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Gangneung Prison
Where to?
-Well... -You haven't decided yet?
I'm sorry.
- A ticket to Baekyang-ni, please. - Yes, ma'am.
Still haven't decided? Do you want a ticket or not?
Give me one for the final stop of the next train.
Not Northbound, but Southbound where it's warm.
Gangneung Prison HAN Mi-kyung
Try this.
Have it.
Are youů giving it to me?
It tastes better than it looks. So try it.
Thank you so much.
- It's delicious! - See? My cooking skills are actually quite good.
Thanks again.
- Ah, are you selling the stuff in that big bundle? - Yes. It's my bread and butter.
I want to buy something.
I sold off most of them, so there's nothing really left.
Ah, here I have flower seeds.
Wow, there are lots of them! I'll have so many flowers.
Paradise?
- I heard you went there for your friend's wedding. - I stayed only a day. All I can say is it's a big city.
Mr. KIM, how was Seoul?
- I bet you didn't want to come back. - Well, I guess so.
Gangneung Prison HAN Mi-kyung
- Welcome back! - Do you always have to hang around each other?
- What are you all grinning at? - How was Seoul?
- What about it? - Are there many hot chicks?
- Yeah, but none of them is my girl. - You could've tried coaxing one.
- How? - By saying you live in paradise.
- You're handsome enough to make them believe you! - I'd rather live alone than tell a lie.
The worst problem of our island is we're short of single women to marry!
I know.
- Did you get to enjoy the nightlife? - Of course he did! It must've been so hot!
I can just imagine it!
Guys! I'm a teacher and I want to lead an exemplary life.
- You still don't want to join our Crazy Bachelor Club? - I'll join if there's any benefit.
- Do we have any benefit for our members? - There's no such thing.
Welcome to Hana Island!
Hey, kid!
Hi!
- What do you want? - Could you tell me how I can get here?
Do you want me to follow you? You want me to follow you, right?
Amazing! I can't see the skies!
I guess you know this forest very well.
Wait for me!
- What do you want? - What?
- Why are you following me like a puppy? - Huh? I thought you were taking me there.
- Did I say that? - What?
Are you stupid or what?
So, you weren'tů
The island of the far southů Hana Island Resort
It's still strong.
Excuse me, but I'll use it for a while.
She's sleeping like a log.
Who was it?
- Good morning, kids! - Mr. KIM, you look happy today.
I'm just happy to see your smiling faces. What other reason could there be?
You're lying! You're a liar!
Was I grinning too much like a fool?
- Next, 5th grade. PARK Sooni. - Here.
IM Hwa-ran.
She's absent again.
Thank you.
Excuse meů
Yes?
Ahů yes!
How can I help you?
- I'm looking for a job. - A job?
Anything is okay. It would be even better if room and board were provided.
- On this island? - Yes.
- You want to work on this island? - Yes. Is there any problem?
No! No problem! But, why on this island?
- Why, is it that strange? - Not at all!
- But, as you can see, it's such a small islandů Ah! - You've got something?
What do you think of working at my house?
My family has been the village head for generations. And I'll run for the municipal elections next spring.
But don't worry. I'm sure to win as I'll be the only candidate.
So, please work at my house.
Not to mention room and board, you don't have to work at all.
All you have to do is just to stay at my house. People call that job a wife.
- What? - It's just a joke. I like joking.
- Soů What do you say? - No way!
Aha!
What now?
I heard the elementary school cafeteria is hiring. You can use a spare room there.
- A school cafeteria? - You don't like it, do you?
- I'll do it! - Are you sure?
- Do you have a resume? - Is it necessary?
Yes. It's just a formality, though. If you don't have it now, you can write it here.
- LEE Yuri? What a pretty name! - Thanks.
Did you graduate from Han-kuk Women's University? I heard it was a school for the privileged.
- No, not necessarily. - How did someone like you wind up here?
- Here you are. - Thanks.
You'll work with a strange woman called PARK Ah-ram.
She's a mysterious woman who came to this island a few years ago.
- What do you mean by mysterious? - She is likeů really weird. I just hate such types.
I'm sure we were enemies in our previous lives.
- Or I might've been her slave. - I see.
Here we are.
