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Part 8 David and Bathsheba
Woo-nam I can't come home tonight.
Ji-yeon is sick. Call you later.
You're still awake.
Yes.
It's me, Min-ja.
Bong Min-ja.
I'm having a drink in a million years.
Because I'm so upset about my son.
I think
I raised him wrong.
He treats me worse than dog poo.
Bastard.
Oh, my.
You're being modest.
Jeong-su is...
He's one of a kind.
Even today...
Are you at home?
Are you drinking alone?
Yes, I'm drinking alone.
I drink alone.
I eat alone.
You know that
I was against him marrying Bu-jeong at first.
But
I allowed it because of you.
Bu-jeong was so sweet to you.
It was so good to see that.
I thought she was a sweet girl.
I thought she had lots of love.
I thought if she lived with my Jeong-su,
he wouldn't be lonely.
That's why I allowed it.
I was so envious
of your relationship with your daughter.
For the patient,
it's best to make your choice now.
Do Not Resuscitate Contract (DNR)
Funeral Procedure
Coffin procession Enshrining
Mortuary Chief mourner preparations
Mom
Take her call.
She must be calling because she's worried.
Ma'am, can I borrow this?
Yes.
Thank you.
You know what?
Before I called you,
I called my mom.
Because she's my mom.
You know what the first thing she said was?
How should I know?
Yeah.
You'd never guess what she said.
Why? What did she say?
"How can your husband
do this to me on a day like this?"
Because today is my mother's birthday.
Shocking, right?
But what she said next was even more shocking.
"You wench."
"Steel yourself this time."
You don't know what that means, right?
When you're hospitalized, you sign an agreement.
A life support care refusal agreement.
When cardiac arrest like earlier happens,
it means I agree not to ask
for a resuscitation.
I signed that three times already.
First, when he was admitted to the hospital.
Second, around this time last year.
And today.
I signed it just now.
When I came,
like my mom said,
I steeled myself.
If that happened
while I'm not there,
then
I'd ask them to do
what it says on the form.
But he's right before my eyes.
He's right before me.
So I have to beg them to save him.
For people who come now and then,
it seems he's just lying in bed, sleeping.
But if you see him every day,
if you're with him every day,
every moment is different.
He smiles when something's funny.
He cries when he's sad.
The last few days, he smiled a lot.
So I asked them to resuscitate him again.
Jeong-su.
What should I tell my mom?
What time is it?
Past ten, right?
Yes.
I have to be on the set at four.
But I can't sleep at home.
Sit.
Is it busy outside?
No.
Things are going slow.
Are you
seeing someone nowadays?
Me?
No.
Okay.
Why?
Nothing.
You just have a different vibe.
Except for paying more taxes,
nothing has changed with me.
Your comments smell of money now.
Be careful.
If you suddenly become rich, people start hating.
I'll be careful.
You know
the account last time.
The one that posted the story about
my secret kid on my 10th wedding anniversary.
That account
disappeared.
Oh.
Yes.
Did you remove it?
Yes.
You don't know who it is?
All I did was remove it.
So I don't know who it is.
Okay.
I can't report it because it's true.
Was it you?
The only people who know about it
are you, me,
Mr. Seo
and Writer Lee.
It can't be Mr. Seo.
Even though he's out of control,
he's his father.
It wasn't me.
Then it was her.
I wonder what will be posted the next morning.
There might be a post saying
"woke" Jeong A-ran has a kid in Canada who
hasn't seen his mother in 20 years.
That's absurd.
I'm scared to even look up my name.
So this is "shield lift."
Your closest person stabbing you in the back.
Don't Google your name.
You just get upset.
There are good posts, too.
I just don't know if they mean it or not.
How can I not look?
I'm curious to death.
What are you so curious about?
About what people think about me.
When I find a nasty comment,
I go to their friend's friend account and look.
To see what kind of person they are,
what they eat, how they live...
Why?
No reason.
I just want to know if they're better than me.
But they're all the same.
They're the same as me.
Maybe it's hate against the same kind of people.
You know.
Yeah?
What if a post really does come up?
About what?
About Canada...
My son?
Yes.
Will you admit it?
I'll kill Writer Lee.
Through you.
I'll drive you home.
Okay.
Thanks.
You got up earlier than I thought.
I thought you were in a deep sleep.
So I came out first.
If I had known...
I don't want to talk about that here.
Here?
The rooftop?
Or the building your father lives in?
Oh, okay.
