks delicious.
- Thank you.
- Thanks.
Here.
Don't eat so fast.
Ji-yong is always having
dinner at your place.
I'm sorry
this is all I could do.
No worries.
- Hae-su loves it.
- He's right.
My mom won't let me
eat instant noodles.
That's because she cooks
better meals for you.
My mom can't cook.
We're always eating out.
She's busy.
- Her book sold a lot.
- That's great.
No, I can't see her often
because she's so busy.
Hae-su, do you like bread?
Sure.
Then, I'll bake bread
for you next time.
You can bake bread?
- Yeah, her bread is tasty.
- Really?
- I'll get more kimchi.
- Okay.
What?
Do you have a crush
on my sister?
Shut up.
Just eat your noodles.
Come on...
It's a rash with unknown causes.
It's like a cold of the skin.
Stress...
Red patches...
Pityriasis rosea?
That name sounds made-up.
(Pharmacy)
(Book)
(Olca Tokarczuk)
The field trip was cancelled
because of the rain.
I'm relieved.
Hey...
Yes?
Are you awake?
I have a favor to ask.
(Faculty Room)
We should have the
contact list somewhere.
But I don't know if
I can give it to you.
Please, I need it.
Park Hae-su, why are you
here during vacation?
Hello.
Here.
Are you quitting
the writing club?
You prefer skateboarding?
It's not like that.
I'm not angry at you.
There will be more
writing contests.
Please let me apologize.
I'm sorry, sir.
Hey, kid.
Just sit down.
What's important is
what happens next.
You can't keep avoiding it.
The other students are
curious about you.
I know.
Have you been feeling better?
Are we...
Yeah?
Really ready for this?
If we wait until
we're perfectly ready...
It'll be too late.
I'll even quit smoking.
- Really?
- Of course.
I want to be a healthy dad.
Do you think you can quit?
Even my brother quit.
That's your brother.
I can do it, too.
It'll be tough, but
I'll do my best.
It's my duty.
All right, then...
To celebrate,
I'll make
special breakfast for you.
Celebrate what?
You quitting smoking.
(Hyeon-seok)
Myeong-ji.
Hyeon-seok.
You haven't changed.
- What?
- You're never late.
Oh...
How did you find this place?
I was passing by,
and just dropped in.
For Warsaw, this is
really good Asian food.
I guess I got lucky.
It's beginner's luck.
- When did you get here?
- A week ago.
- Do you still live in Gwangju?
- Yeah.
Is owning a bookstore fun?
- Can work be fun?
- Of course not.
A few years ago, I went to
Gwangju for a history seminar.
Really?
There were a lot of
small bookstores.
I wanted to visit yours, but...
Why didn't you?
I had a tight schedule.
And I wasn't sure
your number hadn't changed.
When are you leaving?
Next week.
So, how's Do-kyeong?
- Aren't you getting that?
- I don't recognize the number.
Do-kyeong's doing fine.
Is the teaching job going well?
Yeah.
What is it?
He even quit smoking recently.
He's becoming
a healthy, boring person.
What's wrong with that?
It's fine.
Now, all you need is a child.
I'm full.
I ate so much.
It's only 7.
You're right.
Let's go get drinks.
What?
- You haven't changed, either.
- What do you mean?
I'm just glad.
What a cheesy answer.
Let's go.
Goodbye.
Did you visit the Old Town?
No.
You're not here as
a tourist, are you?
I just came to rest
at my cousin's place.
You do look a little tired.
You look great.
Is studying fun?
Can studying be fun?
I was shocked that
you didn't go to grad school.
I know.
But I couldn't afford to
go to grad school.
Luckily, I found a job.
I guess life is full of
twists and turns.
Who knew we'd end up
meeting in Warsaw?
You're right.
Warsaw...
It's different from
what I imagined.
How so?
Well, it feels more...
European.
We're in Europe!
Poland has changed a lot.
You don't know the days
when people lined up for bread.
They are known for a successful
transition to Capitalism.
You finally sound like an actual
Eastern European Historian.
This is nothing.
Do-kyeong makes
a good teacher, right?
I knew he'd be a good teacher
ever since our school days.
Before Do-kyeong met your family,
he came to my place.
- Really?
- Yeah.
He came to borrow my car.
I had a nice car, even though
I lived in a studio apartment.
He came by in the morning,
so I opened the door.
His face was so pale.
He was worried about
meeting your parents.
He wasn't a teacher back then.
And demand for
history teachers were low.
His face was so sweaty.
He said "I feel like I'm dying"
and collapsed on my bed.
I don't make the bed that often.
I don't even wash my pillowcase.
