All language subtitles for The.Day.She.Returns.2026.WEB.720p.Dream.eng

"The Day She Returns"

I'll pull this down.
It's too bright.

- I'll do it.
- Thanks.

Should I close this side too?

I think that's enough.

That's good.

Is it okay
to keep the blinds down?

Yeah, that's fine.

I know the owner.

If they ask us to open them,
we'll open them.

I prefer it this way.

People walking by
might stare at us.

That's not why.

It's because of my eyes.

Are your eyes bothering you?

No, they've just gotten weaker.

I can't see
as well as I used to.

But I can still see the flowers.

There are flowers here!

They're beautiful.

Yes, they are.

What did you think of our film?

- Me?
- Yeah.

I'm curious.

I'm supposed to be
the one asking questions.

Even so, I'm curious.

I like hearing
what people think.

I thought it was wonderful.

- Really?
- Yeah.

It really made me think.

I'm still thinking about it.

You're not just saying that?

No.

That's great.

How did you end up
doing an independent film?

Why? Is there a reason
I shouldn't have?

That's not what I mean.

It's just that you hadn't acted
in a long time.

I'm sure a lot of directors
wanted to work with you.

No, not really.

I don't think they knew
I wanted to act again.

I see.

Actually, I reached out
to a few people I knew.

Nothing came of it.

Really?

They didn't show
any interest at all.

No reply. They ignored me.

Really?

But you know...

I really loved
this screenplay.

Somehow the director knew
he should send it to me.

As for the director...

Since I liked the script,
I went to meet him.

And he's an incredibly
serious person.

A very respectable man.

He seemed very kind to me.

I felt I could trust him
and work with him.

I'm glad you did.

It's a wonderful film.

Really?

Or are you just saying that
because I'm here?

Not at all.

Just wait until you read
what I write about it.

Then you'll know.

Okay. I will.

Journalists, or people like me
who write,

often aren't very good
at expressing ourselves aloud.

Writing is easier.

All right.
I'll read it.

By the way,
how old are you?

I'm 26.

Wow.

You're young.
Very young...

Yeah.

Can you tell me what it was like
returning to acting after 10 years?

Actually, it's been longer.

It's been 12 years.

You must have been very young then.

Of course I was.

Even so, I've seen many of your
TV dramas and films.

Really? From back then?

Your more famous dramas
are online.

I know.

Some of your films
can be downloaded too.

- There are some DVDs as well.
- Really?

I didn't know...

You were a huge star back then.

I was pretty back then.

You're still very beautiful!

You don't even have
a single wrinkle.

You've really taken care of yourself.

Or were you simply
born this way?

I think I was born this way.

My mother's the same.

She's over 70 now,
but she's still very beautiful.

From behind, she looks
about 40 or 50.

I swear.

Really?

It happened recently.

We went to a shopping centre,
and in the car park,

my mother was walking ahead of me.

From behind, she really looked
like someone in her 40s.

I was genuinely shocked.

How can someone over 70
look like that?

I think it's genetic.

The coffee here is good, isn't it?

It tastes like café coffee.

Yeah, it's really good.

I think it's a German restaurant.

Yes, it is.

The chef is actually German.

Really?

The owner is Korean,
and her husband is German.

He does the cooking.

Before coming here,
he had a restaurant in Berlin.

I should come here
for a meal sometime.

Come and try it sometime.

The food has a simple, clean taste.

He doesn't use
any additives.

You can tell he uses
high-quality ingredients.

He's German, so his meat dishes
are especially good.

That sounds wonderful!

Would you like to try some now?

Now?

No, I'm full, thanks.

Let me know if you change your mind.
We can eat while we talk.

No, it's okay.
I'm too nervous right now.

Really? You don't look nervous at all.

I swear.

I get nervous very easily.

Okay, we'll eat here another time.

What was your question again?

Why did you decide
to return to acting...

My daughter's a little older now,
so I have some free time.

I thought perhaps
I should start working again.

So your daughter is older now?

She's 11.

She told me

I should go out and work.

As if she were giving me permission,
she told me to work and earn money.

She said that?

I'm not sure what made her
think that way.

But she said I should work.

So it's just the two of you
living together?

Yes. We used to have
a live-in housekeeper,

but she got too old
and went to live with her son.

So you do the housework yourself?

Someone comes to clean
three times a week.

You're divorced, right?

Yes. I'm divorced.

Was getting divorced difficult?

Divorce is difficult.
Is it ever easy for anyone?

That's true.

It must have been very hard, right?

Are you curious about that?

Do I have to talk about it here?

No, you don't have to.

