Original subtitles

The Oldest Son

Production Lee Tae-won

Screenplay Lee Du-yeong, Ahn Jin-won

Camera Jung Il-seong

Music Lee Cheol-hyeok

Editing Lee Gyeong-ja

Shin Seong-shil,Tae Hyeon-shil

Kim Il-ha, Hwang Jeong-sun

Kim Hui-ra, Song Hui-yeon

Moon Jeong-suk, Nam Gung-won

Oh Yeong-hwa, Tae-il

Kim Seong-su, Min Bok-gi

See?

It's not a big deal.

All you have to do is treat the computer like it's alive.

You got it right?

Put it together the way Mr. Lee did.

- Mr. Lee's coming? - Yes

It's engineering for you.

Tell them I'll be there soon.

They called twice from Ilsung Electric.

- Mr. Kim, you go to Ilsung. - Ok.

Your brother just called too.

Let's go. We can talk on the way.

Mr. Lee is back right? Where is he?

He's over there.

Mr. Lee.

Mr. Lee.

Who did you say called earlier?

Your youngest brother.

Hey, Mr. Lee!

It's crazy busy today.

The tax office is so far.

Miss Kim. Where is Mr. Choi?

I'm not sure, he was here a minute ago.

Forget it, I'll find him myself.

Mr. Choi!

He's never at his desk.

Maybe he went to the coffee shop again.

Hey!

I'm here.

Here are the application forms for my passport.

Why are there so many forms?

Hey, isn't your older brother?

Lee Tae-yeong, the one who developed the semi-conductor.

That's right. My brother is well known in the computer industry.

Really? I guess he's someone I should know?

Now that you know, do a good job on my application.

I'll try.

I'm not missing any forms right?

Do you know how many times I've been here?

It's my 12th time.

There are people that came 18 times.

They're crazy.

I would rather not go than have to do that.

Oh, the date on your tax exemption certificate has expired.

What?

You're going to have to get another copy.

What the hell!

You've got a call.

Hello.

Why did you call?

Just because.

Oh, by the way, have you seen the paper?

There's an article about you developing a new semi-conductor.

I haven't seen it yet.

Oh! When are the folks arriving?

Today. I'll go and pick them up.

Yeah, that would be great.

Hwan- yeong is going to go too, right?

Your sister-in-law is going to meet them and bring them to my house.

Ok... Talk to you later.

Excuse me.

Oh, thank you.

Hurry up and move your car.

Ok dad.

- You're just getting home now? - Yes.

Dad! It's about time we got an automatic garage door.

Why? Is it heavy?

No, but these days everyone uses electric ones.

You're a computer technician and you don't even know that?

We don't own this house so there's no need to.

When we build our own house next year, I'll install the latest remote control.

Cool.

Hurry up and come in dad.

- To the right, the right, the right. - Oh, ok.

To the left, the left.

That's enough dad. Hurry and come in.

Stop.

Why are you home so early today?

Why? Is that strange?

Yes, it's strange.

Which way are you going to go in, dad?

I'm going to go through the kitchen.

Ok, I'm going to go through the front door.

Honey, I'm home.

- Take off your shoes. - Ah!

What's the occasion?

Why is it so strange that I'm home early?

It's not that it's strange.

It's about time... what? Oh my!

Stop it, the kids will see.

Oh, you're home dad?

You're always late saying hello to me.

Well, I am your only daughter, you know.

Oh! What's this?

I don't suppose you bought this for me, did you?

No, it's for your grandfather and grandmother.

What do you mean grandfather and grandmother?

I see you didn't go to meet them at the station again.

They're taking the train today.

Oh, I thought you were going to pick them up.

Hey!

Don't be mad. Your brothers will pick them up.

Dad! Uncle is here.

Really?

I'm here.

- Have you been well? - Yes

Why are you alone?

What about mom and dad?

- Aren't they here? - What?

I thought there were here.

Oh no. I can't believe this.

What's going on here.

How are you?

Oh, hello.

What happened?

Come in.

Come on in.

Wow, Jin-hui you've grown, and you're prettier too.

They grow a little every day.

Hey, Ji-hun, how are your studies going?

Not bad.

- Not bad, you should say good! - Honey, are you smoking again?

Hello... oh really?

It's your sister, they're both there.

They're at my sister's house?

Ok, get out.

Please hold the door.

Stop dawdling and get out.

Honey, let's go inside.

Here, have some water.

This house is so strict.

Here come your brothers.

Huh? Where?

Over there.

- Dad! - Oh.

- Mom! - Welcome.

- Let us bow to you. - Yes, let us bow to you.

People don't bow these days.

Are the kids doing well?

Of course.

I hope so.

Everything is fine.

- How have you been? - Fine, and you?

Hey! Come and sit down.

- Come in. - Oh, ok.

That's ok, we'll just sit here.

Honey, you sit over there. Women should be in the back.

- Is everything well? - Yes.

- Everything is ok? - Yes.

What happened?

You should have brought mom and dad straight to our house.

I didn't know they were here.

Do you know how worried we were?

It's a good thing your brother-in-law was there.

You guys are too much.

I don't know how busy you are but

they're forced to come to Seoul because of the flooding,

and you can't even pick them up?

I just had too much stuff to do at the tax office.

Whatever!

That's no excuse, it's not like you have any taxes to pay right?

Honey!

At least your brother-in-law was there.

What were you thinking leaving two people over 70 years old with your younger brother.

