Take Me Home (2020) Movie Script
Oh my, you come by often, don't you?
The water at our place gets the dirt off well, right?
And it leaves your skin nice and soft.
We're running a promotion, so we'll give you a coffee each.
This flavor is good.
Original.
A straw.
Thank you.
I'll come again.
Take care.
Yeah.
Uh, how do I invite them?
Hey, someone might see.
Kim Ye-won!
Wake up!
Ye-won!
Hi!
Huh?
Wake up.
Huh?
Wake up.
You're late. Wake up.
Yeah, just a little.
Yeah.
Hanna, you're late.
Unnie's telling you to get up.
Hurry up and get up.
So when are you coming?
Then stay the night.
I won't be able to wake you tomorrow.
How are you going to live if you really leave?
I can't.
Don't stay out late.
Hey, where are you going?
Then you're still a kid.
Don't go to clubs just because I'm not around. Come home and have fun.
I won't anymore.
Okay, come home and study a little.
Keep studying art.
I told you I'd pay your tuition.
You can pay me back later.
Why are you starting again first thing in the morning?
But I like things the way they are now.
Can we go somewhere next week?
I'm always working, and it's been forever since we took a trip together.
I can take a day off.
Where do you want to go?
The beach.
The beach?
Isn't it still a little cold to go in the water?
We don't have to go in. We can just look at it.
Yeah.
Okay, let's go.
Yes!
We're going.
Yeah.
Call me when you get there.
Yeah, see you tomorrow.
Go.
Tae-yeon!
Oh, sis!
Who's that?
Your boyfriend?
Oh, no, no.
My cousin.
Oh, right.
Nice.
And you even gave her a ride.
Hey, you little brat.
Huh?
How come you barely ever show your face around here?
I'm here, aren't I?
You brat.
Here... You stayed away so long your niece barely knows you, huh?
And look at all the stuff you bought, huh?
You bought lots of good stuff.
I bought clothes for Sumin.
Oh, nice choice.
What about mine?
You can buy your own, can't you?
Right, right, right.
Do you like it?
What do you say?
Thank you.
You've grown so much.
Hey, you'll fall.
Are you seeing anyone these days?
No.
Are you still getting along with your roommate?
Yeah, I guess.
I suppose it's a relief you're not living alone.
But what if she gets married? What will you do then?
Are you going to live alone forever?
How old do you think I am?
I'm not at the age to be getting lectures. I'm old enough to give them.
I'm just worried about you.
I'd rather live alone.
Are you feeling okay?
I'm fine. What else can I do?
Still, it's already been three years.
I'm doing better now.
I'm taking less medication, too.
Grandma, Grandpa, stay healthy.
Sumin.
Grandma and Grandpa weren't healthy anymore. That's why they went away.
Oh, honestly, you shouldn't say that to a child.
Kids need to know these things too, right?
I will.
So you and I both have to stay healthy, okay?
Jung Eun-su!
You too, okay?
Let's stay healthy and live a long, long time.
Mom's really healthy.
I'll get even healthier and live until I'm so old I can smear poop on the walls.
Why?
That's gross.
Eat your food, okay?
Oh, you really didn't have to give me this.
Just take the order.
She's really so inflexible.
It's time for you to give me a ride, right?
Yeah.
Aren't you going to tidy up the garden?
Shouldn't we pull some weeds?
They have to live too.
Is the Earth ours?
We all have to coexist, right?
Huh? What did you say?
I'll give you both a ride.
Unnie, I'm going to grab something to eat.
Huh?
Is it already dinner time?
Already? It's six o'clock.
Time flies.
I guess time passes differently for you and me.
See you later.
Yeah.
Can I help you?
Oh, yes.
I think this would suit you better than what you're wearing.
What do you think?
Oh, should I?
Yes.
This is one of our new arrivals.
I hope you like it.
Yes, thank you.
Thank you.
How long have you worked here?
Hmm...
It's been almost two years.
Hmm, two years.
We're looking to hire a new manager, and I want to recommend you, Lee Hyun.
Me?
Yeah. What do you think?
Oh, really?
Of course.
Do I look like I'm joking?
We're expanding the store, so I'll have to take care of that location.
If you become manager, you'll get a good incentive package. It'll be tough, but it'll pay well.
You can expect about twice what you're making now.
Uh...
Okay?
Yeah, okay.
Okay.
I'll make you the manager, Ye-won.
Oh, thank you.
Manager.
I specifically recommended you, so you'd better do a good job.
And you need to keep the sales up.
Of course.
I'll work hard.
I'll grab something to eat.
Okay.
Good work.
Take care.
Hello?
Are you home?
Unnie, guess what? They're making me manager!
Yes? Who is this?
Excuse me.
Where's the ICU?
Can I help you?
I'm Jung Eun-su's guardian.
Visiting hours are over.
Jung Eun-su's guardian already came by.
What is your relationship to her?
If you're not immediate family, we need to verify with the family.
You can't visit her separately.
She may be in the waiting room. Go there and get confirmation.
Jung Eun-su's guardian.
Jung Eun-su's guardian.
Uh, over there...
Are you looking for Jung Eun-su, Jung Eun-hye's younger sister?
Yes, um...
Are you a relative?
No, I'm Sumin's homeroom teacher.
Could I talk to you for a moment?
Yes.
Sumin, wait here for a moment.
Um... Sumin's mother...
She passed away in the emergency room.
Sumin doesn't know yet.
I... I don't know for sure, but...
I heard Jung Eun-su was being prepared for surgery.
Uh... actually, I...
Just a moment.
Yeah, honey.
Yeah.
I have to go now.
Yes.
But...
Yes.
I understand.
Yes.
Um... over there...
Actually, I have to go.
I checked Sumin's school records, and it says her only family is her mother.
So I wanted to ask if you could look after Sumin for a while.
Oh, yes.
I'll take care of her.
Oh, thank you.
I'll come straight back after work tomorrow.
Please take good care of Sumin until then.
Yes.
I'll get going, then.
CPCR, Code Blue.
CPCR, Code Blue.
Surgical ICU.
All surgical staff, please come to the ICU immediately.
Um...
When you cry, you really look like that thing.
What was it?
Bogus?
What's that?
Oh, what is it?
It doesn't hurt, right?
Unnie.
What if one of us dies first?
What can we do?
We keep living.
You're so young and pretty.
And don't come to my funeral when I die.
I'll cry so much people will think it's weird.
I don't want to.
If you die, I'll die right after you.
Okay.
All right.
Come with me.
Just don't try to follow me.
Yeah.
I'll take care of the funeral and follow you right away.
Then stop saying ridiculous things and do what you promised me.
Paint, have an exhibition, take that trip to South America, do everything you want. Then you can die.
How am I supposed to live without you?
My goal in life is to live happily with you.
Nothing is more important than living.
And as you live, other important things will come along.
Are you my aunt's friend?
Yeah.
Don't cry.
My aunt doesn't really like people coming over.
Really.
My mom's the same.
What's your name?
Sumin.
Kim Sumin.
I'm a Kim too.
