Original subtitles

Jeonwonsa Film Co.

IN OUR DAY

Sangwonn relies on her friend Jungsoo after moving back to Korea,

but she thinks the only one she can truly rely on is herself.

Why didn't you wake me?

I slept too late.

You sleep so well.

Why didn't you wake me? You should've.

You like being alone? Is that why?

Wake me up next time.

If you had something to do, you'd get up.

Look at you. Drinking wine as you work.

It looks cool.

I like a sip now and then. You slept well?

Yes, I did. I slept so much.

You sleep so well. And for so long.

I was surprised.

I hardly slept when I was there. That's why.

It was so stressful, so hard every day.

So you couldn't sleep?

All I wanted was a long sleep.

I can sleep all day long, never stopping.

For me, sleep is so sweet.

Exactly.

But for me, if I sleep too long, my back hurts.

- Is there coffee left? - Yeah, grab a mug.

Shall I?

Us came out.

You came out, Us?

You got up to enjoy the morning?

Our Us is so pretty.

Give him a snack. It's on the fridge.

Shall I?

Us!

He's a glutton. He loves to eat.

Want a snack?

He's so cute.

He loves eating. I worry he's getting too fat.

He's so cute.

Have another.

What a good boy. He likes it.

He's gotten so fat.

Feed him less, then.

I can't.

I don't have the heart to do it.

When I look in his eyes, he wants it so much.

I can't.

What's the point of living anyway? Eat your fill.

At least you should enjoy eating.

I worry that he's too fat.

Last one.

You really enjoy it, don't you?

One more.

Stop feeding him. How many did you give him?

Five, maybe?

Seemed like more.

But up to 10 is okay.

Really?

Then have another.

Nice kitty!

He's more like a dog than a cat, though.

He's like a dog.

He's not scared of people, and doesn't avoid me.

Right from the start.

Yeah, he went up to you right away.

Why do you think? It's strange.

Do I smell good?

When I met him the first time, he kept staring at me.

Right.

He's been drawn to you from the start.

Do I smell good?

Or does he know how much I like him?

No, everyone likes him. But he's not like that with others.

I guess he's comfortable with you.

Maybe he likes you better than me.

Hey, Us!

Why do you like Sangwonn so much?

What's your reason? Tell me.

Look at him.

You're not like that with others.

It's because she feeds you so much, right?

Here you are. Come in.

Hello, I'm Jiso.

- I know, good to see you. - Good to see you.

It's been so long, do you recognize me?

- Take off your mask. - My mask?

Sure, it's you.

You've gotten prettier.

Don't be ridiculous. Come in.

Thank you.

What's this?

Soap.

- Soap... - It's all-natural soap.

It's famous in Brazil, they say everyone buys it.

What's this?

That's all-natural liquid soap.

So this is soap, too?

Yes, the same brand.

And that's propolis.

Propolis.

Yes, just put two drops in a glass of water and drink it.

So that's how you take it.

Lots of people take it these days.

You haven't tried it?

It's great for inflammation, and an antioxidant, too.

I take it too. There's some here.

- Really? - Yeah.

This is oil?

Yes, rose oil.

- Rose oil? - Yes.

Shall we test it?

- Have some. - Thank you.

It calms the mind and body.

Want to smell it?

It's nice.

After drinking, you probably can't smell it.

No, it's nice.

And this is mate tea.

They call it the national drink of Brazil.

It's good for dieting, and boosting immunity.

Thanks.

Why'd you buy all this? Looks expensive. Was it?

You put a lot of thought into this.

No, it's nothing.

Right, it was really considerate of you.

Thank you.

No, I'm the one who's grateful.

You agreed to meet me like this out of the blue.

Thank you.

No, I wanted to see you.

She looks the same as when she was a kid.

- Really? - Yeah.

How do you look the same?

I was shocked when I saw you.

- You were? - Yes.

You haven't changed at all.

You have a cat?

So pretty.

Isn't he pretty? This is Us.

Us, you like it when I pet you?

He loves to be petted.

Look at him, putting his back up.

You like it when I do this?

His name is Us?

Someone I knew had a dog named Us.

- Really? - Yes.

He's a really old friend, and he had a dog named Us.

Really? So his dog was Us too.

Yes, a brown dog, quite friendly.

It was pretty?

Yes, it was so friendly.

Animals are all angels, truly.

