Hear Me: Our Summer (2024) Movie Script
(Resume-I'm)
(Ideas of Human Nature)
(Resume)
(Hear Me: Our Summer)
Do it.
No.
Just do it.
I'll just get a job, mom.
(Resume: Driver's License,
Sign Language Certificate)
With this resume?
Yeah.
Where?
Somewhere else.
For now... I want...
Want to do nothing, right?
Maybe?
You don't know what you
want to do yet. Just do it.
But not here, mom.
Can't you go with your major?
Who wants a philosophy major?
Philosophy major?
How about a public servant?
It's a stable job.
Doesn't suit me.
What suits you then?
That's what
I need to figure out...
From now on... eagerly...
Eagerly my foot!
You work here from today!
Mom...
Just for three months.
Eagerly find while working here.
I will raise your allowance.
Hurry up, deliveries piled up!
Just go.
Mom. What's that?
Who put that hideous
thing on my scooter?
I did.
My scooter's not for delivery.
It is now. Go deliver now!
(Mi-jeong's Lunchbox)
What do you think?
(Lunch Box)
Good.
Good? Really?
Did I do good?
Good job, my boy!
Should've asked me before...
Do you know where the pool is?
I can't hear.
I didn't expect this
skill to come in handy.
Swimming pool.
Where is it?
The entrance.
Thank you.
Goodbye.
Ga-eul, finally under 30 seconds.
- Really?
- You made it.
You broke your record.
I'm the best.
Such a show off.
I need to go! I'm late for work.
Let me know
if any orders are missing.
Let me check.
It's all good, Have a nice day.
Hi.
Hi.
I was
over there
delivering.
I saw you.
That person.
Is she a swimmer, too?
Who?
She was walking with a stopwatch.
She was with you.
No, she is not a swimmer.
Is she your friend?
No, she is my older sister.
And... name?
Are you trying to pick her up?
No, no.
Well...
Kind of.
My name? Or my sister's?
Your sister.
I mean both.
Both...
Are you flirting with both of us?
No, no, no.
My name is Seo Ga-eul.
This is my sign name.
My sister's name is Seo Yeo-reum.
And her sign name.
Phone number...
Your sister's?
Ask her yourself.
I'm back.
Welcome back.
Good work.
Wait a minute.
- Mom.
- Yeah.
- Is that for delivery?
- Yes
I'll go.
- Delivery.
- Thank you so much.
Hi.
Swimming pool...
Delivery.
(Mi-jeong's Lunchbox)
Hi.
Hi.
Can I take a look?
I'm a master of none,
but jack of all trades.
Yes, if it doesn't bother you.
This is carburetor engine.
Old oil makes dirt pile up inside.
After cleaning, it should be ok.
Thank you.
Does it take long?
About an hour?
We can't do it here.
Are you in a hurry?
Then take mine.
I will fix this up.
You don't need to!
You must be busy...
No!
Use mine. Let's meet
and exchange later.
Thank you.
No...
We need to change scooters.
Give me your phone.
I will give you my number.
My bad.
Don't forget to text me.
Okay.
Hey.
Fix this up.
What's this Vespa knock off?
Engine is dirty and
coil doesn't look good either.
Yeah.
Pad needs replacement, too.
- You can fix it up, right?
- Sure.
Tomorrow?
Tomorrow.
Morning.
Early morning.
You need it fast?
Very.
And, make it like brand new.
Bye.
- Hey.
- Yeah?
What's up?
- Something's up.
- What?
- What is it?
- It's nothing.
- There's something.
- Yes but no.
Yes but no?
(Scooter will be fixed
by tomorrow morning)
(Where and when should we meet?)
- Goofing around again!
- You surprised me!
Go deliver.
Why me?
Mom told me to, and I tell you to.
Your scooter color changed?
Where do you want to go by plane?
To Olympics.
I want to go to the
Olympics with my sister.
That's great.
Thank you.
(International Sign Language)
(Scooter will be fixed
by tomorrow morning)
(Where and when should we meet?)
(Are you busy?)
(Please text me back)
(Yeo-reum?!)
Hey, this isn't
your house, you know.
Home became work now
and I need some rest.
You are going to
keep doing delivery?
For now.
I should help them out
while I think things through.
Save up now and
you'll be off the hook.
Did you fix the scooter?
All fixed up.
Take it when you leave.
Who has your scooter then?
Who is it?
I don't really want to know.
For real.
You look like a fool.
What's that?
You do delivery, too?
My scooter broke so I borrowed it.
Mine is shabby.
You must be tired.
You broke record today.
Not tired at all.
How's international
sign language lesson?
It's so hard for me.
It's confusing.
But I can learn it quickly
to go to Olympics with you.
The Olympics is just a dream.
Getting into the qualifiers
is already a win.
You can make it to the Olympics.
Okay.
I'm serious.
Fine. Let's go. I'm hungry.
You are not listening to me?
I'm half listening.
You little...
(Please text me back)
(Yeo-reum?! Hello?)
(Scooter is all fixed?! Hey!!!)
(Are you a thief?!!)
(Sorry, I was...)
(Sorry, I was busy yesterday...)
(That's fine.
Scooter is all fixed!)
(Really? Thank you so much)
Scooter owner?
A girl?
(When should we meet?)
Wow, a girl.
Is she pretty?
(How about at 10?)
- Is she pretty?
- Hold on.
(Let's meet at that alley)
What's so funny?
It's nothing, let's eat.
Done. It's perfect.
Lee
Lee Yong
Lee Yong Jun.
It's so clean like brand new.
I washed it this morning.
Thank you.
How much for the repair?
No need. It was a simple fix.
But...
It's really okay.
I am
26 years old.
You?
I'm also 26 years old.
Great.
Instead of the repair fee,
how about we just be friends?
Why?
Sign language doesn't have
honorific tense anyways.
We spoke like friends already.
Is that okay?
Your sign name matches you.
I'm not a strange person.
Yesterday,
I asked your sister about you.
I wanted to be friends with you.
I'm sorry.
That's okay.
That's why your
sign name is 'smile'
I don't even know your name.
My name is Yong-jun.
My sign name is...
