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Inmate #3982. Released.
Truthfully speaking, it's quite uncommon for new owners
to keep former employees.
And my husband...
He only wants qualified employees, so please understand, okay?
Then if I have a good reference, can I still work here?
It's so hot.
Oh, my, a fly.
We also decided to use the upstairs room for storage.
Use this as transportation fare.
Oh, no. It's alright.
No, take it. It's not much. It's not much. Just take it.
And please try not to hold a grudge against us.
It's hard for all of us to survive and make a living.
I guess it's also hard for flies to survive.
It's okay. It's okay, Insun. I'm kind. I'm pretty.
I'm lovable. I'm worthy.
I'm special. Special people undergo a lot of ordeals.
You're going to do great, Insun. I'm lovable, pretty, and worthy.
I'm special.
I've been chosen.
I made a promise to my teacher long ago
that I would recite these words twelve times a day.
I'm sorry. I'm sorry.
But I know the truth.
As much as I recite those words, reality will never change.
If you had come a bit earlier, there was an opening.
Just give us your resume, and we'll contact you.
Thank you.
Did you bring a copy of your qualifications?
Yes. Here you go.
We'll contact you although we can't guarantee anything.
A criminal offender?
How rude.
Does he have to say it out loud?
This recommendation letter is from prison, right?
You evil man. Yes, it is. So what?
Yes, you're right.
You should've told me you had a criminal record.
What'd you do?
Oh, my bread knife. It's just a bread knife.
Did anyone even ask? You're so stupid, Bak Insun.
I'm lovable, pretty, and worthy.
I'm special.
[Kitchen Help Wanted- Night Shift] [Jeonju Potato Soup]
Will I ever be happy?
Will I ever be loved?
Fine. I should just die.
People like me should die.
I don't have to live in this cruel world ever again.
Insun.
Insun?
Right? Bak Insun.
So?
It's me, Sangu. Yu Sangu.
You don't remember me?
The new play that I star in is a piece written by
the famous British playwright, Harold King.
It's the story of a housewife who leads a lonely life
after neglecting her husband and child, and finally finds passionate love
in her old age.
Doing this play has allowed me to realize the true meaning of life.
Everyone has that passion in their hearts.
And you shouldn't repress it
because it's life.
Yes. We were always curious as to how you remained so young,
but we've discovered your secret today.
Why don't we ask your daughter.
Is your mother usually this lively at home, too?
Oh.
Your daughter must be a bit nervous.
Why don't we continue on with our next segment.
We will now take a look at them in their home.
With her lively performances onstage, we are eager to see
how Yi Seonyeong's home reflects her character.
Let's take a look.
My daughter primarily occupies the 2nd floor,
and I utilize the 1st floor.
Do you see that picture over there?
This was taken during the height of my daughter's performances.
This is the living room
where I sometimes watch my past performances.
This is how I maintain my figure.
This is where I spend my time alone.
Oh, the door is open.
This is my favorite area.
I rest and listen to music here with the sun shining on me,
or reflect on my thoughts at the end of the day.
I really like the color blue.
This sofa...
I fell in love with this sofa the moment I saw it.
It was like fate.
Do you believe me?
Providing love to inanimate objects gives them life.
Yes, thank you.
We've enjoyed our time today with actress, Yi Seonyeong,
and her daughter, Jeonga.
Please say a few words for our viewers.
I was nervous today since it's been awhile since my last TV appearance.
I hope to come back with great performances
and live a sincere life.
Thank you. I hope I can count on your support.
Yes. As she leaves behind her painful divorce,
you will now find her in this new play.
We hope for your success, and thank you for today.
- Thank you very much. - Thank you.
Why do you think I came here today?
Do you know how busy I am?
How can you be like this?
Are you ignoring me now?
I'm listening.
We came here for you.
To give you some exposure.
It was live broadcasting.
Do you know how big of a mistake...
Didn't we practice this last night?
How can you act so awkward?
TV must not be my thing.
Sorry, mom. I can't do it.
Who said you can't?
You have to try.
I don't like this sort of thing. I just want to...
Want to what?
- Want to... - Want to what?
Quit the harp?
Then what are you going to do?
Play and then get married?
What is it that you want to do?
Do you want to just die?
Let's talk about this at home.
Oh, my gosh!
- Can I get your autograph? - Can I get your autograph?
Why is she even popular?
Her face is so fake with all that plastic surgery.
Her fame has taken over her.
She doesn't even greet her elders.
We weren't like that back then.
How'd your recognize me?
I've changed a lot.
You look the same. Just as you did in middle school.
I could tell it was you even from far away.
