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[Andante]
[Episode 16: Father Is Back] Handel was known as the father of music.
As you can see in your book, he was a British citizen.
But, he was actually born in Germany.
Dad has been missing for 12 years already.
That's how quickly time has passed without him here.
Time has been passing so slowly...
since Bom has been gone.
Squishy, squishy.
Are you making dumplings right now?
Stop doing that and just sing a song.
That would be better.
Here?
Grandma, I'm not someone who sings just anywhere.
Do you know how much my guarantee is?
What a load of crap.
Your greed for money will be the end of you.
You should be careful.
Grandma.
That is how things work for singers.
They don't even like to sing in karaoke rooms.
That's right! I take pride in my work.
Tae Min.
Can I see you for a moment?
It's urgent.
What's so urgent?
Tae Min, you should get going.
Okay, I'll take care of urgent business and be right back.
Hey, what took you so long?
You have to pretend to work hard for an hour or two, right?
That's true.
Hey, I can't do a thing because that guy is on me like glue.
Oh, I'm so tired. Let me go rest there.
Okay.
Oh, that was a nice nap.
Ow... ow.
Hey.
I wasn't sleeping.
I had an important call to take in the car.
What is this?
Tae Min Love's memory box.
Tae Min Love?
Ah, the club my fans made for me when I was a new singer.
Hee Ja was the president of that club.
These are items from that fan club?
These are the fan letters she sent to you back then.
They were returned to her because she sent them to my old address.
She called your agency and asked for the address.
They wouldn't tell her.
Really?
Once I became very popular, there were many strange fans.
Oh, this was my first song.
She says it's her favorite song of yours.
Wow, how many times did she listen to it?
It's all stretched out.
Also...
Tae Min, do you remember this pot?
I'm not sure.
Ma'am, what is this copper pot?
Oh, that...
Back when Tae Min was an unknown singer
he performed at night clubs in the suburbs.
Tae Min had no money.
We knew he wasn't eating dinner.
The members of Tae Min Love came up with a plan.
I brought the rice and sesame oil.
Young Eun brought the kimchi.
Kyung Ja prepared the bean sprouts.
We met on the street next to the night club.
We put everything we brought into that pot.
We quickly mixed everything up and gave it to him.
You did good. You did.
I should have given it to him back then too.
I wonder if he got hungry on the way there.
Grandma.
Who was it that you couldn't get it to?
That's something you don't need to know about.
Tell me more about that pot.
Was Tae Min happy when he was eating that rice?
What do you mean by happy?
While Tae Min was eating that rice...
he just cried.
We were crying too.
Because that was all we could do for him.
It was so upsetting.
So, we cried with him.
This is that pot from back then?
That's right.
Ms. Hee Ja saved it and has treasured it all this time.
Just like Ms. Hee Ja saved and treasured that cheap copper pot...
a person's feelings have to come out naturally.
It doesn't work if someone forces you.
So, I'm not going to watch over you anymore.
But, I want you to know one thing.
Autumn's harvest...
is only possible because of spring's sunlight.
Your sunlight...
is that copper pot, right?
A blood vessel in her brain was blocked last night. She's unconscious.
She still won't wake up.
Have you been with her all night?
There was something I wanted to tell Hee Ja.
I haven't been able to tell her.
You were right.
Because I became popular and made a lot of money...
I forgot something important.
The thing that made me who I am...
was that pot of rice 15 years ago.
I'm so thankful.
And I'm so sorry. I wanted to tell her that.
She may not be conscious.
She may still be able to hear you.
That is just my opinion.
I think anyone who is a true fan of yours...
would want to hear more than just your words.
[Tae Min Sweetie]
[Charismatic, Middle-aged Flower Boy]
Tae Min rocks!
- One more time! - Tae Min rocks!
Encore, encore, encore!
What...
is this?
I don't what to tell you.
We went to search for traces of those who went missing in regions of civil war.
Recently, Doctors Without Borders dispatched a body retrieval team.
We started at the destroyed hospital building.
We found this along with your husband's body.
So, it was that cheap, 15-year-old copper pot
that ended up protecting our hospice.
To be more precise
it was the memories inside that copper pot.
Those memories moved Mr. Tae Min's heart.
And what moved Lee Shi Kyung's heart?
After Bom left us, I was honestly very worried.
What if we lose the old Lee Shi Kyung?
But, here you are, back again.
On the one hand, I'm glad to see you.
On the other hand, I'm curious.
What could have moved Lee Shi Kyung's heart?
What moved me...
was my Bom.
- It was Bom, right? - Huh?
I didn't send you a telepathic message.
