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Jeonwonsa Film Co.

WALK UP

Kwon Haehyo Lee Hyeyoung
Song Sunmi Cho Yunhee

Park Miso Shin Seokho

Production Manager Still Photography
Kim Minhee Sound Recordist Kim Hyejeong

Written Directed Photographed
Edited Scored by Hong Sangsoo

Hello!

It's been so long.

Yes, it has.

For sure.

How many years has it been?

Good to see you.

- You've been well?
- Sure.

- Your daughter?
- Yes.

Nice to meet you.

Hello.

- Shall we go in?
- Yes, let's.

Hello.

She used to study art,
but not now, I guess.

Art? You studied art?

Yes, I did.

Why interior design, then?

I'm not sure, but...

it seems like work where
you meet lots of people.

I thought it'd be good for me.

You do meet lots of people.
But that's what you like about it?

Yes, I'm a bit reserved.

So I thought that
such work might help me.

She's reserved,
but she'll do well.

She's reliable.

You don't know that.

Really?

Is that so?

I don't really know.
It's our first meeting in ages.

Is it?

It's been 5 years.

- That long?
- Yes.

Really long, right?

So you're very reserved?

A bit. Besides,
I need to earn money,

and art has nothing
to do with money.

Just one daughter?
No other children?

Just one.

She wants to learn
interior design,

so I thought
she should talk to you.

But please, we don't want to
impose in any way.

Of course.

Really, I'm just happy
to see you again.

Sure.

I heard you won an award
with your film.

Yes.

A really big award.
I saw it on TV.

Congratulations,
that's really great.

Thank you.

Really, you're so impressive.

Oh my, thank you.

Jules!

Yes?

Fetch us a bottle of wine.

What kind would you like?

Nothing too expensive,
just something we can enjoy.

All right.

His name is Jules?

He likes a writer named Jules,
so he asked me to call him that.

- That's cute. It's a pretty name.
- Yes, it is.

Sounds a bit feminine.

- But it's nice.
- Yes.

Let's have a celebratory drink
for your award.

I have to drive later...

- Just a bit, then.
- You're going to drink?

Just one drink.
To celebrate.

Just have one,
since you have to drive.

Sure.

This is my work space.

- You have a work space?
- Yes.

But I use it mostly to rest.

- Really?
- Yes.

I never work in an office.
It's all done on site.

A work space in name only.

Still, I'm curious to see it.

We'll look upstairs
and come back.

- You bought this building?
- Yes.

It's a cute building.

Small and tidy.
I've always liked places like this.

- Sunhee's not in.
- Really?

She owns this restaurant,
and does the cooking herself.

There are customers,
but I don't see her.

This is the same restaurant
as the 1st floor?

Yes.

But the 2nd floor
is for cooking classes,

and occasional customers,
like a one table restaurant.

Though there's
more than one table.

It's nice.
Quite special.

Shall we eat here next time?

Sure.

You promise?

Yes.

Since there are customers,
let's go upstairs.

- There's no one here?
- They've gone to work.

Can we just walk in?

We live freely here.
They don't lock their doors.

- They don't?
- No.

Not even at night.

I even take their deliveries.
I just walk in as I please.

That's unusual.

Let's go in.

Wow, this window is so nice.
It reminds me of being abroad.

The couple who
live here are so nice.

They lived abroad a long time.

- It's small, but comfortable.
- It's nice.

It's like being abroad.

I thought of using it,
then rented it out.

- Really?
- Yeah.

You like it?

This is hardly an attic.

It's really nice.

- You like it?
- Yes.

It's even nicer outside.

- Really?
- Yeah.

Want to see?

Wow.

This is so nice!
It's really great.

A rooftop space.

Since it's spacious out here,
that room feels less cramped.

Must be.
But I like inside, too.

I like spaces like that.

- Really?
- Yes.

Then live here.
This person's moving out.

Really?

Yes.

If you need a work space,
this will suit you.

No, not a work space.
I prefer living in small homes.

- Really?
- Yes.

The person living here
kept missing his rent.

Now he says he'll move out.
Next month.

- He didn't pay?
- No.

He's so nice,
but he has no money.

He's a painter,
but it doesn't earn money.

- He started painting too late.
- Did he?

He says he'll move
to Jeju Island.

If you really move in here,
I'll cut the rent by half.

No, why should I pay half?

I'm serious.
Live here for half rent.

Honestly, if you move in
I may not even charge rent.

- Why would you do that?
- I'm serious.

Oh my, thank you.