I get what you're saying.
Setting boundaries is a good thing.
Want something to eat?
Want some milk?
Milk...
Do you not like milk?
But I only have milk.
We were supposed to die together
if we met by chance next time.
But we've met too quickly.
We can't die while drinking milk.
Do you usually speak so rashly?
What do you mean?
Things like, "Let's die together."
No.
Not at all.
Then why did you?
Well.
I don't know why I said that.
I can guess what kind of instant noodles you got.
Instant noodles?
You always eat the same thing.
Korean beef instant noodles.
Huh?
Wow.
How did you know?
I just knew.
Wow.
It's good you have a favorite.
You don't have
a favorite?
I don't think so.
I did long ago.
I had likes and dislikes.
I had easy issues and hard issues.
But at some point,
everything became the same.
I don't like it nor do I dislike it.
It's neither easy nor hard.
Last year, for a brief moment,
I had a baby.
In my belly for about 5 months.
I was so busy then
that I didn't have time to be happy.
Then I lost it.
Even before I could celebrate.
Because of you,
I lost my job.
I lost my child.
And I lost myself.
But you...
I was physically exhausted and constantly crying.
But on the inside,
strangely, it was all the same.
There was nothing of mine inside me.
I didn't know why I was sad
or why I was angry.
I was just embarrassed.
When you don't have a favorite,
it's not just that favorite thing that disappears,
but everything disappears all together.
That song from earlier.
Can I listen to it again now?
Is this a song you like?
No.
It's a song I know.
But
listening to it like this,
I see it's good.
What were you listening to?
Oh, just
a song.
But
can you be out here when you're sick?
You didn't even make it to work.
Oh.
I got better as night fell.
Then I got hungry.
That's good.
Oh, should we order?
I want
everything but meat.
You don't eat meat?
Pork, beef, chicken,
and mutton? All meat?
Yes.
I don't eat anything that can recognize its baby.
Oh.
I won't hate you for eating meat,
so if you want, you can order it.
Oh, it's okay.
I don't have to eat meat.
Did you get a hold of Gang-jae?
No, not yet.
Oh, it's that song.
Right?
David and Bathsheba.
Bath... Who?
You know.
King David saw
Bathsheba taking a bath and fell in love.
He sent her husband to war
and seduced her. The lyrics are about that.
This song is about that?
Maybe not.
But I think I'm right.
The singer died at a young age.
Oh, and the two were best friends.
Who?
David and Bathsheba's husband.
Things never change.
May I take your order?
What would you like to eat?
Anything is fine.
You're awake.
When did you get here?
Just now.
You said you couldn't come today.
So?
Is Ji-yeon, your pretty ex-wife, okay?
I checked she was okay before I came.
Did Just call you?
Yes.
He said something came up and wanted me
to pick you up.
I see.
Did you drink a lot?
No.
The landlady drank a lot.
What's hurting Ji-yeon?
Her heart.
Okay then.
Let's go home.
Oh, well,
I was thinking of buying something else.
When you go home,
your husband takes your clothes,
and your coat and hangs them.
Right?
I'm asking you
because of your blouse.
There's a button undone in the back.
I was wondering if it's okay.
Hush now, Sang-ho.
Aren't you getting out?
Oh, yes. I am.
Oh!
Dad.
When did you get here?
Right now...
Why are you out here?
I texted you so many times. Why didn't you check?
Jeong-su stopped by earlier.
You're going to spend the night?
Yes, but even so,
you shouldn't have waited here.
Let's go inside. Go inside.
Go inside.
Canada
Manager Ahn
Lee Gang-jae.
Amazing.
He's a pro.
Yeah?
Oh, wow.
Is this really Gang-jae's phone?
I can't believe you picked up
my call in one try.
There must be something good going on.
Where are you? Why are you whispering?
It doesn't seem like the club.
Nowhere.
I'm outside.
You?
At home.
What are you doing at home already?
You're young.
Hey.
What happened with that woman?
How far did you get?
What do you mean?
What woman?
Oh, wow.
Your voice is so moist.
You must've met her.
Did you sleep with her?
Hello?
What are you talking about?
Don't act modest.
You haven't met her yet?
No, I haven't.
Really?
Yes.
Is that so?
Meeting someone isn't that easy.
We were total strangers a few days ago.
I texted her, but she's not replying.
I see.
I thought she'd be easy because she's ordinary.
Band-aid
I guess she isn't.