Bak Insun. Miss Duck Bottom.
You really haven't changed one bit.
I can hardly recognize you.
Mr. Runny Nose grew up to be quite handsome.
And when did you grow so tall?
You used to be so short.
That's not true.
I was always tall and handsome.
Here's my card.
Wow, Yu Sangu.
You became a reporter.
What do you do?
Me?
Singer?
Singer?
You've been very active lately.
Are you a teacher?
You always said you wanted to become a teacher.
You remember everything.
Am I right? A teacher?
Yes.
Wow, you really became one.
I knew it.
High school? Middle school?
High school.
Which subject?
What?
Which subject?
English... But when did you return?
What about Canada?
Me? I've been back for 3 years now.
I went to college there,
and then worked as an assistant to a field correspondent.
I see.
And your parents are still there?
No, they're back.
I guess they were homesick since they're getting old.
They've permanently returned.
That's good.
But how could you be so cold?
Why'd you stop writing letters?
I did?
Oh, that. It just happened.
I got so busy when I got into high school.
That's just the way things are.
I guess you were disappointed.
Of course I was.
Waiting for your letters was my only source of happiness.
So this is how we finally meet.
Do you know how hard I looked for you?
Yeah, right.
It's the truth.
I looked all over the Internet, but couldn't find you.
You must really have nothing better to do.
Are you coming back from a trip?
Oh, this?
You're right.
Life is full of travels.
A school trip?
Yes, a school trip.
Oh, look at the time. I have to go.
Already?
I have to go somewhere, and I'm already late.
Which high school?
What?
Which high school?
It's Sangwon High School.
Give me your number.
019,
926,
2484.
Let's meet again. I'll call you.
Of course.
- Good-bye. - Bye.
Do you have good news?
Things must be going well with the girl Yunsik introduced to you.
Who?
I heard she's a doctor.
And not bad-looking.
Just your type.
What are you talking about?
I can't stand that type.
She's completely not my type.
Why? Don't you go for looks?
What do you see me as? I'm not that superficial.
If you're not superficial, then who is?
I'll let you go since I'm in a good mood today.
Then what is it?
Did you get a scoop?
A scoop?
Yes, a scoop on life.
You're always exaggerating.
She sure can sing.
Insun is my ideal type.
You must be out of your mind.
Hey, Insun. Two more orders of dumplings.
Sing for us, Insun.
They say she's the Queen of Live Music.
Insun.
Insun.
What?
What?
I need to talk to you.
Insun.
Stop saying my name.
Or at least say my last name, too.
I'm transferring schools.
I came to say good-bye.
To where?
To Canada.
Canada?
Seriously? That far?
We have a relative there,
and he asked my father to come.
When are you going?
Tomorrow morning.
How can you tell me now?
I didn't know, either.
He just decided.
Too many creditors are after us,
so we have to pack up and run away.
Still!
How can you tell me this now?
Thanks for everything, Insun.
Like what?
I'll write you letters.
Alright, you'd better write to me.
Yes, I will.
Insun!
I'm coming, grandma.
Take care, Insun.
Take care, Sangu. Stay healthy.
All done.
Insun's special cake.
Let's have cake, Eunseok.
Wow, it looks delicious!
Go wash your hands.
When's the last time your dad cleaned?
Your house looks like it was hit by a bomb.
Insun, let's eat cake and read comic books.
Is your dad always this late?
Sometimes he's late, and sometimes he's early.
What do you do when he can't pick you up from daycare?
Then, I go play next door.
But Insun, I have a very fun comic book.
That's okay. I don't read comic books.
This can't be handled by words.
We are the police.
[KBC Reporter, Yu Sangu]
It's okay. I'm not going to see him again.
A teacher? I'll just become one.
When'd you get here?
How about you?
What brings you here? Is something wrong?
What do you mean?
I just missed Eunseok.
Did you eat dinner? I made delicious stew.
I...
Have been thinking for awhile now
and can only come up with one solution.
Mr. Seo, Eunseok needs a mother figure more than anything.
I'll feed him, bathe him, teach him...
Did you get fired?
You got fired.
I didn't get fired.
The new owners just couldn't keep me.
That's being fired.
No, it's not.
How foolish they are to fire someone like you! It'll be a great loss for them.
I know.
I'll help you look for another job.
Mr. Seo.
- How about I just... - You can't stay here.
What will people think?
I'm a schoolteacher.
I'm not a minor.
That's why it'd be a bigger problem.
I have to get remarried.
Don't get in my way.
Mr. Seo.
I...
You can stay for a few days until you find a place.
No. I have somewhere to go.
Where? You don't know anyone.
What do you mean?