This.
Because you like to take pictures?
Take a picture of
my face and save it?
Now that we are friends...
- Shall we grab a bite?
- A bite?
Or rather...
ice coffee?
You fixed my scooter. My treat.
Thank you.
Thank you.
Sorry. I have to run.
Give me. Let me throw it out.
Is it okay?
It's okay.
Thanks.
Busy all the time?
A little? Studying
and part-time job.
Studying... and part-time job.
See you later.
Is he seeing someone?
Oh. Who?
How would I know?
It better not be Jae-jin.
What the...
(Did you eat lunch?)
(Having a sandwich
at a convenience store)
(You should have a proper meal)
Beer time, dude.
Hello! I'm here.
What's he doing?
Look at him. He is
making all this fuss.
It's surprisingly good.
- Really?
- Yes.
It's good.
He should really work here
than getting a job.
Right?
Honey, let's employ him full-time.
Shush.
This is so much.
I didn't know what you like.
So, I put a little
bit of everything.
I like all these.
Really?
I'm so relieved.
Go on and eat.
How is it?
Really?
Let's eat together.
I can eat at the store.
Thank you for the meal.
Take your time.
How much is it?
You don't have to pay.
I can't do that.
You sell these lunchboxes.
Is this enough?
Thank you. It was delicious.
I ate it. I should
take care of it.
Bye.
Not here to sell.
I'm back.
Sold a lot today.
- You.
- What?
Why did you cook all of a sudden?
No reason.
You are really going to
work here forever?
No.
But that's not a bad idea.
No. You'll work here only for
3 months and then find a job.
That was the plan,
but I can help out more.
We don't need help.
So, stay out of kitchen.
You were the one forcing me
to work here.
Who is it?
Huh?
Ah, it's a friend.
I'm heading out.
Definitely a girl.
Girl?
Girl.
Who?
Yong-jun.
Yong-jun is pretty for a boy,
but not a girl.
I mean he is seeing a 'girl.'
He is in love.
(Ga-eul's training
fee - $500 by July 25)
(25th Seoul City Hall Swimming
Competition)
(Let's go, Ga-eul)
- Get out of the pool.
- You! Get out of the pool.
How can our kids use
the same pool with them?
It's ridiculous.
Can't you speak? You either?
None of you can speak?
Bring your coach here now.
Are you swearing at me right now?
Bring the adult in charge!
You all get out!
What's going on here?
Are you the coach?
Any problem?
Empty the pool.
Our kids need to practice.
This is our scheduled time.
Our kids are scheduled, too.
You are supposed to use
the outside lanes.
How can our kids swim
with disabled kids?
Are you alright? Let's get out.
I'm fine.
- What if our kids get sick?
- Why would they get sick?!=
No one has skin disease.
Non-sense.
We will come back later.
Clean up and bleach all.
What?
Clean up everything with bleach.
Disinfect it all.
You don't have manners.
Get changed.
Hey, let's go.
Take care.
See you later.
- Hey.
- What is it?
Deaf can read faces and lips.
So what?
We can hear. Deaf can see.
They can't hear,
but can see much better.
So what?
They saw everything you said.
So, what are you going to do?
Did I say something wrong?
Who the hell are you?
What are you doing?
Are you taking pictures?
Let me see your face.
What are you doing?
Are you crazy?
Illegal parking in a disabled zone
will be fined $100.
Don't you dare report this!
(Report for Illegal Parking
Your report is submitted)
Is your sister okay?
You saw?
She's okay.
How about you?
Me? I'm okay.
It happens from time to time...
But...
I can't get used to it.
Enjoy your meal.
The world is so stubborn.
We are just missing sounds.
It's a whole different world.
Can't get in. Can't get out.
It will probably never change.
Why are you here?
Let's go have fun!
It's ok. I will stand.
Can you ask Ga-eul
if she is tired?
Aren't you tired?
I'm excited! Fun is never tiring.
She says fun is never tiring.
Thanks.
Can she miss work, you ask?
Don't you have to go to work?
It's okay. I got a day off.
She's got a day off.
Amazing!
Why here?
Night air feels cool.
I was feeling down today.
Thanks for such a fun time.
Let me head home.
You take your time.
What?
Shall we walk?
(How much money did you spend?)
(How much money did you spend?)
(Don't worry about it. It's on me)
(We had fun together.
We should all pay)
(It's really okay)
(Don't say that. Tell me how much)
(Sorry. Then 30 dollars)
(Ga-eul told me to
send you 50 dollars)
(Thanks. Let's do it again)
(Sure, again!)
When did I say that?
You know...
Why do you split money every time?
You can treat him next time.
I don't feel comfortable.
What?
Beer?
Are you dating him?
No. We are just friends.
- I don't think he sees that way.
- We are just friends.
What?
To sleep. So sleepy.
(What sound do you
want to hear the most?)
(Your voice...)
(I don't know. I will let you
know if it pops into my head)
(You must be tired. Head to bed)
(Okay. It was so
much fun today. Night!)
You are going late than usual?
We moved to
a different swimming pool.
Because of that lady?
Yeah. Too many complaints.
That crazy people.
Yeah.
We're not afraid of
poop, we just avoid it.
What are you eating?
Bread!
Where's the new pool?
Old City Swimming Pool.
That's a little far.
I know!
Have a nice day!
You too.
(Seoul Sport Center)
- It's so lousy.
- It's lousy.
Of course, I can help.
She's the one I was
telling you about.
What's her record?
28 seconds.
28? Will she be competing
in non-disabled section?
The upcoming Seoul
City Hall competition?
She will make it to the qualifiers
for National Team.
Wow.
Well, let her
practice here freely.
Thanks, bro.
Right until the qualifiers.
Let's learn about
international sign language.
(Seoul Sport Center)
I'm hungry. Let's go home and eat.
(25th Seoul City Hall Swimming
Competition Let's go Ga-eul!)
(25th Seoul City Hall
Swimming Competition)
I'll do it.
Lane 2 Kim Su-min,
Gangwon Sports Council.
Lane 3 Woo Hee-yeon,
Halla Athletic.
Lane 4 Joo Hye-reon,
Incheon City Hall.
