While You Were Sleeping (2024) Movie Script
Deuk-hee, what is it?
You startled me.
Did you have another nightmare?
It's okay.
Did you just wake up?
Only I get to see you like this.
I put some effort into it. You like it?
You okay?
It was another accident.
It's becoming clearer.
Is my memory coming back?
That's good news.
We'll ask Dr. Cho tomorrow
why you get nightmares.
Okay?
Let's have breakfast.
I made us breakfast.
- Not eating breakfast is bad...
- Bad for your brain.
At least you remember that.
All right. Let's have breakfast.
Yes, let's.
THE INVISIBLE WORLD
KIM JOON-SEOK
Second floor? Second?
Oh, gosh. Are you okay? I'm so sorry.
Oh, my. Are you all right?
I'm fine.
I'm sorry.
- Which way is the main road?
- Main road?
I'll take you.
It's fine. Just tell me.
Well...
That...
It's that way. Will you be okay?
- I'm good.
- I'll take you.
I DON'T NEED YOUR HELP
MIND YOUR BUSINESS
I DON'T NEED YOUR HELP
MIND YOUR...
- Deuk-hee.
- Hello.
- Off to the center?
- Yes.
Excuse me.
HAPPY ART DISABILITY CENTER
Can I help you?
You don't remember me?
You tripped here a few days ago.
I helped you up,
and you asked me for directions.
So I pointed with your cane...
You see so clearly now.
Yes, I can see perfectly well.
Could you move aside?
Wait a minute.
Why are you doing this? Are you a scammer?
No one should pretend to be disabled.
I plan to lose my hearing next week.
Wait a minute!
I'm putting myself in their shoes.
I'm not a scammer, okay?
Would you like
a cup of coffee?
I make educational illustrations
for the disability center.
Now that you saw mine, it's my turn.
Show me that novel you gave up on.
You said you followed me for the novel.
Wait...
Why did you give up on this?
Continue immediately.
Why is your tone so friendly
all of sudden?
No way. Are you drunk already?
Why is a lit major so weak?
And why does an art major drink so well?
I didn't major art.
You said you draw.
Special education.
Right, experiencing disabilities. Sorry.
No girlfriend, right?
Why are you asking me that?
You said you're a novelist.
Poor.
Cheap drunk.
Timid.
No sense of humor. You're hopeless.
And you don't have a boyfriend, right?
Why wouldn't I?
Cranky and overly sensitive...
incredibly argumentative.
Drinks better than men.
The end.
So why did you suggest that we drink?
I regret asking you that
more than anything right now.
I must really like it.
The fact that you experience
their lives firsthand and draw them,
I think that's really cool.
You must be a good person.
That's why.
I'm...
a good person?
Yes!
Also!
Of all the women I've drunk with,
you drink the best.
And the prettiest...
You should've said
you can't hold your liquor.
Sweetie, do you recognize me?
Of course, Mother.
Good afternoon. Please come in.
Sure.
- Please head inside.
- Okay.
What's all this? It's really heavy.
It's so good, Mother.
You used to love my kimchi.
Do you remember?
Of course I do.
Do you feel pain anywhere?
No, I'm doing great.
My memory's back, so don't worry.
I'll only get better.
Of course you should.
By the way...
- is my boy around?
- Your boy?
I meant Joon-seok.
I wanted to have lunch with him.
He left early to visit the publisher.
You and I can have lunch.
Sorry.
For not being a dad
and just relying on you.
Is it even possible?
I'm trying. But I need more time.
I'm really sorry.
Let's go inside.
Are you awake?
Do you know where you are?
Hospital...
Do you remember why you're here?
You were in a car accident.
You've been here for five days.
Now that you're awake,
you'll recover in no time.
Relax and let me ask you a few questions.
What is your name?
Yoon Deuk-hee...
Any family members? Try to remember them.
Husband, Kim Joon-seok...
Anyone else?
Mother-in-law...
Song Geum-soon.
Ms. Yoon, what day is today?
What about the month?
Can you remember that?
What about the year?
Tell me what year it is.
Twenty...
It's 2018, January.
We went to...
East Sea, to see
the first sunrise last week.
You remember so well. You did great.
ADMISSION DATE: AUGUST 20, 2020
Good afternoon!
- Mr. Kim, good afternoon.
- Good to see you.
Sir, I love your manuscript.
Yes, it's really great.
Where's Chang-mo?
He's reading it.
There he is.
- Sit down.
- No way.
Go sit down.
At least stop sighing.
When did I sigh?
You really are the best.
- It's a sure thing.
- Forget it.
Whatever.
You got the artistic side covered,
now work on the commercial appeal.
Artistic merits of your work
are top notch.
Can't you write a bestseller
just once for my sake?
I told you I don't do biographies.
You know that.
That's why I'm begging you.
"A professor who euthanized
his beloved wife,
is this love or murder?"
Don't you feel it?
Think of it as a novel, not a bio.
You'll get a 200 million won advance.
And the royalty will be crazy
if it becomes a hit.
Killing in the name of love?
Does that make sense?
No, it doesn't.
But, Joon-seok, look at me, man.
Hey.
Two hundred million won.
Stop saying that.
Don't do it then, asshole.
You're so high and almighty?
Why are you playing hard to get?
Lectures and radio show appearances,
and writing webcomic stories?
Try making 200 million won.
You'll never get out of debt.
A bit longer.
Then the eyes will look clearer.
You're here.
Hey, have you been well?
- Isn't she great?
- Yeah, she's good.
She's revitalized ever since coming here.
She even started drawing again.
That's great.
Yes, it's great.
You're here.
Don't mind me.
- Thank you.
- Thank you.
- Did you have fun? See you tomorrow.
- Yes, thank you.
Good job.
It feels so good to see you here.
Good enough to lose your focus
during class?
Look at you two.
If you're done, join us for a meal.
Are you hungry?
I'm not.
Even if I am, I'm not!
Get going!
It's because we have an appointment.
What appointment?
They're not here yet.
Let's sit here.
Why here?
We're meeting someone here.
Who?
It's a secret. It's someone you know.
Someone I know?
- Over here!
- Deuk-hee!
It was Young-mi?
Are you well?
Of course. I'm all better.
Joon-seok, hi.
- Have you been well?
- Sure.
What's this?
I'm sorry for asking you
to bring these heavy things.
Picture books.
She and I made these when we were young.
What for?
It felt like my memories are clearer
when I look at my old stuff.
It might help to look at forgotten stuff.
You should've just asked me.
I wanted to visit Young-mi's new studio,
but she wanted to meet here.
It's still a mess,
and it's hard to get there.
- I'll invite you later.
- Good.
Would you like a drink?
- Something cool, like juice?
- Okay, hold on a second.
Hello?
No, I'll be right there. Wait for me.
Your call cannot be connected...
You startled me.
You were up?
Where did you go
in the middle of the night?
Why didn't you answer my call?
You called?
