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ALL FIGURES, INCIDENTS, LOCATIONS, ORGANIZATIONS, AND OTHERS ARE FICTITIOUS

CHILD ACTORS AND ANIMALS WERE FILMED SAFELY IN ACCORDANCE WITH GUIDELINES

Mr. Kang.

Are you all right?

Who are you, young man?

What?

Wait.

Where am I?

What is it?

He doesn't remember.

Our client disappeared,

and the will turned out to be fabricated.

We have no standing to continue with this suit.

Still, let's not give up and wait until Ms. Chae shows up.

I'm sorry.

Ms. Chae.

Are you okay?

Have a seat here.

Thanks.

I'm sorry.

Did you really tell your husband

what to write in his last will?

I did.

I told him what to write,

and he wrote what I said.

Ms. Chae.

Why did you report Ms. Ryeo?

You mentioned that she was like family.

I fell in love with my husband at first sight.

IDEAL SHOES

After meeting him,

I realized he was even more wonderful than I'd imagined.

-Are you okay? -Yes, I'm all right. Thank you.

Oh, goodness.

My feelings for him grew bigger and bigger.

-I made up my mind to tell him how I felt… -Are you not hurt?

-I'm okay. -…regardless of how the result would be.

Take care, sir.

And then,

I saw him

make these red shoes.

I was elated, thinking they were for me.

Are you done?

Yes, I'm almost done.

But… they weren't.

They're beautiful.

He was…

Aren't they?

…with Seon Hwa there.

Out of frustration, I went straight to a bar.

There's a man I like.

But he likes someone else.

Why does he even like someone who has a child up north?

-Seon Hwa! -No, I…

-A few days later… -Seon Hwa!

…Seon Hwa was arrested.

Get her in.

North?

You mean North Korea?

It was that man.

-Seon Hwa! -Mr. Kang.

Seon Hwa!

From then on, I wasn't in my right mind.

I could neither eat nor sleep.

I couldn't face Dong-sik at all.

But one day,

he came to me and said…

Don't be sad anymore.

I'm afraid something will happen to you too.

It was more devastating because I couldn't tell him what I'd done.

Nevertheless,

he tried to comfort me somehow.

Embracing each other's broken hearts,

we became closer over time.

With that shattered heart, I married him.

I even birthed his child. And lived 50 years like that.

Throughout that time,

he adored me as his wife and the mother of Ji-hoon.

But…

I couldn't free myself from the guilt that the woman he loved

died because of me.

So I made up my mind

that one day

I'd find Seon Hwa's son and give him her rightful share.

I wanted to pay the price of my sin

at least a little by doing so.

I understand how you feel.

But now that your husband's will turned out to be fake,

the suit will be closed.

Then,

will I not be able to give money to Seon Hwa's son?

I'll suggest the plaintiff's attorney moral settlement money.

That won't be easy.

CEO Kang must be upset about the fabrication of the will,

and he won't likely give credit

to the contribution of someone who died 40 years ago.

Well…

I know

it sounds ridiculous,

but if…

What happens if

Seon Hwa is alive?

What do you mean by that?

I went to her grave

to bury these shoes next to her.

Seon Hwa.

I know it's too late,

but I want to give these back to you.

I'm sorry, Seon Hwa.

THANK YOU, JEONG-HUI

Seon Hwa?

Seon Hwa…

Seon Hwa!

That place…

My husband, Seon Hwa, and me.

Only the three of us know about that place.

I'm sure she left this message.

THANK YOU, JEONG-HUI

If Ms. Ryeo is alive, it'll be a complete game-changer.

Right, Attorney Han?

It's possible if she's alive.

But it won't be easy to find someone with just a message she left behind.

I'm sorry. Let me excuse myself.

But…

Just a moment, please.

I know you're frustrated and angry.

But then,

it's such a pity.

Who do you mean?

All of them.

Ms. Chae, her husband,

and Ms. Ryeo.

I'll go talk to Taebaek.

If they offer a settlement, let's take it and be done with it.

Okay?

TAEBAEK

Now that the will turned out to be fake,

the other party will agree to end this lawsuit.