Lane 5 Jeong Woo-sun,
Stroke Seoul.
Lane 6 Sunwoo Ye-ji,
Gyeongbuk Provincial Office.
Lane 7 Seo Ga-eul,
Hope Swimming Federation.
Lane 8 Ahn Da-hee, Jeju City Hall.
Take your mark.
She did it!
(Seo Ga-eul / 27.87
second / 1st place)
Just one more second to go.
What's that?
Gold medal.
Ga-eul beat her personal best
in a non-disabled section.
Congratulations!
Wait. Sorry.
Sorry.
If she can reduce one more second,
she can go to the qualifiers.
If she ranks in the qualifiers,
she can be in the national team.
Then she can really
go to the Olympics?
Yes. Isn't she amazing?
Yes. You and Ga-eul both!
Shall we celebrate?
Oh... She needs to rest.
And I need to prepare dinner, too.
Congratulations.
Thank you.
You go have fun.
I can see him next time.
Sorry.
Just wait for 30 minutes!
- What took you so long?
- What is it? I'm super busy.
Deliver this, quick.
- No way. I'm busy.
- Just this once. Please
- I'm really busy. I can't.
- Just once!
I'm really busy.
I'm sorry, I can't.
A blind date?
This is the address?
- Be careful.
- Got it.
This person is really freaky,
so just leave it at the door.
I usually do that anyway.
How freaky?
Worst of the worst.
Just don't encounter.
- Blind date on next Tuesday?
- Just go!
Okay.
I'm going.
Looks good on you.
- Feels strange.
- So pretty
I like this better.
- It's boring.
- No, it's cool.
- Nah.
- Why?!
Is this ok?
Oh la la.
Why? Something on my face?
No, no.
What should we do?
Are you hungry? Shall we go eat?
Do I...
Look like a hungry monster?
No, no. Why?
You always ask me if I ate.
'Eat something,' 'Let's eat'
Sorry.
Maybe because I'm son
of the lunchbox shop.
Then, what should we do?
Let's go hang out.
- Isn't here great, right?
- Yes, love it.
Ga-eul and I used to hang out here
when we were kids.
Did you live here?
My parents still live here.
I sometimes come
and help my parents.
And I come here
when I feel puzzled.
Gazing at the river
helps me clear my mind.
(How's your date going?
No need to reply!)
So, what do you desire to do?
- Desire to do?
- Yeah.
My sister going to
the Olympics one day?
Not your sister.
What you really want.
Hmm. Seeing my sister
going to the Olympics?
After that? What
do you want to try?
After that?
Me?
Well, I have no idea.
Actually, I've never
thought about what I want.
You really haven't?
Yeah.
How about you?
Me?
I have no idea either, honestly.
As a teenager, I just enjoyed
hanging out with friends.
I barely graduated university.
When time came to get a job,
I wasn't sure what I wanted.
Still, I submitted some resumes.
Obviously, not a chance!
I have no specialty
nor a dream job.
Exactly like me.
Yeah.
Then, how about...
We find something together?
What?
You know...
Neither of us has
found our dream yet.
If we try out various
things together.
Maybe we will reach somewhere.
Let's do it!
Yong-jun.
Thanks for being a friend.
Hello! Anyone there?
Hey...
You thanked me for being a friend.
But I...
You...
At first sight.
Sorry. Hold on.
(Hospital ER Notification)
(7 p.m., Seo Ga-eul is transferred
to the emergency room)
(for suffocation from a fire)
I'm sorry.
I inhaled only a bit of smoke.
Mom and dad will worry,
so don't tell them.
I am really okay.
You are not okay!
It is okay to say not okay.
You have an important
competition coming up...
I'm sorry.
No, I'm the one who's sorry.
I should have been there for you.
I'm really okay.
I shall be discharged soon.
What if you can't
make it to qualifiers?
You trained so hard for
10 years in the cold water...
No,
I feel warmer and
relaxed in the water now.
So, don't worry.
I set a personal best today.
I can rest a bit.
(Yong-jun:
Yeo-reum, is everything okay?)
We will head home now.
Okay. See you later - Bye.
(I can get discharged)
(Already? I'm on my way)
(You don't need to come.
Coach is picking me up)
(I'll go straight to practice)
(If you picked up this
phone, please bring it)
(to Mi-jeong's Lunchbox.
Thank you)
Are you okay?
Should we get something yummy
before going home?
Go ahead. I have plans.
Can't I come along, too?
Why?
I need to talk with my friends.
(I'm going to practice
You don't have to come anymore)
Are you okay?
What happened?
Why can't I reach you?
Didn't you see my texts?
I didn't.
I'm sorry, but don't
come here anymore.
Stop texting me too.
Why are you acting like this?
Did something happen?
Nothing happened.
Then, did I do something wrong?
No.
Then, why?
Tell me. I need to know...
You don't have to know!
Do you know how worried I was?
If you do this again to me,
what should I do?
How can you not
think about my feelings?
Do I have to care
about your feelings too?
I barely can take care
of those around me.
Please, just go.
Do I...
Am I
a burden to you?
Hope he will do deliveries.
- You do it.
- Me?
Go.
Is that for delivery?
I will go.
He's alright.
It's over.
I can't make it to qualifiers.
I'm sorry.
Ga-eul, I'm sorry.
It's my fault.
Because of me, your dream...
What about your dream?
What is your dream?
You only care about my dream.
Your dream is my dream.
Why is my dream your dream?
My life is mine to live.
Why do you stake
your life for my dream?
What do you mean?
Why do you say that?
Don't you understand?
You take me here
back and forth every day.
You do jobs to pay
for my training fees.
You spend all your
hours at the pool.
Is your life here?
You are here solely because of me.
Do you know how
that makes me feel?
I'm drifting away...
Me...
My life... My dream!
I can't rest when I want to
I can't quit even if I want to.
Rather than not
reaching to the qualifiers,
It hurts more to disappoint you.
It's too hard feeling
sorry all the time.
Hey yo!
What's wrong?
Something wrong?
That delivery you asked me to do?
Wasn't it your girlfriend's house?
Who's the freaky person?