- Swallows perch on an electric wire one by one. - Swallows perch on an electric wire one by one.
Oneů by oneů they make the musical notes.
Wellů I haveů hereů
- Mr. CHOI! - Yes?
- You can go. - Butů
- Your job's done. So leave. - Ah, yes.
- Hope you enjoy it. If she gives you a hard timeů - Go back to your work, Official!
I'm sorry.
Miss LEE, good luck!
I'll do my best.
- Why? - Excuse me?
Why does a young woman like you want to work here?
- You must have a story. - Wellů I just
Shall we make a pact not to ask about each other's history?
- Huh? - What do you think?
Okay. Thanks! What should I do now?
First, change your cloths. You'll share the room with me. Is that okay?
- Sure! - Wear this.
- And then start cleaning. - Got it!
Lately officials keep nagging me so much about sterilizing and hand-washing.
- My fingerprint is almost gone! - Wow, really?
- You seem to know how to work. - Thanks!
- Taste this. - Okay.
Delicious! It's perfect! I've never had anything as good
You're exaggerating! It's not that delicious.
The students must be so happy to have such delicious food everyday.
- You really think so? - Of course!
Can I have this, tooů later?
Huh? Sure. As much as you want.
Wow, thank you so much!
Is this a meal plan?
Yes. There's nothing special. I just made it off the top of my head.
Spinachů pan-fried turnipů Great! It's like a feast!
Huh?
Yuri, did you come from the battlefield or what? What on earth have you been eating?
Did you only have rice with soy sauce?
It doesn't matter anyway.
I'll make a spicy fish cake today. Kids like it. Does this look great, too?
- It's amazing, huh? - Yes!
You scared the hell out of me!
- So you were also into girls, after all! - What are you talking about?
Hey, aren't you curious about her? Here's her resume.
- Come on! Let me see! - Okay, okay!
- Her name is LEE Yuri. - What?
- LEE Yuri? - Yes.
Why?
Nothing.
Born in Seo-san, Chung-nam. Graduated from Han-kuk Women's University.
Why has a city girl like her come to this small island?
- Don't pry too deeply. - Is it a sin to be curious about a beautiful lady?
- Il-ho! - Now what?
- Can I have lunch at school? - No.
Why not?
Because only students, teachers, and school staff can eat the school lunch.
- You're mean! - I'm not mean. It's a rule.
Hey, don't cut in line. I'm sure you know our club's rule.
But I'm not a member.
Hey! Il-ho! I've got to do something about him.
- You should eat the spinach as well! - Try it.
Here you go.
Today's lunch will be more delicious. Eat as much as you want!
- Thank you! - Yuri.
- Bring the water. - Yes.
Mr. KIM, are you eating with us?
Yes, from today. I've decided to eat with my lovely students.
You're lying! It's because of the pretty new lady.
It's not true. Let's just eat!
You never ate school meals.
So what made you change your mind?
- Wellůit's not becauseů - Because of what?
Wellů seeů
Ah, my stomach hurts.
Good job today.
Thanks to you, boss. Bon appetit!
- Aren't you eating, boss? - Go ahead.
I usually lose my appetite after making so much food.
Really? Well I still want to eat.
It's so yummy! Fantastic taste!
I heard you're not from this island, boss.
Don't ask questions unless you talk about yourself first.
I'm sorry.
And stop calling me boss. It's embarrassing.
Okay, sister Ah-ram.
- No, I'm not. - Pardon?
I'm not from here. I came from somewhere very far.
That's it for today.
Okay.
Jae-kwang!
I heard about the beautiful lady who started working at the school.
She's not just beautiful, but incredibly beautiful.
Wait!
- LEE Yuri. - LEE Yuri!
- Thank you. - You're welcome.
I'm LEE Yuri. I've just begun working at the school cafeteria.
I'm KIM Il-ho.
Nice to meet you.
- Are you a teacher? - Yes.
A teacher...
- I envy your job. - It's nothing to envy.
- It was my dream job. An elementary school teacher. - Really? Then why didn't you go for it?
Wellů I don't knowů
- Sorry if I made you uncomfortable. - No, it's okay. Thanks for helping me anyway.
Who the hell is it?
Who the hell?
You rotten kid! What the f*ck are you doing?
