Original subtitles

Love Me Once Again

Producer: Han Gap-jin

Writer/Screenplay: Lee Seong-jae

Camera: Ahn Chang-bok

Music: Kim Yong-hwan

Shin Young-kyun,

Moon Hee,

Jeon Kye-hyeon

Park Ahm, Lee Chung-beom I caught one! I caught a fish!

Well done!

Next time, catch one your sister's size.

Director: Jeong So-young There's no fish that big!

- Sure there is! - Right, mom?

- Yes. - Of course there is.

Sir! Sir!

Did that woman run all the way here from the house?

Sir!

Phew! He's asking for you.

For me? Who? Where?

He's waiting for you in the living room.

Who in the world is waiting?

Professor Kim is here.

Why didn't you just bring him over here?

Why did you leave the house empty?

There was no time.

I tried, but he says he can't stay long and wants you to come to the house instead.

Well, now...

I am not impressed.

So typical of him to barge in on a Sunday, of all days!

Some people.

Hey, Kim!

Hey, you.

It's Sunday. Whatever it is you have to say, it better be good.

It is.

What's up?

Do you need to borrow money?

No.

Is your wife by the fishing hole?

Yes.

I don't want to startle you,

Actually...

I got a call this morning.

Someone wants to see you right away.

Me?

2 p.m. in front of the church

where you always used to meet.

Who is this person?

Um...

well...

Hye-yeong is in town

for the first time in eight years.

She's in Seoul.

She's been in Mukho all this time.

Hye-yeong?

Are you sure?

2 p.m.

She's asked you to be on time.

You should leave, right away.

- Professor, you're here. - Hello.

I am so sorry to intrude on a Sunday.

Kim, I'm off.

Wait...

- Stay for a cup of tea. - No, I've said what I had to say.

I should leave before you ban me from this house forever.

Never!

Then, have a good weekend.

- Bye. - Yes.

It's Sunday.

Why don't you finish lunch with the kids and then go?

No. It's an emergency.

What happened?

Let's talk when I get back.

If someone wants to borrow money from you again,

just forget about it.

It's not a money issue. I have to see a colleague.

Why don't you keep the kids company?

I'll be back, soon.

Eight years have passed

and Hye-yeong is back.

But why?

How is it? Your thesis!

My thesis?

It's not easy, that's for sure.

Time will tell.

But, things are looking hopeful.

The research center has started to recognize my work.

Wow! Let's celebrate.

Of course! I owe it all to you.

Tired?

Not at all. Stay for dinner.

Again?

No, I should go home.

I have more work to do.

Bye!

Good night!

Young lady!

Are you there?

Yes?

You got a letter from your family. It's on your desk.

"I got your letter.

I understand your wish to remain in Seoul,

but please think of my reputation, too.

Come home for now.

If you do not wish to marry, what can I do,

but think about the other family, too.

Mother insists that

I go up to Seoul to bring you home."

Darling! Are you sleeping?

Hello!

Goodness, I'm tired.

You sleepy head! Come on out.

You can wash at my place. Breakfast is ready.

- I can eat here. - Come out before I come in to get you.

Are you skipping breakfast?

Yes.

- Good morning! - Yes.

Did that girl down the street invite you over again?

Yes.

So, what's going on between you two?

Nothing is going on.

I have to say that you're one lucky man!

You think so?

Why do you say that?

Girls like that are hard to come by these days.

If you like the girl,

let her know so you don't lose her.

Come on, ma'am...

Ma'am, we're actually just friends.

Who are you kidding?

A man and a woman can never be friends.

But, it's none of my business.

You've been skipping meals here

but rent is still the same.

Of course! See you later.

Have a good day!

See you later!

Hi!

There we go.

You're not late, right?

Not at all.

Here. Let's eat.

Darling, what do you say to us

moving in together this fall to a two-room place?

It'll be easier for me to take care of you, and...

Don't you want to?

We could,

but people are going to talk.

So?

Would you feel uncomfortable about it?

I'm okay,

but you're a girl and people judge.

No big deal.

Yeah?

I've been saving up for a year now.

I'll have around 100,000 won by fall.

I currently pay 50,000 won for my room.

With my savings, we can get a two-bedroom place.

You just stay put.

I'll take care of it.

We'll see how it goes.