I put it on mute.
I didn't want to wake you.
I went to the corner store
for cigarettes and ramen.
- We have ramen at home.
- I wanted the thin noodle one.
It's perfect for a midnight snack.
I bought two. You want one?
Time slows down when I wait for it.
Can't you...
just tell me everything?
Is it tough?
It feels like
there's a big wall in front of me,
and I'm blocked in.
It makes me anxious.
You heard what Dr. Cho said.
It's pointless to hear it from others.
Let's hang in there a bit more.
The memories will come back.
Deuk-hee, is something wrong?
It's nothing.
If it's nothing, why are you crying?
I have something to tell you.
My mom is deaf.
My dad had polio as a kid,
so he still can't walk without crutches.
But they're...
not my real parents.
I was abandoned as a child at the market...
and lost my memories.
I can't remember
who my parents were or where I lived.
My foster parents took me in
despite all their own hardships.
We weren't well off,
but weren't lacking either.
I majored in special education
to repay them somehow.
But I couldn't...
tell anyone about this.
I was never ashamed of it...
but I just didn't want anyone to know.
It feels so good letting it all out.
It was hard...
not telling you this,
as it felt like lying to you.
I'm sorry that I waited so long.
I'm disappointed.
Sorry.
I didn't think...
I really didn't think...
You didn't think
you'd fall in love this much?
I did though.
Deuk-hee.
To you, that may feel like misfortune...
but the way I look at it, it's happiness.
Do you remember?
You said it may seem like misfortune...
but it's actually happiness.
I uttered such a beautiful line?
That's why I'm happy.
Lately...
I love you...
more and more every single day.
I'll do my best to get my memory back.
Why won't you say anything?
Did I sound so easy?
No, not at all.
I'm just moved, that's all.
Whether I got lost or was abandoned...
even as a five-year-old,
I must have known instinctively...
that they left me.
And I thought I erased my memory
because of it.
Could this repetition be a problem
rooted in the brain?
It's just aftereffects of the accident.
Take a look at the temporal lobes here.
This part processes memory,
and it was swollen after the accident.
It's normal now, right?
With the surgical treatment,
your memories will return gradually.
But it's already been a year.
It's important to stimulate
the brain consistently.
Like a word chain game,
memories are connected.
But don't force yourself to remember.
It's true that time heals all wounds.
I often have car accident nightmares.
Could this be related?
Dreams are a way for the brain
to get rid of mental trash.
It's a good sign that you're recovering
from the shock.
Don't worry too much.
I see.
Hello?
- Young-mi, it's me.
- Hey.
Are you busy? Is it okay to talk?
Yeah, I'm fine.
- I wanted to thank you.
- Don't mention it.
Got any free time today?
I'm out of the city for work.
- Is that so?
- I'm sorry.
It's fine.
Sorry, let's catch up soon.
Yeah, let's chat later.
- I'll call you.
- Okay.
Who was that?
Deuk-hee.
Don't worry.
I told her I was away for work.
She still doesn't remember.
It's Deuk-hee.
Answer it.
Hey.
I'm at the library. I'm heading out.
Daddy, bye!
What did Dr. Cho say?
Hold your child's photo in one hand
and imagine that they're looking at you.
Imagine that white paper as your heart
and draw their lovable faces.
- Okay.
- Okay.
I'm sure your child is perfect
in every way,
but they all have a special spot.
Let's focus on that particular spot.
- Let's begin.
- Okay.
Don't move.
Why are you taking photos?
To draw.
Draw what?
Your portrait.
Mine? Out of the blue?
- Why?
- Don't talk.
Hold it there. Don't move. Smile.
Good. So handsome!
You always do this when I'm busy.
Put that down. Let's see.
While at it, strip.
What?
- Take them off.
- Why?
You're sexiest when naked. Strip.
Wait, I don't do nudes.
- I don't do nudes!
- Come on!
Mother came by yesterday.
All of sudden? Without calling first?
She dropped off kimchi.
Did she say anything else?
Like what?
She dropped by without a call.
Maybe she came to say something.
She called you "my boy."
I'm a grown man. Why did she say that?
I think she came to suggest having a kid.
Don't mind her. It's our decision.
I'm happy now.
Tell me the truth. You want one, right?
Not now.
Sweetie, please stop it.
Please stop.
Stop what? We can't simply ignore it.
She'll bring that up whenever she sees me.
You said you told her
not to expect a baby.
I did. I convinced her.
But she forgot and it slipped out of her.
And she's a senior in her 70s.
Her generation believes marriages
and children go hand-in-hand!
Whenever she carelessly mentions that,
do I have to suck it in
even if it tears me apart?
Like what I have experienced
doesn't matter at all?
I said it was just a slip of tongue!
And a lot of time has passed.
- Circumstances have changed!
- What changed?
You have me now!
- Joon-seok!
- Yes?
Nothing has changed.
No one knows about tomorrow.
We could all die suddenly.
You can't support a child forever!
Do you even know
what it feels to be abandoned?
You don't know a thing.
You don't know how cruel that is!
Don't say it's all just fate.
- Honey...
- I don't want that.
I won't do it.
I don't want to be abandoned
nor leave my loved ones.
We're fine on our own...
A child is different.
A child doesn't know
whether it was abandoned or not.
Neither you, I, or Mother
can be responsible for the child forever.
We could all disappear
suddenly in front of our kid!
You're being too extreme.
It won't ever happen.
My life is in extremes!
I have all the bad luck in the world!
I'm afraid...
my bad luck will create
even more misfortune!
Why can't you understand that?
I'm sorry, honey. It's all my fault.
I made a mistake. I'm sorry.
Why not now?
I don't want to present
an uncertain future to the child.
Let's think it over when things stabilize.
You're a liar.
It's because of me.
I remember it all.
The future is always uncertain.
The past is not important.
I can't even remember.
I'm gonna stop torturing myself
because of my past wounds.
If we have a child, then that's fate.
I'll embrace it.
So, tell Mother I changed my mind.
And for her not to worry.
That I'll try my best.
Yeah?
You said 200 million?
Dude! Joon-seok!
Seriously?
Dude! Yes!
So, about that...
No negotiations.
Of course not. Are you kidding me?
Jeez, you made the right call!
I love you!
You're up?
What's all this?
I went to the morning market
to prepare some side dishes.
Out of the blue?
I can't seem to sleep well lately.
Let's have breakfast.
Delicious!
- Is it good?
- Yeah.
Honey, I have to go away for work.
You finished your novel not too long ago.
What work?
Chang-mo has been nagging me
about writing a biography,
and I've procrastinated
because of my novel.
Now he's begging me
saying his company's not doing well.
I guess I need to
quickly wrap it up for him.
When do you leave?
Tomorrow.
Tomorrow?
I think it'll take a month.
A month?
At most, I mean.
Maybe two weeks if I rush it.
You promised two weeks.
If I can get it done quick.
I'll do my best.