If there's anything
you'd like to say about it,

feel free. People are
interested in knowing.

Otherwise, you don't have to.

It's just...

it wouldn't be fair
to my ex-husband.

So I'd rather not
talk about it.

Of course. I understand.

If it's about the film,

you can ask me
anything you like. Anything.

Okay.

I really liked
the final scene.

It really moved me.
I mean it.

- Really?
- Yes.

When I saw you from behind,
walking alone across Jeju,

you looked so lonely.

My eyes filled with tears.

Really?

The wind was blowing so hard.

Even after everything
she had been through,

this woman kept moving forward
with courage. That's what I felt.

As sad as it was,

it somehow gave me strength.

That I have to be strong.

And whatever hardship
I may face,

I'll gain just as much strength
to overcome it.

So I have to keep going.

It was strange. I felt that strength
surging through me.

It was wonderful.

I see.

And it really gave me
a lot to think about.

I need to think about it more.

So you liked it.

I like the ending too.

Things have been difficult
for me lately.

So difficult that
I didn't know what to do.

Really?

- You look so cheerful.
- I'm really not.

I just don't let others see it.

I see.

Until I can
solve my problems,

I'd rather not pour my heart out

to other people.

What's so difficult?

Just... the work I do,

and my relationships
with people close to me.

It's hard to do as well
as I'd like.

What exactly is difficult for you?

I think my expectations
may be too high.

But I can't decide
whether they really are too high.

So I'm struggling
with that confusion.

Is it really difficult?

Yes, a little.

But I'm sure everyone else
struggles like I do.

Would you like a beer?

No, thanks. It's still early.

Do you like alcohol?

Alcohol?

A little, but I hardly
drink these days.

You don't drink?

My body doesn't handle alcohol well,
and I used to overdo it.

So I'm being careful
these days.

But one glass of beer is fine.

The German beer here
is excellent. It's on tap.

Would you like one?

No, I really don't feel like it.

- But you should have one.
- No.

I'm fine too.

I'll resist as well.

As you go about
your daily life,

what matters most
to you these days?

What's your greatest concern?

I observe
how my mind works.

You observe your mind?

Usually.

We try to give meaning
to even the smallest things.

Yes.

For example,

there's a friend
I've grown apart from.

One day I thought of her
and felt sorry for her.

So I bought her
a small gift.

I was about to send it,
and thought I'd include a note.

I took out a fountain pen
I hadn't used in years.

I took the cap off,

and suddenly the ink
went everywhere.

My fingers were completely black.

It got under my nails,
so I couldn't wash it off.

It felt like some kind of sign...

not to contact them.

To leave the relationship
just as it is.

I've done that too.

I wasn't seeing things
as they really were.

I was looking at a story
I'd created in my own mind.

And thinking it was a sign.

They were just ink-stained fingers,

but we feel the need
to interpret everything.

It gets exhausting.

Sometimes I hate it.

It sounds like you're
practising Taoism.

I'm not sure it's that,

I just want to see things
as they really are.

I think that's important.

Why is it so important?

I don't think we can live
without interpreting things.

Isn't understanding
just another form of interpretation?

There are far too many
interpretations in this world.

Ideals, images,
stories... they're all interpretations.

When one interpretation
stops working,

we jump to another.

Then suddenly,

life is over.

I think Zen Buddhism
says something similar.

Of course. I've read books
on Buddhism and other things.

But I think the important thing
is to experience it yourself.

All interpretations
ultimately lead to anxiety.

If you can see things
exactly as they are,

then you can experience
true peace.

I once went to Seoraksan,
and there wasn't another soul around.

I sat beside
a little stream,

for a very long time.

That's when I had
that experience.

Truly,

I could see everything before me
exactly as it was.

I saw things
just as they were.

Only that once.

I experienced it
just that one time.

I really need
to think about that.

Would you like a beer?

I think I'm okay.

But if you'd like one...

No, no.

I don't need one.

I'm on a diet.

I'd better not drink.

You're dieting?

What's your diet like?

I don't eat
flour or sugar at all.

Whenever I can,
I do intermittent fasting.

I also do strength training
at the gym twice a week.

But now that I'm older,
losing weight is harder.

Still, I have no choice.
I'm trying to make a comeback.

How do you do
intermittent fasting?

You just don't eat.

You skip breakfast
and dinner.

You eat all your meals
within a six- to eight-hour window.

From noon until six.

You don't eat
the rest of the time.

That must be hard.

I always have
to eat breakfast.

It's not easy.

- Are you in there?
- Yes.

Your time's up.

Sorry.

One last question.
Any advice for young people?