But you still remember that dog?

Sure, I remember.

He was the first person in my life to make me do something really bad.

The dog?

- No, my friend. - Oh, your friend.

Yes.

What kind of bad thing?

Sex.

I see.

She said sex?

It's no big deal now...

But thinking back on it, it was the first I came to know guilt.

That's why I remember it, and it comes to mind sometimes.

I see.

His dog was called Us?

Yes, it was Us.

So we used to call, "Our Us, Our Us..."

Actually, why don't you take this? I don't use soap.

Really? I just picked things out without thinking...

You won't use them? They look nice.

I'm curious.

My skin gets irritated when I use soap.

Will you use it? You can have it.

If you leave it, I'll use it.

Right, it's your house after all.

So you want to become an actor?

Yes, that's what I've decided.

- Should we smoke outside? - Yes.

I'll just smoke one.

But why do you want to be an actor? Well, let's talk outside.

- Do you smoke? - No, I don't.

I used to, though.

Why won't this door open? It never opens.

You need to pull there.

Pull on both sides at once, and push it to the outside.

I keep telling you, but you never remember.

I got it now.

- Let's go out. - Okay.

But why do you want to be an actor?

Is there any reason I shouldn't?

No, it's not that.

Poet Hong Uiju has belatedly become popular with young people,

but all he wants is to live a peaceful life free of pain.

If you eat ramyun like this every day,

then do you ever eat rice?

Sure I do.

When I go out, I always have rice.

Still, you should eat healthy food.

I eat well, really.

I eat ramyun because it's tastes good.

With a glass of soju, it'd be perfect.

It's killing me not to have alcohol.

Would you like water?

No, I'll take care of it.

- Some pepper paste, then? - Pepper paste?

- Under the window. - Yes.

- A spoon, too? - Right.

It tastes great this way.

Since I can't drink, I eat like this.

It's so red!

It's fine.

Wow, that's great.

I'll shoot a little.

That's great.

Tastes great.

Wow, that's good.

Thank you.

- Was that good? - Really good.

I'm glad.

How will shooting this kind of thing help the film?

It'll help a lot.

I included a lot of you talking,

but if I add shots of your daily life, it'll be much better.

Please bear it until tomorrow.

I'm fine, just make a good film.

Thank you.

I'll do my best.

Not being able to drink... It'd be great to drink now.

Yes. You can't drink at all?

It happened all of a sudden.

My doctor said it's too dangerous.

You said it was your arteries?

No.

My heart.

My heart's no good.

I see.

I got tested just a few days ago, so it must be right.

You know that thing they put in your arteries?

They said it's completely hardened.

Like concrete.

Whatever they do, they can't break it.

They said it's dangerous.

You got the exam a few days ago?

Maybe a week ago?

You must take care of yourself.

But it's driving me crazy. I can't smoke, either.

It's a real struggle.

It must be so hard for you.

You've done it all your life.

It's really hard.

I tried walking too, but...

Have you tried e-cigarettes? Those are probably okay.

Someone recommended it, so I bought one,

but it's not for me.

It just made me itchy, and had no effect. Too weak.

I still have it over there.

Oh, no.

Shall we have some water?

Yes, water...

It's in the fridge.

Cold water would be good for you.

- We need to shoot until tomorrow? - Yes, please bear it until then.

We're almost done with the editing,

but we need a bit of your daily life to complete it.

People will love it if we include this.

Sure, if this is the last thing.

- Thanks. - Thank you.

Hello.

Hello. Come in.

Is this the home of Mr. Hong Uiju?

Yes, it is. Come in. He's waiting for you.

Yes, hello.

- I'll just go buy something. - Yes.

- Hello. - Hi. Good to see you.

Come in and sit down.

- Shall I shut the door? - Yes.

I'm so sorry, I shouldn't have brought this.

No, alcohol and cigarettes are great things.

But these days, I'm trying to quit.

I'm surprised, hearing that you're quitting.

You're really famous for loving alcohol and cigarettes.

Am I?

Anyway, thank you.

I think it's best if you take them.

No, no!

But I wanted to give you a gift, so I'd rather leave it here.

If you don't need it now, use it later, or give it to someone.

Well, thank you.

You're right.

Okay, then.

Didn't you say two of you would come?

Yes, my friend had something come up.

But I'm not sure how I can help you.