Crazy little ***! You're a f*cking headache!
Come back here! You deserve a hell of a spanking!
Sister, does it really exist?
What?
This tree.
I have completely no idea.
- Who could it be at this hour? - Beats me.
Go check it out.
- Me? You do it, boss! - I told you not to call me boss.
And the newcomer is in charge of this kind of stuff.
I don't think so. A newcomer is supposed to follow the boss.
And follow her every move.
Don't talk back to your boss! Go on out!
You!
The other day...
Yes, it's you who has been stealing food from the refrigerator.
I'm a student here so I'm allowed to eat it.
But not in this way! If you want to eat, you must keep the lunch time!
Stop lecturing, granny.
Granny? How dare you call me granny!
Watch your mouth!
I'll make something for you. It'll taste better if it's cooked.
No way!
But students are our regular customers.
Just wait a bit. It won't take long.
I'll do my best!
Then, make some for me, too. I want to eat something I didn't cook.
Okay.
Is there anything you don't like? Spinach? Green onion? Carrot?
- Things that taste bad. - Me, too! I hate bad tasting food!
Me, too! Nobody in the world likes bad tasting food.
Let's get started!
- Are you eating, too? - Of course!
Want some beer?
No, thanks.
- Then, I'll drink it. - Hey!
It's quite good.
Just quite good? It's heavenly! What a poor description for a cook like you!
- It's just good, isn't it? - It's not awful.
- I made it for you guys! - Anyway, it's nice to eat together.
You're right. This is called a Ĺmidnight snack,' right?
We should be grateful we can eat at such a late time.
Seriously, were you in an army or something?
- Kiddo. - What? I'm not a kid.
- Don't skip school. - Here you go again.
Well, as a matter of fact, I skipped school a lot myself.
- I knew it. - What did you say?
This is delicious.
I can make this for you anytime.
- See you tomorrow at school! - Be careful on your way home!
It would be nice to see the flowers.
- What are you doing here? - Out for a walk. I got up early.
- I see. What is that? - Flower seeds. I don't know what flower it is, though.
Because this place looks so lonelyů
Yeahů you're right.
- Paradise CafÚů - It says this island is paradise.
Where did you get this?
- Is this why you came here? - Yes.
You must be disappointed that it's not paradise.
Well, yes.
- This flyer was made a few years ago. - Really? It used to look like this back then?
- Yes. I built this place with my friends. - You, Mr. KIM?
- Please call me Il-ho, not Mr. KIM. - Il-ho, you built it?
Yes, with Jae-kwang. You met him at the village office.
Yes.
This island is such a nice place to live because of its beautiful sea and forest.
But it's too boring for young people. So they leave here after graduating high school.
To be honest, I wanted to go to the city as well.
I tell others I stayed to teach the children, but in fact, I wasn't brave enough to go to the city.
The remaining young people set up a Paradise Plan to boost tourism.
It was a big project with a big budget.
We even distributed flyers in Seoul. As a result, the number of tourists increased.
But, then the number slowly decreased and in the end it became like this.
I see.
- The boat service to the island isn't frequent enough. - It's a pity for such a beautiful place.
- Do you like it here? - Yes, even though it's not the same as the leaflet.
Sorry about that.
It's okay.
I used to run this Paradise CafÚ.
- I built it myself everyday after school. - Really? Awesome!
Soů the blanket the other night?
- Sorry, I didn't know it was you. - No, don't be sorry. It's nothing.
Sometimes I come here to sleep. But that night I had a guest.
Forgive me for spreading the flower seeds without permission.
You can spread them as much as you want.
I think tourists will come back someday. Tourism is just like flower seeds.
It takes time to see the results.
- That's true. - Yes.
- Then, would you help me? - Sure.
- Mr. KIM. - Yes?
There's a strange girl at school?
You must be talking about Hwa-ran. Did you meet her in the woods?
- Yes. - I see.
Does she skip school often?
Yes. She used to be sweet and cheerful.
But, after her father passed away 3 years ago, her mother brought a man to the house.
I'm afraid I shouldn't say this as a teacher, but that man doesn't seem to be a good person.
Hwa-ran couldn't take it. She couldn't forgive her mother.