I have plenty of places to go to.
I just wanted to take care of Eunseok.
Forget it, then. It's your loss.
Catch me if you can.
Stop!
Where's the cafeteria?
You have to go that way.
Thank you.
Did you bring your resume?
Yes, I did.
And you're a certified pastry chef?
Yes.
Why'd you quit?
Was it hard?
Yes.
Well, the work here would be easier than making bread.
Try it out for a couple of months, and we'll make you a permanent employee
if all goes well.
Thank you.
What's your relationship with Mr. Seo?
He was a respected teacher at my high school.
And my homeroom teacher in tenth grade.
But he spoke of you in a dear way.
I thought you were related to him.
Do you have an exclusive relationship?
Exclusive?
Oh, no! It's nothing like that.
What do your parents do?
They both passed away.
I see.
My grandmother raised me, but she passed away, too.
Oh, dear. You must've had a tough childhood.
I was okay.
The truth is...
I got into some trouble in high school and went to prison.
Prison? Jail?
Yes, jail.
I thought you would need to know, so I'm telling you beforehand.
Mr. Seo helped me in many ways
and was like a parent to me.
I became a better person because of him.
I did commit a crime, but it was a mistake.
So, don't worry.
I'm an honest and kind person.
There are two reactions when I tell people about my record.
First is silence, and second...
I hope to learn a lot from you. I'll work very...
And second, they disappear.
Thank you very much.
The number you have dialed is not in service. Please check the number and dial again.
The number you have dialed is not in service. Please check the number and dial again.
Didn't you say you were going out to gather information?
Yes, I'm leaving now.
They're bored with our work these days.
Take note of the tension.
Alright.
Focus on the guest selection.
Always the same, boring material.
Alright.
Who is it this time?
We're in the middle of negotiations.
Who?
It's not the right time to tell you, yet.
You were on your toes in the local news department.
Why are you so slow over here?
Where did all that spirit disappear to?
It's still here.
Don't you see it?
I have to go. See you later.
Sangwon High School. Sangyeon High School.
Sangun High School?
What are you saying?
What? It's nothing.
Stop it.
- Say you're sorry. - What for?
- Why do you look like this? - What's wrong with your hair?
Do you have a dog? This is dog hair.
If there was one thing I swore I would not do after prison,
it was to never interfere in the business of others.
No matter what it was, I would stay away
and live peacefully.
No matter how immoral or scandalous, I would look away.
What's wrong with you?
- Lift your head. - Look at me!
Girls!
What are you doing here?
Hurry up and go home. Go!
Stay out of it.
Don't be like this.
Get up. You're hurt.
This lady must be crazy.
Who are you? Why are you meddling in our business?
It's not fair that it's two against one.
I don't know what this is about, but don't hit.
Hitting is bad.
Come here.
You're making me really angry. What do you think you're doing!
Go. Run away.
- Hey! Stop! - Don't be like this.
Who do you think you are, old lady?
That's insulting. I'm not an old lady.
She says she's not old.
- Oh, my. - Who do you think you are?
Stop it! Don't be like this.
Stop! Stop!
Why didn't you tell me you were convicted of ***?
I wanted to tell you, but earlier...
Don't take this the wrong way.
But a school is different from other places.
There are children here.
I think you should find another place to work.
Mr. Seo could get in trouble if our principal finds out.
And he's on bad terms with him as well.
No.
Please make sure nothing happens to Mr. Seo.
It's all my fault.
I didn't know how to tell you. Please don't tell the principal.
What is your relationship with Mr. Seo?
What?
What would've happened if we had hired her?
She was trying to stop the fight.
Who knows if that's true?
If she wanted to stop it, she should've have just reported it.
Wasn't it due to a force of habit?
Please don't speak so hastily.
It's not like you saw for yourself.
I'm just saying this for your own good.
She's not that kind of a girl.
Please don't be judgmental.
I've been looking for you everywhere.
I'm sorry.
Why are you sorry?
You did nothing wrong.
I'm going to talk to the principal tomorrow, so don't worry.
Teacher.
What?
I don't know why I was born.
What?
If there really is a God, I'd like to ask him why.
I'm cursed.
All those around me get hurt.
My grandmother and my friend both died because of me.
I don't know why someone like me should live.
I should've died when I killed that person.
Don't say such foolish things.
That's because I am foolish.
I'm a fool, a sinner, and society's trash.
No, I'm worse than trash.
Insun.
Who can love you if you don't even love yourself?
Is this the first time you've experienced something like this?
How many times do I have to tell you that you're not to blame?
Why can't you understand?
No matter how I see it, everything is my fault.