Do-kyeong was
lying down for a while.
When he got up,
his face was full of despair.
Why?
There was blanket fluff
all over his clothes.
He couldn't get it off,
because it was microfiber.
It was hilarious,
because he'd spent
a lot of money on that black suit.
Really?
I had no brush to
get the fluff off.
Time was ticking,
so he began to jump up and down.
I never knew.
He looked like a crazy person,
jumping up and down like that.
I'll buy this round.
No, I'll buy.
This is my area, so have a seat.
Myeong-ji, I have a great idea.
That was fast.
I know the bartender well.
Let's call Do-kyeong.
What?
What time is it in Korea?
Anyway, let's call him.
- No.
- Why not?
You two got drunk and called me
from the beach at 3 a.m., too.
We can't. He's...
He's what?
- Well, he's...
- Yeah?
He's sleeping.
We'll wake him up.
Let's call him.
No!
We can't call him.
Can't you understand?
I'm leaving.
It's late.
Hey, Myeong-ji...
Okay, we won't call him.
Myeong-ji!
Huh?
Are you okay?
She fell out of bed,
so she's being examined.
- She fell?
- Yeah.
Did she get hurt?
They'll find out through
the examination.
- Thank you.
- No problem.
Ms. Lee had
problems with her IV drip.
Her high blood pressure...
She'll be fine.
She's being examined
just in case.
Why did she fall?
I'm not sure, but
it's a good sign.
A good sign?
It means she tried.
It's much better
than staying still,
like a coma patient.
You need to support her.
How do I do that?
We all need to support her,
so she'll start rehab.
The later she starts,
the harder it will be.
I should go.
See you.
Cheer up.
We've just begun.
Are you okay?
Did you try calling her?
Was that number correct?
I'm talking about
Teacher Kwon's wife.
I don't know what to do
when a girl cries.
I just look at her,
feeling like an idiot.
Ji-yong, what should I do?
I bet you would know.
Do you want to go
to Lazienki Park today?
It's a must when
you come to Warsaw.
There's a cafe that sells
good ice cream.
Do you still like
chocolate ice cream?
Gently...
Hey, you cheated!
No, I didn't.
- Ow!
- Does it taste good?
Hey, why are you so strong?
- Should I smack you again?
- No.
Eat all of it.
A teacher should play fair!
Give it back!
Okay, but I want to visit
somewhere else as well.
Do you like Chopin?
Not especially.
Then, why did you want to
visit the Holy Cross Church?
I saw a Chopin documentary
on the airplane.
I see.
I learned that his heart
is in a church
in Warsaw.
It's interesting that only
his heart is in Poland.
Why did he care what would
happen after his death?
It was important.
That's why you went to see it.
Perhaps.
It's one thing for Chopin.
But I wonder how his sister felt,
smuggling his heart from France.
Me, too.
What's waiting for us
after death?
Nobody knows.
According to a Polish
director named Kielowski,
death is a beautiful secret.
A beautiful secret...
Myeong-ji, let's go
have ice cream.
Okay.
Smuggling a dead man's heart.
Crossing borders with
a dead man's heart.
- Myeong-ji.
- Thanks.
- Why is it so extravagant?
- It's expensive.
- What were you writing?
- Nothing.
- Are you writing poetry?
- Not at all.
I haven't written any
since graduating.
I remember how much
you were into poetry.
So, I used to look forward to
seeing your name at bookstores.
Seo Myeong-ji' isn't
a common name.
You used to make fun of my name.
You remember that?
I did tease you a lot.
Is it Polish for "ice cream"?
Yes, it's "lody".
Lody, how cute.
I thought all Polish
words are long.
They're generally long.
But the longest word in the world
is German, not Polish.
Germany and Poland
don't get along, right?
It's like Korea and Japan.
But Poland is dependent on
both Germany and Russia.
It's complicated.
That's just like Korea.
Is that why
you lived here so long?
I guess.
But the main reason is
that I'm stupid.
If I were smarter,
I'd have already finished my PhD
and went back to Korea.
Korea isn't worth returning to.
You should keep
living here, if you can.
I wish I could study and
live abroad,
like you.
Myeong-ji.
I didn't want to ask, but...
Did you...
split with Do-kyeong?
Yeah.
We split.
It's been a few months.
(Book Store)
- Hello.
- Good afternoon.
Which apartment
are you visiting?
Apartment 107.
The middle school
teacher's place?
I'm looking for his wife.
She owns a small bookstore.
That apartment's been
empty for a while.
- Did she move?
- No, she didn't.
I don't know the details.
You should come back later.
Okay.
It's the names of those who died
during the Warsaw Uprising.