You can't tell a book by its cover.
I really want to know what kind of person she is.
I'll text you when she calls.
Your blouse.
There's a button undone in the back.
I was wondering if it's okay.
If, by chance,
we meet again coincidentally,
but not like today,
do you want to die with me?
Are you asleep, Dad?
Of course I am.
No, you're not.
Go to sleep. You must be tired.
Okay. Good night.
Good night.
It's cold. You dressed too lightly.
It was warm during the day.
It got cold all of a sudden at night.
What time did you get in?
Until that late,
were you
working at your office?
No.
I was out, meeting people.
People?
Yes, people.
Several people.
That must've been hard.
Yeah.
Meeting people
is the hardest thing.
But today
was alright.
Are you sleeping, Dad?
No.
Dad.
Yeah?
Has this ever happened to you?
Your heart pounds so much
that your clothes move
like this? Like this?
Along with your heart?
Your heart pounds inside you.
Why would the clothes you wear move?
I know, right?
But
it really moved.
It's not like I was running.
I wasn't startled.
I wasn't even that happy.
That's puzzling.
It is, right?
Then
isn't that person sick?
No, they're not.
What about you?
Huh?
Are you okay?
You aren't sick?
No, I'm not.
Okay.
If you aren't sick, then that's great.
If you aren't sick,
then you'll live.
Yes.
Good night.
No hope whatsoever
Death Certificate
Hello.
It's been a long time.
Hello... It's been a long time... More than anything, I was glad that you seemed to be doing well...
More than anything, I was glad that you seemed
to be doing well.
I don't know for sure,
but as I live,
I think I'll encounter some good days.
Like when you walk after running.
Like when you sit after walking.
Even if it's peace that won't last for long,
there will be days that I can call good
because there's rest.
That's what I believe.
Like walking after resting.
Like running again after walking.
Like rain turning into snow and piling up.
The post you sent a photo of
was not written by me.
The account is not mine.
It cannot be me anymore.
You're coming from Father's house?
Yes.
You must be devastated.
Oh, dear.
How did you come such a long way?
We took the express bus.
You must be so sad and hurt.
Honey, you should say hello.
What? Oh.
Huh?
My parents owed him a lot when he was alive.
- I see. - Yes, they owed him a lot.
Yes, my late future father-in-law
spoke a lot about your parents.
My parents wanted me to tell you they're grateful.
Right.
You haven't eaten yet, right?
You must eat.
Yes.
Yes, I heard.
- Welcome. - You must be so sad.
I'm okay.
This is my husband-to-be.
He's handsome.
A spring wedding...
You had to cancel your wedding
because your father died.
I'm so sorry.
So to summarize, it's this.
The king fell in love with a woman.
But she was married.
So he sent her husband to war and killed him.
He didn't kill him himself.
I know.
He sent him, wanting him to be killed.
And he was killed.
And the two lived happily ever after.
That's it?
In a nutshell.
That's not what's important.
The king and the woman's husband
were best friends. That's what's important.
But they weren't really best friends.
He was a subordinate.
Saying it out loud,
it sounds like my mom's story.
Why are you bringing up your mom?
The context is similar.
No way.
When did you become friends with Gang-jae?
Me?
Yes.
Let me see.
I've known him for 5-6 years.
The first time we met...
There's a street famous for street casting.
It turned out to be a false rumor,
but we met on that street.
We became friends a year later.
Oh.
Well...
When I was kicked out of the trainee dorm,
he let me crash at his place.
He...let you sleep at his place?
Yes.
A lot. He let me in a lot.
I was going to go to Seoul without interfering,
but I can't keep listening to this.
What do you mean "a lot"?
I let you crash only twice.
When I wasn't home and on the second floor.
Twice is a lot between a man and a woman.
Yeah, whatever.
Did they pay an additional fee?
Stop trying to get a free ride.
Dressing Room / "Last Goodbye" Jeong A-ran
How may I help you?
Are they filming right now?
They're taking a break for the moment.
There's a problem.
A problem?
What do you want?
Oh, I...
Here we go again.
We won't be able to go home tonight.
Director.
Yes?
Cohesive or not,
I can't get beaten up anymore.
I know you're having a hard time,
but your character must seem real.
Real?
If I'm hit this much, I should be hospitalized.
Last time, my head burst because I got kicked,
but I didn't go to the hospital.
I ate chicken for my kid's birthday.
I even wore a weird fur hat
and showed them the menu.