Just one question.

Okay.

Sorry, there's
someone after you.

My apologies.

Love yourselves.

Really, love yourselves
more than anything else.

That's all?

Thank you.

No need to rush off.

Thank you.

Director,
I really loved your film.

Thank you.

Goodbye.

Goodbye!

How much time is left?

You should go in now.

Thank you.

You're welcome.

Where's Ji-hoon?

He walked the journalist
to the subway, but it's taking a while.

I see.

How did it go?

It went well.

Though I think I talked too much.

I'm going to the bathroom.

Okay.

I've had too much coffee.

Too much?

I've had three cups already.

I was trying to wake myself up,
but I overdid it.

Have you had lots of interviews?

No, just too much coffee.

There weren't that many interviews.

I'm sure you've had heaps.

No, there's only one more after this.

Then I'm done.

Are you tired?

A little.

You must be exhausted.

I am too.

Really?

It's so nice to meet you.

Thank you.

What did you think of the film?

The film?

Can I be honest?

Of course.

Honestly, I'm not sure
what it's trying to say.

Really?

I watched it to the end,
but I still couldn't work it out.

Some scenes were beautiful
and really moving, but...

still...

I couldn't connect everything
into a coherent story.

I don't know what it's trying to say.

It made me think
about lots of things,

but in the end
they never came together.

I see.

Maybe it's just me.

Or maybe not...

Either way, that's how I felt.

Then why did you want
to interview me?

This interview?

I've always wanted
to meet you in person.

I've admired you for years.

Really?

Yes.

I'm so happy to meet you.

I understand what you mean.

But that's what I like about the film.

I see.

It doesn't force
a particular message or conclusion.

It's better to simply
go along with the film.

I don't know much about cinema.

The easy-to-watch films
are entertaining.

Right.

I've watched a lot of those.

You can just enjoy them
without thinking too much.

They're great fun.

That's all I watched growing up.

But as I've gotten older,

they've started to feel
very artificial.

It's like the film
is manipulating me...

or thinks I'm an idiot.

That's how it feels.

Like riding a roller coaster...

up and down,

up and down...

It doesn't interest me anymore.

You're right. It's too predictable.

Isn't a film like this better?

I really love it.

Yeah.

I'm just an ordinary viewer.

No, I'm not criticising you.

Honestly, I really love
this film too.

Yeah.

But you're really beautiful.

What?

Thank you.

When the door opened
and you walked in,

I thought, "She's so beautiful."

A journalist?

I thought, can a journalist
really be this beautiful?

Not at all.

You're prettier than actresses.

Thank you so much.

You're really beautiful.

Very attractive.

Really?

Wow, thank you.

I love your smile.

It's so endearing.

Thank you.

Are your eyes brown?

Brown eyes are very attractive.

Yes, they're brown.

But there's something
so endearing about your gaze.

Just before you burst out laughing,

and afterwards, that cool, childlike
yet detached air you give off...

it's beautiful.

I...

Can I say this?

You're like a little child.

An innocent child.

Really?

Thank you.

I think you're an honest person.

Yes, I am.

Right.

But I don't think
being too honest is good either.

I fought with my boyfriend
about that yesterday.

Really?

As long as I'm being honest,
I feel I can attack anyone.

"Why can't you be more honest?
You're being a coward."

"Be more honest!"
That's how I attack him.

- You fought about that?
- Yeah.

It was a serious fight.

But in the morning,
seeing his face made me feel better again.

He looked worth forgiving?

You have to be in the right mood
and move at the right pace

before you feel ready.

But I ignored that and pressured him
to tell me how he really felt.

So it was difficult for him.

I pushed too hard.

Even though I was only trying
to be honest.

So you know that yourself.

I know, but it's hard to do.

It's not easy to act
against your nature.

Yeah, you're right.

Just live as you are.
Tell him to understand you.

Yeah, we need to understand
each other gradually.

So do you live alone now?

No.

I live with my daughter.

Oh, your daughter.

I got divorced two years ago
and live with my daughter.

Yes, I'd heard you were divorced.

But how are you getting by?

Are you happy these days?

I am.

Because I live with my daughter.

We have a dog too.

You have a dog?

Yes.

I really want a dog too.

They're so cute.

He's really adorable.

He's like...

How should I put it,
a moving tree?

He's like nature itself.

Yeah.

Just watching him sleep
makes me so happy.

Seeing him walk
around the house

really lifts my spirits.

What is he thinking?

What does he want?

Everything about him
is so adorable.

He's so cute.

With my daughter,
I'm often worried.

There's something
to worry about every day.