Kim Ye-won.
My mom says...
She says the Kim family is stubborn and rude.
Are you like that too?
I'm not an old lady.
How old are you?
How old do I look?
Thirty?
I'm only twenty-seven.
Then you are an old lady.
anyone over twenty-five is an old lady.
Who said that?
My dad.
What about Sumin's dad?
Mom says not to contact him.
Who?
Mom.
She says we can't anymore.
Are you hungry?
Do you want to eat?
Thank you.
Are you Jung Eun-su's guardian?
Yes.
We've gotten past the emergency, but after we move her to a room, we'll need to monitor her condition closely.
Thank you.
Thank you.
Thank you.
Thank you.
Thank you.
Yes, sir.
Oh, yes.
I'm sorry.
Yes, I'll definitely come to work tomorrow.
It's just that there's no one here right now.
Yes.
Ah...
Oh, no, I'm not angry, sir.
Yes.
Yes, I'm sorry.
Yes.
Yes.
Yes.
Yes.
So what is the situation in our country?
There was controversy over homosexuality during the last presidential debate.
As public debate becomes more open and confrontational, controversy over homosexuality and same-sex marriage is heating up.
Oh my, oh my.
Hey, look at that.
Good grief.
Of course they can't.
Men marrying men? Oh my.
Oh, what a sign of the end times.
Meanwhile, debate over homosexuality itself is intensifying.
Since 2007, the government has been trying to introduce a comprehensive anti-discrimination law...
One ivy leaf leads thousands more over the wall.
Who can tell me what the ivy represents here?
Kim Ye-won.
What does the ivy represent here?
Tobacco?
Ivy. Ivy.
Even your neck is out of the picture and you're still raising your hand.
Then let's have the class president answer.
The poem uses ivy to portray people joining together to overcome the walls of despair they encounter in life.
The will to overcome despair.
A single hope reaching toward the hope of the future.
Ma'am!
Oh, Ye-won, was that you?
Can I have a piece of bread?
Sure.
You can have this too...
You never eat candy. What's the occasion?
Just because.
If Ye-won wants it, she should eat it.
Want another one on the house?
Oh, as expected!
Thank you.
Here.
Yes!
Uh...
Hey, do you know what this is?
The homeroom teacher!
Oh, that's awesome.
Why are you like this again today...?
Exactly.
Why are you doing this to me?
Hey, want to ditch class after school?
No.
If I ditch study hall even once, they'll call my house.
Just don't get caught.
Let's go.
I don't know, I don't know.
Hey, the bell's going to ring.
I'm leaving.
You guys want this?
Hey, this is my candy!
Hey, what's this?
We just ate bread. Are we going to die from eating more?
It's good, though.
Ah!
Hey, who told you to put your hand down?
I'll go.
Hey, bro.
Are we okay?
Huh?
Huh?
Ah!
Ah!
Ah!
Ah!
Ah!
Does it hurt?
Hey, can you really laugh right now?
I was so worried about you!
I thought you were going to die.
What are you doing here?
Where are the adults?
Teacher.
What about my mom?
Huh?
Please find my mom.
Only Auntie came out. My mom is still here, right?
Sumin.
Sumin, your mom can't come to you anymore.
Your mom went somewhere nice.
Why?
My mom isn't the kind of person who'd leave me and go somewhere.
She had to go.
You'll understand when you're older.
Why?
That's impossible, Teacher.
But... my mom...
But... my mom...
But... my mom...
If Sumin cries this much, Mom won't be able to go to a good place. She'll become a bad ghost.
Then Sumin would be very sad too, right?
My mom... my mom...
Did she become a ghost?
No.
She went to heaven.
It's much nicer there than here.
Then...
When can I see her?
When you're much older.
How much older?
I don't want Mom to be the only one who gets to see her.
I want to see Mom too.
You'll be able to see her when you're older.
Even if you can't see her right now, Mom will always be watching over you from somewhere.
So wherever you are, don't cry. Stay cheerful.
Okay?
What about my sister?
They said she died in the accident.
Sumin.
Where's Sumin?
She was just here.
I'll look for her.
Lee Hyun.
Yeah.
I...
I can't move my legs.
What does Sumin do?
Nothing, really.
What does she do?
They said I'll be in a wheelchair for two or three years at least.
After that, it depends on how rehab goes.
I'll get better with rehab.
A staff member came by earlier.
They said to let them know if we'll be using the hospital funeral home.
We can't keep the body here for long.
Okay.
We'll do it here.
Can you talk to them?
Tell them to let us know if there's anything we need to prepare.
Yes, thank you.
First, the coffin and mourning clothes.
You can purchase them downstairs.
Room 6 is down that way.
You can use Room 6.
We'll need a photo of the deceased for the portrait.
If you have a photo file, send it to us.
We can print it for you.
Once you change clothes and come out, we'll have everything else ready.
Yes.
Call me if you need me.
I can do it myself.
I know.
It's easier for both of us if we live together.
Soyeon.
Thank you, Sumin.
Let's get Sumin changed too.
Okay.
Oh my.
What's this?
This?
It's kind of like a hanbok.
You know how we change into hanbok before bowing on New Year's?
It's basically clothing that shows a little more respect.
Respect for what?
Respect for someone who's going to heaven.
Yes.
Then we'll leave you to it.
Is that my mom?
Why is she working so hard in clothes like that?
I've never seen her before.
She lives with the child's mother's younger sister.
Ah.
So she lives with a much younger sister.
Why?
Why?
No, it's just... a little strange, isn't it?
There have been plenty of strange things, honestly.
But the kid did leave home once when she was little...
Poor thing, she's still so young.
I heard you've been looking after Sumin all this time.
Thank you.
No, it was the least I could do.
You must be devastated.
I know this isn't the time to ask, but what will happen to Sumin now?
Are you going to raise her yourself?
Or... I know of a children's home you could consider... Oh, yes.
I'm still in shock, so...
Teacher!
Sumin!
Teacher, when can I go back to school?
Sumin, you don't have to come to school for a while.
Think of it as an early vacation. Summer break is coming soon anyway.
Sumin, I want to go.
I want to go to school.
Okay.
Your friends miss you too.
Let's take good care of your mom and meet at school.
Okay.
Well, I'll get going.
Take care of yourself.
Auntie.
I want to go to heaven too.
How can I get there?
Auntie... I... I want to see Mom.
Please take me to heaven.
Oh... sis...
Sumin, go inside first.
We should wipe the wheelchair wheels.
It's fine.
Can you wait a moment?
It's huge.
I'll buy you some clothes tomorrow.
When can I go home?
After about ten nights?
That long?
Wouldn't you be scared if you went home now and no one was there?
Let's stay here with your sister and Auntie for a few days.
Okay?
Sumin, wait a second.
Are you okay?
Call me.
I was just worried you'd get hurt.
I'm okay.
I can do it myself.
Wait, wait. Let me help you.
We'll wash up when Auntie comes out.
Yes.
Auntie.
Auntie.
It's because of me, right?
No.
She's hurt, that's all.