Did you learn how to do telepathy?
What are you talking about?
Aunt, I'm out of skin toner. Can I use yours?
Really? Can you order some lotion for me?
Yes. Thank you.
Oh!
[Africa - Lee Shi Yoon]
Dad?
You're saying Dad sent this?
Yes. Look at this.
Mom's name and our home address is on it.
You can play that CD with this, right?
Yes, but is it okay to watch it on our own?
Let's watch with Mom.
Who knows when Mom will be home?
I've been calling her, but she's not answering.
Aren't you even curious about what's on here?
I am curious.
What could be on this CD that Dad sent 12 years ago?
I'm dying of curiosity.
However...
Hey!
Let me see.
Mrs. Kim Duk Boon.
Dad!
Oh Jung Won.
And Shi Kyung, Shi Young.
It's Dad.
Are you all doing well?
This man is my dad.
The war is ongoing here.
So, many people are getting injured and dying here.
Dad!
Whenever I hear a person scream out after losing family...
my heart aches so much.
My body and heart are suffering.
I'm pushing through by thinking about my family.
The civil war is intensifying, so I don't know when I can return.
What's wrong with the screen?
Did he stop recording?
The CD must be damaged.
Can we restore it?
They might be able to do it at a computer restoration store.
I'll go tomorrow.
I want to see Dad again.
Dad...
Mom!
Where were you, Mom?
We couldn't even reach you.
Did you call?
It was on vibrate, so I must've missed it.
- Why? - Mom.
Where did you get that CD from Dad?
- CD? - The one in the envelope.
It was a video message from Dad.
What did Dad say?
He asked if our family was okay.
He said that he missed us.
It cut off in the middle, so I'm going to town to have it restored.
Mom, where did you get it?
There's no stamp or postmark. It looks like someone gave it to you.
Did someone give it to you?
Earlier today...
an employee from Doctors Without Borders came by.
Doctors Without Borders is where Dad worked.
What happened?
They found it in the hospital where he worked.
Then... what about Dad?
What about Dad?
Your dad...
His body was found too.
No... no.
Mom, it's not true.
How can that be true, Mom?
How could that happen?
Mom!
Why?
Why did this happen?
Mom, tell me it's not true.
Why?
"Helping does not mean holding an umbrella for someone."
"It means getting rained on together."
So...
Dad.
Shi Young was more traumatized by it than I was.
She used to stubbornly insist that Dad was alive.
I thought that's just what she wanted to believe.
My dad told me
your mom has been working all day long.
Is your grandma all right?
Grandma?
She's the same as always.
Oh no. Oh dear.
Oh, what am I going to do?
Mother, what is all of this?
Can't you see?
Shi Yoon's departure date is coming soon.
We should start preparing some food.
Have you looked into where to go for our trip?
Because of Shi Kyung's grandma
you must have no time to mourn and express sadness.
It's something I have to deal with at some point.
My mother-in-law's condition is more important than me right now.
I didn't specialize in dementia.
I don't know what to tell you about Grandma Duk Boon's symptoms.
What do you think, Head Nurse?
You used to work at a hospital that specialized in dementia.
You have more experience than us.
Seniors suffering from dementia often focus on one memory.
In your mother-in-law's case, it's your family trip from 12 years ago.
Is there any reason she would focus on that family trip?
To tell you the truth, before my husband left for Africa
we were supposed to go on a family trip.
Something came up, so we didn't go.
Ah, has that become a regret? Is that why she wants to go on the trip?
Since your husband left around this time, that might be what it is.
Then, why don't you take her and go on a family trip?
It won't matter if her son isn't there.
Yes, I suppose you're right.
She doesn't know about her son, does she?
- No. - What are you planning to do?
Wow.
I'll have to try to see if it can be restored.
You can email it to me if you restore it, right?
Yes. I'll contact you if I can do it.
Why did you ask to see us here?
I want to discuss something with you, regarding Grandma.
Grandma?
I... want to tell Grandma about Dad.
What do you guys think?
Tell Grandma?
Never. I'm against it.
- Why? - Mom.
Haven't you seen Grandma lately?
Every day she only thinks about going on a trip with Dad.
You want to tell her what happened to Dad when she's like that?
Mom, isn't that so cruel?
What?
If she finds out Dad died, Grandma will faint.
Do you have to do that?
Do you have to do that for your own comfort?
For my own comfort?
Forget it. How would you know how I feel?
What about you, Shi Kyung?
- I don't know. - How can you say you don't know?
I don't know, so what should I say?
Just give me a few days.
We have no time. Your dad leaves in a few days.
Never mind.
I should never have talked to you guys about it.