That's why you made food? I'm not a kid.
I know.
I'm sorry I have to leave you behind.
Why are you sorry? You said it's work.
Are you going away with a woman?
Call him.
Call Chang-mo and ask him yourself.
It's okay. I'll play dumb.
Feel free to backstab me. I'll let you.
That's so scary,
scarier than seeking revenge.
- Two weeks.
- One month.
That's too long.
All right, I'll try.
If you get sleepy, park and nap.
Yes, ma'am.
Don't forget to keep trying.
No, I'm gonna stop trying
to remember while you're away.
I'd better hurry back then.
I'm off.
- Bye!
- Okay.
Forgot something?
Shaver.
Come on.
Let's see.
- What is it now?
- Cigarettes.
Why not buy it on the way?
What? What is it?
I stubbed my toe.
It could've been bad.
I'm leaving for real.
Love you!
And Min-seok?
I see...
No need to worry.
My mom will come tomorrow.
Okay.
I'll call you back. Sorry.
Handsome, right?
Better than the real thing.
I drew it exactly like the real thing.
Love blinds us all.
Any plans to return to the center?
All the students are asking for you.
Maybe after some rest.
It felt good at first, but it got harder.
Why?
I don't know.
I have a lot of emotions
that I can't put into words lately.
Not remembering is even more dreadful
than I had imagined.
Come on. What's the big deal?
Why are those days past so important?
You're living so well.
Got a lighter?
Of course I do.
He's got hundreds.
Look at these. I could sell them.
"Genzo Business Club."
"Look for Cho Kwon."
"Starts at 30,000 won.
Satisfaction guaranteed."
Cho Kwon?
I guess this is how he has fun?
I guess so.
Deuk-deuk!
How the heck did you know?
I was just thinking about you.
Maybe the telepathy worked.
I didn't send any.
Whose telepathy did you receive?
You got me.
How's the work going?
You promised two weeks.
Will you stay the full month?
I'm writing as fast as I can.
I'll be there soon.
Hurry up. Hurry!
Are you eating well?
Of course. They sell dried pollack soup...
Dried pollack soup there is good?
I want some too.
It's incredible.
What about you?
Me? I finished your side dishes.
I have nothing to eat now.
I'll starve until you come back.
Good, you'll get slimmer.
DRIVE SAFE
Speed enforcement area in 1km.
Chang-mo, it's so early in the morning.
What?
Deuk-hee...
Deuk-hee.
Joon-seok, honey. Why are you here?
Honey, why are you here?
Joon-seok!
Honey, you can't be here!
You can't!
KIM JOON-SEOK
Man, oh, man...
Up already?
I had enough sleep.
I think I slept decently.
You should've called
if you couldn't sleep.
I didn't know you were alone.
Your mother-in-law left already?
Hello?
Mother, it's me.
Good morning, sweetie.
I didn't get any sleep.
I kept hearing a sound in the room.
What sound?
Like I was being teased.
Why are you doing this to me?
You think this is my fault, right?
It's not my fault, Mother.
I told him not to go.
I told him that.
I told him to write at home
so he shouldn't go.
But he left on his own.
I told him to stay, but he left.
But you think I sent him away.
You think I killed your son.
That's why you left me here alone.
You left because
you didn't want to see me!
Sweetie...
What?
It's not your fault.
It's not your fault.
It's not your fault. It is not!
Mother...
Mother...
Mother, I'm sorry...
I'm so sorry...
Mother, what did I just do?
I must've gone crazy.
I'm so sorry. I must be insane...
Mother, I'm sorry...
Mother, what do I do now?
Please forgive me!
Forgive me! Mother!
Deuk-hee, calm down.
Mother, I...
What am I going to do?
My darling Joon-seok...
What do I do?
- I feel so bad for him...
- Calm down.
It's okay.
- Mother.
- It's okay.
Mother, my poor Joon-seok...
I want to die!
There, there.
TO: KIM JOON-SEOK
SPEEDING ON SUNSA RD
90MPH IN 50MPH LIMITO: KIM JOON-SEOK
SPEEDING ON JAEWON RD
100MPH IN 50MPH LIMIIt was an accident-prone area
with a sharp turn,
and he was speeding.
This is the dash cam footage
recovered from his car.
It was submerged underwater.
It took a while to recover it.
Did he suffer from heart disease
or had allergic reactions?
No, nothing like that.
This kind of incident happens
to those who had a heart attack
or shock from allergic reactions.
His case seemed similar to those.
So I thought I'd ask.
Hello?
Hello, I'm calling from Shinhan Card.
Are you Mr. Kim Joon-seok's next of kin?
Yes, what's this about?
I was checking his account
because of an overdue balance,
and his notice of death popped up.
In this case, his next of kin
may pay the balance.
You can send request
to cancel the account afterward.
Okay, how do I pay...
What is the outstanding balance?
It's 6,532,100 won.
The statement was emailed
to Mr. Kim's address.
Please check the details and...
Pardon me,
but could you email me the statement?
Sure, what's your...
CASH WITHDRAWAL: 3,000,000 WON
HOTEL SEOUL: 2,714,300 WON
It's this room. Novelist Kim stayed here.
If you need anything, please let us know.
Excuse me.
Is there an ATM here?
Yes, there is one in the lobby.
Excuse me?
Yes, ma'am?
Is there anything in the hotel
that only accepts cash?
No, everything can be paid
with a credit card too.
I see.
Excuse me.
How did you know he was a novelist?
You mentioned it when you opened the door.
That novelist Kim stayed there.
Well, it's because he came by often.
Often? How often?
About two to three times a year.
Did he come alone?
- Was he with someone or did anyone...
- No.
He always came alone.
Did you find anything
out of the ordinary last time?
I do not pry
as it can inconvenience our guests.
Sorry about that.
GENZO BUSINESS CLUB
"Genzo Business Club."
"Look for Cho Kwon."
Welcome!
Excuse me, do you know Kim Joon-seok?
What? Who?
He's my husband. Did he come here often?
I don't know.
I already heard everything.
What a shitty luck already.
He came with Jung-gyu, so go ask him.
I know nothing.
Excuse me.
Blind dates at my age?
I'm so grateful, buddy. Yeah.
Call you back in a sec.
Can I help you with anything?
I went to the club.
A waiter there said
my husband went with you.
Shit, Cho Kwon...
Why was he there?
What do you want to know exactly?
Was he caught cheating?
I only assisted him as he wished.
What did he want?
If you're curious, ask him yourself.
He's dead.
Pardon?
He usually kept to himself in the room.
He'd sometimes go out for a drink...
but he made a strange request last time.
What kind?
He wanted me to introduce him
to a waiter I knew.
We were there for that.
Waiter?
I heard it later
that he wanted something special.
What was that?
Drugs.
Mother?
Mother?
It's me, Deuk-hee.
Where are you?
Me?
I came to see you at your home.
Oh, dear.
You should've called ahead.
