All right. I'll ask for a favor.
Just as she said, what have I got to lose?
Hi, Kyung Sun. It's me.
About what you told me about yesterday...
The chairman of the Korean Community Association in the Philippines.
Hey, Kyung Sun. I'll call you back later.
Okay. Bye.
Why are you so surprised? What was that?
Were you doing something bad?
What? Don't be ridiculous. It's just that...
I mean, you walked in so quietly. That's why.
Should I knock or something when I come into my room?
Oh, right. Hey...
What did you hide in your drawer?
What?
I didn't hide anything.
Come on. You just hid something so hastily.
I clearly saw you doing that. Don't lie to me.
Oh, that? I didn't know you were talking about that.
The thing is...
- Actually... - You...
Did you buy jewelry again?
What?
Did you see your friend wearing nice jewelry, get jealous,
and buy some jewelry again?
Well...
I just bought a small one. That's all.
My friends and I got matching rings to celebrate our friendship.
My goodness. To celebrate your friendship?
My goodness. What an excuse to buy a ring.
If a ring could help you build friendships,
Jewelry shop owners would have 1,000 friends. No, I mean,
they would have 10,000 friends.
Stop it. We got cheap rings just for fun.
Will you be home late today?
I'm not sure. If I have a drink after the meeting,
I might be a little late.
Look at you. Good going.
Why are you still in your pajamas?
My gosh. None of my children...
behave the way I would be fond of.
Don't get worked up first thing in the morning and get going.
You agreed to let her apply to the contest one last time.
Good grief. I'm so frustrated.
- Gosh. - Have a good day.
- Go on. - Goodness.
Eun Sung, you have your shift at your part-time job today, right?
I'll give you a ride.
Really? I'm excited to ride with you since it's been a while.
We'll be riding in the wind.
You should help me prepare to open our restaurant.
You don't have time to give her a ride.
But I'll be back shortly.
I'll do everything when I'm back, so you just rest.
You never give me a ride when I'm your wife.
You always do it for your daughter.
By the way, when will you quit working gig jobs, Eun Sung?
It must be hard to work gig jobs...
while working at the theater company.
She could get a better gig job if her work schedule was consistent.
But she has an irregular work schedule at the theater company,
so she can only get jobs like cleaning, doing dishes,
or organizing things.
It's okay. I enjoy working at the supermarket.
I can get a buy-1-get-1-free deal for spicy anchovies that I like.
You said you were upset yesterday...
because the deal was applied only for tuna mayonnaise.
But you couldn't give in because spicy anchovies are your favorite.
That's right. Maybe it's because spicy anchovies aren't as popular...
as tuna mayonnaise.
They're rarely on sale.
That's why I've been seriously considering...
having tuna mayonnaise instead of spicy anchovies.
That's good. Sticking to one thing isn't always good.
You have to be flexible...
to change your routines depending on the situation.
Yes. Being stubborn in a situation that requires a change...
means you're obsessed, not that you have pride.
Exactly.
As if you two were discussing national security.
Why would you be so serious?
As if North Korea would launch a nuclear missile.
- Come on. - It's not just national security.
What to eat is also important.
Eun Sung often has triangle gimbap for a meal.
Dad's right. They say once you miss a meal, that's it.
Absolutely. Here.
- Eun Sung, eat a lot. - Yes, Dad.
Let's have some fun while riding together. Vroom!
My goodness.
Oh, no.
Vroom.
What are you looking for?
What's for breakfast today?
We have tasty food to make me wide awake, right?
We have fresh vegetable salad to make you wide awake.
We also have some fruit and milk.
Salad? You mean we don't have rice? No carbs?
What's so good about carbs that you always ask for carbs?
That's why you always feel weak...
and never get muscles even though you work out.
What would I do with hard muscles?
Going to a bodybuilding competition?
Hey, muscles are not just for showing off.
Muscles are essential for your basic physical strength...
Whatever. You go ahead and eat bland food all you want...
and become a muscular man like Superman.
I'll keep enjoying delicious food and fill my body with fat.
Your body is already filled with fat.
How much more will you increase the density of the fat?
Mom, we have butter, right? And bread and honey too, right?
I'll have some French toast...
with a lot of butter and honey.
And with no vegetables.
If you got a vascular disease at your age, it'd be hard to cure.
That's none of your business.
Just have some salad.
Don't make the entire house slippery with butter like last time.
But I need carbs.
To use my brain to come up with creative ideas,
- I need monosaccharides. - Goodness.
Sun Woo, do you have plans today?
No.