So I visited her house a few timesů
Her mother wasn't a bad person at all. She kept apologizing to me for her daughterů
- I won. - Waitů I'll take it back.
- No way. - Drinks are on you.
- No, no, no! - You crazy pig!
Hey guys, be quiet!
This is the village office.
Yes, speaking. Do you have the results?
What?
What do you mean she doesn't exist?
Hwa-ran!
Hwa-ran!
Hwan-ran! Hwa-ran!
I want to talk to you! Answer me if you hear me!
Hwa-ran!
Hwa-ran!
Hwa-ran!
Hwa-ran!
So, tell me what's so important. By the way, I'm never joining your crazy club!
- It's not about the club, but more serious stuff. - Serious stuff? It's not like you.
LEE Yuri isn't her real name. She made it up.
Her identification number doesn't match that name. I checked it myself.
School cafeterias are frequently inspected these days. So I sent her resume to the provincial office.
So what?
Who is she?
- Why is she working here under a false name? - Beats me.
By the way, you don't seem surprised. You knew it, didn't you?
Hwa-ran! Hwa-ran!
It doesn't matter if her name is LEE Yuri or not. Jae-kwang, we wanted to make this island paradise.
Yesů
- Didn't we? - We did.
Then, we should welcome her whoever she is because that's the way paradise should be.
If she calls herself LEE Yuri, she's LEE Yuri.
If she changed her name, it's because she wanted to be reborn.
A real paradise would welcome her without questioning anything.
And I don't care about her past because I like her just as she is now.
- You're rightů Huh? - Oh! You just said you liked her!
What?
Then all this time you were pretending?
- You coward! - It's foul play! Shame on you!
- I'm not coward, butů - KIM Il-ho! I've made up my mind!
- About what? - We're going to have a party!
Since the Paradise Plan failed, we've never had one.
Let's throw a party to welcome Miss LEE Yuri and also cheer up the villagers. What do you say?
- Awesome! - You're a natural born politician!
- Party! What a brilliant idea! - Yes!
- Re-opening party of the Paradise CafÚ. - That's it!
One, two, three! One, two, three!
He's sleeping!
Hi!
- Are they preparing a party? - I guess so.
A partyů
Thank you for your time.
I'm sorry Hwa-ran caused such trouble. I'll tell her to attend the party for sure.
Yes, please.
Have a good day.
Opening party of Paradise CafÚ
Umů
Why do you always listen to this song?
- If you don't want to answer, you don't have to. - What do you think?
- A long story? - Yes.
That's it for today.
Okay.
Hello!
How are you?
- What is it? - Well, we have something to tell Miss LEE.
- We'd like to invite you to our party. - Party? I'm invited?
Yes. We're throwing a welcome party for you.
- CHOI Jae-kwang! - Yes? Whatůwhat is it?
- Why didn't you throw a party for me? - Huh?
- Didn't we? - We didn't.
- Then we'll also include you. - Why should I be included with Yuri?
I'm so sorry.
That's enough, you two lovebirds. Ah-ram, please come to the party.
Okay. Then I'll sing a song. Where will the stage be?
Butů you're not in the program.
- Why not? - Well, it's becauseů
It's a party! A party is supposed to be fun, isn't it?
- You're right. - I'll sing anyway!
The summer's gone and all the flowers are dying.
Tis' you, Tis' you must go and I must bide.
But come back here when summer's in the meadow.
All when the valley's hushed and white with snow.
Tis' I'll be here in sunshine or in shadow.
Oh Danny boy, oh Danny boy, I love you so!
Come back here!
How dare you ignore me, you little ***!
Don't beat my child!
Hwa-ran, are you going to the party? He gave you some money. Say ĹThank you' to him.
I don't need it!
How dare you look down on me, you little brat!
I can't help falling for you more and more.
But I don't know what your smile means
I'm desperate for your love.
It must be destiny we met each other.
You make me crazy for you tonight.
You're my last and eternal love.
I want to give all my love to you. I want to give the whole world to you.
'Cause you're my everything.
I want to give all my love to you. I want to give the whole world to you.
'Cause you, you, you are my everything!
I want to give all my love to you. I want to give the whole world to you.
'Cause you, you, you are my everything!
- Where are you taking me? - You'll see.