I'm in Seoul right now.
Are you at my home?
No, I'm not visiting you today.
I have another business to attend to.
But why all of sudden?
Just because.
When I roamed around...
I didn't have anywhere to go.
Oh, dear. Did you just arrive?
Yes.
It's okay. I'll come back again.
Yes, do that.
KIM JOON-SEOK
Good to see you.
Min-seok!
My puppy. Let me see you.
It's your grandma.
Grandma's here!
You've grown so much.
Good afternoon.
My husband...
My husband passed away.
I'd like to close his account.
But could I see
a detailed statement first?
- Do you have the documents ready?
- Yes.
- Here you go.
- Thank you.
Goodbye.
PRAISE CETACEA
2,000,000 WON
PRAISE CETACEA
2,000,000 WON
Deuk-hee...
Why are you here?
Why are you here?
Let's go to my place.
I'll tell you everything.
Min-seok, let's go see Mom.
Sweetie...
Mother...
Deuk-hee...
Why were you in there?
Sweetie...
- Why were you in there?
- It's not what you think...
How could you do this to me?
Sweetie!
Please look at this, look!
Deuk-hee, please listen to me.
I'll tell you everything.
How could you...
- Deuk-hee...
- How could you do this to me?
It's not what you think...
How could you do this to me?
What did I do so wrong?
- It's not...
- Mother.
Deuk-hee!
Deuk-hee...
What does it feel like coming back
to East Sea after two years?
What? It's been two years already?
Time really flies.
I can't believe it.
Is Chang-mo on vacation?
Call him and tell him to come.
It's depressing for a single guy
to spend his vacation alone.
Come on. Stop filming and give him a call!
Stop filming!
Let me have my revenge.
I have to draw too.
- Don't move!
- What?
At attention!
Fine, film me. Go on.
Mommy?
No way! It's Min-joon!
How can you call yourself Dad
when you can't tell your sons apart?
Am I right?
Right?
I know, right? He's mad.
- Deuk-hee!
- Sweetie!
Deuk-hee, wake up! Deuk-hee!
What do we do?
Ma'am, do not fall asleep!
Have the oxygen ready.
Ma'am, stay with me!
Let me check her pulse.
Don't fall asleep, ma'am.
He resembles me, and he resembles you.
Who do you resemble?
It's not a seminar.
It's a glorified vacation.
So get over here.
The office won't go up in flames
because you're away for a day or two.
I don't want to head back.
Come quickly. I bought a ton of sashimi!
Come quickly. She bought a ton of sashimi!
Just for you! Get down here!
What's with that truck?
Look, watch out!
Deuk-hee!
Are you awake?
Are you okay?
What happened?
It's selective amnesia.
Selective amnesia?
It's a form
of post-traumatic stress disorder.
When one faces an overwhelming situation,
you instinctively go into defense mode,
and erase that memory.
Erasing it means no more pain.
She has no memories prior to the accident.
Even the fact that she gave birth.
If I tell her, can't she overcome this?
She's stronger than she looks.
I know that.
And she loved our kids so much.
That's exactly why she erased her memory.
She's waiting until there's
enough strength to endure it.
If she's weak
and has no intention to fight,
she'd have given up
and gone into a depression.
Depression?
To the point of no treatment.
This is a form of illness.
It does not have a visible wound,
so it's even more dangerous.
In the worst case I've seen...
Mom.
Dr. Cho once treated a mother,
who jumped off the window with her child.
What a terrible tragedy!
Oh, my dear...
But Deuk-hee's circumstance
is similar to that woman.
She has a bad depression.
Oh, my...
And Deuk-hee doesn't remember our kids.
Her condition will only worsen
if we pressure her to remember.
She might reject the boy.
That's why we have to wait for her.
She's fighting this illness.
Just leave it.
What'll you do when Min-seok is out?
You can't leave him with your mother.
There's no other way.
I'll take care of him.
He'll be more comfortable here.
Deuk-hee'll eventually come back.
Young-mi.
It could be a while. Don't do it.
Let's just focus on Min-seok now.
I'm home!
Scent of my home.
But did something change?
I wiped the place down.
- Really?
- Yes.
It must've been tough by yourself.
Our room too?
Everything.
Young-mi.
Hey.
Sorry. His temperature is stable now.
That's good. Is he asleep?
He is.
I uploaded everything you sent me.
I'll show Min-seok every day.
Good.
I'LL WATCH HERE, I PROMISE
HAPPINESS...
MEETING YOU IS HAPPINESS
I MISS YOU, DEUK-HEE
WHILE YOU WERE SLEEPING
This is the last manuscript
he left for you.
Thank you...
Thank you.
He lied to me
that he was ghostwriting a biography...
and wrote his own autobiography.
Doctor.
I wrote a short story
called "Like A Feather."
Okay.
One of the characters is a female pianist.
And I needed to kill her off quickly,
with something that she can't survive.
So I looked up medical books.
And I found gallbladder cancer.
Listen. Dr. Yang is best in that field.
And a new treatment
was developed recently.
Five-year survival rate is under 1%,
three-year is under 10%,
80% die within a year of diagnosis.
What are you talking about?
Doctor.
I'm running out of time.
I wanted to see her regain her memory.
Mr. Kim.
What do I do?
It scares me that I can't do anything.
I wanted to do something for her
before I go.
I'm begging you. Please help.
What do I have to do?
We found his gallbladder cancer
during the accident treatment.
This cancer doesn't have any symptoms,
so it's undetectable in early phase.
In Mr. Kim's case, it was likely
from his father's DNA.
At the time of discovery,
the cancer reached the lymph nodes,
so he was in a bad shape.
When I heard about his death,
I debated whether to tell you
what's been happening.
He waited until you recovered
your memory on your own.
That was the only thing
he could do for you.
That's why he didn't want you
to see his last moments.
He thought you'd waver
if you saw him in pain,
and was afraid that you'd forever
lose your memory.
So he...
He endured all that pain alone.
All that pain alone...
Deuk-hee.
Mom!
KIM JOON-SEOK
KIM MIN-JOON
Min-seok, bye!
Hello.
Hello?
Hello, you came to our station
about your husband's accident.
Good morning, officer.
Thank you for the other day.
Not at all, this is what we do.
I wasn't sure
if I should call you about this,
but I thought I should still check.
I see.
When a case wraps,
all evidence gets filed or scrapped.
The dash cam footage
you saw the other day...
Yes?
You only saw the accident,
but your husband was filmed prior to it.
I thought you might want it,
since it could be his last moments
before death.
If you'd like, I could email it to you.
Yes, please send it to me.
I'll text you my email address. Thank you.
Idiot...
Forgot something?
Shaver.
Come on.
- I'm off.
- Okay, bye.
See you soon.
Cigarettes.
Why not buy it on the way?
I don't have any right now!
I'm off.
What is it now?
I stubbed my toe.
It could've been bad.
I'm leaving for real.
Love you!