Here, jump on.

Okay.

Don't fall like you did last time. Hold on tight!

Let's go.

Hello, children.

Miss Hye-yeong!

Here, it's your lunch.

Again? You're too good to me.

I'll see you later at the same place.

Okay.

Bye!

Hye-yeong!

Have you been waiting long?

No, only five minutes!

Yeah?

Here. Open it.

Oh my! It looks expensive...

Pay day!

My family back home keeps pushing me to get married.

I only have one older brother.

It's my mother's wish that

I live close to her after I get married.

But, I've told them

I'm not getting married.

I just can't imagine my life without you.

So, you don't have to worry.

I'm not leaving.

But, if your mother wishes you to marry,

shouldn't you go?

Marriage is an important matter.

What's going to happen

if you end up missing a great opportunity?

Don't you think so?

Then, I shall be single forever!

Oh, darling, are you upset?

I'm not leaving...

I don't like it when you're upset.

Department of surgery. This is Kim Tae-il.

Oh, hi!

I just finished surgery.

Sorry to bother you,

but I really need to talk to you.

Let me buy you a drink.

Actually, I have to something to tell you.

What is it?

You can tell me anything.

It's a serious matter.

Go ahead and tell me.

Have I ever let you down?

Hey...

You met Hye-yeong from the kindergarten,

right?

Of course.

I never told you this,

but she thinks I'm single.

She also thinks we're going to get married.

And, yes, I've slept with her.

Her family wants her to marry right away, but she has refused because of me.

Are you nuts?

You can't do this to her.

I didn¡¯t do this intentionally.

I've been meaning to tell her the truth.

But, as time went by, I just couldn't.

She is crazy about me.

I can't hurt her feelings.

No need to talk about the past.

It's already happened.

What are you going to do?

Do you really love her?

I do.

How about your wife?

I lover her, too...

For goodness' sake,

why did you lie to her, then?

You should have told her already!

The longer you keep the secret, the worse you're going to feel.

Just tell her.

She completely trusts me.

Poor thing...

Oh, come on!

You've been keeping your marriage a secret from her!

No wonder she trusts you!

I like girls, too, but lying is not the way to go.

Love is no joke. I know it's going to hurt,

but tell her.

For her own good.

Who's there?

Why is the front gate open?

Good evening!

Is he home?

How should I know?

Why are people so sneaky?

Why can't they just close the damn gate?

Listen, Miss Kim.

I don't mind you coming by so late but just close the gate!

Who will be responsible when someone robs my house?

High time I closed down the boardinghouse.

Ma'am. I brought you cigarettes.

Again? You didn't have to

but thank you, anyway.

He's not back, yet.

Why don't you wait for him inside?

Okay.

Young lady.

Yes?

Do I hear wedding bells?

I came to collect his laundry.

Go on in.

Okay.

Never seen such a lovely girl.

Dear, Hye-yeong.

I have a confession to make.

I've kept it from you but I have a wife and kids back home.

Feel free to hate me.

Curse me. My family is joining me soon in Seoul. I don't think we should meet again.

Forgive me.

Hi! How long have you been here?

I was just at your place to pick up your laundry.

Your landlord keeps teasing and asking

when we're getting married.

This one has a rip. I'll fix it for you.

Here.

It's late. Stay over.

I'll be done, soon.

Hye-yeong,

I have to tell you something today.

It's been bothering me for awhile.

I know how much you care about me

and you know I adore you...

But... I am...

If it's about money,

I don't care about wealth.

Everyone at the kindergarten has been telling me

I look radiant.

I trust you and that's all that matters.

Money comes after.

Hye-yeong,

that's not actually what I wanted to say...

You make me so happy.

Sir?

Yes?

There's a telegram for you from back home.

A telegram?

Yes.

"Friday. 2 p.m. arrival in Yongsan. Pick us up. Your wife."

There you are!

Honey!

Hey,

why the sudden visit?

You startled me with your telegram.

We'll talk later. Help me carry this.

Alright.

Oh, honey?

Look what I have!

What is it?

My father sold some of his cows.

- He has lent us money. - Give it to me, later.

Put the cash away, woman.

Come on!

Sweetheart, why don't you say hi to your dad

instead of just standing there? Let's go.

Wow...

Look at you all dandy.