There are many places
like this in Warsaw.
People of every age
fought for Poland.
That's why the Old Town
had to be rebuilt.
Tomorrow's August 1st,
the day of the Warsaw Uprising.
Myeong-ji...
It's okay.
Green or black tea?
Either's fine.
Myeong-ji.
You won't smile even if
I ask you to, right?
As you get older,
you ponder more.
You could call it contemplation.
I think that way
often these days.
What if I'd done this?
What if I hadn't done that?
What about you?
What if I were a man?
What if I weren't Korean?
What if I hadn't
written my dissertation?
What if I hadn't decided
to study abroad?
What if I'd majored in business?
What if the Korean War
never happened?
What if Joseon was
never invaded?
No, those weren't my decisions.
There aren't any decisions
you make purely on your own.
It just looks like that.
There are.
- Really?
- Really.
In Polish films,
there are many scenes where
tea seeps out of teabags.
I guess tea is
part of their life.
- Life?
- Yeah.
There's life, and there's art.
Sometimes I think about...
How different I am from
the person I used to be in Korea.
What life would I have
if I had stayed in Korea?
Are you anxious?
It's not that.
I'm just curious with whom
and where I'd be.
We watched a movie
together once.
While Do-kyeong was
doing military service.
We missed the last bus,
so we had to walk.
It was a park near a gallery.
Do you remember
me holding your hand?
Did you?
Were you really drunk,
or just pretending?
How can you not remember?
Are you just
pretending you can't?
Why do you ask?
It's nothing.
If I hadn't let go
of your hand...
Would we be together right now?
If I hadn't let go of your hand,
would we be together right now?
If I hadn't let go of your hand...
Hey, nice skateboard.
Is it yours?
Wow, red color!
Where do you think you're going?
What do you want?
What do we want, you ask?
We're asking nicely,
so just leave it.
No way.
You little brat.
Give it here, prick.
No!
Just do as we say!
Not that skateboard!
Are you okay?
What a baby.
Hey, catch him!
What would you have done?
Ji-yong, I ask myself
that often lately.
What would you have done?
I want to become a grown-up
as soon as possible.
Then, I'll be able to
do a lot of things.
But becoming a grown-up is
more difficult than it sounds.
Is my pain meaningful?
I'm not sure I understand.
Do you have a soul?
That's a good question.
Siri.
"Siri" is what
they decided to call me.
It doesn't mean anything.
But I like my name.
Stupid Siri.
Please stop that.
What happens when a person dies?
Where are you headed?
Where would you like to go?
Sorry, I didn't catch that.
Do you really exist?
I'm sorry.
I can't answer that.
I brought bread.
And letter stationery.
- Thank you.
- It's pretty, right?
(To Mrs. Kwon...)
(that must be
my little brother...)
This is everything
from Ji-eun's room.
This is all?
The other stuff is
probably in storage.
What happens when Ji-eun gets
discharged from the hospital?
- Don't you know?
- What?
Ji-eun will turn 18 soon.
She has to leave.
What?
This place is only for minors.
Ji-eun will have to
live on her own.
I'm worried about her.
She's not healthy.
There must be a way.
I should head back in.
Please
What are you talking about?
You're the one who always says
we should help
out those in need.
He's right.
You always say so.
May I be excused?
Why do you always leave
difficult choices up to me?
You should decide, too.
We have an empty room.
What empty room?
Your study.
How is that an empty room?
Do you think
my job is worthless?
We live off of the money
I make in that room.
Don't exaggerate.
I make money, too.
Why are you
discussing other things?
Focus on what I'm saying.
I'm for whatever you want, son.
You're only home
on the weekends!
She's all grown up
and paralyzed...
She isn't healthy.
What am I supposed
to do with her?
It'll be temporary.
Just for a little while.
It'll be just
for a little while.
This is no use.
Hae-su, go to your room.
I'll talk this over
with your father.
Mom!
I said, go to your room!
Hey...
You're supposed to study.
This is my dad's.
It's German,
so it's way better
than beer from supermarkets.
He brought it from
his business trip.
Do you want to drink it?
No, thanks.
Why not?
This is rare.
We're only middle
school students.
Beer doesn't even
count as alcohol.
Park Hae-su.
My father died of alcoholism.
Didn't I tell you?
I didn't know.
Studying is the only way
I can escape my situation.
You and I are different.
All right.
Don't drink, then.
You should be thankful
for your parents.
Shut up.
You don't know what
it's like to live with a witch.
Never mind that.
- Just study.
- Damn it...
My sister's getting
off work soon.
If she gets harassed while
coming home alone again,
you're so dead.
Why me?
