When I was seven years old, I came to Korea for one week.
This is my second time.
[We are informing you of the death of Melly's father. A legal representative at the church
is keeping custody of the will that includes the inheritance he has left for his daughter.]
[Grace Church's Father Saint Peter]
Oh my gosh.
Not again.
I hate this.
This feeling of nausea that comes whenever I get nervous.
I feel like throwing up.
Hey!
- Hey! - Grace Cathedral please.
Hey!
Hey, get him!
Stop right there!
Whenever that happens, I close my eyes and repeat
one, two, three.
Like magic, I begin to relax.
When I open my eyes, I wish everything disappeared.
Just like magic.
Seriously, I'm going to lose my mind.
Where in the world did I put that thing? Oh my goodness.
You startled me.
You almost scared me to death.
You should've alerted me to your presence upon entering the room.
Yes, I know.
I just can't find it right now because I put it in a really safe place.
If you keep nagging me like that, I'm going to stop running errands for you.
This is going too far. How am I supposed to pay back 50 million won?
I'm about to lose my mind.
I need you to help me.
If I win this, then five percent of it... No, I'll give you ten percent of it.
That's not a bad deal as far as tithing goes, don't you think?
Huh?
And if you have the time
can you break Bong Ja's ankle for running away with my 50 million won?
Then I'll put all my faith in you, God.
Amen.
Hey, Goldilocks.
You're laughing at me?
You laugh at me when I almost got killed because you stole the taxi from me?
- Stole? - Don't even try to play dumb.
You wanna die?
I won't let you go just because we're in a church.
I'm not that nice of a guy.
Nice?
God, I'd like to add this one to the list.
Can you take care of this dumb Goldilocks too?
If you don't, then I'm seriously going to pray at a temple, okay?
There you go threatening God again in his house.
- That's because I'm desperate. - Then you should be praying harder.
Who do you think you're threatening?
I'm not that nice of a guy either, you rascal. Follow me.
Goldilocks?
From New York?
Yes.
I'm here for my inheritance.
[All property owned shall be bequeathed to his daughter in New York...]
You read it all, right?
It is just as you see here in this will.
Give it to me.
- The inheritance. - Oh.
Yes, of course of course.
But the thing is, I will give it to you, under one condition.
You'll find two cards in this box that your father left behind for you.
One is a puzzle that you're going to have to solve
and the other one is a hint.
You just told me that you were going to give me my inheritance
but now there's a puzzle?
Yeah.
Here.
You have to find out what the meaning of the drawing on that card is first
before you can receive the other card, Melly.
- The meaning of the drawing? - But...
you only have seven days to figure it out.
The condition states that you have to figure out the whole puzzle within that time.
What if I can't?
Why wouldn't you be able to do it?
You have to find the answer no matter what it takes.
I hate anything complicated.
I'm not solving it and I don't want my inheritance.
No, wait.
I must've gone crazy.
I can't believe I came all the way from New York.
This is absolutely absurd. What the heck is all that about?
Puzzle? Are you kidding me?
What? What do you want? I told her everything.
Hey, New York!
Want me to help you with this?
Why do you have that?
Because I'm just trying to help you.
It seems like I'm the one who should help you.
Hey!
No, this way!
Give it to me.
I thought you said that you didn't want it.
But I still want you to give it to me!
Wait.
I'll help you solve this puzzle.
But give me 50 million won when you get your inheritance.
I'm... really good at solving puzzles.
- Just hand it over. - Only if you promise me.
Okay, fine! Just hand it over!
You promised, okay?
I thought you said that you're good at solving puzzles.
I can solve this...
with 10,000 won.
Amazing.
- It's finished. - What's finished?
- We haven't even started. - What does this card mean?
Oh my goodness... you youngsters are so clueless.
What... you're not getting any vibes at all?
Vibes!
What? What vibes?
This card represents the two of you. It's the card of destiny.
Destiny?
Us?
I promise that I'll be back, okay? Don't cry, Tae Yang.
- Promise me that we'll meet again, Melly. - Okay.
Promise me.
Lee Tae Yang?