Did you see him?
Nah, I just left the food
at the door and left.
Who is it?
Her younger brother.
Younger brother?
Oh, that freaky person was
her younger brother.
That must have been tough for you.
Whatever.
It's all over now.
What are you saying?
I got dumped.
No, that can't be.
It's over.
It's not over until it's over.
What? It's over, so it's over.
Call her and say you are sorry.
Say everything in
the world is your fault.
I can't do that.
Why not? Just call her.
Just do it once for me.
Come on.
She's hearing impaired.
She told me not to come nor text.
I see.
I didn't know that.
It must have been
really tough for you, man.
Hey, man. Do you know...
If the freaky younger
brother is also...
The same?
Yes.
Is something wrong?
No, nothing's wrong.
Ga-eul is training
and eating well.
No, I'm asking about you.
Mom. Dad.
Why did you bring
me into this world?
Because, it's you!
Of course.
When you had me,
weren't you afraid of
the disability?
Why would we be afraid?
Because it's hard.
It's not hard.
Was it hard for you?
No way. Not at all.
My son.
Dumped?
I thought so.
You can tell?
Very.
Which girl broke my boy's heart?
For her...
Her younger sister
is everything to her.
Does a lot of part-time jobs.
She really is a...
diligently living person.
Even having no time to eat.
She...
She have never thought of
what she desires to do.
Why?
Too kind.
Always take care
of others but herself.
I think that's why she dumped me.
Not to hurt me.
Why should it hurt?
She can't hear.
Huh?
Hearing impaired.
Can't speak either.
Mom.
I feel like you don't
want me here to help you.
Right.
Why?
It's nice to have help.
It is, but.
It's a burden seeing
you only care for others.
But still, I'm useful
around here, right?
Do you know what
you are really doing?
Being a good daughter?
No.
What is it, then?
S Y M P A T H I Z I N G
Why do you say that?
I'm just looking
out for my family.
I know, but.
No one can live someone
else's life for them.
Family trusts each other and wait.
I want you to help
when we ask you to.
I'm sorry.
Mom, I...
It's okay, Yeo-reum.
I want my daughter
to live her life.
Not as Ga-eul's
sister nor our daughter.
Just as you.
- I'm sorry.
- I'm sorry.
Looks like summer birds
aren't back yet
I guess. I don't see any.
I wanted to see them.
Why aren't you seeing that guy?
I don't want to date anyone.
Why?
Because of hearing impaired?
Because of me?
I don't want to be
a burden to you.
You are never a burden to me.
I mean it.
I want to see you
smiling like this.
Your smile makes me happy.
In the water, you smile like that.
Then, can't you just trust me?
I will start over, and
I can do it by myself.
Okay, I trust you.
Then, go date him.
You are afraid about
not being by his side
since you need to take care of me.
I won't give up swimming.
So don't give up on him too.
What's up with Yong-jun?
Is he dumped?
- Yeah...
- No way.
Should I...?
She can't hear.
Can't hear?
You mean with her ears?
Then what?
You hear with your nose?
With nose?
She is hearing impaired.
She can't hear and speak.
That's why she dumped him.
She didn't want to drag him down.
Should I go talk to her?
Are you okay with it?
With what?
Hearing impaired.
What about it?
I'm okay as long as
she's a good person.
Being able to hear and speak
doesn't mean
they know how to communicate.
This is why I fell
in love with you.
Fell in what?
- Yeah, here's an example.
- What?
I'm sorry, Yeo-reum.
I'm sorry for saying sorry.
I'm sorry
because I didn't really know.
I thought I knew
but I didn't.
That's
why I'm sorry.
I didn't know I might
be a burden to you.
That I'm sorry, too.
We drifted
apart
a little bit.
In fact, I got dumped.
But,
I cannot let you go.
I won't.
You don't take care of yourself,
so I want to take care of you.
I like your smile,
and I want to make you
smile.
So, what I wanted to say is...
That... I...
Do you
want to work
at my parents' store?
Why?
I think it would be
fun to work together.
I can't hear.
Would your parents
be okay with that?
They will see.
How good a person you are!
How hard you work!
Yes?
Yes.
Come in, please.
Please, have a seat.
She's so pretty.
Mom, dad, this is Yeo-reum.
And her sign name is this.
Because, she smiles a lot.
Oh I forgot. That thing?
Look here. I'm Yong-jun's dad.
(Yong-jun's dad)
I'm Yong-jun's mom.
Nice to meet you.
Yong-jun is childish
and a bit Idiotic.
Mom.
He can be dense and
clueless sometimes.
But, he is also
a very reliable person.
Yong-jun eats a lot
and poops a lot.
Stop it.
(Eat A Lot & Poop A Lot)
Why don't you two
get back together?
(Get Back Together?)
Why do you ask her that?
She's here for a job interview.
You can work
and date at the same time.
Or be a working honey bees.
Yes, I'd like that.
I said I'd like that.
She can speak!
- She speaks!
- Uh-uh?
I thought you can't hear?
I can. I thought you can't hear.
So you heard what
I said at the pool?
You heard it...
So, yes to getting back
with me?
Or getting the job?
I
like you.
- What did she say?
- Be quiet.
What did she say?
Stop asking!
She made this sign.
I was fooled by
my senior in university.
Huh?
He said that sign language
is a body language
that can be used
anywhere in the world.
So, I must learn
if I plan to go backpacking.
- That's it?
- That's why I learned it.
Just because of that?
So...
Among your family...
Only you can hear?
Yes.
I thought everyone was like that.
But, I was wrong.
Only my family was living in
a different world.
Don't act and live as if you are
also hearing-impaired like us.
You're different from us,
but you are not in
a different world.
We share the world
called 'family' together.
Hear me?
For us, meeting you girls...
Is the best thing that
happened in our lives.
For me...
being born as your daughter
is the best thing that
happened in my life.
For me...
meeting you
is the best thing that
happened in my life.
(Directed and Adapted by
Jo Seon Ho)
(Hong Kyung)
(Roh Yoon-seo)
(Kim Min-ju)
(Jung Hye-young/
Hyun Bong-sik/Jung Yong-ju)
Are you alright?