It's so beautiful!
Hwa-ran, you were here.
- Mom! - You must be hungry.
Let's eat together.
We used to come here often with your dad.
We were happy thenů
It's beautiful, isn't it?
- CHOI Jae-kwang! - Yes?
You were amazing. Good job!
Wowů So beautiful!
- Why are we working on a day like this? - We drew the wrong straws. Can't complain.
But something's fishy. Jae-kwang arranged the straws.
He might've cheated on us. He's a cunning political candidate after all.
You're right!
After helping him with the election campaign, we'll end up being his secretaries.
Secretaries? Cool!
In the end, it'll be us who go to jail because he will play innocent insisting we did it all.
Damn it! I'm so pissed off! I'll set off the rest of the fireworks all at once!
- Hell no! - It's too dangerous!
I'm sorry.
Andů thank you.
For what?
Thanks to you, we could have this party.
You made the depressed islanders come back to life.
- Something's wrong? - I'm sorry.
Why?
I'm really sorry.
Yuri!
Yuri!
Yuri!
Yuri!
Yuri!
Dear Mr. KIM
Thank you for everything so far. I really enjoyed the party and the fireworks.
But I can't stay on this island anymore.
I'm a liar. My name is not LEE Yuri.
LEE Yuri is the name of my childhood friend I envied so much. She is now living abroad.
öI wish I could live her life.ö I guess I subconsciously wished to live like her.
That's why her name suddenly popped up.
My real name isů Well, there's no need to tell it now.
I committed a crime that can never be forgiven.
- Are you leaving? - Yes.
I won't keep you then.
I'm sorry.
- I can't stay here anymore. - Why not?
I shouldn't stay any longer.
You're driving me crazy! I asked why! You should answer my question.
- I don't deserve to stay here. - What do you mean?
Iů committed a ***.
I killed my mom.
I was in prison for more than 10 years before coming to this island.
- Even my name's not real. - Hmmů
That kid and I are much alike.
Hwa-ranů
My dad passed away when I was in elementary school.
He was the best father in the whole world.
After a while, my mom became a different person. I guess she felt lonely as a woman.
That's when she started dating just anybody. None of them were decent men.
In the beginning, she went over to the man's house. But at some point she began to bring him home.
I hated him, but...
I hated my mom even more.
She was kind and beautiful. And I was always proud of her.
But suddenly I felt she was dirty and ugly. I no longer wanted to see her ruined like that.
And I didn't want to live anymore.
That's when I started to hate my house as well in spite of the unforgettable memories in it.
One day, while Mom and the man were out, I set the house on fire.
I decided to die with the house of happy memories.
So I poured gasoline all over the house, and set fire to it.
Butů
I didn't dieů
because Mom saved me.
Help! Save my daughter! Here! I'm here! Save my daughter!
Are you all right?
Mom!
She smiled at meů
Her faceů was the face of my dearest mom.
I survived.
But Mom died.
She died just like that.
No matter how much I regret what I did, my sin will never be forgiven.
- But you didn't kill her. - It's the same as if I did.
That's why I shouldn't be happy or love anyone.
Released from jail, I wasn't sure where to go. Then, I got to know about this island.
I wanted to be born again here...
But I've realized I was too selfish.
I can't lie to these good people anymore.
If you insistů
I really appreciate everything.
My daughter died in a car accident.
öTis' you, Tis' you must go and I must bide."
She must be in Paradise. In the real world, there's no paradise.
That's it for today.
Good-bye.
Wait!
Wait, Mi-kyung!
How do you know my nameů
I was on the same boat when you were coming to this island.
You changed your clothes on the boat. To be born again!
You changed into bright clothes.
And you had such a joyful look on your face looking at this island from a distance.
I was happy to see someone gazing lovingly at my island.
To be honest, I didn't want to come back here. So I was looking at it with disgust.
But your eyes were sparkling and lips smiling.
Then I hoped this island would become your Paradise.
Paradise isn't far away, but it can be created by us.
You made me believe so.
And now you're leaving me here alone? With just this letter?
I don't know what happened in the past, but you've already paid for it.
Moreover, your past doesn't matter to me at all.
When you changed your clothes on the boat, you changed into a new life.
I saw it with my own eyes.