Listen!

You know I never complain

about anything to my parents.

I couldn't help it.

We're starting a new life in Seoul.

I had to ask my father. Look.

Stop looking so miserable!

We'll pay him back.

Should we look for a motel?

A motel?

Why spend money when you have a place?

I don't get you...

Yeong-gyu, walk faster.

Stop lagging.

Chop chop!

This isn't going to work.

My room is too small for all of us.

Let's go to a motel.

We're moving out in a few days, anyway!

But it really is too small.

Look how the city has spoiled you.

Wasting money on a motel when you have a place.

Alright,

alright.

I'll lead, you follow.

Wait for us!

Come on, kids.

- Wait for me! - Walk faster!

Why the mad rush?

Come on.

Where did he go?

Over here. Come in quickly.

Playing pranks now, are we?

- Honey, did you have to... - Shhhh!

What's the matter?

- Come in, kids. - What?

What¡¯s this smell?

Oh, no!

That little bugger. Where are your manners!

This room is tiny!

Whatever happened to Seoul hospitality?

Ridiculous...

- It's a closet! - Shhh...

If you don't like the room,

feel free to get out.

Too small is too small. I'm entitled to my opinions.

Then, get out!

Don't sit in a small room

and complain how small it is!

Hmph!

Ha! Don't worry. Even if you want us to stay,

we're going to move out in a few days, anyway.

Then, I suggest you stop complaining

while you're living under my roof.

Stop blaming the room for being small if you're leaving anyway!

Ma'am! Please don't take offense.

We weren't insulting your house.

Hmph!

Why would this restaurant girl

- do favors for you? - What the...

She's just running her business, to get more customers.

She's not doing me any favors!

Hmmm...

shall we go out for dinner?

Go out? Why can't we just order

from that restaurant you go to?

Where is this place? I'll go make an order.

You're so paranoid!

Me? I'm not paranoid!

I don't need this...

Hello? Dinner is ready! I've ironed your fresh laundry, too!

Huh?

What?

Is that the girl?

Are you from the restaurant?

Bring us four bowls of beef soup.

What's going on?

Um... this is my family.

Where do you think you're going?

Let go of me!

- Where are you going? - Stop!

Wait!

Honey!

What's going on?

Stop!

I'm sorry.

I tried to tell you.

Please believe me.

I never meant to lie to you.

I know.

Please leave.

Listen to me. My family needs me.

Forgive me!

I'm fine.

I did love you,

but it's not like

we promised to get married.

I knew we didn't have a future together.

Things happen.

Don't worry about me.

Hye-yeong...

What's going on?

I'm leaving. A "restaurant"!

Why are you doing this to me?

Forgive me.

It's all my fault...

I don't want to hear it.

There's nothing to worry about.

I'm leaving.

Stop.

There's no reason for you to leave.

Let my husband decide.

Be a man. Is it me? Or her?

Honey!

Does this make you uncomfortable? Is that it?

Fine. I'll leave!

Wait...

Ma'am!

Let go of me!

Go after her.

Honey!

Wait!

Darling, please forgive me.

I've kept a secret from you, too.

I am pregnant with your child.

I am going to raise the baby on my own.

I can't wait to have a child

with your eyes, your nose and your lips.

Though it was my dream to be by your side until I died,

I leave with this precious gift in me. Goodbye.

Out! Get out!

- Don't do this! - Let go of me!

Don't do this! Stop it!

She's pregnant.

How dare you humiliate us like this!

Getting pregnant out of wedlock!

Don't ever call me your brother again!

Go back to Seoul! Get out!

What got into you?

Oh, child, what were you thinking?

My poor child...

Don't even dream about coming back again!

Sweetheart, where do you think you're going?

Mom, please don't cry. Don't worry about me.

I'm going back to the city.

He's right. I'll go back to the child's father.

Hye-yeong! Please don't do this!

Let her go!

Hye-yeong!

I have to get through this.

I'm going to have his baby.

I'll raise my child well and show him.

I have to be strong.

Hello, father.

Um...

mommy?

My name is Kim Yeong-shin.

My name is Kim Yeong-shin.

It's been a long time.

Eight years.

I heard you were in Busan.

When did you move to Mukho?

I gave birth to Yeong-shin in Busan.

My mother passed away the same year.