Auntie is really kind normally.
She is.
Auntie bought that for me too.
Mom said this outfit was pretty too.
Yeah.
It's really pretty.
I'll wash this for you.
Thank you.
Ye-eun.
Let's break up.
Huh?
I'm saying we should end it.
Where did that come from all of a sudden?
It's been five years, but still...
We could end up living like this forever.
I can't keep depending on you.
Depending on me?
You call this depending on me?
What would you do if I were the one who got hurt?
Would you throw me away?
Yes.
I'd leave you.
So let's end it.
Unnie.
Let's not do this.
I know this is really hard for you.
You'll get better quickly with rehab.
I'm here.
I'll help you every step of the way.
Ye-eun.
You know what your Unnie hates more than anything, right?
Yeah.
I know.
You hate depending on other people more than anything.
But I'm not some stranger.
Huh?
Was I the only one who loved you?
Don't you love me?
Aren't we family?
How can family abandon each other just because something like this happened?
Huh?
Family?
Who would even recognize us as a family?
I said I'm okay!
I said I don't care!
As long as you're by my side, I don't care how much it hurts. I'll be okay!
I'm not okay!
Unnie, let's not do this.
Let's stop.
Unnie.
Grow up.
Get out.
I want to be alone.
Unnie.
I'm going to work.
What are we going to do about Sumin?
I'm going to work.
I really have to go today.
Huh?
You're here.
Yes.
I'll get changed and come back.
Yes.
What happened?
You were gone for a whole week.
You've never done that before.
Something came up.
What happened?
Yes.
It's nothing much.
It's just... something.
Hey.
The manager kept telling me to get in touch with you.
I got chewed out by my supervisor for covering for you.
You owe me a meal.
Thank you.
Of course. I'll buy you one.
Really?
I feel like beef.
I'll buy it at lunch.
You promise?
Thanks. Seriously.
Seriously.
Ye-Won.
It's not like you had a family emergency. How could you miss a whole week?
I'm sorry.
How am I supposed to trust you with the store after this?
I went out of my way to recommend you.
I'm sorry.
I'll make up for the days I missed. I won't take any time off.
Enough.
I'm going to keep an eye on you.
Are you hungry?
There's a delivery menu here. Want to order something?
You can order from here, right?
Yes.
Auntie.
Yeah.
Why?
The phone.
There's a phone next to the TV.
Can I eat what we ordered?
Eat whatever you want.
Here's the food you ordered.
Grill it by putting one or two pieces on at a time.
Enjoy your meal.
Thank you.
Hey.
What did the manager say?
he didn't really say much.
Well, he didn't say much.
he gave you a hard time, didn't she?
That man was no joke while you were gone.
he was swamped and complained there was no one around.
Huh?
I guess he was annoyed because the order got canceled.
he's so petty.
Auntie's going out for a bit.
Don't go anywhere. Stay home, okay?
Where are you going?
Oh, thank you.
This is for your recovery.
Oh, you really didn't have to bring anything.
By the way, how did the young lady get hurt?
Quick, quick, put it down.
Oh, it's okay.
Oh, yes, yes.
Take care.
Oh, Teacher Jung.
What happened?
Are you okay, Teacher?
The vice principal and the Korean teacher are here.
Oh, Teacher Jung is here.
Did the funeral go well?
Yes.
Stay strong.
Those of us who are still alive have to keep living.
Normally siblings are only allowed one day, but I made an exception for you.
Thank you, Vice Principal.
But, Teacher Jung...
What are we going to do about this?
I don't think we can renew your contract.
As you know, parents have quite a bit of influence at our school.
So... I have a friend who's a principal at a small island school near Incheon. There are only about ten students in each class.
And the air is really nice.
What does my injured leg have to do with the parents?
No, I know.
I know this must be very upsetting.
I really do think of you like family, so I let a lot slide while you were at the school.
You let what slide?
Honestly, now that we're talking about it, a lot of people say your classes are too rigid.
What era are we living in? Teachers need to have a service mindset too.
Put bluntly, a professional can't just stop because they're sick or injured.
I understand.
Where did you say it was?
A small island near Incheon. You can see the sea, and the scenery is beautiful.
You said you'd return once you're ready. For now, take whatever sick leave you can, okay?
Yes.
You really are like family.
Teacher Jung!
That was a bit much.
Teacher Jung!
Are you okay?
I'll get someone.
Please take good care of her.
Take care, Teacher Jung.
Keep in touch, okay?
And make sure you get treatment.
Take care, Teacher.
She was pretty. What a shame.
How can you say that at a time like this?
Are you sure it's not Teacher Park who's sick instead of Teacher Jung?
Why don't you get an MRI or something?
I'm just saying.
Why are you taking a joke like a documentary and getting all worked up?
Ugh, why does the weather keep changing?
Damn, did this bastard get me drunk or something?
Ma'am, are you okay?
Yes.
Ugh, ugh...
Ugh, ugh...
Oh...
Unnie.
Sumin!
Unnie!
Unnie!
It's okay.
Unnie, we'll find Sumin. Don't worry.
Huh?
Huh?
Look at me.
Let's keep looking!
Sumin!
Sumin!
Sumin!
Sumin!
Did you find her?
Unnie, give me your phone.
The phone? It's in the bedroom, on top of the dresser.
Found it.
Let's go. I found her!
Hye-yeon, under that sign over there.
Sumin!
Sumin!
Sumin!
Sumin!
What happened?
Kim Sumin, what happened to you?
How did you get all the way here?
What were you thinking, coming here by yourself?
I don't want to go to an orphanage.
Who said you're going to an orphanage?
Why?
I heard everything you and the teacher talked about that day.
Can I... just stay here by myself?
I can even make ramen and clean.
Eat first. We'll talk tomorrow.
Sumin.
Don't worry too much.
It's just that Auntie Eun-su is having a hard time right now.
She definitely wants to live with you too.
You do too, right?
Really?
Of course.
So just get a good night's sleep tonight.
Okay?
Yes.
Unnie.
Want to shower together?
Ye-eun.
Want to go to the beach?
You said you wanted to go to the beach last time.
When should we go?
Let's go tomorrow.
And bring Sumin.
What's gotten into you?
Sounds good, right?
There's a beautiful story hidden in the light over the sea, and it tells me... you smiled, Unnie.
Hey.
Woo-jin is pretty, you know.
I fell for you because of the way you smiled at me.
Hey.
You're so pretty, sweetheart.
Nothing's going to change between us, right?
Give me a hug.
Auntie, what's wrong with your hand?
Are you hurt?
Does it hurt?
No, I'm okay.
Wait a second.
Give me your hand.
Should I put one on your leg too?
So you'll get better quickly.
Your leg needs a hundred of these!
Then I'll put a hundred on.
What's so hard about that?
I can put on a hundred, even a thousand.
Looks like the family is going somewhere together.
Yes.
It's nice to see.
Oh my, what happened to your leg?
Just an accident.
That's life, I guess.
Sometimes it feels like a sudden accident is testing how much we can endure.
What can you do?