Hold tight!
I like you.
(Ideas of Human Nature)
(Resume)
(Hear Me: Our Summer)
Do it.
No.
Just do it.
I'll just get a job, mom.
(Resume: Driver's License,
Sign Language Certificate)
With this resume?
Yeah.
Where?
Somewhere else.
For now... I want...
Want to do nothing, right?
Maybe?
You don't know what you
want to do yet. Just do it.
But not here, mom.
Can't you go with your major?
Who wants a philosophy major?
Philosophy major?
How about a public servant?
It's a stable job.
Doesn't suit me.
What suits you then?
That's what
I need to figure out...
From now on... eagerly...
Eagerly my foot!
You work here from today!
Mom...
Just for three months.
Eagerly find while working here.
I will raise your allowance.
Hurry up, deliveries piled up!
Just go.
Mom. What's that?
Who put that hideous
thing on my scooter?
I did.
My scooter's not for delivery.
It is now. Go deliver now!
(Mi-jeong's Lunchbox)
What do you think?
(Lunch Box)
Good.
Good? Really?
Did I do good?
Good job, my boy!
Should've asked me before...
Do you know where the pool is?
I can't hear.
I didn't expect this
skill to come in handy.
Swimming pool.
Where is it?
The entrance.
Thank you.
Goodbye.
Ga-eul, finally under 30 seconds.
- Really?
- You made it.
You broke your record.
I'm the best.
Such a show off.
I need to go! I'm late for work.
Let me know
if any orders are missing.
Let me check.
It's all good, Have a nice day.
Hi.
Hi.
I was
over there
delivering.
I saw you.
That person.
Is she a swimmer, too?
Who?
She was walking with a stopwatch.
She was with you.
No, she is not a swimmer.
Is she your friend?
No, she is my older sister.
And... name?
Are you trying to pick her up?
No, no.
Well...
Kind of.
My name? Or my sister's?
Your sister.
I mean both.
Both...
Are you flirting with both of us?
No, no, no.
My name is Seo Ga-eul.
This is my sign name.
My sister's name is Seo Yeo-reum.
And her sign name.
Phone number...
Your sister's?
Ask her yourself.
I'm back.
Welcome back.
Good work.
Wait a minute.
- Mom.
- Yeah.
- Is that for delivery?
- Yes
I'll go.
- Delivery.
- Thank you so much.
Hi.
Swimming pool...
Delivery.
(Mi-jeong's Lunchbox)
Hi.
Hi.
Can I take a look?
I'm a master of none,
but jack of all trades.
Yes, if it doesn't bother you.
This is carburetor engine.
Old oil makes dirt pile up inside.
After cleaning, it should be ok.
Thank you.
Does it take long?
About an hour?
We can't do it here.
Are you in a hurry?
Then take mine.
I will fix this up.
You don't need to!
You must be busy...
No!
Use mine. Let's meet
and exchange later.
Thank you.
No...
We need to change scooters.
Give me your phone.
I will give you my number.
My bad.
Don't forget to text me.
Okay.
Hey.
Fix this up.
What's this Vespa knock off?
Engine is dirty and
coil doesn't look good either.
Yeah.
Pad needs replacement, too.
- You can fix it up, right?
- Sure.
Tomorrow?
Tomorrow.
Morning.
Early morning.
You need it fast?
Very.
And, make it like brand new.
Bye.
- Hey.
- Yeah?
What's up?
- Something's up.
- What?
- What is it?
- It's nothing.
- There's something.
- Yes but no.
Yes but no?
(Scooter will be fixed
by tomorrow morning)
(Where and when should we meet?)
- Goofing around again!
- You surprised me!
Go deliver.
Why me?
Mom told me to, and I tell you to.
Your scooter color changed?
Where do you want to go by plane?
To Olympics.
I want to go to the
Olympics with my sister.
That's great.
Thank you.
(International Sign Language)
(Scooter will be fixed
by tomorrow morning)
(Where and when should we meet?)
(Are you busy?)
(Please text me back)
(Yeo-reum?!)
Hey, this isn't
your house, you know.
Home became work now
and I need some rest.
You are going to
keep doing delivery?
For now.
I should help them out
while I think things through.
Save up now and
you'll be off the hook.
Did you fix the scooter?
All fixed up.
Take it when you leave.
Who has your scooter then?
Who is it?
I don't really want to know.
For real.
You look like a fool.
What's that?
You do delivery, too?
My scooter broke so I borrowed it.
Mine is shabby.
You must be tired.
You broke record today.
Not tired at all.
How's international
sign language lesson?
It's so hard for me.
It's confusing.
But I can learn it quickly
to go to Olympics with you.
The Olympics is just a dream.
Getting into the qualifiers
is already a win.
You can make it to the Olympics.
Okay.
I'm serious.
Fine. Let's go. I'm hungry.
You are not listening to me?
I'm half listening.
You little...
(Please text me back)
(Yeo-reum?! Hello?)
(Scooter is all fixed?! Hey!!!)
(Are you a thief?!!)
(Sorry, I was...)
(Sorry, I was busy yesterday...)
(That's fine.
Scooter is all fixed!)
(Really? Thank you so much)
Scooter owner?
A girl?
(When should we meet?)
Wow, a girl.
Is she pretty?
(How about at 10?)
- Is she pretty?
- Hold on.
(Let's meet at that alley)
What's so funny?
It's nothing, let's eat.
Done. It's perfect.
Lee
Lee Yong
Lee Yong Jun.
It's so clean like brand new.
I washed it this morning.
Thank you.
How much for the repair?
No need. It was a simple fix.
But...
It's really okay.
I am
26 years old.
You?
I'm also 26 years old.
Great.
Instead of the repair fee,
how about we just be friends?
Why?
Sign language doesn't have
honorific tense anyways.
We spoke like friends already.
Is that okay?
Your sign name matches you.
I'm not a strange person.
Yesterday,
I asked your sister about you.
I wanted to be friends with you.
I'm sorry.
That's okay.
That's why your
sign name is 'smile'
I don't even know your name.
My name is Yong-jun.
My sign name is...
This.
Because you like to take pictures?