You say you want to act?

Yes, I'm studying acting now.

But why did you want to meet me?

You explained it on the phone, but I didn't really get it...

the reason why you wanted to meet.

Yes...

It's a bit abrupt, I know.

But still...

I believe you are the most important of all Korean poets.

I wanted to give myself this opportunity

to meet you in person,

and to catch even the scent of your being.

You'll only smell alcohol on me.

Or raw fish.

I like eating raw fish.

Oh, really?

I think your poetry...

is so very, very honest.

It's so real. It's real.

Thanks.

Thanks.

No, I'm the one who's grateful.

You're the first person who's actually come to my house.

Thank you so much for inviting me.

- So you do have things to ask me? - Yes.

I have so many questions.

Really? What might those be?

Sir, I bought some beer.

You can drink this. It's 100% alcohol-free.

Completely. 100% alcohol-free.

Drinking this should cheer you up a little.

- It'll feel like drinking alcohol. - Really?

- This is alcohol-free? - Yes.

Oh, it's written here. 100% alcohol-free.

This should be good.

How is it?

This is real beer!

- It tastes the same as beer. - I'm glad.

This is great!

Thanks.

Wow, this is really the same taste.

It tastes great.

- Where'd you find this? - It's good, right?

Nice work. Thanks.

It's amazing that they have this.

- Be really careful. - Yes.

Just a second.

Sangwonn tells her cousin Jiso about her past,

but instead of feeling unburdened, she just feels more helpless.

Is there anything you'd like?

Anything is fine with me.

I'll order something that you like.

There's nothing I can cook for you at home.

But I can order anything. They have everything.

I'll eat whatever you have.

Not whatever, I'd prefer if you'd choose.

I enjoy eating whatever.

Okay, then I'll decide.

You live here?

No, Jungsoo and I are close, so I'm staying here for a bit.

I need to make plans, too. Figure out what I'll do.

Will you act again? It'd be great if you would.

You think so?

I'm thinking, but I doubt I'll act again.

You're so good at it.

It's complicated to explain.

What about you? You like acting?

How long have you wanted to act?

Since I was young.

Since then, really?

You think you'll like acting?

Yes, I want to act.

Why? You think I shouldn't?

It's not that. It's just unexpected.

Your mom told me on the phone

that you really needed to see me about something.

That wasn't what I said.

Really? So you have things to ask me?

I know you can't learn acting just by asking about it.

You have to face it and experience it.

But you have so much experience,

I thought if you passed it on to me, it might help.

That's why I came to see you.

But you said it yourself,

how can I pass on experience?

Or rather, what kind of mindset...

If you tell me how to deal with situations,

I think it will help.

Yeah.

Whatever you tell me is fine.

If you think of anything, just tell me.

The most important thing in acting is honesty.

I see.

It's not just revealing things about yourself,

but that self... what you think of as your self,

is already wrapped in too many veils.

You look at them,

then you have to pull off those veils.

It's only then that you can be honest.

Yes.

Do you understand what I mean by honesty?

Yes, I understand.

What is it? You tell me what I said.

You said you understood.

It's important to be honest.

And to do that, you must look at yourself properly.

Right.

You must look at what is covering you,

and then it is possible to be honest.

What are those things that cover you?

I'm not sure.

Habits, prejudices, images, fears, things like that.

Yes.

Sure, you're smart.

I like what you said. Being honest with yourself.

Only then can that person's real qualities come out.

Even as time passes and you grow older,

you are able to naturally exude those changing qualities of age.

Those well-known, popular images that most people like,

you can re-use them 100 or 1,000 times,

but their shallow depth is revealed at once.

That's how it is.

Were you able to do that when you acted?

No.

There was no film that let me do that.

Because other people had already decided on everything.

Really?

Being honest, and giving them what they wanted...

I couldn't do both at the same time.

- I don't have that ability. - I see.

There's a sort of image those people want.

So I prepare a few options at home and go to them.

Then the director picks one.

And he usually likes it.

And then I should do only that. That's the end of it.

So every day I'd be saying to myself,

"Finish quickly, finish quickly" in a corner of the set.

Is that why you quit?

That was part of it.

Then I got to know someone,

and that person inspired me.

Who was it?

I think it's better not to say it now.

- All right. - Very well.

But in what way were you inspired?

I went with my friend to that person's workplace.