I'm so grateful for her,
and I love her so much.

But I can't help
worrying all the time.

But the dog is truly a blessing.

Whatever he does,
he makes me happy.

He's so adorable.

You clearly love him a lot.

I can't help it.

Right.

Honestly, people aren't
all that kind.

We have to make an effort
to be kind.

Because we live together
and need one another.

But even so,

we're all growing darker inside.

We feel crushed,
pressured and exhausted.

But how can we preserve
an innocent face

when our souls
have been torn apart?

It takes a lot of effort
to see only the good things.

But you know,

we really aren't
that kind.

Right.

You're right.

Recently, I saw a dog on TV
that lived to be 36.

Really?

It's hard to imagine.

But that dog
had lived that long.

He was very old,
and the fur on his back was gone.

He looked as though
he could barely walk.

But when you looked at his face,

it was exactly the same.

He still looked like an angel.

In human years,
that dog was 200.

And yet,

he was still an angel.

Dogs are angels
until the moment they die.

They die like angels.

I need to get a dog!

You definitely should!
They're wonderful.

- Every day...
- My boyfriend hates dog hair.

So I can't get one.

Some dogs don't shed,
like Maltese or poodles.

But they're hard to care for
because they're so energetic.

There's a Maltese-poodle mix
called a Maltipoo.

They're so adorable.
Really!

Yeah, I know.

I should talk
to my boyfriend again.

You should.

What breed is yours?

A Pomeranian.

A Pomeranian...

How long have you
been with your boyfriend?

Three months now.

Really?

That's not very long.

I thought it had been much longer.

- You did?
- Yeah.

From the way you spoke,
it sounded like you'd been together for years.

When I start seeing someone,
I focus on them intensely.

I don't socialise
with other people.

Sometimes I do,
but it exhausts me.

With my boyfriend,
it's different.

Even if I get tired,
it's a different kind of tiredness.

Somehow, I need
a man beside me.

Isn't there anyone else around you?

No. I like people, but it's hard
to spend too much time with them.

I'm the same.

- Are you the eldest or second child?
- The eldest.

Me too.

Do you have any siblings?

A younger brother.

He's doing his military service.

Are you close?

Yes.

Would you like a beer?
The draught beer here is good.

It's German draught beer.
It's excellent.

Yes, please.

Excuse me!

Two draught beers, please.

Two draught beers?

Thank you.

Is this a German restaurant?

Yes, it is.

I've never been to
a German restaurant before.

The chef here is German.

He had a small restaurant in Berlin.

The owner is Korean.
Her husband does the cooking.

And their children are the waiters.

Really?

It's a family restaurant.

Come here with your boyfriend sometime.

Yes, we really should.

My boyfriend loves
sausages and meat.

German sausages are good, right?

Of course. They're really good.

They're excellent.

Should we order some sausages now?

We can talk while we eat.
Sausages are easy.

They're perfect with beer!

Shall we order some?

No, I think the beer
will be enough.

You're right.

I was so nervous
on my way here.

But you're so cheerful and friendly.

- I feel completely at ease.
- You were nervous?

Yes.

Don't be nervous.

Never be nervous.

Just relax.

Thank you.

I like you too.

Thank you so much.

What do you usually do?

When you're at home?

Me?

I like listening to music.

Sometimes I paint, and...

I exercise to lose weight too.

What kind of music?

Well...

Something emotional?

And authentic.
That's the kind of music I like.

I see.

I like painting too.

But your mind has to be calm
to paint.

So I don't get to do it much.

This is really good.

It's delicious.

Isn't it?

German beer really is different.

Definitely.

Do you like drinking?

Yes.

I don't drink that much anymore.

But I used to drink every day.

Really?

I was fine drinking every day.

At night, I'd have
a glass or two of wine.

There's nothing to do at night.

Right.

After my daughter went to sleep,

I'd sit alone
and slowly sip my wine.

Do you watch television?

I don't have a television.

Oh, no television...

My daughter keeps asking for one,
but no.

Did you used to drink a lot?

Yes, I drank a lot.

If I hadn't had a child,

I might have drunk myself
to death by now.

Drinking is very soothing.

Life is boring.

After running around all day,

I'd sit quietly in a corner
and drink,

without hurting anyone.

I just wanted to fade away
and disappear,

without anyone noticing.

I used to dream about that.

But after I had my child,

everything changed overnight.

I see.

Cheers!

Cheers!

What do you think
of someone like me?

What do I think?

Honestly, I feel a little sorry
for young people.

They're gloomy and dark.
Very dark.

I'm much older,

and I've experienced many things...