- That's enough! - They don't think they did anything wrong.

Just wearing nice clothes

and eating good food doesn't make you a good person.

You need to know when to be ashamed of yourself.

Ok, enough. I told you

I'm sorry dad!

No, no.

I feel so bad.

It's not a big deal.

- Isn't a son-in-law a son, too? - Of course! Of course!

You said you have to work late tonight,

you should get going.

It's ok, it's a special occasion so I can take the evening off.

It's not like it's the end of the world.

That's true.

It's good to be positive and not worry too much.

Mom!

- Welcome. - Sis!

- I'm glad you're finally here. - Mom!

Welcome.

You should have come earlier.

I'm so glad you came.

Let us bow to you.

Everything's ok with you?

Yes, there's nothing to worry about.

Let's see. Aren't you going to bow?

Mom! As you can see, I can't.

And you're bragging about this?

Grow up!

You've been married for three years

and you already have three kids.

As if that's not enough, you're pregnant again?

Don't you use birth control?

That's up to the hubby.

- Oh, whatever. - What?

What are you talking about? Birth control?

If you're not an only child, you don't know how lonely it is.

What don't I know?

It's still not enough, I want ten kids.

Oh my god.

See what I mean, mom?

Hey! Even though you're renting, you should still fix it up.

I don't have the time.

Don't forget to eat lunch.

Of course!

Dear, you have so much work.

Cleaning the house... working...

Ji-hun, hurry up and get out here!

- I'll see you later grandpa. - Grandpa, grandma,

- I'm going to school now. - Ok. Be careful.

Get your eggs.

Honey! Make sure the front door is locked.

Who cares about the front door, this place is a mess.

It's a disaster because they're both working.

Oh dear.

Look at this porch.

I know they're busy and everything but this place is so...

What is that?

It sounds like a car stopping.

Oh dear.

What are you doing?

Oh. Here, take this.

What is this?

It's money. I should do this more often.

Please, put it away.

No no, Mr. Lee,

your parents are in town right?

You should buy them some barbecue.

These days, most people don't want to live with their parents,

but you brought them here from the country to live with you.

It makes me feel good when I see something like that.

She's making such a racket, hammering away like that.

Your father-in-law fixed it during the day.

Mom's like that, she can't sit still.

The general. Grandpa, the general.

Did dad win?

No. Look here,

the horses need to be going in a straight line.

Really?

What are you kids doing? Why aren't you studying?

Isn't this Korean chess?

Jin-ho keeps asking us to teach him a fun game

but this is all us old folks know.

So.

No! This is not going to help him get ahead.

Mom, there's nothing wrong with Korean chess.

Hey! The only fun kids should be having, is studying.

You need to pick and choose which games will affect your mental state.

What are you all doing? You should go and study!

We weren't thinking straight.

Teaching the kids Korean chess, how embarrassing.

I thought teaching them a few chinese characters

would be a good thing.

You think kids these days know chinese characters?

Us older folk should just die.

Why don't you sleep on the bed.

No, I like it here.

If I sleep on the bed my back hurts.

Coming, dad!

It looks like our son is home.

- Dad, you're home? - Yes

Can't you come home earlier?

I wish I could too. Here, take this.

What is this?

What's the occasion? You bought beef?

My boss bought it.

Make it for mom and dad.

Of course. What about dinner?

I ate.

Mom, dad, I'm home.

Do you need anything?

No, everything is great.

Mom! What's wrong with your mouth?

My dentures are cracked so I took them out and...

I got it. I'll get you some new ones.

Oh, you.

Honey! Honey!

I've got something to show you.

Don't go to sleep.

What are you doing?

Honey! Close the terrace door!

Why doesn't this lock properly?

You just found out now?

When you close that door, it doesn't lock.

Move over dad, I'll lock it.

Ok, you lock it.

Mom, dad, look at this.

Construction Proposal' This is going to be our new house.

Is this the land you bought ten years ago?

Yes, I bought 100 pyeong and

it's going to be a popular residential area,

so land prices have gone up 50 times.

Wow.

Next year, I'm going to build a big house like this,

and bring you two to live with us

along with the rest of the family.

That's my wish.

I'm not sure if we'll be alive then.

Don't be silly.

Hey grandpa, you're pretty good.

Of course! When you're grandfather was younger

he was amazing.

As a result, it was a bit of a pain but...

A pain? How?

Ask your grandfather.

Stop talking nonsense in front of the kids!

You think I'm going to forget before I die?

Can't you move over?

No, I can't.

You're more like an enemy.

Yes, I am.

Wow. You look good in a necktie.

Hey! I look good in anything. The best of all the brothers.

- Come in. - Hello.

Mom, dad, did you sleep well?

- Hi Uncle Gwan-yeong. - Oh, hi.

Hey, what are you doing here? Isn't it a bit early for you?

What do you mean early, the sun is already high in the sky.

Hurry up and eat.

Just in time.

You haven't eaten breakfast yet?

It may be Sunday but

this is a bit too laid-back.

How are you going to survive

in this busy world?

I've seen it all.

So what is keeping you so

busy on this Sunday morning?

Oh, I'm going abroad.

Abroad?

Why? You think only Tae-yeong can go abroad?

This time I am.

I'm going abroad to make money.

You don't have any talents that you can take abroad.

It's not like you have any skills.

What do you mean I don't have any skills?

I know how to do tons of different things.

That may be true, but you can't do a single one of them properly.

Look here.

This is a passport. A passport.