Deuk-hee...
Love you...
I love you...
You startled me.
Did you have another nightmare?
It's okay.
Did you just wake up?
Only I get to see you like this.
I put some effort into it. You like it?
You okay?
It was another accident.
It's becoming clearer.
Is my memory coming back?
That's good news.
We'll ask Dr. Cho tomorrow
why you get nightmares.
Okay?
Let's have breakfast.
I made us breakfast.
- Not eating breakfast is bad...
- Bad for your brain.
At least you remember that.
All right. Let's have breakfast.
Yes, let's.
THE INVISIBLE WORLD
KIM JOON-SEOK
Second floor? Second?
Oh, gosh. Are you okay? I'm so sorry.
Oh, my. Are you all right?
I'm fine.
I'm sorry.
- Which way is the main road?
- Main road?
I'll take you.
It's fine. Just tell me.
Well...
That...
It's that way. Will you be okay?
- I'm good.
- I'll take you.
I DON'T NEED YOUR HELP
MIND YOUR BUSINESS
I DON'T NEED YOUR HELP
MIND YOUR...
- Deuk-hee.
- Hello.
- Off to the center?
- Yes.
Excuse me.
HAPPY ART DISABILITY CENTER
Can I help you?
You don't remember me?
You tripped here a few days ago.
I helped you up,
and you asked me for directions.
So I pointed with your cane...
You see so clearly now.
Yes, I can see perfectly well.
Could you move aside?
Wait a minute.
Why are you doing this? Are you a scammer?
No one should pretend to be disabled.
I plan to lose my hearing next week.
Wait a minute!
I'm putting myself in their shoes.
I'm not a scammer, okay?
Would you like
a cup of coffee?
I make educational illustrations
for the disability center.
Now that you saw mine, it's my turn.
Show me that novel you gave up on.
You said you followed me for the novel.
Wait...
Why did you give up on this?
Continue immediately.
Why is your tone so friendly
all of sudden?
No way. Are you drunk already?
Why is a lit major so weak?
And why does an art major drink so well?
I didn't major art.
You said you draw.
Special education.
Right, experiencing disabilities. Sorry.
No girlfriend, right?
Why are you asking me that?
You said you're a novelist.
Poor.
Cheap drunk.
Timid.
No sense of humor. You're hopeless.
And you don't have a boyfriend, right?
Why wouldn't I?
Cranky and overly sensitive...
incredibly argumentative.
Drinks better than men.
The end.
So why did you suggest that we drink?
I regret asking you that
more than anything right now.
I must really like it.
The fact that you experience
their lives firsthand and draw them,
I think that's really cool.
You must be a good person.
That's why.
I'm...
a good person?
Yes!
Also!
Of all the women I've drunk with,
you drink the best.
And the prettiest...
You should've said
you can't hold your liquor.
Sweetie, do you recognize me?
Of course, Mother.
Good afternoon. Please come in.
Sure.
- Please head inside.
- Okay.
What's all this? It's really heavy.
It's so good, Mother.
You used to love my kimchi.
Do you remember?
Of course I do.
Do you feel pain anywhere?
No, I'm doing great.
My memory's back, so don't worry.
I'll only get better.
Of course you should.
By the way...
- is my boy around?
- Your boy?
I meant Joon-seok.
I wanted to have lunch with him.
He left early to visit the publisher.
You and I can have lunch.
Sorry.
For not being a dad
and just relying on you.
Is it even possible?
I'm trying. But I need more time.
I'm really sorry.
Let's go inside.
Are you awake?
Do you know where you are?
Hospital...
Do you remember why you're here?
You were in a car accident.
You've been here for five days.
Now that you're awake,
you'll recover in no time.
Relax and let me ask you a few questions.
What is your name?
Yoon Deuk-hee...
Any family members? Try to remember them.
Husband, Kim Joon-seok...
Anyone else?
Mother-in-law...
Song Geum-soon.
Ms. Yoon, what day is today?
What about the month?
Can you remember that?
What about the year?
Tell me what year it is.
Twenty...
It's 2018, January.
We went to...
East Sea, to see
the first sunrise last week.
You remember so well. You did great.
ADMISSION DATE: AUGUST 20, 2020
Good afternoon!
- Mr. Kim, good afternoon.
- Good to see you.
Sir, I love your manuscript.
Yes, it's really great.
Where's Chang-mo?
He's reading it.
There he is.
- Sit down.
- No way.
Go sit down.
At least stop sighing.
When did I sigh?
You really are the best.
- It's a sure thing.
- Forget it.
Whatever.
You got the artistic side covered,
now work on the commercial appeal.
Artistic merits of your work
are top notch.
Can't you write a bestseller
just once for my sake?
I told you I don't do biographies.
You know that.
That's why I'm begging you.
"A professor who euthanized
his beloved wife,
is this love or murder?"
Don't you feel it?
Think of it as a novel, not a bio.
You'll get a 200 million won advance.
And the royalty will be crazy
if it becomes a hit.
Killing in the name of love?
Does that make sense?
No, it doesn't.
But, Joon-seok, look at me, man.
Hey.
Two hundred million won.
Stop saying that.
Don't do it then, asshole.
You're so high and almighty?
Why are you playing hard to get?
Lectures and radio show appearances,
and writing webcomic stories?
Try making 200 million won.
You'll never get out of debt.
A bit longer.
Then the eyes will look clearer.
You're here.
Hey, have you been well?
- Isn't she great?
- Yeah, she's good.
She's revitalized ever since coming here.
She even started drawing again.
That's great.
Yes, it's great.
You're here.
Don't mind me.
- Thank you.
- Thank you.
- Did you have fun? See you tomorrow.
- Yes, thank you.
Good job.
It feels so good to see you here.
Good enough to lose your focus
during class?
Look at you two.
If you're done, join us for a meal.
Are you hungry?
I'm not.
Even if I am, I'm not!
Get going!
It's because we have an appointment.
What appointment?
They're not here yet.
Let's sit here.
Why here?
We're meeting someone here.
Who?
It's a secret. It's someone you know.
Someone I know?
- Over here!
- Deuk-hee!
It was Young-mi?
Are you well?
Of course. I'm all better.
Joon-seok, hi.
- Have you been well?
- Sure.
What's this?
I'm sorry for asking you
to bring these heavy things.
Picture books.
She and I made these when we were young.
What for?
It felt like my memories are clearer
when I look at my old stuff.
It might help to look at forgotten stuff.
You should've just asked me.
I wanted to visit Young-mi's new studio,
but she wanted to meet here.
It's still a mess,
and it's hard to get there.
- I'll invite you later.
- Good.
Would you like a drink?
- Something cool, like juice?
- Okay, hold on a second.
Hello?
No, I'll be right there. Wait for me.
Your call cannot be connected...
You startled me.
You were up?
Where did you go
in the middle of the night?
Why didn't you answer my call?
You called?
I put it on mute.
I didn't want to wake you.