Take a picture of
my face and save it?
Now that we are friends...
- Shall we grab a bite?
- A bite?
Or rather...
ice coffee?
You fixed my scooter. My treat.
Thank you.
Thank you.
Sorry. I have to run.
Give me. Let me throw it out.
Is it okay?
It's okay.
Thanks.
Busy all the time?
A little? Studying
and part-time job.
Studying... and part-time job.
See you later.
Is he seeing someone?
Oh. Who?
How would I know?
It better not be Jae-jin.
What the...
(Did you eat lunch?)
(Having a sandwich
at a convenience store)
(You should have a proper meal)
Beer time, dude.
Hello! I'm here.
What's he doing?
Look at him. He is
making all this fuss.
It's surprisingly good.
- Really?
- Yes.
It's good.
He should really work here
than getting a job.
Right?
Honey, let's employ him full-time.
Shush.
This is so much.
I didn't know what you like.
So, I put a little
bit of everything.
I like all these.
Really?
I'm so relieved.
Go on and eat.
How is it?
Really?
Let's eat together.
I can eat at the store.
Thank you for the meal.
Take your time.
How much is it?
You don't have to pay.
I can't do that.
You sell these lunchboxes.
Is this enough?
Thank you. It was delicious.
I ate it. I should
take care of it.
Bye.
Not here to sell.
I'm back.
Sold a lot today.
- You.
- What?
Why did you cook all of a sudden?
No reason.
You are really going to
work here forever?
No.
But that's not a bad idea.
No. You'll work here only for
3 months and then find a job.
That was the plan,
but I can help out more.
We don't need help.
So, stay out of kitchen.
You were the one forcing me
to work here.
Who is it?
Huh?
Ah, it's a friend.
I'm heading out.
Definitely a girl.
Girl?
Girl.
Who?
Yong-jun.
Yong-jun is pretty for a boy,
but not a girl.
I mean he is seeing a 'girl.'
He is in love.
(Ga-eul's training
fee - $500 by July 25)
(25th Seoul City Hall Swimming
Competition)
(Let's go, Ga-eul)
- Get out of the pool.
- You! Get out of the pool.
How can our kids use
the same pool with them?
It's ridiculous.
Can't you speak? You either?
None of you can speak?
Bring your coach here now.
Are you swearing at me right now?
Bring the adult in charge!
You all get out!
What's going on here?
Are you the coach?
Any problem?
Empty the pool.
Our kids need to practice.
This is our scheduled time.
Our kids are scheduled, too.
You are supposed to use
the outside lanes.
How can our kids swim
with disabled kids?
Are you alright? Let's get out.
I'm fine.
- What if our kids get sick?
- Why would they get sick?!=
No one has skin disease.
Non-sense.
We will come back later.
Clean up and bleach all.
What?
Clean up everything with bleach.
Disinfect it all.
You don't have manners.
Get changed.
Hey, let's go.
Take care.
See you later.
- Hey.
- What is it?
Deaf can read faces and lips.
So what?
We can hear. Deaf can see.
They can't hear,
but can see much better.
So what?
They saw everything you said.
So, what are you going to do?
Did I say something wrong?
Who the hell are you?
What are you doing?
Are you taking pictures?
Let me see your face.
What are you doing?
Are you crazy?
Illegal parking in a disabled zone
will be fined $100.
Don't you dare report this!
(Report for Illegal Parking
Your report is submitted)
Is your sister okay?
You saw?
She's okay.
How about you?
Me? I'm okay.
It happens from time to time...
But...
I can't get used to it.
Enjoy your meal.
The world is so stubborn.
We are just missing sounds.
It's a whole different world.
Can't get in. Can't get out.
It will probably never change.
Why are you here?
Let's go have fun!
It's ok. I will stand.
Can you ask Ga-eul
if she is tired?
Aren't you tired?
I'm excited! Fun is never tiring.
She says fun is never tiring.
Thanks.
Can she miss work, you ask?
Don't you have to go to work?
It's okay. I got a day off.
She's got a day off.
Amazing!
Why here?
Night air feels cool.
I was feeling down today.
Thanks for such a fun time.
Let me head home.
You take your time.
What?
Shall we walk?
(How much money did you spend?)
(How much money did you spend?)
(Don't worry about it. It's on me)
(We had fun together.
We should all pay)
(It's really okay)
(Don't say that. Tell me how much)
(Sorry. Then 30 dollars)
(Ga-eul told me to
send you 50 dollars)
(Thanks. Let's do it again)
(Sure, again!)
When did I say that?
You know...
Why do you split money every time?
You can treat him next time.
I don't feel comfortable.
What?
Beer?
Are you dating him?
No. We are just friends.
- I don't think he sees that way.
- We are just friends.
What?
To sleep. So sleepy.
(What sound do you
want to hear the most?)
(Your voice...)
(I don't know. I will let you
know if it pops into my head)
(You must be tired. Head to bed)
(Okay. It was so
much fun today. Night!)
You are going late than usual?
We moved to
a different swimming pool.
Because of that lady?
Yeah. Too many complaints.
That crazy people.
Yeah.
We're not afraid of
poop, we just avoid it.
What are you eating?
Bread!
Where's the new pool?
Old City Swimming Pool.
That's a little far.
I know!
Have a nice day!
You too.
(Seoul Sport Center)
- It's so lousy.
- It's lousy.
Of course, I can help.
She's the one I was
telling you about.
What's her record?
28 seconds.
28? Will she be competing
in non-disabled section?
The upcoming Seoul
City Hall competition?
She will make it to the qualifiers
for National Team.
Wow.
Well, let her
practice here freely.
Thanks, bro.
Right until the qualifiers.
Let's learn about
international sign language.
(Seoul Sport Center)
I'm hungry. Let's go home and eat.
(25th Seoul City Hall Swimming
Competition Let's go Ga-eul!)
(25th Seoul City Hall
Swimming Competition)
I'll do it.
Lane 2 Kim Su-min,
Gangwon Sports Council.
Lane 3 Woo Hee-yeon,
Halla Athletic.
Lane 4 Joo Hye-reon,
Incheon City Hall.