You just have to keep living.
I lost my son in an accident and lived like a wreck for a while. Now I live for my little girl.
That must have been hard.
That must have been hard.
It's hard, isn't it?
No.
It's as light as a fingernail.
You're lying.
Min-a!
Come on!
Hello.
You look like a nice family. How about a photo?
Five thousand won.
Should we just take one?
Five thousand is too expensive.
How about three thousand?
Then I won't make anything.
And your mood is only worth three thousand.
Meat!
All right, gather around.
But why are you all so stiff?
Smile.
Smile.
One, two, three.
Do you like it?
Yes, I love it.
All right, have a happy day.
Thank you.
What's this?
They're all closed, aren't they?
Hey, just eat it.
I'm sure I can do it better.
Then you do it.
No.
Oh, I can't beat a kid.
But I really can't eat this.
Want to make tteokbokki for dinner?
Yes.
Okay.
You're making it?
Of course.
How are we supposed to eat burnt tteokbokki?
I'll allow it if you're the one making it.
Then set the table for me later.
Okay.
I'll help too, Auntie.
Mm, okay.
Then Sumin gets dish duty.
Oh, I hate doing the dishes.
Then don't eat.
Then you don't eat either.
I'm going to eat.
You're setting the table.
Want to go for a walk after we eat?
Yes.
Okay.
Walk, walk, walk, walk, walk.
When are you going to the hospital?
I'm not going.
It's not like I can get around much anyway.
How do you know if you don't try?
I know.
There you go again.
I'll handle it myself.
You never listen when people tell you to quit working and study either.
You never listen when people tell you to quit working and study either.
If you get better, I'll try too.
I'm all dressed.
Oh.
You can get dressed by yourself now.
I'm all grown up now, right?
Let's go.
Did we go there last time?
Suyun, come with us.
She's cute.
Is that little girl's father your husband?
Sure. I'm her dad.
Where's her mom?
Oh, there is no mom.
I raise her by myself.
That's easy.
Sumin, want some cotton candy?
Yes.
One, please.
Here you go, little miss.
I'm not a little miss.
What do you say?
Thank you.
Thank you.
It melts in your mouth all at once.
It disappears.
It's good.
Is this your first time having it?
Yes.
This is my favorite now.
What's a favorite?
Something you love the most.
You know words like that too?
I'm so happy today.
I want to keep living with you and Auntie like this.
Okay.
Let's do that.
Yeah.
Really?
Can I keep living here?
Hmm.
Really.
Promise.
Take Sumin shopping for groceries.
I'll go upstairs first.
Okay.
We just need rice cakes and fish cakes.
And onions and green onions.
Got it.
Let's go.
Let's go.
What's that?
I thought you'd be cooking.
Is something wrong?
Huh?
What's with you?
Auntie, sis bought this for me.
Too much candy will hurt your teeth.
What's a tooth?
Your teeth.
It's okay.
It's okay, Auntie.
I brush my teeth every day.
We're having tteokbokki, so let's save this for tomorrow.
Hurry.
I'll put this in the fridge.
Go wash up.
Unnie, are you tired?
Huh?
No.
Soak the rice cakes for me.
I'll be out in a minute.
Where did your aunt go?
To school.
She left you alone?
She said she'd be back soon.
And who are you?
Does your aunt ever say anything bad to you or hurt you?
No.
My aunt is really kind.
What about school?
They said I can go back a little later.
Because your aunt hurt her leg?
I don't know.
Who does your aunt live with?
Her sister.
What kind of sister?
Is she a relative?
No.
Just my sister.
Do they hold hands and kiss and stuff?
Yes.
I see.
Thank you.
But who are you?
A good person.
See you again.
Auntie.
I met a strange person today.
Huh?
She kept asking me about you.
She did?
And?
We just talked, then she left.
She said she'd see me again.
She said she was a good person, but I thought she was strange.
Sumin.
From now on, if you meet someone like that, come straight home.
Okay.
When I get off work, I'll come straight home.
I'm heading out.
Yes.
So is this really impossible in practice?
Yes.
Yes.
Yes.
So it would be possible if one of the reasons were removed?
Not one hundred percent.
Yes.
Yes.
Thank you.
Yes.
Yes.
Uh.
Okay.
Long time no see.
I wanted to ask you something.
Didn't you know a lawyer back then?
Yeah.
Can you give me their number?
In the case of second-parent adoption, the child's living environment is the top priority, so it's only possible for married couples.
In your case, it would be more likely to succeed if you improved the living situation first, then reapplied for a regular adoption.
Yes.
Then please contact me.
Yes.
Thank you.
Yes.
We don't see many cases like this either, so I'm not entirely sure.
What I can say for certain is that she can go through the foster-care process and then be referred to us.
We'll take good care of the child, so don't worry too much.
Fortunately, it doesn't look like you're completely paralyzed.
If the damage had been just a little farther over, you could have been completely paralyzed.
As you can see here, there's nerve damage affecting the nerves running from the spinal cord to the legs. But they aren't completely severed, so you may improve.
How long will it take?
That depends on how determined you are and how well you respond to treatment.
Please get me walking as soon as possible.
In that case, it'd be better to stay in the hospital for treatment. Would you like to be admitted right away?
Yes.
I'll be admitted as soon as I get things settled.
Good.
Yes, Doctor.
They said she won't be in foster care long and can go there, so I'll send her things there.
Yes.
Please take good care of Sumin until I come to get her.
Yes.
Yes, thank you.
Sumin, let's go.
Auntie, I think sis went out somewhere over the weekend.
She did?
Yeah.
Auntie, then when I get enrolled, am I going to a new school?
But I'm a little scared.
Scared?
Of what?
Just... I don't know...
I'm worried I won't be able to make friends.
That kind of thing?
You'll do fine.
You're smart, just like your mom.
Yeah.
Auntie.
I miss Mom.
Me too.
You're wearing this outfit again?
Yeah.
You bought it for me.
I like this one the most.
Driver, could you stop for a moment in front of the park?
Want to get some cotton candy before we go?
Really?
Yeah.
Get out and buy some.
I'll wait here.
Okay.
Huh?
Huh?
That woman.
Auntie.
That's her.
The woman I met at the playground.
No!
Unnie.
I'm sorry.
We should have held a proper memorial service for Mom at the temple.
But my leg is like this.
I couldn't even protect Sumin properly.
Give me some strength, sis.
Yeah.
Ah.
Feeling refreshed?
Yeah.
Oh, um...
What happened to the sister who used to come with you?
Haven't seen her around lately.
Did you two have a fight?
She went traveling.
Ah... traveling.
Traveling is nice.
I want to get away too.
My dear Ye-won.
How should I begin?
My little Ye-won, you taught me how happy and precious it is to love someone and be loved.
Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.
I told you once, remember?
Nothing is more important than living.
As you go through life, I pray that you won't let hardship and pain overwhelm you, and that you'll live beautifully and enjoy life to the fullest.
Sumin!
Oh, Mom.
Where am I?
Mom.
Where am I?
Was it a dream?