Whether you're HAN Mi-kyung or LEE Yuri, it doesn't matter.
Pleaseů. be happy with me.
Why do you think your mom saved you?
Because she wanted you to be miserable? No way!
It's because she wanted you to be happy.
Pleaseů stay here.
Ew! He gives me the goose bumps.
I didn't know he could talk like that. He knows how to hit on women!
Kiddo, what do you know?
Hwa-ran, I might fall. Where are we going?
You'll see! Run faster, slowpoke!
- I'm out of breath. Can we slow down a bit? - Can't go anywhere with granny!
Granny? Okay. I'll show what I've got!
Where are we going?
We're almost there.
It's right there. You wanted to see that.
I can't believe it!
- What's this? - Got ya! I dug it all night long.
- Hwa-ran! - Are you okay?
Do I look okay? Get me out!
Only if you promise me.
- Promise what? - That you won't leave this island.
I promise.
This is my secret place. You're the only one invited.
- Thanks. - Welcome.
- I love this place! - Of course!
Why did you decide to invite me?
Because you're my friend.
Friend?
Has your old age made you deaf? Why are you making me repeat myself?
Friendů
Friendů
You're cute when you smile.
- I know. - But now, you're not.
Well, you're not so ugly. But not so pretty as to be worshiped by those dumb guys.
There are few young women here, you know.
Anyway, it's a compliment, right? Thanks!
Well...
- Thisů - What is it?
Flower seeds.
- May I scatter them around this tree? - Why?
Because there are a lot of flowers in Paradise.
And don't you get excited just imagining what flower would bloom?
- You're more childlike than me. - You called me granny earlier. May I?
- No reason you can't, butů - But what?
- I'll do it. - Hey!
Wait!
- How is it going at home? - The same as always.
- I see. - I justů
Huh?
I've just decided to see the bright side. As long as Mom's with me, I'll be okay.
- That's good. - Yes
- Anyway, this place is so nice! - It is!
- Shall we sleep here tonight? - Do you mean it?
- Won't you be lonely without Mr. KIM? - Don't tease me! You'll be sorry later!
- I'll go get the blankets and some food. - I'll go with you.
No. If you come along, it'll take more time. You're too slow.
Fine!
- Wait for me here. I'll be back soon. - Okay.
See you soon.
Mom!
Mom, I'm home.
Mom!
Mom!
Hwa-ran, I'm sorry. I'm leaving the island with him.
I'll send you money. Please forgive meů
After allů I was nothing to her. I was nothing to herů
How could sheů
How could sheů
Mom.. How could youů
How could you!
What is this smell?
Hwa-ranů
Hwa-ranů
- Mi-kyung! - Where's Hwa-ran?
- I have no idea. - I heard this family left the island.
- What are you talking about? When? - People saw them get on the boat today.
- With Hwa-ran? - They must've taken her. She's their daughter!
She's inside.
Hwa-ranů is inside the house.
She...
She put the house on fire.
She wouldn'tů
She's insideů She's inside!
Mi-kyung!
Don't go in!
Hwa-ran! Hwa-ran!
Mi-kyung!
Mi-kyung!
- Save Hwa-ran!! - What?
Hurry up! Please save her! Take her out! Pleaseů
I'll come back in a minute. Hang on!
In a minute!
In a minute!
Thank Godů
Hwa-ran!
Hwa-ran! Hwa-ran! Wake up!
Mi-kyungů
Help! Save my daughter! Here! I'm here! Save my daughter!
Mom...
Good morning, folks! I'm candidate number 1, CHOI Jae-kwang.
My family has been the village head for generations. And now I'm running for the municipal elections.
If you vote for me, I'll devote myself entirely to Hana Island!
Thank you!
CHOI Jae-kwang! CHOI Jae-kwang! Vote number 1, CHOI Jae-kwang!
Thank you so much!
- Where have you been? - Where have you been?
- You're like an eyebrow of a shy bride. - You're like an eyebrow of a shy bride.
- You're like an old man's back. - You're like an old man's back.
- New moon, new moon - New moon, new moon
Hurry up, grow up...
You're here!
- Flowers! Look at the flowers! - What a view!
It's Paradise!
Welcome back!
I'm back! I'm back!