You're not scared?

That railing's a bit low.
Looks dangerous.

Excuse me,
could I have a cigarette?

Sure.

Here.

Thanks, I forgot mine.
Need to buy some.

That car is so cute.

That man inside loves it
more than anything.

I see.

Don't think I've ever
seen such a car.

It seems really old,
but it's so clean.

He bought it when
I was about 5 years old.

I remember riding it
for the first time.

- Really?
- Yes.

You remember riding it
when you were 5?

Yes, I do.

- That's amazing.
- Yeah.

Your name is Jules?

Yes.

That's a great name.

Thank you.

Thank you, too.

Then you'll work with Ms. Kim?

No, I just came
to ask her some things.

But it's possible, I guess.

- It's up to her.
- Right.

She's nice, but she's
choosy about people.

Really?

In what way?

Well, you have to be successful
to get her attention.

She likes successful people.

I see.

Or people who don't
contradict her?

She only keeps company
with people like that.

Who don't contradict her?

It's those two types, precisely.

People who don't contradict,
and successful people.

- You don't like her, do you?
- No, she's fine.

I'm just telling you
she's choosy.

Since you're meeting her
the first time.

So she likes people
who don't contradict.

She pretends to be tough,
but she's quite sensitive.

Really?

So she doesn't like
headstrong people.

Submissive people.
That's who she likes.

Really?

She's always
calling people nice,

but she actually just wants
people to be nice in return.

I get it.

She always says not to be intimidated.
I never am!

That too, she wants people to
feel intimidated.

She likes that.

When she called out "Jules!",
it was strange, you're right.

I'm telling you,
it's about intimidation.

I get what you mean.

I'll go back in, then.

Anyway, try your best.

Thanks.
But I'm not sure I'm trying.

Right.
Just don't try.

When do we get a song?

Song?

Sing for us.

Okay.

Sorry.

Just a minute.
I should answer this.

Go ahead.

What does he want now?

Hello?

No, it's fine.

Have a drink.
You won't be driving.

Thank you.

- It's good, right?
- Yes.

- Tastes nice. Cheers.
- Cheers.

He plays the guitar so well.
I was so surprised.

He loves to play.
That's all he used to do at home.

Really?

When I saw the guitar here
I knew he'd play it.

You did?

He plays really well.
I was surprised.

I wanted to learn,
so I bought that.

But if you take a break,
you have to start all over again.

- It's hard, very difficult.
- You're right.

It requires natural talent.

With talent,
there's nothing you can't do.

Yes, you're right.

- Welcome back!
- Sorry.

Would you mind if
I stepped out for a while?

Will you stay here?

- Really?
- That was a film company president.

He wants to see me urgently.

But the office is nearby.
I'll be right back.

30 minutes, or an hour?

Besides, you two haven't had
a chance to talk.

Where are you going?

It's just behind here.

Really close, so I said I'd go.
I won't be long.

All right, then.

You want me to stay?

Yeah, ask her questions.

All the questions you want.
Talk some more.

- Okay.
- I'll be right back.

- Go on. We'll just talk.
- Okay.

I'll go, then.

Thank you.

We can drink more wine.

Okay.

It's nice wine.

Isn't it?

Drink your fill.
You won't be driving.

Yes.

With me.

- Cheers.
- Cheers.

How long have you
been doing your work?

Not that long.
Just a little while.

I've always liked
fixing up my home.

But other people
seemed impressed by it.

Then one day, a magazine
took photos of my home.

Really?

Then the magazine asked
me to contribute something.

They wanted me to keep
sending them photos.

And that's how I started.
It just sort of happened.

I did it all on my own.

Actually there's nothing to learn.
If you have the sense, you can do it.

I see.

Your father's a famous director.

What's it like
to have a famous dad?

There's nothing good about it.

You don't like it?

He's well known outside,
but to me he's completely different.

People have no idea.

- Really?
- Not a clue.

It seems that way.

He used to be a homebody.
Feminine, even.

You may not believe it,
but he's scared of everything.

He's so obsessed
about locking the house.

He'll lock a door and
keep checking it.

It was really hard on my mom.

He's just like a child.

But as he was making films,
he began to meet women.

Then suddenly he was
going out all the time.

People admire my dad because of
his image as a director.

He's a fox.
Calculating and clever.

He leaves out nothing.
He's good at what he does.

Yeah.

How long have
they been separated?

Must be about 10 years?

People don't know
what he's really like.

But the person he is outside of home,
isn't that him as well?