Our family lost everything.

We moved from Gyeongju to Ulsan

and then to Mukho when Yeong-shin turned three.

I swore when I left

I would raise my child alone,

but it's been tough being a single mom.

I understand you want me to take over raising him.

Of course I should.

But, couldn't you have warned me in advance?

I'm not saying I won't take him in.

I've been an irresponsible father,

leaving you to raise him all alone.

I agree.

I'm not trying to avoid my responsibilities,

but I do have my other kids at home.

I also need some time to convince my wife.

Nobody knows about this child.

If you can't, I'll take him back with me.

Hye-yeong, give me some time.

I'll go home and talk to my wife.

It's okay.

I don¡¯t want to cause any trouble at home.

I'm here to see my child's father.

You didn't need your wife's permission

when I had Yeong-shin.

You didn't need her permission when you fell in love with me.

I've waited eight years for you to find us.

People have ridiculed us,

pointed their finger at my baby for not having a father.

But, I have lived in the hopes

of you finding us one day...

I've held on to that hope for eight years.

The mere sound of the door creaking...

the sound of footsteps against the waves made me turn around,

expecting to see you standing there...

I'm done.

Yeong-shin!

Daddy!

- Yes? - Carry me on your shoulders!

You want to?

- Yes! - Get on!

- This is fun. - Careful, you'll fall!

I won't, daddy!

You having fun?

- Daddy, spin again! - Okay.

Daddy, this is fun!

You like it?

It's so much fun!

Yeong-shin!

Mommy!

Come!

Mommy!

Yeong-shin?

Sweetie, do you miss your daddy?

If you really want to see daddy,

I'll take you to him.

Do you want to go live with daddy?

I want to stay with you.

Daddy always says he's going to come but never does.

Do you want a ride on my shoulders?

Yes!

Alright. Here we go!

- Happy? - Uh huh!

Oh!

Hey, brother!

Stop ruining your life

and send the kid back to his father.

It was mother's dying wish

that you send him to his father.

Do you want to live alone for the rest of your life?

I know you've been through a lot raising him

but it's been eight years.

He's not coming.

Don't regret it later.

Do it for Yeong-shin.

Do you plan on making him an illegitimate child?

Yeong-shin?

Mommy!

Yeong-shin?

What were you looking at? The train to Seoul?

It's okay.

You can tell mommy.

Daddy is in Seoul and he's waiting for you.

In the city, you'll get to wear nice clothes

and go to the best schools.

Are you going to live with us, too?

If you be a good boy in Seoul, I'll come and visit you.

How about it? Do you want to?

Yes.

Okay.

Alright...

Father, mommy thinks I should live with you.

I said okay, but mommy cried.

She does that.

I'll see you in Seoul.

Good night, father.

Hi, it's me.

Yeong-shin is already seven

and he's asking about you.

For his future, it's best he lives with his dad.

I don't have a choice.

I can't keep lying to him anymore...

Not anymore...

What's your name?

Kim Yeong-shin.

Yeong-shin, what do you want to be when you grow up?

I want to be a businessman with a big belly, just like you!

My child...

Boys don't cry.

I'll come back tomorrow.

I know you still have a lot to say to me.

Don't worry about anything. Give me two days.

I'll do anything you want.

You expect me to take care of a child I've never even met?

That's crazy.

It's all Kim's fault, but for now,

just think about the child's future.

Have mercy...

Let's just say I accepted.

Can you imagine

what it would be like for me

to be stuck between my husband

and his child from another woman?

It's hard as it is with my own two kids.

But somebody else's child?

And, what would our neighbors say?

Time will take care of everything.

I'm done here.

I'm leaving.

Honey, I'm sorry. Please let me explain...

Honey...

Huh!

Yeong-shin,

what's the first rule to

becoming a fine young man?

- To listen to you, mommy. - What else?

To not cry.

And?

To study hard.

And, who lives with daddy?

Auntie!

And?

My big sister and my big brother!

And, what did I tell you?

I'm going to listen to what they say

and be a good boy.

That's right.

Can you be a good boy?

Yes.

What's going to happen when you cry because mommy's not there?

They're not going to like me anymore.

Wear this around your neck.

And, use this money to buy snacks

when you miss me, okay?

Mommy, when are you going to visit me?

Me?