I was kicked for several minutes,
but then I cried
and made coffee.
While vowing to live.
Director.
You've never been beaten up, right?
No, I haven't.
Look at me.
If you're hit this much, you're nearly dead.
Your mouth is so swollen, you can't swallow.
Your ribs painfully crush you with each step.
In the morning, you think you died in your sleep.
But
you still make me boil water and drink tea.
That's a character set-up?
You know it's product placement.
I'm not saying I don't want to get hit.
I'm not really...
I'm not really getting hit.
I'm just pretending.
So it's not that hard to endure.
But
getting beaten to a pulp, then going on with life,
smiling like nothing happened...
I can't do that anymore.
Am I the weird one here?
Huh?
Am I not qualified to act because of this?
Huh?
Seriously.
Well,
let's eat and film again.
You should go eat, too, Mr. Seo.
Come on.
What's wrong with you?
You know this business.
You're making it tough for others.
Give that to me. I'll drink it.
It doesn't matter who drinks it, right?
Yes, but
let's talk about it later.
I'll drink it.
What are you doing?
Are you on a power trip because you're the lead?
Let's go home.
Let's go.
No. We have 5 scenes left.
Then
let's go sit in your car.
Jeong-su!
How about this?
They look nice.
You didn't even look closely enough.
You look pretty in everything.
They're pretty, so buy anything.
How much is this and this?
This is KRW 310,000.
And this is KRW 273,000.
Oh, my!
Why are they so expensive?
They're not even a designer label.
Jeez.
Come on, Mom.
What?
Be quiet. There are customers here.
I'm a customer, too, you bastard.
Then do whatever you want.
I'm sorry.
It's okay.
With an employee discount and member discount,
the amount is this.
It's still expensive.
Mom, just get them.
I'll buy them for you.
Here you go.
Thank you.
Just get them?
Just get them.
Look pretty when you're meeting your friends.
You said you're the oldest.
Wear new shoes at least.
There's always a catch.
- We'll take them. - Okay.
This size fits you, right?
- Yes. - Okay.
You know your father-in-law? Bu-jeong's dad?
What about him?
Did...
he say anything about me?
About you?
About a phone call with me.
Or just about everyday life.
Did you call him?
Oh, well.
We can talk on the phone.
We're in-laws each with an only child. We're close.
Something's fishy.
You caused some kind of trouble, right?
What do you mean?
I'm not the type to cause trouble.
Look at you.
You're not calling me names. You did something.
What did you do?
I didn't do anything.
You're making me more suspicious of you.
If I say I didn't do anything, I didn't.
Is everything alright at Bu-jeong's workplace?
Huh?
Of course.
Why?
What do you mean?
I can ask about my daughter-in-law's work.
Did you meet Father
because of Bu-jeong?
I didn't meet anyone.
No.
It looks like you did.
- Thank you. - Here's your card.
Thanks, Son.
I was passing by the hospital, and thought of Min-su.
How is he?
I was passing by the hospital,
and thought of Min-su.
How is he?
Pediatrics Essential vaccination free of charge
I was passing by the hospital, and thought of Min-su.
How is he?
Jin Jeong-su
Want to eat out tonight?
Can you come to the mall?
Kim Seong-hee!
Yes?
Come inside.
Lee Bu-jeong!
Yes?
Get your blood pressure checked over there.
Okay.
Wife I'll be late because of a meeting.
Wife Sorry.
Sir, take a look at this.
Sir!
Huh?
Is everything okay?
What?
Your apron...
Oh. Jeez.
Sir...
Okay.
The last time you came was...
about a year ago.
Yes.
You came because of uterine hemorrhage
and you have no possibility of being pregnant?
Right.
Change clothes and go to the examination room.
Okay.
Death Certificate
He went to heaven recently.
Let's check her vitals first.
Where's her guardian?
Not here.
Can you hear me, Ma'am?
Ma'am?
Call ob/gyn and check the NS.
Yes, Sir.
Can you hear me, Ma'am?
Ma'am?
He went to heaven recently.
Lost
You had a miscarriage last March...
2nd.
It's been a year today.
Do you know what day it is today?
Young man in the last unit down the hall, right?
Yes.
I think I've seen him before.
The man who just left.
What's wrong? Did you forget your password?
I put it in my vest and jacket.
Shutting this down at this point
is good for all of us, isn't it?
Then go visit her with some snacks.
At her workplace.
Was today
another day full of deathly agony?