- Yes.
- Yes.

He's not only who he is at home.

You think?

The way he is outside
is one side of him.

Really, all of us are like that.
We're all different when we go out.

We're different inside and outside.

Maybe the person he is when
he's outside is more genuine.

I think I get what you mean.

You want to believe that the person
you see at home is the real him.

Yes.

But why doesn't he come back?

He must have some reason.

Let's just pretend he was
never here to begin with.

We should report him
as a missing person.

How many hours has it been
since he left?

He's a missing person.

A missing person?

That's funny.

- Ms. Kim.
- A missing person...

- Ms. Kim!
- Yes?

I'm not just saying this
because I'm drunk.

If you'd teach me for 3 years,
I could live off instant noodles.

3 years?

Or if you'd teach me 5 years even,
I'll work really hard.

I could be independent,
if I have the ability.

But I'm the kind of person who
would never forget what you taught me.

I'll tell everyone that
I learned it all from you.

Until I die, I'll say that
I owe you everything.

It may seem like
the distant future,

but I can do well.
I really can.

I won't betray you
like some people.

I'll work hard!

And won't contradict you.

Yes.

I understand.

No more wine.

I'll go buy some.
Since you went last time.

Would you?

Yes.

Down the hill
there's a convenience store.

They have some there.

Yes.

Is there anything else you need?

No, just some snacks
if you want them.

All right.

- You have money?
- Yes.

You walked here?

Yes. Have you been well?

Sure, I'm fine.

- I'm doing okay.
- Are you?

It's been a long time.

Not that long.
Come in.

Shall I?

You didn't bring your car?

No. I like the subway.
It's good to walk.

- Your hair is grayer.
- Really?

- This building is so pretty.
- You think?

I called just in case, but luckily
she has no reservations.

- Really?
- Yes, the 2nd floor is nice.

You still work in the basement?

Sure.

But I never do any
work there, I rest.

Really?

When we finish upstairs,
let's have a drink below.

- Shall we?
- Sure, it's been so long.

Yes, we should.

There's no one here.

- You're here? Have a seat.
- No reservations today?

He stopped in suddenly
so I suggested we eat here.

Welcome. There was a cancellation,
so it's all yours.

Really?

Director, I'm your fan.
Pleasure to meet you.

Oh, you are?

Sure, he's one of my favorite
directors. I'm a big fan.

Thanks.
Nice to meet you.

- I'm glad you came. Sit down.
- Yes.

Is that wine?

This is from me.

- Really?
- Thank you.

I'm so happy to meet you.

I wanted to give you something.
At least take this.

That's a first for
this stingy woman.

Looks expensive.
Is it?

You'll enjoy it.

Thank you.

I never knew
you were a fan of his.

That's amazing.

Which of his films
do you like best?

- I've seen all of them.
- Really?

Yes, every one.
Some more than once.

What do you prefer?

I like them all.

I'm a true fan.
I'm not just saying that.

I mean, what is it that
you like about his films?

- Shall we toast?
- Yes.

- I'll get a glass.
- What?

But you never drink
while working.

I'm not working.
I'm resting today.

Sure, take a rest.

I need it.
Would you ...?

- Sorry.
- Could you pour?

Of course.

Thank you.

Anyway...

You asked what I like?

When I watch your movies at home,
I laugh out loud,

and roll around the floor.

- Is that okay?
- Sure, that's great.

That's how you watch them?

I don't know how
other people watch them,

but I find them
so enjoyable and funny.

I watch them often
while drinking at home.

I just keep them playing.

I drink a bit,
then watch a bit...

They go great with drinking.

That's one way to watch them.

I guess when I watch your films,

I take them very seriously.

Why do that?

You watch while drinking?

- Keeps me from feeling lonely.
- I see.

There's a lot of talking
in your films.

But the dialogue never
rubs me the wrong way,

So I keep watching,
and have another drink.

That's how it goes.

Thank you.

- Let's toast.
- Sure.

- Nice to meet you.
- Nice to meet you.

Wherever you go,
you're popular, right?

Me?

- You're more impressive in person.
- Oh my.

People must really like you
when they meet you in person.

- Really?
- Yes.

So show yourself more often.
You're quite different in person.

Okay, thank you.

- Cheers?
- Cheers.

How long have you been
doing your work?

Not that long.
Actually, I used to paint.

Painting?

Really?
My daughter, too.

But not anymore.

I've come to enjoy this work.
People say they like it.

You're a great cook.
It's delicious.