- You can't be... Melly? - Yeah, that's right.
But how can you be Melly?
This is unbelievable.
I'm not the one saying all this, it's the card.
- It's like talking about eternity, is it? - Shit!
There should be a law banning first loves from ever meeting again.
That's enough. I'm not happy about this either.
You're the one being chased for ripping off money.
I didn't rip anyone off.
I'm the one suffering from lending all my money to my cousin.
Is that right?
You were such a sweet and innocent kid... and you turned out like this?
Look who's talking.
You always used to cry whenever I wasn't around.
But you talk and act like a bully now.
- I miss those old and simpler days. - Me too.
I dreamt about the old days every once in a while.
You used to dream about me too?
You missed me that much?
No, not about you.
I used to dream about the magic act we saw.
Oh yeah...
I remember you cried and threw a tantrum about wanting to see his magic tricks.
And...
I remember how you screamed and cried when that white pigeon pooped on your head
and you also cried when you fell in the ocean.
Did I?
'Did I?'
Do you know how bad of a spanking I got from my mom when I lost my bike because of you?
She spanked me because my clothes were wet.
She spanked me every single day for a week straight.
And you're asking me if you cried?
Then why did you still play with me? Did you like me?
Yeah right...
That's because...
I was just curious because I heard some pale and skinny
girl was here from some foreign land.
It was also pretty fun seeing those magic tricks with you too.
- Do you still live in the same house? - No.
I moved to Seoul when I was in high school.
My mom wanted to get me a better education.
Are you smart?
Hey, you look like you're made in America, so why are you asking me questions like that?
It's embarrassing.
Then you must've been embarrassingly bad at school.
Why in the world are we a part of each other's destinies?
I thought you said that you'd give me my next card only when I found the hint.
Lee Tae Yang?
He's the hint?
Hey.
You can't fall asleep.
I'm not sleeping.
I was just in deep thought.
It's a garden with a bird house.
There's also a rose bush in the picture.
No one keeps a pigeon as a pet.
Why would someone want a pigeon when there are already so many dogs?
Unless it's a magician.
- A magician! - A magician!
That's right.
You stayed at that magician guy's house all week the last time you were here.
Why did you stay there by yourself?
My mom told me he was a distant cousin of ours so that's why I stayed there.
What about it?
The white pigeon, bird cage, and the roses.
These are all things a magician uses, no?
That's it! There's your answer!
Hey, I'm positive the card is telling you to find that magician.
You just told me he's your cousin.
Then I'm sure he would know something about your father too.
What the f...
Who are you calling my father? Seriously.
'What... what the' what?
Did you just swear at me?
Hey.
You still remember the song that the magician taught us too?
I hear it once in a while and I remember.
Then once we find the magician... is the game over?
I'm positive he's the key.
- Bingo. - Bingo.
But do you remember where that magician guy lived?
Of course I do.
This is... where the magician guy lives?
I'm sure this is it.
I don't know where his house went. All I see are shops.
Here.
Did you ask?
This area was redeveloped a few years ago, so everyone moved away.
What about the magician?
Well... I heard that he travels around to different resorts with his magic show act.
The lady told me that people know him as 'The Rhino'.
The Rhino?
Yeah.
I guess that's what he went by in this neighborhood.
Hey, thanks.
You just saved my life.
- Only with words? - Then what else do you want?
You want me to give you a kiss or something?
Of course. A kiss in gratitude.
Don't you ever watch any movies?
My style is totally American.
Give it a try.
Hey.
Gangnam style isn't like that at all.
Look at how flustered you are.
You cute little thing.
Knock it off.
Those guys are persistent enough to follow me into hell.
Hey, we have to find that magician.
You'll get your inheritance, and I'll get to pay off my debt.
Let's start with the resort in Pyungchang and work our way down from there.
How do we get there?
We'll take the bus.
I...
I'm not very good at riding buses or taxis.
Then what do you suggest?
Do you want to get there by a plane?
Whenever I get in a car...
I get really nervous and nauseous.
You really are something else.
- Are you okay in this car? - Yeah.