It's all because I bring bad luck.
I'm a burden to you as well.
Please don't look after me anymore.
I'm going to disappear before anything happens to you.
Good-bye, Mr. Seo. Thank you for everything.
You fool!
Excuse me.
Where's the staff room?
It's this way.
Is there a teacher by the name of Bak Insun here?
Who?
Bak Insun. She teaches English.
There's no one by that name here.
I see.
May I ask why?
It's nothing. I got confused.
I must've mixed up the school name.
I bought you a couple of shirts and ties today.
Did you see them?
Everything is so expensive here.
Canada is truly a great place to live.
The prices are too high here.
Can you please eat while you read?
Are you trying to memorize it?
Is business not doing well these days?
Is something the matter?
This kimchi is really good.
Why are you using your hands!
Alright. Alright.
Since when were you so clean?
What!
I'm home.
Why are you so early?
Like father, like son.
I think your father is depressed these days.
He speaks less than three words a day.
Why?
Remember your father's friend Boktae?
He died from high blood pressure.
He's been like that since the funeral.
He'll be fine soon.
What do you think about matchmaking?
Matchmaking?
I think your father would be happy if he had grandchildren.
Even every dog that I see these days is cute to me.
There is someone.
She's a sweet, high school teacher.
Is a high school teacher okay?
What do you mean?
Alright. At least you approve.
Are you dating someone?
Not yet. I have to find her first.
Why are you confusing me?
I know.
Eunseok!
Insun!
Here you are. I've been looking for you everywhere.
Let's go home.
I'll make you a delicious dinner.
What's this? Why do you have a bruise?
I fell down at kindergarten today.
It must've hurt.
Let's put some medicine on it at home.
- Want me to carry you? - Yes!
Here we go.
The rice is in the cooker, and the soup is on the stove.
I made your favorite, cuttlefish soup.
Eunseok hasn't eaten yet, so wake him up and eat together.
I'm sorry.
My problem is my temper.
Forget I ever called myself trash.
I'm kind, smart, worthy, and your best student. I'll contact you soon.
You!
Stop! You'd better stop!
You're going to die when I catch you!
Stop! Where are you going!
Stop!
Who do we have here?
Hello, uncle.
I don't believe you. Why are you here?
- How dare you show up... - Let's go, Insun!
- You'd better stop! - Hurry!
Stop!
What do you mean you quit?
Why would you quit such a good job?
The pay was too low.
It was so low...
How can you think that way!
You cannot afford to complain about low pay.
You had free room and board and decent pay.
Who gives free room and board these days?
I know.
You can't stay at our house.
You saw what just happened.
Do you want to die?
He resents you for losing your grandmother's house and the store.
How upset your grandmother must be in heaven.
Aunt Okseon.
Why'd you have to ruin your life?
And the life of others.
You know your grandmother died because of you, right?
So why can't you live a good life?
Why do you keep quitting your job?
You aren't in a position to do so.
I know.
What's this?
It's not much.
At least buy some medicine for that bruise.
I wanted to buy you fruit, but there weren't any stores.
At least buy uncle some fruit.
Keep it.
And be strong.
I'm so ashamed.
Where are you going?
Do you have a place to go?
Don't worry.
I have too many places I can go to.
Aunt Okseon.
Go home. I'll call you.
Insun.
What I want to say is...
Go see your mother.
My mom?
Did you just say my mom?
Your mother didn't die. She's alive.
I'm sorry for never telling you.
But since she got remarried and was living a good life,
I didn't think you needed to know.
I don't think I'm understanding you.
The truth is,
your parents didn't both die in a car accident.
Just your father did.
Your grandmother
wanted your mother to have a fresh start
and raised you, instead.
You were barely 100 days old,
so there's no way you could've remembered.
But seeing her on television recently,
she got divorced.
Television?
Yes, your mother.
She's very famous.
You don't have to struggle anymore.
Go find her, okay?
I don't believe you.
Who would hire you if you say you're a murderer?
Don't think you're being honest.
When are you going to develop some social skills?
You're not a swindler like me, but a murderer.
You have to take that secret to the grave.
And why'd you leave Mr. Seo's place?
Grab a hold of him. I thought he was a widower?
He seems to have interest in you.
Hey.
Hey.
Insun.
What?
What are you thinking so deeply about?
What'd you say?
I'm leaving.
Go to sleep. I'll see you in the morning.
Okay.
And you know, right?
You can't stay here too long.
My boyfriend doesn't like it, you know.
Of course.
See you later.
Make some food if you get bored.
Alright.
See you.
Bye.
Okay.
Your mother didn't die. She's alive.
She's very famous.