- Thank you, really.
- Yes.

I did art for a long time.
I'm from a regional university.

I'm not from one of those
two famous art schools.

I see.

And I had no interest in catering to
the tastes of rich, snobbish women.

- I couldn't do it.
- Right.

However I tried,
I had zero chance to succeed.

And I wasn't up to just
doing it for pleasure,

- not for that long.
- Sure.

The whole thing made me angry.
So I realized I'd better stop.

You don't paint anymore?

And I lack talent.

Compared to painters I really admire,
I have no talent.

I wasn't fated for it.

- I'll concentrate on this.
- Sure, you're great at it.

Once I saw a foreign documentary
about this painter.

I watched the painter
get up alone at dawn,

make coffee, smoke, and when
it's still dark, start to work.

I was so envious of him.

He'd work hard all morning,

then have lunch by himself
at a nearby restaurant.

But in his face I could see
the day fully spent...

It was filled with the satisfaction
of having done meaningful work.

But he lived that way
every day of his life.

I felt so envious of him.

Some lucky people can do that.

- Yes.
- It was like that for me at first.

Maybe because it was overseas.
Anyway, he was quite old.

Really?

But films cost so much money.

So much is spent on
needless things, structurally.

We'll all be ruined this way.

It's such a waste.

- Sure, films cost a lot.
- They do.

But there's no reason
they have to.

Though you need to
find investment.

But a director on your level
should be okay.

You need to pass
an investor examination.

You wouldn't believe it.

Some graduates of
fancy schools sit down

and say, this'll make money,
fix this, fix that.

Or you get no money.

Then later, they tell you
to fix it again.

Or no money.
It's all about money.

For them, a film is purely
a means of making money.

Making something truly
good is inexcusable.

To them, good is bad.

Money is the only standard
to judge everything.

Yet in the middle of that,
you make such great films.

Right, how do you do that?

No.

Actually at the moment,
my film's investor

has decided they can't invest.

Just weeks before shooting.
A year's preparation is gone.

- That happened just days ago.
- To you, really?

Seriously?

The company president
told me casually.

In the end we didn't
get funding. Sorry.

That's it.

Have another drink.
Let's drink.

- I'm sure you'll find funding.
- We'll see.

It's an overseas shoot, we already
did location scouting and hiring.

But it all fell apart.
Three weeks before shooting.

- It's an overseas shoot?
- Yes.

It's expensive.

- Very expensive.
- We really need to drink.

Really, we should drink.

- Yes.
- Cheers.

Thank you.

That's tasty.

I was passing by on the subway,
and thought of you.

So since you were here,
I got off the train and came back.

I'm glad.

- Since you were here.
- Yes.

You took in my daughter too,
and I couldn't thank you properly.

I just thought I should
have a drink with you.

I'm glad you did.

You kept your promise.

Yes, right.

Honestly, I feel a bit
sorry to Jungsoo...

I don't know.

I took her in since
she wanted it so much.

But one day she suddenly
said she'd quit.

So she quit before
a month had passed.

Yes, I know.
I'm sorry.

How is she doing?

Well, we haven't
spoken for a while.

When I call,
it seems hard on her.

Then don't you go home?

Going home
is even more difficult.

After I first moved out,
I'd visit every month or two.

But each time I'd ask,
why am I here?

So I'd end up
leaving right away.

And gradually the interval
just grew longer.

It seemed they didn't like
having me there.

Well, they don't like me.
My daughter too, I think.

I see.

Her mom told me
she's on Jeju Island.

She's helping a friend
who's got a guest house there.

One day, with a very serious
expression, she just burst out,

- I quit!
- Really?

Actually I may have
pushed her to drink too much.

- It's possible.
- No, I don't think so.

So you're separated?

Yes, it's been a long time.

I'm divorced too.
I've been alone for 3 years.

Really?

I'm the only one
living with someone.

You two are really
a great match.

Each time I see him,
he's so nice. And gentle.

He is nice.

But we really just go about
doing our jobs well.

After working outside,
we come home.

He says hi, and I say hi...

And that's it.

Really? I didn't know.

I thought he'd be
really good to you at home.

There's nothing
we can do together now.

You need things to do together.

So tired.

It's still day and we're drunk.

- Another bottle?
- No.

Ms. Kim went down to get whiskey,
so we should drink that.

I'm so thankful to her
for introducing us.

It's nice to meet you, too.

Actually I got to know you
through your films first.

Right.
I'm glad I made them.

Please make movies
for a very long time.

A lot of them!