I'm planning to read some scripts at home. Why?
Then can you give me a ride? I'm going to meet my friend today.
Your dad told me not to call Mr. Lee since he works for the company.
Sure. I'll give you a ride.
(Haha Chicken)
Are you ready, Ms. Yoo Eun Sung?
Yes, sir. I'm ready!
Then let's get going now.
All right. Let's go!
It's so nice that you're giving me a ride since it's been a while.
The sky is clear, and the breeze is refreshing.
I, too, feel good to be riding with you.
I'm on cloud nine.
Dad, let's go on a picnic too when the weather gets cooler, okay?
I'd be happy to go on a picnic any time you want.
I wonder where he is now.
Is he even in the Philippines?
Had he not run away like that, which left me dumbfounded,
I wouldn't have been separated from my kids for 30 years...
Gosh. Why that little...
Oh, no. Where did the photo go?
Thank you, Dad. Go back safely.
Don't skip your meals no matter how busy you are, okay?
Let me know if you struggle financially.
I have no power in the family, but I'll win your mom over...
to give you an allowance...
She might cut off your allowance too.
I'll make money to support myself, so don't try that.
For the day when you'll shine brightly,
cheer up even though it's a little tough now.
- You can do it! - I can do it!
- I'll get going. - Be safe on the road.
Okay.
What?
It was taken in 1989?
It's a very old photo.
But where did it come from?
Hold on.
This man...
I know him.
I'm sure... Dad?
It's him. He's my dad.
But why was my dad's photo...
What?
Thank you.
This photo flew out of the window while I was in the car.
I thought I lost it.
The man in that photo...
What about him?
I think he's someone I know.
How do you know him?
- Actually, I think he's my... - Mother.
I should go now.
Thank you for the photo.
Don't mention it.
I'm sure it was my dad.
He looked just like my dad.
Maybe I'm wrong.
No, I'm sure it's him.
What did you drop?
It's a photo of my friends.
I'm sorry. A scooter suddenly cut in front of me.
It wasn't your fault. Let's get going.
I really hope to find him this time.
Let's go.
(Cheong Films, Planning Producer Shin Ha Young)
That's good. You look pretty.
Nice. I really like that pose.
Shall I stand by the window this time?
Well... Oh, right.
How about I pose with a book?
I think that'd be nice. Pose as naturally as possible.
Okay.
What's going on?
It's a photoshoot for "Cinema 3.0."
An interview with Ms. Shin will be published in it, you know.
Because "Ridiculous Family" became so successful.
She's neither an actress nor a director.
Why would they interview her?
I heard she was the first producer at a film production company...
to be interviewed by "Cinema 3.0."
I guess she really is incredible.
"Cinema 3.0" isn't so influential.
It's losing its subscribers. It's not as popular as it used to be.
They still have more subscribers than the tickets your movie sold.
Your photos are great. Good job.
- Thank you. - Don't mention it.
- Thank you. - Goodbye.
The movie you planned went down in this week's ranking.
It even dropped below one that was released a month ago.
That's because they promoted the movie a lot...
and got it screened in all the large theaters.
There was nothing I could do...
Oh, dear. My movie was screened in only 20 theaters at the beginning,
but hit more than seven million views.
We didn't make any promotional activities,
and only cast rookie actors.
Shin Ha Young!
Stop rubbing it in my face.
You already bragged that it drew over seven million views yesterday.
You got me all worked up,
and now you're offering me this to let off some steam?
You should've listened to me.
I suggested you should take up the project of "Ridiculous Family."
That script was really lame.
From the title to the logline and characters. Everything was lame.
That's why having a good eye is important.
You didn't understand the humor and satire in it.
You only belittled it, saying it was childish.
How will you create a great movie if you keep going on like that?
I received the script for Director Lee Wook's movie then.
Would you have chosen...
that unknown director over Director Lee Wook?
And see how that turned out.
You didn't choose the director only because he was a newcomer.
So? Will you keep working only with newcomers?
Director Kang Sun Woo signed a contract with our company.
I'd make an exception for him.
He attracts attention even in Hollywood.
He could help me add Cannes and the Oscars to my resume.
I can't miss my chance to work with such a director.
Oh, gosh.
Am I supposed to organize all these by myself?
The part-timer who was in charge of this suddenly quit.
We need these to be organized today for our seasonal sale tomorrow.
But this is what some other people have been doing.
My job is to organize the shelves in the store.
I'll pay you double.
Pardon? Double?
Yes. It's easy. You just have to move boxes according to the list...
I'll do my best.
You've got this.
See you later.