Lane 5 Jeong Woo-sun,
Stroke Seoul.
Lane 6 Sunwoo Ye-ji,
Gyeongbuk Provincial Office.
Lane 7 Seo Ga-eul,
Hope Swimming Federation.
Lane 8 Ahn Da-hee, Jeju City Hall.
Take your mark.
She did it!
(Seo Ga-eul / 27.87
second / 1st place)
Just one more second to go.
What's that?
Gold medal.
Ga-eul beat her personal best
in a non-disabled section.
Congratulations!
Wait. Sorry.
Sorry.
If she can reduce one more second,
she can go to the qualifiers.
If she ranks in the qualifiers,
she can be in the national team.
Then she can really
go to the Olympics?
Yes. Isn't she amazing?
Yes. You and Ga-eul both!
Shall we celebrate?
Oh... She needs to rest.
And I need to prepare dinner, too.
Congratulations.
Thank you.
You go have fun.
I can see him next time.
Sorry.
Just wait for 30 minutes!
- What took you so long?
- What is it? I'm super busy.
Deliver this, quick.
- No way. I'm busy.
- Just this once. Please
- I'm really busy. I can't.
- Just once!
I'm really busy.
I'm sorry, I can't.
A blind date?
This is the address?
- Be careful.
- Got it.
This person is really freaky,
so just leave it at the door.
I usually do that anyway.
How freaky?
Worst of the worst.
Just don't encounter.
- Blind date on next Tuesday?
- Just go!
Okay.
I'm going.
Looks good on you.
- Feels strange.
- So pretty
I like this better.
- It's boring.
- No, it's cool.
- Nah.
- Why?!
Is this ok?
Oh la la.
Why? Something on my face?
No, no.
What should we do?
Are you hungry? Shall we go eat?
Do I...
Look like a hungry monster?
No, no. Why?
You always ask me if I ate.
'Eat something,' 'Let's eat'
Sorry.
Maybe because I'm son
of the lunchbox shop.
Then, what should we do?
Let's go hang out.
- Isn't here great, right?
- Yes, love it.
Ga-eul and I used to hang out here
when we were kids.
Did you live here?
My parents still live here.
I sometimes come
and help my parents.
And I come here
when I feel puzzled.
Gazing at the river
helps me clear my mind.
(How's your date going?
No need to reply!)
So, what do you desire to do?
- Desire to do?
- Yeah.
My sister going to
the Olympics one day?
Not your sister.
What you really want.
Hmm. Seeing my sister
going to the Olympics?
After that? What
do you want to try?
After that?
Me?
Well, I have no idea.
Actually, I've never
thought about what I want.
You really haven't?
Yeah.
How about you?
Me?
I have no idea either, honestly.
As a teenager, I just enjoyed
hanging out with friends.
I barely graduated university.
When time came to get a job,
I wasn't sure what I wanted.
Still, I submitted some resumes.
Obviously, not a chance!
I have no specialty
nor a dream job.
Exactly like me.
Yeah.
Then, how about...
We find something together?
What?
You know...
Neither of us has
found our dream yet.
If we try out various
things together.
Maybe we will reach somewhere.
Let's do it!
Yong-jun.
Thanks for being a friend.
Hello! Anyone there?
Hey...
You thanked me for being a friend.
But I...
You...
At first sight.
Sorry. Hold on.
(Hospital ER Notification)
(7 p.m., Seo Ga-eul is transferred
to the emergency room)
(for suffocation from a fire)
I'm sorry.
I inhaled only a bit of smoke.
Mom and dad will worry,
so don't tell them.
I am really okay.
You are not okay!
It is okay to say not okay.
You have an important
competition coming up...
I'm sorry.
No, I'm the one who's sorry.
I should have been there for you.
I'm really okay.
I shall be discharged soon.
What if you can't
make it to qualifiers?
You trained so hard for
10 years in the cold water...
No,
I feel warmer and
relaxed in the water now.
So, don't worry.
I set a personal best today.
I can rest a bit.
(Yong-jun:
Yeo-reum, is everything okay?)
We will head home now.
Okay. See you later - Bye.
(I can get discharged)
(Already? I'm on my way)
(You don't need to come.
Coach is picking me up)
(I'll go straight to practice)
(If you picked up this
phone, please bring it)
(to Mi-jeong's Lunchbox.
Thank you)
Are you okay?
Should we get something yummy
before going home?
Go ahead. I have plans.
Can't I come along, too?
Why?
I need to talk with my friends.
(I'm going to practice
You don't have to come anymore)
Are you okay?
What happened?
Why can't I reach you?
Didn't you see my texts?
I didn't.
I'm sorry, but don't
come here anymore.
Stop texting me too.
Why are you acting like this?
Did something happen?
Nothing happened.
Then, did I do something wrong?
No.
Then, why?
Tell me. I need to know...
You don't have to know!
Do you know how worried I was?
If you do this again to me,
what should I do?
How can you not
think about my feelings?
Do I have to care
about your feelings too?
I barely can take care
of those around me.
Please, just go.
Do I...
Am I
a burden to you?
Hope he will do deliveries.
- You do it.
- Me?
Go.
Is that for delivery?
I will go.
He's alright.
It's over.
I can't make it to qualifiers.
I'm sorry.
Ga-eul, I'm sorry.
It's my fault.
Because of me, your dream...
What about your dream?
What is your dream?
You only care about my dream.
Your dream is my dream.
Why is my dream your dream?
My life is mine to live.
Why do you stake
your life for my dream?
What do you mean?
Why do you say that?
Don't you understand?
You take me here
back and forth every day.
You do jobs to pay
for my training fees.
You spend all your
hours at the pool.
Is your life here?
You are here solely because of me.
Do you know how
that makes me feel?
I'm drifting away...
Me...
My life... My dream!
I can't rest when I want to
I can't quit even if I want to.
Rather than not
reaching to the qualifiers,
It hurts more to disappoint you.
It's too hard feeling
sorry all the time.
Hey yo!
What's wrong?
Something wrong?
That delivery you asked me to do?
Wasn't it your girlfriend's house?
Who's the freaky person?
Did you see him?
Nah, I just left the food
at the door and left.