Was it just a dream?
Take me home.
The water at our place gets the dirt off well, right?
And it leaves your skin nice and soft.
We're running a promotion, so we'll give you a coffee each.
This flavor is good.
Original.
A straw.
Thank you.
I'll come again.
Take care.
Yeah.
Uh, how do I invite them?
Hey, someone might see.
Kim Ye-won!
Wake up!
Ye-won!
Hi!
Huh?
Wake up.
Huh?
Wake up.
You're late. Wake up.
Yeah, just a little.
Yeah.
Hanna, you're late.
Unnie's telling you to get up.
Hurry up and get up.
So when are you coming?
Then stay the night.
I won't be able to wake you tomorrow.
How are you going to live if you really leave?
I can't.
Don't stay out late.
Hey, where are you going?
Then you're still a kid.
Don't go to clubs just because I'm not around. Come home and have fun.
I won't anymore.
Okay, come home and study a little.
Keep studying art.
I told you I'd pay your tuition.
You can pay me back later.
Why are you starting again first thing in the morning?
But I like things the way they are now.
Can we go somewhere next week?
I'm always working, and it's been forever since we took a trip together.
I can take a day off.
Where do you want to go?
The beach.
The beach?
Isn't it still a little cold to go in the water?
We don't have to go in. We can just look at it.
Yeah.
Okay, let's go.
Yes!
We're going.
Yeah.
Call me when you get there.
Yeah, see you tomorrow.
Go.
Tae-yeon!
Oh, sis!
Who's that?
Your boyfriend?
Oh, no, no.
My cousin.
Oh, right.
Nice.
And you even gave her a ride.
Hey, you little brat.
Huh?
How come you barely ever show your face around here?
I'm here, aren't I?
You brat.
Here... You stayed away so long your niece barely knows you, huh?
And look at all the stuff you bought, huh?
You bought lots of good stuff.
I bought clothes for Sumin.
Oh, nice choice.
What about mine?
You can buy your own, can't you?
Right, right, right.
Do you like it?
What do you say?
Thank you.
You've grown so much.
Hey, you'll fall.
Are you seeing anyone these days?
No.
Are you still getting along with your roommate?
Yeah, I guess.
I suppose it's a relief you're not living alone.
But what if she gets married? What will you do then?
Are you going to live alone forever?
How old do you think I am?
I'm not at the age to be getting lectures. I'm old enough to give them.
I'm just worried about you.
I'd rather live alone.
Are you feeling okay?
I'm fine. What else can I do?
Still, it's already been three years.
I'm doing better now.
I'm taking less medication, too.
Grandma, Grandpa, stay healthy.
Sumin.
Grandma and Grandpa weren't healthy anymore. That's why they went away.
Oh, honestly, you shouldn't say that to a child.
Kids need to know these things too, right?
I will.
So you and I both have to stay healthy, okay?
Jung Eun-su!
You too, okay?
Let's stay healthy and live a long, long time.
Mom's really healthy.
I'll get even healthier and live until I'm so old I can smear poop on the walls.
Why?
That's gross.
Eat your food, okay?
Oh, you really didn't have to give me this.
Just take the order.
She's really so inflexible.
It's time for you to give me a ride, right?
Yeah.
Aren't you going to tidy up the garden?
Shouldn't we pull some weeds?
They have to live too.
Is the Earth ours?
We all have to coexist, right?
Huh? What did you say?
I'll give you both a ride.
Unnie, I'm going to grab something to eat.
Huh?
Is it already dinner time?
Already? It's six o'clock.
Time flies.
I guess time passes differently for you and me.
See you later.
Yeah.
Can I help you?
Oh, yes.
I think this would suit you better than what you're wearing.
What do you think?
Oh, should I?
Yes.
This is one of our new arrivals.
I hope you like it.
Yes, thank you.
Thank you.
How long have you worked here?
Hmm...
It's been almost two years.
Hmm, two years.
We're looking to hire a new manager, and I want to recommend you, Lee Hyun.
Me?
Yeah. What do you think?
Oh, really?
Of course.
Do I look like I'm joking?
We're expanding the store, so I'll have to take care of that location.
If you become manager, you'll get a good incentive package. It'll be tough, but it'll pay well.
You can expect about twice what you're making now.
Uh...
Okay?
Yeah, okay.
Okay.
I'll make you the manager, Ye-won.
Oh, thank you.
Manager.
I specifically recommended you, so you'd better do a good job.
And you need to keep the sales up.
Of course.
I'll work hard.
I'll grab something to eat.
Okay.
Good work.
Take care.
Hello?
Are you home?
Unnie, guess what? They're making me manager!
Yes? Who is this?
Excuse me.
Where's the ICU?
Can I help you?
I'm Jung Eun-su's guardian.
Visiting hours are over.
Jung Eun-su's guardian already came by.
What is your relationship to her?
If you're not immediate family, we need to verify with the family.
You can't visit her separately.
She may be in the waiting room. Go there and get confirmation.
Jung Eun-su's guardian.
Jung Eun-su's guardian.
Uh, over there...
Are you looking for Jung Eun-su, Jung Eun-hye's younger sister?
Yes, um...
Are you a relative?
No, I'm Sumin's homeroom teacher.
Could I talk to you for a moment?
Yes.
Sumin, wait here for a moment.
Um... Sumin's mother...
She passed away in the emergency room.
Sumin doesn't know yet.
I... I don't know for sure, but...
I heard Jung Eun-su was being prepared for surgery.
Uh... actually, I...
Just a moment.
Yeah, honey.
Yeah.
I have to go now.
Yes.
But...
Yes.
I understand.
Yes.
Um... over there...
Actually, I have to go.
I checked Sumin's school records, and it says her only family is her mother.
So I wanted to ask if you could look after Sumin for a while.
Oh, yes.
I'll take care of her.
Oh, thank you.
I'll come straight back after work tomorrow.
Please take good care of Sumin until then.
Yes.
I'll get going, then.
CPCR, Code Blue.
CPCR, Code Blue.
Surgical ICU.
All surgical staff, please come to the ICU immediately.
Um...
When you cry, you really look like that thing.
What was it?
Bogus?
What's that?
Oh, what is it?
It doesn't hurt, right?
Unnie.
What if one of us dies first?
What can we do?
We keep living.
You're so young and pretty.
And don't come to my funeral when I die.
I'll cry so much people will think it's weird.
I don't want to.
If you die, I'll die right after you.
Okay.
All right.
Come with me.
Just don't try to follow me.
Yeah.
I'll take care of the funeral and follow you right away.
Then stop saying ridiculous things and do what you promised me.
Paint, have an exhibition, take that trip to South America, do everything you want. Then you can die.
How am I supposed to live without you?
My goal in life is to live happily with you.
Nothing is more important than living.
And as you live, other important things will come along.
Are you my aunt's friend?
Yeah.
Don't cry.
My aunt doesn't really like people coming over.
Really.
My mom's the same.
What's your name?
Sumin.
Kim Sumin.
I'm a Kim too.
Kim Ye-won.