I'm going to tell Grandma today, just so you know.
How can you do that? Why is it up to you?
Then, what should I do?
Grandma makes food every day to go on a trip with a son who's not coming back.
You just want me to stand by and watch that?
Yes, like you said, it's too hard for me to watch.
I'm going to tell Grandma.
Then, why did you bother asking us?
That's why I just said I regretted it.
You always do things your way... always!
Mom.
Can you think about it for one more day? Just one day.
I did restore it.
I only got 30 seconds.
The other parts were too damaged.
It's going to be difficult.
For now, just send me the part you've restored.
Yes.
The civil war is intensifying, so I don't know when I can return.
Once I do get back home, let's go on that family trip.
My mother, Mrs. Kim Duk Boon.
My wife, Oh Jung Won.
My son, Shi Kyung.
My daughter, Shi Young.
All of us together.
Dad wanted to go on a family trip just like Grandma.
Gosh, this is mission impossible.
Are you sleeping?
No.
Have you finished packing?
Packing?
Packing what?
I suppose you're busy packing for your own trip.
We'll pack for this trip.
Is Grandma mistaking me for Dad?
I'll pack everything you'll need with your wife.
Shi Yoon, you don't need to worry.
There could be a solution.
Bom.
You know what I'm thinking, right?
I won't just stand around. I'll give it a try.
Watch over me.
What? You want to go on a family trip?
What kind of nonsense is that?
- You saw the video clip I sent, right? - Yes.
Dad wanted to go on a family trip just like Grandma.
So, we should go on this trip and make both of their wishes come true.
Lee Shi Kyung.
Grandma doesn't want to go with us.
She wants to go with Dad from 12 years ago.
- That's what I'm saying. - Hey.
How can we go on a trip with Dad when he's not here?
I can be Dad.
What?
You've gone totally crazy.
It's not that absurd.
Grandma came to me earlier.
She said to me... "Shi Yoon."
When I heard that, it just clicked in my head.
I can be Dad from 12 years ago.
You can't be Dad just because you look alike.
You act nothing like him.
In what way? How am I different?
You see? This is why it won't work.
You have no memories of Dad.
Then, I can ask someone who remembers to teach me.
Don't be absurd.
Go back inside.
Mom!
Trash, what do you think?
I really don't like the idea of you imitating Dad.
I dislike Grandma suffering even more.
I want to give it a try.
Really?
I remember Dad being really warm.
He used to push us on these swings.
Oh, I knew about that, too.
How did you know that?
Do you remember Dad now?
No, somehow that one memory came back.
Hey, tell me more memories like that.
He was good at playing the guitar.
He played all day with us on his days off from the hospital.
Ah, he always took videos of us playing.
So, he was warm.
He played the guitar well.
Videos of us.
Hey, do I have to call you Dad if we go on the trip?
Of course.
Hey, let's practice now.
When I call you, "Shi Young"...
you should reply, "Yes, Dad."
- What? - Cue.
Shi Young...
This isn't going to work.
I don't think we can take you along.
What's so urgent?
[Who is Lee Shi Yoon?]
There's a lot of stuff in here.
What is it?
I think they are Dad's things.
Hey, you're only just now looking through it?
I had no use for a desk.
What is this?
Oh, it's a book cover of an actress.
- A book cover of an actress? - Yes.
My dad says it was trendy when he was younger.
They would take a picture of an actress and use it as a book cover.
So, this was my dad's favorite actress?
- Who is this, though? - I don't know.
But she looks nothing like Mom.
I think we're approaching this the wrong way.
What's wrong about it?
Even with Shi Young's memories and the items in this room, it's still too vague.
Shi Kyung, you're trying to be Grandma Duk Boon's son, not Shi Young's dad.
I think you need to find someone who can tell you how he was as a son.
You said your mom was against the idea of the trip.
Is there someone other than your mom who knew your dad well?
There is... one person.
Who?
I told you many times.
You're not just different from your dad. You're very different.
Like night and day.
I'm not trying to get his grades.
I just need to know how he acted to convince my grandma.
Why do I need to tell you that?
Why would I do that for you?
You never listen in class, and you never focus.
Why would I do that for you?
What are you doing?
I'm holding your dark past in the palm of my hand.
If you don't do this for me, I'm going to post it on our school's site.
My dark past?
What's with you?
I, Choi Jong Min, have nothing to hide from the heavens.
Do what you like.
"Junior year, class 4. Choi Jong Min's second term final exam."
"Ranked 67th out of 68 people."
- You did worse than me. - Hey!
Let's see your course grades.