Isn't this a notebook from the army reserves?

Tell them.

Does this look like a notebook from the reserves to you? Tell them.

You should feed the baby.

Yes, it's a passport.

Of course it is.

So when are you going?

Today.

Ok then,

please let me bow to you.

I'm going now.

Hurry up and get out here. Hurry!

Ok then.

Hey.

Honey! Shouldn't you go to the airport?

Don't be silly! Don't you know going abroad these days isn't a big deal?

It's embarrassing, you don't need to come out.

Hey!

Take care of mom and dad.

Don't worry, just go.

Have a good trip.

Mom,

tell Seon-yeong that I left.

Give him some spending money.

You need some spending money!

It's so nice.

Gwan-yeong has no luck,

why does he have to go abroad on a great day like this?

He can't see this wonderful site.

- There's a lot to see inside. - Really?

Hello, how are you?

What brings you here? Isn't it a Sunday?

Hello.

This is our plant manager.

You can see our products in here.

Oh really?

Did you make all of this?

Yes, I was responsible for it.

Of course he was.

Honey! Isn't our eldest son so smart.

This computer answers your questions.

Input your problem here and the answer comes out here.

Foreign buyers have been here since this morning.

They're interested in importing our product.

Oh really? Call the president

and meet with them immediately.

Honey! Are you trying to weasel out of spending time with us again?

What are you talking about, today is an important day.

It's been so long since we've spent time with the folks.

Of course.

I can't right away.

- Set it up so that we can meet tonight. - Ok.

Mom! This product uses Korean.

- Mom. - What?

Are you enjoying yourself?

I would have liked it better if Gwan-yeong and Seon-yeong

were here too.

I know.

- Hey. - Yes?

Since we're out already, let's go see the

land you're going to build the house on.

- Really? - Yes, let's go.

- Ok, let's go. - Ok.

Is this it? Wow!

It's very nice.

It's got a great view, right?

It's really nice here.

We are standing on the south side.

Is it all of this?

Yes, look over there.

What do you think? Isn't it great?

It's a great view.

I didn't realize how big and beautiful Seoul was.

- Let's go inside. - Ok, let's do that.

Let's go inside and see what it's like.

Oh wow!

The air is so clean.

Come in, mom.

Ok, let's have a look.

What's he doing?

Hey? Mom, dad!

Hey! It's Sunday.

- Isn't there anywhere to go? - Hi Uncle Seon-yeong .

- Oh, you've come for a visit. - Oh, you.

Why do you live out here all alone?

I told you to come live with us.

How do you think seeing you alone, in this miserable place,

makes me feel?

What do you feed yourself?

I eat out and if I'm in a hurry I'll make some ramen.

Young people these day don't eat breakfast, you know?

But, still.

It's ok, I like it here.

Mom, dad you should come here

and live with me.

Hey!

Honey,

it's nice to know we've got so many places to live.

Here dad, take this.

- What's this? - A lighter, to celebrate coming to Seoul.

- You didn't have to. - I was waiting to give it to you anyway.

Stop fussing, hurry and light it. I can't wait anymore.

Mom.

This is so expensive.

You should give something this valuable to your brother.

Dad, he's giving it to you so why would I take it?

He doesn't need it.

He quit smoking.

Put it away and let's go take a walk.

- What's Gwan-yeong doing back? - What's he doing here?

You should be on a plane right now.

At the airport,

they found out my certificate was fake.

I can't believe you Gwan-yeong.

I gave birth to you just like the others but

how did you turn out so useless?

I can't believe you.

Do you know how old you are? You're 38 years old.

You're 38 and you have a kid.

You need to smarten up!

Look at your brother, he's so successful.

If you were only half like him.

Mom! He was born smart

but I was born stupid.

It's all your fault. Let's go.

Just give birth to me again as a smart person. Come on!

Go! Let's go!

Hey Gwan-yeong!

Where is he going in such a huff?

Come back. Listen to what I have to say!

You shouldn't blame the kid.

I can't believe he left like that.

He's probably crying.

Was I too harsh?

Tae-yeong,

go and talk to him.

- You should go get him. - Ok.

Or give him a ride home.

I can't believe I gave birth to someone with such a foul temper.

I can't believe him.

Look at him dragging his wife!

Go get some alcohol! What are you, deaf?

I told you to go buy some alcohol.

Give me some money.

Money?

If I had money, would I be asking you to buy the alcohol?

I would be outside drinking in a fancy establishment.

I wish you had the money to be able to do that.

Are you messing with me?

Are you looking down on me because I'm not like my brother?

Are you looking down on me?

Why are you hitting me?

Die, just die!

I'm so upset.

Be quiet!

Fine.

I like you better than my partner.

What are you doing? This is an important business meeting.

Mr. Lee will do all of the negotiating.

But you're the president,

you should say something shouldn't you?

Say something?

The only english I know is 'I love you.'

He beats you all night and you get him something to eat?

I thought he would have an upset stomach.

Oh, you're so pathetic.

Oh my, oh my, oh my.

Go ahead and eat.

What happened to your eye?

Oh, I did that.

I'm sorry. I'm sorry.

Forgive me just this once. I won't do it again.

I was so drunk last night.

Just blame the booze for my stupidity, I promise I won't do it again.

Let me massage your eye with this egg.

You're going to forgive me right?

What's there to forgive?

If my husband is being this sweet, I have to forgive him.

Oh you firecracker, you're killing me.

Hey! What are you doing here?