Thank you.

Thanks, really.

Are you scared?

Am I scared?

Yes, just...

Sorry, that just
popped into my head.

I'm scared of all
the thoughts I think.

Thoughts?

My own thoughts.
The thoughts I like to think.

They all scare me.

Below, I see feet scurrying,
trying not to lose something.

These indulgent thoughts
are just bundles of fear.

Even thoughts that strive
to reach something

have nothing
but fear underneath.

These little feet are
scurrying like crazy.

Really?

When I do meditation,

sometimes I feel
I'm getting good at it.

But that becomes pride,

which is nothing but fear.

That's why I rely on God.

Many things scare me, too.

- Many things scare you?
- Yes.

You seem like a person
who isn't scared of anything.

From your films.

Really?

I'm scared of a lot.

I see.

So you go to church?

Yes, since I was little.
But I don't go often.

But I really believe in God.

I just feel like religion
is something made by people.

Yes!

Because people need it.

I think people made it
because we need it.

We're so scared,
that we need it.

- Your movies are so great.
- What?

You really make great movies.

Really?

What do you like about them?

They never rub me the wrong way.

I really can't stand
unrealistic films.

They're not unrealistic,
or juvenile.

I can relate to everything.

I can relate to them,
and they make me laugh.

For me they're the best.

That's a great compliment.

Thank you.

Really.

Thanks to you, too.
Really.

Why are you crying?

Just...

It's just tears...

We really drank too much,
didn't we?

Not at all.
Have some more.

You can drink Ms. Kim's whiskey,
and there's lot of wine.

We've had 4 bottles
of wine already.

Don't worry about the money.
This is all on me.

What do you mean?
I ate, so I should pay.

This is expensive,
if I charge for everything.

- I'll treat you today.
- Really? It's expensive?

Still, I'll pay.

I'm serious, I'll treat you.

No.

It's the guitar
you love so much.

Me?

That's what your daughter said.

- That you played guitar all day long.
- Really?

Sing for us today.

Jungsoo said that?

We talked about it then,
in the basement.

Did we?

- Weren't you there?
- Huh?

I don't know either.

Anyway, I heard everything
there is to hear about you.

Really?

Promise you'll sing today.

Okay.

- Come in after smoking.
- Okay.

Promise!

Sing! Sing!

Did it go okay?

There was no romaine.

- No romaine?
- It's sold out.

It's okay,
we'll use iceberg lettuce.

I'll take it.

- It tastes the same.
- Okay.

- You're back?
- Yeah.

That took a while.

- I went to a few places.
- Really?

I'm tired.

They had a rolling pin
but it was too big.

I'll buy one somewhere else.

That's fine. Thanks.

I bought canned tuna.

- Canned tuna?
- It's new.

Why canned tuna?

This one has olive oil in it.

You can eat this.

It has olive oil?

It's new.

I didn't know.
This is great.

- Isn't it?
- Just a sec.

No canola oil, only olive oil.

- Wow!
- Isn't that great?

It is.

Leave it, I'll put it in.

Thanks.

Is it good?

It's so good.
Really delicious.

The salad you make is amazing.

I'm glad.
All you eat is greens.

I like eating this way.

It's healthy,
but it tastes good too.

Sure, keep eating that way.

But sometimes
I'll eat what I want.

Of course!
I told you to do that.

I'm doing it for my health,
but you eat what you want.

But it's good for
you too, right?

- Your eye stopped itching.
- Right.

But I can't live
eating only this.

I know, don't worry.
Eat what you want.

I have no appetite.

Really?

For 10 days nobody's
come to the 2nd floor.

I'm paying rent with no income.

Need to decide soon.

- She'll raise the rent?
- She will.

No reason she won't.
She tried it before.

But I saw a small place today,
it was nice.

Really? Where is it?

Nearby.
Just over the hill.

- You know the intersection?
- Yeah.

In the alley before that.
It's nice.

Really?

But even if we move there,
we'll need to fix it all up.

Right.

If the rent didn't go up,
we could stay, right?

After all the work
we did on the interior...

I've got no customers,
how can she raise the rent?

She's so unreasonable.

Don't you think?

You said it.

Let's talk after eating.
Not good for digestion.

You eat.

Shall we have another glass?

That's enough.
You have to work.

There's hardly any work.

Drink this, then.

Did you decide about
going to that retrospective?

You need to tell them.

I'm not going.

It's better not to.

Going there is too complicated.

Did you tell them?

I sent an email.
Wrote a long apology.