Who is it?
Her younger brother.
Younger brother?
Oh, that freaky person was
her younger brother.
That must have been tough for you.
Whatever.
It's all over now.
What are you saying?
I got dumped.
No, that can't be.
It's over.
It's not over until it's over.
What? It's over, so it's over.
Call her and say you are sorry.
Say everything in
the world is your fault.
I can't do that.
Why not? Just call her.
Just do it once for me.
Come on.
She's hearing impaired.
She told me not to come nor text.
I see.
I didn't know that.
It must have been
really tough for you, man.
Hey, man. Do you know...
If the freaky younger
brother is also...
The same?
Yes.
Is something wrong?
No, nothing's wrong.
Ga-eul is training
and eating well.
No, I'm asking about you.
Mom. Dad.
Why did you bring
me into this world?
Because, it's you!
Of course.
When you had me,
weren't you afraid of
the disability?
Why would we be afraid?
Because it's hard.
It's not hard.
Was it hard for you?
No way. Not at all.
My son.
Dumped?
I thought so.
You can tell?
Very.
Which girl broke my boy's heart?
For her...
Her younger sister
is everything to her.
Does a lot of part-time jobs.
She really is a...
diligently living person.
Even having no time to eat.
She...
She have never thought of
what she desires to do.
Why?
Too kind.
Always take care
of others but herself.
I think that's why she dumped me.
Not to hurt me.
Why should it hurt?
She can't hear.
Huh?
Hearing impaired.
Can't speak either.
Mom.
I feel like you don't
want me here to help you.
Right.
Why?
It's nice to have help.
It is, but.
It's a burden seeing
you only care for others.
But still, I'm useful
around here, right?
Do you know what
you are really doing?
Being a good daughter?
No.
What is it, then?
S Y M P A T H I Z I N G
Why do you say that?
I'm just looking
out for my family.
I know, but.
No one can live someone
else's life for them.
Family trusts each other and wait.
I want you to help
when we ask you to.
I'm sorry.
Mom, I...
It's okay, Yeo-reum.
I want my daughter
to live her life.
Not as Ga-eul's
sister nor our daughter.
Just as you.
- I'm sorry.
- I'm sorry.
Looks like summer birds
aren't back yet
I guess. I don't see any.
I wanted to see them.
Why aren't you seeing that guy?
I don't want to date anyone.
Why?
Because of hearing impaired?
Because of me?
I don't want to be
a burden to you.
You are never a burden to me.
I mean it.
I want to see you
smiling like this.
Your smile makes me happy.
In the water, you smile like that.
Then, can't you just trust me?
I will start over, and
I can do it by myself.
Okay, I trust you.
Then, go date him.
You are afraid about
not being by his side
since you need to take care of me.
I won't give up swimming.
So don't give up on him too.
What's up with Yong-jun?
Is he dumped?
- Yeah...
- No way.
Should I...?
She can't hear.
Can't hear?
You mean with her ears?
Then what?
You hear with your nose?
With nose?
She is hearing impaired.
She can't hear and speak.
That's why she dumped him.
She didn't want to drag him down.
Should I go talk to her?
Are you okay with it?
With what?
Hearing impaired.
What about it?
I'm okay as long as
she's a good person.
Being able to hear and speak
doesn't mean
they know how to communicate.
This is why I fell
in love with you.
Fell in what?
- Yeah, here's an example.
- What?
I'm sorry, Yeo-reum.
I'm sorry for saying sorry.
I'm sorry
because I didn't really know.
I thought I knew
but I didn't.
That's
why I'm sorry.
I didn't know I might
be a burden to you.
That I'm sorry, too.
We drifted
apart
a little bit.
In fact, I got dumped.
But,
I cannot let you go.
I won't.
You don't take care of yourself,
so I want to take care of you.
I like your smile,
and I want to make you
smile.
So, what I wanted to say is...
That... I...
Do you
want to work
at my parents' store?
Why?
I think it would be
fun to work together.
I can't hear.
Would your parents
be okay with that?
They will see.
How good a person you are!
How hard you work!
Yes?
Yes.
Come in, please.
Please, have a seat.
She's so pretty.
Mom, dad, this is Yeo-reum.
And her sign name is this.
Because, she smiles a lot.
Oh I forgot. That thing?
Look here. I'm Yong-jun's dad.
(Yong-jun's dad)
I'm Yong-jun's mom.
Nice to meet you.
Yong-jun is childish
and a bit Idiotic.
Mom.
He can be dense and
clueless sometimes.
But, he is also
a very reliable person.
Yong-jun eats a lot
and poops a lot.
Stop it.
(Eat A Lot & Poop A Lot)
Why don't you two
get back together?
(Get Back Together?)
Why do you ask her that?
She's here for a job interview.
You can work
and date at the same time.
Or be a working honey bees.
Yes, I'd like that.
I said I'd like that.
She can speak!
- She speaks!
- Uh-uh?
I thought you can't hear?
I can. I thought you can't hear.
So you heard what
I said at the pool?
You heard it...
So, yes to getting back
with me?
Or getting the job?
I
like you.
- What did she say?
- Be quiet.
What did she say?
Stop asking!
She made this sign.
I was fooled by
my senior in university.
Huh?
He said that sign language
is a body language
that can be used
anywhere in the world.
So, I must learn
if I plan to go backpacking.
- That's it?
- That's why I learned it.
Just because of that?
So...
Among your family...
Only you can hear?
Yes.
I thought everyone was like that.
But, I was wrong.
Only my family was living in
a different world.
Don't act and live as if you are
also hearing-impaired like us.
You're different from us,
but you are not in
a different world.
We share the world
called 'family' together.
Hear me?
For us, meeting you girls...
Is the best thing that
happened in our lives.
For me...
being born as your daughter
is the best thing that
happened in my life.
For me...
meeting you
is the best thing that
happened in my life.
(Directed and Adapted by
Jo Seon Ho)
(Hong Kyung)
(Roh Yoon-seo)
(Kim Min-ju)
(Jung Hye-young/
Hyun Bong-sik/Jung Yong-ju)
Are you alright?
Hold tight!
I like you.