And Cha Eun Seong will be satisfied with some consolation money.

Of course, you don't have to give a dime if you don't want to.

Why didn't you tell me

that my mother reported Ms. Ryeo

and that she died in prison?

I apologize for not telling you in advance,

but that was out of consideration for you.

In case you felt any unnecessary emotions.

Unnecessary emotions?

Emotions that may hinder your trial

such as a sense of guilt, indebtedness, sympathy, or compassion.

Your goal was to protect your father's estate, wasn't it?

I simply did my best for that goal.

What will you do about settlement money?

If you have a certain amount in mind--

Whether it be settlement or consolation money, I'll decide later.

I need to meet my mother first.

Goodbye.

He wants to see his mother in this situation?

Sir, Attorney Han is here to see you.

Okay.

You came sooner than expected.

How's your father? Is he doing well?

Did you expect me to come?

Yes, of course.

I got your original office all ready for you too.

So stop wasting your time and work with me.

I'll stop wasting my time and get straight to the point.

Let's put an end to this lawsuit.

LIST OF COLLECTED EVIDENCE

I know one-third is too much.

But it's clear that Ms. Ryeo made contributions to Ideal Shoes.

There's enough evidence.

What do you say about settling to 10% of the total assets?

You converted the contributions of someone who died 40 years ago

into today's value?

This ridiculous idea can't be yours.

Is it Shin I-rang's idea?

It's neither ridiculous nor his idea.

I wonder what changed the rational and cool-headed Attorney Han.

Shin I-rang acted weird in court again. You saw it too.

I told you. He's dangerous to be around.

You're not like him.

The two of you are like oil and water. You're cut from a different cloth.

You're right.

Attorney Shin is different from me.

That's why I like being with him.

What about me?

Excuse me?

I mean,

Taebaek

also needs an attorney like you.

Taebaek has a lot of better attorneys.

Whatever. Forget it.

Come back to Taebaek, or no settlement. That's final.

Don't be childish.

You knew I was childish.

You told me off for it all the time.

Fine.

If you won't agree to settle, we'll find another way.

What way?

What is it?

The prison doesn't have any records of Seon Hwa?

No.

Fair enough. It's been such a long time.

Anyway,

if she's alive,

I wonder whose ashes are buried in the grave.

Who gave you the ashes?

Seon Hwa's attorney brought the urn to me.

He called himself a public defender.

But I don't remember his name or phone number

because it's been so long.

I found a way.

-Oh, my. -Through the Bar Association,

we may be able to find the public defenders

who visited Anyang Prison around that time.

One of them should be Ms. Ryeo's former attorney.

My goodness.

Did the settlement fall through?

Yes.

Let's give up on this suit.

If we continue, we'll be at a disadvantage.

I agree.

But I'm thinking of filing a new suit instead.

A new suit?

A suit for a provisional injunction on profit distribution

with Ms. Ryeo's son, Cha Eun Seong, as the plaintiff.

That's not bad.

We might have a chance if we can find Ms. Ryeo and get her to testify.

Exactly.

What a relief.

Excuse me.

Are you tired?

I couldn't sleep much for a few days preparing the petition.

Do you want

some of this?

COFFEE CANDY

Oh, this.

I'm suddenly wide wake.

It's tasty.

Is it because it's from you?

SHIN I-RANG LAW OFFICE

I'm looking for public defenders with a history of visiting Anyang Prison

between 1983 and 1985.

Is this Attorney Jeon Gyeong-hyeop?

Do you perhaps know a woman named Ryeo Seon Hwa

who served time in Anyang Prison in 1983?

SUSHI

This won't do. We better contact them one by one.

I agree.

Let's forget about work while we're eating, though.

Sure.

Gosh, I'm torn.

What should I have first?

Oh, eel…

I noticed it last time too.

Our personalities may be different, but we have similar palates.

Here. You can have some first.

Then let's have one each to be fair.

It's delicious.

Come in.

Shin I-rang has conceded the case.

What else could they do?

Instead,

Cha Eun Seong filed a lawsuit

against Ideal Shoes to claim the share of his mother, Ryeo Seon Hwa.