I went to the corner store
for cigarettes and ramen.
- We have ramen at home.
- I wanted the thin noodle one.
It's perfect for a midnight snack.
I bought two. You want one?
Time slows down when I wait for it.
Can't you...
just tell me everything?
Is it tough?
It feels like
there's a big wall in front of me,
and I'm blocked in.
It makes me anxious.
You heard what Dr. Cho said.
It's pointless to hear it from others.
Let's hang in there a bit more.
The memories will come back.
Deuk-hee, is something wrong?
It's nothing.
If it's nothing, why are you crying?
I have something to tell you.
My mom is deaf.
My dad had polio as a kid,
so he still can't walk without crutches.
But they're...
not my real parents.
I was abandoned as a child at the market...
and lost my memories.
I can't remember
who my parents were or where I lived.
My foster parents took me in
despite all their own hardships.
We weren't well off,
but weren't lacking either.
I majored in special education
to repay them somehow.
But I couldn't...
tell anyone about this.
I was never ashamed of it...
but I just didn't want anyone to know.
It feels so good letting it all out.
It was hard...
not telling you this,
as it felt like lying to you.
I'm sorry that I waited so long.
I'm disappointed.
Sorry.
I didn't think...
I really didn't think...
You didn't think
you'd fall in love this much?
I did though.
Deuk-hee.
To you, that may feel like misfortune...
but the way I look at it, it's happiness.
Do you remember?
You said it may seem like misfortune...
but it's actually happiness.
I uttered such a beautiful line?
That's why I'm happy.
Lately...
I love you...
more and more every single day.
I'll do my best to get my memory back.
Why won't you say anything?
Did I sound so easy?
No, not at all.
I'm just moved, that's all.
Whether I got lost or was abandoned...
even as a five-year-old,
I must have known instinctively...
that they left me.
And I thought I erased my memory
because of it.
Could this repetition be a problem
rooted in the brain?
It's just aftereffects of the accident.
Take a look at the temporal lobes here.
This part processes memory,
and it was swollen after the accident.
It's normal now, right?
With the surgical treatment,
your memories will return gradually.
But it's already been a year.
It's important to stimulate
the brain consistently.
Like a word chain game,
memories are connected.
But don't force yourself to remember.
It's true that time heals all wounds.
I often have car accident nightmares.
Could this be related?
Dreams are a way for the brain
to get rid of mental trash.
It's a good sign that you're recovering
from the shock.
Don't worry too much.
I see.
Hello?
- Young-mi, it's me.
- Hey.
Are you busy? Is it okay to talk?
Yeah, I'm fine.
- I wanted to thank you.
- Don't mention it.
Got any free time today?
I'm out of the city for work.
- Is that so?
- I'm sorry.
It's fine.
Sorry, let's catch up soon.
Yeah, let's chat later.
- I'll call you.
- Okay.
Who was that?
Deuk-hee.
Don't worry.
I told her I was away for work.
She still doesn't remember.
It's Deuk-hee.
Answer it.
Hey.
I'm at the library. I'm heading out.
Daddy, bye!
What did Dr. Cho say?
Hold your child's photo in one hand
and imagine that they're looking at you.
Imagine that white paper as your heart
and draw their lovable faces.
- Okay.
- Okay.
I'm sure your child is perfect
in every way,
but they all have a special spot.
Let's focus on that particular spot.
- Let's begin.
- Okay.
Don't move.
Why are you taking photos?
To draw.
Draw what?
Your portrait.
Mine? Out of the blue?
- Why?
- Don't talk.
Hold it there. Don't move. Smile.
Good. So handsome!
You always do this when I'm busy.
Put that down. Let's see.
While at it, strip.
What?
- Take them off.
- Why?
You're sexiest when naked. Strip.
Wait, I don't do nudes.
- I don't do nudes!
- Come on!
Mother came by yesterday.
All of sudden? Without calling first?
She dropped off kimchi.
Did she say anything else?
Like what?
She dropped by without a call.
Maybe she came to say something.
She called you "my boy."
I'm a grown man. Why did she say that?
I think she came to suggest having a kid.
Don't mind her. It's our decision.
I'm happy now.
Tell me the truth. You want one, right?
Not now.
Sweetie, please stop it.
Please stop.
Stop what? We can't simply ignore it.
She'll bring that up whenever she sees me.
You said you told her
not to expect a baby.
I did. I convinced her.
But she forgot and it slipped out of her.
And she's a senior in her 70s.
Her generation believes marriages
and children go hand-in-hand!
Whenever she carelessly mentions that,
do I have to suck it in
even if it tears me apart?
Like what I have experienced
doesn't matter at all?
I said it was just a slip of tongue!
And a lot of time has passed.
- Circumstances have changed!
- What changed?
You have me now!
- Joon-seok!
- Yes?
Nothing has changed.
No one knows about tomorrow.
We could all die suddenly.
You can't support a child forever!
Do you even know
what it feels to be abandoned?
You don't know a thing.
You don't know how cruel that is!
Don't say it's all just fate.
- Honey...
- I don't want that.
I won't do it.
I don't want to be abandoned
nor leave my loved ones.
We're fine on our own...
A child is different.
A child doesn't know
whether it was abandoned or not.
Neither you, I, or Mother
can be responsible for the child forever.
We could all disappear
suddenly in front of our kid!
You're being too extreme.
It won't ever happen.
My life is in extremes!
I have all the bad luck in the world!
I'm afraid...
my bad luck will create
even more misfortune!
Why can't you understand that?
I'm sorry, honey. It's all my fault.
I made a mistake. I'm sorry.
Why not now?
I don't want to present
an uncertain future to the child.
Let's think it over when things stabilize.
You're a liar.
It's because of me.
I remember it all.
The future is always uncertain.
The past is not important.
I can't even remember.
I'm gonna stop torturing myself
because of my past wounds.
If we have a child, then that's fate.
I'll embrace it.
So, tell Mother I changed my mind.
And for her not to worry.
That I'll try my best.
Yeah?
You said 200 million?
Dude! Joon-seok!
Seriously?
Dude! Yes!
So, about that...
No negotiations.
Of course not. Are you kidding me?
Jeez, you made the right call!
I love you!
You're up?
What's all this?
I went to the morning market
to prepare some side dishes.
Out of the blue?
I can't seem to sleep well lately.
Let's have breakfast.
Delicious!
- Is it good?
- Yeah.
Honey, I have to go away for work.
You finished your novel not too long ago.
What work?
Chang-mo has been nagging me
about writing a biography,
and I've procrastinated
because of my novel.
Now he's begging me
saying his company's not doing well.
I guess I need to
quickly wrap it up for him.
When do you leave?
Tomorrow.
Tomorrow?
I think it'll take a month.
A month?
At most, I mean.
Maybe two weeks if I rush it.
You promised two weeks.
If I can get it done quick.
I'll do my best.
That's why you made food? I'm not a kid.
I know.