I saw him working...

and watching him made me feel what real work is.

- Acting lost all of its color. - Acting?

Everything about acting seemed to lose its color.

Struggling every day to memorize ridiculous dialogue written by others,

doing all that, believing I was a proper actor...

All of that suddenly felt so empty.

Suddenly, I lost all interest in it.

All my energy drained away.

Is that why you went to study design?

No, it's architecture.

Architectural aesthetics, to be exact.

Ah, architectural aesthetics?

That was really hard, too.

I shouldn't have rushed through my preparation.

Because of that, I struggled more than a year for nothing.

The language was hard, too.

I couldn't understand any of the difficult words said in class.

I see.

Are you crying?

- No, I'm not. - You're not, are you?

What, are you taking pity on me?

It must've been so hard for you.

Wow, you cry so easily.

I'm hungry, might as well eat...

- Want to eat? - Yes.

These plants are all so pretty.

Jungsoo is so good at raising them.

They're all so healthy. Fresh, right?

Yes.

Do you like flowers?

Yes, grass too.

Since I was a kid, I liked to sit, looking at flowers and grass.

Really?

Doing it makes me feel much more relaxed.

It feels like I'm plunged into another world.

So when no one's around, I like to sit

and look at the flowers and grass.

Not long ago, I was walking in the park,

and I was looking at some flowers like this.

And it seemed like a small flower was talking to me.

Really?

The wind was blowing it back and forth,

and it was like it was talking. I could hear it.

"Everything's okay.

"I'm gentle.

"I believe.

"However much I'm blown, I believe."

It said that.

"Everything is quiet", it said.

And then,

"I like.

"I always like something.

"Now, too."

It said that.

You're crying again?

You really cry so easily.

Smells great.

Are you really okay with just ramyun?

Yes, I'm fine.

I said I'd order something, but she refused.

You said you wanted ramyun, that's why.

No, you said you wanted ramyun.

It's true. Ramyun always tastes good.

Everyone tells me not to eat it, but it's really tasty.

I used to eat it a lot.

How can it be so bad for you? It's just food.

Ramyun's great.

Been a long time since I've had it.

And luckily, I had exactly three packets left.

Really? Wow.

I'll do it.

Do we have hot pepper paste?

Hot pepper paste? Sure. Want some?

Yes, I'll take some.

Where did I put it?

Thank you.

You add hot pepper paste? Won't it be too spicy?

That's why I'm doing it.

Did you always eat it this way?

I didn't used to.

But now sometimes I do.

Really? I've never seen that.

It's good.

The broth is strong. Thick like soybean paste stew.

Does it taste good?

You want to try it? Have some.

Just a bit, then.

- You're trying it too? - Yes.

It's so red.

That's the point.

Someone I know always eats it this way.

So I started doing it, too.

It's so spicy. It's hot.

- It's spicy, right? - Yes.

It's hot?

I can't really eat spicy food.

Drink water.

Drink some water.

Wow, that's hot.

Don't eat it. Why didn't you stop?

I thought I could eat it.

That's so hot... so hot.

Sorry.

She only took one bite.

She should've said something. She should say what she wants.

Hey, who besides you puts hot pepper paste in ramyun?

There's someone else.

This needs to cool down.

As Poet Hong Uiju answers the young actor's questions,

his desire to drink and smoke grows ever stronger.

I'm Song Jaewon.

I'm Kim Kijoo.

I'm shooting a documentary about Mr. Hong.

Oh, I see.

- That's why you have a camera. - Yes.

Are you a student?

Still a student. In my final year.

I'm making this as my graduation film.

I see.

- Nice to meet you. - Yes, nice to meet you.

She's my adopted daughter.

Adopted daughter? Really?

Sure, my adopted daughter.

- Is that right? - Sure.

Thank you.

How did that happen?

We suit each other.

Just a way to say let's be friends a long time.

Such an affectionate term, "adopted daughter".

- Isn't it? - Yes, it is.

But you must have a family. A daughter too?

I do.

Will your daughter be jealous of your new young adoptee?

Who? My daughter?

No, my daughter is really... pretty.

She's not someone to be jealous of anyone.

- She's quite something. - Really?

I can speak freely since you won't meet her,

but she's extraordinary.

You must be proud.

But we're not in contact.

- Really? - Why not?

After the divorce, she stuck by her mother.