They're so heavy.
I took the job because he offered to pay me double.
But maybe it's too much for me.
I'm strong, but this is...
Ready. Push.
Gosh. I'm bleeding.
Oh, no. What do I do?
I can't just quit since I'll get paid double.
Could this be why they all quit?
These boxes are too heavy.
I think I might get some serious health issues.
- Are you hurt badly? - Well...
It's not serious.
But it hurts where I was hit by the boxes.
Oh, dear. You should've been more careful.
You shouldn't have accepted it even though he offered double pay.
Make sure to go see a doctor if it gets worse.
I'll do that.
What?
Oh, right. Eun A.
Earlier, I saw someone who looked just like Dad.
What do you mean you saw someone who looks just like Dad?
A lady dropped a photo on the street.
And the man in that photo looked just like Dad.
What? How come he looked like Dad?
How old did the lady look?
I'm not sure, but she seemed to be around Mom's age.
Maybe a little younger than Mom, I think.
I'll be counting on you.
As you know, I was disappointed so many times before.
Sure thing.
I'll tell my husband to ask him to pay extra attention.
It won't be easy, though.
After he left Korea,
I made an enormous effort to find him. You know that, right?
Of course, I know that.
By the way, I didn't know you'd ask me this favor so soon.
To be honest,
I thought you might ignore my offer.
Why? Because of my pride?
Gosh, no. That's not what I meant.
It's not exactly something you should celebrate.
So I was being cautious just as you must've been.
I mean, just as you said, it's not that you didn't look for him.
But I failed to find him.
I really hope to find my children this time.
I feel like I'm clutching at straws.
That's how desperate I am.
Come on. It's not like he's a private detective.
How is he supposed to find a person?
If it were that easy, you would've found him already.
You've been making an effort all these years.
She said it would be different this time.
With help from the Korean Community Association...
This is why people fool you so easily.
Last time, you lost a lot of money while trying to find him like this.
So you cried your heart out and made such a scene.
Why would you strike a sour note even before it starts?
That's not it. I'm saying you should judge the situation accurately...
to make sure it's not a scam this time.
Hey, you. Go home now.
This is not your playground.
Jung Ae, I just don't want you to be hurt emotionally again.
I do know how resentful and angry you must be,
but it was a long time ago,
and you have Sun Woo and Sun Ju now.
Hey. The fact that I have Sun Woo and Sun Ju now...
doesn't make my other children not mine.
I haven't seen Eun A and Eun Hyuk...
since I saw them 30 years ago.
When we got divorced,
that jerk promised me that he would let me raise the kids.
But he fled to the Philippines without even letting me know.
All these years,
I've never even found out if my kids were alive or not.
I'm sorry, Jung Ae.
It's just that you seemed so distressed,
so I thought you'd better forget your children.
How can a mother possibly forget her children?
"This award certificate is presented..."
"to Detective Yoo Eun Hyuk."
Salute!
Salute.
Great job.
I will work harder to serve my country and people.
That's the spirit. Keep it up.
I'm really sorry. Forgive me.
I shouldn't have said that.
Gosh.
I wonder what my kids are like now.
Well, I'm sure they're pretty and handsome.
They must be, right?
Of course. I'm sure of it.
If they take after their dad, they must have good looks.
And if they take after their dad,
- they must have good personality. - Hey.
Sim Jung Sook.
How come you became tactless again only in one minute?
What did I do wrong?
You're the one who said your ex-husband looked like Alain Delon.
When did I say that?
You said he had reminded you of the actor as soon as you saw him.
"He has sadness in his eyes..."
"and a beautiful smile that melts women's hearts."
"I feel like my life will be like a movie if I live with him."
Not every woman gets to live a life like in a romance movie.
That was a long time ago. Stop talking about it.
But it's true.
How many awards have you received until now?
You should give others a chance to win it once in a while.
It wasn't even an official one from the National Police Agency.
The superintendent gave it to me to encourage me to do even better.
You know it will affect your performance assessment.
Could you become the chief of the National Police Agency?
If that happens,
I'll make this country a crime-free country.
I'll catch all the bad people who would hurt innocent people...
and make sure they never do any bad things again.
I have no doubt. You're called the Grim Reaper for criminals.
Exactly. I'll show criminals how scary the Grim Reaper is...
and take a taste of the fiery pit.
So? What will you do with the prize money?
What?
I don't know. It doesn't mean so much to me.
I'm not even sure if I'm going to tell my family.
(Haha Chicken)
- Oh, my. - That's awesome.
Well, he said I was the future of the police...
and such an important person that all Koreans need.