What?

PETITION PETITIONEE: KANG JI-HOON

FOR PROVISIONAL INJUNCTION ON PROFIT DISTRIBUTION

Han Na-hyun. So you really want to do this?

Find where Ryeo Seon Hwa is buried immediately.

And get Cha Eun Seong's DNA sample.

Excuse me?

Most North Korean defectors enter South Korea with a fake ID.

I'm saying Ryeo Seon Hwa and Cha Eun Seong may not be blood-related.

What if the test result says they are mother and son?

Then we'll make it so they aren't.

Are you actually asking me that?

If I have to teach you and do things myself all the time,

what's your use in this company?

What are you waiting for? Get to work!

Yes, sir.

Thank you.

How's your health?

I've gotten a lot better thanks to your food.

Oh, this is really nothing.

They say food is the best medicine.

I guess I-rang is busy.

Yes.

It's not a lot, but he seems to be getting a few clients.

I watched him defend his client during the last trial.

He was a little quirky, but persuasive.

Just like Gi-jung.

My doctor told me

my heart could stop at any minute.

Maybe that's why,

but I can't stop thinking about Gi-jung.

I feel like I missed something.

I noticed some holes in the case too.

I have regrets.

I told you not to bother.

I just can't accept it myself.

If there's any way to clear his name,

I want to do it before I die.

Did he

leave any records behind?

Records?

Yes, you know

that he always kept notes of everything.

But the case materials didn't include any of his notebooks

or key materials about the case.

So

I was wondering if he had them stored in private.

I'm not sure.

I do have a storage box he left at home.

But I didn't see any records inside.

Nor any notebooks.

Oh.

I see.

HANDWRITTEN WILL, HEIR: KANG JI-HOON, CONDITIONAL BENEFICIARY…

MALLI-DONG (1980), MALLI-DONG (2025)

THE THREE CO-FOUNDERS

THANK YOU, JEONG-HUI

Ms. Ryeo's message shows that she's aware of Ms. Chae's intentions.

I wonder why she's in hiding.

Even by keeping it from her own son.

Shoes are usually more comfortable

when they're soft.

However,

in dangerous places like construction sites,

stiff and uncomfortable shoes are

what keep your feet safe.

Excuse me?

Whoever that woman is,

she may be hiding herself in stiff shoes.

To be safe?

Exactly.

RE: REQUEST ON PUBLIC DEFENDER RECORDS

LEE JEONG-SU

I'M CONTACTING YOU REGARDING YOUR EMAIL I REMEMBER MS. RYEO SEON HWA

Hello? I'm calling about the email you sent.

Yes. Ms. Ryeo Seon Hwa.

Oh.

Attorney Lee Jeong-su was a public defender his entire career.

He retired a long time ago. Now, he's fighting terminal cancer.

Our visit may end up fruitless.

No, he wouldn't have even emailed me if he didn't have anything to tell us.

GARAM HOSPICE

Ms. Ryeo has a son who was separated from her when he was one year old.

Do you remember anything about her?

She was quiet and taciturn.

Still, I could tell she was resolute and upright.

But that's all I know.

If you want to know more about her,

you'd better ask her former co-inmates.

We had the same idea,

but no records were left in the prison.

There was one more female inmate whom I defended.

I remember she was a cellmate of Ms. Ryeo.

Do you remember her name?

Oh, can you open that cabinet?

You mean this one?

Yes, check the notebooks inside.

Her number should be written there.

Thank you, sir.

It's my pleasure.

Thank you for letting me do something good for Ms. Ryeo before I die.

GARAM HOSPICE

Finding people is Bong-su's expertise.

Let me try calling him.

Baby, don't leave me like this.

Ji-a and I can't survive without you.

I'm sorry.

I wanted to protect you to the end…

Where's that coming from?

Where…

Cut!

-Cut. -Whose phone is ringing?

Where is it coming from?

Tell me where!

Goodness, gracious.

-Whose phone is it? -What the heck?

-You've got to be kidding me. -Whose phone is this?

Give it a rest.

-What the… -Unbelievable.

Okay, I-rang.