I'm not saying that makes me
better than anyone else,

but things should be different
when you're young.

Yet you're all so gloomy and dark.

I think the world
makes us this way.

Everywhere you look,
there's competition.

It's bleak and discouraging.

We all feel like
we've been left on our own.

Even among people
who love each other.

You meet someone out of need.

You each look after yourselves
and enjoy being together while you can.

People seem to call that love.

You're right.

Am I talking too much?

Not at all.

Do you have any advice
for young people like me?

I just told you.

Right.

Just love yourself.

Love yourself
more than anything else.

And don't think there's something
you absolutely have to do.

There is no such thing.

First of all, love yourself
more than anyone else.

Not your values,
not your goals.

Truly love yourself.

Yes.

The reason I got divorced...

even though I had a child,

and didn't know
how I would make money,

and knew everyone
would blame me,

I started wondering...

Do I really love this person?

Or not?

And does he love me?

Or is he only staying
because he's my child's father?

Do you know what he said to me?

He said everyone lives like this.

Everyone just lives like this.

Don't insist on being different.

But I don't want
to live that way.

You only live once.

I'll only live
with genuine love.

That's my choice.

With my daughter.

And my dog...

because I truly love them.

I'll truly love them
for as long as I live.

I can do anything for them.

Things I've never done before.

I can endure things
I've never endured before.

I won't accept false love
in my life.

Yes.

Over here. Hello!

Yes.

The director is here.

Hello.

It's time to wrap up.

Oh, yes.

You don't need to rush.

It's all right.

I've taken up too much of your time.

Thank you for today.

Yes.

Wait... just a minute.

Goodbye. Take care.

Yes.

Thank you.

Thank you for today.

Thank you. Goodbye.

Did you come by subway?

Yes.

I'll walk you to the station.

No, it's fine.
I'll walk by myself.

It's a long way.
I can take you.

I'm really fine. Goodbye.

It must be nice recording this
instead of writing it down.

Yes.

Actually, writing is better.

But this is so convenient.
I end up recording everything.

Who was the man outside
who showed me in?

Who? The director?

No, I know the director well.
The man beside him.

The tall one
with the dark complexion.

Ji-hoon?

He's a friend
who's helping me out.

Is he your manager?

No, he's not my manager,
though he'd like to be.

I'm still not sure.

When I started working again,

he wanted to give it a try too,
so he came along with me.

This is his first film.

He's the nephew of a friend of mine.
He runs a tteokbokki stall.

But he wants to try
working in this field.

He left his wife
to run the stall.

We're both from Busan.

So we're comfortable together.

His face is very tanned.

That's why I was curious.

He got a suntan.

He recently went to Hawaii
with his wife.

So he got that tan in Hawaii?

He's very dark.

Everyone there thought
he was a local.

I'm not surprised.

His eyes are very big too.

The beer is good, isn't it?

Yes, it's good.

The draught beer here
is excellent.

German beer is something else.

Do you like drinking?

I'm trying to drink less these days,
but of course I like it.

It's so satisfying.

But I've gained a lot of weight.
If I drink, I can't lose it.

You look great now.

No, I don't.

Anyway, it's difficult.

It gets harder to lose weight
as you get older.

I'm dieting for work.

Why did you decide to come back?

I was looking for work
I could feel passionate about.

Something you're passionate about...

I really liked your acting.

Not at all.

I think something is missing.

So I started taking acting classes.

You're taking acting classes?

Yes. I've been twice so far.

Where are you studying?

I tried a studio
with a good reputation.

And I think it's helping me.

There's someone there
known for his teaching method.

How does he teach?

He has an unusual method.

It's all about the fundamentals.

And what's inside you.

He tries to draw
those things out.

I'll have to see how it goes.
I've only just started.

Taking acting classes...

can't be easy for you.

I don't feel embarrassed at all.

If there's something you don't know,
you have to learn it.

If you don't,
you're the only one who loses out.

And lately I've been wondering...

Was I always the studious type?

I realised I really enjoy
studying things.

I have a logical side too.

Then you should have
continued your education.

You said it yourself.

I realised too late.

If I hadn't inhaled coal gas
as a child,

I'd be very intelligent now.

Coal gas?

Yes.

It's true. You don't believe me?

I believe you.

You have to believe me.
It's true.

Yes.

But how did you come
to choose this new film?

I liked the screenplay.

The director somehow knew
he should send it to me.

It was excellent.

I called him
as soon as I read it.

I told him the screenplay was excellent.

I see.

What did you think
was so good about it?

There was nothing exaggerated in it.

More than anything,
I hate unrealistic stories.