I've got someone to introduce to you.

Come here!

Hello, how are you?

Who?

This is the person I'm going to marry, come in.

Are you crazy?

Of all the places to bring this special guest.

- I can't believe you brought her here. - Please have a seat.

If she's going to marry me, she's going to have to know everything about me.

- So. - You thought you would show her

where your poor brother lives first? Right?

Oh you!

If you're going to get married

you don't want to emulate us,

you want to emulate our brother.

That's right, our older brother.

Hello, this is the Regent hotel coffee shop.

What room are you in?

Oh, he just left.

Welcome.

Good-bye.

It's so dark.

Is there a blackout? Turn on the lights.

Oh, you idiot.

Hey? What's all this?

What?

What's wrong with your mom?

Is it someone's birthday today?

Haven't we celebrated your birthdays already?

Dad,

how could you forget your anniversary?

What? Oh!

Honey, I'm so sorry, I really messed up.

It's been a bit crazy lately.

It's nothing to lose sleep over right?

Let's celebrate our anniversary tomorrow.

I'll take us out for a night on the town.

Forget about it!

Honey!

Have my parents had dinner yet?

You need to be good to them.

It's not like they're getting any younger right?

Everything is about your parents!

Are they the only thing you think about?

What more do you want me to do for them?

Have you ever done anything for my parents?

Honestly, I really can't believe you.

You treat my parents with disrespect.

What are you saying that I did to them?

- What's all this! - Oh my, oh my.

What did you have when you first met me?

Do you know who was responsible for your success?

My mom, that's who.

She treated you like a son and even sent you abroad to study.

I know.

Oh, forget it!

I said I'm sorry.

I'll go to your parent's house right now.

Ok? Honey, please stop being mad.

Why did he have to forget his anniversary

and end up in this mess.

It's more important, these days, to celebrate an anniversary than a birthday.

It's because he's like you!

You forget everything,

you're so forgetful.

Everything bad is all my fault.

- Porcelain from the royal family 30,000 won. - Gwan-yeong.

Cultural assets for 30,000 won.

- How much is this? - Oh! That's 35,000 won.

Oh, it's gone up by 5000 won. That's strange.

- I'll take it! - Ok.

Good-bye.

What are you doing here? You never come to this hole.

I was just passing by.

- When did you get here? - Just now.

- How are things these days? - Same old, same old.

Pass me a smoke.

Is there anything for me to do in this market?

I don't know if you're suited for that.

Do you think anyone can run a business?

If you have all this time, you should spend more of it with mom and dad.

You don't know what you're talking about.

If I go to see dad,

he's going to break my legs.

He's been mad ever since I lost that job opportunity abroad.

At least you know.

But the same goes for me. It's been a long time since I've seen him.

See! You haven't gone either. That's how it is when you're busy.

- I need a lighter to go with this smoke. - Here you are.

Hello? Who is this?

Oh! Is that you, Ok- i?

Yes, it's me mom!

What's with the phone call?

Is there something wrong?

No, it's just because I missed you.

What's going on, why are you answering the phone mom?

Have you ever known anyone to be home during the day?

What about dad?

He's taking a nap.

He's got nothing to do all day.

Mom! Don't you miss me?

You don't do anything but have baby after baby,

do you really think I'd want to see you?

Oh mom, stop it already.

I'm sorry I can't come to see you more often.

I would love to if I could.

I'm just happy knowing you guys are doing well.

We're fine.

You know no news is good news, right?

I'm going to hang up now.

What do you mean no news, is good news?

Those jerks!

Oh, you!

What more do you expect from the kids?

We should be happy that they're all doing well.

Is it like I'm asking them to bring me gifts of beef?

They can come empty-handed, I just want to see them.

Stop whining.

Here! Eat this.

- Stop fussing honey! - Is it open?

- Is the door open? - Oh, you've come!

What are you doing here? You rarely come to our house.

Here, smoke this.

Just take it, your son is giving it to you.

But what brings you here today?

It's nice to see you both

here together.

Really?

We met after work

and stopped by the in- laws.

Good for you!

So how are your parents, is everyone doing well?

Yes. Here, sit down.

Oh ok! What did you do for dinner?

We prepared dinner for you too.

You must be hungry, hurry and eat!

We ate already.

Try this.

What is it?

It's rice cake that I bought at the department store.

What? They sell rice cakes at the department store?

These days they sell everything there, even side dishes.

Really? That's amazing.

There's nothing for women to do, these days.

- Oh mom! - Where did the kids go?

They said they were going swimming.

It's almost time for them to come home.

You did the laundry too?

It's boring just sitting around doing nothing.

Oh you shouldn't have.

Try this.

You have one too.

What is this?

Oh no! What the... oh no!

Why? Is there something wrong?

Oh my...

Why would you wash this in water?

This is silk.

If you wash it in water, you might as well throw it out.

Is that right?

Oh...

What's this?

Oh no.

Who picked all the leaves?

You're father-in-law said

you have to pick the yellow leaves so it can grow properly.

Oh my goodness! This is very rare.

If you give cactus too much water

they rot and die!

Really?

Oh no! I can't believe this.

The entire house is a disaster.

I'm so upset.

You're causing a commotion, just leave it alone.

What do you mean, leave it alone?

Do you know how expensive silk is?

Nobody asked you to do anything, all you've done is create a mess.

I didn't know that you could ruin clothes by washing them in water.

If you just leave it alone, it will work itself out.