It's an old story.

Let's not talk about it.

Okay.

Must be hard to bear.

No, I'm okay.

She should live the way she wants to live.

It's what she wants, after all.

- As long as she's happy... - But still...

You said you had things to ask me, right?

- Questions. - Yes.

Ah, I've been using informal speech with you.

That's okay, of course you should.

- I'll just speak informally, then. - Yes.

I have a lot of questions for you.

What could they be?

Do you think poetry is really needed in this day and age?

Compared to other arts, almost no one reads poetry now.

And poetry books hardly sell, as far as I know.

You read them.

Sure, I read them.

Then that's enough, isn't it?

As long as someone reads it.

You read it because you like it?

Yes.

Why are you laughing?

A good answer to a bad question. Your answer is so interesting.

Then, how did you start?

I'm curious to know what you felt as a young person.

The starting point of a poet.

Was there something that led you to poetry?

Or have you wanted to do this ever since you were young?

The starting point... I don't know either.

I could give you various answers,

and I've done that in the past,

but the truth is I don't know...

I don't know what led me here.

But you must have decided at some point to pursue poetry.

What was the reason behind it?

I have reasons.

But we don't call them reasons because they are necessarily accurate,

but we make them up out of necessity.

Life seems to go on without any connection to those reasons.

So that's what you think...

So you continue on without knowing the reason?

What are you interested in?

As for me...

Every day, I think hard.

I want to live an authentic life.

Based on truth.

That's good. It's impressive.

There was a poet who said this once.

"Poetry is to be written when you are young.

"It's not something to write when you're old."

What do you think about that?

That's for people who submitted to worldly wisdom.

They embraced worldly wisdom,

and in return, gave up their clear vision.

They threw it out.

And then they walk around saying "I know it all" in a loud voice.

Maintaining a clear vision might be the hardest thing in the world.

You must devote your life to it for a chance of keeping it.

I understand.

You hear what I'm saying?

Yes, I understood.

Not understanding, did you get what I said?

Did you hear it?

Yes, I got it.

Very good.

Life is so short.

So very short.

So don't you two worry...

It's so short. You'll die soon.

So don't worry.

It ends quickly.

So just think about what you will fill that interval with.

What will you fill it with? Just think of that.

Jungsoo, after losing the cat Us,

thinks of "things that mustn't be lost".

I can't find him! Where'd he go?

He's gone?

He was on the veranda, but he's gone.

He's not in the house.

Did you look everywhere? Is he hiding?

No, I know all his hiding places.

He must have jumped.

He really must've jumped!

Really?

How can he jump from there?

We should go down!

I'll be right back.

Wait here for a sec.

And keep the door closed, in case he's inside.

Yes, go on.

Us!

Us, where are you?

Us!

Jiso!

Are you okay? What should we do?

I don't know either.

I need to put up posters.

I must.

Yes, let's make posters.

But they say posters don't really help.

Really?

Still, we should do it.

How could this happen?

I'll do it.

I just don't have the strength now.

I'm dead tired.

Get up.

Let's go inside and sit properly.

Just a minute.

I can't live without him.

I hate to think of it!

I'm going crazy.

What will I do?

I know...

He's my baby, he really is!

Why would he jump?

He really must've jumped.

It's so high, how could he jump?

They jump.

It's their instinct to jump.

He must've wanted to go all of a sudden.

Where could he be?

What's he doing now?

He must miss home.

They say even with posters, your chances are less than 10%.

That low?

How can it be so low?

Not even 5%.

A couple I know searched like crazy, but couldn't find their cat.

They said it's less than 5%.

I'm wondering,

how much reward should I put?

Really?

With an extra zero, you get many more calls.

You'll get 10 times as many calls.

Because of the reward?

With more money, more people call?

Should I put $5,000?

$5,000? You need to put that much?

Or $10,000?

All the kids around here will go out looking.

That's how you get kids to go out looking...

That's what they say.

And not just kids.

But they still couldn't find it.

I can't take this!

I can't live without him. What do I do?

Get up. Okay?

Don't just lie here, come in and sit down.

Let's make posters, okay?

I can't move.

I guess I was too tense.

But why'd he do that?

From that height, it was instinct. Otherwise how could he jump?

I guess I truly loved him.

I gave my love to him only. Not to anyone else.

Not to you, either.

Sorry.

I know...