My mom says...
She says the Kim family is stubborn and rude.
Are you like that too?
I'm not an old lady.
How old are you?
How old do I look?
Thirty?
I'm only twenty-seven.
Then you are an old lady.
anyone over twenty-five is an old lady.
Who said that?
My dad.
What about Sumin's dad?
Mom says not to contact him.
Who?
Mom.
She says we can't anymore.
Are you hungry?
Do you want to eat?
Thank you.
Are you Jung Eun-su's guardian?
Yes.
We've gotten past the emergency, but after we move her to a room, we'll need to monitor her condition closely.
Thank you.
Thank you.
Thank you.
Thank you.
Thank you.
Yes, sir.
Oh, yes.
I'm sorry.
Yes, I'll definitely come to work tomorrow.
It's just that there's no one here right now.
Yes.
Ah...
Oh, no, I'm not angry, sir.
Yes.
Yes, I'm sorry.
Yes.
Yes.
Yes.
Yes.
So what is the situation in our country?
There was controversy over homosexuality during the last presidential debate.
As public debate becomes more open and confrontational, controversy over homosexuality and same-sex marriage is heating up.
Oh my, oh my.
Hey, look at that.
Good grief.
Of course they can't.
Men marrying men? Oh my.
Oh, what a sign of the end times.
Meanwhile, debate over homosexuality itself is intensifying.
Since 2007, the government has been trying to introduce a comprehensive anti-discrimination law...
One ivy leaf leads thousands more over the wall.
Who can tell me what the ivy represents here?
Kim Ye-won.
What does the ivy represent here?
Tobacco?
Ivy. Ivy.
Even your neck is out of the picture and you're still raising your hand.
Then let's have the class president answer.
The poem uses ivy to portray people joining together to overcome the walls of despair they encounter in life.
The will to overcome despair.
A single hope reaching toward the hope of the future.
Ma'am!
Oh, Ye-won, was that you?
Can I have a piece of bread?
Sure.
You can have this too...
You never eat candy. What's the occasion?
Just because.
If Ye-won wants it, she should eat it.
Want another one on the house?
Oh, as expected!
Thank you.
Here.
Yes!
Uh...
Hey, do you know what this is?
The homeroom teacher!
Oh, that's awesome.
Why are you like this again today...?
Exactly.
Why are you doing this to me?
Hey, want to ditch class after school?
No.
If I ditch study hall even once, they'll call my house.
Just don't get caught.
Let's go.
I don't know, I don't know.
Hey, the bell's going to ring.
I'm leaving.
You guys want this?
Hey, this is my candy!
Hey, what's this?
We just ate bread. Are we going to die from eating more?
It's good, though.
Ah!
Hey, who told you to put your hand down?
I'll go.
Hey, bro.
Are we okay?
Huh?
Huh?
Ah!
Ah!
Ah!
Ah!
Ah!
Does it hurt?
Hey, can you really laugh right now?
I was so worried about you!
I thought you were going to die.
What are you doing here?
Where are the adults?
Teacher.
What about my mom?
Huh?
Please find my mom.
Only Auntie came out. My mom is still here, right?
Sumin.
Sumin, your mom can't come to you anymore.
Your mom went somewhere nice.
Why?
My mom isn't the kind of person who'd leave me and go somewhere.
She had to go.
You'll understand when you're older.
Why?
That's impossible, Teacher.
But... my mom...
But... my mom...
But... my mom...
If Sumin cries this much, Mom won't be able to go to a good place. She'll become a bad ghost.
Then Sumin would be very sad too, right?
My mom... my mom...
Did she become a ghost?
No.
She went to heaven.
It's much nicer there than here.
Then...
When can I see her?
When you're much older.
How much older?
I don't want Mom to be the only one who gets to see her.
I want to see Mom too.
You'll be able to see her when you're older.
Even if you can't see her right now, Mom will always be watching over you from somewhere.
So wherever you are, don't cry. Stay cheerful.
Okay?
What about my sister?
They said she died in the accident.
Sumin.
Where's Sumin?
She was just here.
I'll look for her.
Lee Hyun.
Yeah.
I...
I can't move my legs.
What does Sumin do?
Nothing, really.
What does she do?
They said I'll be in a wheelchair for two or three years at least.
After that, it depends on how rehab goes.
I'll get better with rehab.
A staff member came by earlier.
They said to let them know if we'll be using the hospital funeral home.
We can't keep the body here for long.
Okay.
We'll do it here.
Can you talk to them?
Tell them to let us know if there's anything we need to prepare.
Yes, thank you.
First, the coffin and mourning clothes.
You can purchase them downstairs.
Room 6 is down that way.
You can use Room 6.
We'll need a photo of the deceased for the portrait.
If you have a photo file, send it to us.
We can print it for you.
Once you change clothes and come out, we'll have everything else ready.
Yes.
Call me if you need me.
I can do it myself.
I know.
It's easier for both of us if we live together.
Soyeon.
Thank you, Sumin.
Let's get Sumin changed too.
Okay.
Oh my.
What's this?
This?
It's kind of like a hanbok.
You know how we change into hanbok before bowing on New Year's?
It's basically clothing that shows a little more respect.
Respect for what?
Respect for someone who's going to heaven.
Yes.
Then we'll leave you to it.
Is that my mom?
Why is she working so hard in clothes like that?
I've never seen her before.
She lives with the child's mother's younger sister.
Ah.
So she lives with a much younger sister.
Why?
Why?
No, it's just... a little strange, isn't it?
There have been plenty of strange things, honestly.
But the kid did leave home once when she was little...
Poor thing, she's still so young.
I heard you've been looking after Sumin all this time.
Thank you.
No, it was the least I could do.
You must be devastated.
I know this isn't the time to ask, but what will happen to Sumin now?
Are you going to raise her yourself?
Or... I know of a children's home you could consider... Oh, yes.
I'm still in shock, so...
Teacher!
Sumin!
Teacher, when can I go back to school?
Sumin, you don't have to come to school for a while.
Think of it as an early vacation. Summer break is coming soon anyway.
Sumin, I want to go.
I want to go to school.
Okay.
Your friends miss you too.
Let's take good care of your mom and meet at school.
Okay.
Well, I'll get going.
Take care of yourself.
Auntie.
I want to go to heaven too.
How can I get there?
Auntie... I... I want to see Mom.
Please take me to heaven.
Oh... sis...
Sumin, go inside first.
We should wipe the wheelchair wheels.
It's fine.
Can you wait a moment?
It's huge.
I'll buy you some clothes tomorrow.
When can I go home?
After about ten nights?
That long?
Wouldn't you be scared if you went home now and no one was there?
Let's stay here with your sister and Auntie for a few days.
Okay?
Sumin, wait a second.
Are you okay?
Call me.
I was just worried you'd get hurt.
I'm okay.
I can do it myself.
Wait, wait. Let me help you.
We'll wash up when Auntie comes out.
Yes.
Auntie.
Auntie.
It's because of me, right?
No.
She's hurt, that's all.
Auntie is really kind normally.