In ten days.

No... in 20 days.

Mommy, I'll save this money

Okay...

for when you come visit me. Okay?

Deal.

You have a guest for you on the rooftop.

Daddy's here.

This is your auntie.

Say hello.

Come here.

How old are you?

Seven.

What's your name?

Kim Yeong-shin.

My father's name is Kim Shin-ho

and my mommy is Jeon Hye-yeong.

Honey. Why don't you go downstairs and play?

It must be hard for you to place your child in the care of others.

But, it's hard for me, too.

I don't know what to say.

Let's not talk about the past.

However, you must promise me something.

As long as Yeong-shin lives with us,

you're no longer his mother.

No letters, no clothes... don't send anything.

I will be responsible for his future.

From this moment on, I am Yeong-shin's mother.

I've come prepared.

Ma'am! Wait one moment!

Yeong-shin,

shake hands with me.

Mommy,

this is for you.

Thank you.

See you in 20 days.

Alright, darling.

Miss, time will take care of everything.

You will meet your son again.

He will ask for you.

If you see Mr. Kim, please tell him

that I was in a rush and had to leave.

Wait.

You're not going to see him?

No.

Leave your address with me. I'll let you know how the boy is doing.

I am a mother who has just abandoned her son. I don't deserve to hear such news.

Goodbye.

Yeong-shin,

please be happy.

Yeong-shin,

time will go by,

and you will forget all about me someday.

Until then,

we both must stay strong.

Here is the soap.

You two! Get ready for dinner.

Leave your little brother alone!

Why are you so mean?

Yeong-shin, lets wash up.

You stupid little jerk!

Go back inside!

Daddy, come on!

- Come on in. - Yeong-shin, why don't you sit by daddy?

Come in and sit down.

Yeong-shin, let's sit you down.

Here you go.

Go on.

Mmm...

Yeong-shin, try some meat.

Here.

Kids,

let your father eat, too.

Where are your manners?

Let them eat. Ask the cook to bring us some more.

I don't want meat. No?

You!!

Get off my bike!

- I'm getting off. - Right now!

I am!

I'm going to be late for school!

Kids!

What's going on?

Let go of me!

Why did you push your little brother?

- He could've gotten hurt! - Why is it always my fault?

He got on my bike.

I'm late for school!

Humph!

Yeong-shin, are you okay?

Daddy will buy you a new bike, later.

That other bike is old and used. Right?

Of course I'll get you a bike!

Yeong-shin, let's get you to school.

I'll see you later.

Mommy! I'm scared... mommy!

Mommy! I'm scared... mommy!

Yeong-shin? Baby?

Mommy, I'm scared!

Auntie is hitting me!

Tell her you're sorry.

Forgive him just this once.

He's just a child...

Yeong-shin!

- Mommy! - Yeong-shin!

- Mommy! - Yeong-shin!

- Mommy! - Yeong-shin!

- Mommy! - Yeong-shin!

My baby!

Hye-yeong! Are you okay?

Wake up!

Oh my dear lord...

You're going to end up killing yourself...

My baby...

I miss you so much.

Do you miss me, too?

Yeong-shin!

Mommy...

mommy...

Yeong-shin,

are you asleep?

Didn't you promise me

you'd never cry again?

Father, I miss mommy.

I want to see her.

Forget about Mukho.

You shouldn't think about her anymore.

Auntie is your new mommy. How many times have I told you?

Listen to your new mommy.

And you shouldn't fight with your brother and sister!

And, you must study hard, okay?

Okay...

Go to sleep.

He's crying again, isn't he?

I know you think that I'm being too harsh,

but leave it up to me.

The child needs more time.

I'm sorry to put all this burden on you.

Uh oh...

Ouch! Are you stupid? Go outside and play!

Did I hurt you bad?

Get out!

Go on!

Right now!

Mommy... mommy...

Hmm?

A loose thread?

I'm sleeping! You little rascal!

Hey, hey!

Look who's still a baby!

Mommy...

Mommy...

Give me that.

Give me the necklace.

I told you not to think about Mukho!

Listen to your father.

Hey!

You...

Listen to me!

You naughty child! Stop!

Yeong-shin, what's wrong?

Let go of me!

- Be a good boy. - Let go!

- Yeong-shin? - Leave me alone!