I can't live without him.

Be strong, okay?

Drink some coffee and pull yourself together, okay?

Get up.

I'm scared. What if he doesn't come back?

I'll make it $10,000.

Really?

Do that. You have the money?

I do.

We need to pick a photo for the poster.

Yes, right.

Us!

- This is Us, right? - How did you find him?

He was in front of the bakery. I thought it might be him.

Really? Come in.

He didn't struggle at all.

He must've known I'd take him home.

Where were you?

Cheers!

- Cheers! - This is so nice.

Cheers!

What a nice moon today.

It's so pretty.

It is.

Must be a full moon, it's completely round.

Perfectly round.

This is tasty.

Going to play?

Great!

I wanted to sing.

Play one we can all sing.

I can't do that. I just know a few chords.

I just started learning.

But you play well.

No, I only just started.

You play well.

I've had the guitar for a while, but I started playing it recently.

I can't play many songs.

The guitar's so pretty.

Right, so small and pretty.

Someone mailed it to me on my birthday.

I couldn't throw it away, but thanks to this, now I play a bit.

It's small, I like it.

Play something!

I really like this song.

You know I talk to flowers.

You do?

Poet Hong Uiju, feeling grateful to Kijoo, gives her a guitar.

It's done.

Really?

But it will take 40 minutes, is that okay?

40 minutes? That's long.

We'll have to wait, then.

- Should be tasty. - Yes.

You like fried chicken?

I love chicken. I suck it down to the bones.

Really?

You play guitar, too? There's a guitar here.

I don't play that one.

It has metal strings, so it hurts my fingers.

I had a nylon guitar, but it broke.

A friend came over and sat on it, and the neck broke.

- Oh, no. - That's a shame.

I liked that guitar, but my friend's butt crushed it.

He got drunk and was showing off in front of some women,

then he fell over and broke it.

- You must've been angry. - Really.

So he bought me that instead, but I can't play it.

My fingers hurt too much.

Maybe that's why I never sing these days.

- I'd love to hear you sing. - That'd be great.

How can I sing without drinking?

I'm still curious, though. Right?

I bet you sing well. You have a great voice.

It's a really great voice, sir.

Thanks.

Do you want that guitar? If you need it, take it.

Really? But it's yours.

No. If you want it, take it. I don't play it.

Really? I'd love that.

- You really don't play it? - I don't.

Better for someone to use it. Take it, it's a gift.

I'll really take it, then.

Thank you!

Wow, this is great.

It has a real classic feel.

It's nice. Looks like a good guitar.

He said it was expensive.

Do you play?

Just a few basic chords. I can do accompaniment.

I can't play.

- Now I need to learn. - Yeah?

Should I have just one drink today?

No, you shouldn't.

You're right, I shouldn't.

I just thought I'd have one drink today.

Stick to the alcohol-free.

I'll do that.

Tastes good.

You don't like it?

No, it's good. At least I have this.

- Are you done? Have another. - Thanks.

I'll go buy some alcohol.

What would you like? Shall I buy some soju?

Would you really?

Yes, if it's just one day it's better to have a drink,

rather than feel stressed about it.

I'll buy some for you.

Thank you.

How about a bottle of soju?

- All right. - Really?

One bottle? Or should I get two?

Two is better. You guys should drink, too.

- You decide. - Yes.

Wow, I'm grateful.

You need to drink just a little.

I will.

I guess these don't work.

Sir.

Since you have had so many experiences...

What is life?

What is it to live?

As for life...

What you're asking,

you're looking for the right answer?

Yes.

There are so many right answers. There's one in every book.

You know a few yourself, right?

Yes.

But all of them are wrong.

They're wrong?

They're all wrong.

That's why we're all so awkward, immature and incomplete.

We all end up that way, at the end.

But while we're caught up in living, then we don't know.

So we don't know what living is?

We'll never know, not while we're living.

We can't know beforehand.

We can't know through living either. We'll never ever know.

I see.

That's great, isn't it?

What living is... We can't know. Right.

Then, what is love?

Do we really need love?

If you were truly in love right now, I can say for sure...

you'd never ask me, "What is love?"

Then, how about truth? What is truth?

You keep asking the same thing.

What we call truth is a wrong answer.

We just wander between those wrong answers.

We don't have the ability to find it.

And if we can't find it, it means it doesn't actually exist.