I have you by my side, so I'm comfortable.
- You and I are now accomplices. - Accomplices?
'You are a criminal.'
Hey, don't those men look like they're in a movie?
- You know, the movie with Brad Pitt? - Ah, 'A River Runs Through It'?
Yeah, that one.
Hey.
It's so hot today, want to go jump in the water?
Me?
I'm going in first.
Are you okay?
You're going to make yourself dizzy if you get up too quickly.
Thank you for rescuing me.
I'm glad that you're okay.
You should not be so afraid of the water and learn how to swim.
Melly!
I see that your friend is coming, so I should get going.
I left my fishing rod behind.
Fear is a form of habit too.
It may be difficult at first
but once you get in the water, I'm sure you'll adjust to it quickly.
Give it a try.
Melly!
Hey... are you okay?
Hey, do you know how terrified I was when those guys told me that
a girl with yellow hair was floating down the river?
You almost made the evening news tonight.
I just went to the bathroom
so what were you thinking jumping into the water by yourself like that?
What are you staring at so intently?
I know that was my first time seeing that man...
but he felt like someone I've known for a long time.
- Who? - The man who rescued me.
Didn't you see him on your way down to the beach?
You were sitting there by yourself.
So you didn't see him.
I didn't even get to say goodbye.
Hey Melly, look over there.
Hey.
What are you doing?
What?
Hey!
- Hey, where are you going? - I'm going to the bathroom!
Why are you alone?
Ahjussi!
Where did your good looking boyfriend go?
You two looked really good together.
Tae Yang really hates hearing things like that.
Why not, with a pretty girl like you?
That's what I'm saying.
You should scold him if you see him later.
Just smack him.
So are you enjoying your trip?
This trip isn't about enjoyment.
I'm just here to collect my money.
Money?
I suddenly found out I had another dad.
Then I found out that he left me with an inheritance
and he wanted me to come and collect it.
Isn't that funny?
It's like a comedy.
He had no problem abandoning me
and now he's trying to give me money?
Don't you think that...
he just wanted to give something special to his daughter...
other than just money?
I'm sure he's just doing this to make himself feel better.
But I guess he's human after all to feel bad about what he did.
Seeing how he left me an inheritance and all.
But too bad.
Because all it means to me is money.
Once it's all used up...
it just disappears like used up toilet paper.
That's money.
But he wants me to come and collect that money.
He's just unbelievable.
Don't you think leaving you that kind of money...
is because...
he loves you as his daughter?
How is that love?
That's not love.
That's just pain.
Hey, come on!
My friend is waiting, so I'd better get going now.
Here, this is for you.
Why are you giving me your hat?
Because the sun's really hot.
Hey!
I'll be going now.
One sheep, two sheep, three sheep, four sheep...
- What are you doing? - Huh?
Oh, I couldn't sleep.
So I was just counting sheep.
Aren't you going to take a shower?
Hey!
What's wrong with you?
Don't you think this is crossing the line between friends?
What?
You stink like sweat. Can you please wash up?
Or you can go sleep outside.
What are you thinking?
Don't even think about making moves on me.
Unbelievable.
Do you know a magician called 'The Rhino'?
Yes, he's been here to do his magic show a few times in the past.
Then do you by any chance have his contact information?
Thank you.
- Hello. - Hello.
We're looking for a magician who goes by the name 'The Rhino'.
How did you know to come here?
One of the employees at the resort told us to come here.
There's something that we really need to ask him.
I don't know how to get in touch with him.
Do you know anyone else nearby who could reach him?
We don't know where else to go.
- If we gave you our phone number... - You won't...
be able to get in touch with him.
Thank you for your time.
Does he not have any family?
If no one knows how to get in touch with him...
I heard that he does have a family member.
But I don't know who that is.
Thank you.
When are we ever going to find him?
I'm regretting having come here.
Because you might not get your money?
That's right, the money.
Why do I have to go through all this instead of just getting the money?
You're worried about not receiving your inheritance, aren't you?
- Aren't you? - You're so dumb.
Geez!
Why did he abandon me and my mom?