I explained it well.

It's abroad, and they really
want you to come.

It still seems like a good idea.

Yes, but going abroad
isn't easy.

The airfare's expensive.

And even vaccinated people
have to quarantine on the way back.

They cover airfare.

But not yours, it seems.
Only mine.

What, even for a retrospective?

They must really be poor.

It's a small festival,
what can you expect?

Just holding a film festival
these days is surprising.

I wanted to use
that chance to travel.

But I said I'd retire
from film making,

won't it look strange
to attend a retrospective?

Going abroad is nice,
but still...

After saying I'd quit,
I keep attending retrospectives?

Won't I look ridiculous?

I'd look like a fool.

I just thought we could
enjoy ourselves abroad.

Just wait a bit.

Things will get better soon.

Then...

How about Japan?

That place we went to before,
Fukuoka.

That was nice.

I feel stifled, that's all.

Eat up.

Yes, let's eat.

Let's not stress while eating.

Bad for digestion.

Sorry.

Never mind, let's eat.

This is so good.
You could really sell this.

It's simple but so delicious.

Glad you like it.

Eat up.

- I'm going out.
- Okay.

You're not going down
to the restaurant?

I'm meeting someone.

I'm seeing Junhee.

It's an old appointment,
I should go.

Really?

- You're meeting Junhee?
- We're meeting nearby.

She's getting married.

But you said
you wouldn't see her.

But she's getting married.

She's such an old friend.

I feel like I should see her.

Why?

I can't?

It's not that,

but you said
it's better not to see her.

You said it yourself.

Yes, I did.

But this is different,
she's getting married.

She's getting married?

Sure, whatever.

She's calmed down a bit.

She's not as erratic.

I can tell over the phone.

Sure.

She was really drunk that time.

What she said about you
was just impulsive,

without knowing anything.

She's actually quite nice.

An old friend is
getting married,

I can't just not see her.

We agreed to be careful
about who we meet.

- We did.
- You agreed to it.

I did, but I feel
differently now.

She just said the wrong thing.

She's always calling
to say she's sorry.

See her if you want.

Is her boyfriend coming?

- Yeah, they'll marry soon.
- Okay.

We'll be nearby. I'll have coffee
and come right back.

- You'll be okay on your own?
- Sure, go ahead.

I'll be right back.

- Okay?
- Go ahead.

I should see my friends
sometimes now, right?

Go on.

- Bye.
- Bye.

You're home?

Hello.

You're smoking?

Yes, sometimes.

This arrived in my mailbox.

I opened it,
thinking it was mine.

Thanks.

It's nothing special.

How is your health?

It's fine.

- Still not eating meat?
- Sure. Giving it a try.

You sure that's healthy?

I don't know, the doctors
don't know the cause either.

It makes me feel sad that
you're not well these days.

Thank you.

When will you fix
this leak here?

Right, I should fix it.

But that guy upstairs
is so odd, you know?

He's really nice,

but he doesn't answer,
or open the door when he's inside.

Can't you just fix it?
It's really hard on Sunhee.

She's always scared it will rain.
I am, too.

I understand.

I'll fix it soon.
I want that too.

But Kang says he has to
pull out the ceiling,

and that doesn't seem right.

So I'm asking for
a second opinion.

In a few days I'll talk to him,
then let you know.

So another person
is going to come?

Right.

So after that I'll let you know.

I originally intended
to live here myself.

Right.

- I'll go now.
- Okay.

Where are you?

A lot of time has passed.

You said it won't be long,
so I am waiting.

Having fun?

I'm texting while
eating an apple.

If you'll be late,
at least call me.

I love you.

What the hell?

What's she doing?

You're back.

Sorry I'm so late.

Was it so fun?

She told me all about her wedding,
then we had wine.

It'll be in Gwangju.
They'll rent a farm.

She told me her wedding plans,
we drank wine,

and I haven't seen her for ages.
So I was late.

- Sorry, did you wait long?
- Yeah. Was it fun?

- It wasn't fun.
- Really? Why not?

I saw a long-haired dachshund,
it was so pretty!

It's so pretty.
I want to buy one.

Really? In the cafe?

Yeah. It was so cute,
I petted it so much.

- Should we buy a puppy?
- Sure, I like dogs.

But I prefer big dogs.

One you can hug
and feel its weight.

Around 15 kg?

But we can't keep
a big dog here.

So let's wait until
we move to Jeju Island.

When will that be?

You said to wait 3 years.
After we save up.

We need 3 years.