I lost my gig thanks to you. I'll get on it as soon as I go home.

I found it, sir.

I came to where CEO Kang's mother visited with his driver sometimes.

There's a grave mound that seems to be Ms. Ryeo's here.

File a petition for an autopsy,

and request Cha Eun Seong an official DNA test now.

A DNA test?

All right. I'll get back to you.

Taebaek has requested a maternity DNA test.

Attorney Yang must have found Ms. Ryeo's grave.

What a smart move.

This suit is said to be for interim profit distribution,

but it actually is an inheritance dispute lawsuit.

If Ms. Ryeo is alive like Ms. Chae assumes,

the test result will be negative.

But it's not like we can refuse to do the test.

Now, our only way to win this suit is to find Ms. Ryeo.

Did you hear from your brother-in-law?

Yes, he got her current number and talked to her on the phone.

Does she remember Ms. Ryeo?

Yes, she said they were co-inmates.

Bong-su said he took off. We should get going too.

Okay.

SHIN I-RANG LAW OFFICE

Who are you and why look for someone who died more than 40 years ago?

I'm Attorney Shin I-rang.

Ms. Ryeo's son wants to know about his mother.

I didn't know she had a son.

But then again, she had a lot of secrets.

Could you tell us how Ms. Ryeo passed away in detail?

There was a fire in the prison laundry room.

Seon Hwa and Sun-yeong were taken to a hospital with severe burns.

None of them came back.

Are you saying they're both dead?

Seon Hwa died,

Sun-yeong got treated at the hospital for a few weeks

and finished her time there.

Are you still in touch with this Sun-yeong?

No.

We have no good reason to stay in touch.

Are we on the same page?

That Sun-yeong may be Ms. Ryeo?

If Ms. Ryeo really is alive,

the chances are high.

If they both got burns on their faces

and given that it was 50 years ago,

faking identities would've been possible just by changing uniforms.

PARK SUN-YEONG FEMALE, BURN

On top of that,

it would've been easier if the fire destroyed the records.

We just need to find this woman named Sun-yeong.

But how and where?

Beats me.

Anyway, where's Mr. Kang?

She seems humble and kind-hearted.

Why was she shaking her leg?

Was she anxious about something?

EUNSEON NOODLES PARK SUN-YEONG

Hello? Seon Hwa?

Some people are looking for you.

Run away.

Wait.

It's Seon Hwa!

It's her.

Goodness.

Oh, here he comes.

Quick, let's go.

Let's go.

-Go where? -The noodle restaurant.

Seon Hwa is there.

Really?

What is it? What does he say?

He says Ms. Ryeo is at the noodle restaurant.

Why would Ms. Ryeo be there?

You're having a late lunch today.

It's not good to skip meals.

Come by anytime.

Okay?

And eat up.

Ma'am.

-The old lady there? -The old lady there?

Seon Hwa,

please don't run away.

You should at least let her apologize.

EUNSEON NOODLES

Excuse me!

Anyone inside?

-Attorney Shin? -Oh.

Mr. Cha, didn't the owner lady come to work today?

Well, she did.

She was busy working until lunch hours,

but she suddenly closed shop and rushed out.

She rushed out?

Yes.

When did she leave? Was it just now?

Yes, what's wrong?

We'll explain later.

Let's go.

I-rang!

Bong-su!

Turn the truck around. Back!

Back? Back where?

I have no time to explain. Follow us.

Okay.

Ms. Choi must've called her.

I wonder why she's trying this hard to hide herself.

What do we do?

We'll go to the left. Can you go right?

Okay.

I don't remember any other roads here. Maybe she went left.

Oh, there. It's over there.

Do we have the right to do this?

She barely made it back alive

and cooked for her son in secret.

If not for us, she can still be around her son.

But we're chasing her away.

Do we

really have the right to do this?

I understand how you feel.

Let me go and talk to her alone.

I'll get her take on this, and if she says no, I'll let her go.

Hello.

Who are you?

I'm Attorney Han Na-hyun.

You're Ms. Ryeo Seon Hwa, aren't you?

I'm not. You got the wrong person.