I could easily relate
to the situation in the film.

It drew me in.

And I wanted to put myself
in that situation.

That's how I felt.

I see.

What makes a good film?

If you had to...

A good film?

I'm not sure.
It must be different for everyone.

What people consider good
varies.

Their circumstances and tastes
are different. That's true.

Even so,

do you have an ideal
of what a good film is?

Me?

Well...

Even if I do,
I don't think it would be very useful.

Right.

I don't think there's any need
to argue about ideals.

In the end, people do
what they want,

and watch what they want.

We all live
very separate lives,

even though we live in a society.

There has never been
an absolute truth.

There are only things
people like or dislike.

Is that what you mean?

I'm not sure.

How could I know
what's right or wrong?

A truth that applies to everyone...

How could I possibly understand that,

when I can't even control
my own body?

You mentioned screenplays earlier.

What is it like
reading scripts again?

Is it difficult?

When you read one,
does the film form in your mind?

I can't say anything about the film.
That's the director's concern.

But if the character is convincing,

and I want to place myself
in that situation,

that's what matters to me.

Of course, the director matters too.

If I have even the slightest doubt
about the director,

then it's better not to do it.

When I look at the films
and dramas you've appeared in,

they're all very different.

Completely different.

Are they really?

But I think acting in all of them
felt the same.

What did you think of our film?

I haven't asked you.

It's a good film.

I really liked it.

And it was wonderful
to see you in a film again.

Thank you.

It's good to have you back.

Cheers!

Cheers!

I want to be a cool woman.

I'm going to be much cooler
from now on.

A cool woman?

Yes.

- But you already are.
- No.

I need to try much harder.
I still have a long way to go.

What do you think
makes a woman cool?

Someone who doesn't have to do
things she doesn't want to do.

For true love, you have to do
things you don't want to do.

Otherwise,

it seems childish.

True love?

Maybe because I'm an actress,
there were always people to help me.

I started acting
when I was very young.

So all my life, I've only done
the things I wanted to do.

I never did anything
I didn't want to do.

So I became lazy and never developed
any patience or endurance.

When I was married,
my husband did everything for me.

Now I want to change.

For my child's sake too.

I just think it's cool.

Enduring things.

This is my first time.

Before, enduring things was just...

If I disliked something even slightly,
I'd avoid it.

I had no patience at all.

Now that I've gained
a little patience,

I can see people more clearly.

Wow. These people have endured
so much in their lives.

But despite carrying such a heavy burden
every day, they retained their humanity.

It's extraordinary.

That's what I thought too.

If it weren't for art,
I'd have no patience at all!

That's how I've lived.

Honestly, what I've done
can hardly be called art.

Anyway...

I understand.

Come in.

Yes, Director.

Is everything all right?

We're out of time.
Did you get to talk enough?

Yes, it was good.

It was wonderful.

I'm glad.

Lastly, by any chance,

do you have any advice
for young people?

Something that might help them?

To love yourself?

To love yourself
more than anything else?

I think that's the most important thing.

All right.

There's no need to rush.

You're the last one anyway.

I'm not in a hurry.

Actually, I want to speak
with the director.

- Really?
- Yes?

I interviewed him a few days ago,
but since he's here today,

- I want to ask him a few more questions.
- I see.

That's worked out well.

Do you want to talk here?
This place is fine. I'll move over there.

No, it's all right.

We'll go to a restaurant
and talk while we eat.

He said he hasn't eaten yet,
so that's what we agreed.

If you haven't eaten either,
you should join us.

No, you two go ahead.

I have a class,
so I need to leave.

What kind of class?

The acting class
I told you about.

- Is that today?
- Yes, this afternoon.

All right, then.
I'll be going.

Thank you.

It was so nice to meet you.

Likewise.

Truly.

In that case,

I'll get going.

- Ji-hoon is waiting outside.
- Really?

And could you tell me

the names of the people
I met today?

- Send me their numbers too.
- Yes, of course.

I'll send them to you now.

You were great today.

Let's have dinner
another time!

Call me whenever you like.

Okay, I definitely will.

Are you coming out now?

I'll stay a little longer.
You go ahead.

Goodbye!

- Okay.
- Goodbye.

See you.

- Are you smoking?
- Yeah.

I've run out of liquid.

I don't think the director
is eating with us.

- Did he go somewhere?
- He has an interview.

An interview? Now?

He worked really hard today.

Usually the distributor handles this,
but he did it all himself.

Right.

How was it for you?
Was it good?

I'm just happy to be here
for your interviews.

It feels like it's really beginning.

Is the film really
going to be released?