One ticket for the next show.
Here you go.
Time sure does fly.
Who knew I would age so miserably.
There was a time when I had rosy cheeks.
Life once had a soft pink hue.
I could've had
whatever I wanted.
William was my first love.
We met on Christmas Eve.
We fell in love during the first snowfall.
I still remember what he said to me.
Alice,
I want to carry you around in my pocket.
I'm...
Who are you?
I'm Bak Yongchan's daughter.
Bak Yongchan. Do you remember him?
Bak Yongchan?
Yes.
Do you recognize me?
You really don't know who I am?
Who are you?
I'm Bak Insun.
I know I may be confusing you...
But is your name Yi Seonyeong?
Oh, Seonyeong.
You're looking for Seonyeong.
Right?
Seonyeong is in the 7:00 p.m. performance.
What do you mean?
We don't look alike.
You must've mixed us up.
Are there different actresses for different times?
Why?
We take alternate shifts.
Seonyeong performs at 7:00 p.m.
I perform at 4:00 p.m.
Why are you looking for her?
Then, I can see Yi Seonyeong at 7:00 p.m.?
I'm sorry. I'm so sorry.
Idiot. Fool. Why am I always like this?
Insun.
This is just me.
Insun.
What brings you here?
What are the chances of seeing you here?
This is truly a miracle.
It's not a miracle.
For some strange reason, I really wanted to see this today.
I came for an interview.
I'm in charge of recommending plays.
I didn't have to come today, but I really wanted to.
This is amazing.
Can you believe it?
Let's grab some coffee.
I think I got the wrong phone number.
It wasn't in service.
So I even went looking for you at your school.
To my school?
But I think I didn't hear the name correctly.
I guess I was too excited that day.
You know how we hear things incorrectly.
I happened to be gathering information in that area,
but didn't you say it was Sangwon High School?
It's not?
I'm taking some time off right now.
There are things I have to take care of.
I see.
Can I get your number again?
Actually, just give me your phone.
I dialed my number.
Here.
Thanks.
Are you a fan?
Pen? Here you go.
Not a pen, but a fan.
Yi Seonyeong's fan.
Why are you looking for her?
Right, I'm a fan.
Since you say you're a fan, I'm beginning to like her, too.
I never really liked her, though.
Do you like plays?
This is the first time...
Yes, I like them.
That's great.
I get a lot of free tickets.
We can watch them together now.
I used to hate working in the local news department,
but it feels so much better now that I'm in the culture department.
I met all kinds of trash.
Swindlers, murderers, gangsters, and thieves.
Meeting these people began to ruin me.
So I tried hard to transfer departments.
Being a schoolteacher is a great job.
And you have time to watch plays.
Sangu.
Yes?
The truth is...
The truth is...
What?
There she is.
Who?
I thought you were a fan.
Ms. Yi.
- Have you been waiting long? - No.
Sorry, I had another interview.
You're very popular today.
Someone else has been waiting...
Where'd she go?
Who?
Who are you talking about?
William,
I thought you had left me.
My life ended when you left me.
But why,
why did you find me now?
Why couldn't you find me sooner?
Insun, call me.
Where'd you run off to?
If anyone
ever asked me what the saddest moment in my life was,
it was when I didn't stand up for myself.
You! You did it!
Please be quiet.
Why'd you do it!
Please calm down.
She killed my daughter!
Please calm down. Don't be rash.
I found a death threat
written by this girl in my daughter's backpack.
It said she was going to kill her!
Despite the fact that you're an orphan,
how can you be so terrible!
Please stop.
That's not true.
Bring her back to me.
Please get up.
Bring her back to me.
I didn't kill her.
No!I didn't do it!
It's true we did fight.
But I didn't kill her. I swear.
I swear I didn't kill her.
If I had known that day would come,
I would've have been more brave.
I could have avoided being falsely accused.
This is all...
This is all because of my mother.
It's all because of the mother
that I just found out I had.
If my mother had been by my side back then,
I might not be the coward that I am today.
That's why right now,
I'm here to resent you.
Mother.
Turn around.
Turn around.
Turn around.
Please turn around. Please.
Excuse me.
I...
I...
Please remember me.
Please recognize me.
It's Insun,
Mom.
May I help you?
I...
It was all a lie.
When I was in high school,
I killed someone.
It was too much to handle all at once.
She doesn't want to meet me?
Don't you think she resents you?
Even if I go back,
I'm already labeled as a criminal and will just suffer.
I'm sick and tired of it.
In the end, I'm back here again.
Let's turn back, Insun.
You said you wouldn't meet her.
Insun.
You're Insun, right?