He said I was a hero.
Of course, you're a hero.
If someone gives people peace of mind by catching all bad people,
- that person is a hero. - That's right.
I guess you really are good at catching criminals...
seeing that you got promoted quickly...
and received several awards, major and minor.
How many times did I tell you? I'm a natural-born police officer.
I have a greater sense of bravery and duty than ordinary people.
You would be perfect if you were modest too.
People at work hate you because you're arrogant, right?
Gosh. I'm not arrogant, but confident.
And I'm full of enthusiasm as a police officer.
That's great. Yes.
This isn't a lot, but I want to give you two.
Oh, dear. You don't have to do this.
I mean, you worked so hard...
Well...
What... Why?
We have to pay for the vegetables we haven't paid for yet.
How much is it?
Why do you want to know that?
Can you give me 50... I mean, can you give me just 30 dollars?
What will you do with 30 dollars?
Will you buy me a rose again?
You won't give me the money anyway.
That reminds me. Eun Sung saw a man who looked just like Dad today.
What?
A man who looks just like Dad?
Yes. Some lady dropped a photo on the street,
and the man in that photo looked just like Dad, apparently.
I think he's the lady's husband.
He was holding a rose in the photo.
What? A rose?
Goodness.
I'm pretty sure that the man causes the lady so much grief.
If he was holding a rose,
he must be a womanizer or a good-for-nothing.
Don't say that. You know nothing about him.
It's obvious, isn't it?
He mustn't know how the world works seeing that he was holding a rose.
Trust me. I know this from my own experience.
My goodness. I hate that kind of man.
Don't worry. He wouldn't live with you.
Why would you speak ill of someone else's husband?
It doesn't matter whose husband he is.
I just feel sorry for his wife.
I feel comradeship since I'm a woman just like her.
Comradeship, my foot. Are you an independent activist?
Gosh. Whatever.
Goodness, you.
By the way, why hasn't Eun Sung come back yet?
Is she working at the theater?
Gosh. My back hurts.
Since it's boring,
should I practice acting while cleaning?
What kind of scene shall I practice?
Which character shall I play this time?
Oh, right. I'll be Julia from "The Dream of Their Own,"
the play that will be performed in this theater.
"My name is Julia."
"I'm the daughter of a shoe repairman."
"But I..."
"am not interested..."
"in repairing old shoes."
"What would interest me are shiny red shoes in the shop window."
Hi, Da Jung.
I'm still at the theater.
Sorry? What?
Really?
I have a chance?
Ji Young got cast in a movie, so she won't perform in the play.
So they have to choose an actress for the role of Julia.
And the assistant director said you would most likely be chosen.
Could I really play the role of Julia?
Could I really be on stage?
Yes, I'm going to the park.
Just to get some fresh air.
I'm revising the script, but it's not going so well.
I really need to make this movie a success.
You know why I came back to Korea and what I did to come back, right?
I still don't regret doing what I did to them.
All the more reason to prove myself to them.
I'll show them who I am.
Who Kang Sun Woo is.
Through my movie.
Tomorrow,
I might have to audition for the role of Julia.
"My name is Julia."
"I'm the daughter of a shoe repairman."
"But I..."
"am not interested..."
"in repairing old shoes."
"What would interest me are shiny red shoes in the shop window."
There's something missing.
My name is...
Yoo Eun Sung.
I'm the daughter of the owner of Haha Chicken.
But I...
want to become an actress.
I want to perform...
on stage.
Although...
I haven't achieved anything yet...
Although...
no one knows me as an actress...
I still want to keep trying to become an actress.
I will...
become an actress no matter what.
If only I could get a chance...
If you leave it to me,
I will give my all.
So please...
Please...
give me a chance to be on stage.
Please.
If you're that desperate,
your wish will come true.
Whatever you wish for.
There's nothing that can beat a desperate desire.
After all, whatever you do,
your sincerity should get to the hearts of others for you to succeed.
One day,
the world will recognize...
your sincerity.
Who is he?
Where is he?
Somebody used to like long-legged octopus too.
Will you meet Kang Sun Woo or something?
Kang Sun Woo?
It makes me want to make this work.
Starting today, my goal is Kang Sun Woo.
You should start a small talk like that first.
And when he lowers his guard, ask him out.
Eun Sung said something good might happen today.
- Yoo Eun Sung. - Yes.
Haven't you told her yet?
I will tell her soon.
With passion. All that's left is to confess my love.
I hope your desperate wish will come true.
(Subtitles are provided by KOCOWA.)