What about you, if you're so smart,

why did you touch the flower?

Because it's a plant,

you have to get rid of the yellow leaves and

give it a lot of water for it to grow properly, that's why.

Dear,

You know that land Tae-yeong bought,

let's go live there.

What?

Wouldn't it be nice?

It would be nice to be close

to Seon-yeong and help him out.

I'll do nothing of the sort.

We shouldn't be taking care of him at his age!

In fact, we'll just be a burden.

But didn't he always say

that he wanted to live with us?

Why, does someone want us to leave this house?

It's no good for people our age to be so narrow minded.

Do you like it dad?

Yes, it's great.

If you like it, smile.

It's nice. It doesn't matter what house we're in,

just seeing you all together in one place

makes me feel alive.

Mom! Have some of this.

We all bought it for you.

Ok.

Come close.

Yes, come closer.

Hey, you...

Has he been drinking?

Hey, what are you doing drinking so much in the middle of the day?

Mom! Dad!

Why is he acting so crazy? It's only the middle of the day.

Congratulations on your new house.

I hope it goes up in flames.

You horrible boy.

Are you trying to make your dad and I mad?

What would be the purpose of a mud hut

going up in flames?

Did you hear that?

They said this is a mud hut.

It's not a house, it's a mud hut.

Didn't we say it was temporary?

Just until your brother builds his new house.

That's all good but

Tae-yeong, do you know how old is dad now?

50? 60?

You're so busy, you have probably forgotten,

but he's 75 now.

Mom is 73.

How much longer do they have to wait?

Until they're 100?

Until they're 200?

Just leave it alone, all of you!

What.

Honey!

You!

Just stop it, stop it.

Sit here.

Everybody just calm down!

I know exactly how you're feeling. I do.

Mom, mom! Look at this! It's entertaining.

- Why did you change the channel? - Let's watch soccer.

Stop watching TV! Go upstairs and study!

What?

Why don't you get some more sleep?

Mom, you work too hard.

I don't have to eat this early in the morning.

Ever since you started commuting to school,

I got used to making breakfast early in the morning.

Go in and get some more sleep, I'll do it.

What makes you think a man who can cook, is someone to brag about?

Everybody cooks these days.

That's enough.

Go get your dad so we can have breakfast.

He got up before me and

went out for a walk.

I'll go get him.

Ok.

- What are you doing dad?

Isn't it a nice view, dad? The air is so fresh.

Even though the air is clean,

it's not as good as the country.

It was totally unexpected.

I didn't know the reservoir

in our hometown would flood

forcing us to leave!

Dad! I told you it was bad to smoke before a meal.

It's ok, it's not like I have that much longer to live.

Don't talk like that.

Let's go inside.

Here they come.

Today we'll eat breakfast on the bench.

Mom! Mom! Mom!

Are you hurt?

- Where is the emergency room? - Go to the right.

- Where's mom? - She's over there.

Go inside.

Oh, you're here?

Mom.

You've come.

Yes, I'm here.

I don't know what's wrong with me,

why I'm so dizzy.

What do the medical records say, doctor?

It's age-related arthritis.

Age-related arthritis?

Is it life-threatening?

No, it's not.

It's something that happens naturally as you age.

How long does she have to stay in the hospital?

There's no need for her to stay here.

Just take her home and have her take it easy.

- Then it's not a serious illness. - Yes, she can leave now.

Thank you.

Dad. Mom's ok.

Really?

I'll go pay the bill

and then we can leave.

Yes, Hurry, I want to go home.

Thank god.

I know.

Don't worry.

- Are you ok? - Yes.

You don't have anything to worry about.

Have you recently had a check-up?

A check-up?

You know, like a full physical.

- No, she's the one that's sick. - Yes, I know

but you should stop by for a full physical.

Why? Is there something wrong with him?

No, but you really should make an appointment.

Ask for Doctor Hwang.

Huh? What's with him.

Let's take a look at you.

I'm ok!

Oh, that feels so good. That's good.

I brought your medication.

You can stop now.

Just a little bit more, mom.

Don't you have to go to work?

I called in.

- Take this mom. - Ok.

What is dad doing?

He said he wanted to make you some lettuce wraps

so he's out working the field.

Oh, dad.

Actually, they do say the elderly age faster if they don't do anything.

He needs to be active.

Oh, sis.

Hey Seon-yeong ! Whatever happened to that girl?

What girl?

He didn't tell mom and dad.

What do you mean? Tell me.

- Seon-yeong is seeing a girl and... - Oh.

She's pregnant.

What? Oh, you.

You should have told us sooner.

Mom, he's

not ready to get married and

he's worried that if he does get married

there won't be anyone to take care of you,

so he keeps delaying it.

You can't.

You get a girl pregnant and

you want to push the wedding back because of us?

That has never happened in our family.

The girl you're dating

is sure to make a good wife,

so you need take her

to your brother asap, introduce her,

and pick a wedding date.

Why are you here alone?

Isn't your girlfriend with you?

She's over there.

Hello, how are you?

What can I get for you?

Hamburger, cheeseburger, coffee, milk, chili, apple punch?

You can have anything you want, although it is stuff kids like to eat.

I know that look in your eyes.

Because of your brother's wedding,

you're trying to figure out a way to get some money out of me, right?

Honey, what am I supposed to do, I'm the oldest you know?

Being the oldest doesn't mean anything.

Did you get an inheritance from your parents?

Did you get a better education?

All you get for being the oldest, is more responsibility.