Let's be frugal
for 3 years and go.

I could leave now.
I don't need much money.

No, we need 3 years.

- Really?
- Yeah.

I didn't have fun with Junhee.

Really, you can believe me.

I like being with you.
It's so peaceful with the two of us.

All I need is you.

I love only you.

And you're the only one
who truly loves me.

Right.

I love you, really.

Thank you.
For loving someone like me.

I think you're right.
I believe in you.

I'll do what you say.
I know it's good for me.

Thank you. I love you.

Thank you too.

But I'm better off alone.

I'm that kind of person.

I feel comfortable alone.

I'm so comfortable alone.

Sorry.

I love you so much...

Sorry.

Byungsoo.

Byungsoo.

You're back?
That took a while.

Someone wanted to rent a room.

I showed it and
even did the contract.

- Lightning speed.
- Were you waiting?

I bought meat.
The sirloin you like.

You bought meat?

I was going to get chuck flap
but it didn't look good.

This looked better.
I'll grill it for you.

Thanks.
Just a minute.

Why?

What is it?

Just a minute.

What's with you?

You made me wait so long.
You're late.

- Okay, let me wash my hands.
- Yeah.

I'll put the meat
in the fridge first.

- Would you?
- Yeah.

Soju's better than wine?

Sure. I realized before
wine doesn't suit me.

Meat's best with soju.

You're amazing,
drinking like that at your age.

And doing so much of that, too.

Really? I do a lot?

Sure, ask around,
who does it so much at your age.

Is that true?

You really do like it.

Okay.

Do you want a glass?

Soju doesn't suit me.

You drink, as much as you want.

And eat your fill, okay?
That's how you'll recover.

- This too.
- Okay.

It's so tasty.

- The meat tastes great today.
- Eat up.

I'll buy you more.
Every day.

Thanks.

- I brought you a present.
- A present? What is it?

- Want it now?
- Yeah.

Just a sec.

And I got this
on the way here, it's new.

- It's expensive, 7000 won.
- Really?

A new brand.

The convenience store owner's
son told me about it.

He told you about
something like this?

He knows me well.
I go so often.

He's funny, though.

These look like tobacco leaves.

They're wrapped
with real tobacco leaves.

7000 won?
Almost twice as expensive.

Try it.

After I smoke this.
No need to waste it.

What's that?

This here...

Wild ginseng.

I decided to buy it.
It's good for you.

I asked around,
and they recommended this.

It heals anything.

- Wild ginseng?
- Yes.

You bought this for me!

Isn't it expensive?

Don't ask the price.

How much was it?

It's a present.
Want some?

I can just eat it? Now?

You can take this with
food, alcohol, anytime.

- It works really well.
- Really?

After 10 bottles,
I bet you'll be cured.

Thank you.

Take all of it.
I'll buy it for sure.

- Thanks.
- You'll be all better soon.

I mixed this at home with honey.

- With honey?
- Yeah.

You need to chew it well.
Don't gulp it down.

How is it?

Tastes good.

I like the honey.
Nice fragrance.

Chew it a long time.

I need a cigarette.

Keep chewing?

Until it liquifies.
Even if your jaw hurts.

It's medicine.

They said this is 6 mg,

but it doesn't taste like it.

This is great.

- Really?
- Yeah.

Keep chewing, more!

Nothing left to chew.

Open the door!

I know you're in there.
Open up.

Why don't you open when
someone's at the door?

I saw you go in.
I have something for you.

- Yes.
- Open the door!

Hello.

So tiring.

I can come in?

Why don't you open the door?
You even changed the password.

I was outside, didn't hear you.

- I see.
- Yes.

I saw Jiyoung go in.
Does she come every day now?

Yes.

Why so often?

Are you doing real estate deals?

No, I'm working on something,
and she's helping.

How could she be helping?

I can't really say.
It's private.

Well, then...

This arrived in my box.

- I opened it thinking it was mine.
- I see.

All right, thank you.

How is your bathroom?

Can't I come in?
Speaking in the doorway...

I've spread something out,
it's better not to.

But the bathroom...

The smell is so bad,
I can't even use it.

The water won't drain when I shower,
so it stagnates and rots.

In a few days a guy I know
will take a look at it.

We'll know then.

- Is it uncomfortable?
- Very uncomfortable.

Bathrooms should be clean.
If it smells, it's quite upsetting.

I understand.
Thank you.

Are you not making movies
these days?

Not right now.

I need to rest.
Maybe 2 years?