Then, what is all of this?

Does everything just exist, with no meaning?

Can't it all just exist? Does anyone say it can't?

No.

What we should do is be thankful for the small things.

To the best of our ability, to appreciate what's in front of us,

and be thankful,

that's all.

Don't look for meaning.

That's just cowardice.

So meaning is cowardice...

Why, you don't think so?

Just jump in the water.

Don't try to know it all before jumping, like a coward.

- Shall we turn off the camera? - Yes.

I'm tired.

- Let's stop shooting. - I'm turning it off.

Such a great mood.

What's great about it?

Yes.

I don't think we drank enough.

- You should drink, too. - Yes.

How about just 10 rounds of rock, paper, scissors?

- Rock, paper, scissors? - Yes.

Why that all of a sudden?

It's fun.

That famous rock, paper, scissors game.

Oh, your rock, paper, scissors game? I heard about it too.

- Let's play that, okay? - Yes.

Been a long time since I've played it.

- Yes! - Yes!

The loser drinks one shot.

Okay!

- Out of this glass? - Sure.

I don't think we have enough alcohol.

No problem.

If we run out, we'll open what you brought.

Oh, right.

Here we go.

- Rock, paper, scissors. - Yes.

- Rock, paper, scissors! - Rock, paper, scissors!

- Rock, paper, scissors! - Rock, paper, scissors!

- Rock, paper, scissors! - Rock, paper, scissors!

- Now you two do it. - Yes.

- Rock, paper, scissors! - Rock, paper, scissors!

Oh no, I lost!

- Drink up, you lost. - Yes.

There's some left.

Are you okay?

Let's go!

- Rock, paper, scissors! - Rock, paper, scissors!

I can't believe this!

She lost again.

This is so much fun.

I lost twice in a row...

I'll drink it for you. Since it's twice in a row.

Really? Would you do that?

- Is that okay? - Sure, go ahead.

I'll take it.

Thank you.

That's good!

Okay, let's go again.

Rock, paper, scissors!

I just drank...

I'll pour for you.

Here I go.

Okay, let's go.

- Rock, paper, scissors! - Rock, paper, scissors!

I keep losing.

- That's funny. - Why do I keep losing?

- Hold on. - You two.

This is fun.

- You should drink too, right? - Of course!

Shall we go?

Rock, paper, scissors!

Wait a minute! This time, I'll do it.

- Will you? - Yes.

I'll call it.

I'm going to win!

- Yes, good luck! - Yes!

Here we go.

- Rock, paper, scissors! - Rock, paper, scissors!

What is going on?

- What do I do now? - Lost again.

Here.

- You need to drink this time. - Yes.

I'll do it.

- Should I...? - No, it's okay. I'll drink it.

I drank it.

Good job.

Hold on.

Can I eat something? We're going so fast.

It's supposed to be done fast.

How many rounds was that?

That was...

Just a minute.

- I should drink one, too. - Yes.

I think I better go now.

I'm having dinner at my mom's house.

It's far from here.

- Going to your mom's house? - Yes.

I can take this, right?

Of course. It's for you.

This was a lot of fun.

But leaving so suddenly?

- It's time to go. - All right.

Bye, then.

Sorry.

- Not at all, it's your mom. - Yes.

Sorry about that.

Going somewhere?

Yes, I need to go. You stay longer.

Ah, no.

I should leave, too.

I was supposed to pass something on to someone.

Really?

Yes, I have to pass it on.

I can't postpone it, so...

What is that? What are you passing on?

Yes, I need to pass something on.

Shall I go first?

No, let's go together.

Then...

I'll be going.

Thank you for today. I'll be in touch.

Okay.

Goodbye, sir.

I'll call you tomorrow before I come.

- Sure, do that. - Yes.

Goodbye. Be healthy.

Wait.

Could you leave me some cigarettes?

- Sure, I'll leave these here. - Thanks.

- You need a lighter? - I do.

I threw mine out.

I'll leave it here. Goodbye, then.

Bye!

I can carry the guitar.

Ki Joobong Kim Minhee Song Sunmi Park Miso Ha Seongguk Kim Seungyun

Production manager Kim Minhee

Location sound: Kim Hyejeong English translation: Darcy Paquet

Produced, written, directed, edited, photographed, composed by Hong Sangsoo

Produced by Jeonwonsa Film Co.