Honey, are you really going to be like this?

Fine. I'll give it to you.

Thank you.

We put him through university so

what's the point in being stingy now?

But, after the wedding, that's it!

What?

No more after that.

Honey. We need to at least get them a studio apartment.

You mean, he hasn't even saved enough money for a studio?

How long do you think he's been working?

It's only been six months.

I don't care!

I've been working all these years for nothing!

It's always going to the in- laws.

This again.

What did I do?

You need to get a grip.

Do you know how much money the kids are going to cost us from here on in?

Day in, day out, it's all about your parents and your siblings?

You've been giving Gwan-yeong money behind my back, right?

What?

I know all about it. I just pretend not to know.

I don't want your relationship with them to be strained,

so even though it bothers me I don't say anything.

So I'll let it go just this once.

Just take our savings and do whatever you want with it!

Oh! Mr. Lee.

Look. Look at this.

That last export conference was a huge success, right?

3,000 units, that's over a billion won!

- But isn't the delivery date too tight? - Huh?

Our factory is only capable of producing half.

Then what should we do?

There's nothing we can do about it,

we'll have to outsource the other half to another factory.

What? Outsource it?

What did I tell you?

Didn't I tell you from the beginning that we needed to build a new factory?

Oh, my money!

500 million won of my money is going to another factory.

Hello?

Mom. It's dad.

It's me.

What? Work all night?

Then you won't be able to come home tonight either?

Ok.

I am so pissed off.

What now?

The new factory.

If we built a new factory like Mr. Lee suggested,

we wouldn't have to give 500 million won to another factory right?

I can't believe it.

He just can't let it go.

It's still not too late.

We can expand the factory.

Give those who can work the night shift

a lot of overtime pay.

You. You're asking me to raise your pay.

Fine.

If you can meet the delivery date

I'll give all the employees, including you and Mr. Lee, a special...

Oh. Mr. Lee, you've been

so busy you haven't seen much of your parents, right?

Take good care of them.

I would love to have my parents live with me

except I don't have any to take care of.

Hey, what are you doing here?

Dad.

When did you get here?

Just a little while ago.

When did you work on the field and plants the vegetables?

- I was bored. - Dad.

Honey!

- Honey! Tae-yeong is here. - Who?

- Tae-yeong. - Who's here?

- Mom. - Is that you Tae-yeong?

What brings you here?

I heard you're so busy you're rarely even home,

yet, you came all this way.

I just stopped by.

Oh, I'm glad you did.

Go inside where it's warm.

Where is the warmest part of the floor?

No come here. It's a bit warmer here.

I'm ok.

What are you doing? Hurry up and set the table.

I'll go pick some lettuce.

I'm sorry, I'm not thinking straight.

You haven't had lunch right?

I just ate.

As busy as you are, you probably don't have time for lunch, do you?

Sit here and don't move a muscle.

I'll make you some rice

and your dad will pick you some lettuce.

It's been a long time since you've eaten our food.

Oh, mom.

It's ok. Sit down.

Sorry you had to wait for so long.

There's so much lettuce and it's so fresh.

Really?

It's been so long since I've had your cooking, mom.

Yes, it has been a long time.

Here, put some bean paste on this.

Ok, let's have a taste then.

Doesn't it taste good?

Of course, after all dad planted it, right?

- I can smell the country air everywhere. - Oh really?

Really?

Oh, by the way mom.

Yes?

I'm sorry I keep forgetting to get you new dentures.

It's ok.

I'm not going to live that much longer, I don't need anything that expensive.

While you're alive you need to eat, don't you?

Just get me some cheap ones.

Ok, mom.

Hey, when you have time, stop by your cousin Dang- sook's house.

His granddaughter is getting married.

You are, after all, the oldest in our family right?

Stop by ok?

Stop by our hometown too.

Your uncle is complaining that you haven't been by

to visit the ancestral grave in a while.

I might as well tell you everything while I'm at it!

- It's about Yeong-ok's husband. - Honey!

Stop bothering him and let him eat.

He made a few bucks selling stuff in an open-air market but

that's not enough to make a living.

If he just had some capital he could rent a shop in the market

and start a small business.

I know I shouldn't keep putting all of this on your shoulders but

just one last thing. About Gwan-yeong,

you really need to help him out.

Nothing seems to be working out for him so he keeps taking it out on his wife.

How messed up do you have to be to hit your wife?

No matter what, you're brothers, right?

He's making a living on the streets of Jang- chung dong

selling bread.

Just stop! I'm sick of it.

Hey!

It doesn't have to be a lot,

- just enough to get by... - Mom!

Does it make sense in this day and age,

that a person with four limbs can't make enough to get by?

I'm tired of it.

Please, stop putting all of this responsibility on me.

This is the last time. Finish your lunch.

Hey, son! Son!

At least finish your lunch before you leave.

Your lunch... finish your lunch.

Let's have a drink.

Ok.

Here. Drink up.

Did you have lunch?

Why haven't you had lunch yet?

I don't feel like eating these days.

Here. Take it.

What is this?

The way you live your life, you don't deserve to eat,

but your wife and kids haven't done anything wrong.

Take it.

Don't tell your sister-in-law.

What?

You're going to build a house?

Yes.

With what money?

First, we'll try to round up as much as possible to break ground.

As for the rest,

we'll cover it with the deposit money from this house.

Are you crazy? No way!

I'm going to do it!

If I leave my parents

in that mud shack any longer

I don't think I'll be able to live with myself.