We've never once seen each other's faces in all 23 years of my life.
So why did he leave me that inheritance?
Then what about you?
Why are you trying so hard to solve this puzzle?
What do you mean?
Is it because of the money... or is it because of your birth father?
Be honest.
Honestly?
At first, I came because of the money.
But I find myself getting more and more curious now.
I want to find out more about this man, and my father.
Hey, you're really starting to act like a brat.
Seeing you at night like this, you're actually kind of cute.
Whatever.
Do you...
want to sleep with me?
Get your... get your act together!
What a thing for a girl to say.
Is that right?
Come here.
Goodnight.
I should've went in with her.
What if she comes onto me?
After getting me all worked up... she's just sleeping peacefully now?
Hey.
Wake up.
Who are you!
Don't come any closer!
Hey.
I heard a thief broke out from the police station last night
and escaped to this area.
I think one of the RVs got robbed.
But we just slept right through it.
Really?
Tae Yang, a suspicious person came over to our RV last night too.
You're the most suspicious person.
- You made me toss and turn all night. - I'm telling you that I saw him.
And that man from the farm saved us again.
- Who did? - Excuse me.
By any chance, did you suffer any damages over here?
- He was about 175cm tall. - Okay, 175cm.
- Or maybe 177cm tall. - Okay.
- He had a long face with short hair. - A long face?
Oh, I almost forgot. He had a little scar on the side of his face.
- On the left side? - Yes, over here.
Yes, I understand.
- Sir. - Yeah.
- They got the perp. - What?
- He fits the description she just gave. - Really?
But I guess he's all freaked out because he thinks he saw a ghost.
He's saying he saw a ghost wearing a hat standing in front of him or whatever.
He's not a ghost.
I saw him myself and he works at the sheep farm in the area.
I see.
But where did you rent this RV from?
Ah, the RV?
- I just borrowed it from someone I know. - But this RV has been reported stolen.
Excuse me?
You two are a couple of crooks.
Lee Tae Yang, you scoundrel! You come over here right now.
Dong Ho.
You bastard!
You scoundrel, how could you do this to me?
Let go of me! He's my little cousin.
I love you, Dong Ho!
And I also have the utmost respect for you.
- Thank you, you punk! - No!
We're going to use the RV for a little while longer.
- Who is she? - How much?
How much to rent this RV?
Dong Ho.
She's saying that she'll pay for it.
Dear valued customer
you have to put down a deposit of 400,000 won.
You can pay it all up front, but if you can't, then I can...
You startled me. Wow, you have quite the temper.
If you'll just pay me 500,000 won, then you can just take...
Hey, come back here right now!
We've gone everywhere in Gangwondo
and there's only one place left.
Why are we being forced to waste all this time instead of just getting your inheritance?
Especially in this hot and humid weather?
Do you think that we're just wasting our time?
Of course we are. We've already been doing this for a few days.
It was difficult for me at first too...
but I'm actually starting to have fun now.
We're finding our memories from the past.
I feel like I'm going back to my seven-year-old self. I like it.
You like it?
You're supposed to find your inheritance, not your past memories.
But Tae Yang, there's something weird.
That man from the farm...
doesn't it feel like he's always helping us out?
It's almost as if he's following us around on purpose.
- Don't you think so? Is he a stalker or something?
Why does he only come around when you're alone?
You have a point.
But the craziest thing is
he even knew that I couldn't swim because of my fear of the water.
The way he was looking at me...
I could tell that he was really concerned about me.
If I saw a yellow haired girl floating down the river like some yellow melon
I'd be worried too.
That's not what it was like, you dummy.
You could just tell by the way a person looks at you.
Whether that person genuinely cares for you or not.
Don't you even know that?
That's right, I don’t know.
The magician was like that too.
Hey, isn't that how a dad would behave towards his daughter?
A dad?
Don't you agree?
Even if he was your cousin, who would stay up all night to take care of you like that?
The truth is...
No, no way.
My mom told me that he was just our cousin.
But why do I find myself keep thinking about him and missing him like this?
Who do you miss?
The Rhino magician...
or your birth father?