Hey, kid... Son! Give me that photo!

- Listen to him. - Give it to me!

- No! - Yeong-shin?

What did you say?

Why won't you listen to your father? Huh?

- Let go! - Don't touch me!

Give it to me!

I hate you!

Don't be so harsh on the child!

- You're coming with me! - Honey!

Didn't I tell you I'll give you everything you need?

If you go to a good school and study hard,

you can become a successful man

and visit Mukho.

Listen to your father.

Look at all the presents he's bought you.

See? Xylophone, shoes, a suit.

And, look! A new bicycle. I bought this for you. You see?

Father, I miss mommy.

I don't want a bicycle. I just want mommy!

I don't want to go to school.

I want to see mommy.

Father? I want my mommy!

Please take me to her!

If you want to go see her, go by yourself.

Mommy... mommy!

Excuse me, sir.

- Yes, my child? - How can I get to Mukho?

Mukho? Gangwon Province?

Yes.

Why do you want to go there?

- My mommy is in Mukho. - Oh... and who do you live with in Seoul?

- My father. - Is that right?

- I have money. - You do, eh?

I just have to get on the train. Help me, sir.

Kid,

you should go back to your father.

Where does he live?

I'll take you home. Okay? Let's go home.

I don't want to go to my father's house! Let go!

Hey, kid...

Let's go home.

Mommy, I'm hungry.

Where are you, mommy?

Mommy...

Mommy! Mommy!!

Yeong-shin!

Yeong-shin!

Where can he be?

Is he home?

You still haven't found him? What are we going to do? Dear lord...

I've looked everywhere, but can¡¯t find him...

- Hey... - He's still not here?

No. You didn't see him?

No. Where is Kim?

He still hasn't found him.

Baby, go in and tell daddy you're sorry. You have to.

Mommy...

I'm cold.

It's so cold!

Yeong-shin! Wake up! You can't fall asleep!

Yeong-shin!

Kim! Kim!

I found him!

Kim! Kim!

You found him!

- You rascal! Where have you been... - Yeong-shin!

- Father! I'm sorry! - Where have you been?

- I'm so sorry, father! - Tell me where you've been!

- Stop it. He's just a child! - Kim, you must stop!

Father!

I'm sorry, father!

Yeong-shin, wait...

Mommy? Mommy! Mommy!

Mommy! Mommy!

Yeong-shin...

Mommy! Mommy!

Yeong-shin.

Yeong-shin, you shouldn¡¯t do this.

Mommy! Mommy!

Mommy! Mommy! Mommy!

- Mommy! - No... don¡¯t...

You shouldn¡¯t look for me. Hang in there, my son.

Ma'am...

You must leave. Do not look back. Just leave.

Leave the child be. You both need more time.

We were in love.

If that's a sin, he won't take the blame for it.

But, how could he despise

an innocent child who has done no wrong?

The child is his own blood.

I must take him with me.

I am not afraid of being judged anymore.

Even if we were to starve,

I will never let him see Yeong-shin again.

Miss!

Leave me alone. I am his mother

and I'm going to raise him.

Mommy? Mommy!

Mommy!

- Mommy! - Yeong-shin!

Mommy!

Yeong-shin!

It's all my fault,

but you were too quick to bring him to me.

I know you were good to him.

And, even if you don't like our son,

there will come a day when Yeong-shin will come to you.

Until then, as his mother,

I'm going to teach him the ways of the world.

We tried our best...

I know.

But, I've also been a selfish mother

for thinking it would be okay to leave him here.

Like I said, I now know only I can be

truly responsible for my son's happiness.

Let's go.

This is my mommy.

Hye-yeong!

Hye-yeong...

please forgive me for my weaknesses.

If you both ever need anything, please call me.

If either of you need anything...

My poor child...

I didn't hit you because I hate you...

it's just that...

Please write to us often.

Thank you.

Yeong-shin,

buy yourself some snacks on the train.

Bye, auntie. Bye...

Yeong-shin...

Goodbye, father.

Hye-yeong, don't forget to write!

Yeong-shin, be a good boy.

Study hard.

Don't get sick.

Write to me! Yeong-shin!

I'll come visit you, son!

You shall all meet again!

Goodbye... goodbye...

Bye...

Stay tuned for the sequel!

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