Why did you pretend that you were dead

when you weren't?

You even kept it from your son.

I guess you're looking for someone.

But wouldn't that person

have her own circumstances?

Everyone has circumstances.

And it includes Ms. Chae Jeong-hui.

To give Mr. Cha Eun Seong shares of Ideal Shoes,

she even faked the will of her husband who suffered from Alzheimer's.

A fake will?

Why did Jeong-hui…

She believes she caused your death.

She thought you got arrested

because of what she said to the police.

She's lived in repentance for 50 years.

I wanted to let you know.

I'll forget that I saw you here.

Goodbye.

Wait.

Ms. Chae!

Oh, hey.

We found her.

We found

Ms. Ryeo Seon Hwa.

Wait.

Seon Hwa…

Jeong-hui.

Seon Hwa. You're alive.

I thought you were dead.

I'm not dead.

I couldn't die.

Seon Hwa.

I'm sorry.

I'm sorry, Seon Hwa.

I'm to blame for everything you've been through.

I'm so sorry.

I was such a fool.

No.

It's not your fault.

The attorney told me

what you were mistaken about.

I decided to come here

to clear up your misunderstanding.

Misunderstanding?

IDEAL SHOES

Much before you met that detective at the bar,

I knew I was being watched.

I meant to leave as soon as I got a letter from my son who was escaping North Korea.

But they moved faster.

So even if not for you,

I was destined to get arrested.

Seon Hwa…

Still, I'm sorry.

I'm sorry. I really am.

Thank you.

Thank you for being alive.

I'm sorry I couldn't be of help.

Don't be.

You're the one who suggested we find Ms. Ryeo.

You played a big part in their reunion.

That's not true.

You're the one who convinced Ms. Ryeo.

So you played a much bigger part.

Let's say I did then.

Where's Mr. Kang?

He's over there.

He'd be happy to know what happened today.

That seems unnecessary, though.

I mean,

his mind is in the splendid days of when he was 20.

They're so pretty.

Why don't we go finish up the lawsuit?

Sure.

So,

Ms. Ryeo is living someone else's life

and if this suit continues, her identity may be revealed?

That's right.

Attorney Yang goes to great lengths for his own personal gain.

If he discovers Ms. Ryeo committed identity theft,

he'll use it to take the upper hand in the trial.

Why are you telling me this?

Did you forget that I'm the defendant?

I thought you'd listen and consider.

I happen to know you quite well.

You know me?

Yes.

Someone told me what you were like.

You must've talked with my mother.

No, it was someone else.

According to him,

shoes hold the warmth of whoever makes them.

That your shoes are warm

because they portray your heart.

Let me see.

What a warm pair of shoes.

What?

You made a pair of shoes that are just like your heart.

You see,

shoes are bound to hold the warmth of whoever makes them.

You're better than me, brat.

Here.

Thank you.

Let's go.

DNA TEST RESULTS

I told you.

That if you wanted,

I could help you not give Cha Eun Seong a single coin.

You've won.

I'd like to end this suit here.

Excuse me?

End it here? No, we've won.

I ran a thorough analysis of the leather produced at Mr. Cha's factory.

The result says a 100% match with my company's leather production.

I hear he uses a traditional family method to produce the leather.

I've decided to believe

Mr. Cha's leather more than this paper.

I appreciate your hard work.

I'll wire the legal fees right away.

Stop checking.

All my vegetables are guaranteed fresh.

There's a bug!

What bug?

These are organic. That's why.

The presence of bugs mean no pesticides.

Still…

I'll take a bag of spinach.

Of course.

-You're buying some too? -Yes, it looks fresh and delicious.

And…

Consider these

a little extra for you today.

Thank you.

What the… Ms. Chae.

What?

That's unusual of you.

Ji-hoon

signed a leather supply contract with Seon Hwa's son.

This is all thanks to you attorneys.

I'm glad to hear that.

Thanks.

Oh, right.

I'm visiting my husband with Seon Hwa today.

Seon Hwa…

Oh, I shouldn't call her by that name.

Silly me.

Sun-yeong, I'm on my way now.

I'll take off soon too.