When you miss someone...
it means that person has a place in your heart.
You wouldn't miss someone who doesn’t have a place in your heart.
If anything, you'd never want to see that person.
Then I wonder who it is that has a place in my heart.
How would I know that?
Are you bragging about having two dads when I don't even have one?
I remember looking at the magician when I was little
and thinking to myself, 'It would be nice to have a dad like that.'
I see.
And whenever he went out anywhere, he always came back with a gift for you.
Even the day before you had to leave...
didn't he buy you a new outfit?
Yeah.
It was a dress.
We even went to a portrait studio and had a picture taken while I wore that dress.
A portrait studio?
This is the place. Do you remember it?
No, I don't think so.
Let's go in.
It's a really old portrait studio, so they might even remember the magician.
They're taking time to prepare for their final moments in this life.
It's a blessing.
One, two, three. Try not to blink and here we go.
One, two, three.
There you go, that's great. Let's take one more.
One, two, three.
Excuse me.
I don't take any other photo sessions on days I take funeral portraits.
Yes, I see.
We're not here for a photo, but we're here hoping to find someone.
By any chance, do you know of a magician called 'The Rhino'?
Yes, of course. There he is over there.
He made such a fuss about the picture because he said that's the only one he has
of himself with his daughter, and made sure that I took a good picture
but he never came back to pick it up all these years.
If you ever run into him, tell him to come by and pick up the picture.
Did you just say, his daughter?
Hey... we were right.
He was your dad.
But he's still alive.
Hey.
Hey!
- Why did you storm out of there like that? - You've known all along, haven’t you?
You knew he was still alive.
- I'm going to lose my mind. - You knew the magician was my dad.
You've known all along, haven’t you?
I just found out now from the picture, what did I know?
You and the priest are in on this together, aren't you?
Hey.
Hey!
I know that I started this with you because of the money
but what do you take me as?
- Your dad and the priest... - Shut up!
Who the hell do you think you are? Huh?
He's alive, so what more do you need me to say? Huh?
Hey, stop getting yourself all worked up.
He deceived me by telling me he was giving me an inheritance.
He gave me some absurd puzzle to solve...
and toyed with my heart.
But it's better than him being dead.
- Do you want him to be dead? - Yeah, I do.
I'd rather he wasn't around.
You are one cold hearted girl. Watch what you say.
He abandoned me, so why can't I abandon him?
If he was a real dad
he should've told me when I was little and came to Korea.
But he lied to me even then. It was all a deception.
- I'm not going to be deceived anymore. - But he says he's giving you money!
- Tell him that I don't need his money! - But he's still your dad!
Can you please just shut up!
Hey, I told you not to speak in English!
If he really is still alive...
then what about my 50 million won?
How did you get these?
I painted these cards.
- By your dad's request. - What do you mean, my dad?
Don't be so careless with your words.
Why did you tell us that we wouldn't be able to get in touch with him?
I know that he's still alive.
What do you mean, he's still alive? Who is?
Maybe he thought that by following me around and getting me out of trouble
I'd be touched by the gesture?
Then are you saying...
that you’ve seen him?
- You really saw him? - Yes, I saw him.
I came here today because there’s something that I really needed to ask you.
Why did we spend a whole week together when I was seven
and why did he bring me over here after all these years?
A man who I thought was my cousin is actually my dad
and a man claiming to be dead is actually still alive.
Seriously.
This is just unbelievable.
I need to know what the real truth is.
If you're curious, then go ask him yourself.
I'm sure... that he's been waiting for you.
For a very long time.
[Jung Kyung Tae]
What is going on here?
Just what is all this?
Your dad...
isn't a person in this world anymore.
This must be very confusing.
I'm sure...
that your mother must've felt the same way back then.
Because when she found out she was pregnant with you...
the words she heard being spoken by the man she loves
was that he no longer loved her
and that he had no intentions of starting a family with her.
She was told by the man she loves to abort the baby that she was carrying.
What did you say?
She left with a deeply wounded heart
and had to have the baby all by herself.
Kyung Tae was against you being born to the very end.