So just let me have my way, just this once.

Please. I'm begging.

Let me have my way, ok?

To the left, the left.

Ok!

A little more to the right, the right.

Ok!

Be careful!

Get out, mom.

The house Tae-yeong rented for us

is on the top floor.

Pull!

Oh really?

Pull harder. They're knocking together. Be careful!

Why don't you be careful!

I said, be careful.

Oh dear.

What's wrong mom?

I'm just a bit dizzy.

Me too.

Don't look up.

Ok! Put it down carefully. Carefully!

Ok, that's good.

Which way is he asking me to go.

Wake up!

What's that?

It brings stuff down from the apartments.

There's no way to get up and down in this building?

There is an elevator but

anything too big and heavy needs to go on that cable.

How do you get a dead person down?

You have to hang the coffin from that too.

What? If a person dies

you hang them from that steel cable?

Yes, the elevator is too small

and you can't put it upright so

depending on the situation you have to use that.

It tragic.

Yes, it's pretty appalling.

Mom, don't worry.

When you die, I will piggyback you down.

You need to promise me.

I promise.

As long as I'm alive there is no reason

why my parents should be hung from a steel cable.

You have to, ok?

When I die,

I can't be hung from a steel cable

and be brought down like that, right?

A dog doesn't even come down like that.

Mom.

You're not going to die.

- Who says you're going to die. - Oh, my legs.

Stop talking like that

and stay here for the next three months until the house is built.

I've got a lot of work to do at the office so...

- I'm not going to go up. - Hurry up and go.

- Go. - Ok.

Mr. Lee, good job.

The plant manager

has shipped everything off without a hitch.

Good, good.

This was all thanks to you Mr. Lee.

What are you talking about? It was because of you.

This is why I like being president.

It's great that you guys are this close.

I've made a decision.

The new Jeju Island factory that Mr. Lee has repeatedly proposed...

You're going to build the new factory?

We're going to break ground right away.

On one condition, Mr. Lee is going to have to go

and head up the entire project.

Of course.

From construction to research, I'll give everything I have

because I really enjoy my job.

Good.

Really? You've been promoted to VP?

The president will make me a director, once the factory is built.

That means you'll get a pay raise, right?

You think that's all? I'll get shares in the company, too.

Wow, nice!

- Honey. - What?

- Are you happy? - Of course I'm happy!

Even though I'm going to be in Jeju?

You're going there to make money, so of course I can be patient.

You little devil.

Before I go to Jeju...

- Honey. - What?

While I'm gone, take care of mom and dad.

I will.

Also, get mom some new dentures.

I said I got it.

What? A promotion?

Yes.

After he gets back they're going to make him a VP.

The company's future is riding on this new factory.

Your dad is in charge of this important job.

Who, other than our son, would be able to do this job?

How long will you be there for?

At least half a year.

Half a year.

Don't worry though,

Jeju Island is only an hour away by plane.

I'll be home on my days off.

We barely see each other once a month,

even though we all live in Seoul.

He's about to go away

why are you talking so much?

I'll be late for my flight so I better go.

Come on out.

Hey. If we should die...

What?

Cremate us.

- Cremate? - Yes.

What are you talking about mom?

If we're buried in a grave

you're all just so busy, I mean,

will you even have time to pull the weeds?

The weeds will grow out of control.

If that's the case it's better to...

Mix it! Mix it well!

You have to mix it properly so it'll be firm.

What! I don't think it'll be enough.

I poured it in together.

Honey, your husband is home!

I'm coming.

Are you tired?

Wow, I've already been working like a dog

for a month.

I got paid today.

Really?

Here.

You're so happy when you see money.

How are mom and dad?

You did go, right?

Sit down!

What did I tell you?

I told you to see them everyday, didn't I?

It's not like I have something to give them everyday.

If you don't have anything to give them I told you to

at least get them some spring water so they can live a long life.

You did.

What do you mean 'you did'? Why didn't you go?

I... our son was sick.

Our son was sick?

We can have another kid

but if my parents die, that's it.

Help me, can somebody help me?

He's going to kill me. Help me.

You need a good beating.

Somebody please help me. Isn't there anyone out there?

Come out.

It's so nice out.

- Oh, you live here? - Yes.

Hello, how are you?

- This must be fate. - Yes.

How did you know that our youngest son lives here,

and we're only here until our eldest

son finishes building

his house?

- Everyone knows. - I see.

Your eldest son is building a house near a spring

so he can live with you.

The whole apartment complex knows.

Really?

Do you know how lucky you are?

We have nine children but

they all pitched in

to buy us this apartment and

then they went to the states.

They have all immigrated to one place or another.

Oh...

So?

So my husband climbs to the top of the mountain

everyday in hopes of seeing his son in the states.

That's why they say having no children means having no worries.

They weren't wrong.

We're just lucky

we were successful with one.

I know.

We would love nothing more

than to see our second eldest son Gwan-yeong

make something of himself.

Then I could die in peace.

What is she doing here?

Hello.

Did you sleep well?

What are you doing here? It's so early in the morning.

Gwan-yeong told me to bring you some spring water.

Oh really? We're going to get some of that right now.

Let's all go together, you too.

What's going on? Your eye?

Why is your face is all black and blue?

Did your husband go crazy again?

Oh, no.

I fell down the stairs.

Honey! While we're here we need to fix Gwan-yeong's

habit of hitting his wife.

Look! Hanok is art!