"D, D, E, E, D, D, E--"
- Stop it. - You gave your report card to my dad
and then made a fake one for your mom!
Yes. Keep going.
All right, I'll do it.
What do you want?
Mother.
Dad always called Grandma, "Mother."
How did you know that?
When he was in a good mood, he called her Mrs. Kim Duk Boon.
Grandma would say, "I can breathe because I have two nostrils."
Dad would say...
"I'd better become a doctor and make you four nostrils."
That's what he did.
When he felt awkward or overwhelmed...
or if he had something difficult to say...
he would do that.
Mom, is this not enough?
Mom, you're finding it hard to tell Grandma that Dad passed away, too.
If you help me, I will do better.
So, for Dad and Grandma's sake...
let's go on that trip... our family trip.
Try this on.
Is it Dad's? It looks totally new.
Dad must've been very clean.
- No. - He wasn't?
His desk drawers were very well organized.
Grandma must've organized them.
Dad was messy and didn't like to clean.
Really?
He had a habit of always smelling his feet whenever he took off his shoes.
Yuck. Your grandma hated when he did that.
Smelling his feet. I better do that in front of Grandma.
It would be best if you didn't.
Oh, do you have anything more to tell me?
"The Come and Go dance"?
Yes.
Whenever his mother was feeling down or sad about something...
Shi Yoon would go stand there.
Watch closely.
Like this.
Take a good look, okay?
When it came to this dance, I was just as good as Lee Shi Yoon.
I can do that just as well as Dad.
Okay. Try it.
You can't dance at all.
Don't even dream about being a dancer and singer.
Take a good look.
You have to get the right feeling. Relax your pelvis.
Look.
One, two, three.
I feel like I'm getting closer to Dad.
This scene seems quite familiar.
Choi Jong Min and Lee Shi Yoon.
Stay with me.
Together!
Higher now!
Lee Shi Yoon was in my class when I first became a teacher.
Dad was the vice-principal's student?
He was the first student to collect 10 cacti, too.
Dad collected the cacti, too?
Like you, it wasn't easy for your dad.
He collected all 10 and became a doctor.
He didn't go to the Grand Canyon, but became a doctor instead?
Lee Shi Kyung.
Your cactus is doing well here.
Oh, this...
Just because it had withered doesn't mean it was dead.
If you water it and care for it, you can bring it back to life.
Looks like you can collect two more cacti this time.
Can't we just tag along on this trip with Shi Kyung's family?
What's wrong with you?
This trip is a special one for them, so I don't think so.
Let's think of a more practical way to help them.
How about recommendations for the trip?
We can search for places and good restaurants they can visit.
That's a good idea.
I'll find some good restaurants.
I'll look for cool places to visit.
Did they pick a place to stay?
Yes, they're staying at Mr. Tae Min's hotel.
- Wow. - I'm jealous.
- Can we help too? - I'm really good at searching.
- I'm good at everything. - I really am.
The day has come.
I am Dad.
I am Dad. I am Dad.
What are you all doing? Why aren't we leaving?
Don't just stand there. Let's go. We'll be late.
Yes, Gran--
Gran? (Can also mean "to do.")
Is there something left to do?
No... not at all.
Let's get going, Mother.
12 years back into Grandma's memory.
Just like that, our family started our trip through time.
Oh, there it is. It's over there.
Ji Hye said we should make sure we visit there.
Who is that girl who keeps following us?
She's trash... trash.
Trash?
I've heard that name a lot before.
I will go buy some drinks... Honey.
Okay.
Jung Won, wait up.
Mom, I want ice cream!
Why does that trash girl keep calling your wife "Mom"?
She's not quite right in the head.
That's so unfortunate for such a young girl.
By the way, how is Shi Kyung?
What?
Right, I was there back then.
I didn't think about this.
Has his fever gone down?
Fever? Was I sick that day?
I don't know.
Oh, this is not good. The poor thing is sick.
His grandma should be with him. Where is Shi Kyung now?
Ah, at the hotel.
- The hotel? - Yes.
He took medicine and fell asleep.
Oh, really?
This isn't going to work. Change the topic now.
Mother, I'm going to smell my feet!
Oh, I like it.
Again, again!
Grandma's smacks are 10 times more painful than Mom's.
I told you not to do that anymore! It's dirty!
Dad, did she hit you like this, too?
Mother, get on my back.
Oh no. I'm too heavy.
Hurry. Get on my back.
The weather is nice, and the view is nice, too.
Welcome.
Mother, by any chance, do you remember me?
You...
I'm Shi Yoon's troublemaker friend, Choi Jong Min.
Of course, I remember you, Jong Min.
You always read comic books in Shi Yoon's room.