I'm sorry I have to leave you behind.
Why are you sorry? You said it's work.
Are you going away with a woman?
Call him.
Call Chang-mo and ask him yourself.
It's okay. I'll play dumb.
Feel free to backstab me. I'll let you.
That's so scary,
scarier than seeking revenge.
- Two weeks.
- One month.
That's too long.
All right, I'll try.
If you get sleepy, park and nap.
Yes, ma'am.
Don't forget to keep trying.
No, I'm gonna stop trying
to remember while you're away.
I'd better hurry back then.
I'm off.
- Bye!
- Okay.
Forgot something?
Shaver.
Come on.
Let's see.
- What is it now?
- Cigarettes.
Why not buy it on the way?
What? What is it?
I stubbed my toe.
It could've been bad.
I'm leaving for real.
Love you!
And Min-seok?
I see...
No need to worry.
My mom will come tomorrow.
Okay.
I'll call you back. Sorry.
Handsome, right?
Better than the real thing.
I drew it exactly like the real thing.
Love blinds us all.
Any plans to return to the center?
All the students are asking for you.
Maybe after some rest.
It felt good at first, but it got harder.
Why?
I don't know.
I have a lot of emotions
that I can't put into words lately.
Not remembering is even more dreadful
than I had imagined.
Come on. What's the big deal?
Why are those days past so important?
You're living so well.
Got a lighter?
Of course I do.
He's got hundreds.
Look at these. I could sell them.
"Genzo Business Club."
"Look for Cho Kwon."
"Starts at 30,000 won.
Satisfaction guaranteed."
Cho Kwon?
I guess this is how he has fun?
I guess so.
Deuk-deuk!
How the heck did you know?
I was just thinking about you.
Maybe the telepathy worked.
I didn't send any.
Whose telepathy did you receive?
You got me.
How's the work going?
You promised two weeks.
Will you stay the full month?
I'm writing as fast as I can.
I'll be there soon.
Hurry up. Hurry!
Are you eating well?
Of course. They sell dried pollack soup...
Dried pollack soup there is good?
I want some too.
It's incredible.
What about you?
Me? I finished your side dishes.
I have nothing to eat now.
I'll starve until you come back.
Good, you'll get slimmer.
DRIVE SAFE
Speed enforcement area in 1km.
Chang-mo, it's so early in the morning.
What?
Deuk-hee...
Deuk-hee.
Joon-seok, honey. Why are you here?
Honey, why are you here?
Joon-seok!
Honey, you can't be here!
You can't!
KIM JOON-SEOK
Man, oh, man...
Up already?
I had enough sleep.
I think I slept decently.
You should've called
if you couldn't sleep.
I didn't know you were alone.
Your mother-in-law left already?
Hello?
Mother, it's me.
Good morning, sweetie.
I didn't get any sleep.
I kept hearing a sound in the room.
What sound?
Like I was being teased.
Why are you doing this to me?
You think this is my fault, right?
It's not my fault, Mother.
I told him not to go.
I told him that.
I told him to write at home
so he shouldn't go.
But he left on his own.
I told him to stay, but he left.
But you think I sent him away.
You think I killed your son.
That's why you left me here alone.
You left because
you didn't want to see me!
Sweetie...
What?
It's not your fault.
It's not your fault.
It's not your fault. It is not!
Mother...
Mother...
Mother, I'm sorry...
I'm so sorry...
Mother, what did I just do?
I must've gone crazy.
I'm so sorry. I must be insane...
Mother, I'm sorry...
Mother, what do I do now?
Please forgive me!
Forgive me! Mother!
Deuk-hee, calm down.
Mother, I...
What am I going to do?
My darling Joon-seok...
What do I do?
- I feel so bad for him...
- Calm down.
It's okay.
- Mother.
- It's okay.
Mother, my poor Joon-seok...
I want to die!
There, there.
TO: KIM JOON-SEOK
SPEEDING ON SUNSA RD
90MPH IN 50MPH LIMITO: KIM JOON-SEOK
SPEEDING ON JAEWON RD
100MPH IN 50MPH LIMIIt was an accident-prone area
with a sharp turn,
and he was speeding.
This is the dash cam footage
recovered from his car.
It was submerged underwater.
It took a while to recover it.
Did he suffer from heart disease
or had allergic reactions?
No, nothing like that.
This kind of incident happens
to those who had a heart attack
or shock from allergic reactions.
His case seemed similar to those.
So I thought I'd ask.
Hello?
Hello, I'm calling from Shinhan Card.
Are you Mr. Kim Joon-seok's next of kin?
Yes, what's this about?
I was checking his account
because of an overdue balance,
and his notice of death popped up.
In this case, his next of kin
may pay the balance.
You can send request
to cancel the account afterward.
Okay, how do I pay...
What is the outstanding balance?
It's 6,532,100 won.
The statement was emailed
to Mr. Kim's address.
Please check the details and...
Pardon me,
but could you email me the statement?
Sure, what's your...
CASH WITHDRAWAL: 3,000,000 WON
HOTEL SEOUL: 2,714,300 WON
It's this room. Novelist Kim stayed here.
If you need anything, please let us know.
Excuse me.
Is there an ATM here?
Yes, there is one in the lobby.
Excuse me?
Yes, ma'am?
Is there anything in the hotel
that only accepts cash?
No, everything can be paid
with a credit card too.
I see.
Excuse me.
How did you know he was a novelist?
You mentioned it when you opened the door.
That novelist Kim stayed there.
Well, it's because he came by often.
Often? How often?
About two to three times a year.
Did he come alone?
- Was he with someone or did anyone...
- No.
He always came alone.
Did you find anything
out of the ordinary last time?
I do not pry
as it can inconvenience our guests.
Sorry about that.
GENZO BUSINESS CLUB
"Genzo Business Club."
"Look for Cho Kwon."
Welcome!
Excuse me, do you know Kim Joon-seok?
What? Who?
He's my husband. Did he come here often?
I don't know.
I already heard everything.
What a shitty luck already.
He came with Jung-gyu, so go ask him.
I know nothing.
Excuse me.
Blind dates at my age?
I'm so grateful, buddy. Yeah.
Call you back in a sec.
Can I help you with anything?
I went to the club.
A waiter there said
my husband went with you.
Shit, Cho Kwon...
Why was he there?
What do you want to know exactly?
Was he caught cheating?
I only assisted him as he wished.
What did he want?
If you're curious, ask him yourself.
He's dead.
Pardon?
He usually kept to himself in the room.
He'd sometimes go out for a drink...
but he made a strange request last time.
What kind?
He wanted me to introduce him
to a waiter I knew.
We were there for that.
Waiter?
I heard it later
that he wanted something special.
What was that?
Drugs.
Mother?
Mother?
It's me, Deuk-hee.
Where are you?
Me?
I came to see you at your home.
Oh, dear.
You should've called ahead.
I'm in Seoul right now.
Are you at my home?