You made me late.
That's why I'll kill you!
You psychopath!
She's all I have.
That's why I have to
protect her.
Son.
How did it go?
You know your mom has a temper.
So?
Let's talk in a few days.
She'll change her mind
after she calms down.
When does the girl turn 18?
Her name is Ji-eun.
All right, Ji-eun.
Your mom cried a lot
after Ji-yong died.
She cried when Harry died, too.
If she cries when
our dog dies...
She should cry when
my best friend dies, too.
You're definitely her son.
You both have a temper.
Dad...
Mom writes the nicest
things in her books.
But she reacts the opposite way.
She's such a hypocrite.
You know big words
like your mom, too.
Son...
Never mind.
I want to be alone.
Okay.
Let's talk tomorrow, then.
Please...
Let me be a grown-up
when I wake up tomorrow.
(To Su-yeon
I'm going back to Korea)
(Thanks for everything)
Why didn't you tell me?
Let's have tea before you leave.
Sorry.
I need to return to Korea urgently
because of my bookstore.
Take care, Hyeon-seok.
I'm sorry, we must stop.
One minute.
It's memorial day, you know?
Warsaw Uprising - for people
who sacrificed for our country.
Please...
To Mrs. Kwon.
Hello.
My name is Kwon Ji-eun,
Kwon Ji-yong's sister.
If you're familiar with his name,
that must be my little brother.
You're not answering your phone,
so I'm writing this letter.
I can't go see you in person,
so I had Ji-yong's friend
find your phone number.
I'm sorry if that was too far.
I'm also sorry about
my handwriting.
After Ji-yong died,
right side of
my body suddenly became paralyzed.
A few days ago,
Ji-yong appeared in my dream.
It's been about 100 days
since he died.
How have you been?
He greeted me as usual,
but I was surprised by
how mature he looked.
I came to see how you're doing.
But I need to go soon.
I was sad he had to go so soon,
but Ji-yong said...
Sis,
thanks for raising me.
Don't skip meals even though
I'm not by your side.
Okay?
I have to go now.
I love you.
I'm ashamed to admit this,
but only after
dreaming about Ji-yong
did I think about
Teacher Kwon and you.
I miss Ji-yong so much.
You must miss your husband, too.
When I think of that,
there's nothing I can say.
This might be strange to say,
but I'm writing this letter
to say thank you.
The last thing Ji-yong felt
wasn't the cold water.
It was Teacher Kwon's hand.
That makes me kind of relieved.
I guess I'm being selfish.
I'll be forever thankful,
and forever curious.
Why did Teacher Kwon
grab Ji-yong's hand?
It only makes me tear up,
but I still don't fully
understand it.
Mrs. Kwon, please don't skip meals
even though you're alone.
I'm sorry and thankful.
Ji-yong.
I'm still curious what
you wanted to tell me.
Kwon Ji-yong!
I'll succeed next time!
Just wait and see!
I don't even know what you
used to want to be.
Or which girl in your class
you had a crush on.
You didn't tell me much.
I guess I talked too much.
Sorry about that.
I should've asked
more about you.
It hurts so much, because
it's no use anymore.
Ji-yong...
Hyeon-seok, I'm sorry
I didn't tell you.
If I said those words,
I felt like I'd be
really killing him.
That's why I couldn't tell you.
The fact that you didn't know
made me feel like he was alive.
Isn't that stupid?
He jumped in the water
to save a drowning student
but he didn't make it.
Today, I read a letter from
the student's sister.
I was angry that...
- he sacrificed his life
- I'm late.
- To save someone else.
- Have just one bite.
I'll eat when I get home.
Didn't he think of us,
for even one moment?
Of me?
- But...
- Ta-da, eat this.
- Being confronted by
- Is that breakfast?
The words in the letter...
- That day...
- Is it hot?
- It's tasty.
- Right?
I pictured him discovering
his drowning student.
- What could he have done?
- I'll get going.
- Bye.
- Perhaps on that day,
at that time and place...
Life didn't jump into death.
For the first time, I thought that
a life jumped
into another life.
Then, I started to
desperately miss him.
The girl asked me
not to skip meals.
I wonder if she's been eating.
Otherwise, why would his brother
ask her to eat in her dream?
I miss him so much.
Hyeon-seok.
I don't think...
I'll be able to
send this e-mail.
I'll tell you everything
when we meet again.
(Directed by Kim Hee-jeong)
(Park Ha Sun Moon Woojin)
(Kim Nam-hee Jung Minju)
(Jun Seuk Ho Kim Jung-chul)
(Original novel by Kim Ae-Ran
"Where Would You Like To Go?")