- Say hi to Jiyoung.
- Yes.

- This came again.
- Again? For her?

Yeah.

Wow, she's really something.

- What's with her driving?
- Oh my...

How can she keep
getting tickets this way?

She's really something.

Should I call her?

If they keep coming,
it'll really stress me out.

What do you expect if you call?

It's not your car,
why is your name on it?

It was long ago,
when we got the insurance.

The insurance people said
my job was more stable,

so they put it in my name.

It was cheaper.

Should I really call
and talk to her?

Don't bother,
it's not much money.

If you call, you'll be pulled
into all that again.

You'll just get stressed.

You said it's hard
just speaking to her.

You're right, I won't.

Want more meat?

I'm fine.

Let's finish it tomorrow.

- Did you pray?
- A bit.

Tell me again about
when you saw God.

Shall I? You like that?

Yeah, it's amazing.
I wish it'd happen to me.

But I really saw Him.

I'll tell you,
but don't tell anyone else.

I know.

Of course.

- It was here.
- That's right.

I was taking a nap like this,

and suddenly I woke up.

And I could hear this droning,
symphonic sort of music.

So at first I thought
something was going on below.

So I turned to look.

But up in the sky

I saw God.

This is what He said.

Byungsoo, move to Jeju Island
and shoot 12 films.

Wow.

It was so distinct.
His voice. It was so loud.

It was booming.

Byungsoo, move to Jeju Island
and shoot 12 films.

That's so amazing.

You've been blessed.

You think?

- Don't ever tell anyone.
- I won't.

It's because
you're so pure-hearted.

God revealed
Himself to you, really.

It was so real.

And since then,
all my fears disappeared.

Really.

I'm not scared of anything.

All I need to do
is move to Jeju.

Oh, my baby.

How can you be so cute?

How can a person be so adorable?

Thanks.

- But it's bit hot.
- Huh?

Isn't it?

Shall we go in?

I'll cool you off.

Want a massage?

I'll give you a cool leg massage.
Just lie down.

Would you?

Looks overcast.
It might rain.

But a drive on a day
like this is charming.

Right, it's pretty.

The air's so cool.

Let's go.

Can't wait to eat
hot tofu stew there.

It'll be good.

- Wait a sec.
- Why?

Who's that?

Someone's at the office,
wanting to sell a building.

I'd better go.

Really?

Want to go back in and wait?

I'll meet the client
and bring the car.

Sure.

- Someone's selling a building?
- Apparently.

You don't like coming to the office,
and the client's there.

Just wait here.

- That okay?
- Sure.

I'll smoke and then go in.
Call me.

- Okay, bye!
- Bye.

Take your time!

- We can skip the drive.
- Huh?

Looks like it'll rain.

I want to go.
Wait for me!

Thank you.
Here's the key.

You could've left it there.

- No, I should bring it back.
- Thanks.

That customer was frail,
and needed to park here. Sorry.

Yes, I heard.

- Sir?
- Yes?

Your car's so nice.

Driving it,
it's really unique, and stylish.

Really?

It looks old, but it's so clean.
Still powerful, too.

- I've put a lot of work in it.
- Yes.

- I'll go in, then.
- Okay, bye.

- Hi.
- Hi.

That was fast.

What took so long?

The company president is sick.
So I stayed with him a while.

- He's sick?
- Yeah.

But he still wants
to make a film with me.

Really?

But it won't work.

It's based on a book.
I can't do that kind of thing.

- It's based on a book?
- Yeah, a Chinese novel.

I don't know it,
but it was a bestseller there.

Really?

What's that?

Wine?

You two were drinking?

Cheap wine.
From the convenience store.

- So you were drinking.
- Yeah.

Let's go in.
We've been waiting forever.

I will.
After smoking a cigarette.

- Weren't you smoking just now?
- Yeah.

You'll have another?

Just one more, then I'll go in.

Don't smoke so much.
It's really too much.

Smoke in moderation.

Everything in moderation.

Thanks!

Now my daughter's
giving me advice.

Thank you.

- I'm going in. Hurry up.
- Okay.

Kwon Haehyo Lee Hyeyoung
Song Sunmi

Cho Yunhee Park Miso Shin Seokho

Locations

Production Manager
Still Photography Kim Minhee

Sound Recordist Kim Hyejeong

Written Directed Photographed
Edited Scored by Hong Sangsoo

Poster Design Namu Design
English Translation by Darcy Paquet

Produced by Jeonwonsa Film Co.
World Sales Finecut

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