She is.
Auntie bought that for me too.
Mom said this outfit was pretty too.
Yeah.
It's really pretty.
I'll wash this for you.
Thank you.
Ye-eun.
Let's break up.
Huh?
I'm saying we should end it.
Where did that come from all of a sudden?
It's been five years, but still...
We could end up living like this forever.
I can't keep depending on you.
Depending on me?
You call this depending on me?
What would you do if I were the one who got hurt?
Would you throw me away?
Yes.
I'd leave you.
So let's end it.
Unnie.
Let's not do this.
I know this is really hard for you.
You'll get better quickly with rehab.
I'm here.
I'll help you every step of the way.
Ye-eun.
You know what your Unnie hates more than anything, right?
Yeah.
I know.
You hate depending on other people more than anything.
But I'm not some stranger.
Huh?
Was I the only one who loved you?
Don't you love me?
Aren't we family?
How can family abandon each other just because something like this happened?
Huh?
Family?
Who would even recognize us as a family?
I said I'm okay!
I said I don't care!
As long as you're by my side, I don't care how much it hurts. I'll be okay!
I'm not okay!
Unnie, let's not do this.
Let's stop.
Unnie.
Grow up.
Get out.
I want to be alone.
Unnie.
I'm going to work.
What are we going to do about Sumin?
I'm going to work.
I really have to go today.
Huh?
You're here.
Yes.
I'll get changed and come back.
Yes.
What happened?
You were gone for a whole week.
You've never done that before.
Something came up.
What happened?
Yes.
It's nothing much.
It's just... something.
Hey.
The manager kept telling me to get in touch with you.
I got chewed out by my supervisor for covering for you.
You owe me a meal.
Thank you.
Of course. I'll buy you one.
Really?
I feel like beef.
I'll buy it at lunch.
You promise?
Thanks. Seriously.
Seriously.
Ye-Won.
It's not like you had a family emergency. How could you miss a whole week?
I'm sorry.
How am I supposed to trust you with the store after this?
I went out of my way to recommend you.
I'm sorry.
I'll make up for the days I missed. I won't take any time off.
Enough.
I'm going to keep an eye on you.
Are you hungry?
There's a delivery menu here. Want to order something?
You can order from here, right?
Yes.
Auntie.
Yeah.
Why?
The phone.
There's a phone next to the TV.
Can I eat what we ordered?
Eat whatever you want.
Here's the food you ordered.
Grill it by putting one or two pieces on at a time.
Enjoy your meal.
Thank you.
Hey.
What did the manager say?
he didn't really say much.
Well, he didn't say much.
he gave you a hard time, didn't she?
That man was no joke while you were gone.
he was swamped and complained there was no one around.
Huh?
I guess he was annoyed because the order got canceled.
he's so petty.
Auntie's going out for a bit.
Don't go anywhere. Stay home, okay?
Where are you going?
Oh, thank you.
This is for your recovery.
Oh, you really didn't have to bring anything.
By the way, how did the young lady get hurt?
Quick, quick, put it down.
Oh, it's okay.
Oh, yes, yes.
Take care.
Oh, Teacher Jung.
What happened?
Are you okay, Teacher?
The vice principal and the Korean teacher are here.
Oh, Teacher Jung is here.
Did the funeral go well?
Yes.
Stay strong.
Those of us who are still alive have to keep living.
Normally siblings are only allowed one day, but I made an exception for you.
Thank you, Vice Principal.
But, Teacher Jung...
What are we going to do about this?
I don't think we can renew your contract.
As you know, parents have quite a bit of influence at our school.
So... I have a friend who's a principal at a small island school near Incheon. There are only about ten students in each class.
And the air is really nice.
What does my injured leg have to do with the parents?
No, I know.
I know this must be very upsetting.
I really do think of you like family, so I let a lot slide while you were at the school.
You let what slide?
Honestly, now that we're talking about it, a lot of people say your classes are too rigid.
What era are we living in? Teachers need to have a service mindset too.
Put bluntly, a professional can't just stop because they're sick or injured.
I understand.
Where did you say it was?
A small island near Incheon. You can see the sea, and the scenery is beautiful.
You said you'd return once you're ready. For now, take whatever sick leave you can, okay?
Yes.
You really are like family.
Teacher Jung!
That was a bit much.
Teacher Jung!
Are you okay?
I'll get someone.
Please take good care of her.
Take care, Teacher Jung.
Keep in touch, okay?
And make sure you get treatment.
Take care, Teacher.
She was pretty. What a shame.
How can you say that at a time like this?
Are you sure it's not Teacher Park who's sick instead of Teacher Jung?
Why don't you get an MRI or something?
I'm just saying.
Why are you taking a joke like a documentary and getting all worked up?
Ugh, why does the weather keep changing?
Damn, did this bastard get me drunk or something?
Ma'am, are you okay?
Yes.
Ugh, ugh...
Ugh, ugh...
Oh...
Unnie.
Sumin!
Unnie!
Unnie!
It's okay.
Unnie, we'll find Sumin. Don't worry.
Huh?
Huh?
Look at me.
Let's keep looking!
Sumin!
Sumin!
Sumin!
Sumin!
Did you find her?
Unnie, give me your phone.
The phone? It's in the bedroom, on top of the dresser.
Found it.
Let's go. I found her!
Hye-yeon, under that sign over there.
Sumin!
Sumin!
Sumin!
Sumin!
What happened?
Kim Sumin, what happened to you?
How did you get all the way here?
What were you thinking, coming here by yourself?
I don't want to go to an orphanage.
Who said you're going to an orphanage?
Why?
I heard everything you and the teacher talked about that day.
Can I... just stay here by myself?
I can even make ramen and clean.
Eat first. We'll talk tomorrow.
Sumin.
Don't worry too much.
It's just that Auntie Eun-su is having a hard time right now.
She definitely wants to live with you too.
You do too, right?
Really?
Of course.
So just get a good night's sleep tonight.
Okay?
Yes.
Unnie.
Want to shower together?
Ye-eun.
Want to go to the beach?
You said you wanted to go to the beach last time.
When should we go?
Let's go tomorrow.
And bring Sumin.
What's gotten into you?
Sounds good, right?
There's a beautiful story hidden in the light over the sea, and it tells me... you smiled, Unnie.
Hey.
Woo-jin is pretty, you know.
I fell for you because of the way you smiled at me.
Hey.
You're so pretty, sweetheart.
Nothing's going to change between us, right?
Give me a hug.
Auntie, what's wrong with your hand?
Are you hurt?
Does it hurt?
No, I'm okay.
Wait a second.
Give me your hand.
Should I put one on your leg too?
So you'll get better quickly.
Your leg needs a hundred of these!
Then I'll put a hundred on.
What's so hard about that?
I can put on a hundred, even a thousand.
Looks like the family is going somewhere together.
Yes.
It's nice to see.
Oh my, what happened to your leg?
Just an accident.
That's life, I guess.
Sometimes it feels like a sudden accident is testing how much we can endure.
What can you do?
You just have to keep living.