That alone made me excited.

Yes, thank you.

Hello.

Hello. Did you call?

Yes.

Sorry, I was outside,
so I didn't hear it.

I was thinking
about our interview...

Yes.

I said that people aren't kind.

That human beings aren't
kind creatures. Do you remember?

Yes. You said that.

I'm a little worried about it.

I think it could
be misunderstood.

You think so?

Yes. If it isn't quoted accurately,
people might misunderstand it.

So I'd rather you didn't
include that part.

I understand.

I don't think it would be a problem.

And regarding my husband,

the part where I talked
about my divorce.

Yes.

Please don't include that either.

Really?

I don't think
it would be fair to him.

People don't need to know that.

So I'd like you
to leave it out.

Hello?

You're not answering.

That's not it.

I think you may be
worrying too much.

No. That's not it.

I don't want you to write it.

Please respect my wishes.

If that's how you feel...

And when you've finished the draft,
I'd like to approve it

before it's published.

Really?

But I was planning
to write it today or tomorrow.

That's fine.

You can email it to me.

I'll send you my email address.

All right.

Thank you.
I appreciate today.

You're welcome.

And it was a very good interview.

Thank you.

You're welcome.

Thank you.

Yes. I'll send you my address.

Okay.

Goodbye.

You wrote a lot.

Was it difficult?

Yes, it was.
I can't remember anything.

Even though it just happened.

Still, you wrote a lot.

That's because my handwriting is large.

I'm not sure it's accurate,
the way I wrote it.

I managed to write down the words.

But it was very rough.

That's okay. It's fine.

I can't remember the questions.
They asked me so many.

Really?

I can barely remember them.

- Thank you.
- Thanks.

I wrote down a lot
of what I said.

And I'm sure more will come back
as I go through it.

Right.

Do I have to say exactly
what I wrote?

No, you don't.

If you remember something else,
you can just go with that.

Then how will she say her lines?

She'll follow your lead.
She's done this many times.

Okay.

Then I'll give you
about 30 minutes.

You don't have to memorise it
word for word.

So I'll give you 30 minutes.

That's fine with me.
Can you do it?

Yes. I'll do my best.

This is really interesting.

Writing down something
that just happened to me is interesting.

Right.

What we can really develop
in this acting class

is making our soil
more fertile.

That's how I see it.

- Soil?
- Yes, soil.

A kind of experiential training.

Experiential training...

Looking very honestly
at your true self?

Then you're giving energy
to your own unique colours.

Even when you're saying
ordinary lines,

the colours within you
reveal themselves.

I see.

But...

that takes real talent.

And...

some people naturally have it.

For them, it simply works,
even without training.

It happens as soon
as they begin acting.

Strange, isn't it?

- What do you think?
- Sorry?

Shall we begin?

Sure. Let's do it.

You've had over an hour
to memorise it.

- Yes.
- All right...

Should we lower the blind?

- Yes. I'll do it.
- No need. I'll do it.

- Really?
- Thank you.

My eyesight isn't very good anymore.

Your eyesight?

It gets weaker as I get older...

What did you think of the film?

The film?

Yes. It was very good.

I really liked it.

Thank you.

Do you mean that?

Yes. You can believe me.

What did you like so much about it?

About that...

Can I tell you later?

I'm more used to
writing down my thoughts.

I'm a little cautious.

I think everyone who writes
is like that.

People who write?

Yes.

You're still young,
but writing has already done that to you?

Yes, I suppose it has.

That's what happens
when you write.

Recording this must be convenient.
People used to write it all down.

Yes. It's better to take notes
while you're listening.

But this is easier...

Writing it down is better, isn't it?

Still, recording means
you don't miss anything,

and you can quote people
accurately.

- Right.
- Yes.

This is your first film
in a long time.

Why did you decide
to make an independent film?

Shouldn't I have made
an independent film?

No, that's not what I meant.

This is your long-awaited comeback.

A lot of directors must have
wanted to work with you.

- With me?
- Yes.

There weren't any.

Well, I didn't announce
that I was going back to work.

I just liked
Director Bang's screenplay.

He came to my house
and explained the film,

and he was very sincere.

I was moved by his pure passion
for cinema.

I trusted him.

I don't trust people easily.

He's a very good director.

- Exactly.
- Yes.

After such a long break,

why did you want
to return to acting?

A lot of people were eager
to see you again.

It's been a long time, hasn't it?

After I got divorced,

I felt I had to do something.

My child was old enough
to spend time alone.

My child told me
to go out and work.

Like a grown-up.

She told me to go earn money.

You were truly incredible.