You have to use your artistic skills.

If you don't know art,

how are you supposed to build anything?

Like this... oh hello!

Once this first floor is completed,

the frame of the house can go up next week.

Once this building is finished,

it's going to be one of the best two story Hanoks in Seoul.

Really? I'm going to trust you on this.

You can trust me, I'm a building expert aren't I? An expert!

He's so full of hot air.

- Hey, over here! - Gwan-yeong!

What's wrong dad? What?

He's going to get in trouble today.

You didn't know your dad was that scary, did you?

Don't you know a man who hits a woman is the worst kind of person in the world?

You idiot!

That's not enough.

And you!

If your husband hits you one more time,

tell him you want a divorce!

He's the one who said he wanted one first?

Really? Then there's nothing more I can say.

From now on,

make sure you don't do anything that will make him hit you.

Just be obedient and stay by his side.

Don't put him in an another embarrassing situation like this.

Operator! Operator! Get me Seoul!

Hello? Is that you, honey?

Honey. Are my folks safe?

What?

Are they ok?

Of course they're fine.

Ok then.

Oh by the way, did you get mom those dentures?

Did you call me in the middle of the night and wake me up just to ask me that?

Higher. Higher. Higher.

It's going up!

Now that the house is pretty much finished,

all that is left is for Tae-yeong to come back.

I think I'm dying.

Honey! What's wrong?

I think the baby's coming.

Call an ambulance, an ambulance!

Honey! It's twins, twins! Good job.

You foolish girl. Please stop having babies.

I can't believe they're twins, it's not like they run in our family, do they?

You have no shame.

Five babies in three years.

So what if they're twins? They're assets.

You're right, they're assets.

I'm going to go see my assets.

Thanks for seeing it that way.

Go on, go see them.

Ok then! Follow me.

If it was you,

you wouldn't be that nice, you would have probably kicked me out of the house.

- Mom. - What?

Mom. Was it this painful

and difficult when you had me?

What, do you think you slid

out like a zucchini?

Mom.

Ok, ok, ok.

Mom. I promise from now on, I'll be a dutiful daughter.

Ok, ok. I got it.

Dear.

It took having five kids

for her to finally grow up.

Look how beautiful the twins are.

- Don't they look smart? - Don't they look like me?

Hey, are you Mr. Lee?

How come you haven't come to see me?

You shouldn't just have one comprehensive medical exam,

you need to have checkups on a regular basis.

It's a good thing you came, since you're here

you should get checked out.

This is so out of the blue.

In the future, when you die

the place you've been preparing

as your grave

is going to be useless.

It won't be long before this reservoir is filled with water

and we receive notice that we need to move our family plot.

We'll probably die before that.

Even if our bodies are buried here,

it will be like they are deep under water,

as if buried at sea.

So don't give the kids a tough time

and ask them to cremate you.

I've already asked my kids to.

Brother!

What's wrong?

I haven't been very good to you.

What are you talking about? Where is this coming from?

I think I'm going to die before you.

What do you mean?

I... I have liver cancer.

Liver cancer? What's that? Is it a disease?

They say it's a disease that will kill you.

Oh boy, oh boy.

Brother!

We all die, there 's no need to cry.

I'm not crying because

I'm afraid to die.

Then?

It's because I'm sad. So sad.

The kids barely come to see us when we're alive,

do you think they'll come to see us when we're dead?

When I think about that, it makes me both sad and disappointed which is why

the tears just keep coming.

The world has changed.

- How are you? - Hello.

Excuse me...

What happened to your husband today?

He gone.

What do you mean he's gone?

He went to sleep after dinner

and never woke up.

I see.

He wasn't in pain.

He was lucky in death.

He looked so healthy, how did this happen?

The things you can't trust in this world are the rainy season

and an old man's health.

Your wife is doing well?

Yes, she's...

please get up, don't you want to go to the spring?

You need to drink spring water.

I have aches and pains all over. I can't go today.

Honey! What's happening?

Mom!

Dad!

What's wrong mom?

What's wrong with mom?

Tae- young. Tae- young.

Mom. You shouldn't be talking.

- Mom! Mom! Mom! - Honey! Are you crazy?

- You shouldn't have come here in that condition. - Mom! Mom!

Is the flight for Seoul able to take off?

It's cancelled.

Is the boat leaving?

How many lives do you have? There's no way the boat is leaving with those waves.

Hurry up!

Mom!

You can't leave like this.

Don't you feel sorry for Gwan-yeong?

You need to see me make something of myself.

I need to make you dinner.

Open your eyes mom!

I can't live without you.

I'll never be able to forgive myself for letting you down.

Everyone, just stop.

We should let her go in peace.

If we keep making a fuss, you'll make her dizzy in the afterlife.

You need to go in peace.

Everyone has to die you know.

I'll be following in your footsteps soon.

Ok, I'll take responsibility

and pull the weeds every year,

and bury you in a large space so you won't feel suffocated.

Just not yet.

You have to see Tae-yeong before you leave.

What's the big hurry,

you have to give him time for one final word

or he's going be filled with regret for the rest of his life.

That's right. Just hang on. Just a little more.

He's going to be here soon.

Oh Lord! I've never

called out to you before.

I've worked so hard on my own

but I'm begging you.

I'll be your slave

please, let my mother...

please let my mother live.

Please Lord!

Mom! Mom!

Be careful!

Hold on tight so it doesn't hit anything!

Mom!

Director Lee Do-yeong

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