I lost my son in an accident and lived like a wreck for a while. Now I live for my little girl.
That must have been hard.
That must have been hard.
It's hard, isn't it?
No.
It's as light as a fingernail.
You're lying.
Min-a!
Come on!
Hello.
You look like a nice family. How about a photo?
Five thousand won.
Should we just take one?
Five thousand is too expensive.
How about three thousand?
Then I won't make anything.
And your mood is only worth three thousand.
Meat!
All right, gather around.
But why are you all so stiff?
Smile.
Smile.
One, two, three.
Do you like it?
Yes, I love it.
All right, have a happy day.
Thank you.
What's this?
They're all closed, aren't they?
Hey, just eat it.
I'm sure I can do it better.
Then you do it.
No.
Oh, I can't beat a kid.
But I really can't eat this.
Want to make tteokbokki for dinner?
Yes.
Okay.
You're making it?
Of course.
How are we supposed to eat burnt tteokbokki?
I'll allow it if you're the one making it.
Then set the table for me later.
Okay.
I'll help too, Auntie.
Mm, okay.
Then Sumin gets dish duty.
Oh, I hate doing the dishes.
Then don't eat.
Then you don't eat either.
I'm going to eat.
You're setting the table.
Want to go for a walk after we eat?
Yes.
Okay.
Walk, walk, walk, walk, walk.
When are you going to the hospital?
I'm not going.
It's not like I can get around much anyway.
How do you know if you don't try?
I know.
There you go again.
I'll handle it myself.
You never listen when people tell you to quit working and study either.
You never listen when people tell you to quit working and study either.
If you get better, I'll try too.
I'm all dressed.
Oh.
You can get dressed by yourself now.
I'm all grown up now, right?
Let's go.
Did we go there last time?
Suyun, come with us.
She's cute.
Is that little girl's father your husband?
Sure. I'm her dad.
Where's her mom?
Oh, there is no mom.
I raise her by myself.
That's easy.
Sumin, want some cotton candy?
Yes.
One, please.
Here you go, little miss.
I'm not a little miss.
What do you say?
Thank you.
Thank you.
It melts in your mouth all at once.
It disappears.
It's good.
Is this your first time having it?
Yes.
This is my favorite now.
What's a favorite?
Something you love the most.
You know words like that too?
I'm so happy today.
I want to keep living with you and Auntie like this.
Okay.
Let's do that.
Yeah.
Really?
Can I keep living here?
Hmm.
Really.
Promise.
Take Sumin shopping for groceries.
I'll go upstairs first.
Okay.
We just need rice cakes and fish cakes.
And onions and green onions.
Got it.
Let's go.
Let's go.
What's that?
I thought you'd be cooking.
Is something wrong?
Huh?
What's with you?
Auntie, sis bought this for me.
Too much candy will hurt your teeth.
What's a tooth?
Your teeth.
It's okay.
It's okay, Auntie.
I brush my teeth every day.
We're having tteokbokki, so let's save this for tomorrow.
Hurry.
I'll put this in the fridge.
Go wash up.
Unnie, are you tired?
Huh?
No.
Soak the rice cakes for me.
I'll be out in a minute.
Where did your aunt go?
To school.
She left you alone?
She said she'd be back soon.
And who are you?
Does your aunt ever say anything bad to you or hurt you?
No.
My aunt is really kind.
What about school?
They said I can go back a little later.
Because your aunt hurt her leg?
I don't know.
Who does your aunt live with?
Her sister.
What kind of sister?
Is she a relative?
No.
Just my sister.
Do they hold hands and kiss and stuff?
Yes.
I see.
Thank you.
But who are you?
A good person.
See you again.
Auntie.
I met a strange person today.
Huh?
She kept asking me about you.
She did?
And?
We just talked, then she left.
She said she'd see me again.
She said she was a good person, but I thought she was strange.
Sumin.
From now on, if you meet someone like that, come straight home.
Okay.
When I get off work, I'll come straight home.
I'm heading out.
Yes.
So is this really impossible in practice?
Yes.
Yes.
Yes.
So it would be possible if one of the reasons were removed?
Not one hundred percent.
Yes.
Yes.
Thank you.
Yes.
Yes.
Uh.
Okay.
Long time no see.
I wanted to ask you something.
Didn't you know a lawyer back then?
Yeah.
Can you give me their number?
In the case of second-parent adoption, the child's living environment is the top priority, so it's only possible for married couples.
In your case, it would be more likely to succeed if you improved the living situation first, then reapplied for a regular adoption.
Yes.
Then please contact me.
Yes.
Thank you.
Yes.
We don't see many cases like this either, so I'm not entirely sure.
What I can say for certain is that she can go through the foster-care process and then be referred to us.
We'll take good care of the child, so don't worry too much.
Fortunately, it doesn't look like you're completely paralyzed.
If the damage had been just a little farther over, you could have been completely paralyzed.
As you can see here, there's nerve damage affecting the nerves running from the spinal cord to the legs. But they aren't completely severed, so you may improve.
How long will it take?
That depends on how determined you are and how well you respond to treatment.
Please get me walking as soon as possible.
In that case, it'd be better to stay in the hospital for treatment. Would you like to be admitted right away?
Yes.
I'll be admitted as soon as I get things settled.
Good.
Yes, Doctor.
They said she won't be in foster care long and can go there, so I'll send her things there.
Yes.
Please take good care of Sumin until I come to get her.
Yes.
Yes, thank you.
Sumin, let's go.
Auntie, I think sis went out somewhere over the weekend.
She did?
Yeah.
Auntie, then when I get enrolled, am I going to a new school?
But I'm a little scared.
Scared?
Of what?
Just... I don't know...
I'm worried I won't be able to make friends.
That kind of thing?
You'll do fine.
You're smart, just like your mom.
Yeah.
Auntie.
I miss Mom.
Me too.
You're wearing this outfit again?
Yeah.
You bought it for me.
I like this one the most.
Driver, could you stop for a moment in front of the park?
Want to get some cotton candy before we go?
Really?
Yeah.
Get out and buy some.
I'll wait here.
Okay.
Huh?
Huh?
That woman.
Auntie.
That's her.
The woman I met at the playground.
No!
Unnie.
I'm sorry.
We should have held a proper memorial service for Mom at the temple.
But my leg is like this.
I couldn't even protect Sumin properly.
Give me some strength, sis.
Yeah.
Ah.
Feeling refreshed?
Yeah.
Oh, um...
What happened to the sister who used to come with you?
Haven't seen her around lately.
Did you two have a fight?
She went traveling.
Ah... traveling.
Traveling is nice.
I want to get away too.
My dear Ye-won.
How should I begin?
My little Ye-won, you taught me how happy and precious it is to love someone and be loved.
Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.
I told you once, remember?
Nothing is more important than living.
As you go through life, I pray that you won't let hardship and pain overwhelm you, and that you'll live beautifully and enjoy life to the fullest.
Sumin!
Oh, Mom.
Where am I?
Mom.
Where am I?
Was it a dream?
Was it just a dream?
Take me home.