You used to make your mom so upset.
I know.
I thought I would die because of this kid, Jong Min.
You've aged a lot compared to my Shi Yoon.
I worried a lot about what you would become when you grew up.
You're making a living, so I suppose your mom isn't so worried anymore.
It's all thanks to me.
Mother, let's go in.
All right.
Jong Min.
I didn't think you and Teacher Choi would come all this way for Shi Kyung.
Teacher Choi came because of Shi Kyung.
I came here because of you.
What? Because of me?
Why?
You really don't know?
I really don't know.
I'll give you a hint.
But I'll give you a longer hint this time.
Ow! Where did it go?
Hey! What are you doing over there?
Yong Gi!
Are you looking for something?
My heart.
Mother, go inside and rest now.
What time are you leaving tomorrow?
I have to leave early tomorrow morning to catch my flight.
What about breakfast?
I'll eat at the airport.
All right.
What about Shi Kyung?
He's in our room.
I want the kids to sleep with their dad tonight.
Yes, they should.
The kids don't want their dad to go away.
Mom.
Did something happen to me on the day Dad left?
You were very sick that day.
I... I was very sick?
Shi Kyung.
The reason you can't remember your Dad...
is because you erased your memories of him on your own.
I erased my memories of Dad?
Why would I do that?
What's going on with Grandma?
Follow me.
What's Grandma doing now?
She's making buckwheat rice cake.
Buckwheat rice cake?
Why is she making that at this hour?
For Shi Yoon...
No, for you when you leave in the morning.
Shi Yoon really loved buckwheat rice cake.
I feel like I've heard this somewhere before.
I should've given it to him when I had the chance.
I hope he wasn't hungry when he was on his way there.
If it was the buckwheat rice cake that Grandma couldn't give Dad...
why wasn't she able to give it to him?
There's something that I erased from my memory.
Let me remember. Let me remember!
Oh yeah.
I was very sick that day.
Why do I suddenly feel like this?
Why does my heart hurt so much?
He no longer has a fever, and his temperature is normal.
That's good then.
You didn't sleep a wink because you were nursing Shi Kyung all night.
You're going to be so tired.
I can sleep on the plane.
We couldn't go on the trip because Shi Kyung was sick.
He knew that going on the trip meant his dad was leaving soon.
His whole body is trying to tell us that he doesn't want his dad to leave.
Shi Kyung, Dad won't be gone forever.
I'll be back soon.
You said you wouldn't be gone forever.
You said you would be back soon.
Mother, I'll be back.
You should stay with Shi Kyung.
Be careful out there.
- Don't worry. - Okay.
Oh, I almost forgot!
The buckwheat rice cakes.
Shi Yoon, Shi Yoon!
Mother, Shi Kyung is burning up again.
Shi Kyung?
Oh!
Grandma.
You couldn't give it to him back then because of me.
I'll help you do it now.
I promise you.
Mother, I'll be back soon.
All right.
Be careful there.
You too, Mother.
Take this and eat it on your way there if you get hungry.
It's your favorite buckwheat rice cake.
Okay, thank you for the food.
I'm going now.
Get going.
I'll enjoy the food, Mother.
All right.
Go on. Get going.
Shi Yoon!
My precious child.
Shi Yoon!
Shi Yoon...
Shi Kyung, when are your exams?
Grandma!
Grandma returned from her trip to the past.
You don't have to any better or worse than 18th place.
Just rank 18th.
Then, I'll treat you to pizza.
Really?
Grandma, we only have a total of 18 people in our class.
Last time, you said there were 20 people.
Grandma.
I really just need to rank 18th?
- You promise? - No.
No, that's last place.
I can't promise that to someone who gets last place.
- No, no. - Grandma!
18th place.
If only Shi Yoon were here, I wouldn't need anything more.
Let's eat.
It's my treat today. Please enjoy.
Really?
The day Father's body arrived...
we took our first family photo.
Also...
all of my lost memories of my father returned to me.
All of them?
Yes, all of them.
How does it feel to have your memories back?
It's amazing.
The more I remember... the more I miss Father.
Do you know that you just called him "Father" and not "Dad"?
Oh, you're right.
Do I seem more like an adult since I called him Father?
No.
You're still the same Lee Shi Kyung that I know.
You too.
You're still the same Bom that I know.
[Kim Bom: You are my spring.]
I'm still a normal high school student who isn't particularly good at anything.
My daily life isn't special either.
I have my friends and family, as well as the hospice patients.
We live through our frivolous lives together.
A slow and clumsy day has passed by for me, yet again.
But... I like myself the way I am now.
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[Andante]