Everyone in the country loved you.

That doesn't matter anymore.

I only live for now,
for today.

From now on,
I have to work well.

I'm sure you'll succeed.

But how did things
end in divorce?

Was it difficult?

Every divorce is difficult.

What was difficult about it?

We'd better not talk about it.

He has a right to privacy too.

Let's just talk about the film.
Wouldn't that be better?

Yes, but if there's anything
you want to say...

I'm sure many people are curious.

I said no.

I'll answer any questions
you have about the film.

What did you like about the film

when you first started
working on it?

First of all,
the screenplay was very good.

It wasn't a clichéd story
full of dramatic twists.

When you watch films like that,

don't you feel
they're looking down on you?

Yes, you're right.

I felt it was about me.

I'm not sure
that was the director's intention.

Maybe he wanted to cast me,
so he used me as a model...

I thought that too.

Really?

Still, don't write that.
It might upset him.

I don't think
he'd be upset by that.

It's quite likely
that's what happened.

I thought the same thing
while watching the film.

- Really?
- Yes.

I see.

Still, don't write it.
He never told me directly.

All right.

But I think
you're worrying too much.

Interviews are for speaking honestly
about how you feel.

That's what's good about them.

That's good for the writer.

But it's difficult for me.

Anyway, I hope you'll
respect my wishes.

Can you do that?

All right.

Can we have a beer
while we talk?

I don't drink while working.
I'm sorry.

All right.

Is there anything you'd like

to say to young people like me?

To young people...

Just love yourself.

Love yourself.

Not just yourself,
but your true self.

Trying to live by ideas
others have put into your head,

feeling as though you're running away
your entire life,

always, as though...

you're blaming yourself.

That isn't your true self.

Do you think it is?

Loving your true self...

And there's nothing you must do
as though your life depends on it.

We all seem to make life
so hard for ourselves.

We should simply relax

and live our lives
with greater ease.

Whatever happens.

Yes, but relaxing like that
isn't easy.

That...

That's the first step
towards loving your true self.

Not blaming yourself.

Not constantly regretting things.

Not always being
so afraid of the future.

Just...

allowing yourself
to be freer.

I think that should
come first.

And if you do that,

you can find yourself again.

How do you stop
blaming yourself?

How do you stop
being afraid of the future?

By seeing things
as they are.

Even for just one second.

Seeing what is before you
exactly as it is.

Having that experience.

If you can see things
as they truly are, that experience,

the power it has,

makes you realise that everything
we've lived until now was an illusion.

Even for just one second?

Yes.

Yes, it's true.

Why? Do you think
that's too brief?

No, not at all.

But it's very difficult
to attain even one second of it.

I experienced it.

On Mount Seorak,

I was alone one day
and experienced it.

I think heaven helped me
to experience it.

Really?

It only happened once, but...

I'll never lose
that experience.

I live holding on
to that moment.

What I saw then...

That experience was truly real,

and everything we call
everyday life...

To be honest,

perhaps it's that...

we're mistaken,

and all of it may be an illusion.

I believe that.

I believe it.

That's the only time...

the only moment when I can feel

that I'm truly free.

The only time
I experience perfect love

is in a moment like that.

Could I experience
something like that too?

What do you think?

I haven't experienced it.

You will when you're ready.

You can learn about it
through words.

But the experience is something
you must attain yourself.

That experience is true power.

When you're ready,

when you truly need it,
for one moment,

you throw yourself into it.

For those who aren't ready,

they're only words,
without any power.

I wish I had
a paradise like yours.

Paradise is only a word.

Actually...

Yes?

No. I...

I've said a lot of nonsense.

- Haven't I?
- Not at all.

Really?

You seem very content.

Like someone
walking the path of Tao.

You seem clear.

Thank you.

I wish I could have a beer.

Then shall we have just one?

One glass should be fine.

- Shall we?
- Yes.

- Really?
- Yes.

Oh, that's wonderful!

Good work.

That's the end.

I know.

You did really well.

Thank you.

- Thank you.
- Good work.

Whenever you feel
your acting has become too stiff,

try doing this exercise.

In my opinion,
exercises like this

help you more
each time you do them.

Yes.

Because I can do it
whenever I want.

Right.

Shall we go have a beer?

- I'm really craving one!
- Really? Then let's go.

The thing is...

my daughter has sent me
a lot of messages.

She's asking when I'll be home.

So your daughter is waiting.

Even if I leave now,
I'll still be in trouble.

Then you'd better go.

A boy or a girl?

A girl.

So you have a daughter...

I should get back to her.

Then let's go.

Where's your car?

In the car park.