-Are you going somewhere? -Yes.

To do some business.

And here I thought…

I was worried you might leave like the other day.

Were you worried about me?

Why?

It's just

that when I see you,

I'm reminded of my mom.

Do you remember your mom?

I don't remember her face because we parted ways when I was little.

But when I have your noodles,

it feels like my mom's cooking.

I see.

The truth is,

seeing you

often reminds me of my son.

You have a son?

Yes.

We parted ways when he was little.

He's about your age.

Look, ma'am.

I believe family isn't always about blood.

I'm not suggesting anything grand.

We could have dinner together on national holidays,

prepare a cake for each other's birthday,

and look after each other when we're sick.

Oh, I guess I crossed the line.

Sounds good.

What?

I'd love that.

From now on,

call me Eun Seong.

Eun Seong.

I'm glad to have you with me.

I'm glad to have you with me too,

Mom.

Hello?

I see.

Okay, bye.

She's arrived. She's in the bathroom right now.

Oh.

There she is.

Enjoy your time. I'll wait here.

Thank you for driving me here.

We'll be right back.

Honey.

Seon Hwa is here.

Dong-sik.

It took me so long to come.

I'm sorry.

You must be happy

to see her like this.

Seon Hwa.

I have

something for you.

To be precise,

this gift is from Dong-sik, not me.

These shoes aren't for me.

Seon Hwa.

I'm all right.

I saw you

with him at the workshop that day.

No, that's…

Wait.

All right, look.

See?

Why are they small for you?

Gosh.

Go ahead and try them on.

Me?

Come now.

He's so cool.

She's so pretty.

Jeong-hui.

Dong-sik.

You finally put them on.

Your shoes.

I didn't know.

I thought they were for Seon Hwa.

Your heels are sensitive and blister easily.

So, I asked Seon Hwa for extra soft leather.

These…

were really for me?

I made them in hopes for you to come home anytime.

I wanted to tell you that I'd always

wait for you there.

I had no idea.

Jeong-hui.

I'd pluck the stars and the moon for you,

my beautiful Chae Jeong-hui.

I loved you.

And…

I love you even now.

Thank you.

I owe a lot to you.

Please don't mention it.

Now that I met the person I needed to meet

and gave what I needed to give,

please help me pass on.

You mean, here?

Why? Can't I?

Well…

the priest is waiting on the rooftop.

I'd like to pass on from here.

I saw my wife's happy face.

I'll be able to rest in peace if I pass on from here.

Sure.

Father, please burn the talisman now.

FATHER MA TAE-O

Okay.

Mr. Kang.

Let me ask you one last question.

What is it?

How much do you remember?

Sometimes, you seem like you don't remember a thing.

But at times, you seem like you remember everything.

What I remember

is just one thing.

Chae Jeong-hui.

Her and her only.

So you can say I remember everything.

Remembering the love of your life

means you remember everything.

I see.

Mr. Kang.

Farewell.

Goodbye.

Take care.

Come here, puppy!

Mr. Kang passed on.

Are you okay?

I bet he grew on you a lot.

He was deeply in love with Ms. Chae.

But Ms. Chae

wasn't aware of it her whole life.

That really breaks my heart.

I told you.

If you save saying, "Thank you," "I'm sorry," or "I love you,"

you'll regret it later.

If you don't want to regret it later,

express your feelings while you can.

What's wrong?

I won't regret it…

Yes, I know. You're not one to regret things later.

…because I'm going to tell you now.

What?

I want to tell you

how I feel

right now.

Puppy!

Puppy?

No way.

Play with me.

What's your name?

Why couldn't he finish what he was saying?

I'm so curious.

Fine, go.

You're adorable.

THANK YOU, JEONG-HUI

What's the matter, mister?

I'm dying because I have so many questions.

I don't remember.

An elementary student was reported missing.

He's a first grader. He was wearing yellow rain boots.

A boy in yellow rain boots.

-Will I get to find my mom and dad soon? -Please find him!

A golf ball? It may be an important clue about where he died.

I found out who the boy is.

Mister, watch out!

Wake up!

Subtitle translation by: Eunjin Erica Kim