- But that was... - I don't want to hear it.
But you still need to hear it.
Because the pain your mom went through for you was much greater than this.
And Kyung Tae suffered just as much.
At the time...
Kyung Tae had just been diagnosed with a rare polycystic kidney disease.
A rare disease?
That's why he abandoned my mom?
His wife... and his own child?
That rare disease...
is a genetic disease which would've been passed down to you.
Genetic disease?
He hid that truth from your mom...
and hurt her with his words instead so that she'd leave him for a better life.
He said he thought that by doing so
she would've changed her mind about having the baby.
He said he only found out about the baby's birth after seven years had passed.
That's when he found out that his daughter had been born.
And also...
that she had grown into a beautiful and healthy child.
But by then, your mom had already started a new family of her own.
That's when she told the whole truth to the only father you've known
and she sent you here to Korea for you to spend a week with your birth father.
A precious week that Kyung Tae knew he'd never have again.
I'm sure...
that it must've broken his heart...
not to be able to tell you...
that he was your birth father.
My Melly is so pretty.
The dress I bought you is the perfect size.
- What do you think? Do you like it? - Yes, it's so pretty.
You think it's pretty?
Okay, are you both ready?
Okay, here we go.
Come on, Melly.
Okay, look over here. Try not to blink, and say, 'kimchi'.
One, two, three.
Can you play with me again the next time I come to visit?
Promise me.
Your dad...
never forgot about you, not even for a moment.
I promise.
The week that he got to spend with you...
and the promise that he made you.
[To: Melly.]
[Slow mailbox- Mail from this postbox will be delivered a year later.]
Dear Melly...
By the time you receive this letter
I'll probably no longer be a part of this world.
When I first heard that you grew into a healthy and beautiful little girl
I found myself with a smile on my face
when I thought that I no longer had anything to smile about in life.
Picking out that dress for you at the store, and buying you that headband
brought me such joy and happiness.
Sleeping beside each other, sharing meals, and riding in the car together...
That week may have seemed so simple and ordinary
but it was the most special week I could have ever hoped for in my life
and I was the happiest dad on earth.
You were the greatest gift I could have ever hoped for in my life
and this house is my last bit of magic for you.
Thank you...
and I'm sorry.
But most of all, I love you Melly.
I want to live in a house like this.
Build one for me with your magic.
Please?
Promise me.
Okay.
I'll build it for you.
Like magic.
I promise.
What do I do?
I hated him.
I hated him so much.
One, two, three.
Melly.
What do you think of my final magic trick?
Do you like it?
How can a magician be such a fool?
All your secrets are out now.
I see that my Melly likes to cry.
How can I not cry?
Do you have any idea how much I hated you?
Because of that...
it must've been so difficult for you.
I'm sorry.
Acting like a nice guy all by yourself.
You really are a fool.
Melly.
I have to go now.
I love you, Melly.
Wait a minute.
Wait.
That house...
Thank you for keeping your promise to me.
But you got it wrong.
The most important inheritance that you left me...
was the week you and I got to spend together again.
That's why I'm never going to forget you.
And also...
Thank you for bringing me into the world...
Dad.
These guys are back again.
- Where's Lee Tae Yang? - He was here just a minute ago.
- Did Tae Yang give you the deed to the house? - No.
This is a big problem. He ran away with the deed.
What?
Seriously!
If you bring Lee Tae Yang to me, I'll give you the 50 million won he owes you.
Seriously, Lee Tae Yang. You’re so dead.
Bong Ja.
Father.
Forgive me.
I took Tae Yang's money.
What the heck?
My friends...
Aren't you ever going back to the States?
I'm sticking around for a few more days.
- How many more days? - Seven days.
Why?
This time...
I'm going to revisit all the places from our past
where we went to play when I was seven.
Hey, why would you want to do something like that?
Do you have a grudge against me or something?
Shut up.
I told you not to speak in English.
- Why? Come on, don't be like that. - Shut up! Shut up!
I know that you're happy too, Tae Yang.
I know that you're totally into me and you can't even take your eyes off me.
- I know that you like this too. - Let go.