No, I'm not visiting you today.
I have another business to attend to.
But why all of sudden?
Just because.
When I roamed around...
I didn't have anywhere to go.
Oh, dear. Did you just arrive?
Yes.
It's okay. I'll come back again.
Yes, do that.
KIM JOON-SEOK
Good to see you.
Min-seok!
My puppy. Let me see you.
It's your grandma.
Grandma's here!
You've grown so much.
Good afternoon.
My husband...
My husband passed away.
I'd like to close his account.
But could I see
a detailed statement first?
- Do you have the documents ready?
- Yes.
- Here you go.
- Thank you.
Goodbye.
PRAISE CETACEA
2,000,000 WON
PRAISE CETACEA
2,000,000 WON
Deuk-hee...
Why are you here?
Why are you here?
Let's go to my place.
I'll tell you everything.
Min-seok, let's go see Mom.
Sweetie...
Mother...
Deuk-hee...
Why were you in there?
Sweetie...
- Why were you in there?
- It's not what you think...
How could you do this to me?
Sweetie!
Please look at this, look!
Deuk-hee, please listen to me.
I'll tell you everything.
How could you...
- Deuk-hee...
- How could you do this to me?
It's not what you think...
How could you do this to me?
What did I do so wrong?
- It's not...
- Mother.
Deuk-hee!
Deuk-hee...
What does it feel like coming back
to East Sea after two years?
What? It's been two years already?
Time really flies.
I can't believe it.
Is Chang-mo on vacation?
Call him and tell him to come.
It's depressing for a single guy
to spend his vacation alone.
Come on. Stop filming and give him a call!
Stop filming!
Let me have my revenge.
I have to draw too.
- Don't move!
- What?
At attention!
Fine, film me. Go on.
Mommy?
No way! It's Min-joon!
How can you call yourself Dad
when you can't tell your sons apart?
Am I right?
Right?
I know, right? He's mad.
- Deuk-hee!
- Sweetie!
Deuk-hee, wake up! Deuk-hee!
What do we do?
Ma'am, do not fall asleep!
Have the oxygen ready.
Ma'am, stay with me!
Let me check her pulse.
Don't fall asleep, ma'am.
He resembles me, and he resembles you.
Who do you resemble?
It's not a seminar.
It's a glorified vacation.
So get over here.
The office won't go up in flames
because you're away for a day or two.
I don't want to head back.
Come quickly. I bought a ton of sashimi!
Come quickly. She bought a ton of sashimi!
Just for you! Get down here!
What's with that truck?
Look, watch out!
Deuk-hee!
Are you awake?
Are you okay?
What happened?
It's selective amnesia.
Selective amnesia?
It's a form
of post-traumatic stress disorder.
When one faces an overwhelming situation,
you instinctively go into defense mode,
and erase that memory.
Erasing it means no more pain.
She has no memories prior to the accident.
Even the fact that she gave birth.
If I tell her, can't she overcome this?
She's stronger than she looks.
I know that.
And she loved our kids so much.
That's exactly why she erased her memory.
She's waiting until there's
enough strength to endure it.
If she's weak
and has no intention to fight,
she'd have given up
and gone into a depression.
Depression?
To the point of no treatment.
This is a form of illness.
It does not have a visible wound,
so it's even more dangerous.
In the worst case I've seen...
Mom.
Dr. Cho once treated a mother,
who jumped off the window with her child.
What a terrible tragedy!
Oh, my dear...
But Deuk-hee's circumstance
is similar to that woman.
She has a bad depression.
Oh, my...
And Deuk-hee doesn't remember our kids.
Her condition will only worsen
if we pressure her to remember.
She might reject the boy.
That's why we have to wait for her.
She's fighting this illness.
Just leave it.
What'll you do when Min-seok is out?
You can't leave him with your mother.
There's no other way.
I'll take care of him.
He'll be more comfortable here.
Deuk-hee'll eventually come back.
Young-mi.
It could be a while. Don't do it.
Let's just focus on Min-seok now.
I'm home!
Scent of my home.
But did something change?
I wiped the place down.
- Really?
- Yes.
It must've been tough by yourself.
Our room too?
Everything.
Young-mi.
Hey.
Sorry. His temperature is stable now.
That's good. Is he asleep?
He is.
I uploaded everything you sent me.
I'll show Min-seok every day.
Good.
I'LL WATCH HERE, I PROMISE
HAPPINESS...
MEETING YOU IS HAPPINESS
I MISS YOU, DEUK-HEE
WHILE YOU WERE SLEEPING
This is the last manuscript
he left for you.
Thank you...
Thank you.
He lied to me
that he was ghostwriting a biography...
and wrote his own autobiography.
Doctor.
I wrote a short story
called "Like A Feather."
Okay.
One of the characters is a female pianist.
And I needed to kill her off quickly,
with something that she can't survive.
So I looked up medical books.
And I found gallbladder cancer.
Listen. Dr. Yang is best in that field.
And a new treatment
was developed recently.
Five-year survival rate is under 1%,
three-year is under 10%,
80% die within a year of diagnosis.
What are you talking about?
Doctor.
I'm running out of time.
I wanted to see her regain her memory.
Mr. Kim.
What do I do?
It scares me that I can't do anything.
I wanted to do something for her
before I go.
I'm begging you. Please help.
What do I have to do?
We found his gallbladder cancer
during the accident treatment.
This cancer doesn't have any symptoms,
so it's undetectable in early phase.
In Mr. Kim's case, it was likely
from his father's DNA.
At the time of discovery,
the cancer reached the lymph nodes,
so he was in a bad shape.
When I heard about his death,
I debated whether to tell you
what's been happening.
He waited until you recovered
your memory on your own.
That was the only thing
he could do for you.
That's why he didn't want you
to see his last moments.
He thought you'd waver
if you saw him in pain,
and was afraid that you'd forever
lose your memory.
So he...
He endured all that pain alone.
All that pain alone...
Deuk-hee.
Mom!
KIM JOON-SEOK
KIM MIN-JOON
Min-seok, bye!
Hello.
Hello?
Hello, you came to our station
about your husband's accident.
Good morning, officer.
Thank you for the other day.
Not at all, this is what we do.
I wasn't sure
if I should call you about this,
but I thought I should still check.
I see.
When a case wraps,
all evidence gets filed or scrapped.
The dash cam footage
you saw the other day...
Yes?
You only saw the accident,
but your husband was filmed prior to it.
I thought you might want it,
since it could be his last moments
before death.
If you'd like, I could email it to you.
Yes, please send it to me.
I'll text you my email address. Thank you.
Idiot...
Forgot something?
Shaver.
Come on.
- I'm off.
- Okay, bye.
See you soon.
Cigarettes.
Why not buy it on the way?
I don't have any right now!
I'm off.
What is it now?
I stubbed my toe.
It could've been bad.
I'm leaving for real.
Love you!
Deuk-hee...
Love you...
I love you...